The Zio recording and media server is available in various models designed to support multiple streams for recording and playback simultaneously, with storage options sized to meet specific customer requirements. The system incorporates a first in, first out architecture. As storage space approaches its limit, the server automatically deletes the oldest recordings, making room for new content without manual intervention. Users can designate content to be preserved without auto-deletion to prevent critical segments from being lost. The new Zio server includes single video clip playback and synchronized group playback. Additionally, advanced playback controls empower users to find and extract important information from an incident expeditiously. Alongside standard options such as stop and pause, users can choose playback speeds from 0.1x up to 10x. The jump to time feature allows users to initiate playback from a specific time and date. The Zio recording and media server facilitates the seamless export of video clips via the Internet or telephone networks. Video clips can be viewed and analyzed wherever and whenever needed. As part of the Zio AV-over-IP platform, the server can support playback on video walls, multiview monitors, tablets and smartphones.