Troubleshooting guide
Table Of Contents
- Maintenance Overview
- DVR Status Check and Camera Alignment – 5 Minute Test
- Adjusting the Date and Time
- Setting the Time and Date Manually
- Setting the Time and Date using GPS
- Changing Fan Filters
- Checking the DVR condition & mounting
- Connecting a Laptop to DVR via Ethernet Cable
- Connecting the DVR to the Computer
- Updating the DVR Firmware
- Reformatting Hard Drives
- Removing the Hard Drive
- Replacing the Hard Drive
- Cleaning the Dome or Wedge Camera Window
- Cleaning the DVR front cover and cable cover
- Troubleshooting Overview

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3. In the Program Update menu, click Format.
4. In the confirmation popup, select Yes.
The DVR will format the hard drive. It will appear as though nothing is happening, but wait for
the dialogue box that says “Hard drive format completed”.
5. When the format is complete, click OK
The hard drive has now been formatted and is ready to use again.
6. Click Back to exit the menu screens.
The DVR should start recording normally and show “STATUS: RECORD”.
7. Turn the ignition off and let the DVR power down on its own.