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

Seon Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide R004 7
Optional: For full feature DVRs, trigger any signal that may be wired into the DVR (I.e.
turn signals, brake lights, etc.
While recording, listen closely to the DVR itself. There should be no clicking or any other
audible noise, except the fan if smart-temp is activated)
5. After recording for about one minute, stop the DVR.
6. Right click anywhere in screen then left click the Playback button.