How to Hardware Factory Reset the DVR400 or DVR600?

The purpose of this technical brief is to explain to perform a factory reset on a DVR400/DVR600 series video recorder.

A factory reset of the unit can be performed to bring the unit back to its factory default state.

NOTE: Performing a Factory Reset will reset the following:
Language (English)
Recording Resolution (CIF), FPS (30), Covert(Off), Audio(None)
DVR ID( 01)

VIDEO Will NOT BE LOST
PASSWORDS WILL NOT BE RESET

Note: For more details which settings will set back to factory detault see DVR Operaration Manual

Related Products

DVR 400
DVR 600
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DVR 650
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DVR 480
DVR600
DVR400
DVR630
DVR650
DVR440
DVR480

Step-by-step guide

Setting Factory Defaults

Press the “OSD” key on the front panel and keep it pressed
Power cycle the unit
Keep the “OSD” key pressed until “System restart is shown”

After restart the system is set back to factory default

OSD KEY Location “600” Series DVR

OSD KEY Location “400” Series DVR