Lorex 16 channel security dvr with 500GB hard drive, remote viewing manual Prerequisite

Starting the System

Restoring the system’s resolution if you see a blank screen

If you see a blank screen on your monitor after turning on your system, the DVR’s output resolution may be higher than what your monitor supports. Follow the steps below to restore the DVR’s default resolution to 1024 x 768.

Prerequisite:

• Ensure video and power connections to the monitor and DVR are properly connected.

To restore the DVR’s default resolution:

1 While the system is on, press and hold the Stop button ( ) on the system’s front panel until the system restarts (approximately 12 seconds). The system restarts with a default resolution of 1024 x 768.

NOTE: If your system resolution is already in 1024 x 768, pressing and holding the Stop button will not restart the system.

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Stop button ( )

Adjusting the DVR’s Output Resolution

For details on configuring the DVR’s output resolution, see “Changing the output resolution” on page 30.

NOTE: When adjusting the DVR’s output resolution, ensure your monitor supports the selectedresolution.Ifyouselectanoutputresolutiongreaterthanwhatyourmonitor supports, you may have to restart the DVR using the steps above.

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