2C2619M (8/06)
Introduction
The DVR5100 Series software recovery disc provides options for performing the following maintenance on your unit:
•Recover the administrator password: Choose this option if you have forgotten your administrator password and need to reset it to
the original password.
•Reset the system configuration: Choose this option if you want to reset all system configuration settings to their original factory
settings. This option will reset the default admin password along with all other default settings in the system.
•Delete recorded video: Choose this option if you want to delete all video currently stored on the hard disk or disks.
•Reset the system configuration and delete recorded video: Choose this option if you want to reset all system configuration
settings to their original factory settings and you also want to delete all video currently stored on the hard di sk.
Always store this DVD in a secure place for safekeeping.
Working with the Recovery Disc
Each time you use the recovery disc, your system starts with the operating system that is located on the disc. This means that the unit
temporarily ignores any settings on your system including the primary monitor setting. The default monitor type for the primary monitor is VGA.
You must select a monitor type before you can view the recovery disc options on your monitor.
Follow these instructions to set up a temporary primary monitor.
1. With the power to the DVR5100 turned on, place the recovery disc in the CD/DVD drive, log out of the system, and then shut down the unit.
2. Press the power button to restart the DVR5100. After the system restarts from the recovery disc, the Select Monitor Format screen appears.
Figure 1. Select Monitor Format Screen
3. To select a monitor format, press a function key on the Control Pad. Press the blue function key to select VGA, press the yellow
function key to select NTSC, or press the green function key to select PAL.
NOTE: If the Select Monitor Format screen does not appear on your monitor, press the appropriate function key on the Control Pad to
select the monitor format.
After you select a primary monitor, the recovery disc main screen appears. Your unit is ready for you to make your selections.