Deleting Recorded Video
Follow these procedures if you want to delete all recorded video that is currently stored on the hard disk or hard disks in the DVR5100. If you also want to reset system configuration information, refer to Resetting System Configuration and Deleting Recorded Video on page 9.
WARNING: This procedure deletes all recorded video from the hard disks. You cannot recover any previously recorded video after this procedure is completed. If you have critical video on the unit that you must retrieve, contact your system administrator or a Pelco technical support representative before running the procedure for alternate instructions. Refer to Introduction on page 2 if you need to change only a portion of these settings.
Interrupting this process while it is progress might cause damage to the system that can make the unit inoperable. Do not remove the DVD until you are instructed to do so.
1. Follow the instructions at Working with the Recovery Disc on page 2 to set up a temporary primary monitor. The main screen appears.
Figure 7. DVR5100 Recovery Disc Main Screen
2.Select Delete Recorded Video by pressing the green function key 
. A message appears that warns you that you are about to delete recorded video.
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