: Look for pins labeled G1 on the motherboard. Shorting these pins while powering on the device for 60 seconds can trigger a factory reset.
| Symptom | Likely Solution | | :--- | :--- | | Default passwords don't work | Try Method 2 (Forgot Password) | | "Forgot Password" missing | Use Method 3 (Hardware Jumper) | | Hardware jumper does nothing | Use Method 4 (Firmware Re-flash) | | Screen shows "Device Locked" for 24 hours | Wait for the timer to expire, then try Method 1 again | | Remote client (phone/PC) locked | Reset via local DVR mouse/monitor first, then sync mobile app | hi sharp dvr reset password new
Look for a small pinhole or button labeled "Reset" on the back or bottom of the DVR. : Look for pins labeled G1 on the motherboard