Restore a camera to factory settings

In some cases, a Bascom support representative may ask you to restore a camera to factory settings (also known as 'resetting'). This article guides you through the steps to do this safely.

Use the recorder (with a monitor and mouse)
  1. Move your cursor to the bottom edge of the screen to reveal the menu bar.
  2. In the bottom-left corner, click the menu icon  .
  3. Click Settings and unlock the recorder if prompted.
  4. Go to System > Camera MaintenanceLoad Default.
  5. Select the camera you want to reset and click Load Default to start the process.
  6. Authenticate with your current password when prompted.
Use the PC software
  1. At the top of the application window, click the recorder settings icon  .
  2. Go to System > IP Camera Maintain > Load Default.
  3. Select the camera you want to reset and click Default to start the process.
  4. Authenticate with your current password when prompted.
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