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How do I reset my XVIM DVR?

Author

Matthew Shields

Updated on April 08, 2026

How do I reset my XVIM DVR?

Start by disconnecting the power cord from the DVR. Open up the cover of the recorder and you’ll see the motherboard. Locate the battery (a sample is shown below) and remove it for at least 60 seconds. Then insert the battery (the correct way), plug the power, and restart the DVR.

Is there a way to reset a H.264 DVR password?

I will talk about some methods for h.264 network reset that are used with most H.264 DVRs, however there are thousands of DVRs brands on the market and the way to reset the password can vary from one model to another.

How can I get the password for my X-Vim DVR?

I have a X-Vim DVR, Model B-4-D-500-001 But am unable to get pass the password I have tried the usual 12345, 88888888, 0000000 etc but no joy. I can’t remember what the default one is or how to change the system to the default one if anyone can help that be great .

How to recover from a lost DVR password?

Here are the ways you can recover from a lost password. 1. Use the DVR factory default password 2. Use a DVR password generator 3. Update the firmware and reset the DVR 4. Reset the DVR by removing the battery 5. DVR physical reset with jumpers 6. Delete the password file by using telnet

When did the X-Vim DVR come out?

The X-Vim DVR it has a built date of 09/06/14. States System is V4-02-R11.24340082.100000.0300.LSK. I have attached an image of the DVR also if this helps.

I will talk about some methods for h.264 network reset that are used with most H.264 DVRs, however there are thousands of DVRs brands on the market and the way to reset the password can vary from one model to another.

I have a X-Vim DVR, Model B-4-D-500-001 But am unable to get pass the password I have tried the usual 12345, 88888888, 0000000 etc but no joy. I can’t remember what the default one is or how to change the system to the default one if anyone can help that be great .

How to get the factory password for a DVR?

1 Use the DVR factory default password (like admin, password or 123456) 2 Use a DVR password generator 3 Update the firmware and reset the DVR 4 Reset the DVR by removing the battery 5 DVR motherboard reset with jumpers

Why is my DVR named H.264 dvraid?

Important: The fact that your DVR is named as H.264 DVR or something similar does not guarantee that the software will work, as explained above, this is a generic name given by the distributor who purchased an unbranded Chinese DVR to resell to the customers.