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Why is my Lorex camera black screen?

Author

David Jones

Published Feb 16, 2026

Why is my Lorex camera black screen?

Loss of power is the most common reason why security cameras go black. It happens when power adapter is disconnected and cable that connect the camera to the recorder and monitor becomes loose and faulty. To fix the issue, we recommend that you check any point of contact on your camera, recorder, and monitor.

Can a Windows 7 Monitor work with a Lorex DVR?

Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the DVR. If that does not work, power off the monitor / TV and DVR with the USB cable still connected. Power on the monitor / TV first, and then power on the DVR. Monitor is not Windows 7 Touch compatible. Lorex DVR’s are only compatible with touch screen monitors that are Windows 7 Touch compatible.

Why does my Lorex camera keep going black?

To fix the issue, we recommend that you check any point of contact on your camera, recorder, and monitor. A power surge can burn your camera’s circuit board and other components.

Where can I get technical support for Lorex?

Contact Lorex Support. Our support team is happy to help. Technical support hours are: Phone Support. 1.888.425.6739. Option 1 – English, 2 – Spanish, 3 – French. Option 2 for Technical support.

What happens if you forget your Lorex password?

There may be some… At Lorex, we take your security seriously. As such, we do not give our customers the option to reset the recorder on their own. If you forget the password of your recorder,… If you restore your DVR / NVR system to default settings, the username and password will also be restored to default.

Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the DVR. If that does not work, power off the monitor / TV and DVR with the USB cable still connected. Power on the monitor / TV first, and then power on the DVR. Monitor is not Windows 7 Touch compatible. Lorex DVR’s are only compatible with touch screen monitors that are Windows 7 Touch compatible.

To fix the issue, we recommend that you check any point of contact on your camera, recorder, and monitor. A power surge can burn your camera’s circuit board and other components.

Where can I find the Lorex instruction manual?

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