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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Inspect the DVR Packaging and Check Contents
Upon receiving your DVR please check for any visible damage to the external packaging. If the
external packaging is damaged, please document the damage and report to the shipping agent.
The protective materials used in packaging of the DVR can protect against most accidental
damage during shipping and should be saved. Immediately after opening the box, please check
the items included in the accessory kit against the packing list. Finally, remove the DVR from the
packaging materials.
2.2 HDD Installation
If your DVR was ordered with a hard disk drive (HDD) preinstalled, please skip this step. The
G4-HDE series DVR may contain only one SATA HDD. If installing or upgrading, please use a
HDD of 7200rpm or higher. Please refer to the
User’s Manual
for recommended HDD brands
and models.
Please follow the instructions below to install/upgrade the HDD.
1. Remove the screws
connecting the cover.
2. Remove cover.
3.
Loosely connect four screws to
the bottom of the HDD.
4. Mount the HDD using the
four holes in the chassis.
5.
Turn the DVR over.
6. Tighten the screws attaching
the HDD to the chassis
.
7. Connect the SATA cable and
power cable.
8. Replace the cover.
