CONNECTION AND SETUP
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2. CONNECTION AND SETUP
Before the DVR is powered on, make sure you have installed a hard disk, connected at least one camera and a
HDMI monitor. For details, please refer to the following sections.
Note:
The DVR is designed to automatically detect the video system of the connected cameras (NTSC or
PAL). To make sure the system detection is correct, please check if the cameras are connected to
the DVR and power-supplied before the DVR is powered on.
2.1 SATA Hard Disk Installation
A SATA hard disk must be installed before the DVR is powered on.
Note:
It’s not recommended to use a green hard disk in this device. Please check our hard disk
compatible list at page 92.
Note:
It’s recommended to clear all data in the hard disk when the DVR is powered on and the date &
time are set correctly to ensure the recorded data are not mixed with other data previously saved
in the same hard disk. For details, please refer to “2.6 Clear Hard Disk” at page 10.
Type 1
Step1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and open the
upper cover of the DVR.
Note:
The DVR cover is made of metal. Please be careful
with its edge when you remove the cover.
Step2: There are two hard disk brackets for this DVR as
indicated in the right picture.
Note:
The bottom space in “Bracket 2” may be empty for
users to install a DVD writer by themselves. To
know how to do, please refer to “APPENDIX 10
DVD WRITER INSTALLATION” at page 96.
Front Panel
Bracket 1:
Need to be removed first
to fasten a hard disk.
Bracket 2:
Fasten a hard disk
directly.
2-1 To install on the first bracket
Remove the bracket, and align the screw holes of the
bracket with the hard disk’s screw holes. Make sure
the PCB side of the hard disk is facing up.
Then, fasten the hard disk to the bracket.
Note:
If the second hard disk is to be installed, go to 2-2;
If no, go to Step3 directly.
Note:
For certain 8CH models, only one hard disk is
allowed when a DVD writer is installed.
fasten