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Quick Setup
Network Video Recorder(NVR)
Quick Start Guide
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Issue V1.1 (2016-02-22)
Formatting will clear all video data on the hard disk. Use this function only when
necessary.
Be sure to uninstall the hard disk before removing it from the NVR during runtime;
otherwise, the hard disk may be damaged or data may be lost.
The NVR must be connected to a stable power supply during runtime; otherwise,
the hard disk may be damaged or data may be lost.
You can manage the hard disk of the NVR as follows:
Format the hard disk. Click
Format
. In the displayed dialog box, click
Yes
.
Install or uninstall the hard disk. Before removing a hard disk from the NVR, shut
down the NVR first and then uninstall the hard disk.
Check the status of the hard disk (usable, abnormal, unformatted, and unavailable).
Check the used space and total space of the hard disk.
Area 4: Select IP Cameras
When the function of private network for cameras is enabled, the NVR automatically
searches for IP cameras in the network.
When the number of IP cameras in smaller than the number of channels the NVR
can manage, the NVR automatically adds IP cameras to manage the IP cameras.
When the number of IP cameras is greater than the number of channels the NVR
can manage, the NVR automatically and randomly adds IP cameras to manage the
IP cameras and generates an alarm, as shown in Figure 5-2.
Figure 5-2
Prompt message indicating discovery of a device
You must select the devices managed by the NVR. Click
Ignore
to use the IP cameras
managed by the current NVR, or click
Select
. The
Select Camera
page is displayed, as
shown in Figure 5-3.