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5. 5 Device
In this section, you can configure the internal HDD function.
5. 5.1 Disk
This menu allows you to check & configure the internal HDD(s). The HDD(s) only need to be
formatted on the DVR’s first startup or when a new HDD is installed.
Format HDD
: Select the HDD you want to format and then click
Format HDD
. You will need to
enter your user name and password to format the HDD. Click
OK
to confirm and continue
formatting.
Overwrite
: Use this option to overwrite the old recordings on the HDD when the HDD is full. For
example, if you choose the option 7 days then only the last 7 days recordings are kept on the HDD.
To prevent overwriting any old recordings, select
OFF
. If you disabled this function, please check
the HDD status regularly to make sure the HDD is not full. Recording will stop if HDD is full.
Record on ESATA
: This menu is only displayed when your NVR comes with an e-SATA port on
the rear panel. It allows you to record video to external e-SATA HDD to enhance your HDD
capacity. If the e-SATA recording function is enabled, the e-SATA backup function will be
disabled.