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3333 Installation and Connections Installation and Connections Installation and Connections Installation and Connections
Note: All the installation and operation should conform to your local electric
safety rules.
3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 Check Unpacked DVR Check Unpacked DVR Check Unpacked DVR Check Unpacked DVR
Upon receipt of the DVR from the courier, please check whether there is any visible
damage to the DVR appearance. The protective materials used for the package of
the DVR can protect most accidental clashes during transportation. Then you can
open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list on the warranty card. Finally you
can remove the protective film of the DVR.
3.2
3.2 3.2
3.2 HDD Installation
HDD Installation HDD Installation
HDD Installation
3.2.1 Choose HDDs
We recommend Seagate/IBM/Hitachi HDD of 7200rpm or higher.
3.2.2 Calculate HDD Size
You can use 120G-1500G HDD to guarantee higher recording durations.
The formula of total HDD size is:
Total Capacity (MB) = Camera Amount * Recording Hours * HDD Usage Per Hour
(M/h)
H.264 compression is ideal for standalone DVRs. It can save more than 30% HDD
capacity over MPEG4 part 1. When you calculate the total HD capacity, you should
estimate the average HDD capacity per hour for each channel.
For example, for a 4-ch DVR, the average capacity of HDD usage per hour per
channel is 200M/h. If you want the DVR to record video 12 hours each day for 30
days, the total space needed on your HDDs is: 4 channels * 30 days * 12 hours *
200 M/h = 288G which requires one 320G HDD or 2 160G HDDs.
3.2.3 HDD Installation
Data ribbons and fastening screws are provided in the accessory box.
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
1. Loosen the screws of the upper cover. 2. Remove the HDD bracket from internal unit.
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