installation process may vary depending on different models and situations.
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Remove the HDD bracket.
Step 3: Get a compatible HDD, and connect it to the power connector and data bus connector with the PCB side
facing up.
Note: Make sure the HDD power cable is connected to the WHITE jack on the DVR mainboard as shown
below. The brown jack is reserved for DVD writer installation for Model 5 & 7.
Step 4: Fix the HDD to the bracket with the PCB side facing up, and replace the HDD bracket back to the DVR
base.
Step 5: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1.
Note: When a HDD is connected for the first time and the DVR is turned on, the DVR will automatically
detect & format the HDD as needed. At the same time, the DVR will also scan the HDD for any bad
sector, and use the good ones for recording and data storage.
It takes about 20 minutes for a 1TB HDD to finish the whole process, and the actual time needed
varies based on different HDD capacity.
3.2. Camera Connection
The cameras must be connected and power-supplied. And then connect the camera video output to the DVR
video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA lines with BNC connectors. The DVR will automatically detect the
video system of the connected camera(s) (NTSC / PAL), and switch itself to the correct system.
1) Power connection
Connect the camera with indicated power supply.
2) Video cable connection
Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA line with BNC
connector.
3) Audio cable connection
Connect the camera audio output to the DVR audio input port with a coaxial cable or RCA line with BNC
connector.
4) Camera Setup (PTZ cameras only)
For detailed camera title, ID, protocol and baud rate setup, please refer to the user manual.
3.3. Optional Peripheral Connection (Selected models only)
Depending on the DVR model you have, this DVR series may support to connect other peripherals. For detailed
connection, please refer to their own user manuals.
3.4. Power Setup
This device should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connect
the indicated AC power cord to the power adapter, and plug into an electrical outlet. The power LED will be on.
Note: To ensure that your DVR works constantly and properly, it's recommended to use an UPS,
Uninterruptible Power Supply, for continuously operation. (Optional)
