ST-HDC8 QUICK START GUIDE
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Chapter 2
Installation and Connections
2.1
DVR Installation
During the installation of the DVR:
1.
Use brackets for rack mounting.
2.
Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.
3.
When installing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter.
4.
Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
5.
Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
6.
Ensure the DVR is
properly
grounded.
7.
Environmental temperature should be within the range of
14° F - 131°F.
8.
Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to 90%.
2.2
Hard Disk Installation
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory
recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
One or two SATA hard disks can be installed depending on different models.
Tools Required:
Screwdriver.
Note:
As the installation steps of HDD are similar among different models, here we take one model as an example.
Steps:
1.
Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on the back and side.
Figure 2. 1
Remove the Cover
2.
Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of DVR and the other end to the HDD.
