Q. How to install a hard disk drive on NVR?

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There are several requirements of hard disk drive (HDD)
1. The disk had better be the one used for survilliance, not for computer use.
2. The type should be SATA. SATA2(3GB/s) or SATA3（6GB/s）is recommened. If you connect a USB stick or drive to USB port of DVR, DVR can back up video from internal hard disk drive to USB stick, but can’t record to USB stick directly.
3. We recommend 5400 RPM.
4. size is 3.5” .
5. The capacity should be less than or equal to recorder’s maximum capacity.
Note: Before installing the hard drive disk, please power off the system if it is on.
Step1. Loose the two screws which are fixing the box cover.

Step2. Push forward the cover to the end and remove it.

Step3. Connect the hard drive to the nVR System

Step4. Turn on the NVR and check if it detects the hard drive.System setup—>General setup—>HDD setup,
Then, click format and format HDD,Final,power off the system.

Step5. Fix the hard drive inside the box.

Step6. Put the cover back to position and install the screws.