Most DVR’s included in our kits already have a pre-installed internal HDD and is ready to begin recording right out of the box. For instances in which you require a larger capacity HDD or if your DVR did not include a pre-installed HDD, you can follow along with these quick and easy steps that will demonstrate how to install/upgrade the DVR’s HDD. The steps below are general and the images of the DVR may not be identical to the DVR model you purchased, however, the process should be the same.
| Caution: Never install or remove the HDD while the DVR is powered on |
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Remove the screws that hold the DVR casing: You will need a Philips head screwdriver for this step. |
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To begin you must first remove the screws on the back and sides of the DVR. For OLDER Models, you will then remove the lip that holds the DVR casing in place after you have removed the screws. |
Remove the DVR Casing:
Now you are ready to remove the DVR casing by lifting the DVR casing up slowly. Please keep in mind certain models will have a plug that must be disconnected before you remove the casing completely. Next, disconnect the end of the plug that connects to the motherboard and you should do this slowly to avoid any internal damage to the DVR. Once the plug has been disconnected, you will be able to fully remove the DVR casing.
Removing the HDD if you are upgrading to a larger capacity HDD:
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You will need a Philips head screwdriver for this step. |
If you are upgrading the pre-installed HDD to a larger capacity HDD to better fit your security needs, you must be sure to remove the screws that are holding the HDD in place from the bottom of the DVR. Please see image below for reference and keep in mind the sticker on the bottom of the DVR will display the model number of your recorder.
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Next, disconnect the data and power cables which are connected to the pre-installed HDD.
Remove the HDD from the DVR but only once you have removed the screws on the bottom of the DVR which are holding the HDD in place and have disconnected the data/power cables from the HDD. |
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Installing a new HDD: You will need a Philips head screwdriver for this step. |
Connect the data and power connector to the HDD while also aligning the HDD with the holes on the bottom of the DVR/NVR. Next, carefully secure the HDD in place by utilizing the HDD screws that should have been included with your new HDD or use the screws that were removed from the pre-installed HDD.
For OLDER Recorders, Attaching the DVR Casing:
You can attach the DVR casing once the HDD screws have been tightened to secure the HDD in place. To attach the DVR casing you will slide the front of the DVR casing under the front lip of the DVR and lower the back of the casing down into place. Then, you will re-install the screws you removed from step one to secure the DVR casing in place.
Formatting the HDD:
| Once you have installed the DVR casing and powered the DVR; the final step in the process is formatting the HDD from within the DVR’s HDD menu. First, we need to login to access the main menu (Tools Icon) by entering your username and password. | ||
| Once you have accessed the Tools Icon Menu, select “Storage” Option from the left pane. If your newly installed hard drive has powered correctly. | ||
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Click the “Reformat Disk” White button, located at the top left corner of the screen. Click “Format HDD” to begin formatting the HDD to the DVR’s specifications. Please keep in mind that formatting the HDD will erase all information from the HDD. |
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| A Warning will be presented to ensure you want to delete all the data in the Hard Drive including previous recordings Click, on “Continue”. If this is a Brand New Hard Drive, this step must be done to ensure the recorder saves all data. | ||
| The final screen will take up to a minute to complete formatting the Hard drive to be ready for use. | ||
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It is recommended to reboot your DVR once the formatting of your HDD has completed. To reboot your DVR you will right-mouse click on the Power ON/OFF Icon, located in the bottom left corner of the screen. |
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Then you will click on the “Reboot Option”. After, your system reboots, it will be recording as normal. |