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Set up the hard disc recorder
Follow the guidelines and procedures on these pages when you set up the hard disc recorder.
Placement guidelines
Place the hard disc recorder on a solid, level surface. Do not place any items on top of the hard disc recorder.
Place the hard disc recorder away from radiators, direct sunlight and other heat sources.
Do not place the hard disc recorder on a carpeted surface, as carpet blocks the ventilation holes.
The hard disc recorder is intended for indoor use in dry, domestic environments only, within a temperature range of
When placing the hard disc recorder, leave space around it for adequate ventilation.
What to do if the hard disc recorder overheats
If, for example, the ventilation holes are blocked, or if you have placed the hard disc recorder in direct sunlight, the recorder may overheat. If this happens, the standby indicator in the display flashes red and green and a warning appears on the screen.
Switch the hard disc recorder off immediately and let it cool. Before switching it on again, ensure that you have placed it as described on this page.
WARNING
THE HARD DISC RECORDER IS OVERHEATING
PLEASE SWITCH IT TO STANDBY
If this warning appears on the screen and you do not switch off the hard disc recorder, it switches itself off automatically after a few minutes, and remains off until it has cooled sufficiently. You cannot operate the hard disc recorder during this time.
