5.1. DISK Manager
Disk Manger is used to format hard disks and to assign the HDD usages, such as back up or mirroring.
1.Select
1) The menus are displayed with options for all installed HDD’s or ODD list.
2) Press up/down [ ] buttons to highlight Hard Disk or ODD, then press
3)Device & Size: This information lists the installed drives and their respective capacities, which is not currently used.
4)Status:
a.Unknown: New installed Disk.
b.Empty: Formatted but not used in current DVR.
c.CD/DVD: CD or DVD is installed for back up use.
d.Record Data: HDD stored Recording data but not used in current DVR.
e.Back Up Data: HDD stored Back up data.
f.Other Data: Neither Back Up nor Recording Data, including AVI file. <Note>: Disconnected Disks disappear from the Disk Menu.
2.Action :
1)None: By default.
2)Assign to Record: Initialise the selected HDD. It formats the drive and all data on the drive is erased. External SATA HDD can be used to extend HDD capacity. Selected HDD will move to [Recording Disk] after formatting.
3)Mirror: Mirror on INT –A
:This DVR utilises two internal/external HDD’s for recording. Writing duplicate data to other HDD in order to protect against loss of data in the event of a device failure.
*<Warning> This HDD must be same with or bigger than original size.
4)Assign to Record & Mirror: This menu is activated when you select two HDD’s
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