JVC VR-X1600U, VR-X3200U manual Adding an HDD, Connecting an External HDD

Adding an HDD

eSATA terminal

The SERIAL terminal and eSATA terminal on the rear panel of this unit can be used for additional HDD(s).

Also, up to 3 built-in HDDs can be added to increase the capacity up to 4TB.

Note:

●For details of compatible additional HDD, consult your nearest JVC KENWOOD dealer or service center. You can also check on our website.

●For addition of built-in HDD(s), consult an authorized dealer or a JVC KENWOOD service center.

Connecting an External HDD

This section describes procedures to connect a drive to the SERIAL terminal or eSATA terminal on the rear panel of this unit.

1 Press and hold down the [OPERATE] button for about 2 seconds to shut down the system

2 Turn off the power switch on the rear panel

Caution:

●Make sure to turn off the power switch.

3 Connect additional HDD(s) to the SERIAL terminal and/or eSATA terminal on the rear panel and switch the power of the additional HDD(s) on

●Make sure to switch on the power of the additional HDD(s) before switching on the power of this unit. Otherwise, the additional HDD(s) may not be recognized.

SERIAL terminal

When an External HDD has been added

When an external HDD has been added, follow the steps below to format it.

1 Turn on this unit

2 Click the [Start] button on the desktop

3 Right-click [Computer], then select [Computer Control]

The [Computer Control] screen appears.

4 Select [Disk Control]

5 Right-click the added HDD and select [New Simple Volume]

The wizard will start up.

6 Follow the wizard to set drive partitions, etc.

Once the wizard is complete, formatting will start. Once the formatting is complete, the drive name is displayed and the external HDD is ready to use.

Caution:

●When an additional HDD is connected, several seconds of the recorded image may be lost during archiving.

●Note that playing back video recorded in an external HDD simultaneously on this unit and multiple clients may cause delay in the playback of video images and audio sound.

This is not a malfunction and there is no problem with the recorded images. Normal playback will be restored when simultaneous playback stops or when the number of devices playing back at the same time decreases.

Note:

●It is recommended that a UPS be used to ensure stable operation of the system. (A Page 125 "Using UPS")

●You are unable to view recorded images on the computer by disconnecting the external HDD from this unit and connecting it to the computer.

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