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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.
䢇SERIAL terminal
䢇eSATA terminal
䡵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. (APage 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.
Adding an HDD