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QSD42908 User’s Manual
Chapter 2: Installation
Warning: Before you install the DVR, please make sure the power of DVR is switched off.
2.1 Checking the DVR and Its Accessories
When you get the product, check that all the items are included in your product package. There is a list in the package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your dealer.
2.2Hard Drive (HDD) Installation
Installation notice
The DVR does not have a HDD when leaving the factory. Based on the recording schedule, you can calculate the total capacity you need (refer to Appendix A). Please have a qualified technician disassemble the DVR and install the HDD.
Note: Many retailers that include this DVR as part of a bundled package include a hard drive, so your unit may already have one installed as part of the package. If so, these steps are not necessary.
Installation instrument
One Phillips screw driver.
HDD installation
1.Remove the DVR box lid.
2.Place the HDD on the mounting plate.
3.Connect the ATA data cable correctly. The cable has three connectors for DVR main board, master HDD and slave HDD.
4.Plug in the HDD power connector.
5.Replace and reattach the DVR box lid.
Note: After the HDD is installed, it must be formatted. Please refer to Chapter 6.4.
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