Speco Technologies 8TH Configuring the HDD in the unit, Power On/ Off the Unit, Seagate, Hitachi

User’s Manual

3.3Configuring the HDD in the unit

There is an empty cartridge positioned on the front panel where users can install a swappable HDD. There are two possible situations after a HDD is installed into the unit.

•If a brand new HDD is installed, the unit will automatically format it and add it into the database.

•If a used HDD that has a different data format is installed, the screen will show “1 disk(s) with wrong data format! Please format then add to the database manually”. Please follow the steps described below:

-Enter the OSD setup menu using account with appropriate privilege and access <Database Setup>.

-Access <External Disks>.

-Find the HDD that was just installed, and select <Format> to format it.

-After the HDD is formatted, select <Add> to add it into the database.

Some recommended HDDs are listed as below:

	SV35.2	160G / 320G
Seagate	Barracuda ES.2	500G
	Barracuda 7200.11	1000G
Hitachi	DeskStar	320G
Maxtor	DiamondMax 22	500G
Western Digital	WD AV	160G / 320G	/ 500G

3.4Power On/ Off the Unit

If the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit must be shutdown for any reason, always remember to follow proper shutdown and power on procedures in order to avoid damage to the unit.

To Power On the Unit

First check if the type of power source available is compatible before plugging into the unit. Then turn on the unit using the power switch on the rear panel.

The system checking information and color bar will be shown on the monitor. It will disappear when the unit has been properly powered on.

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