Operating instructions

CCT730 V1.1
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Appendix 1: Hard Disk Error Message
Some messages will be shown on the screen when the H.D.D. is unable to operate.
u Message: H.D.D. Detect Time Out
Symptom: The system checks the H.D.D. but gets no response for over 30 seconds
Possible reason: H.D.D. power on failure
Tip: 1. Wait for the DVR to automatically reset the H.D.D.
2. Power off and on again
u Message: No Hard Disk
Symptom: No HDD has been found by the system.
Possible reason: 1. No H.D.D.
2. H.D.D. detects a failure
Tip: 1. Insert a formatted (FAT 32) H.D.D.
2. Check the power/ IDE bus connectors, ensure they are connected
properly and then insert the H.D.D. again.
u Message: File System Error
Symptom: The file system is not acceptable.
Possible reason: The H.D.D. has not been formatted with the “FAT32” file system.
Tip: Enter menu screens and reformat the H.D.D.
u Message: IDE Bus Error
Symptom: IDE bus error or H.D.D. Master/ Slave jumper error.
Possible reason: 1. The cable of IDE connectors may be damaged.
2. H.D.D. jumper may not be set to “Master”.
Tip: 1. Check the cable of IDE connectors; it may be damaged.
2. Check the H.D.D. cable and ensure it has been connected properly to
the caddy.
3. Check H.D.D. jumper; the jumper must be set to “Master”.
u Message: Unknown H.D.D.
Symptom: The H.D.D. format is not acceptable.
Possible reason: The H.D.D. has been formatted with “NTFS” file system.
Tip: Enter the menu screens and format the H.D.D. again.
u Message: H.D.D. Detect Error
Symptom: H.D.D. is unusable.
Possible reason: Other unknown reasons.
Tip: Exchange the H.D.D. for a new one.