I N S T A L L A T I O N DX4500/DX4600 Digital Video Recorder Hard Disk Drive C2676M-A (8/09)
Contents Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts List and Tools. . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions Be sure to read familiarize manual and all safety instructions and before proceeding with the HDD installation. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 7. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 8.
Description This manual describes how to replace, upgrade, or install a new hard disk drive (HDD) in the DX4500/ DX4600 Series digital video recorder (DVR). Before you install the hard drive, familiarize yourself with all the instructions in this manual. The DX4508/DX4516 supports two HDDs and the DX4608/DX4616 supports four HDDs. Refer to the DX4500/DX4600 product specification for the storage capacity for each model.
If you reinstall the HDD in a different location, the “New hard disk drive found” dialog box opens when the unit is restarted. It asks you to format the HDD (refer to Figure 2). If you select OK, you will reformat the HDD, erasing all stored data. To avoid reformatting the HDD, click Cancel. Figure 2.
Installing a Hard Disk Drive NOTE: The security surveillance service provided by the DX4500/DX4600 is interrupted when the unit is taken offline. 1. Properly shut down the DX4500/DX4600 Series DVR. Refer to the manuals supplied with the unit. 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket. WARNING: It is critical that the unit be unplugged for your safety. You must remove the power cord because current continues to flow through the DX4500/DX4600 even when the unit is without power.
OPENING THE CHASSIS 1. Make sure you protect the unit and its components, which are susceptible to damage from improper handling and ESD. Refer to the Safe Handling of Hard Drives document for more information. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the chassis cover: a. Remove the two screws on the left and right side panels of the DVR (refer to Figure 3). Figure 3. Removing the Chassis Cover b. Remove the four screws on the rear panel that fasten the cover to the unit. c.
INTERIOR COMPONENT LAYOUT Refer to Figure 4 for information about the DX4500/DX4600 layout of major components. SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 Figure 4.
REMOVING THE MOUNTING BASKET 1. If HDD drives are already installed, disconnect the SATA HDD power connector and data cable (refer to Figure 5): a. Grasp the top and bottom of the SATA power connector and carefully and simultaneously pull straight back on the connector. b. Grasp each side of the SATA data connector and carefully and simultaneously pull straight back on the connector. Figure 5. Disconnecting the Data and Power Cables 2. Remove the HDD mounting basket (refer to Figure 6): a.
REMOVING THE HDD NOTE: It is recommended that you do not remove previously installed drives. If you must remove a drive for any reason, be sure to note the locations of the drives within the drive basket. It is critical that you return the drives to their original locations in the DX4500/DX4600. Remove the HDD (if applicable) from the basket (refer to Figure 7): 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screws that attach the drive to the basket. 2. Slide the drive out of the basket. Figure 7.
REINSTALLING THE MOUNTING BASKET 1. Reinstall the HDD mounting basket (refer to Figure 9): a. Gently lower the basket into place. Be careful not to force the basket into place or to disturb other components inside the unit. b. Using a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the four screws that secure the drive basket to the chassis. Figure 9. Replacing the Mounting Basket 2. Reconnect the SATA data and power cables for each HDD (refer to Figure 10): a.
Reassembling the Unit 1. Replace the chassis cover using the screws you removed (refer to Figure 11). Figure 11. Replacing the Chassis Cover 2. Attach the silver product label for your upgrade kit to the inside of your unit front door. NOTE: In the event that your unit or its components require service, specific labels must be present and appropriately affixed to the unit’s door. Pelco product support personnel use these labels to identify the exact components installed in your system.
Formatting The DX4500/DX4600 automatically detects when a new drive is installed or when a current drive is switched to a different SATA connector. After the DX4500/DX4600 starts, the system prompts you to format the newly installed drive. Drives that have not been switched to a different SATA connector are not reformatted. WARNING: Before initiating a format procedure, verify that you reinstalled the drives in their original locations and reconnected their original SATA connectors.
REVISION HISTORY Manual # C2676M C2676M-A Date 9/07 8/09 Comments Original version. Updated the ESD section and reorganized the manual into the current style. Pelco, the Pelco logo, Camclosure, Digital Sentry, Endura, Esprit, ExSite, Genex, Intelli-M, Legacy, and Spectra are registered trademarks of Pelco, Inc. Spectra III is a trademark of Pelco, Inc. DLP is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment.
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