User's Manual

16-Channel H.264 DVR User Manual

Chapter 2: Quick Installation

2.1 HDD Installation

The manufacturer recommends that the hard disk be installed by a technician t o

avoid damage to the equipment and hard disk. The DVR must be powered off

before installation. This equipment supports a hard disk with a SATA interface. Please

see http://kb.zmodo.com for recommended hard drives and hard drive

requirements.

Installation procedures are as follows:

A. Unscrew the screws that secure the DVR cover and remove the cover. There will

be a bracket or an empty space where the hard drive will sit.

B. Connect the red data cable and multicolored power cable firmly.

C. Put the HDD into the bracket or open area above directly over the four screw

holes.

D. Affix the HDD onto the bracket or DVR base with screws and replace the DVR

housing.

Note: The new hard disk drive must be formatted to function with the DVR.

2.2 Boot

Connect the power adapter to the power cord socket in back panel, and press the

power button on front panel. The DVR will turn on, the power indicator POWER will light

up, and the monitor will display a 16-channel split image. If a non-formatted hard

disk exists in the DVR, it is required to format the HDD before recording video footage.

By default the DVR is set to begin immediately recording when turned on with a

working and formatted hard drive installed. The red REC LED light will confirm that the

DVR is recording.

Notes:

1. If hard disk is not installed when the DVR is powered on, or the newly installed hard

disk is not formatted on the DVR, the red H logo will be shown in video preview picture.

2.The newly installed hard disk cannot be used until formatted in the DVR as follows:

Main Menu → HDD → HDD Format. The system will be restarted after completion of

formatting.

2.3 System Login

The DVR Device ID is 000000 without any

password. The user can log in to the main

menu directly. The administrator can change

the DEVICE ID and PASSWORD in the Basic Settings – User Password menu. The

user can set an ordinary user password and administrator password. The

administrator has all the operating privileges, and an ordinary user can only monitor

video, search, and playback.

Note: Admin and User are differentiated solely by the password. Do NOT set them to

the same password as the system will default to the user and the DVR will be locked.