User's Manual

16-channel H.264 DVR User Manual
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3.5 Hard Disk Management
Enter the “ HDD Management” screen from MAIN MENU →HDD, as shown below:
STATUS: After connecting the hard disk, the system will automatically detect if the
hard disk is formatted. If the hard disk needs formatting, UNFORMATTED will be
displayed in the hard disk state. Check the format box and select FORMAT HDD to
have the DVR format the disk. If the system detects any available hard disk, the hard
disk state will be ONLINE.
ALL/FREE: Refers to the total storage capacity and current remaining storage
capacity of the hard disk;
TIME LEFT: Refers to the time remaining for recording based on the currently set
picture resolution and quality.
FORMAT: Click the check box and a  will appear in this box, indicating that this
HDD has been selected.
OVERWRITE: ENABLE: The hard disk will overwrite the earliest recordings
when its memory is full; DISABLE: Recording will stop when the memory of the hard
disk is full.
HDD FORMAT: If the hard disk is used for the first time, it is necessary to format
the hard disk. Check the FORMAT box, then click the FORMAT HDD button, and
then click ENTER for formatting in the pop-up prompt message dialog box,
otherwise click CANCEL. After clicking FORMAT HDD, the system will prompt, “You
will lose all data by formatting the hard disk. Will you continue?” Press Enter, and the
system will state: “Formatting…” then “ Format Successful.” The system will restart
automatically.
USB FORMAT: Allows the user to format a USB device that is not currently capable of
backup. The DVR must still be able to detect the device in order to do this.
The DEFAULT button is used to restore the factory default values.
Note: It is recommended that the hard drive be formatted before beginning recording
for the first time, even if it does not require it.
3.6 Basic Setup
Enter the “Basic Setup” screen from MAIN MENU →BASIC, as shown below: