Connection And Setup; Sata Hdd Installation - Watchguard DVR8ENT3 Product Manual

2. CONNECTION AND SETUP

Before the DVR is powered on, make sure you have installed a hard disk and connected
at least one camera. For details, please refer to the following sections.
Note: The DVR is designed to automatically detect the video system of the
connected cameras (NTSC or PAL). To make sure the system detection is
correct, please check if the cameras are connected to the DVR and
power-supplied before the DVR is powered on.

2.1 SATA HDD Installation

A SATA HDD must be installed before the DVR is powered on.
Note: It's recommended to clear all data in the hard disk when the DVR is
powered on and the date & time are set correctly to ensure the recorded
data are not mixed with other data previously saved in the same hard disk.
For details, please refer to "5.7.6 Clear All HDD Data" at page 32.
 For 16CH & 8CH Models
Step1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR.
Note: The DVR cover is made of metal. Please be careful with its edge when you
remove the cover.
Step2: There are two HDD brackets for this
DVR as indicated on the right picture.
2-1 To install on the first bracket
Remove the bracket, and align the
screw holes of the bracket with the
HDD's screw holes. Make sure the
PCB side of the HDD is facing up.
Fasten the HDD to the bracket, and
connect the power connector and
data bus connector to the HDD.
Then, replace the bracket to DVR.
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CONNECTION AND SETUP