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- Page 1 HARD DRIVE EXPANSION BAY DESIGNED FOR THE DIGIMERGE BLADE™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL English Version 1.0 VBAY3HD Right For Business ™ www.digimerge.com © Copyright 2009 Digimerge Technology Inc.
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this product. Digimerge is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security solution. This manual refers to the following models: • VBAY3HD • VB300 Digimerge Blade™ (Not Included) For more information on this product, firmware updates, and accessory products, please visit us at: www.digimerge.com...
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacturing process of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. -
Page 4: General Precautions
Service 13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video 19. Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall equipment yourself as opening or removing covers outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or may expose you to dangerous voltage or other aerosol cleaners. - Page 5 In order to improve the feature functions and quality of this product, the specifications are subject to change without notice from time to time. www.digimerge.com...
- Page 6 Features • 3 hard drive expansion capability (total of 3 hard drives; not included) • Mirroring capability - duplicates data on your Blade, providing secure data redundancy • Ultra-slim, stackable design • Rugged metal enclosure • Dual exhaust fans for optimal cooling...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Setup Tips ............. . . 12 Appendix A: VBAY3HD Specifications 13... - Page 8 viii...
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Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started GETTING STARTED The system comes with the following components: USB CABLE EXPANSION BAY POWER ADAPTER GROUNDING CABLE HDD SCREWS X12 INSTRUCTION MANUAL HARD DRIVE SIZE, HARD DRIVE CONFIGURATION MAY VARY BY MODEL. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR SPECIFIC CONTENT DETAILS. CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE. -
Page 10: Basic Setup
Basic Setup BASIC SETUP 1. UPGRADE THE FIRMWARE a. Upgrade the Blade with the included firmware. See “Upgrading The Firmware” on page 4. The Blade requires a firmware upgrade in order to detect the expansion bay. 2. CONNECT THE GROUNDING CABLE a. -
Page 11: Front And Rear Panel
Front and Rear Panel FRONT AND REAR PANEL Front Panel Rear Panel Figure 1.3 Front and rear panel. 1. POWER LED: Glows red when unit powers on. 2. HDD LED Indicators: Flickers green during hard drive activity. 3. Exhaust Fan: Draws hot air out of the expansion bay. Keep the exhaust vents clear. 4. -
Page 12: Upgrading The Firmware
Upgrading The Firmware 5. Select and press on the remote ENTER to start the firmware upgrade. Once the firmware upgrade is complete, UPGRADING THE the system prompts you with the message: PLEASE RECYCLE DVR POWER. FIRMWARE You must install the latest firmware on the Blade before you can use the expansion bay (version or higher). -
Page 13: Setting Up The Expansion Bay
Setting Up The Expansion Bay SETTING UP THE EXPANSION BAY After you upgrade the Blade to the latest firmware, the expansion bay is ready to configure. The expansion bay offers three modes: 1. As a standalone external hard drive that extends the Blade’s storage capacity. 2. -
Page 14: Setting The Expansion Bay To Record Events
Setting Up The Expansion Bay Select Recording Mode 1. Select RECORD from the main menu. Press ENTER on the remote. The Record menu opens. 2. Select BACK UP MODE. Change the value to OFF. Press f(-) or f(+) on the remote to change the values. -
Page 15: Setting Up The Expansion Bay In Mirror Mode
Setting Up The Expansion Bay Setting Up The Expansion Bay In Mirror Mode You can set the expansion bay to run in Mirror Mode for data redundancy. Running your expansion bay in Mirror Mode means that you will always have a backup of the Blade’s hard drive data. How the Mirroring Sequence Works Expansion Bay Blade DVR... -
Page 16: Error Messages
Setting Up The Expansion Bay Select Recording Mode 1. Select RECORD from the main menu. Press ENTER on the remote. The Record menu opens. 2. Select BACK UP MODE. Change the value to MIRROR. Press f(-) or f(+) on the remote to change the values. -
Page 17: Adding A Hard Drive In Bay #1
Setting Up The Expansion Bay Adding A Hard Drive In Bay #1 Note that the hard drive in Bay #1 is installed upside down, with the underside of the hard drive exposed. Bay # 2 Bay # 3 A hard drive may be installed in any bay. - Page 18 Setting Up The Expansion Bay 2. With the hard drive upside down, screw the metal bracket on both sides of the hard drive with the included hard drive screws. The screws that mount NOTE: the hard drive to the bracket Hard Drive screw Bracket screw are larger.
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Page 19: Removing A Hard Drive In Bay #1
Setting Up The Expansion Bay Removing A Hard Drive In Bay #1 1. Unscrew the four silver screws on the bottom of the unit. 2. Gently lift the hard drive out of the bay, and disconnect the SATA power and SATA data cable from the hard drive. -
Page 20: Adding A Hard Drive To Bay #2 & 3
Setting Up The Expansion Bay Adding A Hard Drive To Bay #2 & 3 1. Plug in the SATA power connector and SATA data connector into the hard drive (Figure 3.5). Do not force in the connectors. The connectors are designed to go in one way only. -
Page 21: Appendix A: Vbay3Hd Specifications
Appendix A: VBAY3HD Specifications APPENDIX A: VBAY3HD SPECIFICATIONS Display LED Display Red (Power), Green (HDD 1 - 3) Hard Drive Maximum Capacity Three 3.5‘‘ SATA HDD Minimum Rotational Speed 7200 RPM Seek Time Faster than 10ms (average) Connections USB 2.0... - Page 22 Appendix A: VBAY3HD Specifications Appendix A (cont’d) Accessories Ground Conductor (Grounding Cable) AC Adaptor (12/5A) with AC Cord Screws (5W/32-32) for HDD Installation USB 2.0 Cable...