Q-See QC-SERIES - Hard Drive Installation and Removal

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A.2 HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
•YourDVRusesoneormorestandardcomputerA/V-ratedSATA(SerialAdvanced
Technology Attachment) hard disk drive and will support up to a 4TB (terabytes) drive.
•Thesedrivesarethecurrentindustrystandardandmaybepurchasedwherevercomputer
parts are sold.
It is strongly advised against opening the case when atmospheric conditions present the risk
of static discharge which can damage electronic components.
WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK!
The DVR MUST be unplugged from all power sources as well
as from the cameras before opening the case. Failure to do so
can result in damage to the DVR or its components as well as
injury or death.
PICTURE A.2-1
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STEP 2. Loosen the cover screws.
Depending on the model of your
DVR, they may be located on the rear
and side panels or the bottom.
You may need to slide the cover
towards back and lift upward to
release.
STEP 3. Insert four screws into the
mounting holes on the new hard
drive. DO NOT fully tighten, but give
three twists each.
VGA
1
2
3
4
DC 12V
A B
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
5
6
7
8
Remove Screws
Number and exact location vary by model
Whether installing the drive for the first time or removing the old one to install a new one, the
steps are the same:
Make sure your work area is clear and there is plenty of space for you to work without the
DVR getting damaged or falling off.
STEP 1. Disconnect the DVR from the power
source as well as any other connections.
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3/31/14