EverFocus eZ.HD ECOR FHD 16x1 User manual

ECOR FHD 16x1
16CH, H.264, 1080p Full HD DVR
User’s Manual
Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp.
Release Date: May, 2016
This content is subject to change without notice.

EVERFOCUS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
ECOR FHD 16x1 DVR
User’s Manual
1995-2016 EverFocus Electronics Corp.
www.everfocus.com.tw
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Safety Precautions
Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or
system installers.
Do not block the ventilation openings or slots on the cover.
Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the appliance.
Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel for service.
Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, do not remove
screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified service
personnel for maintenance. Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake, as this
may damage the appliance.
Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, nor try to operate it in wet areas. Do
take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance and also may cause
electric shock.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the appliance body. Use a dry cloth
to clean the appliance when it is dirty. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild
detergent and wipe gently.
Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this may result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power source
ratings. Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment where high temperature or
high humidity exists. Use the DVR at temperatures within 0°C~40°C / 32°F~104°F (Storage).
The input power source is 12VDC 8A.
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.

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Cleaning
Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners, abrasive or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
Water and Moisture
Do not use this unit near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, in an unprotected outdoor
installation, or any area which is classified as a wet location.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this unit by yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, playing particular attention to cords and plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
Battery
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
a. Use only two AAA dry cell batteries.
b. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire as it may explode.
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Please use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect your equipment from sudden,
transient increases and decreases in electrical power.
RTC (Real Time Clock) Battery
When encounter failure of time calibration of your DVR, the issue may be caused by
running-out of RTC battery. Users will have to change the RTC battery on the main board
of the DVR.

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This Product is RoHS compliant.
ATTENTION! This is a class A product which may cause radio interference in a domestic
environment; in this case, the user may be urged to take adequate measures.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the users’ authority to operate this equipment.
WEEE
The information in this manual was current upon publication. The manufacturer reserves the right
to revise and improve his products. Therefore, all specifications are subject to change without prior
notice. Manufacturer is not responsible for misprints or typographical errors.
Please read this manual carefully before installing and using this unit. Be sure to keep it handy for
later reference.
Your EverFocus product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and
components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and
electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your
household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community waste
collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems
for used electrical and electronic product.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!
This product complies with the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Specification Adopter Agreement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 eZ. Controller Function Description .................................................................................. 4
1.3 Packing List ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.4 Optional Accessories ......................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.6 Front Panel......................................................................................................................... 8
1.7 Rear Panel........................................................................................................................ 10
2. Installation ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.1 Hard Disk Installation....................................................................................................... 12
2.1.1 Hard Disk Compatibility List ........................................................................... 14
2.2 Rack Mount...................................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Basic Connection ............................................................................................................. 15
2.3.1 Monitor Connection....................................................................................... 16
2.3.2 Alarm I / O ...................................................................................................... 17
2.3.3 RS-485 Port..................................................................................................... 18
2.4 Turning On / Off the Power............................................................................................. 18
2.5 Checking the Dynamic IP Address ................................................................................... 19
2.6 Connecting the DVR to the Network............................................................................... 24
2.6.1 Router or LAN Connection ............................................................................. 24
2.6.2 Direct High-Speed Connection....................................................................... 27
2.6.3 One-to-One Connection................................................................................. 28
3. Mouse and Front Panel Button Operation ........................................................................... 32
3.1 USB Mouse Operation ..................................................................................................... 32
3.1.1 How to Select a Channel / Enable Audio........................................................ 32
3.1.2 OSD Root Menu.............................................................................................. 32
3.1.3 Field Input Options......................................................................................... 33
3.2 Front Panel Buttons Operation ....................................................................................... 34
3.2.1 Front Panel Review ........................................................................................ 34
3.2.2 How to Select a Channel / Enable Audio........................................................ 34
3.2.3 OSD Root Menu.............................................................................................. 34
3.2.4 Field Input Options......................................................................................... 35
3.3 General Operation........................................................................................................... 36
3.3.1 Login ............................................................................................................... 36
3.3.2 Forget Your Password .................................................................................... 37
3.3.3 Camera Selection ........................................................................................... 37
3.3.4 Audio Selection .............................................................................................. 37
4. OSD Root Menu .................................................................................................................... 39
4.1 PTZ ................................................................................................................................... 41

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4.1.1 Express Control of PTZ ................................................................................... 43
4.2 Layout Switching.............................................................................................................. 44
4.3 Channel Switching ........................................................................................................... 44
4.4 Display.............................................................................................................................. 45
4.5 Sequence ......................................................................................................................... 46
4.6 Zoom................................................................................................................................ 46
4.7 Archiving the Recordings or Log Data to the USB or DVD............................................... 48
4.8 Logout.............................................................................................................................. 52
4.8.1 Temporarily Logout........................................................................................ 53
5. Search and Playback ............................................................................................................. 55
5.1 Quick Playback................................................................................................................. 55
5.2 Playback Bar..................................................................................................................... 56
5.3 Searching the Recordings for Playing Back...................................................................... 58
5.3.1 Time Search.................................................................................................... 58
5.3.2 Event Search................................................................................................... 59
5.3.3 Smart Search .................................................................................................. 60
5.3.4 Snapshot Search............................................................................................. 62
5.3.5 POS Search ..................................................................................................... 64
6. System................................................................................................................................... 66
6.1 Express............................................................................................................................. 68
6.2 Camera............................................................................................................................. 69
6.2.1 Basic Setting ................................................................................................... 69
6.2.1.1 Display Aspect Ratio........................................................................... 71
6.2.2 Adjust Setting ................................................................................................. 72
6.2.3 eZ Hopper....................................................................................................... 73
6.3 Record.............................................................................................................................. 76
6.4 Event ................................................................................................................................ 77
6.4.1 Alarm .............................................................................................................. 77
6.4.1.1 Connect a Radio Clock to the DVR ..................................................... 79
6.4.2 Video Loss....................................................................................................... 80
6.4.3 Motion............................................................................................................ 82
6.4.4 Other .............................................................................................................. 85
6.5 Hard Disk.......................................................................................................................... 91
6.5.1 Disk ................................................................................................................. 91
6.5.2 Lock/Format ................................................................................................... 92
6.6 Display Setting ................................................................................................................. 93
6.6.1 Monitor OSD................................................................................................... 93
6.6.2 M/T SEQ ......................................................................................................... 94
6.7 Network Settings ............................................................................................................. 95
6.7.1 LAN ................................................................................................................. 95
6.7.2 Email............................................................................................................... 98
6.7.3 DDNS .............................................................................................................. 99
6.7.4 FTP................................................................................................................ 105

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6.7.5 Alarm Server................................................................................................. 106
6.7.6 Remote / Mobile .......................................................................................... 107
6.7.7 Network Test ................................................................................................ 108
6.8 Schedule Setting ............................................................................................................ 109
6.8.1 Express Setup ............................................................................................... 109
6.8.2 Holidays ........................................................................................................ 110
6.8.3 Schedule ....................................................................................................... 111
6.9 System Setting ............................................................................................................... 114
6.9.1 Date / Time................................................................................................... 114
6.9.2 Daylight Saving ............................................................................................. 116
6.9.3 User Group ................................................................................................... 117
6.9.4 User Management........................................................................................ 119
6.9.5 I/O Control.................................................................................................... 122
6.9.6 EKB200 Setting ............................................................................................. 123
6.9.7 Miscellaneous............................................................................................... 125
6.10 Information ................................................................................................................. 127
6.10.1 System .......................................................................................................... 127
6.10.2 Log ................................................................................................................ 128
7. Remote Access to the DVR.................................................................................................. 129
7.1 Accessing the DVR on the Network............................................................................... 129
7.2 Remote Live View .......................................................................................................... 133
7.3 Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................... 135
7.4 Remote Playback ........................................................................................................... 136
8. Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 137
9. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 140
Appendix A: Network Overview.................................................................................................. 141
Appendix B: Linksys & D-Link Port Forwarding........................................................................... 145
Appendix C: Timing of Alarm Modes .......................................................................................... 149
Appendix D: Express Setup Recording Value Selection Rules .................................................... 152
Appendix E: IR Remote Control .................................................................................................. 154
Appendix F: RTSP URL Syntax ..................................................................................................... 155
Appendix G: Auto HDD Retry Mechanism .................................................................................. 158

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1. Introduction
EverFocus ECOR FHD 16x1 is our new eZ.HD series DVR, which adopts the latest Analog HD
technology, permitting it to deliver excellent 1080p full HD quality images that are far superior to
traditional analog CCTV. The eZ.HD series is easy to install and can integrate with the existing CCTV
systems without re-cabling, so this new eZ.HD 1080p full HD video surveillance system will
definitely be your best cost-effective solution.
The ECOR FHD 16x1 DVR supports 16-channel analog video inputs with resolution ranging from D1,
960H, 720p to 1080p full HD and also features triple streams for live view, playback and recording.
It can record and play back up to 240 (NTSC) / 200 (PAL) frames per second at 1080p full HD
resolution simultaneously; or 480 (NTSC) / 400 (PAL) frames per second at other resolutions. In
addition, this new series DVR supports both standard coaxial and UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
cable, allowing for long-distance transmission of full HD images with zero video latency.
This model is designed with a high-performance hardware which has 3 video outputs (HDMI, VGA
and BNC) for local monitoring, audio in/out, alarm in/out, RS-485 serial interface, 2 USB interfaces
and 1 RJ45 (10/100) Ethernet interface. Other than that, the ECOR FHD 16x1 can be expanded up
to 5 SATA devices (4 SATA HDDs and 1 eSATA), ensuring large capacity of the eZ.HD full HD video
recordings.
EverFocus also provides mobile apps for users to view the eZ.HD 1080p full HD camera streams via
their mobile devices (iOS or Android platforms) and also supports web UI for users to remotely
access the surveillance system. Moreover, it is integrated with our powerful CMS platform, Genie
XMS, so it can be applied in more surveillance scenarios and easily scaled up in the future.
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ECOR FHD 16x1 System Diagram
Mouse
/ USB / EKB200 Keyboard Internal 3.5" HDDs (Optional)
IR Remote
Control DVD Burner
*Main Monitor
(VGA)
*Main Monitor
(HDMI)
Line Level
Audio Out
Line Level
Audio In 2~16
Call Monitor
(CVBS) Line Level
Audio In 1
Alarm In / Out
or Radio Clock
Web Remote
Client
CMS:
Genie XMS
Network
EKB500 Keyboard
/ PTZ Camera
Power Supply
Mobile App:
MobileFocus
MobileFocusHD
eZ.HD Camera
1~16
Video Looping
Output 1~16
**eSATA HDD Expansion
Mouse / USB / EKB200
*Both of HDMI and VGA ports can be used as Main monitor outputs and share the identical
functionality.
**The eSATA port is only available for non-DVD burner DVR model.

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1.1 Features
•Megapixel resolution over standard coaxial / UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable
•eZ upgrade to Full HD resolution
•1080p full HD, 720p, 960H or D1 simultaneous video inputs
•H.264 compression format for enhancing recording capacity and improving network image
transmission speed
•eZ Controller function: Control camera OSD settings and PTZ operation directly from DVR
end (please refer to 1.2 eZ.Controller Function Description for more details)
•Multiple Monitors: Separately configured HDMI, VGA Monitor outputs
•High bandwidth full HD recording with recordable reduced bandwidth stream for mobile or
multiplexed viewing applications.
•Provides MobileFocus (Plus) / MobileFocusHD (Plus) Apps for live monitoring and playback of
videos through mobile devices (iOS / Android)
•Multiple Control Inputs: mouse / front panel / IR remote controller
•Remote configuration supports from built-in web interface
•Ethernet interface for remote network viewing and control
•eZ Hopper function: Only one mouse to control up to 16 connected EverFocus DVRs / NVRs
•Supports radio-controlled clock for time synchronization
•Integration with Genie XMS CMS
•Supports multi-language

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1.2 eZ. Controller Function Description
eZ.Controller: Easily control PTZ camera from DVR using only coaxial cable.
eZ.Controller allows users to control PTZ camera from DVR using only a coaxial cable without the
need of a RS-485 cable between the PTZ camera and the DVR. Users can easily operate Zoom,
Focus, Iris, Direction, Auto Pan, Preset, Tour and Pattern functions to the PTZ camera through
DVR.
PTZ Cameras
Tip: You can also bring
up the camera OSD
through Preset 95.
Note:
1. The eZ.Controller function for PTZ control is only supported for EverFocus AHD (1080p,
720p) PTZ cameras.
2. After connecting the PTZ camera to the DVR through the coaxial cable, you will have to go
to the OSD Menu to turn the PTZ ID function off (System < Camera < Basic).

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eZ.Controller: Easily control eZ.HD camera’s OSD at the DVR end.
Traditionally, the CCTV installer needs to take a portable monitor to connect to the camera
for controlling the camera OSD at the camera installation site as the Diagram A below. It will
take extra effort, time and people to adjust the camera.
Now, EverFocus’ eZ.Controller allows users to control the camera OSD simply on the monitor
at the DVR end as illustrated in Diagram B.
Traditional Way to Control Camera OSD
Control Camera OSD at Camera End
A
Camera EndDVR End
Use eZ.Controller to Control Camera OSD
Camera OSD Control Directly at DVR End
DVR End Camera End
B
How to Control eZ.HD Camera’s OSD at the DVR End?
3. To display the OSD menu, click the
Enter button on the Coaxial Panel.
4. You can use the direction buttons on
the Coaxial Panel to control the
camera’s OSD setting menu.
5. To exit the camera OSD setting, click
Exit to return to the Adjust setting
page.
1. On the DVR’s OSD setting menu, go
to Configuration > Camera > Adjust.
Select a camera you want to adjust.
2. Click the Advanced button, and the
camera live view with the Coaxial
Panel will be displayed.

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1.3 Packing List
•
DVR x 1
•
QIG x 1
•12VDC 8A Power Adaptor x 1 •Mouse x 1
•
HDD Bracket x 4
•
SATA Cable x 4
•IR Remote Control x 1 •AAA Battery x 2 (Please see Note 4.)
•Sliver Screw x 24, Washer Head Screw x 12,
M3 (φ6.8) Screw x 4
•Rack Ear x 2
•CD x 1 (Please see Note 3.)
Note:
1.
Equipment configurations and supplied accessories vary by country. Please consult your local
EverFocus office or agents for more information. Please also keep the shipping carton for
possible future use.
2. Contact the shipper if any items appear to have been damaged in the shipping process.
3. The CD contains the IP Utility software, EFPlayer, User Manual and Quick Installation Guide.
4. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
a. Use only two AAA dry cell batteries.
b. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire as it may explode.

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1.4 Optional Accessories
•
EKB200 (USB controller keyboard: connect to the PC or DVR to control the PTZ cameras
connected to the DVR). Please refer to 6.9.6 EKB200 Setting in the User Manual of the
EKB200 Keyboard.
•EKB500 (RS-485 keyboard: connect to the RS-485 port to control the PTZ cameras
connected to the DVR). Please refer to User Manual of the EKB500 Keyboard.
1.5 Dimensions
Front View
Side View

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1.6 Front Panel
16
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915 16
10 11 12 13 14
3
No. Name Description
1 USB2.0 Port The USB2.0 port for connecting to a mouse, external storage device or
EKB200 keyboard.
2 Control Buttons
: In Playback mode, press to play in fast reverse.
: In Playback mode, press to pause / play in reverse.
: In Playback mode, press to exit playback mode.
: Press to enter Playback mode. In Playback mode, press to
pause / resume playback.
: In Playback mode, press to play in fast forward.
3 DVD Burner
(optional)
Use the DVD Burner for archiving the recordings from the DVR. It’s
highly recommended to use a DVD+R with 4x or higher speed disc for
recording. To open the DVD tray, please refer to 4.7 Archiving the
Recordings or Log Data to the USB or DVD. To close the tray, just gently
push it and it will be automatically closed.
4 Arrow Buttons Use these arrow buttons to change the Menu settings.
5 Enter Press to enter.
6 Menu / ESC In Live mode, press to enter the Main OSD Setup Menu. In Setup mode,
press to exit or return to the previous setup menu.
7 Search Press to enter the Search Setup menu.
8 LED Indicator
Power: Indicates the power is on.
HDD: Indicates the internal Hard Disk is activating.
Alarm: Indicates an alarm input is triggered.
Network: Indicates the network is connected.
Record: Indicates the DVR is recording.

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9 IR Receiver Receive signals from IR remote control.
10 View In Live mode, press to switch to the layout type for displaying the
channel feeds.
11 SEQ Press to enter the automatic sequence mode. This will show each
channel feed in sequence. Press again to exit sequence mode.
12 Display Press to cycle between the info display types (channel and status bar
info).
13 Monitor In Live mode, press to switch between Main and Call Monitor.
14 Zoom In Live mode, press to zoom the display of a channel. Press the
Menu/ESC button to exit Zoom mode.
15 Channel
Buttons
Select the full screen channel in live mode.
Select the full screen channel in playback.
16 Copy Press to enter the Copy Menu.

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1.7 Rear Panel
1 1 5 6
7910 12 14
11 13
3
8
4
2
No. Name Description
1 Audio Input 1~16
(RCA)
Connects to the audio input devices such as microphones. Note that
the microphone with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply is
required.
2 Loop Video
Output 1~16
You can also optionally connect the monitors to each Loop Video
Output to display the video of the corresponding channel. Please refer
to 2.3.1 Monitor Connection.
3 Call Monitor Port
(CVBS/BNC)
Connects to the Call monitor using a CVBS cable. Please refer to 2.3.1
Monitor Connection.
4 eSATA Port
(Only available for non-DVD burner DVR model). Connects to an
external eSATA storage device, please set up an RAID array of the
eSATA device before using.
5 Alarm Input /Out
Connects up to 16 alarm inputs and 1 alarm output devices. You can
also connect to the radio-controlled clock for time synchronization.
Please refer to 2.3.2 Alarm I/O.
6 Power Switch Press to turn on or off the power.
7 Video Input 1~16
Connects to analog HD / SD cameras using coaxial cables.
Note:
1. The DVR can automatically configure itself as NTSC or PAL. To do
this, connect a camera to any channel of the DVR. The DVR will
detect the first connected camera format (NTSC or PAL) and then
automatically configure itself to the detected format from the
first connected camera. For example, if the format of the first
connected camera is NTSC, the DVR will configure itself to NTSC
format.
2. All video inputs are compatible with all resolution types of
cameras, such as 1080p, 720p, 960H and D1 cameras (HD-TVI /
HD-CVI / HD-SDI cameras are not supported).

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8 Main Monitor
Port (HDMI)
Connects to the Main monitor using a HDMI cable. Please refer to 2.3.1
Monitor Connection.
9 Audio Output
(RCA)
Connects to the audio output devices, such as speakers. Note that the
speaker with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are
required.
10 Main Monitor
Port (VGA)
Connects to the Main monitor using a VGA cable. Please refer to 2.3.1
Monitor Connection.
11 Ethernet (LAN) Connects to the Network.
12 USB2.0 Port The USB2.0 port for connecting to a mouse, external storage device or
EKB200 keyboard.
13 RS-485 Port Connects to the RS-485 device (EKB500) or PTZ camera.
14 Power Port Connects to the 12VDC 8A power using the supplied Power Adaptor.

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2. Installation
2.1 Hard Disk Installation
You can optionally install four 3.5” HDDs inside the DVR for recording videos.
1. Make sure the DVR is power-off.
2. Unscrew the ten housing screws of the DVR and remove the housing cover.
3. Screw two HDD brackets on both sides of the HDDs using the Sliver Screws.
Silver Screw
HDD Bracket
4. Use the SATA Cable, and connect one end to either one of the 4 SATA ports on the PCB
inside the DVR, and the other end to the SATA port on the HDD.
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