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QSC26404 User’s Manual
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Chapter 2: Installation
Warning: Before you install the DVR, please make sure the power to the DVR is
switched off.
2.1 Checking the DVR and Its Accessories
When you get the product, check that all the items are included in your product
package. There is a list in the package. If any of the items are missing, please contact
your dealer.
2.2 Hard Drive (HDD) Installation
Installation Notice
The DVR does not have a HDD when leaving the factory. Based on the
recording schedule, you can calculate the total capacity you need (refer to Appendix
A). Please have a qualified technician disassemble the DVR and install the HDD.
Note: Many retailers that include this DVR as part of a bundled package include
a hard drive, so your unit may already have one installed as part of the package.
If so, these steps are not necessary.
Installation Tools
One Phillips screw driver.
HDD Installation
1. Remove the DVR box lid.
2. Place the HDD on the mounting plate.
3. Connect the ATA data cable correctly. The cable has three connectors for
DVR main board, master HDD and slave HDD.
4. Plug in the HDD power connector.
5. Replace and reattach the DVR box lid.
Note: After the HDD is installed, it must be formatted. Please refer to
Chapter 6.4 .