Then you will click on the “Shutdown” tab which will display a window that will require you to enter your user name and password to reboot your DVR. To reboot your DVR you will select the “Advanced” menu icon which is located along the top of your main menu bar. It is recommended to reboot your DVR once the formatting of your HDD has completed. The notice message will state “Format Completed” when the HDD has been formatted. Click “OK” to continue.Ī notification message will appear which displays the progress of the HDD format process. Click login once you have entered your user information.Ī screen will appear advising that all of the data on the HDD will be deleted after formatting is completed. You will be prompted to enter your username and password to allow the formatting of the HDD. Please keep in mind that formatting the HDD will erase all information from the HDD. Then, select the HDD tab which indicates if the DVR and the HDD are communicating properly or if there is an HDD error.Ĭlick the “Select” field which will select the HDD.Ĭlick “Format HDD” to begin formatting the HDD to the DVR’s specifications. Once you have accessed the main menu, select the device tab located along the top of the main menu interface. First, we need to login to access the main menu by entering your username and password. Then, you will re-install the screws you removed from step one to secure the DVR casing in place.įormatting the HDD: Once you have installed the DVR casing and powered the DVR the final step in the process is formatting the HDD from within the DVR’s HDD menu. To attach the DVR casing you will slide the front of the DVR casing under the front lip of the DVR and lower the back of the casing down into place. You can attach the DVR casing once the HDD screws have been tightened to secure the HDD in place. Next, carefully secure the HDD in place by utilizing the HDD screws that should have been included with your new HDD or use the screws that were removed from the pre-installed HDD. Installing a new HDD: You will need a Philips head screwdriver for this step.Ĭonnect the data and power connector to the HDD while also aligning the HDD with the holes on the bottom of the DVR/NVR. Remove the HDD from the DVR but only once you have removed the screws on the bottom of the DVR which are holding the HDD in place and have disconnected the data/power cables from the HDD. Next, disconnect the data and power cables which are connected to the pre-installed HDD. Please see image below for reference and keep in mind the sticker on the bottom of the DVR will display the model number of your recorder. If you are upgrading the pre-installed HDD to a larger capacity HDD to better fit your security needs, you must be sure to remove the screws that are holding the HDD in place from the bottom of the DVR. You will need a Philips head screwdriver for this step. Removing the HDD if you are upgrading to a larger capacity HDD: Once the plug has been disconnected, you will be able to fully remove the DVR casing. Next, disconnect the end of the plug that connects to the motherboard and you should do this slowly to avoid any internal damage to the DVR. Please keep in mind certain models will have a plug that must be disconnected before you remove the casing completely. Now you are ready to remove the DVR casing by lifting the DVR casing up slowly. Your DVR/NVR will look similar to the image on the right once you have removed the screws and removed the casing lip. You will then remove the lip that holds the DVR casing in place after you have removed the screws. To begin you must first remove the screws on the back and sides of the DVR. Remove the screws that hold the DVR casing: You will need a Philips head screwdriver for this step.
SSH INTO A NIGHTOWL DVR INSTALL
The steps below are general and the images of the DVR may not be identical to the DVR model you purchased, however, the process should be the same.Ĭaution: Never install or remove the HDD while the DVR is powered on
SSH INTO A NIGHTOWL DVR HOW TO
For instances in which you require a larger capacity HDD or if your DVR did not include a pre-installed HDD, you can follow along with these quick and easy steps that will demonstrate how to install/upgrade the DVR’s HDD. Most DVR’s included in our kits already have a pre-installed internal HDD and is ready to begin recording right out of the box.
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