User Guide

accessing the camera directly, however, no recordings will be retained to the NVR if a hard drive

is not installed.

Hard drive installation

A hard drive can be installed if you want to record and save data to the NVR. Having a hard drive

allows you to configure and use the recording functionality of the NVR to store and view events.

Most NVRs have connections for only one hard drive however some models have the option for

multiple hard drives inside the case. A hard drive used in these NVRs must be no larger than

8TB (Terabytes). To install your hard drive, the following is needed:

● A medium sized (regular) Phillips-head screwdriver - not included

● A hard drive - not included

● Four hard drive fastening screws - included

Note: Before installing the hard drive, make sure the NVR is powered off with the power

cable disconnected.

1. Loosen the screws on the

upper cover and side panel.

2. Attach four screws on the

hard drive (HDD). Do not fully

tighten, only tighten about 3

times.

3. place the HDD in

accordance with the four

holes on the bottom of the

casing.

4. Turn the NVR upside down

and place the screws in

firmly.

5. Tighten the HDD screws

firmly to the bottom of the

NVR.

6. Connect the HDD cable

and power cables to the

motherboard.

For further assistance on how to install the hard drive, feel free to contact us at:

https://amcrest.com/contacts

Setting Up the Cables

7. Place the cover back onto

the NVR in accordance with the

clip and place the upper cover

back onto the device.

8. Secure the screws on

the rear and side panels.