There are several requirements of hard disk drive (HDD)

1. The disk had better be the one used for survilliance, not for computer use.

Here is reason：

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2. The type should be SATA. SATA2(3GB/s) or SATA3（6GB/s）is recommened.

 If you connect a USB stick or drive to USB port of DVR, DVR can back up video from internal hard disk drive to USB stick, but can't record to USB stick directly.

3. size is 3.5” .

4. The brand can be Dest digital or Seagate.

5. The capacity should be less than or equal to recorder's maximum capacity.

Note: Before installing the hard drive disk, please power off the system if it is on.

Now we use this model as an example:

Step 1 Loose the screws which are fixing the box cover.

Step 2 Push forward the cover to the end and remove it.

Step 3 Connect the hard drive to the DVR System. Please notice the width red cable is date cable and another is power cable. Power cable connect into power port and date cable connect into date port.

Step 4 Turn on the dvr and check if it detects the hard drive.MAIN MENU---—INFO—----HDD INFO

Then, power off the system.

Step 5 Fix the hard drive inside the box.

Put screws on to fix the hard drive inside the box.

Step 6 Put the cover back to position and install the screws.