User Guide

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It is recommended to connect all components before mounting any of the cameras. This is to
ensure all components are working properly before they are physically installed. If any
components are not functioning, please contact Amcrest Support: https://amcrest.com/contacts
There will be two parts to this section:
1. Hard drive installation
2. Setting up the cable connections
A hard drive must be installed to record or save any footage. If no hard drive is installed, you
can only view the cameras from the NVR. If a microSD card is installed in the camera you can
still view the recordings from the microSD card using the Amcrest View Pro application and
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 AI
events.
Most NVRs have connections for only 1 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
8 or 10TB (Terabytes) depending on the model. For more information, please review the
technical specifications or visit: https://amcrest.com/support
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.