humptydumpty 0 Posted January 12, 2013 Hello, My father has an avtech security system with 4 cameras and a DVR. I'm not sure which model. I've included some pics to help identify it. It worked fine for the first year or so, but a while ago it got to the end of the space on the harddrive and we assumed it would start recording over again (which it had done several times previously), but this time it attempts to scan disc, but never completes, generally stopping around 70% (picture of this attached). We cannot do anything to stop this scan as none of the menu functions are operable whilst the scan is in progress. Any suggestions, please? I did see the tips on resetting the system (tp5 and tp6) and tried this, but although it reset to default on restart, it had no effect on the scan disk problem. I was thinking I could take the harddrive out and format it in my PC, but presumably I would lose the software running the system that way? My father is not worried about retrieving any video, but just wants the system operational again. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aibudo 0 Posted January 12, 2013 I'm guessing that the HD is crapping out. As far as formating, the HD must be formatted in the DVR to work in the DVR. Dennis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humptydumpty 0 Posted January 16, 2013 Hi, Okay, thanks. So if I were to get a different harddrive and put it in the DVR, it should work? Could this be any old harddrive? Do I need software installed on the replacement harddrive for it to work? It would be helpful to know why the harddrive has to be formatted in the DVR as well. What about the old harddrive, would it be possible to check if it works by plugging it in my PC and running some kind of check on it? Sorry to be so clueless. Thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aibudo 0 Posted January 16, 2013 If I was going to replace a hard-drive in a dvr, I would start by checking the owners manual and see if they have a recommended list of HD's. If it didn't, I would have two options: One, contact the manufacurer for HD suggestions or Two, remove the original HD, check the company and model and order the same thing. As far as formatting, DVR's have a different operating system than your computer. Don't install any software on a replacement HD, before you install it. If you have an external drive adapter for the type of HD that's in the DVR, then install it in that and see what you get. Dennis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
