Install software on to HDD

[j4ymf 0]

Hello

 

Im new to CCTV

Im looking at a system on ebay with no HDD

how do you install the software onto the hard drive,

What format does the Hard drive need to be formatted to?

 

jason

[Numb-nuts 1]

You Don't. Its already embeded in the motherboard and cannot be changed or modified. The HDD is purely for storing recorded footage.

The only time there is software on the HDD is when you have a PCI card based DVR and then it's installed onto the HDD. Again the software is fixed and you cannot add or modify it, it's what comes with the card...Thats All.

[tomcctv 190]

Yes some do ...... Which unit is it your looking at

[j4ymf 0]

hello thanks for your reply

 

ok then so what should the data be stored as FAT or NTFS?

 

ive got a HDD if i put it in will it just work then

 

thanks jason

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLOUREON-8-Channel-DVR-D1-CCTV-Kit-Recorder-900TVL-Camera-System-HD-500GB-1TB/190911826585?_trksid=p5197.c100068.m2280&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140205155511%26meid%3D7508419685592433086%26pid%3D100068%26prg%3D20140205155511%26rkt%3D6%26clkid%3D7508422127786812661&_qi=RTM1793693

[tomcctv 190]

That's a standalone ..... Just install hard drive and format on dvr.

 

 

Link says WITH HD I would look at a better system than your eBay link

[j4ymf 0]

Thank you tomcctv

thanks for your replys

 

Please can you point me in the right direction for a good system for around £300

 

thanks jason

[Numb-nuts 1]

hello thanks for your reply

 

ok then so what should the data be stored as FAT or NTFS?

 

ive got a HDD if i put it in will it just work then

 

thanks jason

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLOUREON-8-Channel-DVR-D1-CCTV-Kit-Recorder-900TVL-Camera-System-HD-500GB-1TB/190911826585?_trksid=p5197.c100068.m2280&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140205155511%26meid%3D7508419685592433086%26pid%3D100068%26prg%3D20140205155511%26rkt%3D6%26clkid%3D7508422127786812661&_qi=RTM1793693

 

You don't need to worry about which format (frankly I'm not sure) the DVR will format the drive for you correctly

In Most you just manually select format in the HDD menu but there are now more often put in a drive that if the DVR

does not see a formatted disc or a not recognised format for the DVR and it will format automatically upon startup.

Not all of them do this however. Just check the HDD is supported by the DVR e.g usually the capacity but id its a

500GB, 1TB 2TB these capacities will work with most DVRS but check first.

[Numb-nuts 1]

Yes some do ...... Which unit is it your looking at

 

Name a couple please...?

[j4ymf 0]

hi numb-nuts

 

if you were spending around £200, £300 what would you recommend

 

thanks jason

[tomcctv 190]

Yes some do ...... Which unit is it your looking at

 

Name a couple please...?

 

 

 

Some qvis. DM aver gv

 

 

Some HD some operate from Dom

[Numb-nuts 1]

What me spend £200 ? My wife wouldn't let me....!

 

 

 

depending on what number of channels and how long you wanted to record (before overwriting starts)

I think that you could probably get a very reasonable DVR for that budget. The more channels/ HDD space,

the lower the spec you can afford basically. What is your budget for cameras?

 

You need to get someone who knows everything about everything (and better than anyone else) to explain

all the specs and then pour over the spec sheets. You get out exactly as much effort as you put in I'm afraid

 

Take a look at QVIS and Hikvision, both good brands and good value for money IMHO. Buy from a dealer that will offer good

after sales support, this might prove more difficult than choosing a DVR. Find a dealer that can speak to you in plain language and explain what you are getting and what the benefits to you will be. Best of luck