Q-See QS434 User manual - Device Operation
DEVICE OPERATION
Model #: QS434
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4. HDD MANAGEMENT
Displays essential information about the system`s internal hard drive, and lets you format the internal hard drive
and external USB flash drive (not included).
Figure 3.5.20
The HDD menu displays the following:
• HDD STATUS: The system will display "OK" for normal operation
• SIZE: The size (in gigabytes) of the internal hard drive. The size of your system`s internal hard drive will vary by
model
• FREE SPACE: The space (in gigabytes) remaining on the system`s internal hard drive.
• AVAILABLE TIME: The recording time (in hours) remaining on the HDD based on your current record settings
• OVERWRITE: Select ENABLE or DISABLE. If Overwrite is enabled prior to recording, the system will record over
the oldest video data once the hard drive is full. If Overwrite is disabled, the system will stop recording once the
hard drive is full and the "FULL" LED on the front panel of the system will light up.
Formatting the Hard Drive
ATTENTION: Formatting the hard drive erases all video data! This step cannot be Undone!
Formatting the USB Flash Drive
Use a USB flash drive to backup recorded video and upgrade the system`s firmware. You should always format the
USB flash drive you intend to use with the system.
NOTE: Not formatting the USB flash drive may result in the drive not functioning.