pbpaduret 0 Posted March 1, 2016 Hello. I have a 3 camera sistem. Few days ago I heard a strange noise from the DVR. Now it stopped but I don't have any image from the cameras. None of them. When I checked the last recordings it didn't show anything on my HDD. Any ideas what is wrong in the sistem? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the toss 0 Posted March 1, 2016 The only thing in your DVR that could cause a "strange" noise would be the hard drive. I would say its toast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbpaduret 0 Posted March 2, 2016 So changing the hard drive will solve the problem? Any recommendation for type or manufacturer for HDD? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the toss 0 Posted March 2, 2016 Go into the "system" menu & see if a Hard drive is recognised as being connected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak357 0 Posted March 2, 2016 The only thing in your DVR that could cause a "strange" noise would be the hard drive. I would say its toast. Plus fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbpaduret 0 Posted March 2, 2016 No. The system does not recognise it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the toss 0 Posted March 2, 2016 There is your answer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traderjay 0 Posted March 4, 2016 How long have you had the system? Most consumer grade DVR are notoriously bad with cooling and any HDDs inside just roast and roast until they die Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbpaduret 0 Posted March 4, 2016 I had it for 3y 1/2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traderjay 0 Posted March 4, 2016 I had it for 3y 1/2 About time the HDD kicks the bucket. Depending on the NVR model, the HDD inside is most likely an off the shelf consumer grade HDD that've withstood 3.5 years of 100% 24/7 write which is FAR more than any desktop application. When you replace the HDD, be sure to use HDDs meant for surveillance such as WD Purple, Seagate Surveilance etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted March 4, 2016 I had it for 3y 1/2 About time the HDD kicks the bucket. Depending on the NVR model, the HDD inside is most likely an off the shelf consumer grade HDD that've withstood 3.5 years of 100% 24/7 write which is FAR more than any desktop application. When you replace the HDD, be sure to use HDDs meant for surveillance such as WD Purple, Seagate Surveilance etc. Hi if your dvr is 3 years old I would buy the same hard drive as already in. Not all standalone will run purple or so called surveillance drives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbpaduret 0 Posted March 12, 2016 I replaced the HDD with a purple WD. But now the DVR is not loading up to the menu and is restarting after every 5-10 seconds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
