Are you referring to the refurb'd DV8M8? The listing clearly states cameras and HDD not included. The price sorta reflects that, too.
Provided your existing HDD wasn't the problem with your other DVR you should be able to drop it into the new DVR and go. I'd recommend a format to start clean with the new unit just because.
If you're indeed talking about the DV8M8, it should serve you well.
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Yes, that's the one. I can rebuild a 350 Chevy blind folded but this kind of stuff baffles me...
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"I'd recommend a format to start clean with the new unit just because."
No idea what you are talking about...And if my old hdd is bad won't it harm the new dvr?
No idea what you are talking about...And if my old hdd is bad won't it harm the new dvr?
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Formatting would just clean the hard drive to start fresh. There's a feature in the DVR that will do that.
Did you pop the hood on the other DVR and disconnect the hard drive to see if the DVR would fire up without it?
Did you pop the hood on the other DVR and disconnect the hard drive to see if the DVR would fire up without it?
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Like I said, Should have taken the cover off and removed the HDD.. Sometimes not always you can just remove the HDD and the DVR will boot.. 2 reasons. 1, the power supply is going bad but has enough to power the DVR without spinning up the HDD. 2, the HDD could be bad and makes the DVR fail to load..
With a NEW DVR with same 12v power supply I would take your new power supply and see if the old DVR works. If it does this says the Old Power supply was bad. if it still don't then take out the 4 or 6 screws holding the cover on and unplug the power to the HDD and try again. if it loads then you need a new HDD anyway
Right now without knowing for sure if it was a HDD issue or really a dead DVR that HDD might fail in your NEW 8m8..
With a NEW DVR with same 12v power supply I would take your new power supply and see if the old DVR works. If it does this says the Old Power supply was bad. if it still don't then take out the 4 or 6 screws holding the cover on and unplug the power to the HDD and try again. if it loads then you need a new HDD anyway
Right now without knowing for sure if it was a HDD issue or really a dead DVR that HDD might fail in your NEW 8m8..
Be Safe.
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About why buy a system that is incomplete? To be honest I have only bought a couple of systems that had HDD already installed. Mean reason is that 1 or 2 TB isn't normally large enough to support my needs for how long I want my recorder to store data.. I mean sure I have some 1 and 2 tb units. I just know that it will not store as much data as I would like to retain before I need to worry about the system needing a Format.. My 4216E-Ai NVR was over 500 new and didn't come with a HDD.. my 7108-AI DVR was over 259, when it first came out and again didn't come with a HDD.. Plus the few that I bought with a HDD installed some years ago, came with some lower value security HDD that didn't last as long as the quality WD or Seagate Security HDD..
Be Safe.
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When I bought my present system about 5 years ago it was under $600, dvr, hdd included, 8 cameras wiring and all...Direct from Amcrest.
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Probably a decent deal back then for an analog system. Depending on the actual components.
Most folks just buy what they feel is suitable/necessary for the purpose/task at hand.
If someone needs a complete system, that's what they buy.
If someone needs a replacement DVR with or without hard drive, they shop and purchase accordingly.
In this case, some basic troubleshooting is still required to determine the condition of the hard drive relative to either DVR involved. Hardly rocket science.
Pull the cover on the old DVR and unplug the hard drive as suggested. Leave everything else alone. Fire up the DVR and see what happens. An annoying beep will indicate no hard drive. This at least means the main board is working to some extent. The unit should still boot and display the cameras without a hard drive if all else is cool. Otherwise, the DVR has other issues. If this is the case, completely remove the hard drive from the old DVR (easier than a Chevy small block) and drop it into the new one. If the new one fires up without indicating a major hard drive issue, just follow the basic directions to begin setting it up and see where it goes. If all goes well, you should eventually get to some hard drive options which will include the ability to reformat it to a clean drive. It may also indicate drive errors if the drive is indeed scrambled from the other DVR with an option to analyze and repair it accordingly..., if possible. It may also not find any issues at all.
It may sound complicated, but it's just part of the initialization process of the new DVR and walks you through everything step-by-step. Any problems or questions, just post.
Most folks just buy what they feel is suitable/necessary for the purpose/task at hand.
If someone needs a complete system, that's what they buy.
If someone needs a replacement DVR with or without hard drive, they shop and purchase accordingly.
In this case, some basic troubleshooting is still required to determine the condition of the hard drive relative to either DVR involved. Hardly rocket science.
Pull the cover on the old DVR and unplug the hard drive as suggested. Leave everything else alone. Fire up the DVR and see what happens. An annoying beep will indicate no hard drive. This at least means the main board is working to some extent. The unit should still boot and display the cameras without a hard drive if all else is cool. Otherwise, the DVR has other issues. If this is the case, completely remove the hard drive from the old DVR (easier than a Chevy small block) and drop it into the new one. If the new one fires up without indicating a major hard drive issue, just follow the basic directions to begin setting it up and see where it goes. If all goes well, you should eventually get to some hard drive options which will include the ability to reformat it to a clean drive. It may also indicate drive errors if the drive is indeed scrambled from the other DVR with an option to analyze and repair it accordingly..., if possible. It may also not find any issues at all.
It may sound complicated, but it's just part of the initialization process of the new DVR and walks you through everything step-by-step. Any problems or questions, just post.
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Up and running! Problem was power cord not supplying enough power... went ahead and swapped hdd into new dvr...much better device, and I now have a backup, if needed. (Might as well make the best of it) Thanks to you guys for your help, esp. Pogo!