Panasonic WJ-HD309A Operating Instructions Manual

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140DISK MANAGEMENT Notes on the hard diskCamera images are recorded into the built-in hard disk ofthis unit.There are two hard disks in this unit. In case one of themmalfunctions during recording, it is possible to keep record-ing with the other hard disk (mirror function).The internal hard disk of this unit is virtually divided into 3areas to manage the hard disk.Normal recording area: An area into which images arerecorded at times other than an event occurrence suchas manual recording.Event recording area: An area into which images arerecorded at an event occurrence.Copy area: An area into which copy data is stored.It is possible to check the available disk space for eacharea on "Disk Info" of "Maintenance" on the SETUP MENU.(Refer to page 135.)• When connecting an optional extension unit (WJ-HDE300 series), it is possible to create a pre-recordingarea to perform pre-event recording (page 147) for upto 60 minutes.Operations for the hard disk drive such as initialization (for-matting) of the hard disk drive in the unit or the optionalextension unit, or mirroring, etc., can be performed in the"HDD DISK MENU". (Refer to page 143.)Note: It is necessary to create either the normal recordingarea or the event record area. If the normal recordingarea is not created, manual recording images andschedule recording images are recorded into the eventrecording area. If the event recording area is not creat-ed, event recording images and emergency recordingimages are recorded into the normal recording area. How to replace the built-in harddiskIt is possible to replace the hard disk drive regardless ofwhether the power of the unit is on/off.However, the procedures for replacement are different.Refer to the operating instructions for the optional extensionunit when replacing the hard disk in the extension unit.When replacing the hard disk drive after turn-ing off the power of the unit.z Turn off the power of the unit and detach the powerplug from the outlet.x Do the following to replace the hard disk drive.1. Open the connectors cover on the front panel andremove the fixing screws.Detach the front panel by sliding it after removing thescrews.Important:• Do not detach the cable connecting the unit and thefront panel while the HDD status indicators are still lit oruntil 30 seconds have passed since the HDD statusindicators went off.• Protect the hard disk drives from static electricity.• Do not stack them, or keep them upright.• Do not use an electric screwdriver to fix them.(Tightening torque: Approx. 0.49 N · m (5 kgf · cm))• Avoid rapid changes in the temperature/humidity toprevent condensation. (Acceptable change: within 15°C/h (59 °F/h))ScrewConnectors cover