Using the Front Panel for Operations46You can install HDDs from the recorder while it is in operation.1 Insert the key (included) into the key hole and turn it tothe right while pressing gently to open the front cover.2 Insert the HDD units into the HDD bay slots whilechecking each HDD number marked on the HDD bayslots.Press the HDD unit's removal knob down and lift the lever,and then insert it all the way into the disk slot.(1) Hook the HDD unit's tab securely on theHDD bay slot.(2) Press the lever down and push the HDDunit until the removal knob clicks.3 The HDD is automatically recognized.• While the HDD is being recognized, the HDD statusindicator blinks orange.Once the HDD is recognized, the HDD status indicatorlights green or blinks.• The HDD is automatically formatted if it is notpreformatted.The HDD status indicator lights green after formatting iscomplete.• Preformatted HDDs are recognized for playback only. Inthis case, the HDD status indicator blinks green. Followthe instructions from step 4 to use the HDD for recording.Note:• The HDD status indicator may light green before blinkingorange when an HDD is inserted.4 Press the [USE] button for over 2 seconds.A buzzer sounds.Press the front panel buttons according to the directions onthe LCD.5 Press the arrow buttons (up or down) on the front paneluntil [HDD Operate] appears on the screen.6 Press the [SET] button.7 Press the arrow buttons (up or down) on the front paneluntil [Link HDD] appears on the screen.8 Select [YES] with the arrow buttons (left or right) andthen press the [SET] button.9 Select the device where you installed the HDD(Recorder: MAIN, Extension unit x: EXTx) with the arrowbuttons (up or down) and press the [SET] button.10 Select the device where you installed the HDD with thearrow buttons (up or down) and press the [SET] button.Installing HDDs(1)(2)(1)(1)(2)
