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Using the Front Panel for Operations
12
Close the front cover of the extension unit and lock it by
lightly pressing and turning the key to the left.
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Keep the key in a safe place.
(1)
13
Check the disk information.
Check the following content related to the HDD under [Disk
information] on the settings menu of the network disk
recorder. Refer to the network disk recorder's Setup
Instructions (PDF file) for more information.
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HDD capacity
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HDD remaining capacity
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Hour meter
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Disk operation mode
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Date range of video recorded on the HDD
Note:
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HDDs cannot be added while in RAID5 or RAID6 mode.
The RAID function will not start even if an HDD is installed
(linked) in an empty disk slot.
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HDDs can be installed as a complete extension unit while
RAID5 or RAID6 is running.
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Installing HDDs by unit
All the HDDs in one extension unit can be linked to operate at the
same time.
(2)
Also, refer to the network disk recorder's Installation Guide.
1
Install the HDD unit in the extension unit.
Install the HDD according to steps 1 to 2 in Installing HDDs
(Installing HDDs (page 23)).
Repeat steps 1 to 2 to install multiple HDD units.
Note:
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When installing HDD units, each HDD unit must be recognized.
(Follow Step 1 and 2)
Additional HDD units will not be recognized while the first unit is
being recognized.
2
The HDD is automatically recognized.
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The following operations are done on the network
disk recorder after the HDD is recognized by the
extension unit.
3
Press the [USE] button for over 2 seconds.
A buzzer sounds.
Press the front panel buttons according to the directions on
the LCD.
4
Press the arrow buttons (up or down) on the front panel
until [HDD Operation] appears on the screen.
5
Press the [SET] button.
6
Press the arrow buttons (up or down) on the front panel
until [Link EXT] appears on the screen.
While the HDD is being recognized, the HDD status
indicator blinks orange.
Once the HDD is recognized, the HDD status indicator
lights green or blinks.
The HDD is automatically formatted if it is not
preformatted.
The HDD status indicator lights green after formatting is
complete.
Preformatted HDDs are recognized for playback only. In
this case, the HDD status indicator blinks green. Follow
the instructions from step 3 to use the HDD for recording.
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