32Install HDD unit in recorderThe illustration on this page is schematic. Details of the shape are omitted.It is possible to install the HDD units without stopping the operation (except when RAID5 or RAID6 mode is in operation).Step 1After inserting the key (provided) into the key hole onthe front cover, push and turn it to the right to openthe front cover.➀➁Step 2Remove the HDD unit holding bracket.① Remove the screw.② Slide the HDD unit holding bracket sideways and removeit.HDD unit holding bracket①②• Keep the removed screw and the HDD unit holdingbracket in an appropriate place.Step 3Insert the HDD units into the HDD slots in order start-ing from HDD1.① Lift up the lever on the HDD unit while holding down theremoval knob, and then insert the HDD unit all the wayinto the HDD slot.Insert the HDD unit carefully without knocking it againstanything (and without knocking against HDD units whichare already inserted).② Push the upper part of the lever securely until it hits theprotruding section at the back side of disk slot top andthen turn down the lever.③ The removal knob fits into position with a "click" soundwhen turning down the lever.➁➀Removal knob LeverUpper part of leverProtruding sectionat back side➂Important:• Insert the HDD units from the slot number 1.• When mounting the HDD unit, be careful not to pinchyour fingers with the lever.④ The LCD displays as follows.MAIN-yNEW HDD DETECT* y is a slot number• When the inserted hard disk drive is formatted, it will berecognized as the hard disk drive for playback use only.In this case, [STS] (HDD status) indicator on the front ofthe HDD unit will blink green. Initialize the HDD followingthe instructions of "Initialize the HDD unit (☞ page 34)"when you use it as recording media.• If the HDD unit is not identified, confirm that the HDD unitis inserted all the way into the HDD slot.7 Installation of HDD unit