Replacing the HDD
Precautions for replacing the HDD
WARNING
•Do not remove the top cover of the unit.
Notice
•Before you replace the HDD, read "Important
safeguards" on 
pages i to iv and "Caution and Care" on pages 2 and 3 again.
•Do not attach or remove the HDD unnecessarily. Attaching or removing the HDD of this unit is intended for replacing a failed HDD, not for use as a removable HDD.
•Make sure that the MAIN switch on the rear panel is turned OFF when attaching or removing the HDD. Wait at least 1 minute after turning off the power. When a recorder is connected, turn off the recorder, too.
•When a power failure occurs during recording, avoid adding, replacing or transporting the HDD. In case of a power failure, as the recorded data may be erased, turn the power back on to boot up the unit with the HDD that was being used at the time of the power failure attached. Then add, replace or transport the HDD.
•When the USB cable connected to this unit is disconnected or a power failure occurs only with this unit, data is recorded to other HDD unit in order to continue recording.
•HDD is very delicate. Handle the HDD with care and follow the precautions below because even a slight shock may damage the internal components of the HDD.
•Do not drop the HDD. Also, do not put a metallic object such as a coin or a screw driver into the HDD tray.
•Gently place the HDD on a cushion so that it is not subjected to shock.
•Do not use an electric screwdriver. Vibrations and shocks caused by an electric screwdriver may damage the internal components of the HDD.
•When replacing the HDD, do not knock the HDD with other components such as another HDD and the HDD tray.
•Do not knock the HDD with tools such as a screw- driver when replacing the HDD.
•The following HDD has been tested and confirmed that the compatibility is ensured. This information is as of November 2007. Supply of this HDD may be stopped or it may be changed without notice by its manufacturer. Consult your dealer for the latest information or use of other HDDs. When you attach multiple HDDs, use the HDDs of the same capacity and the same model name, in principle.
<Hitachi Global Storage Technologies> HDT725050VLA360 (500 GB,
Removing the HDD
Notice
•Make sure to turn the MAIN switch on the rear of this unit to OFF before attaching or removing the HDD.
Step 1 Push the left end of the screw covers on both sides of the cover to open.
Notice
•Do not leave the screw cover open for general use.
Step 2 Remove the screws.
Step 3 Remove the front covers.
•Remove the cover on the right side first.
•Then, push the left cover to the right to remove.
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