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Using the Front Panel for Operations

11 Check the disk information.

Check the following content related to the HDD under [Disk information] on the settings menu. Refer to the Setup Instructions (PDF file) for more information.

HDD capacity

HDD remaining capacity

Hour meter

Disk operation mode

Date range of video recorded on the HDD

Note:

You cannot remove individual HDDs by opening the front panel while operating in RAID5 or RAID6 mode.

Refer to page 53 when replacing HDDs with errors.

Setting the HDD's Operation Mode

Sets the HDD operation mode.

The initial setting is set to [SINGLE mode].

This setting is not necessary to use the single mode as it is set up.

1 Turn off the recorder.

Turn off the power according to "Turning Off the Power (page 39)".

2 Turn on any extension units first if any are connected.

3 Insert the key (included) into the key hole and turn it while pressing in gently to open the front cover.

(1)

(2)

4 Sets the operation mode with the [RAID] switch.

S: SINGLE mode (default)

R5 : RAID5 mode

R6 : RAID6 mode

[USE] button

[RAID] switch

5 Hold down the [USE] button and turn on the power to boot up.

The settings are enabled at bootup. Continue to press the [USE] button until the buzzer sounds.

Important:

The HDD operation mode cannot be changed once the system is operating. Recorded data may not be read correctly if the mode is changed after the system is operating.

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Panasonic WJ-ND400 manual Setting the HDDs Operation Mode, Turn off the recorder

WJ-ND400 specifications

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