Panasonic AJ-PCD20EJ User manual

Memory Card Drive
Operating Instructions
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
FJ0606AT9033 -FJ
Printed in Japan VQT0X89-8
Model No. AJ-PCD20P
Model No. AJ-PCD20E
Model No. AJ-PCD20EJ
ENGLISH
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For AJ-PCD20P and AJ-PCD20E/EJ
indicates safety information.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying interference, use the recommended
accessories only.
CAUTION:
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains, disconnect the mains plug from the
AC receptacle.
WARNING:
zTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
zTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, keep this equipment away from all liquids. Use and
store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids, and
do not place any liquid containers on top of the equipment.
WARNING:
This apparatus must be earthed.
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin
power point which is effectively earthed through the normal house-hold wiring.
Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide
connection to earth. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed
and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective
earthing of the power point, consult a qualified electrician.
Notice (U.S.A. only):
Disposal may be regulated in your community due to Environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call
1-888-769-0149.
Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan
Importer’s name and address of pursuant to EU rules:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
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For AJ-PCD20P
indicates safety information.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional
offices helpful.
FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting
to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: AJ-PCD20P
Trade Name: Panasonic
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,
NJ 07094
Support contact: 1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make
any unauthorized modifications.
FCC NOTICE
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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For AJ-PCD20E/EJ
indicates safety information.
Caution for AC Mains Lead
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and
the other one is only for U.K.
Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is
not suitable.
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.
Not to be used in the U.K.
FOR U.K. ONLY
FOR U.K. ONLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 13 amps and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI
mark on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover
you must ensure that it is refitted when the
fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not
be used until a replacement cover is
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local Panasonic
Dealer.
How to replace the fuse
1. Open the fuse compartment with a
screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse.
Fuse
EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.
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Table of Contents
Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Supplied Accessories (AJ-PCD20P/AJ-PCD20E/EJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Parts and their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Switch Box (AJ-PCD20EJ only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inserting a P2 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Write-protection of P2 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
To Connect the P2 drive to a Personal Computer for External Use . . . . . . . . . 10
To Mount the P2 drive in a Personal Computer 5-type Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IEEE1394b Driver for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1) Before installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2) Installation of the IEEE1394b driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3) Confirmation of installation of the IEEE1394b driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
IEEE1394b Driver for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installation of the IEEE1394b driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States.
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. of the United States.
Other names of companies and products are trademarks or registered trademarks
of the respective companies.
zIn these instructions, Microsoft®Windows®, Windows®XP Professional, Windows®7 Professional,
Windows®7 Ultimate, and Windows®8 are referred to as “Windows”, “Windows XP Professional”,
“Windows 7 Professional”, “Windows 7 Ultimate”, and “Windows 8”, respectively.
zSimilarly, in these instructions, Macintosh®and Mac OS®X are referred to as “Macintosh” and
“Mac OS X” respectively.
zIn these instructions, a P2 card and memory card adapter (AJ-P2AD1) are collectively referred to
as “P2 card”.
Software information for this product
Customer advisory: This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License
(GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL); customers have the right to download,
modify, and redistribute source code for this software.
Descriptions of the GPL and LGPL are stored on the installation CD included with this camera-
recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). To
download the relevant source code, visit
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/.
Please note that we cannot answer any questions you may have about the content, etc. of any source
code you may obtain from the above Web site.
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Overview
The AJ-PCD20 (hereinafter referred to as “P2 drive”) is a data transfer device that uses a USB 2.0 or
IEEE1394b interface and is designed only for P2 cards.
The P2 drive is capable of making high-speed transfers of clip data shot with a memory card camera
recorder for P2 cards to a personal computer (Windows/Macintosh).
This device supports not only the transferring and copying of clips recorded on P2 cards, but also direct
editing.
Features
zThe P2 drive features five card slots.
zIt enables high-speed data transfer using a USB 2.0 or IEEE1394b interface.
zIt can be used as either an external or an internal drive.
zA memory card adapter (AJ-P2AD1) can be used.
This feature is supported with firmware version 3.00 or later of the unit.
For the latest information on firmware, visit the following Web site.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
Supplied Accessories (AJ-PCD20P/AJ-PCD20E/EJ)
While AJ-PCD20 is connected to the personal computer, install the required drivers from
the CD-ROM.
For details, refer to the install manual and “IEEE1394b Driver for Windows” (page 14) or
“IEEE1394b Driver for Macintosh” (page 18) in this document.
AC adapter Rubber feet (4) Mounting screws (8)
Power cable for AC adapter CD-ROM Power switch box
(AJ-PCD20EJ only)
For AJ-PCD20P
For AJ-PCD20E/EJ
(U.K.)
For AJ-PCD20E/EJ
(continental Europe,etc)
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Parts and their Functions
Front Panel
(1)Power Indicator
This indicator lights up in green when the P2
drive is running.
(2)Status Indicator
This indicator lights up in green during access
to a P2 card.
<Note>
Do not remove the P2 card during access of
the card, otherwise files may be corrupted, or
the P2 card may fail.
(3)Card Slots
The P2 drive’s card slots are designed for P2
cards.
The P2 drive does not operate with cards
other than P2 cards.
(4)EJECT Button
To remove a P2 card, press this button so that
the button pops out, then press it in again.
<Note>
For Macintosh only: To remove a P2 card,
drag the icon of the P2 card to “Trash,” and
then press the EJECT button after confirming
that the P2 card icon disappears.
Rear Panel
The picture shows the rear panel with its cover
removed.
(1)USB 2.0 connector (Type B)
This connects a USB cable. Use a USB cable
(shielded) compliant with USB 2.0.
<Note>
The P2 drive supports USB 2.0 only. It does
not support personal computers compliant
with USB 1.1. For Macintosh, USB 2.0
operations are not guaranteed.
(2)IEEE1394b connector
This connects an IEEE1394b cable.
<Notes>
zWhen cables are connected to both the
USB 2.0 connector and IEEE1394b
connector, only the interface that was
connected first after turning on the power is
available.
zFor Windows 8, IEEE1394b operations are
not guaranteed.
(3)DC IN 16V Socket
For external use of the P2 drive, connect an
AC adapter to this socket.
For the AJ-PCD20EJ only: For external use of
the P2 drive, connect the power switch box to
this socket.
(4)DC IN 12V Socket
To use the P2 drive mounted in a personal
computer, connect one of the power supply
connectors inside the personal computer to
this socket. (See page 12)
<Note>
Do NOT supply power to both the DC IN 12V
socket and DC IN 16V socket at the same
time.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(1) (2) (3) (4)(5)(6)
USB 2.0
DC IN 16V DC IN 12V
IEEE 1394b
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Parts and their Functions (continue)
(5)Cable Clamp
Use this clamp to secure the AC adapter cable
when connecting the P2 drive to a personal
computer for external use of the Drive.
For the AJ-PCD20EJ only: Use this clamp to
secure the power switch box cable when
connecting the P2 drive to a personal
computer for external use of the drive.
(6)Antitheft Lock
A commercially available antitheft cable can
be connected to this lock.
Power Switch Box
(AJ-PCD20EJ only)
During external use of the P2 drive, connect the
power switch box between the drive and the AC
adapter.
When the power switch box is connected, you
can use the switch to turn off the P2 drive instead
of unplugging the power cord.
(1)DC IN Socket
Connect the AC adapter to this socket.
<Note>
Do not connect anything other than the
supplied AC adapter.
(2)DC OUT connector
Connect this to the DC IN 16V socket on the
P2 drive.
(3)Switch
Turn ON the switch when using the P2 drive.
Turn OFF the switch when the P2 drive is not
in use. When the drive is connected to a
personal computer, perform the safe
hardware removal procedure of your OS
before turning OFF the switch.
For Windows XP
Select “Safely Remove Hardware” in the
“Task Tray” and stop the “Panasonic P2
Series USB/SBP2 Device” before turning
OFF the switch.
For Windows 7
Click the arrow pointing up in the “Task Tray”,
select “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject
Media”, and perform one of the following.
During USB connection:
If "Eject P2 drive" is enabled, select "Eject P2
drive" and turn OFF the switch. If "Eject P2
drive" is enabled but "P2 Drive" does not
appear, remove all inserted P2 cards before
turning OFF the switch.
During 1394 connection:
Remove all of the P2 cards that appear under
“MATSHITA AJ-PCD20 #1” before turning
OFF the switch.
For Windows 8
Click the up arrow in the task tray in the
desktop screen and then select “Safely
Remove Hardware and Eject Media” before
turning OFF the switch.
If “Eject P2 drive” is active, select this item
before turning OFF the switch. If the ejecting
of P2 cards is enabled without “P2 Drive”
being displayed, eject all of the P2 cards and
then turn OFF the switch.
For Macintosh
Drag and drop the P2 card icon into “Trash”,
and confirm that the P2 card icon disappears
before turning OFF the switch.
<Notes>
zTurning OFF the switch during data transfer
may result in loss of data.
zFailure to perform the safe hardware removal
procedure before turning OFF the switch may
result in loss of data.
(1)(2) (3)
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Inserting a P2 Card
When inserting a P2 card into the slot in the P2
drive, make sure you keep the card horizontal as
you ease it in.
Forcing the card in on an angle may cause a
problem.
Write-protection of P2 Card
A P2 card has a write-protect switch. Setting this
switch to “PROTECT” can prevent writing and
deleting of data.
Note: The write-protect switch is not effective
when the P2 card is inserted in the P2 drive.
Make sure you remove the P2 card from the P2
drive, set the switch, then re-insert the card, in
order to effect the switch setting.
To prevent the writing and deleting of data when
using a memory card adapter (AJ-P2AD1), set
the memory card write-protect switch on the
adapter.
Installation
There are two ways to connect the P2 drive to a personal computer (Windows/Macintosh) :
1. Using the P2 drive as an external drive connected to a personal computer (Windows/Macintosh)
2. Mounting the P2 drive in a 5-type bay of a desktop personal computer (Windows)
PROTECT
Setting the write-
protect switch to
“PROTECT” can
prevent writing and
deleting of data.
Setting the write-
protect switch to
this side allows
writing and
deleting of data.
Write-protect
switch
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Installation (continue)
To Connect the P2 drive to a Personal Computer for External Use
1Attach the rubber feet to the dimples on the
base of the P2 drive.
2Start the personal computer.
3Plug the AC adapter supplied with the P2
drive into the DC IN 16V socket on the P2
drive.
The P2 drive will start.
For the AJ-PCD20EJ only:
Plug the power switch box supplied with the
P2 drive into the DC IN 16V socket on the P2
drive, then plug the supplied AC adapter into
the power switch box. The P2 drive will start
when you turn ON the switch.
<Note>
Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC
mains socket when not in use.
4(To be connected by USB 2.0)
Plug a USB 2.0 cable B connector into the
USB connector on the P2 drive. then plug the
other end (A connector) of the USB 2.0 cable
into the USB 2.0 port on the personal
computer.
<Note>
No USB 2.0 cable is supplied with the P2
drive in the package. Use a commercially
available USB 2.0 cable (shielded).
Take care to use a USB cable that is no
longer than 3 metres. The P2 drive may not
operate properly with a cable longer than 3
metres.
For Macintosh, USB 2.0 operations are not
guaranteed.
Dimples
USB 2.0
DC IN 16V DC IN 12V
IEEE 1394b
USB 2.0
DC IN 16V DC IN 12V
IEEE 1394b
AC adapter
USB 2.0
DC IN 16V DC IN 12V
IEEE 1394b
USB 2.0 connector
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Installation (continue)
5(To be connected by IEEE1394b)
Connect the P2 drive to the personal
computer with a IEEE1394b cable.
<Notes>
zNo IEEE1394b cable is
supplied with the P2 drive
in the package. Use a
commercially available
IEEE1394b cable.
zDo not apply force when
connecting IEEE1394b
cable to IEEE1394b
connector as this may
damage the connector.
zWhen using 9-pin type
1394b - 6-pin type 1394a
converter cables, check the
shape of the terminal
before connecting the 6-pin
connector to the unit (PC).
Connecting a connector
upside down may damage the parts inside
the unit and cause malfunctioning.
6Verify that the personal computer recognises
the P2 drive.
<Notes>
zIn Windows XP, some card slots of the P2
drive may be assigned drive names that have
already been assigned to existing networks.
Reassign network drive names if your
personal computer does not display all five
card slots.
zIn Windows XP, to remove a USB cable or an
IEEE1394b cable, select “Safely Remove
Hardware” in the “Task Tray” and stop the
“Panasonic P2 Series USB/SBP2 Device”
before removing the cable.
zIn Windows 7, to remove a cable, click the
arrow mark on the “Task Tray”, select “Safety
Remove Hardware and Eject Media”, and then
proceed as follows.
For USB connection:
If “Eject P2 drive” is active, select this item
before removing the cable. If the ejecting of
P2 cards is enabled without “P2 Drive”
being displayed, eject all of the P2 cards
and then disconnect the cable.
For IEEE1394 connection:
Remove all the P2 cards shown under
“MATSHITA AJ-PCD20 #1” before removing
the cable.
zIn Windows 8, click the up arrow in the task
tray in the desktop screen and then select
“Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”
before disconnecting the cable.
If “Eject P2 drive” is active, select this item
before removing the cable. If the ejecting of P2
cards is enabled without “P2 Drive” being
displayed, eject all of the P2 cards and then
disconnect the cable.
zIn Windows XP and Windows 7, if connection
is made by IEEE1394b, all the five card slots
may not be displayed. In this case, remove the
IEEE1394b cable and connect it again.
zIn Macintosh, to remove an IEEE1394b cable,
drag the icon of the P2 card to “Trash” and
then confirm that the P2 card icon disappears
before removing the cable.
USB 2.0
DC IN 16V DC IN 12V
IEEE 1394b
IEEE1394b connector
1394b cable
9-pin type
1394a cable
6-pin type
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Installation (continue)
To Mount the P2 drive in a Personal Computer 5-type Bay
1Turn OFF the personal computer’s power.
2Undo the six screws and remove the cover.
3Mount the P2 drive in a 5-type bay on the
personal computer. Use the screws supplied
with the P2 drive for mounting.
Please refer to your computer’s
instruction manual for guidance in
mounting to 5-type bay drives.
<Notes>
zThe P2 drive may not be able to be
fastened securely in some types of
personal computers.
zIf all 5-type bays are occupied, you will
need to remove one of the built-in drives to
make room for the P2 drive.
zThe P2 drive should be used in a personal
computer whose design allows the front
panel of the Drive to be manipulated.
4Plug a USB 2.0 cable B connector into the
USB connector on the P2 drive. then plug the
other end of the USB 2.0 cable into the USB
2.0 port on the personal computer.
<Note>
USB 2.0 connector pinouts vary according to
the type of motherboard type. Check your
computer’s instruction manual before
purchasing a commercially available USB
2.0 cable (shielded).
5Connect the P2 drive to the internal power
cable (4 pins) of the personal computer.
USB 2.0
DC IN 16V DC IN 12V
IEEE 1394b
Holes for securing the screws
(the other side is the same.)
USB 2.0 connector
USB 2.0
DC IN 16V DC IN 12V
IEEE 1394b
USB 2.0
DC IN 16V DC IN 12V
IEEE 1394b
Power cable
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Installation (continue)
6Start the personal computer and verify that it
recognises the P2 drive.
<Note>
In Windows XP, some card slots of the P2
drive may be assigned drive names that have
already been assigned to existing networks.
Reassign network drive names if your
personal computer does not display all five
card slots.
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IEEE1394b Driver for Windows
This driver is for the IEEE1394b interface for the P2 card on this unit.
1) Before installation
System requirements for the IEEE1394b driver
are as follows.
zOS: Windows XP Professional (SP3) 32 bit
Windows 7 Professional (SP1)
32 bit/64 bit
Windows 7 Ultimate (SP1) 32 bit/64 bit
zRAM: Windows XP: 512 MB or more
Windows 7 (32 bit): 1 GB or more
Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more
zCPU: Pentium®4 1.5 GHz or higher is
recommended
<Notes>
zWriting onto P2 cards using IEEE1394b
interface is not supported in Windows 7.
zDrive names cannot be changed when
connection is made by IEEE1394b in
Windows 7.
zAn IEEE1394b connection is not supported in
Windows 8.
With Windows XP
Before installing the IEEE1394b driver, install
the update program provided by Microsoft in
accordance with the following procedures.
If the updates are not installed, a sufficient
transfer rate may not be obtained.
1Open the Web browser and navigate to the
Microsoft website.
2Enter “KB885222” in the search column on
the website, and then press the search
button.
3Click the link for “Performance of 1394
devices may decrease after you install
Windows XP Service Pack 2”, which is
indicated as a search result.
4Read the information on the displayed
page, then download and install the update
program on the personal computer.
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IEEE1394b Driver for Windows (continue)
2) Installation of the IEEE1394b
driver
Install the IEEE1394b driver in accordance with
the following procedures.
<Note>
The IEEE1394b driver is installed for each unit
connected to a personal computer. If you use
more than one unit on a single personal
computer, install the drivers for the respective
units separately. If the IEEE1394b driver are not
installed, a sufficient transfer rate may not be
obtained.
1In accordance with the descriptions in “4.
Installation of the P2 Software” (from pages
5 to 8 of the installation manual), install the
software up to Procedure No. 9.
2When the window shown in Figure 9 of
Procedure No. 9 (page 8 in the installation
manual) is displayed, select “AJ-PCD20 (P2
drive) 1394 driver” and then click OK.
3When the message “Please connect AJ-
PCD20 (P2 drive) by 1394” is displayed,
connect this unit to the personal computer
using IEEE1394b. Confirm that all five drive
letters of this unit are displayed and then
press Install.
<Note>
When the unit is connected to a personal
computer through USB, remove the USB
cable and then connect using IEEE1394b.
4The warning box may be displayed; in such a
case, click “Continue Anyway”. The warning
box may be displayed two or more times.
5In accordance with the instructions on the
screen, complete the installation and restart
the personal computer.
3) Confirmation of installation of the
IEEE1394b driver
When using IEEE1394b, only one AJ-PCD20
can be connected to the personal computer. If
two or more AJ-PCD20 units are connected
simultaneously, operations cannot be
guaranteed.
With Windows 7
Before installing the IEEE1394b driver, make
the following settings.
Otherwise, operation may become unstable.
1Click “Start”, right-click “Computer”, and
select “Property” to display the system
properties. Then click “Device manager” at
the top-left corner of the window.
2Right-click “¢¢¢¢ 1394 OHCI Compliant
Host Controller” under “IEEE 1394 bus host
controllers” (“¢¢¢¢” may be replaced with
a device name), and select “Update Driver
software...”.
3Select “Browse my computer for driver
software”, and click “Let me pick from a list
of device drivers on my computer”.
4Select “1394 OHCI Compliant Host
Controller (Legacy)” in the displayed driver
list, and click “Next” to complete
installation.
5Repeat the above settings for all “1394
OHCI Compliant Host Controller” under
“1394 bus host controller”, if they exist.
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IEEE1394b Driver for Windows (continue)
For Windows XP Professional,
Click “MATSHITA AJ-PCD20 #1 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device” listed under “Disk drives,” then click on the
“Driver” tab in the “MATSHITA AJ-PCD20 #5 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device” property panel.
“Provider” - “Panasonic” is set.
P2 devices 1394b
drivers
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IEEE1394b Driver for Windows (continue)
For Windows 7,
Click “Driver” in the property panel of each of the five disk drives under “Disk drives”, “Panasonic” is
displayed as “Provider”.
<Note>
Depending on the environment, the “Disk drive” indication (five) may be replaced with “MATSHITA
AJ-PCD20 #1 IEEE1394 SBP2 Device” to “MATSHITA AJ-PCD20 #5 IEEE1394 SBP2 Device”, or with
“Panasonic P2 Series SBP2 Device” (five).
P2 devices 1394b
drivers
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IEEE1394b Driver for Macintosh
This driver is for the P2 card on this unit.
By installing this driver, it is possible to connect to
this unit to the Macintosh using IEEE1394b
(Firewire 800) to transfer data at a higher rate.
Installation of the IEEE1394b driver
For the driver installation procedure, refer to
“2. Installation of the P2 Software” in the
installation manual in the Manuals folder on the
CD-ROM.
<Note>
Reinsert the P2 card if the P2 card icon is not
displayed.
<Reference>
Occasionally, a message regarding “Device
Removal” may be displayed when the P2 drive is
connected and the Macintosh is turned on.
The same message may also be displayed when
reinserting the P2 card because the P2 card icon
is not displayed, but this is not a malfunction.
Click “OK” and proceed to use the card.
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Specifications
indicates safety information.
External dimensions (W aH aD)
148.4 mm a 42.5 mm a 199.5 mm
(5-7/8 inches a 1-11/16 inches a 7-7/8 inches)
(excluding protruding parts)
Weight
1.2 kg (2.6 lb)
[Environmental conditions]
Operating temperature
0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F)
Operating humidity
0% to 90% (w/o condensation)
[ Personal Computer System
Requirements]
OS (proper operation guaranteed)
Windows XP Professional (SP3) 32 bit
Windows 7 Professional (SP1) 32 bit/64 bit
Windows 7 Ultimate (SP1) 32 bit/64 bit
Windows 8 32 bit/64 bit
Mac OS X 10.6.8
Mac OS X 10.7.4
Mac OS X 10.8.1
Main Memory
Windows XP: 512 MB or more
Windows 7 (32 bit) and Windows 8 (32 bit):
1 GB or more
Windows 7 (64 bit) and Windows 8 (64 bit):
2 GB or more
Interface
USB Ver. 2.0 compliant
IEEE1394b compliant
[Card slots]
PC card Type II a5 (CardBus compliant)
[AC adapter]
indicates safety information.
The latest driver information can be viewed at the
following website.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
DC 16 V, 0.6 A
(when used with AC adapter)
DC 12 V, 0.8 A
(when mounted in a personal computer)
Power Source:
AC 100 - 240 V, 1.20 A, 50-60 Hz
Power Output:
DC 16.0 V, 3.75 A
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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private
households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical
and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated
collection points,where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in
some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the
purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further
details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for
further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
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