Panasonic P2 AJ-PCD30P Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Memory Card Drive
 AJ-PCD30P
Model No.
 AJ-PCD30E
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully, and save this
manual for future use.
ENGLISH
SS0611AK3033 -FJ
Printed in Japan
VQT3R23-2

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Memory Card Drive  AJ-PCD30P Model No.  AJ-PCD30E Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully, and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH SS0611AK3033 -FJ Printed in Japan VQT3R23-2...
  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first! For AJ-PCD30P and AJ-PCD30E 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.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AJ-PCD30P 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...
  • Page 4 Dealer. indicates safety information. EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey. 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...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first! ....2 P2 USB Driver ....16 Before Use .
  • Page 6: Before Use

    Web site. USB 2.0 Windows PC/Macintosh. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ *1 This is the transfer speed using the multiple P2 card E series over the USB 3.0 connection.This will vary according to conditions such as the type of file being transferred, the system, the application software, and the version and the number of the P2 card.
  • Page 7: Supplied Accessories (Aj-Pcd30P/Aj-Pcd30E)

    The device can be used with a host computer (Windows PC) that does not have a built in USB 3.0 port by installing a USB 3.0 expansion interface port. Note, however, that Panasonic cannot guarantee correct operation with all third-party USB 3.0 expansion interface ports.
  • Page 8: Parts And Their Functions

    Parts and their Functions Front Panel Rear Panel The picture shows the rear panel with its cover removed. (1) Power button (1) USB 3.0 connector (Type B) Use this button to turn the unit ON and OFF. This connects a USB cable. When the power is OFF, pressing the power Use a USB cable (shielded) compliant with button switches the power ON.
  • Page 9: Inserting A P2 Card

    Inserting a P2 Card Insert the P2 card into one of the card slots. Fold the EJECT button in the direction of the Press in the card until the EJECT button arrow. pops up. <Note> <Notes> Do not use the device with the EJECT button Be sure to insert the P2 card horizontally.
  • Page 10: Write-Protection Of P2 Card

    Write-protection of P2 Card A P2 card has a write-protect switch. Setting this To prevent the writing and deleting of data when switch to “PROTECT” can prevent writing and using a memory card adapter (AJ-P2AD1), set deleting of data. the memory card write-protect switch on the Note: The write-protect switch is not effective adapter.
  • Page 11: To Connect The Device To A Personal Computer For External Use

    Installation (continue) To Connect the device to a Personal Computer for External Use Attach the rubber feet to the dimples on the Caution: Even with a USB 3.0 cable, if the base of the device. device is connected to a USB 2.0 port it will operate as a USB 2.0 device.
  • Page 12 VW-1. For the flammability rating, check the printed part of the cover of the USB cable. Recommended USB 3.0 cables (based on information as of August 2011) Elecom U3C-10BK (1.0 m) StarTech.com USB3SAB3 (0.91 m) Recommended cables are listed on the Panasonic website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/...
  • Page 13: Disconnect Externally Connected Devices From Your Pc

    Disconnect externally connected devices from your PC Disconnect the USB connection as follows. For Windows XP Select “Safe removal of hardware” from the task tray and switch off “Panasonic P2 Series USB Device”. For Windows 7 When a P2 card has been inserted into the device, click the up arrow of the task tray and select “Safely remove hardware and remove...
  • Page 14: To Mount The Device In A Personal Computer 5-Type Bay

    Installation (continue) To Mount the device in a Personal Computer 5-type Bay Switch off your PC. To be connected by USB 3.0 Undo the six screws and remove the cover. Connect the B connector of the USB 3.0 cable to the USB 3.0 connector of the device and then connect the other end of the cable to the USB 3.0 port on the motherboard of your PC.
  • Page 15 USB 2.0 port on the motherboard of StarTech.com USB3SAB3 (0.91 m) your PC. Recommended cables are listed on the <Notes> Panasonic website. When there is no internal USB 2.0 http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ connector in your PC, run part of the In Windows XP, some card slots of the USB 2.0 cable outside your PC once, and...
  • Page 16: P2 Usb Driver

    <Notes> If the P2 USB driver is not installed, a sufficient transfer rate may not be possible. The latest driver information can be viewed at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ Uninstallation For Windows: For the uninstallation procedure, see the installation manual.
  • Page 17: Overview Of Dedicated Software

    Start up the Power Management Setting Double-click the Lion folder. Software. For Mac OS X 10.8 For Windows: Double-click the Mountain Lion folder. Select “Start” “All programs” “Panasonic P2” “P2Drive Settings” “Power Double-click the Management Setting”. P2DrivePowerManagement folder. Double-click “P2DrivePowerManagement.dmg” to open a new window.
  • Page 18: Power Management Setting Software Window

    Overview of dedicated software (continue) For Macintosh: Time after which device automatically Double-click on the application icon. switches off When the warning window advising that You can set time after which the power is [“P2DrivePowerManagement” can’t be automatically switched off in an external opened because it is from an unidentified device (power is supplied by the AC adaptor) developer.] has appeared, click the [OK]...
  • Page 19: P2 Drive Internal Setting

    PC, the following settings are performed after connecting the device to your From the “Start” menu, select “All programs” “Panasonic P2” “P2Drive Settings” and then select “Enable Internal Drive”. A panel of the type shown in the figure will be displayed.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom What to Check Device has been connected using the USB 3.0 If the USB 3.0 cable is not properly connected cable, but transfer is not sufficiently fast. to the USB 3.0 connector of the device, the link will be made using USB 2.0, and it will not The device is connected using a USB 3.0 cable therefore be possible to obtain a sufficiently but is being recognized as a USB 2.0 device.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Windows 7 (64 bit) and Windows 8 (64 bit): 2 GB or more Interface USB Ver. 3.0 compliant [Card slots] PC card Type II a 3 (CardBus compliant) The latest driver information can be viewed at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/...
  • Page 22 Memo...
  • Page 23 Memo...
  • Page 24 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. Web Site: http://panasonic.net © 2011...

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