Panasonic AG-MSU10 Operating Instructions - Page 14

Left and Right Sides 16 17 DEVICE HOST 18 19 20 HOST DEVICE 16. USB 2.0 DEVICE connector (Type Mini-B) Connect personal computers and other devices for use in the USB device mode.  For details, refer to "Using the Unit as a USB Device" (page 37). 17. USB 2.0 HOST connector (Type A) Enables connection of a variety of storage devices using the unit as a USB host. For example, hard disks that support USB 2.0.  For details, refer to "Selecting Storage De- vice" (page 25). 18. eSATA DEVICE connector The eSATA connector on the interface box allows you to connect a personal computer or other device.  For details, refer to "Using the unit as an eSATA device" (page 37). 19. eSATA HOST connector Enables connection of a hard disk drive or solid state drive with an eSATA connector using the unit as host device.  For details, refer to "Selecting Storage De- vice" (page 25). 20. Security lock slot Used for attaching security cables. For details on connection, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the cable. Security locks and security cables help prevent theft. However, in the event that theft does occur, Panasonic is not liable for any resulting damages.  NOTE: • It may not be possible to connect an eSATA storage device that does not support the LINUX operating system. • Some eSATA storage devices may prolong the startup time of the unit. • This unit supports USB bus power (5 V, 0.5 A) but some storage devices may have difficulties starting up using USB bus power. Should this happen, provide the storage device with a separate power supply. • This unit does not support storage devices that are 2 TB (2,048 GB) or larger. • Some storage devices and cables may not operate normally. • Use a storage device with sufficient space for copying. • Do not connect a storage device to hubs or other connec- tions that involve multiple units even when it is not powered. • During formatting and copying, do not disconnect cables, do not remove a P2 card and do not power off this unit and the storage device. Otherwise this unit and the storage device must be rebooted. The P2 card may have become damaged. • A storage device is a high-precision instrument whose read and write functions may fail if used in an unsuitable environment. Please note that Panasonic accepts no liability whatsoever for data loss or other losses either direct or indirect arising from storage device damage or other defects. • When data from this unit is copied to a storage device and is edited on another computer, the data may no longer work in this unit and storage device data may become corrupted. • Repair bad clips on P2 cards before copying them to a storage device. • SATA (serial ATA) or PATA (parallel ATA) interface storage devices connected using a USB converter cable may not be recognized. 14