Panasonic AJ-PCD35 Operating Instructions - Page 11

Installation (continue) To Connect the P2 drive to a Personal Computer for External Use 1 After switching the personal computer off, 6 Connect the included PCI Express cable remove the power cable from the personal to the PCI Express connector of the P2 computer. drive, and then connect the other end to 2 After checking that the personal computer the PCIe interface connector of the PCI Express board already attached to the is off, remove the cover from the personal personal computer. computer. After connecting the cable, tighten the 3 Insert the PCI Express board included with screws on the connector to firmly attach the connector. the P2 drive into the PCI Express connector inside the personal computer. PCI Express connector (for example) DC IN 16V DC IN 12V z Install the PCI Express board with the PCI Express connector. Installing with an ordinary PCI connector may cause damage to the personal computer. z Since the included PCI Express board uses a full height bracket, it cannot be installed in a low-profile slot. z Refer to page 12 if you are using Mac Pro (1st Generation). 4 Tighten the screws etc to attach the PCI Express board to the personal computer. 5 Attach the rubber feet to the dimples on the base of the P2 drive. Dimples PCIe interface connector Screw z When connecting the cable, ensure that both the P2 drive and the personal computer are off. z Connect after carefully checking the configuration of the PCI Express cable. Connecting the ends in reverse will damage internal parts and cause malfunction. z Use the PCI Express cable included with the P2 drive. The unit may not operate properly if a commercially available cable of 2 meters or longer is used. 11