Panasonic AU-XPD1 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Drive

Model No. AU-XPD1

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and
save this manual for future use.

ENGLISH

SS0215KT0 -PS
Printed in Japan

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Read this rst!

WARNING:

● To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.

● To reduce the risk of fire, 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.

CAUTION:

In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit
in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent
risk of fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other
materials do not obstruct the ventilation.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire and annoying interference, use the recommended
accessories only.

CAUTION:

Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them.
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

indicates safety information.

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The rating plate is on the underside of the unit.

Software used by this product

This product contains software provided under the GNU General Public License
(GPL) and the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). The user has the
right to obtain, change and redistribute the source code as he/she wishes.

To obtain the source code, visit the following web site.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

Please do not make enquiries regarding the source code you obtain.

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Table of Contents

Read this first!................................................................................................ 2

Before Use ...................................................................................................... 5

Overview ......................................................................................................... 5

Features .......................................................................................................... 5

Operating Environment Required for Installation ......................................5

Supplied Accessories ...................................................................................6

Parts and their Functions .............................................................................7

Connecting the P2 Drive to a Personal Computer...................................... 8

Removing the P2 Drive from a Personal Computer ...................................9

Inserting a P2 Card ......................................................................................10

Removing a P2 Card .................................................................................... 11

Write-protecting a P2 Card ......................................................................... 11

Installing a USB Driver for Windows .........................................................12

Installing a USB Driver for Mac ..................................................................12

Q & A ............................................................................................................. 13

Specifications ..............................................................................................14

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States.
Macintosh, Mac, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the
United States.
Other names of companies and products are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the respective companies.

● In these instructions, Microsoft® Windows®, Windows® 7 Professional,
Windows® 7 Ultimate, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1 are referred to as
“Windows,” “Windows 7 Professional,” “Windows 7 Ultimate,” “Windows 8,” and
“Windows 8.1” respectively.

● In these instructions, Macintosh®, Mac®, Mac® Pro, and Mac OS® X are referred
to as “Macintosh,” “Mac,” “Mac Pro,” and “Mac OS X” respectively.

● In these instructions, an express P2 card, P2 card, and Memory Card Adapter
(AJ-P2AD1) are collectively referred to as “P2 card.”
The illustrations used in these instructions depict express P2 cards as an
example.

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Before Use

• Install the USB drivers onto your personal computer from our website.
Refer to the installation manual on the website for information on how to install

the drivers.

For the latest information on drivers, visit the “Service and Support” page on
the following website.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

• The P2 drive (AU-XPD1) may become warm during use, but this is not a
malfunction.

Overview

The AU-XPD1 (referred to as “P2 drive” in these instructions) is a single-slot
drive for reading and writing P2 content on P2 cards (one card at a time) when
connected to a Windows or Mac computer via USB 3.0 or USB 2.0.
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

• Single-slot P2 card drive with USB3.0 interface

• Light, compact, and portable

• Supports both Windows and Mac operating systems

• A Memory Card Adapter (AJ-P2AD1) can be used.

◆ NOTE:

• For details on the Memory Card Adapter and microP2 card, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with each device.

Operating Environment Required for Installation

The host computer requires the following operating environment to operate the P2
drive.

USB 3.0 port (two or more):

Each P2 drive requires at least one USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) port for data transfer
and power supply. Up to two P2 drives can be connected to a single computer.

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