Connecting The Interface Box To A Personal Computer - Panasonic AG-MSU10 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting the Interface Box to a Personal Computer

Although the AG-MBX10G (either supplied with the unit (AG-MSU10) or optional) can be operated on bus
power via the USB connector, this may not be sufficient and result in erratic operation in specific operating
environments (depending SSD, USB cable, personal computer and other factors).
The following phenomena may occur when not enough power is supplied.
- The PC may not recognize the SSD.
- The SSD may suddenly stop during operation causing the PC to display an error message.
 NOTE:
• Use two USB cables to use bus power.
 For details, refer to "Checking Bus Power Operation" (This page).
• To use an SSD for writing, install it in the AG-MSU10 and power it by connecting the AC
adapter.
• Use the supplied USB cables.
 Checking Bus Power Operation
Check the following before performing any copy operations with the unit when using bus power. Note that the
result of this check may not fully guarantee bus power operation on your PC.
Install the AG-MBX10G interface
box in the AG-MSU10, check that no
important data remains and format
the SSD using the FAT format.
Connect the supplied USB cables
from the USB connectors on the PC
to the USB 2.0 connectors (SIGNAL,
POWER) on the unit.
To use an eSATA connection, also
connect the eSATA cable.
Did the drive appear on
 NOTE:
• To prevent power interruptions during extended use of USB bus power, power the PC using an AC power supply.
• Use only self-powered USB hubs (self-powered hubs supply their own power via an AC adapter).
• Use double shielded cable for making connections to eSATA connectors.

In Explorer (Windows) or the Finder
(Macintosh), select the drive and load
the files (copy or create anew).
(Copy about 100 MB worth of files
to the SSD.)
Yes
the PC?
No
C
The operation
ended in an error
What was the result of loading
the files?
The operation
ended normally
Yes
Did the WARNING lamp of
the AG-MBX10G interface
box light once or more
during operation?
No
A
A
USB bus power can
be used to power the
system.
B
There may not be
enough power to run the
system.
C
Use it installed in the
AG-MSU10.
C
USB bus power cannot
provide sufficient power.
Use it installed in the
B
AG-MSU10.