Panasonic Nonlinear Editing System Hard Disk Box Ay Eb500 Operating Instructions

							Nonlinear Editing System
Hard Disk Box
AY-EB500
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely
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							Warning:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in
strict accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J
of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against such interference
when operated in a commercial environment.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the products enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa-
nying the appliance.The serial number of this product may be found on the
bottom of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the
space provided and retain this book as a permanent
record of your purchase to aid identification in the
event of theft.
Model No. AY-EB500
Serial No.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SA 1965
SA 1966
For U.S.A
CONTENTS
PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTION  .............................................................................................. 2
INITIAL SETTING  ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
CONNECTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
STANDARD ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................... 9 
						

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The AY-EB500 Nonlinear Editing System Hard Disk Box
is especially designed for use with the Nonlinear Editing
System.
The Hard Disk Box accepts and supplies power to up to
two 3.5”HDD Units. It is provided with built-in SCSI ports
(2 ports x 2) conforming to the WIDE SCSI standard.
• Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning the unit body.
Use a dry cloth to clean the unit when dirty.
In case the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild deter-
gent and wipe gently.
• Do not operate the unit beyond its temperature,
humidity or power source ratings.
Do not use the unit in an extreme environment
where  high temperature or high humidity exist.
Use the unit under conditions where temperature is
within 32°F - 95°F (0°C - +35°C), and humidity is
within 10% - 90%.
The input power source is 120V AC 60Hz.
PREFACE
PRECAUTIONS
Up to five AY-EB500 Hard Disk Boxes can be connected
to the Editing System using optional Panasonic SCSI
cables.
• All necessary procedures, with regards to the instal-
lation of this unit should be made by qualified ser-
vice personnel or system installers.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.
In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove
screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside.
Do refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Handle the unit with care.
Do not abuse the unit. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. It
could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture, or try to
operate it in wet areas.
Take immediate action if the unit becomes wet. Turn
the power off and refer servicing to qualified  service
personnel. Moisture can damage the unit and also
create the danger of electric shock. 
						

							2 FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
1. Power Button/Power Indicator (POWER)(Red)
Press this button to turn on the power. The Power
Indicator lights red while the power is on.
Caution:Do not turn off the power during recording
or playback mode.
2. HDD Operating Indicator (HDD)(green)
Green light indicates that the HDD is in operation.
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTION
POWER     HDD
AY-EB500
B    A
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chA
I N OUT I N OUTchB
~AC  IN
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• Switching Power Off
Before switching power off, terminate all the soft-
ware programs according to the procedures
given in the Reference Manual supplied with the
software package (AY-AS501). If power is
switched off while the software (HDD) is running,
the HDD may lose its data stored on it, or fail. Do
not move the HDD for about 30 seconds after
switching power off because the HDD motor is
still running.
• Switching Power On
Switch power on in the order of SCSI-ID1, SCSI-
ID2, SCSI-ID3, SCSI-ID4, and SCSI-ID5. Also
observe the switching on sequence of the HDD
box and the main unit.
Caution 
						

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6. AC Inlet (~AC IN)
Connect the provided power cord to this Inlet.
Operating Time Operating Life
8 hours daily 6 years
12 hours daily 4 years
24 hours daily 2 years
7. SCSI Output Connector for Channel B (chB/OUT)
Connect the “chB/IN” terminal of an additional HDD-
BOX to this connector.
8. SCSI Input Connector for Channel B (chB/IN)
Connect the “chB/OUT” terminal of an additional
HDD-BOX to this connector.
Used for connection with the channel B SCSI con-
nector of the SCSI board.
9. SCSI Output Connector for Channel A (chA/OUT)
Connect the “chA/IN” terminal of an additional HDD-
BOX to this connector.
10. SCSI Input Connector for Channel A (chA/IN)
Connect the “chA/OUT” terminal of an additional
HDD-BOX to this connector.
Used for connection with the channel A SCSI con-
nector of the SCSI board.
Set the jumper pins before installing HDDs.
Remove all jumper pins originally set at the factory as
indicated below.
INITIAL SETTING
J2
J6
WIDE SCSI I/O
Connector
DC Power
Connector
J1
T D M W P E T T
E S  E  P  D S P P R
Pin 1J2
Term. Power to SCSI Bus
Install this jumper
pin only.
•Before starting work, carefully read the Operating
Instruction Manual attached to the HDD.
•Before handling HDDs, touch the metal case of
the HDD box to discharge static from the body.
For added safety, wear an antistatic wrist strap.
• Keep unused HDDs on an antistatic mat.  Keep
the metal parts of HDDs out of contact with the
metal parts of other HDDs.
Cautions Before connecting an HDD, pull out the power plug
from the electrical outlet for safety.  Failure to do so
may cause electric shock.
Warning
3. SCSI ID Setup Switch for Channel A
(SCSI ID, chA)
The SCSI-ID for Channel A is set with this switch.
Refer to page 8 for ID Number Setting.
4. SCSI ID Setup Switch for Channel B
(SCSI ID, chB)
The SCSI-ID for Channel B is set with this switch.
5. Fans
These Fans prevent temperature rise inside the unit.
Note:The fans are wear items and need to be
replaced periodically. 
						

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nInstallation to HDD-BOX
qDisconnect the power cord of the HDD-BOX from the
AC outlet receptacle.
wRemove 7 screws from the HDD-BOX.
eSlide the Top Cover in direction (e-1) and pull it
upward (e-2). 
e-1 e-2
INSTALLATION
rSecurely fix the new HDD in the HDD Mounting Case
with 4 Mounting Screws (provided).
Mounting Screws
HDD Rear Side
HDD Mounting
Case
Top Cover
Do not touch the power unit (indicated below  )
with hands, metal or other objects. Otherwise, there
is a danger of electric shock.
Warning
tFix the HDD mounted on the Mounting Case onto
Mounting Angle as indicated below.

HDD 
						

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Fixing Angle Mounting Screws
(provided)
uFasten the Fixing Angle to the HDD Mounting Case
and Chassis securely with three screws (provided).
HDD Mounting Case
HDD Mounting
Angle
Mounting Screws
(supplied)
Chassis
nWiring
Note:Securely connect cables and wires to the correct
terminals referring to the drawings below. Make sure
not to reverse connectors.
qConnect the cables from the LED PCB (eorange
and rgray) to HDD left.
wConnect the cables from LED PCB (qred and
wgray) to HDD right.
rewqq w e r
rew
q
HDD
   R
LED(P2)
PCBHDD
   L
eConnect the cables from the Power PCB (eorange
and rgray) to HDD left.
rConnect the cables from the Power PCB (qyellow
and wgray) to HDD right.
HDD
   LHDD
   R CN3
CN2
Power 
PCB
q
r
q
r

 yFasten the HDD securely in the position shown
below with two mounting screws (provided). 
						

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HDD (left)
SCSI CABLE
       ch A
q
HDD (right)
SCSI CABLE
       ch A
q
tConnect the SCSI ID setup cable (pin q: red) to HDD left.
yConnect the SCSI ID setup cable (pin q: brown) to HDD right.
HDD (left)HDD (right)
Flat Cable Flat Cable
uConnect a flat cable to HDD left.
iConnect a flat cable to HDD right. 
						

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!0Fix the top cover on the HDD-BOX with 7 screws.
oLower the top cover onto the HDD-BOX (o-1) and
slide it in direction (o-2).
o-2 o-1
Top Cover
If LED fails to light:
Take the following steps to make sure that each cable
is properly connected.
• Press the power switch off and pull out the power
plug from the electrical outlet.
• Check each cable that it is properly connected. 
						

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chA3210chB3210SCSI IDchA
I N OUT I N OUTchB
~AC  IN
chA3210chB3210SCSI IDchA
I N OUT I N OUTchB
~AC  IN
chA3210chB3210SCSI IDchA
I N OUT I N OUTchB
~AC  IN
3rd - 5th HDD-BOXes
SCSI ID = 3 - 52nd HDD-BOX
SCSI ID = 21st HDD-BOX
SCSI ID = 1           
chA,
INchB,
INchA,
OUTchB,
OUTchA,
INchB,
IN
chA,
OUTchB,
OUT
Connect
Terminators.
CONNECTION
nSCSI ID Setting
•Set the SCSI-ID Setup Switch located on the rear of
the HDD-BOX as shown in the table below.
nConnection of HDD-BOX and SCSI
Board
• Connection of one HDD-BOX
Connect the SCSI connector (OUT) of the SCSI board
and the SCSI connector (IN) of the HDD-BOX. Make sure
to match channels.
Note:The special SCSI cable (ACK/M-WP made by
Adaptec), available as an optional part, is necessary
for this connection.
• Connection of multiple HDD-BOXes
Connect all HDD-BOXes to the SCSI board with optional
SCSI cables as shown below.
Note:Connect them with the WIDE SCSI cables.
nTerminators
• Connection of one HDD-BOX
Insert two terminators into the chA/OUT connector and
the chB/OUT connector of the HDD-BOX.
• Connection of multiple HDD-BOXes
Insert two terminators into the chA/OUT connector and
the chB/OUT connector of the HDD-BOX connected far-
thest from your personal computer.HDD-BOX SCSI-IDSCSI-ID
Setup Switch
1st Unit 1
ON
2nd Unit 2ON
3rd Unit 3
ON
4th Unit 4ON
5th Unit 5ON
chA,
INchB,
IN
• The connection diagram shown below is an example
for reference.