Rack mounting

The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack using the optional rack-mounting adaptors (AJ- MA75P). For the installation rails, it is recommended that the 18-inch rail and bracket (model number CC3061-99-0400) by Chassis Trak be used. (The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from Panasonic.)

For further details, consult your dealer.

1 Attach the inner members of the slide rails.

Refer to the figure below for the locations where the screws are to be attached.

4 Attach the AJ-MA75P rack mount adapter using the same 4 screws.

Locations where the screws are secured on the right

(R) side of the inner members of the slide rails

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

Inner member

<Notes>

O The length of the screws used is subject to restriction. Use screws which are less than 10 mm long in their place.

O Attach the inner members at the same symmetrical positions on the left (L) side.

O Fix the members in place using 3 screws on each side (total: 6 screws).

O The letters “A” to “H” are not actually marked on the side panels.

2 Attach the outer member brackets to the rack. Check that the height is the same for the left and right brackets.

3 Remove the four screws at the front for attaching the left and right side panels.

Rack-mounting adaptors

5 Remove the 4 rubber legs from the bottom of the unit, and install the unit in the rack.

After the unit has been installed, check that it moves smoothly along the rails.

Standard rack

Fasten it to the rack with set screws.

<Notes>

O Keep the temperature inside the rack to between 5°C and 40°C.

O Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple over when the VTR is drawn out.

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Panasonic AJ-SD955A, AJ-SD930 Rack mounting, Rack-mounting adaptors, Standard rack Fasten it to the rack with set screws

AJ-SD930, AJ-SD955A specifications

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