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Settings and connections

This is IDE equipment that conforms to ATAPI specifications.

Connection example:

Computer motherboards have two IDE interface connectors: a primary and a secondary.

You can connect a total of four units to the mother board: one master and one slave IDE unit to the primary connector, and one master and one slave IDE unit to the secondary connector.

We recommend connecting this unit as a master to the secondary connector.

Computer mother board

Primary

Secondary

Unit 1 set as master

Unit 2 set as slave

Unit 3 set as master

Unit 4 set as slave

Before connecting the DVD-RAM/R drive

Be sure to read the operating instructions and operating precautions for the computer into which this DVD-RAM/R drive will be installed.

Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power socket. (Never connect the DVD-RAM/R drive while the power is on.)

Do not place the DVD-RAM/R drive where it will be susceptible to vibration or impact or where the surface is tilted.

Be sure to observe all operating environment restrictions as noted in “Specifications” on pages 148, 151 and 152.

Changing the jumper pin setting.

This unit is set as a master at the time of shipment. There is a jumper pin switch on the rear panel of the unit.

Set the unit to either master or slave, using the above connection example as a guide.

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Master setting

Jumper pin

Slave setting

Caution:

Not allowed (example)

Do not mount the jumper pin sideways or in any position other than specified. This can cause the unit to malfunction.

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Panasonic LF-D321 manual Settings and connections, Changing the jumper pin setting, Before connecting the DVD-RAM/R drive