Sound Devices 970 - Manual (Page 11)

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PIX-CADDY 2 and PIX-CADDY CF (Optional)
The PIX-CADDY 2 is an accessory to connect approved 2.5” drives to the front-panel drive bays. The
PIX-CADDY CF is an accessory to connect approved CompactFlash cards to the front-panel drive
bays (Supports poly WAV File Format only). When removed from a 970, the PIX-CADDY 2 operates
as a high-speed drive interface to Mac OS and Windows computers via the onboard FireWire800,
USB 3.0, or the optional PIX-DOCK Thunderbolt interface.
For reliable operation, it is imperative that the 2.5” drive be firmly screwed to the PIX-CADDY 2 with
the supplied screws. Some thinner drives may require the use of the PIX-SHIM accessory to ensure a
solid fit.
PIX-CADDY CF PIX-CADDY 2
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1) FireWire 800
FireWire 800 connector. Requires a pow-
ered FireWire 800 or 400 port. Backward
compatible when using Firewire 800 to
400 cable.
2) eSATAp
High-speed data transfer over 5V
eSATAp. Requires a 5V powered eSATAp
port.
3) USB 3.0
High-speed data transfer over USB 3.0
(backward compatible with USB 2.0).
4) 2.5” Drive Slot
Connector for approved 2.5-inch SATA
II and SATA III drives. Sound Devices
maintains a list of tested and approved
SSD’s or hard drives. Visit www.soundde-
vices.com/approved for an up-to-date list of
tested and approved drives.
5) Activity LED
Illuminates when recording, playing,
reading, or writing to the media. Do not
remove the caddy while the Activity LED
is illuminated. LED does not illuminate
when connected to a computer’s eSATA port.
6) Release Latches
Secures the PIX-CADDY 2 to the recorder.
Press both latches to remove the caddy
assembly.
7) Screw Holes
For reliable operation, it is imperative that
the 2.5” drive be firmly screwed to the
PIX-CADDY 2 with the supplied screws.
8) CF Slot
Connector for approved CompactFlash
media. Sound Devices maintains a list of
tested and approved CF cards. Visit www.
sounddevices.com/approved for an up-to-
date list of tested and approved drives.