Sony XDCAM PDW-1500 - Manual (Page 80)

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7-2 File Access Mode File Operations (for Windows)
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In the Choose Details dialog, check the Version check
box and click OK.
The Version column is displayed, allowing you to
check the version of ProDisc.
7-2-1 Making FAM Connections
1
If there is a disc loaded in this unit, put the unit into the
following state.
• Recording, playback, search and other disc
operations (see page 16): Stopped
• THUMBNAIL button (see page 14): Off
• EDIT indicator in status display section (see page
17): Off
• Disc access by DELETE, FORMAT, and so on in
the System menu (see page 119): Stopped
• MENU button (see page 14): OFF
• Unsaved current clip list: Save or clear
• Extended menu item 258 “LIVE LOGGING”: off
2
If this unit is connected to a remote computer by FTP,
log out from the FTP session (see page 83).
3
Connect the S400 (i.LINK) connector on this unit to
the i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector on the remote
computer, using an i.LINK cable (see connections
illustration on page 26).
Windows recognizes this unit as a removable disc, and
displays one of the following icons on the remote
computer’s task bar:
• Windows XP:
• Windows Vista:
The remote computer is now able to perform file
operations when a disc is inserted into this unit.
Note
You will not be able to log in if you put the unit into
the state described in step 1 after connecting the cable.
To log in, disconnect the cable, put the unit into the
state described in step 1, and connect it again.
When you make your first FAM connection
The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog appears when
you connect this unit to your computer. Select “Install the
software automatically (Recommended)”, and then click
the Next button. Click the Finish button when the software
installation finishes.
Operation limitations during FAM connections
• Front panel operations are disabled, except for
operations with the EJECT button.
• This unit cannot be controlled from devices connected to
the REMOTE connector (D-sub 9-pin) and S400
(i.LINK) connector.
• Signal input to this unit and signal output from this unit
are stopped.
7-2-2 Operating on Files
1
Start Explorer.
Check that a drive letter has been assigned to this unit.
(The drive letter will differ depending on the number
of other peripherals connected to the remote
computer.)
2
Use Explorer to perform file operations on the disc
loaded in this unit.
You can operate in the same way that you operate on
local drives and files on network computers.
Notes
• If you power this unit off during a FAM connection,
the data transferred thus far is discarded.
• All file operations are not possible for some types of
files.
For details, see 7-1-2 “File Operation Restrictions”
(page 74).
To eject discs from a remote computer
Right click the icon representing this unit in Explorer, and
select Eject from the menu which appears.
7-2-3 Exiting File Operations
Note
Do not disconnect the cable before performing steps 1 to 3.
1
Do one of the following on the or icon
displayed in the remote computer’s taskbar.
• Double click.
• Right click, and select “Safely Remove Hardware”
from the menu which appears.
The “Safely Remove Hardware” dialog appears.
2
Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-1500 IEEE 1394 SBP2
Device” and click Stop.
The “Stop a Hardware device” dialog appears.
3
Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-1500 IEEE 1394 SBP2
Device” and click OK.