Operations File 7 Chapter

2 If this unit is connected to a remote computer by FTP, log out from the FTP session (see page 92).

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 34).

Windows recognizes this unit as a removable disc, and displays one of the following icons on the remote computer’s task bar:

•Windows 2000:

•Windows XP:

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.

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 an 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 84).

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 one of the following commands from the menu which appears.

-Windows 2000: Unplug or eject hardware

-Windows XP: Safely Remove Hardware

•Windows 2000: The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog appears.

•Windows XP: 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.

•Windows 2000: A confirmation message appears.

•Windows XP: “Sony XDCAM PDW-1500 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device” is deleted from the Hardware devices list.

This unit can now resume normal operations. (The limitations described in “Operation limitations during FAM connections” (see page 90) no longer apply.)

4 Disconnect the i.LINK cable as required.

To reconnect

To reconnect after exiting file operations, do one of the following, depending on whether an i.LINK cable is connected.

i.LINK cable is not connected: Connect this unit and a remote computer with an i.LINK cable.

i.LINK cable is connected: Disconnect the i.LINK cable from either this unit or the remote computer, wait for at least 10 seconds, and then reconnect the disconnected cable.

The unit is powered off and an i.LINK cable is connected: Power the unit on.

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