Operations File 8 Chapter

2 If this unit is connected to a remote computer by FTP, log out from the FTP session (see page 204).

3 Connect the (i.LINK) S400 connector on this unit to the i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector on the remote computer, using an i.LINK cable.

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

•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

•With the exception of the EJECT button, recording buttons and playback control buttons are disabled.

•VDR of this unit cannot be controlled from

devices connected to the REMOTE connector (8-pin) and (i.LINK) S400 connector.

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 “File operation restrictions” (page 195).

To eject discs from a remote computer

Right click the icon representing this unit in Explorer, and select Eject from the menu which appears.

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 to display the context menu and select “Safely Remove Hardware” from the

context menu.

The Safely Remove Hardware dialog appears.

2 Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-700 IEEE

1394 SBP2 Device” and click “Stop”.

The Stop a Hardware device dialog appears.

3 Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-700 IEEE

1394 SBP2 Device” and click “OK”.

In Windows XP, “Sony XDCAM PDW-700 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device” is deleted from the list of hardware devices.

In Windows Vista, the message “This device can be safely removed from your computer.” appears.

This unit can now resume normal operations. (The limitations described in “Operation limitations during FAM connections” on page 200 no longer apply.)

4 Disconnect the i.LINK cable as required.

200File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)