File Operations

Overview

A remote computer can be connected to this unit and used to operate on recorded data which has been saved in data files, such as video and audio data files.

Use FAM (file access mode) for the computer connection.

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File Operations in File Access Mode

File access mode operating environment

Operating system requirements for file operations by file access mode are as follows.

•Computer operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or higher, or Microsoft Windows XP

Preparations

Do the following on the remote computer and this unit.

•Install the FAM driver on the remote computer (see the next item).

•In the setup menu, set INTERFACE SELECT >i.LINK MODE to “FAM (PC REMOTE)” (see page 71).

To install the FAM driver

Insert the supplied CD-ROM (PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software) in the CD-ROM drive of the computer and execute the Setup.exe file, then follow the installation instructions.

For details, refer to the ReadMe file contained on the CD- ROM disc.

Making FAM Connections

Proceed as follows.

1 If there is a disc loaded in this unit, put the unit into the following state.

•Recording, playback, search and other disc operations: Stopped

•THUMBNAIL button (see page 12): Off

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