Operation File 7 Chapter

File data

Transfer of files

PDW-F335/F335P

Laptop computer, etc.

 

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

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.

Operation limitations during FAM connections

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

•The VDR of this unit cannot be controlled from devices

connected to the REMOTE connector (8-pin) and DV IN/OUT S400 connector.

•There is no signal output from this unit while video is being input to this unit from external equipment.

Operating on files

Proceed as follows.

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 “File Operation Restrictions” on page 155.

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

Proceed as follows.

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

The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box (Windows 2000) or Safely Remove Hardware dialog box (Windows XP) appears.

2 Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-F335 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device” and click “Stop”.

The Stop a Hardware device dialog appears.

3 Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-F335 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device” and click “OK”.

In Windows 2000, a confirmation message appears. In Windows XP, “Sony XDCAM PDW-F335 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device” is deleted from the list of hardware devices.

This unit can now resume normal operations. (The limitations described in “Operation limitations during FAM connections” on page 158 no longer apply.)

4 Disconnect the i.LINK cable as required.

Reconnecting

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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