Operations File 6 Chapter

File Operations in File

Access Mode (for

Windows)

File access mode operating environment

Operating system requirements for file operations by file access mode (called FAM below) are as follows.

•Computer operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later, or Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate/Business (32-bit)

Note

64-bit editions of Windows Vista are not supported.

Preparations

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

To install the FAM driver

Insert the supplied CD-ROM (XDCAM Application Software) into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, navigate to the FAM Driver directory, and run the installer in the directory for your operating system, then follow the installation instructions.

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

Note

Use Version 2.020 or higher of the FAM driver. The FAM driver on the supplied CD-ROM is Version 2.020 or higher.

If a FAM driver is already installed on your computer, check the version.

To check the version

On Windows XP

Select “ProDisc” from “Add or Remove Programs” in the control panel, and then click “Click here for support information”.

On Windows Vista

1Open “Programs” >“Programs and Functions” in the control panel, and then right click the header (where “Name” and “Supplier” are displayed) and select

“Other...”.

2 In the Advanced Settings dialog, check “Version” and click “OK”. The version column appears. Check the version of “ProDisc”.

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 44): Stopped

•THUMBNAIL button (see page 15): Off

•Disc access by Lock or Delecte All Clips, Format Disc, and so on in the Disc Menu (see page 57): Stopped

•Unsaved current clip list: Save or clear

2 If this unit is connected to a remote computer by FTP, log out from the FTP session (see page 84).

3 Connect the (i.LINK) S400connector on this unit to the i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector on the remote computer, using an i.LINK cable (see connections illustration on page 28).

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(9P) connector (D-sub 9-pin) and

(i.LINK) S400 connector.

•Signal input to this unit and signal output from this unit are stopped.

Operating on files

1 Start Explorer.

80 File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)