File Operations in File
Access Mode (for
Macintosh)
computer, indicating that the computer is now able to perform file operations.
Operations File 6 Chapter
File access mode operating environment
Operating system requirements for file operations by file access mode are as follows.
•Computer operating system: Mac OS X v10.4.11 or higher
Preparations
Do the following on the remote computer and this unit.
•Install the FAM driver on the remote computer (see the next item).
To install the FAM driver
Insert the supplied
For details, refer to the ReadMe file contained on the
To check the FAM driver version
Connect this unit to your computer with an i.LINK cable, and then, with a disc loaded, start the system profiler utility of the application. The version appears to the right of “prodisk_fs” when you select “Advanced Functions” under “Software”.
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 clip deletion, disc formatting, etc.: Stopped
•MENU button (see page 15): Off
•Unsaved current clip list: Save or clear
2 Connect the (i.LINK) S400 connector on this unit to the i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector on the remote computer, using an i.LINK cable (see page 28).
When a disc is inserted into this unit, the remote computer recognizes this unit as a removable disc. The following icon appears in the Finder on the remote
Operation limitations during FAM connections
•With the exception of the EJECT button, recording buttons and playback control buttons are disabled.
•Do not use the EJECT button to eject discs. Always eject discs from the computer.
•Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable during a FAM connection. Doing so may result in unstable operation. Always eject any loaded disc before disconnecting the i.LINK cable.
Operating on files
Proceed as follows.
1 Start the Finder.
Check to be sure that a drive has been assigned to this unit.
2 Operate from the Finder on the files on the disc in this unit.
You can operate in the same way that you operate on local drives and files on network computers.
Note
•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 75).
To eject discs from a remote computer
Click the eject button to the right of the icon for this unit in the Finder, or drag the icon for this unit from the Finder to the Trash.
Exiting file operations
Proceed as follows.
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