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Chapter 6 File Operations
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6-2 File Access Mode File Operations
3
Connect the S400 (i.LINK) connector on this unit to
the i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector on the remote
computer, using an i.LINK cable (see connections
illustration on page 20).
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.
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.
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 S400 (i.LINK) connector with the AV/C protocol.
• Signal input to this unit and signal output from this unit
are stopped.
6-2-2 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 an FAM
connection, the data transferred thus far is discarded.
• All file operations are not possible for some types of
files.
For details, see 6-1-2 “File Operation Restrictions”
(page 57).
To eject discs from a remote computer
Right click the icon representing this unit in Explorer, and
select Eject from the menu which appears.
6-2-3 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, and select one of the following
commands from the menu which appears.
- Windows 2000: The Unplug or Eject Hardware
- Windows 2000: Unplug or eject hardware
- Windows XP: Safely Remove Hardware
• Windows 2000: The Unplug or Eject Hardware
dialog appears.
• Windows XP: The Safely Remove Hardware dialog
appears.
2
Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-V1 IEEE 1394 SBP2
Device” and click Stop.
The Stop a Hardware device dialog appears.
3
Select “Sony XDCAM PDW-V1 IEEE 1394 SBP2
Device” and click OK.
• Windows 2000: A confirmation message appears.
• Windows XP: “Sony XDCAM PDW-V1 IEEE
1394 SBP2 Device” is deleted from the Hardware
devices list.
This unit can now resume normal operations. (The
limitations described in “Operation limitations during
FAM connections” (see page 61) no longer apply.)
4
Disconnect the i.LINK cable as required.
To reconnect
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.
To disable FAM connections
Execute one of the procedures described in the previous
section “Reconnecting” to make a FAM connection
between this unit and the remote computer. To disable