Operating On Files; Exiting File Operations - Sony PDW-75MD Instructions For Use Manual

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Connect the iS400 connector on this unit to the i.LINK
(IEEE1394) connector on the remote computer, using
an i.LINK cable (see page 68).
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
computer, indicating that the computer is now able to
perform file operations.
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.
Notes
• 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.
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.
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File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)

Exiting File Operations

Proceed as follows.
Note
Do not disconnect the cable before performing steps 1 and
2.
1
Eject the disc by clicking the eject button to the right
of the icon for this unit in the Finder, or by dragging
the icon for this unit from the Finder to the Trash.
2
Disconnect the i.LINK cable as required.
To make a reconnection
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: The unit is mounted
automatically, so you do not need to do anything.
The unit is powered off and an i.LINK cable is
connected: Power the unit on.