Operating On Files - Sony PDW-F30 Operating Instructions Manual

File data
Disc recorder (this unit)
F1
F2
F3
ACCESS
NETWORK MENU MARK1
F4
LOCAL
THUMB IN OUT
REMOTE F5 CLIP NAIL SET RESET
LEVEL
PAGE DISPLAY
CLIP ESSENCE EDIT
MENU MARK MARK2
PREV PLAY NEXT STOP REC
PHONES CH-1 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH
VARIABLE SHIFT
REC
PRESET
PB
TOP F REV F FWD END
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.
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
• With the exception of the EJECT button, recording
buttons and playback control buttons are disabled.
• This unit cannot be controlled from any device
connected to an external device connector.
• There is no signal output from this unit, and the message
"PC REMOTE!" appears in the display of this unit and
on the external monitor.

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.
74
File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)
Transfer of files
Laptop computer, etc.
VCR
JOG
SHUTTLE
i.LINK cable (not supplied)
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" (page
71).
To eject discs from a remote computer
Right click the icon representing this unit in Explorer, and
select "Eject" from the menu which appears.
To exit 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
displayed in the remote computer's taskbar.
• Double click.
• Right click, and select "Safely Remove Hardware"
from the menu which appears.
The "Safety Remove Hardware" dialog box appears.
2
Select "Sony XDCAM PDW-F30 IEEE 1394 SBP2
Device" and click "Stop".
The "Stop a Hardware device" dialog appears.
3
Select "Sony XDCAM PDW-F30 IEEE 1394 SBP2
Device" and click "OK".
In Windows XP, "Sony XDCAM PDW-F30 IEEE
1394 SBP2 Device" is deleted from the list of
"hardware devices".
In Windows Vista, the message "This device can be
safely removed from your computer." appears.
This unit can now resume normal operations. (The
limitations described in "Operation limitations during
FAM connections" (see page 74) no longer apply.)
4
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: Disconnect the i.LINK cable
from either this unit or the remote computer, wait for
or icon