File Operations Via Ftp - Sony BPU4800 Operating Instructions Manual

Note
When a loop recording area is specified, all files in memory
are deleted.
Recover Storage Capacity
If PWA-PRC1 operation creates subclips in the loop
recording area and overwriting the loop recording area is
inhibited, the overwrite setting of the loop recording area is
retained even when subclips are deleted. In this case, click
the [Submit] button for this item to cancel the overwrite
setting. This function can be executed when defining the loop
recording area.
Disconnect Loop Recording Area from Input Port
Select the corresponding loop recording area and click the
[Submit] button to disconnect the loop recording area from
the recording port.
Connect Loop Recording Area to Input Port
Select the corresponding loop recording area and click the
[Submit] button to reconnect the loop recording area to the
recording port. This function can be executed when defining
the loop recording area.
Format Loop Recording Area
Deletes the files recorded in the loop recording area of each
port, and then formats the loop recording area. You can
select individual areas to be formatted.
Releasing boundaries of Loop Recording
Area
Deallocates the loop recording area of each port, deleting the
recorded data. You can select individual areas to be deleted.

File Operations via FTP

File operations between the unit and the computer are
performed using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). This is
used when transferring files transcoded to XAVC on the unit.
Directory structure
The following diagram shows the BPU4800 internal directory
structure that is visible on the computer.
Setting up
1
Connect the unit and the computer network
terminals using a network cable. Alternatively,
connect the unit to the same network as the
computer.
2
Set the IP address and other settings of the unit.
See "Network tab" (page 31).
Connecting a computer running Windows
Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
Disable internet protocol version 6 (TCP/IPv6).
On Windows Vista: (1) Open [Network and Sharing Center]
> [Manage network connections] > [Local Area
Connection] in Control Panel. (2) Display [Local Area
Connection Properties], uncheck the [Internet Protocol
Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)] checkbox, and click the [OK]
button.
On Windows 7/Windows 8: (1) Open [View network status
and tasks] > [Change adapter settings] > [Local Area
Connection] in Control Panel. (2) Display [Local Area
Connection Properties], uncheck the [Internet Protocol
Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)] checkbox, and click the [OK]
button.
Connecting via FTP
You can connect the unit and computer via FTP using the
following methods.
• Using the command prompt.
• Using FTP client software.
This section describes using the command prompt method. If
using FTP client software, set up the software as required.
Logging in
1
Launch the command prompt.
2
Enter "ftp <SP> <IP_address>" and press the Enter
key (where <SP> is a space character).
For example, if the IP address of the unit is set to
"192.168.0.1", enter "ftp 192.168.0.1".
For information about the FTP command, refer to the
Help in Windows.
If the connection is successful, you will be prompted to
enter a user name.
3
Enter a user name of "usr1" and press the Enter key.
If the user name is authenticated, you will be prompted
for a password.
4
Enter the password and press the Enter key.
The password is the model name ("bpu4800").
If the password is verified, login is complete.
You can change both the user name and password.
If a connection timeout occurs
The unit disconnects the FTP connection if no command
is received within 90 seconds of the last command being
received. In this case, first log out (see next section) and
then repeat steps 1 to 3.
Note
If the power to the unit is turned off during an FTP
connection, any data being transferred will be discarded.
Logging out
To log out after completing file operations, enter "QUIT" at the
command prompt and press the Enter key.
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