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Preparations
Installation of the Unit
When installing the unit, place the unit so that the disc slot
is on the right hand side when installing vertically, or at the
top when installing horizontally.
Note
If installed in the incorrect orientation, recording and
playback may not operate normally.
Software Installation
To use this unit, the necessary software must first be
installed on the computer to which it is connected.
Note
Operation of the XDCAM Drive Software may be unstable if
it is installed together with some anti-virus software, spy-
ware tools, or UDF2.5 file system drivers other than the
operating system standard.
If the installation cannot be completed successfully, check
the settings for conflicts with this other software, then try
reinstalling.
On a Windows computer
To install the XDCAM Drive Software and utility
software
Download the XDCAM Drive Software from the Sony
Creative Software web site or the Sony Professional
products web site (page 4).
Run the downloaded file and follow the instructions that
appear on the screen to install both the XDCAM Drive
Software and the utility software.
Notes
• If an old version of the XDCAM Drive Software is already
installed, it must be uninstalled before you install the new
version. Use "Add or Remove Programs" on the Control
Panel to remove the old version of the Sony XDCAM Drive
Software. After doing so, be sure to restart the computer.
• After installation, the previous settings return to their
default values.
On a Macintosh computer
To install the XDCAM Drive Software and utility
software
Download Catalyst Browse from the Sony Creative Software
web site or the Sony Professional products web site
(page 4).
Extract the downloaded file, run the installation package,
and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to
install both the XDCAM Drive Software and the Utility
Software.
Note
Installing the XDCAM Drive Software and utility software
overwrites a previous installation. If you are using version
1.0 of the utility software installed somewhere other than
the factory default, remove it manually.
Settings from version 2.1 and later are preserved after the
new installation.
Connections and Settings
Connecting to a computer
By connecting this unit to a computer, you can use the
utility software and other software.
For a connection example, see "Example of Use" (page 3).
Notes
• The XDCAM Drive Software (see page 7) must be installed
in advance.
• To disconnect the PDW-U4 from a Windows computer,
run the "Safely Remove Hardware" dialog, and then
disconnect the cable.
• If you start a Windows computer with the supplied
Professional Disc Drive Unit CD-ROM loaded, the
computer may fail in normal operation or run sluggishly.
Power Preparations
Electrical power is supplied using the DC power inlet
connector or USB connector (page 6) on the rear panel of
the unit.
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