File Access Mode File Operations; Making Fam Connections; Operating On Files - Sony PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual

File Access Mode File
Operations
File access mode operating environment
Operating system requirements for file operations by file
access mode (called FAM below) are as follows.
• Computer operating system: Microsoft Windows XP
Professional SP2, or Microsoft Windows Vista
Business/Ultimate (32-bit)
Note
64-bit editions of Windows Vista are not supported.
Preparations
Install the FAM driver on the remote computer (see the
next section).
To install the FAM driver
Insert the supplied CD-ROM (PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing
Software) in the CD-ROM drive of the computer and
execute the Setup.exe file, then follow the installation
instructions.
For details, refer to the ReadMe file contained on the CD-
ROM disc.
Note
Use Version 2.010 or higher of the FAM driver. The FAM
driver on the supplied CD-ROM is Version 2.010 or
higher.
If a FAM driver is already installed on your computer,
check the version.
To check the version
On Windows XP
Select "ProDisc" from "Add or Remove Programs" in the
control panel, and then click "Click here for support
information".
On Windows Vista
1 Open "Programs" > "Programs and Functions" in the
control panel, and then right click the header (where
"Name" and "Supplier" are displayed) and select
"Other...".
2 In the Advanced Settings dialog, check "Version" and
click "OK". The version column appears. Check the
version of "ProDisc".
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File Access Mode File Operations

Making FAM connections

1
If there is a disc loaded in this unit, put the unit into the
following state.
• Recording, playback, search and other disc
operations (see page 45): Stopped
• THUMBNAIL button (see page 17): Off
• Disc access by Lock or Delecte All Clips, Format
Disc, and so on in the Disc Menu (see page 55):
Stopped
• Unsaved current clip list: Save or clear
2
If this unit is connected to a remote computer by FTP,
log out from the FTP session (see page 81).
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 31).
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.
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 REMOTE connector (D-sub 9-pin) and
(i.LINK) connector.
• Signal input to this unit and signal output from this unit
are stopped.

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.)
S400