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File Operations in File
Access Mode (for
Windows)
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 SP3 or higher, Microsoft Windows Vista
Business/Ultimate (32 bit/64 bit) SP2 or higher, or
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate (32 bit/64
bit)
Preparations
Install the FAM driver on the remote computer
(see the
next section)
.
To install the FAM driver
Insert the supplied CD-ROM (XDCAM Application
Software) into the CD-ROM drive of your computer,
navigate to the FAM Driver directory, and run the installer
in the directory for your operating system, then follow the
installation instructions.
For details, refer to the ReadMe file contained on the CD-
ROM disc.
Use Version 2.10 or higher of the FAM driver. The FAM
driver on the supplied CD-ROM is Version 2.10 or higher.
If a FAM driver is already installed on your computer,
check the version.
To check the version
For Windows XP:
Select “ProDisc” from “Add or Remove Programs” in the
control panel, and then click “Click here for support
information”.
For 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”.
For Windows 7:
Open “Programs and Features” in the control panel, and
then check the version of “ProDisc”.
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
: Stopped
• THUMBNAIL button
: Off
• Disc access by Lock or Delete All Clips, Format
Disc, and so on in the Disc Menu
Stopped
• Unsaved current clip list: Save or clear
• Connections between this unit and a computer by the
Live Logging function: Disconnected
• Setting of setup menu item 258 LIVE LOGGING:
Values other than “live view mode” (“off” or “live
mode”)
2
If this unit is connected to a remote computer by FTP,
log out from the FTP session
.
3
Connect the
(i.LINK) S400connector on this unit to
the i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector on the remote
computer, using an i.LINK cable
(see connections
illustration on page 36)
.
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 or Windows 7:
The remote computer is now able to perform file
operations when a disc is inserted into this unit.
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.
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
• Front panel operations are disabled, except for
operations with the EJECT button.
• This unit cannot be controlled from devices connected to
the REMOTE(9P) connector (D-sub 9-pin) and
(i.LINK) S400 connector.
• Signal input to this unit and signal output from this unit
are stopped.
Note
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