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File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh)
Chapter 5 File Operations
at least 10 seconds, and then reconnect the
disconnected cable.
The unit is powered off and an i.LINK cable is
connected: Power the unit on.
To disable FAM connections
Execute one of the procedures described in the previous
section “To make a reconnection” to make a FAM
connection between this unit and the remote computer. To
disable FAM connections, in the setup menu, set
INTERFACE SELECT >i.LINK MODE to “AV/C” (see
page 103).
File Operations in File
Access Mode (for
Macintosh)
File access mode operating environment
Operating system requirements for file operations by file
access mode are as follows.
• Computer operating system: Mac OS X v10.4.11 or
higher
Preparations
Do the following on the remote computer and this unit.
• Install the FAM driver on the remote computer (see the
next item).
To install the FAM driver
Insert the supplied CD-ROM (XDCAM Application) into
the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and execute the
FAM Driver >Mac >FAM Driver 1.1.1.dmg file, then
follow the installation instructions.
For details, refer to the ReadMe file contained on the CD-
ROM disc.
To check the FAM driver version
Connect this unit to your computer with an i.LINK cable,
and then, with a disc loaded, start the system profiler utility
of the application. The version appears to the right of
“prodisk_fs” when you select “Advanced Functions”
under “Software”.
Making FAM Connections
Proceed as follows.
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 clip deletion, disc formatting, or
other operation: Stopped
• Picture Cache function and Interval Rec function:
Off
• MENU button: OFF
• Unsaved current clip list: Save or clear
2
Connect the S400 connector on this unit to the
i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector on the remote
computer, using an i.LINK cable (see page 84).