User guide

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro

4 – XDCAM HD

PDW-F70, PDW-F75 and PDW-F30 i.LINK Setup

For data transfers, the i.LINK Mode of the deck must be set to “File Access Mode” (FAM),

which allows the XDCAM volume to be mounted as a drive by the host computer. The other

i.LINK mode, AV/C, configures the deck for standard i.LINK audio, video and transport control.

To configure the PDW-F75 for FAM mode, utilize the front panel buttons to do the following:

• Press the MENU button.

• Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to navigate to Setup Menu.

• Press the Right Arrow button to enter the Setup Menu.

• Press the Up or Down Arrow buttons to navigate to the Interface submenu.

• Press the Right Arrow button to enter the Interface submenu.

• Press the Up or Down Arrow buttons to navigate to the i.LINK Mode submenu.

• Press the Right Arrow button to display the current i.LINK Mode setting.

• Utilize the Up or Down Arrow buttons to set the mode to FAM.

• Press the SET button to save the changes.

Note: When the PDW-F75 is connected to the host computer under FAM mode, all

hardware controls (with the exception of the EJECT button) are disabled. For

System Menu access (such as to change the i.LINK Mode to AV/C), a

mounted XDCAM disc should be ejected, and the Firewire cable

disconnected from either the PDW-F75 or the host computer.

Note: The FAM mode will not start if the unit is showing thumbnails, SubClip, or is in

record mode when the i.LINK connection is made.

Note: The menu navigation and settings illustrated above may not apply to other

devices in the Sony XDCAM product line. Please consult the device’s

Operation Guide.

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