User Manual
970 User Guide and Technical Information
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Storage & File Management
File Naming
Files are named according to the file name format as set with Setup Menu option
[File Storage - File Name Format]. The options for file name format include various combinations of
CamID, Reel, Clip, Scene/Shot, and Take metadata fields. The file name format can also be prefixed
with the Network Name as defined in [Network - This 970's Name]. To prefix the file name with the
Network Name, set [File Storage - File Name Prefix] to 970 Name.
Folder Structure
All files generated by the 970 are placed into a Reel folder. The Reel Folder name/number is defined
by the Reel metadata, which is set in [File Storage - Reel].
Deleting a File
Any file that appears in the File List can be deleted directly from the 970. To delete a file:
1. Press the FILES Buon to enter the File List.
2. Note the current drive as displayed on the top of the File List. If the le to be deleted resides
on this drive, continue to step 3, otherwise scroll to the top of the File List with the Control
Knob, then choose the desired drive from the pop up menu.
3. Scroll with the Control Knob to highlight and select the le to be deleted. Once highlighted,
press the Control Knob to enter the File Details view.
4. Highlight and select the Delete option. A dialog will appear to conrm the deletion. Turn the
Control Knob to highlight and select “OK”.
Transferring Files
USB, Firewire, Thunderbolt
Files on 970-formatted storage volumes (approved 2.5” drive or external storage device) can be
copied to a computer by removing the storage device from the 970 and connecting it to a computer.
Storage devices formatted with the 970 recorder use the ExFAT filesystem. See File Storage
The Firewire 800 and USB 3.0 connectors on the PIX-CADDY are disabled when the PIX-CADDY is
attached to the 970. When attaching the PIX-CADDY to a computer, either the Firewire 800 or the
USB 3.0 connection must be used; not both.
Sound Devices recommends first copying files from the drive to the computer and then editing the
files. It is not recommended to edit files directly off of the drive.
Do not copy unsupported files from a computer (or any other host device) to a drive that is intended to be
used by the 970. If this occurs, it is advisable to format the drive with the 970 before making new record-
ings. See Appendix A for currently supported files
Ethernet File Transfer (Samba)
Samba is an industry standard networking protocol that enables files to be transferred between the
970 and any device with access to the network (A computer running Mac OSX, Windows, or Linux
for example). Ethernet File Transfer can be initiated remotely via PIXNET (web browser interface).
Ethernet supports data rates up to a theoretical maximum of 1Gbps. In reality, data transfer speeds
over Ethernet are dependent on network traffic and many other factors. To transfer files between the
970 and another network device:
1. Aach an Ethernet cable from either 970 Ethernet port to a computer or a LAN (Local Area
Network) connection.