Sony PZW-4000 Operating Instructions - Page 51

05010 6. File Operations Overview A computer can be connected to the unit and used to operate on recorded data which has been saved in data files, such as video and audio data files. To perform file operations, connect the unit and a computer via FTP (page 53). Directory structure The following figure shows an example directory structure displayed when a computer is connected to the unit. [Note] This structure is not the same as the actual structure recorded in internal storage. a) Root directory On the computer, you can access internal storage by accessing the INTERNAL directory. FTPS protocol support The unit supports the FTP and FTPS protocols. Use of the FTPS protocol is recommended when using the unit in an unsecured network environment. [Note] USB drives and SxS memory cards cannot be used as multiaccess media. When a USB drive/SxS memory card is opened on the clip list screen on the front panel of the unit, access via FTP is not available. To access a USB drive/SxS memory card from the network, select the internal storage on the front panel. Supported file operations This section indicates the supported file operations on files stored in each directory. "Read" and "Write" are defined as follows. Read: Read data sequentially from the start to the end of the file. Write: Write data sequentially from the start to the end of the file. [Note] File names are not case-sensitive. INTERNAL directory File name Content DISCMETA.XML Contains metadata that indicate the SSD properties. MEDIAPRO.XML Contains a list of material on the SSD, basic properties, related information, and information about access methods. SYSPRO.XML Contains information about device system settings and menu settings. Other files Files other than the above a) File writable by the PZW-4000 only Operations Read Write Yes Yes a) Yes No Yes No - No [Note] Subdirectories cannot be created or deleted in the INTERNAL directory. Rename No No No - Create Delete No No No No No No No -