User`s guide

Transferring Files to the DVM4 55

Transferring Files to the DVM4

There are several ways to get files (videos, playlists, schedules, etc.) into the

DVM4. The first method involves connecting to the DVM4 from your PC or

Local Area Network using a network card and the Ethernet port on the back of

the DVM4. The second method involves installing a removable drive bay (sold

separately) in your PC and copying the files to the removable drive.

Transferring Files using Ethernet

File Transfers to the DVM4 can be accomplished by using a common

Internet/Unix file transfer utility called FTP (which stands for File Transfer

Protocol), such as WS_FTP. This program is freely available on most computer

platforms, just like a web browser.

To transfer a file to or from the DVM4, run FTP, selecting the proper IP address,

and transfer video files across the Network to the DVM4. Verify that the files

are properly named for playback on the DVM4. For help with FTP, please refer

to the Getting Started section at the beginning of this manual. Other helpful

information can be found in the section entitled Networking Your DVM4.

You will also be able to update the DVM4’s Operating System by transferring

the file OS.NEW to the root folder of the DVM4 via FTP, and then power-

cycling the unit, as discussed in the section entitled Updating the Operating

System.

Transferring Files using the

Removable Drive

Another way to move files to the DVM4 is via the removable hard drive. To do

so, you will need to install the removable drive bay that is sold separately.

NOTE: The removable hard drive will only work with an NTFS file system

(i.e. Windows 2000 or Windows XP) .