High resolution mxf files may be written to the \clip folder of xdcam discs using a pdwu1 connected to a mac. Pdw700 requires optional cbkzmd01 software planned to be available in autumn 2008. If you want to import sony xavc s media, update to final cut pro x 10. Sony has evolved its xdcam hd lineup by introducing two new camcorders,the pdwf355 and pdwf335,and a new deck,the pdwf75,to provide much greater format versatility and operational flexibility. Automatic recovery function for files which has not closed correctly by u1 or u2 not other xdcam equipment xdcam drive software 5. Xdcamlaufwerk pdwu1 fur professional discs sony pro. To be able to import sony xdcam, xdcam hd and xdcam ex media into final cut pro x, youll need to download and install the sony xdcam transfer software and xdcam drive software. The xdcam takes recording to the next level, utilizing nonlinear optical blue laser technology. The sony xdcam drive software for mac os x only supports intel based macs. Handles professional disc media pfd23pfd23a recorded in both hd and sd formats.
Xdcam drive software is a basic utility that allows users to readwrite files from a computer connected to a pdwu1 u2 professional disc drive unit. On windows, remove any previous version of xdcam drive software using the addremove programs tool in the control panel and then restart your computer before installing the new version. I used your advice and used disk doctor photo recovery to recover the footage and was able to recover all of the files per disk 28gb on card 1. Any missing plugins for xd cam transfer must be installed in avid, pc, or mac. Sonys xdcam hd f350 is an optical discbased variableframerate camera that shoots in both hd and standard definition dvcam. Another new powerful member to the xdcam lineup is the pdwu1 drive unit. Before importing sony xavc and xdcam media, verify that pro video formats and the sony xavcxdcam plugin for apple are installed on your system. To install the xdcam drive if the installation cannot be completed software and utility software successfully, check the settings for conflicts load the supplied pdw u1 cdrom into with this other software, then try the computers cdrom drive, and unzip reinstalling. Sony pdw1500 xdcam mpeg imx dvcam professional disc. This is important since media files are typically quite large. Inability to get a small pdw1 to work on an mc 8200 or symph 8600 firmware v2 and v2.
The pdwu1 must be connected to a usb2 not usb1 connector. Xdcam mxf op1a closed captioning with captionmaker and maccaption. This free, downloadable software unifies and simplifies what had been five separate applications for xdcam and xdcam ex products. Material browsing on the supplied pdzvx10 xdcam viewer software and pdz1 proxy browsing software highly compact and lightweight can be used either horizontally or vertically. For your reference the latest sony software release versions are as below. Fam drivers for pdwu1 sony drive utility software proxy browsing software xd cam. Installing the application 9 for windows installing the application. Both methods require final cut studio and sony xdcam transfer software a. The only import i can do at the moment is proxy from u1. The pdwu1 is a compact, mobile and highly costeffective drive, usable in. Furthermore, optional pdbze1500 software has been added to the xdcam lineup, which provides the pdw1500 deck with an insertassemble editing capability. The real limiting factor to using xdcam hd is the limited readwrite speed of the discs which are not much faster than realtime with the relatively lowcost xdcam hd reader unit pdwu1. Additionally, the supplied pdzkp1 xdcam transfer for macintosh allows the xdcam material to.
Maccaption and ca ptionmaker pro enterprise can then add. Vfam virtual file access mode and sam simple access mode vfam interface is fully compatible with the current fam file access mode interface. The drive sits on your desk either horizontally or vertically and connects to your computer via. Pdz1 xdcam proxy browser, pdzvx10 sony xdcam viewer, xdcam proxy viewer, xdcam transfer for final cut pro, and xdcam ex clipbrowser.
Sometimes we get as far as opening a folder but never actually viewing the clip either in the avid or with the xdcam viewing software. Pdwu1 can handle files in all formats of xdcam sd and hd. You can directly import xdcamhd files by attaching your camcorder with the memory cards still in it to the computer via usb cable or by removing the cards from the camcorder and placing them in the express card slot of a macbook pro. Import sony xavc and xdcam media in final cut pro x. Xdcam is a series of products for digital recording using random access solidstate memory media, introduced by sony in 2003. The sony pdw530 xdcam camcorder provides the durability and reliability professionals have become accustomed to with their full line of eng camcorders. Sony xdcam transfer software free download sony xdcam. The other option is using the xdcam transfer software to import quicktime, but a bit pointless as avid then converts it back to mxf. I can use outside of fcp fine but when i in fcp go to fileimport the xdcam transfer software is not listed in the import menu. The actual developer of the free software is sony electronics asia pacific pte ltd. Its highly compact and lightweight design allows for installation in virtually any working environment. There are a number of new features in this version of xdcam.
Pdwu1 usb xdcam hd disc readerwriter discontinued sony xdcam hd disc readerwriter. The pdw530 provides excellent image quality, using the same imaging technology as the highly regarded msw900. The xdcam ex clip browsing software allows you to work with clips created with xdcam ex xdcam hd. Xdcam camcorder and deck users should make sure that they are running the most current versions of deck and camcorder firmware available on this web page to maintain compatibility with discs created by. Video produced in house at shift 4 and shot on the pmwf3. The sony pdwu1 xdcam hd player only has one set of read heads and only a usb2 data connectivity, both of which severely limits readwrite speed. Apple post how to import sony xdcam media into fcpx. Alister, i had accidentally deleted to footage off of my sony sxs cards using the oncamera delete function i did not record over them.
The pdwu1 is a compact, mobile and highly costeffective drive for use with pcs. All the xd cam software must be installed including. Further using the supplied pdz1 proxy browsing software for windows, you can carry out simple editing and adding of metadata. User forum for support and discussion of sonys ex series xdcam cameras. There are 2 ways to import footage from the sony xdcam camcorder to final cut pro. Xdcam browser content management utility xdcam transfer for apple fcp xdcam ex clip browser pdz1 xdcam proxy browsing software. Wahlen sie fur eine erweiterte pdwu1 sam format clipliste eine smidatei im ordner general extcliplist aus. Once installed, the software enables fcp users to mount professional discs into the macs finder by simply plugging in a firewirei.
The xdcam drive file system driver from sony is required to write to a pdwu1. Xdcam camcorder xdcam field viewer xdcam drive unit. As with avid you have to take the whole clip in and dont seem to be able to log partial clips. View and download sony pdwu1 operation manual online. Simply connect the pdwu1 to the computer and it will show as an external drive on the screen. The pdwu1 is another powerful product in the lineup, it offers a compact, mobile and highly cost effective. Pdw700 pdwhd1500 pdwf355 pdwf335 pdwf75 xdcam hd422 xdcam hd xdcam ex pmwex1 pmwex3 pmwex30 xdcam sd pdw530530p pdw510510p pdw1500 pdwr1 common product pdwu1 professional disc sxs pro in 2003, sony introduced a series of products for video recording using nonlinear media. User manual pdwu1 professional disc drive unit operation manual for firmware version 2. Professional disc drive unit pdwu1 operation manual english 2nd edition revised 1 2. Xdcam mxf op1a closed captioning with captionmaker and.
If its not pictured or listed in the auction it doesnt come in the auction. The usb type b connector is both mac and pc compatible. This software provides users of apples final cut pro nonlinear editing system with native, seamless support for the xdcam and xdcam ex family. Simplifying software with xdcam browser by the sony tech. Xdcam drive software is a basic utility that allows users to readwrite files from a computer connected to a pdwu1u2 professional disc drive unit.
Xdcam hd422 family pdw700 xdcam hd422 camcorder pdwhd1500 xdcam hd422 recording deck. Link cable from an xdcam camcorders or decks or by usb in the case of the pdwu1 or pdwu2 drive. After installing software, accessing the xdcam drive brings up a blue screen on death. This unification is particularly important now that the recently introduced pmw500 camcorder and pdwhr1mk1. Sony xdcam transfer software calibratedq mp4ex import for mac os v. The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation dr devra davis duration. Four different product lines the xdcam sd, xdcam hd, xdcam ex and xdcam hd422 differ in types of encoder used, frame size, container type and in recording media. A tutorial on transferring xdcam footage using sonys content browser software.
The xdcam ex clip browsing software allows you to work with clips created with xdcam exxdcam hd. To install the xdcam drive if the installation cannot be completed software and utility software successfully, check the settings for conflicts load the supplied pdwu1 cdrom into with this other software, then try the computers cdrom drive, and unzip reinstalling. One of the most advanced features of the new lineup is its long recording time of approximately 4. Xdcam browser combines some of the functionalities provided by the following separate software applications into a single cross platform windows and mac os application. Handles professional disc media pfd23pfd23a recorded in both hd and sd formats also handles the new duallayer disc pfd50dla supports the common highspeed usb interface highly compatible with pcs.
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