XDCAM Transfer update

Sony have today released the next version of XDCAM Transfer (PDZK-1) Version 2.8.0

To get your copy then log on to www.sonybiz.net/xdcam and follow the link to XDCAM Tools/downloads

We will be making a screen grab how to tutorial but for now here’s the overview of what it does.

[Changes in Ver2.8.0]
This version includes the fixes for the following issues:

-Supports for XDCAM HD422 720p format.
-Supports for the following operations:
-Reads files below UserData Folder.
-Writes to UserData Folder.
-Enables to export MP4 files.

[Notes, Limitations and Known Issues]
-The recommended system requirements do not guarantee real-time playback. The performance of this software will vary depending on the video format of the material, its size, the storage location, and the performance of the computer. Dropped frames, stopped frames, audio gaps, and delays before scrub playback may occur if the performance of the computer is not high enough.

-For large files in MPEG HD format on the XDCAM disc, some time may be required before playback starts.

-XDCAM Transfer version 2.8.0 does not support write back of edits to Professional Discs loaded in PDW-U1 XDCAM drive units.

-The appropriate codec must be installed on your computer in order to preview original material (MXF files). So what does this mean?

Well most significantly you can now read and write the ‘USERDATA FOLDER’ which mens you can store scripts and other documents on the disc along with your media files

-To read a clip or disc that contains modified essence marks, use the Fetch Metadata command to fetch the information for that clip or disc again.

-Direct full-screen playback is not possible for material on discs loaded in devices that are connected by FAM or i.LINK.

-For the most effective integration between XDCAM Transfer and XDCAM EX Clip Browser, use of XDCAM EX Clip Browser version 1.01 or later is strongly recommended. This can be obtained from the Sony web site. The address of the website can be found on the CD-ROM bundled with the PMW-EX1.

-When performing the deletion of a file in General folder in Finder with a REC INHIBIT disc, it may look like being removed but is not deleted actually.

-FAM connection may not be enabled when reinserting i.LINK cable. In this case you need to restart Machintosh.

-Do not start XDCAM Transfer while the files are being copied from XDCAM on Finder.

-Do not edit any files directly in the General folder/UserData folder.

-It is not possible to perform the full-screen playback of an MXF file of the original material which resides in UserData Folder via FAM. Also the playback of an MP4 file may not be performed properly.

-The codec for XDCAM EX 720p (VBR 35Mb/s) can also be used for XDCAM HD 720p (VBR 35Mb/s, CBR 25Mb/s).

-Notes for Export operation:
1.When exporting an MXF file of XDCAM HD 422 720 50p/60p to an XDCAM device, you must make a duration of an even number of frames. It is not possible to export in odd number of frames.

2.The MP4 file over 4GB (e.g. the duration is about 14 minutes or more) cannot be exported to SxS memory card.

3.When an MP4 file is exported directly to SxS memory card, you must use 11 characters or less in single-width characters for a filename.
The exported file also needs to be updated by an XDCAM EX device.

4.ClipBrowser cannot import an MP4 file over 4GB that has been exported.

Here’s the web address again www.sonybiz.net/xdcam and follow the link to XDCAM Tools/downloads