30 March, 2012
XDCAM Browser Software Version 2.1 (for Windows)
[New features]
- Added a feature to show lock status of MXF format clips.
- Added a feature to lock/unlock MXF format clips.
-Added an option to prohibit operations which delete clips, clip lists and files.
-Supported to copy to offline media from SxS memory cards.
- Added a feature to burn Blu-ray Disc and DVD. a)
- Added a feature to display Audio level meter. b)
- Added a feature to export Windows Media files from proxy data using Clip Lists data. b)
- Added a feature to export AAF(Advanced Authoring Format) files using Clip Lists data. b)
[Improved features]
- Added a feature to be able to edit metadata when the playback mode of the User Configuration is set as “original”.
- Added a feature to directly edit an offline data in USB memory which was created by Camcorder.
- Added a feature to add sub clips using essence marks in the storyboard editing.
- Added a feature to copy to offline media from Live logging window.
- Added a feature to copy Clips and Clip Lists into an internal storage in XDCAM Station via CIFS.
- Added a feature to make Clip Lists from Live-Logged clips during Live Logging connection.1)2)
1) This function is provided as expansion of Live Logging feature.
It can be used by registering the serial number the XDBZ-AD1 Professional Application Software (advanced pack for XDCAM Browser) or the retail options.
2) Recording Clip cannot be used. This is the final specification even in Version 2.1 official release.
- When copying related clips using planning metadata, Take information in the clip will be inherited.
[Fixed defects]
- Fixed the defect that MXF clips transcoded from MP4 clips on SxS memory card using XDCAM Browser could not recognize by XDCAM Station or PMW-500.
[Supported Operating Systems]
- Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or higher (32-bit version)
- Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 or higher (32-bit version or 64-bit version)
- Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or higher (32-bit version or 64-bit version) c)
[Required Software]
- DirectX 9 or higher
- Windows Media Player 11 or higher d)
[Supported driver versions]
- FAM Driver: Ver. 2.3.0 or higher
- XDCAM Drive Software: Ver. 3.1.1 or higher
- SxS Device Driver: Ver. 1.1.0.0 or higher
- SxS UDF Driver: Ver. 1.0.2 or higher
[Supported XDCAM device versions]
- XDCAM Series
- XDCAM HD422 series (incl. PDW-F1600/HD1500/F800/700): Ver.1.7 or higher
- XDCAM HD series (incl. PDW-F75/F335/F355): Ver. 2.0 or higher
- XDCAM SD series (incl. PDW-510/530/1500/R1): Ver.1.6 or higher, or Ver.2.1 or higher
- XDCAM Memory Camcorder (PMW-500): Ver.1.1 or higher
- XDCAM Station (XDS-PD2000/PD1000/1000): Ver.1.2
- XDCAM Field Station (PDW-HR1): Ver. 2.0 or higher
- SxS Memory card adapter (PDBK-MK1): Ver. 1.0
- PDW-U1/U2: depends on XDCAM Drive Software version.
- XDCAM EX Series
- 3D shoulder camcorder (PMW-TD300): Ver. 1.0
- Digital cinema camcorder (PMW-F3): Ver.1.2 or higher
- PMW-EX1: Ver. 1.25 or higher
- PMW-EX1R: Ver. 1.15 or higher
- PMW-EX3: Ver. 1.15 or higher
- PMW-EX30：Ver. 1.2 or higher
- PMW-EX350/320: Ver. 1.2 or higher
[Instructions for Use]
- About this application
- Real-time playback isn’t guaranteed even in the recommended environment. The performance of this software will be different depending on the format/size/stored location of the clip, performance of your computer, etc.
- This software may not handle the MXF files and MP4 files created by the products other than the XDCAM series or by the other applications.
- When files or folders managed by XDCAM Browser are operated with Mac Finder or Windows Explorer, XDCAM Browser does not work correctly on these files and folders.
- About XDCAM/XDCAM EX devices
- It becomes a write-protect mode using the SxS memory card in PMW-500/PDBK-MK1 when writing MXF file whose format is not supported by PMW-500/PDBK-MK1 in the SxS memory card.
- Please use functions which connect with XDCAM devices via TCP/IP in a stable network environment. Please disconnect and re-connect to the XDCAM devices if the part of the screen doesn’t display correctly or a function doesn’t work correctly.
- Attentions when using a clip that was recorded via IEEE1394 of XDCAM EX1.
- “!” mark may be shown. Regarding such a clip, move to the last frame may not be done properly, or incorrect timecode may be displayed.
- Regarding an MP4 file was imported to XDCAM Browser, + 1 frame/ - 1 frame playback function may not work properly in Preview window.
- Regarding a clip that suffered data loss due to a transmission error etc, export operation doesn't work properly. The conversion will result in an error, or even if it is completed, recording the data to another device will cause an error.
- When a new clip is created or exported using XDCAM Browser by cutting out the section between In/Out points of a clip, timecode of the new clip may be different from the original.( a clip having discontinuous timecode may be occurred same error.)
- About display settings
- When setting Windows classic by the setting of Windows screen theme, sometimes the part of the screen doesn’t displayed correctly.
- When the DPI setting is not 100%, sometimes the part of the screen doesn’t display correctly.
- About export functions
- Regarding a file that was exported for Windows Media File/PSP/iPod only for its In/Out section, error of several frames may be seen on In point or Out point of the created file. e)f)g)
- About the connection with XDCAM Station
- When downloading a recording clip from XDCAM Station via FTP, you can select only FTP-connected XDCAM devices.
- AAF files which are created from XDCAM Browser are not guaranteed operation in all NLE systems.
- About Live Logging function
- When recording with PMW-500, if you disconnect from PMW-500, editing information will be cleared.
- When connecting to PMW-500, if planning metadata files is loaded to PMW-500, clip list information in a material field may be cleared.
- Using with other network applications, Live Logging function may not work properly.
-About creating still images from clips
- Creating still images from MXF format clip may be failed. It depends on your operating environment and clip format. In this case, please select “original” as the playback mode of the User Configuration.
-About export information of clips and clip lists.
- If Professional Disc is specified to the destination of information of clips and clip lists, output failure may occur.
-About FTP connection
- When performing an FTP transfer between FTP servers, only FTP server supporting UTF-8 encoding is supported. If you use other servers, they may not work properly.
- A file whose name starts with " (0x0020)" may fail to be transferred to FTP-connected XDCAM devices and FTP servers.
[About Trademark]
- Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
- Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows 7, DirectX, Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
- PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
- iPod is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
a) This function provides as retail options and can be used on a trial basis for 30 days after the initial installation.
b) This function is disabled unless you purchase and register a serial number for either the XDBZ-AD1 Professional Application Software (advanced pack for XDCAM Browser) or the retail options.
c) Windows 7 Starter would not be supported.
d) If a [WMVCore.dll was not found] error occurs, please install Windows Media Player.
Sony-XDCAM-Browser-Mac--v2.1.zip