EX Software Downloads

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SOFTWARE

Log and Transfer Utility for MAC Version 1.00

The Log and Transfer plug in software utility for XDCAM EX allows any resolution of current XDCAM EX file to be easily imported within FCP using the standard Log and Transfer interface within FCP.

 
Works with Apple Tiger /Leopard Operating System (Mac OS X Ver10.4.11 or later) also requires FCP 6.03 or later

Instructions:
1) Create a new folder to copy dmg file to.
2) Copy file to your Mac.
3) Double click on the icon in the folder you have created.
4) Installer will launch. Follow the installation instructions.
5) Use the Log and transfer window to ingest EX files into FCP.

NOTE: XDCAM Transfer has the following advantages over Log and Transfer
Support both XDCAM EX & XDCAM Disc
Handles XDCAM EX and XDCAM Disc clips
mounting SxS & PD media at the same time
MXF export capability
Can write edited material back to Professional Disc in MXF files
Standalone browser/viewer
Browsing/viewing are possible without running Final Cut Pro

Other benefits
Full-screen playback
Cache functionThumbnail information available even after ejecting the media       
Can create multiple sub clips by Mark In/Out

Log and Transfer has the advantage of working directly within the standard Log and Transfer interface within FCP

XDCAM EX Browser for Windows Version 2.0

PC Browsing and file management software utility for XDCAM EX SxS Expresscard media. Allows viewing copying searching and metadata entry and more for XDCAM EX clips as well as exporting to MXF files for use with compatible NLE’s.

Windows requirements:
OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or higher (32-bit version), or Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit version)*
CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz equivalent or higher (Intel Pentium D 3 GHz equivalent or higher recommended)**
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
* Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
** Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Instructions:
1) Create a new folder to unzip contents into.
2) Download Zip file to your PC.
3) Unzip files into the folder you have created.
4) Uninstall any previous versions of XDCAM EX browser you may have installed.
5) Double click on the setup icon in the folder you have created.
6) Follow the installation instructions.
7) An XDCAM EX Browser icon will be installed on your desktop double click to launch the application.

XDCAM EX Browser for Mac Version 2.0

MAC Browsing and file management software utility for XDCAM EX SxS Expresscard media. Allows viewing copying searching and metadata entry and more for XDCAM EX clips as well as exporting to MXF files for use with compatible NLE’s.

Mac Requirements:
OS: OS X 10.4.10*
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1GHz or higher**
Memory: 1 GB or more recommended
* MAC OS is a trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the US and other countries
** Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Instructions:
1) Create a new folder to copy dmg file to.
2) Copy file to your Mac.
3) Uninstall any previous versions of XDCAM EX browser you may have installed.
4) Double click on the icon in the folder you have created.
5) Installer will launch. Follow the installation instructions.
6) An XDCAM EX Browser icon will be installed on your desktop double click to launch the application.

New Improvements in XDCAM EX Browser version 2.0 include:

Avid AAF export – converts to OP1A to OP1Atom and MXF files in a single step export that allows files to then drag and drop into the AVID bin- works on both PC and MAC
DV conversion to AVI and Raw files
Optional – XDCAM file conversion to 420 or 422 files – requires optional chargeable software
Optional – MP4 and web file exports – requires optional chargeable software
Improved Copy with CRC check
Improved look and feel GUI
Improved metadata search - handling and input
Improved essence mark handling - add/delete
Full screen display with on screen playback control display
Still frame grab – grabs native resolution stills to BMP files
JKL control
Other housekeeping items

OPERATION MANUAL FOR XDCAM EX BROWSER Version2.0

XDCAM Transfer for Mac FCP Version 2.51

XDCAM Transfer software utility for XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX  allows any resolution of current XDCAM file to be easily viewed, re marked and imported within FCP. Once installed simply open the import window of FCP and scroll down to the XDCAM Transfer icon.  Set the device mapping to the installed SxS media card and thumbnails of the media will appear.   Selected files can be easily imported directly to the bin of FCP.
 
Works with Apple Tiger /Leopard Operating System (Mac OS X Ver10.4.11 or later)

Instructions:
1) Create a new folder to copy dmg file to.
2) Copy file to your Mac.
3) Uninstall any previous versions of XDCAM Transfer you may have installed.
4) Double click on the icon in the folder you have created.
5) Installer will launch. Follow the installation instructions.
6) An XDCAM Transfer icon will be installed on your Mac.
Use the Import window within FCP to launch the application.

Sony SxS Media Drivers for PC and Mac

http://www.sony.ca/promedia/drivers.htm

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PDF Download

Sony HDWF900R Operation Manual.pdf

Panasonic AJ-HDX900 Operation Manual.pdf

Panasonic AG-HVX200 Operation Manual.pdf

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EX3 PP Setting To Match The HVX

HVX Matches for EX1/3

PP1: Cine V

Matrix –

- Select: High Sat

- Level 0

- Phase +2

- R-G -11

- R-B -23

- G-R +38

- G-B 0

- B-R +17

- B-G -23

Detail –

- Level –30 (subjective)

- Frequency 15

Gamma –

- Level -1

- Select: Cine 1

Black – -2

Black Gamma - -99

PP2: Cine D

Matrix –

- Select: High Sat

- Level 0

- Phase +6

- R-G +22

- R-B -36

- G-R +19

- G-B 0

- B-R +14

- B-G -16

Detail –

- Level –30 (subjective)

- Frequency 15

Gamma –

- Level -1

- Select: Cine 1

Black – -2

Black Gamma - -96

PP3: HD NORM

Matrix –

- Select: Standard

- Level -5

- Phase +1

- R-G +8

- R-B -30

- G-R +15

- G-B -24

- B-R 0

- B-G +10

Detail –

- Level –30 (subjective)

- Frequency 15

Gamma –

- Level +11

- Select: STD4

Black – -1

Black Gamma - -52

PP4: FLUO

Matrix –

- Select: FL Light

- Level -8

- Phase -5

- R-G -64

- R-B -24

- G-R +64

- G-B -18

- B-R +24

- B-G -23

Detail –

- Level –30 (subjective)

- Frequency 15

Gamma –

- Level +11

- Select: STD4

Black – -1

Black Gamma - -52

All the other settings are set to default.