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Content Browser

Installation GuideBefore operating the software, please read this manual thoroughlyand retain it for future reference.

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Table of Contents

Installing on Windows

Introduction......................................................................................5Purpose of this manual .......................................................................... 5Precautions when using XDCAM devices ............................................ 5Precautions when using NXCAM devices ............................................ 5

Overview...........................................................................................5Hardware and software requirements.................................................... 6

Installing the Drivers .......................................................................6Installation ............................................................................................. 6Confirming the driver version ............................................................... 7

Installing Content Browser ............................................................. 7Installation ............................................................................................. 7

Launching and Exiting the Application ......................................... 8Launching the application ..................................................................... 8Exiting the application........................................................................... 8

Media Operations.............................................................................9Handling Professional Disc files ........................................................... 9Handling memory card files ................................................................ 10

Installing on Mac OS

Introduction....................................................................................11Purpose of this manual ........................................................................ 11Notation for special keys..................................................................... 11Precautions when using XDCAM devices .......................................... 11Precautions when using NXCAM devices .......................................... 11

Overview.........................................................................................12Hardware and software requirements.................................................. 12

Installing the Drivers .....................................................................12Installation ........................................................................................... 13Confirming the driver version ............................................................. 13

Installing Content Browser ........................................................... 13Installation ........................................................................................... 13

Launching and Exiting the Application ....................................... 15Launching the application ................................................................... 15Exiting the application......................................................................... 15

Media Operations...........................................................................15


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Handling Professional Disc files ......................................................... 15Handling memory card files ................................................................ 16

Retail Option Functions

Introduction....................................................................................17Overview.........................................................................................17Obtaining a Serial Number............................................................19

Advanced Pack .................................................................................... 19NXCAM Activation Pack ................................................................... 19

Registering a Serial Number.........................................................19


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Introduction

Purpose of this manual

This section describes how to install Content Browser for

use in Microsoft Windows. It assumes that readers have abasic familiarity with Microsoft Windows.

For details on operating this software, refer to the onlinehelp that is installed with this software or the Users Guide(PDF).

Precautions when using XDCAMdevices

This software cannot access an XDCAM device whileanother XDCAM-compatible application is accessingthat device.

While running this software, if it becomes necessary toconnect/disconnect the IEEE1394 cable or power on/offthe XDCAM device, always do such operations afteryou exit this software.

Precautions when using NXCAMdevices

The NXCAM Activation Pack retail option is requiredwhen using files recorded using NXCAM devices.

See Retail Option Functions (page 17) for moreinformation.

Overview

Content Browser allows you to work with clips and cliplists created with XDCAM EX/XDCAM/NXCAMdevices.This software allows you to play back and confirm the

content of clips and clip lists stored on media or hard disc,such as SxS memory cards and Professional Discs, whilealso allowing you to copy the clips between media, andmove, delete, and otherwise organize these clips.This software supports the following clip formats.

a) Referred to in this manual as DV-AVI clips or DV-AVI files.b) Some functions are not supported.c) Referred to in this manual as MPEG-2 SD clips or MPEG-2 SD files.

An SxS memory card that contains HQ 1440 clips orDV-AVI clips is not recognized as usable media by thePMW-EX1/EX3/EX30.

Installing onWindows

Clip File format Extension

XDCAM EX formatcompatible clips

MP4 MP4

DV-AVI Type2 a) b) AVI

XDCAM format clips MXF b) MXF

NXCAM format clips AVCHD MTS, M2TS

MPEG-2 PS b) c) MPG, MPEG

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Hardware and softwarerequirements

Install this application on a computer meeting thefollowing hardware and software requirements.

a) When playing clips.b) When creating WMV files from proxy AV data, based on a clip list.

Refer to the ReadMe file for XDCAM/NXCAM deviceversions supported by this application.

Software for displaying the HelpThe Help for this software is displayed in a Web browseron the computer.Recommended browsers: Internet Explorer and

FirefoxSet one of the above browsers as the default programbefore displaying the Help.

Installing the Drivers

To access files recorded using XDCAM devices onProfessional Disc or SxS Memory Card from a computerand to use the video material in Content Browser ornonlinear editing software, drivers must be installed for

each supported media.Before using this software, download the following driversfrom the Sony professional products web site.

To use Professional Discs inserted in anIEEE1394-connected XDCAM device:FAM Driver

To use Professional Discs inserted in an XDCAMdrive: XDCAM Drive Software

To use SxS memory cards inserted in an

ExpressCard slot: SxS Device DriverTo use SxS memory cards in UDF format:

SxS Device Driver and SxS UDF Driver(Be sure to install the SxS Device Driver first.)

To use an Optical Disc Archive Drive Unit: Optical Disc Archive Software

Sony Professional products web site homepage:U.S.A.: http://pro.sony.com

Canada: http://www.sonybiz.ca Latin America: http://sonypro-latin.com Europe, Middle East and Africa:

http://www.pro.sony.eu Japan: http://www.sonybsc.com Asia Pacific: http://pro.sony-asia.com Korea: http://bp.sony.co.kr China: http://pro.sony.com.cn

Driver installation is not required if using files recorded onNXCAM devices.

Installation

For details on installing FAM Driver, SxS Device Driver,and SxS UDF Driver, follow the directions on the SonyProfessional products and services site and the installer on-screen instructions.For details on installing the XDCAM Drive Software, referto the operating instructions for the XDCAM drive.For details on installing Optical Disc Archive Software,refer to the Optical Disc Archive System Manual.

Item Description

OS Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 or later (32-bitversion or 64-bit version), or Microsoft Windows7 SP1 or later (32-bit version or 64-bit version)

CPU To play 1080/50p and 1080/60p AVCHD clips,1080/50i and 1080/60i 3D clips: Intel Core i3Processor 2.93 GHz or later is recommended.To play other AVCHD clips: Intel Core 2 DuoProcessor 3.0 GHz or later is recommended.To play other formats: Intel Core 2 DuoProcessor 2.0 GHz or later is recommended.

Memory 2 GB or more recommended

Display Resolution: 1024 768 pixels or better

Audio Audio playback function

Other Windows Media Player 11 or later a) DirectX 9.0 or later b)

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Confirming the driver version

If a driver is already installed on your computer, confirmthat the following version of the driver or later is installed.You can find the latest versions of drivers on the XDCAMwebsite.

FAM Driver: Ver. 2.3.0 or later

XDCAM Drive Software: Ver. 3.4.0 or later SxS Device Driver: Ver. 1.1.0.0 or later SxS UDF Driver: Ver. 2.1.0 or later Optical Disc Archive Software: Ver. 1.0.0 or later

To confirm the FAM Driver, SxS DeviceDriver, and SxS UDF Driver versionsConfirm the driver versions as follows from the ControlPanel. The drivers are displayed under the followingnames in the Control Panel. FAM Driver: ProDisc

SxS Device Driver: SxS Device Driver SxS UDF Driver: Sony SxS UDF Driver

For Windows Vista

1 Select [Programs] > [Programs and Features] in theControl Panel, right click the header area where[Name] and [Publisher] are displayed, and select[More].

2 Select the [Version] check box in the [Choose Details]dialog, and click [OK].

A version column appears allowing you to confirm theversion.

For Windows 7Open [Programs and Features] in the Control Panel toconfirm the driver version.

If your computer is equipped with a built-in ExpressCardslot, the SxS Device Driver may not appear. In such cases,obtain the latest driver using Windows Update.

To confirm the XDCAM Drive SoftwareversionUse the XDCAM Drive Software utility software toconfirm the software version.

Installing ContentBrowser

If XDCAM Browser is installedYou can upgrade to Content Browser if XDCAM Browser

is installed. Upgrading to Content Browser willautomatically uninstall XDCAM Browser.

If the MainConcept plug-in software is installedPurchase or update to the full function version ofMainConcept Conversion Pack at the MainConceptwebsite. You can access the MainConcept website byselecting [About MainConcept Conversion Pack...] in the[Help] menu, and then clicking the URL in the dialog boxthat appears.

If you purchased the full function version of MainConceptConversion Pack for use with XDCAM Browser version2.0 or earlier and then upgraded to the Content Browserversion, you must download the plug-in software updatethat supports Content Browser.For details, visit the MainConcept website.

Installation

1 Double-click ContentBrowser.exe file downloadedfrom the web site.

The setup wizard appears.

2 Click the [Next] button in the setup wizard.A license agreement screen appears.

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3 Click the [Accept] button, and then click the [Next]button.

The following screen appears.

4 Change the settings as required, and then click the[Next] button.

To change the installation destinationClick the [Browse...] button and select the folder in thedialog that appears.

Complete the installation by following the instructionson the screen.The following screen appears when the installationfinishes.

5 Click the [Finish] button to close the dialog.

To uninstall the applicationSelect Add or Remove Programs in the Windows ControlPanel, and then select and delete [Content Browser] fromthe list of installed programs.

Uninstalling the application also uninstalls theMainConcept plug-in software at the same time.

Launching and Exitingthe Application

See Installing Content Browser (page 7) for moreinformation about how to install the application.

Launching the application

Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop.

It is not possible to launch more than one instance of thisapplication at one time.

Exiting the applicationDo one of the following. Select [Exit] from the [File] menu. Click the button in the upper right of the operating

window.

Do not power off the computer while a file operation is stillunderway. Files may be corrupted. Wait until the operationfinishes, or cancel the operation, before powering off.

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Media Operations

Handling Professional Disc files

When using an IEEE1394-connecteddeviceWhen a Professional Disc device is connected viaIEEE1394 to a computer on which the FAM Driver isinstalled, you can handle files using File Access Mode(FAM). You can handle the files stored on the ProfessionalDisc device as you would files stored on a local drive or anetwork computer.

This software does not support stream mode connectionsfor IEEE1394.For details on use other than in FAM, refer to theoperating instructions for the supported device or editingsoftware.

For details on switching devices to FAM mode(displayed on the device as PC REMOTE) orinformation on device limitations, refer to the operatinginstructions for each device.

When a device is connected using FAM for the first time,the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog appears. Insuch cases, select [Install the software automatically] toperform installation. Click [Finish] when the softwareinstallation finishes.

When using an XDCAM driveWhen an XDCAM drive is connected via USB to acomputer on which the XDCAM Drive Software isinstalled, you can handle files stored on the ProfessionalDisc as you would files from a FAM-connected device.

Limitations and restrictions With the exception of the EJECT button, the control

panel of the connected device is disabled. If you turn off power to a FAM-connected device or

XDCAM drive while data transfer is in progress, the datawill be damaged.

Some operations may be disabled depending on the filetype.

Ending Professional Disc operationsIf storage media has been mounted, remove it by pressingthe devices EJECT button or by selecting eject from thecomputers context menu. If any files on the storage mediaare in use by applications, you may not be able to removethe media in this manner. In such cases, remove the discfrom the application, or terminate the application and thenremove the media.

When you are finished with operations, perform theprocedure for safely removing devices from yourcomputer before removing the device. Do not disconnectthe device until the removal process is complete.

To remove an IEEE1394-connected deviceFor Windows Vista:

1 Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon onthe computers taskbar.

The [Safely Remove Hardware] dialog appears.

2 Select the device you want to remove, and click [Stop].The [Stop a Hardware device] dialog appears.

3 Select the device you want to remove, and click [OK].

The This device can now be safely removed from thecomputer message appears.

When the operation is complete, disconnect the IEEE1394cable if necessary.

For Windows 7:Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon on thecomputers taskbar, and select [SonyXDCAM_devicename] > [Remove disc name].If a disc name is not configured, XDCAM is displayed.


To remove an XDCAM drive

1 Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon on thecomputers taskbar.

2 Select the XDCAM drive you want to remove from themenu that appears.

3 When a message indicating that the card can be safelyremoved appears, disconnect the USB cable.

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Handling memory card files

You can access and use files on SxS memory cards,memory sticks, SD cards, and built-in memory of devicesconnected using the following methods.

Computer memory card slot (includes ExpressCardslots)

Card readers/writers connected to the computer via USB XDCAM EX/XDCAM/NXCAM devices connected to

the computer via USB

Information recorded for materials stored on memorycards or built-in memory may span multiple files andfolders. Content Browser allows you to handle thisinformation and file directories easily, without worryingabout structure. However, if you use Windows Explorer toperform operations such as copying clips, the informationstored with the clip may not be retained. To prevent suchoccurrences, we recommend performing file operations

using supported applications.

For details on switching operation modes or informationon device limitations, refer to the operating instructions foreach device.

Limitations and restrictionsDo not perform the following operations while thecomputer is accessing memory cards or built-in memory. Turn ON/OFF the XDCAM EX/XDCAM/NXCAM

device or memory card reader/writer Remove or insert memory cards Disconnect or connect USB cables Change the setting of the write protect switch on

memory cards

Ending memory card operations

When using a card inserted in a memory card slotWhen you are finished with operations, perform theprocedure for safely removing devices from yourcomputer before removing the device. Do not remove the

card until the process is complete.1 Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon on the

computers taskbar.

2 Select the device you want to remove from the menuthat appears.

3 When a message indicating that the card can be safelyremoved appears, remove the card.

When using an XDCAM/NXCAM device ormemory card reader/writer connected by USB

1 Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in thecomputers taskbar.

2 Select the device or memory card reader/writer to beremoved from the menu that appears.

3 When a message indicating that the device can besafely removed appears, unplug the USB cable.

When removing a memory card, always make sure that theaccess lamp is out.

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Introduction

Purpose of this manual

This section describes how to install Content Browser for

use in Mac OS. It assumes that readers have a basicfamiliarity with Mac OS.

For details on operating this software, refer to the UsersGuide (PDF).

Notation for special keys

This manual uses the following notation to indicate specialkeys.

Precautions when using XDCAM

devices This software cannot access an XDCAM device while

another XDCAM-compatible application (XDCAMTransfer) is accessing that device.

While running this software, if it becomes necessary toconnect/disconnect the IEEE1394 cable or power on/offthe XDCAM device, always do such operations afteryou exit this software.

Precautions when using NXCAMdevices

The NXCAM Activation Pack retail option is requiredwhen using files recorded using NXCAM devices.

See Retail Option Functions (page 17) for moreinformation.

Installing onMac OS

Symbol Notation in this manual

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Overview

Content Browser allows you to work with clips and cliplists created with XDCAM EX/XDCAM/NXCAMdevices.This software allows you to play back and confirm the

content of clips and clip lists stored on media or hard disc,such as SxS memory cards and Professional Discs, whilealso allowing you to copy the clips between media, andmove, delete, and otherwise organize these clips.This software supports the following clip formats.

a) Referred to in this manual as DV-AVI clips or DV-AVI files.b) Some functions are not supported.c) Referred to in this manual as MPEG-2 SD clips or MPEG-2 SD files.

An SxS memory card that contains HQ 1440 clips or DV-AVI clips is not recognized as usable media by the PMW-EX1/EX3/EX30.

Hardware and software requirementsInstall this application on a computer meeting thefollowing hardware and software requirements.

a) When viewing or printing exported clip information.b) When using functions that import clips from this software into Final Cut

Pro. Select which version you are using in the environment settings. FinalCut Pro X is selected under default settings.

Refer to the ReadMe file for XDCAM/NXCAM deviceversions supported by this application.

Installing the Drivers

To access files recorded using XDCAM devices onProfessional Disc or SxS Memory Card from a computerand to use the video material in Content Browser ornonlinear editing software, drivers must be installed for

each supported media.Before using this software, download the following driversfrom the Sony professional products web site.

To use Professional Discs inserted in anIEEE1394-connected XDCAM device: FAM Driver

To use Professional Discs inserted in an XDCAMdrive: XDCAM Drive Software

To use SxS memory cards inserted in an

ExpressCard slot: SxS Device DriverTo use SxS memory cards in UDF format:

SxS Device Driver and SxS UDF Driver(Be sure to install the SxS Device Driver first.)

Sony Professional products web site homepage: U.S.A.: http://pro.sony.com Canada: http://www.sonybiz.ca Latin America: http://sonypro-latin.com Europe, Middle East and Africa:

http://www.pro.sony.eu Japan: http://www.sonybsc.com Asia Pacific: http://pro.sony-asia.com Korea: http://bp.sony.co.kr China: http://pro.sony.com.cn

Driver installation is not required if using files recordedon NXCAM devices.

SxS UDF Driver Ver. 1.0.1 or later must be installed touse Content Browsers FAT formatting function for SxSmemory cards. When using FAT-formatted SxSmemory cards exclusively, the above driver must also be

installed to use the operating life display function forSxS-1 memory cards.

Clip File format Extension

XDCAM EX formatcompatible clips

MP4 MP4

DV-AVI Type2 a) b) AVI

XDCAM format clips MXF b) MXF

NXCAM format clips AVCHD MTS, M2TS

MPEG-2 PS b) c) MPG, MPEG

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Item Description

OS Mac OS X 10.7.3 or later, or Mac OS X 10.8 orlater

CPU To play 1080/50p and 1080/60p AVCHD clips,1080/50i and 1080/60i 3D clips: Intel Core i3Processor 2.93 GHz or later is recommended.To play other AVCHD clips: Intel Core 2 DuoProcessor 3.0 GHz or later is recommended.To play other formats: Intel Core 2 DuoProcessor 2.4 GHz or later is recommended.

Memory 2 GB or more recommended

Other Safari 4.0.2 or later a) ; Final Cut Pro 7 or FinalCut Pro X b)

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Installation

For details on installing FAM Driver, SxS Device Driver,and SxS UDF Driver, follow the directions on the SonyProfessional products and services site and the installer on-screen instructions.For details on installing the XDCAM Drive Software, referto the operating instructions for the XDCAM drive.

Confirming the driver version

If a driver is already installed on your computer, confirmthat the following version of the driver or later is installed.You can find the latest versions of drivers on the XDCAMwebsite.

FAM Driver: Ver. 2.3.2 or later XDCAM Drive Software: Ver. 3.4.0 or later SxS Device Driver: Ver. 1.0.52020 or later

SxS UDF Driver: Ver. 2.1.0 or later

To confirm the FAM Driver versionStart the System Profiler under [Application] [Utilities]while the Professional Disc device is connected to thecomputer via an IEEE1394 cable and a Professional Discis inserted.Select [Extensions] under [Software], and the versionappears under [prodisc_fs].

To confirm the SxS Device Driver and SxS

UDF Driver versionsStart the System Profiler under [Application] [Utilities]while the SxS memory card is inserted.When you select [Extensions] under [Software], the SxSDevice Driver version appears in the [SxS Memory Card]item, and the SxS UDF Driver version appears in the[sxsudf_fs] item.To confirm whether the SxS UDF Driver has beeninstalled on the computer, insert a UDF-formatted SxSmemory card, select the SxS memory card, and confirmthe format for the SxS memory card in [Get Info] of themenu.

Professional Memory File will appear if the SxS UDFDriver is installed. If Universal Disk Format (UDF)appears, install the supplied SxS UDF Driver. If the SxSmemory card is formatted in the FAT format, MS-DOS(FAT) appears.

To confirm the XDCAM Drive SoftwareversionUse the XDCAM Drive Software utility software toconfirm the software version.

Installing ContentBrowser

If XDCAM Browser is installedYou can upgrade to Content Browser if XDCAM Browser

is installed. Upgrading to Content Browser willautomatically uninstall XDCAM Browser.

If the MainConcept plug-in software is installedPurchase or update to the full function version ofMainConcept Conversion Pack at the MainConceptwebsite. You can access the MainConcept website byselecting [About MainConcept Conversion Pack...] in the[Content Browser] menu, and then clicking the URL in thedialog box that appears.

If you purchased the full function version of MainConceptConversion Pack for use with XDCAM Browser version2.0 or earlier and then upgraded to the Content Browserversion, you must download the plug-in software updatethat supports Content Browser.For details, visit the MainConcept website.

When transferring materials to Final Cut ProIf you intend to use Content Browser to transfer XDCAMEX/XDCAM/NXCAM materials to Final Cut Pro, FinalCut Pro and a codec supporting the latest XDCAM seriesmust be installed before installing Content Browser.Refer to the ReadMe file for Final Cut Pro versionssupported by this application.

Installation

1 Double-click ContentBrowser.dmg file downloadedfrom the web site.

Finder starts and ContentBrowser.pkg appears.

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2 Double-click ContentBrowser.pkg.

The installation screen appears.

3 Click the [Continue] button.

A license agreement screen appears.


The following message appears.

5 Click the [Agree] button.

A screen appears in which you can select the

installation destination.6 Click the installation destination volume.



8 Click the [Install] button.

An authentication screen appears.

9 Enter your name and password, and then click the[OK] button.

The following screen appears when the installationfinishes.

10 Click the [Close] button to close the dialog.

To uninstall the applicationDouble-click ContentBrowser.pkg, and then double-clickContentBrowserUninstaller.When the confirmation message appears, click [OK] tocontinue.

When you uninstall this software, MainConcept plug-insoftware and Final Cut Pro plug-ins will also beuninstalled.

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Launching and Exitingthe Application

See Installing Content Browser (page 13) for moreinformation about how to install the application.

Launching the application

Use Finder to open the Content Browser folder in theApplications folder, and double-click Content Browser.The application starts, and the operating windows appear.

It is not possible to launch more than one instance of thisapplication at one time.

Exiting the application

Select [Quit Content Browser] from the [Content Browser]menu.

Do not power off the computer while a file operation is stillunderway. Files may be corrupted. Wait until the operatingfinishes, or cancel the operation, before powering off.

Media Operations

Handling Professional Disc files

When using an IEEE1394-connecteddeviceWhen a Professional Disc device is connected viaIEEE1394 to a computer on which the FAM Driver isinstalled, you can handle files using File Access Mode(FAM). You can handle the files stored on the ProfessionalDisc device as you would files stored on a local drive or anetwork computer.

This software does not support stream mode connectionsfor IEEE1394.For details on use other than in FAM, refer to theoperating instructions for the supported device or editingsoftware.

For details on switching devices to FAM mode(displayed on the device as PC REMOTE) orinformation on device limitations, refer to the operatinginstructions for each device.

When using an XDCAM driveWhen an XDCAM drive is connected via USB to acomputer on which the XDCAM Drive Software is

installed, you can handle files stored on the ProfessionalDisc as you would files from a FAM-connected device.

Limitations and restrictions Do not use the EJECT button to eject the Professional

Disc. Always perform the disc eject operation from thecomputer.

Do not unplug an IEEE1394 or USB cables fromFAM-connected devices or XDCAM drives without firstperforming the procedure for safely removing thedevices. Doing so may result in unstable operations.

Some operations may be disabled depending on the filetype.

Ending Professional Disc operationsWhen you are finished with operations, perform theprocedure for safely removing devices from yourcomputer before removing the device. Wait until theremoval process is complete and verify that the accesslamp is out before disconnecting the device.

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To remove an IEEE1394-connected deviceClick the eject button to the right of the disc icon of thetarget device in the Finder, or drag the disc icon to the trashicon.The Professional Disc is ejected, and the FAM connectionis disabled.


To remove an XDCAM driveClick the eject button to the right of the XDCAM driveicon in the Finder, or drag the disc icon to the trash icon.

When the operation is complete, disconnect the USB cableif necessary.

Handling memory card files

You can access and use files on SxS memory cards,

memory sticks, SD cards, and built-in memory of devicesconnected using the following methods.

Computer memory card slot (includes ExpressCardslots)

Card readers/writers connected to the computer via USB XDCAM EX/XDCAM/NXCAM devices connected to

the computer via USB

Information recorded for materials stored on memorycards or built-in memory may span multiple files andfolders. Content Browser allows you to handle this

information and file directories easily, without worryingabout structure. However, if you use the Finder to performoperations such as copying clips, the information storedwith the clip may not be retained. To prevent suchoccurrences, we recommend performing file operationsusing supported applications.

For details on switching operation modes or informationon device limitations, refer to the operating instructions foreach device.

Limitations and restrictions Do not perform the following operations while the

computer is accessing memory cards or built-in memory.- Turn ON/OFF the XDCAM EX/XDCAM/NXCAM

device or memory card reader/writer- Remove or insert memory cards- Disconnect or connect USB cables- Change the setting of the write protect switch on

memory cards If the memory card icon is displayed in the menu bar, do

not right click the icon and select the power off option.

Ending memory card operations

When using a card inserted in a memory card slotWhen you are finished with operations, perform theprocedure for safely removing devices from yourcomputer before removing the device. Do not disconnectthe device until the process is complete.

1 Drag the memory card icon from the desktop to thetrash (eject) icon, or click the eject button to the rightof the memory card icon in the Finder.

2 Confirm that the memory card icon has disappeared,and remove the card.

Do not select the power off option from the memory cardicon displayed in the menu bar.

When using an XDCAM/NXCAM device ormemory card reader/writer connected by USB

1 Either drag the memory card or built-in memory iconon the desktop to the trash icon, or click the ejectbutton to the right of the memory card or built-inmemory icon in Finder.

2 Confirm that the memory card or built-in memory iconhas disappeared and that the access lamp on the deviceis out, and then remove the device or unplug the USBcable.

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Introduction

This section describes the Sony retail option functionsincluded with Content Browser.

Content Browser includes the Advanced Pack forXDCAM devices and the NXCAM Activation Pack forNXCAM devices.

For details about the required MainConcept ConversionPack for format conversion when copying or exportingclips, see If the MainConcept plug-in software isinstalled ( page 7 or page 13 ).

Overview

Advanced Pack and NXCAM Activation Pack provide thefollowing functions as retail options.

Advanced Pack

Provides the following functions for XDCAM clips. Writing to BD/DVD (writing to DVD is only availableon the Windows version)*

Creating and editing planning metadata* Live logging function* Exporting list information about clips/clip lists* Configuring essence marks using essence mark lists* Displaying acquisition metadata Creating AAF files from clip lists (Windows version

only) Using clip lists to compile proxy AV data and create

WMV files (Windows version only) Displaying audio level meters Adding subclips using essence marks Extended clip list functions (Windows version only) Importing into Final Cut Pro X using planning metadata

(Mac OS version only)*

Functions with an asterisk (*) mark are available for trialuse for a 30-day period after installation. The word[Trial] is displayed after the name in the menu item forretail option functions.To use retail option functions after the trial period expires,you must purchase the XDBZ-AD1 ProfessionalApplication Software (Advanced Pack for XDCAM

devices) or a retail option serial number, and then registerthe serial number. The word [Trial] disappears from themenu items for retail option functions after a serial numberis registered. The retail option functions are disabled afterthe trial period expires if a serial number has not beenregistered. However, data created during the trial periodcan be used without change after the trial period expires.

NXCAM Activation Pack Provides the following functions for NXCAM clips. Loading of NXCAM clips in the [Preview] window

(playback and display/editing of properties) Batch editing of clip properties for NXCAM clipsThe NXCAM Activation Pack does not feature a trialperiod.A serial number must be registered to use the retailoptions.

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An Internet connection is required in order to register aserial number. If the computer for which the serialnumber is to be registered does not have an Internetconnection, the software can still be registered byobtaining an authentication code using another computerthat does have an Internet connection.

A serial number and an authentication code are bothrequired for each computer in order to use thisapplication.

If a serial number has not been registered, a dialog appearsif you attempt to use a retail option function notifying youthat the function is a retail option.During the Advanced Pack trial period, the followingdialog appears whenever you select a retail optionfunction, indicating the remaining time of the trial period.

Checking the availability of retail optionfunctionsYou can check the status of whether the retail optionfunctions can be used or not in the version informationdialog for this application. Select [About ContentBrowser] from the [Help] menu on Windows, or [AboutContent Browser] from the [Content Browser] menu onMac OS to display the following dialog. (The followingdialog is for Mac OS X. The same information is alsodisplayed for Windows.)

The following information is displayed about retail optionfunctions in the version information dialog.Advanced Pack During the trial period: Number of days remaining in thetrial period.After the trial period expires: Trial period was expired.After a serial number is registered: Registered serialnumber.NXCAM Activation Pack If serial number is not registered: Not Registered.After a serial number is registered: Registered serialnumber.

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The dialog displays the status of Advanced Pack and NXCAMActivation Pack retail option functions.


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Obtaining a SerialNumber

A serial number is required in order to activate the retailoption functions.Please store in a safe location.

An Internet connection is required to access the SonyCreative Software Inc. website in order to purchase aserial number.Use a separate computer with an Internet connection ifthe computer on which you plan to use the retail optionfunctions cannot access the Sony Creative Software Inc.website.

Advanced Pack If Content Browser was supplied onCD-ROM with an XDCAM device ordownloaded from the websitePurchase a serial number from the Sony Creative SoftwareInc. website below.http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/

If XDBZ-AD1 (Advance Pack for XDCAMdevices) was purchasedThe serial number is provided on an accompanying sheetof paper.

NXCAM Activation Pack

A serial number is provided with the NXCAM device.Additional serial numbers can also be purchased from theSony Creative Software Inc. website, as required.http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/

Registering a SerialNumber

You register the obtained serial number on the computerthat will use the retail option functions.

If you use both the Advanced Pack and NXCAMActivation Pack, register both serial numbers. When youenter a serial number, the retail option functions coveredby the serial number are determined automatically.

An Internet connection is required to access the SonyCreative Software Inc. website to register a serialnumber. If the computer that will use the retail optionfunctions cannot connect to the Internet, you will needanother computer that can access the website.

This operation requires administrator execute privileges. The following dialogs are for Mac OS X. The same

information is also displayed for Windows.

1 Launch Content Browser (this application) on thecomputer that will use the retail option functions.

For details, see Launching the application (page 8) for Windows or Launching the application (page15) for Mac OS.

2 Select [Register Serial Number] from the [Help] menuon Windows or the [Content Browser] menu on MacOS.

The [Register Serial Number] dialog appears.

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3 Click [Execute].


4 Enter the serial number obtained in Obtaining aSerial Number (page 19) in the empty field, thenclick [Next].Enter the number as is, including hyphens.

An error message is displayed if you enter a serialnumber that has already been registered.


The procedure divides into two from this point.

If you can access the Sony Creative Software Inc.website from the target computer:Continue the procedure from the next step.

If you cannot access the Sony Creative SoftwareInc. website from the target computer: Follow the procedure described in If you cannotaccess the Sony Creative Software Inc. website fromthe target computer: (page 20) .

5 Select the [Register online] option, then click [Next].

A message indicating that the serial number is beingregistered appears, and registration begins.If the number is registered successfully, the followingscreen appears.

6 Click [Finish].

The serial number registration finishes.

7 Exit Content Browser, then relaunch the application.

After relaunching the application, you will be able touse the application without [Trial] displayed afterthe retail option function menu items.

If you cannot access the Sony CreativeSoftware Inc. website from the targetcomputer:It will be necessary to obtain an authentication code apartfrom the serial number using a computer that can accessthe Sony Creative Software Inc. website. Then you enterthe authentication code into the computer that will use theretail option functions in order to activate them.

The process flow is as follows.(1) On the computer that will use the retail option

functions, create a file for authentication that containsinformation about the computer.

(2) Access the Sony Creative Software Inc. website fromanother computer, and obtain an authentication codeusing the file created in step (1).

(3) Enter the authentication code into the computer thatwill use the retail option functions.

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1 Execute steps 1 to 4 in Registering a Serial Number(page 19) to display the following screen.

2 Select the [Register from another computer] option,then click [Next].


3 Insert USB memory or other removable media, thenclick [Next].

A dialog for saving the file appears.

4 Click [Save].

An htm file for authentication is created and saved,then the following screen appears.

5 Copy the htm file for authentication to the removablemedia and transfer it to a computer that can access theSony Creative Software Inc. website.

You can click [Cancel] to close the [Register SerialNumber] dialog once this point is reached if thefollowing process will take time or for other reason.

6 On the computer that can access the Sony CreativeSoftware Inc. website, double-click the htm file forauthentication.

The computer automatically accesses the SonyCreative Software Inc. website and displays theauthentication webpage.

7 Enter the required information on the authenticationwebpage, then click [Submit].

The authentication process runs on the Sony CreativeSoftware Inc. website and then the authentication codeis sent to the entered email address.

8 Make a note of the authentication code or save it toremovable media as a text file and transfer it to thecomputer that will use the retail option functions.

9 On the computer that will use the retail optionfunctions, click [Next] in the [Register Serial Number]dialog.

If you closed the [Register Serial Number] dialog instep 5 , reopen the dialog, select the [Register fromanother computer] option, and place a check mark inthe [I already have an Authentication Code] checkbox, then click [Next].


10 Enter the obtained authentication code in the emptyfield or copy and paste it from a text file, then click[Finish].

Enter the number as is, including hyphens.

The serial number registration finishes.


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11 Exit Content Browser, then relaunch the application.

After relaunching the application, you will be able touse the application without [Trial] displayed afterthe retail option function menu items.


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