30 Sept, 2013

Content Browser Version 2.2 (for Mac)

[Major Changes]

New features and modification on Content Browser 2.2

- Added support for XAVC Intra QFHD and XAVC Intra 2K.
- Added support of flash band correction on XDCAM HD/HD422/DVCAM format.
- Improvement and bug fixes
  - Mark In/Out copy can be performed even if In/Out section is not saved as a clip metadata.
  - At Preview window, drawing of a position bar is changed as In/Out section makes clear.
  - Added support for copy & paste from/to timecode.
  - [Window Layout] menu is available anytime.
  - Work folder of Offline Media can recognize the imported folder (32-digit Disc ID folder) from 
    other PC or PDZ-1 application.
  - "Import into Final Cut Pro" supports MPEG HD file which is recorded as XAVC Proxy.
  - Fixed a problem when playing a clip which has variable size of GOP, some video frame is not displayed.
  - Fixed a problem where In/Out copy between two Professional Discs may fail.
  - Fixed a problem that on XDCAM Station Remote, setting a play position does not work properly to 
    the recoding clip.
- NOTE: To PMW-1000 v1.1 or later and "MXF PUT MODE" menu is set to "PDW-like", this application 
  cannot write clips via CIFS. In this case use "normal" mode.

New features on Content Browser 2.1

- Enhancement of CIFS connection
  - To XDCAM Station v2.3 or higher, supported browsing clips on Professional Disc and SxS memory card
  - To PMW-1000, supported browsing clips on SxS memory card
- Added 30-day trial option for standard function (an activation required)

Bug fixes on Content Browser 2.0.1

- Fixed a problem where a CUEUP.XML file in MXF folder may be deleted.

New features on Content Browser 2.0

- Added support for XAVC clip
  - Clip type XAVC Intra 4K and XAVC Intra HD
  - Playing XAVC clip
  - Copying XAVC Clip, including mark in/out copy
- Added support for NXCAM DV-AVI clip
- Added JPG format for capturing still image
- Content Manager Support
  Clips and clip lists can be archived via Sony Content Manager.
- The serial number of the Stanadard Pack (NXCAM Activation Pack) or Advanced Pack must be entered in order to install this application.

New features on Content Browser 1.1

- FTP connection to XDCAM Station
  - FTP-connected XDCAM Station can be displayed in Explorer Window, and support browsing Clip 
    information and copy operations.
    * Add XDCAM Station as XDCAM device on "Register remote host" menu.
  - By setting XDCAM Station into "XDS Style" mode, you can access Internal Driver, Professional
    Disc and SxS memory card on XDCAM Station.
    * MP4/AVI format is not supported on FTP connection.
- XDCAM Station Remote 
  - Supported connection of multiple XDCAM Station devices by opening multiple window.
  - Supported new feature of XDCAM Station 2.0
    Clip copy between Professional Disc/SxS and Internal drive
    Recording to Professional Disc, playing clips on SxS memory card.
- Improved key operation of play control on Preview window.

New features on Content Browser 1.0

- NXCAM clip support
  - Clip types NXCAM AVCHD and NXCAM MPEG-2 SD support
  - NXCAM clips import & write-back to media support
  - Relay recording and GPS information in metadata displays available
- Export from Final Cut Pro X support
- You can select a planning metadata file, and register the file to Final Cut Pro X. a)

[Supported Operating Systems]

- Mac OS X 10.7.3 or higher (32bit/64bit)
- Mac OS X 10.8 or higher

[Supported driver versions]

- FAM Driver: Ver. 2.3.3 or higher 
- XDCAM Drive Software (PDW-U1/U2): Ver. 4.0.3 or higher 
- SxS Device Driver: Ver. 1.1.2.10220 or higher 
- SxS UDF Driver: Ver. 2.1.1 or higher 

[Supported devices]

- CineAlta Camera Series
  PMW-F5/F55
- XDCAM 
  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-500/200/160/100): Ver.1.1 or higher
  XDCAM Memory Recorder (PMW-1000/50)
  XDCAM Station (XDS-PD2000/PD1000/1000): Ver.2.0 or higher
  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): Ver1.2 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
- NXCAM Series
  HXR-NX5
  HXR-NX70
  NEX-FS100
  HXR-NX3D1
  HXR-NX30
  NEX-FS700
  NEX-EA50
  
 [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 this application are operated with Mac Finder or Windows 
    Explorer, this application 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 this application, + 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 this application 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 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. 
  
- 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 Final Cut Pro
  - Final Cut Pro version 7.0 or higher is required for the operation. 
  - For HD422 1280x720 50M 29.97P/25P/23.98P formats, apply Pro Applications Update 2010-02 to 
    Final Cut Pro 7.0. 
  - At present, Final Cut Pro does not support the following recording formats: 
    SD IMX 720x512(480) 50M 29.97P/23.98P
    SD IMX 720x608(576) 50M 25P
    SD DVCAM 720x512(480) 25M 29.97P
    SD DVCAM 720x608(576) 25M 25P
 - If a General folder of Professional Disc is specified as the destination, import failure may 
   occur.
 - Notes for Export operation from Final Cut Pro 7:
   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. 
 - Notes for Export operation from Final Cut Pro X:
   At present, Final Cut Pro X support the following recording formats (24bit Audio capable 
   formats): 
   MXF HD422 (50Mbps)
   MXF MPEG IMX

 - About BD burning
   - Writable Discs are following.
     BD-R (Single Layer)
     BD-R (Dual Layer)

- When correcting flash bands, the resolution of the all frames in the clip is reduced due to 
  re-encoding.

- When installing MainConcept Plug-in software, use Conversion Pack 2.0.1 or later.

[About Trademark]

- Mac OS, iPod, Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other 
  countries.
- Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other 
  countries.
- PSP is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

a) This function is provided as a retail option and requires a serial number registration.

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