System information

Item Description
Conform
XDCAM
Media in
Current
Project
Click to replace proxy-resolution files with full-resolution files before rendering
your project or exporting your video to an XDCAM disc.
If the full-resolution clips are not available on your computer, the Conform
XDCAM Media in Current Project dialog is displayed. Insert the specified disc and
click Continue to import the full-resolution clips to your computer.
Clips are imported if necessary, and the events on the timeline are updated to use
the full-resolution files.
If you need to choose a different XDCAM device or transfer method, click the
Device button. For more information, see "Setting up an XDCAM Device" on page
406.
Export Video
to XDCAM
Disc
Click to transfer video to an XDCAM disc in a camera or deck.
You can choose to render the current project to MXF or export an already-rendered
MXF file.
For more information, see "Exporting Video to XDCAM Discs" on page 413.
Refresh
XDCAM Discs
by Examining
Capture
Folders
Click to examine capture folders for files that have been added since the
application was started. You can use this button to view files that you copy
manually from an XDCAM disc to your computer.
Importing XDCAM Discs
You can use the XDCAM Explorer window to import full- or proxy-resolution clips from XDCAM discs to
your computer for editing.
Tips:
n If you delete XDCAM clips from your computer, those clips will appear offline in your projects.
You can reimport the clips by right-clicking the clips in the Project Media window and choosing
Recapture from the shortcut menu. For more information, see "Using the Project Media
window" on page 83.
n The XDCAM deck is not available for external monitor or print to tape while in XDCAM Media
Drive mode. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows system tray and
choose your XDCAM device from the menu to disconnect the device. You can then switch to
AV/C mode and reconnect to enable external monitor and print to tape functionality.
n Use the Device Explorer window to import clips from an XDCAM EX camera. For more
information, see "Using the Device Explorer" on page 105
1. From the View menu, choose XDCAM Explorer to display the XDCAM Explorer window if it isn't
already visible.
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