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has anyone else had problem with Sony XDCAM deck not allowing import of files?
hi,
i hooked up our Sony XDCAM deck to my avid xpress pro hd and i followed the instructions for installing the driver and plugging in the deck and i cannot get the Import option to import my media. I am still stuck having to digitize my footage from it.i am supposed to be able to just import the proxy media or full res media without digitizing and the import option is not there in my file menu.
anyone else have this problem with the XDCAM deck?
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The deck has to be in “PC REMOTE”. When the connection is made that is what will be on the display.
In the main menu select the FAM option. I don’t have a deck in front of me now so I don’t remember details of the menu but scroll down the menu until you see a connection option. Some decks have “Dsbl” and Enbl” for a remote option.
Then plug in the firewire to the deck then the computer then insert the disc. Sometimes you have to un plug and replug in the firewire cable to get it to take. Just make sure the disc is not in when you make the conection. When I get to my office I’ll post the details. -
On the PDW 1500 it’s menu selection 215: PC Remote. Select “ena”
I have another PDW 1500 and it’s called something else. Must be a software difference. Sorry, but that deck is on location so I can’t get into details I just know that the option is “FAM” – File Access Mode… like with the cameras.
For more info google “XDCAM Compatibility Guide”HTH
Al J. Marschke
BluMars Media
Pittsburgh, PA
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