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Remote Search/Browse/File Exchange System

The XDCAM Archive system can be accessed from different 
office buildings and home offices via a LAN and internet VPN, 
respectively.  This web-based application simplifies software 
installation to each user terminal.  Searching and browsing 

operations are facilitated by the XDCAM Archive lightweight 
streaming proxy.  In addition, the storyboarding function 
allows users to remotely download partial content.  

XDCAM Archive 
in headquarters

Network

Branch

Branch

Branch

Branch

Web application allows remote operation via the network

A Variety of Applications

The XDCAM Archive system gives users benefits beyond providing offline archive solutions using XDCAM discs.

Format Bridge to XDCAM MXF 

This system can ingest a variety of video content including 
XDCAM EX, NXCAM formats, and third party formats and 
codecs such as P2*

1

, ProRes*

2

, and DNxHD*

3

.  All of the 

above video content can be converted to XDCAM MXF file 
(MPEG HD422, MPEG IMX, and DVCAM™).   Video tape 
materials can be digitized to XDCAM MXF via the HD/SD-SDI 

interface as well.  By standardizing on the XDCAM MXF 
format, content is easily retrieved and available for instant 
playback using XDCAM devices.

*1: The XDA-C200PA Sony license is required and license fees apply.
*2: The XDA-C200AP Sony license is required and license fees apply.
*3: The XDA-C200AV Sony license is required and license fees apply.

Original File Format

Transcode import/export requires the material resolution 
and frame rate to be supported by XDCAM.

XDCAM EX,  NXCAM, and third-party format video handling flow

Online Storage & Disc Archive Format

Transcode 

import

Selectable

Selectable

Transcode 

export

File transfer

(maintain the format)

File transfer

(maintain the 

format)

File transfer

(maintain the 

format)

Export Format

Original Format

Original Format

Original Format

XDCAM MXF 

HD: MPEG HD422 

SD: MPEG IMX/DVCAM

XDCAM MXF 

HD: MPEG HD422 

SD: MPEG IMX/DVCAM

XDCAM MXF 

HD: MPEG HD422 

SD: MPEG IMX/DVCAM

XDCAM Archive Web Application

Summary of Contents for XDAAI1PK

Page 1: ... field In order to manage a growing database the XDCAM Archive system offers quick file based search capabilities customizable metadata fields and streaming proxies This system also provides both online and offline shelf management of content using widely adapted XDCAM Professional Disc media which is highly durable and ideal for long term content preservation based on Sony accelerated testing Wit...

Page 2: ...anagement capabilities through its GUIs including ingest to support both file based and tape based material catalog to add and edit metadata archive to secure materials on its online RAID storage and offline onto Professional Disc media search using proxy data to find and browse content instantly and export to retrieve content to editor terminals It therefore covers the basic workflow requirements...

Page 3: ...sing an XDCAM device the Export process completes With the My Task monitor users can easily check the status of tasks such as file restore Catalog The Catalog application provides a fast and convenient method to add and edit metadata fields Other XDCAM Archive system catalog GUIs include functions such as preview clips and pictures view original extracted metadata add multiple catalog layers and k...

Page 4: ...an edit the metadata of several clips at the same time Multi file Format Support The XDCAM Archive system is compatible with various media types for central access to content Media types include XDCAM XDCAM EX NXCAM P2 1 Apple ProRes 2 Avid DNxHD 3 audio pictures documents Flash SDI 4 capture and others contact your authorized Sony reseller for the latest list of supported formats 1 The XDA C200PA ...

Page 5: ...oard Render new content based on the storyboard Expandable Storage Capacity The XDCAM Archive system supports NAS Network Attached Storage expansion and configuration Quick Configure Tool The XDCAM Archive system provides users with a quick configure tool for fast system configuration and use Task Monitor The My Task application is used to monitor individual task status such as upload download impo...

Page 6: ...of the above video content can be converted to XDCAM MXF file MPEG HD422 MPEG IMX and DVCAM Video tape materials can be digitized to XDCAM MXF via the HD SD SDI interface as well By standardizing on the XDCAM MXF format content is easily retrieved and available for instant playback using XDCAM devices 1 The XDA C200PA Sony license is required and license fees apply 2 The XDA C200AP Sony license is...

Page 7: ...SB USB3 0 2 3 XDCAM EX Camcorder OK N A Hi Speed USB USB2 0 2 SxS Memory Card USB Reader Writer OK N A Hi Speed USB USB2 0 2 Memory Card P2 Drive OK N A Hi Speed USB USB2 0 2 VTR with HD SD SDI Interface OK N A HD SD SDI and RS 422 4 1 Planned to be supported in the first half of 2012 2 Requires an MS Windows computer with the necessary device interface The computer must be connected to the XDCAM ...

Page 8: ...by XDCAM EX and third party 720 x 480 59 94i avi wav 720 x 576 50i DVCPRO HD 2 1280 x 1080 1920 x 1080 for display 8 bit 59 94i 29 97p 3 23 98p 3 mxf 1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 for display 8 bit 50i 25p 3 960 x 720 1280 x 720 for display 8 bit 59 94p 50p 29 97p 3 25p 3 23 98p 3 DVCPRO50 2 720 x 480 59 94i 720 x 576 50i DVCPRO 2 720 x 480 59 94i 720 x 576 50i AVC Intra 100 422 2 3 1920 x 1080 59 94i 5...

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