Flash XDR User’s Manual
Final Cut Pro Editing Techniques
Final Cut Pro now has a shortcut to help minimize rendering when editing MPEG2 natively. Here are
the steps to achieve this with XDCAM HD 422 footage:
1. Set up a sequence / timeline as XDCAM HD 422
2. In Final Cut Pro (6.0.3 or greater) -> User Preferences -> Render Control, set the CODEC to
ProRes
3. Drop your Quicktime clips directly into the timeline (you do not need to transcode first) for
editing
This will render only the effects in your sequence using the I-Frame-Only ProRes 422 CODEC.
Areas of the timeline which do not have effects applied are unaltered. Your sequence is not re-
encoded back to MPEG2 long GOP, in this case.
Firmware Update Procedure
The current updating procedure is to go to http://www.convergent-design.com, proceeding to
download the firmware update file from the front page. The update file will come in a .zip format,
simply extract this zip to a directory. In this file set there will be some user guide .pdf’s, and a folder
called “}UPD{“. Copy that folder only directly onto a formatted CompactFlash card, and insert into
any card slot in Flash XDR. Flash XDR will automatically detect the update file and ask you to press
<F2> and <F5> simultaneously to begin update. If you do not wish to proceed with the update,
simply press the “Stop” button to abort.
During the update, you will see two distinct operations: Erase and Programming. The Erase
operation requires about one minute, while programming requires several minutes. Do not remove
the CF card or power-down the unit until you see a specific message indicating that the update is
complete.
Note: You will need to manually remove the firmware update file (using the delete or format command
on your PC/MAC) before reusing this CF card in the Flash XDR. Be sure to format the card in the
Flash XDR before usage. (This will be simplified in a future version of the firmware).
Note: be sure to connect the Flash XDR to a stable power supply capable of supplying power
for at least 10 minutes. A fully charged battery or an AC power source, preferably with built-in
UPS backup power, is acceptable. Loss of power during a firmware update will result in an in-
operable unit which must be returned to Convergent Design for repair.
Run a short test after every firmware update, capture 1 minute of audio / video and play back
out of the Flash XDR and on a computer.
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