Flash XDR User’s Manual
The Essentials (Quickstart)
1. Register your Flash XDR by sending a simple e-mail to “cd” -- “support” -- “at” --
“convergent-design” -- “.com” with your name and the serial number off the right side of the
Flash XDR. You will get automatic notification of firmware updates and service bulletins.
2. Use only the qualified Compact Flash cards for the specified bit rates:
1. *SanDisk Extreme 3 32/16/8 Gb CF cards up to 140-180 Mbps (ver1.5.25)
2. *SanDisk Extreme 4 16 Gbyte CF cards up to 220-280 Mbps (ver1.5.25)
3. SanDisk Extreme 32 Gbyte CF cards up to 280 Mbps
4. SanDisk Extreme Pro 64/32 Gbyte CF cards up to 280 Mbps
5. *Delkin UDMA 16/ 64 Gbyte CF cards up to 180-220 Mbps
6. Lexar 8/16 Gbyte 300x CF cards up to 280 Mbps
7. *Transcend 400x 64 Gbyte CF cards up to 180-220 Mbps (ver1.5.55)
*Please note that card performance may vary from card to card. The bit rate will
automatically be clipped during record for under-performing cards. (ver1.5.25)
3. Check http://www.convergent-design.com/ for any updates. See page 20 for details on how to
update the firmware. Use a reliable power source during updates! 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.
4. Update your NLE to the latest version and check compatibility (page 19)
5. Connect a power source to the 4-pin XLR and press the red power button on the Flash XDR.
6. Set the time and date (page 11)
7. Set the file format to Quicktime (MAC) or MXF (PC) (page 11)
8. Select the Record Trigger Source (page 11)
9. Select the Time-code source and set the initial value (if needed) (page 12)
10.Set the compressed bit-rate and choose I-Frame or Long-GOP CODEC (page 12)
11.Set the PSF In and PSF Out options, depending on your video format (page 12)
12.Set up the audio source, line/microphone input and gain (page 13)
13.Connect a valid HD-SDI source and time-code source (as appropriate). Connect the HD-SDI
output to a compatible monitor. You should see valid video output.
14.Insert a qualified Compact Flash card into CF slot #1 (manufacturer’s logo side up) and format
by pressing <F2> and <F5> simultaneously. Warning: all files will be erased off the card!
15.For a simple test, do a 60-second recording and playback from Flash XDR.
16. As a precaution to protect your video, please consider backing up your data before
inserting CF card into a computer. We suggest using a Nexto 500Gbyte Backup Drive for
this purpose (see accessories, page 21).
17.Insert CompactFlash card with recorded video in USB or Firewire CF reader for transfer to
your NLE system for review / editing. (See other viewing options, page 17).
18.Charge your batteries or use a reliable AC source to prevent loss of data.
19.Do not remove or insert Compact Flash cards while in record or playback.
20.Enjoy some fantastic video/audio!
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