Codex CDX-7515 User manual

CFAST 2.0 CARD READER - GETTING STARTED GUIDE - v20140506
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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
CFAST 2.0 CARD READER
CDX-7515

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Safety Warnings
Please observe any warnings and follow all instructions.
lDo not use this equipment near water and clean only with a dry cloth.
lInstall in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
lDo not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment (including
 ampliers)thatproduceheat.
lDo not expose to excessive vibration, or drop this product.
lProtect the cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug ends.
lUnplug this equipment during lightning storms or when not in operation for long periods of time.
lReferallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheequipmenthasbeen
damaged in any way, such as connector damage, if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
equipment, it has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
lToreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,donotexposeequipmenttorainormoisture.
lToavoidelectricalshock,donotattempttoopenthisequipment.Referservicingtoqualiedpersonnelonly.
Caution! The surfaces of CFast 2.0 media can get hot during standard use.
Disclaimer
Codex products are continually developed to remain at the forefront of the industry, and as such the information
in this guide is subject to change without notice. Whilst Codex endeavour to ensure that all documentation
provided is correct at the time of writing, this document is not guaranteed to be error-free.
Codex does not assume responsibility for issues or losses due to misinterpretation of the information in this
document,errorsinthisdocument,orincorrectcongurationorinstallationoftheequipmentdescribedherein.
Please report any errors found in this document to [email protected]
Support and Servicing
For assistance with your CFast 2.0 Card Reader please contact [email protected]

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Contents
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Specification............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Software.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Hardware.................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Finder Preferences................................................................................................................................................. 5
Copying ProRes or DNxHD files from a CFast 2.0 card ............................................................................... 6
Deleting a CFast 2.0 card .................................................................................................................................... 6
Status Light.............................................................................................................................................................. 7

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CFast 2.0 Card Reader - Getting Started
Introduction
TheCFast2.0CardReaderisanintegralpartofyourle-basedworkow.CFast2.0cards
recorded with the ARRI ALEXA XT can be loaded in the reader and the Digital Camera Negative
lescanthecopied.TheseleswillbeeitherProRes(.mov)orDNxHD(.mxf)dependingonthe
recorded format.
Specification
Mac: MacPro or MacBook Pro with USB-3 connection running OS X Snow Leopard or higher.
Windows: PC or laptop with USB-3 connection running Windows 7 or higher.
Software
The CFast 2.0 Card Reader is plug-and-play, and does not require any additional software or
drivers to be installed.
Hardware
ConnecttheCFastCard2.0ReadertoanavailableUSB-3portonyourcomputer.Thestatuslight
on top will become green to indicate that the reader is connected and has power. Insert a CFast
2.0 card into the reader and the status light will turn amber when it has loaded.
EjecttheCFastcardrstfromyourcomputeroperatingsystem,likeyouwouldwithanyexternal
USBstoragedevice.Whentheejectioniscompletepressthecardintothereaderandrelease,
and the spring mechanism will push the card outwards so that it can be removed.
OnlyusethesuppliedUSB3.0cable.

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Finder Preferences
For ease of use it is recommended to set up the Finder Preferences so that External disks are
shown on the Desktop:
USB 3.0 CONNECTION
STATUS LED

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Copying ProRes or DNxHD files from a CFast 2.0 card
WhenaCFast2.0cardcontainingProResorDNxHDlesfromtheALEXAXTisloadedinthe
reader it will appear like any other external drive on the Desktop:
Openthedrivetoaccesstheles,whichwillbeinaReelfolderalongwithanALEle(metadata
forAvid)andanXMLle(forFinalCutPro):
CopythetoplevelReelfolder(A002R20Zintheaboveexample)toanotherstoragedeviceto
back-uptheimagedata.Anycopytoolcanbeusedtoback-uplesfromtheCFast2.0cardto
another storage device.
Deleting a CFast 2.0 card
AftersecurelybackingupthelesitisrecommendedtousetheDiskUtilityapplicationinMac
OSXtoreformattheCFast2.0cardwithaFATpartition.
When this is re-inserted into the ALEXA XT the user will then be asked to reformat the CFast card
automatically.

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Status Light
TheCFast2.0CardReaderhasaStatusLight.Thetablebelowdescribesthemeaningofthe
differentStatusLightmodes:
LED colour LED state Description
Off Off USB power is not connected
Green Constant USB power is connected, CFast 2.0 card is not loaded
Amber Constant USB power is connected, CFast 2.0 card is loaded
Amber Flashing USB power is connected, CFast 2.0 card is being accessed
IfyouareaskedtoprovideanissuereportgotoSystemPreferences->Codexandselect
‘Generate issue report…’ and email this to [email protected]
For further help with your CFast 2.0 Card Reader please contact [email protected]

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