Sony XDAAI1PK User manual

The XDCAM®Archive system is designed for today’s rich media industry, enabling a practical yet versatile
approach to the management of multi-format content from ingest to archive.
This powerful file-based content and archive management system is available in several scalable turnkey
solutions. Each is capable of ingesting and exchanging AV content with news/edit production systems,
workstations, connected devices, and users in the 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).
With its practical yet versatile turnkey approach, the XDCAM Archive system is ideal for small- to medium-size
A/V businesses needing to organize, manage, protect, and share content from a central office or field
environment.
XDCAM Archive

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Ingest
Multi-format ingest is available using attached devices,
network devices, and file transfers over the network for
efficient content registration and metadata extraction.
Ingest accessories include USB devices such as the
PDW-U1/U2*1, SxS®card readers, P2 card readers, and HDDs.
The XDCAM Archive system also supports file upload from
local folders or shared storage folders on the network.
Other ingest functions include clip and essence mark
preview, partial, full, and batch file import, storyboard creation,
upload of files from a hot folder/FTP server, and tape-based
real-time ingest using the Archive Ingest client SDI option.
Moreover, the XDCAM Archive system’s Medium Import
application allows users to register content without ingesting
XDCAM Professional Disc media high-resolution content.
Workflow
The XDCAM Archive system provides content management 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 of video production content management.
XDCAM®
XDCAM EX™
NXCAM™
Third Party
(P2, ProRes,
DNxHD)
Video Tape
NAS online storage expansion
Search/Browse/
Transfer between offices
Material and
metadata exchange
Long-term
offline storage
Supports a variety of
formats for ingest
Material and
metadata exchange
This function saves online storage space but allows users
web access to the extracted metadata and the system-
generated H.264 proxy for search, browse, and catalog
functions. The original XDCAM disc content remains intact
for offline shelf storage and future retrieval.
*1: The PDW-U2 is planned to be supported in the first half of 2012.
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Search
Keyword searches and advanced
queries about content registered
in the XDCAM Archive system
include the ability to create and
import date ranges, and specify
content type and storage status.
Filters such as content category
and import time further improve
asset sorting to quickly determine
a correct match. Each search
result provides a thumbnail or
proxy for preview with associated
metadata.
Export
After searching for a clip, the XDCAM Archive Content
Browser allows users to export content in its original format,
or transcode it to a supported output format (with an XML
file). Content may be exported to network-attached
production systems, FTP devices, or to the local HDD of
client workstations. Material placed in the order list
(shopping cart) may be selected to the Export to Medium
application to form a compilation of clips and/or data
files for distribution on a single XDCAM Professional Disc.
Storyboard creation is also supported as an export option
from the order list.
Shelf Retrieve
The XDCAM Archive system manages and tracks whether
content is available online in RAID storage or offline
(recorded or written to physical XDCAM discs). When offline
content is required for export, the Shelf Retrieve application
generates a printable list of XDCAM Professional Discs with
disc barcode ID and shelf location information. Once a disc
is retrieved from the shelf and restored to the XDCAM Archive
server using 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 key frames to the timeline,
set head frames for clips and picture packages, view the file
list (file path/duration/size), set the content category and
security level, and mark shot locations using the mark-on-
map button.
Archive
The XDCAM Archive system organizes and displays the online
storage as individual virtual (graphic illustration) XDCAM
Professional Discs for easy replication to physical media for
offline shelf storage and restore. The virtual Professional Disc
media thumbnail with extracted metadata is visible from the
Archive window, and allows users to preview disc content.
An easy drag-and-drop process from a virtual disc to an
XDCAM recording device allows content to be copied and
protected on an XDCAM Professional Disc media. Virtual
online and offline disc content is organized automatically,
based on preset conditions for disc grouping and shelf
assignment. Once a virtual disc is migrated to a physical
disc, the online content is deleted based on the archive
deletion policy. Other archive functions include virtual online
disc capacity status, disc backup, add and modify groups
and devices, thumbnail or list view, and arrange online
media to move content from one virtual disc to another.
Search Filters

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Web-based Interface
This feature allows users to access the XDCAM Archive
system content over a LAN or internet VPN using a standard
web browser.
• Web interface supports all key functions such as Ingest,
Catalog, Storyboard Creation, Archive, Search, Export, and
system administration
File Exchange and Distribution
The XDCAM Archive system is designed for flexible and
efficient exchange of both online and offline files.
• Files placed in the import hot folders are registered in the
XDCAM Archive system automatically after the extracted
metadata and proxy are generated; hot folders support
predefined category assignments for quick search results
and self management
• Exports content to production systems, FTP devices, and
users over a secure internet VPN connection
• Distributes content by copying one or more clips and/or
files to physical XDCAM Professional Disc media
Online/Offline Archive Management
The XDCAM Archive system organizes and displays online
storage as virtual XDCAM discs for easy archive
management.
• User-friendly GUIs allow content to be
archived or copied to physical XDCAM
Professional Discs
• The XDCAM Professional Disc media is a
widely accepted, highly durable 50-year
rated optical disc (based on Sony
accelerated testing)
• Supports a backup copy and retrieve function for offsite
disaster recovery purposes
• View online virtual disc metadata including format and
capacity status
• Add/modify archive groups
• Arranges online media
Online Streaming Proxy
Lightweight streaming H.264 proxies allow users to quickly
preview thousands of hours of online and offline content.
• Easy-to-read metadata such as barcode ID, material title,
material type, document, audio, video, etc
• Quick filters based on conditions such as content type,
time, date, category, etc
• Batch catalog of content means users can 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*4capture and others (contact your authorized
Sony reseller for the latest list of supported formats)
*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.
*4: Requires an XDA-C100PK ingest workstation or an MS Windows computer
equipped with an XDA-C100 Sony license (fees apply) and MSQ-S001 board.
The ingest workstation needs to be connected to XDCAM Archive server via
Ethernet
SDI Tape Ingest
The XDCAM Archive system Ingest client application supports
SDI*1capture.
• Real-time logging, batch capture, and proxy data creation
• Allows tape content to be transitioned to file-based
workflows for web browsing, sharing, and to preserve
precious content
*1: Requires an XDA-C100PK ingest workstation or an MS Windows computer
equipped with an XDA-C100 Sony license (fees apply) and MSQ-S001 board.
* Optional Sony licenses require fees.
Features
Professional Disc Specifications
PFD-128QLW*1PFD-50DLA PFD-23A
Dimensions 5 1/8 x 5 1/4 x 3/8 inches (129 x 131 x 9 mm)
Weight 3 oz (90 g)
Media type Write Once Rewritable
Capacity*2128 GB 50 GB 23.3 GB
Transfer rate*3
(with a single pickup) Max. 144 Mbps Max. 86 Mbps
Read cycles More than 1,000,000
Rewrite cycles 1*4More than 1,000
Recording format Phase-change recording
Estimated archival life*550 years
*1: The PFD-128QLW can only be used with the PDW-U2.
*2: A portion of the user data area will be used for data management and may vary.
*3: Transfer rate varies according to product and recording format.
*4: Additional recording is supported prior to finalizing the disc.
*5: Estimated from Sony accelerated test.
Virtual Online Media
Professional Disc

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Variety of Metadata
Because the XDCAM Archive system can handle various
types of metadata, search operations become incredibly
quick and easy. Moreover, its support of XDCAM metadata
allows original metadata on XDCAM discs to be directly
imported.
Customizable Metadata Fields
Custom metadata fields allow users to tailor the field name
and data type for enhanced keyword searching and
metadata entry.
• Data types include pull-down lists, string, numeric, date,
Boolean, complex, and text data
• Configure custom fields as required; each is searchable
Web-based Storyboard Creation
This allows for basic pre-edit/rough-cut functions for partial-,
single-, or multiple-clip storyboard creation and preview.
• Save edit time by exporting an edit decision list (EDL) in SMI
file format and content to XDCAM Professional Disc media
• Export content to network devices based on the storyboard
• 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, import, and export).
Portlet Window
The XDCAM Archive Portlet window allows users a dynamic
view of the XDCAM Archive system’s statistical information.
Packaged Configurations
The XDCAM Archive system is available in several scalable
configurations: three-server, two-server, and single-server
system solutions.
Other Features
• System integration with Sony and compatible third-party
systems via the web service API
• Database automatic backup
• Display content on a map by linking it with GPS information
• Interface to the Media Backbone™ news solution,
XDNEWS™, Sonaps™, and XPRI™ NS systems
• Interface to Apple Final Cut Pro®7
Customizable Metadata Fields
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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

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System Configuration
Options
Dedicated Options for the XDCAM Archive System
XDA-C100PK
Archive Ingest workstation is equipped with SDI capture,
real-time logging and batch capture to enable
digitization of tape based assets.The XDA-C100PK also
supports USB ingest devices along with file import.
The XDA-C100 client license* and MSQ-S001 codec board is
included.
XDA-C200AP
Software license key* to enable support for Apple ProRES®
video material.
XDA-C200AV
Software license key* to enable support for Avid DNxHD
video material.
XDA-C200PA
Software license key* to enable support for Panasonic P2™
(DVCPRO™/DVCPRO50™/DVCPRO HD™/AVC-Intra™*1)
video material.
XDA-CE020
Software license key* to enable network attached storage
(NAS) capacity expansion. Each XDA-CE020 activates up to
20TB of additional online storage capacity.
*1: The AVC-Intra is planned to be supported in the first half of 2012.
* Optional Sony licenses require fees.
3-server 2-server 1-server
Streaming proxy capacity (TB) 18 12 6
Streaming proxy capacity (Hour) 85,000 54,000 27,000
Hi-res capacity (TB) 18 12 6
Hi-res capacity (Hour) 800 500 250
Concurrent streaming client 100 50 10
Installable XDCAM deck 642
Installable SDI ingest workstation 521
Supported Devices
Ingest
Device to XDCAM Archive
Export / Offline Archive
XDCAM Archive to Device Interface
XDCAM Deck: PDW-F1600/HD1500/F75/1500
XDCAM Station: XDS-PD2000*1/PD1000*1OK OK Ethernet 1000Base-T
XDCAM Drive:
PDW-U1/U2*1OK OK Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)*2
Super-Speed USB (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 Archive server via Ethernet.
*3: The Super-Speed USB (USB3.0) is not supported by the PDW-U1.
*4: Requires an XDA-C100PK ingest workstation or an MS Windows computer equipped with an XDA-C100 Sony license (fees apply) and MSQ-S001 board.
The ingest workstation needs to be connected to XDCAM Archive server via Ethernet.
Migration from Tape-based Archive to
File-based Archive*1
By importing pre-existing MS Excel and database files into the
XDCAM Archive system, users can continue to search and
add metadata before content is actually ingested. Users can
link the imported data with video content by using SDI*2input.
*1: This treatment is optional and requires additional fee.
*2: Other ingest methods such as file import to handle file-based media are
planned to be supported in the first half of 2012.
Transcription Using Proxy Data via the
Network
Metadata fields are customizable for several data types.
For example, a large text field can be created to transcribe
content or create a script prior to editing. Decision makers
can search the asset and review the script via the XDCAM
Archive Web application.
Transcription in the Text Metadata Field
The search result for
imported content from a
pre-existing database.
Thumbnail/proxy data can
be achieved by ingesting
video.
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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sony, Media Backbone, XDCAM, MPEG, IMX, DVCAM, XDCAM, EX, XDNEWS, Sonaps, XPRI, NXCAM,
Professional Disc; and the XDCAM, Media Backbone and Sony make.believe logos are trademarks of Sony.
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Panasonic, P2, DVCPRO, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO HD, and AVC-Intra are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Supported Video Formats
Compression Format Pixels (horizontal x vertical) Video Standard File Extension
MPEG2 422P@HL Long GOP
1920 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
.mxf
1280 x 720 59.94p, 50p
1920 x 540 (Over Crank) 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
MPEG2 MP@HL Long GOP
by XDCAM
1440 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
1280 x 720 *159.94p, 50p
1440 x 540 (Over Crank) 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
MPEG2 4:2:2P@ML (MPEG IMX)
by XDCAM
720 x 512 59.94i
720 x 608 50i
DVCAM™
by XDCAM
720 x 480 59.94i
720 x 576 50i
MPEG2 MP@HL Long GOP
by XDCAM EX
1920 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
.mp41440 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
1280 x 720 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
MPEG2 422P@HL Long GOP
by third party 1920 x 1080 59.94i, 50i .avi/.wav
MPEG2 MP@HL Long GOP
by third party 1440 x 1080 59.94i, 50i .avi/.wav
MPEG2 4:2:2P@ML
by third party
720 x 512 59.94i .avi/.wav
720 x 608 50i
DVCAM
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*2720 x 480 59.94i
720 x 576 50i
DVCPRO*2720 x 480 59.94i
720 x 576 50i
AVC-Intra 100 (422)*2*31920 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
1280 x 720 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
AVC-Intra 50 (420)*2*31440 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
960 x 720 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
ProRes422(HQ) & ProRes422*4
1920 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
.mov
1440 x 1080*329.97p, 25p, 23.98p
1280 x 720 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
960 x 720*329.97p, 25p, 23.98p
720 x 480*329.97p, 23.98p
720 x 576*325p
DNxHD*5YUV422 1920 × 1080 8-bit 59.94i, 50i, 25p, 23.98p .mov
YUV422 1280 × 720 8-bit 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p
AVCHD™ 1920 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p .mts/.m2ts
1280 x 720 59.94p, 50p
WMV9
1920 x 1080
29.97p, 25p .wmv
1280 x 720
480 x 270
360 x 288
360 x 240
MPG (PS MPEG-2 IBP) 720 x 480 59.94i .mpg
720 x 576 50i
Some formats may have limitations in functionalities.
*1: Not supported: partial ingest and medium import from XDCAM disc via the Ingest GUI. Supported: Hi-res to XDCAM Archive via HDD Ingest and hot folders.
*2: The XDA-C200PA Sony license is required and license fees apply.
*3: Planned to be available in the first half of 2012.
*4: The XDA-C200AP Sony license is required and license fees apply.
*5: The XDA-C200AV Sony license is required and license fees apply.
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