Summary of Contents for Codex CDX-7515
- Page 1 CFAST 2.0 CARD READER CDX-7515 GETTING STARTED GUIDE CFAST 2.0 CARD READER - GETTING STARTED GUIDE - v20140506 PAGE 1...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 CFAST 2.0 CARD READER - GETTING STARTED GUIDE - v20140506 PAGE 3... -
Page 4: Introduction
CFast 2.0 Card Reader - Getting Started Introduction The CFast 2.0 Card Reader is an integral part of your file-based workflow. CFast 2.0 cards recorded with the ARRI ALEXA XT can be loaded in the reader and the Digital Camera Negative files can the copied. These files 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. -
Page 5: Finder Preferences
USB 3.0 CONNECTION STATUS LED Finder Preferences For ease of use it is recommended to set up the Finder Preferences so that External disks are shown on the Desktop: CFAST 2.0 CARD READER - GETTING STARTED GUIDE - v20140506 PAGE 5... -
Page 6: Copying Prores Or Dnxhd Files From A Cfast 2.0 Card
Copying ProRes or DNxHD files from a CFast 2.0 card When a CFast 2.0 card containing ProRes or DNxHD files 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 files, which will be in a Reel folder along with an ALE file (metadata for Avid) and an XML file (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 files from the CFast 2.0 card to another storage device. Deleting a CFast 2.0 card After securely backing up the files 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. -
Page 7: Status Light
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 support@codexdigital.com For further help with your CFast 2.0 Card Reader please contact support@codexdigital.com CFAST 2.0 CARD READER - GETTING STARTED GUIDE - v20140506... - Page 8 3450 CAHUENGA BOULEVARD WEST UNIT 103 LOS ANGELES CA 90068 TEL +1 323 969 9980 CODEXDIGITAL.COM INFO@CODEXDIGITAL.COM CFast 2.0 Card Reader Getting Started Guide v20140506 CDX-7515. E & OE. Codex reserve the right to alter the specification at any time and without prior notice. CFAST 2.0 CARD READER - GETTING STARTED GUIDE - v20140506 ©...
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