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Summary of Contents for Codex CDX-36050
- Page 1 V-RAW RECORDER CDX-36050 GETTING STARTED GUIDE V-RAW RECORDER - GETTING STARTED GUIDE v1.0 PAGE 1...
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Page 2: Safety Warnings
Caution! The surfaces of Capture Drive 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Loading and Unloading a Codex Capture Drive 2.0 in the Dock ................9 ® Finder Preferences ................................10 Copying V-RAW (VRW) files from the Codex Capture Drive 2.0 Dock ...............10 ® Using the Vault Platform software ..........................11 V-RAW RECORDER - GETTING STARTED GUIDE v1.0... -
Page 4: Codex V-Raw Recorder - Getting Started
Codex V-RAW Recorder - Getting Started Introduction The Codex V-RAW Recorder integrates with the Panasonic VariCam 35 for uncompressed RAW capture of full-frame 4K material at up to 120fps. The recorder attaches directly to the 4K camera module, eliminating any need for cables and simplifying the use of the system. -
Page 5: Power Requirement
Recorder is green when the input voltage is in the correct range. Activate the power switch on the 4K camera module to start the system. The light on the recorder will flash blue when it is booting and turn solid blue when a Capture Drive 2.0 is loaded. Software A Codex S-Series Vault, Codex XL-Series Vault, or Capture Drive 2.0 Dock is required to read the V-RAW recordings made to Capture Drive 2.0 media. Go to codexdigital.com/software to register and download the latest software for these products. There are installation instructions available from this webpage. The latest firmware for the VariCam 35 can be downloaded from http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/varicam/35/dl.html V-RAW RECORDER - GETTING STARTED GUIDE v1.0... -
Page 6: Loading And Unloading A Capture Drive ® 2.0 In The V-Raw Recorder
When the Capture Drive 2.0 is loaded the light will be solid blue. Formatting a Codex Capture Drive 2.0 in the V-RAW Recorder To format the Codex Capture Drive 2.0, navigate in the camera menu: MENU->SYSTEM SETTINGS->CARDS/MEDIA->FORMAT MEDIA->V-RAW->YES WARNING: ONLY DELETE MEDIA THAT HAS BEEN SECURELY BACKED UP. THERE IS NO UNDO FUNCTION AVAILABLE AFTER FORMATTING. -
Page 7: Varicam 35 Settings
VariCam 35 Settings Use of the Panasonic VariCam 35 is well covered by the Operation Manual available from http:// pro-av.panasonic.net/en/varicam/35/dl.html The following features are available in the camera menu and applicable to V-RAW recording: MENU->SYSTEM SETTINGS->SYSTEM MODE->V-RAW - this option is used to set the V-RAW recording resolution and bit rate, such as 4K/10bit, 4K/12bit, UHD/10bit, UHD/12bit. MENU->SYSTEM SETTINGS->SYSTEM MODE->MAIN PIXEL - this must match the resolution setting described above for successful recording. MENU->SYSTEM SETTINGS->SYSTEM MODE->HIGH SPEED - this allows toggling between normal speed 1-60fps and highspeed 60-120fps. 10-bit V-RAW recording is possible in either mode. -
Page 8: Record Times To Capture Drive 2.0
Record Times To Capture Drive 2.0 The table below details t he record time available to Capture Drive 2.0 for the available formats: Resolution Bit Depth Frame Rate Record Time (minutes) 3840 x 2160 10-bit 23.98/24 3840 x 2160 10-bit 3840 x 2160 10-bit 29.97/30... -
Page 9: Accessing Files From Capture Drive 2.0
The Thunderbolt port on the left side can be used to connect to other Thunderbolt devices, such as a monitor or storage. Loading and Unloading a Codex Capture Drive 2.0 in the Dock Insert a Codex Capture Drive 2.0 into the Dock and it will begin loading automatically. During this time the LED will flash blue. When it is loaded the LED will flash green, and this typically takes 5-10 seconds. -
Page 10: Finder Preferences
Drive 2.0 correctly before removing it from the Dock. Finder Preferences For ease of use it is recommended to set up the Finder Preferences so that External disks are shown on the Desktop: Copying V-RAW (VRW) files from the Codex Capture Drive 2.0 Dock When the Codex software is installed the Codex VFS drive will be shown on the Desktop: The Codex VFS drive is always shown, but will be empty until a Capture Drive 2.0 containing V-RAW recordings is loaded. After loading the Capture Drive 2.0, the files are available to be copied from the Codex VFS drive. -
Page 11: Using The Vault Platform Software
Note: example assumes clips have four channels of audio, and stereo BWF delivery option has been selected. Copy the top level Reel folder (A001G4A3 in the above example) to another storage device to back-up the entire package of image, audio, metadata, and LUT files. Any copy tool can be used to back-up files from the Codex VFS drive to another storage device. Using the Vault Platform software The Vault Platform software can be used for a wide range of functions with recorded V-RAW material. For example: •... - Page 12 CODEXDIGITAL.COM INFO@CODEXDIGITAL.COM V-RAW Recorder Getting Started Guide v1.0 CDX-36050. E & OE. Codex reserves the right to alter the specification at any time and without prior notice. © Copyright Codex. June 2015. All other trademarks used are the property of their respective owners.
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