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- Page 1 CAPTURE DRIVE DOCK [ SAS ] CDX-75002 GETTING STARTED GUIDE CAPTURE DRIVE DOCK [SAS] - GETTING STARTED GUIDE v1.0 PAGE 1...
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Page 2: Safety Warnings
Caution! The surfaces of docked Capture Drive 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
Copying ARRIRAW/CanonRAW/DPX files from the Capture Drive ............6 Copying ProRes files from the Capture Drive ....................7 Using the Codex User Interface software ......................8 MAIN tab - Editing metadata and creating reports ..................8 STORAGE tab - Deleting an ARRIRAW/CanonRAW/HD Capture Drive ............9 SETUP tab - Adding licences, setting the VFS, and OFFLOAD ..............9... -
Page 4: Introduction
Capture Drive Dock [SAS] - Getting Started Introduction The Capture Drive Dock (SAS) is the hub of your file-based workflow. It can easily be configured to produce a full set of deliverables – everything you need for your production and post, from viewing copies to archives. It can provide them all in less time than traditional systems take to make a single copy. -
Page 5: Licensing
For connection to a computer HOST For connection to SAS HBA The ID LED on the rear of the Dock indicates the number assigned to it by the Codex software, as multiple Docks can be connected to one Mac. Licensing The standard licence for the software allows you copy Digital Camera Negative files (ARRIRAW, CanonRAW, DPX or ProRes, depending on what format was recorded). -
Page 6: Loading And Unloading A Capture Drive
The LED on a Capture Drive flashes green quickly when it is reading/writing data. Do not unload a Capture Drive when it is reading/writing as this can compromise data integrity. To unload press the eject button on the end of the Capture Drive or go to the STORAGE tab of the Codex UI and click the EJECT button. The LED will flash blue while it unloads. When the LED is solid blue it is safe to remove the Capture Drive. Always eject the Capture Drive before removing it from the Dock. Copying ARRIRAW/CanonRAW/DPX files from the Capture Drive This section assumes the software is licensed for Standard features, and not Enhanced features. When the Codex software is installed there will be a Codex VFS drive on the Desktop: CAPTURE DRIVE DOCK [SAS] - GETTING STARTED GUIDE v1.0... -
Page 7: Copying Prores Files From The Capture Drive
Any copy tool can be used to back-up files from the Codex VFS drive to another storage device. In each <Clip> folder there will also be an xml folder containing a CodexShot XML metadata file for the clip, and if the clip has audio there will be a wav folder containing a Broadcast WAV file. Note: if you have two Capture Drives loaded there will be a folder for each Reel within the Codex VFS drive. Copying ProRes files from the Capture Drive When a Capture Drive containing ProRes files from the Alexa XT is loaded in the Dock it will appear like any other external drive on the Desktop:... -
Page 8: Using The Codex User Interface Software
When the Codex UI is opened the ‘Connect To Server’ dialog will specify localhost. This is correct – simply click the checkbox icon. The Codex UI is divided into the MAIN, STORAGE, and SETUP tabs: MAIN tab - Editing metadata and creating reports The MAIN tab is used for viewing clip thumbnails, editing metadata and creating reports. -
Page 9: Storage Tab - Deleting An Arriraw/Canonraw/Hd Capture Drive
DELETE, followed by OK. WARNING: There is no undo function after a Reel has been deleted! SETUP tab - Adding licences, setting the VFS, and OFFLOAD The SETUP tab is used for adding feature licences to the software and configuring the software for transcodes with the VFS and making verified backups from the OFFLOAD screen. Click the i button to get details of the System Key which is needed by Codex to generate a licence. Licences can be requested from: https://www.codexdigital.com/licence-request The SETUP->VFS screen is where you configure the software to create files from shots on your Capture Drive. These files are available in the ‘Codex VFS’ drive on the Desktop of your Mac, and can be copied from here to any attached storage. -
Page 10: Firmware Upgrade Process
6. Click the Refresh button so the Firmware Info of the Dock is shown, for example Xfer Dock 1.3. 7. Click Upgrade... and select the new firmware file, for example xferdual_v104.fw, then click Open. (This file is located in /Library/Application Support/Codex) 8. Click Continue to proceed with the firmware upgrade. 9. Wait for the Firmware Upgrade Complete message to be displayed. 10. Click OK and then click the Start Server button to restart the Codex Server software. Support Software There are some third party software packages that may be of use: ARRIRAW Converter (http://www.arri.com/camera/digital_cameras/tools.html) GlueTools (http://www.gluetools.com/) Da Vinci Resolve (http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/products/davinciresolve) These applications provide different options, but all provide a means of viewing and playing ARRIRAW (.ari) files natively. -
Page 11: Supported Hardware
6. C hoose VFS Configuration for deliverable files 7. C opy deliverable files to external storage (disk or LTFS tape) 8. C onfirm successful copy 9. C lear magazine and return unformatted (with no Roll) to set See the guide ‘Processing ARRIRAW with Codex Transfer Station’ for more details. Troubleshooting Capture Drives have an LED that shows the status and can help with troubleshooting. The table below describes the meaning of the LED modes:... - Page 12 3450 CAHUENGA BOULEVARD WEST UNIT 103 LOS ANGELES CA 90068 TEL +1 323 969 9980 CODEXDIGITAL.COM INFO@CODEXDIGITAL.COM Capture Drive Dock [SAS] Getting Started Guide v1.0 CDX-75002. E & OE. Codex reserves the right to alter the specification at any time and without prior notice. CAPTURE DRIVE DOCK [SAS] - GETTING STARTED GUIDE v1.0 ©...
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