Recording Proxy Data; Sd Cards; Formatting (Initializing) Sd Cards; Checking The Remaining Capacity - Sony PXW-X500 Operation Manual

Recording Proxy Data

Proxy data is made up of low-resolution video
data (H.264) and audio data (AAC-LC). This
lightweight proxy data can be used in the same
way as the original data, but it can be transferred
more quickly, for more efficient viewing and
editing.
During clip recording, proxy data is recorded onto
the SD card inserted into the PROXY SD card
slot. By importing proxy data recorded on the SD
card into a computer, you can quickly check the
recorded content or perform rapid offline editing.
Note
Always remove the SD card from the camcorder while
the camcorder is turned off. Before turning the
camcorder off, check that the ACCESS indicator is not
lit.

SD Cards

SD cards supported for recording proxy
data
*
SDHC memory cards
Capacity: up to 32 GB)
* Referred to as "SD cards" in this manual.

Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards

SD cards must be formatted the first time they are
used in the camcorder.
SD cards for use in the camcorder should be
formatted using the format function of the
camcorder. If a message appears when the SD
card is inserted into the camcorder, format the SD
card.
1
Select Operation >Proxy Recording
Mode >Setting in the setup menu.
2
Turn the MENU knob to select [On],
then press the knob.
3
Select Operation >Format Media >SD
Card (Proxy) in the setup menu.
(Speed Class: 4 or higher,
4
Turn the MENU knob to select
[Execute], then press the knob.
A confirmation screen prompting whether to
format the card appears.
5
Turn the MENU knob to select
[Execute], then press the knob.
Formatting begins.
During formatting, a message and progress
state (%) is displayed and the ACCESS
indicator is lit orange.
When formatting ends, a completion
message appears. Press the MENU knob to
dismiss the message.
Note
Formatting an SD card erases all data on the card. The
card cannot be restored.

Checking the Remaining Capacity

You can check the remaining capacity on an SD
card on the Media Status screen (see page 58).
To use an SD card formatted on the
camcorder in the slot of another device
First, make a backup of the card, then reformat
the card in the device to be used.
Recording Proxy Data
1
Select Operation >Proxy Recording
Mode >Setting in the setup menu.
2
Turn the MENU knob to select [On],
then press the knob.
3
Insert an SD card for recording proxy
data into the PROXY SD card slot.
4
Start recording.
The proxy data file is saved in the "/
PRIVATE/PXROOT/Clip" directory of the
SD card at the same time as the original data
is being recorded onto an SxS memory card.
About the recorded files
The file system is FAT32, and the file name
extension is ".mp4". The timecode is also
recorded simultaneously.
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