Information

Sony® XDCAM Browser is a clip-managing software that can be used with the latest portfolio of Sony XDCAM camcorders and decks, regardless whether you work with XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM IMX or DVCAM. It is a simple-to-use Windows or Mac OS X application that allows easy browsing and copying of videos recorded by an XDCAM camcorder or deck to other devices such as hard disk drives. It also serves as a bridging tool to transcode XDCAM content into different formats by using predefined profiles.

Sony XDCAM Browser includes several MainConcept components and profiles for transcoding video clips in demo mode (output comes with explicit watermark symbol). Users can remove the watermark limitations by licensing MainConcept Conversion Pack, thereby enabling all transcoding functions to create streams for WMV, Apple iPod, Sony PSP, and the whole XDCAM family.

The Plug-In offers professional media content conversion of high resolution video as well as audio formats for the entire Sony XDCAM portfolio allowing for perfect workflow in a broadcast environment. You have the opportunity to transcode your Sony XDCAM EX footage into common XDCAM HD / HD422 MXF files and also easily copy XDCAM EX footage (SxS memory card) to XDCAM HD / HD422 camcorders and decks (Professional Disc). Additionally, it comes with full XDCAM IMX as well as DVCAM support.

The new Conversion Pack for Sony® XDCAM Browser also offers internet format conversion. So you have the opportunity to create WMV compliant streams using the full version profile for VC-1, including a WMA Audio Encoder and ASF Muxer, to create streams that are compatible with the SMPTE 421M-2006 standard Moreover, you can transcode your Sony XDCAM footage into common formats such as H.264/AVC video and AAC audio, in order to generate streams that are compliant with Apple iPod and Sony PSP.

MainConcept Conversion Pack can only be used when Sony XDCAM Browser is installed (not included).

You can find more information about Sony XDCAM Browser and download information for the product at the following location: www.sonybiz.net (and search for XDCAM Browser)

Features

• Browse and copy recorded Sony XDCAM EX files from the SxS PRO memory card to a local hard drive.
• Transcoding presets for Sony XDCAM HD, XDCAM IMX, XDCAM EX and DVCAM high-definition camcorders and deck.
• MXF format support for exporting video footage to XDCAM HD discs or MXF-based non-linear editing systems.
• Support for XDCAM MXF (MPEG, DVCAM) on SxS drives.
• Offers professional media content conversion of high resolution video/audio formats for the entire Sony XDCAM portfolio allowing the perfect workflow in a broadcast environment.
• Transcoding presets for renowned mobile devices such as Sony PSP and Apple iPod.
• Seamless conversion into WMV for video sharing via networks.
• Create media content for posting on a website such as YouTube.
• Support for thumbnail display on Apple iPod.
• Includes the MainConcept H.264/AVC (ISO/IEC 14496-10) and VC-1 (SMPTE 421M-2006) Codecs for Video.
• Includes the MainConcept AAC and WMA Codecs for Audio.
• Includes the ASF and MP4 Muxer components.
• Includes MPEG-2 Video Codec and MPEG/PCM Audio Codecs.
• Includes MP4 and MXF Muxer components.

Tech Specs

• MainConcept Conversion Pack is available for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OSX. It is designed to work on any PC which meets Sony XDCAM Browser minimum system requirements.
• Requires an installed version of Sony XDCAM Browser (not included with the software download). It does not work with Sony Clip Browser 2.x.

Upgrade

Upgrade any Sony Clip Browser Conversion Packs to Conversion Pack for XDCAM Browser

Existing customers of one of the MainConcept Conversion Packs for Sony Clip Browser can upgrade to the new Conversion Pack for Sony XDCAM Browser. Regardless whether you own Conversion Pack #1 or #2, for only €49 / $59 you can purchase the single Conversion Pack for Sony XDCAM Browser which combines all features of previous versions. For details on how to get your upgrade discount, e-mail your name, a copy of your invoice and the Conversion Pack #1/#2 serial number to sales(at)mainconcept.de. Take advantage of this limited time offer today!

Update

Depending on your operating system and version of XDCAM Browser installed, please use one of the following links to download the full license plug-in of MainConcept Conversion Pack for Sony XDCAM Browser:

MainConcept XDCAM Browser Conversion Pack v1.1

Please keep in mind that you have to uninstall the full license Plug-In that is currently on your system first. Then uninstall the Sony XDCAM Browser version as well. Afterwards, you should first install the latest Sony XDCAM Browser that can be found on the Sony website, and then the new Conversion Pack.

You can find more information about Sony XDCAM Browser and download information for the product at the following location: www.sonybiz.net (and search for XDCAM Browser)