The X-Disc Archive Is Designed for Today's Rich Media Industry

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The X-Disc Archive is designed for today’s rich media industry, enabling a practical yet versatile approach to the management of multi-format content from ingest to archive. This powerful file-based content and archive management system is available in several scalable turnkey solutions. Each is capable of ingesting and exchanging AV content with news/edit production systems, workstations, connected devices, and users in the field. In order to manage a growing database, the X-Disc Archive offers quick file-based search capabilities, customizable metadata fields, and streaming proxies. This system also provides both online and offline shelf management of content using widely adapted XDCAM Professional Disc™ and Optical Disc Archive media, which is highly durable and ideal for long-term content preservation. With its practical yet versatile turnkey approach, the X-Disc Archive is ideal for small- to medium-size A/V businesses needing to organize, manage, protect, and share content from a central office or field environment. Workflow

The X-Disc Archive provides content management capabilities through its GUIs including ingest (to support both file-based and tape-based material), catalog (to add and edit metadata), archive (to secure materials on its online hard disk drive (HDD) in the server, and offline Professional Discs and Optical Disc Archives), search (using proxy data to find and browse content instantly), and export (to retrieve content to editor terminals). It therefore covers the basic workflow requirements of video production content management.

XDCAM

Search/Browse/ Transfer between ofﬁces XDCAM EX™ Supports a variety of formats for ingest

Optical Disc Archive

NXCAM™ Material and metadata exchange

Third Party (P2, ProRes, DNxHD)

Video Tape Long-term NAS online storage expansion ofﬂine storage

Ingest high-resolution content. This function saves online storage Multi-format ingest is available using attached devices, space but allows users web access to the extracted network devices, and file transfers over the network for metadata and the system-generated H.264 proxy for efficient content registration and metadata extraction. search, browse, and catalog functions. The original Ingest accessories include USB devices such as the XDCAM disc or Optical Disc Archive content remains intact PDW-U1/U2, SxS™ card readers, ODA-D55U, P2 card readers, for offline shelf storage and future retrieval. and HDDs. The X-Disc Archive also supports file upload from local folders or shared storage folders on the network. Other ingest functions include clip and essence mark preview, partial, full, and batch file import, storyboard creation, upload of files from a hot folder/FTP server, and tape-based real-time ingest using the Archive Ingest client SDI option. Moreover, the X-Disc Archive Medium Import application allows users to register content without ingesting XDCAM Professional Disc or Optical Disc Archive Ingest Application

2 Catalog Search

The Catalog application provides a fast and convenient Keyword searches and advanced method to add and edit metadata fields. Other X-Disc queries about content registered Archive catalog GUIs include functions such as preview clips in the X-Disc Archive include the and pictures, view original extracted metadata, add multiple ability to create and import date catalog layers and key frames to the timeline, set head ranges, and specify content type frames for clips and picture packages, view the file list (file and storage status. Filters such as path/duration/size), set the content category and security content category and import time level, and mark shot locations using the mark-on-map further improve asset sorting to button. quickly determine a correct match. Each search result provides a thumbnail or proxy for Search Filters Archive preview with associated The X-Disc Archive system organizes and displays the online metadata. storage as individual virtual (graphic illustration) XDCAM Professional Discs and Optical Disc Archives for easy replication to physical media for offline shelf storage and Export restore. The virtual Disc thumbnail with extracted metadata is visible from the Archive window, and allows users to preview After searching for a clip, the X-Disc Archive Content disc content. An easy drag-and-drop process from a virtual Browser allows users to export content in its original format, disc to an XDCAM or Optical Disc Archive recording device or transcode it to a supported output format (with an XML allows content to be copied and protected on an XDCAM file). Content may be exported to network-attached Professional Disc or Optical Disc Archive. Virtual online and production systems, FTP devices, or to the local HDD of offline disc content is organized automatically, based on client workstations. Material placed in the order list preset conditions for disc grouping and shelf assignment. (shopping cart) may be selected to the Export to Medium Once a virtual disc is migrated to a physical disc, the online application to form a compilation of clips and/or data content is deleted based on the archive deletion policy. files for distribution on a single XDCAM Professional Disc. Other archive functions include virtual online disc capacity Storyboard creation is also supported as an export option status, disc backup, add and modify groups and devices, from the order list. thumbnail or list view, and arrange online media to move content from one virtual disc to another. Shelf Retrieve

The X-Disc Archive manages and tracks whether content is available online in RAID storage or offline (recorded or written to physical XDCAM discs and Optical Disc Archives). When offline content is required for export, the Shelf Retrieve application generates a printable list of XDCAM Professional Discs with barcode ID or Optical Disc Archive with cartridge ID and shelf location information. Once a disc is retrieved from the shelf and restored to the X-Disc Archive server using an XDCAM device or Optical Disc Archive Device, the Export process completes. With the My Task monitor, users can easily check the status of tasks such as file restore.

3 Features

Web-based Interface • Supports a backup copy and retrieve function for offsite disaster recovery purposes This feature allows users to access X-Disc Archive content • View online virtual disc metadata including format and over a LAN or internet VPN using a standard web browser. capacity status • Web interface supports all key functions such as Ingest, • Add/modify archive groups Catalog, Storyboard Creation, Archive, Search, Export, and • Arranges online media system administration

File Exchange and Distribution

The X-Disc Archive is designed for flexible and efficient exchange of both online and offline files. • Files placed in the import hot folders are registered in the X-Disc Archive automatically after the extracted metadata and proxy are generated; hot folders support predefined Virtual Online Media category assignments for quick search results and self Online Streaming Proxy management

• Exports content to production systems, FTP devices, and Lightweight streaming H.264 proxies allow users to quickly users over a secure internet VPN connection preview thousands of hours of online and offline content. • Distributes content by copying one or more clips and/or • Easy-to-read metadata such as barcode ID, material title, files to physical XDCAM Professional Disc material type, document, audio, video, etc • Quick filters based on conditions such as content type, Online/Offline Archive Management time, date, category, etc • Batch catalog of content means users can edit the The X-Disc Archive organizes and displays online storage as metadata of several clips at the same time virtual XDCAM discs for easy archive management. • User-friendly GUIs allow content to be Online Document Preview archived or copied to physical XDCAM

Professional Disc or Optical Disc Archive The X-Disc Archive allows users to preview documents on • The XDCAM Professional Disc and Professional Disc X-Disc Archive web GUI. Optical Disc Archive are a widely • Microsoft Power point, Word, Excel document and text accepted, highly durable 50-year rated optical disc Optical Disc Archive Multi-file Format Support Professional Disc Specifications PFD128QLW*1 PFD100TLA*2 PFD50DLA PFD23A The X-Disc Archive is compatible with various media types for Dimensions 129 x 131 x 9 mm (5 1/8 x 5 1/4 x 3/8 inches) Mass 90 g (3 oz) central access to content. Media type Write Once Rewritable Capacity 128 GB 100 GB 50 GB 23.3 GB • Media types include XDCAM, XDCAM EX, NXCAM, P2*1, Transcode rate (Write) Max. 144 Mbps Max. 86 Mbps Read cycles More than 1,000,000 2 3 Rewrite cycles 1 More than 1,000 Apple ProRes* , Avid DNxHD* , audio, pictures, documents, Recording format Phase-change recording 4 Estimated archival life*3 50 years Flash, SDI* capture and others (contact your authorized *1: The PFD128QLW can only be used with the PDW-U2, XDS-PD1000 and XDS-PD2000. Sony reseller for the latest list of supported formats) *2: The PFD100TLA which is expected to be available in 2013 can be used with the PDW-U2. *3: According to Sony internal accelerated test. • Audio, pictures, documents and other non-video content Optical Disc Archive Specifications can be attached to the video content. ODC1500R ODC600R ODC300R ODC1200RE ODC600RE ODC300RE Dimensions 132 x 130 x 26.7 mm (5 1/4 x 5 1/8 x 1 inches) *1: The XDA-C200PA is required. Mass 320 g *2: The XDA-C200AP is required. Media Type Write Once Rewritable Capacity 1.5 TB 600 GB 300 GB 1.2 TB 600 GB 300 GB *3: The XDA-C200AV is required. 330Mbps(WO/RE) Transfer rate *4: Requires an XDA-C100PK ingest workstation or an MS Windows computer 210Mbps(WO), 110Mbps(RE) equipped with an XDA-C100 license and MSQ-S001 board. Read cycles More than 1,000,000 Rewrite cycles 1 More than 1,000 Recording format Phase-change recording Estimated archival life*3 50 years *3: According to Sony internal accelerated test.

4 SDI Tape Ingest Expandable Storage Capacity

The X-Disc Archive Ingest client application supports SDI*1 • The X-Disc Archive supports NAS (Network Attached capture. Storage) expansion and configuration • Real-time logging, batch capture, and proxy data creation • Allows tape content to be transitioned to file-based Quick Configure Tool workflows for web browsing, sharing, and to preserve precious content The X-Disc Archive provides users with a quick configure tool *1: Requires an XDA-C100PK ingest workstation or an MS Windows computer for fast system configuration and use. equipped with an XDA-C100 license and MSQ-S001 board. Variety of Metadata Task Monitor Because the X-Disc Archive can handle various types of The My Task application is used to monitor individual task metadata, search operations become incredibly quick and status (such as upload, download, import, and export). easy. Moreover, its support of XDCAM metadata allows original metadata on XDCAM discs to be directly imported. Portlet Window

Customizable Metadata Fields The X-Disc Archive Portlet window allows users a dynamic view of the X-Disc Archive’s statistical information. Custom metadata fields allow users to tailor the field name and data type for enhanced keyword searching and metadata entry. Packaged Configurations • Data types include pull-down lists, string, numeric, date, The X-Disc Archive is available in different configurations: Boolean, complex, and text data three-server, two-server, and single-server system solutions. • Configure custom fields as required; each is searchable

Other Features

• System integration with Sony and third-party systems via the web service API • Database automatic backup • Display content on a map by linking it with GPS information Customizable Metadata Fields • Interface to the Media Backbone™ news solution, XDNEWS™, Sonaps™, and XPRI™ NS Web-based Storyboard Creation • Interface to Apple Final Cut Pro 7 • Avid Media Composer This allows for basic pre-edit/rough-cut functions for partial-, • Grass Valley Edius single-, or multiple-clip storyboard creation and preview. • Sony Vegas • Save edit time by exporting an edit decision list (EDL) in • Adobe Premier SMI file format and content to XDCAM Professional Disc • New Auto Editor • Export content to network devices based on the storyboard • Render new content based on the storyboar

Web-based Storyboard Creation

5 A Variety of Applications

The X-Disc Archive gives users benefits beyond providing offline archive solutions using XDCAM discs and Optical Disc Archive.

Format Bridge to XDCAM MXF

This system can ingest a variety of video content including interface as well. By standardizing on the XDCAM MXF XDCAM EX, NXCAM formats, and third party formats and format, content is easily retrieved and available for instant codecs such as P2*1, ProRes*2, and DNxHD*3. All of the playback using XDCAM devices. above video content can be converted to XDCAM MXF file *1: The XDA-C200PA is required. *2: The XDA-C200AP is required. (MPEG HD422, MPEG IMX, and DVCAM™). Video tape *3: The XDA-C200AV is required. materials can be digitized to XDCAM MXF via the HD/SD-SDI

Original File Format Online Storage & Disc Archive Format Export Format Transcode File transfer import XDCAM MXF (maintain the format) XDCAM MXF Original Format HD: MPEG HD422 HD: MPEG HD422 SD: MPEG IMX/DVCAM SD: MPEG IMX/DVCAM

Selectable File transfer (maintain the Transcode format) export XDCAM MXF Original Format HD: MPEG HD422 SD: MPEG IMX/DVCAM Selectable File transfer (maintain the Transcode import/export requires the material resolution format) and frame rate to be supported by XDCAM. Original Format XDCAM EX, NXCAM, and third-party format video handling ﬂow

Remote Search/Browse/File Exchange System

The X-Disc Archive can be accessed from different office operations are facilitated by the X-Disc Archive lightweight buildings and home offices via a LAN and internet VPN, streaming proxy. In addition, the storyboarding function respectively. This web-based application simplifies software allows users to remotely download partial content. installation to each user terminal. Searching and browsing

Network

Branch Branch

X-Disc Archive in headquarters Branch Branch X-Disc Archive Web Application

Web application allows remote operation via the network

6 Migration from Tape-based Archive to Transcription Using Proxy Data via the File-based Archive Network

By importing pre-existing MS Excel and database files into Metadata fields are customizable for several data types. For the X-Disc Archive, users can continue to search and add example, a large text field can be created to transcribe metadata before content is actually ingested. Users can link content or create a script prior to editing. Decision makers the imported data with video content by using SDI input. can search the asset and review the script via the X-Disc Archive Web application.

1 The search result for imported content from a 1 2 pre-existing database. 2 Thumbnail/proxy data can be achieved by ingesting video.

Transcription in the Text Metadata Field System Configuration

3-server 2-server 1-server Streaming proxy capacity (TB) 18 12 6 Streaming proxy capacity (Hour) 85,000 54,000 27,000 Hi-res capacity (TB) 18 12 6 Hi-res capacity (Hour) 800 500 250 Concurrent streaming client 100 50 10 Installable XDCAM deck 6 4 2 Installable Optical disc archive *tentative 5 3 2 Installable SDI ingest workstation 5 2 1 Options Dedicated Options for the X-Disc Archive

XDA-C100PK XDA-C200PA An ingest workstation equipped with an MSQ-S001 codec A software license key that supports video materials with the board for HD/SD-SDI ingest. This product also includes an Panasonic P2 (DVCPRO/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO HD/AVC-Intra) XDA-C100 client license for HD/SD-SDI ingest. codec. XDA-C100 XDA-CE020 A software license key that allows one client workstation to A software license key that allows NAS servers to connect to perform HD/SD-SDI ingest. the X-Disc Archive to expand storage capacity. One XDA-C200AP XDA-CE020 allows up to 20 TB of additional capacity to be A software license key that supports video materials with the connected. ProRes codec. XDA-C200AV A software license key that supports video materials with the DNxHD codec. Supported Devices Ingest Export / Offline Archive Interface Device to X-Disc Archive X-Disc Archive to Device XDCAM Deck: PDW-F1600/HD1500/F75/1500 OK OK Ethernet 1000Base-T XDCAM Station: XDS-PD2000/PD1000 XDCAM Drive: Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)*1 OK OK PDW-U1/U2 Super-Speed USB (USB3.0)*1*2 XDCAM EX Camcorder: OK N/A Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)*1 Optical Disc Archive: ODS-D55U OK OK Super-Speed USB (USB3.0)*1 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer: OK N/A Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)*1 Memory Card P2 Drive: OK N/A Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)*1 VTR with HD/SD-SDI Interface: OK N/A HD/SD-SDI and RS-422*3

*1: Requires an MS Windows computer with the necessary device interface. The computer must be connected to the X-Disc Archive server via Ethernet. *2: The Super-Speed USB (USB3.0) is not supported by the PDW-U1. *3: Requires an XDA-C100PK ingest workstation or an MS Windows computer equipped with an XDA-C100 license and MSQ-S001 board. The ingest workstation needs to be connected to X-Disc Archive server via Ethernet.”

7 Supported Video Formats

Compression Format Pixels (horizontal x vertical) Video Standard File Extension 1920 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p MPEG2 422P@HL Long GOP 1280 x 720 59.94p, 50p 1920 x 540 (Over Crank) 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1440 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p MPEG2 MP@HL Long GOP 1280 x 720 *1 59.94p, 50p by XDCAM .mxf 1440 x 540 (Over Crank) 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p MPEG2 4:2:2P@ML (MPEG IMX) 720 x 512 59.94i by XDCAM 720 x 608 50i DVCAM 720 x 480 59.94i by XDCAM 720 x 576 50i 1920 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p MPEG2 MP@HL Long GOP 1440 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p .mp4 by XDCAM EX 1280 x 720 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p MPEG2 422P@HL Long GOP 1920 x 1080 59.94i, 50i .avi/.wav by third party MPEG2 MP@HL Long GOP 1440 x 1080 59.94i, 50i .avi/.wav by third party MPEG2 4:2:2P@ML 720 x 512 59.94i .avi/.wav by third party 720 x 608 50i DVCAM 720 x 480 59.94i .avi/.wav by XDCAM EX and third party 720 x 576 50i 1280 x 1080 (1920 x 1080 for display) 8-bit 59.94i, 29.97p*3, 23.98p*3 DVCPRO HD*2 1440 x 1080 (1920 x 1080 for display) 8-bit 50i, 25p*3 960 x 720 (1280 x 720 for display) 8-bit 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p*3, 25p*3, 23.98p*3 720 x 480 59.94i DVCPRO50*2 720 x 576 50i 720 x 480 59.94i .mxf DVCPRO*2 720 x 576 50i 1920 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p AVC-Intra 100 (422)*2 1280 x 720 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1440 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p AVC-Intra 50 (420)*2 960 x 720 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1920 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1440 x 1080 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1280 x 720 59.94p, 50p ProRes422(HQ) & ProRes422*3 960 x 720 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p .mov 720 x 480 29.97p, 23.98p 720 X 486 23.98p, 29.97p 720 x 576 25p YUV422 1920 × 1080 8-bit 59.94i, 50i, 25p, 23.98p DNxHD*4 .mov YUV422 1280 × 720 8-bit 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p 1920 x 1080 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p AVCHD .mts/.m2ts 1280 x 720 59.94p, 50p 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 WMV9 480 x 270 29.97p, 25p .wmv 360 x 288 360 x 240 720 x 480 59.94i MPG (PS MPEG-2 IBP) .mpg 720 x 576 50i Some formats may have limitations in functionalities. *1: Not supported: partial ingest and medium import from XDCAM disc via the Ingest GUI. Supported: Hi-res to X-Disc Archive via HDD Ingest and hot folders. *2: The XDA-C200PA is required. *3: The XDA-C200AP is required. *4: The XDA-C200AV is required.

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