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Category tree

Select a category to narrow down the exporter options.

[Current default]

Display the default exporters.

[Recently used]

Display exporters in a list in the order of most recently used first.

[My presets]

Display the exporter presets registered by the user in a list.

[All]

Display all exporters in a list. You can narrow the exporter options by selecting a category by format.

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Exporter/Preset list

Display the exporters within a selected category in a list.

[Preset]

Display exporter presets stored as default and exporter presets stored by the user.

Creating Exporter Presets

Deleting Exporter Presets

Exporting Exporter Presets (Export)

: Video exporter

Indicates exporters to export a file that includes a video element.

: Audio exporter

Indicates exporters to export an audio element.

: A preset where conversion is performed

Check [Enable Conversion] to display all exporter presets including exporter presets with a format that differs from the project settings.

Exporting in a Format that Differs from the Project Settings

Creating Exporter Presets

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[Search]

Search the exporters.

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[Export Between In and Out]

Check this item to export only between In and Out points of the timeline.

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[Enable Conversion]

Check this item to enable conversion processing used to export in formats that differ from the project settings.

Exporting in a Format that Differs from the Project Settings

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[Captions]

Select the export method of closed captions. Selectable items differ depending on the selected exporter.

• The closed caption alone can be exported to a file as well.

Exporting Closed Caption

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[Stereoscopic]

Displayed only in the stereoscopic edit mode. Select the format of stereoscopic processing from the list. Selectable items differ according to the selected exporter.

[L/R Dual Stream] exports the video of the L and R sides to a single dual stream-compatible file.

[Left only]/[Right only] exports video of the L or R side only to a single file.

[Side by Side]/[Top and Bottom]/[Line Interleave]/[Blend]/[Anaglyph]/[Difference] composites and exports the video of the L and R sides to a single file.

Stereoscopic Processing Type

[Separate Left and Right] outputs the video of the L and R sides separately to two different files.

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[Advanced]

Click the expand button to configure conversion processing when exporting in a format that differs from the project settings.

[Print to File] (Detailed Settings) Dialog Box

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[Display Timecode]

Check this item to export with a timecode shown on-screen.

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[Export in 16bit/2ch]

Check this item to perform export in 16 -bit/2ch regardless of the audio format of the project settings or selected exporter preset. It is convenient to leave it checked when a multi-channel project is to be exported and used with software by another manufacturer.

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[Save as default]

Save four items for [Current default].

Registering Exporter Configuration as Default Exporter

The saved exporters are displayed in [Current default] of the category tree. Also, clicking [Export] on the Recorder and selecting [Print to File (Default Exporter)]/[Add to Batch Export (Default Exporter)] → default exporter to use can select the saved default exporter easily.

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Preset operation buttons

: [Save preset]

Register the exporter selected in the exporter/preset list together with the conversion processing configured under [Advanced] as an exporter preset.

Creating Exporter Presets

: [Delete preset]

Delete the exporter preset selected in the exporter/preset list.

Deleting Exporter Presets

: [Import preset]

Import exporter presets.

Importing Exporter Presets (Import)

: [Export preset]

Export the exporter preset selected in the exporter/preset list.

Exporting Exporter Presets (Export)

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[Add to Batch List]

Add the specified range to the batch list.

Registering Ranges to Be Exported in a Batch List

[Video settings]

[Mode]

[CBR] is a fixed transfer mode. It encodes with a constant bitrate regardless of movement or image complexity. Enter a value for [Bitrate].

[CBR (2-pass)] performs encoding after an analysis for movement and image complexity.

[VBR (quality based)] is a variable transfer mode of direct conversion. The allotted bitrate is varied according to movement and image complexity. Enter a value for [Quality].

[VBR (2-pass)] is a variable transfer mode. The allotted bitrate is varied after an analysis of movement and image complexity. Enter the average bitrate in [Bitrate], and maximum bitrate in [Max].

[Frame rate]

Check this item to change the frame rate (1-60 fps). To set to 29.97 fps, enter “2997”.

[Picture size]

The image size can be set by selecting from the list. Checking [Square pixel] sets the image aspect ratio at 1:1. Check this if the video is made vertically long or horizontally long by the playback device.

[Quality setting]

Move the slider depending on the relative importance of [frame rate (0)] (prioritizes smooth movement) and [image quality (100)].

[Audio settings]

[Mode]

[CBR] is a fixed transfer mode. It encodes with a constant bitrate regardless of audio complexity. Select a bitrate from the [Bitrate] list.

[CBR (2-pass)] performs encoding after an analysis for audio complexity.

[VBR (quality based)] is a variable transfer mode. The allotted bitrate is varied according to audio complexity. Select an average bitrate from the [Quality] list.

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Video profile list

Display a list of commonly used video formats. When you select a video format from the list, [Frame Size] and other items will switch to the selected video format settings.

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[Frame Size]

Select a frame size from the list. Select [Custom] to enter a setting value in pixels.

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[Aspect Ratio]

Select an aspect ratio from the list. If you select [Custom Display Aspect] or [Custom Pixel Aspect Ratio], you can set the aspect ratio by entering values. If you have set a customized aspect ratio, make sure to select a conversion method from the aspect ratio conversion setting.

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Aspect ratio conversion settings

If the aspect ratio set in [Aspect Ratio] differs from the project settings, select which method to use to convert the aspect ratio from the list.

Setting the Aspect Ratio Conversion

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[Crop Overscan Area]

Check this item to convert the aspect ratio after cropping with the overscan size. The overscan size differs according to the project settings.

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[Frame Rate]

Select a frame rate from the list. If you have set a customized frame rate, be sure to select a conversion method in the frame rate conversion settings.

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Frame rate conversion settings

If the frame rate set in [Frame Rate] differs from the project settings, select from the list which conversion to perform.

If you select [Frame blending], supplemental frames will be interpolated by combining the frame before and after each supplemental frame. If you select [Nearest frame], the nearest frame will be used to make supplementary frames.

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[Field Order]

Select a field order from the list. If you select [Auto], the optimum perceived field order will be selected automatically.

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[Default TC Mode]

Select whether the video to be exported displays the drop frame timecode or the non drop frame timecode as default.

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[Channel]

This can be set when an exporter to which the alpha channel is retained and can be output to is selected.

Select whether to output only the color channel or to output the color channel and the alpha channel.

[Channels]

Select the number of channels from the list. If the selected number of channels is fewer than the project setting, the channels will be exported in order from 1ch. Select [2ch] to export a multi-channel project to be used with software of another company.

[Sampling Rate]

Select a sampling rate from the list.

[Bit Depth]

Select an audio quantization bitrate from the list. Select [16bit] to export a multi-channel project to be used with software of another company.

[Export Audio]

Check this item to export the audio part.

[Generating Waveform Cache]

Check this item to create waveform cache (waveform representation of audio).

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Loudness reference value

Select the preset to use as the reference for loudness measurement and normalization.

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[Output report file]

Check this item to export the loudness adjustment details and measurement result values of the sequence to a text file.

The text file will be saved in the same location as the exported project file. If project files are to be exported to FTP or some other destinations, they will be saved in the “Log” folder in the project folder.

16:9 → 4:3

The 16:9 screen is displayed in the center of a 4:3 screen, and a letter box effect is added above and below.

4:3 → 16:9

The 4:3 screen is displayed in the center of a 16:9 screen, and side panels are added at the edges.

16:9 → 4:3

The left and right sides of the 16:9 screen are cropped to fit the 16:9 screen to a 4:3 screen size.

4:3 → 16:9

The top and bottom parts of the 4:3 screen are cropped to fit the 4:3 screen to a 16:9 screen size.

16:9 → 4:3

The 16:9 screen is compressed horizontally to fit a 4:3 screen size. The frame aspect ratio is not conserved.

4:3 → 16:9

The 4:3 screen is stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen size. The frame aspect ratio is not conserved.

16:9 → 4:3

The 16:9 screen is cropped to a 14:9 or 13:9 screen size, displayed in the center of a 4:3 screen and a letter box effect is added above and below.

4:3 → 16:9

The 4:3 screen is cropped to a 14:9 or 13:9 screen size, displayed in the center of a 16:9 screen and side panels are added at the edges.

[Audio Coding Mode]

Specify the audio channel (front left (L), front center (C), front right (R), single rear (S) rear left (Ls), rear right (Rs)).

Select an option from [1/0] (C only, monaural), [2/0] (L/R, stereo), [2/1] (L/R/S), [2/2] (L/R/Ls/Rs), [3/0] (L/C/R), [3/1] (L/C/R/S), [3/2] (L/C/R/Ls/Rs).

The items where the number of channels exceeds the audio channels in the project setting cannot be selected.

[LFE Channel]

Check this item to export including LFE channel. When [Audio Coding Mode] is set to [1/0] or [2/0], it cannot be selected.

[Dolby Surround Mode]/[Dolby Surround Mode EX] *

Set Dolby surround or Dolby Digital surround EX. When [Audio Coding Mode] is set to [1/0] or [2/1], it cannot be selected.

[Stereo Downmix Preference]

Can be set when [Audio Coding Mode] is set to [3/0], [3/1], or [3/2].

[Not indicated]

Dolby surround mode is not specified.

[Lt, Rt]

Downmix to audio compatible with Dolby surround.

[Lo, Ro]

Downmix to audio compatible with stereo or monaural playback.

[Pro Logic II]

Downmix in the Dolby Digital Pro Logic II format. For Dolby Digital Professional, it cannot be set.

[Center Mix Level]

Can be set when [Audio Coding Mode] is set to [3/0], [3/1], or [3/2].

Select a value to downmix the center channel when the playback device does not have the center channel and stereo playback is to be performed. Selecting [-INF dB] deletes the center channel.

[Surround Mix Level]

Can be set when [Audio Coding Mode] is set to [2/1], [2/2], [3/1], or [3/2].

Select a value to downmix the surround channel when the playback device does not have the surround channel and stereo playback is to be performed. Selecting [-INF dB] deletes the surround channel.

[Peak mixing level]

Specify the peak sound pressure level (SPL) in the environment where the final mixing has been performed (such as a studio or dubbing stage). Select from [111 dB] to [80 dB].

[Dialog Normalization]

Specify the average audio level of the bitstream. Specifying this value enables playback of multiple audio with the same level on the playback device. Select from [-31 dB] to [-1 dB].

The difference between the selected value and 31 dB is the attenuation when the audio is played back on a playback device. Select the audio level [-31 dB] from the edited file.

Example:

For audio of average - 6 dB

Set [-6 dB]. The attenuation will be 31 dB – 6 dB = 25 dB.

Example:

For audio of average - 12 dB

Set [-12 dB]. The attenuation will be 31 dB – 12 dB = 19 dB.

[Bitstream Mode]

Set the audio service included in the bitstream.

[Room type]

Specify the information on the environment where the final mixing has been performed (such as a studio or dubbing stage).

[Dynamic range control profile]

Specify the dynamic range compression settings. To use [Dynamic range control profile], configure [Dialog Normalization] properly.

[A/D converter type]

Specify the digital conversion process.

[LFE lowpass filter]

Check this item to enable the low-pass filter of the LFE channel and to filter audio of 120 Hz or higher.

[90-degree phase shift]

Check this item to output in Dolby surround compatible audio when downmix playback of multi-channel audio is performed on a 2-channel decoder.

[3 db attenuation]

Check this item to decrease the surround channel by 3 dB when home theater equipment compatible with multi-channel is used.

[Copyright Flag]

Check this item to specify that the output file contains copyright-protected contents.

[Original Flag]

Check this item to specify that the output file is not a copy but an original file.

[Video settings]

[Profile]

Set the profile. The selectable profiles will differ dependent on the frame size to be exported.

[Bit Rate Type]

[CBR] assigns a constant number of bits. Although noise, etc. may be present, the encoding process is made quicker.

[VBR] changes the assigned bitrate according to the complexity of the movement or image quality. Compared with [CBR], the media volume can be used more efficiently, and this enables more consistent image quality overall.

[Average]

Set this item if [CBR] or [VBR] has been selected as the bitrate type. You can either select from the list or enter values directly.

[Max]

Set this item if [VBR] has been selected as the bitrate type. You can either select from the list or enter values directly.

[Quality]

Select the image quality from the list.

[Use Hardware Encoder]

Check this item to output video using hardware encoding such as Quick Sync Video. Unchecking this item will output video using H.264 software encoder that enables high-quality and high-speed encoding.

In an environment where hardware encoding is not available, [Use Hardware Encoder] will not be displayed. The encoder for output will be fixed to H.264 software encoder.

[Audio settings]

[Format]

Select the audio compression format from the list.

• For [Dolby Digital (AC-3)] or [Dolby Digital Professional (AC-3)] *

  If the number of audio channels in the project settings is 7ch or more, the 7th channel and later are discarded, and the project is output with 5.1ch - 1ch:L, 2ch:R, 3ch:C, 4ch:LFE, 5ch:Ls, and 6ch:Rs. If the number of audio channels in the project settings is 5ch or less, all except 1/2ch are discarded and the project is output with 2ch.

• For [Linear PCM]

  If the number of audio channels in the project settings is 8ch, output is with 8ch; if the number is 6ch/7ch, output is with 6ch; if the number is 4ch/5ch, output is with 4ch: and if the number is 3ch, output is with 2ch.

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate from the list.

[GOP Structure]

Select the GOP structure.

[Picture Count]

Set the GOP length.

[Number of Reference Frames]

Set up to how many frames to consider when motion estimation is performed.

[Multi Slice]

Check this item to divide 1 frame into 4 parts. If the decoder supports multi-slicing, the decoding may be made quicker.

[Entropy Coding Mode]

Select the H.264 encoding mode.

[Bit Depth] *1

Select a video quantization bitrate from the list.

[Chroma Format] *1

Select a YUV pixel format from the list.

[Video settings]

[Segment Encode]

Check this item to export a clip of a raw source without re-encoding.

This increases the output speed.

[Size]

Select an image quality.

[Quality/Speed]

Select quality from the list. The higher the quality, the more time it takes to be encoded.

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate type.

[CBR] sets a fixed transfer rate, allocating a fixed number of bits during the encoding process. Select a bitrate from the [Average(bps)] list. You can also enter a value directly.

[VBR] sets a variable transfer rate, altering the number of assigned bits according to the complexity of the movement or image quality. Compared with [CBR], the media volume can be used more efficiently, and this enables more consistent image quality overall. Select a bitrate from the [Average(bps)] and [Maximum(bps)] lists. You can also enter a value directly.

[Audio settings]

[Format]

Select the audio compression format from the list.

[Channel]

Select from [Stereo], [Dual Channel] or [Joint Stereo]. [Stereo] is normal stereo that records separately on the left and right sides. If there is a large difference between the left and right audio, compared to stereo that saves audio with a greater focus on one side, [Dual Channel] records totally independently so that there is no bias in sound quality to one side. Select to enter narration in 2 languages, etc. [Joint Stereo] improves audio quality and compression ratio when recording left and right audio separately by automatically using a single channel that combines the audio when the left and right sides are the same or one more channel when the left and right audio are different.

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate from the list.

[Video settings]

[Field Order]

For interlace, a field order can be selected.

[Chroma Format]

Select a YUV pixel format from the list.

[Profile & Level]

Select a profile & level. If [Chroma Format] is [4:2:0] and [4:2:2], the profile will be set to Main Profile and 422Profile, respectively. The level for SD image quality will be Main Level, and the level for HD image quality will be High Level. The profile & level changes according to the format selected in [Chroma Format].

[GOP Structure]

For MPEG, a certain number of frames is considered as a group, and operations such as compression/enlargement and cut editing are performed on a GOP basis. A GOP comprises “I frame”, “P frame” and “B frame”. The I frame allows images to be reproduced independently, the P frame is for recording and reproducing only the differences with the preceding image, and the B frame reproduces images from the differences in the preceding and following images. Select I, P and B frame patterns of the GOP from the list. Normally, select [IBBP].

[I-Frame Only] is comprised of only I-pictures. Editing is made easier, but the amount of data increases in size.

[Picture count]

Set the number of frames included in a group.

[Closed GOP]

Check this item to complete information within each GOP. Although the amount of data increases, the video can be re-edited using software that supports GOP-based editing. Normally, leave this item unchecked.

[Audio settings]

[Emphasis]

Select from the list for high-frequency compensation that saves while emphasizing the high range. With [None], there is no high-frequency compensation. [50/15 us] is an emphasis setting employed by some audio CDs, etc. [CCITT J.17] is a telecommunications standard recommended by CCITT.

[Protection]

The “protection_bit” indicates whether redundancy is added to an audio stream in order to make error detection and correction possible. Check this item to change it to “1”, indicating that redundancy is being added. Uncheck this item to change it to “0”, indicating that redundancy is not being added.

[Original Flag]

Check this item to change the “original_copy” bit to “1”, indicating the original copy. If it is unchecked, it becomes “0”, indicating a duplication.

[Copyright Flag]

Check this item to change the “copyright” bit to “1”, indicating that the copyright is protected. If it is unchecked, it becomes “0”, indicating there is no copyright.

[Export sequence marker as cue point]

Check this item to export sequence markers as cue points for Flash. Select the name of the type of cue point.

[Metadata]

Export is possible with metadata appended.

Select an item from the [Name] list, and enter metadata at [Value].

[Import]

Import XMP format (*.xmp) metadata. This is reflected in the [Metadata] setting.

[Export]

Export the settings made at [Metadata] in XMP format.

[Destination]

Select whether to export to an SxS memory card, to export to an SDHC memory card, or to save to a local folder. A file is exported in a folder structure.

If [Sony - SxS Memory Card] or [JVC - SDHC Memory Card] is selected, select a card from the list.

If [Automatically select the next card when card is full.] is checked, when free space runs out on the SxS memory card selected as the export destination, an SxS memory card with free space will be selected automatically and exported to. If it is unchecked, a dialog box will be displayed to select the export destination.

If [Folder] has been selected, click [...] and specify a save destination.

[Segment Encode]

Check this item to export a clip of a raw source without re-encoding. This increases the output speed.

[ClosedGOP]

Check this item to complete information within each GOP. Although the amount of data increases, the video can be re-edited using software that supports GOP-based editing.

[Audio/Stereo]

Check this item to export the audio as a stereo track. This is only displayed when the audio channel is 2ch.

[Mode]

Select an image quality mode (SP or HQ).

[Quality/Speed]

Select quality from the list. The higher the quality, the more time it takes to be encoded.

Metadata

Add metadata such as title and comments to clips to be exported.

[Memory Card]: [L]/[R]

Select the next memory card drive.

[OK]

Click this item after selecting a drive or after replacing a memory card.

[Destination]

Select whether to export to a GF drive or save to a desired PC folder.

If [GF Drive] has been selected, select a Drive from the list.

If [Folder] has been selected, click [Select] and specify a save destination.

[Bin]

Set the BIN in which to register the exported clip. Select from the list, or click [Append], enter a BIN title and register anew to the list.

[Clip Title]

Enter the name of the clip to be exported.

[Segment Encode]

Check this item to export a clip of a raw source without re-encoding. This increases the output speed.

[Gop Type]

Select the GOP type from [I-Frame Only(100 Mbps)] or [Long GOP(50 Mbps)].

[Quality/Speed]

Select a quality.

[Audio Channels]

Select the number of audio channels.

[Audio Bit Depth]

Select an audio quantization bitrate.

[Destination]

Select whether to export to an Infinity drive or save to a desired PC folder.

If [Infinity Drive] has been selected, select a Drive from the list.

If [Folder] has been selected, click [Select] and specify a save destination.

[Clip Name]

Enter the name of the clip to be exported.

[Playlists]

Select whether the playlist name has the same name as the clip name. If [Specified the playlist.] has been selected, enter a playlist name.

[Segment Encode]

Check this item to export a clip of a raw source without re-encoding. This increases the output speed.

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate from the list.

[Quality/Speed]

Select a quality.

[Audio Format]

Select an audio quantization bitrate and a number of audio channels from the list.

[Destination]

Select whether to export to an XDCAM drive, to an FTP server, or to the desired folder on the PC. A file is exported in a folder structure.

If [XDCAM Drive] was selected, select a Drive from the list.

If [FTP] was selected, check the server to be exported to and, as necessary, check the item described below.

If [Folder] was selected, click [Select] and specify a save destination.

[Upload to FTP after exporting file.]

Check this item to export a temporary file to the project folder, and then upload the actual data to an FTP server. After outputting the temporary file, if an error occurs during transfer to the FTP server or if the upload is aborted, the temporary file will not be deleted.

[Clip Name]

Set the file name to be exported.

[Auto (C****)]

If it is checked, a file name will be set automatically. To set a preferred file name, remove the check from [Auto (C****)] and enter a name in [Clip Name]. (“Clip Naming” must be set as “Free” on the XDCAM drive.)

[Segment Encode]

Check this item to export a clip of a raw source without re-encoding. This increases the output speed.

[Bit Rate]

Select a bitrate from the list.

[Quality/Speed]

Select a quality.

[ClosedGOP]

Check this item not to use the B-picture at the GOP border as reference across GOPs. Although the amount of data increases, the video can be re-edited using software that supports GOP-based editing, as the information is completed within each GOP.

[Audio Format]

Select the audio format to export.

[File Name L]/[File Name R]

Click [Browse], and specify save destination. The files for the L and R sides are saved to the same folder.

[Suffix]

Set the suffix of the file name for the L and R sides.

[Destination L]/[Destination R]

Click [Browse], and specify each export destination for the files for the L and R sides.