Proxy Recording

This function allows you to simultaneously record a low-resolution proxy clip at the same time as recording a high-resolution original clip when recording to a memory card.

For details about supported memory cards, formatting memory cards, and checking the remaining capacity, see the following topics.
Recommended Memory Cards
Initializing Memory Cards
Checking the Remaining Recording Time

About the recorded file

The file name extension is “.MP4” in MP4 format, and “.mp4” in X-OCN format.

The timecode is also recorded simultaneously.

Storage destination of the recorded file

The recorded file is stored in the following directory.

 

MP4 format

Memory card Folder path
SDXC /PRIVATE/M4ROOT/SUB
CFexpress Type A /M4ROOT/SUB

Hint

  • You can change the name of the root folder on the recording media (XAVC S files) to [M4ROOT] or [Cam ID + Reel#] using [TC/Media] – [Clip Name Format] – [XAVC S Root Folder Name] in the full menu. The example above shows the folder path when set to [M4ROOT].

X-OCN format

Memory card Folder path
SDXC /PRIVATE/CINEROOT/Sub
CFexpress Type A /CINEROOT/Sub

Hint

  • You can change the name of the root folder to [Cam ID + Reel#] using [TC/Media] – [Clip Name Format] in the full menu.

About file names

The file name consists of the clip name recorded on the memory card + “S03” suffix.

Recording a proxy

Shoot with proxy recording using the following procedure.

  1. Set [Project] – [Proxy Rec] – [Setting] to [On] in the full menu.

  2. Insert a memory card into a card slot.

    • For CFexpress cards, the label faces toward the LCD monitor side.
    • For SD cards, the contacts face toward the LCD monitor side with the beveled corner at the bottom.

  3. Press the record START/STOP button.

    Proxy recording starts.

    Note

    • If the unit is turned off or the memory card is removed while the memory card is being accessed, the integrity of data on the card cannot be guaranteed. All data recorded on the memory card may be discarded. Always make sure the memory card access lamp is off before turning off the unit or removing the memory card.
    • Make sure that the memory card does not pop out when inserting or removing it.

To stop shooting

Stop the recording.

To set the audio channel for proxy recording

Set the audio channel for proxy data recording using [Project] – [Proxy Rec] – [Audio Channel] in the full menu.

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