If you use Final Cut Pro X version 10.2

XDCAM Drive Software MAC WIN. XDCAM Drive Software is a basic utility that allows users to read/write files from a computer connected to a PDW-U1/U2 Professional Disc Drive Unit. An illegal volume recorded by XDCAM deck or camcorder is mounted as a read only volume. The latest Macintosh drivers offer a P2 card format utility for Mac users. P2 Content Management System (P2CMS) for Windows v1.0.8.894 P2CMS for PC allows you to manage and play back your P2 data on your PC.

Final Cut Pro X 10.2 supports Sony XAVC, XAVC S, XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM EX media.

Before importing Sony XAVC and XDCAM media, verify that Pro Video Formats is installed on your system. Check for software updates and, if necessary, install the latest Pro Video Formats. (You can also manually download Pro Video Formats from the Apple Support website.) No additional software is required.

To learn how to import media, read these topics in Final Cut Pro X 10.2 Help:

If you use Final Cut Pro X version 10.1.4 or earlier

Final Cut Pro X 10.1.4 and earlier support Sony XAVC, XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM EX media.

Note: If you want to import Sony XAVC S media, update to Final Cut Pro X 10.2.

Before importing Sony XAVC and XDCAM media, verify that Pro Video Formats and the Sony XAVC/XDCAM Plug-in for Apple are installed on your system. Check for software updates and, if necessary, install the latest Pro Video Formats. (You can also manually download Pro Video Formats from the Apple Support website.)

If you need to install the Sony plug-in, manually download it from the Sony Creative Software Download page. Review the included release notes, and then install the Sony plug-in.

Sony Xdcam Drive Utility

To learn how to import media, read these topics in Final Cut Pro X 10.1.4 Help: