Sony XDCAM is a series of products for digital recording using random access solid-state memory media. Four different product lines — the XDCAM SD, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX and XDCAM HD422 - differ in types of encoder used, frame size, container type and in recording media. By now, there are three types of container formats adopted by Sony XDCAM series – MXF, DV-AVI, MP4. Most smart TVs(Panasonic and Sony included) don’t give support for MXF and DV-AVI format and only read part codecs of MP4 format videos.In order that we can make all kinds of Sony XDCAM videos playable on Panasonic/Sony Smart TV, we’d better transcode Sony XDCAM videos to a more common codec – H.264(MP4). H.264 codec MP4 can be recognized by most smart TVs, including Panasonic smart TV and Sony smart TV. Certainly, there are many online solutions can transcode Sony XDCAM videos to H.264 codec MP4 format for you. However, the online solutions will take much time to upload your Sony XDCAM videos to their servers. If you install a local XDCAM converter, then you’ll be able to enjoy Sony XDCAM videos on Panasonic/Sony Smart TVs in a short time.Here Pavtube XDCAM Converter(Mac Version) will be an excellent choice for you.Key Features about this XDCAM Converter
- Fully compatible with the latest Windows 10 and the classic Windows 7.
- Process the Sony XDCAM videos to H.264 codec MP4 format conversion in an amazing speed with GPU Acceleration Technology(Only for Windows version).
- Built-in video editor enables you to customize Sony XDCAM videos before the conversion.
- You can keep the original frame rate with Sony XDCAM videos for playing on Panasonic/Sony smart TVs.
- All kinds of Output profiles, including common TV brands, are all preset for you.
Other Download:- Amazon Download: http://download.cnet.com/Pavtube-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-75734821.html- Cnet Download: http://download.cnet.com/Pavtube-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-75734821.htmlHow to Make Sony XDCAM videos Playable on Panasonic/Sony Smart TVStep 1.First of all, copy videos from Sony XDCAM camcorders to your computer disk.Then launch the XDCAM Converter and drag-and-drop your XDCAM videos to its main UI. Click "Add Video" or "Add from folder" button on the top menu to browse and choose your Sony XDCAM videos or the entire folder.
Step 2.In order to make Sony XDCAM videos playable on Panasonic/Sony smart TVs, just click on the “Format” bar and you’ll see many output profiles have prepared for you. Please follow "TVS" to choose the TV brand you are using.
Step 3.The last step, go back to main UI and hit on the big "Convert" button to start converting Sony XDCAM videos to H.264 codec MP4 format. When this XDCAM Converter finishes the conversion, you can feel free to enjoy Sony XDCAM videos on Panasonic/Sony Smart TVs. Enjoy!Tips:The straightest way to play Sony XDCAM videos on Panasonic/Sony Smart TVs is connect your computer to Panasonic/Sony smart TVs via HDMI cable.See Also
Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM offers HD recording in 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P and native 23.98P and the operator can also select the desired bit rate to record in, either 35, 25 or 18 Mb/s depending on the desired picture quality and recording length. Though the quality of Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM recording is very common, there’re still many users couldn’t import and edit Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM HD recordings in iMovie successfully. First thing we should check is what formats iMovie supports natively. Form Apple Official discussion forum, we can see that XDCAM series doesn’t in the list. So you failing to import and edit Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM recordings in iMovie won’t be surprising. 
In order to import and edit Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM recordings in iMovie successfully, I would suggest you to transcode Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM recordings to Apple InterMediate Codec which is the most compatible codec for iMovie. If you have the aid of a professional and easy-to-use XDCAM converter, the Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM videos to Apple InterMediate Codec conversion will be much quicker and easier. Now Pavtube XDCAM Video Converter for Mac is exactly the App you’ll need to help you import and edit Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM videos in iMovie successfully. In addition to this, this XDCAM converter provides a practical control panel to enable you to split your Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM video – Split file count, Split time length, Split file size up to you.
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Step 2. For transcoding Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM videos to FCP X, please click the format bar and follow "iMovie and Final Cut Express" to choose "Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC)(*.mov)".
Step 3. Finally, go back to the main UI and click the big "Convert" button to start converting Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM videos to Apple InterMediate Codec. When the conversion is finished, you can Import and edit Sony PDW-F350 XDCAM videos in iMovie with no issue. Enjoy!Related Software:Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac: If you want to import and edit popular DVD/BD movies in iMovie, Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac can help you rip the DVD/BD movies out for editing in iMovie efficiently.Further Reading:
