Fam Driver (mac): Software Pdzk P1 Xdcam Transfer Package V2.13
: Users can preview low-resolution proxy data directly from the source media before committing to a full-quality import of high-resolution native content.
Download the from the "Legacy XDCAM Applications" section of the Sony website . Unzip the package and mount the disk image (.dmg). Run the installer package and follow the on-screen prompts. Restart your Mac to finalize the driver installation. Important Legacy Note : Users can preview low-resolution proxy data directly
: Once installed, it allows FCP to mount Professional Discs as volumes in the Mac Finder, enabling seamless native importing of MXF and MP4 files. Run the installer package and follow the on-screen prompts
: Version 2.13 is a legacy application. While older versions (like v2.12) introduced support for macOS 10.6 (Snow Leopard), modern macOS versions (like Sonoma or Ventura) typically require the newer XDCAM Drive Software (VFAM) available on Sony Support . Setup Process : : Version 2
: The package includes the FAM (File Access Mode) Driver , which is essential for the Mac to communicate with XDCAM camcorders and decks (such as the F800 or PDW-U1) via FireWire (i.LINK) or USB.