Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Unexpected quit with Panasonic HDC-SD9 AVCHD
Symptoms
Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express may sometimes quit unexpectedly when using the Log and Transfer window to preview AVCHD media from a Panasonic HDC-SD9 camcorder.
Products Affected
Final Cut Pro 6.0, Final Cut Express 4.0
Resolution
Use Final Cut Pro 6.0.4 or later. Pro Applications Update 2008-02 includes Final Cut Pro 6.0.4. To get the update, choose Software Update from the Apple menu, or download the update with a web browser.
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 model camcorder is currently not qualified for use with Final Cut Express. Although some devices that are not qualified may work to some extent with Final Cut Express, in this case the camcorder may not perform as expected.
To find devices qualified for use with Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express, refer to Qualified Devices for Apple Pro Applications.
Additional Information
This camcorder's implementation of AVCHD video uses a format of H.264 that employs "Br-frames", which are similar to traditional MPEG-4 B-frames, but contain motion reference information. The Final Cut Express components that preview AVCHD media currently do not recognize or handle Br-frames in AVCHD data.
This document will be updated as more information becomes available.
Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.