The support for Memory Stick PX Series will end
with the current version 4.3.1.
The support for Memory Stick PX Series will end
with the current version 4.3.1.
* You need to use your computer to download this application.
For SxS Memory Cards,
Portable Storage,
and Professional RAID users
The Sonnet SDHC Adapter for SxS Camera Slot is a low cost alternative for SxS memory cards. Designed for use in Sony XDCAMs that record to SxS memory, and as a card reader for Mac and PC computers with an ExpressCard slot, this adapter is compatible with Class 10 or higher SDHC memory cards and boasts transfer speeds up to 480Mbits/second. The SF3 Series - SxS Pro Card Reader supports all generations of SxS media, up to the latest E Series cards. When used with the Sony ExpressCard Adapter for XQD Memory Card (QDA-EX1) adapter or the Sonnet SDHC Adapter for SxS Camera Slot (SD-SXS-E34) adapter, you can even use XQD and SD cards, respectively, with this reader.
For Memory Stick PX series users, please see here
Key features
Display'Media Information'
Memory Media Utility shows information about SxS memory cards, Sony Portable Storage and Sony Professional RAID such as;
- Device type and model name
- Available free space
- Result of the device status check
- File system and recording mode
- Available recordable time*1
The result of the device status check can alert users, in 3 phases, about when to replace Sony devices, using Sony’s criteria. Users can then back up stored data and replace the device before a problem occurs on it.*2
Note
*1. The recording and playback times are for a continuous recording as a single clip. The actual times may be shorter, depending on the number of clips recorded.
*2. This does not guarantee the normal operation of Sony devices.
Note
*1. The recording and playback times are for a continuous recording as a single clip. The actual times may be shorter, depending on the number of clips recorded.
*2. This does not guarantee the normal operation of Sony devices.
Simultaneous content backup
to multiple destinations
With “Memory Media Utility” users can copy all the files from a selected SxS memory card to multiple destinations such as Portable Storage or Professional RAID, up to three, simultaneously. Users can also compare/confirm the copied data on the display of this software.
Media Formatting
①SxS Memory Card
“Memory Media Utility” formats SxS Memory cards in FAT32, UDF, or exFAT*2 file system, compatible with supported XDCAM devices.
Format options； Full Format, Quick Format or Multiple, simultaneous format.
②Portable Storage/Professinoal RAID
“Memory Media Utility” supports the file systems FAT32*1, NTFS, HFS+, and exFAT*2 for formatting a Portable Storage. It provides two format options: Full Format (for completely erasing all data) and Quick Format (for quickly erasing only the management area). Users can set a Device label for the formatted drive by entering a name in the Device Label field.
*1. FAT32 can only be selected for Portable Storage.
*2. The function that allows reformatting into the exFAT format can only be used to reformat products that are pre-formatted and shipped in the exFAT format.
Media Library
Users can view/edit the information of the SxS memory cards registered on “Memory Media Utility”.
Information registered in the list are media name, rewriting life, latest media information, latest backup date or backup location, etc. of each card.
The data also can be exported in “.csv” format.
SxS Reader Writer Display
When multiple SxS memory cards are used through multi-slot SxS reader/writer devices (such as SBAC-UT100), “Memory Media Utility” is capable of showing a relationship between the drive name of each SxS card displayed on PC screen and its slot position on the reader/writer. This function “SxS Reader/Writer Display” is very useful when switching the cards.
With SxS Reader/Writer Display, “Memory Media Utility” can display all reader/writer devices connected,* allowing the user to name each device for easier management. SxS Reader/Writer Display can also be launched as an independent tool, and it can be used in combination with other applications such as Explorer or Finder.
(* Up to six SxS reader/writer devices can be connected in a daisy chain.)
When SxS memory cards are not registered in “Memory Media Utility”, the registration dialog box can be made invisible by performing either 1) or 2) described below. (In this case, features other than SxS reader/writer display cannot be used.)
1) Stop Memory Media Utility being resident in memory.
2) Select Tool > Maintenance > Settings and cancel the “On” option in SxS Function.
Note: If “Memory Media Utility” is used on Mac, the access indicator LED on the SxS reader/writer may repeat blinking. This, however, does not indicate a device malfunction or application failure. If this happens, remove and insert the memory card according to the instruction manual.
Note:
If the Portable Storage is connected to the Windows PC through the Thunderbolt interface, the following functions cannot be used:
- Device information display
- Formatting
- Library management
Do not use Windows Administrative Tools, such as the Disk Management utility, while you are using a Professional RAID storage device
* You need to use your computer to download this application.
For Memory Stick PX series users
For SxS Memory Card users, please see here
Key features
- Replacement Notice
- “Secure access” mode setting
- “Mirroring function” setting
- Simultaneous content
backup to multiple
destinations - Media formatting
When using Memory Stick
PX-Series cards with Memory Media Utility:
The support for Memory Stick PX Series will end with the current version 4.3.1.
Use of an external USB memory card reader is required.
- * Memory Media Utility cannot be used with built-in PC card slot.
- * Normal read/write functions are available with built-in PC card slot.
- * When using PX-Series cards in standard mode, with 64GB capacity or greater, please use an external USB memory card reader that is compatible with Memory Stick XC-HG Duo.
When using SxS Memory Cards with Memory Media Utility
- * The latest SxS device driver is required for all software functions to operate properly.
- * When using the Sony SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer (model SBAC-US10) with a PC, please make sure the SBAC-US10 software is updated. Go to Tool > Maintenance in 'Memory Media Utility' and choose SBAC-US10 FW Update.
- * When using a UDF-formatted SxS memory card with Windows PC/Mac, it is required to install the latest SxS UDF Driver, in addition to the latest SxS device driver, as mentioned above.
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* You need to use your computer to download this application.
File Information
For Windows:MemoryMediaUtility_v4_3_1.exe
| Size | 19MB |
| Version | Ver 4.3 |
| Size | 19MB |
| Version | Ver 4.3 |
For Macintosh:MemoryMediaUtilityv4.3.1.dmg
| Size | 12MB |
| Version | Ver 4.3 |
| Size | 12MB |
| Version | Ver 4.3 |
Recommended Environment
Windows
Sxs Card Reader
| OS | Windows 7(SP1) Windows 8.1 Windows 10 |
| OS | Windows 7(SP1) Windows 8.1 Windows 10 |
System requirements
Sony Sxs Card Reader
| CPU | Pentium 1GHz or higher |
| Memory | 512MB or more |
| Hard disk drive space | 100MB or more (required for program install) |
| Requirements | .Net Framework 4 |
| Display | 1024x768 or higher, High color (16bits) or higher |
* When .NetFramework4 is not installed, the extra hard disk free space of 850MB is necessary.
Mac OS
| OS | OS X 10.8 OS X 10.9 OS X 10.10 OS X 10.11 macOS 10.12 macOS 10.13 macOS 10.14 |
| OS | OS X 10.8 OS X 10.9 OS X 10.10 OS X 10.11 macOS 10.12 macOS 10.13 macOS 10.14 |
System requirements
Sxs Reader
| Processor | Intel Processor (Standard equipment) |
| Memory | 512MB or more |
| Hard disk drive space | 100MB or more (required for program install) |
| Display | 1024x768 or higher, High color (16bits) or higher |
Note:
·Need to be used on factory-installed OS both with Windows or Macintosh. Operation is not guaranteed when used on PC with upgraded OS.
·Operation is not guaranteed for all PCs meeting the requirement described here.
·Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases: PC built by yourself, PC with OS installed by yourself, multi-boot environment, multi-monitor environment, High DPI environment, and PC with incompatible OS installed.
Card Reader For Mac Pro
Download drivers
To download the latest Windows and Mac drivers for the SanDisk Express Card.
https://servicesplus.us.sony.biz/sony-software-model-SXSDRIVERS.aspx
NOTE: The Mac drivers were updated December 2008 to fix a problem using the driver with the new MacPro laptops released in late 2008. Please review release notes provided on the link.
WARNING: It is not recommended to format your Express Card on your computer. SanDisk recommends formatting the Express Card only on your Sony XDCAM EX.
More info regarding drivers
- The SxS card device drivers are only required only if you intend on inserting your SxS cards directly in an ExpressCard slot in your computer.
- If you use the SBAC-US10 SxS card reader, PMW-EX1 or PMW-EX3 camcorders, or the PMW-EX30 deck, you do not need to install these drivers - they are treated as USB Mass Storage devices by the operating system.
SanDisk and Sony have jointly developed SxS, a specification that is optimized for Sony professional video cameras, and to verify that ExpressCard memory cards will support the high-speed performance required for professional video. The SanDisk ExpressCard carries the SxS logo, and is fully compatible with Sony's new XDCAM EX, which has two ExpressCard slots.
Recommended Windows OS Environment
- Windows Vista Home Basic
- Windows Vista Home/Premium
- Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Ultimate
- Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or later
- Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or later
Recommended Macintosh OS Environment
- Mac OS X v10.5 (v10.5.0 or later)
- Mac OS X v10.4 (v10.4.9 or later)