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4-542-447-11(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PXW-X180
PXW-X160
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
© 2014 Sony Corporation
2
Overview
Location and Function of Parts ............................................... 6
Wireless Remote Commander ...................................... 14
On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 15
LCD/Viewfinder Screen ............................................... 15
Preparations
Power Supply ........................................................................... 17
Using a battery pack ..................................................... 17
Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 19
Attaching Devices .................................................................... 19
Attaching the lens hood with lens cover ...................... 19
Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder ................... 20
Using the Wireless Remote Commander .............................. 21
Using SxS Memory Cards ...................................................... 22
About SxS memory cards ............................................. 22
Inserting an SxS memory card ..................................... 22
Removing an SxS memory card ................................... 22
Switching between SxS memory cards ........................ 22
Formatting an SxS memory card .................................. 23
Checking the remaining time available for
recording ................................................................ 23
Using Other Media .................................................................. 24
XQD memory cards ..................................................... 24
“Memory Stick” media/SD cards ................................. 24
Using a UTILITY SD card ..................................................... 25
Usable SD cards ........................................................... 25
Inserting an SD card ..................................................... 25
Removing an SD card .................................................. 25
Formatting an SD card ................................................. 26
Checking the Remaining Time ..................................... 26
Table of Contents
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Recording
Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 27
Adjusting the focus manually ....................................... 29
Monitoring audio .......................................................... 30
Cueing up ..................................................................... 30
Switching the SxS memory cards ................................ 30
Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 31
Recording format ......................................................... 31
Adjusting the Image brightness .................................... 31
Adjusting to natural color (White Balance) ................. 32
Audio setup .................................................................. 34
Time data ...................................................................... 35
Useful Functions ...................................................................... 36
Assignable buttons ....................................................... 36
Slow & Quick Motion .................................................. 36
Rec Review .................................................................. 37
Clip Continuous Rec .................................................... 37
Planning Metadata ........................................................ 38
Acquiring positioning information (GPS) (PXW-X180
only) ....................................................................... 40
Proxy Recording
(PXW-X180 only) .............................................................. 41
Usable SD cards ........................................................... 41
Formatting an SD card ................................................. 41
Checking the remaining time ....................................... 41
Performing proxy recording ......................................... 41
Changing the proxy recording setting .......................... 41
About the recorded file ................................................. 41
Storage destination of the recorded file ....................... 42
About the file name ...................................................... 42
Connecting to Other Device via Wireless LAN (PXW-X180
only) ................................................................................... 42
Attaching the IFU-WLM3 ............................................ 43
Connecting with the wireless LAN access point mode 43
Connecting with the wireless LAN station mode ........ 45
Connecting to the Internet (PXW-X180 only) ...................... 46
Uploading a File (PXW-X180 only) ....................................... 47
Preparations .................................................................. 47
Selecting the file and uploading ................................... 47
Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander (PXW-X180 only) ... 49
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About the Web Menu (PXW-X180 only) .............................. 51
Format settings ............................................................. 52
Wireless LAN settings (Station Settings) .................... 52
Upload settings ............................................................. 54
Checking the file transferring (Job List) ...................... 55
Thumbnail Screens
Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 56
Configuration of the Screen ......................................... 56
Playing Clips ............................................................................ 57
Playing a recorded clip ................................................. 57
Playing the selected and subsequent clips in
sequence ................................................................. 57
Clip Operations ....................................................................... 57
Operations of the thumbnail menu ............................... 57
Displaying the detailed information of a clip ............... 58
Deleting clips ............................................................... 59
Changing information on the thumbnail screen ........... 59
Thumbnail Menu .......................................................... 60
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Overview of the Setup menus ................................................ 61
Setup menu layers ........................................................ 61
Setup Menu Operations .......................................................... 62
Setup Menu List ...................................................................... 64
Camera menu ............................................................... 64
Paint menu .................................................................... 67
Audio menu .................................................................. 73
Video menu .................................................................. 74
LCD/VF menu .............................................................. 75
TC/UB menu ................................................................ 78
Recording menu ........................................................... 79
Media menu .................................................................. 80
File menu ...................................................................... 82
System menu ................................................................ 83
External Devices Connection
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices ...... 87
External Synchronization ....................................................... 88
Operating Clips with a Computer ......................................... 89
Connecting with a USB Cable ..................................... 89
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Appendices
Important Notes on Operation .............................................. 91
About Recording Media ............................................... 91
Special Recording and Compatible Formats ................ 92
Maximum Recording Time for a Clip .......................... 92
Using your Camcorder Abroad .................................... 93
Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................... 97
Video Formats and Output Signals .............................. 97
Error/Warning Indications .................................................. 100
Error Indications ......................................................... 100
Warning Indications ................................................... 100
Caution and Operation Confirmation Indications ...... 101
Licenses .................................................................................. 102
On Accessing Software to which the GPL/
LGPL Applies ...................................................... 102
Open Software Licenses ............................................. 102
Specifications ......................................................................... 102
General ....................................................................... 102
Lens ............................................................................ 104
Camera Block ............................................................. 105
Inputs/Outputs ............................................................ 105
Displays ...................................................................... 106
Internal Microphone ................................................... 106
Media Slot Block ........................................................ 106
AC adaptor ACDP-060S01 ........................................ 106
Charger BC-U1 .......................................................... 106
Rechargeable Battery Pack BP-U30 .......................... 107
Package Configuration ............................................... 107
Index ....................................................................................... 109
Location and Function of Parts
6
Overview
For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.
1. Hook for shoulder strap (10)
2. REC REVIEW button
3. ASSIGN 7/FOCUS MAGNIFIER button
(36)
4. (N mark) (PXW-X180 only)
Hold a NFC-compatible smartphone near
this mark when making wireless
connection between the camcorder and
smartphone. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the smartphone.
NFC (Near Field Communication) is the
international standard for the short range
radio communication technique.
5. Accessory shoe mount
6. Microphone fixing clamper (35)
7. Microphone holder (35)
8. Multi Interface Shoe
For details about the compatible accessories
with the Multi Interface Shoe, contact your
dealer.
9. Remote sensor
10. Power zoom lever (28)
11. IRIS PUSH AUTO button
12. Air inlet
Do not cover the air inlet.
13. ZOOM switch
To mount the accessory shoe
Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory shoe
mount as illustrated.
1. Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate and
pull it in the direction opposite to that of the
arrow on the accessory shoe plate and
remove it from the accessory shoe.
Overview
Location and Function of Parts
Notes
Accessory shoe
Accessory shoe plate
Accessory shoe
Accessory shoe plate
Location and Function of Parts
7
Overview
2. Place the accessory shoe so its protrusions
match recesses of the accessory shoe mount,
then fix it to the mount with four screws.
3. Insert the accessory shoe plate in the
direction of the arrow on the plate surface
until the end of the plate engages the end of
the shoe.
To remove the accessory shoe
Remove the shoe plate in the same way as step 1
of “To mount the accessory shoe.” Loosen the 4
screws and remove the accessory shoe from the
accessory shoe mount.
Location and Function of Parts
8
Overview
1. Lens (19)
2. Lens hood with lens cover (19)
3. Internal microphone (34)
4. Recording/tally lamp (84)
The recording/tally lamp flashes if the
remaining capacity of recording media or
battery is low.
5. ASSIGN 4/ZEBRA button
6. ASSIGN 1 button
7. ASSIGN 2 button*
8. ASSIGN 3/NFC button (PXW-X180 only)
9. ASSIGN 6/VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR
button
10. FOCUS switch (29)
11. FULL AUTO button
12. CH-1 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch
(34)
13. AUTO/MAN (CH-1) switch (34)
14. AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1) dial (34)
15. AUDIO LEVEL (CH-2) dial (34)
16. AUTO/MAN (CH-2) switch (34)
17. CH-2 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch
(34)
18. STATUS CHECK button (11)
19. MENU button** (62)
20. SHUTTER switch
21. PUSH AUTO button (29)
22. WB SET button
23. ASSIGN 5/PEAKING button*
* The ASSIGN 5/PEAKING button and the ASSIGN 2
button have raised tactile dots for your convenience in
locating the button.
** MENU button has a raised tactile bar for your
convenience in locating the button.
Location and Function of Parts
9
Overview
1. GENLOCK/TC IN/VIDEO/TC OUT
switch
2. GENLOCK/VIDEO connector (87, 99)
3. TC connector
4. SDI OUT connector (87)
5. PROXY SD slot (41)
6. AUDIO OUT connector
7. HDMI connector (87)
8. REMOTE connector
The REMOTE connector is used for controlling
start/stop of recording and other functions on the
video device and peripherals connected to it.
9. Handle zoom lever (28)
10. Handle record button
When the lever is set to the HOLD position, the
handle record button is not operable.
11. AUDIO INPUT1 connector (34)
12. AUDIO INPUT2 connector
13. Cable holder
Provided for securing a microphone cable, etc.
14. INPUT1 switch (34)
15. INPUT2 switch (34)
16. Grip belt
17. 1 (Power) switch (27)
18. Record button (27)
19. Power Lamp
20. Air outlet
Areas around the air outlet may become hot.
Do not cover the air outlet.
21. USB wireless LAN module retracting part
(PXW-X180 only) (43)
Connecting the IFU-WLM3 USB wireless LAN
module (supplied) allows communication with
wireless LAN devices.
22. Cable clamp part
Used for fixing cables by using a strap to protect
the connector part.
Do not use the cable clamp part for purposes other
than fixing cables.
23. DC IN connector (18)
Notes
Notes
Location and Function of Parts
10
Overview
1. ND FILTER mode switch
2. ND FILTER switch
3. ND control dial
4. Hook for shoulder strap
5. Focus ring (29)
6. Lens cover lever (19)
7. Zoom ring (28)
8. Iris ring (31)
9. i (headphones) connector
For stereo mini-jack headphones
10. BATT RELEASE button (17)
11. Battery pack (17)
12. Battery pack receptacle
13. UTILITY SD slot/access lamp
(Used for storing and loading the settings
(File function). To be supported by a
future upgrade (software update).)
14. SLOT SELECT button
15. SxS memory card A slot/access lamp (22)
16. EJECT button
17. SxS memory card B slot/access lamp (22)
18. USB connector (mini-B type) (89)
19. (USB) connector (A type)
(To be supported by a future upgrade.)
20. CANCEL/BACK button (62)
21. SEL/SET dial (62)
22. WHT BAL switch
23. GAIN switch (31)
24. IRIS switch
To attach a shoulder strap
Attach a shoulder strap to the hooks for the
shoulder strap.
Location and Function of Parts
11
Overview
1. OPTION button (57)
2. THUMBNAIL button (56)
3. Playback control buttons (PREV, PLAY/
PAUSE*, NEXT, STOP, F REV, F FWD)
(57)
4. LCD BRIGHT button (20)
5. DISPLAY button (15)
6. LCD screen (20)
7. Handle zoom switch (28)
8. Viewfinder (20)
9. Large eyecup
10. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (20)
11. HEADPHONE MONITOR switch (35)
12. Air inlet
Do not cover the air inlet.
13. VOLUME buttons*
14. DURATION/TC/U-BIT button (35)
15. CANCEL/BACK button (62)
16. V/v/B/b/SET buttons (62)
17. MENU button (62)
* VOLUME+ button and PLAY/PAUSE button have
raised tactile dots for your convenience in locating the
buttons.
Bottom
1. Tripod receptacle (1/4 inch)
This receptacle is compatible with 1/4-
20UNC screws.
Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod
receptacle using a tripod screw (sold
separately, the length of the screw must be
less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
Status screen
To display a status screen
Press the STATUS CHECK button.
To switch status screens
Turn the SEL/SET dial.
To hide the status screen
Press the STATUS CHECK button.
Notes
Location and Function of Parts
12
Overview
Camera status screen
Displays the electronic shutter settings or the
status of the lens.
Audio status screen
Displays the input settings for each channel,
audio level meter, and wind filter setting.
System status screen
Displays the video signal settings.
Video output status screen
Displays the SDI, HDMI, and video output
settings.
Assignable button status screen
Displays the function that is assigned to each
assignable button.
Gain<H> Setting value of Gain <H>
level
Gain<M> Setting value of Gain <M>
level
Gain<L> Setting value of Gain <L>
level
Preset White Preset value of white balance
ND Filter
<Preset1>
Setting value of Preset1 for
ND Filter
ND Filter
<Preset2>
Setting value of Preset2 for
ND Filter
ND Filter
<Preset3>
Setting value of Preset3 for
ND Filter
Gamma Gamma category and curve
AE Level Setting value of AE level
AE Speed Setting value of AE control
speed
AGC Limit Setting value of the maximum
gain of AGC
A.SHT Limit Fastest shutter speed of the
auto shutter function
AE Mode AE mode setting (Backlight/
Standard/Spotlight)
CH 1 level meter Level meter for CH 1
CH 1 Source Input source for CH 1
CH 1 Ref. / Sens. Sensitivity of the internal
microphone input to CH 1, or
the reference level of audio
input
CH 1 Wind Filter Setting status of the wind
filter for the microphone input
to CH 1
CH 2 level meter Level meter for CH 2
CH 2 Source Input source for CH 2
CH 2 Ref. / Sens. Sensitivity of the internal
microphone input to CH 2, or
the reference level of audio
input
CH 2 Wind Filter Setting status of the wind
filter for the microphone input
to CH 2
Audio Format Audio format setting
Headphone Out Headphone output setting
Country Setting status of the region,
NTSC region or PAL region
Rec Format Recording format that is
recorded on the SxS memory
card
Picture Size Picture size that is recorded on
the SxS memory card
Frame Rate Frame rate that is recorded on
the SxS memory card
Rec Function Special recording that is set to
on, and its setting value
Simul Rec On/off status of Simul Rec
Clip Continuous
Rec
On/off status of Clip
Continuous Rec
Video Light Set Setting status of the on/off
condition of the video light
Wi-Fi (PXW-
X180 only)
Setting status of wireless LAN
Proxy Recording
Mode (PXW-
X180 only)
Setting status of Proxy
Proxy Recording
Size (PXW-X180
only)
Picture size for Proxy
SDI Output picture size
Output On/Off
HDMI Output picture size
Output On/Off
Video Output picture size
1 Function that is assigned to
the Assign 1 button
2 Function that is assigned to
the Assign 2 button
3 Function that is assigned to
the Assign 3 button
4 Function that is assigned to
the Assign 4 button
5 Function that is assigned to
the Assign 5 button
6 Function that is assigned to
the Assign 6 button
7 Function that is assigned to
the Assign 7 button
Location and Function of Parts
13
Overview
Battery status screen
Displays the information of the battery or DC IN
power.
Media status screen
Displays the remaining space, available
recording time, and estimated service life of the
recording media (SxS memory card A/SxS
memory card B).
Detected Battery Battery type
Remaining Remaining charge level (%)
Charge Count Number of times that the
battery is charged
Capacity Remaining capacity (Ah)
Vo l ta g e Vo l ta g e ( V )
Manufacture
Date
Manufacture date of the
battery
Video Light
Remaining
Remaining charge level of the
video light battery
Power Source Power source
Supplied Voltage Supplied voltage
Media
information of
Media A
Media icon displayed when
recording media is inserted in
slot A
Protect
information of
Media A
Protect icon displayed when
recording media inserted in
slot A is write-protected
Notes
You cannot protect the SxS
memory card on the
camcorder.
Remaining meter
of Media A
Remaining capacity of the
recording media inserted in
slot A, expressed with a bar
indicator
Remaining time
of Media A
Estimated remaining time in
minutes of the recording
media inserted in slot A with
the same condition
Remaining life of
Media A
Remaining life in percent (%)
of the media inserted in slot A
when the media has its
remaining life data
Media
information of
Media B
Media icon displayed when
recording media is inserted in
slot B
Protect
information of
Media B
Protect icon displayed when
recording media inserted in
slot B is write-protected
Remaining meter
of Media B
Remaining capacity of the
recording media inserted in
slot B, expressed with a bar
indicator
Remaining time
of Media B
Estimated remaining time in
minutes of the recording
media inserted in slot B with
the same condition
Remaining life of
Media B
Remaining life in percent (%)
of the media inserted in slot B
when the media has its
remaining life data
Media
information of
the proxy
recording media
(PXW-X180
only)
Media icon displayed when
recording media is inserted in
the PROXY SD slot
Protect
information of
the proxy
recording media
(PXW-X180
only)
Protect icon displayed when
recording media inserted in
the PROXY SD slot is write-
protected
Remaining meter
of he proxy
recording media
(PXW-X180
only)
Remaining capacity of the
recording media inserted in
the PROXY SD slot,
expressed with a bar indicator
Remaining time
of he proxy
recording media
(PXW-X180
only)
Estimated remaining time in
minutes of the recording
media inserted in the PROXY
SD slot with the same
condition
Remaining life of
he proxy
recording media
(PXW-X180
only)
Remaining life in percent (%)
of the recording media
inserted in the PROXY SD
slot when the media has its
remaining life data
Media
information of
the UTILITY SD
card
Media icon displayed when
recording media is inserted in
the UTILITY SD slot
Protect
information of
the UTILITY SD
card
Protect icon displayed when
recording media that is
inserted in the UTILITY SD
slot is write-protected
Remaining meter
of the UTILITY
SD card
Remaining capacity of the
recording media inserted in
the UTILITY SD slot,
expressed by a bar indicator
Remaining
capacity of the
UTILITY SD
card
Remaining capacity of the
recording media inserted in
the UTILITY SD slot,
expressed in GB
Remaining life of
the UTILITY SD
card
Remaining life in percent (%)
of the media inserted in the
UTILITY SD slot when the
media has its remaining life
data
Location and Function of Parts
14
Overview
REC trigger setting status screen
Displays the setting status of the record button
and handle record button.
1. DATA CODE button
This button does not work on the camcorder.
2. TC RESET button
3. SCAN/SLOW buttons
4. . > (PREV/NEXT) buttons
5. PLAY button
6. STOP button
7. DISPLAY button
8. Transmitter
9. START/STOP button
10. Power zoom lever
11. PAUSE button
12. MODE button
13. b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons
Rec Button Displays the slot for the
recording target of the record
button
Handle Rec
Button
Displays the slot for the
recording target of the handle
record button
Wireless Remote Commander
On-Screen Indications
15
Overview
While recording, standing by to record, or during playback, the statuses and settings of the camcorder are
superimposed on the LCD/viewfinder screen.
The statuses and settings of the camcorder can be turned on/off using the DISPLAY button.
The statuses and settings of the camcorder can be independently turned on/off (page 76).
Information displayed on the screen while recording
1. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication
2. Gain indication (page 31)
3. ND filter indication (page 32)
4. GPS status indication (PXW-X180 only)
Displays the GPS status.
5. Recording mode/slot A/B operation status
indication
6. Depth of field indication
Displays the depth of field.
7. Color temperature indication (page 32)
8.
S&Q motion frame rate indication
(page 79)
9. Battery remaining indication (page 17)
10. Focus position indication
Displays focus position.
11. Zoom position indication
Displays zoom position in the range of 0 (wide
end) to 99 (tele end).
12. Iris position indication
Displays iris position.
13. Focus macro indication
14. Focus assist indication
15. SteadyShot indication
16. Focus mode indication
17. Auto shutter indication
18. AGC indication
19. Auto iris indication
20. AE mode indication
21. White balance mode indication (page 32)
22. Rec Control status of SDI output/HDMI
output indication (page 79)
23. UTILITY SD slot media status indication
24. Time data indication (page 35)
On-Screen Indications
LCD/Viewfinder Screen
zRec Recording in progress
Stby Standby for recording
AT W Automatic mode
ATW Hold Pause the automatic mode
W:P Preset mode
W:A Memory A mode
W:B Memory B mode
On-Screen Indications
16
Overview
25. Audio level meter
26. A/B slot media status/remaining space
indication (pa ge 23)
When the left side of the icon is orange,
recording is possible.
When the green lamp on the upper right of the
icon lights, playback is possible.
27. PROXY SD slot media status indication
(PXW-X180 only)
28. VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR indication
(waveform monitor/vector scope/
histogram indication)
29. Proxy status indication (PXW-X180 only)
30. Wireless LAN connection status
indication (PXW-X180 only) (page 42)
Displays the status when the wireless LAN
function is on.
31. Audio format indication
32. TC IN connection status indication
(page 78)
Displays the status when the timecode is input
from an external device.
33. Gamma indication (page 68)
Displays the gamma setting value.
34. Recording format (codec) indication
(page 31)
Displays the format that is recorded on an SxS
memory card.
35. System frequency and scan method
indication
36. Recording format (picture size) indication
(page 31)
Displays the picture size that is recorded on an
SxS memory card.
Information displayed on the playback screen
The following information is superimposed on
the playback screen.
1. Clip no./total number of clips
2. Playback mode
3. Playback format (picture size)
4. Battery remaining
5. Playback format (frame rate)
6. Time data
The time data is displayed when the unit status/
settings are displayed by pressing the DISPLAY
button, and “Timecode” in “Display On/Off” of
the LCD/VF menu is set to “On.
7. Audio levels
The audio levels for the recording are displayed.
8. Media
A mark appears to the left if the memory
card is write-protected.
9. Playback format (codec)
Power Supply
17
Preparations
You can use a battery pack or AC power via an
AC adaptor.
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and
AC adaptor listed below:
Lithium-ion Battery Pack
BP-U30
BP-U60
BP-U60T
BP-U90
Charger
BC-U1
BC-U2
AC Adaptor (supplied)
ACDP-060S01
Notes
The BC-U1/BC-U2 Charger cannot be used as the
external power source device for the camcorder.
When connecting the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket), use the supplied AC adaptor.
Fully insert the battery pack into the battery pack
receptacle (page 10), then slide it down to lock it.
To remove the battery pack, press and hold the
BATT RELEASE button (page 10), slide the
battery pack upward to unlock it, then pull it out.
Notes
Before use, charge the battery pack with the supplied
BC-U1 or BC-U2 Charger.
A warm battery pack immediately after use may not be
able to be fully recharged.
The high-capacity BP-U90 Battery Pack is large, and
protrudes from the camcorder when attached. When
using the camcorder with the BP-U90 attached for
extended recording periods, Sony recommends
attaching the camcorder to a tripod for convenience.
Checking battery charge remaining
When recording or playback is in progress on the
battery pack, an icon to show the current battery
charge level and usage time remaining are
displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen
(page 15).
The camcorder indicates the remaining usage
time in minutes by calculating the available time
with the battery pack if operation is continued at
the current rate of power consumption.
If the battery charge remaining becomes
low
If the battery charge remaining decreases to a
certain level during operation (Low BATT
status), a low-battery message, flashing of the
recording/tally lamp, and a beep sound will warn
you.
If the battery charge remaining further decreases
to a level at which operation cannot be continued
(BATT Empty status), a battery-empty message
appears.
Replace the battery pack with one that is fully
charged.
To change the message levels
The Low BATT level is set to 10% of full charge,
and the BATT Empty level is set to 3% of full
charge at the factory. These settings can be
changed with “Battery Alarm” (page 86) in the
System menu.
Preparations
Power Supply
Using a battery pack
Icon Remaining
100% to 91%
90% to 71%
70% to 51%
50% to 31%
30% to 11%
10% to 0%
Power Supply
18
Preparations
Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a
power source
You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain AC power.
1. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
AC Adaptor.
2. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN
connector of the camcorder.
3. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket).
On the AC Adaptor
Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Do not short-circuit the plug of the AC Adaptor
with any metallic objects. This may cause a
malfunction.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
You cannot charge the camcorder by
connecting it to the AC Adaptor.
Power cord
(mains lead)
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
DC IN
connector
AC Adaptor
ACDP-060S01
Setting the Clock / Attaching Devices
19
Preparations
When you turn the camcorder on for the first time
after purchasing or the backup battery has
completely discharged, the Initial Setting display
appears on the viewfinder screen and LCD
screen. Set the date and time of the built-in clock,
using this display.
Time Zone
The value shows the time difference from UTC
(Coordinated Universal Time).
Change the setting if needed.
Setting the time and date
The clock starts after you turn the SEL/SET dial
(page 10) to select an item or value, then press the
SEL/SET dial to set it.
After the setting display disappears, “Clock Set”
(page 85) of the System menu can be used to set
“Time Zone” and date/time.
Notes
If the clock setting is cleared because the backup
battery fully discharged when no power was supplied
(no battery pack and no DC IN connection), the Initial
Setting display will be displayed when you next turn
the camcorder on.
While the Initial Setting display is shown, no other
operation, except turning the power off, is permitted
until you finish the setting for this display.
Align the marks on the lens hood to those on
the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the
direction of the arrow 2 until it is locked.
Opening or closing the shutter of the lens
hood with lens cover
Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the
lens cover, and move the lever to CLOSE to close
the lens cover.
Removing the lens hood with lens cover
Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction of the
arrow 2 in the illustration while pressing the
PUSH (lens hood release) button.
Notes
Remove the lens hood with lens cover when you
attach/detach a 82mm polarized filter or protective
filter.
Setting the Clock Attaching Devices
Attaching the lens hood with lens
cover
PUSH (lens hood release) button
Attaching Devices
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Preparations
LCD screen
Open the LCD screen 180 degrees (1), then
rotate it to the best angle to record or play back
(2).
Images are displayed as mirror images on the
LCD screen, but are recorded as normal images.
You can switch the brightness of the backlight
of the LCD screen with the LCD BRIGHT
button (page 11).
Viewfinder
Look through the viewfinder with the LCD screen
closed when using the viewfinder.
If the viewfinder screen display is not clear,
adjust by using the lens adjustment lever below
the viewfinder.
You can switch the brightness of the viewfinder
with “Brightness” in “VF Setting” of the LCD/VF
menu (page 75).
Adjusting the LCD screen and
viewfinder
1Open 180 degrees.
2180 degrees
(max.)
290 degrees
(max.)
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the picture
becomes clear.
Using the Wireless Remote Commander
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Preparations
Before use
Before you use the supplied Wireless Remote
Commander for the first time, pull out the
insulation sheet from the battery holder.
A CR2025 lithium battery is set in the holder at
the factory.
Using the Wireless Remote Commander
For controlling the camcorder from the Wireless
Remote Commander, activate the remote control
function of the camcorder after turning the power
on.
Activating/deactivating the remote control
function can be achieved using the Setup menu.
To activate using the menu
Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to
Menu mode, then set “IR Remote” (page 86) of
the System menu to “On.”
Notes
Aim the Wireless Remote Commander towards the
remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources
such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise,
the Wireless Remote Commander may not function
properly.
When you are operating with the Wireless Remote
Commander supplied with your camcorder, your video
device may also operate. In that case, select a
commander mode other than DVD2 for your video
device, or cover the sensor of your video device with
black paper.
Replacing the battery in the Wireless
Remote Commander
Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium
battery. Do not use any battery other than a
CR2025.
1. While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2. Place a new battery with the + side facing up.
3. Insert the battery case back into the Wireless
Remote Commander until it clicks.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must obey
the law in the relative area or country.
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Wireless Remote
Commander may shorten, or the Wireless
Remote Commander may not function properly.
In this case, replace the battery with a Sony
CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Using the Wireless
Remote Commander
Insulation sheet
CAUTION
Tab
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
WARNING
Using SxS Memory Cards
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Preparations
This camcorder records audio and video on SxS
memory cards (sold separately) inserted in the
card slots.
Notes
If the video format is set to AVCHD, an SxS memory
card cannot be used. Use “Memory Stick” media or an
SD card (page 24).
Usable SxS memory cards
Use the following Sony SxS memory cards.
Operations are not guaranteed with memory cards
other than the following cards.
SxS PRO+ series
SxS PRO series
SxS-1 series
These cards comply with the ExpressCard
standard.
For details on using SxS memory cards and usage-
related precautions, refer to the instruction manual
for the SxS memory card.
SxS, SxS PRO and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned
by Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association (PCMCIA) and are
licensed to Sony Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Notes
An SxS memory card that is formatted in UDF cannot
be used on the camcorder.
1 Open the cover of the card slot block.
2 Insert the SxS memory card with the
SxS label facing to the right.
The access lamp (page 10) lights in red, then
changes to green once the memory card is
ready for use.
3 Close the cover.
Notes
If you insert a memory card into the slot in the wrong
direction, the memory card, the memory card slot, or
image data may be damaged.
1 Open the cover of the card slot block,
then pull the EJECT button out by
pressing it.
2 Press the EJECT button to remove the
SxS memory card.
Notes
Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned
off or a memory card is removed while it is being
accessed. Data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure
that its access lamp is lit in green or off when you turn
off the power or remove a memory card.
An SxS memory card removed from the camcorder
after recording ended may be hot. This is not a
malfunction.
When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card
slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button
(page 10) to select the card you wish to use.
If a card becomes full during recording, switching
to the other card is automatically executed.
Notes
The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while playback
is in progress. Switching is not executed even if you
press the button. The button is enabled while the
thumbnail screen is displayed (page 56).
Using SxS Memory
Cards
About SxS memory cards
Inserting an SxS memory card
Removing an SxS memory card
Switching between SxS memory
cards
Using SxS Memory Cards
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Preparations
If an SxS memory card is not formatted, or was
formatted with another system, the message
“Media Needs to be Formatted” is displayed on
the LCD/viewfinder screen.
Format the card as follows.
Using “Format Media” (page 80) of the
Media menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or
“Media(B)” (slot B), then select “Execute.”
On the confirmation message, select
“Execute” again.
The in-progress message is displayed, and the
access lamp lights in red.
When formatting is complete, a completion
message is displayed. Press the SEL/SET dial to
hide the message.
If formatting fails
A write-protected SxS memory card or memory
card that cannot be used with this camcorder will
not be formatted.
If a warning message is displayed, replace the
card with an appropriate SxS memory card,
according to the instructions in the message.
Notes
All the data, including recorded pictures and setup
files, are erased when a memory card is formatted.
While recording (or standing by to record), you
can check the remaining space for the SxS
memory cards loaded in the card slots on the A/B
slot media status/remaining space indication of
the LCD/viewfinder screen (page 15).
The available time for recording with the current
video format (recording bit rate) is calculated
according to the remaining space of each card and
displayed in time units of minutes.
Notes
A icon appears if the memory card is write-
protected.
Replacing an SxS memory card
If the available time on two cards in total
becomes less than 5 minutes, the warning
message “Media Near Full” is displayed, the
recording/tally lamp flashes, and a beep sound
is output to the headphones to warn you.
Replace the cards with those that have sufficient
space.
If you continue recording until the total
remaining time reaches zero, the message
changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.
Notes
Up to approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one
SxS memory card.
If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, the
remaining time indication becomes “0,” and the
message “Media Full” is displayed.
Formatting an SxS memory card
Checking the remaining time
available for recording
Using Other Media
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Preparations
By using the QDA-EX1 Media Adaptor (supplied
with PXW-X180 NTSC model only), you can
insert an XQD memory card into the SxS memory
card slot and use it instead of an SxS memory
card.
Usable XQD memory cards
XQD memory card S series
XQD memory card H series
XQD memory card N series
For details on using a QDA-EX1 Media Adaptor,
refer to the instruction manual supplied with it.
Notes
High-speed playback (page 57) may not be properly
achieved with an XQD memory card.
Not all XQD memory cards are guaranteed to work
with this camcorder. For compatible memory cards,
contact your dealer.
If the video format is set to AVCHD, an XQD memory
card cannot be used. Use “Memory Stick” media or an
SD card (page 24).
Formatting
When you use an XQD memory card with this
camcorder, formatting is required.
An XQD memory card to be used with this
camcorder must be formatted using the format
function of this camcorder.
It is also necessary to format an XQD memory
card for use if a caution message is displayed
when you mount the XQD memory card.
For an XQD memory card that was formatted
with another system unsupported by this
camcorder, the message “Unsupported File
System” is displayed on the LCD/viewfinder
screen.
Format the XQD memory card as instructed
below.
To execute formatting
Using “Format Media” (page 80) of the
Media menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or
“Media(B)” (slot B), then select “Execute.”
An in-progress message is displayed, and the
access lamp lights in red.
When formatting is completed, a completion
message is displayed for three seconds.
Notes
When formatting, all data in an XQD memory card,
including protected images, is erased and cannot be
restored.
To use media formatted with this camcorder in
the slots of other devices
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.
Use of the MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor (sold
separately) or MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor
(supplied with PXW-X180 of other than the
NTSC model and PXW-X160) permits you to
insert a “Memory Stick” or an SD card to the SxS
memory card slot and use it for recording and
playback in the same way as with an SxS memory
card.
Usable “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo”
Usable SD card
SDHC card (SD speed class: Class 10)
SDXC card (SD speed class: Class 10)
For details on use of the MEAD-MS01/SD02 Media
Adaptor, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective adaptor.
Notes
High-speed playback (page 57) may not be properly
achieved with a “Memory Stick” or an SD card.
Not all “Memory Stick” or SD card are guaranteed for
operation. About memory cards that have been verified
for operation, contact the dealer.
Slow & Quick Motion recording (page 36) cannot be
made with a “Memory Stick” or an SD card.
Formatting
When you use a “Memory Stick” or an SD card
with this camcorder, formatting is required.
A “Memory Stick” or an SD card to be used with
this camcorder must be formatted using the
format function of this camcorder.
It is also necessary to format aMemory Stick or
an SD card for use if a caution message is
displayed when you mount the “Memory Stick”
or SD card.
Using Other Media
XQD memory cards
“Memory Stick” media/SD cards
Using a UTILITY SD card
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Preparations
For a “Memory Stick” or an SD card that was
formatted with another system unsupported by
this camcorder, the message “Unsupported File
System” is displayed on the LCD/viewfinder
screen.
Format the “Memory Stick” or SD card as
instructed below.
To execute formatting
Using “Format Media” (page 80) of the
Media menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or
“Media(B)” (slot B), then select “Execute.”
An in-progress message is displayed, and the
access lamp lights in red.
When formatting is completed, a completion
message is displayed for three seconds.
Notes
When formatting, all data in a “Memory Stick” or an
SD card, including protected images, is erased and
cannot be restored.
To use media formatted with this camcorder in
the slots of other devices
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.
You can store the setting value file of the camera
on an SD card (sold separately). The stored file
can be loaded from the SD card.
SDHC memory card* (Speed Class: 4 to 10,
UHS is not compatible, Capacity: 2 GB to 32 GB)
SD memory card* (Capacity: up to 2 GB)
* Indicated as “SD card” in this Operating Guide.
1 Open the cover of the UTILITY SD slot
(page 10).
2 Insert the UTILITY SD card into the
slot with the UTILITY SD label facing
right.
The access lamp (page 10) lights in red, then
turns off when the memory card is ready for
use.
3 Close the cover.
Open the cover of the UTILITY SD slot
(page 10), remove the SD card by pressing
the SD card once lightly.
Notes
Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned
off or a memory card is removed while it is being
accessed. Data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure
that its access lamp is off before you turn off the power
or remove a memory card.
Make sure that the card does not pop out when
inserting or removing it.
Using a UTILITY SD card
Usable SD cards
Inserting an SD card
Removing an SD card
Using a UTILITY SD card
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Preparations
When you use an SD card with this camcorder, it
must be formatted using the format function of
this camcorder.
It is also necessary to format an SD card if a
caution message is displayed when you mount it.
Using “Format Media” (page 80) in the
Media menu, specify “SD Card” then select
“Execute.” On the confirmation message,
select “Execute” again.
The in-progress message and status bar are
displayed, and the access lamp lights in red.
When formatting is complete, a completion
message is displayed. Press the SEL/SET dial to
hide the message.
Notes
All the data is erased when a memory card is
formatted, and the data cannot be restored.
The remaining time can be checked on the media
status screen (page 13).
Notes
A icon appears if the memory card is write-
protected.
To use media formatted with this camcorder in
the slots of other devices
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.
Formatting an SD card
Checking the Remaining Time
Basic Operation Procedure
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Recording
Basic recording can be performed with the
following procedures.
1 Make sure that the necessary devices
are attached to the camcorder and
power is supplied to them.
2 Load the memory card(s).
If you load two SxS memory cards, recording
is continued by automatically switching to
the second card when the first card becomes
full.
3 Open the cover of the lens hood with
lens cover.
4 Slide the power switch to on while
pressing the green button.
The recording screen is displayed on the
LCD/viewfinder screen.
5 Press the record button (page 9).
The recording/tally lamp lights and recording
begins.
6 To stop recording, press the record
button again.
Recording stops and the camcorder enters
STBY (recording standby) mode.
Recording (Full Auto mode)
Press the FULL AUTO button so that the button
indicator lights.
Full Auto mode is turned on, the TLCS (Total
Level Control System) (page 65) is activated,
Auto Iris, AGC (Auto Gain Control), and Auto
Shutter, and ATW (Auto-Tracing White balance)
are set to on. Then, the brightness and white
balance will be automatically adjusted.
When you wish to adjust them manually, turn Full
Auto mode off.
Shooting without suspending while
changing an memory card (Relay
Recording)
When SxS memory cards are loaded in both slot
A and slot B, the camcorder switches
automatically to the other card if the selected card
becomes full during recording.
Notes
Do not remove the memory card that is recording.
Remove only the memory card in the slot whose access
lamp is turned off during recording.
If the recordable memory card is loaded into the other
slot when the remaining time of the memory card that
is recording is less than 1 minute, the message “Will
Switch Slots Soon” is displayed. It goes out when the
slot is switched.
The relay recording function may not work if you start
recording when the remaining time of the memory card
is less than 1 minute. To perform the relay recording
properly, make sure that the remaining time of the
memory card is more than 1 minute.
The video that is recorded by using the relay recording
function on the camcorder cannot be played seemlessly
on the camcorder.
To combine the videos that are recorded by using the
relay recording function, use the “Content Browser”
software.
Recording on memory card A and
memory card B simultaneously
(Simultaneously Recording)
You can perform simultaneously recording by
using memory cards in both the memory card A
and memory card B slot.
Set “Setting” in “Simul Rec” of the
Recording menu to “On.”
Notes
The simultaneously recording function cannot be used
during Slow & Quick Motion mode (page 36) or Clip
Continuous Rec mode (page 37).
There is a limit to selectable recording formats when
simultaneously recording images to an SD card and
“Memory Stick.” For details, see page 91.
Recording
Basic Operation Procedure
Basic Operation Procedure
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Recording
Changing the setting of the record button
and handle record button
You can start/stop recording on the memory card
in each slot independently by using the record
button and handle record button.
The default setting starts/stops recording on
memory card A and memory card B
simultaneously by using either of the buttons.
Rec Button:
Handle Rec Button:
To change the setting
Select “Rec Button Set” in “Simul Rec” of
the Recording menu.
Adjusting the zoom
To use the power zoom lever
1. Set the ZOOM switch E to SERVO.
2. Zoom by pressing the power zoom lever D .
Lightly press the power zoom lever D for a
slower zoom. Fully press it for a faster zoom.
The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject for focus is about
1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about
80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom
positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about
2 5/8 feet) from your camcorder.
When “Focus Macro” in “Focus” of the Camera
menu is set to “Off,” you cannot focus on a
subject within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet)
regardless of the zoom position (page 65).
Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever D. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever D, the operation sound of the
power zoom lever D may also be recorded.
You can change the zoom speed (normal/fast)
of the power zoom lever D or the handle zoom
lever A on “Setting” in “Speed Zoom” of the
Camera menu (page 66).
To use the handle zoom
1. Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR or
FIX.
When you set the handle zoom switch B
to VAR, you can zoom in or out at a
variable speed.
When you set the handle zoom switch B
to FIX, you can zoom in or out at a fixed
speed, which is set in “Setting” in “Handle
Zoom” of the Camera menu (page 66).
2. Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom in or
out.
Notes
You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when the
handle zoom switch B is set to OFF.
You cannot change the zoom speed of the power zoom
lever D with the handle zoom switch
B.
To use the zoom ring
1. Set the ZOOM switch E to MANUAL.
2. Zoom by turning the zoom ring C.
“Rec Button
Set” setting
Operation
Rec Button:
Handle Rec
Button:
Starts/stops recording on memory
card A and memory card B
simultaneously by using either of
the buttons.
Rec Button:
Handle Rec
Button:
Starts/stops recording on memory
card A by using the record button,
and memory card B by using the
handle record button.
Rec Button:
Handle Rec
Button:
Starts/stops recording on the
memory card B by using the
record button, and memory card A
by using the handle record button.
Close view: (Telephoto)
Wide view: (Wide angle)
Basic Operation Procedure
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Recording
You can zoom at the desired speed by turning
the zoom ring C. Fine adjustment is also
possible.
Notes
Turn the zoom ring C at a moderate speed. If you turn
it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the zoom
ring rotation speed, or the operation sound of the zoom
may also be recorded.
You can adjust the focus manually for different
recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
—To record a subject behind a window
covered with raindrops.
—To record horizontal stripes.
—To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
—When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
—To record a stationary subject using a
tripod.
Adjusting focus manually in Full MF
mode
In Full MF mode, you can manually adjust focus
without automatic adjustment functions.
Set the focus ring A to the Full MF mode
position and focus manually using the focus scale
on the lens.
Notes
Turn the focus ring slowly. If it is forced against either
end, the focus ring may move toward the AF/MF mode
position and move past the end, and make noise.
While in Full MF mode, the auto focus and push auto
focus function does not work.
While in Full MF mode, macro is set to off regardless
of the “Focus Macro” setting in “Focus” of the Camera
menu.
Adjusting focus manually in AF/MF mode
In mode B, you can use the automatic adjustment
functions during manual focus adjustment. Set
the focus ring to the AF/MF mode position and do
the following steps.
1. Set the FOCUS switch B to MAN.
2. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
For focusing manually
It is easier to focus on the subject when you use
the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever
towards T (telephoto) and adjust the focus, then,
towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for
recording.
When you want to record a close-up image of a
subject, move the power zoom lever towards W
(wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then
adjust the focus.
To restore automatic adjustment
Set the FOCUS switch B to AUTO.
The focus mode indication changes to “AF” and
the automatic focus adjustment is restored.
To use automatic focus temporarily
(Push auto focus)
Record the subject while pressing and holding the
PUSH AUTO button C.
If you release the button, the setting returns to
manual focusing.
Use this function to shift the focus on one subject
to another during the manual focus mode.
Adjusting the focus manually
AF/MF mode
Full MF mode
Basic Operation Procedure
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Recording
Using the focus magnifier (Focus
Magnifier)
In the default setting, “Focus Magnifier” is
assigned to the ASSIGN 7 button (page 36).
Press the ASSIGN 7 button.
The focus magnifier screen appears and the center
of the screen is magnified by about 2.0 times. It
will be easier to confirm the focus setting during
manual focusing. The screen returns to the
original size when you press the button again.
Notes
Even though the image appears expanded on the
screen, the recorded image is not expanded.
In normal playback mode, you can monitor the
recorded audio signals through the connected
headphones.
You can select the audio channel to be monitored
and adjust the sound volume by using the
HEADPHONE MONITOR switch and
VOLUME buttons.
To start playback from the top of the clip
Press the PREV button or NEXT button of the
playback control buttons (page 11). You can cue
to the top of a desired clip by pressing either
button repeatedly.
When two memory cards are loaded, press the
SLOT SELECT button (page 10) to switch
memory cards.
Notes
You cannot switch SxS memory cards during
playback.
Continuous playback of cards in slots A and B is not
possible.
Monitoring audio
Cueing up
Switching the SxS memory cards
Clip (recording data)
When you stop recording, video, audio, and
subsidiary data from the start to end of the
recording are recorded as a single clip on an
SxS memory card.
Clip name
For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a
clip is named by the naming mode that is set in
“Clip” (page 81) of the Media menu.
Maximum duration of a clip
The maximum clip length differs depending on
the recording format.
The maximum continuous recording time for a
movie is same as it for a clip. If recording time
reaches the maximum continuous recording
time, the recording will stop.
For details about the maximum recording time
of a clip for the recording format, see
“Maximum Recording Time for a Clip” (page
92).
Changing Basic Settings
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Recording
You can make changes to the settings based on
the intended usage of the recorded video or
recording conditions.
Selectable format depends on the setting of the
region where the camcorder is used (Country) or
the codec (Codec).
To change the format, use “Video Format” in
“Rec Format(page 83) of the System menu.
You can adjust the image brightness by adjusting
the iris, gain, or shutter speed, or by reducing the
light volume with ND FILTER.
Adjusting the iris (Auto mode)
Adjust the brightness according to the subject.
When Full Auto mode (page 27) is set to on:
Iris is forcibly set to Auto mode.
When Full Auto mode is set to off:
Set the IRIS switch F to AUTO. The Auto Iris
mode is set.
You can select the target level (to make the
picture darker or brighter) for Auto Iris via the
Setup menu. (The gain control in AGC mode and
the shutter speed control in Auto Shutter mode are
adjusted in synchronization.)
To adjust the target level with the Setup menu
Set “Level” in “Auto Exposure” (page 65) of the
Camera menu.
Adjusting the iris (Manual mode)
If Full Auto mode is set to off, set the IRIS switch
F to MANUAL. The Manual Iris mode is set.
Rotate the iris ring D for the desired iris opening.
Adjusting the gain
You can adjust the gain manually when you do
not want to use the AGC (automatic gain control).
1. Set Full Auto mode to off.
2. When the gain is automatically adjusted, set
“AGC” in “Auto Exposure” of the Camera
menu (page 65) to “Off.”
“AGC” disappears.
3. Set the GAIN switch G to H, M or L.
The gain value set for the selected gain
switch position appears on the screen. You
can set the gain value for H/M/L from “Gain”
of the Camera menu (page 64).
To adjust the gain automatically
Set “AGC” in “Auto Exposure” of the Camera
menu (page 65) to “On.
The gain value disappears, and “AGC” appears.
Notes
When you set Full Auto mode to on, other manually
adjusted items (iris, shutter speed, white balance) also
become automatic.
Changing Basic Settings
Recording format
Adjusting the Image brightness
Changing Basic Settings
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Recording
Shooting with a fixed shutter
Set the shutter speed (cache time).
When you set the SHUTTER switch E to ON,
the fixed shutter is turned on in the mode and with
the shutter speed you specified with “Shutter”
(page 66) of the Camera menu.
Notes
When “Auto Shutter” in “Auto Exposure” (page 65) of
the Camera menu is set to “On,” the fixed shutter
cannot be selected. Set “Auto Shutter” to “Off.”
Setting with the Camera menu
The shutter mode and shutter speed can be set
with “Shutter” (page 66) of the Camera menu.
Shooting in slow shutter (SLS) mode
The shutter speed is specified in the number of
accumulated frames. Up to 16 frames can be
accumulated in this mode, permitting you to
obtain low-noise clear pictures in low light levels
or surreal pictures with afterimages.
Select “Shutter” (page 66) of the Camera menu
and set the number of accumulated frames with
“SLS Frame.”
Shooting in Auto Shutter mode
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
according to the picture brightness.
When you set the camcorder to Full Auto mode
(page 27), Auto Shutter is forcibly selected.
When Full Auto mode is off, you can
independently turn Auto Shutter mode on by
setting “Auto Shutter” in “Auto Exposure”
(page 65) of the Camera menu to “On.
Adjusting the volume of light
(ND filter)
You can record a subject with the proper
brightness by using the ND FILTER switch B
when the recording environment is too bright.
The camcorder has two ND filter modes. You can
switch the mode by using the ND FILTER mode
switch A.
Preset mode
Set the ND FILTER mode switch A to PRESET,
then set the ND FILTER switch B to the
following.
CLEAR: ND filter is not used.
1: Filter level that is set with “Preset1” in “ND
Filter” of the Camera menu. The default setting is
1/4.
2: Filter level that is set with “Preset2” in “ND
Filter” of the Camera menu. The default setting is
1/16.
3: Filter level that is set with “Preset3” in “ND
Filter” of the Camera menu. The default setting is
1/64.
Variable mode
Set the ND FILTER mode switch A to
VARIABLE, then set the ND FILTER switch B
to the following.
CLEAR: ND filter is not used.
1, 2, 3: You can set the filter level from 1/4 to 1/
128 continuously by using the ND control dial
C.
The ND FILTER switch B position (1/2/3) does
not affect the filter level adjustment.
You can select the adjustment mode according to
the shooting conditions.
Preset mode
The color temperature is adjusted to the preset
value (factory setting: 3200K) in this mode.
Select this mode when there is no time to adjust
the white balance or when you wish to fix the
white balance that is set with “Preset White” in
“White” of the Paint menu (page 67).
Adjusting to natural color (White
Balance)
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Recording
Memory A mode, Memory B mode
The white balance is adjusted to the value stored
in memory A or memory B.
Pressing the WB SET button A executes auto
white balance and stores the adjusted value in
memory A or memory B.
ATW (Auto-Tracing White balance) mode
In this mode, the camcorder automatically adjusts
the white balance to the appropriate condition.
When the color temperature of the light source
changes, the white balance adjustment is
automatically executed.
Five steps of adjustment speed can be selected
with “ATW Speed” in “White(page 67) of the
Paint menu.
When the ATW Hold function is assigned to an
assignable button (page 36), you can
momentarily hold the ATW value to fix the white
balance, even in ATW mode, by pressing the
button.
Notes
Under some conditions of lighting or the shooting
subject, adjustment by ATW may fail to provide
proper colors.
Examples:
—When the subject that occupies most of the frame
is mostly one color, like the sky, sea, ground,
grass, or certain kinds of flowers.
—When the subject is under a light source of
extremely high or extremely low color
temperature.
If execution of automatic tracing by the ATW
function takes an unacceptably long time or only
results in an inadequate effect, execute the Auto
White Balance function.
Using the switch
Make a selection with the WHT BAL switch B.
B: ATW mode or Memory B mode
A: Memory A mode
PRESET: Preset mode
The B position of the WHT BAL switch is
assigned to ATW mode at the factory. The setting
can be changed with “White Switch<B>” in
“White” (page 67) of the Paint menu to select
Memory B mode.
Setting the camcorder to Full Auto mode
(page 27) forcibly activates ATW mode.
Assigning the ATW on/off function to an
assignable button (page 36) permits you to
independently activate/deactivate ATW when
Full Auto mode is off.
Executing Auto White Balance
1 To store the adjustment value in
memory, select Memory A or Memory
B mode.
2 Place a white subject under the same
lighting condition and zoom in on it so
that a white area is obtained on the
screen.
3 Adjust the brightness.
Adjust Iris as instructed in “Adjusting the iris
(Manual mode)” (page 31).
4 Press the WB SET button A.
When you execute the adjustment in a
memory mode, the adjusted value is stored in
memory (A or B) selected in step 1.
When you execute the adjustment in ATW
mode, adjustment in ATW is resumed.
Notes
Auto white balance adjustment cannot be performed
when in Preset mode.
If auto white balance adjustment fails, an error
message is displayed on the screen for approximately
3 seconds. If the error message continues to be
displayed after several attempts, consult your Sony
service representative.
Changing Basic Settings
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Recording
The following connectors, switches and dials
allow you to set the sound to be recorded.
External audio input connectors and switches
AUDIO INPUT1 connector A
AUDIO INPUT2 connector B
INPUT1 switch D
INPUT2 switch C
Audio source switches
CH-1 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch E
CH-2 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch J
Recording level controls
AUTO/MAN (CH-1) switch
F
AUTO/MAN (CH-2) switch I
AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1) dial G
AUDIO LEVEL (CH-2) dial H
Using the internal microphone
The sound will be recorded in stereo when using
the internal microphone. To adjust the input
volume of the internal microphone, perform the
following steps.
1. Set the CH-1 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE)
switch E and CH-2 (INT MIC/EXT/MI
SHOE) switch J to INT MIC.
The left and right channels can be controlled
together by using the CH-1 switch and dial
for setting the recording level.
2. Set the AUTO/MAN (CH-1) switch F of
the channel to be adjusted to MAN.
appears on the screen.
3. Adjust the microphone volume by turning the
AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1) dial G of the
channel to be adjusted during recording or
standby.
To return to auto level adjusting
Set the AUTO/MAN (CH-1) switch F of the
channel that is adjusted manually to AUTO.
If the recording level is low, set “INT MIC
Sensitivity” in “Audio Input” of the Audio
menu to “High” (page 73).
To reduce wind roar, set “INT MIC Wind
Filter” in “Audio Input” of the Audio menu to
“On” (page 73).
Recording sound via an external
microphone or audio device
ECM-673 Electret Condenser Microphone or
other devices can be connected and used for
recording.
1. Select the input source.
Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 switch according
to the devices connected to the AUDIO
INPUT1/AUDIO INPUT2 connector.
If you connect a device that does not
support +48V phantom power, a
Audio setup
Audio devices Switch
position
External audio device (mixer,
etc.)
LINE
Dynamic microphones or
microphones with a built-in
battery
MIC
+48V power (Phantom power)
microphone
MIC+48V
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Recording
malfunction may result from setting this
switch to MIC+48V. Check before
connecting the device.
When there is no audio device connected to
an input connector, set the INPUT1/
INPUT2 switch of that connector to LINE
to prevent noise.
To record by using an external microphone
1. Open the cover by pulling the handle of the
microphone fixing clamper/microphone
holder.
2. Attach a microphone, then fix it by closing
the cover of the microphone fixing clamper/
microphone holder.
3. Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO
INPUT1/AUDIO INPUT2 connector (A/
B).
4. Set the CH-1 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE)
switch E and CH-2 (INT MIC/EXT/MI
SHOE) switch J to EXT.
When “INPUT CH Select” in “Audio Input”
of the Audio menu is set to “INPUT1/
INPUT2,” the sound from the AUDIO
INPUT1 connector will be recorded on CH-1
and the sound from the AUDIO INPUT2
connector will be recorded on CH-2.
When “INPUT CH Select” is set to
“INPUT1/INPUT1,” the sound from the
AUDIO INPUT1 connector will be recorded
on both CH-1 and CH-2.
5. Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 switch.
6. Set the input level of the microphone.
• Set the input level of the microphone with
“INPUT1 Reference/INPUT2 Reference” in
“Audio Input” of the Audio menu
(page 73). Adjust according to the
sensitivity of the microphone.
• When you use a stereo microphone (2 XLR
plugs), connect the L (left) channel plug to
the AUDIO INPUT1 connector, and the R
(right) channel plug to the AUDIO INPUT2
connector. Set the CH-1 (INT MIC/EXT/
MI SHOE) and CH-2 (INT MIC/EXT/MI
SHOE) switches to EXT.
Setting the headphone sound
You can select the channel to output from the
headphone by setting the HEADPHONE
MONITOR switch to CH-1 or CH-2, to output
from the headphone.
See “Headphone Out” in “Audio Output” of
Audio menu for details about the sound when set
to STEREO MIX (page 73).
Setting the timecode
Specify the timecode to be recorded with
“Timecode” in the TC/UB menu (page 78).
Displaying the time data
Pressing the DISPLAY button displays the time
data on the screen (page 15).
The indication is switched among the timecode,
user bits, and recording duration each time you
press the DURATION/TC/U-BIT button
(page 11).
Time data
Display Contents
TCG **:**:**:** Timecode
CLK **:**:**:** Timecode (Clock mode)
UBG ** ** ** ** User bits
DUR **:**:** Duration from the beginning of
recording
Useful Functions
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Recording
The camcorder has seven assignable buttons
(pages 6, 8) to which you can assign various
functions for convenience.
Changing functions
Use “Assignable Button” (page 84) in the System
menu.
The assigned functions can be viewed on the
assignable button status screen (page 12).
Default assigned functions
Button 1 Off
Button 2 Off
Button 3 NFC (PXW-X180) / Off (PXW-
X160)
Button 4 Zebra
Button 5 Peaking
Button 6 Video Signal Monitor
Button 7 Focus Magnifier
Assignable functions
•Off
•Marker (page 75)
•Zebra (page 76)
Peaking (page 75)
Video Signal Monitor (page 84)
Focus Magnifier (page 30)
Focus Macro (page 65)
VF Mode (page 84)
Auto Exposure Level (page 65)
Spotlight (page 84)
Backlight (page 84)
•ATW (page 33)
•ATW Hold (page 33)
SteadyShot (page 66)
Color Bars (page 66)
NFC (PXW-X180 only)
•Rec Lamp (page 84)
Rec Review (page 37)
Thumbnail (page 60)
•Shot Mark1 (page 84)
•Shot Mark2 (page 84)
Clip Flag OK (page 84)
Clip Flag NG (page 84)
Clip Flag Keep (page 84)
When the video format (page 31) is set to the
following settings, you can set the recording
frame rate and playback frame rate to different
values.
XAVC-L 1920 × 1080/59.94p, 29.97p,
23.98p, 50p, 25p
1280 × 720/59.94p, 50p
XAVC-I 1920 × 1080/29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
1280 × 720/59.94p, 50p
MPEG HD422 1920 × 1080/29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
1280 × 720/59.94p, 29.97p,
23.98p, 50p, 25p
Notes
Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used while
recording, playing, or displaying thumbnails.
Audio cannot be recorded while in Slow & Quick
Motion mode.
If you record at a frame rate faster than 60 fps at a
resolution of 720, the following will occur.
—The imaging field becomes narrower than usual.
—Automatic focus is not available.
—Focus assist indication, depth of field indication,
focus position indication, iris position indication,
and zoom position indication are set to OFF.
Useful Functions
Assignable buttons
Slow & Quick Motion
Format Resolution Frame rate
XAVC-L 1080 1 to 60 fps
(59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p,
50p, 25p)
720 1 to 120 fps
(59.94p, 50p)
XAVC-I 1080 1 to 60 fps
(29.97p, 23.98p, 25p)
720 1 to 60 fps
(59.94p, 50p)
MPEG
HD422
1080 1 to 30 fps
(29.97p, 23.98p, 25p)
720 1 to 60 fps
(59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p,
50p, 25p)
Useful Functions
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Recording
You can review the last recorded clip on the
screen (Rec Review).
Press the REC REVIEW button (page 6)
after you stop recording.
You can use an assignable button (page 36) by
assigning the Rec Review function to an
assignable button.
Rec Review stops at the end of the clip, then
resumes the STBY (recording standby) status.
To stop Rec Review
Press the REC REVIEW button, STOP button, or
assignable button assigned to the Rec Review
function.
Notes
The playback control buttons other than the record
button do not work during the Rec Review playback.
Rec Review does not work when changing the video
format after recording.
The Setup menus cannot be operated during Rec
Review.
Normally, a clip is created as an independent file
each time you start and stop recording. However,
this function allows you to start and stop
recording while continuously recording to the
same clip, for as long as the function remains
enabled. This is convenient when you do not want
to generate a large number of short clips, and
when you want to record without worrying about
exceeding the clip limit. It is still easy to find
recording start points, because a Rec Start mark is
recorded at the recording start point each time you
start recording.
For details about the recording format that is
compatible with Clip Continuous Rec, see
“Special Recording and Compatible Formats”
(page 92).
Settings before shooting
Perform the setting with “Clip Continuous Rec”
(page 79) of the Recording menu in advance.
The Clip Continuous Rec function is enabled and
“Cont” appears on the screen (page 15) by setting
“Setting” to “On.”
Notes
The Clip Continuous Rec function cannot be used at
the same time as the Slow & Quick Motion function.
When you set Clip Continuous Rec to on, the Slow &
Quick Motion function is disabled.
The Clip Continuous Rec function cannot be set to on
during recording.
To shoot in Clip Continuous Rec mode
Start the recording after completing the required
setting.
Press the record button.
When recording starts, the “Cont” indication on
the screen changes to the “zRec” indication (z
is red).
Notes
During recording or in recording standby mode (when
the “Cont” indication is lit), if you remove the SxS
memory card, the battery, or the power source, the SxS
memory card needs to be restored. Exit Clip
Continuous Rec mode and then remove the SxS
memory card. When the “Cont” indication is flashing
(at 1 flash/s), you can remove the SxS memory card.
Stop the recording after the recording continues for
two or more seconds.
To exit Clip Continuous Rec mode
With the camcorder in recording standby mode,
set “Setting” in “Clip Continuous Rec(page 79)
of the Recording menu to “Off.”
Limitations
A single continuous clip cannot be created if you
perform one of the following operations while the
camcorder is recording or in recording standby
mode. A new clip will be created when you next
start recording.
Operate on a clip (lock, delete, or rename a clip)
Change the memory card slot
Change the recording format
Turn the camcorder off by setting the power
switch to off
Display the thumbnail screen
•Play a clip
Stop the Clip Continuous Rec mode
Rec Review
Clip Continuous Rec
Useful Functions
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Recording
Planning metadata is information about shooting
and recording plans, recorded in an XML file.
Example of a planning metadata file
You can shoot using clip names and shot mark
names defined in advance in a planning metadata
file.
This camcorder can display clip names and shot
mark names defined in the following languages:
Japanese
English
Chinese
•German
French
Italian
Spanish
•Dutch
Portuguese
Swedish
Norwegian
•Danish
•Finnish
Notes
If you define clip and shot mark names in languages
other than those listed above, they may not be
displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen.
If you define clip and shot mark names in French,
Dutch, or Finnish, some characters are displayed in a
different but similar font.
Loading a Planning Metadata file
To record planning metadata together with clips,
it is necessary to load a planning metadata file
into the camcorder’s memory in advance.
Notes
The Planning metadata cannot be loaded from an
SDXC card.
To use an SxS memory card
Insert the SxS memory card with the planning
metadata file (.xml) saved to the directory below
into the camcorder’s card slot, then select and
load the file via “Load Media(A)” or “Load
Media(B)” in “Planning Metadata” (page 82) of
the File menu.
/XDROOT/General/Sony/Planning
Confirming the detailed information in planning
metadata
After loading a planning metadata file into
memory of the camcorder, you can check the
details of the file, such as the filename, time and
date of file creation, and the titles specified in the
file.
Select “Properties” in “Planning Metadata”
(page 82) of the File menu, then select “Execute.”
Clearing the loaded planning metadata
To clear the planning data loaded in the
camcorder’s memory, proceed as follows:
Select “Clear Memory” in “Planning Metadata”
(page 82) of the File menu, then select “Execute.”
Defining a clip name in Planning
Metadata
The following two types of clip name strings can
be written in a planning metadata file.
ASCII-format name, which is displayed on the
viewfinder screen
UTF-8-format name, which is actually
registered as the clip name
When you specify a clip name in planning
metadata, the name is displayed under the
operation status indication on the viewfinder
screen.
Example of clip name strings
Use a text editor to modify the description for the
<Title> tag.
The shaded fields in the example are clip name
strings. “Typhoon” is described in ASCII-format
(up to 44 characters).
“Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo” is described in UTF-
8-format (up to 44 bytes).
Here, “sp” indicates a space, and 3 indicates a
carriage return.
<?xml
sp
version="1.0"
sp
encoding="
UTF-8"?>3
Planning Metadata
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Recording
<PlanningMetadata
sp
xmlns="http://
xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/
planningmetadata"
sp
assignId="
P0001"
sp
creationDate="
2011-08-20T17:00:00+09:00"
sp
lastUpdate="
2011-09-28T10:30:00+09:00"
sp
version="1.00">3
<Properties
sp
propertyId="
assignment"
sp
update="
2011-09-28T10:30:00+09:00"
sp
modifiedBy="Chris">3
<Title
sp
usAscii=" "
sp
xml:lang="en">
</Title>3
</Properties>3
</PlanningMetadata>3
Notes
When you create a file, enter each statement as a single
line by breaking a line with a CRLF only after the last
character of the line, and do not enter spaces except
where specified with “sp.”
A string of up to 44 bytes (or 44 characters) is valid as
a clip name. If a UTF-8-format string exceeds 44 bytes,
the string up to the 44th byte is used as the clip name.
If only a string in ASCII-format is specified, the
ASCII-format name up to the 44th character is used as
the clip name. When neither the ASCII-format name
string nor UTF-8-format name string is valid, a clip
name in the standard format is used.
Using a clip name defined in planning metadata
Load a planning metadata file that contains the
clip name into the memory of the camcorder, then
select “Plan” in “Auto Naming” in “Clip”
(page 81) of the Media menu.
Clip names are generated by adding an
underscore (_) and a 5-digit serial number (00001
to 99999).
Example: Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_00001,
Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_00002, ...
Notes
If the serial number reaches 99999, it returns to 00001
upon the next recording.
When you load another planning metadata file, the 5-
digit serial number returns to 00001.
Defining Shot Mark names in Planning
Metadata
When you record shot mark 1 or shot mark 2, you
can apply a name to the shot mark, using a string
defined in planning metadata.
Example of shot mark name strings
Use a text editor to modify the description for the
<Meta name> tag.
The shaded fields in the example are shot mark
name strings.
Names can be either in ASCII-format (up to 32
characters) or UTF-8-format (up to 16
characters).
Here, “sp” indicates a space and 3 indicates a
carriage return.
Notes
If a name string contains even one non-ASCII
character, the maximum length of that string is limited
to 16 characters.
<?xml
sp
version="1.0"
sp
encoding="
UTF-8"?>3
<PlanningMetadata xmlns="http://
xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/
planningmetadata"
sp
assignId="
H00123"
sp
creationDate="
2011-04-15T08:00:00Z"
sp
lastUpdate="
2011-04-15T15:00:00Z"
sp
version=
"1.00">3
<Properties
sp
propertyId=
"assignment"
sp
class="original"
sp
update="2011-04-15T15:00:00Z"
sp
modifiedBy="Chris">3
<Title
sp
usAscii="Football
Game"
sp
xml:lang="en">
Football Game 15/04/2011
</Title>3
<Meta
sp
name="_ShotMark1"
sp
content=" "/>3
<Meta
sp
name="_ShotMark2"
sp
content=" "/>3
</Properties>3
</PlanningMetadata>3
Notes
When you create a file, enter each statement as a single
line by breaking a line with a CRLF only after the last
character of the line, and do not enter spaces except
where specified with “sp” outside the shot mark name
strings.
Typhoon
Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo
Goal
Shoot
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Recording
1. Press the MENU button during standby.
2. Set “GPS” of the System menu to “On.”
appears and the camcorder prepares for
acquiring positioning.
The positioning information is recorded
while recording video when acquiring
positioning.
Notes
The icon that is displayed on the screen changes
depending on the reception status of the signals from
the satellite.
In the default setting, “GPS” is set to “On.”
When “GPS” is set to “On,” location
information and positioning time of the video
that is recorded are also recorded. To record
positioning information, set “GPS” to “On.”
It may take time to start positioning after
turning the camcorder on.
If the icon does not indicate the positioning
status after several minutes, the GPS signal
reception status is poor. Move to a place with a
clear view of the sky. If recording starts in that
status, positioning information cannot be
recorded.
The GPS signal may not be received well
indoors or near a tall building. Move to a place
with a clear view of the sky.
Even though the icon indicates positioning, the
GPS information recording may cut off
depending on the signal reception status.
Acquiring positioning information
(GPS) (PXW-X180 only)
Positioning
status
Display GPS reception
status
Off Not
displayed
GPS is set to off or an
error occurs.
Difficult to
acquire
positioning
Positioning information
cannot be acquired
because the GPS signal
cannot be received.
Move to a place with a
clear view of the sky.
Detecting the
satellite
The camcorder is
detecting the satellite. It
may takes several
minutes to acquire
positioning.
Positioning Weak GPS signal is
being received.
GPS signal is being
received. Positioning
information can be
acquired.
Strong GPS signal is
being received.
Positioning information
can be acquired.
Proxy Recording (PXW-X180 only)
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Recording
You can record proxy data on an SD card
simultaneously while recording on an SxS
memory card.
SDHC memory card* (Speed Class: Higher than
4, Capacity: Up to 32 GB)
* Indicated as “SD card” in this Operating Guide.
When you use an SD card with this camcorder, it
must be formatted using the format function of
this camcorder.
It is also necessary to format an SD card if a
caution message is displayed when you mount it.
Using “Format Media” (page 80) in the
Media menu, specify “Proxy” then select
“Execute.” On the confirmation message,
select “Execute” again.
The in-progress message and status bar are
displayed, and the access lamp lights in red.
When formatting is complete, a completion
message is displayed. Press the SEL/SET dial to
hide the message.
Notes
All the data is erased when an SD card is formatted,
and the data cannot be restored.
The remaining time can be checked on the media
status screen (page 13).
Notes
A icon appears if the SD card is write-protected.
To use media formatted with this camcorder in
the slots of other devices
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.
1 Set “Setting” in “Proxy Recording
Mode” of the Recording menu to “On.
2 Open the cover of the PROXY SD
(page 9).
3 Insert the SD card into the slot with the
label facing right.
The access lamp (page 9) lights in red, then
turns off when the memory card is ready for
use.
4 Close the cover.
5 Start recording.
When the recording on an SxS memory card
is stopped, proxy recording is also stopped.
Notes
Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned
off or an SD card is removed while it is being accessed.
Data on the SD card may be destroyed. Be sure that its
access lamp is off before you turn off the power or
remove an SD card.
Make sure that the SD card does not pop out when
inserting or removing it.
Setting the picture size
Select the picture size with “Size” in “Proxy
Recording Mode” of the Recording menu.
Checking the frame rate
Check the frame rate with “Frame Rate” in
“Proxy Recording Mode” of the Recording menu.
Checking the bit rate
Check the bit rate with “Bit Rate” in “Proxy
Recording Mode” of the Recording menu.
The file system of the recorded file is FAT32, and
the file extension is “.mp4.
The timecode is also recorded simultaneously.
Proxy Recording
(PXW-X180 only)
Usable SD cards
Formatting an SD card
Checking the remaining time
Performing proxy recording
Changing the proxy recording
setting
About the recorded file
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Recording
The recorded file is stored under the “/PRIVATE/
PXROOT/Clip” directory.
The file name is automatically generated as “a
character string that is set on the Setup menu” +
serial number.
Number of characters is 1 to 46. Usable
characters are as follows.
—Alphabet (A to Z, a to z), Numerals (0 to 9),
Symbols (! # $ % ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ~
(space))
The serial number is kept even if the camcorder
is turned off. The serial number returns to 0001
by performing All Reset.
You can make a wireless LAN connection
between the camcorder and a device such as a
smartphone or tablet by attaching the supplied
IFU-WLM3 USB wireless LAN module.
Notes
You cannot use a USB wireless LAN module other
than the IFU-WLM3.
Making a wireless LAN connection between a
device and the camcorder enables you to do the
following.
Remote operation via a wireless LAN
You can control the camcorder from a
smartphone, tablet, or computer that is
connected to the camcorder via the wireless
LAN.
File transferring via a wireless LAN
You can transfer a proxy file (low resolution)
that is recorded on an SD card in the camcorder
or original file (high resolution) that is recorded
by the camcorder to the server via the wireless
LAN.
Video/audio streaming via a wireless LAN
You can create a stream (H.264/AAC-LC
compression) from the video/audio of a
camcorder, and watch the video/audio
streaming by using the “Content Browser
Mobile” application that is installed on a
smartphone, tablet, or computer via the wireless
LAN.
“Content Browser Mobile” application
You can operate the camcorder remotely while
streaming the audio/video of the camcorder, and
perform the settings of the camcorder by using the
“Content Browser Mobile” application.
For details about the “Content Browser Mobile”
application, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony
service representative.
Storage destination of the
recorded file
About the file name
Connecting to Other
Device via Wireless LAN
(PXW-X180 only)
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Compatible devices
You can use a smartphone, tablet, or computer for
setting and operating the camcorder. Compatible
devices, operating systems, and browsers are as
follows.
1 Open the cover of the USB wireless
LAN module retracting part (page 9).
2 Insert the IFU-WLM3 to the USB
connector.
3 Close the cover.
Notes
Attach/remove the IFU-WLM3 while the camcorder is
turned off.
The camcorder works as an access point, and
connects to a device via a wireless LAN.
Connecting to an NFC-compatible device
with one-touch operation
You can connect the camcorder to an NFC-
compatible device with one-touch operation by
using the NFC function.
1 Start “Settings” on the device, select
“Other Settings,” then mark the “NFC”
checkbox.
2 Turn the camcorder on.
3 Activate the NFC function.
Set the camcorder to the NFC connection
mode by pressing and holding the ASSIGN
3/NFC button (for 3 seconds), or activate
“NFC” in “Wi-Fi” of the System menu.
The NFC function is available while
appears on the screen.
Device OS Browser
Smartphone Android 4.3 Chrome
iOS 7 Safari
Tablet Android 4.3 Chrome
iOS 7 Safari
Computer Microsoft
Windows 7/
Microsoft
Windows 8
Chrome
Mac OS 10.8/
10.9
Safari
Attaching the IFU-WLM3
Connecting with the wireless LAN
access point mode
Smartphone/
tablet
Computer
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Notes
It may take a time (for 30 to 60 seconds) until
appears on the screen. Wait until the flashing
“AP” indication for the wireless LAN connection
status on the LCD/viewfinder screen (page 16) is
turned on.
4 Hold the smartphone near the
camcorder.
The smartphone is connected to the
camcorder and “Content Browser Mobile”
starts.
Notes
Cancel the sleep or screen lock function of the
smartphone in advance.
Hold the device near to the camcorder without moving
the device until “Content Browser Mobile” starts (1 to
2 seconds).
Connecting to a WPS-compatible device
You can connect the camcorder to a WPS-
compatible device by using the WPS function.
1 Set the camcorder’s wireless LAN
operation mode to the access point
mode by setting “Setting” in “Wi-Fi” of
the System menu to “Access Point.”
Notes
It may take a time (for 30 to 60 seconds) until the
camcorder is in the access point mode. Wait until
the flashing “AP” indication for the wireless LAN
connection status on the LCD/viewfinder screen
(page 16) is turned on.
2 Activate “WPS” in “Wi-Fi” of the
System menu.
3 Select “Network Setting” > “Wi-Fi
Setting” on the device, then set “Wi-Fi”
to on.
4 Select the camcorder’s SSID from the
SSID list in “Wi-Fi Network” on the
device, then select “WPS Push Button
in “Option” on the device.
Notes
The operation method differs depending on the
device.
5 Start the browser on the device, then
access “http://192.168.1.1:8080/
index.html.”
The screen for inputting “User Name” and
“Password” appears.
6 Input the user name and password, then
select “OK.”
For the user name and password of the access
authentication, check “Basic Authentication”
of the System menu (page 85).
Connecting by inputting an SSID and
password on a device
You can connect the camcorder to a device by
inputting an SSID and password on a device.
1 Set the camcorder’s wireless LAN
operation mode to the access point
mode by setting “Setting” in “Wi-Fi” of
the System menu to “Access Point.”
Notes
It may take time (for 30 to 60 seconds) until the
camcorder is in the access point mode. Wait until
the flashing “AP” indication for the wireless LAN
connection status on the LCD/viewfinder screen
(page 16) is turned on.
2 Select “Network Setting” > “Wi-Fi
Setting” on the device, then set “Wi-Fi”
to on.
3 Connect the device to the camcorder by
selecting the camcorder’s SSID from
the SSID list in “Wi-Fi Network” and
inputting the password on the device.
For the SSID and password of the camcorder,
check “SSID & Password” in “Wi-Fi” of the
System menu (page 85).
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Notes
The operation method differs depending on the
device.
4 Start the browser on the device, then
access “http://192.168.1.1:8080/
index.html.”
The screen for inputting “User Name” and
“Password” appears.
5 Input the user name and password, then
select “OK.
For the user name and password of the access
authentication, check “Basic Authentication
of the System menu (page 85).
The camcorder connects to an existing access
point of the wireless LAN as a client. The
camcorder and device connect via the access
point.
Connecting to the access point with the
WPS function
If the access point is compatible with the WPS
function, you can connect to the access point with
simple settings. If the access point is not
compatible with the WPS function, see “To
connect to the access point in the station mode
without the WPS function” (page 53).
1 Turn the access point on.
2 Turn the camcorder on.
3 Set the camcorder’s wireless LAN
operation mode to the station mode by
setting “Setting” in “Wi-Fi” of the
System menu to “Station.”
Notes
It may take a time (for 30 to 60 seconds) until the
camcorder is in the station mode. Wait until the
flashing signal status indication for the wireless
LAN connection status on the LCD/viewfinder
screen (page 16) is turned on.
4 Activate “WPS” in “Wi-Fi” of the
System menu.
5 Press the WPS button of the access
point.
For the operation of the WPS button, refer to
the operating instructions of the access point.
When the connection is completed, the signal
status indication for the wireless LAN
connection status (page 16) lights at a
strength of more than 1.
Notes
If the connection fails, perform steps from step 1
again.
6 Connect the device to the access point.
For connecting, refer to the operating
instructions of the device.
7 Start the browser on the device, then
access to “http://<IP address that the
access point assigns to the
camcorder>:8080/index.html.”
For the camcorder’s IP address, check “IP
Address” in “Wi-Fi” of the System menu.
The screen for inputting “User Name” and
“Password” appears.
Connecting with the wireless LAN
station mode
Smartphone/
tablet
Computer
Access
point
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8 Input the user name and password, then
select “OK.
The Web menu of the camcorder appears on
the browser. For details, see “About the Web
Menu (PXW-X180 only)” (page 51).
For the user name and password of the access
authentication, check “Basic Authentication
of the System menu (page 85).
You can connect the camcorder to the Internet via
an optional 3G/4G/LTE access point or by
tethering to a device.
Connecting to the Internet in the wireless
LAN station mode
You can connect the camcorder to the Internet in
the station mode via the optional 3G/4G/LTE
access point or by tethering to a smartphone or
tablet.
Connecting to the
Internet (PXW-X180
only)
Smartphone/
tablet
Computer
Access
point
Internet
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Connecting
If the access point or device is compatible with
the WPS function, connect the camcorder to the
Internet by performing procedures of
“Connecting to the access point with the WPS
function” (page 45). If the access point or device
is not compatible with the WPS function, connect
the camcorder to the Internet by performing
procedures of “To connect to the access point in
the station mode without the WPS function”
(page 53).
Before connecting, turn the access point or device
on, and activate its tethering function.
You can upload a proxy file or original file that is
recorded on the camcorder to the server on the
Internet via a 3G/4G/LTE line or access point.
To connect to the Internet
Connect the camcorder to the Internet by
following the procedure of “Connecting to the
Internet (PXW-X180 only)” (page 46).
To register the server for uploading
Register the server for uploading in advance.
For details about registering the server, see
“Register the server for uploading” (page 54).
Upload the file that is recorded on an SD card, or
the original file that is recorded on an SxS
memory card, to the server.
Uploading a proxy file on an SD card
1 Connect a device to the camcorder via a
wireless LAN, start the browser on the
device, then access the camcorder from
the browser (page 42).
2 Display the file list screen to select the
file.
Touch “ > “Media Info” > “SD Card.”
The “SD Card,” “Slot A,” or “Slot B” screen
appears.
Example: “SD Card” screen
Smartphone/
tablet
Internet
Uploading a File (PXW-
X180 only)
Preparations
Selecting the file and uploading
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3 Select the file.
Select the file by touching the file. To cancel,
touch the file again.
You can check the file by double touching
the file to play back (SD card only).
4 Touch “Transfer.”
The server that you set to the default server at
“Default Server” in “Register the server for
uploading” (page 54) appears.
To change the server, touch the server to
display the server list, then select a server.
Input the directory for the server to
“Directory” if necessary.
5 Touch “Transfer.”
The camcorder starts uploading the selected
file.
To cancel uploading, touch “Cancel.”
Uploading an original file on an SxS
memory card
1 Connect a device to the camcorder via a
wireless LAN, start the browser on the
terminal device, then access the
camcorder from the browser (page 42).
2 Display the file list screen to select the
file.
Perform “File Transfer” in “File Transfer” of
the System menu to change the camcorder to
the dedicated mode for uploading the original
file.
Touch “ ” > “Media Info” > “Slot A” (for
a memory card in the slot A) or “Slot B” (for
a memory card in the slot B).
The “SD Card,” “Slot A,” or “Slot B” screen
appears.
Example: “SD Card” screen
3 Select the file.
Select the file by touching the file. To cancel,
touch the file again.
You can check the file by double touching
the file to play back (SD card only).
4 Touch “Transfer.”
The server that you set to the default server at
“Default Server” in “Register the server for
uploading” (page 54) appears.
To change the server, touch a server to
display the server list, then select the server.
Input the directory for the server to
“Directory” if necessary.
5 Touch “Transfer.”
The camcorder starts uploading the selected
file.
To cancel uploading, touch “Cancel.”
Checking the file uploading
You can check the upload status on the “Job List”
screen that is displayed by touching “Job List” on
the “SD Card,” “Slot A,” or “Slot B” screen
(page 55).
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When a wireless LAN connection is established
between a device, such as smartphone, tablet, and
the camcorder, the Wi-Fi remote commander
appears on the device screen and the device can
be used as a remote commander.
You can start/stop recording and adjust the
recording settings with a Wi-Fi connected device.
This function is useful for setting the camcorder
in a remote place, such as the top of a crane, etc.
Wi-Fi remote commander displays
Smartphone
Main screen
Playback screen
Cursor screen
Assign screen
Using the Wi-Fi Remote
Commander (PXW-X180
only)
Recording settings
indication:
S&Q FPS, Shutter,
Preset White, Gamma,
Auto Iris, Auto
Shutter, AGC, ATW,
Color Bars, Auto
White
Status indication
Playback operation
button:
F Rev, Play/Pause,
F Fwd, Prev, Stop,
Next
Status indication
Cursor operation
button, menu/status
indication:
Up, Left, Set, Right,
Down, Cancel/Back,
Menu, Status
Status indication
Assignable button
indication:
Assignable buttons 1
to 7
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Tablet
Main screen
Assignable button indication:
Assignable buttons 1 to 7
Recording settings indication:
S&Q FPS, Shutter, Preset White, Gamma, Auto Iris,
Auto Shutter, AGC, ATW, Color Bars, Auto White
Playback screen
Status indication
Assignable button indication
Playback operation button:
F Rev, Play/Pause, F Fwd, Prev, Stop, Next
Cursor screen
Status indication
Assignable button indication
Cursor operation button, menu/status indication:
Up, Left, Set, Right, Down, Cancel/Back, Menu,
Status
Assign screen
Assignable button indication:
Assignable buttons 1 to 7
Displaying the Wi-Fi remote commander
The display size of the Wi-Fi remote commander
changes according to the device screen size
automatically.
1 Make a wireless LAN connection
between the device and camcorder
(page 43).
2 Launch the browser and input http://
<camcorder’s IP address> (“System
menu” > “Wi-Fi” > “IP Address”)/
rm.html in the address bar.
Example: When the IP address is
192.168.1.1, input http://192.168.1.1/
rm.html in the address bar.
3 Input the user name and password
(“System menu” > “Basic
Authentication” > “User Name” or
“Password”) on the browser.
When completing the connection, the display
of the Wi-Fi remote commander appears on
the device.
Operate the Wi-Fi remote commander by
following the display.
The REC button becomes unavailable when
the Lock switch is dragged to the right.
You can display the Wi-Fi remote
commander with “Cam Remote Control” of
the Web menu (page 52).
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Notes
Depending on the device, the Wi-Fi remote
commander may not appear properly on the device’s
screen even though you input http://<camcorder’s IP
address>/rm.html in the address bar. In this case, input
“rms.html” for a smartphone or “rmt.html” for a tablet
instead of “rm.html” at the end of the address to
display the Wi-Fi remote commander properly.
The Wi-Fi remote commander on the device’s screen
may not match the actual status of the camcorder in the
following cases. When this happens, refresh the
browser on the device.
—when the camcorder is restarted while the Wi-Fi
connection is established
—when the camcorder is controlled directly while
the Wi-Fi connection is established
—when the device is reconnected
—when you operate forward/backward on the
device’s browser.
If the Wi-Fi signal is poor, the Wi-Fi remote
commander may not work properly.
The Web menu of the camcorder appears by
accessing the camcorder from the browser of a
device that is connected to the camcorder via a
wireless LAN. You can perform the settings for
the wireless function or the operation of the file
transfer.
Initial screen
When connecting the camcorder and device, and
accessing the camcorder from the browser on the
device, the “SD Card” screen in “Media Info” of
the camcorder appears on the browser.
About the setting menu
The setting menu appears by touching at the
upper left of the screen. Touch the item that you
want to set.
“Settings”
Displays the screen for the settings of the
camcorder.
“Wireless Module”
“Format”: Format settings (page 52)
“Wireless LAN”
“Station Settings”: Wireless LAN settings
(page 52)
“Status”: Status for the wireless LAN settings
(page 53)
“Upload Settings”
Upload settings (page 54)
Notes
When the “Settings” screen is displayed, the desired
setting screen appears by touching the following.
About the Web Menu
(PXW-X180 only)
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“Media Info”
Displays the screen for displaying the status of the
media, or selecting the file that is uploaded
(page 47).
“SD Card”: Media that is inserted into the
PROXY SD slot of the camcorder.
“Slot A”: Media that is inserted into card slot A
of the camcorder.
“Slot B”: Media that is inserted into card slot B
of the camcorder.
“Job List”
Displays the screen for managing the uploaded
files (page 55).
“Cam Remote Control”
Displays the Wi-Fi remote commander (page 49).
You can set the format of the proxy file that is
recorded on the SD card of the camcorder or the
format for the stream that is played on a device.
Video
XAVC Proxy (AVC/H.264 Main Profile, 4:2:0
Long GOP)
Size is selected in the following settings.
Audio
AAC-LC compression
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
Bit rate: 128 kbps for Stereo
“Size” (“Streaming”)
Set the size and bit rate of the video for the
stream.
“640 × 360”: 3 Mbps (VBR)
“480 × 270”: 1 Mbps (VBR)
“480 × 270”: 0.5 Mbps (VBR)
“Size” (“Proxy File recording”)
Set the size and bit rate of the video for the proxy
file.
“1280 × 720”: 9 Mbps (VBR)
“640 × 360”: 3 Mbps (VBR)
“480 × 270”: 1 Mbps (VBR)
“480 × 270”: 0.5 Mbps (VBR)
Notes
This bit rate is the average value. The actual bit rate
may be more than the average value.
“Frame Rate”
Displays the frame rate of the video.
“23.98 fps”: 23.975 fps
“25 fps”: 25 fps
“29.97 fps”: 29.97 fps
“50 fps”: 50 fps
“59.94 fps”: 59.94 fps
Notes
“24 fps” is not supported.
“Bit Rate”
Displays the bit rate of the video.
“9 Mbps (VBR)”: 1280 × 720
“3 Mbps (VBR)”: 640 × 360
“1 Mbps (VBR)”: 480 × 270
“0.5 Mbps (VBR)”: 480 × 270
You can perform the settings for connecting to a
wireless LAN.
“Host Name”
Displays the host name of the camcorder. (Cannot
be changed).
“Access Point”
When touching “Search,” the camcorder starts
detecting the wireless LAN access point or device
for tethering, then the list of the detected SSIDs is
displayed.
Select the SSID from the list.
“SSID”
Displays the SSID that is selected at “Access
Point.”
“Key”
Input the password for the access point.
Format settings
Wireless LAN settings (Station
Settings)
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“DHCP”
Set the DHCP setting.
When you set to “On,” the IP address is assigned
to the camcorder automatically.
To assign the IP address to the camcorder
manually, set to “Off.”
“IP Address”
Input the IP address of the camcorder. This
setting is available only when “DHCP” is set to
“Off.”
“Subnet mask”
Input the subnet mask of the camcorder. This
setting is available only when “DHCP” is set to
“Off.”
“Gateway”
Input the default gateway for the access point.
This setting is available only when “DHCP” is set
to “Off.”
“Primary DNS Server”
Input the primary DNS server for the access
point. This setting is available only when
“DHCP” is set to “Off.”
“Secondary DNS Server”
Input the secondary DNS server for the access
point. This setting is available only when
“DHCP” is set to “Off.”
“Submit”
Confirms the wireless LAN settings.
To connect to the access point in the station
mode without the WPS function
1 Connect the device to the camcorder in
the access point mode (page 43).
2 Set the items on the “Station Settings”
screen.
Perform settings in accordance with the
access point settings.
For details about the access point settings,
see the operating instructions of the access
point.
3 Touch “Submit.”
The set items are confirmed.
4 Set the camcorder’s wireless LAN
operation mode to the station mode by
setting “Setting” in “Wi-Fi” of the
System menu to “Station.”
The camcorder starts connecting in the
station mode. Access the camcorder from the
device by performing procedure from step 7
of “Connecting to the access point with the
WPS function” (page 45).
Checking the wireless LAN settings
Display the screen for checking the wireless LAN
settings by touching “Wireless LAN” > “Status.”
The displayed items differ depending on the
wireless LAN mode of the camcorder.
Access point mode
Station mode
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You can register the server for uploading a proxy
file or an original file that is recorded on the
camcorder, or change the server setting that is
registered.
“Auto Upload On/Off”
When “Auto Upload On/Off” is set to “On” and
the camcorder is connected to the Internet, the
camcorder automatically uploads a proxy file to
the server that is set to the default server at
“Upload Setting” after recording.
“Sony Ci” is set for the server as the default.
Sony Ci is “Media Cloud Services” that is
provided by Sony. You can upload files to the
Sony cloud service, Sony Ci.
Notes
To use Sony Ci, registration is required.
For more details, please visit www.SonyMCS.com/
wireless
To register “Sony Ci”
1 Make sure that “Sony Ci” is displayed
on the “Upload Settings” screen, then
touch “Edit.”
The setting screen for Sony Ci appears.
2 Input the user name in “User” and
password in “Password.”
For more details, please visit
www.SonyMCS.com/wireless
3 Touch “Link.
After a few moments, the completion
message appears.
Notes
“Link” is the operation to associate the user with
the camcorder. To perform “Link,” you need to
connect the camcorder to the Internet.
4 Touch “OK.
Notes
After registering with Sony Ci, “Unlink” will
appear on the setting screen. If you touch
“Unlink,” the current user account will be
unlinked, and you can link with a different user
account.
Register the server for uploading
The setting screen appears by touching “Create
New.”
The setting is applied by touching “OK.” To
cancel, touch “Cancel.”
“Default Server”
When you set to “On,” the server takes priority
for displaying the server name on the list when
uploading.
“Display Name”
Input the server name that is displayed on the list.
“Service”
Displays the server type.
“FTP”: FTP server
“Host Name”
Input the address of the server.
“User”
Input the user name of the server.
“Password”
Input the password of the server.
Upload settings
Select the server.
Register the server.
Change the
server settings.
Delete the registered
server.
Turn the auto upload
function on/off.
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“PASV Mode”
Turn the PASV mode on/off.
“Using Secure Protocol”
Set whether to perform secure FTP uploading.
“Load Certification”
Reads the CA certificate.
Format the certificate that is read in PEM format and
store it on the root directory of an SD card with the file
name, “certification.pem.”
“Clear Certification”
Clear the CA certificate.
Changing the registered server settings
Touch “Edit” after selecting the server for which
you want to change the settings on the “Upload
Settings” screen. Change the settings on the
screen for changing the settings.
For details about the setting items, see “Register
the server for uploading” (page 54).
Deleting the registered server
Touch “Delete” after selecting the server that you
want to delete on the “Upload Settings” screen.
When the confirmation screen appears, touch
“OK.” The selected server is deleted and the
display returns to the previous screen.
You can check the list of the files to be uploaded,
the file that is being uploaded, cancel or start the
file upload, and delete the file from the file list.
The camcorder is compatible with the FTP
resume function (re-upload function for a file
whose transfer was suspended).
Notes
The FTP resume function is available for the
compatible server only.
“Total”: Progress of all the files to be uploaded.
Status”: Progress of the file that is currently
being uploaded.
“Remain Time”: Estimated remaining time for
uploading.
“Transfer data rate”: Transfer rate indication.
To cancel or start uploading, or delete a file from
the file list
1 Select the file on the list.
2 Touch at the upper right of the
screen.
Select the item.
“Abort selected”: Cancels uploading the
selected file.
“Delete from list”: Deletes the selected file
from the list.
“Start selected”: Starts uploading the
selected file.
“Select All”: Selects all files on the list.
“Clear completed”: Deletes the list of all
the uploaded files.
Checking the file transferring (Job
List)
Thumbnail Screens
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Thumbnail Screens
When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 11), clips recorded on the SxS memory card are
displayed as thumbnails on the screen.
You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen
on the LCD/viewfinder screen and external monitors.
Press the THUMBNAIL button to exit the thumbnail screen and return to the recording screen.
Note
Only clips that are recorded with the same format as the currently selected format appear on the thumbnail screen. If the
clip that you recorded does not appear, check the recording format. When formatting a media, check the recording format
and displayed clips on the thumbnail screen.
Information for the clip selected with the cursor is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
1. Thumbnail
The thumbnail image for each clip is an index
frame from the clip. When recording, the first
frame of a clip is automatically set as the index
frame.
Below each thumbnail, the clip/frame
information is displayed. You can change the
displayed item on “Thumbnail Caption” in
“Customize View(page 57) of the Thumbnail
menu.
2. Clip name
The clip name of the selected clip is displayed.
3. Recording video format
The file format of the selected clip is displayed.
4. Special recording information
If the selected clip was recorded in a special
recording mode, the mode is displayed.
Clips recorded in Slow & Quick Motion display
the frame rate to the right.
5. Duration of the clip
6. Creation date and time
Thumbnail Screens
Thumbnail Screens
Configuration of the Screen
Current clip No./ Total number of clips
Cursor
(yellow)
The icon of the current SxS memory card is highlighted, shading the nonselected
one. (If the card is write-protected, a lock icon is displayed to the right.)
Playing Clips / Clip Operations
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Thumbnail Screens
You can play the recorded clip while the
camcorder is in standby mode.
1 Insert the SxS memory card.
2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button of the
playback control buttons.
3 Search for the desired clip by pressing
the PREV or NEXT button.
4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
The playback image appears on the
viewfinder.
Playback operation is performed as follows.
PLAY/PAUSE button: Pauses playback. To
resume playback, press this button again.
F FWD button/F REV button: Plays fast. To
return to normal playback, press the PLAY/
PAUSE button.
STOP button: Stops playback or recording.
1 Turn the SEL/SET dial (page 10) to
move the cursor to the thumbnail image
of the clip with which you wish to start
playback.
2 Press the SEL/SET dial.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
selected clip.
Notes
The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or
frozen between clips. You cannot operate the
camcorder during this condition.
When you select a clip on the thumbnail screen and
start playback, the playback picture at the beginning of
the clip may be distorted. To start playback without
distortion, pause playback once after starting it, press
the PREV button of the playback control buttons to
return to the top of the clip, then restart playback.
On the thumbnail screen, you can operate the
clips or confirm the subsidiary data for clips using
the thumbnail menu. The thumbnail menu
appears when you press the OPTION button
(page 11) on the thumbnail screen.
Turn the SEL/SET dial (page 10) to select a menu
item, then press the SEL/SET dial.
Pressing the CANCEL/BACK button (page 10)
restores to the previous condition.
Pressing the OPTION button while the thumbnail
menu is displayed turns the thumbnail menu off.
Notes
When the SxS memory card is write-protected, some
operations are unavailable.
There may be items that cannot be selected, depending
on the status when the menu is displayed.
Clip operation menu
Display Clip Properties
Displays the detailed information of a clip screen
(page 58).
Set Index Picture
Change Thumbnail View
Set Shot Mark
Set Clip Flag
Lock/Unlock Clip
Delete Clip
Select Clip: Deletes the selected clip (page 60).
All Clips: Deletes all displayed clips (page 60).
Filter Clips
Customize View
Thumbnail Caption: Changes the items that are
displayed under the thumbnail image.
(page 59)
Playing Clips
Playing a recorded clip
Playing the selected and
subsequent clips in sequence
Clip Operations
Operations of the thumbnail menu
Clip Operations
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Thumbnail Screens
Select “Display Clip Properties” from the thumbnail menu.
1. Image of the current clip
2. Timecode
TC Index: Timecode of the displayed frame
Start: Timecode at the recording starting point
End: Timecode at the recording ending point
Duration: Duration of the clip
3. Date of recording/modifying
4. Currently selected memory card
5. Media protect icon
6. Clip number/Total number of clips
7. Battery icon
8. Clip information
Clip name
Title name
Recording format
Special recording information
Recording device name
Displaying the detailed information of a clip
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Thumbnail Screens
You can delete clips from the SxS memory card.
Select “Select Clip” from “Delete Clip” on the
thumbnail menu.
You can select multiple clips to be deleted. Press
the OPTION button (page 11) after selecting the
clip to be deleted.
You can change information of the clip/frame that
is displayed under the thumbnail.
Select the displayed item from “Thumbnail
Caption” in “Customize View” on the thumbnail
menu.
Date Time: Creation date or modified time
Time Code: Timecode
Duration: Duration
Sequential Number: Thumbnail number
Deleting clips
Changing information on the
thumbnail screen
Clip Operations
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Thumbnail Screens
Thumbnail Menu
Thumbnail
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
Display Clip
Properties
Display of the
detailed
information screen
of a clip
Opens the detailed information screen of the clip.
Set Index
Picture
Setting for the
index picture for a
clip
Set Index Picture
Execute / Cancel
Sets the index picture for a clip.
Change
Thumbnail
View
Settings for the
display method of
the thumbnail
screen
Essence Mark Thumbnail
All / Rec Start / Shot Mark1 /
Shot Mark2 / Shot Mark3 /
Shot Mark4 / Shot Mark5 /
Shot Mark6 / Shot Mark7 /
Shot Mark8 / Shot Mark9 /
Shot Mark0
Displays the frame with the essence mark in the thumbnail
screen.
Clip Thumbnail Displays the Thumbnail of recorded clip.
Set Shot Mark
Settings for the
shot mark
Add Shot Mark1 Adds Shot Mark1.
Delete Shot Mark1 Deletes Shot Mark1.
Add Shot Mark2 Adds Shot Mark2.
Delete Shot Mark2 Deletes Shot Mark2.
Set Clip Flag
Editing for the clip
flag
Add OK Adds an OK flag.
Add NG Adds a NG flag.
Add KEEP Adds a Keep flag.
Delete Clip Flag Deletes all the flags.
Lock/Unlock
Clip
Protect settings for
a clip
Select Clip Protects/cancels protection of selected clip.
Lock All Clips Protects all clips.
Unlock All Clips Cancels protection of all clips.
Delete Clip
Deleting a clip
Select Clip Deletes a selected clip.
All Clips Deletes all clips that are displayed.
Filter Clips
Settings for the
displayed clips
OK Displays only the clips with an OK flag.
NG Displays only the clips with a NG flag.
KP Displays only the clips with a Keep flag.
None Displays only the clips with no flag.
Customize
View
Display of the still
image thumbnail
screen
Thumbnail Caption
Date Time / Time Code /
Duration / Sequential Number
Changes the items that are displayed directly under
thumbnails.
Overview of the Setup menus
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Press the MENU button to display setup menus
on the LCD/viewfinder screen with settings
necessary for recording and playback. (You can
also display setup menus on an external monitor.)
Set items by selecting them from the following
menus.
Camera menu: For setting items related to
shooting.
Paint menu: For setting items related to picture
quality.
Audio menu: For setting audio-related items.
Video menu: For setting video output-related
items.
LCD/VF menu: For setting items related to the
LCD/viewfinder screen.
TC/UB menu: For setting items related to
timecodes and user bits.
Recording menu: For setting items related to
recording.
Media menu: For setting items related to media.
File menu: For setting items related to files.
System menu: For setting items related to the
system.
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Overview of the Setup menus
Setup menu layers
MENU
Camera Gain
ND Filter
Auto Exposure
Focus
Shutter
Color Bars
Flicker Reduce
SteadyShot
Handle Zoom
Speed Zoom
Auto Black Balance
Video Light Set
Paint White
Offset White
Black
Gamma
Black Gamma
Knee
White Clip
Detail(HD mode)
Detail(SD Mode)
Skin Detail
Aperture
Matrix
Multi Matrix
Maintenance
Audio Audio Input
Audio Output
Video Output On/Off
Output Format
Output Display
Down Converter
LCD/VF LCD Setting
VF Setting
Peaking
Marker
Zebra
Display On/Off
TC/UB Timecode
Users Bit
HDMI TC Out
Recording S&Q Motion
Simul Rec
Clip Continuous Rec
Proxy Recording Mode
(PXW-X180 only)
SDI/HDMI Rec Control
Media Update Media
Format Media
Clip
File All File
Scene File
Planning Metadata
System Codec
Rec Format
File Transfer
(PXW-X180 only)
Assignable Button
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
* May not be available depending on the country or area.
The Setup menu, allowing you to perform various
settings that are needed for recording and playing,
appears on the LCD/viewfinder screen by
pressing the MENU button. (You can display the
Setup menu on the external video monitor.)
Menu controls
MENU button (page 11)
To turn the menu mode to use the setup menus on/
off.
SEL/SET dial (page 10)
When you turn the dial, the cursor moves up or
down, permitting you to select menu items or
setting values.
Press the SEL/SET dial to select the highlighted
item.
CANCEL/BACK button (page 10)
To return to the previous menu. An uncompleted
change is canceled.
V/v/B/b SET button
When you press the V/v/B/b buttons, the cursor
moves in the corresponding direction, permitting
you to select menu items or setting values.
Press the SET button to enter the highlighted
item.
Note
In Focus Magnifier mode (page 30), the setup menu
cannot be used.
Setting the Setup menus
Turn the SEL/SET dial to set the cursor to the
item of the menu you wish to set, then press the
SEL/SET dial to select that item.
The menu item selection area can show up to 9
lines. When all the selectable items cannot be
displayed at one time, you can scroll the display
up or down by moving the cursor.
For items having a wide range of available
values (example: –99 to +99), the available
value area is not displayed. The current setting
is highlighted instead, indicating that the setting
is ready for change.
When you select “Execute” for an execution
item, the corresponding function is executed.
Rec Lamp
Language
Clock Set
Country
Hours Meter
Basic Authentication
(PXW-X180 only)
Wi-Fi (PXW-X180 only)
GPS* (PXW-X180 only)
IR Remote
Battery Alarm
All Reset
Network Reset
(PXW-X180 only)
Version
Setup Menu Operations
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
When you select an item that you must confirm
before execution, the menu display temporarily
disappears, and a confirmation message is
displayed. Follow the instructions of the
message, and specify whether to execute or
cancel.
Entering a character string
When you select an item for which a character
string, such as a filename, is to be specified, the
character input screen appears.
1 Select character type by turning the
SEL/SET dial, then press the SEL/SET
dial to enter.
ABC: Uppercase alphabetical
abc: Lowercase alphabetical
123: Numerical
!#$: Special
2 Select a character from the selected
character type.
The cursor moves to the next column.
Space: Inputs a space on the position of the
cursor.
B/b: Moves the cursor.
BS: Deletes the character on the left of the
cursor.
3 Select “Done” after inputting
characters.
The input characters are entered and the
character input screen disappears.
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Setup Menu List
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
The functions and available settings of menus are listed below.
The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold (example: 18dB).
Setup Menu List
Camera menu
Camera
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
Gain
Settings for the
gain
Gain<H>
–3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB /
12dB / 15dB / 18dB
Sets the preset value <H> of the gain.
Gain<M>
–3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB /
12dB / 15dB / 18dB
Sets the preset value <M> of the gain.
Gain<L>
–3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB /
12dB / 15dB / 18dB
Sets the preset value <L> of the gain.
Shockless Gain
On / Off
Turns the shockless gain function on/off.
ND Filter
Settings for the
ND filter
Preset1
1/4 / 1/8 / 1/16 / 1/32 / 1/64 /
1/128
Sets the preset value 1 of the ND filter.
Preset2
1/4 / 1/8 / 1/16 / 1/32 / 1/64 /
1/128
Sets the preset value 2 of the ND filter.
Preset3
1/4 / 1/8 / 1/16 / 1/32 / 1/64 /
1/128
Sets the preset value 3 of the ND filter.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Auto Exposure
Settings for the
total level control
system
Level
–2.0 / –1.75 / –1.5 / –1.25 /
–1.0 / –0.75 / –0.5 / –0.25 / 0 /
+0.25 / +0.5 / +0.75 / +1.0 /
+1.25 / +1.5 / +1.75 / +2.0
Sets the TLCS level.
Mode
Backlight / Standard /
Spotlight
Set the control mode of TLCS.
Backlight: Backlight mode (reduce darkening of the center
subject against lights)
Standard: Standard mode
Spotlight: Spotlight mode (reduces blown-out highlights on
the center subject in the spotlight)
Speed
–99 to +99 (±0)
Sets the control speed of the TLCS.
AGC
On / Off
Turns the AGC (Auto Gain Control) function on/off.
AGC Limit
Off / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB /
12dB / 15dB
Sets the maximum gain of the AGC function.
Auto Shutter
On / Off
Turns the Auto Shutter control function on/off.
A.SHT Limit
Off / 1/100 / 1/150 / 1/200 /
1/250
Sets the fastest shutter speed for the auto shutter function.
Clip High light
On / Off
Turns the function dulls the response to high luminance on/off
by ignoring detection of high luminance.
Detect Window
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
Selects the photometric range that adjusts exposure
automatically according to brightness of subject. (This
function is not available when exposure is adjusted manually.)
Detect Window Indication
On / Off
Turns the detect window on/off.
Focus
Settings for the
focus
AF Assist
On / Off
By setting this item to on, you can perform manual focus
temporarily by turning the focus ring while in the auto focus
mode.
Focus Macro
On / Off
Sets whether to include the macro area in the moving range of
the focus position.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Shutter
Settings for the
operating
conditions of the
electronic shutter
Mode
Speed / Angle / ECS / SLS
Select modes of the electronic shutter.
Speed/Angle (standard modes): These modes may be
especially effective when you wish to record a quick-
moving subject with minimal blurring. You can select
Speed mode to specify the shutter speed in seconds, or
Angle mode to specify the shutter speed by the shutter
angle.
ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode: This mode may be used to
shoot the LCD/viewfinder screen, eliminating horizontal
bands.
SLS (Slow shutter mode): This mode sets the shutter speed
according to the number of accumulated frames.
Shutter Speed
1/32, 1/33, 1/40, 1/48, 1/50,
1/60, 1/96, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
Set the shutter speed when Speed mode is selected. The
available setting values vary depending on the frame
frequency of the video format selected.
Shutter Angle
11.25º / 22.5º / 45º / 90º / 180º
Set the shutter angle when Angle mode is selected.
ECS Frequency
25.02 to 8000
(NTSC Area: 60.00, PAL Area:
50.00)
Set the ECS frequency when ECS mode is selected. The
available setting values vary depending on the frame
frequency of the video format selected.
SLS Frame
2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 16
Selects the number of accumulated frames in SLS mode.
Color Bars
Settings for the
color bars
Setting
Off / On
Turns the color bars on/off.
Type
ARIB / SMPTE / 75% / 100%
Selects the type of color bar.
Flicker Reduce
Settings for the
flicker correction
Mode
Auto / On / Off
Sets the flicker correction mode.
Frequency
50Hz / 60Hz
(NTSC Area: 60Hz, PAL Area:
50Hz)
Sets the power frequency of lights that cause flicker.
SteadyShot
Settings for the
SteadyShot
function
Setting
SteadyShot /
Active SteadyShot / Off
Turns the SteadyShot function on/off.
SteadyShot Type
Hard / Standard / Soft
Selects the SteadyShot type.
Handle Zoom
Setting for the
handle zoom speed
Setting
1 to 8 (3)
Sets the handle zoom speed.
(This setting is available only when the handle zoom switch is
set to FIX.)
Speed Zoom
Setting for the fast
zoom function
Setting
On / Off
Turns the fast zoom function on/off.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Auto Black
Balance
Setting for the
automatic black
balance
Auto Black Balance
Execute / Cancel
Executes the automatic black balance function.
Notes
This cannot be set while recording or while the color bars
are displayed.
This cannot be set while using Interval Recording mode,
Frame Recording mode, Slow and Quick Motion mode, or
Slow Shutter mode.
Video Light
Set
Video Light Set
Power Link / Rec Link /
“Rec Link + Stby”
Sets the lighting method of the video light that is attached to
the Multi Interface Shoe.
Power Link: The video light is turned on/off by interlocking
with the power on/off operation of the camcorder.
Rec Link: The video light is turned on/off by interlocking
with the recording start/stop operation of the camcorder.
“Rec Link + Stby”: The video light is turned on/off (standby
status) by interlocking with the recording start/stop operation
of the camcorder.
Paint menu
Camera
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
Paint
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
White
Settings for white
balance
Preset White
2100K to 10000K (3200K)
Performs the preset color temperature adjustment when preset
is selected in the white balance mode.
Notes
You cannot check the change on the screen even if the
“Preset White” setting is changed when a setting other than
preset is selected in the white balance mode.
Shockless White
Off / 1 / 2 / 3
Sets the speed of change in white balance when the white
balance mode is switched.
Off: Changes instantly.
1 to 3: Select a larger number to change the white balance
more slowly through interpolation.
White Switch<B>
Memory / ATW
Select the white balance adjustment mode selected at the B
position of the WHT BAL switch.
ATW Speed
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Sets the reaction speed when in ATW mode.
1: Fastest reaction speed
Offset White
Settings for the
offset white
balance
Setting
On / Off
Turns “Offset White” for the auto white balance (one push)
and ATW function on/off.
Offset<A>
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the volume of the offset white for the white memory
(A).
Offset<B>
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the volume of the offset white for the white memory
(B).
Offset<ATW>
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the volume of the offset white for the ATW.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Black
Settings for the
black
Setting
On / Off
Turns the black correction on/off.
Master Black
–99 to +99 (±0)
Sets the master black level.
R Black
–99 to +99 (±0)
Sets the R black level.
B Black
–99 to +99 (±0)
Sets the B black level.
Gamma
Settings for the
gamma
compensation
Setting
On / Off
Turns the gamma compensation function on/off.
Step Gamma
0.35 to 0.90 (0.45)
Sets the gamma compensation value in 0.05 steps.
Master Gamma
–99 to +99 (0)
Sets the master gamma level.
Gamma Category
STD / HG
Select from among “STD” (standard gamma), “HG.
Gamma Select
When “Gamma Category” is set to
“STD”
STD1 DVW / STD2 ×4.5 /
STD3 ×3.5 / STD4 240M /
STD5 R709 / STD6 ×5.0
When “Gamma Category” is set to
“HG”
HG1 3250G36 /
HG2 4600G30 /
HG3 3259G40 /
HG4 4609G33
Selects the gamma table that is used for the gamma
compensation.
Black Gamma
Settings for the
black gamma level
Setting
On / Off
Turns the black gamma compensation function on/off.
Notes
The black gamma compensation function and the Knee
Saturation function of Knee cannot be used at same time.
Range
Low / Mid / High
Selects the effective range for the black gamma
compensation.
Master Black Gamma
–99 to +99 (±0)
Sets the master black gamma level.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Knee
Settings for the
knee compensation
Setting
On / Off
Turns the knee compensation function on/off.
(This setting is available only when “Gamma Category” in
“Gamma” is set to “STD.”)
Auto Knee
On / Off
Turns the auto knee function on/off.
Point
75% to 109% (90%)
Sets the knee point.
Slope
–99 to +99 (±0)
Sets the knee slope.
Knee Saturation
On / Off
Set to “On” to enable the knee saturation adjustment (level for
the area over the knee point).
Notes
The black gamma compensation function and the Knee
Saturation function of Knee cannot be used at same time.
Knee Saturation Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjust the knee saturation level for the area over the knee
point.
White Clip
Settings for the
white clipping
adjustment
Setting
On / Off
Turns white clipping adjustment on/off.
Level
When setting other than “PAL
Area” is selected for “Country”
90.0% to 109.0% (108.0%)
When “PAL Area” is selected for
“Country”
90.0% to 109.0% (105.0%)
Specifies the white clip level.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Detail(HD
mode)
Settings for the
detail adjusting
Manual Setting
On / Off
Turns the detail adjusting function on/off.
Master Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the detail level.
H/V Ratio
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the ratio between the H detail level and V detail level.
Crispening
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the crispening level.
Level Depend
On / Off
Turns the level depend adjusting function on/off.
Level Depend Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the level depend level.
Frequency
–99 to +99 (±0)
Specifies the central frequency for details (thickness of
details). Larger values give thinner details, smaller values give
thicker details.
Knee Aperture
On / Off
Turns the knee aperture function on or off.
Knee Aperture Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Specifies the knee aperture level.
Master Limit
–99 to +99 (±0)
Specifies the detail limiter values for both the white-side and
black-side directions.
White Limit
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the white detail limiter.
Black Limit
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the black detail limiter.
V Black Limit
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the V black detail limiter.
V Detail Creation
NAM / Y / G / G+R
Selects the source signal used to generate the V detail signal
from among NAM (G or R, whichever is the signal with the
highest level), Y, G, and G+R.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Detail(SD
Mode)
Settings for the
detail adjusting
Manual Setting
On / Off
Turns the detail adjusting function on/off.
Master Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the detail level.
H/V Ratio
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the ratio between the H detail level and V detail level.
Crispening
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the crispening level.
Level Depend
On / Off
Turns the level depend adjusting function on/off.
Level Depend Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the level depend level.
Frequency
–99 to +99 (±0)
Specifies the central frequency for details (thickness of
details). Larger values give thinner details, smaller values give
thicker details.
Knee Aperture
On / Off
Turns the knee aperture function on or off.
Knee Aperture Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Specifies the knee aperture level.
Master Limit
–99 to +99 (±0)
Specifies the detail limiter values for both the white-side and
black-side directions.
White Limit
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the white detail limiter.
Black Limit
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the black detail limiter.
V Black Limit
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the V black detail limiter.
V Detail Creation
NAM / Y / G / G+R
Selects the source signal used to generate the V detail signal
from among NAM (G or R, whichever is the signal with the
highest level), Y, G, and G+R.
Skin Detail
Settings for the
skin detail
compensation
Setting
On / Off
Turns the skin detail compensation function on/off.
Area Detection
Execute / Cancel
Detects the color for the skin detail compensation.
Execute: Executes this function.
Area Indication
On / Off
Turns the function that displays the zebra pattern in the target
area for the skin detail compensation on/off.
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the skin detail level.
Saturation
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the color saturation level for the skin detail
compensation.
Hue
0 to 359
Adjusts the color hue for the skin detail compensation.
Width
0 to 90 (40)
Adjusts the width of the color hue for the skin detail
compensation.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Aperture
Settings for the
aperture correction
Setting
On / Off
Set to “On” to enable aperture correction (processing to
improve resolution by adding high-frequency aperture signals
to the video signal, which corrects degeneration due to high-
frequency characteristics).
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Select the level for the aperture correction.
Matrix
Settings for the
Matrix correction
Setting
On / Off
Turns the matrix correction function on/off.
Adaptive Matrix
On / Off
Turns the adaptive matrix function on/off.
Preset Matrix
On / Off
Turns the preset matrix function on/off.
Preset Select
1:SMPTE 240M / 2:ITU-709 /
3:SMPTE Wide / 4:NTSC /
5:EBU / 6:PAL
Selects the preset matrix.
User Matrix
On / Off
Turns the user matrix correction function on/off.
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the color saturation for the entire picture area.
Phase
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the color phase for the entire picture area.
User Matrix R-G
–99 to +99 (±0)
Specifies a freely defined R-G user matrix.
User Matrix R-B
–99 to +99 (±0)
Specifies a freely defined R-B user matrix.
User Matrix G-R
–99 to +99 (±0)
Specifies a freely defined G-R user matrix.
User Matrix G-B
–99 to +99 (±0)
Specifies a freely defined G-B user matrix.
User Matrix B-R
–99 to +99 (±0)
Specifies a freely defined B-R user matrix.
User Matrix B-G
–99 to +99 (±0)
Specifies a freely defined B-G user matrix.
Multi Matrix
Settings for the
multi-matrix
correction
Setting
On / Off
Turns the multi-matrix correction function on/off .
Area Indication
On / Off
Turns the area indication function on/off .
Color Detection
Execute / Cancel
Detects the target color on the screen for multi-matrix
correction.
Axis
B / B+ / MG- / MG / MG+ / R /
R+ / YL- / YL / YL+ / G- / G /
G+ / CY / CY+ / B-
Selects the axis.
Hue
–99 to +99 (±0)
Sets the color hue of the color targeted by multi-matrix
correction.
Saturation
–99 to +99 (±0)
Sets the color saturation targeted by multi-matrix correction.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Maintenance
Setting for
maintenance
Test Saw
On / Off
Turns the test signal on/off.
Paint
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Audio menu
Audio
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
Audio Input
Settings for audio
inputs
INPUT1 Reference
–60dB / –50dB / –40dB
Selects the reference input level for when the INPUT1 switch
is set to MIC.
INPUT2 Reference
–60dB / –50dB / –40dB
Selects the reference input level for when the INPUT2 switch
is set to MIC.
INT MIC Sensitivity
Normal / High
Selects the sensitivity of the internal microphone.
INPUT1 Wind Filter
On / Off
Turns the wind filter for CH1 on/off.
INPUT2 Wind Filter
On / Off
Turns the wind filter for CH2 on/off.
INT MIC Wind Filter
On / Off
Turns the wind filter for the internal stereo microphone on/
off.
SHOE MIC Wind Filter
On / Off
Turns the wind filter for the shoe microphone on/off.
Limiter Mode
On / Off
Turns the limiter on/off when a loud signal is input while
setting audio input level manually.
AGC Mode
Mono / Stereo
Selects the cross-channel linkage of the AGC.
INPUT CH Select
INPUT1/INPUT1 / INPUT1/
INPUT2
INPUT1/INPUT1: Records the INPUT1 signal to both CH-1
and CH-2.
INPUT1/INPUT2: Records the INPUT1 signal to CH-1, and
the INPUT2 signal to CH-2.
1kHz Tone on Color Bars
On / Off
Turns the 1-kHz reference tone signal on/off.
Audio Output
Settings for audio
outputs
Headphone Out
Mono / Stereo
Selects the headphones output, “Mono” or “Stereo.
Alarm Volume
0 to 7 (4)
Sets the alarm volume.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Video menu
Video
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
Output On/Off
Settings for the
video output
SDI
On / Off
Turns the SDI output on/off.
HDMI
On / Off
Turns the HDMI output on/off.
Output Format
Settings for the
output format
For details about
the setting items,
see “Video
Formats and
Output Signals
(page 97)
SDI/HDMI Sets the resolution of the SDI/HDMI output.
SET: Execute this function.
VIDEO Displays the resolution and scan method. (Display only)
Output Display
Settings for the
output signal
SDI/HDMI
On / Off
Selects whether to add the menu or status on the SDI/HDMI
output signal.
VIDEO
On / Off
Selects whether to add the menu or status on the video output
signal.
Down
Converter
Selection for the
operation mode of
the down converter
Squeeze / Letter Box / Edge Crop Set the output mode (aspect) for SD signals
Squeeze: To horizontally reduce a 16:9 picture to output a 4:3
picture
Letter Box: To mask the upper and lower areas of a 4:3
picture to display a 16:9 picture in the center of the screen
Edge Crop: To cut both sides of a 16:9 picture to output a 4:3
picture
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
LCD/VF menu
LCD/VF
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
LCD Setting
Settings for the
LCD screen
Color
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the color saturation of the LCD screen.
Brightness
–99 to +99 (±0)
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
VF Setting
Settings for the
viewfinder
Brightness
–99 to +99 (±30)
Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.
Color Mode
Color / B&W
Selects the display mode of the viewfinder during E-E
display/recording.
Peaking
Settings for the
peaking function
Setting
On / Off
Turns the peaking function on/off.
Peaking Type
Normal / Color
Selects the peaking type.
Normal: Normal peaking
Color: Color peaking
Frequency
Normal / High
Selects “Normal” or “High” as the peaking frequency.
Normal Peaking Level
0 to 99 (50)
Sets the normal peaking level.
Color
B&W / Red / Yellow / Blue
Selects the signal color of the color peaking.
Color Peaking Level
0 to 99 (50)
Sets the color peaking level.
Marker
Settings for the
marker indications
Setting
On / Off
Turns all marker indications on/off.
Center Marker
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Off
Turns on/off the center marker.
Safety Zone
On / Off
Turns the safety zone marker on/off.
Safety Area
80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95%
Selects the size (ratio to the entire screen) of the safety zone
marker.
Aspect Marker
Line / Mask / Off
Selects the aspect marker.
Line: Show as white lines.
Mask: Display by lowering the video signal level of areas
outside the marker range.
Off: The aspect marker is not displayed.
Aspect Mask
0 to 15 (12)
When “Aspect Marker” is set to “Mask,” specifies the
brightness of areas outside the aspect marker.
Aspect Select
4:3 / 13:9 / 14:9 / 15:9 / 16:9/
17:9 / 1.66:1 / 1.85:1 / 2.35 :1 /
2.4:1
Select the ratio of the aspect marker.
Guide Frame
On / Off
Turns the guide frame display on/off.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Zebra
Settings for the
zebra pattern
Setting
On / Off
Turns the zebra function on/off.
Zebra Select
1 / 2 / Both
Select the zebra pattern(s) (Zebra 1, Zebra 2, or both of Zebra
1 and Zebra 2) to be displayed.
Zebra1 Level
50% to 107% (70%)
Sets the display level of zebra 1.
Zebra1 Aperture Level
1% to 20% (10%)
Sets the aperture level of zebra 1.
Zebra2 Level
52% to 109% (100%)
Sets the display level of zebra 2.
Display On/Off
Settings for the
items to be
displayed
Shutter Setting
On / Off
Selects the items to be displayed on the LCD/viewfinder
screen.
ND Filter Position
On / Off
Gain Setting
On / Off
Rec/Play Status
On / Off
Color Temp.
On / Off
Frame Rate
On / Off
Battery Remain
On / Off
Timecode
On / Off
Audio Manual
On / Off
Audio Level Meter
On / Off
Media Status
On / Off
Focus Position
Meter / Feet / Off
Iris Position
On / Off
Zoom Position
Number / Bar / Off
Focus Macro
On / Off
SteadyShot
On / Off
Focus Mode
On / Off
Auto Shutter
On / Off
AGC
On / Off
LCD/VF
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Auto Iris
On / Off
AE Mode
On / Off
White Balance Mode
On / Off
SDI/HDMI Rec Control
On / Off
Rec Format
On / Off
Gamma
On / Off
Timecode Lock
On / Off
Audio Format
On / Off
Wi-Fi Condition (PXW-X180
only)
On / Off
Video Signal Monitor
Off / Waveform / Vector /
Histogram
Clip Name
On / Off
Focus Assist Bar
On / Off
Focus Area Marker
On / Off
Video Level Warning
On / Off
Clip Number
On / Off
GPS (PXW-X180 only)
On / Off
Proxy Status (PXW-X180 only)
On / Off
Lens Info
Meter / Feet / Off
LCD/VF
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
TC/UB menu
TC/UB
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
Timecode
Settings for the
timecode
Mode
Preset / Regen / Clock
Selects the timecode mode.
Preset: Starts the timecode from the specified value.
Regen (regeneration): Starts the timecode by continuing the
timecode of the previous clip.
Clock: Uses the internal clock as the timecode.
Run
Rec Run / Free Run
Rec Run: To advance the timecode during recording only.
Free Run: The timecode keeps advancing regardless of the
state of recording.
Setting Sets the timecode to a desired value.
SET: Sets the value.
Reset
Execute / Cancel
Resets the timecode to 00:00:00:00.
Execute: Execute this function.
TC Format
DF / NDF
Selects the timecode format.
DF: Drop frame
NDF: Non drop frame
Users Bit
Settings for the
users bit
Mode
Fix / Time
Sets the users bit mode.
Fix: Uses a desired fixed value as the users bit.
Time: Uses the current date.
Setting Sets the users bit to a desired value.
HDMI TC Out
Setting
On / Off
Sets whether to output the time code to another device for
professional use via HDMI.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Recording menu
Recording
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
S&Q Motion
Settings for the
Slow & Quick
motion mode
Setting
On / Off
Turns the Slow & Quick motion mode on/off.
Frame Rate
1P to 60P / 72P / 75P / 80P /
90P / 96P / 100P / 110P / 120P
Sets the frame rate during shooting with the Slow & Quick
motion function when S&Q setting is “On.
Simul Rec
Settings for the
simultaneously
recording function
Setting
On / Off
Turns the simultaneously recording function on/off, and sets
the destination media.
Rec Button Set
Rec Button:
Handle Rec Button:
/ Rec Button:
Handle Rec Button: /
Rec Button: Handle Rec
Button:
Assigns the record button to perform the recording operation
for each media.
Clip
Continuous
Rec
Settings for the
Clip Continuous
Recording
function
Setting
On / Off
Turns the Clip Continuous Recording function on/off.
Proxy
Recording
Mode
(PXW-X180 only)
Settings for the
proxy recording
mode
Setting
On / Off
Turns the proxy recording mode on/off.
Size
1280×720(9Mbps) /
640×360(3Mbps) /
480×270(1Mbps) /
480×270(0.5Mbps)
Sets the picture size for the proxy file.
Frame Rate Displays the frame rate.
Bit Rate Displays the bit rate.
SDI/HDMI Rec
Control
Settings for the
SDI/HDMI
recording control
function
Setting
On / Off
Turns the recording/stop recording controls of the external
device via the SDI/HDMI output signal on/off.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
This menu is not available when media is not loaded.
Media menu
Media
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
Update Media
Updating media
Media(A)
Execute / Cancel
Updates the managerial file on the SxS memory card in slot
A.
Media(B)
Execute / Cancel
Updates the managerial file on the SxS memory card in slot
B.
Format Media
Formatting media
Media(A)
Execute / Cancel
Formats the SxS memory card in slot A.
Execute: Executes format.
Media(B)
Execute / Cancel
Formats the SxS memory card in slot B.
Execute: Executes format.
SD card
Execute / Cancel
Formats the UTILITY SD card.
Execute: Executes format.
Proxy (PXW-X180 only)
Execute / Cancel
Formats the PROXY SD card.
Execute: Executes format.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Clip
Settings for clip
naming or deletion
Auto Naming
Title / Plan
Selects the method to specify clip names.
Title: Specifies by using the name specified in “Title Prefix.
Plan: Uses a name specified in planning metadata. If no name
is specified in planning metadata, the name specified by
“Title Prefix” is used.
Title Prefix
nnn_ (nnn=least three digits of
the serial number)
(Max. 7 characters displayed)
Calls the Character Set screen to set the title part (4 to 46
characters) of the clip names.
Configuration of the Character Set screen
Character selection area (3 lines):
Selects the characters to insert in the cursor position of the
Title Prefix area.
!#$%()+,-.=@[]^_~0123456789
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Cursor operation area (1 line):
Space: Changes the character in the cursor position to a
space
INS: Inserts a space in the cursor position
DEL: Deletes a character in the cursor position
T: Moves the cursor to the left
t: Moves the cursor to the right
ESC: Cancels the changes and exits the Character Set
screen
END: Validates the changes and exits the Character Set
screen
Title Prefix area (1 line):
For entering the title
To set the title
1 Using the V/v/B/b buttons, select (highlight) a character in
the character selection area to be entered in the cursor
position of the Title Prefix area. Then press the SEL/SET
dial.
2 Repeat Step 1 for setting the title. (Use Space, INS, and
DEL as required.)
3 When the title setting is completed, select END to exit the
Character Set screen.
Number Set
0001 to 9999
Sets the second 4-numeric part of the clip name.
Sets a five-digit number for a planning metadata file.
Media
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
Setup Menu List
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
File menu
File
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
All File
Settings for the All
file
Load SD Card
Execute / Cancel
Loads the All file.
Execute: Executes this function.
Save SD card
Execute / Cancel
Stores the All file.
Execute: Executes this function.
File ID Names the file.
Scene File
Settings for the
Scene file
Recall Internal Memory
Execute / Cancel
Loads the Scene file from the internal memory.
Execute: Executes this function.
Store Internal Memory
Execute / Cancel
Stores the Scene file to the internal memory.
Execute: Executes this function.
Load SD Card
Execute / Cancel
Recalls from an SD card by selecting “Execute.
Save SD card
Execute / Cancel
Stores to an SD card by selecting “Execute.” The setup file is
stored to the following directories.
For PXW-X180: /Private/Sony/PRO/CAMERA/PXW-X180/
For PXW-X160: /Private/Sony/PRO/CAMERA/PXW-X160/
File ID Names the file.
Scene White Data
On / Off
Sets whether to apply the White Balance data when recalling
the Scene File.
Planning
Metadata
Settings for
operation of
planning metadata
Load Media(A) or Load Media(B)
Execute / Cancel
To load planning metadata from the SxS memory card in slot
A or B.
Selecting “Execute” displays the list of the planning metadata
files stored on the SxS memory card in slot A or B. Specify a
file, select “Load” then “Execute” for loading.
Notes
The file list displays up to 64 files. Even if the total number
of planning metadata files is 64 or less, all of the planning
metadata files may not appear if the directory where they
are located in the SxS memory card (XDROOT/General/
Sony/Planning) contains 512 or more files.
After you start loading, do not remove the SxS memory
card until the completion message is displayed.
Properties
Execute / Cancel
Select “Execute” to display the detailed information of the
planning metadata loaded in the camcorder.
File Name: File name
Assign ID: Assignment ID
Created: Time and date of creation
Modified: Time and date of most recent modification
Modified by: Name of person who modified the file
Title1: Title1 specified in file (clip name in ASCII-format)
Title2: Title2 specified in file (clip name in UTF-8-format)
Material Group: Number of material groups (groups of clips
recorded using the same planning metadata)
Shot Mark0 to 9: Name defined for Shot Mark 0 to 9
Clear Memory
Execute / Cancel
Select “Execute” to clear the planning metadata loaded in the
camcorder.
Clip Name Disp
Title1(ASCII) / Title2(UTF-8)
Selects the display mode of the clip name specified in
planning metadata.
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
System menu
System
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
Codec
Select
XAVC-I / XAVC-L / MPEG
HD422 / MPEG HD420 /
DVCAM / AVCHD
Sets the recording/playback mode.
Rec Format
Settings for the
recording format
Video Format Sets the recording format.
SET: Executes.
•NTSC Area:
When “Select” in “Codec” is
set to “XAVC-I”
1920×1080 59.94i
1920×1080 29.97P
1920×1080 23.98P
1280×720 59.94P
When “Select” in “Codec” is
set to “XAVC-L”
1920×1080 59.94P 50
1920×1080 59.94P 35
1920×1080 59.94i 50
1920×1080 59.94i 35
1920×1080 59.94i 25
1920×1080 29.97P 50
1920×1080 29.97P 35
1920×1080 23.98P 50
1920×1080 23.98P 35
1280×720 59.94P 50
When “Select” in “Codec” is
set to “MPEG HD422”
1920×1080 59.94i 50
1920×1080 29.97P 50
1920×1080 23.98P 50
1280×720 59.94P 50
1280×720 29.97P 50
1280×720 23.98P 50
When “Select” in “Codec” is
set to “MPEG HD420”
1920×1080 59.94i HQ
1920×1080 29.97P HQ
1920×1080 23.98P HQ
1440×1080 59.94i HQ
1280×720 59.94P HQ
When “Select” in “Codec” is
set to “DVCAM”
720×480 59.94i
When “Select” in “Codec” is
set to “AVCHD”
1920×1080 59.94P
1920×1080 59.94i
1920×1080 29.97P
1920×1080 23.98P
1280×720 59.94P
PAL Area
When “Select” in “Codec” is
set to “XAVC-I”
1920×1080 50i
1920×1080 25P
1280×720 50P
When “Select” in “Codec” is
set to “XAVC-L”
1920×1080 50P 50
1920×1080 50P 35
1920×1080 50i 50
1920×1080 50i 35
1920×1080 50i 25
1920×1080 25P 50
1920×1080 25P 35
1280×720 50P 50
When “Select” in “Codec” is
set to “MPEG HD422”
1920×1080 50i 50
1920×1080 25P 50
1280×720 50P 50
1280×720 25P 50
When “Select” in “Codec” is
set to “MPEG HD420”
1920×1080 50i HQ
1920×1080 25P HQ
1440×1080 50i HQ
1280×720 50P HQ
When “Select” in “Codec” is
set to “DVCAM”
720×576 50i
When “Select” in “Codec” is
set to “AVCHD”
1920×1080 50P
1920×1080 50i
1920×1080 25P
1280×720 50P
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
AVCHD Audio Format
Linear PCM / Dolby Digital
Sets the recording format while in AVCHD mode.
Aspect Ratio (SD)
16:9 / 4:3
Set the aspect ratio of DVCAM recording.
File Transfer
(PXW-X180 only)
Settings for file
transfer
File Transfer
Execute / Cancel
Switches to the mode for transferring original files to an SxS
memory card via wireless LAN connection.
Assignable
Button
Settings to assign
functions to the
assignable buttons
<1> to <7>
Off / Marker / Zebra / Peaking /
Video Signal Monitor / Focus
Magnifier / Focus Macro / VF
Mode / Auto Exposure Level /
Spotlight / Backlight / ATW /
ATW Hold / SteadyShot / Color
Bars / NFC / Rec Lamp / Rec
Review / Thumbnail / Shot
Mark1 / Shot Mark2 / Clip Flag
OK / Clip Flag NG / Clip Flag
Keep
Assign a function to the assignable buttons.
Marker: Turns the marker on/off.
Zebra: Turns the zebra function on/off.
Peaking: Turns the peaking function on/off.
Video Signal Monitor: Switches the video signal indication
(such as Histogram).
Focus Magnifier: Turns the focus magnifier function on/off.
Focus Macro: Turns the focus macro function on/off.
VF Mode: Switches between color and mono display on the
viewfinder.
Auto Exposure Level: Turns the auto exposure level function
on/off.
Spotlight: Switches to Spotlight of AE Mode.
Backlight: Switches to Backlight of AE Mode.
ATW: Turns the ATW function on/off.
ATW Hold: Holds the ATW operation temporarily.
SteadyShot: Turns the SteadyShot function on/off.
Color Bars: Turns the color bars display on/off.
NFC (PXW-X180 only): Performs the NFC function.
Rec Lamp: Turns the recording/tally lamp on/off.
Rec Review: Starts Rec Review.
Thumbnail: Turns the thumbnail display on/off.
Shot Mark1: Adds Shot Mark1.
Shot Mark2: Adds Shot Mark2.
Clip Flag OK: Adds/deletes an OK flag to/from the currently
recording or playing clip.
Clip Flag NG: Adds/deletes an NG flag to/from the currently
recording or playing clip.
Clip Flag Keep: Adds/deletes a Keep flag to/from the
currently recording or playing clip.
Rec Lamp
Setting for the
recording/tally
lamp
Rec Lamp
On / Off
Turns the recording/tally lamp on/off.
Language
Setting for the
language
Select Sets the language to be displayed.
SET: Execute this function.
System
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
Setup Menu List
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Clock Set
Settings for the
built-in clock
Time Zone
UTC –12:00 Kwajalein to UTC
+14:00
Sets the time-zone difference from UTC in steps of 30
minutes.
Date Mode
YYMMDD / MMDDYY /
DDMMYY
Selects the display mode of the date.
YYMMDD: In year, month, day
MMDDYY: In month, day, year
DDMMYY: In day, month, year
12H/24H
12H / 24H
Selects the display mode of time.
12H: 12-hour mode
24H: 24-hour mode
Date Sets the current date.
SET: Sets the date.
Time Sets the current time.
SET: Sets the time.
Country
Setting for the
region
NTSC/PAL Area Sets the region in which you use the camcorder.
Execute: Execute this function.
Hours Meter
Display for the
hours meter
Hours(System) Displays the non-resettable accumulated time of use.
Hours(Reset) Displays the resettable accumulated time of use.
Reset
Execute / Cancel
Resets the “Hours(Reset)” value to 0.
Execute: Execute resetting.
Basic
Authentication
(PXW-X180 only)
Settings for basic
authentication of
the network
User Name
(admin)
Sets a desired user name (1 to 16 alphanumeric characters).
SET: Sets the user name.
Password
(pxw-x180)
Sets the password (1 to 16 alphanumeric characters).
SET: Execute this function.
Wi-Fi
(PXW-X180 only)
Settings for
wireless LAN
connection and
respective display
items
NFC
Execute / Cancel
Selects whether to enable the NFC function or not. When
“Execute” is selected, the NFC function turns on and
“Setting” is set to “Access Point” temporarily, and the
camcorder goes into standby mode for NFC. When “Cancel”
is selected, settings return to the previous settings.
Setting
Access Point / Station / Off
Sets the operation mode of the wireless LAN connection.
Channel
Auto / CH1 / CH2 / CH3 /
CH4 / CH5 / CH6 / CH7 /
CH8 / CH9 / CH10 / CH11 /
CH12 / CH13
Sets the wireless LAN channel.
SSID & Password Displays the SSID and password.
WPS
Execute / Cancel
Starts Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
IP Address Displays the IP address of the camcorder.
Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the camcorder.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the wireless LAN module of the
camcorder.
Regenerate Password
Execute / Cancel
Regenerates the password.
Execute: Executes this function.
System
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
Setup Menu List
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
GPS
(PXW-X180 only)
Setting for GPS
GPS
On / Off
Turns the GPS function on/off.
IR Remote
Activating/
deactivating the
Remote
Commander
Setting
On / Off
Set to “On” to activate remote control operations from the
supplied Wireless Remote Commander.
Battery Alarm
Settings for the
low power alarm
Low BATT
5% / 10% / 15% / ... / 45% /
50%
Sets the battery level at which the low voltage warning is
generated (in steps of 5%).
BATT Empty
3% to 7% (3%)
Sets the battery level at which the battery empty warning is
generated.
DC Low Volt1
16.0 V to 19.0 V (16.0 V)
Set the DC IN voltage at which the low voltage warning is
generated.
DC Low Volt2
15.5 V to 18.5 V (15.5 V)
Set the DC IN voltage at which the warning for the shortage
of the voltage is generated.
All Reset
Resetting to the
factory status
Reset
Execute / Cancel
Resets the camcorder to the factory status.
Execute: Executes resetting.
Network Reset
(PXW-X180 only)
Resetting of the
network settings
Reset
Execute / Cancel
Resets the network settings.
Version
Display of the
version of this
camcorder
Number
Vx.xx
Displays the current software version of the camcorder.
Version Up
Execute / Cancel
Upgrades the camcorder*.
Execute: Executes.
* Upgrade is the function for updating the software of the
camcorder.
Net-Func Version Number
(PXW-X180 only)
Vx.xx
Displays the version for the wireless LAN connecting
function of the camcorder.
Net-Func Ver.Up (PXW-X180
only)
Execute / Cancel
Upgrades the version for the wireless LAN connecting
function of the camcorder.
System
Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices
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External Devices Connection
To display recording or playback pictures on an
external monitor, select the output signal and use
an appropriate cable for the monitor to be
connected.
An output signal from the camcorder can be
recorded when a recording device is connected.
The same status information and menus can be
displayed on the external monitor as those on the
viewfinder screen.
According to the signal fed to the monitor, set
“Output Display” (page 74) in the Video menu to
“On.”
SDI OUT connector (BNC type)
Set the on/off setting of the output, and the output
format in the Video menu (page 74).
Use a commercially available 75-ohm coaxial
cable for connection.
Notes
Be sure to ground between the camcorder and external
device before turning the power on. (We recommend
to turn on the camcorder and external device after
connecting a 75-ohm coaxial cable.)
When connecting an external device to the camcorder
while the camcorder is turned on, connect the external
device after connecting a 75-ohm coaxial cable to the
external device.
To start synchronized recording on an external
device
With SDI signal output selected, synchronized
recording is possible by feeding a REC trigger
signal to an external recording device connected
via the SDI OUT connector. To enable
synchronized recording, set “SDI/HDMI Rec
Control(page 79) of the Recording menu to
“On.”
Notes
When a connected external device does not correspond
to a REC trigger signal, the device cannot be operated.
HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector)
Set the on/off setting of the output, and the output
format in the Video menu (page 74).
Use a commercially available high speed HDMI
cable for connection.
GENLOCK/VIDEO connector (BNC type)
The GENLOCK/VIDEO connector can output
the HD-Y signal, HD-Sync Signal, or the down-
converted SD analog composite signal for the
monitor by changing the setting in “Output
Format” of the Video menu.
Use the commercially available BNC cable for
connection.
For details, see “Video Formats and Output
Signals” (page 97).
AUDIO OUT connector (3.5 mm stereo pin
connector)
The AUDIO OUT connector can output 2 channel
audio signals.
Use the supplied audio connecting cable for
connection.
External Devices Connection
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices
External Synchronization
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External Devices Connection
When multiple units of the camcorder are used in
the same shooting location, recording can be
synchronized with a specific reference signal, and
the timecode can be matched among all the units.
Aligning the phase of the video signal
(Genlock)
Genlock operation is enabled by supplying a
reference signal to the GENLOCK/VIDEO
connector (page 9) of the camcorder.
Valid reference signals depend on the frame rate
of the selected recording format.
For “NTSC Area
For “PAL Area”
Notes
Both video signal and timecode signal need to be input
when the selected recording format is 1280×720 60P.
If the reference signal is unstable, genlock is not
possible.
The subcarrier is not synchronized.
Synchronizing the timecode of your
camcorder with that of another unit
Set the unit that supplies the timecode to a mode
in which the timecode output keeps advancing
(Free Run or Clock mode).
1 Set “Timecode” in the TC/UB menu as
follows:
Mode: Preset
Run: Free Run
2 Press the DURATION/TC/U-BIT
button (page 11) so that the timecode is
displayed on the screen.
3 Confirm that the GENLOCK/TC
switch (page 9) is set to IN, then supply
an HD or SD reference video signal to
the GENLOCK/VIDEO connector and
the reference timecode to the TC
connector.
The built-in timecode generator of your
camcorder locks to the reference timecode, and
the message “Ext LK” is displayed on the screen.
About 10 seconds after locking, even if the
reference timecode from the external device is
disconnected, the external lock will be kept.
Notes
Check that the reference timecode and the reference
video signal are in a phase relation that complies the
SMPTE timecode standards.
When you finish the above procedure, the timecode is
immediately synchronized with the external timecode,
and the time data indication will show the value of the
external timecode. However, wait for a few seconds
until the timecode generator stabilizes before
recording.
If the frequency of the reference video signal and the
frame frequency are not the same, a lock cannot be
acquired, and the camcorder will not operate properly.
In such a case, the timecode will not be correctly
locked to the external timecode.
When the connection is removed, the timecode
advance may shift one frame per hour with respect to
the reference timecode.
To release the external timecode
synchronization
Change the “Timecode” setting in the TC/UB
menu or set the camcorder to OFF.
External synchronization is also released when
you start recording in a special recording mode
(Slow & Quick Motion).
External Synchronization
Frame rate of the
recording format
Valid reference
signal
59.94P 1920×1080 59.94i
720×486 59.94i
1280×720 59.94P
29.97P 1920×1080 59.94i
720×486 59.94i
23.98P 1920×1080 47.95i
(23.98PsF)
59.94i 1920×1080 59.94i
720×486 59.94i
Frame rate of the
recording format
Valid reference
signal
50P 1920×1080 50i
720×576 50i
1280×720 50P
25P 1920×1080 50i
720×576 50i
50i 1920×1080 50i
720×576 50i
Operating Clips with a Computer
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External Devices Connection
Synchronizing the timecode of another
unit with that of your camcorder
1 Specify the timecode of your camcorder
with “Timecode” of the TC/UB menu
(page 78).
2 Confirm that the GENLOCK/TC
switch (page 9) is set to OUT, then
connect the TC connector and
GENLOCK/VIDEO connector (page 9)
with the timecode input and reference
signal input of the other unit,
respectively.
To use an SxS card reader (sold
separately)
When you connect the SBAC-US20 SxS card
reader (sold separately) using a USB cable, the
memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an
extended drive by the computer.
To use mass storage mode of the
camcorder
1 Set the power switch to on to turn on the
camcorder.
A message prompting you to confirm that
you wish to enable the USB connection is
displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen.
This message will not be displayed while another
confirmation message or an in-progress message
(e.g., for formatting or restoring an SxS memory
card) is shown on the screen. It appears when
formatting or restoration has completed. The
message is also not displayed while the screen for
the detailed information of a clip is shown on the
screen. It appears when an operation on the screen
for the detailed information of a clip is completed
or you return to the thumbnail screen.
2 Select “Execute” by turning the SEL/
SET dial.
3 With Windows, check that the memory
card is displayed as a removable disk in
My Computer.
With Macintosh, check that a “NO
NAME” or “Untitled” folder was
created on the desktop. (The Macintosh
folder name can be changed.)
Operating Clips with a
Computer
Connecting with a USB Cable
Notes
Operating Clips with a Computer
90
External Devices Connection
Notes
The following operations must be avoided when the
access lamp is lit in red.
—Turning the power off or disconnecting the power
cord (main lead)
—Removing the SxS memory card
—Disconnecting the USB cable
When removing an SxS memory card from a
Macintosh, do not select “Card Power Off” from the
SxS memory card icon displayed on the menu bar.
Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.
Using a nonlinear editing system
For a nonlinear editing system, an editing
software that corresponds to the recording
formats used with this camcorder (sold
separately) is required.
Store the clips to be edited on the HDD of your
computer in advance, using the dedicated
application software.
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Appendices
Recording media and compatible formats
x Normal recording
a: Compatible
–: Incompatible
x S&Q mode
a: Compatible
–: Incompatible
x Simultaneous recording
a: Compatible
–: Incompatible
Record simultaneously in a memory card of the same type.
*1 Not all memory cards are guaranteed for operation.
*2 Simultaneous recording available only in 25 Mbps.
If you are using memory cards other than Sony SxS, operation may not be guaranteed.
If you are using memory cards other than XQD memory cards (S series, N series, H series), operation may not be
guaranteed.
Appendices
Important Notes on Operation
About Recording Media
SxS Pro SxS Pro+ SxS-1 XQD SDXC SDHC
Memory
Stick
XAVC-I aaaa–––
XAVC-L aaaa
a
*1
––
MPEG HD422 aaaa
a
*1
––
MPEG HD420 aaaa
a
*1
––
DVCAM aaaa
a
*1
––
AVCHD––––
a
*1
a
*1
a
*1
SxS Pro SxS Pro+ SxS-1 XQD SDXC SDHC
Memory
Stick
XAVC-I aa a –––
XAVC-L aaaa–––
MPEG HD422 aaaa–––
SxS Pro SxS Pro+ SxS-1 XQD SDXC SDHC
Memory
Stick
XAVC-I aaaa–––
XAVC-L aaaa
a
*1*2
––
MPEG HD422 aaaa
––
MPEG HD420 aaaa–––
DVCAM–––––––
AVCHD––––
a
*1
a
*1
a
*1
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Appendices
a: Compatible
–: Incompatible
(Unit: Hour)
Special Recording and Compatible Formats
XAVC-I XAVC-L
MPEG
HD422
MPEG
HD420
AVCHD DVCAM
Normal recording aaaaaa
S&Q Motion aaa–––
Clip Continuous Rec aaa–––
Maximum Recording Time for a Clip
Recording format
Maximum recording time
(approx.)
XAVC-I 6
XAVC-L 6
MPEG HD422 6
MPEG HD420 6
AV C H D 1 3
DVCAM 6
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Appendices
Power supply
You can use your camcorder in any country/
region using the AC Adaptor ACDP-060S01
(supplied) or optional Charger BC-U1/U2 within
the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Viewing on TV
Before recording a movie with your camcorder
for viewing on a TV, set “NTSC/PAL Area” in
“Country” of System menu to the appropriate TV
system for the country/region in which you
intended to view the movie. The following shows
which countries and regions require “NTSC
Area” or “PAL Area” setting.
NTSC Area:
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL Area:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil,
Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Guiana, Holland,
Hong Kong, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kuwait,
Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway,
Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore,
Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay,
etc.
Simple setting of the clock by time difference
When you are abroad, set “Time Zone” of “Clock
Set” in the System menu (page 85).
Use and Storage
Do not subject the unit to severe shock
The internal mechanism may be damaged or the
body warped.
Do not cover the unit while operating
Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can
cause excessive internal heat build-up.
After use
Always set the power switch to off.
Before storing the unit for a long period
Remove the battery pack.
Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses
facing the sun
Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be
focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.
Shipping
Remove the memory cards before transporting
the unit.
If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other
transportation service, pack it in the shipping
carton of the unit.
Care of the unit
If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft,
dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in
a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not
use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner, as
these may cause discoloration or other damage to
the finish of the unit.
About the battery pack
To charge the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the
ambient temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below,
and the length of time you can use the battery
pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the
following to use the battery pack for a longer
time.
—Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it
up, and install it in your camcorder right
before you start taking shots.
—Use a high capacity battery pack.
Be sure to set the power switch to off when not
recording or playing back on your camcorder.
The battery pack is also consumed when your
camcorder is in recording standby or playback
pause.
Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times
the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings before making the actual recording.
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
Using your Camcorder Abroad
Important Notes on Operation
94
Appendices
About storage of the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, leave your camcorder in
recording standby until the power goes off
(page 15).
About battery life
Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
About charging the battery pack
Use the Charger (supplied) to charge the
designated batteries only. If you charge other
types of batteries, those batteries may leak, heat
up, burst, or give an electric shock, resulting in
burns or injury.
Remove the charged battery from the Charger.
The charge lamp of the supplied Charger
flashes in 2 patterns as follows:
Fast-flashing...Turns on and off rapidly at about
0.15-second intervals.
Slow-flashing...Turns on and off alternately for
about 1.5 seconds, and turns off completely for
about 1.5 seconds. The lamp repeats this
sequence.
If the charge lamp is fast-flashing, remove the
battery that is being charged, and then reattach
the same battery again firmly. If the charge
lamp continues fast-flashing, the cause could be
that the battery is damaged, or the battery is not
a designated type. Check the battery to confirm
whether it is a designated type or not. If it is a
designated type, remove the battery first, and
then attach a brand-new battery or another
known-to-be-good battery to see if the Charger
is working correctly. If the Charger is working
correctly, the cause could be that the battery is
damaged.
If the charge lamp is slow-flashing, the Charger
is in standby mode and charging is suspended.
When the ambient temperature is out of the
appropriate temperature range for charging, the
Charger suspends charging automatically and
enters standby mode. When the ambient
temperature returns to an appropriate
temperature, the Charger restarts charging and
the charge lamp lights up. We recommend
charging the battery pack in an ambient
temperature of from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to
86 °F).
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations.
—Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never
leave them exposed to temperatures above
60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
—Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
—Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record
properly.
—Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
—On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
—Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
—Anywhere very humid.
Operate your camcorder on DC 14.4 V (battery
pack) or DC 19.5 V (AC Adaptor).
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.
Keep the power switch setting to OFF when you
are not using your camcorder.
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95
Appendices
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the lead.
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Keep metal contacts clean.
Keep the Wireless Remote Commander and
button-type battery out of children’s reach. If
the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a
doctor immediately.
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,
—consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
—wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
—if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a long time
Turn on the camcorder and record and play back
images about once a month to keep it in an
optimum state for a long time.
Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold
place to a warm place, moisture may condense
inside your camcorder and cause a malfunction of
your camcorder.
If moisture condensation has occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without
turning it on.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place
(or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in
a humid place as shown below.
When you bring your camcorder from a ski
slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
When you bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
When you use your camcorder after a squall or
a shower.
When you use your camcorder in a hot and
humid place.
How to avoid moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold
place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a
plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag
when the air temperature inside the plastic bag
has reached the ambient temperature (after about
1 hour).
LCD screen
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
The surface of the LCD screen is coated. If you
scratch the surface, the coating may be come off.
Mind the following points when cleaning and
handling it.
If hand grease or hand cream remains on the
screen, the coating comes off more easily. Wipe
it early.
The coating may be scratched if you wipe the
screen with a tissue, etc.
Remove the dust or sand with a blower, etc.
before wiping the dirt.
Use a soft cloth (a cloth for glasses, etc.) gently
to clean the dirt.
On handling the casing
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish.
—Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent,
insecticide and sunscreen.
—Handling with above substances on your
hands.
—Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
About care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
—When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
—In hot or humid locations
—When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
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96
Appendices
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above.
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable
battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable
battery to retain the date, time, and other settings
even when the power switch is set to OFF. The
pre-installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or
while the battery pack is attached. The
rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in
about 3 months if you do not use your
camcorder at all without the AC Adaptor
connected or the battery pack attached. Use your
camcorder after charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery.
However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable
battery is not charged, the camcorder operation
will not be affected as long as you are not
recording the date.
To prevent electromagnetic interference
from portable telephones, wireless
devices, etc.
The use of portable telephones, wireless devices,
etc., near this unit can result in malfunctions and
interference with audio and video signals.
It is recommended that such equipment near this
unit is powered off.
About the LCD screen
Do not leave the LCD screen facing direct
sunlight, as this may damage the LCD screen.
Do not press/swipe the LCD screen forcefully,
or leave objects on the LCD screen, as it may
cause a malfunction, such as picture
irregularity, etc.
The LCD screen may become warm in use. This
is not a malfunction.
About stuck pixels
The LCD screen/organic EL panel fitted to this
unit is manufactured with high precision
technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at
least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of
pixels may be “stuck”, either always off (black),
always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In
addition, over a long period of use, because of the
physical characteristics of the liquid crystal
display or organic EL panel, such “stuck” pixels
may appear spontaneously. These problems are
not a malfunction, and will not be recorded on
recording media.
About the display of the organic EL panel
Because of the physical characteristics of the
organic EL panel, image persistence or low
brightness may occur.
These problems are not a malfunction, and the
organic EL panel can be used without problems.
Note on the display
Pictures on the LCD screen and viewfinder
screen may be distorted by the following
operations:
—Changing the video format
—Starting playback from the Thumbnail
screen
Fragmentation
If pictures cannot be recorded/reproduced
properly, try formatting the recording medium.
While repeating picture recording/playback with
a certain recording medium for an extended
period, files in the medium may be fragmented,
disabling proper recording/storage. In such a
case, make a backup of clips in the medium then
perform formatting of the medium using “Format
Media” (page 80) in the Media menu.
Notes on Internet security
Use the camcorder behind a firewall that is
designed with safety. Do not connect the
camcorder to a network that is able to be
connected to unreliable device.
When you can, use FTPS. Contents, user
names, and passwords are not encrypted while
using FTP.
Formats and Limitations of Outputs
97
Appendices
Output formats for the SDI OUT connector
Formats and Limitations of Outputs
Video Formats and Output Signals
Region setting Recording format
setting
SDI output setting Output signal/
Conversion method
“NTSC/PAL Area” in
“Country” of System
menu
“Video Format” in
“Rec Format” of
System menu
“SDI” in “Output
Format” of Video menu
Output signal
NTSC Area 1920×1080 59.94P 1920×1080P (Level A) 1920×1080 59.94P Level-A
1920×1080P (Level B) 1920×1080 59.94P Level-B
1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.94i
720×486i 720×486 59.94i
1920×1080 59.94i 1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.94i
720×486i 720×486 59.94i
1920×1080 29.97P 1920×1080P 1920×1080 29.97PsF
720×486i 720×486 59.94i (PsF)
1920×1080 23.98P 1920×1080P 1920×1080 23.98PsF
1920×1080i (2-3PD) 1920×1080 59.94i (2-3PD)
720×486i (2-3PD) 720×486 59.94i (2-3PD)
1440×1080 59.94i 1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.94i
720×486i 720×486 59.94i
1280×720 59.94P 1280×720P 1280×720 59.94P
720×486i 720×486 59.94i
1280×720 29.97P 1280×720P 1280×720 59.94P (2-2RP)
720×486i 720×486 59.94i (PsF)
1280×720 23.98P 1280×720P (2-3PD) 1280×720 59.94P (2-3PD)
720×486i (2-3PD) 720×486 59.94i (2-3PD)
720×480 59.94i 720×486i 720×486 59.94i
PAL Area 1920×1080 50P 1920×1080P (Level A) 1920×1080 50P Level-A
1920×1080P (Level B) 1920×1080 50P Level-B
1920×1080i 1920×1080 50i
720×576i 720×576 50i
1920×1080 50i 1920×1080i 1920×1080 50i
720×576i 720×576 50i
1920×1080 25P 1920×1080P 1920×1080 25PsF
720×576i 720×576 50i (PsF)
1440×1080 50i 1920×1080i 1920×1080 50i
720×576i 720×576 50i
1280×720 50P 1280×720P 1280×720 50P
720×576i 720×576 50i
1280×720 25P 1280×720P 1280×720 50P (2-2RP)
720×576i 720×576 50i (PsF)
720×576 50i 720×576i 720×576 50i
Formats and Limitations of Outputs
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Appendices
Output formats from the HDMI OUT connector
Region setting Recording format
setting
HDMI output setting Output signal/
Conversion method
“NTSC/PAL Area” in
“Country” of System
menu
“Video Format” in
“Rec Format” of
System menu
“HDMI” in “Output
Format” of Video menu
Output signal
NTSC Area 1920×1080 59.94P 1920×1080P 1920×1080 59.94P
1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.94i
720×480i 720×480 59.94i
1920×1080 59.94i 1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.94i
720×480i 720×480 59.94i
1920×1080 29.97P 1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.94i (PsF)
720×480i 720×480 59.94i (PsF)
1920×1080 23.98P 1920×1080i (2-3PD) 1920×1080 59.94i (2-3PD)
720×480i (2-3PD) 720×480 59.94i (2-3PD)
1440×1080 59.94i 1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.94i
720×480i 720×480 59.94i
1280×720 59.94P 1280×720P 1280×720 59.94P
720×480i 720×480 59.94i
1280×720 29.97P 1280×720P 1280×720 59.94P (2-2RP)
720×480i 720×480 59.94i (PsF)
1280×720 23.98P 1280×720P (2-3PD) 1280×720 59.94P (2-3PD)
720×480i (2-3PD) 720×480 59.94i
720×480 59.94i 720×480i 720×480 59.94i
720×480P 720×480 59.94P
PAL Area 1920×1080 50P 1920×1080P 1920×1080 50P
1920×1080i 1920×1080 50i
720×576i 720×576 50i
1920×1080 50i 1920×1080i 1920×1080 50i
720×576i 720×576 50i
1920×1080 25P 1920×1080i 1920×1080 50i (PsF)
720×576i 720×576 50i (PsF)
1440×1080 50i 1920×1080i 1920×1080 50i
720×576i 720×576 50i
1280×720 50P 1280×720P 1280×720 50P
720×576i 720×576 50i
1280×720 25P 1280×720P 1280×720 50P (2-2RP)
720×576i 720×576 50i (PsF)
720×576 50i 720×576i 720×576 50i
720×576P 720×576 50P
Formats and Limitations of Outputs
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Appendices
Output formats from the GENLOCK/VIDEO connector
Video output signal
Notes
If the recording format of a playback clip is smaller than that set in “SDI” or “HDMI” in “Output Format” of the Video
menu, video signals are not output from the SDI or HDMI connector respectively.
Setting for the region where the camcorder is used
VIDEO output
“NTSC/PAL Area” in “Country” of System menu
NTSC Area 720×486 59.94i
PAL Area 720×576 50i
Error/Warning Indications
100
Appendices
The camcorder informs you of situations where warning, caution, or an operation check is required,
through messages on the viewfinder screen, the recording/tally lamp, and a buzzer.
The buzzer is output to the built-in speaker or to the headphones connected via the headphone connector.
The camcorder stops operation after the following indications.
When one of the following indications is generated, follow the message to resolve the problem.
Error/Warning Indications
Error Indications
Error indication on
LCD/viewfinder
Buzzer
Recording/
tally lamp
Cause and measures
E + Error code Continuous Rapidly
flashing
The camcorder may be defective. Recording stops even if
zRec is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Turn off the power and check the connected equipment, cables,
and media. If they are not defective, turn on the power again. If
the error persists, consult Sony service personnel.
(If power cannot be turned off by setting the power switch to
OFF, remove both the battery pack or the DC IN source.)
Warning Indications
Warning indication
on LCD/viewfinder
Buzzer
Recording/
tally lamp
Cause and measures
Media Near Full Intermittent Flashing Free space on the SxS memory card has become insufficient.
Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity.
Media Full Continuous Rapidly
flashing
No space is left on the SxS memory card. Recording, clip
copying and clip division cannot be performed.
Replace it with another.
Battery Near End Intermittent Flashing The battery power will be discharged soon.
Charge the battery pack at the earliest opportunity.
Battery End Continuous Rapidly
flashing
The battery pack is discharged. Recording cannot be
performed.
Stop operation and change the battery pack.
Temperature High Intermittent Flashing The internal temperature has risen above a safe operation
limit.
Suspend operation, turn off the power, and wait until the
temperature falls.
Voltage Low Intermittent Flashing The DC IN voltage has become low (stage 1).
Check the power supply.
Insufficient Voltage Continuous Rapidly
flashing
The DC IN voltage is too low (stage 2). Recording cannot be
performed.
Connect another power source.
Error/Warning Indications
101
Appendices
The following caution and operation confirmation indications may be displayed on the center area of the
screen. In this case, please see the following table.
1)“Media(B)” for the card in slot B.
Caution and Operation Confirmation Indications
Indication Cause and measures
Battery Error
Please Change Battery
An error was detected with the battery pack.
Replace the battery pack with a normal one.
Backup Battery End
Please Change
The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient.
Replace the battery pack.
Unknown Media(A)
1)
Please Change
A partitioned memory card or one that contains recorded clips exceeding the
number permitted with this camcorder is loaded.
This card cannot be used with this camcorder. Remove it and load a compatible
card.
Cannot Use Media(A)
1)
Unsupported File System
A card of a different file system or an unformatted card was inserted.
It cannot be used with this camcorder. Replace it or format it with this
camcorder.
Media Error
Media(A) Needs to be Restored
1)
An error occurred with the memory card. The card requires restoration.
Restore the card.
Media Error
Cannot Record to Media(A)
1)
Recording cannot be done, because the memory card is defective.
Because playback may be possible, it is recommended to replace it with another
card after copying the clips, as required.
Media Error
Cannot Use Media(A)
1)
Neither recording nor playback can be done, because the memory card is
defective.
It cannot be operated with this camcorder. Replace it with another card.
Media(A) Error
1)
Recording Halted
Playback Halted
Recording or playback stops, because an error occurred with the memory card.
If this frequently occurs, change the memory card.
Media Reached Rewriting Limit
Change Media (A)
1)
The memory card has come to the end of its service life.
Make a backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as possible.
Recording/playback may not be performed properly if you continue to use the
card.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the memory card.
Copy All MPEG2 Proxy
NG: Reached Clip Number Limit
NG: Same File Already Exists
NG: Not Enough Capacity
Copying of all the MPEG2 Proxy is not completed because of the displayed
reason.
The maximum number of clips is reached.
There is a file with the same name.
There is not enough capacity for copying.
Replace the Media.
Fan Stopped The fan in the camcorder has stopped.
Avoid use under high temperature conditions. Turn the camcorder off and
contact a Sony service representative.
Invalid setting value was reset:
Media/Clip Naming/Camera
Position
Please save All File again
The setting value of “Clip Naming” is reset because an incorrect All file is
loaded.
Save the All file again after setting the desired setting value.
Licenses / Specifications
102
Appendices
This product uses software to which the GPL/
LGPL applies. This informs you that you have a
right to have access to, modify, and redistribute
source code for these software programs under
the conditions of the GPL/LGPL.
The source code is provided on the internet. Use
the following URL and follow the download
instructions.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/common/
search.html
We would prefer that you do not contact us about
the contents of the source code.
For the content of these licenses, see
“License1.pdf” in the “License” folder of the
supplied CD-ROM.
Adobe Reader must be installed on your
computer to view PDF files.
If Adobe Reader is not installed on your
computer, you can download it by accessing the
following URL.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/
On the basis of license contracts between Sony
and the software copyright holders, this product
uses open software.
To meet the requirements of the software
copyright holders, Sony is obligated to inform
you of the content of these licenses.
For the content of these licenses, see
“License1.pdf” in the “License” folder of the
supplied CD-ROM.
Mass
Approx. 2.7 kg (5 lb 15.2 oz)
(Camcorder only)
Approx. 3.2 kg (7 lb 0.9 oz)
(With lens hood (1), eyecup (1),
battery pack BP-U30 (1), SxS memory
card (1))
Dimensions
Approx. W191.5 mm × H201.5 mm ×
D412 mm
(7
5
/
8
× 8 × 16
1
/
4
inches)
(Outermost dimensions. Depth is the
length from the front panel of the lens
hood to the viewfinder eyecup.)
Approx. W191.5 mm × H195 mm ×
D337.5 mm
(7
5
/
8
× 7
3
/
4
× 13
3
/
8
inches)
(Not including extruding parts. Depth
is the length from the front panel of the
lens hood to the back of the unit. Not
including extruding parts of the
viewfinder.)
Power requirements
DC 14.4 V (When using the battery
pack)
DC 19.5 V (When using the AC adaptor)
Power consumption
Approx. 19.9 W
while recording with LCD screen off,
viewfinder on, not using the external
device
Approx. 20.8 W
while recording with LCD screen on,
viewfinder on, using HD SDI, HDMI,
and external device
Operating temperature
0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Licenses
On Accessing Software to which
the GPL/LGPL Applies
Open Software Licenses
Specifications
General
Specifications
103
Appendices
Continuous operation time
(While recording with LCD screen off,
viewfinder on, not using external
device)
With battery pack BP-U90: approx. 4
hours
With battery pack BP-U60: approx. 2
hours 35 minutes
With battery pack BP-U30: approx. 1
hours 15 minutes
Recording Format (Video)
XAVC Intra
XAVC-I mode: CBG, 112 Mbps max,
MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC Long
XAVC-L 50 mode: VBR, 50 Mbps max,
MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-L 35 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps max,
MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-L 25 mode: VBR, 25 Mbps,
MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
MPEG-2 Long GOP
MPEG HD422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps
max, MPEG-2 422P@HL
MPEG HD420 HQ mode: VBR, 35
Mbps max, MPEG-2 MP@HL
AVCHD
VBR, 28 Mbps max, MPEG-4 H.264/
AVC
DVCAM
CBR, 25 Mbps
Recording Format (Audio)
XAVC Intra
XAVC-I mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48-kHz,
2 channels
XAVC Long
XAVC-L mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48-kHz,
2 channels
MPEG-2 Long GOP
MPEG HD422 mode: LPCM 24-bit,
48-kHz, 2 channels
MPEG HD420 HQ mode: LPCM 16-bit,
48-kHz, 2 channels
AVCHD
LPCM 16-bit, 48-kHz, 2 channels
Dolby Digital 16-bit, 48-kHz, 2 channels
Equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo
Creator
DVCAM
LPCM 16-bit, 48-kHz, 2 channels
Recording Frame Rate
XAVC Intra
XAVC-I mode: 1920 × 1080/59.94i, 50i,
29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
1280 × 720/59.94P, 50P
XAVC Long
XAVC-L 50 mode: 1920 × 1080/59.94P,
50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
1280 × 720/59.94P, 50P
XAVC-L 35 mode: 1920 × 1080/59.94P,
50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
XAVC-L 25 mode: 1920 × 1080/59.94i,
50i
MPEG-2 Long GOP
MPEG HD422 mode: 1920 × 1080/
59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
1280 × 720/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P,
23.98P
MPEG HD420 HQ mode: 1920 × 1080/
59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
1440 × 1080/59.94i, 50i
1280 × 720/59.94P, 50P
AVCHD
1920 × 1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i,
29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
1280 × 720/59.94P, 50P
DVCAM
720 × 480/59.94i
720 × 576/50i
Recording/Playback Time
XAVC Intra
XAVC-I mode
When using SBP-128B (128 GB):
Approx. 120 minutes
When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A
(64 GB): Approx. 60 minutes
Specifications
104
Appendices
When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB):
Approx. 30 minutes
XAVC Long
XAVC-L 50 mode
When using SBP-128B (128 GB):
Approx. 240 minutes
When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A
(64 GB): Approx. 120 minutes
When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB):
Approx. 60 minutes
XAVC-L 35 mode
When using SBP-128B (128 GB):
Approx. 340 minutes
When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A
(64 GB): Approx. 170 minutes
When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB):
Approx. 85 minutes
XAVC-L 25 mode
When using SBP-128B (128 GB):
Approx. 440 minutes
When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A
(64 GB): Approx. 220 minutes
When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB):
Approx. 110 minutes
MPEG-2 Long GOP
MPEG HD422 mode
When using SBP-128B (128 GB):
Approx. 240 minutes
When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A
(64 GB): Approx. 120 minutes
When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB):
Approx. 60 minutes
MPEG HD420 HQ mode
When using SBP-128B (128 GB):
Approx. 360 minutes
When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A
(64 GB): Approx. 180 minutes
When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB):
Approx. 90 minutes
AVCHD
When using a 64GB memory card:
Approx. 290 minutes
When using a 32GB memory card:
Approx. 145 minutes
When using a 16GB memory card:
Approx. 70 minutes
DVCAM
When using SBP-128B (128 GB):
Approx. 440 minutes
When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A
(64 GB): Approx. 220 minutes
When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB):
Approx. 110 minutes
Notes
These approximate recording/playback
times depend on operating conditions,
available memory, etc.
Lens
G lens
Lens mount
Fixed type
Zoom ratio
25×
Maximum relative aperture
1:1.6
Focal length
3.7 mm to 92.5 mm (
5
/
32
to 3
3
/
4
in.)
(equivalent to 26 mm to 650 mm (1
1
/
16
to 25
5
/
8
in.) on a 35 mm lens)
Focus area
Auto/manual switchable
800 mm (31
1
/
2
in.) to (macro OFF)
10 mm (
13
/
32
in.) to (macro ON, wide
end)
800 mm (31
1
/
2
in.) to (macro ON, tele
end)
Iris
Auto/manual switchable
F1.6 to F11 and C (close)
Picture stabilizing function
On/Off possible, shift-lens system
Filter thread
M 82 mm (3
1
/
4
in.), pitch 0.75 mm
Lens
Specifications
105
Appendices
Macro
On/Off possible
Pickup device
1/3 type Exmor 3 CMOS image sensor
Effective picture elements
1920 (H) × 1080 (V)
Optical system
F1.6 prism system
Built-in filters
ND filters
CLEAR: Clear
1: 1/4ND
2: 1/16ND
3: 1/64ND
Linear variable ND (Approx. 1/4 ND to
1/128 ND)
Sensitivity (2 000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)
F9 (typical) (1920 × 1080/59.94i mode)
F10 (typical) (1920 × 1080/50i mode)
Minimum subject illumination
0.12 lx (typical) (1920 × 1080/59.94i
mode, F1.6, +18 dB gain, with 16-
frame accumulation, Gamma Off,
100% video level)
0.02 lx (typical) (1920 × 1080/59.94i
mode, F1.6, +18 dB gain, with 16-
frame accumulation, Gamma On, 50%
video level)
S/N Ratio
60 dB (Y) (typical)
Horizontal resolution
1 000 TV lines or more (1920 × 1080i
mode)
Shutter speed
1/32 to 1/2000 sec.
Slow Shutter (SLS)
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16 frames
Slow & Quick Motion
XAVC-I mode
1920 × 1080: 1 to 60 frames (29.97P,
25P, 23.98P)
1280 × 720: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P)
XAVC-L mode
1920 × 1080: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P,
50P, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P)
1280 × 720: 1 to 120 frames (59.94P,
50P)
HD422 mode
1920 × 1080: 1 to 30 frames (29.97P,
25P, 23.98P)
1280 × 720: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P,
29.97P, 25P, 23.98P)
White balance
Preset mode (3200K)
Memory A mode, Memory B, ATW
mode
Gain
–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC
Gamma Curve
Selectable
Audio input
XLR type 3-pin (2), female, LINE/MIC/
MIC+48V switchable
MIC: -50 dBu/3 kΩ
LINE: +4 dBu/10 kΩ
(Reference input level 0 dBu=0.775
Vrms)
Audio output
Stereo minijack3.5 mm)
-10 dBu (Under 47 kΩ load, reference
level)
Video output
BNC type (1), switchable with
GENLOCK IN connector, HD-Y/HD-
SYNC/composite signal
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Camera Block
Inputs/Outputs
Specifications
106
Appendices
SDI output
BNC type (1), switchable with 3G SDI/
HD-SDI/SD-SDI
SMPTE292M/259M/424M/425M
Timecode input
BNC type (1), switchable with TC OUT
connector
SMPTE 12M-2-2008
0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 kΩ
Timecode output
BNC type (1), switchable with TC IN
connector
SMPTE 12M-2-2008
2.0 Vp-p, 50 Ω
GENLOCK input
BNC type (1), switchable with VIDEO
OUT connector
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
USB connector
Mass storage: mini-B (1)
Host: Type A
Headphone output
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)
-19 dBu (Reference level output under
16 Ω load)
Speaker output
Monaural
Output: 50 mW
DC input
DC jack
HDMI output
HDMI connector (Type A)
REMOTE connector
Stereo mini-minijack (2.5 mm)
Viewfinder
Screen size: 1.3 cm (0.5 type)
Effective pixels: approx. 2.36M dots
LCD monitor
Screen size: 8.8 cm (3.5 type)
Effective pixels: approx. 1.56M dots
Internal microphone
Omnidirectional stereo electret
condenser microphone
Type
ExpressCard/34 (2)
Rated input
100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1.4 A
Rated output
19.5 V DC, 3.05 A
Power requirements
100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
38 W
Rated output
Charging: 16.4 V 1.9 A/1.5A
Displays
Internal Microphone
Media Slot Block
AC adaptor ACDP-060S01
Charger BC-U1
Specifications
107
Appendices
Maximum voltage
16.4 V DC
Nominal voltage
14.4 V DC
Capacity
28 Wh
Design and specifications of your camcorder and
accessories are subject to change without notice.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
SD card adaptor MEAD-SD02 (1) (except for
PXW-X180 NTSC model)
XQD card adaptor XDA-EX1 (1) (PXW-X180
NTSC model only)
Charger (1) (BC-U1)
Rechargeable battery pack BP-U30 (1)
AC Adaptor (1) (ACDP-060S01)
Power cord (mains lead) (2)
Audio connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Lens hood (1)
Large eyecup (1)
Accessory shoe kit (accessory shoe (1), accessory
shoe plate (1), screws (4))
Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845) (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (1)
(PXW-X180 only)
CD-ROM “Manuals for Solid-State Memory
Camcorder” (1)
Operating Guide (2)
Software Downloads
When the unit is used with a PC connection,
download device drivers, plug-ins, and
application software, where applicable, from the
Sony Professional products web site.
Sony Professional products web site homepage:
U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com
Europe, Middle East and Africa
http://www.pro.sony.eu
Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
China http://pro.sony.com.cn
Although the data regarding recorded materials
are stored over multiple files and folders, you can
easily handle the clips without considering its
data and directory structure, by using the
dedicated application software.
Notes
If you perform operations, such as copy, on clips on the
XQD memory card by using the Explorer (Windows)
or Finder (Macintosh), the subsidiary data contained
by the clips may not be maintained.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
On trademarks
“XDCAM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“XAVC” and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
XQD, and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and
Windows Media are trademarks or registered
trademarks of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S. and other countries.
Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of
Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
BP-U30
Package Configuration
Specifications
108
Appendices
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Index
109
Appendices
A
AC Adaptor 18
Accessory shoe 6
Accessory shoe mount 6
Accessory shoe plate 6
AF/MF mode 29
All File 82
All Reset 86
Aperture 72
Assignable Button 36, 84
ATW 33
Audio 30
Audio Input 73
AUDIO INPUT1 connector 34
AUDIO INPUT2 34
Audio menu 73
Audio Output 73
Auto Black Balance 67
Auto Exposure 65
Auto Shutter 32
Auto White Balance 33
Auto-Tracing White balance 33
B
Basic Authentication 85
Battery Alarm 86
Battery Pack 17
Black 68
Black Gamma 68
C
Camera menu 64
Caution and Operation Confirmation
Indications
101
Change Thumbnail View 60
Charger 17
Clip 30, 57, 89
Clip Continuous Rec 79
Clip name 30
Clock 19
Clock Set 85
Color Bars 66
Country 85
Cueing up 30
Customize View 60
D
Delete Clip 60
Detail (HD mode) 70
Detail (SD mode) 71
Display Clip Properties 58, 60
Display On/Off 76
Down Converter 74
E
Error Indications 100
External Monitor 87
External Synchronization 88
F
File menu 82
File Transfer 84
Filter Clips 60
Flicker Reduce 66
Focus 29, 65
Focus Magnifier 30
Focus ring 29
FOCUS switch 29
Format 23, 24
Format Media 80
Full MF mode 29
G
Gain 31, 64
GAIN switch 31
Gamma 68
GENLOCK/VIDEO connector 87, 99
GPS 86
H
Handle Zoom 66
Handle zoom 28
Handle zoom lever 28
Handle zoom switch 28
HDMI OUT connector 87, 98
HDMI TC Out 78
Headphones connector 10
Hook for shoulder strap 10
Hours Meter 85
Index
Index
110
Appendices
I
INPUT1 switch 34
INPUT2 switch 34
IR Remote 86
Iris ring 31
IRIS switch 31
K
Knee 69
L
Language 84
LCD screen 15, 20
LCD Setting 75
LCD/VF Menu 75
Lens 95
Lens cover lever 19
Lens hood with lens cover 19
Lock/Unlock Clip 60
M
Maintenance 73
Marker 75
Matrix 72
MEAD-MS01 24
MEAD-SD02 24
Media Adaptor 24
Media Full 23
Media menu 80
Media Near Full 23
Memory A mode 33
Memory B mode 33
Memory Stick 24
MENU button 62
MIC+48V 34
Moisture condensation 95
Multi Matrix 72
N
ND Filter 64
ND filter 32
Network Reset 86
Nonlinear editing 90
O
Offset White 67
OPTION button 57
Output Display 74
Output Format 74
Output On/Off 74
Output signal 97
P
Paint menu 67
Peaking 75
Planning Metadata 82
Planning metadata 38
Power switch 9
Power zoom lever 28
Pre-installed rechargeable battery 96
Preset mode 32
Proxy Recording Mode 79
PUSH (lens hood release) button 19
PUSH AUTO button 29
Push auto focus 29
R
Rec Format 83
Rec Lamp 84
Rec Review 37
Record button 27
Recording menu 79
S
S&Q Motion 79
Scene File 82
SD Cards 24
SDI OUT connector 87, 97
SDI/HDMI Rec Control 79
SEL/SET dial 62
Set Clip Flag 60
Set Index Picture 60
Set Shot Mark 60
Setup menu 62, 64
Setup Menus 61
Shoulder strap 10
Shutter 66
Simul Rec 79
Skin Detail 71
SLOT SELECT button 22
Slow & Quick Motion 36
Speed Zoom 66
SteadyShot 66
SxS memory cards 22
System menu 83
Index
111
Appendices
T
TC/UB menu 78
Telephoto 28
Thumbnail menu 57
Thumbnail screen 56
Time and date 19
Time Data 35
Time Zone 19
Timecode 35, 78
U
Update Media 80
USB cable 89
USB wireless LAN module 42
Users Bit 78
Using your camcorder abroad 93
UTC 19
V
Version 86
VF Setting 75
Video format 97
Video Light Set 67
Video menu 74
Viewfinder 15, 20
Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 20
W
Wall outlet (wall socket) 18
Warning Indications 100
WB SET button 33
White 67
White balance 32
White Clip 69
WHT BAL switch 32
Wide angle 28
Wi-Fi 85
Wi-Fi remote commander 49
Wireless Remote Commander 21
X
XQD Memory Cards 24
Z
Zebra 76
Zoom 28
Zoom ring 28
Printed in China
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