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Sony PXW-X180 Operating Manual

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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

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  • Page 1 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 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 ..............
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 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 ................
  • Page 5 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 ......

  • Page 6: Overview

    • Do not cover the air inlet. ASSIGN 7/FOCUS MAGNIFIER button (36) ZOOM switch (N mark) (PXW-X180 only) To mount the accessory shoe • Hold a NFC-compatible smartphone near Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory shoe this mark when making wireless mount as illustrated.
  • Page 7 Place the accessory shoe so its protrusions match recesses of the accessory shoe mount, then fix it to the mount with four screws. 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.
  • Page 8 The recording/tally lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of recording media or battery is low. ASSIGN 4/ZEBRA button ASSIGN 1 button ASSIGN 2 button* ASSIGN 3/NFC button (PXW-X180 only) ASSIGN 6/VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR button FOCUS switch (29) FULL AUTO button CH-1 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch...
  • Page 9 GENLOCK/TC IN/VIDEO/TC OUT • Do not cover the air outlet. switch USB wireless LAN module retracting part (PXW-X180 only) (43) GENLOCK/VIDEO connector (87, 99) Connecting the IFU-WLM3 USB wireless LAN TC connector module (supplied) allows communication with SDI OUT connector (87) wireless LAN devices.
  • Page 10 ND FILTER mode switch IRIS switch ND FILTER switch To attach a shoulder strap Attach a shoulder strap to the hooks for the ND control dial shoulder strap. Hook for shoulder strap Focus ring (29) Lens cover lever (19) Zoom ring (28) Iris ring (31) (headphones) connector For stereo mini-jack headphones...
  • Page 11 OPTION button (57) Bottom THUMBNAIL button (56) Playback control buttons (PREV, PLAY/ PAUSE*, NEXT, STOP, F REV, F FWD) (57) LCD BRIGHT button (20) DISPLAY button (15) LCD screen (20) Handle zoom switch (28) Viewfinder (20) Large eyecup Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (20) HEADPHONE MONITOR switch (35) Tripod receptacle (1/4 inch) This receptacle is compatible with 1/4-...
  • Page 12 AGC X180 only) A.SHT Limit Fastest shutter speed of the Proxy Recording Picture size for Proxy auto shutter function Size (PXW-X180 AE Mode AE mode setting (Backlight/ only) Standard/Spotlight) Video output status screen Audio status screen Displays the SDI, HDMI, and video output Displays the input settings for each channel, settings.
  • Page 13 Manufacture date of the the proxy the PROXY SD slot Date battery recording media Video Light Remaining charge level of the (PXW-X180 Remaining video light battery only) Power Source Power source Protect Protect icon displayed when Supplied Voltage Supplied voltage...

  • Page 14: Wireless Remote Commander

    REC trigger setting status screen Displays the setting status of the record button and handle record button. Rec Button Displays the slot for the recording target of the record button Handle Rec Displays the slot for the Button recording target of the handle record button Wireless Remote Commander DATA CODE button...

  • Page 15: On-Screen Indications

    Iris position indication Displays iris position. Gain indication (page 31) Focus macro indication ND filter indication (page 32) Focus assist indication GPS status indication (PXW-X180 only) SteadyShot indication Displays the GPS status. Recording mode/slot A/B operation status Focus mode indication indication...
  • Page 16 PROXY SD slot media status indication (PXW-X180 only) VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR indication (waveform monitor/vector scope/ histogram indication) Proxy status indication (PXW-X180 only) Wireless LAN connection status indication (PXW-X180 only) (page 42) Clip no./total number of clips Displays the status when the wireless LAN Playback mode function is on.

  • Page 17: Preparations

    You can use a battery pack or AC power via an Checking battery charge remaining AC adaptor. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and When recording or playback is in progress on the AC adaptor listed below: battery pack, an icon to show the current battery...
  • Page 18 connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a AC Adaptor. power source • You cannot charge the camcorder by connecting it to the AC Adaptor. You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain AC power. DC IN connector AC Adaptor...

  • Page 19: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Attaching Devices When you turn the camcorder on for the first time Attaching the lens hood with lens after purchasing or the backup battery has cover completely discharged, the Initial Setting display appears on the viewfinder screen and LCD screen.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    You can switch the brightness of the viewfinder Adjusting the LCD screen and with “Brightness” in “VF Setting” of the LCD/VF viewfinder menu (page 75). LCD screen Open the LCD screen 180 degrees (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back (2).

  • Page 21: Using The Wireless Remote Commander

    • When you are operating with the Wireless Remote Remote Commander may not function properly. Commander supplied with your camcorder, your video In this case, replace the battery with a Sony device may also operate. In that case, select a CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery commander mode other than DVD2 for your video may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 22: Using Sxs Memory Cards

    • An SxS memory card removed from the camcorder after recording ended may be hot. This is not a malfunction. SxS, SxS PRO and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony Corporation. The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned Switching between SxS memory...

  • Page 23: Formatting An Sxs Memory Card

    Replacing an SxS memory card Formatting an SxS memory card • If the available time on two cards in total If an SxS memory card is not formatted, or was becomes less than 5 minutes, the warning formatted with another system, the message message “Media Near Full”...

  • Page 24: Using Other Media

    To use media formatted with this camcorder in By using the QDA-EX1 Media Adaptor (supplied the slots of other devices with PXW-X180 NTSC model only), you can Make a backup of the media, then format it using insert an XQD memory card into the SxS memory the other device.

  • Page 25: Using A Utility Sd Card

    For a “Memory Stick” or an SD card that was formatted with another system unsupported by Using a UTILITY SD card this camcorder, the message “Unsupported File System” is displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen. You can store the setting value file of the camera Format the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 26: Formatting An Sd Card

    Formatting an SD card 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 27: Basic Operation Procedure

    Recording Basic Operation Procedure Basic recording can be performed with the Shooting without suspending while following procedures. changing an memory card (Relay Recording) Make sure that the necessary devices are attached to the camcorder and When SxS memory cards are loaded in both slot power is supplied to them.
  • Page 28 Wide view: (Wide angle) 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 Close view: (Telephoto) simultaneously by using either of the buttons.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    You can zoom at the desired speed by turning Adjusting focus manually in Full MF the zoom ring C. Fine adjustment is also mode possible. In Full MF mode, you can manually adjust focus Notes without automatic adjustment functions. • Turn the zoom ring C at a moderate speed. If you turn Set the focus ring A to the Full MF mode it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the zoom position and focus manually using the focus scale...

  • Page 30: Monitoring Audio

    Using the focus magnifier (Focus Clip (recording data) Magnifier) When you stop recording, video, audio, and subsidiary data from the start to end of the In the default setting, “Focus Magnifier” is recording are recorded as a single clip on an assigned to the ASSIGN 7 button (page 36).

  • Page 31: Changing Basic Settings

    Adjusting the iris (Auto mode) Changing Basic Settings Adjust the brightness according to the subject. When Full Auto mode (page 27) is set to on: Iris is forcibly set to Auto mode. You can make changes to the settings based on When Full Auto mode is set to off: the intended usage of the recorded video or Set the IRIS switch F to AUTO.

  • Page 32: Adjusting To Natural Color (White Balance)

    1: Filter level that is set with “Preset1” in “ND Shooting with a fixed shutter Filter” of the Camera menu. The default setting is Set the shutter speed (cache time). 1/4. When you set the SHUTTER switch E to ON, 2: Filter level that is set with “Preset2”...
  • Page 33 3 seconds. If the error message continues to be grass, or certain kinds of flowers. displayed after several attempts, consult your Sony —When the subject is under a light source of service representative.

  • Page 34: Audio Setup

    Using the internal microphone Audio setup The sound will be recorded in stereo when using The following connectors, switches and dials the internal microphone. To adjust the input allow you to set the sound to be recorded. volume of the internal microphone, perform the following steps.

  • Page 35: Time Data

    malfunction may result from setting this Setting the headphone sound 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.

  • Page 36: Useful Functions

    Button 2 Motion mode. • If you record at a frame rate faster than 60 fps at a Button 3 NFC (PXW-X180) / Off (PXW- resolution of 720, the following will occur. X160) —The imaging field becomes narrower than usual.

  • Page 37: Rec Review

    When you set Clip Continuous Rec to on, the Slow & Rec Review Quick Motion function is disabled. • The Clip Continuous Rec function cannot be set to on You can review the last recorded clip on the during recording. screen (Rec Review).

  • Page 38: Planning Metadata

    “Load Media(A)” or “Load Media(B)” in “Planning Metadata” (page 82) of Example of a planning metadata file 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...
  • Page 39 <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// Defining Shot Mark names in Planning xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ Metadata planningmetadata" assignId=" P0001" creationDate=" When you record shot mark 1 or shot mark 2, you 2011-08-20T17:00:00+09:00" can apply a name to the shot mark, using a string lastUpdate=" defined in planning metadata.

  • Page 40: Acquiring Positioning Information (Gps) (Pxw-X180 Only)

    Acquiring positioning information recorded. (GPS) (PXW-X180 only) • The GPS signal may not be received well indoors or near a tall building. Move to a place Press the MENU button during standby. with a clear view of the sky.

  • Page 41: Proxy Recording (Pxw-X180 Only)

    About the recorded file Make a backup of the media, then format it using the other device. 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)

  • Page 42: Storage Destination Of The Recorded File

    “Content Browser Mobile” application. For details about the “Content Browser Mobile” application, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative. Connecting to Other Device via Wireless LAN (PXW-X180 only)

  • Page 43: Attaching The Ifu-Wlm3

    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. Connecting to Other Device via Wireless LAN (PXW-X180 only)
  • Page 44 (page 16) is turned on. For the SSID and password of the camcorder, Activate “WPS” in “Wi-Fi” of the check “SSID & Password” in “Wi-Fi” of the System menu. System menu (page 85). Connecting to Other Device via Wireless LAN (PXW-X180 only)

  • Page 45: Connecting With The Wireless Lan Station Mode

    “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 to Other Device via Wireless LAN (PXW-X180 only)

  • Page 46: Connecting To The Internet (Pxw-X180 Only)

    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. Computer Smartphone/ tablet Access point Internet Connecting to the Internet (PXW-X180 only)

  • Page 47: Uploading A File (Pxw-X180 Only)

    Connect the camcorder to the Internet by following the procedure of “Connecting to the Connecting Internet (PXW-X180 only)” (page 46). If the access point or device is compatible with To register the server for uploading the WPS function, connect the camcorder to the Register the server for uploading in advance.
  • Page 48 ” > “Media Info” > “Slot A” (for (page 55). 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. Uploading a File (PXW-X180 only)

  • Page 49: 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 Assign screen • Status indication • Assignable button indication: Assignable buttons 1 to 7 Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander (PXW-X180 only)
  • Page 50 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). • Status indication • Assignable button indication Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander (PXW-X180 only)

  • Page 51: About The Web Menu (Pxw-X180 Only)

    (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)

  • Page 52: Format Settings

    Displays the SSID that is selected at “Access file. Point.” “1280 × 720”: 9 Mbps (VBR) “Key” “640 × 360”: 3 Mbps (VBR) Input the password for the access point. “480 × 270”: 1 Mbps (VBR) About the Web Menu (PXW-X180 only)
  • Page 53 Touch “Submit.” The set items are confirmed. Set the camcorder’s wireless LAN operation mode to the station mode by setting “Setting” in “Wi-Fi” of the System menu to “Station.” About the Web Menu (PXW-X180 only)

  • Page 54: Upload Settings

    “Upload Setting” after recording. The setting is applied by touching “OK.” To “Sony Ci” is set for the server as the default. cancel, touch “Cancel.” Sony Ci is “Media Cloud Services” that is provided by Sony.

  • Page 55: Checking The File Transferring (Job List)

    • “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. About the Web Menu (PXW-X180 only)

  • Page 56: Thumbnail Screens

    Thumbnail Screens 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.

  • Page 57: Playing Clips

    Playing Clips Clip Operations On the thumbnail screen, you can operate the Playing a recorded clip clips or confirm the subsidiary data for clips using the thumbnail menu. The thumbnail menu You can play the recorded clip while the appears when you press the OPTION button camcorder is in standby mode.

  • Page 58: Displaying The Detailed Information Of A Clip

    Displaying the detailed information of a clip Select “Display Clip Properties” from the thumbnail menu. Image of the current clip 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 Date of recording/modifying Currently selected memory card...

  • Page 59: Deleting Clips

    Deleting clips 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. Changing information on the thumbnail screen You can change information of the clip/frame that...

  • Page 60: Thumbnail Menu

    Thumbnail Menu Thumbnail Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Display Clip Opens the detailed information screen of the clip. Properties Display of the detailed information screen of a clip Set Index Set Index Picture Sets the index picture for a clip. Execute / Cancel Picture Setting for the...

  • Page 61: Menu Configuration And Detailed Settings

    MENU Recording S&Q Motion Camera Gain Simul Rec ND Filter Clip Continuous Rec Auto Exposure Proxy Recording Mode Focus (PXW-X180 only) Shutter SDI/HDMI Rec Control Color Bars Flicker Reduce Media Update Media SteadyShot Format Media Handle Zoom Clip Speed Zoom...

  • Page 62: Setup Menu Operations

    Basic Authentication (PXW-X180 only) appears on the LCD/viewfinder screen by Wi-Fi (PXW-X180 only) pressing the MENU button. (You can display the GPS* (PXW-X180 only) Setup menu on the external video monitor.) IR Remote...
  • Page 63 • 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.

  • Page 64: Setup Menu List

    Setup Menu List The functions and available settings of menus are listed below. The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold (example: 18dB). Camera menu Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Gain Gain<H> Sets the preset value <H> of the gain. –3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / Settings for the 12dB / 15dB / 18dB...
  • Page 65 Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Auto Exposure Level Sets the TLCS level. –2.0 / –1.75 / –1.5 / –1.25 / Settings for the –1.0 / –0.75 / –0.5 / –0.25 / 0 / total level control +0.25 / +0.5 / +0.75 / +1.0 / system +1.25 / +1.5 / +1.75 / +2.0...
  • Page 66 Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Shutter Mode Select modes of the electronic shutter. Speed / Angle / ECS / SLS Speed/Angle (standard modes): These modes may be Settings for the especially effective when you wish to record a quick- operating moving subject with minimal blurring.

  • Page 67: Paint Menu

    Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Auto Black Auto Black Balance Executes the automatic black balance function. Execute / Cancel Balance Notes Setting for the • This cannot be set while recording or while the color bars automatic black are displayed.
  • Page 68 Paint Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Black Setting Turns the black correction on/off. On / Off Settings for the black Master Black Sets the master black level. –99 to +99 (±0) R Black Sets the R black level. –99 to +99 (±0) B Black Sets the B black level.
  • Page 69 Paint Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Knee Setting Turns the knee compensation function on/off. On / Off (This setting is available only when “Gamma Category” in Settings for the “Gamma” is set to “STD.”) knee compensation Auto Knee Turns the auto knee function on/off.
  • Page 70 Paint Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Detail(HD Manual Setting Turns the detail adjusting function on/off. On / Off mode) Settings for the Master Level Adjusts the detail level. detail adjusting –99 to +99 (±0) H/V Ratio Adjusts the ratio between the H detail level and V detail level. –99 to +99 (±0) Crispening Adjusts the crispening level.
  • Page 71 Paint Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Detail(SD Manual Setting Turns the detail adjusting function on/off. On / Off Mode) Settings for the Master Level Adjusts the detail level. detail adjusting –99 to +99 (±0) H/V Ratio Adjusts the ratio between the H detail level and V detail level. –99 to +99 (±0) Crispening Adjusts the crispening level.
  • Page 72 Paint Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Aperture Setting Set to “On” to enable aperture correction (processing to On / Off improve resolution by adding high-frequency aperture signals Settings for the to the video signal, which corrects degeneration due to high- aperture correction frequency characteristics).

  • Page 73: Audio Menu

    Paint Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Maintenance Test Saw Turns the test signal on/off. On / Off Setting for maintenance Audio menu Audio Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Audio Input INPUT1 Reference Selects the reference input level for when the INPUT1 switch –60dB / –50dB / –40dB is set to MIC.

  • Page 74: Video Menu

    Video menu Video Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Output On/Off Turns the SDI output on/off. On / Off Settings for the video output HDMI Turns the HDMI output on/off. On / Off Output Format SDI/HDMI Sets the resolution of the SDI/HDMI output. SET: Execute this function.

  • Page 75: Lcd/Vf Menu

    LCD/VF menu LCD/VF Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents LCD Setting Color Adjusts the color saturation of the LCD screen. –99 to +99 (±0) Settings for the LCD screen Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. –99 to +99 (±0) VF Setting Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.
  • Page 76 LCD/VF Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Zebra Setting Turns the zebra function on/off. On / Off Settings for the zebra pattern Zebra Select Select the zebra pattern(s) (Zebra 1, Zebra 2, or both of Zebra 1 / 2 / Both 1 and Zebra 2) to be displayed.
  • Page 77 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 Setup Menu List...

  • Page 78: Tc/Ub Menu

    TC/UB menu TC/UB Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Timecode Mode Selects the timecode mode. Preset / Regen / Clock Preset: Starts the timecode from the specified value. Settings for the Regen (regeneration): Starts the timecode by continuing the timecode timecode of the previous clip.

  • Page 79: Recording Menu

    Proxy Setting Turns the proxy recording mode on/off. On / Off Recording Mode Size Sets the picture size for the proxy file. (PXW-X180 only) 1280×720(9Mbps) / Settings for the 640×360(3Mbps) / proxy recording 480×270(1Mbps) / mode 480×270(0.5Mbps) Frame Rate Displays the frame rate.

  • Page 80: Media Menu

    Formats the SxS memory card in slot B. Execute / Cancel Execute: Executes format. SD card Formats the UTILITY SD card. Execute / Cancel Execute: Executes format. Proxy (PXW-X180 only) Formats the PROXY SD card. Execute / Cancel Execute: Executes format. Setup Menu List...
  • Page 81 Media Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Clip Auto Naming Selects the method to specify clip names. Title / Plan Title: Specifies by using the name specified in “Title Prefix.” Settings for clip Plan: Uses a name specified in planning metadata. If no name naming or deletion is specified in planning metadata, the name specified by “Title Prefix”...

  • Page 82: File Menu

    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.

  • Page 83: System Menu

    System menu System Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Codec Select Sets the recording/playback mode. XAVC-I / XAVC-L / MPEG HD422 / MPEG HD420 / DVCAM / AVCHD Rec Format Video Format Sets the recording format. SET: Executes. Settings for the recording format •...
  • Page 84 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.
  • Page 85 Basic User Name Sets a desired user name (1 to 16 alphanumeric characters). (admin) SET: Sets the user name. Authentication (PXW-X180 only) Password Sets the password (1 to 16 alphanumeric characters). Settings for basic (pxw-x180) SET: Execute this function. authentication of...
  • Page 86 Net-Func Version Number Displays the version for the wireless LAN connecting (PXW-X180 only) function of the camcorder. Vx.xx Net-Func Ver.Up (PXW-X180 Upgrades the version for the wireless LAN connecting only) function of the camcorder. Execute / Cancel Setup Menu List...

  • Page 87: External Devices Connection

    External Devices Connection Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices To display recording or playback pictures on an GENLOCK/VIDEO connector (BNC type) external monitor, select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be The GENLOCK/VIDEO connector can output connected.

  • Page 88: External Synchronization

    Synchronizing the timecode of your External Synchronization camcorder with that of another unit Set the unit that supplies the timecode to a mode in which the timecode output keeps advancing When multiple units of the camcorder are used in the same shooting location, recording can be (Free Run or Clock mode).

  • Page 89: Operating Clips With A Computer

    Synchronizing the timecode of another Operating Clips with a unit with that of your camcorder Computer Specify the timecode of your camcorder with “Timecode” of the TC/UB menu (page 78). Connecting with a USB Cable Confirm that the GENLOCK/TC switch (page 9) is set to OUT, then To use an SxS card reader (sold connect the TC connector and separately)
  • Page 90 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”...

  • Page 91: Appendices

    *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.

  • Page 92: Special Recording And Compatible Formats

    Special Recording and Compatible Formats MPEG MPEG XAVC-I XAVC-L AVCHD DVCAM HD422 HD420 Normal recording S&Q Motion – – – Clip Continuous Rec – – – a: Compatible –: Incompatible Maximum Recording Time for a Clip (Unit: Hour) Maximum recording time Recording format (approx.) XAVC-I...

  • Page 93: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses Using your Camcorder Abroad facing the sun Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be Power supply focused in the camcorder, and cause fire. You can use your camcorder in any country/ region using the AC Adaptor ACDP-060S01 Shipping (supplied) or optional Charger BC-U1/U2 within...
  • Page 94 Charger casing, unplug your camcorder and have it is working correctly. If the Charger is working checked by a Sony dealer before operating it correctly, the cause could be that the battery is any further.
  • Page 95 LCD screen may heat up. This is not a • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, malfunction. —consult your local authorized Sony service To clean the LCD screen facility. The surface of the LCD screen is coated. If you —wash off any liquid that may have contacted...
  • Page 96 • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as display or organic EL panel, such “stuck” pixels described above. may appear spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction, and will not be recorded on On charging the pre-installed rechargeable recording media. battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable About the display of the organic EL panel...

  • Page 97: Formats And Limitations Of Outputs

    Formats and Limitations of Outputs Video Formats and Output Signals Output formats for the SDI OUT connector Region setting Recording format SDI output setting Output signal/ setting Conversion method “NTSC/PAL Area” in “Video Format” in “SDI” in “Output Output signal “Country”...
  • Page 98 Output formats from the HDMI OUT connector Region setting Recording format HDMI output setting Output signal/ setting Conversion method “NTSC/PAL Area” in “Video Format” in “HDMI” in “Output Output signal “Country” of System “Rec Format” of Format” of Video menu menu System menu NTSC Area...
  • Page 99 Output formats from the GENLOCK/VIDEO connector Video output signal 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 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.

  • Page 100: Error/Warning Indications

    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.)

  • Page 101: Caution And Operation Confirmation Indications

    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: The setting value of “Clip Naming” is reset because an incorrect All file is Media/Clip Naming/Camera loaded.

  • Page 102: Licenses

    DC 14.4 V (When using the battery Open Software Licenses pack) DC 19.5 V (When using the AC adaptor) On the basis of license contracts between Sony and the software copyright holders, this product Power consumption uses open software. Approx. 19.9 W...
  • Page 103 AVCHD Continuous operation time LPCM 16-bit, 48-kHz, 2 channels (While recording with LCD screen off, Dolby Digital 16-bit, 48-kHz, 2 channels viewfinder on, not using external Equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo device) Creator With battery pack BP-U90: approx. 4 hours DVCAM With battery pack BP-U60: approx.

  • Page 104: Lens

    When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB): DVCAM When using SBP-128B (128 GB): Approx. 30 minutes Approx. 440 minutes XAVC Long When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A XAVC-L 50 mode (64 GB): Approx. 220 minutes When using SBP-128B (128 GB): When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB): Approx.

  • Page 105: Camera Block

    Macro Slow & Quick Motion On/Off possible XAVC-I mode 1920 × 1080: 1 to 60 frames (29.97P, 25P, 23.98P) 1280 × 720: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P) Camera Block XAVC-L mode Pickup device 1920 × 1080: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 1/3 type Exmor 3 CMOS image sensor 50P, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P) 1280 ×...

  • Page 106: Displays

    SDI output LCD monitor BNC type (1), switchable with 3G SDI/ Screen size: 8.8 cm (3.5 type) HD-SDI/SD-SDI Effective pixels: approx. 1.56M dots SMPTE292M/259M/424M/425M Timecode input Internal Microphone BNC type (1), switchable with TC OUT connector SMPTE 12M-2-2008 Internal microphone Omnidirectional stereo electret 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 kΩ...

  • Page 107: Rechargeable Battery Pack Bp-U30

    Audio connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) On trademarks Lens hood (1) Large eyecup (1) • “XDCAM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Accessory shoe kit (accessory shoe (1), accessory • “XAVC” and are trademarks of Sony shoe plate (1), screws (4)) Corporation.
  • Page 108 • 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.

  • Page 109: Index

    Customize View Index Delete Clip Detail (HD mode) Detail (SD mode) AC Adaptor 58, 60 Display Clip Properties Accessory shoe Display On/Off Accessory shoe mount Down Converter Accessory shoe plate AF/MF mode All File Error Indications All Reset External Monitor Aperture 36, 84 External Synchronization...
  • Page 110 Output Display Output Format INPUT1 switch Output On/Off INPUT2 switch Output signal IR Remote Iris ring IRIS switch Paint menu Peaking Planning Metadata Knee Planning metadata Power switch Power zoom lever Language Pre-installed rechargeable battery 15, 20 LCD screen Preset mode LCD Setting Proxy Recording Mode LCD/VF Menu...
  • Page 111 TC/UB menu Telephoto Thumbnail menu Thumbnail screen Time and date Time Data Time Zone 35, 78 Timecode Update Media USB cable USB wireless LAN module Users Bit Using your camcorder abroad Version VF Setting Video format Video Light Set Video menu 15, 20 Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever...
  • Page 112 Printed in China...

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