Sony PXW-X180 Operating Manual
Solid-state memory camcorder
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- Page 1 4-542-447-12(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 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 ........98 Video Formats and Output Signals ......
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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/VIDEO connector (87, 100) • Do not cover the air outlet. USB wireless LAN module retracting part TC connector (PXW-X180 only) (43) SDI OUT connector (87) Connecting the IFU-WLM3 USB wireless LAN PROXY SD slot (41) module (supplied) allows communication with 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...
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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.
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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...
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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).