Sony PXW-X200 User manual

4-549-307-11(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PXW-X200
© 2014 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.

Table of Contents
2
Overview
Part Identification ..................................................................... 7
Camcorder ...................................................................... 7
IR Remote Commander (Supplied) .............................. 12
On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 13
Direct Menu Operation ................................................ 15
Preparations
Power Supply ........................................................................... 16
Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 16
Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 17
Turning the Power On/Off ........................................... 17
Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 18
Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ....................... 18
Adjusting the LCD Monitor ......................................... 18
Adjusting the Viewfinder ............................................. 18
Using the IR Remote Commander ........................................ 19
Using SxS Memory Cards ...................................................... 20
About SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 20
Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card .................. 21
Switching Between SxS Memory Cards ...................... 21
Formatting an SxS Memory Card ................................ 21
Checking the Remaining Time Available for
Recording ............................................................... 22
Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 22
Using Other Media .................................................................. 23
XQD Memory Cards .................................................... 23
SD Cards ...................................................................... 23
USB Flash Drives ......................................................... 24
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Recording
Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 26
Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 28
Video Formats .............................................................. 28
ND Filter ...................................................................... 29
White Balance .............................................................. 29
Markers/Zebra Patterns ................................................ 30
Gain .............................................................................. 30
Electronic Shutter ......................................................... 31
Iris ................................................................................ 31
Zoom ............................................................................ 32
Focus ............................................................................ 32
Steady Shot ................................................................... 33
Flickers ......................................................................... 33
Time Data ..................................................................... 34
Recording Audio Signals ........................................................ 34
Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones ........................ 34
Using External Inputs ................................................... 34
Using an External Microphone .................................... 34
Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels ........................ 35
Monitoring the Audio ................................................... 35
Useful Functions ...................................................................... 36
Color Bars/Reference Tone .......................................... 36
Shot Marks ................................................................... 36
OK/NG/KP Flags (UDF and exFAT) .......................... 36
OK Mark (FAT HD Mode Only) ................................. 36
Rec Review .................................................................. 37
Assignable Buttons ....................................................... 37
Interval Recording ........................................................ 37
Frame Recording .......................................................... 38
Clip Continuous Recording (UDF and exFAT) ........... 39
Picture Cache Recording: Retroactively Record .......... 39
Slow & Quick Motion .................................................. 40
Freeze Mix: Image Alignment ..................................... 41
Automatic Adjustment of Flange Focal Length ........... 41
Picture Profiles ............................................................. 42
Deleting Clips ............................................................... 50
Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ............................. 50
Planning Metadata ........................................................ 51
Proxy Recording ..................................................................... 54
Usable SD Cards .......................................................... 54
Formatting an SD Card ................................................ 54
Checking the Remaining Time ..................................... 54
Performing Proxy Recording ....................................... 54
Changing the Proxy Recording Setting ........................ 55

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About the Recorded File .............................................. 55
Storage Destination of the Recorded File .................... 55
About the File Name .................................................... 55
Connecting to Other Device via Wireless LAN .................... 55
Attaching the IFU-WLM3 ............................................ 56
Connecting with the Wireless LAN Access Point
Mode ...................................................................... 56
Connecting with the Wireless LAN Station Mode ...... 58
Uploading a File ...................................................................... 59
Preparations .................................................................. 59
Selecting the File and Uploading ................................. 59
Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander .......................... 61
About the Web Menu ............................................................. 62
Format Settings ............................................................ 63
Wireless LAN Settings (Station Settings) .................... 64
Upload Settings ............................................................ 65
Checking the File Transferring (Job List) .................... 66
Error/Warning Indicator ............................................... 67
Playback
Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 68
Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....................... 68
Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen .................... 69
Playing Clips ............................................................................ 70
Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in
Sequence ................................................................ 70
Monitoring Audio ......................................................... 71
Cueing Up .................................................................... 71
Adding Shot Marks During Playback
(UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD Mode) ...................... 71
Clip Operations ....................................................................... 71
Clip Operation Menus .................................................. 71
Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ........... 72
Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ............. 73
Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF and exFAT) ................. 74
Adding/Deleting the OK Mark
(FAT HD Mode Only) ........................................... 74
Copying Clips ............................................................... 74
Deleting Clips ............................................................... 75
Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen ........................ 75
Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen
(UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD Mode) ...................... 76
Adding/Deleting Shot Marks
(UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD Mode) ...................... 77

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Changing the Index Frame
(UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD Mode) ...................... 77
Dividing a Clip (FAT HD Mode Only) ........................ 77
Showing the Status Screens .................................................... 78
Camera Status Screen ................................................... 78
Audio Status Screen ..................................................... 79
Video Status Screen ..................................................... 79
Button/Remote Status Screen ....................................... 80
Battery/Media Status Screen ........................................ 80
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Overview of the Setup Menus ................................................ 81
Setup Menu Layers ...................................................... 81
Basic Menu Operations .......................................................... 82
Setup Menu List ...................................................................... 84
CAMERA SET Menu .................................................. 84
AUDIO SET Menu ...................................................... 91
VIDEO SET Menu ....................................................... 93
LCD/VF SET Menu ..................................................... 96
TC/UB SET Menu ........................................................ 99
OTHERS Menu .......................................................... 101
Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Monitors and Recording
Devices ............................................................................. 111
Operating Clips With a Computer ...................................... 112
Connecting via i.LINK (FAT only) ..................................... 114
Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External
Device .................................................................. 114
Nonlinear Editing ....................................................... 115
Recording External Input Signals .............................. 115
External Synchronization ..................................................... 116

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Appendices
Important Notes on Operation ............................................ 119
Video Format (Format) ........................................................ 122
UDF HD Mode ........................................................... 122
UDF SD Mode ........................................................... 122
exFAT HD Mode ....................................................... 123
exFAT SD Mode ........................................................ 123
FAT HD Mode ........................................................... 124
FAT SD Mode ............................................................ 124
Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................. 125
Video Formats and Output Signals ............................ 125
Limitations of Inputs/Outputs .................................... 133
Video Format and the Recording Function ................ 134
Backup Battery Replacement .............................................. 138
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 139
Power .......................................................................... 139
Recording/Playback ................................................... 139
External Devices ........................................................ 140
When Making a Wireless LAN Connection .............. 140
Error/Warning Indications .................................................. 141
Error Indications ......................................................... 141
Warning Indications ................................................... 141
Licenses .................................................................................. 144
MPEG-4 AVC Patent Portfolio License .................... 144
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ................... 144
Bitmap Fonts .............................................................. 144
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................... 144
About OpenSSL ......................................................... 149
Specifications ......................................................................... 151
General ....................................................................... 151
Lens ............................................................................ 154
Camera Section .......................................................... 155
Inputs/Outputs ............................................................ 155
Monitoring .................................................................. 156
Built-in Microphone ................................................... 156
Media .......................................................................... 156
Supplied Accessories ................................................. 156
Optional Accessories .................................................. 157
Index ....................................................................................... 158

Part Identification 7
Overview
For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.
1. Lens hood
Attach
Insert the hood by aligning the mark on the
camcorder and hood then turn the hood
clockwise (in the opposite direction of arrow 2
in the illustration below), with the front of the
camcorder facing forward, until the hood is
locked.
Detach
1Press the PUSH (lens food removing) button,
2turn the hood in the direction of the arrow, 3
then withdraw it.
2. Headphone connector (stereo mini jack)
(page 35)
3. Rear remote sensor
4. Power switch (page 17)
5. BATT RELEASE button (page 16)
6. DC IN connector (page 17)
7. Battery pack receptacle (page 16)
8. WHITE BAL (automatic white balance
adjustment) button (page 30)
9. Lens cap open/close lever (page 26)
Overview
Part Identification
Camcorder
Operation panel on the
handle (page 9)
Card slot block (page 11)
Side operation panel
(page 10)
Rear connector
panel (page 11)
12345
9
6
7
Lens control
block (page 10)
8
PUSH (lens hood
removing) button

Part Identification
8
Overview
1. Viewfinder (page 18)
How to attach the EVF large eyecup
Stretch the EVF large eyecup for attaching to
the viewfinder and insert it aligning with the
horizontal groove of the eyecup.
2. Rear accessory shoe (page 9)
3. External microphone holder (page 34)
4. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
(page 18)
5. Front accessory shoe
The cover is attached. The front accessory
shoe will be compatible with the multi
interface function in future upgrades.
6. Built-in stereo microphone (page 34)
7. REC/TALLY lamp
8. Front IR remote control receptor
9. Built-in speaker (page 71)
10. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR)
and input selection (LINE/MIC/
MIC+48V) switches (page 34)
11. Hooks for the shoulder strap
Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown
below.
12. Eyepiece focusing knob (page 19)
13. Microphone cable holder (page 34)
Controls on the grip
(page 12)
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10 9
78
12
11
13
1
11
4
EVF large eyecup
(supplied)
1
2
34

Part Identification 9
Overview
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.
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.
Operation panel on the handle
1. PLAY/PAUSE button (page 70)
2. F REV (fast reverse) button (page 71)
3. THUMBNAIL button (page 68)
4. STOP/CAM button (page 68)
5. STATUS (status display on/off) button
(page 78)
6. PREV (previous) button
7. Up/down/left/right buttons, SEL/SET
(select/set) button (page 82)
8. MENU (menu display on/off) button (page
82)
9. On-handle ZOOM button (page 32)
10. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 71)
11. LCD BRIGHT (LCD brightness
adjustment) button (page 18)
12. NEXT (clip directional jump) button
(page 71)
13. DISPLAY button (page 13)
14. VOLUME (monitor volume) buttons
(page 35)
15. CANCEL button
16. DURATION/TC/U-BIT (time data
selection) button (page 34)
17. REC START/STOP button (page 27)
18. REC HOLD lever (page 27)
Accessory shoe
Accessory shoe plate
Accessory shoe
Accessory shoe plate
1
2
3
4
5
6
10
9
7
8
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

Part Identification
10
Overview
Lens control block
1. Focus ring (page 32)
2. Zoom ring (page 32)
3. STEADY SHOT button (page 33)
4. IRIS switch (page 31)
5. Iris ring (page 31)
6. ND FILTER select switch (page 29)
7. MACRO switch (page 33)
8. FOCUS switch (page 32)
9. PUSH AUTO (momentary auto focus)
button (page 33)
Side operation panel
1. ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2/3/4 buttons (page
37)
“Zebra” is set to ASSIGN 1 and “Peaking” is
set to ASSIGN 2 by default.
2. FULL AUTO button and indicator (page
26)
3. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 42)
4. AUDIO IN (audio input selection)
switches (page 34)
5. AUDIO SELECT (audio level control
mode selection) switches (page 35)
6. AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2 knobs (page
35)
7. SHUTTER switch (page 31)
8. GAIN switch (page 30)
9. WHITE BAL (white balance memory)
switch (page 29)
10. ASSIGN (assignable) 5 button (page 37)
11. MENU (menu display on/off) button (page
82)
12. SEL/SET dial (jog dial) (page 82)
It functions accordingly when you turn it up or
down, or you push it horizontally.
It is called the “jog dial” in the subsequent
operating instructions.
13. CANCEL button
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