Sony PXW-X200 User manual

4-549-307-13(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 ..................................................................... 8
Camcorder ...................................................................... 8
IR Remote Commander (Supplied) .............................. 13
On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 14
Direct Menu Operation ................................................ 16
Preparations
Power Supply ........................................................................... 18
Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 18
Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 19
Turning the Power On/Off ........................................... 19
Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 20
Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ....................... 20
Adjusting the LCD Monitor ......................................... 20
Adjusting the Viewfinder ............................................. 20
Using the IR Remote Commander ........................................ 21
Using SxS Memory Cards ...................................................... 22
About SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 22
Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card .................. 23
Switching Between SxS Memory Cards ...................... 23
Formatting an SxS Memory Card ................................ 23
Checking the Remaining Time Available for
Recording ............................................................... 24
Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 24
Using Other Media .................................................................. 25
XQD Memory Cards .................................................... 25
SD Cards ...................................................................... 25
USB Flash Drives ......................................................... 26
Recording
Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 28
Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 30
Video Formats .............................................................. 30
ND Filter ...................................................................... 31
White Balance .............................................................. 31
Table of Contents

Table of Contents 3
Markers/Zebra Patterns ................................................ 32
Gain .............................................................................. 32
Electronic Shutter ......................................................... 33
Iris ................................................................................ 33
Zoom ............................................................................ 34
Focus ............................................................................ 34
Steady Shot ................................................................... 35
Flickers ......................................................................... 35
Time Data ..................................................................... 36
Recording Audio Signals ........................................................ 36
Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones ........................ 36
Using External Inputs ................................................... 36
Using an External Microphone .................................... 36
Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels ........................ 37
Monitoring the Audio ................................................... 37
Useful Functions ...................................................................... 38
Color Bars/Reference Tone .......................................... 38
Shot Marks ................................................................... 38
OK/NG/KP Flags (UDF and exFAT) .......................... 39
OK Mark (FAT HD Mode Only) ................................. 39
Rec Review .................................................................. 39
Assignable Buttons ....................................................... 40
Interval Recording ........................................................ 40
Frame Recording .......................................................... 40
Clip Continuous Recording (UDF and exFAT) ........... 41
Picture Cache Recording: Retroactively Record .......... 42
Slow & Quick Motion .................................................. 43
Simultaneous Recording in the 2 slots ......................... 43
Freeze Mix: Image Alignment ..................................... 44
Automatic Adjustment of Flange Focal Length ........... 45
Picture Profiles ............................................................. 45
Deleting Clips ............................................................... 53
Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ............................. 53
Planning Metadata ........................................................ 54
Obtaining Location Information (GPS) ....................... 56
Proxy Recording ..................................................................... 58
Usable SD Cards .......................................................... 58
Formatting an SD Card ................................................ 58
Checking the Remaining Time ..................................... 58
Performing Proxy Recording ....................................... 58
Changing the Proxy Recording Setting ........................ 59
About the Recorded File .............................................. 59
Storage Destination of the Recorded File .................... 59
About the File Name .................................................... 59
Connecting to Other Device via Wireless LAN .................... 59
Attaching the IFU-WLM3 ............................................ 60

Table of Contents
4
Connecting with the Wireless LAN Access Point
Mode ...................................................................... 60
Connecting with the Wireless LAN Station Mode ...... 62
Connecting to the Internet ..................................................... 63
Connecting with a modem ........................................... 63
Connecting with the wireless LAN Wi-Fi station
mode ....................................................................... 64
Connecting to the Internet with a LAN cable .............. 65
List of functions for network connections ................... 66
Uploading a File ...................................................................... 67
Preparations .................................................................. 67
Selecting the File and Uploading ................................. 67
Transmitting streaming video and audio .............................. 68
Preparations .................................................................. 68
Starting streaming ........................................................ 70
Conditions .................................................................... 70
Stop streaming .............................................................. 70
Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander ................................... 71
About the Web Menu ............................................................. 73
Streaming Format settings ............................................ 74
Monitoring settings ...................................................... 74
Streaming settings ........................................................ 74
Proxy Format settings .................................................. 75
Wireless LAN Settings (Station Settings) .................... 75
Upload Settings ............................................................ 76
Starting file transferring automatically after
recording ................................................................ 78
Re-starting file transferring (Resume function) ........... 78
Checking the File Transferring (Job List) .................... 78
Error/Warning Indicator ............................................... 78
Playback
Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 79
Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....................... 79
Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen .................... 80
Playing Clips ............................................................................ 81
Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in
Sequence ................................................................ 81
Monitoring Audio ......................................................... 82
Cueing Up .................................................................... 82
Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF, exFAT, and
FAT HD Mode) ..................................................... 82
Clip Operations ....................................................................... 82

Table of Contents 5
Clip Operation Menus .................................................. 82
Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ........... 83
Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ............. 84
Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF and exFAT) ................. 85
Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT HD Mode
Only) ...................................................................... 85
Copying Clips ............................................................... 85
Deleting Clips ............................................................... 86
Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen ........................ 86
Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (UDF, exFAT, and
FAT HD Mode) ..................................................... 87
Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD
Mode) ..................................................................... 88
Changing the Index Frame (UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD
Mode) ..................................................................... 88
Dividing a Clip (FAT HD Mode Only) ........................ 88
Showing the Status Screens .................................................... 89
Camera Status Screen ................................................... 89
Audio Status Screen ..................................................... 89
Video Status Screen ..................................................... 90
Button/Remote Status Screen ....................................... 90
Battery/Media Status Screen ........................................ 90
GPS positioning status indication ................................ 91
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Overview of the Setup Menus ................................................ 92
Setup Menu Layers ...................................................... 92
Basic Menu Operations .......................................................... 94
Setup Menu List ...................................................................... 96
CAMERA SET Menu .................................................. 96
AUDIO SET Menu .................................................... 104
VIDEO SET Menu ..................................................... 106
LCD/VF SET Menu ................................................... 109
TC/UB SET Menu ...................................................... 112
NETWORK SET Menu ............................................. 114
OTHERS Menu .......................................................... 118
Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices .... 126
Operating Clips With a Computer ...................................... 127
Connecting via i.LINK (FAT only) ..................................... 129
Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External
Device .................................................................. 129

Table of Contents
6
Nonlinear Editing ....................................................... 130
Recording External Input Signals .............................. 130
External Synchronization ..................................................... 131
Appendices
Important Notes on Operation ............................................ 134
Video Format (Format) ........................................................ 138
UDF HD Mode ........................................................... 138
UDF SD Mode ........................................................... 138
exFAT HD Mode ....................................................... 139
exFAT SD Mode ........................................................ 139
FAT HD Mode ........................................................... 140
FAT SD Mode ............................................................ 140
Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................. 141
Video Formats and Output Signals ............................ 141
Limitations of Inputs/Outputs .................................... 149
Video Format and the Recording Function ................ 150
Backup Battery Replacement .............................................. 154
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 155
Power .......................................................................... 155
Recording/Playback ................................................... 155
External Devices ........................................................ 156
When Making a Wireless LAN Connection .............. 156
The Internet connection .............................................. 156
Wired LAN connection .............................................. 156
Error/Warning Indications .................................................. 157
Error Indications ......................................................... 157
Warning Indications ................................................... 157
Licenses .................................................................................. 161
MPEG-4 AVC Patent Portfolio License .................... 161
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ................... 161
Bitmap Fonts .............................................................. 161
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................... 161
About JQuery, Sizzle.js and Jansson .......................... 166
About OpenSSL ......................................................... 166
Specifications ......................................................................... 169
General ....................................................................... 169
Lens ............................................................................ 172
Camera Section .......................................................... 172
Inputs/Outputs ............................................................ 173
Monitoring .................................................................. 174
Built-in Microphone ................................................... 174
Media .......................................................................... 174

Table of Contents 7
Supplied Accessories ................................................. 174
Optional Accessories .................................................. 174
On trademarks ............................................................ 175
Index ....................................................................................... 176

Part Identification
8
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 37)
3. Rear remote sensor
4. Power switch (page 19)
5. BATT RELEASE button (page 18)
6. DC IN connector (page 19)
7. Battery pack receptacle (page 18)
8. WHITE BAL (automatic white balance
adjustment) button (page 32)
9. Lens cap open/close lever (page 28)
Overview
Part Identification
Camcorder
Operation panel on the
handle (page 10)
Card slot block (page 12)
Side operation panel
(page 11)
Rear connector
panel (page 12)
12345
9
6
7
Lens control
block (page 11)
8
PUSH (lens hood
removing) button

Part Identification 9
Overview
1. Viewfinder (page 20)
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 10)
3. External microphone holder (page 36)
4. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
(page 20)
5. Front accessory shoe
The cover is attached. You can mount an
accessory compatible with the Multi
Interface Shoe.
For details about the compatible accessories
with the Multi Interface Shoe, contact your
dealer.
6. Built-in stereo microphone (page 36)
7. REC/TALLY lamp
8. Front IR remote control receptor
9. Built-in speaker (page 82)
10. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR)
and input selection (LINE/MIC/
MIC+48V) switches (page 36)
11. Microphone cable holder (page 36)
12. Hooks for the shoulder strap
Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown
below.
13. Eyepiece focusing knob (page 21)
14. GPS module
This part contains the GPS module.
Note
Holding this part while using GPS functions may
affect the positioning accuracy.
Controls on the grip
(page 13)
2356
9
78
13
12
11
1
12
4
10
14
EVF large eyecup
(supplied)
1
2
34

Part Identification
10
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 81)
2. F REV (fast reverse) button (page 82)
3. THUMBNAIL button (page 79)
4. STOP/CAM button (page 79)
5. STATUS (status display on/off) button
(page 89)
6. PREV (previous) button
7. Up/down/left/right buttons, SEL/SET
(select/set) button (page 94)
8. MENU (menu display on/off) button (page
94)
9. On-handle ZOOM button (page 34)
10. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 82)
11. LCD BRIGHT (LCD brightness
adjustment) button (page 20)
12. NEXT (clip directional jump) button
(page 82)
13. DISPLAY button (page 14)
14. VOLUME (monitor volume) buttons
(page 38)
15. CANCEL button
16. DURATION/TC/U-BIT (time data
selection) button (page 36)
17. REC START/STOP button (page 29)
18. REC HOLD lever (page 29)
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