New functions have been added to your camcorder by the firmware update.
Functions added with Ver. 3.0
• Auto ND filter (page 3)
• High quality streaming with network client mode (PXW-X180 only) (page 3)
• Supported for the following by network connection with LAN cable (PXW-X180 only) (page 4)
– Uploading files
– Using the Wi-Fi remote commander
– Operating the Web menu
– Remote operation of the camcorder using the “Content Browser Mobile” application
• Supported for the USB wireless LAN module “CBK-WA02” (PXW-X180 only) (page 5)
• White balance memory corresponding to the ND filter position
• Streaming transmissions via 3G/4G/LTE nework (hereafter called “live streaming”) (PXW-X180 only)
The new functions and respective operations added to the PXW-X180/PXW-X160 camcorders with the
“Ver. 3.0” firmware update are described here. For details about the functions added with “Ver. 2.0,” refer
to the “Firmware update” for Ver. 2.0. Also, refer to the Operating Guide of your camcorder.
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Adjusting the Image
Brightness (Auto ND
Filter)
“Auto ND Filter” has been added to the “Auto
Exposure” of the Camera menu (page 11). The
camcorder can adjust the density of the ND filter
automatically.
Setting auto ND filter
Notes
• Switching the auto ND filter to on or off is enabled in
variable mode only.
• When the camcorder is in the preset mode or the ND
FILTER switch B is set to CLEAR, the auto ND filter
is disabled.
• When the Full Auto mode is set to on in the variable
mode, the density of the ND filter is automatically
adjusted, even if the auto ND filter is off.
• For details about the preset mode or variable mode,
refer to “Adjusting the volume of light (ND filter)” in
the Operating Guide.
High Quality Streaming
with the Network Client
Mode (PXW-X180 only)
“Network Client Mode” has been added to the
System menu (page 12).
By enabling the network client mode and
connecting the camcorder to Connection Control
Manager (hereafter called “CCM”) of the PWS100RX1 network RX station (sold separately),
high quality streaming using the Sony QoS
technology is available.
Setting the network client mode
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1 Set the ND FILTER mode switch A to
VARIABLE.
2 Set the ND FILTER switch B to 1, 2, or
3.
The ND filter mode is set to variable mode.
3 Set “Auto ND Filter” of “Auto
Exposure” in the Camera menu to
“On.”
1 Connect the camcorder to the network.
For details, refer to the “Connecting to Other
Device via Wireless LAN (PXW-X180
only)” or “Connecting to the
Internet (PXW-X180 only)” in “Firmware
update” for Ver. 2.0.
2 Set items of “Detail Settings” in
“Network Client Mode” of the System
menu.
• CCM Address: Input the address of the
connected CCM (Host name or IP address).
• CCM Port: Input the port number of the
connected CCM.
• User Name: Input the user name.
• Password: Input the password.
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Notes
• This setting cannot be completed if any of the items in
the setting screen remain blank.
3 Set “Setting” of “Network Client
Mode” in the System menu to “On.”
The network client mode is enabled and the
camcorder is connected with the PWS100RX1 network RX station.
Live streaming is started by operating the
PWS-100RX1 network RX station.
For details on the operation, refer to the
operating instructions of the PWS-100RX1
network RX station.
“Network Client Mode” can be assigned to
the assignable button. For details on how to
assign, refer to “Assignable buttons” in the
Operating Guide.
Notes
• Streaming, monitoring, proxy recording, and file
uploading cannot be performed when switched to the
network client mode.
• If switching to the network client mode during
monitoring, proxy recording, or file uploading, these
operations stop. You cannot switch the camcorder to
the network client mode during streaming.
Supporting Functions
when Connecting to the
For details about the auto upload of the proxy
files and live streaming, refer to the “Firmware
update” for Ver. 2.0.
Setting
1 Connect the camcorder to the network
via LAN cable.
For details, refer to the “Connecting to the
Internet with a LAN cable” in “Firmware
update” for Ver. 2.0.
2 Set “Setting” of “Network ” in the
System menu to “Wired LAN.”
Notes
• To perform following, set “Wired LAN Remote” of
“Network” in the System menu to “On” (page 12):
– Uploading original files/proxy files recorded on the
camcorder
– Using the Wi-Fi remote commander
– Operating the Web menu
– Video monitoring by the “Content Browser Mobile”
application
• To prevent unauthorized access from the Internet, we
recommend setting “Wired LAN Remote” to “On”
when the network connection using LAN cable is not
connected to the Internet. When connecting to the
Internet, confirm whether the connecting destination is
a secure network.
• Original files recorded on the camcorder can be
uploaded in any format except AVCHD.
Network via LAN Cable
(PXW-X180 only)
The following functions are enabled when the
camcorder is connected to the network via LAN
cable.
• Uploading original files/proxy files recorded on
the camcorder
• Using the Wi-Fi remote commander
• Operating the Web menu
• Remote operation or video monitoring
(streaming) with a device on which the
“Content Browser Mobile” application is
installed
Monitoring function of Content Browser Mobile
The video image may stop while monitoring due
to signal conditions when used or mobile devices.
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USB Wireless LAN
Module “CBK-WA02”
(PXW-X180 only)
When you conne ct the camcorder to a smartphone
or tablet via wireless LAN, the USB wireless
LAN module “CBK-WA02” (sold separately) is
available, in addition to the supplied IFU-WLM3.
For details on wireless LAN connections, refer to
“Connecting to Other Device via Wireless LAN
(PXW-X180 only)” and “Connecting to the
Internet (PXW-X180 only)” in the “Firmware
update” for Ver. 2.0.
Attaching the CBK-WA02 to the
camcorder
1 Open the cover of the USB wireless
LAN module retracting part.
2 Attach the extension adapter for
network module supplied with the
CBK-WA02 to the camcorder.
Connect the convex terminal to the terminal
for the USB wireless LAN module on the
camcorder and connect the concave terminal
to the CBK-WA02. You can attach the
adapter to the screw hole (1/4 in.) of the
accessory shoe mount.
Wireless LAN channel
A part of the channel settings for wireless LAN
has been changed due to newly-supported “CBKWA02.”
Adjust the settings in “Channel” of “Network” in
the System menu (page 12).
Notes
• “Auto(5GHz)” may not be displayed depending on the
wireless LAN module you use.
• When using the camcorder in a country/region which
prohibits using the frequency band of 5 GHz outside,
“Auto(5GHz)” is not displayed. Be sure that the
wireless LAN module is available in the country/
region you use beforehand. For details, refer to the
operating instruction of the wireless LAN module.
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3 Attach the CBK-WA02 to the extension
adapter for network module.
Notes
• When you attach or remove the CBK-WA02 to
the camcorder, perform one of the following:
– Set both “Setting” in “Proxy Recording Mode”
of the Recording menu, and “Setting” in
“Network” of the System menu to “Off.”
– Turn the camcorder off.
• When you attach a wireless LAN USB module or
3G/4G/LTE modem (sold separately) to the
camcorder via the extension adapter for network
module, the camcorder cannot receive a GPS
signal because the GPS antenna is blocked.
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About the Web Menu
(PXW-X180 only)
Other Added Functions
Seamless playback of clips
Streaming format settings
Monitoring settings
The setting value “640 × 360: 3 Mbps (VBR)” has
been deleted from the format when monitoring
clips on a device. The size and bit rate of the
setting values are as follows.
“Size” (“Monitoring”)
Set the size and bit rate of the video for the
monitoring.
“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.
A new setting value has been added for
formatting proxy files to be recorded on the SD
card inserted in the camcorder. The size and bit
rate of the setting values are as follows.
“Size”
Set the size and bit rate of the video for the proxy
file.
“1280 × 720”: 9 Mbps (VBR)
“1280 × 720”: 6 Mbps (VBR)
“640 × 360”: 3 Mbps (VBR)
“480 × 270”: 1 Mbps (VBR)
“480 × 270”: 0.5 Mbps (VBR)
“Bit Rate”
Displays the bit rate of the video.
“9 Mbps (VBR)”: 1280 × 720
“6 Mbps (VBR)”: 1280 × 720
“3 Mbps (VBR)”: 640 × 360
“1 Mbps (VBR)”: 480 × 270
“0.5 Mbps (VBR)”: 480 × 270
When you play back multiple clips continuously
on the camcorder, gaps between clips are filled
(seamless playback). To perform seamless
playback, be sure that the following conditions
are met.
• The length of each clip to be played back is
more than 4 seconds.
• The codecs and recording formats of the
continuing clips are same.
• There is no clips that were deleted during
editing or recording.
• The clips have been recorded to the
recommended type of memory card.
Rec review with the remote
commander
Rec review with the remote co mmander RM-1BP
(sold separately) has been enabled. For details
about the operation, refer to the Operating
Instructions of the remote commander RM-1BP.
DVCAM (AVI) recording/playback
Recording/playback clips with DVCAM (AVI)
has been enabled, and these clips will be
displayed as thumbnail clips on the screen.
The only compatible recording media for
DVCAM (AVI) recording is an SDHC memory
card (speed class: Class 10).
Use SD card adaptor MEAD-SD02 (supplied)
when recording clips on th e SDHC memory card.
Notes
• DVCAM (AVI) recording is not compatible with
special recording.
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On-screen Indication
The following describes added/changed functions only.
Status screen
The following items have been added to the network status screen.
Network status screen
Displays the settings or status of the network.
Wired LAN RemoteDisplays whether the remote operation is enabled or disabled for a connection via
CCM NameName of CCM which the camcorder is connected to during the network client
NW Client Mode Status*Status of the network client mode.
Number of DistributionThe number of destinations for current streaming.
* Status of the network client mode is displayed as follows.
IndicationStatusDescription
OffNot connected to CCM.Network client mode is off.
ConnectedConnected to CCM.The camcorder is connected to CCM while the network client
ConnectingConnecting to (disconnecting
from) CCM.
AwaitingAwaiting CCM connection.The network setting is disabled, though the network client
Address ErrorCCM address error.Host name and IP address of CCM for the camcorder
Auth. FailedCCM user name/password error.User name or password to connect to CCM may be incorrect.
No Inet AccessInternet connection error.The camcorder cannot connect to the network. Check the
Cert. not ValidCCM certificate error.The certificate for CCM is invalid. The date may be set to an
LAN cable.
mode.
mode is on, and the camcorder control from CCM is enabled.
The camcorder is connecting to (disconnecting from) CCM.
Wait until the connection (or disconnection) completes.
If “Connecting” remains on the LCD screen, the CCM
address you input may be incorrect. Check whether the
address setting is correct.
mode is on. To connect to CCM, enable the network setting.
connected may be incorrect. Check whether the setting is
correct.
Check whether the setting is correct.
network connection or network settings.
invalid value. Check the date setting.
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LCD/viewfinder screen
Information displayed on the screen while recording
1. Recording mode/slot A/B operation status indication
zRecRecording in progress
StbyStandby for recording
zCacheRecording in picture cache mode
2. Network client mode status indication (PXW-X180 only)
Condition
LCD/VF menu >
“Display On/Off” >
“NW Client Mode
Status”
Off——Not displayed
OnOff—Not displayed
System menu >
StatusIndicator
“Network Client
Mode” > “Setting”
OnConnected to CCM
Connecting to
(disconnecting from) CCM
Waiting to connect to CCM Not displayedNetwork
CCM connection errorError contents
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Blinking
setting is
disabled.
can be seen on
the network
status screen
(page 7).
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Streaming status indication (PXW-X180 only)
3.
Condition
LCD/VF menu
> “Display On/
Off” >
“Streaming
System menu >
“Streaming” >
“Setting”
System menu >
“Network
Client Mode”>
“Setting”
StatusIndicator
Status”
Off———Not displayed
OnOffOff—Not displayed
OnOffNot streaming
Currently streaming
Alert
Error
OffOnBefore streaming from CCMNot displayed
Currently
streaming from
CCM
Not streaming
Currently
streaming
Alert
Error
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4. Network connection status indication (PXW-X180 only)
Condition
LCD/VF menu >
“Display On/Off” >
“Network
Condition”
Off——Not displayed
OnOff—Not displayed
System menu >
StatusIndicator
“Network” >
“Setting”
Wi-Fi Access pointPreparing Wi-FiBlinking
Wi-Fi is in stand-by
(connected to Wi-Fi)
Wi-Fi StationPreparing Wi-FiBlinking
Searching for an access
point
Connected to an access
point
Access point connection
error
ModemPreparing 3G/4GBlinking
Connected to 3G/4G
Indicator
changes
according to
the signal
strength.
3G/4G connection error
Wired LANPreparing LANBlinking
Connecting to LAN
Connection error of LAN
5. Auto ND filter status indication
An indicator is displayed when “Auto ND Filter” in “Display On/Off” of the LCD/VF menu is “On”
and the auto ND filter function is enabled (page 11).
Information displayed on the playback screen
Information about the network client mode, streaming, and network connection is the same as what is
displayed while recording.
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Setup Menu List
The following describes added or changed functions and available settings.
The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold (example: Off).
Camera
Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
Auto Exposure
Settings for the
total level control
system
Auto ND Filter
On / Off
LCD/VF
Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
VF Setting
Settings for the
viewfinder
Display On/Off
Settings for the
items to be
displayed
Brightness
-99 to +99 (±0)
Auto ND Filter
On / Off
Network Condition
(PXW-X180 only)
On / Off
Focus Assist Bar
On / Off
Focus Area Marker
On / Off
NW Client Mode Status
(PXW-X180 only)
On / Off
Streaming Status
(PXW-X180 only)
On / Off
Turn the auto ND filter function on/off.
Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder images.
Selects the items to be displayed on the LCD/viewfinder
screen.
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Recording
Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
Proxy
Recording
Mode
(PXW-X180 only)
Settings for the
proxy recording
mode
CCM Address / CCM Port (1 to
65535 (8443)) / User Name /
Password
Set the aspect ratio of DVCAM(MXF) / DVCAM(AVI)
recording.
Sets the operation mode of the network connection.
Notes
• When you use the USB-RJ45 adapter, select “Wired
LAN.”
Set the channel of wireless LAN.
Notes
• CH12 and CH13 are not available in Ver. 3.0.
• “Auto(5GHz)” may not be displayed, depending on the
wireless LAN module you use.
Enables remote operation of the camcorder from the Wi-Fi
remote commander, Web menu, or “Content Browser
Mobile” application when the camcorder is connected to the
network via LAN cable.
Turns the network client mode function on/off.
Sets items for CCM to be connected.
Notes
• This setting cannot be completed if any of the items
remain blank.
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Specifications
Important Notes on
The following describes added specifications
only.
General
Recording Format (Video)
DVCAM (AVI)
CBR, 25 Mbps
Recording Format (Audio)
DVCAM (AVI)
LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels
Recording Frame Rate
DVCAM (AVI)
720 × 480/59.94i
720 × 576/50i
Recording/Playback Time
DVCAM (AVI)
When using a memory card of 32 GB:
Approx. 125 minutes
When using a memory card of 16 GB:
Approx. 62 minutes
When using a memory card of 8 GB:
Approx. 29 minutes
Notes
• These approximate recording/playback
times depend on operating conditions,
available memory, etc.
Operation
Notes on connecting to the network
• Obstructions and electromagnetic interference
between the wireless adapter and wireless LAN
access point or terminal device, or the ambient
environment (such as wall materials) could
shorten the communication range or prevent
connections altogether. If you experience these
problems, check the connection/
communication status after moving the
camcorder to a new location, or bringing the
wireless adapter and access point/terminal
device closer together.
• The wireless LAN module may not be available
in some countries/regions.
• The frequency band for the wireless LAN
module is shared by various devices.
Depending on the use environment,
transmission speed and distance may be
decreased, or communication may be
disconnected, by using other devices.
• To use the 3G/4G/LTE services, you need to
contract with a cell phone company.
• For details about the required c ompatible device
for the network connection, contact your Sony
dealer or a Sony service representative.
Notes on security
• SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING
FROM A FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT
PROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON
TRANSMISSION DEVICES,
UNAVOIDABLE DATA LEAKS
RESULTING FROM TRANSMISSION
SPECIFICATIONS, OR SECURITY
PROBLEMS OF ANY KIND.
• Depending on the operating environment,
unauthorized third parties on the network may
be able to access the unit. When connecting the
unit to the network, be sure to confirm that the
network is protected securely.
• Communication content may be unknowingly
intercepted by unauthorized third parties in the
vicinity of the signals. When using wireless
LAN communication, implement security
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measures properly to protect the
communication content.
• From a safety standpoint, when using the unit
connected with the network, it is strongly
recommended to change the access limitation
settings from the factory preset values. For
detail on the setting, refer to “Basic
Authentication” of “Setup Menu List” in the
Operating Guide.
Changing the password regularly is also
recommended.
• Do not browse any other website in the Web
browser while making settings or after making
settings. Since the login status remains in the
Web browser, close the Web browser when you
complete the settings to prevent unauthorized
third parties from using the unit or harmful
programs from running.