5-011-867-12 (1) GB Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions PXW-FX9V/PXW-FX9VK PXW-FX9T/PXW-FX9TK © 2019 Sony Corporation 2 Table of Contents 1. Overview Clip Operations ...............................................64 Updating E-mount Lens Software ..................134 Licenses..........................................................135 System Configuration........................................ 3 6. Menu Display and Settings Specifications .................................................138 Location and Function of Parts ..........................4 Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy .......65 Screen Display ................................................. 10 Setup Menu Operations .................................. 67 2. Preparation User Menu .......................................................69 Edit User Menu ................................................ 70 Power Supply ...................................................16 Shooting Menu ................................................71 Attaching Devices ............................................18 Project Menu ...................................................80 Configuring Basic Camcorder Operation ......... 24 Paint Menu ......................................................86 Using XQD Memory Cards ............................... 25 TC/Media Menu ..............................................90 Using a UTILITY SD/MS Card ...........................28 Monitoring Menu ............................................92 3. Shooting Audio Menu ....................................................95 Basic Operation Procedure ..............................29 Thumbnail Menu............................................. 97 Adjusting the Focus .........................................31 Technical Menu ...............................................99 Adjusting the Brightness ................................36 Network Menu ...............................................102 Adjusting for Natural Colors Maintenance Menu ........................................107 (White Balance) ........................................38 Saving and Loading Configuration Data ....... 108 Setting the Audio to Record ............................39 7. External Device Connection Useful Functions ..............................................41 Proxy Recording ..............................................48 Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices ....................................................110 4. Network Functions External Synchronization ................................111 Connecting to Other Devices via LAN ..............49 Managing/Editing Clips using a Computer .... 112 Connecting to the Internet .............................. 52 8. Appendix Uploading Files ...............................................54 Usage Precautions ......................................... 113 Using Network Client Mode ............................56 Output Formats and Limitations .................... 115 Using Web Remote Control .............................58 Troubleshooting.............................................116 5. Thumbnail Screen Error/Warning Messages ...............................118 Thumbnail Screen ...........................................62 Items Saved in Files ....................................... 121 Playing Clips .................................................... 63 Block Diagrams .............................................. 131 3 1. Overview System Configuration XLR-K2M URX-P03D SMAD-P3D XLR-K3M HVL-LBPC Wireless Multi-Interface XLR Adaptor Kit Video Light Microphone Shoe Adaptor Receiver S/N/M/H/G series MRW-E80, MRW-E90 XQD Memory Card XQD Card Reader UWP-D21 SMAD-P5 UWP-D22 Multi-Interface Shoe UWP-D26 Adaptor Wireless Microphone Package LA-EA3 BP-U35, BP-U60, BC-U1A, BC-U2A LA-EA4 BP-U70, BP-U90 Battery Charger A-mount Adaptor Battery Pack PXW-FX9V/FX9T AC adaptor E-mount lens (supplied) VCT-FS7 Shoulder Adaptor ECM-VG1 ECM-MS2 Microphone Grip remote control (supplied) XDCA-FX9 RM-30BP Extension Unit Remote Control Unit 4 1. Overview Location and Function of Parts accurately, use this hook as a reference point. 24. Multi-interface shoe Left Side, Front Side, and Handle You can attach the end of a tape measure to the hook to measure the distance from the subject. For details about accessories supported by 2120 22 23 24 12. Recording/tally lamp (Front) (page 29) the multi-interface shoe, contact your sales Flashes when the remaining capacity on the representative. recording media or battery is low. Attaching the accessory shoe 13. Lens lock ring stopper (page 20) 14. Image sensor 1 Lift the front edge of the shoe spring, and pull the spring in the opposite direction to 1 15. Multi-function dial the arrow engraved on the spring. Press when viewing the image in the 2 viewfinder to display the direct menu Shoe spring (page 41). 3 Turn the dial when a menu is displayed in the 11 viewfinder to move the cursor up/down to 12 select menu items or settings. Press to apply 4 the selected item. 5 13 When the menu is not being displayed, the 1 14 dial can also function as an assignable dial 6 15 (page 41). Accessory shoe 16 16. Lens signal contacts 7 17 Connect an E-mount lens. 8 18 2 Position the accessory shoe on the 19 17. WB SET (white balance set) button accessory shoe mount, aligning the 9 (page 38) protrusions on the shoe with the 10 18. Lens lock pin (page 20) corresponding points on the mount, and tighten the four screws. 19. Lens lock ring (page 20) 20. GPS module antenna 3 Insert the shoe spring in the direction of 1. Handle (page 5) 7. INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch The GPS antenna and peripheral circuits are the arrow so that the U-shaped portion (page 39) built-in. fits onto the end of the accessory shoe. 2. Wi-Fi antenna (page 49) 8. Shoulder pad (page 22) 21. Accessory shoe (page 4) 3. Air outlet Accessory shoe 9. INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch 22. Handle record START/STOP button [Note] The record button cannot be operated when Do not cover the air outlet. (page 39) the lock lever is in the lock position. 4. Viewfinder connector (page 18) 10. Grip attachment (page 21) 3 2 23. Handle zoom lever (page 99) 5. REMOTE connector 11. Tape measure hook Connect to general-purpose LANC jack The tape measure hook is on the same plane Shoe spring accessory. as the image sensor. To measure the distance between the camcorder and the subject 6. USB/multi connector (page 21) 5 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts Removing the accessory shoe Attaching the handle connector Top Side Remove the shoe spring as described in step 1 protective cap (supplied) in “Attaching the Accessory Shoe,” unscrew the When using the camcorder with the handle four screws, and remove the accessory shoe. removed, protect the connector using the supplied protective cap. Removing the handle Remove the four handle attachment screws, and remove the handle from the camcorder. 1 2 3 Protecting the connector terminals 1. Extension screw holes (3/8 inch) Compatible with 3/8-16 UNC screws (length of Attach the cover to unused connectors to 10.0 mm or less). protect the connector terminals. 2. Extension screw holes (1/4 inch) Compatible with 1/4-20 UNC screws (length of 7.0 mm or less). 3. Handle connector 6 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts 1. Built-in speaker (page 29) 21. WHT BAL (white balance memory select) Right Side (Front/Top/Bottom) switch (page 38) 2. VOLUME (monitor volume adjust) buttons Adjusts the monitor volume and alarm 22. SHUTTER function button (page 37) volume. 23. Air inlet 3. (N-Mark) [Note] ˎˎTouch a smartphone equipped with the Do not cover the air inlet. NFC function against the unit to establish a wireless connection (page 49). 24. POWER indicator (page 29) Some smartphones that support wireless pay systems may not support NFC. For 25. POWER switch (page 29) details, refer to the operation manual for the smartphone. ˎˎNFC (Near Field Communication) is an international communications protocol for 1 Right side (rear) wireless communication between objects in (page 7) 2 close proximity. 3 4 4. HOLD switch (page 99) 5 5. Record START/STOP button 6 6. ND VARIABLE dial (page 37) 7 8 7. ND PRESET/VARIABLE switch (page 37) 9 10 8. ND FILTER POSITION up/down buttons 11 12 (page 37) 13 14 9. ND CLEAR LED (page 37) 15 16 17 10. ND VARIABLE AUTO button (page 37) 18 11. STATUS button (page 13) 19 12. FOCUS AUTO LED (page 31) 13. FOCUS switch (page 31) 14. PUSH AUTO FOCUS button (page 33) 20 22 23 24 25 15. IRIS function button (page 36) 21 16. PUSH AUTO IRIS button (page 36) 17. ISO/GAIN function button (page 36) 18. ISO/GAIN (gain select) switch (page 36) 19. ASSIGN (assignable) 9 button (page 41) 20. WHT BAL (white balance) function button (page 38) 7 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts Right Side (Rear) 14. THUMBNAIL button (page 62) 15. DISPLAY (screen display) button (page 10) 1 2 SLOT SELECT 7 8 S&Q 3 CH-1 CH-3 4 1 EXT INT AUTO 5 6 MI SHOE MAN 7 2 CH-2 CH-4 8 EXT INT AUTO 9 MI SHOE MAN 10 3 AUDIO LEVEL THUMBNAIL DISPLAY CANCEL/ MENU BACK 1415 13 1112 1. ASSIGN (assignable) 1 to 3, 7 to 8 buttons 7. CH2 INPUT select switch (page 39) (page 41) 8. CH2 (AUTO/MAN) switch (page 39) 2. SLOT SELECT (XQD memory card select) 9. AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (page 39) button (page 29) 10. AUDIO LEVEL (CH4) dial (page 39) 3. CH1 INPUT select switch (page 39) 11. CANCEL/BACK button (page 63) 4. CH1 (AUTO/MAN) switch (page 39) 12. Arrows (///) and SET button 5. AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (page 39) (page 63) 6. AUDIO LEVEL (CH3) dial (page 39) 13. MENU button (page