Extension Unit for PXW-Fx9
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SONY XDCA-FX9
OPERATIONAL MANUAL
Enhanced operability with advanced networking, wireless audio* and RAW output**
Connecting directly to the PXW-FX9 camera with no cables needed, the XDCA-FX9 extension unit provides handy additional features to enhance shooting convenience and flexibility.
The XDCA-FX9 allows easy fitting of BP-GL and BP-FL series batteries, extending camera operating times during the most demanding shoots.
Attaching quickly and easily to the rear of the PXW-FX9 via a MultiPin connector, the XDCA-FX9 provides advanced networking capabilities for streaming or file transfer via Ethernet or dual-link cellular connection. It also allows the easy addition of high-quality wireless audio via a wireless receiver slot.* Additional output connectors including timecode and D-tap are also provided.
16-bit RAW signals can be output directly from the XDCA-FX9 using a third-party external recorder.**
*Requires PXW-FX9 Ver2.0 or higher firmware.
**Requires PXW-FX9 Ver2.0 or higher firmware release. Additional firmware update required for QFHD output within Super35 image circle and QFHD 100, 120fps high frame rate is limited to 10-bit.
Features
Seamless attachment, superb ergonomics
The XDCA-FX9 attaches directly to the PXW-FX9 via MultiPin connector, with no additional cabling required. Shooting time is extended by compatibility with Sony BP-GL and BP-FL series batteries. When using larger lenses, the extension unit balances any possible front heaviness while increasing stability when the camera is shoulder mounted. 
Advanced network capabilities
The built-in networking capabilities of the PXW-FX9 enable streaming and file transfer via Wireless LAN. The XDCA-FX9 adds QoS Streaming with Dual Link connection via multiplexing of two cellular networks or Ethernet connection to improve image quality and stability.
Wireless audio support*
Ideal for field-based news production, the extension unit adds a wireless audio receiver slot for compatibility with receivers such as the DWX series and URX series.
*Requires PXW-FX9 Ver.2.0 or higher firmware release.
16-bit RAW recording with external recorder**
Adding the XDCA-FX9 extension unit to the PXW-FX9 allows recording of 16-bit RAW footage from the camera on a third-party RAW recorder (available separately). RAW data is output directly via the extension unit’s RAW interface.
**Requires PXW-FX9 Ver2.0 or higher firmware release. Additional firmware update required for QFHD output within Super35 image circle and QFHD 100, 120fps high frame rate is limited to 10-bit.
