
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located in the following location on the unit.
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WARNING
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or 
the like.
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This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are 
likely to be present.
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All interface cables used to connect the equipment to peripherals 
must be shielded type to comply with EMC standard(s) and to prevent 
undesired operation due to radiated emissions.  When cables are 
supplied, always use them for this purpose.
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For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial 
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area 
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be 
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly 
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this 
equipment.
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If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://
www.sony.com/
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
 Trade Name : SONY
 Model XDCA-FX9: 
 Responsible party : Sony Electronics Inc.
 Address :  16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 
92127 U.S.A.
 Telephone Number : 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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For the customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) 
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For the customers in Europe
This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic 
Environments: E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), 
E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
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WARNING
Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause 
radio interference.
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ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the 
picture and sound of this unit.
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For the customers in Europe
This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.
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경고문
특정 주파수에서 전자기장이 본 기기의 영상 및 사운드에 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.
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이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를 받은 기기로서 가정용 환경에서 
사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니다.
 
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식별부호:R-R-SOK-XDCA-FX9
제품명칭:
제조자:Sony Corporation
상호:소니코리아㈜
제조년월:제품에 표시
Made in 
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Türkiye’deki müşteriler için
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur
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For the customers in the U.S.A.
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY- Please visit http://www.sony.com/psa/
warranty for important information and complete terms and conditions 
of Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.
For the customers in Canada
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit http://www.sonybiz.ca/pro/
lang/en/ca/article/resources-warranty for important information and 
complete terms and conditions of Sony’s limited warranty applicable to 
this product.
For the customers in Europe
Sony Professional Solutions Europe - Standard Warranty and Exceptions 
on Standard Warranty. Please visit https://pro.sony/en_GB/support-
services/warranty/support-professional-solutions-europe-standard-
product-warranty for important information and complete terms and 
conditions.
For the customers in Korea
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit http://bpeng.sony.co.kr/
handler/BPAS-Start for important information and complete terms and 
conditions of Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.
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CAUTION
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that 
might have excessive voltage to the following ports:
For details about connections, follow the instructions in the PXW-FX9V/
FX9T Operating Instructions.
  ˎSDI IN
  ˎRAW OUT
  ˎSDI OUT
Overview
This unit is an extension unit for attachment to the PXW-FX9V/FX9T 
Solid-State Memory Camcorder.
For details about the unit, refer to the PXW-FX9V/FX9T Operating 
Instructions.
Note
When attaching the unit to the PXW-FX9V/FX9T, first remove the battery 
pack from the PXW-FX9V/FX9T and then attach the unit.
Specifications
General
 Mass Approx. 1 kg (2 lb. 3.3 oz.) (body only)
 Dimensions (Unit: mm (inch), excluding protrusions, 
body only)1)
136.5 (5 3/8 ) 157.3 (6 1/4)
177.3 (7)
1) The values for dimensions are approximate.
 Power requirements 12 V DC (11 V to 17.0 V)
 Power consumption Approx. 43 W (connected to PXW-FX9V/
FX9T, lens attached, XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P 
recording, viewfinder on, 5.6 W XDCA-FX9 
consumption)
Approx. 69 W (connected to PXW-FX9V/
FX9T, lens attached, XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P 
recording, viewfinder on, 2.0 A output from 
the DC OUT connector)
 Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
 Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Input/output section 
Inputs
   Wireless receiver D-sub 15-pin
Analog CH1: –40 dBu
Digital CH1/CH2: –40 dBFS
Outputs
  RAW OUT BNC type, 0.8 Vp-p, unbalanced proprietary  
format output
   REF OUT BNC type, 0.6 Vp-p ±0.1 Vp-p REF SYNC 
output, 75 Ω
   TC OUT BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Other
 LAN connector RJ-45 (1), 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 10BASE-T
 DC IN XLR type, 4-pin, male, 11 V to 17 V DC
 DC OUT 4-pin round type, 10 V to 12.5 V DC, 2.0 A 
maximum rated current (total, including 
LIGHT connector)
REC Tally signal output and REC Trigger 
signal input are supported via the DC OUT 
connector.
 LIGHT 2-pin, 12 V DC (20 W or lower)
 USB connector USB 2.0 compliant, type A, for modem (2)
Accessories
Operating Instructions
Warranty
Notes
 
 
ˎ
Connect only devices with current consumption of 2.0 A or lower to 
the DC OUT connector.
 
 
ˎ
Wireless receiver and RAW OUT functions are not supported in PXW-
FX9 software version 1.0. 
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
 
 
ˎ
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.
 
 
ˎ
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.
 
 
ˎ
Communication content may be unknowingly intercepted by 
unauthorized third parties in the vicinity of the signals. When using 
wireless LAN communication, implement security measures properly 
to protect the communication content.
 
 
ˎ
From a safety standpoint, when using the unit connected with the 
network, it is strongly recommended to access the Control window 
via a Web browser and change the access limitation settings from 
the factory preset values. Changing the password regularly is also 
recommended.
Notes
 
 
ˎ
Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY 
WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, 
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON 
ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE 
TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD 
OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER 
REASON WHATSOEVER.
 
 
ˎ
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY 
USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES.
 
 
ˎ
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE TERMINATION OR 
DISCONTINUATION OF ANY SERVICES RELATED TO THIS UNIT THAT 
MAY RESULT DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OF ANY KIND.
If the unit is suddenly taken from a cold to a warm location, or if ambient 
temperature suddenly rises, moisture may form on the outer surface 
of the unit and/or inside of the unit. This is known as condensation. If 
condensation occurs, turn off the unit and wait until the condensation 
clears before operating the unit. Operating the unit while condensation 
is present may damage the unit.
5-012-058- (1)11 
Extension Unit
Operating Instructions
English
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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain 
it for future reference.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this 
apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only.
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CAUTION
 •  Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace 
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer.
 •  When you dispose of the battery or the product, you must obey 
the law in the corresponding area or country. Do not dispose of the 
battery or the product in a fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crush 
or cut the battery. It may explode or cause a fire. Do not subject the 
battery to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion 
or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
 •  Do not place the battery in a high temperature place, such as under 
direct sunlight or near fire. It may ignite, explode, or cause a fire. Do 
not immerse or wet the battery in water or seawater. This may cause
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The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation 
openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
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No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on 
the apparatus.
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CAUTION
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that 
might have excessive voltage to the following port: 
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Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as book case or 
built-in cabinet.
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© 2019 Sony Corporation   Printed in Japan
XDCA-FX9