Wireless Solution

Solid-State Memory Camcorder Wireless Adapter

PXW-X500 CBK-WA100
PXW-X200 CBK-WA101
PXW-X180 Network RX Station
PWS-100RX1
Sony’s Wireless Solution Offers High-Quality Live Streaming at Low Cost

• Simple & flexible

• Cost-effictive
Sony’s Quality Wireless Solution

With the evolution and spread of Wireless LAN and 4G LTE, wireless communication in news production has moved from just being
popular to rapidly becoming ubiquitous. Immediacy and mobility demands have made wireless communication indispensable.

In support of wireless news production workflows, Sony offers a range of camcorders with a built-in wireless
capability or a simple wireless adapter compatible with Wireless LAN and 4G LTE networks.
Because Sony’s wireless news production does not require the kind of elaborate equipment used for
satellite-based live broadcasting, these solutions provide easy, lower-cost file transmission and
live-streaming operation, ensuring greater freedom for news gathering.

Sony’s solutions include not only direct transmission of image and audio from a camcorder via 4G LTE
and Wireless LAN networks, but also reliable, quality live streaming based on unique QoS (Quality of Service)
technology with the installation of a PWS-100RX1 Network RX station as a receiver unit.
PWS-100RX1 and UI image
This helps to bring live production closer to each news studio. * Monitor not included

The PWS-100RX1 is highly compatible with XDCAM camcorders currently used by broadcasters throughout the world, and is very simple
to connect and set up. This compatibility means you can continue to use your XDCAM assets while gradually migrating to wireless
workflows. For operational flexibility, the PWS-100RX1 is equipped with SDI outputs for concurrent dual video streams. Systems can also
be easily extended by adding more PWS-100RX1 units, allowing for multi-site broadcasts and greater input/output loads.

By eliminating prohibitive cost and resource constraints, the PWS-100RX1 opens up many new opportunities for live streams used in
various types of TV production.
 • No lost picture or lost audio
• High resolution file transfer
File Transfer Solution • Trim and transfer feature
• Choice of transmission: Wireless LAN/4G/USB-RJ45

Shooting Connect Receiving Editing

Proxy files to (In-House)
Hi-res files
Trimmed files Network
Metadata Ci Adobe Premier
Forscene AVID
Aframe Vegas Pro
LTE
Wireless built-in Hi-res re-link in NLE(*)
Cloud Services
camcorder Editing (without plug-in)
or Direct editing on Hi-res
Camcorder Trim and transfer metadata extract
+ Wireless Adapter
Viewing/Setting Wireless LAN
/Remote control
& File transfer ON AIR
/Metadata input FTP Server

USB-RJ45
Network RX Station

On Location BC Station (*)Planned to be supported

in Media Composer 2H 2015.
 • Cost efficient solution
• Direct streaming from camcorder
Live Streaming Solution • High Quality with Sony’s QoS technology
• Choice of transmission Wireless LAN/4G/USB-RJ45

Shooting Connect Receiving ON AIR

Live Streaming
(with Sony’s QoS to
technology) Network
Metadata

Control TX LTE
(bitrate/latency etc.) Network RX Station
Wireless built-in
camcorder
or
Camcorder
+ Wireless Adapter Transfer
Wireless LAN

Connection control
Third-Party Monitoring
Decoder TX Control
Up/Down conversion

USB-RJ45

On Location BC Station
 Format
Cam or Hi-Res File 9/6 Mbps 3 Mbps 1/0.5 Mbps
Proxy Recording and File Transfer
Rec/PB Format 1280x720 640x360 480x270
1920x1080 59.94i 29.97P
REC
50i 25P
23.98PsF 23.98P
Proxy SD 1280x720 59.94P 59.94P
50P 50P
720x480 59.94i 29.97P
Proxy 720x576 50i 25P

9/6/3 Mbps 9/6/3/2 Mbps 9/6/3 Mbps 3/2/1/0.5 Mbps 1/0.5 Mbps
Live Streaming (MPEG2-TS/UDP. MPEG2-TS/RTP) Cam or Hi-Res File
720x480
Rec/PB Format 1920x1080 1280x720 640x360 480x270
720x576
1920x1080 59.94i 59.94i 29.97P 29.97P 29.97P
50i 50i 25P 25P 25P
23.98PsF 23.98PsF 23.98P 23.98P 23.98P
stream
3rd party decoder 1280x720 59.94P 59.94P * 59.94P 59.94P
50P 50P * 50P 50P
720x480 59.94i 29.97P 59.94i ** 29.97P 29.97P
720x576 50i 25P 50i ** 25P 25P
(*) : Data rate is only available with 9/6/3Mbps in 1280x720 mode. (**) Supported with PXW-X200 and CBK-WA100/101

Cam or Hi-Res File

Live Streaming (with Sony’s QoS Technology) The bitrate**** and Video Resolution
Rec/PB Format
frame rate are (SDI output format Frame Rate
1920x1080 59.94i adaptively changed from the Network RX Station)
50i with Sony’s QoS
23.98PsF 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p ***, 29.97PsF ***
Technology. 1920x1080
Network RX Station 720x480 59.94i , 25p ***, 25PsF ***, 23.98p ***, 23.98PsF ***
stream
1280x720 59.94p, 50p
720x576 50i 720x480 59.94i
Output of the stream via SDI-out of the Network
RX Station covers full HD and interlace. (****) The maximum target bit rate is 6Mbps 720x576 50i
(***) :The format planned to be available later 2015.
Wireless Adapter XAVC Proxy file operation

Importing XAVC Proxy is available for the major NLEs listed below.
XAVC Proxy file operation on major NLEs

Software Products Version Import Timecode Handing *2 Proxy-HiRes Relink *3

Avid Media Composer *1 7.0.4 ✔ ✔

Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2014 ✔ ✔ ✔
Apple Final Cut Pro X 10.1.1 ✔ ✔
Grass valley EDIUS PRO 7.31 ✔ ✔
Sony Creative Software Vegas Pro 13 ✔ ✔ ✔

XPRI NS By Option for 5.4.2 ✔ ✔ ✔

Sonaps By Option for 5.4.2 ✔ ✔ ✔

*1) Works with QuickTime AMA Plugin Version 1.3 (natively installed with Media Composer)
*2) Start Timecode can only be handled on these NLEs.
*3) Can relink proxies with Hi-Res files generated on following camcorders and deck:
PXW-X500/X200/X180, PMW-500/400/300/200/160/150/50.
 Sony’s Camcorder lineup with a Wireless Capability and Peripherals

Built-in Wireless Capability Wireless LAN /LTE Adapters

2/3” 3 Power HAD FX CCD
Network RX Station
PXW-X500*1
XDCAM XAVC Memory
LTE
Shoulder Camcorder

1/2” 3 Exmor CMOS IFU-WLM3 USB wireless LAN module

PXW-X200*2 XDCAM XAVC Memory 2.4GHz, 802.11b/g/n
Handy Camcorder
CBK-WA02 USB wireless LAN Adapter PWS-100RX1
1/3” 3 Exmor CMOS 2.4G/5GHz, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
PXW-X180*3 XDCAM XAVC Memory CBK-NA1
Handy Camcorder Network Adapter Kit Content Browser Mobile
(*1)(*3) Upgrade scheduled for Autumn 2015 Application Software
(*2) Upgrade scheduled for July 2015
With Optional Wireless Adapter Optional Wireless Adapters
PDW-850*5
PDW-850 PDW-F800*4
2/3” 3 Power HAD FX CCD
PDW-700*4
XDCAM Shoulder
PDW-680*4
Camcorder PXW-X320*5
PMW-500*5
PMW-400 2/3” 3 Exmor CMOS PMW-400*5
XDCAM XAVC Memory PMW-320*4 CBK-WA100 CBK-WA101
Shoulder Camcorder PMW-300*5 (PDW-850*5/PMW- (PMW-400*5/
PMW-200*5 500*5/300*5/200*5/160*5/150*5 PXW-X320*5 only)
PXW-X320 1/2” 3 Exmor CMOS PMW-160*5 /50*5/RX50*5 and any of the products
PMW-150*5 witch have HD-SDI output*4 )
XDCAM XAVC Memory
PMW-50*5
Shoulder Camcorder PMW-RX50*5
(*5) with HD-SDI connection and USB connection
(*4) with HD-SDI connection only, and available functions are limited
Content Browser Mobile

Available on Android and iOS

Camera Control Browsing Clips Edit Planning Metadata Cellular

/Live Logging Network

Upload to
Tethering Cloud or
On-Premises
Wireless LAN Server

Select Clips and Trimming and

File Upload File Upload
Network RX Station (PWS-100RX1)
 Network RX Station (PWS-100RX1)

Network RX Station Receive Live Streaming and File Transfer (*).

The PWS-100RX1 Network RX Station uses Sony’s unique QoS technology, when receiving live stream from Sony’s
camcorders that have a built-in wireless capability or are equipped with CBK-WA100/101 adapters.
This Network RX Station has a web UI. You can use this, for example, to display thumbnails from multiple camcorders,
monitor stream output from SDI-out, and configure streaming parameters such as bitrate, latency, routing, and more.

Camcorder + Wireless Adapter LTE

or
stream
Wireless built-in Camcorder
Wireless LAN (**) Network RX Station
(PWS-100RX1)
files (*)

(*) The feature of receiving files planned to be available later 2015

(**) Optimization for LTE connection will be available at June/B.
Optimization for Wireless LAN connection will be available later on in the future.
Network RX Station System Configuration

This Network RX Station has a build-in connection

control manager. This feature enables simple routing
between camcorders and Network RX Stations.

Connection Control Manager

live streaming HD-SDI output

Two different streams

You can output up to two different streams per SDI
Network RX Station. And you can link each of Two same stream videos
these streams to broadcast by sending it to
the switcher or server in the broadcast station. Two same stream videos
Sony’s QoS Technology

The PWS-100RX1 Network RX Station uses Sony’s unique QoS technology, when receiving
live stream from Sony’s camcorders that have a built-in wireless capability or are equipped with
CBK-WA100/101 adapters.

Real-time ARQ QoS ON QoS OFF

Automatic Repeat Request

ARC FEC Example above shows live stream transmission with and without QoS
Adaptive Rate Control Forward Error Correction while the network is affected with a 15% packet loss.

Sony’s QoS technology provides high-quality live streaming. * QoS on/off images
It optimizes the communication bandwidth, buffer size,
algorithms, and more automatically. Transmission Mode random packet loss ratio available to recover Bitrate
Low mode (1.5sec latency) 15% 2M - 6Mbps
Middle mode (3.0sec latency) 30% 2M - 6Mbps
I case the network condition of lost ratio after recovery : Video Frame Loss Rate < around 10-5
Sony’s QoS Technology

It’s a fact that packet loss during streaming is difficult to avoid. This runs the risk of image quality
degradation and image freeze or audio disruption. Sony’s unique QoS (Quality of Service)
technology minimizes these challenges and helps to maintain video and audio integrity during
communications.

The PWS-100RX1 comes with Sony-original algorithms that automatically adjust bandwidths and
buffer sizes to match the characteristics of wireless communications.

In particular, the PWS-100RX1 includes these key features of Sony’s QoS technology:
1. Real-time ARQ (Automatic Repeat Request)
2. Adaptive Rate Control (ARC)
3. Forward Error Correction (FEC)

Backed by these technologies, you can be confident of high-quality streaming without worrying
about bandwidth settings and other technical issues.
 PWS-100RX1 UI
( image is still tentative )
The source area
shows the list of
devices
connected to the You can preview any content
connection that is sent to the selected
control manager. SDI-out port.
Thumbnail is
displayed when
the camcorders There is a level meter display
are online. to confirm audio.

A settings area is available to

select the SDI-out port and,
In the setting streaming parameters such
menu, you can as bitrate/latency and routing.
configure In the network RX station
camcorders, settings area, you can also
network RX control start/stop live
station, and streaming of the target
connection camcorder.
control manager
settings. For
example, you can
change the
resolution of the
SDI output format
and adjust the In addition, a streaming status feature can monitors each camcorder’s status, indicating
reference lock. whether it is online or offline, and its network status (e.g., bitrate etc.).
 Hardware Specification of PWS-100RX1 Network RX Station
Hardware General Specification Inputs/Outputs
Power requirement 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz LAN RJ-45 x 2 port (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX)

Power Normal 235 W Super Speed USB (USB 3.0) Type A

consumption Total 6 ports (2 on front and 4 on rear)
Standby 3 W or lower USB Front: Power delivery support (900 mA/port)
Operating temperature 5 ℃ to 35 ℃ (41 ℉ to 95 ℉) Rear: Power delivery support on bottom right port (900 mA), not supported on
other three ports
Storage temperature -20 ℃ to +60 ℃ (-4 ℉ to +140 ℉)
HDMI Type A, HDMI Version 1.4a, 1920x1200 maximum resolution, 60 Hz
Operating humidity 20% to 90% (relative humidity)
BNC x 1 port, SMPTE-318M compliant, HD tri-level sync (0.6 Vp-p/75 Ω/
REF IN
Storage humidity 5% to 80% sync load) or SD black burst/composite sync (0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω/sync load)
Mass / weight 14 kg (30 lb. 14 oz.) SDI 4 BNC ports / HD: SMPTE-292M compliant / SD: SMPTE-259M compliant

Dimensions (width / height / depth)

440 x 43.6 x 640 mm TC IN BNC(1), SMPTE-12M compliant (0.5-18Vp-p/10k Ω)
(17 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 25 1/4 inches)
Front / Rear Panel
On/Standby button and indicator SYSTEM LED ACCESS LED

Option
PWSK-101 Optional Power Supply

USB3.0 x 2 (with power supply)

RMM-10 Rack Mount Kit

SDI 1-4 LAN 1 AC IN B(option) AC IN A

HDMI
REF IN LAN 2 USB3.0 (without power supply)
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Features, design, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The values for mass and dimension are approximate.
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