Page 2 - Recording; Recording movies/photos; Playback; Playing images using Event View
Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack using your computer Turning the power on Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Initial setting Preparing a memory card Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you ca...
Page 3 - Saving images; Saving movies
Creating a highlight movie About Highlight Movie Maker Creating a highlight movie (MP4 format) with Highlight Movie Maker Adding a highlight point during recording Playing highlight movies Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) Editing images from the playback screen Notes on edi...
Page 4 - Using the Wi-Fi function; What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
Creating a Blu-ray disc Saving images on an external media device Notes on use of the USB external hard disk Saving images on an USB external hard disk device Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device Playing back images in the USB external hard disk device on this produ...
Page 5 - List of menu items; Setting up menu items
List of menu items Setting up menu items How to use the keyboard Shooting Mode Movie Photo Time-lapse Capture Smooth Slow Recording (Smth Slw REC) Golf Shot High Speed REC Camera/Mic White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus IRIS Shutter Speed AGC Limit AE Shift White Balance...
Page 9 - Precautions/This product; Precautions
Expected recording time with each battery pack Expected playback time with each battery pack Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory Notes on recording movies Expected recording time of movies (models with the internal memory) Expected number of recordab...
Page 10 - Troubleshooting; Overall operations
Using this product abroad On trademarks Notes on the License Zoom magnifications Using this product after a long time Troubleshooting If you have problems Overall operations The power does not turn on. This product does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have been change...
Page 12 - Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators; Self-diagnosis display
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. Left and right sound is heard unbalanced when playing back movies on computers or other devices. Wi-Fi The wireless access point you want to connect to does not appear. [WPS Push] does not work. [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [S...
Page 14 - Help Guide; Model Information; To confirm the model name of this product; See the bottom of this product.; Differences in functions; Note
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Model Information In this Help Guide, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together.If you find the description like “Models with ... ” as below, confirm in this chapter whether the description a...
Page 15 - Screen indicators
Parts and controls (back/bottom) Screen indicators Expected recording time of movies (models with the internal memory) Expected number of recordable photos (models with the internal memory) 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 15
Page 19 - Memory card slot
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Parts and controls (side) 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation Memory card access lampWhile the lamp is lit or flashing, this product is reading or writing data. 1. Memory card slot 2. HDMI OUT jack 3. Speaker 4. /...
Page 20 - To fasten the grip belt; DC IN jack
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Parts and controls (back/bottom) To fasten the grip belt 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation Viewfinder (models with the Viewfinder)This product is turned on when the viewfinder is pulled out. 1. Viewfinder lens a...
Page 22 - On the left side of the screen (
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Screen indicators The following indicators appear when you change the settings. On the left side of the screen ( ) MENU button Self-timer recording [Airplane Mode] set to [On] Fader [Face Detection] set to [Off] [Smile Shutte...
Page 23 - At the bottom of the screen (; EV; Related Topic; Screen display on the Event View screen
00:00:00:00 Time code (hour:minute:second:frame) 00 00 00 00 User bit (Arbitrary information) 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second) 00min Expected recording time of movies 9999 16.6M Approximate number of recordable photos and photo size 60 sec (Time-lapse Capture shooting interval value) 999/999 (Ti...
Page 24 - XAVC S 4K; Allows you to save images on devices other than computers.; Hint
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Recording formats available with this product and their features This product supports XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD and AVCHD. The image quality of XAVC S 4K is 4-times greater than theconventional high definition image quality. XAVC...
Page 25 - Supplied items
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Supplied items The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1)AC Adaptor (1) HDMI cable (1) Micro USB cable (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70A (1) When using this product while...
Page 26 - Attaching the battery pack; Attach the battery pack to this product.; To remove the battery pack; Turn off this product. Slide the battery release lever (; Power Save
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to this product. To remove the battery pack Turn off this product. Slide the battery release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ). Note Remove the battery pack after wai...
Page 28 - Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor; Close the LCD monitor.; mark on the DC plug
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charge the battery pack using the supplied AC Adaptor. Attach the battery pack in advance. Note Be aware of the following notes on using the AC Adaptor. Use a nearby wall outlet ...
Page 29 - Charging time
Hint It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). Related Topic Charging time Expected recording time with each battery pack Expected playback time with each battery pack Using this product abroad 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corpora...
Page 30 - Charging the battery pack using your computer
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Charging the battery pack using your computer Charge the battery pack by connecting this product and your computer with the micro USB cable. Attach the battery packin advance. Hint It is recommended that you charge the batter...
Page 32 - Turning the power on; Turn on this product.; To turn off the power; Turning this product on or off (models with the viewfinder)
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Turning the power on Turn on this product. To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. You can also turn off this product by pressing (ON/STANDBY) button. If the viewfinder (models with the viewfinder) is pulled out, retract...
Page 34 - Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket); Supply power to this product using the AC Adaptor.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Supply power to this product using the AC Adaptor. Related Topic Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporati...
Page 35 - Initial setting; A: Touch the LCD monitor; Select the desired geographical area with; When you select
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Initial setting Set the language, date and time when using this product for the first time. Hint The date and time are recorded automatically and can be displayed only during playback. To display them, select - [Setup] - [ Pl...
Page 37 - Inserting a memory card; Insert a memory card into this product.; Types of memory card you can use with this product; Open the cover and insert the memory card until it clicks.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Inserting a memory card Insert a memory card into this product. Note To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with this product before the firstuse. Formatting the memory card...
Page 39 - SD cards
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Types of memory card you can use with this product The following types of memory cards can be used with this product. Select the type of memory card to use with the camcorder referring to the following table. In this Help Gui...
Page 40 - Expected recording time of movies
Related Topic Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 40
Page 41 - You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing (models with the viewfinder) You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing. Note If this product is not operated for a certain period, the power will...
Page 42 - Recording movies; Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Recording movies Record movies. Note If you close the LCD monitor while recording movies, this product stops recording (only when the viewfinder is retracted, modelswith the viewfinder). The maximum continuous recordable time...
Page 43 - Grid Line
While recording XAVC S 4K movies, you cannot output movies to an external monitor via an HDMI/video connection. Hint When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], this product records an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie simultaneously, or records anAVCHD movie and an MP4 movie simultaneously. In the default se...
Page 44 - Shooting photos
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Shooting photos Shoot photos. Note You cannot shoot photos in the following situation(s): When [ File Format] is set to [ XAVC S 4K] and [ REC Mode] is set to [100Mbps ]. When [ SteadyShot] is set to [Intelligent Active]. Whe...
Page 45 - Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)
When [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD] and [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p] (1080 60i-compatible device)/[50p] (1080 50i-compatible device).When [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD] and [ REC Mode] is set to [Highest Quality ]. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the...
Page 46 - Use the functions assigned to the MANUAL button or MANUAL ring.; Exposure; Press the MANUAL button to switch to the manual operation mode.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL ring (models with theviewfinder) Use the functions assigned to the MANUAL button or MANUAL ring. Note Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned it...
Page 47 - Items you can control with the MANUAL ring; Zooming; Press and hold the MANUAL button down for a few seconds.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Assigning frequently-used functions to the MANUAL button or MANUAL ring (modelswith the viewfinder) You can register your desired functions to the MANUAL button or MANUAL ring. Items you can control with the MANUAL ring [Zoom...
Page 49 - You can record an image with the subject magnified.; Digital Zoom; Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Zooming You can record an image with the subject magnified. Note Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of thepower zoom lever may also be re...
Page 50 - REC Mode; Press PHOTO during movie recording to capture photos.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) You can shoot photos during movie recording.You cannot shoot photos with this unit's default setting ([ File Format] is [ XAVC S 4K] and [Dual Video REC ] is [On]). Chang...
Page 51 - Recording in mirror mode
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Recording in mirror mode You can rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so the LCD monitor faces toward you to record yourself. Hint A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD monitor, but the image will be normal when reco...
Page 52 - Intelligent Auto; About the detectable scenes; Intelligent Auto is canceled.; Select; To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select; Point this product toward the subject and start recording.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Intelligent Auto This product records images after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically. About the detectable scenes Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby) Scene detection: (Backligh...
Page 53 - Descriptions of menu items; Off; My Voice Canceling
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie (My Voice Canceling) You can record the voice of the subject clearly by decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie. Descriptions of menu items O...
Page 54 - To cancel the Lock-on AF function, select
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Recording the selected subject clearly (Lock-on AF) This product can track a subject you select and adjust the focus automatically.The function is available in the movie or photo shooting mode when all the following menu item...
Page 55 - Using the Time-lapse Capture function
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Using the Time-lapse Capture function In the time-lapse capture mode, photos are taken sequentially at regular intervals. Note To save battery power, it is recommended to power the camcorder using the AC adaptor during when u...
Page 56 - Import and utilize images on your computer (PlayMemories Home)
Related Topic Import and utilize images on your computer (PlayMemories Home) Time-lapse Capture 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 56
Page 57 - Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen; Open the LCD monitor and press; You can also operate by selecting; File Format] will appear. You can change the displayed
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View). Open the LCD monitor and press (View Images) to enter the playback mode. You can also operate...
Page 58 - Buttons for playback operations; To start playing slide show, select; Send to Computer
Buttons for playback operations : Volume / : Previous/Next : Delete / : Fast-reverse/fast-forward : Context / : Pause/Play : Stop : Play/stop slide show To start playing slide show, select PHOTO from in step 3. : Motion shot video : Motion Interval ADJ Note To prevent your image data from being lost...
Page 59 - Event View screen
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Screen display on the Event View screen Explains items displayed on the Event View screen. Event View screen Index screen To the MENU screen 1. Event name 2. To the previous event 3. To the movie/photo recording mode 4. Highl...
Page 60 - Event View
Note Displayed icons may differ, depending on the model. Hint Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails.” Related Topic Event View 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation Movie 9. Highlight Movie 10. Photo 11. 60
Page 61 - About Highlight Movie Maker; touching; Creating a highlight movie (MP4 format) with Highlight Movie Maker
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 About Highlight Movie Maker Highlight Movie Maker on this product creates highlight movies (MP4 format) from MP4 movies recorded simultaneouslywhen you record movies, freeing you from complicated editing work.To view the crea...
Page 62 - Adding a highlight point during recording; (View Images) on the LCD monitor to enter the; Menu items that you can set; You can set the length of the highlight movie.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Creating a highlight movie (MP4 format) with Highlight Movie Maker A highlight movie is created by selecting MP4 movies that have recorded simultaneously with the movies. The createdmovies are in MP4 format and you can easily...
Page 63 - The balance of recorded sound and background music is adjusted.; On the confirmation screen, select; Transferring
Hint You can replace background music files on this product using Music Transfer of “PlayMemories Home.” Connect the product with your computer using a USB cable.Start “PlayMemories Home” installed on your computer, then select Music Transfer from the menu bar. To transfer a highlight movie to a s...
Page 65 - On the movie recording screen, select
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Adding a highlight point during recording You can specify highlight points (scenes to be included in a highlight movie) during recording. Note You can set the highlight points only when [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]. Up to ...
Page 66 - Playing highlight movies; You can play movies created in the Highlight Movie Maker.; Highlight movies are saved with the date it was created on.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Playing highlight movies You can play movies created in the Highlight Movie Maker. Note To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your highlight movies on external media periodically. Open the LCD monitor and press...
Page 68 - File Format; Press; An icon other than
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) The format of a movie to be played or edited can be changed on the Event View screen. Related Topic File Format 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation Press ...
Page 69 - Notes on editing
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Notes on editing Some basic editing operations can be done on this product. If you want to do advanced editing operations, install anduse the PlayMemories Home software.You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save im...
Page 70 - Deleting the selected images; Select and delete unnecessary images.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Deleting the selected images Select and delete unnecessary images. Hint You cannot delete protected images ( ). Release the protection of the data before deleting. To delete the unwanted part of a movie, divide the movie and ...
Page 72 - Deleting by date; Select unnecessary images by date of recording and delete them.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Deleting by date Select unnecessary images by date of recording and delete them. Related Topic Format File Format 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 1 ...
Page 73 - Dividing a movie; Split a recorded movie at your desired point.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Dividing a movie Split a recorded movie at your desired point. This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD]. Note A slight difference may occur from the point where you select and the actual dividing...
Page 74 - Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks); You can capture images from movies recorded with this product.; The image size of the photo is as follows:
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) You can capture images from movies recorded with this product. Note You cannot capture photos from a movie saved on a recording media. (models with the USB out...
Page 75 - Viewing trajectory of a moving object (Motion Shot Video); You can view the trajectory of a fast-moving object.; On the Event View screen, play your desired movie, and then select
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Viewing trajectory of a moving object (Motion Shot Video) You can view the trajectory of a fast-moving object. Note XAVC S 4K movies are not compatible with [Motion Shot Video]. [High Speed REC] is not compatible with [Motion...
Page 76 - Viewing images on a 4K TV; You can play images recorded in the movie format [; Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.; Playback image quality: 4K; Connect the HDMI cable (
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Viewing images on a 4K TV You can play images recorded in the movie format [ XAVC S 4K], in high definition image quality by connecting this product to a TV with an HDMI jack. Note Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV a...
Page 77 - XAVC S 4K] format is being played back; HDMI Resolution; The trimming playback frame appears.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Enlarging a part of an XAVC S 4K movie on the screen during playback on TV(Trimming Playback) You can enlarge a desired part of the image while a movie recorded in [ XAVC S 4K] format is being played back on TV. The enlarged ...
Page 79 - Connecting this product to a high definition TV; When the movie format is XAVC S 4K; When the movie format is XAVC S HD or AVCHD; High definition image quality
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Connecting this product to a high definition TV You can play images recorded in XAVC S or AVCHD movie format, in high definition image quality by connecting thisproduct to a TV with an HDMI jack. Note Refer to the instruction...
Page 81 - Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound; This function is available only when [; Audio Mode
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in microphone. Realistic sound can be enjoyed whenplaying a movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound input. This functio...
Page 82 - On the HDMI cable
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 On the HDMI cable Use the supplied HDMI cable or an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.Use an HDMI cable with an HDMI micro connector on one end (this product) and a plug suitable for connecting to aTV on the other end.Copyright-p...
Page 85 - Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV; TV Type
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV Play back images with this product connected to a TV by an AV cable (sold separately). A: AV cable (sold separately) Note Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well....
Page 86 - How to save images in each format is as follows.; XAVC S HD; AVCHD; To transfer images to your smartphone; Saving images on an USB external hard disk device
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Saving movies How to save images in each format is as follows. XAVC S 4K How to save: Save images on USB external hard disk or on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software. Saving format: XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD How to s...
Page 87 - Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer; PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Import and utilize images on your computer (PlayMemories Home) You can import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways.PlayMemories Home is necessary to import XAVC S or AVCHD movies to your c...
Page 88 - Checking the computer system
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Checking the computer system You can check the system requirements for software at the following URL. http://www.sony.net/pcenv/ 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 88
Page 90 - Disconnecting this product from the computer
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Disconnecting this product from the computer Disconnect this product from the computer connected with the USB Cable. Note If you use a Mac computer, drag and drop the memory card or the drive icon to the Trash before disconne...
Page 91 - About the dedicated software for this product; You can download the dedicated software from the Sony website.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 About the dedicated software for this product You can download the dedicated software from the Sony website. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Note The software that can be used...
Page 92 - Creating a Blu-ray disc
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with an AVCHD movie previously imported to a computer. To create a Blu-ray disc, the “BD Add-on Software” must be installed. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ Your...
Page 93 - Notes on use of the USB external hard disk; Read the precautions when using the USB external hard disk.; Devices that cannot be used as an external media device; The following devices cannot be used as an external media device:
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Notes on use of the USB external hard disk Read the precautions when using the USB external hard disk. Note For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately). Connect the AC Adaptor to this product...
Page 97 - Deleting images in the USB external hard disk device; Delete images saved on a USB external hard disk device.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Deleting images in the USB external hard disk device Delete images saved on a USB external hard disk device. Related Topic Notes on use of the USB external hard disk 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation Connect thi...
Page 98 - Creating a disc with a recorder; Connect this product to the input jacks of the recording device.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Creating a disc with a recorder You can copy images on this product onto a disc or video casette. Connect this product to a disc recorder with an AVcable (sold separately). Note Connect the AC Adaptor to this product, and the...
Page 100 - Explains what you can do using the Wi-Fi function of this product.; Saving movies and photos to your computer
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Explains what you can do using the Wi-Fi function of this product. Saving movies and photos to your computer Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Using your...
Page 101 - Multi Camera Control
Multi Camera Control Note The Wi-Fi function of this product cannot be used by connecting to a public wireless network. Imaging Edge Mobile is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. Related Topic Send to Computer Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Trans...
Page 102 - About the Imaging Edge Mobile software
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 About the Imaging Edge Mobile software To perform operations such as [Ctrl with Smartphone] and [Send to Smartphone], the Imaging Edge Mobile applicationfor smartphone is required. Install the application from the application...
Page 103 - Connecting to your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet; What you can do with the NFC connection; When this product is in movie/photo recording mode; Make sure that
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Connecting to your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet You can easily connect this product to your NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet. Note Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mode and the screen is unlocked in ...
Page 105 - Connecting to your smartphone or tablet using the QR Code; Connecting to your iPhone or iPad (by entering an SSID and password); Install Imaging Edge Mobile on your smartphone.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Connecting to your smartphone or tablet using the QR Code You can easily connect this product to your smartphone or tablet by reading the QR Code. Note If the camcorder cannot be connected with the smartphone by NFC or by rea...
Page 107 - Start up Imaging Edge Mobile on the smartphone.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Connecting to your smartphone or tablet (by entering an SSID and password) Shows how to connect this product to your smartphone or tablet. Display the SSID and password in advance byselecting [Send to Smartphone] or [Ctrl wit...
Page 108 - Select the SSID displayed on this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Connecting to your iPhone or iPad (by entering an SSID and password) Shows how to connect this product to your iPhone or iPad. Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting[Send to Smartphone] or [Ctrl with Smartphone...
Page 109 - Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander You can operate this product using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. Note The photo size stored on the smartphone is [2M] except when the ...
Page 111 - Operate this product using your smartphone.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFCfunction (NFC one-touch remote) You can operate this product using your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. Note Make su...
Page 113 - Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet; Transfer images to your smartphone or tablet.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Transfer images to your smartphone or tablet. Install Imaging Edge Mobile on your smartphone. If Imaging Edge Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, u...
Page 114 - The images are transferred from this product to the smartphone.
Note You cannot transfer XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies. [Send to Smartphone] is not available when MP4 movies or still images have not been saved on this product. To select MP4 movies when playing back a movie, see “Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format)” andswitch the movie form...
Page 115 - Transfer images to your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFCfunction (NFC one-touch sharing) Transfer images to your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet. Note Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mod...
Page 117 - You can transfer and save movies and photos to your computer.; Access point settings
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Send to Computer You can transfer and save movies and photos to your computer. Note Do not close the LCD monitor while transferring files. Transferring will be interrupted. You must turn on the computer to execute [Send to Co...
Page 119 - For details on the connection method, see “
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Shooting with this product and other cameras with Multi Camera Control This function enables you to record images using this product and several Action Cams which support multi connectionsimultaneously by connecting them to W...
Page 120 - Registers cameras that have not been registered before.
Menu items that you can set [Connect Device Swt] (displayed when one camera is connected) Disconnects the currently connected camera and selects another device. [Connect Device Reg] (displayed when several cameras are connected) Registers cameras that have not been registered before. [Shooting Mode]...
Page 121 - Editing images recorded with several cameras
When PHOTO of this product is pressed, other connected cameras that are set to photo shooting mode will record a photo. Youcannot record photos with this product. This function works via a Wi-Fi network; therefore there is a slight time difference between the moment this product starts/stopsmovie re...
Page 122 - Turn on this product, then select; A list of SSIDs that can be connected is displayed.; Select the SSID of the camera you want to connect.; The registration is complete.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Connecting this product to one camera with Multi Camera Control (SingleConnection) You can connect this product with a single camera (Handycam or Action Cam) which have the Sony Wi-Fi function. Byconnecting via Wi-Fi, you can...
Page 125 - Installing PlayMemories Home
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Editing images recorded with several cameras By importing images recorded with several cameras to a computer, you can edit PinP (Picture in Picture; an image withan inset window of another image) clips, etc. Installing PlayMe...
Page 126 - To find a menu item quickly
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Setting up menu items This product has various menu items under each of 7 menu categories. Note Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous screen. To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic], [Wireless] a...
Page 127 - When you cannot select a menu item
A: Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item Some menu items or settings are not available, depending on the settings of this product. When you select grayed outmenu items or settings, this product displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 So...
Page 128 - How to use the keyboard; To cancel text entry, select
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 How to use the keyboard A keyboard is displayed on the LCD monitor when text needs to be entered. To cancel text entry, select . 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation Switch character types.Each time you touch the k...
Page 129 - Movie; You can select the movie recording mode.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Movie You can select the movie recording mode. Related Topic Recording movies 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Shooting Mode] - [Movie]. 1 129
Page 130 - Photo; You can select the photo shooting mode.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Photo You can select the photo shooting mode. Related Topic Shooting photos 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Shooting Mode] - [Photo]. 1 130
Page 131 - Sets the interval of photo shooting.; Shot Number; Sets the number of photos to be recorded from 1 to 999.; AE Mode; Sets the adjusting method of automatic exposure.; AE Tracking; : Fixes the exposure at the beginning of the first shooting.; Capture Image Size; Sets the image size of photos.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Time-lapse Capture What is Time-lapse Capture? In Time-lapse Capture mode, photos are taken sequentially at regular intervals. From these photos, you can create amovie by using the application for computers PlayMemories Home....
Page 132 - Face Detection
Note To prevent running short of battery power, it is recommended to power the camcorder using the AC adaptor during time-lapsecapture. The shooting time calculated based on settings is displayed on the settings screen for Time-lapse Capture. Note that thedisplayed shooting time is a rough indicatio...
Page 134 - Golf Shot
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Golf Shot Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. You can view a seriesof movement when playing back, which is convenient in cases such as checking golf swing or tennis fo...
Page 136 - High Speed REC
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 High Speed REC When you record [ XAVC S HD] movies, you can use the high-speed recording function. Note When you set [ File Format] to [ XAVC S 4K] or [ AVCHD], this function is not available. Zoom magnification is up to 20 t...
Page 137 - White Balance; You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment.; The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. Descriptions of menu items (Auto): The white balance is adjusted automatically.If you have changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or ta...
Page 138 - Scene Selection
Scene Selection 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 138
Page 140 - Spot Meter; Touch the subject which you want to adjust the exposure.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Spot Meter Exposure can be adjusted and set for the selected subject automatically. This function is useful when there is strongcontrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage. Note...
Page 141 - Spot Focus; Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject selected.; Focus; Touch the subject which you want to adjust the focus.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Spot Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject selected. Note [Focus] is automatically set to [Manual]. Related Topic Focus 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] -...
Page 142 - The exposure is adjusted automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Exposure You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. Descriptions of menu items Auto: The exposure is adjusted automatically. Manual: Select if the subjec...
Page 143 - The focus is adjusted automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Focus You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subjectintentionally. Descriptions of menu items Auto: The focus is adjusted automatically. Manual: appears. Adjus...
Page 144 - IRIS; The IRIS is adjusted automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 IRIS You can shoot images with the IRIS priority mode. Changing IRIS parameter changes the focus range. You can changethe IRIS parameter depending on what type of images you want to shoot, either to sharpen the subject with i...
Page 145 - Shutter Speed; The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Shutter Speed You can shoot images with the Shutter Speed priority mode. You can express the movement of a moving subject invarious way by adjusting the shutter speed. Descriptions of menu items Auto: The shutter speed is adj...
Page 147 - AGC Limit; You can select the upper limit for the AGC (Auto Gain Control).; The gain is automatically adjusted.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 AGC Limit You can select the upper limit for the AGC (Auto Gain Control). Descriptions of menu items Off : The gain is automatically adjusted. 24dB/21dB/18dB/15dB/12dB/9dB/6dB/3dB/0dB ( ): The gain is automatically adjusted u...
Page 148 - AE Shift; You can adjust the exposure according to your preference.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 AE Shift You can adjust the exposure according to your preference. Descriptions of menu items Off: The exposure is adjusted automatically. On (Adjusted number and EV): Adjust the automatic exposure level using when the subjec...
Page 149 - White Balance Shift; You can adjust the white balance according to your preference.; The white balance is adjusted automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 White Balance Shift You can adjust the white balance according to your preference. Descriptions of menu items Off: The white balance is adjusted automatically. On ( and adjusted number): Adjust the white balance using when th...
Page 150 - Low Lux; You can record bright color images, even in dim light.; The Low Lux function is not used.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Low Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light. Descriptions of menu items Off: The Low Lux function is not used. On ( ): The Low Lux function is used. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Camera/...
Page 151 - You can record images effectively in various situations.; Adjusts image quality automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Scene Selection You can record images effectively in various situations. Descriptions of menu items (Auto): Adjusts image quality automatically. (Night Scene)(*): Using a tripod (sold separately) allows you to shoot beautiful...
Page 153 - Picture Effect; Does not use the Picture Effect.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Picture Effect Allows you to shoot more impressive images by selecting the desired effect. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not use the Picture Effect. (Toy Camera): Allows you to shoot an image having a unique color tone...
Page 154 - Does not use the Cinematone function.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Cinematone This product automatically adjusts the image quality of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of film camera images. Descriptions of menu items Off : Does not use the Cinematone function. On : Uses the Cinematone fu...
Page 155 - Fader; Does not use an effect.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Fader You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in[STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not use...
Page 156 - Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, select
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Self-Timer Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. Descriptions of menu items Off: Cancels the self-timer. On ( ): Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, select . Hi...
Page 157 - Does not use the SteadyShot function.; Zoom magnifications
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 SteadyShot (Movie) This product has a balanced optical SteadyShot function that allows you to reduce the camera-shake when shooting withzooming, as well as when shooting with a wide-angle shot . Descriptions of menu items Int...
Page 158 - You can compensate for camera shake. Set [; The SteadyShot function is used.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 SteadyShot (Photo) You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. Descriptions of menu items On: The SteadyShot function is used. Off ( )...
Page 159 - Digital zoom cannot be used.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. Descriptions of menu items Off: Digital zoom cannot be used. 250: Up to 250 zoom is performed digitally....
Page 161 - Auto Back Light; The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Auto Back Light This product adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Descriptions of menu items On: The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically. Off: Does not adjust the exposure for backlit s...
Page 162 - Manual Ring Setting (models with the viewfinder); You can assign one menu item you often use to the MANUAL ring.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Manual Ring Setting (models with the viewfinder) You can assign one menu item you often use to the MANUAL ring. Menu items that you can set Zoom/Focus/Exposure/IRIS/Shutter Speed/AE Shift/White Balance Shift Related Topic Ass...
Page 163 - Emits infrared light.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 NIGHTSHOT Light (models with viewfinder) When recording in a dark place with the NightShot function, you can change the infrared light setting. Descriptions of menu items On : Emits infrared light. Off : Does not emit infrare...
Page 164 - Does not detect faces.; Smile Shutter
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Face Detection You can set this product to detect a face automatically. This product adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically forthe face of the selected subject. Descriptions of menu items Auto: Detects faces. Off ( ):...
Page 165 - Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Smile Shutter The shutter is released automatically when this product detects a smile. If you do not want to take photos automatically,select [Off]. Descriptions of menu items Dual Capture ( ): Only during movie recording, th...
Page 166 - Smile Sensitivity; Detects a normal smile.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function. Descriptions of menu items Big Smile: Detects a big smile. Normal Smile: Detects a normal smile. Slight Smile: Detects even a slight...
Page 167 - Flash (Only when connecting an external flash); Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Flash (Only when connecting an external flash) Select the flash setting.Select the desired flash setting when you record photos using an external flash (sold separately) compatible with thisproduct. Descriptions of menu items...
Page 168 - Flash Level (Only when connecting an external flash); Makes the flash level higher.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Flash Level (Only when connecting an external flash) You can select the brightness of the flash light.Select the desired brightness when you record photos using an external flash (sold separately) compatible with thisproduct....
Page 169 - Red Eye Reduction (Only when connecting an external flash); Does not use Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Red Eye Reduction (Only when connecting an external flash) Prevent redeye by activating the pre-flash before the flash operates.Set this function when you record photos using an external flash (sold separately) compatible wit...
Page 171 - The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out.; Audio Rec Level
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Blt-in Zoom Mic You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. Descriptions of menu items Off: The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. On ( ): The microphone records sound ...
Page 172 - Auto Wind NR; Does not reduce the wind noise.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Auto Wind NR This function automatically cuts the low-range wind noise according to the noise level when recording using the built-inmicrophone. Descriptions of menu items Off ( ): Does not reduce the wind noise. On: Reduces ...
Page 173 - You can change the recording sound format.; Records sound in 2ch stereo.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Audio Mode You can change the recording sound format. Descriptions of menu items 5.1ch Surround ( ): Records sound in 5.1ch surround. 2ch Stereo ( ): Records sound in 2ch stereo. Note [5.1ch Surround] is available when [ File...
Page 174 - You can adjust the audio recording level.; The audio recording level is adjusted automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level. Descriptions of menu items Auto: The audio recording level is adjusted automatically. Manual ( ): Adjust the audio recording level with to raise the audio recording le...
Page 175 - My Button; Select the menu item that you want to assign to a My Button using
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 My Button You can assign functions that you frequently use when recording to one of the My Buttons. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Camera/Mic] - [ Shooting Assist] - [My Button]. 1 Select the menu item tha...
Page 176 - Focus Magnifier (models with the viewfinder); Does not magnify images.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Focus Magnifier (models with the viewfinder) You can magnify an image that appears at the center of the LCD monitor by about 2.0 times to confirm the sharpness ofthe focus. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not magnify ima...
Page 177 - Does not display the grid lines.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Grid Line You can display the lines and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not display the grid lines. On: Displays the grid lines. Hint Positioning the subject at the cross...
Page 178 - Display Setting
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Display Setting You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD monitor while recording. Descriptions of menu items Auto: Displays for about 3 seconds.The rec and zoom buttons on the LCD monitor are ...
Page 179 - Zebra; Does not display the zebra pattern.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Zebra You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not display the zebra pattern. (70): Displays the zebra pattern over the part of an image that exceeds the bright...
Page 180 - Peaking; Does not display the enhanced outlines.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Peaking You can display an image on the LCD monitor with its outlines enhanced with colors. This function helps you to adjustthe focus. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not display the enhanced outlines. (White) Displays ...
Page 181 - Audio Level Display; Displays audio level meter.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Audio Level Display You can select whether or not to display the audio level meter. Shape of the audio level meter differs depending on the[Audio Mode] setting. Descriptions of menu items On: Displays audio level meter. Off: ...
Page 182 - Highest Quality; Frame Rate
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 REC Mode You can select your desired image quality for AVCHD movies. The recording time or the type of media device to whichthe images can be copied may differ, depending on the movie quality selected. Descriptions of menu it...
Page 183 - Available frame rate settings; This is an ordinary setting for recording AVCHD movies.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Frame Rate You can select the frame rate to be used to record XAVC S 4K movies, XAVC S HD movies or AVCHD movies. Set [ Frame Rate] first, before setting [ REC Mode]. Available frame rate settings XAVC S 4K: 30p(*)/25p(**)24p...
Page 185 - Records an MP4 movie while recording a 4K or HD movie.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Dual Video REC You can set the dual recording mode (recording an MP4 movie during movie recording) to on or off.[Dual Video REC] is the system to record MP4 movies simultaneously when recording XAVC S movies or AVCHDmovies. M...
Page 187 - Set the recording format for recording and playback.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 File Format Set the recording format for recording and playback. Descriptions of menu items XAVC S 4K: Records 4K images in XAVC S format. This setting is suitable for watching on a 4K TV. Both recording and playback switches...
Page 188 - Image Size; The image size is set according to the format selected as [
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Image Size You can select a size for the photos you are going to shoot. The number of photos you can shoot differs, depending onthe image size selected. L (16.6M) (*) L (12.5M) (*) M (8.3M) M (6.2M) (*) S (2.1M) S (VGA) (*) N...
Page 189 - Ctrl with Smartphone; You can use your smartphone as a wireless remote commander.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Ctrl with Smartphone You can use your smartphone as a wireless remote commander. Related Topic Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander usin...
Page 191 - Send to Smartphone; Transfer images recorded with this product to your smartphone.; Press the
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Send to Smartphone Transfer images recorded with this product to your smartphone. Note Do not close the LCD monitor while transferring files. Transferring will be interrupted. Related Topic Transferring movies (MP4) and photo...
Page 192 - Transfer images recorded with this product to your computer.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Send to Computer Transfer images recorded with this product to your computer. Note Do not close the LCD monitor while transferring files. Transferring will be interrupted. Related Topic Send to Computer 4-734-284-23(1) Copyri...
Page 193 - View on TV
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 View on TV You can view images on your TV that is compatible with the network function by transferring images from this productwithout connecting this product and TV with a cable. Operations may be required on your TV before ...
Page 194 - Airplane Mode; Use the setting when you are on board an airplane.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, you can deactivate the Wi-Fi function temporarily. Descriptions of menu items Off: Normal setting. On ( ): Use the setting when you are on board an airplane. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright...
Page 195 - Multi Camera Ctrl Set; You can set the connection method for Multi Camera Control.; Multi Connection; Operates multiple cameras.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Multi Camera Ctrl Set You can set the connection method for Multi Camera Control. Descriptions of menu items Single Connection: Operates one camera. Multi Connection ︓ Operates multiple cameras. Related Topic Shooting with th...
Page 196 - WPS Push; Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 WPS Push If your access point has a WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily. Note [WPS Push] requires that the security of the access point be WPA or WPA2 and that the WPS push button method is su...
Page 197 - Other setting items; Displays the PIN to enter to the connected device.; Select the access point you want to register.; Select the access point.; The desired access point is not displayed:; Access points without the
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Access point settings You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name, security mode, andpassword of the access point. The password may be preset in some devices. For details, s...
Page 199 - Edit Device Name; You can change the device name for Wi-Fi Direct etc.; Select the input box, input the device name, and then select
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Edit Device Name You can change the device name for Wi-Fi Direct etc. Hint For input method, see “How to use the keyboard.” Related Topic Access point settings How to use the keyboard 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corpo...
Page 200 - Disp MAC Address; Display the MAC address of this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Disp MAC Address Display the MAC address of this product. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Wireless] - [ Setting] - [Disp MAC Address]. The MAC address is displayed. 1 200
Page 202 - Network Info Reset
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Network Info Reset In addition to the SSID/password, you can also reset the information of the access point and [Single Connection] of [MultiCamera Ctrl Set], etc. Note After resetting the connection information, you must set...
Page 203 - You can play back recorded images by date of recording (Event View).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Event View You can play back recorded images by date of recording (Event View). Related Topic Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Screen display on the Event View screen 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Co...
Page 204 - Delete
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Delete You can delete unnecessary images. Descriptions of menu items Multiple Images: You can select images to be deleted. Select the type of image you want to delete, then add to the desired images, and then select . All In ...
Page 205 - Protect
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Protect Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. will be displayed on the protected images. Descriptions of menu items Multiple Images: You can select images to be protected. Select the type of image you w...
Page 206 - Highlight
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Highlight You can create highlight movies (MP4 movies) from movies you have recorded without editing. Hint For details on highlight movie creation, see the related topics below. Related Topic Creating a highlight movie (MP4 f...
Page 207 - Copy; to the desired images, and then select; Media Select (Models with the internal memory)
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Copy You can copy images stored on the recording media of this product. The original copy of the image will not be deletedafter the copy operation has been completed. After you select [Copy], a display asking you to select th...
Page 208 - Direct Copy
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Direct Copy You can save images on a USB external hard disk manually while the device is connected to this product. Note You can perform this operation when this product is connected to a USB external hard disk. Related Topic...
Page 209 - Records, plays or edits images on the internal memory.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Media Select (Models with the internal memory) You can select your desired medium for recording, playback and editing. Descriptions of menu items Int. Memory: Records, plays or edits images on the internal memory. Memory Card...
Page 210 - Media Info
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time and the approximate free and used space of the recording media. Note Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0% even if you perform [For...
Page 211 - Format
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Format Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Note Formatting may not be possible if battery is low. Charge the battery pack or change it to a charged one. It is recommended to usethe A...
Page 214 - File Number; You can select the way to assign file number of photos/MP4 movies.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 File Number You can select the way to assign file number of photos/MP4 movies. Descriptions of menu items Series: Assigns file numbers of photos/MP4 movies recorded simultaneously in sequence. The file number becomes larger e...
Page 215 - Data Code; Data code is not displayed.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Data Code During playback, this product displays the information recorded automatically at the time of recording. You can check thefollowing information. Descriptions of menu items Off: Data code is not displayed. Date/Time: ...
Page 217 - Volume; You can adjust the volume of playback sound.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Volume] - adjust the volume using / . 1 217
Page 218 - Motion Interval ADJ; Adjusts the residual image intervals of a motion shot video.; Adjust the setting value of the residual image intervals with
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Motion Interval ADJ Adjusts the residual image intervals of a motion shot video. Related Topic Viewing trajectory of a moving object (Motion Shot Video) 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Setup] - [ Playback S...
Page 220 - You can delete all music files stored on this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Empty Music (Models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) You can delete all music files stored on this product. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Empty Music]. 1 220
Page 221 - What is the time code?; Sets the recording method for the time code.; To reset the time code; You can set the user bit within the following range.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 TC/UB (Time code/User bit) You can record the time code (TC) and user bit (UB) as the data attached to images. What is the time code? Time code is the function that assists advanced image editing by recording hours/minutes/se...
Page 222 - Records the newly set time code on the recording media.
00 00 00 00 - FF FF FF FF To reset the user bit - [Setup] - [ TC/UB] - [UB Preset] - [RESET]. You can also reset the user bit by selecting [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Initialize]. To select the recording method of the time code (TC Format) - [Setup] - [ TC/UB] - [TC Format] - desired setting. D...
Page 223 - Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 TV Type You need to convert the signal depending on the horizontal to vertical ratio of the TV connected. Descriptions of menu items 16:9: Select this to view your movies on a 16:9 (wide) TV. A: Images recorded in 16:9 (wide)...
Page 224 - Outputs the signal according to the TV automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 HDMI Resolution Select the output image resolution when connecting this product to a TV with the HDMI cable. Descriptions of menu items Auto: Outputs the signal according to the TV automatically. 2160p/1080p: Outputs 4K movie...
Page 225 - CTRL FOR HDMI; Operates this product using the TV’s Remote Commander.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a TV with an HDMI cable, you can play back movies on this product by aiming the TV’sRemote Commander at the TV. Descriptions of menu items On: Operates this product using the TV’s...
Page 226 - USB Connect
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 USB Connect Select this item if a USB connection does not start even when you connect this product to an external device with theUSB Cable. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [USB Conn...
Page 227 - USB Connect Setting
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 USB Connect Setting You can set the USB transfer mode for connecting this product to a computer or other USB device. Descriptions of menu items Auto: This product automatically selects the USB transfer mode depending on the c...
Page 228 - USB LUN Setting; Use this setting for ordinary operations.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 USB LUN Setting Improves compatibility with external devices by limiting the functions of the USB connection. Descriptions of menu items Multi: Use this setting for ordinary operations. Single: Try this setting only if you ca...
Page 229 - Beep
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Beep You can turn on or off the melody which sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate this product. Descriptions of menu items On: A melody sounds. Off: Cancels the melody. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporat...
Page 230 - Monitor Brightness; You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Descriptions of menu items Normal: Normal setting (normal brightness). Bright: Select this when the LCD monitor is not bright enough. This adjustment does n...
Page 231 - REC Lamp; The camera recording lamp lights up.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 REC Lamp You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of this product not to turn on. Descriptions of menu items On: The camera recording lamp lights up. Off: The camera recording lamp does not light up. 4-734-284-23(1...
Page 232 - Remote Ctrl; Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Remote Ctrl You can shoot images using the RMT-VP1K remote commander (sold separately). Refer also to the operatinginstructions for the remote commander. Descriptions of menu items On: Select this when you use the supplied Wi...
Page 233 - Turns on/off this product when opening/closing the LCD monitor.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Power ON w/monitor (models without the view finder) Set whether you turn on/off the product by opening/closing the LCD monitor or not. Descriptions of menu items On: Turns on/off this product when opening/closing the LCD moni...
Page 234 - Language Setting; You can select the language to be used on the LCD monitor.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Language Setting You can select the language to be used on the LCD monitor. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Language Setting] - desired language. 1 234
Page 235 - You can record 24p movies with changing the signal format.; If you want to return the system to 50i mode, select
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 24p Mode (1080 50i-compatible device) You can record 24p movies with changing the signal format. Note This product reboots each time you change the setting. When you change the setting, formatting the recording media is requi...
Page 236 - Return the system to 50i mode by canceling 24p mode.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Cancel 24p Mode (1080 50i-compatible device) Return the system to 50i mode by canceling 24p mode. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Cancel 24p Mode] - . 1 236
Page 237 - Battery Info
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Battery Info You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery pack. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Battery Info]. 1 237
Page 239 - Initialize; All the settings return to the default.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Initialize All the settings return to the default. Hint Even if you use this function, all movies and photos are retained. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Initialize] - . 1 2...
Page 240 - Demo Mode; Make the settings for playback of the demonstration movie.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Demo Mode When this product is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor and no operation isattempted within a certain period with the movie recording mode or the Event View mode set, a demonstrat...
Page 241 - Version; You can display the software version of this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Version You can display the software version of this product. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Version]. 1 241
Page 242 - You can select the order of year, month and day displayed.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Date & Time Setting Set the date & time settings. Descriptions of menu items Date & Time Format: You can select the order of year, month and day displayed. Daylight Savings/Summer Time: Sets the summertime. The cl...
Page 243 - Area Setting
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Area Setting You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Select your local area when using this product in other timezones. Hint You can set another place as a [Destination]. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 So...
Page 244 - When using the AC Adaptor
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. When using the AC Adaptor NP-FV70A (supplied): 190 min NP-FV100A: 360 min When using your computer NP-FV70A (supplied): 535...
Page 245 - Expected recording time with each battery pack
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Expected recording time with each battery pack Approximate recording time with each battery pack is shown as follows. NP-FV70A (supplied): 160 min Hint Each recording time is measured with the LCD monitor used under the follo...
Page 246 - Expected playback time with each battery pack; When the LCD monitor is opened
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Expected playback time with each battery pack Approximate playback time with each battery pack is shown as follows. NP-FV70A (supplied): 280 min280 min NP-FV100A : 500 min500 min Top: When the LCD monitor is opened Bottom: Wh...
Page 247 - Notes on recording movies; Read the following precautions regarding movie recording.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Notes on recording movies Read the following precautions regarding movie recording. Note The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC Mode]. You can record movies of a maximum of 9,...
Page 250 - You can record a maximum 40000 photos collectively.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Expected number of recordable photos (models with the internal memory) The expected number of images you can save on the internal memory is shown as follows. You can record a maximum 40000 photos collectively. 4-734-284-23(1)...
Page 254 - Expected number of recordable photos; size
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Expected number of recordable photos The expected number of images you can save on a memory card is shown as follows. Unit: images Note When using a Sony memory card. The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is fo...
Page 255 - Bit-rate and recording pixels
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Bit-rate and recording pixels The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode for movies (movie + audio, etc.). XAVC S 4K When [ REC Mode] is set to [100Mbps ]. Approx. 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2...
Page 257 - Recording pixels and aspect ratio; The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.; Capturing a photo from a movie:
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Recording pixels and aspect ratio The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording mode, Dual Capture: 5,440 × 3,056 dots/16:9(*)4,080 × 3,056 dots/4:3 (*)3,840 × 2,160 dots/16:92,880 × 2,160 dots/4:3 (*)1,920...
Page 258 - About the AVCHD format; What is the AVCHD format?
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal usingefficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC...
Page 259 - About the memory card; On types of memory card you can use with this product
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 About the memory card A memory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) is not guaranteed to be compatible with thisproduct.Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the memory card and memory car...
Page 261 - About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack; What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?; icon that indicates a low battery may flash
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack This product operates only with an InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs. InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs have the mark. What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a...
Page 263 - Notes on connecting to the Internet
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Notes on connecting to the Internet To connect the camera to a network, connect it through a router or a LAN port with the same function. Failure to connectin this manner may result in security issues. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyrig...
Page 264 - Notes on security
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Notes on security SONY WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO IMPLEMENTPROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON TRANSMISSION DEVICES, UNAVOIDABLE DATA LEAKS CAUSED BYTRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, OR OTHER...
Page 265 - On use and care; On recording
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 On use and care On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without anyproblems.Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if rec...
Page 267 - How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
LCD monitor Do not apply excessive pressure on the LCD monitor, as it may cause uneven color and other damage.If this product is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.While using this product, the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. This is ...
Page 268 - On connecting to a computer or accessory etc.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 On connecting to a computer or accessory etc. Do not try to format the recording media of this product with a computer. If you do so, this product may not operatecorrectly.When connecting this product to another device with c...
Page 269 - Notes on optional accessories
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 269
Page 270 - On moisture condensation; If moisture condensation occurs; Leave this product for about 1 hour without turning it on.; Where moisture condensation frequently occurs
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 On moisture condensation If this product is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside this product. Thismay cause a malfunction to this product. If moisture condensation occurs Leave thi...
Page 272 - Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card Even if you [Delete] data in the memory card or [Format] the memory card on this product or a computer, you may notdelete data from the memory card completely. When you give the me...
Page 273 - On handling the LCD monitor
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 On handling the LCD monitor If you leave fingerprints, hand cream, etc. on the LCD monitor, the coating of the LCD monitor will come off easily.Wipe those off as soon as possible.If you wipe the LCD monitor strongly with a ti...
Page 274 - To clean the casing
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 To clean the casing Wipe the casing gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or eyeglass cleaning cloth.If the casing is very dirty, clean the casing of this product with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, an...
Page 275 - About care and storage of the lens
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the lens surfaceIn hot or humid locationsWhen the lens is exposed to salty air...
Page 276 - Using this product abroad; Brazil
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Using this product abroad Power supply You can use this product in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with this product within the AC 100V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. You can also charge the battery pack. Vi...
Page 278 - On trademarks; Handycam and
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 On trademarks Handycam and are registered trademarks of Sony Group Corporation. AVCHD, AVCHD logotype, AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of PanasonicCorporation and Sony Group Corporation.XAVC S ...
Page 279 - Notes on the License; On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Notes on the License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ( “AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR(ii) DECOD...
Page 280 - When recording a movie with
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Zoom magnifications When recording a movie with SteadyShot set to [Active] 4K : 30 times HD: 40 times When recording a movie with SteadyShot set to [Intelligent Active] 40 times When recording a movie or photo with SteadyShot...
Page 281 - Using this product after a long time
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Using this product after a long time In case you have not used this product for several months, check the following before use. When the date and clock settings are initialized, reset it by selecting - [Setup] - [ Clock Setti...
Page 282 - If you have problems; Check the items under “Troubleshooting,” and inspect this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 If you have problems If you run into any problems using this product, follow the steps below. Note You may need to initialize or change the current internal memory (Models with the internal memory) of this product depending o...
Page 283 - The power does not turn on.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The power does not turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to this product.The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from a wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to a wall outlet (wallsocket). Related Topic Attaching th...
Page 284 - This product does not operate even when the power is set to on.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 This product does not operate even when the power is set to on. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from a wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1minute. Related Topic Attaching the battery...
Page 285 - The menu settings have been changed automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The menu settings have been changed automatically. While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu settings related to image quality will be changed automatically.The following menu items return to the default settings when you s...
Page 286 - This product gets warm.; Camera body and battery may get warm with use – this is normal.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 This product gets warm. Camera body and battery may get warm with use – this is normal. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 286
Page 287 - A rattling noise is heard when this product is shaken.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 A rattling noise is heard when this product is shaken. If no noise is heard when this product is turned on and is in movie/photo recording mode, the noise is produced bythe movement of the internal lens. This is not a malfunc...
Page 290 - When you record XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies with [Dual Video REC
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The same two movies are recorded. Free space of the memory does not increase even by deleting movies. When you record XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies with [Dual Video REC ] set to [On], MP4 movies are recorded simultaneously. T...
Page 291 - The power abruptly turns off.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The power abruptly turns off. Use the AC Adaptor.In the default setting, this product turns itself off when no operations are performed for more than about 2 minutes([Power Save]). Change the setting of [Power Save], or turn ...
Page 294 - The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly. The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is normal.The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, rep...
Page 295 - The battery pack is quickly discharged.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The battery pack is quickly discharged. The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is normal.The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace thebattery pack...
Page 296 - Menu items are grayed out.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Menu items are grayed out. You cannot select grayed out items in the current recording/playback situation.There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 296
Page 297 - The buttons do not appear on the LCD monitor.; Touch the LCD monitor lightly.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The buttons do not appear on the LCD monitor. Touch the LCD monitor lightly. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 297
Page 298 - The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear. If you set [Display Setting] to [On], the buttons do not disappear from the LCD monitor while in recording mode. Related Topic Display Setting 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 S...
Page 299 - There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process of the monitor and do not affect the recording in anyway. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 299
Page 301 - The image in the LCD monitor is not clear.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The image in the LCD monitor is not clear. You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing.First open the LCD monitor 90 degrees to this product ( ), and then adjust the angle ( ). You can adjust the brightness...
Page 304 - Operations using the memory card cannot be performed.; When recording movies with [
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. If you use the memory card formatted on a computer, format it again on this product. When recording movies with [ REC Mode] is set to [100Mbps ], use memory cards that mee...
Page 305 - Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100.You cannot delete the protected images. Related Topic Protect 4-734-284-23(1) Copyrig...
Page 306 - The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. The file is damaged.The file format is not supported by this product. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 306
Page 307 - Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. The playback device does not support the playing back of memory cards. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 307
Page 309 - Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.; The playback screen is displayed. Stop playback, and select
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is displayed. Stop playback, and select - [Shooting Mode] - [Movie] or [Photo]. This product is recording the image you have just shot on the recording ...
Page 310 - Photos cannot be recorded.; You cannot record photos together with:
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: [Smth Slw REC][Golf Shot][High Speed REC][ Fader] When [ File Format] is set to [ XAVC S 4K] and [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], you cannot shoot photos whil...
Page 312 - The imaging field looks different.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The imaging field looks different. The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of this product. This is not a malfunction. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 312
Page 314 - This product stops recording.; If you keep applying vibration on this product, recording may stop.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 This product stops recording. If you keep applying vibration on this product, recording may stop. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 314
Page 316 - The auto focus does not function.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The auto focus does not function. Set [Focus] to [Auto].If auto focus does not lock to on the subject, adjust the focus manually. Related Topic Focus 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 316
Page 317 - SteadyShot does not function.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 SteadyShot does not function. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Intelligent Active], [Active] or [Standard], or set [ SteadyShot] to [On]. Even when [ SteadyShot] is set to [Intelligent Active], [Active] or [Standard], or [ SteadyShot] i...
Page 318 - Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly. If you record and delete images repeatedly for a long time, the files on the recording media may become fragmentedand images cannot be recorded or played back correctly. Aft...
Page 320 - Horizontal stripes appear on the images.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Horizontal stripes appear on the images. Horizontal stripes may appear on the LCD monitor when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp,mercury lamp, or LED light.You may be able to improve the situation by adju...
Page 322 - Sound is not recorded correctly.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Sound is not recorded correctly. If you connect or disconnect an external microphone, etc. while recording movies, the sound may not be recordedcorrectly. The sound will be recorded correctly by restoring the microphone conne...
Page 323 - Photos are recorded automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Photos are recorded automatically. When [Smile Shutter] is set to [Dual Capture] or [Always On], photos are recorded automatically when this productdetects a smile. Related Topic Smile Shutter 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 S...
Page 324 - Images cannot be played back.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Images cannot be played back. Select the type of recording media you want to play back. (models with the internal memory)Select the movie type (XAVC S/AVCHD/MP4) you want to play by switching movie/photo playback screen.Image...
Page 325 - Photos cannot be played back.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Photos cannot be played back. You may not be able to play back photos if you have changed file or folder names, or have edited the data on acomputer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is not a malfunction. 4-734-284-...
Page 327 - An icon appears on a thumbnail.; Media
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 An icon appears on a thumbnail. The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by selecting - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Repair Img. DB F.] - the recording medium. If it still appears, delete the image ...
Page 328 - No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. Turn up the volume.If you turn the volume down to the minimum level by adjusting in [Audio Rec Level], the sound of movies cannot berecorded.Sounds are not recorded whi...
Page 330 - The wireless access point you want to connect to does not appear.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The wireless access point you want to connect to does not appear. Depending on the signal conditions, the wireless access point may not appear on this product. Move this productcloser to the wireless access point.Depending on...
Page 333 - Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone. To send a movie to your smartphone, be sure to record it in the MP4 format. Before shooting a movie to betransferred to a smartphone, set [Dual Video REC] to [On].Do not close the LC...
Page 336 - The NFC connection does not work.; Do not touch
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The NFC connection does not work. Change the position of the compatible device to reduce the distance between (N mark) on the smartphone and (N mark) on this product. If this still does not solve the problem, move the smartph...
Page 337 - A movie cannot be divided.; The following movies cannot be divided.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 A movie cannot be divided. The following movies cannot be divided. Movies that are too shortXAVC S 4K and XAVC S HD moviesMP4 movies Release the protection, and then divide. Related Topic Protect 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 202...
Page 339 - Cannot create highlight movies with the Highlight Movie Maker.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Cannot create highlight movies with the Highlight Movie Maker. Check whether [Dual Video REC] is set to [On].For details on highlight movie creation, see ” Creating a highlight movie (MP4 format) with Highlight Movie Maker .”...
Page 340 - Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 340
Page 342 - The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. This happens when viewing an image on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV Type] correctly and play back the image. Related Topic TV Type 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 342
Page 344 - Images are not copied correctly.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Images are not copied correctly. You cannot copy images using the HDMI cable.An AV cable (sold separately) is not connected properly. Make sure that the cable is connected to the input jack ofthe device.Do not close the LCD m...
Page 345 - PlayMemories Home cannot be installed.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 PlayMemories Home cannot be installed. An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home.Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PlayMemories Home. Related Topic Import and u...
Page 346 - PlayMemories Home does not work correctly.; Quit PlayMemories Home and restart your computer.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 PlayMemories Home does not work correctly. Quit PlayMemories Home and restart your computer. Related Topic Import and utilize images on your computer (PlayMemories Home) 4-734-284-23(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 346
Page 347 - This product is not recognized by the computer.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 This product is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect all USB devices from the USB jack of your computer except the keyboard, mouse, and this product.Disconnect the micro USB cable from the computer and restart the compu...
Page 349 - Follow the steps from 2 on “If you have problems.”; (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card)
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Self-diagnosis display If indicators appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder (models with the viewfinder), check the following. If theproblem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your So...
Page 350 - Incompatible memory card is inserted.; (Warning indicator pertaining to the external device); (Warning indicators pertaining to external device formatting)
The memory card is damaged.When you record movie with [ REC Mode] set to [100Mbps ], use an SDXC memory card of UHS-I U3 or faster. (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card formatting) The memory card is damaged.The memory card is not formatted correctly. (Warning indicator pertaining to incompa...
Page 351 - Warning Indicators; If messages appear on the LCD monitor, follow the instructions.; The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file?; to back up the; Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was not completed in time.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX43A/AX45/AX45A/AX60 Warning Indicators If messages appear on the LCD monitor, follow the instructions. Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again. (models with the internal memory) The internal memory of this product is set diffe...