Sony FDRAX53/B - User Manual

Saving images on an external media device Notes on use of the USB external hard disk [61] Saving images on an USB external hard disk device [62] Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device [63] Playing back images in the USB external hard disk device on this product [64] D...

Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet [75] Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function (NFC one-touch sharing) [76] Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer [77] Transferring images to a TV Playing images on a TV (Vie...

Smile Sensitivity [121] Flash (Only when connecting an external flash) [122] Flash Level (Only when connecting an external flash) [123] Red Eye Reduction (Only when connecting an external flash) [124] My Voice Canceling [125] Blt-in Zoom Mic [126] Auto Wind NR [127] Audio Mode [128] Audio Rec Level ...

Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for theinternal memory Notes on recording movies [199] Expected recording time of movies (models with the internal memory) [200] Expected number of recordable photos (models with the internal memory) [201] Expected movie recording time an...

Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card [215] Maintenance On handling the LCD monitor [216] To clean the casing and the projector lens surface (models with the projector) [217] About care and storage of the lens [218] Using this product abroad Using this product abroad [219] Trademarks On trade...

Overall operations The power does not turn on. [225] This product does not operate even when the power is set to on. [226] The menu settings have been changed automatically. [227] This product gets warm. [228] A rattling noise is heard when this product is shaken. [229] Intelligent Auto is canceled....

The wireless access point you want to connect to does not appear. [270] [WPS Push] does not work. [271] [Ctrl with Smartphone ], [Send to Smartphone ], [Send to Computer ] or [View on TV] terminates prematurely. [272] Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone. [273] The shooting screen does not disp...

Self-diagnosis display [287] Error messages during Live Streaming Error messages during Live Streaming [288] Warning messages Warning messages Warning Indicators [289] [1] How to Use Before use Model Information Model Information In this Help Guide, the differences in the specifications for each mod...

Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.) ). Depending on the specifications of the tripod, this product may not attach in the proper direction. 7. BATT (battery) release lever 8. Battery pack To fasten the grip belt [6] How to Use Before use Scree...

Allows you to record clearer images since XAVC S HD has more information compared with AVCHD. AVCHD Recording pixels: 1,920 × 1,080 dots Bit-rate: Max. 28 Mbps Feature: Allows you to save images on devices other than computers. Hint Bit-rate refers to the data amount recordable over a certain period...

Rechargeable battery pack NP -FV70 (1) When using this product while connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), such as while charging, make sure to attach the battery pack to this product. “Operating Guide” (1) [9] How to Use Getting started Power source preparations Attaching the battery pack Attac...

Note You cannot use any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the V series to this product. You cannot use the NP -FV30 InfoLITHIUM battery pack with this product. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave this product without any operation for about 2 minutes, to save bat...

A: AC Adaptor B: Power cord (mains lead) C: DC IN jack D: Align the mark on the DC plug Note Be aware of the following notes on using the AC Adaptor. Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malf...

2. Connect this product to a running computer using the micro USB cable. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Remove the micro USB cable from this product and the computer. : micro USB cable : To a wall outlet (wall s...

Supply power to this product using the AC Adaptor. 1. Make the same connections as shown in “Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor” to use this product. Even if the battery pack is attached, it will not be discharged. [14] How to Use Getting started Initial setup Initial setting Set the lan...

Hint The date and time are recorded automatically and can be displayed only during playback. To display them, select - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Data Code ] - [Date/Time]. [15] How to Use Getting started Preparing a memory card Inserting a memory card Insert a memory card into this product. ...

Do not insert any memory card other than those that fit into the memory card slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop. Memory card will not be recognized by this product unless it is inserted stra...

[18] How to Use Recording Recording movies/photos Recording movies Record movies. 1. Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on. You can also turn on this product by pressing (ON/STANDBY) button or by pulling out the viewfinder (models with the viewfinder). 2. Press START/STOP to sta...

display. It is recommended you record images with [Grid Line ] set to [On] using the outer frame of [Grid Line ] as a guide. Check the subject on the LCD monitor, and then start recording. If the lens cover does not fully open, only a black screen and sound may be recorded. While recording XAVC S 4K...

2. Rotate the MANUAL ring to make adjustments. Note Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL ring. However, if you set [Exposure] after setting [AE Shift ] manually, [Exposure] will override [AE Shift ]. If you set either one of [Exposure], [IRIS ], or [Shu...

Hint The camera data that appears on the LCD monitor will differ, depending on the recording settings of this product. The settings will be displayed with the following icons. The settings will be displayed on the playback screen with the following icons. : Automatic : Exposure is set manually. [22]...

[23] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) You can shoot photos during movie recording. 1. Press PHOTO during movie recording to capture still photos. Note You cannot capture photos during movie recording in the following situation...

Hint A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD monitor, but the image will be normal when recorded. [25] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording Intelligent Auto This product records images after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically. ...

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 items are set to [Auto]: [Scene Selection]/[White Balance]/[Focus]/[Exposure]/[IRIS ] 1. Touch the subject you want to track while...

3. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted properly, the AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD monitor. The time -lapse capture will be stopped if you press the PHOTO button during time - lapse capture. Note To save battery power, it is recommended ...

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 los...

1. To the MENU screen 2. Event name 3. To the previous event 4. To the movie/photo recording mode 5. Highlight Movie Maker (*) * Highlight Movie Maker will be displayed when Movie format is set to AVCHD. It will not be displayed when an external media device is connected to this product. 6. To switc...

9. Movie 10. Highlight Movie 11. Photo 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.” [31] How to Use Playback Creating a highlight movie About Highlight Movie Maker ...

Menu items that you can set [Selection Range] You can change the date range (starting date/ending date) of the highlight movie to be created. [Movie Length] You can set the length of the highlight movie. [Transition Effect] You can set the effect of the transition between scenes in the highlight mov...

When no highlight points are set, the highlight movie is edited with the points this product selects. There is a possibility that some of the highlight points you have set will not be used in the highlight movie. If the highlight movie cannot be played back due to corrupted background music file, se...

[34] How to Use Playback Creating a highlight movie Playing highlight movies You can play movies created in the Highlight Movie Maker. 1. Open the LCD monitor and press (View Images) to enter the playback mode. You can also operate by selecting (View Images) on the LCD monitor. 2. Select at the top ...

media periodically. [35] How to Use Playback Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movieformat) The format of a movie to be played or edited can be changed on the Event View screen. 1. Press (View Images) to enter the playback mode. 2...

[37] How to Use Playback Editing images from the playback screen Deleting the selected images Select and delete unnecessary images. 1. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 2. On the Event View screen, select , and then select the movie format you want to delete. An icon other...

XAVC S 4K movies are not compatible with [Motion Shot Video]. [High Speed REC] is not compatible with [Motion Shot Video]. [Motion Shot Video] cannot be saved as movies. Trajectories of a moving object may not be created properly if the object is moving slowly or almost not at all. Hint If this func...

A: PROJECTOR FOCUS lever The further you position this product from the wall, the larger the screen will be. It is recommended that you place this product further than 0.5 m (1.6 feet) away (approximate distance) from the surface that the images are to be projected onto. 6. Select the image you want...

2. Connect the HDMI cable ( ) (supplied) to the HDMI OUT jack ( ) on this product and to the HDMI input jack ( ) on the TV. 3. Play a desired movie saved on this product. 4. Touch the (Trimming Playback) button on the LCD monitor of this product during movie playback. The trimming playback frame app...

1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI Resolution] - desired setting. The playback image quality differs, depending on the [HDMI Resolution] setting value. When the movie format is XAVC S 4K HDMI Resolution: [Auto], [1080p], [1080i ], [720p] Playback i...

If you do not want to display icons on the screen of the TV connected via HDMI, select - [Setup] - [ Connection], then set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to [Off]. [48] How to Use Playback Playing images on a high definition TV Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with th...

commander of your TV. You can display the LCD monitor of this product such as Event View, play selected movies or display selected photos by pressing up/down/left/right/enter buttons of the remote commander of your TV. Note There may be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander. Set [C...

The size of the trimmed image can be adjusted with the (zoom in)/ (zoom out) buttons. You can also adjust the image size with the power zoom lever. Note Enlarged images cannot be played back on the LCD monitor of this product. The (Trimming Playback) button is not displayed on the LCD monitor of thi...

Note Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. [54] How to Use Saving images How to save movies 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 u...

image quality will be standard definition. To transfer images to your smartphone Connect this product and your smartphone via Wi-Fi to transfer MP4 movies to the smartphone. To record movies in MP4 format, set [Dual Video REC] to [On]. MP4 is a movie format suitable for uploading to websites. This p...

[56] How to Use Saving images Using the PlayMemories Home software Checking the computer system You can check the system requirements for software at the following URL. http://www.sony.net/pcenv/ [57] How to Use Saving images Using the PlayMemories Home software Installing the PlayMemories Home soft...

Note Log on to your computer as an administrator. You may need to restart your computer. When prompted to restart, follow the on-screen instructions. Depending on the usage environment, DirectX can then be installed. Hint For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the help of PlayMemories Home. [58]...

Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Note The software that can be used with this product will differ, depending on the countries/regions. [60] How to Use Saving images Using the PlayMemories Home software Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu -ray disc with an AVCHD movie previously import...

media device formatted with a file system that this product cannot recognize, format it on your computer, etc. in advance. Before formatting, make sure that you have no important data saved on the external media device as formatting will delete the data. Operation is not guaranteed with all devices ...

Hint You can also view images on a TV connected to this product. When an external media device is connected, will appear on the Event View screen. To play back the images saved on an external media device using your computer, select the drive that represents the external media device on the PlayMemo...

[66] How to Use Saving images Creating a disc with a recorder 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 AV cable (sold separately). Note Connect the AC Adaptor to this product, and then connect th...

Change the [Data Code ] setting if you want to copy the date and time and the camera setting data information. Set [TV Type] to [4:3 ] if the screen size of your display device such as TV is 4:3. [67] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function What you can do with th...

What you can do with the NFC connection Operations available when you touch this product to an NFC-enabled smartphone differs depending on the status of this product. When this product is in movie/photo recording mode [Ctrl with Smartphone ] starts up. When images are being played back on this produ...

seconds until PlayMemories Mobile starts up on your smartphone. Make sure that (N mark) is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product. 5. The images are transferred from this product to the smartphone. Transferred images will be stored in Gallery/Album on an Android smartphone/tablet or Album on a...

If your access point does not support the WPS push button, refer to “Access point settings ”. If your access point supports the WPS push button, refer to “WPS Push”. Step 1 can be skipped from the second time. 2. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 3. Select - [Wireless] - [...

A: Wi-Fi B: Tethering mode C: 3G/LTE D: Comments from viewers E: Video sharing site such as Ustream To perform Live Streaming, the following preparations arerequired. Set the following settings for streaming in the Live Streaming settings of this product. User registration to video sharing site (suc...

Connect to your computer with Mass Storage. B: “PlayMemories Home” Start “PlayMemories Home.” C: Obtaining OAuth authenticated channel ID Log in to Ustream and perform authentication using “PlayMemories Home.” Network settings on the computer Check the following settings before connecting this produ...

Setting] - [Vid REC during strm.] - [Off]. [82] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Live Streaming Restrictions for Live Streaming There are restrictions when performing Live Streaming. Restrictions for Ustream There are some restrictions for video streaming on Ustream. For details, see the Ustream ...

control other cameras with this product. 1. Turn on the power of the cameras you want to connect and set them in a state ready for Wi-Fi connection. For details on the operation, refer to the instructions manual of the cameras. 2. Turn on this product, then select - [Wireless] - [ Setting] - [Multi ...

Installing PlayMemories Home To edit PinP clips, etc., you need to install PlayMemories Home on your computer. PlayMemories Home can be installed from the following URL. http://www.sony.net/pm/ [87] How to Use Menu operations Using menu items Setting up menu items This product has various menu items...

Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous screen. To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic ], [Wireless] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub- category icon so that you can select your desired menu item. A: Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu ite...

[91] How to Use Menu operations Shooting Mode 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 a movie by using the application for computers PlayMemories Home (Windows OS: ver. 5.1 or lat...

Images shot using Time-lapse Capture are saved on the camcorder as photos. You can create a movie from these photos by importing them to a computer, etc., and using applications such as PlayMemories Home (Windows OS: ver. 5.1 or later, Mac OS: ver. 3.1 or later). Note To prevent running short of bat...

[3sec After]: This product records a movie of approximately 3 seconds after the START/STOP button is pressed. [3sec Before]: This product records a movie of approximately 3 seconds before the START/STOP button is pressed. 4. Press the START/STOP button. [Recording...] disappears when recording is fi...

[94] How to Use Menu operations Shooting Mode High Speed REC When you record [ XAVC S HD ] movies, you can use the high -speed recording function. 1. - [Image Quality/ Size ] - [ File Format] - [ XAVC S HD ]. 2. - [Shooting Mode ] - [High Speed REC]. Note When you set [ File Format] to [ XAVC S 4K] ...

[Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to [Manual]. [97] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Spot Meter Exposure can be adjusted and set for the selected subject automatically. This function is useful when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in t...

Note [Focus] is automatically set to [Manual]. [99] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Exposure You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Manual Settings] - [Exposure] - desired setting. Descriptions o...

Note The minimum possible distance between this product and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. Hint It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust ...

AGC Limit You can select the upper limit for the AGC (Auto Gain Control). 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Manual Settings] - [AGC Limit] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off : The gain is automatically adjusted. 24dB/21dB/18dB/15dB/12dB/9dB/6dB/3dB/0dB ( ): The gain is automatically adjusted up ...

White Balance Shift You can adjust the white balance according to your preference. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Manual Settings] - [White Balance Shift ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off : The white balance is adjusted automatically. On ( and adjusted number): Adjust the white balance usi...

(Spotlight): Prevents people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. (Beach ): Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. (Snow): Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. Note If you set [Scene Selection]...

Allows you to shoot more impressive images by selecting the desired effect. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Camera Settings] - [Picture Effect] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off : Does not use the Picture Effect. (Toy Camera): Allows you to shoot an image having a unique color tone with its s...

Descriptions of menu items On : The SteadyShot function is used. Off ( ): The SteadyShot function is not used. [114] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ C...

effective. [116] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Auto Back Light This product adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Camera Settings] - [Auto Back Light] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On : The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted au...

1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Camera Settings] - [NIGHTSHOT Light] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On : Emits infrared light. Off : Does not emit infrared light. [119] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Face Detection You can set this product to detect a face automatically. This product ad...

The shutter is released automatically when this product detects a smile. If you do not want to take photos automatically, select [Off]. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Face] - [Smile Shutter] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Dual Capture ( ): Only during movie recording, the shutter is released ...

[122] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic 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 this product. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Flash ] - [Flash ] - desired set...

Makes the flash level higher. Normal : Normal flash level Low: Makes the flash level lower. [124] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Red Eye Reduction (Only when connecting an externalflash) Prevent redeye by activating the pre -flash before the flash operates. Set this function when you record p...

Auto Wind NR This function automatically cuts the low -range wind noise according to the noise level when recording using the built-in microphone. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Microphone] - [Auto Wind NR ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off ( ): Does not reduce the wind noise. On : Reduces ...

[129] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Microphone] - [Audio Rec Level ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto: The audio recording level is adjusted automatically. Manual ( ): Adjust the audio recordin...

3. Select one of the My Buttons to which the menu item will be assigned. 4. Select . [131] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic 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 of the focu...

You can display the lines and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Shooting Assist] - [Grid Line ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off : Does not display the grid lines. On : Displays the grid lines. Hint Positioning the subject at the cross point of...

[134] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Zebra You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Shooting Assist] - [Zebra] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off : Does not display the zebra pattern. (70): Displays the zebra pattern over the p...

Off : Does not display the enhanced outlines. (White) Displays the enhanced outlines in white. (Red ) Displays the enhanced outlines in red. (Yellow) Displays the enhanced outlines in yellow. Note The enhanced outlines may not appear in a dark location. Hint The enhanced outlines will not be recorde...

type of media device to which the images can be copied may differ, depending on the movie quality selected. 1. - [Image Quality/ Size ] - [ REC Mode ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items When [ File Format] is set to [ XAVC S 4K], [60Mbps ] or [100Mbps ] can be selected. When [ File Format...

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 ]. 1. - [Image Quality/ Size ] - [ Frame Rate] - desired setting. Available frame rate settings vary depending on the recording format. See the fo...

The media that the recorded images can be saved on will depend on the setting of [ REC Mode ]. [139] How to Use Menu operations Image Quality/Size Dual Video REC You can set the dual recording mode (recording an MP4 movie during movie recording) to on or off. 1. - [Image Quality/ Size ] - [Dual Vide...

1. - [Image Quality/ Size ] - [ File Format] - desired setting. 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. Movies you can play are also switched according to the [ Frame Rate] setti...

1. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 2. - [Wireless] - [ Function] - [Send to Smartphone ]. Note Do not close the LCD monitor while transferring files. Transferring will be interrupted. [146] How to Use Menu operations Wireless Send to Computer Transfer images recorded wit...

[148] How to Use Menu operations Wireless Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, you can deactivate the Wi-Fi function temporarily. 1. - [Wireless] - [ Setting] - [Airplane Mode ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off : Normal setting. On ( ): Use the setting when you are on board an ...

Ustream, the video can be recorded on the recording media of this product. 1. - [Wireless] - [ Setting] - [Vid REC during strm.] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On : Records videos on the recording media of this product during Live Streaming. Off : Does not record videos on the recordi...

[152] How to Use Menu operations Wireless Access point settings You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name, security mode, and password of the access point. The password may be preset in some devices. For details, see the access point operating in...

Subnet mask/Default gateway : When you set [IP address setting ] to [Manual], enter the IP address and subnet mask to match your network environment. Priority Connection: Select [On] or [Off]. Note To give the registered access point priority, set [Priority Connection] to [On]. Hint For input method...

[155] How to Use Menu operations Wireless SSID/PW Reset This product shares the SSID/password for [Multi Connection] of [Multi Camera Ctrl Set ], [Send to Smartphone ] and [Ctrl with Smartphone ] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to conn...

1. - [Playback Function]. [158] How to Use Menu operations Edit/Copy Delete You can delete unnecessary images. 1. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 2. On the Event View screen, select , and then select the movie format you want to delete. An icon other than may be displaye...

Multiple Images : You can select images to be copied. Select the type of image you want to copy, then add to the desired images, and then select . All In Event: You can copy all images in the selected date at one time. Select the date you want to copy using / , and then select . Note Do not close th...

1. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Media Select] - desired recording medium. Descriptions of menu items Int. Memory: Records, plays or edits images on the internal memory. Memory Card: Records, plays or edits images on a memory card. Note You cannot select a different recording medium for movies an...

[166] How to Use Menu operations Setup Repair Img. DB F. Repair the image database file when necessary, such as when the image database repair message appears. 1. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Repair Img. DB F. ] - desired recording medium, and select . [167] How to Use Menu operations Setup File...

- [Setup] - [ TC/UB] - [TC Preset ] - desired value. You can set the time code within the following range. When the frame rate is 30p or 60p (1080 60i-compatible device): 00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:29 When the frame rate is 25p or 50p (1080 50i-compatible device): 00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:24 When the fram...

To select the method how the time code is recorded in the recordingmedia (TC Make) - [Setup] - [ TC/UB] - [TC Make ] - desired setting. Preset: Records the newly set time code on the recording media. Regenerate: Reads the last time code of the previous recording from the recording media and records ...

A: Images recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode B: Images recorded in 4:3 mode [175] How to Use Menu operations Setup HDMI Resolution Select the output image resolution when connecting this product to a TV with the HDMI cable. 1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI Resolution] - desired setting. Descriptions o...

1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [CTRL FOR HDMI] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On : Operates this product using the TV’s Remote Commander. Off : Does not operate this product using the TV’s Remote Commander. Note If you do not want to display icons on the screen of the TV connected via...

This is a USB transfer mode compatible with certain types of computers. Mass Storage: This is a USB transfer mode compatible with many types of USB devices. Note When this product is connected to an external device in the [MTP] mode, image files will be displayed with the recorded date, however, som...

Descriptions of menu items On : A melody sounds. Off : Cancels the melody. [181] How to Use Menu operations Setup Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Monitor Brightness] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Normal : Norm...

Off : Does not correct the distortion. Select this setting when projecting images on a tilted screen. Note Depending on angle to project at, vertical keystone distortion may not be corrected well. [183] How to Use Menu operations Setup REC Lamp You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of ...

[185] How to Use Menu operations Setup Power ON w/monitor (FDR-AX40) Set whether you turn on/off the product by opening/closing the LCD monitor or not. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Power ON w/monitor] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On : Turns on/off this product when opening/...

This product reboots each time you change the setting. When you change the setting, formatting the recording media is required. When you select [24p Mode ], the following settings will be limited. The movie recording format is limited to 24p, so you can select from the XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD and AVCHD...

Descriptions of menu items Standard: The backlight of the LCD monitor turns dark automatically if you do not attempt to operate this product for more than about 1 minute. This product turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate this product for more than about 2 minutes. Max : The backl...

Descriptions of menu items On : Make the settings for playback of the demonstration movie. Off : The demonstration does not appear. Note In the default setting, the protected demonstration movie is pre -recorded in the Event View. If you delete the demonstration movie, you cannot recover it (Demonst...

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 clock is set to move the time forward 1 hour. Date & Time: You can set the clock. [195] How to Use Menu operations Setup Area Sett...

555 min NP -FV100A: 930 min Hint The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging this product at a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in atemperature range of 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C (50 °F to 86 °F). [197] How to Use Charging time/recording tim...

Hint Each recording time is measured with the following settings. When [ File Format ] is set to [ XAVC S 4K ], [ REC Mode ] is set to [60Mbps ] and [ Frame Rate] is set to [30p] [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off] Times measured when using this product at 25 ˚C (77 °F). 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C (50 °F to 86 °F)...

photos Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory 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...

When [ REC Mode ] is set to [60Mbps ]. Frame Rate Dual Video REC Expected recording time 30p ( * )/25p ( ** ) On 2 h 00 min (2 h 00 min) Off 2 h 10 min (2 h 10 min) 24p ( * ) On 2 h 00 min (2 h 00 min) Off 2 h 10 min (2 h 10 min) XAVC S HD Frame Rate Dual Video REC Expected recording time 60p ( * )/...

in AVCHD format. And you can record a maximum of 40,000 MP4 movies and photos collectively. The maximum continuous recording time of a movie is approximately 13 hours. This product uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technol...

Off min) Long Time On 63 h 05 min (55 h 25 min) Off 99 h 45 min (81 h 55 min) * 1080 60i -compatible device ** 1080 50i -compatible device Note When using a Sony memory card. When recording AVCHD movies with [Audio Mode ] set to [5.1ch Surround]. The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. [20...

3600 images 32 GB: 7200 images 64 GB: 14000 images 128 GB: 28500 images 256 GB: 40000 images Note When using a Sony memory card. The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of this product. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD monitor ...

XAVC S HD: During normal recording. Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/60p(*) or 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/50p(**), 16:9 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/30p(*) or 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/25p(**), 16:9 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/24p(*), 16:9 When [Shooting Mode ] is set to [High Speed REC]. Approx. 100 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 p...

What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG -4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is u...

Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases On types of memory card you can use with this product You can use only Memory Stick PRO Duo media which is half as large as that of Memory Stick media, a standard sized SD card, a Memory Stick Micro(*), or...

This product does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with Memory Stick PRO Duo media. This product cannot record or play back data that uses MagicGate technology. MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers ...

Remove the battery pack from this product and put it in a cool place. To use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is 10 ˚C (50 °F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. If that happens, one of the follow...

[210] How to Use Additional information Handling of this product On use and care On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording o...

card are called “recording media.” On use and storage place This product is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Do not hold this product by the following parts, and also do not hold this product by the jack covers. A: LCD monitor C: Viewfinder (models with the viewfinder) D: Shoe cover E: ...

If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. When not using this product for a long time To keep this product...

When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the built-in microphone. ZEISS lens This product is equipped with a ZEISS lens, which was developed jointly by ZEISS, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF(*) measurement ...

[212] How to Use Additional information Handling of this product Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. [213] How to Use Additional information Handling of this product On moisture condensati...

projector lens with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following so as not to deform the casing, damage the finish or scratch the lens: Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, insect repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling this product with the above substances on your han...

is supported. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where high definition image quality (HD) broadcasts are supported, you can view recorded movies on a TV at the same high definition image quality (HD) as they were recorded with this product. To view images at the s...

On trademarks Handycam and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. AVCHD, AVCHD logotype, AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. XAVC and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. PlayMemories Home, the PlayMemories ...

All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and ® are not mentioned in each case in this Help Guide. [221] How to Use Additional information License Notes on the License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC P...

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 set to [Standard] or [Off] 20 times When [Digital Zoom] is set to [250x...

1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting,” and inspect this product. 2. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn this product on. 3. Perform [Initialize]. If you select [Initialize], all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. 4. Contact yo...

[White Balance] [Spot Meter/Fcs ] [Spot Meter] [Spot Focus ] [Exposure ] [Focus ] [IRIS ] [Shutter Speed] [AGC Limit] [AE Shift ] [White Balance Shift ] [Low Lux] [Scene Selection] [Picture Effect] [ Cinematone] [ SteadyShot] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection ] [231] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...

attempt to operate this product for more than about 1 minute ([Power Save]). [241] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Monitor 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 ad...

[244] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card 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 meet the following conditio...

recognized. The playback device does not support the playing back of memory cards. [248] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card The data file cannot be copied from internal memory(models with the internal memory). If you use the memory card formatted on a computer, format it again on this produ...

[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 while recording a movie in movie recording mode. This product cannot shoot photos while it is in movie recording mode, depending on the [ REC M...

Note You cannot set [Intelligent Active] during the following conditions. When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]. When [ File Format ] is set to [ XAVC S 4K ]. [258] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly. If you record and delete images repeatedly...

[261] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording [Monitor Brightness] cannot be set. You cannot set [Monitor Brightness] when: The LCD monitor is closed on this product with the LCD monitor facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. [262] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording Sound is...

[WPS Push] does not work. Depending on the wireless access point setting, [WPS Push] may not be available. Confirm the password and SSID of the wireless access point to set [Access point settings ]. [272] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send toCom...

[286] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer 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 computer, then c...

This product is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold this product steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camera shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) Photos cannot be recorded during processing. Wait for a ...

[Network] Connecting... The network is temporarily unavailable. Could not save the movie on USTREAM. The saving settings of video cannot be saved to Ustream because an error has occurred on the network. Could not find an access point. Access point cannot be found. Confirm the setting of the access p...