Sony FDR-AX100E manual

Help Guide: Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR -AX100/FDR -AX100E/HDR -CX900/HDR -CX900E How to Use Before use Model Information Model Information [1] Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) [2] Parts and controls (side) [3] Parts and controls (back/bottom) [4] Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Command[...]

Attaching the lens hood [9] Power source preparations Attaching the battery pack [10] Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor [11] Charging the battery pack using your computer [12] Turning the power on [13] Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [14] Initial setup Setting the language, date and time [15] Adjusti[...]

Adjusting the exposure [28] Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter) [29] Useful functions for recording Zooming [30] Adjusting the focus manually [31] Magnifying the image to obtain better manual focus ( Focus Magnifier) [32] Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) [33] Recording in mirror mode [34] Intelligent Auto [35] Decreasing[...]

Deleting the selected images [47] Deleting by date [48] Dividing a movie [49] Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) [50] Playing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a 4K TV (models with the 4K functionality) [51] Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K movie (models with the 4K functionality) [52] Playing [...]

Saving images on an external media device Notes on use of the external media [66] Saving images on an external media device [67] Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device [68] Playing back images in the external media device on this product [69] Deleting images in the external media device [70] Creating a disc with a re[...]

Connecting a smartphone Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet [79] Connecting to an iPhone or iPad [80] Connecting to an NFC- enabled smartphone or tablet [81] Installing PlayMemories Mobile About the PlayMemories Mobile software [82] Menu operations Using menu items Setting up menu items [83] How to use the keyboard [84] Shooting Mode Movi[...]

Scene Selection [99] Picture Effect [100] Cinematone [101] Fader [102] Self - Timer [103] SteadyShot (Movie) [104] SteadyShot (Photo) [105] Digital Zoom [106] Auto Back Light [107] Dial Setting [108] NIGHTSHOT Light [109] Face Detection [110] Smile Shutter [111] Smile Sensitivity [112] Flash (Only when connecting an external flash) [113] Flash Leve[...]

Frame Rate [129] Dual Video REC [130] File Format [131] Image Size [132] Playback Function Event View [133] Scenario [134] Edit/Copy Send to Smartphone [135] View on TV [136] Send to Computer [137] Delete [138] Protect [139] Direct Copy [140] Setup Media Info [141] Format [142] Repair Img. DB F. [143] File Number [144] Data Code [145] Volume [146] [...]

TV Type [155] HDMI Resolution [156] CTRL FOR HDMI [157] USB Connect [158] USB Connect Setting [159] USB Power Supply [160] USB LUN Setting [161] Beep [162] Monitor Brightness [163] Display Setting [164] Airplane Mode [165] REC Lamp [166] Remote Ctrl [167] Language Setting [168] 24p Mode (HDR - CX900E/FDR- AX100E) [169] Cancel 24p Mode (HDR- CX900E/[...]

Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards Notes on recording [180] Expected recording time of movies [181] Expected number of recordable photos [182] Bit - rate for each recording mode Bit- rate and recording pixels [183] Pixels recorded at each image size of photos Recording pixels and aspect ratio [184] Additi[...]

About care and storage of the lens [196] Using this product abroad Using this product abroad [197] World time difference [198] Trademarks On trademarks [199] License Notes on the License [200] Zoom magnifications Zoom magnifications [201] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems [202] Overall operations The power do[...]

Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. [208] The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. [209] The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. [210] The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly. [211] The battery pack is quickly discharged. [212] Monitor M[...]

Recording Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. [227] Photos cannot be recorded. [228] The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped. [229] The imaging field looks different. [230] The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. [231] This product stops rec[...]

Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone. [251] The shooting screen does not display smoothly. The connection is cut off. [252] The NFC connection does not work. [253] Editing movies/photos on this product Unable to edit. [254] A movie cannot be divided. [255] Playback on a TV Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. [256] The top, b[...]

Warning Indicators [265] [1] How to Use Before use Model Information Model Information In this Help Guide, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. If you find the description “Models with ... ” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to this product. (models with the 4K functional[...]

[2] How to Use Before use Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) 1 . Multi interface shoe For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Operations with other manufacture’s accessories are not guaranteed. If y[...]

11 . NIGHT SHOT light 12 . Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices. If you use an adaptor cable (sold separately), you can also use accessories via an A/V Remote Connector. 13 . Built - in microphone 14 . Lens ring 15 . Lens (ZEISS lens) 16 . ZOOM/FOCUS switch 17 . AF/MF button 18 . MANUAL button 19 . MANUAL dial [3] How to U[...]

5 . (headphones) jack 6 . ND FILTER (AUTO/MANUAL) switch 7 . ND FILTER switch 8 . POWER button 9 . WHITE BALANCE button 10 . PROGRAM AE button 11 . IRIS button 12 . GAIN/ISO button 13 . SHUTTER SPEED button 14 . (View Images) button 15 . (My Voice Canceling) button Suppresses the voice of the person recording the movie. 16 . DISPLAY button 17 . NIG[...]

4 . Viewfinder lens adjustment dial If the indications in the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment dial. 5 . Battery pack 6 . POWER/CHG (charge) lamp 7 . / (Shooting Mode) button 8 . START/STOP button 9 . Built - in USB Cable 10 . DC IN jack 11 . Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw[...]

1 . DATA CODE button Displays the date and time and the camera settings data when you press this button during playback. 2 . PHOTO button The on- screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. 3 . SCAN/SLOW buttons 4 . / (Previous/Next) buttons 5 . PLAY button 6 . STOP button 7 . DISPLAY button 8 . Transmitter 9 . START/[...]

[ Face Detection] set to [ Off ] [ Smile Shutter ] Manual focus Scene Selection SteadyShot off Zebra Peaking Intelligent Auto At the center of the screen ( ) Slideshow Set Warning Playback mode REC/ STBY Recording mode AE/AF lock Nightshot NFC Wi - Fi Picture Effect On the right side of the screen ( ) 60i Frame rate (30p/60p/50p/60i/50i/24p/25p), r[...]

AGC Limit Audio Level Display EV AE Shift Exposure Auto/ Manual F2.8 IRIS 30dB Gain 60 Shutter Speed Intelligent Auto Data file name Protect 5500K White Balance ND filter Note Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on the model. [7] How to Use Before use Mo[...]

50 Mbps Feature: 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 of time. [8] How to Use Getti[...]

Power cord (mains lead) (1) Lens hood (1) Lens cap (attached to this product) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) Operating Guide (1) Only for FDR - AX100/FDR - AX100E Rechargeable battery pack NP - FV70 (1) Only for HDR - CX900/HDR - CX900E Rechargeable battery pack NP - FV50 (1) Hint The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this pr[...]

[9] How to Use Getting started Checking the supplied items Attaching the lens hood Attach the lens hood to prevent stray light from affecting your images. 1 . Align the red line on the lens hood with the red point on the lens (Lens hood index), then insert the lens hood into the lens mount and rotate it clockwise until the lens hood clicks into pla[...]

To remove the battery pack Turn off this product. Slide the battery release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ). 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 lea[...]

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 malfunction occurs while using this product. Do not us[...]

2 . Pull out the Built - in USB Cable from this product. 3 . Connect this product to a running computer using the Built - in USB Cable. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the Built - in USB Cable from the computer, and then store it in the pocket on the [...]

°F to 86 °F). [13] How to Use Getting started Power source preparations Turning the power on Turn on this product. 1 . Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on. You can also turn on this product by pressing POWER or by pulling out the viewfinder. To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. If the viewfinder is pulled out, retra[...]

Power On Note Even if the LCD monitor is closed, if the viewfinder is pulled out, this product is not turned off. When you turn off the power of this product, make sure that the viewfinder is retracted to the original position. [14] How to Use Getting started Power source preparations Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall sock[...]

3 . Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [ Next]. 4 . Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], select the date format and the date and time. If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [ On ], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of the items and adjust the value with / . When you selec[...]

[17] How to Use Getting started Initial setup Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing. 1 . Close the LCD monitor. 2 . Pull out the viewfinder ( ) and adjust the angle for easier viewing ( ). 3 . Move your eye close to the viewfinder. As your eye moves closer to the viewf[...]

Inserting a memory card Insert a memory card into this product. 1 . Open the cover and insert the memory card until it clicks. A: Access lamp B: Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated. Note To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with this product before the first use[...]

The following types of memory cards can be used with this product. Types of Memory Stick media you can use with this product In this Help Guide, the following types of Memory Stick media you can use with this product are called Memory Stick PRO Duo media . Memory Stick PRO Duo media (*) Memory Stick PRO- HG Duo media (*) Memory Stick XC - HG Duo me[...]

3 . Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Note If you close the LCD monitor while recording movies, this product stops recording (only when the viewfinder is retracted). The maximum continuous recordable time of a movie is about 13 hours. When an AVCHD movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created[...]

Shooting photos Shoot photos. 1 . Remove the lens cap. 2 . Open the LCD monitor of this product to turn the power on. Press the / (Shooting Mode) button to select the photo recording mode. You can also select the photo recording mode by selecting [ MODE] on the LCD monitor. You can also turn on this product by pressing POWER or by pulling out the v[...]

Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial Use the menu assigned to the MANUAL button. 1 . Press the MANUAL button to switch to the manual operation mode. Pressing the MANUAL button switches the operation mode between manual and automatic. A: MANUAL button B: MANUAL dial 2 . Rotate the MANUAL dial to make adjustments. Note Manual [...]

3 . Press the MANUAL button to confirm. Items you can control with the MANUAL dial [ Exposure ] [ AE Shift ] [ WB Color Temp. ] [ WB B - A ] [ WB G - M ] 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. : Automatic : Exposu[...]

A: Aperture value B: Icon to switch operating mode Descriptions of icons to switch operating mode (no icon): manual operation : automatic operation : manual operation of [ Exposure ] 3 . Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the IRIS (aperture). When the setting value is highlighted, the IRIS (aperture) is adjustable using the MANUAL dial. To restore th[...]

3 . Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the shutter speed. To restore the setting to automatic adjustment Press the SHUTTER SPEED button again. appears next to the shutter speed value. Hint Moving objects you record will look different depending on the shutter speed. Set the shutter speed faster to record a fast - moving object clearly without blurrin[...]

Each time you press the button, the setting switches between manual and auto. 3 . Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the gain (ISO). To restore the setting to automatic adjustment Press the GAIN/ISO button again. appears next to the gain (ISO) value. At default, you can set in the range - 3dB to +33dB. Hint When recording using [ Smth Slw REC], the r[...]

Descriptions of icons to switch operating mode (no icon): manual operation : automatic operation : manual operation of [ Exposure ] 3 . Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust [ Exposure]. The setting value of the IRIS (aperture)/gain (ISO)/shutter speed changes according to the number of dial rotations. [29] How to Use Recording Changing the brightness m[...]

If you change the ND filter setting during recording, the movie and sound may be distorted. While adjusting the IRIS (aperture) manually, the ND filter icon will not flash even when the ND filter setting needs adjusting. [30] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording Zooming You can record an image with the subject magnified. 1 . Move the[...]

Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the lens ring to right/left. 1 . Press the AF/MF button to set the focus to manual. appears on the LCD monitor when the manual focus setting is selected. Use this function in the following cases. To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. To record horizonta[...]

Each time you press the FOCUS MAGNIFIER button, the magnification scaling changes as follows: Movies: between ×1 → ×2 → ×4 → Off Photos: between ×1 → ×6.3 → ×12.6 → Off Note Even though the image displayed on this product has been magnified, the recorded image is not magnified. When the focus is set to manual, you can adjust the f[...]

1 . Open the LCD monitor 90 degrees to this product ( ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ( ), and then start recording. Hint A mirror - image of the subject appears on the LCD monitor, but the image will be normal when recorded. [35] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording Intelligent Auto This product records images after s[...]

Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby) Scene detection: (Backlight), (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) Camera- shake detection: (Walk), (Tripod) Sound detection: , (Auto Wind NR) Note This product may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. [36] How to Use Recording Useful functions f[...]

[37] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) This product can track a face you select and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin tone of the face automatically. 1 . Touch one of the faces targeted. To cancel the Face Priority function, select . A: A double - line frame appears B: Canc[...]

Note When [ Dual Video REC] is set to [ On ], this function is not available. Even if you touch the subject on the LCD monitor, it does not react. [39] How to Use Playback Playing images using Event View Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View). 1 . Open the L[...]

3 . Select the image. This product plays from the selected image to the last image in the event. 4 . Select the appropriate buttons on the LCD monitor for various playback operations. Buttons for playback operations / : Previous/Next : Delete / : Fast - reverse/fast - forward : Context / : Pause/Play : Stop : Play/stop slide show Note To prevent yo[...]

[40] How to Use Playback Playing images using Event View Screen display on the Event View screen Explains items displayed on the Event View screen. Event View screen 1 . To the MENU screen 2 . Event name 3 . To the previous event 4 . To the movie/photo recording mode 5 . To play back short movies (Highlight Playback) Appears only when [ File Format[...]

2 . To close the index screen 3 . To the previous event 4 . To the next event 5 . To the movie/photo recording mode 6 . Last played image 7 . Recorded time/number of photos 8 . To switch between the movie/photo playback screen (VISUAL INDEX) Select the image type ( MOVIE , PHOTO , MOVIE/PHOTO ) you want to play. 9 . Movie 10 . Photo Note Displayed [...]

3 . Play a movie or a photo. 4 . Select the desired operation when the highlight playback finishes. A: This product plays the Highlight Playback scenes again. B: You can change the settings for Highlight Playback. Buttons for playback operations / : Previous/Next : Volume : Context / : Pause/Play : Stop Note Movies other than AVCHD movies cannot be[...]

1 . Select [ Highlight Setting ] on the LCD monitor before or after the Highlight Playback. You can also change the setting by selecting while this product is playing highlight scenes. Descriptions of menu items [ Playback Range ] You can set the playback range (starting and ending date) of the Highlight Playback. [ Theme ] You can select a theme f[...]

Note The scenarios can be played on this product only. [44] How to Use Playback Playing images using Highlight Playback Playing back a saved scenario You can play back Highlight Scenarios saved on this product. This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD ]. 1 . Select - [ Playback Function ] - [ Scenario ], select the desi[...]

2 . Select the movie format you want to play from or at the top right corner of the LCD monitor. Another icon may appear instead of depending on the [ File Format ] setting. The format of a movie to be played or edited will be switched. [46] How to Use Playback Editing images from the playback screen Notes on editing Some basic editing operations c[...]

Another icon may appear instead of depending on the [ File Format ] setting and the movie playback format. 3 . - [ Edit/Copy ] - [ Delete ]. 4 . Select [ Multiple Images ], and then select the type of image you want to delete. 5 . Add check marks to the movies or photos to be deleted and select . Hint You cannot delete protected images ( ). Release[...]

and the movie playback format. 3 . - [ Edit/Copy ] - [ Delete ]. 4 . Select [ All In Event]. 5 . Select the date you want to delete using / , and then select . [49] How to Use Playback Editing images from the playback screen Dividing a movie Split a recorded movie at your desired point. This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [...]

A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts the dividing point with more precision Note A slight difference may occur from the point where you select and the actual dividing point, as this product selects the dividing point based on about half - second increments. You cannot divide an XAVC S movie or an MP4 movie. [50] How to Use P[...]

The recording date and time of captured photos are the same as the recording date and time of the movies. If the movie you are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be the date and time you captured from the movie. [51] How to Use Playback Playing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a 4K TV (models with the [...]

[52] How to Use Playback Playing images on a 4K TV Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K movie (models with the 4K functionality) You can trim & play a desired area of image recorded in the movie format [ XAVC S 4K ]. The trimmed image is played in high definition image quality. 1 . Switch the input on the TV to the connected j[...]

quality by connecting this product to a TV with an HDMI jack. 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 (models with the 4K functionality) HDMI Re[...]

[54] 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 the built - in microphone (default setting). Realistic sound can be enjoyed when playing a movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound input. This function is available only when [ File Format] [...]

the remote commander of your TV. Note There may be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander. Set [ CTRL FOR HDMI] to [ On ]. Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. The operation of BRAVIA Sync differs according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for detail[...]

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) 1 . Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 2 . Connect the Multi/Micro USB terminal of this product and the VIDEO/AUDIO jack of your TV using an AV cable (sold separa[...]

XAVC S HD How to save: Save images on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software. Saving format: XAVC S HD AVCHD How to save: Save images on external media or on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software. Saving format: AVCHD Hint For the latest storage environment, visit the following website. http://www.sony.net/ You may also sav[...]

A: Import images from this product B: The functions below are also available on a Windows PC C: View images in a calendar D: Create a movie disc E: Upload images to online services F: Play the imported images G: Share images on PlayMemories Online Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from th[...]

Installing the PlayMemories Home software on your computer enables you to make use of your recorded images. 1 . Access the following download page using an Internet browser on your computer to download the PlayMemories Home software. www.sony.net/pm/ Install the software according to the on- screen instructions. When the installation has completed,[...]

Disconnecting this product from the computer Disconnect this product from the computer connected with the Built - in USB Cable. 1 . Click in the task tray, and then click . If you use a Windows Vista computer, click in the task tray. 2 . Click the message displayed on the computer screen. 3 . Select - on the LCD monitor, and then disconnect the Bui[...]

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 computer must support the creation of Blu - ray discs. BD - R (unrewritable) and BD - RE (rewritable) media are[...]

The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded. If this product does not recognize the external media device, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to this product. If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead) , connect it to a wall outlet (wall socket) . You cannot copy image[...]

Movies and photos that are stored on the recording media, and that have not yet been saved on to an external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time. This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images in this product. To disconnect the external media device, select while either Event View or Event Ind[...]

2 . Select [ Play without copying. ]. 3 . Select - [ Edit/Copy ] - [ Copy ], and then follow the on - screen instructions to save images. Note You cannot copy XAVC S movies. Hint If you want to copy images that have not yet been copied, select - [ Edit/Copy ] - [ Direct Copy ] while this product is connected to the external media device. [69] How t[...]

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 PlayMemories Home software, and then play movies. [70] How[...]

images. [71] How to Use Saving images with an external device Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a disc with a recorder You can copy images on this product onto a disc or video cassette. Connect this product to a disc recorder with an AV cable (sold separately). Note Connect the AC Adaptor to this product, and then connect the AC Adaptor to a[...]

separately) to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. Hint 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. [72] How[...]

Playing images on a TV Note You cannot use the Wi- Fi function of this product to connect to a public wireless network. PlayMemories Mobile is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. [73] How to Use Using the Wi - Fi function Controlling via a smartphone Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander You can operate t[...]

A: SSID B: Password 3 . Start PlayMemories Mobile, then on the smartphone screen, select the SSID displayed on the LCD monitor of this product, and then enter the password displayed on the LCD monitor of this product. Connect to this product using your smartphone. 4 . Operate this product using your smartphone. Note The photo size stored on the sma[...]

If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2 . Select [ Settings ] on the smartphone, then select [ More… ] and place a checkmark next to [ NFC]. 3 . Enter the recording mode, and then touch (N mark) of this product to (N mark) of your smartphone. Make sure that (N mark) is displayed[...]

Hint For the latest supported OS, refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile. [75] How to Use Using the Wi - Fi function Transferring images to a smartphone Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Transfer images to your smartphone or tablet. 1 . Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. If PlayMemories Mobile[...]

A: SSID B: Password 6 . Start PlayMemories Mobile, then on the smartphone screen, select the SSID displayed on the LCD monitor of this product, and then enter the password displayed on the LCD monitor of this product. 7 . The images are transferred from this product to the smartphone. Transferred images will be stored in Gallery/Album on an Android[...]

Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mode and the screen is unlocked in advance. 1 . Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2 . Select [ Settings ] on the smartphone, then select [ More… ] and place a checkmark next to [ N[...]

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. This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. If the connections is not made successfully, try the procedures shown in “Connecting to an Android smartphon[...]

If your access point supports the WPS push button, refer to [ WPS Push ]. Settings for steps 1 and 2 are required only the first time. 3 . Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 4 . On the LCD monitor of this product, select - [ Edit/Copy ] - [ Send to Computer ]. Images are automatically transferred to and saved on the comput[...]

This function is not available for [ XAVC S 4K ] (models with the 4K functionality) and [ XAVC S HD ] movies. This function is available with the DLNA player compatible TVs. You can view images only on TVs that are compatible with the network function (including wired network). It may take time until the images are played on the TV. This function i[...]

3 . Enter the password displayed on this product. [80] How to Use Using the Wi - Fi function Connecting a smartphone Connecting to an iPhone or iPad 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 ] on this product. 1 . Open the settings[...]

3 . Select the SSID displayed on this product. 4 . Enter the password displayed on this product. 5 . Confirm that the SSID displayed on this product is selected. 6 . Go back to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile.[...]

[81] How to Use Using the Wi - Fi function Connecting a smartphone Connecting to an 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 advance. 1 . Touch (N mark) of this product to (N mark) of[...]

[ Send to Smartphone ] starts up and images being played back are transferred. Note To use the one - touch functions of this product, an NFC- enabled smartphone or tablet is required. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard for short- range wireless communication technology. If the connection is not made successfully, try the pr[...]

3 . Select your desired menu item. Note Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous screen. To find a menu item quickly The [ Camera/Mic ] 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 item Some menu ite[...]

How to use the keyboard A keyboard is displayed on the LCD monitor when text needs to be entered. 1 . Switch character types. Each time you touch the key, the type of character to be input switches between letters, numerals and symbols. 2 . Keyboard Each time you touch the key, the displayed character switches between the choices available. For exa[...]

1 . - [ Shooting Mode ] - [ Movie ]. [86] How to Use Menu operations Shooting Mode Photo You can select the photo shooting mode. 1 . - [ Shooting Mode ] - [ Photo ]. [87] How to Use Menu operations Shooting Mode Smth Slw REC This product records approximately 3- second - long fast actions or motions as an approximately 12- second - long slow - moti[...]

[ Recording... ] disappears when recording is finished. Note You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. [ REC Mode ] will be set to [ Standard ] automatically. [88] How to Use Menu operations Shooting Mode Golf Shot Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. [...]

Note If this product cannot detect the sound of a club hitting the ball, this product automatically sets the impact point at 0.5 second before the START/STOP button has been pressed, and records a movie in the time period between 1.5 seconds before the impact point to 0.5 second after the impact point. The size of photos becomes 1,920×1,080. You c[...]

White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. 1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Manual Settings ] - [ White Balance] - desired setting. You can also use the WHITE BALANCE button for this setting. Descriptions of menu items ( Auto ) (default setting): The white balance is adjusted automatically. If you have changed the battery [...]

1 . Select [OPTION] on the [ White Balance ] setting screen. 2 . Adjust the color balance using / (B- A) and / (G- M). 3 . Select . Hint You can check the currently selected color balance on the LCD monitor with the color chart. Note Set [ White Balance] to [ Auto ] or adjust the color in [ One Push ] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. Wh[...]

1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Manual Settings ] - [ Spot Meter]. 2 . Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure. To return the setting to automatic exposure, select [ Auto ]. Note [ Exposure ] is automatically set to [ Manual ]. [93] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Spot Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject sele[...]

1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Manual Settings ] - [ Exposure ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): The exposure is adjusted automatically. Manual : Select if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or select if the subject is black or the light is dim. [95] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Focus You can ad[...]

This product displays the focal distance information for a few seconds when [ Focus ] is set to [ Manual ] or when you set the focus manually. You can use this information as a guide when the subject is dark and focus adjustment is difficult. [96] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic AGC Limit You can select the upper limit for the AGC (Auto Gain [...]

is bright, and when the subject is dark or the light is dim. [98] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Low Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light. 1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Manual Settings ] - [ Low Lux] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): The Low Lux function is not used. On ( ): The Low Lux func[...]

Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises. ( Fireworks )(*): Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. ( Landscape )(*): Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents this product from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between this product and the subject. ( Portrait ): Brings out the subject such as people [...]

( Snow): Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. Note If you set [ Scene Selection], the following settings are canceled. White Balance Cinematone IRIS (aperture) Shutter Speed Gain (ISO) [100] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Picture Effect Allows you to shoot more impressive images by se[...]

( Posterization ): Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black and white. Select the effect you want with [ OPTION ]. ( Retro Photo ): Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast. ( Soft High- key ): Allows you to shoot soft, clear images with an emphasis on brightness. ([...]

[102] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic 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. 1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Camera Settings ] - [ Fader ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default settin[...]

Self- Timer Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. Note You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Wireless Remote Commander. 1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Camera Settings ] - [ Self- Timer ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Cancels the self- timer. On ( ): Starts the self-[...]

[105] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic SteadyShot (Photo) You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ SteadyShot ] to [ Off ] when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. 1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Camera Settings ] - [ SteadyShot ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): The SteadyShot functi[...]

This product adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. 1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Camera Settings ] - [ Auto Back Light] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically. Off: Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects. [108] How to Use Menu operation[...]

Does not emit infrared light. [110] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Face Detection You can set this product to detect a face automatically. This product adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject. 1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Face ] - [ Face Detection] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (de[...]

Dual Capture ( ): Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when this product detects a smile. Always On ( ): The shutter is released when this product detects a smile whenever this product is in recording mode. Off (default setting): Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. Note Smiles may not be[...]

separately) compatible with this product. 1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Flash ] - [ Flash ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. On ( ): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness. Off ( ): Records without flash. Note The flash does not o[...]

[115] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic 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 with this product. 1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Flash ] - [ Red Eye Reduction ] - des[...]

Decreases the voice volume of the person recording the movie and records the voice of the subject clearly. Note Set [ My Voice Canceling ] to [ Off ] if you want to record a movie without decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie. Depending on the recording condition, you cannot decrease the voice volume of the person recording [...]

Descriptions of menu items Off ( ): Does not reduce the wind noise. On (default setting): Reduces the wind noise. Note When you set [ Auto Wind NR ] to [ Off ], Intelligent Auto is set to [ Off ]. [ Auto Wind NR ] will not function while an external microphone is attached to this product. [119] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Audio Mode You c[...]

1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Microphone ] - [ Audio Rec Level ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): The audio recording level is adjusted automatically. Manual ( ): Adjust the audio recording level with to raise the audio recording level and to lower the audio recording level. Note The setting will be reset each time y[...]

1 . - [ Camera/Mic ] - [ Shooting Assist ] - [ My Button ]. 2 . Select the menu item that you want to assign to a My Button using / . 3 . Select one of the My Buttons to which the menu item will be assigned. 4 . Select . [123] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Grid Line You can display the lines and check that the subject is horizontal or verti[...]

[124] 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 (default setting): Does not display the zebra pattern. On : Displays and the brightness level (IRE). Adjust the brightness lev[...]

Color: Select the color from [ White ], [ Red ] or [ Yellow ]. (The default setting is [ White].) Level: Select the peaking sensitivity from [ High ], [ Mid ] or [ Low ]. (The default setting is [ Mid].) Note The enhanced outlines may not appear in a dark location. Hint The enhanced outlines will not be recorded on the image. [126] How to Use Menu [...]

Off: Does not display the audio level meter. [128] How to Use Menu operations Image Quality/Size REC Mode You can select your desired image quality for AVCHD movies. The recording time or the 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 ] - desi[...]

[50p ]. [129] How to Use Menu operations Image Quality/Size Frame Rate You can select the frame rate to be used to record [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR - AX100/FDR - AX100E), [ XAVC S HD ] or [ AVCHD ] movies. Set [ REC Mode ] first, before setting [ Frame Rate]. 1 . - [ Image Quality/Size ] - [ Frame Rate] - desired setting. Available frame rate settings vary[...]

The media that the recorded images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode that has been set during recording. [130] 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 Video REC] - desired setti[...]

Set the recording format for recording and playback. 1 . - [ Image Quality/Size ] - [ File Format] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items FDR - AX100/FDR- AX100E XAVC S 4K (default setting): 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[...]

The image size is set according to the format selected as [ File Format]. L (20.0M) (*) L (15.0M) (*) M (14.2M) M (10.6M) S (2.1M) S (VGA) * Only for FDR - AX100/FDR -AX100E Note The default value is M. You cannot select L when [ File Format ] is set to [ XAVC S HD ] or [ AVCHD ] (L will be changed to M automatically). The image size selected with [...]

Note This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD ]. [135] How to Use Menu operations Edit/Copy Send to Smartphone Transfer images recorded with this product to your smartphone. 1 . Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 2 . - [ Edit/Copy ] - [ Send to Smartphone ]. [136] How to Use Menu operations Edi[...]

[138] 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. Another icon may appear instead of depending on the [ File Format ] setting and the movie playback format. 3[...]

and the movie playback format. 3 . - [ Edit/Copy ] - [ Protect ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Multiple Images : You can select images to be protected. Select the type of image you want to protect, then add to the desired images, and then select . Set All In Event : You can protect all images in the selected date at one time. Select[...]

Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time and the approximate free and used space of the recording media. 1 . - [ Setup ] - [ Media Settings ] - [ Media Info ]. Note Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0% even if you perform [ Format]. [142] How to Use Menu operations Setup Format Formatting delete[...]

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 . Hint To play movie files edited on a computer or other equipment and written back to the recording media, but where no image appears on the Event[...]

1 . - [ Setup ] - [ Playback Settings ] - [ Data Code ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Data code is not displayed. Date/Time : Date Time Camera Data : Movie Photo White Balance SteayShot off Shutter Speed F- stop Gain Brightness Flash Exposure WB B- A / WB G - M ISO WB Color Temp.[...]

Note The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect this product to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, [ - - - - - - ] may appear. [146] How to Use Menu operations Setup Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound. 1 . - [ Setup ] - [ Playback Settings ] - [ Volume ] - adjust the volume using / . [147] How to Use M[...]

[149] How to Use Menu operations Setup WPS Push If your access point has a WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily. 1 . - [ Setup ] - [ Connection ] - [ WPS Push ]. 2 . Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register. Note [ WPS Push ] requires that the security of the access point be WPA or WPA2 and that [...]

The desired access point is not displayed: Select [ Manual setting ], then enter the SSID name of the access point, and then select the security mode. 3 . Enter the password, and then select [ Next ] - [ Register ]. Access points without the icon do not require a password to be entered. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting met[...]

You can change the device name for Wi- Fi Direct etc. 1 . - [ Setup ] - [ Connection ] - [ Edit Device Name ]. 2 . Select the input box, input the device name, and then select . Hint For input method, see “How to use the keyboard.” [152] How to Use Menu operations Setup Disp MAC Address Display the MAC address of this product. 1 . - [ Setup ] -[...]

Network Info Reset In addition to the SSID/password, you can also reset the information of the access point, etc. If you want to change the access point to connect to, reset the connection information by the following procedure. 1 . - [ Setup ] - [ Connection ] - [ Network Info Reset]. Note After resetting the connection information, you must set t[...]

A: Images recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode B: Images recorded in 4:3 mode [156] 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 of menu items Auto (default setting): Outputs [...]

1 . - [ Setup ] - [ Connection ] - [ CTRL FOR HDMI] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): Operates this product using the TV’s Remote Commander. Off: Does not operate this product using the TV’s Remote Commander. [158] How to Use Menu operations Setup USB Connect Select this item if a USB connection does not start [...]

Note When this product is connected to an external device in the [ MTP ] mode, image files will be displayed with the recorded date, however, some information included in the image files cannot be displayed on the connected device. To import images from this product to your computer, use the PlayMemories Home software. If the “Device Stage*” wi[...]

1 . - [ Setup ] - [ Connection ] - [ USB LUN Setting ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Multi (default setting): Use this setting for ordinary operations. Single : Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device. [162] How to Use Menu operations Setup Beep You can turn on or off the melody which sounds when you start/[...]

Bright : Select this when the LCD monitor is not bright enough. This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. When using the AC Adaptor, [ Monitor Brightness ] is set to [ Bright ] automatically. [164] How to Use Menu operations Setup Display Setting You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD monitor[...]

On ( ): Use the setting when you are on board an airplane. [166] How to Use Menu operations Setup REC Lamp You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of this product not to turn on. 1 . - [ Setup ] - [ General Settings ] - [ REC Lamp ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): The camera recording lamp lights up. [...]

[168] How to Use Menu operations Setup Language Setting You can select the language to be used on the LCD monitor. 1 . - [ Setup ] - [ General Settings ] - [ Language Setting] - desired language. [169] How to Use Menu operations Setup 24p Mode (HDR- CX900E/FDR -AX100E) You can record 24p movies with changing the signal format. 1 . - [ Setup ] - [ G[...]

[171] How to Use Menu operations Setup Calibration Use this function if the buttons on the touch panel does not work correctly. 1 . - [ Setup ] - [ General Settings ] - [ Calibration ]. 2 . Touch “×” displayed on the LCD monitor with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times. Note If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration ag[...]

Power Save You can change the settings for the backlight of the LCD monitor and the power status of this product. 1 . - [ Setup ] - [ General Settings ] - [ Power Save ]. Descriptions of menu items Standard (default setting): The backlight of the LCD monitor turns dark automatically if you do not attempt to operate this product for more than about [...]

[175] How to Use Menu operations Setup Date & Time Setting Set the date & time settings. 1 . - [ Setup ] - [ Clock Settings ] - [ Date & Time Setting] - desired setting. 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 c[...]

When using the AC Adaptor HDR - CX900/HDR - CX900E NP- FV50 (supplied): 140 min NP- FV70 : 205 min NP- FV100 : 360 min When using the AC Adaptor FDR - AX100/FDR- AX100E NP- FV70 (supplied): 205 min NP- FV100 360 min When using your computer HDR - CX900/HDR - CX900E NP- FV50 (supplied): 305 min NP- FV70 : 555 min NP- FV100 : 930 min When using your [...]

The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable. [178] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries Expected recording time with each battery pack Approximate recording time with each battery pack is shown as follows. Conti[...]

220 min 240 min FDR - AX100/FDR- AX100E NP- FV70 (supplied): 65 min 70 min NP- FV100 : 135 min 145 min Top: When the LCD monitor is opened Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD monitor Hint Recording times are those at the default settings. When [ File Format ] is set to [ XAVC S 4K ] and [ Frame Rate ] is set to 30p(*)[...]

NP- FV50 (supplied): 135 min 145 min NP- FV70 : 280 min 300 min NP- FV100 : 555 min 600 min FDR - AX100/FDR - AX100E NP- FV70 (supplied): 180 min 185 min NP- FV100 : 360 min 375 min Top: When the LCD monitor is opened Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD monitor [180] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/n[...]

suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit- rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. [181] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected movie recording time and n[...]

Standard : [ Dual Video REC ] is set to [ On ]: 5 h 20 min (4 h 20 min) [ Dual Video REC ] is set to [ Off ]: 7 h 10 min (5 h 25 min) Long Time : [ Dual Video REC ] is set to [ On ]: 7 h 50 min (6 h 50 min) [ Dual Video REC ] is set to [ Off ]: 12 h 20 min (10 h 10 min) 64 GB XAVC S 4K (FDR- AX100/FDR- AX100E): [ Dual Video REC ] is set to [ On ]: [...]

[182] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards Expected number of recordable photos The expected number of images you can save on a memory card is shown as follows. When recording 20.0 M size of images 16 GB : 1,350 images 32 GB : 2,7[...]

(movie + audio, etc.). XAVC S 4K (FDR- AX100/FDR- AX100E): Approx. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 pixels/30p(*), 3,840 × 2,160 pixels/24p(*) or 3,840 × 2,160 pixels/25p(**), 16:9 XAVC S HD : Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/60p(*), 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/50p(**), 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/30p(*), 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/24p(*) or 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/25p([...]

1,920 × 1,080 dots/16:9 640 × 480 dots/4:3 (*) * Not available for Dual Capture Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) : 1,920 × 1,080 dots/16:9 [185] How to Use Additional information Precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to [...]

computer. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals. Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the memory card. Do not disassemble or modify the memory card. Do not allow the memory card to get wet. Keep the memory card out of the reach o[...]

Recording/Playback: supported (*) * Except for XAVC S format 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 [...]

The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from this product and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. 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 temp[...]

one. Each battery’s life depends on storage, operating and environmental conditions. [188] 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 ca[...]

AVCHD disc. 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 B: Built - in USB Cable C: Viewfinder D: Shoe cover Do not aim this product at the sun. Doing so might cause this product to malfunct[...]

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 in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images[...]

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 system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a ZEISS lens. Also, the lens for this product is T*- coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithf[...]

Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. [191] How to Use Additional information Handling of this product On moisture condensation If this product is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside this product[...]

recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card. [193] How to Use Additional information Handling of this product Notes on the Wireless Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander. Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate this product. When no commands have [...]

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 tissue, etc., the coating of the LCD monitor may be scratched. If the LCD monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that you gen[...]

Power supply You can use this product in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with this product within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. You can also charge the battery pack. Viewing images on a TV connected To view images on a TV (or monitor), you need to connect this product to a TV (or monitor) using the HDMI cable (suppli[...]

NTSC: Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the USA, Venezuela, etc. SECAM: Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a tim[...]

Almaty/Dhaka +06:30: Yangon +07:00: Bangkok/Jakarta +08:00: HongKong/Singapore/Beijing +09:00: Tokyo/Seoul +09:30: Adelaide/Darwin +10:00: Melbourne/Sydney +11:00: Solomon Is +12:00: Fiji/Wellington - 11:00: Midway Island - 10:00: Hawaii - 09:00: Alaska - 08:00: LosAngeles/Tijuana - 07:00: Denver/Arizona - 06:00: Chicago/MexicoCity - 05:00: New Yor[...]

Azores/Cape Verde Is. [199] How to Use Additional information Trademarks 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. PlayMemories Home, the PlayMemories Home logo, PlayMemories Online, t[...]

“ ” and “PlayStation” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SDXC logo is a trademark of SD - 3C, LLC. Facebook and the “f” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. Other system names and product names mention[...]

This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select FDR- AX100/HDR - CX900 as the model for this product. http://www.[...]

turn this product on. 3 . Perform [ Initialize]. If you select [ Initialize ], all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. 4 . Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [203] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall operations The power does not turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to this product. The plug of t[...]

[206] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall operations This product gets warm. This product may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction. [207] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall operations Intelligent Auto is canceled. The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you change the following settings: [ Smth Slw REC ] [ Golf Shot [...]

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 on the power again. Charge the battery pack. [209] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Batteries/power sources The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp does not light[...]

The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. The indicated remaining battery power may not be correct depending on the environment in which this product is used. [212] Troubles[...]

Adjust the touch panel ([ Calibration ]). [216] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Monitor The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear. If you set [ Display Setting] to [ On ], the buttons do not disappear from the LCD monitor. [217] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Monitor There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor. These dots are a nor[...]

The image in the viewfinder is no- longer displayed. Close the LCD monitor. Even if the viewfinder is pulled out, no image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is open. [221] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. If you use the memory card formatted on a computer, format it [...]

The playback device does not support playing back memory cards. [225] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Remote Commander The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. Set [ Remote Ctrl] to [ On ]. Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks. Remove any obstructions between[...]

The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images. Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of this product. Delete unnecessary images. [228] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: [ Smth Slw REC ] [ Golf Shot ] [ High Speed REC ] [ Fader ] When[...]

[231] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. [232] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording This produ[...]

[235] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording SteadyShot does not function. Set [ SteadyShot ] to [ Active ] or [ Standard ], [ SteadyShot ] to [ On ]. Even when [ SteadyShot ] is set to [ Active ] or [ Standard ], or [ SteadyShot ] is set to [ On ], this product may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. [236] Troubleshooting Troubl[...]

[239] 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. [240] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording Sound is not recorded correctly. If you connect or disco[...]

To play movie files edited on a computer or other equipment and written back to the recording media, but where no image appears on the Event View screen, perform [ Repair Img. DB F. ]. To play a movie recorded in [ XAVC S 4K] format, make sure to set [ Frame Rate] to the same value (30p or 24p) you set when recording. If not, you cannot play the mo[...]

[246] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback 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 be recorded. Sounds are not recorded while shooting with [ Smth Slw REC ] or [ Golf Shot]. [247] Troubleshooting [...]

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 ]. [250] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi - Fi [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send to Computer] or [View on TV] terminates prematurely. If the battery level is[...]

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 smartphone a few millimeters, or move the smartphone away from this product and wait for 10 seconds or more before touching again. T[...]

Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. [257] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on a TV The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. The LCD monitor of this product can display recording images across the entire LCD monitor (full pix[...]

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 of the device. You cannot copy XAVC S movies. [261] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer PlayMemories Home cannot be installed. An Internet connection is required to instal[...]

display/Warning indicators Self- diagnosis display If indicators appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When you contact them, give them the complete error code beginning with [...]

delete unnecessary images, or format the memory card. 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. The memory card is damaged. (Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting) The memory card is damaged. The memory card is not[...]

If messages appear on the LCD monitor, follow the instructions. Data error. This may occur when you keep applying shock to this product. Movies recorded on other devices may not be played back. The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file ? HD movie management information is damaged. Create new information ? The management f[...]

information in the file. Select to back up the high definition image quality (HD) movies and repair the database file. You cannot see the backed - up movies on this product. By connecting this product to a computer after repairing the database, you can import backed- up high definition image quality (HD) movies to the computer using the PlayMemorie[...]

Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the memory card. External media cannot execute functions. - [ Setup ] - [ Media Settings ] - [ Repair Img. DB F. ] - the recording. If even then the indicator flashes, format the external media using your computer, and then reconnect this product with the external media. Not[...]