Sony Handycam FDR-AX100, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...R CX900 HDR CX900E Getting started Recording Playback Saving images Customizing your camcorder Others Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Please also refer to http www sony net SonyInfo Support ...

Page 2: ... or the like SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any h...

Page 3: ...g the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has be...

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Page 7: ...aptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Use the 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 the apparatus Note on the power cord mains lead The power cord mains lead is designed specifically for use with this camcorder only ...

Page 8: ...t are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio SAR If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information For Customers in the U S A and Canada For Customers in the U S A Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No FDR AX100 Responsible Par...

Page 9: ...e interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order t...

Page 10: ...ol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling The recycling of the materials will help to conserve ...

Page 11: ... device 35 Using the Wi Fi function 37 Customizing your camcorder 41 Using the menus 41 Others 44 Precautions 44 Specifications 46 Parts and controls 50 Index 53 Learning more about the camcorder Help Guide Help Guide is an on line manual Refer to it for in depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder Several models are covered in this manual The models available differ depending on t...

Page 12: ...ate indicates the quantity of data recorded in a certain period Recording formats available and their features FDR AX100 AX100E HDR CX900 CX900E XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD Pixels 3 840 2 160 1 920 1 080 1 920 1 080 Bit rate 60 Mbps 50 Mbps Max 28 Mbps Features Records images in 4K Recording in this format is recommended even if you do not have a 4K TV so you will be able to enjoy the benefits of 4K...

Page 13: ...good for uploading to the Internet When Dual Video REC is set to On the camcorder records movies in XAVC S 4K format FDR AX100 AX100E XAVC S HD format or AVCHD format while recording movies in MP4 format at the same time Recording format and the available shooting mode Recording format XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD Shooting mode Movie Movie High Speed REC Movie Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Storage method Re...

Page 14: ...ed for use with this camcorder only Use this cable when the Built in USB Cable of the camcorder is too short for connection HDMI cable 1 Lens hood See page 50 on how to attach the lens hood to the camcorder Wireless Remote Commander 1 Lens cap attached to the camcorder 1 Operating Guide This manual 1 FDR AX100 AX100E only Rechargeable battery pack NP FV70 1 HDR CX900 CX900E only Rechargeable batte...

Page 15: ...inder and attach the battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket The POWER CHG charge lamp turns orange The POWER CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the camcorder Battery pack DC plug Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack AC Ad...

Page 16: ...he default settings File Format XAVC S 4K FDR AX100 AX100E File Format AVCHD HDR CX900 CX900E Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop switching the Shooting Mode and zooming The recording time shows the time when recording with the LCD monitor open To use your camcorder connected to the wall outlet wall socket Connect the camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket ...

Page 17: ...BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack To charge the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz range Do not use an electronic voltage transformer ...

Page 18: ...operating sound select Setup General Settings Beep Off 1 Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn the power on You can also turn on the camcorder by pulling out the viewfinder 2 Following the instructions on the LCD monitor select the language the geographical area Daylight Savings or Summer Time date format and the date and time To go to the next page touch Next Touch the button on the LCD...

Page 19: ...eparing image database file Please wait screen appears if you insert a new memory card Wait until the screen disappears SD Speed Class Capacity operation verified SDXC memory card Class 10 or faster Up to 64 GB SD Speed Class Capacity operation verified SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Class 4 or faster Up to 64 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Up t...

Page 20: ... on your PC etc Movies recorded on Memory Stick XC HG Duo media or SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system If you connect equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the forma...

Page 21: ...movies in XAVC S 4K format FDR AX100 AX100E XAVC S HD format or AVCHD format at the same time Select Image Quality Size Dual Video REC desired setting MP4 format is easy for playing back your movies on a smartphone for uploading to a network or for uploading to the Web Recording movies 1 Open the LCD monitor and press START STOP to start recording To stop recording press START STOP again Items on ...

Page 22: ...0 to enable you to magnify an image at the center of the LCD monitor to check if it is in focus A appears at each side of the magnified part Touch a to move the image in the direction you want Touching the center of the magnified part switches the magnification rate as follows Movies between 2X and 4X Photos between 6 3X and 12 6X Even though the image displayed on the camcorder has been magnified...

Page 23: ...and select MODE Photo You can also switch between Movie and Photo by pressing the Shooting Mode button 2 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus then press it fully When the focus is adjusted properly AE AF lock indicator appears on the LCD monitor Power zoom lever ...

Page 24: ...VC S 4K Audio Mode 2ch Stereo Dual Video REC Off HDR CX900 CX900E File Format AVCHD Audio Mode 5 1ch Surround Dual Video REC Off The actual recording time or number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD monitor during recording Model Movie format Memory card 64 GB FDR AX100 AX100E XAVC S 4K 2 h 10 min HDR CX900 CX900E AVCHD HQ 14 h 25 min ...

Page 25: ...erture gain ISO or shutter speed 1 Press PROGRAM AE to switch iris aperture gain ISO shutter speed and exposure to automatic adjustment mode 2 Press IRIS GAIN ISO or SHUTTER SPEED to set the respective item to manual adjustment mode next to the respective setting value disappears and the value is highlighted 3 Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the item manually You can use the MANUAL dial when the ...

Page 26: ...utomatic adjustment mode press MANUAL again Adjusting the exposure 1 Press MANUAL to switch exposure to manual adjustment mode 2 Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the exposure The setting values of iris aperture shutter speed and gain ISO change as the dial is rotated You can use the MANUAL dial when the values are highlighted Assigning a menu item to the MANUAL dial 1 Press and hold MANUAL for a f...

Page 27: ...ocus manually depending on the shooting conditions Adjusting the light intensity ND filter 1 Set the ND FILTER switch to MANUAL and then select the appropriate ND FILTER position OFF Turns off the ND filter function 1 Reduces light intensity to 1 4 2 Reduces light intensity to 1 16 3 Reduces light intensity to 1 64 Notes Focusing or zooming with the lens ring 1 Press AF MF to switch to manual focu...

Page 28: ...To select the XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies you want to play edit or copy to other devices select Image Quality Size File Format You can play movies of the selected frame rate only in the case of XAVC S 4K movies Select the frame rate according to the movies you want to play To the MENU screen Event name To the previous event Remaining battery To the next event Time line bar Change Event Scale but...

Page 29: ...tions 3 Select the image Volume Previous Next Delete Fast reverse Fast forward Context Play Pause Stop Play Stop slide show To go back to the Event View screen Previous Next Change to the movie photo recording mode Event name Recorded time number of photos Movie Photo Last played image Switch Image Type button Visual index ...

Page 30: ...ty Size File Format format of images to be deleted The available format varies depending on the File Format setting Select Edit Copy Delete Multiple Images image type to be deleted Touch and display the mark on the images to be deleted then select ...

Page 31: ...t the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied How to set the playback images Movie format TV HDMI Resolution Visual index page 29 Playback image quality XAVC S 4K 4K TV Auto 2160p 1080p MOVIE PHOTO MOVIE PHOTO 4K image quality 1080p 1080i 720p MOVIE MOVIE PHOTO High definition image quality HD PHOTO 4K image quality High definition TV Auto 1080p 108...

Page 32: ...lity XAVC S HD AVCHD 4K TV or High definition TV Auto 2160p 1080p 1080p 1080i 720p MOVIE MOVIE PHOTO High definition image quality HD PHOTO 4K image quality when connected to a 4K TV Images will be played when HDMI Resolution is set to Auto default setting If images are not played properly with Auto change the HDMI Resolution setting Select Setup Connection HDMI Resolution desired setting If your ...

Page 33: ...nect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied TV HDMI Resolution 4K TV Auto 2160p 1080p 1080p 1080i 720p High definition TV Auto 1080p 1080i 720p The screen turns blank for a few seconds when you turn on or off the trimmed movie playback function 3 Touch trimming on on the LCD monitor during playback and then select the part to be trimmed by touc...

Page 34: ...lowing URL www sony net pm To check the computer system You can check the computer requirements for the software at the following URL www sony net pcenv What you can do with PlayMemories Home Viewing images on Calendar Sharing images on PlayMemories Online Import images from the camcorder Creating movie discs Uploading images to network services Playing back imported images For Windows the followi...

Page 35: ... PlayMemories Home software page 34 External media device Signal flow Steps Attach the battery to the camcorder Connect the AC Adaptor supplied Connect the external media device How to store movies Device Cable Stored with Media External media device VMC UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable sold separately High definition image quality HD External media Recorder without a USB jack AV cable sold separately Stand...

Page 36: ...GB 36 Recorder without a USB jack Signal flow ...

Page 37: ...available with iOS If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone update the software to the latest version The Wi Fi function described here is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets The Wi Fi function of the camcorder cannot be used connected to a public wireless LAN To use the One touch functions NFC of the camcorder a smartphone or tablet supporting the NFC funct...

Page 38: ...ovies and photos to your smartphone 1 On the smartphone select Settings then select More to check that NFC is enabled 2 On the camcorder play back an image to be sent to the smartphone You can transfer MP4 movies and photos only 3 Touch the camcorder to the smartphone Notes 1 Press the View Images button then select Edit Copy Send to Smartphone Select on This Device image type 2 Select the image y...

Page 39: ...he password displayed on the camcorder first time only Confirm that the SSID displayed on the camcorder is selected Return to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile iPhone iPad Using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander 1 On your camcorder select Camera Mic Shooting Assist Ctrl with Smartphone 2 On your smartphone perform in the same way as in step 3 in Connection without using NFC page 3...

Page 40: ...the person who set up the access point If the wireless access point has a WPS button On your camcorder select Setup Connection WPS Push Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register If you know the SSID and the password of your wireless access point On your camcorder select Setup Connection Access point settings Select the access point you want to register enter the password then s...

Page 41: ...red menu item Scroll the menu items up or down Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot High Speed REC Camera Mic Manual Settings White Balance Spot Meter Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus AGC Limit AE Shift Low Lux Camera Settings Scene Selection Picture Effect Cinematone Fader Self Timer SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Auto Back Light Dial Setting NIGHTSHOT Light ...

Page 42: ...e Frame Rate Dual Video REC File Format Image Size Playback Function Event View Scenario Edit Copy Send to Smartphone View on TV Send to Computer Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy 2 Setup Media Settings Media Info Format Repair Img DB F File Number Playback Settings Data Code Volume Download Music 3 Empty Music 3 Connection WPS Push Access point settings Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID PW Res...

Page 43: ...you use an external media device sold separately 3 FDR AX100 HDR CX900 4 FDR AX100E HDR CX900E General Settings Beep Monitor Brightness Display Setting Airplane Mode REC Lamp Remote Ctrl Language Setting 24p Mode 4 Cancel 24p Mode 4 Calibration Battery Info Power Save Initialize Clock Settings Date Time Setting Area Setting ...

Page 44: ...n to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be a violation of the copyright laws Compensation for the content of recordings cannot be provided even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder recording media etc The ca...

Page 45: ...lly to protect the camcorder A message will be displayed on the LCD monitor before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies In this case leave the power off and wait until the camcorder and battery temperature goes down If you turn on the power without letting the camcorder and battery cool enough the power may turn off again or you may be unable to record movies Deactivating wireles...

Page 46: ...a Memory Stick XC HG Duo media SD card Class 4 or faster XAVC S SDXC Memory Card Class 10 or faster Image device 1 0 type 13 2 mm 8 8 mm back illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor Recording pixels photo 16 9 Max 20 0 mega pixels 5 968 3 352 2 Gross Approx 20 9 mega pixels Effective movie 16 9 3 Approx 14 2 mega pixels Effective photo 16 9 Approx 14 2 mega pixels Effective photo 4 3 Approx 10 6 mega pixe...

Page 47: ...ices USB connection is only for output FDR AX100E HDR CX900E LCD monitor Picture 8 8 cm 3 5 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total number of pixels 921 600 1 920 480 Wireless LAN Supported standard IEEE 802 11 b g n Frequency 2 4 GHz Supported security protocols WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Configuration method WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup manual Access method Infrastructure Mode NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant Gen...

Page 48: ...ensions approx 48 mm 29 mm 81 mm 1 15 16 in 1 3 16 in 3 1 4 in See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP FV70 FDR AX100 AX100E Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC 6 8 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Maximum charge current 3 0 A Capacity Typical 14 0 Wh 2 060 mAh Minimum 13 3 Wh 1 960 mAh Type Li ion Rechargeable battery pack NP FV50 HDR C...

Page 49: ...o is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc Wi Fi the Wi Fi logo Wi Fi PROTECTED SET UP are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries Facebook and the f logo are trademarks or register...

Page 50: ...eld Communication Loop for a shoulder belt Grip belt FOCUS MAGNIFIER button microphone jack PLUG IN POWER Remote sensor Camera recording lamp NIGHT SHOT light 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 Built in microphone Lens ring Lens ZEISS lens ZOOM FOCUS switch AF MF button ...

Page 51: ... DISPLAY button NIGHT SHOT button LCD monitor Touch panel Viewfinder The camcorder is turned on when the viewfinder is pulled out Eye sensor When the LCD monitor is closed pull out the viewfinder and move your eye closer to the viewfinder You can view the subject through the viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment dial If the indications in the viewfinder appear blurred turn the viewfinder lens adju...

Page 52: ...SCAN SLOW buttons Previous Next buttons PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button Transmitter START STOP button Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button ENTER buttons Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander Wireless Remote Commander Insulation sheet ...

Page 53: ...lly 27 Format 20 Full charge 16 G Gain ISO 25 Google play 37 Grip belt 52 H HD 35 HDMI cable 31 Help Guide 11 I Install 37 iOS 37 Iris aperture 25 L LCD monitor 15 M Manual recording 25 Memory card 19 Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media 19 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media 19 Memory Stick XC HG Duo media 19 Menu lists 41 Menus 41 Movies 21 MP4 38 My Voice Canceling 22 N ND filter 27 Network 32 NFC 38 O O...

Page 54: ... Shutter speed 25 Smartphone 37 Software 34 Specifications 46 Supplied items 14 T Touch panel 23 Tripod 51 Troubleshooting 45 TV 31 U USB Adaptor Cable 35 W Wall outlet wall socket 16 Wi Fi 37 Windows 34 Wireless access point 40 X XAVC S 4K 12 13 XAVC S HD 12 13 Z Zoom 21 ...

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