Sony Handycam FDR-AX30, Operating Manual

Page 1: ... Recording Playback Saving images Customizing your camcorder Others Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide http rd1 sony net help cam 1510 h_zz Help Guide Web manual Refer to Help Guide for in depth instructions on the many functions of the camera ...

Page 2: ...fire 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 a...

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 5: ...60 50 60 50 50 A BF C C A C BF A C BF A C BF A C Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Australia New Zealand 240 230 240 50 50 O O Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Canada USA 120 120 60 60 A A Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Bahamas Costa Rica Cuba Dominican rep El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama 120 240 110 110 220 110 110 12...

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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: ...nsmitter CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentia...

Page 9: ...erference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives Manufacturer Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan For EU product compliance Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany Hereby Sony Corporation declares that ...

Page 10: ...e recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly hand over these products at end of li...

Page 11: ...r 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 This manual describes 1080 60i compatible devices and 1080 50i compatible devices To check whether your camera is a 1080 60i compatible device or 10...

Page 12: ...ain level Bit rate indicates the quantity of data recorded in a certain period Recording formats available and their features XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD Pixels 3840 2160 1920 1080 1920 1080 Bit rate 60 Mbps 100 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 in the future I...

Page 13: ...e connected to the camcorder via Wi Fi page 36 MP4 format is good for uploading to the Internet When Dual Video REC is set to On the camcorder records movies in XAVC S 4K format 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 Mo...

Page 14: ... Adaptor 1 Power cord mains lead 1 USB connection support cable 1 The USB connection support cable is designed 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 Operating Guide This manual 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP FV70 1 ...

Page 15: ...he AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack 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 AC Adaptor Wall outlet wall socket DC IN jack Powe...

Page 16: ...ing and playback using the supplied battery pack minutes The recording and playback times are measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F The recording times are measured when recording movies with the default settings File Format XAVC S 4K REC Mode 60Mbps Dual Video REC Off Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop switching the Shooting Mode and zooming The re...

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: ...everal months To turn off the 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 models with the viewfinder FDR AX33 AXP33 AXP35 only 2 Following the instructions on the LCD monitor select the language the geographical area Daylight Savings or Summer Time date format ...

Page 19: ...r Recording images in the XAVC S format Use an SDXC UHS I U3 memory card or faster when the recording mode is set to 100Mbps or higher 1 Open the cover and insert the memory card until it clicks The Preparing 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 ...

Page 20: ...mported 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 format screen appears do not perform the format All the data recorded will be lost The exFAT is a fil...

Page 21: ... movies in XAVC S 4K format 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 the LCD monitor ...

Page 22: ...ess My Voice Canceling page 51 The voice of the person recording the movie will be suppressed Approximate recording time available 1 FDR AX30 AXP35 only 2 If you want to record up to the maximum recording time you need to delete the demonstration movie on this product FDR AX30 AXP35 When recording with using the default setting File Format XAVC S 4K REC Mode 60Mbps Dual Video REC Off When using a ...

Page 23: ... MODE Photo You can also switch between Movie and Photo by pressing the Shooting Mode button FDR AX33 AXP33 AXP35 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: ...tic adjustment mode press MANUAL button again When Zoom function is assigned make the adjustment by only rotating the MANUAL ring Assigning a menu item to the MANUAL ring 1 Press and hold MANUAL button page 51 for a few seconds The menu items you can control with the MANUAL ring will appear on the Manual Ring Setting screen 2 Rotate the MANUAL ring page 51 to select the item to be assigned and the...

Page 25: ...to AVCHD Photos and movies are stored in the same recording medium internal memory memory card FDR AX30 AXP35 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 sc...

Page 26: ...me Previous Next Delete Fast reverse Fast forward Context Play Pause Stop Play Stop slide show Motion Shot Video Motion Interval ADJ 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 27: ...and display the mark on the images to be deleted then select Switching to MP4 Select Switch Movie Format button The Movie Format Select screen appears Select the format of the movie To copy the images from the internal memory to a memory card FDR AX30 AXP35 Select Edit Copy Copy Int Memory Memory card Multiple Images Select the image type to be copied Touch and display the mark on the images to be...

Page 28: ...I 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 26 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 1080i 720p M...

Page 29: ...D 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 The resolution will be the HDMI Resolution set on your camcorder 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 Conne...

Page 30: ...etup Connection HDMI Resolution desired setting 2 Connect 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 pl...

Page 31: ...GB 31 Recording Playback Playback of trimmed movies is not available on the LCD monitor of the camcorder Notes ...

Page 32: ... fit with the terminal of the device you wish to connect to For details refer to the instruction manuals of the device you wish to connect to Select Image from External Device in the Step 2 above 1 Press the PROJECTOR button page 51 2 Select Image Shot on This Device 3 Follow the operating guide on the LCD monitor and then select Project 1 Adjust the focus of the projected image 2 Use the power zo...

Page 33: ...the following 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 ...

Page 34: ... your camcorder using an AV cable sold separately Signal flow Movies are copied with standard definition image quality How to store movies Device Cable Image quality Recording format Media Recorder without a USB jack AV cable sold separately Standard definition image quality DVD External media device VMC UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable sold separately 4K High definition image quality HD XAVC S AVCHD Extern...

Page 35: ...xternal media device Connect an external media device to the Multi Micro USB Terminal of your camcorder using VMC UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable sold separately Signal flow Movies are copied with 4K high definition image quality HD ...

Page 36: ...r App Store depending on the country or the region In that case search for PlayMemories Mobile 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 fu...

Page 37: ...with the smartphone by NFC see Connection without using NFC page 37 Connection without using NFC Transferring MP4 movies 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 To select MP4 movies when you play back movies see Switc...

Page 38: ...irst time only Select Settings Wi Fi the SSID displayed on the camcorder Input the password displayed on the camcorder first time only Confirm that the SSID displayed on the camcorder is selected Android iPhone iPad Return to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile Using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander 1 On your camcorder select Wireless Function Ctrl with Smartphone 2 On your smartph...

Page 39: ... installed in your computer update the software to the latest version 2 Connect your camcorder to an access point as follows first time only If you cannot register refer to the instruction of the access point or contact the person who set up the access point If the wireless access point has a WPS button On your camcorder select Wireless Setting WPS Push Press the WPS button on the access point you...

Page 40: ...computer Press the View Images button on your camcorder Select Wireless Function Send to Computer Images are automatically transferred to and saved on the computer Only newly recorded images are transferred Importing movies and multiple photos may take time ...

Page 41: ...e 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 IRIS Shutter Speed AGC Limit AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux Camera Settings Scene Selection Picture Effect Cinematone Fader Self Timer SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Auto Back Light Manual Ring Sett...

Page 42: ...le Format Image Size Wireless Function Ctrl with Smartphone Multi Camera Control Live Streaming Send to Smartphone Send to Computer View on TV Setting Airplane Mode Multi Camera Ctrl Set Vid REC during strm 2 WPS Push Access point settings Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID PW Reset Network Info Reset Playback Function Event View Edit Copy Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy 3 Setup Media Settings...

Page 43: ...u use an external media device sold separately 4 FDR AX30 AXP35 5 The feature may not be available depending on the countries regions 6 FDR AXP33 AXP35 7 FDR AX30 8 1080 50i compatible models Connection TV Type HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting General Settings Beep Monitor Brightness Auto Keystone ADJ 6 REC Lamp Power ON w monitor 7 Language Setting 24p...

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: ...turn off again or you may be unable to record movies Deactivating wireless LAN Wi Fi NFC etc temporarily When you board an airplane you can deactivate the Wi Fi function temporarily Select Wireless Setting Airplane Mode On Wireless LAN We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any damage caused by unauthorized access to or unauthorized use of destinations loaded on the camcorder resulting from lo...

Page 46: ...ick PRO HG Duo media Memory Stick XC HG Duo media SD card Class 4 or faster XAVC S HD XAVC S 4K 60Mbps SDXC Memory Card Class 10 or faster XAVC S 4K 100Mbps SDXC Memory Card UHS I U3 or faster 2 The capacity that a user can use Approx 62 4 GB 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes a portion of which is used for system management and or application files Only preinstalled demonstration movie may be deleted Im...

Page 47: ...adphone jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm USB jack Type A Built in USB Multi Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices USB connection is only for output For customers in Europe LCD monitor Picture 7 5 cm 3 0 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total number of pixels 921 600 640 1 440 Projector FDR AXP33 AXP35 Projection type DLP Light source LED R G B Focus Manual Throw Distance 0 5 m 1 6 feet or over...

Page 48: ... in w h d including the projecting parts 75 mm 78 5 mm 155 mm 3 in 3 1 8 in 6 1 8 in w h d including the projecting parts and the supplied rechargeable battery pack Mass approx FDR AX30 585 g 1 lb 4 oz main unit only 685 g 1 lb 8 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack NP FV70 FDR AX33 600 g 1 lb 5 oz main unit only 700 g 1 lb 8 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack NP FV...

Page 49: ...d trademark of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries Intel Pentium and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries SDXC logo 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 ...

Page 50: ...guaranteed If you use a shoe adaptor sold separately you can also use accessories compatible with an Active Interface Shoe To prevent failure do not use a commercially available flash with high voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity microphone jack PLUG IN POWER headphones jack Camera recording lamp NIGHTSHOT light Multi Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices This ter...

Page 51: ...AL button Memory card access lamp 19 Memory card slot 19 HDMI OUT jack PROJECTOR IN jack 32 FDR AXP33 AXP35 Shooting Mode button 23 FDR AX33 AXP33 AXP35 My Voice Canceling button Suppresses the voice of the person recording the movie PROJECTOR button 32 FDR AXP33 AXP35 View Images button 25 NIGHTSHOT button ON STANDBY button ...

Page 52: ...finder lens adjustment dial FDR AX33 AXP33 AXP35 If the indications in the viewfinder appear blurred turn the viewfinder lens adjustment dial START STOP button 21 POWER CHG charge lamp 15 Built in USB Cable 16 DC IN jack Tripod receptacle BATT battery release lever Battery pack 15 To fasten the grip belt ...

Page 53: ...e play 36 Grip belt 52 H HDMI cable 28 Help Guide 11 I Install 36 iOS 36 L LCD monitor 15 M Manual recording 24 Memory card 19 Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media 20 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media 20 Memory Stick XC HG Duo media 20 Menu lists 41 Menus 41 Movies 21 MP4 37 My Voice Canceling 22 N Network 29 NFC 37 O One Touch functions NFC 36 P Photos 23 Playback 25 PlayMemories Home 33 PlayMemories Onl...

Page 54: ...cifications 46 Supplied items 14 T Touch panel 23 Trimming Playback 30 Tripod 52 Troubleshooting 45 TV 28 W Wall outlet wall socket 16 Wi Fi 36 Windows 33 Wireless access point 39 X XAVC S 4K 12 13 XAVC S HD 12 13 Z Zoom 21 ...

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