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Sony Handycam FDR-AX100 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 4-534-651-11(1) Digital 4K Video Getting started Camera Recorder Recording/Playback Saving images Digital HD Video Customizing your Camera Recorder camcorder Others Operating Guide Please also refer to: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Record the SAVE THESE serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers INSTRUCTIONS. whenever you call your Sony dealer DANGER - TO REDUCE regarding this product. THE RISK OF FIRE OR Model No. FDR- Model No.
  • Page 3 for replacement of the obsolete outlet. • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
  • Page 4 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British (British (British (CEE (CEE (Ocean Type) Type) Type) Type) Type) Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.
  • Page 5 Asia Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type China Hong Kong 200/220 India 230/240 Indonesia 127/230 Japan 50/60 Korea (rep) Malaysia Philippines 220/230 Singapore Taiwan Thailand C/BF Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia New Zealand 230/240 North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz)
  • Page 6 South America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Argentina C/BF/O Brazil 127/220 Chile Colombia Peru Venezuela Middle East Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Iran C/BF Iraq C/BF Israel Saudi Arabia 127/220 A/C/BF Turkey C/BF Africa Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Algeria 127/220...
  • Page 7 • Be sure to charge the battery pack is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge lead to death. the battery pack.

  • Page 8: Regulatory Information

    For Customers in the U.S.A. U.S.A. and Canada If you have any questions about this product, you may call:  RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION Sony Customer Information Center BATTERIES 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Lithium-Ion batteries The number below is for the FCC are recyclable.
  • Page 9 Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares – Reorient or relocate the receiving that this equipment is in compliance antenna.
  • Page 10 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 inappropriate waste handling. The Japan recycling of the materials will help to For EU product compliance: Sony conserve natural resources. Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger In case of products that for safety, Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany performance or data integrity reasons ...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Refer to it for in-depth instructions on Supplied items ......14 the many functions of the camcorder. Charging the battery pack ..15 Turning the power on ....18 Access the Sony Inserting a memory card ..19 support page. Recording/Playback ... 21 http://www.sony.net/ SonyInfo/Support/ Recording .........

  • Page 12: Selecting The Recording Format For Movies

    4K, to be highly compressed with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 and recorded in the MP4 file format. High image quality will be obtained while keeping the data size within a certain level. Recording formats available and their features FDR-AX100/AX100E HDR-CX900/CX900E XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD...
  • Page 13 Wi-Fi (page 37). 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 (FDR-AX100/AX100E), XAVC S HD format, or AVCHD format while recording movies in MP4 format at the...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Lens cap (attached to the camcorder) (1) • USB connection support cable (1) • “Operating Guide” (This manual) FDR-AX100/AX100E only • Rechargeable battery pack NP- FV70 (1) The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor, retract the viewfinder, and attach the battery pack. Battery pack Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
  • Page 16 25 °C (77 °F). • The recording times are measured when recording movies with the 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.

  • Page 17: To Remove The Battery Pack

     To remove the battery pack Turn off your camcorder. Slide the 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.

  • Page 18: Turning The Power On

    Turning the power on Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn the power on. • You can also turn on the camcorder by pulling out the viewfinder. 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.

  • Page 19: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. Access lamp Insert the card with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated. • The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card.
  • Page 20  To format the recording media • To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use.  [Setup]  [ • To format the memory card, select Media Settings] ...

  • Page 21: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording Recording movies Open the LCD monitor, and press START/STOP to start recording. Power zoom lever • To stop recording, press START/STOP again. • Items on the LCD monitor disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds. To display items again, touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 22 Notes • When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], you cannot record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO.  Recording photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) When [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off], you can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO.

  • Page 23: Shooting Photos

    Shooting photos Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE]  (Photo). • You can also switch between (Movie) and (Photo) by pressing (Shooting Mode) button. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Power zoom lever • When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 24 XAVC S 4K 2 h. 10 min. HDR-CX900/CX900E AVCHD HQ 14 h. 25 min. • When using a Sony memory card. • When recording with the default settings. FDR-AX100/AX100E: File Format]: [XAVC S 4K], [Audio Mode]: [2ch Stereo], [Dual Video REC]: [Off] HDR-CX900/CX900E: File Format]: [AVCHD], [Audio Mode]: [5.1ch Surround], [Dual Video...

  • Page 25: Using The Manual Adjustment Features

    Using the manual adjustment features Adjusting the iris (aperture), gain (ISO), or shutter speed Press PROGRAM AE  to switch iris (aperture), gain (ISO), shutter speed, and exposure to automatic adjustment mode. Press IRIS , GAIN/ISO  or SHUTTER SPEED  to set the respective item to manual adjustment mode.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Exposure

    Adjusting the exposure When [Exposure] is assigned to the MANUAL dial , you can adjust the exposure as follows. Press MANUAL  to switch exposure to manual adjustment mode. 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.
  • Page 27 Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter) You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter function when the recording environment is too bright. Set the ND FILTER switch  to MANUAL, and then select the appropriate ND FILTER position . OFF: Turns off the ND filter function.

  • Page 28: Playback

    Playback Open the LCD monitor and press the (View Images) button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. • The Event View screen appears after some seconds. Select to move the desired event to the center, and then select the part circled () in the figure.

  • Page 29: Playback Operations

    Select the image. Recorded time/ Switch number of Event name Image Type photos To go back to button the Event View (Visual screen index) Previous Movie Next Photo Change to the movie/photo Last played image recording mode  To switch between movies and photos (Visual index) Select the desired type of images.
  • Page 30  To delete the images  Select  [Image Quality/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.

  • Page 31: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing images on a TV Playing back images Playable images may be restricted depending on the combination of the movie format at the time of recording, the type of playback images selected on the Event View screen, and the HDMI output settings.
  • Page 32 Movie [HDMI Visual index Playback format Resolution] (page 29) image quality XAVC S 4K TV or [Auto], [2160p/ MOVIE High definition High 1080p], [1080p], MOVIE/ image quality definition [1080i], [720p] PHOTO (HD) AVCHD PHOTO 4K image quality (when connected to a 4K TV) •...
  • Page 33 Playing back trimmed movies recorded in XAVC S 4K format (FDR-AX100/AX100E) Change the HDMI output setting to output 4K movies.  [Setup]  [ Connection]  [HDMI Select Resolution]  desired setting. Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied.

  • Page 34: Saving Images

    Calendar discs network services  To download PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from 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/...

  • Page 35: Connecting An External Media Device

    Connecting an external media device How to store AVCHD movies and photos to an external media device is explained here. Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. Store XAVC S movies to a computer using PlayMemories Home software (page 34).
  • Page 36  Recorder without a USB jack Signal flow...

  • Page 37: Using The Wi-Fi Function

    NFC function is required. • The operation methods and display screens for the application are subject to change without notice by future upgrades. http://www.sony.net/pmm/  Android OS Install PlayMemories Mobile from Google Play. • Android 4.0 or higher is required to use One-Touch functions (NFC).
  • Page 38 Notes Transferring MP4 movies and photos to your • Cancel the sleep mode or unlock the screen on the smartphone smartphone beforehand. • Make sure that is displayed  One-touch connection on the LCD monitor of the with an Android camcorder and the smartphone.
  • Page 39  Input the password Using your smartphone displayed on the camcorder as a wireless remote (first time only). commander You can record with the camcorder using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander. On your camcorder, select iPhone/iPad  [Camera/Mic]  Shooting Assist] ...
  • Page 40  Select the access point you want to register, enter the Install the dedicated password, then select software in your computer (first time only). Windows: PlayMemories Home www.sony.net/pm/ Mac: Wireless Auto Import http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/ Mac/ • If the software is already installed in your computer,...

  • Page 41: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder Using the menus Menu lists Select Shooting Mode Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot High Speed REC Camera/Mic Select a category. Manual Settings White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus Select a desired menu item.
  • Page 42 Face Edit/Copy Face Detection Send to Smartphone Smile Shutter View on TV Smile Sensitivity Send to Computer Flash Delete Flash Protect Flash Level Copy Red Eye Reduction Direct Copy Microphone Setup My Voice Canceling Media Settings Blt-in Zoom Mic Media Info Auto Wind NR Format Audio Mode...
  • Page 43 Battery Info Power Save Initialize Clock Settings Date & Time Setting Area Setting You can set this item when you use a flash (sold separately). You can set this item when you use an external media device (sold separately). FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900 FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E...

  • Page 44: Others

    Others Precautions be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be a violation of the copyright AC Adaptor laws. Do not short-circuit the battery • Compensation for the content of terminal with any metallic objects. recordings cannot be provided, This may cause a malfunction. even if recording or playback is Playing back images with not possible due to a malfunction...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    All settings, including the clock power may turn off automatically setting, are reset. to protect the camcorder. A • Contact your Sony dealer or local message will be displayed on the authorized Sony service facility. LCD monitor before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Memory Stick XC-HG [Color Temp.] Duo media, SD card (Class 4 or Minimum illumination: faster) FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900 XAVC S 4K: 6 lx (lux) (FDR-AX100), HD: SDXC Memory Card (Class 10 or 3 lx (lux) (in default setting, faster) shutter speed 1/60 second)
  • Page 47 4K: 3 lx (lux) (FDR-AX100), HD: Total number of pixels: 921 600 1.7 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to (1 920 × 480) [On], shutter speed 1/30 Wireless LAN second) NightShot: 0 lx (lux) (shutter Supported standard: speed 1/60 second) IEEE 802.11 b/g/n...

  • Page 48: Rechargeable Battery

    (1 15/16 in. × 1 3/16 in. × 3 1/4 • Memory Stick and in.) trademarks or registered * See the label on the AC Adaptor trademarks of Sony Corporation. for other specifications. • Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
  • Page 49 • Dolby and the double-D symbol All other product names are trademarks of Dolby mentioned herein may be the Laboratories. trademarks or registered • The terms HDMI and HDMI High- trademarks of their respective Definition Multimedia Interface, companies. Furthermore, ™ and ®...

  • Page 50: Parts And Controls

     Lens ring For details on compatible  Lens (ZEISS lens) accessories of the Multi  ZOOM/FOCUS switch interface shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or  AF/MF button consult your Sony dealer or  MANUAL button local authorized Sony service ...
  • Page 51  NIGHT SHOT button  Speaker  Memory card access lamp (19)  Memory card slot (19)  HDMI OUT jack   (headphones) jack  ND FILTER (AUTO/MANUAL)  LCD monitor/Touch panel switch  Viewfinder  ND FILTER switch The camcorder is turned on when the viewfinder is pulled out.
  • Page 52  BATT (battery) release lever  PAUSE button  VISUAL INDEX button  ////ENTER buttons  To fasten the grip belt • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander. Insulation sheet Wireless Remote Commander  DATA CODE button ...

  • Page 53: Index

    Index Help Guide 11 Install 37 AC Adaptor 15 iOS 37 Android 37 Iris (aperture) 25 App Store 37 Assigning a menu item 26 LCD monitor 15 AVCHD 12, 13 Manual recording 25 Battery pack 15 Memory card 19 Beep 18 Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) Built-in USB Cable 15 media 19...
  • Page 54 Recording time 24 Recording/playback time 16 SD memory card 19 Shutter speed 25 Smartphone 37 Software 34 Specifications 46 Supplied items 14 Touch panel 23 Tripod 51 Troubleshooting 45 TV 31 USB Adaptor Cable 35 Wall outlet (wall socket) 16 Wi-Fi 37 Windows 34 Wireless access point 40...
  • Page 55 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ © 2014 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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