Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your product.
Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack using your computer Turning the power on Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Initial setting Preparing a memory card Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with this product Recording Recording movies/photos Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing (models with the viewfinder) Recording movies Shooting photos Changing the brightness manually
Creating a highlight movie About Highlight Movie Maker Creating a highlight movie (MP4 format) with Highlight Movie Maker Adding a highlight point during recording Playing highlight movies Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) Editing images from the playback screen Notes on editing Deleting the selected images Deleting by date Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) Viewing trajectory of a moving object (Motion Shot Video) Playing images on
Disconnecting this product from the computer About the dedicated software for this product Creating a Blu-ray disc Saving images on an external media device Notes on use of the USB external hard disk Saving images on an USB external hard disk device Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device Playing back images in the USB external hard disk device on this product Deleting images in the USB external hard disk device Creating a disc with a recorder Using the Wi-Fi function What
Editing images recorded with several cameras List of menu items Setting up menu items How to use the keyboard Shooting Mode Movie Photo Time-lapse Capture Smooth Slow Recording (Smth Slw REC) Golf Shot High Speed REC Camera/Mic White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus IRIS Shutter Speed AGC Limit AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux Scene Selection Picture Effect Cinematone Fader Self-Timer SteadyShot (Movie) 5
SteadyShot (Photo) Digital Zoom Filter/Protector Auto Back Light Manual Ring Setting (models with the viewfinder) NIGHTSHOT Light (models with viewfinder) Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Flash (Only when connecting an external flash) Flash Level (Only when connecting an external flash) Red Eye Reduction (Only when connecting an external flash) My Voice Canceling Blt-in Zoom Mic Auto Wind NR Audio Mode Audio Rec Level My Button Focus Magnifier (models with the viewfinder) Grid Line Display Set
Wireless Ctrl with Smartphone Multi Camera Control Send to Smartphone Send to Computer View on TV Airplane Mode Multi Camera Ctrl Set 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 Highlight Copy Direct Copy Setup Media Select (Models with the internal memory) Media Info Format Empty (Models with the internal memory) Repair Img. DB F.
Volume Motion Interval ADJ Download Music (Models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) Empty Music (Models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) TC/UB (Time code/User bit) TV Type HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting Beep Monitor Brightness REC Lamp Remote Ctrl Power ON w/monitor (models without the view finder) Language Setting 24p Mode (1080 50i-compatible device) Cancel 24p Mode (1080 50i-compatible device) Battery Info Power Save Initialize Demo Mode Version Date & Time Setting Area
Expected playback time with each battery pack Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory Notes on recording movies Expected recording time of movies (models with the internal memory) Expected number of recordable photos (models with the internal memory) Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards Notes on recording movies Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Bit-rate and recording pixels Record
Zoom magnifications Using this product after a long time Troubleshooting If you have problems Overall operations The power does not turn on. This product does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have been changed automatically. This product gets warm. A rattling noise is heard when this product is shaken. Intelligent Auto is canceled. The same two movies are recorded. Free space of the memory does not increase even by deleting movies.
Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. The data file cannot be copied from internal memory (models with the internal memory). Recording Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Photos cannot be recorded. The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped.
[WPS Push] does not work. [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send to Computer] or [View on TV] terminates prematurely. Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone. The shooting screen does not display smoothly. The connection is cut off. The shooting screen during Multi Camera Control does not display smoothly. The connection is cut off. The NFC connection does not work. Editing movies/photos on this product A movie cannot be divided. The demonstration movies cannot be deleted.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Model Information In this Help Guide, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. If you find the description like “Models with ... ” as below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to this product. (models with the internal memory) (1080 60i-compatible device) (1080 50i-compatible device) To confirm the model name of this product See the bottom of this product.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Parts and controls (front/top) 1. PHOTO button 2. Power zoom lever 3. Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices. This terminal does not support VMC-AVM1 Adaptor Cable (sold separately). You cannot use accessories via an A/V remote connector. 4. (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) 5. Loop for a shoulder belt 6. Grip belt 7. (headphones) jack 8.
14. MANUAL ring (models with the Viewfinder) Manual functions can be assigned to the button and the ring. 15. Lens (ZEISS lens) 16.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Parts and controls (LCD monitor) 1. LCD monitor/Touch panel If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD monitor with the screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Parts and controls (side) 1. Memory card access lamp While the lamp is lit or flashing, this product is reading or writing data. 2. Memory card slot 3. HDMI OUT jack 4. Speaker 5. / (Shooting Mode) button (models with the Viewfinder) 6. (Create highlight movies) button Creates highlight movies (MP4 movies) from movies you have recorded. 7. (View Images) button 8. NIGHTSHOT button (models with the Viewfinder) 9.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Parts and controls (back/bottom) 1. Viewfinder (models with the Viewfinder) This product is turned on when the viewfinder is pulled out. 2. Viewfinder lens adjustment dial (models with the Viewfinder) If the indications in the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment dial. 3. 4. 5. 6. START/STOP button POWER/CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Tripod receptacle For 1/4-20 UNC screws.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Screen indicators The following indicators appear when you change the settings.
00 00 00 00 User bit (Arbitrary information) 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second) 00min Expected recording time of movies 9999 16.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Recording formats available with this product and their features This product supports XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD and AVCHD. The image quality of XAVC S 4K is 4-times greater than the conventional high definition image quality. XAVC S 4K Recording pixels: 3,840 × 2,160 dots Bit-rate: 60 Mbps, 100 Mbps Feature: Records in 4K. Even if you do not have a 4K TV, recording in 4K format is recommended for future purpose.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Supplied items The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) HDMI cable (1) Micro USB cable (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70A (1) When using this product while connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), such as while charging, make sure to attach the battery pack to this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to this product. 1 Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder (models with the Viewfinder), and then attach the battery pack ( ). Align the indentation on this product and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards. When the viewfinder (models with the Viewfinder) is pulled out, retract it. To remove the battery pack Turn off this product.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charge the battery pack using the supplied AC Adaptor. Attach the battery pack in advance. 1 Close the LCD monitor. When the viewfinder (models with the Viewfinder) is pulled out, retract it. 2 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to this product and a wall outlet (wall socket). The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp lights orange.
Hint It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Charging the battery pack using your computer Charge the battery pack by connecting this product and your computer with the micro USB cable. Attach the battery pack in advance. 1 Close the LCD monitor. When the viewfinder (models with the Viewfinder) is pulled out, retract it. 2 Connect this product to a running computer using the micro USB cable. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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 with the viewfinder). (ON/STANDBY) button or by pulling out the viewfinder (models To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. You can also turn off this product by pressing (ON/STANDBY) button.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Supply power to this product using the AC Adaptor. 1 Make the same connections as shown in “Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor” to use this product. Even if the battery pack is attached, it will not be discharged.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Initial setting Set the language, date and time when using this product for the first time. 1 Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on. 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. A: Touch the LCD monitor 3 Select the desired geographical area with 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], select the date format and the date and time. / , then select [Next].
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Types of memory card you can use with this product The following types of memory cards can be used with this product. Select the type of memory card to use with the camcorder referring to the following table. In this Help Guide, the types of memory cards you can use with the camcorder are called Memory Stick PRO Duo media or SD card.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing (models with the viewfinder) You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing. 1 Close the LCD monitor. 2 Pull out the viewfinder ( 3 Move your eye close to the viewfinder. ) then adjust the angle you want ( ). If the indicators on the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust it using the viewfinder lens adjustment dial located on the side of the viewfinder.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Recording movies Record movies. 1 Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on. You can also turn on this product by pressing (models with the viewfinder). 2 (ON/STANDBY) button or by pulling out the viewfinder Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
Hint When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], this product records an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie simultaneously, or records an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie simultaneously. In the default setting, [Dual Video REC] is set to [On].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Shooting photos Shoot photos. 1 Open the LCD monitor of this product to turn the power on. You can also turn on this product by pressing (models with the viewfinder). 2 Press the viewfinder). / (ON/STANDBY) button or by pulling out the viewfinder (Shooting Mode) button to select the photo recording mode (models with the You can also select the photo recording mode by selecting [MODE] on the LCD monitor.
When [ File Format] is set to [ (1080 50i-compatible device). When [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD] and [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p] (1080 60i-compatible device)/[50p] AVCHD] and [ REC Mode] is set to [Highest Quality ]. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to this product, or remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL ring (models with the viewfinder) Use the functions assigned to the MANUAL button or MANUAL ring. 1 Press the MANUAL button to switch to the manual operation mode. Pressing the MANUAL button switches the operation mode between manual and automatic. (Except when [Zoom] is assigned to the MANUAL ring) A: MANUAL button B: MANUAL ring 2 Rotate the MANUAL ring to make adjustments.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Assigning frequently-used functions to the MANUAL button or MANUAL ring (models with the viewfinder) You can register your desired functions to the MANUAL button or MANUAL ring. 1 Press and hold the MANUAL button down for a few seconds. The [Manual Ring Setting] screen is displayed. 2 Rotate the MANUAL ring and select the item to be assigned. Select [RESET] to reset the items adjusted manually to the default settings.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Zooming You can record an image with the subject magnified. 1 Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image. W: Wider range of view (Wide angle) T: Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. A: Wide angle B: Telephoto Note Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) You can shoot photos during movie recording. You cannot shoot photos with this unit's default setting ([ is [On]). Change the setting. 1 File Format] is [ XAVC S 4K] and [Dual Video REC］ Press PHOTO during movie recording to capture photos.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Recording in mirror mode You can rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so the LCD monitor faces toward you to record yourself. 1 Open the LCD monitor 90 degrees to this product ( then start recording. ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ( Hint A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD monitor, but the image will be normal when recorded.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Intelligent Auto This product records images after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically. 1 Select - [On] - on the recording screen of movies or photos. To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select 2 - [Off] - . Point this product toward the subject and start recording. The icons that correspond to the conditions detected are displayed.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie (My Voice Canceling) You can record the voice of the subject clearly by decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie. 1 Select - [Camera/Mic] - [ Microphone] - [My Voice Canceling]. Descriptions of menu items Off︓ Does not decrease the voice volume of the person recording the movie.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Recording the selected subject clearly (Lock-on AF) This product can track a subject you select and adjust the focus automatically. The function is available in the movie or photo shooting mode when all the following menu items are set to [Auto]: [Scene Selection]/[White Balance]/[Focus]/[Exposure]/[IRIS] 1 Touch the subject you want to track while recording. To cancel the Lock-on AF function, select .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Using the Time-lapse Capture function In the time-lapse capture mode, photos are taken sequentially at regular intervals. 1 Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on. You can also turn on this product by pressing the models with a viewfinder). (ON/STANDBY) button or by pulling out the viewfinder (for 2 Select [MODE] on the LCD monitor, and then select the time-lapse capture mode.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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 LCD monitor and press You can also operate by selecting 2 Select / (View Images) to enter the playback mode. (View Images) on the LCD monitor. to move the desired event to the center ( ) and then select it ( ).
Buttons for playback operations : Volume / : Previous/Next : Delete / : Fast-reverse/fast-forward : Context / : Pause/Play : Stop : Play/stop slide show To start playing slide show, select PHOTO from in step 3. : Motion shot video : Motion Interval ADJ Note To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the image being played back.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Screen display on the Event View screen Explains items displayed on the Event View screen. Event View screen 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. To the MENU screen Event name To the previous event To the movie/photo recording mode Highlight Movie Maker To switch movie format (XAVC S 4K/XAVC S HD/AVCHD/MP4) The displayed icon differs depending on the [ File Format] setting. Events To the next event Time-line bar To change Event Scale (approx.
9. Movie 10. Highlight Movie 11. Photo Note Displayed icons may differ, depending on the model. Hint Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 About Highlight Movie Maker Highlight Movie Maker on this product creates highlight movies (MP4 format) from MP4 movies recorded simultaneously when you record movies, freeing you from complicated editing work. To view the created highlight movies, switch this product to the playback mode and switch to [ MP4] by touching on the LCD monitor.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Creating a highlight movie (MP4 format) with Highlight Movie Maker A highlight movie is created by selecting MP4 movies that have recorded simultaneously with the movies. The created movies are in MP4 format and you can easily share them with your smartphone or other device. You can also customize the editing range of Highlight Movie Maker and the background music for highlight movies according to your preference.
[Transition Speed] You can set the speed of the transition between scenes in the highlight movie. [Music] You can select your preferred background music for the highlight movie. [Audio mix] The balance of recorded sound and background music is adjusted. [Highlight Point] You can select scenes to be included in the highlight movie. to suspend playback, then select To add highlight points, play back a movie, select To clear the set highlight points of a movie, select - [Clear All Points].
When no highlight points are set, the highlight movie is edited with the points this product selects. Also, if the length of the highlight movie is short, scenes you intended may not be selected. There is a possibility that some of the highlight points you have set will not be used in the highlight movie. If the highlight movie cannot be played back due to corrupted background music file, select - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Empty Music], then transfer the background music file to this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Adding a highlight point during recording You can specify highlight points (scenes to be included in a highlight movie) during recording. 1 On the movie recording screen, select the highlight movie appears. at the bottom right corner when a scene you want to include in Note You can set the highlight points only when [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]. Up to 10 highlight points can be set.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Playing highlight movies You can play movies created in the Highlight Movie Maker. 1 Open the LCD monitor and press You can also operate by selecting 2 Select 3 Select (View Images) to enter the playback mode. (View Images) on the LCD monitor. at the top right corner of the screen - / to move the desired event to the center ( MP4 - . ) and then select it ( ). Highlight movies are saved with the date it was created on.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) The format of a movie to be played or edited can be changed on the Event View screen. 1 Press 2 Select the movie format you want to play from (View Images) to enter the playback mode. An icon other than format setting. at the top right corner of the LCD monitor.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Notes on editing Some basic editing operations can be done on this product. If you want to do advanced editing operations, install and use the PlayMemories Home software. You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos before deleting. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from this product while deleting or dividing the images. Doing so may damage the recording media.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Deleting the selected images Select and delete unnecessary images. button on this product to enter the playback mode. 1 Press the 2 On the Event View screen, select An icon other than format setting. , and then select the movie format you want to delete. may be displayed depending on the [ File Format] setting and playback movie - [Edit/Copy] - [Delete].
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Deleting by date Select unnecessary images by date of recording and delete them. 1 Press the 2 On the Event View screen, select button on this product to enter the playback mode. , and then select the movie format you want to delete. Another icon may appear instead of format. depending on the [ File Format] setting and the movie playback - [Edit/Copy] - [Delete]. 3 4 Select [All In Event].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Dividing a movie Split a recorded movie at your desired point. This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD]. 1 Select 2 Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using - [Divide] on the movie playback screen.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) You can capture images from movies recorded with this product. 1 Select 2 Select the scene you want to capture a photo using - [Photo Capture] that appears on the playback screen of a movie. / , and then select . The image size of the photo is as follows: XAVC S 4K format: [8.3 M] XAVC S HD/AVCHD format: [2.1 M].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Viewing trajectory of a moving object (Motion Shot Video) You can view the trajectory of a fast-moving object. 1 On the Event View screen, play your desired movie, and then select To stop [Motion Shot Video] playback, select . . Note XAVC S 4K movies are not compatible with [Motion Shot Video]. [High Speed REC] is not compatible with [Motion Shot Video]. [Motion Shot Video] cannot be saved as movies.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Viewing images on a 4K TV You can play images recorded in the movie format [ product to a TV with an HDMI jack. 1 XAVC S 4K], in high definition image quality by connecting this 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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Enlarging a part of an XAVC S 4K movie on the screen during playback on TV (Trimming Playback) You can enlarge a desired part of the image while a movie recorded in [ XAVC S 4K] format is being played back on TV. The enlarged part is played back in high definition image quality. Photos are also trimmed and enlarged if you play back images in the event with both movies and photos.
Note Enlarged images cannot be played back on the LCD monitor of this product. The (Trimming Playback) button is not displayed on the LCD monitor of this product in the following cases: When this product is connected to a TV that is not 4K or high definition When a movie recorded in XAVC S HD or AVCHD format is played back When only photos are played back The trimming playback frame may not appear if you touch the periphery of the playback screen.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Connecting this product to a high definition TV You can play images recorded in XAVC S or AVCHD movie format, in high definition image 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.
If you do not want to display icons on the screen of the TV connected via HDMI, select set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to [Off].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in microphone. 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] is set to [ AVCHD]. A: Built-in microphone Note The sound of XAVC S and MP4 movies are recorded in 2ch sound. The built-in speaker does not output 5.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Using BRAVIA Sync You can operate this product with the remote commander of your TV by connecting this product to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. You can operate the menu of this product by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 On Photo TV HD This product is compatible with the Photo TV HD standard. Photo TV HD allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD-compatible devices using the HDMI cable(*), a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when playing back movies or displaying photos.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 On the HDMI cable Use the supplied HDMI cable or an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI cable with an HDMI micro connector on one end (this product) and a plug suitable for connecting to a TV on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of this product. Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Enlarging a part of an XAVC S 4K movie on the screen during playback on TV (Trimming Playback) You can enlarge a desired part of the image while a movie recorded in [ XAVC S 4K] format is being played back on TV. The enlarged part is played back in high definition image quality. Photos are also trimmed and enlarged if you play back images in the event with both movies and photos.
Note Enlarged images cannot be played back on the LCD monitor of this product. The (Trimming Playback) button is not displayed on the LCD monitor of this product in the following cases: When this product is connected to a TV that is not 4K or high definition When a movie recorded in XAVC S HD or AVCHD format is played back When only photos are played back The trimming playback frame may not appear if you touch the periphery of the playback screen.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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 separately). 3 Play a movie or a photo on this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Saving movies How to save images in each format is as follows. XAVC S 4K How to save: Save images on USB external hard disk or on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software. Saving format: XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD How to save: Save images on USB external hard disk or on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Import and utilize images on your computer (PlayMemories Home) You can import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways. PlayMemories Home is necessary to import XAVC S or AVCHD movies to your computer.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Checking the computer system You can check the system requirements for software at the following URL. http://www.sony.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer 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. http://www.sony.net/pm/ Install the software according to the on-screen instructions. When the installation has completed, PlayMemories Home starts.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Disconnecting this product from the computer Disconnect this product from the computer connected with the USB Cable. 1 Click 2 Click the message displayed on the computer screen. 3 Select in the task tray, and then click . - [Yes] on the LCD monitor, and then disconnect the USB Cable. Note If you use a Mac computer, drag and drop the memory card or the drive icon to the Trash before disconnecting.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 About the dedicated software for this product You can download the dedicated software from the Sony website. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Note The software that can be used with this product will differ, depending on the countries/regions.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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 available for creating Blu-ray discs. You cannot add contents to either type of disc after creating the disc.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Notes on use of the USB external hard disk Read the precautions when using the USB external hard disk. Note For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately). Connect the AC Adaptor to this product, and then connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (wall socket). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. You may not be able to use external media devices with a code function.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Saving images on an USB external hard disk device Easily save movies and photos to external media devices such as a USB external hard disk drive. 1 Connect this product to the external media device using a USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). A: USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Make sure not to disconnect the USB Cable while [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD monitor. If [Repair Img. DB F.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device Save selected movies and photos on an external media device such as a USB external hard disk drive. 1 Connect this product to the external media device using a USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). A: USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Make sure not to disconnect the USB Cable while [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Playing back images in the USB external hard disk device on this product Play back images saved on a USB external hard disk device on this product. 1 Connect this product to the external media device using a USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). A: USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately) 2 Select [Play without copying.], and then select the image you want to view. Hint You can also view images on a TV connected to this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Deleting images in the USB external hard disk device Delete images saved on a USB external hard disk device. 1 Connect this product to the external media device using a USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). A: USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately) 2 Select [Play without copying.]. 3 Select - [Edit/Copy] - [Delete], and then follow on-screen instructions to delete images.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Creating a disc with a recorder You can copy images on this product onto a disc or video casette. Connect this product to a disc recorder with an AV cable (sold separately). Note Connect the AC Adaptor to this product, and then connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (wall socket). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. 1 Insert the recording medium in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.).
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Explains what you can do using the Wi-Fi function of this product.
Multi Camera Control Note The Wi-Fi function of this product cannot be used by connecting to a public wireless network. Imaging Edge Mobile is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 About the Imaging Edge Mobile software To perform operations such as [Ctrl with Smartphone] and [Send to Smartphone], the Imaging Edge Mobile application for smartphone is required. Install the application from the applications store for your smartphone. If Imaging Edge Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the application to the latest version.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Connecting to your 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 Activate the NFC function of the smartphone. On an iPhone/iPad, launch Imaging Edge Mobile, and then select [Scan NFC/QR Code of the Camera] - [Scan NFC of the Camera] to activate the NFC function.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Connecting to your smartphone or tablet using the QR Code You can easily connect this product to your smartphone or tablet by reading the QR Code. 1 Install Imaging Edge Mobile on your smartphone. If Imaging Edge Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2 Select - [Wireless] - [ Function] - [Ctrl with Smartphone]. The QR Code, SSID, password and device name are displayed.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Connecting to your smartphone or tablet (by entering an SSID and password) Shows how to connect this product to your smartphone or tablet. Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting [Send to Smartphone] or [Ctrl with Smartphone] on this product. 1 Start up Imaging Edge Mobile on the smartphone. 2 Select the SSID displayed on this product. 3 Enter the password displayed on this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Connecting to your iPhone or iPad (by entering an SSID and password) 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 Select the SSID displayed on this product. 2 Enter the password displayed on this product. 3 Confirm that the SSID displayed on this product is selected.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander You can operate this product using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. 1 Install Imaging Edge Mobile on your smartphone. If Imaging Edge Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2 On the LCD monitor of this product, select - [Wireless] - [ Function] - [Ctrl with Smartphone].
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote) You can operate this product using your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. Note Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mode and the screen is unlocked in advance. 1 Install Imaging Edge Mobile on your smartphone.
Hint For the latest supported OS, refer to the download page of Imaging Edge Mobile.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Transfer images to your smartphone or tablet. 1 Install Imaging Edge Mobile on your smartphone. If Imaging Edge Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2 Press the 3 On the LCD monitor of this product, select [Select on This Device]. button on this product to enter the playback mode.
7 The images are transferred from this product to the smartphone. Transferred images will be stored in Gallery/Album on an Android smartphone/tablet or Album on an iPhone/iPad. 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. To select MP4 movies when playing back a movie, see “Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format)” and switch the movie format.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function (NFC one-touch sharing) Transfer images to your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet. Note Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mode and the screen is unlocked in advance. 1 Install Imaging Edge Mobile on your smartphone. If Imaging Edge Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version.
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. Select “Switch Movie Format button” in “Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format)”, to select MP4 movies when you play back movies. If you want to import images recorded on a memory card, insert the memory card to this product, and then select the memory card in [Media Select] (models with the internal memory).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Send to Computer You can transfer and save movies and photos to your computer. 1 Install the software on your computer. PlayMemories Home http://www.sony.net/pm/ If connecting this product to your computer for the first time after installing the software, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage] on this product, and then connect this product to your computer with the USB Cable.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Playing images on a TV (View on TV) You can view images on your TV connected to the network by transferring images from this product without connecting this product and TV with a cable. Operations may be required on your TV before playing depending on the TV you use. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well. 1 Connect this product to a wireless network access point.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Shooting with this product and other cameras with Multi Camera Control This function enables you to record images using this product and several Action Cams which support multi connection simultaneously by connecting them to Wi-Fi. You can also perform some basic operations of the connected cameras, such as configuring the settings, from this product.
[Connect Device Swt] (displayed when one camera is connected) Disconnects the currently connected camera and selects another device. [Connect Device Reg] (displayed when several cameras are connected) Registers cameras that have not been registered before. [Shooting Mode] Selects the shooting mode of the connected camera (for one camera when only one camera is connected and for all cameras when several cameras are connected). [ Movie]: Records movies. [ Still Image]: Records photos.
The upper limit of the recording time for this function is as follows. When [ File Format] is set to [ XAVC S 4K], [ Frame Rate] is set to [30p]︓ 3 h 23 m When [ File Format] is set to [ XAVC S HD], [ Frame Rate] is set to [30p]/[25P]︓6 h 31 m When [ File Format] is set to [ XAVC S HD], [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p]/[50P]︓3 h 15 m Hint The status of the connected camera is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product in real-time.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Connecting this product to one camera with Multi Camera Control (Single Connection) You can connect this product with a single camera (Handycam or Action Cam) which have the Sony Wi-Fi function. By connecting via Wi-Fi, you can control that camera with this product. 1 Turn on the power of the camera you want to connect and set it in a state ready for Wi-Fi connection.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Connecting this product to more than one camera with Multi Camera Control (Multi Connection) You can connect this product with several Action Cams which support multi connection via Wi-Fi. By connecting via WiFi, you can control those Action Cams with this product. This product can connect to only one camera by a single operation. To connect to another camera, try to connect to the other camera after finishing connection to the first camera.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Editing images recorded with several cameras By importing images recorded with several cameras to a computer, you can edit PinP (Picture in Picture; an image with an inset window of another image) clips, etc. Installing PlayMemories Home To edit PinP clips, etc., you need to install PlayMemories Home on your computer. PlayMemories Home can be installed from the following URL. http://www.sony.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Setting up menu items This product has various menu items under each of 7 menu categories. . 1 Select 2 Select a category. 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], [Wireless] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that you can select your desired menu item.
A: Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item Some menu items or settings are not available, depending on the settings of this product. When you select grayed out menu items or settings, this product displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Movie You can select the movie recording mode. 1 - [Shooting Mode] - [Movie].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Photo You can select the photo shooting mode. 1 - [Shooting Mode] - [Photo].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Time-lapse Capture What is Time-lapse Capture? In Time-lapse Capture mode, photos are taken sequentially at regular intervals. From these photos, you can create a movie by using the application for computers PlayMemories Home. You can express events that take place over a long time, such as the transition of the sky, and growth of plants, in a short period. - [Shooting Mode] - [Time-lapse Capture]. 1 [Time-lapse settings] - desired setting.
To prevent running short of battery power, it is recommended to power the camcorder using the AC adaptor during time-lapse capture. The shooting time calculated based on settings is displayed on the settings screen for Time-lapse Capture. Note that the displayed shooting time is a rough indication and the actual shooting time may vary depending on the shooting conditions. There may be a case where the shooting of 1 frame takes a longer time than [Shooting Interval].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Smooth Slow Recording (Smth Slw REC) This product records approximately 3-second-long fast actions or motions as an approximately 12-second-long slowmotion movie. 1 - [Image Quality/ Size] - [ 2 - [Shooting Mode] - [Smth Slw REC]. 3 Select / File Format] - [ AVCHD]. to change the timing at which this product starts recording. [3sec After]: This product records a movie of approximately 3 seconds after the START/STOP button is pressed.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Golf Shot Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. You can view a series of movement when playing back, which is convenient in cases such as checking golf swing or tennis form. 1 - [Image Quality/ Size] - [ 2 - [Shooting Mode] - [Golf Shot]. 3 File Format] - [ AVCHD].
tripod). Hint You can check your form using self-timer. Select [ ]/[ ] - [On], this product starts countdown of the timer after you press the START/STOP button. The point when the count reaches 0 is assumed as the moment of impact and motion before and after 0 is recorded.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 High Speed REC When you record [ XAVC S HD] movies, you can use the high-speed recording function. 1 - [Image Quality/ Size] - [ File Format] - [ 2 - [Shooting Mode] - [High Speed REC]. XAVC S HD]. Note When you set [ File Format] to [ XAVC S 4K] or [ AVCHD], this function is not available. Zoom magnification is up to 20 times.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. - [ Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Manual Settings] - [White Balance] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items (Auto): The white balance is adjusted automatically.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Spot Meter/Fcs Exposure and focus can be adjusted for the selected subject automatically. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 2 Manual Settings] - [Spot Meter/Fcs]. Touch the subject which you want to adjust the exposure and focus of. To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, select [Auto]. Note [Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to [Manual].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Spot Meter Exposure can be adjusted and set for the selected subject automatically. This function is useful when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 2 Manual Settings] - [Spot Meter]. Touch the subject which you want to adjust the exposure. To return the setting to automatic exposure, select [Auto].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Spot Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject selected. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 2 Manual Settings] - [Spot Focus]. Touch the subject which you want to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, select [Auto]. Note [Focus] is automatically set to [Manual].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Exposure You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Manual Settings] - [Exposure] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto: 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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Focus You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Manual Settings] - [Focus] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto: The focus is adjusted automatically. Manual: appears. Adjust the focus using adjusted any closer, and (nearby subject) or (distant subject).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 IRIS You can shoot images with the IRIS priority mode. Changing IRIS parameter changes the focus range. You can change the IRIS parameter depending on what type of images you want to shoot, either to sharpen the subject with its background blurred or sharpen the whole image. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Manual Settings] - [IRIS] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto: The IRIS is adjusted automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Shutter Speed You can shoot images with the Shutter Speed priority mode. You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by adjusting the shutter speed. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Manual Settings] - [Shutter Speed] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. Manual: Adjust the shutter speed using to get a fast shutter speed, and to get a slow shutter speed.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 AGC Limit You can select the upper limit for the AGC (Auto Gain Control). - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Manual Settings] - [AGC Limit] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off : The gain is automatically adjusted. 24dB/21dB/18dB/15dB/12dB/9dB/6dB/3dB/0dB ( ): The gain is automatically adjusted up to the selected limit. Note At a higher gain, the brightness becomes more appropriate in dim scenes, but the noise increases.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 AE Shift You can adjust the exposure according to your preference. 1 - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [AE Shift] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: The exposure is adjusted automatically. On (Adjusted number and EV): Adjust the automatic exposure level using when the subject is dark or the light is dim.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 White Balance Shift You can adjust the white balance according to your preference. 1 - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [White Balance Shift] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: The white balance is adjusted automatically. On ( and adjusted number): Adjust the white balance using when the images appear bluish, and when the images appear reddish.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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: The Low Lux function is not used. On ( ): The Low Lux function is used.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Scene Selection You can record images effectively in various situations. 1 - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [Scene Selection] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items (Auto): Adjusts image quality automatically. (Night Scene)(*): Using a tripod (sold separately) allows you to shoot beautiful night scenes. (Sunrise&Sunset)(*): Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.
(Spotlight): Prevents people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. (Beach): Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. (Snow): Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. Note If you set [Scene Selection], the following settings are canceled.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Picture Effect Allows you to shoot more impressive images by selecting the desired effect. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Camera Settings] - [Picture Effect] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not use the Picture Effect. (Toy Camera): Allows you to shoot an image having a unique color tone with its surrounding colors dark. Select the effect you want with [OPTION].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Cinematone This product automatically adjusts the image quality of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of film camera images. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Camera Settings] - [ Cinematone] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off : Does not use the Cinematone function. On : Uses the Cinematone function. Note When you switch this function on or off, the image will be paused temporarily.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Camera Settings] - [ Fader] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not use an effect. White Fader( ): Fades in/out with the white effect. A: Out B: In Black Fader( ): Fades in/out with the black effect.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Self-Timer Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Camera Settings] - [ Self-Timer] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: Cancels the self-timer. On ( ): Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, select . Hint The Self-Timer does operate in photo recording mode.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 SteadyShot (Movie) This product has a balanced optical SteadyShot function that allows you to reduce the camera-shake when shooting with zooming, as well as when shooting with a wide-angle shot . - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Camera Settings] - [ SteadyShot] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Intelligent Active : Records a movie using the most effective SteadyShot function on this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 SteadyShot (Photo) You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ image becomes natural. 1 - [Camera/Mic] - [ SteadyShot] to [Off] when using a tripod (sold separately), then the Camera Settings] - [ SteadyShot] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On: The SteadyShot function is used. Off ( ): The SteadyShot function is not used.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. 1 - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [Digital Zoom] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: Digital zoom cannot be used. 250: Up to 250 zoom is performed digitally.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Filter/Protector The SteadyShot function is optimized when a filter or protector is attached to the lens. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Camera Settings] - [Filter/Protector] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off : Does not use the Filter/Protector function. On ( ): Enables the Filter/Protector function. Note When [Filter/Protector] is set to [On], the SteadyShot function becomes slightly less effective.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Auto Back Light This product adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. 1 - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [Auto Back Light] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On: The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically. Off: Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Manual Ring Setting (models with the viewfinder) You can assign one menu item you often use to the MANUAL ring. 1 - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [Manual Ring Setting] - desired setting.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 NIGHTSHOT Light (models with viewfinder) When recording in a dark place with the NightShot function, you can change the infrared light setting. 1 - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [NIGHTSHOT Light] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On : Emits infrared light. Off : Does not emit infrared light.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Face] - [Face Detection] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto: Detects faces. Off ( ): Does not detect faces. Note When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On] and [ File Format] is set to [ XAVC S 4K], faces cannot be detected.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Smile Shutter The shutter is released automatically when this product detects a smile. If you do not want to take photos automatically, select [Off]. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Face] - [Smile Shutter] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Dual Capture ( ): Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when this product detects a smile.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function. 1 - [Camera/Mic] - [ Face] - [Smile Sensitivity] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Big Smile: Detects a big smile. Normal Smile: Detects a normal smile. Slight Smile: Detects even a slight smile.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Flash (Only when connecting an external flash) Select the flash setting. Select the desired flash setting when you record photos using an external flash (sold separately) compatible with this product. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Flash] - [Flash] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto: Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. On ( ): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Flash Level (Only when connecting an external flash) You can select the brightness of the flash light. Select the desired brightness when you record photos using an external flash (sold separately) compatible with this product. 1 - [Camera/Mic] - [ Flash] - [Flash Level] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items High: Makes the flash level higher. Normal: Normal flash level Low: Makes the flash level lower.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Flash] - [Red Eye Reduction] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not use Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye. On ( ): Uses Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 My Voice Canceling You can record the voice of the subject clearly by decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Microphone] - [My Voice Canceling]. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not decrease the voice volume of the person recording the movie. On ( ): Decreases the voice volume of the person recording the movie and records the voice of the subject clearly.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Blt-in Zoom Mic You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Microphone] - [Blt-in Zoom Mic] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. On ( ): The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. Note When you set [Audio Rec Level] to [Manual], [Blt-in Zoom Mic] is set to [Off] automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Auto Wind NR This function automatically cuts the low-range wind noise according to the noise level when recording using the built-in microphone. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Microphone] - [Auto Wind NR] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off ( ): Does not reduce the wind noise. On: Reduces the wind noise. Note When you set [Auto Wind NR] to [Off], Intelligent Auto is set to [Off].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Audio Mode You can change the recording sound format. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Microphone] - [Audio Mode] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items 5.1ch Surround ( ): Records sound in 5.1ch surround. 2ch Stereo ( ): Records sound in 2ch stereo. Note [5.1ch Surround] is available when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD]. The recording sound format of XAVC S movies is automatically set to [2ch Stereo] and cannot be changed.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Microphone] - [Audio Rec Level] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto: The audio recording level is adjusted automatically. Manual ( ): Adjust the audio recording level with level. to raise the audio recording level and to lower the audio recording Note The manually set value will be reset each time you switch between [Auto] and [Manual].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 My Button You can assign functions that you frequently use when recording to one of the My Buttons. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 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 . 4-734-284-21(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 175 / .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Focus Magnifier (models with the viewfinder) You can magnify an image that appears at the center of the LCD monitor by about 2.0 times to confirm the sharpness of the focus. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Shooting Assist] - [Focus Magnifier] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not magnify images. On: Magnify images. Note Even though the image displayed on this product has been magnified, the recorded image is not magnified.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Grid Line You can display the lines and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Shooting Assist] - [Grid Line] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not display the grid lines. On: Displays the grid lines. Hint Positioning the subject at the cross point of the grid lines makes a balanced composition. The lines are not recorded.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Display Setting You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD monitor while recording. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Shooting Assist] - [Display Setting] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto: Displays for about 3 seconds. The rec and zoom buttons on the LCD monitor are displayed. On: Always displays. The rec and zoom buttons on the LCD monitor are not displayed.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Zebra You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Shooting Assist] - [Zebra] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not display the zebra pattern. (70): Displays the zebra pattern over the part of an image that exceeds the brightness level of about 70 IRE. (100): Displays the zebra pattern over the part of an image that exceeds the brightness level of about 100 IRE.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Peaking You can display an image on the LCD monitor with its outlines enhanced with colors. This function helps you to adjust the focus. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1 Shooting Assist] - [Peaking] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: Does not display the enhanced outlines. (White) Displays the enhanced outlines in white. (Red) Displays the enhanced outlines in red. (Yellow) Displays the enhanced outlines in yellow.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Audio Level Display You can select whether or not to display the audio level meter. Shape of the audio level meter differs depending on the [Audio Mode] setting. 1 - [Camera/Mic] - [ Shooting Assist] - [Audio Level Display] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On: Displays audio level meter. Off: Does not display the audio level meter.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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. - [Image Quality/ Size] - [ 1 REC Mode] - desired setting.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Frame Rate You can select the frame rate to be used to record XAVC S 4K movies, XAVC S HD movies or AVCHD movies. Set [ Frame Rate] first, before setting [ REC Mode]. - [Image Quality/ Size] - [ 1 Frame Rate] - desired setting. Available frame rate settings vary depending on the recording format. See the following.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Dual Video REC You can set the dual recording mode (recording an MP4 movie during movie recording) to on or off. [Dual Video REC] is the system to record MP4 movies simultaneously when recording XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies. MP4 files are suitable for posting on the Web and they are convenient for sharing movies soon after you record them.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 File Format Set the recording format for recording and playback. 1 - [Image Quality/ Size] - [ File Format] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items XAVC S 4K: Records 4K images in XAVC S format. This setting is suitable for watching on a 4K TV. Both recording and playback switches. Movies you can play are also switched according to the [ Frame Rate] setting value. XAVC S HD: Records HD (high definition) images in XAVC S format.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Image Size You can select a size for the photos you are going to shoot. The number of photos you can shoot differs, depending on the image size selected. - [Image Quality/ Size] - [ 1 Image Size] - desired setting. The image size is set according to the format selected as [ File Format]. L (16.6M) (*) L (12.5M) (*) M (8.3M) M (6.2M) (*) S (2.1M) S (VGA) (*) * Cannot be selected in movie recording mode.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Ctrl with Smartphone You can use your smartphone as a wireless remote commander. 1 - [Wireless] - [ Function] - [Ctrl with Smartphone].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Multi Camera Control You can control other cameras connected to this product via Wi-Fi. For details, see “Related Topic.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Send to Smartphone Transfer images recorded with this product to your smartphone. 1 Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. - [Wireless] - [ 2 Function] - [Send to Smartphone]. Note Do not close the LCD monitor while transferring files. Transferring will be interrupted.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Send to Computer Transfer images recorded with this product to your computer. 1 Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. - [Wireless] - [ 2 Function] - [Send to Computer]. Note Do not close the LCD monitor while transferring files. Transferring will be interrupted.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 View on TV You can view images on your TV that is compatible with the network function by transferring images from this product without connecting this product and TV with a cable. Operations may be required on your TV before playing depending on the TV you use. For details, refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. 1 Press on this product to enter the playback mode. - [Wireless] - [ 2 Function] - [View on TV].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, you can deactivate the Wi-Fi function temporarily. 1 - [Wireless] - [ Setting] - [Airplane Mode] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: Normal setting. On ( ): Use the setting when you are on board an airplane.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Multi Camera Ctrl Set You can set the connection method for Multi Camera Control. 1 - [Wireless] - [ Setting] - [Multi Camera Ctrl Set] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Single Connection: Operates one camera. Multi Connection︓ Operates multiple cameras.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 WPS Push If your access point has a WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily. - [Wireless] - [ 1 2 Setting] - [WPS Push]. 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 WPS push button method is supported.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Access point settings You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name, security mode, and password of the access point. The password may be preset in some devices. For details, see the access point operating instructions or contact the administrator. - [Wireless] - [ 1 2 Setting] - [Access point settings]. Select the access point you want to register.
To give the registered access point priority, set [Priority Connection] to [On]. Hint For input method, see “How to use the keyboard.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Edit Device Name You can change the device name for Wi-Fi Direct etc. - [Wireless] - [ 1 2 Setting] - [Edit Device Name]. Select the input box, input the device name, and then select . Hint For input method, see “How to use the keyboard.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Disp MAC Address Display the MAC address of this product. 1 - [Wireless] - [ Setting] - [Disp MAC Address]. The MAC address is displayed.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 SSID/PW Reset This product shares the SSID/password for [Multi Connection] of [Multi Camera Ctrl Set], [Send to Smartphone] and [Ctrl with Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to this product, reset the SSID/password by the following procedure. - [Wireless] - [ 1 Setting] - [SSID/PW Reset] - .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Network Info Reset In addition to the SSID/password, you can also reset the information of the access point and [Single Connection] of [Multi Camera Ctrl Set], etc. - [Wireless] - [ 1 Setting] - [Network Info Reset]. Note After resetting the connection information, you must set the smartphone or the access point again.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Event View You can play back recorded images by date of recording (Event View). 1 - [Playback Function].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Delete You can delete unnecessary images. button on this product to enter the playback mode. 1 Press the 2 On the Event View screen, select An icon other than format setting. , and then select the movie format you want to delete. may be displayed depending on the [ File Format] setting and playback movie - [Edit/Copy] - [Delete] - desired setting. 3 Descriptions of menu items Multiple Images: You can select images to be deleted.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Protect Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. will be displayed on the protected images. button on this product to enter the playback mode. 1 Press the 2 On the Event View screen, select An icon other than format setting. , and then select the movie format you want to protect. may be displayed depending on the [ File Format] setting and playback movie - [Edit/Copy] - [Protect] - desired setting.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Highlight You can create highlight movies (MP4 movies) from movies you have recorded without editing. 1 Press 2 Select 3 Select an event for which you want to create highlight movie. 4 On the confirmation screen, select (View Image) to enter the playback mode. - [Edit/Copy] - [ Highlight]. to start highlight movie creation. The confirmation screen is displayed.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Copy You can copy images stored on the recording media of this product. The original copy of the image will not be deleted after the copy operation has been completed. After you select [Copy], a display asking you to select the source and the destination for the images to be copied appears. Select the desired item. - [Edit/Copy] - [Copy] - desired source and desired destination for the images - desired setting.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Direct Copy You can save images on a USB external hard disk manually while the device is connected to this product. - [Edit/Copy] - [Direct Copy]. 1 Note You can perform this operation when this product is connected to a USB external hard disk.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Media Select (Models with the internal memory) You can select your desired medium for recording, playback and editing. - [Setup] - [ 1 Media Settings] - [Media Select] - desired recording medium. Descriptions of menu items Int. Memory: Records, plays or edits images on the internal memory. Memory Card: Records, plays or edits images on a memory card. Note You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time and the approximate free and used space of the recording media. - [Setup] - [ 1 Media Settings] - [Media Info] - recording medium you want to display. Note Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0% even if you perform [Format].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Format Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. - [Setup] - [ 1 Media Settings] - [Format] - desired recording medium, and select . Note Formatting may not be possible if battery is low. Charge the battery pack or change it to a charged one. It is recommended to use the AC adaptor. Connect this product to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Empty (Models with the internal memory) It is recommended that you perform [Empty] before disposing of or transferring this product to another party to prevent leakage of your personal information. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to this product. - [Setup] - [ 2 Media Settings] - [Format] - [Int. Memory] - [Empty]. Note You cannot perform [Empty] unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Repair Img. DB F. Repair the image database file when necessary, such as when the image database repair message appears. - [Setup] - [ 1 Media Settings] - [Repair Img. DB F.] - desired recording medium, and select Note Formatting may not be possible if battery is low. Charge the battery pack or change it to a charged one. It is recommended to use the AC adaptor. 4-734-284-21(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 212 .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 File Number You can select the way to assign file number of photos/MP4 movies. - [Setup] - [ 1 Media Settings] - [File Number] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Series: Assigns file numbers of photos/MP4 movies recorded simultaneously in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo/MP4 movie. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned in sequence.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Data Code During playback, this product displays the information recorded automatically at the time of recording. You can check the following information. - [Setup] - [ 1 Playback Settings] - [Data Code] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off: Data code is not displayed.
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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound. 1 - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Volume] - adjust the volume using 4-734-284-21(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 216 / .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Motion Interval ADJ Adjusts the residual image intervals of a motion shot video. - [Setup] - [ 1 Playback Settings] - [Motion Interval ADJ]. 2 Adjust the setting value of the residual image intervals with 3 Select / . Related Topic Viewing trajectory of a moving object (Motion Shot Video) 4-734-284-21(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 217 .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Download Music (Models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) You can transfer music files from audio CDs etc., to this product by connecting this product to a computer. 1 - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Download Music].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Empty Music (Models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) You can delete all music files stored on this product. 1 - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Empty Music].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 TC/UB (Time code/User bit) You can record the time code (TC) and user bit (UB) as the data attached to images. What is the time code? Time code is the function that assists advanced image editing by recording hours/minutes/seconds/ frames on image data through the time that progresses while recording. What is the user bit? You can record any information such as the date/time/scene number (8 digits hexadecimal number) as the user bit.
To reset the user bit - [Setup] - [ TC/UB] - [UB Preset] - [RESET]. You can also reset the user bit by selecting [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Initialize]. To select the recording method of the time code (TC Format) - [Setup] - [ TC/UB] - [TC Format] - desired setting. DF: Records the time code compensating gaps that arise between the actual time. (Drop frame* method) NDF: Records the time code without compensating gaps that arise between the actual time.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 TV Type You need to convert the signal depending on the horizontal to vertical ratio of the TV connected. 1 - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [TV Type] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items 16:9: Select this to view your movies on a 16:9 (wide) TV. A: Images recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode B: Images recorded in 4:3 mode 4:3: Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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: Outputs the signal according to the TV automatically. 2160p/1080p: Outputs 4K movies at 2160p and HD movies at 1080p. 1080p: Outputs the 1080p signal. 4K movies are down-converted to HD before outputting.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable, you can play back movies on this product by aiming the TV’s Remote Commander at the TV. - [Setup] - [ 1 Connection] - [CTRL FOR HDMI] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On: Operates this product using the TV’s Remote Commander. Off: Does not operate this product using the TV’s Remote Commander.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 USB Connect Select this item if a USB connection does not start even when you connect this product to an external device with the USB Cable. 1 - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [USB Connect].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 USB Connect Setting You can set the USB transfer mode for connecting this product to a computer or other USB device. - [Setup] - [ 1 Connection] - [USB Connect Setting] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto: This product automatically selects the USB transfer mode depending on the connected device. MTP: This is a USB transfer mode compatible with certain types of computers.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 USB LUN Setting Improves compatibility with external devices by limiting the functions of the USB connection. 1 - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [USB LUN Setting] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Multi: Use this setting for ordinary operations. Single: Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Beep You can turn on or off the melody which sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate this product. 1 - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Beep] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On: A melody sounds. Off: Cancels the melody.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. 1 - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Monitor Brightness] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Normal: Normal setting (normal brightness). 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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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: The camera recording lamp lights up. Off: The camera recording lamp does not light up.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Remote Ctrl You can shoot images using the RMT-VP1K remote commander (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions for the remote commander. 1 - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Remote Ctrl] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On: Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander. Off: Select this when you do not use supplied Wireless Remote Commander.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Power ON w/monitor (models without the view finder) Set whether you turn on/off the product by opening/closing the LCD monitor or not. 1 - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Power ON w/monitor] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On: Turns on/off this product when opening/closing the LCD monitor. Off: Select this setting when you want to close the LCD monitor during recording.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Language Setting You can select the language to be used on the LCD monitor. 1 - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Language Setting] - desired language.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 24p Mode (1080 50i-compatible device) You can record 24p movies with changing the signal format. - [Setup] - [ 1 General Settings] - [24p Mode] - If you want to return the system to 50i mode, select in the [Cancel 24p Mode] screen. Note This product reboots each time you change the setting. When you change the setting, formatting the recording media is required. When you select [24p Mode], the following settings will be limited.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Cancel 24p Mode (1080 50i-compatible device) Return the system to 50i mode by canceling 24p mode. 1 - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Cancel 24p Mode] - .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Battery Info You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery pack. 1 - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Battery Info].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Power Save You can change the settings for the backlight of the LCD monitor and the power status of this product. - [Setup] - [ 1 General Settings] - [Power Save]. Descriptions of menu items Standard: The backlight of the LCD monitor turns dark automatically if you do not attempt to operate this product for more than about 1 minute.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Initialize All the settings return to the default. - [Setup] - [ 1 General Settings] - [Initialize] - . Hint Even if you use this function, all movies and photos are retained.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Demo Mode When this product is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor and no operation is attempted within a certain period with the movie recording mode or the Event View mode set, a demonstration movie starts playing. - [Setup] - [ 1 General Settings] - [Demo Mode] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On: Make the settings for playback of the demonstration movie.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Version You can display the software version of this product. 1 - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Version].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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 clock is set to move the time forward 1 hour. Date & Time: You can set the clock.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Area Setting You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Select your local area when using this product in other time zones. - [Setup] - [ 1 Clock Settings] - [Area Setting] - [Home] - desired setting. Hint You can set another place as a [Destination].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. When using the AC Adaptor NP-FV70A (supplied): 190 min NP-FV100A: 360 min When using your computer NP-FV70A (supplied): 535 min NP-FV100A: 930 min Hint The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging this product at a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 °F).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Expected recording time with each battery pack Approximate recording time with each battery pack is shown as follows. NP-FV70A (supplied): 160 min Hint Each recording time is measured with the LCD monitor used under the following settings. [ File Format]: [ XAVC S 4K] [ REC Mode]: [60Mbps ] [ Frame Rate]: [30p] [Dual Video REC]: [On] Times measured when using this product at 25 ˚C (77 °F). 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Expected playback time with each battery pack Approximate playback time with each battery pack is shown as follows. NP-FV70A (supplied): 280 min 280 min NP-FV100A : 500 min 500 min Top: When the LCD monitor is opened Bottom: When playing with the viewfinder without opening the LCD monitor (models with the viewfinder) The continuous playback time that recorded by the default setting is as follows.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Notes on recording movies Read the following precautions regarding movie recording. Note The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC Mode]. You can record movies of a maximum of 9,999 scenes in XAVC S format or 3,999 scenes in AVCHD format. And you can record a maximum of 40,000 MP4 movies and photos collectively. The maximum continuous recording time of a movie is approximately 13 hours.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Expected recording time of movies (models with the internal memory) The expected recording time when saving on the internal memory is shown as follows. In the default setting of this product, [Dual Video REC] is set to [On].
REC Mode Dual Video REC Expected recording time Off 14 h 30 min (11 h 00 min) On 15 h 50 min (13 h 55 min) Off 25 h 05 min (20 h 35 min) Long Time * ** 1080 60i-compatible device 1080 50i-compatible device Note The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. If you want to record up to the maximum recording time, you need to delete the demonstration movie on this product (Demonstration movies may not be installed depending on the model).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Expected number of recordable photos (models with the internal memory) The expected number of images you can save on the internal memory is shown as follows. You can record a maximum 40000 photos collectively.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Notes on recording movies Read the following precautions regarding movie recording. Note The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC Mode]. You can record movies of a maximum of 9,999 scenes in XAVC S format or 3,999 scenes in AVCHD format. And you can record a maximum of 40,000 MP4 movies and photos collectively. The maximum continuous recording time of a movie is approximately 13 hours.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Expected recording time of movies The following are expected maximum recordable time of total movie files which can be recorded on the memory card formatted by this product. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording condition and the memory card. In the default setting of this product, [Dual Video REC] is set to [On].
REC Mode Dual Video REC 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB On 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 6 h 50 min 13 h 45 min 27 h 30 min Off 2 h 00 min 4 h 00 min 8 h 10 min 16 h 20 min 32 h 50 min On 2 h 35 min 5 h 20 min 10 h 45 min 21 h 30 min 43 h 10 min Off 3 h 30 min 7 h 05 min 14 h 20 min 28 h 50 min 57 h 45 min On 3 h 50 min 7 h 45 min 15 h 40 min 31 h 25 min 63 h 05 min Off 6 h 05 min 12 h 20 min 24 h 50 min 49 h 45 min 99 h 45 min High Quality Standard Long Time * ** 1080
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Expected number of recordable photos The expected number of images you can save on a memory card is shown as follows. Unit: images size 16.6 M (16:9) 12.5 M (4:3) 16 GB 2,700 3,600 32 GB 5,400 7,200 64 GB 10,500 14,000 128 GB 21,500 28,500 256 GB 40,000 40,000 Note When using a Sony memory card. The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Bit-rate and recording pixels The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode for movies (movie + audio, etc.). XAVC S 4K When [ REC Mode] is set to [100Mbps ]. Approx. 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 pixels/30p(*) or 3,840 × 2,160 pixels/25p(**), 16:9 3,840 × 2,160 pixels/24p(*), 16:9 When [ REC Mode] is set to [60Mbps ]. Approx.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Recording pixels and aspect ratio The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 About the memory card A memory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) is not guaranteed to be compatible with this product. Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the memory card and memory card compliant product you use.
Recording/Playback: supported (*) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media: Recording/Playback: supported (*) Memory Stick Micro media: Recording/Playback: not supported Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) media: 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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack This product operates only with an InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs. InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs have the mark. What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between this product and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately).
If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on this product once a year to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from this product and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on this product completely, select - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Power Save] - [Off], and leave this product in recording standby until the power goes off. About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 On use and care On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of this product, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region.
C: Shoe cover D: Battery pack Do not aim this product at the sun. Doing so might cause this product to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Do not directly expose the lens to beams such as laser beams. That may damage the image sensor and cause this product to malfunction. Do not use or store this product and accessories in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
While using this product, the back of the LCD monitor may heat up. This is normal. Multi interface shoe When using a dedicated microphone or portable speaker, their power turns on or off according to the power of this product. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the accessory used for details. To attach an accessory, insert and fix the accessory to the Multi interface shoe by pressing down and sliding forward until it stops. Remove the accessory by pressing it down.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 On connecting to a computer or accessory etc. Do not try to format the recording media of this product with a computer. If you do so, this product may not operate correctly. When connecting this product to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 On moisture condensation If this product is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside this product. This may cause a malfunction to this product. If moisture condensation occurs Leave this product for about 1 hour without turning it on.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of this product (models equipped with the internal memory) Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [Format], data on the internal memory may not be completely erased. It is recommended that you perform [Empty] to prevent the recovery of your data. For the network related information on this product, perform [ Network Info Reset] to reset the connection information.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card Even if you [Delete] data in the memory card or [Format] the memory card on this product or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 On handling the LCD monitor 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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 To clean the casing Wipe the casing gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or eyeglass cleaning cloth. If the casing is very dirty, clean the casing of this product with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean and store the lens as described above.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Using this product abroad 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 in 4K To view 4K images in 4K, you need the HDMI cable and a 4K compatible TV (or a monitor).
Related Topic Viewing images on a 4K TV Connecting this product to a high definition TV Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV Area Setting Date & Time Setting 4-734-284-21(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 274
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 On trademarks Handycam and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. AVCHD, AVCHD logotype, AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Notes on the License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ( “AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Zoom magnifications When recording a movie with SteadyShot set to [Active] 4K : 30 times HD: 40 times When recording a movie with SteadyShot set to [Intelligent Active] 40 times When recording a movie or photo with SteadyShot set to [Standard] or [Off] 20 times When [Digital Zoom] is set to [250x] 250 times Related Topic Zooming 4-734-284-21(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 277
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Using this product after a long time In case you have not used this product for several months, check the following before use. When the date and clock settings are initialized, reset it by selecting - [Setup] - [ Clock Settings] - [Date & Time Setting]. Be sure to charge the battery of this product before use. For details, see “Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 If you have problems If you run into any problems using this product, follow the steps below. 1 Check the items under “Troubleshooting,” and inspect this product. 2 Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn this product on. 3 Perform [Initialize]. If you select [Initialize], all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The power does not turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to this product. The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from a wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to a wall outlet (wall socket).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 This product does not operate even when the power is set to on. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from a wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The menu settings have been changed automatically. While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu settings related to image quality will be changed automatically. The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between movie recording, photo recording and playback modes.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 This product gets warm. Camera body and battery may get warm with use – this is normal.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 A rattling noise is heard when this product is shaken. If no noise is heard when this product is turned on and is in movie/photo recording mode, the noise is produced by the movement of the internal lens. This is not a malfunction.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Intelligent Auto is canceled.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The same two movies are recorded. Free space of the memory does not increase even by deleting movies. When you record XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies with [Dual Video REC］set to [On], MP4 movies are recorded simultaneously. Therefore, a movie remains in the memory even you delete a movie. (In the default setting, [On] is set.) Touch on the Event View screen to change the movie format and delete the file you want to delete.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The power abruptly turns off. 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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. Turn off this product. Attach the charged battery pack to this product correctly. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. When the battery is being charged using the USB Cable, disconnect the USB Cable and connect it again. If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, you may not be able to charge it. Attach the charged battery pack to this product correctly.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly. The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is normal. 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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The battery pack is quickly discharged. The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is normal. 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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Menu items are grayed out. You cannot select grayed out items in the current recording/playback situation. There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The buttons do not appear on the LCD monitor. Touch the LCD monitor lightly.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear. If you set [Display Setting] to [On], the buttons do not disappear from the LCD monitor while in recording mode.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process of the monitor and do not affect the recording in any way.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The backlight of the LCD monitor turns off if you do not attempt to operate this product for a while. In the default setting, the backlight of the LCD monitor turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate this product for more than about 1 minute ([Power Save]).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The image in the LCD monitor is not clear. You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing. First open the LCD monitor 90 degrees to this product ( ), and then adjust the angle ( You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Monitor Brightness] - [Bright]. Related Topic Display Setting Monitor Brightness 4-734-284-21(1) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 298 ).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The image in the viewfinder is not clear (models with the viewfinder). Move the viewfinder lens adjustment dial until the image appears clearly.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The image in the viewfinder is no-longer displayed (models with the viewfinder). Close the LCD monitor. Even if the viewfinder is pulled out, no image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is open.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. If you use the memory card formatted on a computer, format it again on this product. When recording movies with [ conditions. REC Mode] is set to [100Mbps SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card; Capacity of 4 GB or more with UHS speed class 3: ], use memory cards that meet the following .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the protected images.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. The playback device does not support the playing back of memory cards.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The data file cannot be copied from internal memory (models with the internal memory). If you use the memory card formatted on a computer, format it again on this product. Memory card will not be recognized by this product unless it is inserted straight in the correct direction. You cannot copy XAVC S format movies stored on the internal memory of the camcorder to the microSDHC memory card.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is displayed. Stop playback, and select - [Shooting Mode] - [Movie] or [Photo]. This product is recording the image you have just shot on the recording media. You cannot make new recording during this period. The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images. Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: [Smth Slw REC] [Golf Shot] [High Speed REC] [ Fader] When [ File Format] is set to [ XAVC S 4K] and [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], you cannot shoot photos while recording a movie in movie recording mode. This product cannot shoot photos while it is in movie recording mode, depending on the [ REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate] selected.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped. This product is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The imaging field looks different. The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of this product. This is not a malfunction.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 This product stops recording. If you keep applying vibration on this product, recording may stop.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 There is a slight time lag between the moment when START/STOP is pressed and the actual movie recording starts or stops. On this product, there may be a slight time difference between the moment when you press START/STOP and when the actual movie recording starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The auto focus does not function. Set [Focus] to [Auto]. If auto focus does not lock to on the subject, adjust the focus manually.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 SteadyShot does not function. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Intelligent Active], [Active] or [Standard], or set [ SteadyShot] to [On]. Even when [ SteadyShot] is set to [Intelligent Active], [Active] or [Standard], or [ SteadyShot] is set to [On], this product may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. When the remaining battery decreases, the SteadyShot function stops.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly. If you record and delete images repeatedly for a long time, the files on the recording media may become fragmented and images cannot be recorded or played back correctly. After backing up the images on other media, perform [Format] of the recording media on this product.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The subjects passing across this product very fast appear crooked. This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Horizontal stripes appear on the images. Horizontal stripes may appear on the LCD monitor when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, mercury lamp, or LED light. You may be able to improve the situation by adjusting the shutter speed.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 [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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Sound is not recorded correctly. If you connect or disconnect an external microphone, etc. while recording movies, the sound may not be recorded correctly. The sound will be recorded correctly by restoring the microphone connection at the start of movie recording. If you turn the volume down to the minimum level by adjusting in [Audio Rec Level], the sound of movies cannot be recorded.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Photos are recorded automatically. When [Smile Shutter] is set to [Dual Capture] or [Always On], photos are recorded automatically when this product detects a smile.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Images cannot be played back. Select the type of recording media you want to play back. (models with the internal memory) Select the movie type (XAVC S/AVCHD/MP4) you want to play by switching movie/photo playback screen. Images recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Photos cannot be played back. You may not be able to play back photos if you have changed file or folder names, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is not a malfunction.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The movie freezes. Photos which were recorded while recording a movie are played back. In the default setting, movies and photos are played back continuously.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 An icon appears on a thumbnail. 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. If it still appears, delete the image with . may appear on an image recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Left and right sound is heard unbalanced when playing back movies on computers or other devices. Change the sound conversion type (downmix type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your playback device for details. Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc using the PlayMemories Home software. This happens when sound recorded in 5.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The wireless access point you want to connect to does not appear. Depending on the signal conditions, the wireless access point may not appear on this product. Move this product closer to the wireless access point. Depending on its setting, the wireless access point may not appear on this product. Refer to the instruction manual for the wireless access point for the correct settings.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 [WPS Push] does not work. Depending on the wireless access point setting, [WPS Push] may not be available. Confirm the password and SSID of the wireless access point to set [Access point settings].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send to Computer] or [View on TV] terminates prematurely. If the battery level is low, [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send to Computer] or [View on TV] may terminate prematurely. Connect the AC Adaptor or charge the battery pack before use. Do not close the LCD monitor while copying/transferring files. Copying/transferring will be interrupted.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone. To send a movie to your smartphone, be sure to record it in the MP4 format. Before shooting a movie to be transferred to a smartphone, set [Dual Video REC] to [On]. Do not close the LCD monitor while transferring files. Transferring will be interrupted.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The shooting screen does not display smoothly. The connection is cut off. Depending on the signal conditions, communication between the smartphone and this product may not work correctly. Reduce the distance between this product and the smartphone.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The shooting screen during Multi Camera Control does not display smoothly. The connection is cut off. Depending on the signal conditions, communication between the camera and this product may not work correctly. Reduce the distance between this product and the camera.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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. This product is in [Airplane Mode]. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 A movie cannot be divided. The following movies cannot be divided. Movies that are too short XAVC S 4K and XAVC S HD movies MP4 movies Release the protection, and then divide.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The demonstration movies cannot be deleted. (models with the internal memory) Release the protection, and then delete them. Demonstration movies may not be installed depending on the model.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Cannot create highlight movies with the Highlight Movie Maker. Check whether [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]. For details on highlight movie creation, see ”Creating a highlight movie (MP4 format) with Highlight Movie Maker.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 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 pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. This happens when viewing an image on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV Type] correctly and play back the image.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor of the 4:3 TV. This happens when viewing an image on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Images are not copied correctly. 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. Do not close the LCD monitor while copying files. Copying will be interrupted.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 PlayMemories Home cannot be installed. An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PlayMemories Home.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 PlayMemories Home does not work correctly. Quit PlayMemories Home and restart your computer.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 This product is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect all USB devices from the USB jack of your computer except the keyboard, mouse, and this product. Disconnect the micro USB cable from the computer and restart the computer, then connect the computer and this product again in the correct order.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 The same two movies are saved when I import movies to PlayMemories Home. Movies which have been deleted with this product are imported to PlayMemories Home. When you record XAVC S/AVCHD movies with [Dual Video REC] set to [On], MP4 movies are recorded simultaneously. Therefore, a movie remains in the memory even you delete a movie. (In the default setting, [On] is set.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Self-diagnosis display If indicators appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder (models with 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 C or E displayed on the LCD monitor.
(Warning indicator pertaining to memory card formatting) The memory card is damaged. The memory card is not formatted correctly. (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible memory card) Incompatible memory card is inserted. (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the memory card) The memory card is write-protected. Access to the memory card was restricted on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to the external device) The image data base file may be damaged.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 Warning Indicators If messages appear on the LCD monitor, follow the instructions. Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again. (models with the internal memory) The internal memory of this product is set differently from the default format. Performing [Format] may enable you to use this product. Formatting will delete all data in the internal recording medium. Data error.
Restoring data... If writing data onto the media of this product has failed, attempts will be automatically made to recover the data. Cannot recover data. Writing data onto the media of this product has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Reinsert the memory card. Reinsert the memory card a few times. If the indicator continues to flash even after reinserting, the memory card could be damaged. Try with another memory card. Cannot recognize this memory card.
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