Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your product. This Help Guide is also available as a PDF, which can be downloaded here.
Supplied items Power source preparations Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Turning the power on Using the camcorder supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Adjusting the LCD monitor and viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the LCD monitor Initial setting Preparing a memory card Inserting a memory card Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Recording Recording movies Recording mo
Adjusting focus by tracking the desired subject (LOCK-ON AF) Focusing by magnifying an image (FOCUS MAGNIFIER) Focusing by touching the LCD monitor (SPOT FOCUS) Focusing on a detected face (FACE DETECTION) Adjusting the brightness Adjusting the iris Adjusting the gain Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Adjusting the shutter speed Adjusting the light quantity (ND filter) Adjusting the color tone Adjusting the color to the natural tone (WHITE BALANCE) Storing the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B Au
Playing images on the camcorder Playing back movies Playing back photos Changing/checking the settings of the camcorder Changing the screen display Displaying recording data (DATA CODE) Checking the settings in the camcorder (STATUS CHECK) Viewing images on the TV On the HDMI cable Viewing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a high definition TV Viewing images on a non-high-definition TV Editing Notes on editing Protecting movies and photos (PROTECT) Deleting selected movies/photos Dividing a movie Savi
Connecting to a smartphone or tablet using the QR Code Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet (by entering an SSID and password) Connecting to your iPhone or iPad (by entering an SSID and password) Controlling via a smartphone Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote) List of menu items Setting up menu items How to use the keyboard CAMERA SET ISO/GAIN SEL AUTO ISO LIMI
SCENE SELECTION SET SPOT METER/FOCUS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS LOW LUX AUTO BACK LIGHT NIGHTSHOT NIGHTSHOT LIGHT COLOR BAR PICTURE PROFILE REC/OUT SET SHOOTING MODE REC SET IMAGE SIZE FILE NUMBER VIDEO OUT AUDIO SET VOLUME AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT AUDIO REC LEVEL INT MIC WIND MIC SELECT AUDIO OUTPUT TIMING DISPLAY SET HISTOGRAM ZEBRA PEAKING PHASE AF FRAMES PHASE DETECT.
FOCUS MAG RATIO CAMERA DATA DISPLAY AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY ZOOM DISPLAY FOCUS DISPLAY SHUTTER DISPLAY DATA CODE GAMMA DISP ASSIST LCD BRIGHT VF COLOR TEMP.
AREA SET DST SET (SUMMERTIME) LANGUAGE DATE REC BEEP REC LAMP REMOTE CONTROL 60i/50i SEL MEDIA FORMAT REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE USB CONNECT USB LUN SET OPERATION TIME VERSION DISPLAY CALIBRATION INITIALIZE EDIT PROTECT DELETE DIVIDE Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Charging time Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries Expected recording time with each battery pack Expected playback time with each battery pack Expected movie recording time and number of
Recording pixels and aspect ratio of Proxy recording Recording pixels and aspect ratio of photos Precautions/This product Precautions About XAVC S format About the AVCHD format About the memory card About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Handling of this product On use and care On connecting to a computer or accessory etc.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left front side/front) 1. REMOTE jack For connecting the camcorder and a peripheral. You can control the camcorder, such as recording movies, with that device. 2. ASSIGN4 button /FOCUS MAGNIFIER button/PHOTO button (Photo mode only) 3. Multi interface shoe For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right front side/top) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Manual lens ring Lens hood Lens (ZEISS lens) Internal microphone ZOOM/FOCUS switch AF/MF button MENU button Manual dial Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, attach the lens hood to the camcorder ( the lens hood in the direction of arrow until it is locked. Hint If you attach or remove a 62 mm (2 1/2 in.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left back side/left back/bottom) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Lens adjustment dial START/STOP button HDMI OUT Terminal DC IN jack / / / /SET button ASSIGN6 button POWER/CHG (charge) lamp Grip belt Tripod receptacles (1/4 inch) For 1/4-20UNC screws. For attaching a tripod with a screw shorter than 5.5 mm (sold separately). Some tripods may not be designed to attach in the proper direction. 10.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right back side/back) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Eye sensor Viewfinder Large eyecup AUTO/MANUAL switch ND FILTER switch Battery pack (Headphones) jack SHUTTER SPEED button ISO/GAIN button IRIS button SLOT SELECT button THUMBNAIL (playback) button Speaker LCD monitor/touch panel If you rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees, you can close the LCD monitor with the screen facing out.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (wireless remote commander) Remove the insulation sheet before using the wireless remote commander. A: Insulation sheet 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Changing the battery of the wireless remote commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case until it clicks into place. A: Tab Note When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the wireless remote commander may shorten, or the wireless remote commander may not function properly.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Screen indicators Upper left （ ） 100% Remaining battery Shooting mode INTELLIGENT AUTO (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection) SCENE SELECTION REC FORMAT (Movie mode) Image size, aspect ratio (Photo mode) Optical zoom Z99 x1.2 Clear image zoom Z99 x2.
ZEBRA STEADYSHOT (Movie/Photo) Manual focus ～ Picture profile F5.6 Iris 1000/9dB ISO/Gain 100 180° Shutter speed AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT -2.0EV AE SHIFT / Auto setting/manual setting A B White balance LOW LUX AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY AIRPLANE MODE NFC is effective D. EXTENDER AUDIO REC LEVEL NIGHTSHOT MIC SELECT ND FILTER GAMMA DISP ASSIST HISTOGRAM Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically. They are not displayed while recording.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Selecting the items on the LCD monitor Use (move up) / (move down) / (move to the left) / (move to the right) / SET (to decide by pressing) on the menu that is displayed on the LCD monitor. Some items are operated directly by touching the LCD monitor (SPOT METER/FOCUS, CALIBRATION ,etc.).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording formats available with the camcorder and their features The camcorder 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: 100 Mbps, 60 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-AX700 Supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70A (1) When using the camcorder while connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), such as while charging, make sure to attach the battery pack to the camcorder.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 1 Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder , and then attach the battery pack ( ). Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camcorder.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 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 is pulled out, retract it. 2 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the camcorder and a wall outlet (wall socket). The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp lights orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.
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-AX700 Turning the power on Turn on the camcorder. 1 Open the LCD monitor of the camcorder and turn the power on. You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing (On/Standby) button. To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration below. You can also turn off the camcorder by pressing (On/Standby) button.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using the camcorder supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) You can supply power to the camcorder from a wall outlet (wall socket) by using the AC adaptor. 1 Operate the camcorder while it is connected to a wall outlet pack using the AC Adaptor .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the viewfinder When using the viewfinder, extend it and position your eye near it. If you extend the viewfinder while the LCD monitor is open, the display switches from the LCD monitor to the viewfinder when you position your eye near the viewfinder. If the viewfinder image appears blurred, turn the lens adjustment dial next to the viewfinder until the image is sharp. A: Lens adjustment dial Move it until the picture becomes clear.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the LCD monitor The LCD monitor can be rotated in the range as illustrated below, allowing a person other than the camera operator to see the image. 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. A: Open 90 degrees. B: 180 degrees (max.) C: 90 degrees (max.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Initial setting Set the language, date and time when using the camcorder for the first time. Perform the setting with the / / / /SET button. 1 Turn the camcorder on. 2 Select AREA SET , DST SET (SUMMERTIME), and DATE with the / / / /SET button. A: LCD monitor If you set [DST SET (SUMMERTIME)] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. You can set any year up to the year 2037. Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Inserting a memory card Insert a memory card into the camcorder. 1 Open the cover and insert the memory card until it clicks. A: Memory card slot A B: Memory card slot B C: 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 the camcorder before the first use.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording Press SLOT SELECT button to change which slot is selected for recording. You can confirm the selected slot on the LCD monitor. A: SLOT SELECT button Note You can only select a slot that already has a memory card inserted. While movies are being recorded on the memory card, you cannot switch the slot even if you press the SLOT SELECT button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder The following types of memory cards can be used with the camcorder. Select the type of memory card to use with the camcorder referr ing to the following table. In this Help Guide, the types of memory cards you can use with the camcorder are called Memory Stick media or SD card.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording movies Record movies. Movies are recorded on the memory card and in XAVC S 4K format at the factory setting. 1 Press the latches on both sides of the lens cap and remove it. 2 Open the LCD monitor of the camcorder and turn the power on. You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing the (models with the viewfinder). 3 (On/Standby) button or by pulling out the viewfinder Press the ST ART/STOP button to start recording.
When movie recording and outputting images to an external device (HDMI output) are performed simultaneously, [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is fixed to [OFF]. Also, when recording a movie with the [XAVC S 4K] 100Mbps setting or [XAVC S 4K] 60Mbps setting and outputting images to an external device (HDMI output) are performed simultaneously, [LCD BRIGHT] is fixed to [NORMAL]. When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, the camcorder is reading or writing data on the memory card.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Continuing recording on the memory cards one after another (Relay recording) The camcorder switches memory card A (or B) just before space on the other one runs out, and continues recording on the next memory card automatically by inserting memory cards each in both slots A and B (In Movie mode only). Do the following setting before recording. A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button.
If you start recording on a memory card with the remaining recording time of less than 1 minute, the camcorder may not be able to perform Relay recording. To perform Relay recording without fail, make sure that the memory card has more than 1 minute when you start recording. You cannot play movies seamlessly on the camcorder when the movie is recorded with Relay recording on the camcorder. You can re-combine movies with Relay recording using the software PlayMemories Home.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording movies on both the memory card A and B (Simultaneous recording) You can record movies on both the memory card A and B simultaneously. Make the following setting before recording (Movie mode only). A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Shooting photos Shoot photos. 1 Press the latches on both sides of the lens cap and remove it. 2 Open the LCD monitor of the camcorder and turn the power on. You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Select (REC/OUT SET) - [ / (On/Standby) button or by pulling out the viewfinder. SHOOTING MODE] - [ PHOTO] with 42 / / / /SET button.
5 Press the PHOT O button lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully . When the focus is adjusted properly, the AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD monitor and the ISO value appears when the ISO display is set to AUTO. Note You cannot shoot photos when the camcorder is in Movie mode. When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, the camcorder is reading or writing data on the memory card.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the zoom with the zoom lever Press the zoom lever slightly to zoom slowly, and press it further to zoom more quickly. A: Wide view (Wide angle) B: Close view (Telephoto) Hint When focusing, the minimum distance required between the camcorder and the subject is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 1 meter (about 39 3/8 in.) for telephoto.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the manual lens ring by setting the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to ZOOM. Fine adjustment is also possible. A: ZOOM/FOCUS switch B: Manual lens ring Note Turn the manual lens ring at a moderate speed. If you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the manual lens ring rotation speed, or the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually. A: Manual lens ring B: ZOOM/FOCUS switch C: AF/MF button 1 During recording or standby , press the AF/MF button to set the focus to manual. appears. 2 Set the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to FOCUS, and turn the manual lens ring. FOCUS: Adjusts the focus manually by turning the manual lens ring. ZOOM: Adjust the zoom manually by turning the manual lens ring.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the focus automatically You can adjust the focus automatically in accordance with the situation. A: Manual lens ring B: ZOOM/FOCUS switch C: AF/MF button 1 Press the AF/MF button to set the focus to automatic. disappears and the auto focus adjustment is effective. When the phase detection AF function is effective, the phase detection AF frames appear (only when [PHASE AF FRAMES] is set to [ON]).
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 FOCUS AREA You can change the focusing area for auto focus mode (Movie mode only). Use this function when the layout or range of moving subject is decided in advance, or it is difficult to focus on the intended subject. A: MENU button B: LCD monitor C: / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (CAMERA SET) - [ FOCUS AREA] with the / / / /SET button.
A: Focus area Indicates the area where the auto focus works. B: Phase detection AF frames White frames are the area to where the camcorder tries to focus. The frame color changes to green after becoming in focus. CENTER: Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. A: Focus frame Indicates the area where the auto focus works. The frame color is gray while the camcorder tries to focus on the subject and it turns to green when the subject is in focus.
Hint You can select the focus speed for auto focus mode during movie recording. You can select AF tracking sensitivity for auto focus mode during movie recording. You can assign [FOCUS AREA] to the ASSIGN button. When [FOCUS POSITION] is assigned to the ASSIGN button and [FOCUS AREA] is set to [FLEXIBLE SPOT] or [ZONE], you can display the area selection screen directly by pressing the button. You can set whether to display the phase detection AF area or phase detection AF frames.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Phase detection AF When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the camcorder uses the combined autofocus of the phase detection AF and contrast AF. Note The phase detection AF is not effective under the following conditions. Only the contrast AF is effective. During Photo mode. When [FILE FORMAT] is [XAVC S HD] and [REC FORMAT] is 120p/100p. When [HIGH FRAME RATE] is selected in [S&Q MOTION]. When [NIGHTSHOT] is set to [ON].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AF DRIVE SPEED You can select the auto focus speed during recording movies. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ AF DRIVE SPEED]. Descriptions of menu items 1[SLOW] - 7[F AST]: Sets the auto focus speed. When setting to the slow side, the excessive focus movement is reduced. The focus switches smoothly when the subject to be focused is changed and shooting impressive images is possible.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AF SUBJ. TRACK SET You can set the auto focus range to track a subject or auto focus sensitivity to switch between subjects during movie recording. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ AF SUBJ. TRACK SET ] - select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items AF TRACKING DEPTH : Sets the AF tracking area for the subject in the depth direction. 1[NARROW] to 5[WIDE]: Set to the Wide side when shooting the subject with large motion in the depth direction.
Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting focus by tracking the desired subject ( LOCK-ON AF) You can track a subject you select and adjust the focus automatically. A: LCD monitor 1 Touch the subject you want to track while recording. To cancel the Lock-on AF function, select . Note Lock-on AF function is not available when [LOCK-ON AF] is set to [OFF]. Lock-on AF function may not work properly under the following conditions. Movement of the subject is too fast.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Focusing by magnifying an image ( FOCUS MAGNIFIER) The selected area on the LCD monitor is magnified and displayed. This is useful to check that the subject is in focus. A: FOCUS MAGNIFIER button (assigned to the ASSIGN4 button by default) B: / / / /SET button 1 Press the FOCUS MAGNIFIER button. The center of the screen is magnified. The setting changes with each press of the button.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Focusing by touching the LCD monitor ( SPOT FOCUS) You can focus on the point where you touch on the LCD monitor. A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL and press the AF/MF button to set the focus mode to manual (MF). appears. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select 4 Touch the point to be focused on the LCD monitor (CAMERA SET) - [ SPOT FOCUS] with / / . To cancel the spot focus Press the MENU button.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Focusing on a detected face ( FACE DETECTION) The camcorder detects the face and focuses on it (the default setting is [ON]). This function is available only with auto focus. A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (CAMERA SET) - [ FACE DETECTION] - [ ON] with the / / / /SET button. When the faces are detected, frames(*) appear. * 3 When the faces are detected, gray face-detection frames appear.
Faces may not be detected or the proper effect may not be obtained depending on the recording environment, the condition of the subject or the settings. If this happens, set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF]. When [LOCK-ON AF] is set to [ON], the selection cursor does not appear and you cannot select priority face. The face detection function is disabled when using digital zoom, clear image zoom or NIGHTSHOT. Hint Faces within the area that is set on [FOCUS AREA] are detected and focused.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the iris This is useful for making the background blurred or sharp. A: Manual dial B: IRIS button C: AUTO/MANUAL switch D: IRIS PUSH AUTO button (assigned to the ASSIGN5 button by default) 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. 2 Press the IRIS button. The or next to the iris value disappears, and the iris value is highlighted. A: Iris value 3 Turn the manual dial to adjust the value and press the / / / /SET button to enter .
Note When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO, the iris, gain, ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, and white balance are adjusted automatically. You cannot adjust them manually. Hint You can change this setting directly with the / / / /SET button on the shooting standby screen (Direct Menu).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the gain You can use this if you do not want to increase the value by AGC (automatic gain control) during recording movies. A: Manual dial B: ISO/GAIN button C: AUTO/MANUAL switch 1 Check that the camcorder is in Movie mode. 2 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. 3 Press the ISO/GAIN button. The or next to the gain value disappears, and the gain value is highlighted.
Hint You can change this setting directly with / / / /SET button on the shooting standby screen (Direct Menu).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity You can use this if you do not want to increase the value by AUTO ISO LIMIT. A: Manual dial B: ISO/GAIN button C: AUTO/MANUAL switch 1 Set [ ISO/GAIN SEL ] to [ ISO]. 2 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. 3 Press the ISO/GAIN button. The or next to the ISO value disappears, and the ISO value is highlighted. A: ISO value 4 Turn the manual dial to adjust the value and press the / / / /SET button to enter .
Hint You can change this setting directly with the / / / /SET button on the shooting standby screen (Direct Menu).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the shutter speed You can adjust and fix the shutter speed manually. A: Manual dial B: SHUTTER SPEED button C: AUTO/MANUAL switch 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. 2 Press the SHUTTER SPEED button. The or next to the shutter speed value disappears, and the shutter speed value is highlighted. A: Shutter speed value 3 Turn the manual dial to adjust the value and press the / / / /SET button to enter .
Note When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO, the iris, gain, ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, and white balance is adjusted automatically. You cannot adjust them manually. Hint It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. We recommend to perform manual focusing with the camcorder attached to a tripod, or etc. When shooting under fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury lamps, the picture may flicker or change colors, or may have horizontal bands of noise.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the light quantity (ND filter) You can record the subject clearly by using the ND FILTER switch when the recording environment is too bright. The ND filters 1, 2, and 3 reduce the light quantity to about 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64, respectively. A: ND FILTER switch If flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 1. If flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 2.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the color to the natural tone ( WHITE BALANCE) You can adjust and fix the white balance according to the lighting conditions of recording environment. You can select A, B, or PRESET for the white balance setting. A( A) or B( B) is the setting that is stored in memory A or B in advance. PRESET is the preset setting of [OUTDOOR], [INDOOR], or [MANU WB TEMP] that is selected on [WB PRESET] in the (CAMERA SET) menu in advance.
MANU WB TEMP: You can set a desired color temperature between 2300K and 15000K on default setting is 6500K). (CAMERA SET) - [WB TEMP SET] (the To adjust the white balance automatically Press the WHITE BALANCE button. Note When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO, the iris, gain, ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, and white balance is adjusted automatically. You cannot adjust them manually.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Storing the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B You can store adjusted white balance values in memory A (A) and memory B (B), respectively. You can shoot with the white balance setting that is set in advance by storing the adjusted white balance value. Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will remain even after the power has been turned off.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording audio with the internal microphone You can record audio in stereo with the camcorder’s internal microphone. A: MENU button B: Internal microphone C: / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (AUDIO SET) - [ MIC SELECT] - [ INT MIC] with the / / / /SET button. Hint To reduce wind noise, set MENU button - (AUDIO SET) - [INT MIC WIND] - [ON]. The recording level of audio is adjusted automatically.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording audio with a Multi interface shoe compatible microphone (sold separately) You can record audio in stereo with a Multi interface shoe compatible microphone. A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button C: Multi interface shoe 1 Connect the Multi interface shoe compatible microphone (sold separately) to the Multi interface shoe. For details about connection, refer to the instruction manuals of the Multi interface shoe compatible microphone.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording audio with an external microphone (sold separately) You can record audio in stereo with an external microphone (sold separately). A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button C: MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) 1 Connect the external microphone (sold separately) to the MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER). For details about connection, refer to the instruction manuals of the external microphone. 2 Press the MENU button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Shooting in dark conditions ( NIGHTSHOT) You can shoot scenes under very dark conditions by emitting infrared light. A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (CAMERA SET) - [NIGHTSHOT] - [ ON] with / / / /SET button. appears. Note NIGHTSHOT is available only when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. NIGHTSHOT uses infrared light. Make sure not to cover NIGHTSHOT light emitter with your fingers, etc.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Shooting with the picture quality that is set in advance ( PICTURE PROFILE) You can change the setting of coloring or gradation of images to be recorded. For details about each setting of [PICTURE PROFILE], refer to the following URL. Note that setting contents or setting methods may differ depending on the camcorder you are using. http://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.
Example settings for recording HDR movies with [HLG2] gamma 3 Select [ OK] with the / / / /SET button. You can record movies with selected picture profile setting. To cancel the picture profile recording Select [OFF] in step 2. HDR movie recording The camcorder can record HDR movies if you select HLG, HLG1, HLG2, or HLG3 gamma in PICTURE PROFILE.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Changing the picture profile You can change the settings stored in through . A: MENU button B: PICTURE PROFILE button (assigned to the ASSIGN3 button by default) C: / / / /SET button 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button. 2 Select the picture profile number that you want to change with 3 Select [ SETTING] with 4 Select the item that you want to adjust with 5 Adjust the picture quality with 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other items.
GAMMA : Select a gamma curve. STANDARD: Standard gamma curve for movies STILL : Gamma curve like an interchangeable-lens still camera movie. CINE1: Makes soft color images by decreasing dark area contrast and sharpening bright area tone changes (equivalent to HG4609G33 ). CINE2: Almost the same effect as [CINE1]; select this if you want to treat the image in a range within 100% of video signal when editing, etc. (equivalent to HG4600G30).
SLOPE: Sets the knee slope. ‒5 (gentle) to +5 (steep) [KNEE] is set off when you set to +5. COLOR MODE: Sets type and level of colors. When [HLG], [HLG1], [HLG2] or [HLG3] is selected in [GAMMA], only [BT.2020] and [709] can be selected for [COLOR MODE]. When [BT.2020] is selected, the color bar is not output properly. STANDARD: Suitable color tone when [GAMMA] is set to [STANDARD]. STILL : Suitable color tone when [GAMMA] is set to [STILL].
COLOR REVISION: Corrects colors stored in memory. Colors not stored in memory (displayed in black and white when [COLOR EXTRACT] is set) is not corrected. COLOR EXTRACT: Displays areas in colors that are stored in the memory. The other areas are displayed in black and white. You can use this function to add effects on your movies or to confirm the colors to be stored in the memory. MEMORY SELECTION: Select a memory to be effective. 1: Sets Memory 1 to be effective. 2: Sets Memory 2 to be effective.
R GAIN: Sets an R level. -9 (low R level) to +9 (high R level) B GAIN: Sets a B level. -9 (low B level) to +9 (high B level) DETAIL : Sets items for the detail. LEVEL : Sets the level of [DETAIL]. -7 to +7 MANUAL SET : ON/OFF: Turns on and off the manual adjustment of [DETAIL]. When setting to [ON], you can perform the manual adjustment of [DETAIL] (automatic optimization is not performed). V/H BALANCE: Sets the vertical (V) and horizontal (H) balance of detail.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Copying the picture profile setting to another picture profile number You can copy the picture profile setting to another picture profile number. This is useful for setting similar settings to the camcorder. A: MENU button B: PICTURE PROFILE button (assigned to the ASSIGN3 button by default) C: / / / /SET button 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Resetting the picture profile settings You can reset the picture profile settings by each picture profile number. You cannot reset all picture profile settings at once. A: MENU button B: PICTURE PROFILE button (assigned to the ASSIGN3 button by default) C: / / / /SET button 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button. 2 Select the picture profile number that you want to reset with 3 Select [ SETTING] - [ RESET] - [ YES] - [ / / / /SET button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording with Slow & Quick Motion By shooting with a frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate, you can record images to be played back as slow motion or quick motion images. The images recorded with Slow & Quick Motion will appear smoother than slow or fast-forward playback of images recorded at normal speed (XAVC S 4K and XAVC S HD only).
The supported memory cards vary depending on the file format. When recording with Quick Motion, the camcorder may continue recording for some time (approximately 30 seconds at most) after you press the START/STOP button to stop recording. Do not operate the camcorder while the [REC] indicator is flashing on the LCD monitor. Wait until it turns to [STBY]. After you press the START/STOP button to stop recording, the camcorder continues recording until it completes writing of the minimum unit of data (0.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording with Super Slow Motion By recording with a frame rate much higher than the playback frame rate, you can record images to be played back as super slow motion images. Images recorded with the Super Slow Motion function will appear smoother than slow playback of images recorded at normal speed (XAVC S HD only).
Hold the S&Q button down for about 1 second and change the value with /SET button to enter. / / / /SET button, then press / / To cancel the Super Slow Motion recording Press the S&Q button or MENU button during standby. Note The supported memory cards vary depending on the file format. When recording with Super Slow Motion recording, the camcorder may continue recording for some time (approximately 3 minutes at most) after you press the START/STOP button to stop recording.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Performing shooting adjustment with Direct Menu You can change the settings for shooting that is displayed on the LCD monitor directly with the The following settings can be changed using Direct Menu. / / / /SET button. Focus value AE shift level value Iris value ISO sensitivity/gain Shutter speed value White balance value A︓ 1 / / / /SET button Press the ASSIGN button to which the Direct Menu function is assigned.
3 When mark. 4 Press the (auto) appears for the item to set, move the / / / / / / /SET button up and down to delete the /SET button to select the setting. The set value is highlighted, allowing you to change the value. The following diagram shows an example of changing the shutter speed value. A: Shutter speed value 5 Move the / / / /SET button up and down to display the desired value. You can also change the value with the manual dial.
Hint When white balance is set to be adjusted automatically, [ATW] is displayed. When focus is set to autofocus, [AF] is displayed. You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Proxy recording You can record a low bitrate proxy file at the same time as recording the high bitrate original movie file. The proxy file is suitable for data transferring as the size of proxy files is smaller than that of the high bitrate original movie file. Proxy recording is supported only when [FILE FORMAT] is set to [XAVC S 4K] or [XAVC S HD]. A: MENU button B: START/STOP button C︓ / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select button.
XAVC S 4K 50i XAVC S HD 1920x1080/30p 1280x720/30p 9Mbps 640x360/30p 3Mbps 1920x1080/24p 1280x720/24p 9Mbps 640x360/24p 3Mbps 3840x2160/25p 1280x720/25p 9Mbps 640x360/25p 3Mbps 1920x1080/50p 1280x720/50p 9Mbps 640x360/50p 3Mbps 1920x1080/25p 1280x720/25p 9Mbps 640x360/25p 3Mbps Note The camcorder cannot perform Proxy recording when the number of XAVC S movie files reaches to 600. The following function is not available during Proxy recording.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (LAST SCENE REVIEW ) You can review the most recently recorded scene on the LCD screen. This function is available when it is assigned to the ASSIGN button. A: ASSIGN1 button B: ASSIGN2 button C: ASSIGN3 button D: ASSIGN4 button E: ASSIGN5 button F: ASSIGN6 button 1 Assign [LAST SCENE REVIEW ] to one of the ASSIGN1 to 6 buttons.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons You can assign the desired function to one of the ASSIGN 1 to 6 buttons. See “Setting up menu items” on the function of each item.
SPOT FOCUS COLOR BAR DIRECT MENU PICTURE PROFILE VOLUME HISTOGRAM ZEBRA PEAKING PHASE AF FRAMES MARKER CAMERA DATA DISPLAY AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY DATA CODE GAMMA DISP ASSIST TC/UB DISPLAY SMARTPHONE CONNECT STATUS CHECK REC LAMP THUMBNAIL / SHOOTING MODE To assign the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select 3 Select the ASSIGN button that you want to set with the enter .
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Playing back movies You can play movies on the camcorder. A: THUMBNAIL (playback) button 1 Open the LCD panel. 2 Press the THUMBNAIL (playback) button. The THUMBNAIL screen appears after a few seconds. A: Memory card B: Previous C: Next D: Current movie data E: Playback mode F: Thumbnails of movies (You can turn on or off the date and time display on the thumbnails by pressing DISPLAY button.) 3 Touch the memory card you want to play back.
A: Playback mode 5 Touch twice the thumbnail of the movie you want to play back. You can also select the movie to be played back with the / / / /SET button. The first touch of the thumbnail will show the information on the movie at the lower part of the LCD monitor.
E: Fast forward (during playback)/Slow forward (during pausing) F: Play/Pause To adjust the volume Adjust the volume with MENU button - (AUDIO SET) - [VOLUME]. To return to the recording mode Press the THUMBNAIL (playback) button. Note Movies recorded using this camcorder may not be played back normally on devices other than this camcorder. Also, movies recorded on other devices may not play back properly on this camcorder.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Playing back photos You can play photos on the camcorder. A: THUMBNAIL (playback) button 1 Open the LCD panel. 2 Press the THUMBNAIL (playback) button. The THUMBNAIL screen appears after a few seconds. A: Memory card B: Previous C: Next D: Current photo data E: Playback mode F: Thumbnail of photos (You can turn on or off the date and time display on the thumbnails by pressing DISPLAY button.) 3 Touch the memory card you want to play back.
A: Playback mode B: PHOTO 5 Touch twice the thumbnail of the photo you want to play back. You can also select the photo to be played back with the / / / /SET button. The first touch of the thumbnail will show the information on the photo at the lower part of the LCD monitor. A: Date and time of recording B: Number of pixels C: Image size 6 The selected photo starts playing. The following screen appears. A: Next B: Previous To enlarge Touch (playback zoom) when playing back the photo.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Changing the screen display You can display information such as time code, etc., on the image. A: DISPLAY button 1 Press the DISPLA Y button. The screen indicators turn on (displayed) and off (not displayed) as you press the button. In the recording mode, the screen changes in the order, detailed display - simple display - no display with each press of the button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Displaying recording data ( DATA CODE) You can display information, including date, time and camera data automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback. A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select the data that you want to display on button.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Checking the settings in the camcorder ( STATUS CHECK) You can check the settings of the following items. Audio settings Output settings Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons Camera settings Memory card information You can check the estimated used and free spaces. Battery information You can check the remaining capacity of the attached battery.
To hide the display Press the STATUS CHECK button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 On the HDMI cable We recommend to use the supplied HDMI cable, an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo, or Sony HDMI cable. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder. Some devices may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. Do not connect the HDMI OUT Terminal of the camcorder to an external device HDMI OUT Terminal, as malfunction may result.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Viewing images on a 4K TV You can play movies recorded in [XAVC S 4K], in high definition image quality by connecting the camcorder to a TV with an HDMI jack. 1 Connect the HDMI OUT T erminal of the camcorder ( cable ( ) (sold separately). 2 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 3 Play the movie on the camcorder ) and HDMI input jack of the TV ( ) with the HDMI .
When you connect a TV with an HDMI cable, you need to change the image quality setting of the TV manually in order to display images properly. Set the image quality of the TV as follows; Gamma: Setting compatible with HLG Color mode: Setting compatible with BT.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Viewing images on a high definition TV You can play movies/photos in high definition image quality by connecting the camcorder to a TV with an HDMI jack. 1 Connect the HDMI OUT T erminal of the camcorder ( cable ( ) (sold separately). 2 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 3 Play the movie/photo on the camcorder When you cannot view images with [ ) and HDMI input jack of the TV ( ) with the HDMI .
[2160p/1080i/576i] [1080p/576i] [720p/576i] [1080i/576i] Note Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. If the TV does not have an HDMI input jack, use an AV cable (sold separately). Images are output in standard definition. The camcorder does not support BRAVIA Sync.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Viewing images on a non-high-definition TV Play back movies/photos on the camcorder by connecting to a TV with an AV cable (sold separately). A: AV cable (sold separately) 1 Connect the Multi/Micro USB T erminal of the camcorder and VIDEO/AUDIO jack of the TV with the A (sold separately). 2 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 3 Play a movie/photo on the camcorder V cable . Note Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Notes on editing Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder. 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 the camcorder while deleting or dividing the images. Doing so may damage the memory card.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Protecting movies and photos ( PROTECT) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. A: MENU button B: THUMBNAIL (playback) button C︓ / / / /SET button 1 Press the THUMBNAIL (playback) button. The thumbnail screen is displayed. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select 4 Touch movies or photos that you want to protect. (EDIT) - [PROTECT] with the / / / /SET button. appears on the selected thumbnails.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Deleting selected movies/photos You can free media space by deleting movies and still images from memory card. A: MENU button B: THUMBNAIL (playback) button C: / / / /SET button 1 Press the THUMBNAIL (playback) button. The thumbnail screen is displayed. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select 4 Touch the movies or photos that you want to delete. (EDIT) - [DELETE] with the / / / /SET button. appears on the selected thumbnails.
You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the protection before you try to delete them. Save important movies and photos onto the computes in advance. Hint To delete all data recorded on the memory card and recover all the recordable space of it, format the memory card.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Dividing a movie You can divide a movie at a designated point. A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button while playing back a movie. 2 Select 3 Touch (EDIT) - [DIVIDE] with the / / / /SET button. at the point where you want to divide. A: After you select the point with make fine adjustment with these buttons. B: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie. 4 Touch - .
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Saving movies How to save images in each format is as follows. XAVC S 4K How to save: Save images on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software.(*) Saving format: XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD How to save: Save images on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software.(*) Saving format: XAVC S HD AVCHD How to save: Save images on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Import and utilize images on your computer ( PlayMemories Home) PlayMemories Home allows you to import movies and photos 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-AX700 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-AX700 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.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Disconnecting the camcorder from the computer Disconnect the camcorder 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-AX700 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-AX700 Creating a disc with a recorder You can copy images on the camcorder onto a disc or video cassette. Connect the camcorder to a disc recorder with an AV cable (sold separately). Note Connect the AC Adaptor to the camcorder, and then connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (wall socket). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. 1 Insert a recording medium in a recording device (a disc recorder , etc.).
To not show the counter on the display of the connected device, press the MENU button - select OUTPUT] - [LCD PANEL]. (DISPLAY SET) - [DISPLAY To copy the date and time or shooting information, press the ASSIGN button which DATA CODE function is assigned and make your desired setting. Then, press the MENU button - select (DISPLAY SET) - [DISPLAY OUTPUT] - [ALL OUTPUT].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 About the PlayMemories Mobile software To perform operations of [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE], the PlayMemories Mobile application for smartphone is required. Install the application from the applications store for your smartphone. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the application to the latest version. For details on PlayMemories Mobile, visit the PlayMemories Mobile support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet You can easily connect the camcorder 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 Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2 Set the camcorder to the shooting mode.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Connecting to a smartphone or tablet using the QR Code You can easily connect the camcorder to your smartphone or tablet by reading the QR Code. 1 Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2 Press the MENU button - select (NETWORK SET) - [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE ]. The QR Code, SSID, password and device name are displayed.
5 With your smartphone, read the QR Code displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder Android When [Connect with the camera?] is displayed, select [Connect]. iPhone/iPad Follow the on-screen instructions and install the profile (setting information). On Home, select [Settings] - [Wi-Fi]. Select the SSID of the camcorder. Go back to the Home screen and start up PlayMemories Mobile. 141 .
Note If the camcorder cannot be connected with the smartphone by NFC or by reading the QR Code, connect by using the SSID and the password. Hint Once the QR Code is read and the connection has been successfully established, the SSID (DIRECT-xxxx) and the password of the camcorder will be registered onto your smartphone. Subsequent Wi-Fi connections between the camcorder and your smartphone will only require selecting the SSID of the camcorder registered on your smartphone.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet (by entering an SSID and password) Shows how to connect the camcorder to your Android smartphone or tablet. Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE] on the camcorder. 1 Start up PlayMemories Mobile on the smartphone. 2 Select the SSID displayed on the camcorder 3 Enter the password displayed on the camcorder . .
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Connecting to your iPhone or iPad (by entering an SSID and password) Shows how to connect the camcorder to your iPhone or iPad. Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE] on the camcorder. 1 Open the settings menu on your iPhone. 2 Select W i-Fi. 3 Select the SSID displayed on the camcorder 4 Enter the password displayed on the camcorder . .
5 Confirm that the SSID displayed on the camcorder is selected. 6 Go back to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander You can operate the camcorder using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. 1 Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2 On the camcorder , press the MENU button - select (NETWORK SET) - [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE ].
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote) You can operate the camcorder 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 PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone.
This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. If the connections is not made successfully, try the procedures shown in “ Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet (by entering an SSID and password) .” Hint For the latest supported OS, refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Setting up menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the LCD monitor. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 8 menu categories. A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears. 2 Use the / / / /SET button to select the desired menu icon, then press the button.
/ / / /SET button to select the desired setting, 4 Use the 5 Press the MENU button to turn the menu screen off. To return to the previous screen, select [ then press the button. RETURN]. Note The available menu items vary depending on the state of the camcorder during recording or playback. The available menu items vary depending on the shooting mode (Movie mode/Photo mode). Items and setting values that are not available due to other settings are grayed out.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 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-AX700 ISO/GAIN SEL You can switch the displayed value between the ISO sensitivity and gain when adjusting the ISO sensitivity or gain manually by pressing ISO/GAIN (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ ISO/GAIN SEL ] . Descriptions of menu items ISO: Adjusts the ISO sensitivity. GAIN: Adjusts the gain. Note The value of the ISO sensitivity or gain is stored individually. This item does not appear during Photo mode.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AUTO ISO LIMIT You can set the upper limit for the ISO sensitivity when adjusting it automatically. In Photo mode, only ISO appears. You can use this function during Movie mode when [ISO/GAIN SEL] is set to [ISO]. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ AUTO ISO LIMIT]. Descriptions of menu items OFF, ISO200—ISO4000: Select the upper limit for the ISO sensitivity. The upper limit is not set when selecting [OFF].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AGC LIMIT You can set the upper limit for AGC (Auto Gain Control). [AGC LIMIT] appears during Movie mode only. [AGC LIMIT] is available when [GAIN] is selected in [ISO/GAIN SEL], and [AUTO ISO LIMIT] is available when [ISO] is selected in [ISO/GAIN SEL], 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ AGC LIMIT ] . Descriptions of menu items OFF, 24dB ‒ 0dB (3 dB increments): Select the upper limit for AGC. The upper limit is not set when selecting [OFF].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 WB PRESET You can select the preset when setting the white balance. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ WB PRESET]. Descriptions of menu items OUTDOOR: When shooting a night scene, neon lighting, fireworks, etc. When shooting a sunrise, sunset, etc. Under daylight fluorescent lamp You can adjust the offset level with [WB OUTDOOR LEVEL]. INDOOR: Where lighting conditions change, such as at a party place, etc. Under video light, such as in a studio, etc.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 WB OUTDOOR LEVEL You can set an offset value when [WB PRESET] is set to [OUTDOOR]. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ WB OUTDOOR LEVEL ].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 WB TEMP SET You can set the color temperature when [WB PRESET] is set to [MANU WB TEMP]. The color temperature is the measure, indicated in units called Kelvin (K), that indicates light color emitted from a light source such as sunlight, artificial lighting, etc. The color becomes warmer as the color temperature unit (K) is lower, and colder as the color temperature unit (K) is higher, regardless of the temperature or brightness of the light source.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 WB SET You can store the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B. Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will remain even after the power has been turned off. Use this function when fixing the white balance according to the lighting conditions of shooting environment. 1 Turn the MANUAL dial to select A or - select (CAMERA SET) - [ WB SET].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AE SHIFT You can adjust the exposure according to user’s preference. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ AE SHIFT] ‒ select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items ON/OFF: Sets the AE SHIFT function to on/off. ON: The selected value (-2.0EV for example) appears. OFF: Does not use the AE Shift function. LEVEL : Adjusts the exposure with / / / /SET button. -2.0EV - 0EV - +2.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 D. EXTENDER You can double the magnification of the displayed image when shooting movies (XAVC S HD/AVCHD movie only). 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ D. EXTENDER]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not magnify images. ON: Magnify the image double. Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 ZOOM SET You can set the movement of the zoom operation. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ ZOOM SET] ‒ select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items ZOOM TYPE: You can select the zoom type. OPTICAL ZOOM ONLY: Uses only the optical zoom. You can zoom up to 12×. ON[CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM] : Uses the clear image zoom in addition to the optical zoom.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 STEADYSHOT (Movie) You can set the camera shake reduction when shooting. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ STEADYSHOT]. Descriptions of menu items STANDARD ( ): Uses SteadyShot function when shooting under relatively stable conditions. ACTIVE ( ): Uses SteadyShot function with more powerful effect. OFF ( ): Does not use SteadyShot function. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. Note When [ACTIVE] is selected, the angle of view shifts 1.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 STEADYSHOT (Photo) You can set the camera shake reduction when shooting. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ STEADYSHOT]. Descriptions of menu items ON( ): Uses SteadyShot function. OFF ( ): Does not use SteadyShot function. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 FOCUS AREA You can change the focusing area for auto focus mode (Movie mode only). Use this function when the layout or range of moving subject is decided in advance, or it is difficult to focus on the intended subject. A: MENU button B: LCD monitor C: / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (CAMERA SET) - [ FOCUS AREA] with the / / / /SET button.
A: Focus area Indicates the area where the auto focus works. B: Phase detection AF frames White frames are the area to where the camcorder tries to focus. The frame color changes to green after becoming in focus. CENTER: Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. A: Focus frame Indicates the area where the auto focus works. The frame color is gray while the camcorder tries to focus on the subject and it turns to green when the subject is in focus.
Hint You can select the focus speed for auto focus mode during movie recording. You can select AF tracking sensitivity for auto focus mode during movie recording. You can assign [FOCUS AREA] to the ASSIGN button. When [FOCUS POSITION] is assigned to the ASSIGN button and [FOCUS AREA] is set to [FLEXIBLE SPOT] or [ZONE], you can display the area selection screen directly by pressing the button. You can set whether to display the phase detection AF area or phase detection AF frames.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AF DRIVE SPEED You can select the auto focus speed during recording movies. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ AF DRIVE SPEED]. Descriptions of menu items 1[SLOW] - 7[F AST]: Sets the auto focus speed. When setting to the slow side, the excessive focus movement is reduced. The focus switches smoothly when the subject to be focused is changed and shooting impressive images is possible.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AF SUBJ. TRACK SET You can set the auto focus range to track a subject or auto focus sensitivity to switch between subjects during movie recording. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ AF SUBJ. TRACK SET ] - select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items AF TRACKING DEPTH : Sets the AF tracking area for the subject in the depth direction. 1[NARROW] to 5[WIDE]: Set to the Wide side when shooting the subject with large motion in the depth direction.
Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 LOCK-ON AF You can track a subject you select by touching on the LCD monitor and adjust the focus automatically. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ LOCK-ON AF ]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Disables the lock-on AF function. ON: Enables the lock-on AF function.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 FACE DETECTION The camcorder can detects the face and focuses on it. [FACE DETECTION] is available only with auto focus. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ FACE DETECTION]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not use the Face Detection function. ON: Uses the Face Detection function. When the faces are detected, frames appear. Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SLOW & QUICK (S&Q MOTION) By shooting with a frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate, you can record images to be played back as slow motion or quick motion images. The images recorded with the Slow & Quick Motion function appear smoother than slow or fast-forward playback of images recorded at normal speed (XAVC S HD, XAVC S 4K only). The setting value differs depending on the setting of (OTHERS) - [60i/50i SEL].
When selecting [60i]: When selecting [ OFF] in [ HIGH FRAME RATE]: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps When selecting [ ON] in [ HIGH FRAME RATE]: 120fps When selecting [ 50i]: When selecting [ OFF] in [ HIGH FRAME RATE]: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps When selecting [ ON] in [ HIGH FRAME RATE]: 100fps Hint When [FILE FORMA T] is set to [ XAVC S 4K], 60fps or 50fps cannot be selectable. When [FILE FORMA T] is set to [ XAVC S 4K], [ HIGH FRAME RATE] is set to [ OFF].
6 fps 417% quick 3 fps 833% quick 2 fps 1,250% quick 1 fps 2,500% quick When selecting [ XAVC S HD] on (REC/OUT SET) - [REC SET] - [ FILE FORMAT] When selecting [ 60i] Frame rate Recording format 1080/24p 1080/30p 1080/60p 120 fps 20% slow 25% slow 50% slow 60 fps 40% slow 50% slow 100% (standard) 30 fps 80% slow 100% (standard) 200% quick 15 fps 160% quick 200% quick 400% quick 8 fps 300% quick 375% quick 750% quick 4 fps 600% quick 750% quick 1,500% quick 2 fps 1,20
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SLOW & QUICK (SUPER SLOW MOTION) You can record slower movies than movies that are recorded with the Slow & Quick Motion recording. The Super Slow Motion recording is compatible with [ XAVC S HD] only . The setting items differ depending on the setting of (OTHERS) - [60i/50i SEL ]. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [SLOW & QUICK] - [ SUPER SLOW MOTION] - select the desired item.
Starts recording just after displaying the pressing the START/STOP button. SUPER SLOW MOTION recording screen. Recording stops by END TRIGGER HALF Works equally to [ END TRIGGER] but the recording time is reduced to a half. A: Select [ EXECUTE] on the SUPER SLOW MOTION screen. B: Press the ST ART/STOP button REC: During recording Hint You can set this function with the ASSIGN1/S&Q button. You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
About the recording time by the [REC FORMA recording T] and [ FRAME RATE] settings for Super Slow Motion The recording times based on the recording format and frame rate setting are as follows. The recording times differ depending on the setting of (OTHERS) – [60i/50i SEL ]. When selecting [ 60i] Frame rate Recording format START TRIGGER END TRIGGER END TRIGGER HALF 960 fps 3 sec. 3 sec. 1 sec. 480 fps 4 sec. 4 sec. 2 sec. 240 fps 5 sec. 5 sec. 2 sec.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AUTO MODE SET You can shoot with an optimum setting in matching with various scene (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ AUTO MODE SET]. Descriptions of menu items AUTO: Sets to an optimum setting in matching with an imaging scene automatically . INTELLIGENT AUT O: Sets to an optimum setting by detecting the following scenes.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SCENE SELECTION SET You can select the scene setting when [ 1 MENU button - AUTO MODE SET] is set to [ SCENE SELECTION] (Movie mode only). (CAMERA SET) - [ SCENE SELECTION SET]. Descriptions of menu items NIGHT SCENE: Shoots a night view with a proper exposure, using a tripod (sold separately). SUNRISE&SUNSET: Shoots the scenes under the glow of sunset/sunrise vividly . FIREWORKS: Shoots fireworks with optimal exposure.
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. Note When [SCENE SELECTION ] is set, the following settings are canceled. White balance Iris Shutter speed ISO/gain When [SCENE SELECTION ] is set, [ FOCUS AREA ] is fixed to [ WIDE]. Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SPOT METER/FOCUS You can automatically adjust the brightness and focus for the 1 subject touched on the screen. Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL, and press the AF/MF button to set the focus mode to manual (MF). appears. 2 MENU button - 3 Touch the LCD monitor to select the subject. (CAMERA SET) - [ SPOT METER/FOCUS].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SPOT METER You can adjust the brightness for the selected subject automatically 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. 2 MENU button - 3 Touch the LCD monitor to select the subject. . (CAMERA SET) - [ SPOT METER]. The brightness for the selected subject is adjusted automatically next to the iris, ISO/gain, and shutter speed value turns to . .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SPOT FOCUS You can automatically adjust the focus for the selected subject. 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL, and press the AF/MF button to set the focus mode to manual (MF). appears. 2 MENU button - 3 Touch the LCD monitor to select the subject. (CAMERA SET) - [ SPOT FOCUS]. The focus for the selected subject is adjusted automatically . Note [SPOT FOCUS] is available only with manual focus.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 LOW LUX You can shoot bright color images, even in dim light, by adjusting the gain and shutter speed automatically (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ LOW LUX ]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not use the Low Lux function. ON: Uses the Low Lux function. Hint This setting is available only when AUT O/MANUAL switch is set to AUT O and [ AUTO MODE SET] is set to [ AUTO]. You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AUTO BACK LIGHT You can automatically perform backlight correction (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ AUTO BACK LIGHT ]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not perform backlight correction automatically . ON: Automatically performs backlight correction. Note [AUTO BACK LIGHT ] is set to [ ON] in the following situation. When [AUT O MODE SET] is set to [ INTELLIGENT AUT O].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 NIGHTSHOT You can set the NIGHTSHOT function (Movie mode only). The screen turns green when [ ON] is selected. When [ NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is set to [ OFF], the infrared light does not emit even if [ NIGHTSHOT] is set to [ ON]. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ NIGHTSHOT]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Disables the NIGHTSHOT function. ON: Enables the NIGHTSHOT function. Note This setting is available only when the AUT O/MANUAL switch is set to AUT O.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When shooting with NIGHTSHOT, infrared light is emitted from the NIGHTSHOT light emitter (Movie mode only). You can shoot clear images. The infrared light does not turn on when [ NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is set to [ OFF]. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ NIGHTSHOT LIGHT]. Descriptions of menu items ON: Emits the infrared light. OFF: Does not emit the infrared light.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 COLOR BAR You can set the color bar display (Movie mode only). This function helps you to adjust colors when you view movies recorded with the camcorder on a TV or a monitor . 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ COLOR BAR ] ‒ select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items ON/OFF: Sets the color bar display to on/off. OFF: Does not display color bars. ON: Displays color bars.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 PICTURE PROFILE You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items, such as [ GAMMA ] and [ DETAIL ] (Movie mode only). Picture quality settings for different recording conditions have been stored in through (picture profile1 through 10) as default settings. Y ou can select the desired picture profile and perform shooting with the settings of the selected picture profile. You can also change the settings of picture profile.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SHOOTING MODE You can switch the shooting mode between Movie mode and Photo mode. The icon of the selected shooting mode appears on the LCD monitor . : Movie mode : Photo mode 1 MENU button - (REC/OUT SET) - [ / SHOOTING MODE]. Descriptions of menu items MOVIE: Shoots movies. PHOTO: Shoots photos. Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 REC SET You can set the file format, recording format, simultaneous recording, and relay recording for movie recording. 1 MENU button - (REC/OUT SET) - [REC SET] ‒ select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items FILE FORMAT: Sets the file format for recording. XAVC S 4K: Records 4K images in XA VC S format. This setting is suitable for watching on a 4K TV . Both formats for recording and playback are set to this format.
1080/50i FX, 1080/50i FH, 1080/50i LP SIMUL/RELAY REC: Performs the settings of the simultaneous and relay recording. OFF: Does not perform the simultaneous and relay recording. SIMULTANEOUS REC: Performs the simultaneous recording. You can record movies on both memory card A and memory card B simultaneously . RELAY REC: Performs the relay recording.
Related Topic Recording with Slow & Quick Motion Recording with Super Slow Motion Continuing recording on the memory cards one after another (Relay recording) Recording movies on both the memory card A and B (Simultaneous recording) Import and utilize images on your computer ( PlayMemories Home) 60i/50i SEL 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 196
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 IMAGE SIZE You can select a size for the photos. The expected number of recordable photos differs depending setting. 1 MENU button - on this (REC/OUT SET) - [IMAGE SIZE]. Descriptions of menu items 3:2(12.0M): Aspect ratio 3:2 (suitable for standard prints), effective pixels in Photo mode: Approx. 12.00 mega pixels 16:9(14.2M): Aspect ratio 16:9 (for viewing on a high-definition TV), effective pixels pixels in Photo mode: Approx. 14.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 FILE NUMBER You can select how to assign file numbers to recorded photos. 1 MENU button - (REC/OUT SET) - [FILE NUMBER]. Descriptions of menu items SERIES: Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you shoot a photo. 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-AX700 VIDEO OUT You can set the output destination or output method of pictures. 1 MENU button - (REC/OUT SET) - [VIDEO OUT] ‒ select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items OUTPUT SELECT: 4K REC OUTPUT: Outputs picture signals during recording in XA VC S 4K format to either of the camcorder's viewfinder/LCD monitor or an external device. You can use the face detection function during 4K recording.
If the frame rate is 24p, 2-3 pulldown is performed and the converted information is transmitted. HDMI REC CONTROL: When the camcorder is connected to an external recorder recorder is controlled by the camcorder ’s operation. automatically added and , the recording start/stop operation of the external OFF: Does not start recording on an external recorder by the camcorder ’s operations. ON: Starts recording on an external recorder by the camcorder ’s operations.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 VOLUME You can adjust the volume. 1 MENU button - (AUDIO SET) - [ VOLUME]. Adjust the volume with / . Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT You can set the audio format for A 1 MENU button - VCHD recording. (AUDIO SET) - [ AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT]. Descriptions of menu items LINEAR PCM : Records audio in LPCM format. DOLBY DIGITAL: Records audio in Dolby Digital format.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AUDIO REC LEVEL You can set the recording level of the audio input for the camcorder microphone (sold separately). 1 MENU button - ’s internal microphone or external (AUDIO SET) - [ AUDIO REC LEVEL] - select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items REC LEVEL MODE : Sets the recording mode. AUTO: Adjusts the recording level automatically .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 INT MIC WIND You can diminish low tone in input sound with the internal microphone, and reduce wind noise. 1 MENU button - (AUDIO SET) - [ INT MIC WIND]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Disables wind noise reduction. ON: Enables wind noise reduction.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 MIC SELECT You can select the microphone to use for recording audio. 1 MENU button - (AUDIO SET) - [ MIC SELECT]. Descriptions of menu items AUTO: Selects the microphone used for recording audio automatically based on the microphone that is connected. The microphone is selected in the following order of priority .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AUDIO OUTPUT TIMING You can set the timing of the audio output when recording. 1 MENU button - (AUDIO SET) - [ AUDIO OUTPUT TIMING]. Descriptions of menu items LIVE: Outputs audio without any delay during recording. LIP SYNC: Outputs audio synchronized with movie that is output during recording. Note Select [ LIP SYNC] when recording to an external device via the HDMI.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 HISTOGRAM You can set the histogram display that indicates level distributions of images. 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [HISTOGRAM]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not display the histogram. ON: Displays the histogram. A line appears at the 100% position, and the background color of the zone above the line changes. A: Histogram ON[ZEBRA POINT]: Shows the point where the zebra pattern appears in the histogram.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 ZEBRA You can set the zebra function. The zebra is a stripe pattern that appears in areas of brightness equal to or exceeding the brightness level you set. It is useful for adjusting brightness as a guide. 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [ZEBRA] ‒ select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items ZEBRA SELECT : Selects the type of zebra display ( ZEBRA1 or ZEBRA2). OFF: Does not display the zebra patterns.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 PEAKING You can set the peaking display (enhances outlines of an image on the LCD monitor). You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the focus magnifier function MAGNIFIER). 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [PEAKING ] ‒ select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items ON/OFF: Sets the peaking display to on/off. OFF: Does not display the peaking. ON: Displays an image on the LCD monitor with its outlines enhanced.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 PHASE AF FRAMES You can set whether to display the phase detection AF frames when selecting [ AREA] while recording movies with auto focus. 1 MENU button- WIDE] or [ ZONE] on [ FOCUS (DISPLAY SET) - [PHASE AF FRAMES ]. Descriptions of menu items ON: Displays the phase detection AF frames. OFF: Does not display the phase detection AF frames.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 PHASE DETECT. AF AREA You can set whether to display the phase detection AF area during auto focus. 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [PHASE DETECT. AF AREA ]. Descriptions of menu items ON: Displays the phase detection AF area. A: Phase detection AF area OFF: Does not display the phase detection AF area. Note The phase detection AF area is not displayed when the phase det ection AF is not effective.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 MARKER You can set the marker display that is used for a shooting guide on the LCD monitor 1 MENU button - . (DISPLAY SET) - [MARKER] ‒ select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items ON/OFF: Sets the marker display to on/off. OFF: Does not display the marker . ON : Displays the marker . The marker is not recorded on a memory card. CENTER: Sets the center marker (indicates center of the LCD monitor) display to on/off.
GUIDEFRAME: Sets the guide frame to on/off. OFF: Does not display the guide frame. ON: Displays the guide frame. Note Only the time code is output when [MARKER ] is set to [ ON], even if [ DISPLAY OUTPUT] is set to [ ALL OUTPUT]. You cannot display markers while using the FOCUS MAGNIFIER funct ion. You cannot output markers to an external device. Hint You can display all types of markers at the same time.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 FOCUS MAG RATIO You can set the magnification ratio of the focus magnification function (FOCUS MAGNIFIER). 1 MENU - (DISPLAY SET) - [FOCUS MAG RATIO]. Descriptions of menu items x4.0: 4 times x8.0︓ 8 times x4.0/x8.0 : The setting changes in the order of [ x4.0] - [ x8.0] - [ OFF] with each press of the FOCUS Related Topic Focusing by magnifying an image ( FOCUS MAGNIFIER) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 214 MAGNIFIER button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 CAMERA DATA DISPLAY You can set the display of the iris, ISO/gain, and shutter speed settings. 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [CAMERA DATA DISPLAY]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not display the iris, ISO/gain, and shutter speed settings. ON: Constantly displays the iris, ISO/gain, and shutter speed settings.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AUDIO LEVEL DISPLA Y You can set the audio level meter display (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [AUDIO LEVEL DISPLA Y]. Descriptions of menu items ON: Displays the audio level meters. A: Audio level meters OFF: Does not display the audio level meters. Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 ZOOM DISPLAY You can set the display of the zoom position. 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [ZOOM DISPLAY]. Descriptions of menu items BAR: Displays a bar that indicates the zoom position. NUMBER: Displays a number that indicates the zoom position.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 FOCUS DISPLAY You can set the unit for the focal length. 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [FOCUS DISPLAY]. Descriptions of menu items METER: Displays the focal length in meters. FEET: Displays the focal length in feet.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SHUTTER DISPLAY You can set the shutter speed display (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [SHUTTER DISPLAY]. Descriptions of menu items SECOND: Displays the shutter display in seconds. DEGREE: Displays the shutter display in degrees. The shutter speed equal to the period that your camcorder reads image data from the image as 360 degrees. The degree is calculated based on this definition and displayed.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 DATA CODE You can select the information that is displayed during playback. 1 Press the MENU button while playing back movies - (DISPLAY SET) - [DATA CODE]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not display the information. DATE/TIME: Displays the date and time. CAMERA DATA: Displays camera data. Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 GAMMA DISP ASSIST When shooting or playing the movies with S-LOG or HLG applied, you can convert movie images displayed on the viewfinder or LCD monitor to a movie with normal image quality (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [GAMMA DISP ASSIST ] ‒ select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items ON/OFF: Sets the gamma display assist function to on/off. ON: Use the gamma display assist function.
Related Topic PICTURE PROFILE Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 223
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor of recording images. 1 MENU button - . Changes in the LCD brightness do not affect the brightness (DISPLAY SET) - [LCD BRIGHT]. Descriptions of menu items NORMAL : Displays in normal brightness. BRIGHT: Displays brightly .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 VF COLOR TEMP. You can adjust the color temperature of the viewfinder . Low color temperature makes the viewfinder appear reddish, and high color temperature makes it appear bluish. 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [VF COLOR TEMP.]. Adjust the color temperature of the viewfinder with / .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 DISPLAY OUTPUT You can select where to output the display information, such as time code. 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [DISPLAY OUTPUT]. Descriptions of menu items LCD PANEL: Outputs the information to the LCD monitor . ALL OUTPUT : Outputs information to the HDMI OUT terminal, VIDEO OUT jack (Multi/Micro USB T monitor . Zebra, peaking, and the face detection frame are also output.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC/UB DISPLAY The camcorder records time data, such as the time code and user bit, as the data associated with the movie. You can select whether to display the time code or the user bit (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (TC/UB SET) - [ TC/UB DISPLAY]. Descriptions of menu items TC: Displays the time code. U-BIT: Displays the user bit. Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC PRESET You can set the time code that is recorded as the time data associated with the movie (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (TC/UB SET) - [ TC PRESET]. Descriptions of menu items PRESET: Input the time code with / / / /SET button and select [ OK]. The setting range differs depending on the setting of (OTHERS) - [60i/50i SEL ]. When selecting [ 60i]: Sets the time code within 00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:29.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 UB PRESET You can set the user bit that is recorded as the time data associated with the movie (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (TC/UB SET) - [ UB PRESET]. Descriptions of menu items PRESET: Input the user bit with / / / /SET button, then select [ OK]. Sets the user bit within 00 00 00 00 - FF FF FF FF . To return to the previous screen without reflecting the setting, select [ CANCEL]. RESET: Reset the user bit (00 00 00 00).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC FORMAT You can select the time code recording method when only). When selecting [ 50i], this setting is fixed to [ NDF]. 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [60i/50i SEL ] is set to [ 60i] (Movie mode (TC/UB SET) - [ TC FORMAT]. Descriptions of menu items DF: Records the time code in drop frame. NDF: Records the time code in non-drop frame.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC RUN You can select how the time code advances (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (TC/UB SET) - [ TC RUN]. Descriptions of menu items REC RUN: Advances the time code only during recording. Select this setting to record the time code sequentially from the last time code of the previous recording. FREE RUN: Advances the time code regardless of operation of your camcorder . Note Even if the time code advances in the [ cases.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC MAKE You can select method for recording the time code on the memory card (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (TC/UB SET) - [ TC MAKE ]. Descriptions of menu items PRESET: Records the newly set time code on the memory card. REGENERATE: Reads the last time code of the previous recording from the memory card and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code during the backspace editing.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 UB TIME REC You can set whether to record the actual time as the user bit code (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (TC/UB SET) - [ UB TIME REC]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not record the actual time as the user bit code. ON: Records the actual time as the user bit code. Note The last 2 digits are fixed to 00 when it is set to [ON ].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 CTRL W/SMARTPHONE You can control the camcorder remotely with your smartphone. 1 MENU button - (NETWORK SET) - [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE ]. Connect the smartphone to the camcorder using the information that appears on the LCD monitor when the camcorder is ready to be connected. The connection method differs depending on the type of smartphone. Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Wi-Fi SET You can perform or change the W i-Fi setting. 1 MENU button - (NETWORK SET) - [Wi-Fi SET ]. Descriptions of menu items EDIT DEVICE NAME: Changes the camcorder ’s device name. SSID/PW RESET: Resets the SSID and password for the smartphone operation. Note If [ SSID/PW RESET] is performed, it will be necessary to set up the smartphone a camcorder .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AIRPLANE MODE You can disable the W i-Fi-related settings temporarily when boarding a plane, etc. 1 MENU button - (NETWORK SET) - [AIRPLANE MODE ]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Sets Airplane mode to off. ON: Sets Airplane mode to on.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 NETWORK RESET You can reset the following network related settings. SSID and password for the smartphone operation Device name 1 MENU button - (NETWORK SET) - [NETWORK RESET] - [OK]. The network settings are reset. Select [ CANCEL] to cancel resetting.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 STATUS CHECK You can check the current settings of the camcorder 1 MENU button - . (OTHERS) - [STATUS CHECK]. Switch the setting items with the / button. Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 CAMERA PROFILE You can save up to 99 camera settings as the camera profile in a memory card for easy recall at any time. In addition, if you should require multiple camcorders with the same settings, you can load the desired settings to all cameras via the memory card. 1 (OTHERS) - [CAMERA PROFILE] - select the memory card ([MEMOR MENU button [MEMORY CARD B]).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 S&Q BUTTON SETTING You can assign the slow & quick function to the S&Q button (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button- (OTHERS) - [S&Q BUTTON SETTING]. Descriptions of menu items S&Q/SUPER SLOW : Switches the effective function in order of Slow & Quick Motion - Super Slow Motion - off each time you press the S&Q button. S&Q MOTION: Assigns Slow & Quick Motion. SUPER SLOW MOTION: Assigns Super Slow Motion.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 ASSIGN BUTTON You can assign the function used frequently to the ASSIGN button for easy operation. 1 MENU button- (OTHERS) - [ASSIGN BUTTON]. Select the ASSIGN button (ASSIGN1 - ASSIGN6), then select the function that you want to / / / SET button. Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons — (no function) LOW LUX FOCUS MAGNIFIER LAST SCENE REVIEW WHITE BALANCE WB PRESET WB SET AE SHIFT D.
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 CLOCK SET You can set the date and time. 1 MENU button- (OTHERS) - [CLOCK SET] ‒ select the desired item . Descriptions of menu items AREA SET : Sets the area where the camcorder is used. You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. When you use your camcorder abroad, you can adjust the clock to the local time. DST SET (SUMMERTIME): Performs the daylight saving time (summer time) setting.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock by setting the area where the camcorder is used. When you use your camcorder abroad, you can adjust the clock to the local time. 1 MENU button- (OTHERS) - [AREA SET ] ‒ select the desired area.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 DST SET (SUMMERTIME) You can set the daylight saving (summer time). Set to [ ON] to move the time forward 1 hour . 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] . Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not set the daylight saving time (summer time). ON: Sets the daylight saving time (summer time).
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 LANGUAGE You can select the language for the menu or message to be used on the LCD monitor 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [LANGUAGE ]. Select the language with the / / / /SET button. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 246 .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 DATE REC You can set whether to superimpose the date and time of shooting on images (only when [ [REC SET] is set to [ AVCHD]). 1 MENU button - FILE FORMAT] in (OTHERS) - [DATE REC]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not superimpose the date and time on images. ON: Superimposes the date and time on images. Hint The phase detection AF frames are not displayed when [ DATE REC] is set to [ ON].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 BEEP You can set whether to activate a melody when you start/stop recording, or during operation. 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [BEEP]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not activate the melody . ON: Activates a melody when you start/stop recording, or when you are warned with warning indicators, etc.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 REC LAMP You can set whether to turn the recording lamp on during recording. 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [REC LAMP ]. Descriptions of menu items ON: Turns the recording lamp on during recording. OFF: Does not turn the recording lamp on during recording. Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 REMOTE CONTROL You can set whether to enable the supplied wireless remote commander 1 MENU button - . (OTHERS) - [REMOTE CONTROL]. Descriptions of menu items ON: Enables the supplied wireless remote commander . OFF: Disables the supplied wireless remote commander . You can prevent misoperation by the remote control of another device.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 60i/50i SEL You can select the setting depending on the TV system of the countries and regions where the camcorder is used. The camcorder automatically restarts if you change the setting. 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [60i/50i SEL ]. Descriptions of menu items YES: Changes the setting to 60i (50i). NO: Cancels changing the setting. Note Select [ 60i] when the TV system is NTSC and [ 50i] when the TV system is P AL.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 MEDIA FORMAT Formatting deletes data from the memory card to recover recordable free space. If a memory card is used repeatedly , garbage data accumulate which may prevent the image data from being written at the fixed speed. In this case, recording may stop suddenly . You can reduce the writing error during recording by performing [ Empty ] that can erase all the data on the memory card.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE This function checks the database information and the consistency of movies and photos on the memory card, and repairs if any inconsistencies found. 1 MENU button the database file. 2 Touch (OTHERS) - [REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE ] - select the memory card that you want to check . The database file check starts. Touch and quit the database file check if no inconsistency is found. 3 Touch - .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 USB CONNECT Select this item when the device is not recognized even if it is connected to the camcorder with the USB cable. 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [USB CONNECT].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 USB LUN SET You can improve compatibility with external devices by limiting the functions of the USB connection. 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [USB LUN SET ]. Descriptions of menu items MULTI: Select this in normal conditions. SINGLE: Select this if you cannot make USB connection.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 OPERATION TIME You can display the total hours of operation in 10-hour increments. 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [OPERATION TIME].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 VERSION DISPLAY You can display the current version of the camcorder Be sure to check for firmware updates. 1 MENU button - . (OTHERS) - [VERSION DISPLAY]. Note When performing an update, use the AC Adaptor .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 CALIBRA TION You can adjust to match the touch position and touched position on the LCD monitor if the buttons on the touch panel display does not work correctly . 1 MENU button - 2 Touch “×” displayed on the LCD monitor three times with a fine-tipped object such as the corner of memory card. (OTHERS) - [CALIBRA TION]. Note When performing the calibration, use the AC Adaptor .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 INITIALIZE You can reset all settings to their default values. 1 MENU button - 2 Select [ OK]. (OTHERS) - [INITIALIZE ]. All the settings are reset and the camcorder restarts. To cancel resetting, select [ CANCEL]. Note The picture profile settings are not reset.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 PROTECT You can protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. 1 On the thumbnail or playback screen, select MENU button - 2 Touch the movies or photos to be protected. (EDIT) - [PROTECT]. is displayed on the selected images. You can preview the image by pressing and holding the image down. T touch . You can select up to 100 images at one time. 3 Touch , then follow the on-screen instructions to touch .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 DELETE You can delete unnecessary movies and photos from the memory card. 1 On the thumbnail or playback screen, select MENU button - 2 Touch the movies or photos to be deleted. (EDIT) - [DELETE]. is displayed on the selected images. You can preview the image by pressing and holding the image down. T o return to the previous screen, touch . You can select up to 100 images at one time.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 DIVIDE You can divide a movie at a designated point (A 1 During playing movies, select MENU button - 2 Touch VCHD movies only). (EDIT) - [DIVIDE]. at the point where you want to divide. A: After selecting the point with , make fine adjustment with these buttons. B: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie. 3 Touch - . Note You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack, AC Adaptor operation.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. NP-FV70A (supplied): 170 min. NP-FV100A (sold separately): 275 min. Hint The charging times shown above are measured when charging the c amcorder at a temperature of 25˚C (77°F). 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-AX700 Expected recording time with each battery pack Approximate recording time with each battery pack is shown as follows. NP-FV70A (supplied): 190 min. 205 min. NP-FV100A (sold separately): 345 min. 365 min. Upper time: When the LCD monitor is opened. Lower time: When using the viewfinder with the LCD monitor closed. Hint Each recording time is the default setting measured with the fo llowing settings.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Expected playback time with each battery pack Approximate playback time with each battery pack is shown as follows. NP-FV70A (supplied): 275 min. 300 min. NP-FV100A (sold separately): 485 min. 525 min. Upper time: When the LCD monitor is opened. Lower time: When using the viewfinder with the LCD monitor closed. Hint Above time is measured when playing back movies continuously wi th the following default settings.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Notes on recording movies Read the following precautions regarding movie recording. Note The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and sub You can record movies of a maximum of 600 scenes in record a maximum of 40,000 photos. ject conditions and [ REC SET]. XAVC S format or 3,999 scenes in AVCHD format. And you can The maximum continuous recording time of a movie is approximate ly 13 hours.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Expected recording time of movie The following are expected maximum recordable time of total movie files which can be recorded on the memory card formatted by the camcorder . The recordable time may vary depending on the recording condition and the memory card.
REC FORMAT PROXY REC MODE 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB 1080/120p 100Mbps OFF 15 min. 35 min. 75 min. 155 min. 315 min. 1080/120p 60Mbps OFF 30 min. 60 min. 125 min. 255 min. 515 min. ON (1280x720) 30 min. 60 min. 130 min. 260 min. 530 min. ON (640x360) 30 min. 70 min. 145 min. 290 min. 585 min. OFF 35 min. 75 min. 150 min. 310 min. 625 min. ON (1280x720) 50 min. 110 min. 220 min. 445 min. 900 min. ON (640x360) 60 min. 130 min. 265 min. 535 min. 1,080 min.
AVCHD When selecting [60i ] for [60i/50i SEL] REC FORMAT 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 1080/60i FX 85 min. 1080/60i FH 1080/60i LP 256 GB 175 min. 360 min. 725 min. 1,455 min. 120 min. 245 min. 495 min. 995 min. 1,995 min. 375 min. 765 min. 1,540 min. 3,090 min. 6,200 min. 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB When selecting [50i ] for [60i/50i SEL] REC FORMAT 16 GB 32 GB 1080/50i FX 85 min. 175 min. 360 min. 725 min. 1,455 min. 1080/50i FH 120 min. 245 min. 495 min. 995 min. 1,995 min.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Expected number of recordable photos The following are expected recordable number of photos which can be recorded on the memory card formatted by the camcorder . Number of photos of 14.2 M (Units: Images) Capacity 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB Recordable number of photos 1,750 3,550 7,100 14,000 28,500 Capacity 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB Recordable number of photos 2,100 4,250 8,400 16,500 33,500 Number of photos of 12.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 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 selecting 100Mbps format for [ REC FORMAT]: Max. 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 pixels/30p, 24p (60i), 25p (50i), 16:9 When selecting 60Mbps format for [ REC FORMAT]: Max. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 pixels/30p, 24p (60i), 25p (50i), 16:9 XAVC S HD: Approx.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording pixels and aspect ratio of Proxy recording Explains the recording pixels and the aspect ratio of Proxy recording.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording pixels and aspect ratio of photos Explains the recording pixels and the aspect ratio of photos.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 About XA VC S format What is XA VC S? XAVC S is a recording format that allows high-resolution images, such as 4K, to be highly compressed with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 and recorded in the MP4 file format. High image quality will be obtained while keeping the data size within a certain level.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 About the A VCHD format What is the A VCHD 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-AX700 About the memory card A memory card formatted by a computer (W indows OS/Mac OS) is not guaranteed to be compatible with the camcorder . Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the memory card and memory card compliant product you use.
About the Memory Stick media Memory Stick Duo media (with MagicGate): Recording/Playback: not supported Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media: Recording/Playback: supported (*) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media : Recording/Playback: supported (*) * Except for XAVC S format The camcorder 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. The camcorder cannot record or play back data that uses MagicGate technology .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack The camcorder operates only with InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs. Other series battery packs are not available. 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 the camcorder and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately).
About storage of the battery pack If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on the camcorder once a year to maintain proper function. T o store the battery pack, remove it from the camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on the camcorder completely , leave the camcorder 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-AX700 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 the camcorder , memory card, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region.
Do not aim the camcorder at the sun. Doing so might cause the camcorder to malfunction. T the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: ake images of Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60˚C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
The camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the LCD monitor is closed. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while the camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is inserted. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 2 months if you do not use the camcorder at all. Charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery before you start using the camcorder .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 On connecting to a computer or accessory etc. Do not try to format the memory card of the camcorder with a computer . If you do so, the camcorder may not operate correctly . When connecting the camcorder 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 the camcorder .
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 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-AX700 On moisture condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder . This may cause a malfunction to the camcorder . If moisture condensation occurs Leave the camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder For the network related information on the camcorder information.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Notes on disposal/transfer of the memory card Even if you perform [ MEDIA FORMAT] or format the memory card by using the computer function, 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 . Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 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. If the LCD monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that you gently remove those from the screen then clean it with a soft cloth, etc.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Care of the OLED panel display The OLED panel may experience issues such as screen burn-in or loss of brightness with normal use over time. This is not a malfunction.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 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 the camcorder 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-AX700 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-AX700 Using the camcorder abroad Power supply You can use the camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the camcorder 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 to connect the camcorder to a 4K compatible TV (or monitor) using an HDMI cable (sold separately).
Viewing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a high definition TV Viewing images on a non-high-definition TV 60i/50i SEL AREA SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 294
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 On trademarks Handycam and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation. XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. PlayMemories Home, the PlayMemories Home logo, PlayMemories Online, the PlayMemories Online logo, PlayMemories Mobile and the PlayMemories Mobile logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Notes on the License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER T O (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE A VC STANDARD ( “A VC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR W AS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED T O PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Zoom magnifications Optical zoom: 12× when [ZOOM TYPE] is set to [ OPTICAL ZOOM ONLY]. Clear image zoom: 24× (18× in 4K) when [ ZOOM TYPE] is set to [ ON[CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM] ]. Digital zoom: 192× when [ ZOOM TYPE] is set to [ ON[DIGITAL ZOOM]].
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using the camcorder after a long time In case you have not used the camcorder for several months, check the following before use. When the date and clock settings are initialized, reset it by pressing the MENU button and selecting (OTHERS) - [CLOCK SET]. Be sure to charge the battery pack of the camcorder before use.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 If you have problems If you run into any problems using the camcorder , follow the steps below . 1 Check the items under “T roubleshooting,” and inspect the camcorder . 2 Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. 3 Perform [INITIALIZE ] to restart the camcorder . If you perform this operation, settings such as the clock setting or area setting are reset.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Self-diagnosis display If indicators appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder , check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility .
The memory card is damaged. When you record movies whose bit-rate is set to 100 Mbps in [ UHS-I U3 or faster . REC FORMAT], use an SDXC memory card of (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.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Warning Indicators If messages appear on the LCD monitor , follow the instructions. Data error . This may occur when you keep applying shock to the camcorder Movies recorded on other devices may not be played back. . Inconsistencies found in image database file. Do you want to re pair the image database file? You cannot record or play back movies because image management file is damaged. Select or play back HD movies.
Maximum number of images already selected. You can select only 100 images at one time for: Deleting movies/photos Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the protection Protected file. Cannot delete. You tried to delete protected data. Release the protection of the data.
