Help Guide: Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E How to Use Before use Model Information Model Information [1] Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) [2] Parts and controls (side) [3] Parts and controls (back/bottom) [4] Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander) [5] Screen indicators Screen indicators [6] Movie recording format Recording formats available with this product and their features [7] Getting started Che
Attaching the lens hood [9] Power source preparations Attaching the battery pack [10] Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor [11] Charging the battery pack using your computer [12] Turning the power on [13] Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [14] Initial setup Setting the language, date and time [15] Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing [16] Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing [17] Displaying items on the LCD monitor [18]
Adjusting the exposure [28] Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter) [29] Useful functions for recording Zooming [30] Adjusting the focus manually [31] Magnifying the image to obtain better manual focus (Focus Magnifier) [32] Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) [33] Recording in mirror mode [34] Intelligent Auto [35] Decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie (My Voice Canceling) [36] Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) [37] Recording subjects other
Deleting the selected images [47] Deleting by date [48] Dividing a movie [49] Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) [50] Playing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a 4K TV (models with the 4K functionality) [51] Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K movie (models with the 4K functionality) [52] Playing images on a high definition TV Connecting this product to a high definition TV [53] Enjoying 5.
Saving images on an external media device Notes on use of the external media [66] Saving images on an external media device [67] Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device [68] Playing back images in the external media device on this product [69] Deleting images in the external media device [70] Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a disc with a recorder [71] Using the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function [72] Contr
Connecting a smartphone Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet [79] Connecting to an iPhone or iPad [80] Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet [81] Installing PlayMemories Mobile About the PlayMemories Mobile software [82] Menu operations Using menu items Setting up menu items [83] How to use the keyboard [84] Shooting Mode Movie [85] Photo [86] Smth Slw REC [87] Golf Shot [88] High SpeedREC [89] Camera/Mic White Balance [90] Spot Meter/Fcs [91] Spot Meter [92] Spot Focus [93] Exposur
Scene Selection [99] Picture Effect [100] Cinematone [101] Fader [102] Self-Timer [103] SteadyShot (Movie) [104] SteadyShot (Photo) [105] Digital Zoom [106] Auto Back Light [107] Dial Setting [108] NIGHTSHOT Light [109] Face Detection [110] Smile Shutter [111] Smile Sensitivity [112] Flash (Only when connecting an external flash) [113] Flash Level (Only when connecting an external flash) [114] Red Eye Reduction (Only when connecting an external flash) [115] My Voice Canceling [116] Blt-in Zoom Mic [117] Aut
Frame Rate [129] Dual Video REC [130] File Format [131] Image Size [132] Playback Function Event View [133] Scenario [134] Edit/Copy Send to Smartphone [135] View on TV [136] Send to Computer [137] Delete [138] Protect [139] Direct Copy [140] Setup Media Info [141] Format [142] Repair Img. DB F.
TV Type [155] HDMI Resolution [156] CTRL FOR HDMI [157] USB Connect [158] USB Connect Setting [159] USB Power Supply [160] USB LUN Setting [161] Beep [162] Monitor Brightness [163] Display Setting [164] Airplane Mode [165] REC Lamp [166] Remote Ctrl [167] Language Setting [168] 24p Mode (HDR-CX900E/FDR-AX100E) [169] Cancel 24p Mode (HDR-CX900E/FDR-AX100E) [170] Calibration [171] Battery Info [172] Power Save [173] Initialize [174] Date & Time Setting [175] Area Setting [176] Charging time/recording time of
Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards Notes on recording [180] Expected recording time of movies [181] Expected number of recordable photos [182] Bit-rate for each recording mode Bit-rate and recording pixels [183] Pixels recorded at each image size of photos Recording pixels and aspect ratio [184] Additional information Precautions About the AVCHD format [185] About the memory card [186] About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack [187] Handling of this product On use an
About care and storage of the lens [196] Using this product abroad Using this product abroad [197] World time difference [198] Trademarks On trademarks [199] License Notes on the License [200] Zoom magnifications Zoom magnifications [201] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems [202] Overall operations The power does not turn on. [203] This product does not operate even when the power is set to on. [204] The menu settings have been changed automatically.
Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. [208] The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. [209] The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. [210] The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly. [211] The battery pack is quickly discharged. [212] Monitor Menu items are grayed out. [213] The buttons do not appear on the LCD monitor. [214] The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
Recording Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. [227] Photos cannot be recorded. [228] The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped. [229] The imaging field looks different. [230] The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. [231] This product stops recording. [232] There is a slight time lag between the moment when START/STOP is pressed and the actual movie recording starts or stops.
Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone. [251] The shooting screen does not display smoothly. The connection is cut off. [252] The NFC connection does not work. [253] Editing movies/photos on this product Unable to edit. [254] A movie cannot be divided. [255] Playback on a TV Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. [256] The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. [257] The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.
Warning Indicators [265] [1] How to Use Before use Model Information Model Information In this Help Guide, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. If you find the description “Models with ... ” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to this product. (models with the 4K functionality) (models with the NTSC color system) To confirm the model name of this product See the bottom of this product.
[2] How to Use Before use Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) 1. Multi interface shoe 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Operations with other manufacture’s accessories are not guaranteed. If you use a shoe adaptor (sold separately), you can also use accessories compatible with an Active Interface Shoe.
11. NIGHT SHOT light 12. Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices. If you use an adaptor cable (sold separately), you can also use accessories via an A/V Remote Connector. 13. Built-in microphone 14. Lens ring 15. Lens (ZEISS lens) 16. ZOOM/FOCUS switch 17. AF/MF button 18. MANUAL button 19. MANUAL dial [3] How to Use Before use Parts and controls Parts and controls (side) 1. Speaker 2.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. (headphones) jack ND FILTER (AUTO/MANUAL) switch ND FILTER switch POWER button WHITE BALANCE button PROGRAM AE button IRIS button GAIN/ISO button SHUTTER SPEED button (View Images) button (My Voice Canceling) button Suppresses the voice of the person recording the movie. 16. DISPLAY button 17. NIGHT SHOT button [4] How to Use Before use Parts and controls Parts and controls (back/bottom) 1.
4. Viewfinder lens adjustment dial If the indications in the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment dial. 5. Battery pack 6. POWER/CHG (charge) lamp 7. / (Shooting Mode) button 8. START/STOP button 9. Built-in USB Cable 10. DC IN jack 11. Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Depending on the specifications of the tripod, this product may not attach in the proper direction. 12.
1. DATA CODE button Displays the date and time and the camera settings data when you press this button during playback. 2. PHOTO button The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. 3. SCAN/SLOW buttons 4. / (Previous/Next) buttons 5. PLAY button 6. STOP button 7. DISPLAY button 8. Transmitter 9. START/STOP button 10. Power zoom buttons 11. PAUSE button 12. VISUAL INDEX button Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen during playback. 13.
[Face Detection] set to [Off] [Smile Shutter] Manual focus Scene Selection SteadyShot off Zebra Peaking Intelligent Auto At the center of the screen ( ) Slideshow Set Warning Playback mode REC/STBY Recording mode AE/AF lock Nightshot NFC Wi-Fi Picture Effect On the right side of the screen ( ) 60i Frame rate (30p/60p/50p/60i/50i/24p/25p), recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) and movie size Dual Video REC 60 min Remaining battery Recording/playback/editing media 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second) 00min Es
AGC Limit Audio Level Display EV AE Shift Exposure Auto/Manual F2.8 IRIS 30dB Gain 60 Shutter Speed Intelligent Auto Data file name Protect 5500K White Balance ND filter Note Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on the model.
50 Mbps Feature: Allows you to record clearer images since XAVC S HD has more information compared with AVCHD. AVCHD Recording pixels: 1,920 × 1,080 dots Bit-rate: Max. 28 Mbps Feature: Allows you to save images on devices other than computers. Hint Bit-rate refers to the data amount recordable over a certain period of time. [8] How to Use Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity.
Power cord (mains lead) (1) Lens hood (1) Lens cap (attached to this product) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) Operating Guide (1) Only for FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 (1) Only for HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) Hint The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this product only. Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of this product is too short for connection.
[9] How to Use Getting started Checking the supplied items Attaching the lens hood Attach the lens hood to prevent stray light from affecting your images. 1. Align the red line on the lens hood with the red point on the lens (Lens hood index), then insert the lens hood into the lens mount and rotate it clockwise until the lens hood clicks into place. [10] How to Use Getting started Power source preparations Attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to this product. 1.
To remove the battery pack Turn off this product. Slide the battery release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ). Note You cannot use any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the V series to this product. You cannot use the NP-FV30 InfoLITHIUM battery pack with this product. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave this product without any operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power (Power Save).
A: AC Adaptor B: Power cord (mains lead) C: DC IN jack D: Align the mark on the DC plug Note Be aware of the following notes on using the AC Adaptor. Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using this product. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
2. Pull out the Built-in USB Cable from this product. 3. Connect this product to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the computer, and then store it in the pocket on the grip belt. If the Built-in USB Cable is not long enough for the connection, use the USB connection support cable.
°F to 86 °F). [13] How to Use Getting started Power source preparations Turning the power on Turn on this product. 1. Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on. You can also turn on this product by pressing POWER or by pulling out the viewfinder. 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 this product by pressing POWER.
Power On Note Even if the LCD monitor is closed, if the viewfinder is pulled out, this product is not turned off. When you turn off the power of this product, make sure that the viewfinder is retracted to the original position. [14] How to Use Getting started Power source preparations Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Supply power to this product using the AC Adaptor. 1.
3. Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [Next]. 4. Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], select the date format and the date and time. If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of the items and adjust the value with / . When you select - , the date and time setting operation is complete. Hint The date and time are recorded automatically and can be displayed only during playback.
[17] How to Use Getting started Initial setup Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing. 1. Close the LCD monitor. 2. Pull out the viewfinder ( ) and adjust the angle for easier viewing ( ). 3. Move your eye close to the viewfinder. As your eye moves closer to the viewfinder, the eye sensor detects your eye, and then indicators appear on the viewfinder.
Inserting a memory card Insert a memory card into this product. 1. Open the cover and insert the memory card until it clicks. A: Access lamp B: Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated. Note To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with this product before the first use. Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc.
The following types of memory cards can be used with this product. Types of Memory Stick media you can use with this product In this Help Guide, the following types of Memory Stick media you can use with this product are called Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Memory Stick PRO Duo media (*) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media (*) Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media (**) * Memory Stick PRO Duo media with a capacity up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this product.
3. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Note If you close the LCD monitor while recording movies, this product stops recording (only when the viewfinder is retracted). The maximum continuous recordable time of a movie is about 13 hours. When an AVCHD movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished.
Shooting photos Shoot photos. 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Open the LCD monitor of this product to turn the power on. Press the Mode) button to select the photo recording mode. / (Shooting You can also select the photo recording mode by selecting [MODE] on the LCD monitor. You can also turn on this product by pressing POWER or by pulling out the viewfinder. 3. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial Use the menu assigned to the MANUAL button. 1. Press the MANUAL button to switch to the manual operation mode. Pressing the MANUAL button switches the operation mode between manual and automatic. A: MANUAL button B: MANUAL dial 2. Rotate the MANUAL dial to make adjustments. Note Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial.
3. Press the MANUAL button to confirm. Items you can control with the MANUAL dial [Exposure] [AE Shift] [WB Color Temp.] [WB B-A] [WB G-M] Hint The camera data that appears on the LCD monitor will differ, depending on the recording settings of this product. The settings will be displayed with the following icons. : Automatic : Exposure is set manually.
A: Aperture value B: Icon to switch operating mode Descriptions of icons to switch operating mode (no icon): manual operation : automatic operation : manual operation of [Exposure] 3. Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the IRIS (aperture). When the setting value is highlighted, the IRIS (aperture) is adjustable using the MANUAL dial. To restore the setting to automatic adjustment Press the IRIS button again. appears next to the IRIS (aperture) value.
3. Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the shutter speed. To restore the setting to automatic adjustment Press the SHUTTER SPEED button again. appears next to the shutter speed value. Hint Moving objects you record will look different depending on the shutter speed. Set the shutter speed faster to record a fast-moving object clearly without blurring, and set the shutter speed slower to emphasize the movement of a moving object. You can set the shutter speed as follows.
Each time you press the button, the setting switches between manual and auto. 3. Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the gain (ISO). To restore the setting to automatic adjustment Press the GAIN/ISO button again. appears next to the gain (ISO) value. At default, you can set in the range -3dB to +33dB. Hint When recording using [Smth Slw REC], the range of the gain (ISO) you can adjust manually changes to -3dB - +27dB.
Descriptions of icons to switch operating mode (no icon): manual operation : automatic operation : manual operation of [Exposure] 3. Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust [Exposure]. The setting value of the IRIS (aperture)/gain (ISO)/shutter speed changes according to the number of dial rotations. [29] How to Use Recording Changing the brightness manually for recording Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter) The ND filter allows you to record images clearly under too bright conditions. 1.
If you change the ND filter setting during recording, the movie and sound may be distorted. While adjusting the IRIS (aperture) manually, the ND filter icon will not flash even when the ND filter setting needs adjusting. [30] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording Zooming You can record an image with the subject magnified. 1. Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image.
Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the lens ring to right/left. 1. Press the AF/MF button to set the focus to manual. appears on the LCD monitor when the manual focus setting is selected. Use this function in the following cases. To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. To record horizontal stripes. To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background. When you want to focus on a subject in the background.
Each time you press the FOCUS MAGNIFIER button, the magnification scaling changes as follows: Movies: between ×1 → ×2 → ×4 → Off Photos: between ×1 → ×6.3 → ×12.6 → Off Note Even though the image displayed on this product has been magnified, the recorded image is not magnified. When the focus is set to manual, you can adjust the focus when displaying a magnified image on the LCD monitor.
1. Open the LCD monitor 90 degrees to this product ( lens side ( ), and then start recording. ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the Hint A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD monitor, but the image will be normal when recorded. [35] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording Intelligent Auto This product records images after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically. 1. Select - [On] - on the recording screen of movies or photos.
Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby) Scene detection: (Backlight), (Landscape), light), (Macro) Camera-shake detection: (Walk), (Tripod) Sound detection: , (Auto Wind NR) (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low Note This product may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions.
[37] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) This product can track a face you select and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin tone of the face automatically. 1. Touch one of the faces targeted. To cancel the Face Priority function, select . A: A double-line frame appears B: Cancels the function Note The subject you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject.
Note When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], this function is not available. Even if you touch the subject on the LCD monitor, it does not react. [39] How to Use Playback Playing images using Event View Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View). 1. Open the LCD monitor and press You can also operate by selecting 2. Select / (View Images) to enter the playback mode. (View Images) on the LCD monitor.
3. Select the image. This product plays from the selected image to the last image in the event. 4. Select the appropriate buttons on the LCD monitor for various playback operations. Buttons for playback operations / : Previous/Next : Delete / : Fast-reverse/fast-forward : Context / : Pause/Play : Stop : Play/stop slide show Note To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically.
[40] How to Use Playback Playing images using Event View Screen display on the Event View screen Explains items displayed on the Event View screen. Event View screen 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To the MENU screen Event name To the previous event To the movie/photo recording mode To play back short movies (Highlight Playback) Appears only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD]. 6. Remaining battery 7. To switch movie format (XAVC S/AVCHD/MP4) The displayed icon differs depending on the [ 8. 9. 10. 11.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. To close the index screen To the previous event To the next event To the movie/photo recording mode Last played image Recorded time/number of photos To switch between the movie/photo playback screen (VISUAL INDEX) Select the image type ( MOVIE, PHOTO, MOVIE/PHOTO) you want to play. 9. Movie 10. Photo Note Displayed icons may differ, depending on the model. Hint Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails.
3. Play a movie or a photo. 4. Select the desired operation when the highlight playback finishes. A: This product plays the Highlight Playback scenes again. B: You can change the settings for Highlight Playback. Buttons for playback operations / : Previous/Next : Volume : Context / : Pause/Play : Stop Note Movies other than AVCHD movies cannot be played using the Highlight Playback function. Highlight Playback scenes will change each time you select a Highlight Playback.
1. Select [Highlight Setting] on the LCD monitor before or after the Highlight Playback. You can also change the setting by selecting scenes. while this product is playing highlight Descriptions of menu items [Playback Range] You can set the playback range (starting and ending date) of the Highlight Playback. [Theme] You can select a theme for Highlight Playback. [Music] You can select music. [Length] You can set the length of the Highlight Playback segment.
Note The scenarios can be played on this product only. [44] How to Use Playback Playing images using Highlight Playback Playing back a saved scenario You can play back Highlight Scenarios saved on this product. This function is available only when [ 1. Select select File Format] is set to [ - [Playback Function] - [ AVCHD]. Scenario], select the desired scenario, and then .
2. Select the movie format you want to play from the LCD monitor. Another icon may appear instead of or at the top right corner of depending on the [ File Format] setting. The format of a movie to be played or edited will be switched. [46] How to Use Playback Editing images from the playback screen Notes on editing Some basic editing operations can be done on this product. If you want to do advanced editing operations, install and use the PlayMemories Home software.
Another icon may appear instead of and the movie playback format. 3. depending on the [ File Format] setting - [Edit/Copy] - [Delete]. 4. Select [Multiple Images], and then select the type of image you want to delete. 5. Add check marks to the movies or photos to be deleted and select . Hint You cannot delete protected images ( ). Release the protection of the data before deleting. To delete the unwanted part of a movie, divide the movie and then delete that part.
and the movie playback format. 3. - [Edit/Copy] - [Delete]. 4. Select [All In Event]. 5. Select the date you want to delete using [49] How to Use Playback / , and then select . Editing images from the playback screen Dividing a movie Split a recorded movie at your desired point. This function is available only when [ 1. Select File Format] is set to [ AVCHD]. - [Divide] on the movie playback screen. 2. Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using select .
A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts the dividing point with more precision Note A slight difference may occur from the point where you select and the actual dividing point, as this product selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. You cannot divide an XAVC S movie or an MP4 movie.
The recording date and time of captured photos are the same as the recording date and time of the movies. If the movie you are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be the date and time you captured from the movie.
[52] How to Use Playback Playing images on a 4K TV Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K movie (models with the 4K functionality) You can trim & play a desired area of image recorded in the movie format [ The trimmed image is played in high definition image quality. XAVC S 4K]. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI Resolution] - desired setting.
quality by connecting this product to a TV with an HDMI jack. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI Resolution] - desired setting. The playback image quality differs, depending on the [HDMI Resolution] setting value.
[54] How to Use Playback Playing images on a high definition TV Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in microphone (default setting). Realistic sound can be enjoyed when playing a movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound input. This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD]. A: Built-in microphone Note The sound of XAVC S or MP4 movies is recorded in 2ch sound. The built-in speaker does not output 5.
the remote commander of your TV. Note There may be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander. Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to [On]. Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. The operation of BRAVIA Sync differs according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details. If you turn off the TV, this product is turned off simultaneously.
Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV Play back images with this product connected to a TV by an AV cable (sold separately). A: AV cable (sold separately) 1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 2. Connect the Multi/Micro USB terminal of this product and the VIDEO/AUDIO jack of your TV using an AV cable (sold separately). 3. Play a movie or a photo on this product. Note Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source.
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 external media or on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software. Saving format: AVCHD Hint For the latest storage environment, visit the following website. http://www.sony.net/ You may also save by connecting a recorder with an AV cable (sold separately). The image quality will be standard definition.
A: Import images from this product B: The functions below are also available on a Windows PC C: View images in a calendar D: Create a movie disc E: Upload images to online services F: Play the imported images G: Share images on PlayMemories Online Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.
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. www.sony.net/pm/ Install the software according to the on-screen instructions. When the installation has completed, PlayMemories Home starts. If the PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software is installed on your computer, it will be overwritten by the PlayMemories Home software.
Disconnecting this product from the computer Disconnect this product from the computer connected with the Built-in USB Cable. 1. Click in the task tray, and then click . If you use a Windows Vista computer, click in the task tray. 2. Click the message displayed on the computer screen. 3. Select - on the LCD monitor, and then disconnect the Built-in USB Cable. Note If you use a Mac computer, drag and drop the memory card or the drive icon to the Trash before disconnecting.
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.
The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded. If this product does not recognize the external media device, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to this product. If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it to a wall outlet (wall socket). You cannot copy images from an external media device to this product.
Movies and photos that are stored on the recording media, and that have not yet been saved on to an external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time. This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images in this product. To disconnect the external media device, select Index is displayed. while either Event View or Event Note You cannot copy XAVC S movies.
2. Select [Play without copying.]. 3. Select images. - [Edit/Copy] - [Copy], and then follow the on-screen instructions to save Note You cannot copy XAVC S movies. Hint If you want to copy images that have not yet been copied, select - [Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy] while this product is connected to the external media device.
Hint You can also view images on a TV connected to this product. When an external media device is connected, will appear on the Event View screen. To play back the images saved on an external media device using your computer, select the drive that represents the external media device on the PlayMemories Home software, and then play movies.
images. [71] How to Use Saving images with an external device Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a disc with a recorder You can copy images on this product onto a disc or video cassette. Connect this product to a disc recorder with an AV cable (sold separately). Note Connect the AC Adaptor to this product, and then connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (wall socket). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. 1.
separately) to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. Hint Change the [Data Code] setting if you want to copy the date and time and the camera setting data information. Set [TV Type] to [4:3] if the screen size of your display device such as TV is 4:3.
Playing images on a TV Note You cannot use the Wi-Fi function of this product to connect to a public wireless network. PlayMemories Mobile is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. [73] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Controlling via a smartphone Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander You can operate this product using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. 1. Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone.
A: SSID B: Password 3. Start PlayMemories Mobile, then on the smartphone screen, select the SSID displayed on the LCD monitor of this product, and then enter the password displayed on the LCD monitor of this product. Connect to this product using your smartphone. 4. Operate this product using your smartphone. Note The photo size stored on the smartphone is [2M] except when the image size is [ S (VGA)]. Movies are recorded on this product and are not stored on the smartphone.
If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2. Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then select [More…] and place a checkmark next to [NFC]. 3. Enter the recording mode, and then touch your smartphone. Make sure that (N mark) of this product to (N mark) of (N mark) is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product.
Hint For the latest supported OS, refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile. [75] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Transferring images to a smartphone Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Transfer images to your smartphone or tablet. 1. Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 3.
A: SSID B: Password 6. Start PlayMemories Mobile, then on the smartphone screen, select the SSID displayed on the LCD monitor of this product, and then enter the password displayed on the LCD monitor of this product. 7. The images are transferred from this product to the smartphone. Transferred images will be stored in Gallery/Album on an Android smartphone/tablet or Album on an iPhone/iPad. Note You cannot transfer XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies.
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 in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2. Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then select [More…] and place a checkmark next to [NFC]. 3. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode, and then display the image you want to transfer on the LCD monitor of this product. 4.
Note You cannot transfer XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies. [Send to Smartphone] is not available when MP4 movies or still images have not been saved on this product. 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 an Android smartphone or tablet.” Hint For the latest supported OS, refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile.
If your access point supports the WPS push button, refer to [WPS Push]. Settings for steps 1 and 2 are required only the first time. 3. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 4. On the LCD monitor of this product, select - [Edit/Copy] - [Send to Computer]. Images are automatically transferred to and saved on the computer. Only newly recorded images are transferred. Note You must turn on the computer to execute [Send to Computer].
This function is not available for [ XAVC S 4K] (models with the 4K functionality) and [ XAVC S HD] movies. This function is available with the DLNA player compatible TVs. You can view images only on TVs that are compatible with the network function (including wired network). It may take time until the images are played on the TV. This function is not available when using an access point without a security setting (WEP/WPA/WPA2) to protect from prying eyes.
3. Enter the password displayed on this product. [80] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Connecting a smartphone Connecting to an iPhone or iPad Shows how to connect this product to your iPhone or iPad. Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting [Send to Smartphone] or [Ctrl with Smartphone] on this product. 1. Open the settings menu. 2. Select Wi-Fi.
3. Select the SSID displayed on this product. 4. Enter the password displayed on this product. 5. Confirm that the SSID displayed on this product is selected. 6. Go back to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile.
[81] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Connecting a smartphone Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet You can easily connect this product to your NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet. Note Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mode and the screen is unlocked in advance. 1. Touch (N mark) of this product to Make sure that (N mark) of your smartphone. (N mark) is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product.
[Send to Smartphone] starts up and images being played back are transferred. Note To use the one-touch functions of this product, an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet is required. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard for short-range wireless communication technology. If the connection is not made successfully, try the procedures shown in “Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet.
3. Select your desired menu item. Note Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous screen. To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that you can select your desired menu item. A: Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item Some menu items or settings are not available, depending on the settings of this product.
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.
1. - [Shooting Mode] - [Movie]. [86] How to Use Menu operations Shooting Mode Photo You can select the photo shooting mode. 1. - [Shooting Mode] - [Photo]. [87] How to Use Menu operations Shooting Mode Smth Slw REC This product records approximately 3-second-long fast actions or motions as an approximately 12-second-long slow-motion movie. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ 2. - [Shooting Mode] - [Smth Slw REC]. 3. Select / File Format] - [ AVCHD].
[Recording...] disappears when recording is finished. Note You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. [ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard ] automatically. [88] How to Use Menu operations Shooting Mode Golf Shot Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. You can view a series of movement when playing back, which is convenient in cases such as checking golf swing or tennis form. 1.
Note If this product cannot detect the sound of a club hitting the ball, this product automatically sets the impact point at 0.5 second before the START/STOP button has been pressed, and records a movie in the time period between 1.5 seconds before the impact point to 0.5 second after the impact point. The size of photos becomes 1,920×1,080. You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. [ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard ] automatically.
White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [White Balance] - desired setting. You can also use the WHITE BALANCE button for this setting. Descriptions of menu items (Auto) (default setting): The white balance is adjusted automatically.
1. Select [OPTION] on the [White Balance] setting screen. 2. Adjust the color balance using / (B-A) and / 3. Select . (G-M). Hint You can check the currently selected color balance on the LCD monitor with the color chart. Note Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the color in [One Push] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. While you are recording a movie, (One Push) cannot be set. If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is set to [Auto].
1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Spot Meter]. 2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure. To return the setting to automatic exposure, select [Auto]. Note [Exposure] is automatically set to [Manual]. [93] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Spot Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject selected. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Spot Focus]. 2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the focus.
1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Exposure] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): The exposure is adjusted automatically. Manual: Select if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or select black or the light is dim. [95] How to Use Menu operations if the subject is Camera/Mic Focus You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 1.
This product displays the focal distance information for a few seconds when [Focus] is set to [Manual] or when you set the focus manually. You can use this information as a guide when the subject is dark and focus adjustment is difficult. [96] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic AGC Limit You can select the upper limit for the AGC (Auto Gain Control). 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [AGC Limit] - desired setting.
is bright, and [98] How to Use when the subject is dark or the light is dim. Menu operations Camera/Mic Low Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Low Lux] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): The Low Lux function is not used. On ( ): The Low Lux function is used. [99] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Scene Selection You can record images effectively in various situations. 1.
Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises. (Fireworks)(*): Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. (Landscape)(*): Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents this product from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between this product and the subject. (Portrait): Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. (Spotlight): Prevents people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.
(Snow): Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. *Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. Note If you set [Scene Selection], the following settings are canceled. White Balance Cinematone IRIS (aperture) Shutter Speed Gain (ISO) [100] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Picture Effect Allows you to shoot more impressive images by selecting the desired effect. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [Picture Effect] - desired setting.
(Posterization): Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black and white. Select the effect you want with [OPTION]. (Retro Photo): Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast. (Soft High-key): Allows you to shoot soft, clear images with an emphasis on brightness. (Partial Color): Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image.
[102] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Fader You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [ Fader] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Does not use an effect. White Fader( ): Fades in/out with the white effect. A: Out B: In Black Fader( ): Fades in/out with the black effect.
Self-Timer Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. Note You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Wireless Remote Commander. - [Camera/Mic] - [ 1. Camera Settings] - [ Self-Timer] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Cancels the self-timer. On ( ): Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, select [104] How to Use Menu operations . Camera/Mic SteadyShot (Movie) You can compensate for camera shake. 1.
[105] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic SteadyShot (Photo) You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ separately), then the image becomes natural. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ SteadyShot] to [Off] when using a tripod (sold Camera Settings] - [ SteadyShot] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): The SteadyShot function is used. Off ( ): The SteadyShot function is not used. [106] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level.
This product adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [Auto Back Light] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically. Off: Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects. [108] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Dial Setting You can assign one menu item you often use to the MANUAL dial. 1.
Does not emit infrared light. [110] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Face Detection You can set this product to detect a face automatically. This product adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Face] - [Face Detection] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): Detects faces. Off ( ): Does not detect faces. Note Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions.
Dual Capture ( ): Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when this product detects a smile. Always On ( ): The shutter is released when this product detects a smile whenever this product is in recording mode. Off (default setting): Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. Note Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of this product.
separately) compatible with this product. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Flash] - [Flash] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. On ( ): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness. Off ( ): Records without flash. Note The flash does not operate in the movie recording mode. Hint Particles (dust, pollen, etc.
[115] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Red Eye Reduction (Only when connecting an external flash) Prevent redeye by activating the pre-flash before the flash operates. Set this function when you record photos using an external flash (sold separately) compatible with this product. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Flash] - [Red Eye Reduction] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Does not use Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye.
Decreases the voice volume of the person recording the movie and records the voice of the subject clearly. Note Set [My Voice Canceling] to [Off] if you want to record a movie without decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie. Depending on the recording condition, you cannot decrease the voice volume of the person recording the movie as expected. The [My Voice Canceling] function does not activate while an external microphone is connected to this product.
Descriptions of menu items Off ( ): Does not reduce the wind noise. On (default setting): Reduces the wind noise. Note When you set [Auto Wind NR] to [Off], Intelligent Auto is set to [Off]. [Auto Wind NR] will not function while an external microphone is attached to this product. [119] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Audio Mode You can change the recording sound format. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Microphone] - [Audio Mode] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items 5.
1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Microphone] - [Audio Rec Level] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): The audio recording level is adjusted automatically. Manual ( ): Adjust the audio recording level with lower the audio recording level. to raise the audio recording level and to Note The setting will be reset each time you switch between [Auto] and [Manual]. When [Audio Rec Level] is set to [Manual], the following will switch to [Off].
1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Shooting Assist] - [My Button]. 2. Select the menu item that you want to assign to a My Button using / . 3. Select one of the My Buttons to which the menu item will be assigned. 4. Select . [123] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Grid Line You can display the lines and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Shooting Assist] - [Grid Line] - desired setting.
[124] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Zebra You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Shooting Assist] - [Zebra] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Does not display the zebra pattern. On : Displays and the brightness level (IRE). Adjust the brightness level using / .
Color: Select the color from [White], [Red] or [Yellow]. (The default setting is [White].) Level: Select the peaking sensitivity from [High], [Mid] or [Low]. (The default setting is [Mid].) Note The enhanced outlines may not appear in a dark location. Hint The enhanced outlines will not be recorded on the image. [126] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Camera Data Disp. Select which setting values to display. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Shooting Assist] - [Camera Data Disp.] - desired setting.
Off: Does not display the audio level meter. [128] How to Use Menu operations Image Quality/Size REC Mode You can select your desired image quality for AVCHD movies. The recording time or the type of media device to which the images can be copied may differ, depending on the movie quality selected. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ REC Mode] - desired setting.
[50p]. [129] How to Use Menu operations Image Quality/Size Frame Rate You can select the frame rate to be used to record [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDRAX100E), [ XAVC S HD] or [ AVCHD] movies. Set [ REC Mode] first, before setting [ Frame Rate]. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ Frame Rate] - desired setting. Available frame rate settings vary as follows depending on the recording format.
The media that the recorded images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode that has been set during recording. [130] How to Use Menu operations Image Quality/Size Dual Video REC You can set the dual recording mode (recording an MP4 movie during movie recording) to on or off. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [Dual Video REC] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On : Records an MP4 movie while recording a 4K movie (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) or HD movie.
Set the recording format for recording and playback. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ File Format] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E XAVC S 4K (default setting): Records 4K images in XAVC S format. This setting is suitable for watching on a 4K TV. Both recording and playback switches. Movies you can play are also switched according to the [ Frame Rate] setting value. XAVC S HD: Records HD (high definition) images in XAVC S format.
The image size is set according to the format selected as [ File Format]. L (20.0M) (*) L (15.0M)(*) M (14.2M) M (10.6M) S (2.1M) S (VGA) * Only for FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E Note The default value is M. You cannot select L when [ File Format] is set to [ XAVC S HD] or [ AVCHD] (L will be changed to M automatically). The image size selected with this setting also is applied to photos taken by the Dual Capture function.
Note This function is available only when [ [135] How to Use Menu operations File Format] is set to [ AVCHD]. Edit/Copy Send to Smartphone Transfer images recorded with this product to your smartphone. 1. Press the 2. button on this product to enter the playback mode. - [Edit/Copy] - [Send to Smartphone].
[138] How to Use Menu operations Edit/Copy Delete You can delete unnecessary images. 1. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 2. On the Event View screen, select delete. , and then select the movie format you want to Another icon may appear instead of and the movie playback format. 3. depending on the [ File Format] setting - [Edit/Copy] - [Delete] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Multiple Images : You can select images to be deleted.
and the movie playback format. 3. - [Edit/Copy] - [Protect] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Multiple Images : You can select images to be protected. Select the type of image you want to protect, then add to the desired images, and then select . Set All In Event : You can protect all images in the selected date at one time. Select the date you want to protect using / , and then select . Remove All In Event : You can remove the protection from all images in the selected date at one time.
Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time and the approximate free and used space of the recording media. 1. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Media Info]. Note Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0% even if you perform [Format]. [142] How to Use Menu operations Setup Format Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. 1. - [Setup] - [ .
Repair the image database file when necessary, such as when the image database repair message appears. 1. - [Setup] - [ and select . Media Settings] - [Repair Img. DB F.] - desired recording medium, Hint To play movie files edited on a computer or other equipment and written back to the recording media, but where no image appears on the Event View screen, perform [Repair Img. DB F.]. [144] How to Use Menu operations Setup File Number You can select the way to assign file number of photos/MP4 movies.
1. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Data Code] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Data code is not displayed. Date/Time : Date Time Camera Data : Movie Photo White Balance SteayShot off Shutter Speed F-stop Gain Brightness Flash Exposure WB B-A/WB G-M ISO WB Color Temp.
Note The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect this product to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, [-- -- --] may appear. [146] How to Use Menu operations Setup Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound. 1. - [Setup] - [ . [147] How to Use Playback Settings] - [Volume] - adjust the volume using Menu operations / Setup Download Music (HDR-CX900/FDR-AX100) You can transfer music files from audio CDs etc.
[149] How to Use Menu operations Setup WPS Push If your access point has a WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily. 1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [WPS Push]. 2. Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register. Note [WPS Push] requires that the security of the access point be WPA or WPA2 and that the WPS push button method is supported.
The desired access point is not displayed: Select [Manual setting], then enter the SSID name of the access point, and then select the security mode. 3. Enter the password, and then select [Next] - [Register]. Access points without the icon do not require a password to be entered. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, there may be more setting items. WPS PIN: Displays the PIN to enter to the connected device. IP address setting: Select [Auto] or [Manual].
You can change the device name for Wi-Fi Direct etc. 1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [Edit Device Name]. 2. Select the input box, input the device name, and then select . Hint For input method, see “How to use the keyboard.” [152] How to Use Menu operations Setup Disp MAC Address Display the MAC address of this product. 1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [Disp MAC Address]. The MAC address is displayed.
Network Info Reset In addition to the SSID/password, you can also reset the information of the access point, etc. If you want to change the access point to connect to, reset the connection information by the following procedure. 1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [Network Info Reset]. Note After resetting the connection information, you must set the smartphone or the access point again.
A: Images recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode B: Images recorded in 4:3 mode [156] How to Use Menu operations Setup HDMI Resolution Select the output image resolution when connecting this product to a TV with the HDMI cable. 1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI Resolution] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): Outputs the signal according to the TV automatically. 2160p/1080p (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E): Outputs 4K movies at 2160p and HD movies at 1080p.
1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [CTRL FOR HDMI] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): Operates this product using the TV’s Remote Commander. Off: Does not operate this product using the TV’s Remote Commander. [158] How to Use Menu operations Setup USB Connect Select this item if a USB connection does not start even when you connect this product to an external device with the Built-in USB Cable. 1. - [Setup] - [ [159] How to Use Connection] - [USB Connect].
Note When this product is connected to an external device in the [MTP] mode, image files will be displayed with the recorded date, however, some information included in the image files cannot be displayed on the connected device. To import images from this product to your computer, use the PlayMemories Home software. If the “Device Stage*” window does not open when you connect this product to a computer equipped with Windows 7 or Windows 8, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto].
1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [USB LUN Setting] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Multi (default setting): Use this setting for ordinary operations. Single: Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device. [162] How to Use Menu operations Setup Beep You can turn on or off the melody which sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate this product. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Beep] - desired setting.
Bright : Select this when the LCD monitor is not bright enough. This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. When using the AC Adaptor, [Monitor Brightness] is set to [Bright] automatically. [164] How to Use Menu operations Setup Display Setting You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD monitor while recording. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Display Setting] - desired setting.
On ( ): Use the setting when you are on board an airplane. [166] How to Use Menu operations Setup REC Lamp You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of this product not to turn on. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [REC Lamp] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): The camera recording lamp lights up. Off : The camera recording lamp does not light up.
[168] How to Use Menu operations Setup Language Setting You can select the language to be used on the LCD monitor. 1. - [Setup] - [ [169] How to Use General Settings] - [Language Setting] - desired language. Menu operations Setup 24p Mode (HDR-CX900E/FDR-AX100E) You can record 24p movies with changing the signal format. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [24p Mode] If you want to return the system to 50i mode, select screen. .
[171] How to Use Menu operations Setup Calibration Use this function if the buttons on the touch panel does not work correctly. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Calibration]. 2. Touch “×” displayed on the LCD monitor with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times. Note If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD monitor.
Power Save You can change the settings for the backlight of the LCD monitor and the power status of this product. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Power Save]. Descriptions of menu items Standard (default setting): The backlight of the LCD monitor turns dark automatically if you do not attempt to operate this product for more than about 1 minute. This product turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate this product for more than about 2 minutes.
[175] How to Use Menu operations Setup Date & Time Setting Set the date & time settings. 1. - [Setup] - [ Clock Settings] - [Date & Time Setting] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Date & Time Format: You can select the order of year, month and day displayed. Daylight Savings/Summer Time: Sets the summertime. The clock is set to move the time forward 1 hour. Date & Time: You can set the clock.
When using the AC Adaptor HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E NP-FV50 (supplied): 140 min NP-FV70 : 205 min NP-FV100 : 360 min When using the AC Adaptor FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E NP-FV70 (supplied): 205 min NP-FV100 360 min When using your computer HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E NP-FV50 (supplied): 305 min NP-FV70 : 555 min NP-FV100 : 930 min When using your computer FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E NP-FV70 (supplied): 555 min NP-FV100 : 930 min Hint The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging this product at a temper
The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable. [178] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries Expected recording time with each battery pack Approximate recording time with each battery pack is shown as follows.
220 min 240 min FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E NP-FV70 (supplied): 65 min 70 min NP-FV100 : 135 min 145 min Top: When the LCD monitor is opened Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD monitor Hint Recording times are those at the default settings.
NP-FV50 (supplied): 135 min 145 min NP-FV70 : 280 min 300 min NP-FV100 : 555 min 600 min FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E NP-FV70 (supplied): 180 min 185 min NP-FV100 : 360 min 375 min Top: When the LCD monitor is opened Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD monitor [180] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards Notes on recording Read the following precautions regarding re
suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bitrate, and this reduces the overall recording time.
Standard : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 5 h 20 min (4 h 20 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 7 h 10 min (5 h 25 min) Long Time : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 7 h 50 min (6 h 50 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 12 h 20 min (10 h 10 min) 64 GB XAVC S 4K (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E): [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 2 h 5 min (2 h 5 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 2 h 10 min (2 h 10 min) XAVC S HD : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 2 h 25 min (2 h 25 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Of
[182] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards Expected number of recordable photos The expected number of images you can save on a memory card is shown as follows. When recording 20.0 M size of images 16 GB: 1,350 images 32 GB: 2,750 images 64 GB: 5,500 images When recording 14.
(movie + audio, etc.). XAVC S 4K (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E): Approx. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 pixels/30p(*), 3,840 × 2,160 pixels/24p(*) or 3,840 × 2,160 pixels/25p(**), 16:9 XAVC S HD : Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/60p(*), 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/50p(**), 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/30p(*), 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/24p(*) or 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/25p(**), 16:9 AVCHD: PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 x 1,080 pixels/60p(*) or 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/50p(**), AVCHD 28 M (PS), 16:9 FX: Max.
1,920 × 1,080 dots/16:9 640 × 480 dots/4:3 (*) *Not available for Dual Capture Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) : 1,920 × 1,080 dots/16:9 [185] How to Use Additional information Precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
computer. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals. Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the memory card. Do not disassemble or modify the memory card. Do not allow the memory card to get wet. Keep the memory card out of the reach of small children. There is danger that a child might swallow it. Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory card slot.
Recording/Playback: supported (*) * Except for XAVC S format This product does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with Memory Stick PRO Duo media. This product cannot record or play back data that uses MagicGate technology. MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format.
The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from this product and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from this product and put it in a cool place. To use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is 10 ˚C (50 °F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter.
one. Each battery’s life depends on storage, operating and environmental conditions. [188] How to Use Additional information Handling of this product On use and care On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of this product, recording media, etc.
AVCHD disc. On use and storage place This product is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Do not hold this product by the following parts, and also do not hold this product by the jack covers. A: LCD monitor B: Built-in USB Cable C: Viewfinder D: Shoe cover Do not aim this product at the sun. Doing so might cause this product to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. When not using this product for a long time To keep this product in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.
ZEISS lens This product is equipped with a ZEISS lens, which was developed jointly by ZEISS, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF(*) measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a ZEISS lens. Also, the lens for this product is T*-coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. * MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.
Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. [191] How to Use Additional information Handling of this product On moisture condensation If this product is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside this product. This may cause a malfunction to this product. If moisture condensation occurs Leave this product for about 1 hour without turning it on.
recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card. [193] How to Use Additional information Handling of this product Notes on the Wireless Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander. Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate this product. When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the light blue frame disappears.
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.
Power supply You can use this product in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with this product within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. You can also charge the battery pack. Viewing images on a TV connected To view images on a TV (or monitor), you need to connect this product to a TV (or monitor) using the HDMI cable (supplied) or AV cable (sold separately). Refer to “On TV color systems” for countries and regions where the playback signal format of this product is supported.
NTSC: Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the USA, Venezuela, etc. SECAM: Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using this product abroad.
Almaty/Dhaka +06:30: Yangon +07:00: Bangkok/Jakarta +08:00: HongKong/Singapore/Beijing +09:00: Tokyo/Seoul +09:30: Adelaide/Darwin +10:00: Melbourne/Sydney +11:00: Solomon Is +12:00: Fiji/Wellington -11:00: Midway Island -10:00: Hawaii -09:00: Alaska -08:00: LosAngeles/Tijuana -07:00: Denver/Arizona -06:00: Chicago/MexicoCity -05:00: New York/Bogota -04:00: Santiago -03:30: St.
Azores/Cape Verde Is. [199] How to Use Additional information Trademarks On trademarks Handycam and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. AVCHD, AVCHD logotype, AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. PlayMemories Home, the PlayMemories Home logo, PlayMemories Online, the PlayMemories Online logo, PlayMemories Mobile and the PlayMemories Mobile logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900 as the model for this product. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.
turn this product on. 3. Perform [Initialize]. If you select [Initialize], all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. 4. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [203] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall operations The power does not turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to this product. The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from a wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to a wall outlet (wall socket).
[206] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall operations This product gets warm. This product may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction. [207] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall operations Intelligent Auto is canceled.
Use the AC Adaptor. In the default setting, this product turns itself off when no operations are performed for more than about 2 minutes ([Power Save]). Change the setting of [Power Save], or turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack. [209] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Batteries/power sources The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. Turn off this product. Attach the charged battery pack to this product correctly.
The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. The indicated remaining battery power may not be correct depending on the environment in which this product is used. [212] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Batteries/power sources The battery pack is quickly discharged. The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.
Adjust the touch panel ([Calibration]). [216] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Monitor The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear. If you set [Display Setting] to [On], the buttons do not disappear from the LCD monitor. [217] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Monitor There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process of the monitor and do not affect the recording in any way.
The image in the viewfinder is no-longer displayed. Close the LCD monitor. Even if the viewfinder is pulled out, no image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is open. [221] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. If you use the memory card formatted on a computer, format it again on this product. When you select XAVC S format in [ File Format], use an SDXC memory card Class 10 or faster.
The playback device does not support playing back memory cards. [225] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Remote Commander The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. Set [Remote Ctrl] to [On]. Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks. Remove any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor. Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting.
The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images. Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of this product. Delete unnecessary images. [228] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: [Smth Slw REC] [Golf Shot] [High Speed REC] [ Fader] When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], you cannot shoot photos while recording a movie in movie recording mode.
[231] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. [232] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording This product stops recording. If you keep applying vibration on this product, recording may stop.
[235] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording SteadyShot does not function. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard], [ SteadyShot] to [On]. Even when [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or [Standard], or [ SteadyShot] is set to [On], this product may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. [236] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly.
[239] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording [Monitor Brightness] cannot be set. You cannot set [Monitor Brightness] when: The LCD monitor is closed on this product with the LCD monitor facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. [240] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording Sound is not recorded correctly. If you connect or disconnect an external microphone, etc. while recording movies, the sound may not be recorded correctly.
To play movie files edited on a computer or other equipment and written back to the recording media, but where no image appears on the Event View screen, perform [Repair Img. DB F.]. To play a movie recorded in [ XAVC S 4K] format, make sure to set [ Frame Rate] to the same value (30p or 24p) you set when recording. If not, you cannot play the movie, and a thumbnail does not appear on the LCD monitor (models with the 4K functionality and NTSC color system).
[246] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. Turn up the volume. If you turn the volume down to the minimum level by adjusting in [Audio Rec Level], the sound of movies cannot be recorded. Sounds are not recorded while shooting with [Smth Slw REC] or [Golf Shot]. [247] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback Left and right sound is heard unbalanced when playing back movies on computers or other devices.
Depending on the wireless access point setting, [WPS Push] may not be available. Confirm the password and SSID of the wireless access point to set [Access point settings]. [250] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send to Computer] or [View on TV] terminates prematurely. If the battery level is low, [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send to Computer] or [View on TV] may terminate prematurely.
The NFC connection does not work. Change the position of the compatible device to reduce the distance between (N mark) on the smartphone and (N mark) on this product. If this still does not solve the problem, move the smartphone a few millimeters, or move the smartphone away from this product and wait for 10 seconds or more before touching again. This product is in [Airplane Mode]. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. Make sure that the smartphone is ready for communication.
Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. [257] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on a TV The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. The LCD monitor of this product can display recording images across the entire LCD monitor (full pixel display).
You cannot copy images using the HDMI cable. An AV cable (sold separately) is not connected properly. Make sure that the cable is connected to the input jack of the device. You cannot copy XAVC S movies. [261] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer PlayMemories Home cannot be installed. An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PlayMemories Home.
display/Warning indicators 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. When you contact them, give them the complete error code beginning with C or E displayed on the LCD monitor. You may hear a melody when an important warning indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
delete unnecessary images, or format the memory card. The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Repair Img. DB F.] - the recording medium. The memory card is damaged. - (Warning indicators 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.
If messages appear on the LCD monitor, follow the instructions. Data error. This may occur when you keep applying shock to this product. Movies recorded on other devices may not be played back. The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file? HD movie management information is damaged. Create new information? The management file is damaged. When you select [Yes], a new management file is created. The old recorded images on the media cannot be played back (Image files are not damaged).
information in the file. Select to back up the high definition image quality (HD) movies and repair the database file. You cannot see the backed-up movies on this product. By connecting this product to a computer after repairing the database, you can import backedup high definition image quality (HD) movies to the computer using the PlayMemories Home software installed on the computer. However, it is not guaranteed that all movies can be imported to the computer. Buffer overflow.
Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the memory card. External media cannot execute functions. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Repair Img. DB F.] - the recording. If even then the indicator flashes, format the external media using your computer, and then reconnect this product with the external media. Note that if you format the external media device, all the recorded movies and photos in it are deleted.
