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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-AX2000E
© 2009 Sony Corporation
4-163-320-13(1)
Getting Started
Recording/
Playback
Editing
Using the Menu
Connecting with a
Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
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  • Page 1 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-AX2000E © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-163-320-13(1) Getting Started Recording/ Playback Editing Using the Menu Connecting with a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 3 (USB, etc.) again. Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 4: Regulatory Information

    Read this first (Continued) Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-AX2000E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 • “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size of “Memory Stick,” or standard size SD cards can be used for this camcorder. • Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor.
  • Page 6 • In order to stabilize memory card operation, it is recommended that you format the memory card when you use it with your camcorder for the first time. All data recorded on the memory card will be erased by formatting, and can not be recovered.
  • Page 7 About the operation of the camcorder • You can operate the camcorder using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial/B/b buttons (p. 18), V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons (p. 61), and the touch panel. However, you cannot use the touch panel to make some settings such as the MENU items.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover ... 12 Step 3: Charging the battery pack ... 13 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ... 15 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ... 16 Step 6: Setting the date and time ...
  • Page 9 Using the Menu Operating the menu ... 61 Menu items ...63 (CAMERA SET) menu ...65 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (REC/OUT SET) menu ...69 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/VIDEO OUT, etc.)
  • Page 10 About the AVCHD format ... 95 About the memory card... 95 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack... 96 About x.v.Color... 97 About handling of your camcorder ... 97 Specifications ... 101 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ... 105 Wireless Remote Commander... 109 Screen indicators ...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • Memory cards are not included. See pages 5 and 95 for types of memory cards that you can use on your camcorder.

  • Page 12: Step 2: Attaching The Lens Hood With Lens Cover

    Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover PUSH (lens hood release) button Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 2 until it is locked.

  • Page 13: Step 3: Charging The Battery Pack

    AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) Press the battery pack against the back of your camcorder and slide it down. With the B mark on the DC plug facing outwards, connect the DC plug to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
  • Page 14 NP-F770 NP-F970 b Notes • You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with your camcorder. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The CHG lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p.

  • Page 15: Step 4: Turning The Power On And Holding Your Camcorder Properly

    • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).

  • Page 16: Step 5: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder

    This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or when you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and...
  • Page 17 Viewfinder You can view picture using the viewfinder to save the battery, or when the picture on the LCD screen is not clear. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the picture becomes clear. b Notes • You may see primary colors shimmering in the viewfinder when you move your line of sight.

  • Page 18: Step 6: Setting The Date And Time

    Tips • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p.

  • Page 19: Changing The Language Setting

    The clock starts. • Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. • You can set any year up to the year 2037. z Tips • The date and time are automatically recorded on the selected memory card, and can be displayed during playback (DATA CODE button, p.
  • Page 20 • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the memory card, or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.

  • Page 21: Recording/Playback

    (SD). The factory setting is high definition image quality (HD) ([REC FORMAT], p. 24). b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is writing data on the memory card. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, or remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor.
  • Page 22 To continue recording on memory cards, one after another (Relay recording) Insert memory cards each in both slots A and B, so 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.
  • Page 23 • 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 relay-record. To relay-record without fail, make sure that the memory card has more than 1 minute when you start recording.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Recording Format

    Recording (Continued) Selecting the recording format You can select the recording format (bit-rate, image quality, image size, frame rate, scanning system). In the default setting, [ To change the setting Press MENU t select EXEC dial. Setting value Setting value If you select [ •...

  • Page 25: Changing The Settings Of Your Camcorder Recordings

    Close view: (Telephoto) z Tips • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) from your camcorder.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases. – To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Image Brightness

    Using the expanded focus (Expanded focus) [EXPANDED FOCUS] is assigned to the ASSIGN 7 button (p. 39). Press the ASSIGN 7 button. [EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2.0 times. It will be easier to confirm the focus setting during manual focusing.
  • Page 28 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) 2 When the iris is automatically adjusted, press the IRIS button E. next to the iris value disappears, or the iris value appears on the screen. 3 Adjust the iris with the iris ring A.

  • Page 29: Adjusting To Natural Color (White Balance)

    • When adjusting the iris manually, the ND filter icon does not flash even if the light volume should be adjusted with the ND filter. • If the camcorder cannot detect the ND filter position (OFF/1/2/3), flashes on the screen.
  • Page 30 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) memory A ( A) and memory B ( respectively. Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will remain even after the power has been turned off. When you select PRESET, [OUTDOOR] or...

  • Page 31: Customizing The Picture Quality (Picture Profile)

    (Picture profile) You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [GAMMA] and [DETAIL]. Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor, and adjust the picture quality while observing the picture on the TV or monitor screen.
  • Page 32 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) 2 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. 3 Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. 4 Select an item to be adjusted with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
  • Page 33 GAMMA To select a gamma curve. Item Description and settings [STANDARD] Standard gamma curve [CINEMATONE1] Gamma curve 1 for producing tone of film camera images [CINEMATONE2] Gamma curve 2 for producing tone of film camera images COLOR MODE To set type and level of colors. Item Description and settings [TYPE]...
  • Page 34 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) DETAIL To set items for the detail. Item SKINTONE DETAIL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles. Item [ON/OFF] [LEVEL] [COLOR SEL] COPY To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number.

  • Page 35: Audio Setup

    To copy the picture profile setting to another picture profile number See page 31 for the location of the buttons. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 2 Select the picture profile number that you want to copy from with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A.
  • Page 36 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) When the CH1 switch is set to INT MIC CH2 switch Input channel and source position INT MIC Internal microphone Internal microphone INPUT1 Internal microphone (mono) XLR INPUT1 INPUT2 Internal microphone (mono)

  • Page 37: Recording With The Smooth Slow Rec Function

    To restore automatic adjustment Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch of the manually adjusted channel to AUTO. z Tips • To check other audio settings, press the STATUS CHECK button G. • For other settings, see the (AUDIO SET) menu (p. 71). Setting the headphone sound You can select the channel, CH1 or CH2, to output from the headphone.
  • Page 38 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) • The camcorder does not perform relay recording with memory cards during [SMOOTH SLOW REC]. If the space on the memory card is insufficient, the camcorder records movies only as long as there is space available.

  • Page 39: Assigning The Functions To The Assign Buttons

    Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1 to 7 buttons. Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons The buttons in parentheses indicate that the functions are assigned to the buttons by...
  • Page 40 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) • [--------] appears if no function is assigned to the ASSIGN button. Select the function that you want to assign with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Select [ RETURN] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A.

  • Page 41: Playback

    Playback ASSIGN 6/VISUAL INDEX button You can play back movies as follows: Slide the POWER switch to ON. Press the VISUAL INDEX button. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after a few seconds. Recording media Previous Next Current movie data (p. 42) You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also by pressing the MODE button, followed by touching [PLAY] t [VISUAL INDEX] on the screen.
  • Page 42 Time code will not be displayed correctly when you play back the memory card with no time code, or the memory card with time code that your camcorder does not support. • i appears with the movie that has been most recently played back or recorded. If you touch the...

  • Page 43: Viewing Still Images

    Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Stop Fast reverse b Notes • You may not be able to play back movies recorded on other camcorders. z Tips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
  • Page 44 Indicates that this is the first or the last page of the playback folder. This does not appear when there is only 1 playback folder. • B appears on the still image that was played back most recently. Your camcorder displays the selected still image. VISUAL INDEX (still image).

  • Page 45: Changing/Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder Changing the screen You can turn on and off the display of the time code, and other information on the screen. Press the DISPLAY button B. The screen indicators turn on (displayed) and off (not displayed) as you press the button.

  • Page 46: Displaying The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA t MEDIA INFO t BATTERY INFO Setup items are displayed according to the settings of the camcorder when it is turned on. To hide the display Press the STATUS CHECK button C.

  • Page 47: Connecting A Monitor Or A Tv

    Playback image quality depends on the type of monitor or TV, or the jacks used to make the connection. Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 15). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Continued ,...
  • Page 48 Connecting a monitor or a TV (Continued) Connecting to a high definition TV COMPONENT IN VIDEO Type Camcorder A/V connecting cable (supplied) Component video cable (supplied) b Notes • If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals.
  • Page 49 • Your TVs may not function correctly (for example, no sound or image). • Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 50 A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. When you want to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable for that purpose. Type Camcorder A/V connecting cable (supplied) Component video cable (supplied) b Notes •...
  • Page 51 • The resolution of the signal depends on the [VIDEO OUT] setting. See page 70 for details. • If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows:...

  • Page 52: Editing

    Editing Operating the MODE menu You can edit the recorded movies, format memory cards, etc. MODE button Set the POWER switch to ON. Press the MODE button. Touch the desired category. Example: [EDIT] category POWER switch MODE button To hide the MODE menu screen Touch To return to the previous screen Touch...

  • Page 53: Protecting Recorded Images (Protect)

    Protecting recorded images (Protect) Protect movies and still images to avoid deleting them by mistake. z Tips • You can also protect movies and still images by pressing the MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen or the playback screen. Press the MODE button.

  • Page 54: Using The Playlist Of Movies

    Notes • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that contains the movies from your camcorder during the operation. It may damage the memory card. • You cannot add still images to a Playlist.

  • Page 55: Capturing Still Images From A Movie

    z Tips • Press and hold the image down to preview the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. t [YES] t 4 Touch z Tips • Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not deleted. •...

  • Page 56: Dividing A Movie

    • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that contains the movies from your camcorder during the operation. It may damage the memory card. Press the MODE button. Touch [EDIT] t [DIVIDE] t select the desired memory card and image quality.

  • Page 57: Deleting Movies And Still Images

    • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based in about half-second increments. • If you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided.

  • Page 58: Formatting The Memory Card

    Formatting deletes all data from the memory card to recover recordable free space. b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation.

  • Page 59: Preventing Data On The Memory Card From Being Recovered

    Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • Do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder during this operation. Operate the camcorder on an outside power source using the AC Adaptor (p. 15). Set the POWER switch to ON.

  • Page 60: Repairing The Image Database File

    Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation.

  • Page 61: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. MENU button V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons POWER switch SEL/PUSH EXEC dial/ B/b buttons MENU button z Tips • You may select menu items also with the B/b buttons.
  • Page 62 Operating the menu (Continued) Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select RETURN]. b Notes • The available menu items vary depending on the context of your camcorder during recording or playback.

  • Page 63: Menu Items

    Menu items z: Functions that return to the default settings when you switch the format, perform the functions by the MODE button, or turn off the camcorder. (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 65) GAIN SET AGC LIMIT MINUS AGC IRIS RING ROTATE...
  • Page 64 Menu items (Continued) (OTHERS) menu ASSIGN BUTTON CLOCK SET AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE BEEP REC LAMP REMOTE CONTROL CALIBRATION (SMOOTH SLOW REC) menu (p. 37) REC MODE TIMING (EDIT) menu PROTECT ADD TO PLAYLIST DIVIDE DELETE DELETE ALL (PLAYLIST EDIT) menu (p.

  • Page 65: (Camera Set) Menu

    The dynamic range of the camcorder is not reduced when you set [MINUS AGC] to [ON]. B ON Enables minus gain control (up to -3 dB) during automatic gain control, as required.
  • Page 66 Press the MENU button t select HIGH Automatically adjusts the white balance while reducing redness or blueness. MIDDLE Automatically adjusts the white balance while increasing redness or blueness. b Notes • This is only effective when white balance is adjusted automatically. •...
  • Page 67 WIDE CONVERSION This item is provided for a wide conversion lens (sold separately), and especially effective for Sony wide conversion lens. ACTIVE STEADYSHOT TYPE You can select a type of powerful camera- shake reduction for different recording situations.
  • Page 68 Fading in the memory card. This function helps you to adjust colors when you view movies recorded with your camcorder on a TV or a monitor. The default setting is [OFF]. b Notes • This function is automatically set to [OFF] when you turn off the camcorder.

  • Page 69: (Rec/Out Set) Menu

    TYPE Selects a type of the color bars. TYPE 1 TYPE 2 TYPE 3 TYPE 4 (75% brightness of TYPE 3) z Tips • You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as [ON/OFF] (p. 39). (REC/OUT SET) menu Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/VIDEO OUT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B.
  • Page 70 Press the MENU button t select VIDEO OUT HDMI OUTPUT You can select the resolution of the output signal from the HDMI OUT jack. B AUTO 720p/576i 1080i/576i 576p 576i COMPONENT OUTPUT You can select the resolution of the output signal from the COMPONENT OUT jacks.

  • Page 71: (Audio Set) Menu

    (AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording (AUDIO LIMIT/XLR SET, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 61 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
  • Page 72 You can set INPUT2 in the same way as INPUT1. z Tips • -48 dBu is set as 0 dB in your camcorder. • Set INPUT TRIM to [0dB] for a microphone (sold separately). • The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input level from an external microphone.

  • Page 73: (Display Set) Menu

    (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF BACKLIGHT/ DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 61 for details on selecting menu items.

  • Page 74: Audio Level Display

    Press the MENU button t select • You cannot display markers under following conditions: – [EXPANDED FOCUS] – During [SMOOTH SLOW REC] – When the current time is displayed after the power is turned on • You can display markers only on the LCD panel and viewfinder.
  • Page 75 Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced.

  • Page 76: (Others) Menu

    When you set this function to [ON], you can use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander (p. 109). The default setting is [ON]. z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another remote control unit. CALIBRATION See page 99.

  • Page 77: Connecting With A Computer

    “Content Management Utility” Install “Content Management Utility” before connecting your camcorder to a computer. 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as an Administrator for installation. • Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
  • Page 78 7 Select the drive or folder to install the application, then click [Next]. 8 Select the option to create the desk-top shortcut, then click [Next]. 9 Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically.

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    2 Disconnect the power source, reconnect the power source after about 1 minute and turn on your camcorder. 3 Press the RESET button (p. 108) with a pointed object, then turn on your camcorder. This operation will reset the date, time and area settings.
  • Page 80 • Attach the battery pack correctly (p. 13). If the CHG lamp still continues blinking, the battery pack may be damaged. Disconnect the power plug and consult your Sony dealer. • If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, the battery pack may not be charged and the CHG lamp may blink slowly.
  • Page 81 (p. 75). The camcorder does not operate with the memory card inserted. • The memory card was formatted on a computer. Format them on this camcorder (p. 58). The data file name is incorrect, or flashing. • The file is damaged.
  • Page 82 • On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press the record button and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a...
  • Page 83 • This phenomenon appears when using a slow shutter speed (p. 28). This is not a malfunction. Situation All of iris, gain, and shutter speed are set manually. The camcorder is unable to record images. The memory card has less than 1 minute of remaining capacity. [COLOR BAR] is set to [ON].
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting (Continued) The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked. • This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.
  • Page 85 • Bars will be displayed for the exposure correction value and flash information of the still images created with [PHOTO CAPTURE]. appears on the LCD screen. • This appears when you play back movies recorded with 5.1ch surround sound. 5.1ch surround sound is down-mixed to 2ch stereo and played back on your camcorder. Continued ,...
  • Page 86 • If you cannot view images or hear sound on the TV, projector, or AV amplifier connected with the HDMI cable, try disconnecting and connecting the HDMI cable, or turn on your camcorder again. The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.
  • Page 87 Sound cannot be added to the memory card after recording. • You cannot add sound to the memory card after recording on your camcorder. Dubbing cannot be done correctly using the HDMI cable. • You cannot dub movies using the HDMI cable.

  • Page 88: Warning Indicators And Messages

    You can fix some problems associated with the symptoms yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:ss • The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”...
  • Page 89 Copy and take data backup to other device (such as a computer), and then format the memory card on the camcorder (p. 58). • The size of the inserted memory card is not sufficient for copying the movie(s).
  • Page 90 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Recovering data. • Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly. Cannot recover data. • Writing data onto the media of the camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful.

  • Page 91: Additional Information

    SD image quality: HQ • Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, zooming, and so • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended).
  • Page 92 (SD). • The maximum continuous recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. • Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media.

  • Page 93: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies...

  • Page 94: File/Folder Structure On The Memory Card

    File/folder structure on the memory card The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and still images on the camcorder. * “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media **SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC...

  • Page 95: Maintenance And Precautions

    – If you eject the memory card, turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the memory card (while the access lamp is lit or flashing).

  • Page 96: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)

  • Page 97: About X.v.color

    About x.v.Color • x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. • xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.

  • Page 98: Moisture Condensation

    • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
  • Page 99 Doing so may damage the LCD screen. On handling the casing • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
  • Page 100 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Removing dust from inside the viewfinder Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder. Slide down the viewfinder release lever and hold it at the position (1), then lift the eye piece of the viewfinder as indicated with the arrow in the illustration (2).

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Specifications System Video signal PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV 1080/50i Video recording system HD image quality: MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 AVCHD SD image quality: MPEG-2 PS Audio recording system Dolby Digital 2ch (48 kHz 16-bit) Dolby Digital Stereo Creator employed Still image recording system DCF Ver.
  • Page 102 Specifications (Continued) (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) Input/Output connectors USB jack mini-B Remote jack Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture 8.0 cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total dot number 921 600 (1 920 × 480) General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption...
  • Page 103 ,” “MagicGate,” “ ,” “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 104 Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select HDR- AX2000 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.

  • Page 105: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A VIDEO OUT jack/AUDIO OUT jacks (47) B COMPONENT OUT jack (47) C HDMI OUT jack (47) D USB jack (77) E CHG (charge) lamp (13) F DC IN jack (13) G Hook for shoulder strap (107) H Handle zoom lever (25)
  • Page 106 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Lens (12) B Lens hood with lens cover (12) C Internal microphone (35) D Front recording lamp (76) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of the memory card or battery is low. E Remote sensor (76) F ASSIGN 4/ZEBRA button (39) G ASSIGN 5/AE SHIFT button* (39)
  • Page 107 A Hook for shoulder strap B Focus ring (26) C Lens cover lever (12) D Zoom ring (25) E Iris ring (27) F GAIN button (28) G WHT BAL button* (29) H SHUTTER SPEED button (28) I AUTO/MANUAL switch (27) (headphones) jack For stereo mini-jack headphones K BATT RELEASE button (14)
  • Page 108 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A RESET button If you press the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting (except the picture profile settings) return to the default. B VISUAL INDEX button (41) C Playback control buttons (PREV/ PLAY*/NEXT/STOP/PAUSE/SCAN/ SLOW) (41) D DATA CODE button (45) E DISPLAY button (45)

  • Page 109: Wireless Remote Commander

    Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 110: Screen Indicators

    Screen indicators Center Upper left Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning t 60min Remaining battery REC FORMAT (24) ND filter (29) Center Indicator Meaning Memory card Relay recording (22) STBY REC Recording status (21) Warning (88) Playback indicator (41) Upper right Indicator Meaning 0min...

  • Page 111: Index

    HANDLE ZOOM ...67 Handle zoom...25 Handle zoom lever...25 Handle zoom switch ...25 HEADPHONE OUT ...71 Headphones jack...107 High definition TV ...48 Holding the camcorder ...16 Hook for shoulder strap ...107 Image database file ...60 INDOOR...30 Indoor ...30 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...96 INPUT1 ...35...
  • Page 112 Index (Continued) INT MIC SET...71 INT MIC WIND...71 Internal microphone ...71 IRIS ...27 IRIS button ...27 Iris ring ...27 IRIS RING ROTATE...65 LANGUAGE...76 Large eyecup ...17 LCD backlight ...16 LCD BACKLIGHT LEVEL ...74, 83 LCD BRIGHT ...74 LCD COLOR ...74 LCD screen...16 Lens ...99 Lens cover lever ...12...
  • Page 113 TV color systems ...93 TV TYPE ...70 USB SELECT...78 Using the menu ...52, 61 Using your camcorder abroad ...93 VF BACKLIGHT ...75, 83 VF POWERMODE ...75 VIDEO OUT...70 Viewfinder ...17 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever ...17 Viewfinder release lever ...100 VISUAL INDEX button ...41 VISUAL INDEX/ASSIGN 6 button ...39...
  • Page 116 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed in Japan...

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