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Digital 4K Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Instructions
"Help Guide" (Web manual)
Refer to "Help Guide" for
in-depth instructions on the
many functions of the camera.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1720/h_zz/
FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60
4-734-285-22(1)
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Saving images
Customizing your
camcorder
Others
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- Page 1 4-734-285-22(1) Digital 4K Video Getting started Camera Recorder Recording/Playback Saving images Operating Instructions Customizing your camcorder “Help Guide” (Web manual) Others Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1720/h_zz/ FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Creating highlight movies ..22 Viewing images on a TV ..23 Saving images .... 27 Importing images to your computer ......27 http://rd1.sony.net/help/ Saving images on an external cam/1720/h_zz/ media device ..... 28 Using the Wi-Fi function ..30 Customizing your camcorder .... -
Page 4: Selecting Recording Format/Image Quality
Selecting recording format/image quality [Image Quality/Size] [ Select File Format] desired setting value. File format Features XAVC S 4K Allows recording with 4K Data can be saved in the resolution (3,840 × 2,160) computer using the PlayMemories Home™ XAVC S HD Information volume is software. - Page 5 File Format] is [ XAVC S 4K] REC Mode Frame rate Bit-rate Actual movie format 60Mbps /25p Max. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (30p/25p) Max. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (24p) 100Mbps /25p Max. 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (30p/25p) Max.
- Page 6 File Format] is [ AVCHD] REC Mode Frame rate Bit-rate Actual movie format Highest Quality /50i Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (60i/50i) /25p Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (24p/25p) High Quality /50i Avg. 17 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (60i/50i) /25p Avg.
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started Supplied items The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. All models • Camcorder (1) • AC Adaptor (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Micro USB cable (1) • HDMI cable (1) • “Operating Guide” (This manual) •... -
Page 8: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the battery pack Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor, retract the viewfinder*, and attach the battery pack. Battery pack * Models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX60) only Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). -
Page 9: Charging The Battery Using Your Computer
Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your camcorder and connect the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of the camcorder (page 44) to the USB jack of a computer using the micro USB cable. • Change the setting of your computer so that it would not enter the sleep (hibernation) state before charging your camcorder. -
Page 10: To Remove The Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack Turn off your camcorder. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Notes • Remove the battery pack after waiting 15 seconds or more when turning the power off. If not, the camera setting may not be retained. ... -
Page 11: Turning The Power On
Turning the power on Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn the power on. • You can also turn on the camcorder by pulling out the viewfinder (models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX60) only). Following the instructions on the LCD monitor, select the language, the geographical area, Daylight Savings or Summer Time, date format, and the date and time. -
Page 12: Inserting A Memory Card
Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. Access lamp Insert the card with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated. • The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. - Page 13 The divided files can be integrated into the single file by using PlayMemories Home. • Proper operation with all memory cards is not guaranteed. Contact the manufacturer of each memory card for the compatibility of memory cards other than Sony.
- Page 14 • When using a Memory Stick Micro or microSD memory card with the camcorder, be sure to use it by inserting it into the dedicated adaptor. • To repair or format the image database file, charge the battery pack fully in advance.
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Page 15: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Recording Recording movies Open the LCD monitor, and press START/STOP to start recording. Power zoom lever • To stop recording, press START/STOP again. • Items on the LCD monitor disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds. To display items again, touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD monitor. - Page 16 64 GB: 6 h. 50 min.* If you want to record up to the maximum recording time, you need to delete the demonstration movie on this product. When using a Sony memory card. When recording with using the default setting: File Format]: [...
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Page 17: Shooting Photos
Shooting photos Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE] (Photo). • You can also switch between (Movie) and (Photo) by pressing (Shooting Mode) button (FDR-AX60). Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Power zoom lever •... -
Page 18: Using The Manual Adjustment Features
Using the manual adjustment features Assigning a menu item to the MANUAL ring (FDR-AX60) Press and hold MANUAL button (page 45) for a few seconds. • he menu items you can control with the MANUAL ring will appear on the [Manual Ring Setting] screen. Rotate the MANUAL ring (page 45) to select the item to be assigned, and then press MANUAL button. -
Page 19: Playback
Playback Open the LCD monitor and press the (View Images) button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. • The Event View screen appears after some seconds. Select to move the desired event to the center, and then select the part circled () in the figure. -
Page 20: Playback Operations
Select the image. Recorded time/ Switch number of Event name Image Type photos To go back to button the Event View (Visual screen index) Previous Movie Next Photo Change to the movie/photo Last played image recording mode To switch between movies and photos (Visual index) Select the desired type of images. - Page 21 To delete the images Select [Image Quality/Size] [ File Format] format of images to be deleted. • The available format varies depending on the [ File Format] setting. Select [Edit/Copy] [Delete] [Multiple Images] image type to be deleted.
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Page 22: Creating Highlight Movies
Creating highlight movies Highlight Movie Maker is a function used to create highlight movies from MP4 format movies which have been recorded by Dual Video REC. Press the (create highlight movies) button (page 45). On the LCD monitor, select an event you want to create a highlight movie and select to display the confirmation screen. -
Page 23: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a TV Playing back images Playable images may be restricted depending on the combination of the movie format at the time of recording, the type of playback images selected on the Event View screen, and the HDMI output settings. - Page 24 How to set the playback images Movie [HDMI Visual index Playback format Resolution] (page 20) image quality XAVC S 4K 4K TV [Auto], [2160p/ MOVIE 4K image 1080p] PHOTO quality MOVIE/ PHOTO [Auto], [1080p], MOVIE High definition [1080i], [720p] MOVIE/ image quality PHOTO...
- Page 25 Connecting the camcorder to a network-compatible Connect the camcorder to an access point with a security setting (page 33). Press (View Images) on the camcorder, and then select [Wireless] [ Function] [View on TV] image type to be played back.
- Page 26 [HDMI Resolution] 4K TV [Auto]*, [2160p/1080p]*, [1080p], [1080i], [720p] High definition TV [Auto], [1080p], [1080i], [720p] * The screen turns blank for a few seconds when you turn on or off the trimmed movie playback function. Touch (trimming on) on the LCD monitor during playback, and then select the part to be trimmed by touching there.
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Page 27: Saving Images
Calendar To download PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL. http://www.sony.net/pm/ To check the computer system You can check the computer requirements for the software at the following URL. http://www.sony.net/pcenv/... -
Page 28: Saving Images On An External Media Device
• AVCHD • See the following website for the latest storage environment. http://www.sony.net/ • You can store images by connecting to a recorder with an analog AV cable (sold separately). Movies are copied with standard definition image quality (page 29). - Page 29 How to connect a device Recorder without a USB jack Connect a recorder to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of your camcorder using an AV cable (sold separately). Signal flow • For how to save images, also refer to the instruction manual of your recording device.
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Page 30: Using The Wi-Fi Function
• The Wi-Fi function of the camcorder cannot be used connected to a public wireless LAN. • To use the One-touch functions https://www.sony.net/iem/ (NFC) of the camcorder, a smartphone or tablet supporting the NFC function is required. Android OS •... - Page 31 Notes Transferring MP4 movies • Cancel the sleep mode or unlock and photos to your the screen on the smartphone smartphone beforehand. • Make sure that is displayed One-touch connection on the LCD monitor of the with a smartphone camcorder and the smartphone.
- Page 32 Start up Imaging Edge On your camcorder, select Mobile. [Wireless] Function] [Ctrl with Select [Scan QR Code of the Smartphone]. Camera] from the screen of On your smartphone, Imaging Edge Mobile. perform in the same way as Select [OK].
- Page 33 Install the dedicated password, then select [Next]. software in your computer (first time only). PlayMemories Home http://www.sony.net/pm/ • If the software is already installed in your computer, update the software to the latest version. If your computer is not...
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Page 34: Customizing Your Camcorder
Customizing your camcorder Using the menus Menu lists Select Shooting Mode Movie Photo Time-lapse Capture Smth Slw REC Golf Shot High Speed REC Select a category. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Select a desired menu item. - Page 35 Manual Ring Setting Send to Smartphone NIGHTSHOT Light Send to Computer Face View on TV Face Detection Setting Smile Shutter Airplane Mode Smile Sensitivity Multi Camera Ctrl Set Flash WPS Push Flash Access point settings Flash Level Edit Device Name Red Eye Reduction Disp MAC Address Microphone...
- Page 36 TC Make FDR-AX45/AX60 The feature may not be available UB Time Rec depending on the countries/ Connection regions. TV Type FDR-AX43/AX45 HDMI Resolution 1080 50i-compatible models CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting General Settings Beep...
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Page 37: Others
Others Precautions • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized AC Adaptor recording of such materials may Do not short-circuit the battery be a violation of the copyright terminal with any metallic objects. laws. This may cause a malfunction. •... - Page 38 This is normal. function. Overheat protection • Sony makes no guarantees and is Depending on the camcorder and not responsible for any damage battery temperature, you may be resulting from having inadequate...
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
For Customers in the U.S.A. Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its For question regarding your product performance, leading to accidents or for the Sony Service Center nearest or malfunction. you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669) . ... -
Page 40: Specifications
Specifications microSDXC memory card (UHS speed class 3 or faster) XAVC S HD, XAVC S 4K System (60Mbps), Movie: Signal format: SDHC memory card (Class 10, UHDTV or UHS speed class 1 or HDTV faster) NTSC color, EIA standards SDXC memory card (Class 10, or (1080 60i-compatible models) UHS speed class 1 or faster) PAL color, CCIR standards... - Page 41 (lux) (shutter speed 1/60 Manual second) Access method: Infrastructure mode The unique image NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag processing system of Sony’s compliant BIONZ-X allows still image resolution equivalent to the General sizes described. SteadyShot] is set to Power requirements: [Standard] or [Off].
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Page 42: Rechargeable Battery
FDR-AX43/AX45: • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of 510 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only Sony Corporation. 600 g (1 lb 5.2 oz) including the • BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony supplied rechargeable battery Corporation. pack NP-FV70A FDR-AX60:... - Page 43 • Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi Use the following URL to download PROTECTED SET-UP are registered trademarks of the Wi- http://oss.sony.net/Products/ Fi Alliance. Linux • The N Mark is a trademark or We would prefer you do not registered trademark of NFC contact us about the contents of Forum, Inc.
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Page 44: Parts And Controls
Grip belt (headphones) jack Multi interface shoe For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. - Page 45 Built-in microphone MANUAL ring (FDR-AX60) (18) Manual functions can be Speaker assigned to the button and the dial. (Shooting Mode) Lens (ZEISS lens) button (17) (FDR-AX60) MANUAL button (FDR-AX60) (Create highlight movies) button Creates highlight movies (MP4 movies) from movies you have recorded.
- Page 46 To fasten the grip belt Viewfinder (FDR-AX60) The camcorder is turned on when the viewfinder is pulled out. Viewfinder lens adjustment dial (FDR-AX60) If the indications in the viewfinder appear blurred, turn the viewfinder lens adjustment dial. ...
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Page 47: Index
Index Install 30 iOS 30 AC Adaptor 8 LCD monitor 44 Android 30 App Store 30 Manual recording 18 Assigning a menu item 18 Memory card 12 AVCHD 4, 6 Memory Stick Micro (M2) 13 Memory Stick PRO Duo 13 Battery pack 8 Menu lists 34 Beep 11... - Page 48 Wireless access point 33 XAVC S 4K 4, 5 XAVC S HD 4, 5 Zoom 15 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ © 2019 Sony Corporation Printed in China...