Sony FDR-AX53 Manual page 4

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Slide open the ﬂap on the right side of the camera.

Connect the microphone to the mic input port using the red audio cord.

Aputure AL-M9 Amaran LED light

The LED light can be used as an on-camera or remote light source. Use the switch on the

side to turn on the light, and adjust the brightness with the + and − buttons.

Camera mount

If not being used in conjunction with the microphone, the light can be mounted on the

camera using the cold shoe mount.

Open the shoe mount cover on the top of the camera: pull up on the right side of the

plate and make sure the ﬂap lies fully open to the left.

Slide the holder, found in the light's case, into the shoe mount. Tighten the black

plastic dial to secure the mount (take care not to tighten it more than necessary, as

it will run into the ﬂap and could damage the hinge).

Orient the holder with the metal screw facing toward you and tighten the smaller

black plastic dial to secure the holder position.

Place the light into the holder and tighten the metal screw to secure it.

Filters

The light comes with three ﬁlters which can be used to adjust the light qualities as desired.

To use one of these ﬁlters, remove the white plastic from the front of the light (it is held by

magnets; simply pull to remove it). Align the ﬁlter in front of the LEDs, then replace the

white plastic.

Charging

To charge the battery, use the USB cord supplied in the light case. Plug it in either to a

computer or a USB wall adapter, such as the one included for charging the camera.

Support

If you need help with your Sony FDR-AX53, you can contact Sony here. Alternatively, if you

have borrowed it from the Brown IT Service Center, we can also provide assistance; simply

visit us on the ﬁfth ﬂoor of J. Walter Wilson, call us at 401-863-4357, or chat us during our

open hours using the button at the bottom right of this page.