Sony FX30 Startup Manual

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
E-mount
Startup Guide
ILME-FX30
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About the manual for this camera

"Help Guide" (Web manual)
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2220/h_zz/
ILME-FX30 Help Guide
This guide describes the necessary preparations to start using the
product, basic operations, etc. For details, refer to the "Help Guide"
(web manual).

Preparations

Checking the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
• Camera (1) • USB Type-C® cable (1)
• AC Adaptor (1) • XLR handle unit (1) (ILME-FX30 only)
The type of the AC Adaptor may differ
• Body cap (1) (attached to the camera)
depending on the country/region.
• Shoe cap (1) (attached to the camera)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)*
• Handle shoe cap (1) (attached to the
(supplied in some countries/regions)
handle) (ILME-FX30 only)
* Multiple power cords may be
• Startup Guide (this manual) (1)
supplied with this equipment. Use the
appropriate one that matches your • Reference Guide (1)
country/region. See "Notes on use."
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
(1)

Charging the battery pack

1
Insert the battery pack into the camera.
• Open the battery cover, and then insert the
battery pack while pressing the lock lever.
2
Turn the power off.
• If the camera is turned on, the battery pack
will not be charged.
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3

Connect the camera with the battery pack

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inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied)
using the USB cable (supplied), and
connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
• The charge lamp will light up when charging
starts. When the charge lamp turns off,
charging is completed.

Inserting a memory card into the camera

You can use CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards with this
camera.
Open the memory card cover and insert the memory card into Slot 1.
• Both Slot 1 and Slot 2 support CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory
cards.
• Insert a CFexpress Type A memory card with the label facing the monitor, and an
SD memory card with the terminal facing the monitor. Insert the card until it clicks
into place.
• You can change which memory card slot to use by selecting MENU 
(Shooting)  [Media]  [
[ Recording Media]. The Slot 1 is used in the default settings.
Hint
• When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended that you
format the card on the camera for more stable performance of the memory card.

Attaching a lens

1
Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap from the
rear of the lens.
2
Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting
indexes) on the lens and camera.
3
While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly
in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position.

Attaching the XLR handle unit (supplied) (ILME-FX30 only)

By attaching the XLR handle unit, up to
four audio devices can be connected to the
camera simultaneously.
1
Remove the shoe cap from the camera
and the handle shoe cap from the XLR
handle unit.
2
Slide the XLR handle unit into the
Multi Interface Shoe until it reaches
the back of the shoe. Then, be sure to
Lock lever securely tighten the screws on either
side using a coin, etc.
Charge lamp
Slot 1 Slot 2
Rec. Media Settings]  [ Recording Media] or
Mounting indexes
Screw
Screw

Turning the power on and setting the language and area

Power switch
Control wheel
Select items : //// /
Confirm : Center button
1
Set the power switch to "" (On) to turn on the camera.
2
Press the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel to select the
desired language and the area where the camera will be used, and then
press the center of the control wheel.
3
Follow the instructions on the screen to apply the initial settings.

Setting the date and time

1
Press the MENU button to display the
menu screen.
2
Press the top/bottom/left/right side of
(Setup) 
the control wheel to select
[Area/Date]  [Area/Date/Time Setting]
 [Date/Time], and then press the center
of the control wheel.
3
Set the date and time, and then press the
center.
Shooting

Shooting movies

MODE (Mode) button
REC (Recording) button
Control wheel
6/REC (Custom 6/Recording) button
1
Press the MODE (Mode) button, use the control wheel to select
(Movie), and then press the center.
2
Press the REC (Recording) button to start recording.
Movie recording can be started from any shooting mode in the default setting.
3
Press the REC button again to stop recording.

Shooting still images

1
Press the MODE (Mode) button, use
the control wheel to select the desired
shooting mode, and then press the
center of the control wheel.
2
Press the shutter button halfway down
to focus.
3
Press the shutter button all the way
down.
MENU button
Control wheel
MODE (Mode) button
Shutter button
Control wheel