Sony FDR-AX43 User manual

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FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60

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FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60

Getting started

Recording/Playback

Saving images

Customizing your

camcorder

Others

Digital 4K Video

Camera Recorder

Operating Instructions

http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1720/h_zz/

“Help Guide” (Web manual)

Refer to “Help Guide” for

in-depth instructions on the

many functions of the camera.

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Table of Contents

Selecting recording format/

image quality ....................... 4

Getting started ............. 7

Supplied items ...........................7

Charging the battery pack ....... 8

Turning the power on ...............11

Inserting a memory card ......... 12

Recording/Playback ... 15

Recording ................................. 15

Using the manual adjustment

features ...............................18

Playback ....................................19

Creating highlight movies ...... 22

Viewing images on a TV ......... 23

Saving images ............ 27

Importing images to your

computer .............................27

Saving images on an external

media device ..................... 28

Using the Wi-Fi function ......... 30

Customizing your

camcorder .................. 34

Using the menus ..................... 34

Others ........................ 37

Precautions ...............................37

Specifications .......................... 40

Parts and controls ................... 44

Index ........................................ 47

You will find further information such

as the following functions in Help

Guide.

• Time-lapse Capture

• TC/UB (Time Code/User Bit)

• Highlight Movie Maker

• Multi Camera Control

•TrimmingPlayback

The Help Guide is an online

manual which you can see on

your computer or smartphone.

Refer to it for the detailed

menu and how to use it, or the

latest information.

Utilizing the

Help Guide

http://rd1.sony.net/help/

cam/1720/h_zz/

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Selecting recording format/image

quality

For supporting memory cards with each format, see page 12.

1Select [Image Quality/Size] [ File

Format] desired setting value.

File format Features

XAVC S 4K Allows recording with 4K

resolution (3,840 × 2,160)

Data can be saved in the

computer using the

PlayMemories Home™

software.

XAVC S HD Information volume is

greater compared to AVCHD,

enabling recording of clearer

images.

AVCHD Compatibility with recording

devices other than

computers is good.

2Select [Image Quality/Size] [ REC

Mode] desired setting value.

• Setting with a higher bit-rate makes image quality higher.

• Refer to the Help Guide for details of the following:

–HighSpeedREC

– Estimated maximum recording time of each recording format

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[ File Format] is [ XAVC S 4K]

*1 1080 60i-compatible device

*2 1080 50i-compatible device

[ File Format] is [ XAVC S HD]

*1 1080 60i-compatible device

*2 1080 50i-compatible device

*3 Only when [High Speed REC] is selected for [Shooting Mode].

REC Mode Frame rate Bit-rate Actual movie format

60Mbps 30p*1/25p*2 Max. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160

(30p/25p)

24p*1 Max. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (24p)

100Mbps 30p*1/25p*2 Max. 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160

(30p/25p)

24p*1 Max. 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (24p)

REC Mode Frame rate Bit-rate Actual movie format

50Mbps 60p*1/50p*2 Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080

(60p/50p)

30p*1/25p*2 Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080

(30p/25p)

24p*1 Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (24p)

100Mbps *3 120p*1/

100p*2 Approx. 100 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080

(120p/100p)

60Mbps *3 120p*1/

100p*2 Approx. 60 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080

(120p/100p)

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[ File Format] is [ AVCHD]

*1 When you create an AVCHD disc from movies recorded with the [ REC

Mode] setting of [Highest Quality ] or [60p Quality ]/[50p

Quality ], it will take a long time to change the image quality.

*2 1080 60i-compatible device

*3 1080 50i-compatible device

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To transfer images to a smartphone

You can transfer MP4 images to a smartphone connected to the

camcorder via Wi-Fi (page 30). MP4 format is good for uploading to

the Internet. When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], the camcorder

records MP4 movies while recording “XAVC S 4K movies”, “XAVC S HD

movies” or “AVCHD movies” at the same time.

• [On] is set for the default value of [Dual Video REC].

REC Mode*1 Frame rate Bit-rate Actual movie format

Highest Quality 60i*2/50i*3 Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (60i/50i)

24p*2/25p*3 Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080

(24p/25p)

High Quality 60i*2/50i*3 Avg. 17 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (60i/50i)

24p*2/25p*3 Avg. 17 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080

(24p/25p)

Standard 60i*2/50i*3 Avg. 9 Mbps 1,440 × 1,080 (60i/50i)

Long Time 60i*2/50i*3 Avg. 5 Mbps 1,440 × 1,080 (60i/50i)

60p Quality /

50p Quality

60p*2/50p*3 Max.28 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080

(60p/50p)

Notes

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Getting started

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) indicate the

supplied quantity.

All models

•Camcorder(1)

•ACAdaptor(1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

•MicroUSBcable(1)

•HDMIcable(1)

• “Operating Guide” (This manual)

(1)

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-

FV70A (1)

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Charging the battery pack

1Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor,

retract the viewfinder*, and attach the battery pack.

* Models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX60) only

2Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains

lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall

socket).

*Alignthemark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack.

• The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange.

• The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is

fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the

camcorder.

Battery pack

DC plug*

AC Adaptor

Wall outlet (wall socket)

DC IN jack Power cord

(mains lead)

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Getting started



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.



Estimated time of charging the supplied battery pack

(minutes)

• The charging times are measured when charging an empty battery pack

to its full capacity at a room temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).



Estimated time of recording and playback using the

supplied battery pack (minutes)

• The recording and playback times are measured when using the

camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F).

• The recording times are measured when recording movies with the

default settings ([ File Format]: [ XAVC S 4K], [ REC Mode]:

[60Mbps ], [Dual Video REC]: [On]).

• Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/

stop, switching the [Shooting Mode], and zooming.

• The recording time shows the time when recording with the LCD monitor

open.

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To use your camcorder connected to the wall outlet

(wall socket)

The camcorder runs without consuming the battery while it is

connected to the AC adaptor. However, the battery is not charged

while the camcorder is turned on.

Battery pack AC Adaptor (supplied) Computer

NP-FV70A 190 535

Battery pack Recording time Playback time

Continuous Typical

NP-FV70A 160 80 280

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

To remove the battery pack

Turn off your camcorder. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ()

and remove the battery pack ().

• Remove the battery pack after waiting 15 seconds or more when turning

the power off. If not, the camera setting may not be retained.



To charge the battery pack abroad

You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the

AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V,

50 Hz/60 Hz range.

• Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.

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