Sony FDRAX100EBDI.YG User Manual

4-534-651-11(1)

Digital 4K Video
Camera Recorder

Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

Please also refer to:

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/

Getting started

Recording/Playback

Saving images

Customizing your
camcorder

Others

FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please
read this manual thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are
located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

Model No. FDR­Model No. HDR­Serial No. _________________________
Model No. AC- ____________________
Serial No. _________________________

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock,

1) do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.

2) do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.

Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near
water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-ty pe
plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician

for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

• If the shape of the plug does not fit
the power outlet, use an
attachment plug adaptor of the
proper configuration for the power
outlet.

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Representative plug of power supply cord of
countries/regions around the world.

A Type

(American

Type)

The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.
Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.
Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
– For only the United States

Use a supplied power cord.

B Type
(British

Type)

BF Type

(British

Type)

B3 Type

(British

Type)

C Type

(CEE

Type)

SE Type

(CEE

Type)

O Type
(Ocean

Europe

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Austria
Belgium
Czech
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Slovak
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK

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230
230
220
230
230
230
230
220
220
230
230
220
230
230
230
220
230
220
220
220

127/230

230
230
240

50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50

C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

C/BF

C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

BF

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Type)

Asia

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

China
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Korea (rep)
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam

220
200/220
230/240

127/230

100

220

240
220/230

230

110
220
220

50
50
50
50

50/60

60
50
60
50
60
50
50

A

BF

C
C
A
C

BF

A/C

BF

A

C/BF

A/C

Oceania

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Australia
New Zealand

240

230/240

50
50

O
O

North America

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Canada
USA

120
120

60
60

A
A

Central America

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Bahamas
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican (rep)
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama

120/240

110

110/220

110

110
120

110

110

120/127
120/240
110/220

60
60
60
60
60
60
60
50
60
60
60

A
A

A/C

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

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South America

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Peru
Venezuela

220

127/220

220
120
220
120

50
60
50
60
60
60

C/BF/O

A/C

C
A

A/C

A

Middle East

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Iran
Iraq
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
UAE

220
220
230

127/220

220
240

50
50
50
50
50
50

C/BF
C/BF

C

A/C/BF

C

C/BF

Africa

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type

Algeria
Congo (dem)
Egypt
Ethiopia
Kenya
Nigeria
South Africa
Tanzania
Tunisia

127/220

220
220
220
240
230

220/230

230
220

50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50

C
C
C

C
C/BF
C/BF
C/BF
C/BF

C

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CAUTION

 Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or
even chemical burns. Observe the
following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the
battery pack to any shock or force
such as hammering, dropping or
stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow
metal objects to come into contact
with the battery terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature
above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct
sunlight or in a car parked in the
sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in
fire.

• 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.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by
Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs
promptly as described in the
instructions.

Replace the battery with the specified
type only. Otherwise, fire or injury
may result.

 AC Adaptor

Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a
narrow space, such as betwee n a wall
and furniture.

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall
socket) when using the AC Adaptor.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall outlet (wall socket) immediately
if any malfunction occurs while using
the apparatus.

 Note on the power cord

(mains lead)

The power cord (mains lead) is
designed specifically for use with this
camcorder only, and should not be
used with other electrical equipment.

Even if your camcorder is turned off,
AC power source (mains) is still
supplied to it while connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC
Adaptor.

WARNING

Do not ingest battery, chemical burn
hazard.
The remote control supplied with this
product contains a coin/button cell
battery. If the coin/button cell battery
is swallowed, it can cause severe
internal burns in just 2 hours and can
lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away
from children. If the battery
compartment does not close
securely, stop using the product and
keep it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been
swallowed or placed inside any part
of the body, seek immediate medical
attention.

Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.

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For Customers in the
U.S.A. and Canada

 RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION

BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries
are recyclable.
You can help preserve
our environment by
returning your used
rechargeable batteri es
to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.

For more information regarding
recycling of rechargeable batteries,
call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://
www.call2recycle.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

 Battery pack/AC Adaptor

This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interfer ence that may cause
undesired operation.

CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B

This equipment complies with FCC/IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C
to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that are deemed to comply
without testing of specific absorption
ratio (SAR).

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For Customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC
related matters only.

 Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: FDR-AX100
Responsible Party: Sony
Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference
received, including interference
that may cause undesired
operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-CX900
Responsible Party: Sony
Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference
received, including interference
that may cause undesired
operation.

San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.

San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.

This equipment must not be co­located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or
transmitter.

 CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes
or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this
equipment.

 Note:

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between

the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.

– Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

The supplied interface cable must be

used with the equipment in order to

comply with the limits for a digital

device pursuant to Subpart B of Part

15 of FCC Rules.

 For the State of California,

USA only

Perchlorate Material – special

handling may apply,

See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate

For Customers in Canada

This device complies with Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS

standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) this device may

not cause interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

For Customers in Europe

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares

that this equipment is in compliance

with the essential requirements and

other relevant provisions of Directive

1999/5/EC. For details, please access

the following URL:

http://www.compliance.sony.de/

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 Notice for the customers in

the countries applying EU
Directives

Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075
Japan
For EU product compliance: Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany

 Notice

If static electricity or
electromagnetism causes data
transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect
and connect the communication
cable (USB, etc.) again.

This product has been tested and
found compliant with the limits set
out in the EMC regulation for using
connection cables shorter than 3
meters (9.8 feet).

The electromagnetic fields at the
specific frequencies may influence
the picture and sound of this unit.

 Disposal of waste batteries

and electrical and electronic
equipment (applicable in the
European Union and other
European countries with
separate collection systems)

This symbol on the
product, the battery or
on the packaging
indicates that the
product and the

treated as household waste. On
certain batteries this symbol might be
used in combination with a chemical
symbol. The chemical symbols for
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if
the battery contains more than

0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By

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ensuring these products and

10

battery shall not be

batteries are disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the
environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling. The
recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with
an incorporated battery, this battery
should be replaced by qualified
service staff only. To ensure that the
battery and the electrical and
electronic equipment will be treated
properly, hand over these products at
end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the
section on how to remove the battery
from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
waste batteries. For more detailed
information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product or
battery.

For Customers in
Singapore

Learning more about the camcorder (Help Guide)

Help Guide is an on-line manual.
Refer to it for in-depth instructions on
the many functions of the camcorder.

Access the Sony

1

support page.

http://www.sony.net/
SonyInfo/Support/

Select your country or

2

region.

Search for the model

3

name of your
camcorder within the
support page.

• Check the model name on
the bottom of your
camcorder.

• Several models are covered in
this manual. The models
available differ depending on the
country/region.

Table of Contents

Read this first ............................ 2

Learning more about the

camcorder (Help Guide) ......11

Selecting the recording format

for movies ........................... 12

Getting started ........... 14

Supplied items ......................... 14

Charging the battery pack ...... 15

Turning the power on ..............18

Inserting a memory card .........19

Recording/Playback ... 21

Recording ................................. 21

Using the manual adjustment

features .............................. 25

Playback ................................... 28

Viewing images on a TV .......... 31

Saving images ............ 34

Using PlayMemories Home ... 34
Connecting an external media

device ................................. 35

Using the Wi-Fi function ..........37

Customizing your

camcorder .................. 41

Using the menus ...................... 41

Others ........................44

Precautions .............................. 44

Specifications .......................... 46

Parts and controls ................... 50

Index ........................................ 53

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Selecting the recording format for movies

The camcorder is compatible with the XAVC S format.



What is XAVC S?

XAVC S is a recording format that allows high-resolution images, such
as 4K, to be highly compressed with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 and
recorded in the MP4 file format. High image quality will be obtained
while keeping the data size within a certain level.

Recording formats available and their features

FDR-AX100/AX100E

HDR-CX900/CX900E

XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD

Pixels

3840 × 2160 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080

Bit-rate 60 Mbps 50 Mbps Max. 28 Mbps

Features Records images in

4K. Recording in
this format is
recommended
even if you do not
have a 4K TV so
you will be able to
enjoy the benefits
of 4K in the future.

• Bit-rate indicates the quantity of data recorded in a certain period.

Information
volume is greater
compared to
AVCHD, enabling
recordin g of clearer
images.

Compatibility with
recording devices
other than
computers is good.

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Recording format and the available shooting mode

Recording
format

Shooting mode Movie Movie

• You can change the recording format by selecting  [Image
Quality/Size]  [ File Format].

XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD

High Speed REC

Movie
Smth Slw REC
Golf Shot

Storage method

Recording format Storage method

XAVC S 4K (FDR­AX100/AX100E)

XAVC S HD XAVC S HD 34

AVCHD Computer using

• 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.



To transfer images to a smartphone

Computer using
PlayMemories
Home™ software

PlayMemories Home
software

External media
device

You can transfer MP4 images to a smartphone connected to the
camcorder via Wi-Fi (page 37). MP4 format is good for uploading to
the Internet. When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], the camcorder
records movies in XAVC S 4K format (FDR-AX100/AX100E), XAVC S HD
format, or AVCHD format while recording movies in MP4 format at the
same time.

Image quality
stored at

XAVC S 4K 34

AVCHD 34

AVCHD 35

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Getting started

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) indicate the
supplied quantity.

All models

•Camcorder (1)

•AC Adaptor (1)

•Lens hood

See page 50 on how to attach the
lens hood to the camcorder.

• Wireless Remote Commander (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• USB connection support cable (1)

The USB connection support cable
is designed for use with this
camcorder only. Use this cable
when the Built-in USB Cable of the
camcorder is too short for
connection.

•HDMI cable (1)

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• Lens cap (attached to the
camcorder) (1)

• “Operating Guide” (This manual)
(1)

FDR-AX100/AX100E only

• Rechargeable battery pack NP­FV70 (1)

HDR-CX900/CX900E only

• Rechargeable battery pack NP­FV50 (1)

Charging the battery pack

Battery pack

DC plug

Align the  mark

on the DC plug

with that on the DC

IN jack.

AC Adaptor

Wall outlet (wall socket)

DC IN jack

Power cord
(mains lead)

Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor,

1

retract the viewfinder, and attach the battery pack.

Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains

2

lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall
socket).

Getting started

• 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.



Charging the battery using your computer

Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running
computer using the Built-in USB Cable.

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

Estimated time of charging the supplied battery pack
(minutes)

Model Battery pack

FDR-AX100/
AX100E

HDR-CX900/
CX900E

• The charging times are measured when charging an empty battery pack
to its full capacity at a room temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).

• The charging times are measured without using the USB connection
support cable.



Estimated time of recording and playback using the

NP-FV70 205 555

NP-FV50 140 305

AC Adaptor
(supplied)

Computer

supplied battery pack (minutes)

Model Battery pack

FDR-AX100/
AX100E

HDR-CX900/
CX900E

• 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] (FDR-AX100/AX100E).
[ File Format]: [AVCHD] (HDR-CX900/CX900E)).

• 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.

NP-FV70 135 65 180

NP-FV50 105 50 135

Recording time

Continuous Typical

Playback
time



To use your camcorder connected to the wall outlet
(wall socket)

Connect the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) in the same
way as “Charging the battery pack.”

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

To remove the battery pack

Turn off your camcorder. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ()
and remove the battery pack ().



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.

Getting started

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Turning the power on

Touch the button on the LCD monitor.

Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn

1

the power on.

• You can also turn on the camcorder by pulling out the viewfinder.

Following the instructions on the LCD monitor, select

2

the language, the geographical area, Daylight
Savings or Summer Time, date format, and the date
and time.

• To go to the next page, touch [Next].

• To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor. If the viewfinder is pulled
out, retract it.

• To set the date and time again, select  [Setup]  [Clock
Settings]  [Date & Time Setting].

• To turn off the operating sound, select  [Setup] 
[General Settings]  [Beep]  [Off].

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Inserting a memory card

Access lamp

Insert the card with the notched corner in the
direction as illustrated.

Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it

1

clicks.

• The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if
you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.

• To eject the memory card, open the cover and lightly push the memory
card in once.



Types of memory card you can use with your
camcorder

Recording images in the XAVC S format

SD Speed Class

SDXC memory card Class 10 or faster Up to 64 GB

Recording images in a format other than XAVC S

SD Speed Class

SD memory card/SDHC
memory card/SDXC memory
card

Memory Stick PRO Duo™
(Mark2) media/Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo™ media

Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™
media

Class 4 or faster Up to 64 GB

–Up to 32GB

Capacity (operation
verified)

Capacity (operation
verified)

Up to 64 GB

Getting started

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

To format the recording media

• To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to
format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use.

• To format the memory card, select  [Setup]  [Media
Settings]  [Format]  desired recording medium  .

• Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the
data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc.

Notes

• Movies recorded on Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media or SDXC memory
cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices
not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to
these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting
equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect equipment not
supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not
perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost.

* The exFAT is a file system that is used for Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media

and SDXC memory cards.

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Recording/Playback

Power zoom lever

Recording

Recording movies

Open the LCD monitor, and press START/STOP to

1

start recording.

• 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.

Notes

• The zoom speed will become a little slower during movie recording.

• While recording movies in XAVC S 4K format and [30p]/[25p] frame rate,
video signals are not output to external media.



To record MP4 movies simultaneously (Dual Video
REC)

When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], the camcorder records movies
in MP4 format while recording movies in XAVC S 4K format (FDR­AX100/AX100E), XAVC S HD format, or AVCHD format at the same
time.
Select  [Image Quality/Size]  [Dual Video REC]  desired
setting.

• MP4 format is easy for playing back your movies on a smartphone, for
uploading to a network, or for uploading to the Web.

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Notes

• When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], you cannot record photos during
movie recording by pressing PHOTO.



Recording photos during movie recording (Dual
Capture)

When [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off], you can record photos during
movie recording by pressing PHOTO.

Notes

• You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in
[ REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate].



Magnifying the image to focus sharply (Focus
Magnifier)

Press FOCUS MAGNIFIER (page 50) to enable you to magnify an
image at the center of the LCD monitor to check if it is in focus.

•A  appears at each side of the magnified part. Touch a  to move the
image in the direction you want.

• Touching the center of the magnified part switches the magnification
rate as follows:
Movies: between 2X and 4X
Photos: between 6.3X and 12.6X

Notes

• Even though the image displayed on the camcorder has been magnified,
the recorded image is not magnified.



To suppresses the voice of the person recording the
movie (My Voice Canceling)

Press (My Voice Canceling) (page 51). The voice of the person
recording the movie will be suppressed.

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Shooting photos

Power zoom lever

Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE] 

1

(Photo).

• You can also switch between (Movie) and (Photo) by pressing
the / (Shooting Mode) button.

Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it

2

fully.

• When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears
on the LCD monitor.

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

Approximate recording time available

Model Movie format Memory card (64 GB)

FDR-AX100/AX100E XAVC S 4K 2 h. 10 min.

HDR-CX900/CX900E AVCHD HQ 14 h. 25 min.

• When using a Sony memory card.

• When recording with the default settings.
FDR-AX100/AX100E:
[ File Format]: [XAVC S 4K], [Audio Mode]: [2ch Stereo], [Dual Video
REC]: [Off]
HDR-CX900/CX900E:
[ File Format]: [AVCHD], [Audio Mode]: [5.1ch Surround], [Dual Video
REC]: [Off]

• The actual recording time or number of recordable photos is displayed
on the LCD monitor during recording.

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Using the manual adjustment features

Adjusting the iris (aperture), gain (ISO), or shutter speed

Press PROGRAM AE  to switch iris (aperture), gain

1

(ISO), shutter speed, and exposure to automatic
adjustment mode.

Press IRIS , GAIN/ISO  or SHUTTER SPEED  to

2

set the respective item to manual adjustment mode.

• next to the respective setting value disappears, and the value is
highlighted.

Rotate the MANUAL dial  to adjust the item

3

manually.

•You can use the MANUAL dial  when the values are highlighted.



To return to automatic adjustment mode

Press PROGRAM AE  again.

• appears next to the respective item, and the value is no longer
highlighted.

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Adjusting the exposure

When [Exposure] is assigned to the MANUAL dial , you can adjust
the exposure as follows.

Press MANUAL  to switch exposure to manual

1

adjustment mode.

Rotate the MANUAL dial  to adjust the exposure.

2

• The setting values of iris (aperture), shutter speed and gain (ISO)
change as the dial is rotated.

• You can use the MANUAL dial  when the values are highlighted.



To return to automatic adjustment mode

Press MANUAL  again.

• appears next to each value, and the values are no longer highlighted.

Assigning a menu item to the MANUAL dial

Press and hold MANUAL  for a few seconds.

1

• The menu items you can control with the MANUAL dial  will
appear on the [Dial Setting] screen.

Rotate the MANUAL dial  to select the item to be

2

assigned, and then press MANUAL .



Making the manual adjustment using the MANUAL
dial

 Press the MANUAL  to switch to manual adjustment mode.
 Rotate the MANUAL dial  to make the adjustment.

• To return to automatic adjustment mode, press MANUAL  again.

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Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter)

You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter function when
the recording environment is too bright.

Set the ND FILTER switch  to MANUAL, and then

1

select the appropriate ND FILTER position .

OFF: Turns off the ND filter function.
1: Reduces light intensity to 1/4.
2: Reduces light intensity to 1/16.
3: Reduces light intensity to 1/64.

Notes

• If you change the ND filter setting during recording, the movie and sound
may be distorted.

• When the ND FILTER switch is set to AUTO, select OFF or 1 (1/4) of the ND
FILTER position. When you want to select 2 (1/16) or 3 (1/64), set the ND
FILTER switch to MANUAL.

Focusing or zooming with the lens ring

You can focus manually, depending on the shooting conditions.

Press AF/MF  to switch to manual focusing mode.

1

•  appears when in manual focusing mode.

Operate the ZOOM/FOCUS switch , and rotate the

2

lens ring .

• FOCUS: You can focus manually by turning the lens ring.

ZOOM: You can zoom by turning the lens ring.

•

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Playback

To the MENU

screen

Event name

To the

previous event

Remaining battery

To the next
event

Time-line bar

Change Event Scale button

Events

Change to the

movie/photo

recording

mode

Play short movies

(AVCHD only)

Switch Movie
Format
button* (HD/
MP4)

Open the LCD monitor and press the (View

1

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

2

center, and then select the part circled () in the
figure.

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* The icon varies depending on the [ File Format] setting.

• To se lect th e XAVC S m ovies o r AVCHD movies you want to play , edit,

or copy to other devices, select  [Image Quality/Size] 
[File Format].

• You can play movies of the selected frame rate only in the case of
XAVC S 4K movies. Select the frame rate according to the movies you
want to play.

3

To go back to

the Event View

screen

Previous

Next

Change to the

movie/photo

recording

mode

Event name

Recorded time/
number of
photos

Movie

Photo

Last played image

Switch
Image Type
button
(Visual
index)



To switch between movies and photos (Visual index)

Select the desired type of images.



Playback operations

Select the image.

Volume / Previous/Next

Delete / Fast-reverse/Fast-forward

Context / Play/Pause

Stop Play/Stop slide show

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

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.

 Touch and display the mark on the images to be deleted, then

select .

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Viewing images on a TV

Signal flow

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.

Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the

1

HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied.

How to set the playback images

Movie
format

XAVC S 4K4K TV [Auto], [2160p/

TV

High
definition
TV

[HDMI
Resolution]

1080p]

[1080p], [1080i],
[720p]

[Auto], [1080p],
[1080i], [720p]

Visual index
(page 29)

MOVIE

PHOTO

MOVIE/

PHOTO

MOVIE

MOVIE/

PHOTO

PHOTO 4K image

MOVIE

PHOTO

MOVIE/

PHOTO

Playback
image quality

4K image
quality

High definition
image quality
(HD)

quality

High definition
image quality
(HD)

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Movie
format

XAVC S
HD

AVCHD

• Images will be played when [HDMI Resolution] is set to [Auto]
(default setting).

• If images are not played properly with [Auto], change the [HDMI
Resolution] setting. Select  [Setup]  [ Connection] 
[HDMI Resolution]  desired setting.

• If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, connect the Multi/Micro USB
Terminal of the camcorder to the video/audio input jacks of the TV
using an AV cable (sold separately).



Connecting the camcorder to a network-compatible

TV

4K TV or
High
definition
TV

[HDMI
Resolution]

[Auto], [2160p/
1080p], [1080p],
[1080i], [720p]

Visual index
(page 29)

MOVIE

MOVIE/

PHOTO

PHOTO 4K image

Playback
image quality

High definition
image quality
(HD)

quality (when
connected to a
4K TV)

TV

Connect the camcorder to an access point with a security setting
(page 40). Press (View Images) on the camcorder, and then select

 [Edit/Copy]  [View on TV]  image type to be played

back.

• You can view AVCHD movies, MP4 movies, and photos only.

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Playing back trimmed movies recorded in XAVC S 4K

Signal flow

format (FDR-AX100/AX100E)

Change the HDMI output setting to output 4K

1

movies.

Select  [Setup]  [ Connection]  [HDMI
Resolution]  desired setting.

Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the

2

HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied.

TV [HDMI Resolution]

4K TV [Auto]*, [2160p/1080p]*, [1080p], [1080i],

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

3

playback, and then select the part to be trimmed by
touching there.

• The playback image is trimmed in high definition image quality (HD).

Notes

• Playback of trimmed movies is not available on the LCD monitor of the
camcorder.

[720p]

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Saving images

Viewing
images on
Calendar

Sharing images on
PlayMemories
Online™

Import images from the camcorder.

Creating
movie
discs

Uploading
images to
network services

Playing back
imported images

For Windows, the following functions are
also available.

Using PlayMemories Home

What you can do with PlayMemories Home

PlayMemories Home allows you to import movies and photos to your
computer to use them in a variety of ways.



To download PlayMemories Home

PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL.
www.sony.net/pm/



To check the computer system

You can check the computer requirements for the
software at the following URL.
www.sony.net/pcenv/

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Connecting an external media device

How to store AVCHD movies and photos to an external media device
is explained here. Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with
the external media device.
Store XAVC S movies to a computer using PlayMemories Home
software (page 34).

How to store movies

Device Cable Stored with Media

External media
device

Recorder
without a USB
jack

How to connect a device



External media device

Signal flow

Steps:

 Attach the battery to the camcorder.
 Connect the AC Adaptor supplied.
 Connect the external media device.

VMC-UAM2 USB
Adaptor Cable
(sold separately)

AV cable (sold
separately)

High definition
image quality (HD)

Standard
definition image
quality

External media

DVD

Saving images

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

Recorder without a USB jack

Signal flow

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Using the Wi-Fi function

Installing PlayMemories
Mobile™ on your
smartphone

For the latest information and
more detailed information on
the functions of PlayMemories
Mobile, visit the following URL.

http://www.sony.net/pmm/



Android OS

Install PlayMemories Mobile
from Google Play.

• Android 4.0 or higher is required
to use One-Touch functions
(NFC).

Notes

• If PlayMemories Mobile is already
installed in your smartphone,
update the software to the latest
version.

• The Wi-Fi function described here
is not guaranteed to work on all
smartphones and tablets.

• The Wi-Fi function of the
camcorder cannot be used
connected to a public wireless
LAN.

• To use the One-touch functions
(NFC) of the camcorder, a
smartphone or tablet supporting
the NFC function is required.

• The operation methods and
display screens for the
application are subject to change
without notice by future
upgrades.

Saving images



iOS

Install PlayMemories Mobile
from App Store.

• One-touch functions (NFC) are
not available with iOS.

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Transferring MP4 movies

Android

and photos to your
smartphone



One-touch connection
with an Android
supporting NFC

On the smartphone, select

1

[Settings], then, select
[More...] to check that [NFC]
is enabled.

On the camcorder, play back

2

an image to be sent to the
smartphone.

You can transfer MP4 movies

•

and photos only.

Touch the camcorder to the

3

smartphone.

Notes

• Cancel the sleep mode or unlock
the screen on the smartphone
beforehand.

• Make sure that is displayed
on the LCD monitor of the
camcorder and the smartphone.

• Continue touching the
camcorder to the smartphone
without moving until
PlayMemories Mobile starts (1 to
2 seconds).

• If the camcorder cannot be
connected with the smartphone
by NFC, see “Connection without
using NFC” (page 38).



Connection without
using NFC

Press the (View Images)

1

button, then select
 [Edit/Copy]  [Send to
Smartphone]  [Select on
This Device]  image type.

Select the image you want to

2

transfer, and add , and
then select 

.

The SSID and a password are

•

displayed, and the camcorder is
ready to be connected with the
smartphone.

Connect the camcorder to

3

the smartphone, and
transfer images.

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Start up PlayMemories

Mobile and select the SSID of
the camcorder.

Input the password

iPhone/iPad

displayed on the camcorder
(first time only).

Select [Settings]  [Wi-Fi] 

the SSID displayed on the
camcorder.

Input the password

displayed on the camcorder
(first time only).

Confirm that the SSID

displayed on the camcorder
is selected.

Return to Home, and start up

PlayMemories Mobile.

Using your smartphone
as a wireless remote
commander

You can record with the
camcorder using your
smartphone as a wireless
remote commander.

On your camcorder, select

1

2

3

• Depending on local electrical

interference or the smartphone’s
capabilities, the live view images
may not be displayed smoothly.

 [Camera/Mic] 

[ Shooting Assist]  [Ctrl
with Smartphone].

On your smartphone,
perform in the same way as
in step 3 in “Connection
without using NFC”
(page 38).

When you use NFC, display the
recording screen on your
camcorder, and touch on the
camcorder to on the
smartphone.

Operate the camcorder on
your smartphone.

Notes

Saving images

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Saving movies and
photos to your computer
via Wi-Fi

Connect your computer to a
wireless access point or wireless
broadband router in advance.

Install the dedicated

1

software in your computer
(first time only).

Windows: PlayMemories Home
www.sony.net/pm/

Mac: Wireless Auto Import
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/
Mac/

• If the software is already

installed in your computer,
update the software to the latest
version.

Connect your camcorder to

2

an access point as follows
(first time only).

If you cannot register, refer to the
instruction of the access point, or
contact the person who set up the
access point.

If the wireless access point
has a WPS button

On your camcorder, select

Press the WPS button on the

 [Setup] 

[ Connection]  [WPS
Push].

access point you want to
register.

If you know the SSID and
the password of your
wireless access point

On your camcorder, select

Select the access point you

If your computer is not

3

started, turn on the
computer.

Start sending images from

4

the camcorder to the
computer.

Press the (View Images)

Select  [Edit/

• Images are automatically

• Only newly recorded images

 [Setup] 

[ Connection]  [Access
point settings].

want to register, enter the
password, then select

.

button on your camcorder.

Copy]  [Send to
Computer].

transferred to and saved on
the computer.

are transferred. Importing
movies and multiple photos
may take time.

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Customizing your camcorder

Scroll the menu items
up or down.

Using the menus

Menu lists

Select .

1

Select a category.

2

Select a desired menu

3

item.

• Select to finish setting the
menu or to return to the previous
menu screen.

Shooting Mode

Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC
Golf Shot
High Speed REC

Camera/Mic

Manual Settings
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs
Spot Meter
Spot Focus
Exposure
Focus
AGC Limit
AE Shift
Low Lux

Camera Settings
Scene Selection
Picture Effect

Cinematone

Fader

Self-Timer

SteadyShot

SteadyShot
Digital Zoom
Auto Back Light
Dial Setting
NIGHTSHOT Light

Customizing your camcorder

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Dual Video REC

Event View

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Face
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Smile Sensitivity

*1

Flash
Flash
Flash Level
Red Eye Reduction

Microphone
My Voice Canceling
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode
Audio Rec Level

Shooting Assist
Ctrl with Smartphone
My Button
Grid Line
Zebra
Peaking
Camera Data Disp.
Audio Level Display

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode
Frame Rate

File Format

Image Size

Playback Function

Scenario

Edit/Copy

Send to Smartphone
View on TV
Send to Computer
Delete
Protect
Copy
Direct Copy

*2

Setup

Media Settings
Media Info
Format
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number

Playback Settings
Data Code
Volume
Download Music
Empty Music

*3

Connection
WPS Push
Access point settings
Edit Device Name
Disp MAC Address
SSID/PW Reset
Network Info Reset
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB Power Supply
USB LUN Setting

*3

General Settings

Beep
Monitor Brightness
Display Setting
Airplane Mode
REC Lamp
Remote Ctrl
Language Setting
24p Mode
Cancel 24p Mode

*4

*4

Calibration
Battery Info
Power Save
Initialize

Clock Settings

Date & Time Setting
Area Setting

*1

You can set this item when you
use a flash (sold separately).

*2

You can set this item when you
use an external media device
(sold separately).

*3

FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900

*4

FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E

Customizing your camcorder

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Others

Precautions

AC Adaptor

Do not short-circuit the battery
terminal with any metallic objects.
This may cause a malfunction.

Playing back images with
other devices

You may not be able to play back
im ages that were rec orde d on y our
camcorder with other devices
normally. Also, you may not be
able to play back images recorded
on other devices with your
camcorder.

Recording and playback

• Avoid rough handling,
disassembling, modifying,
physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or
stepping on the product. Be
particularly careful with the lens.

• To ensure stable operation of the
memory card, it is recommended
to format the memory card with
your camcorder before the first
use. Formatting the memory card
will erase all the data stored on it
and the data will be
irrecoverable. Save your
important data on your PC, etc.

• Confirm the direction of the
memory card. If you forcibly
insert the memory card in the
wrong direction, the memory
card, memory card slot, or image
data may be damaged.

• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure
the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.

• Television programs, films, video

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be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may
be a violation of the copyright
laws.

• Compensation for the content of
recordings cannot be provided,
even if recording or playback is
not possible due to a malfunction
of the camcorder, recording
media, etc.

• The camcorder is not
dustproofed, dripproofed or
waterproofed.

• Do not let your camcorder get
we t, fo r exa mple , fro m rain or sea
water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.

• Do not aim the camcorder at the
sun or strong light. Doing so may
cause your camcorder to
malfunction.

• Do not use the camcorder near
strong radio waves or radiation.
The camcorder may not be able
to record or play back images
properly.

• Do not use the camcorder on a
sandy beach or anywhere dusty.
Doing so may cause your
camcorder to malfunction.

• If moisture condensation occurs,
stop using the camcorder until
moisture evaporates.

• Do not subject the camcorder to
mechanical shock or vibration. If
you do so, the camcorder may
operate incorrectly or may not
record images. In addition, the
recording medium or recorded
data may be damaged.

LCD monitor

The LCD monitor is manufactured
using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some
tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue, or green in
color) that appear constantly on
the LCD monitor. These points are
normal results of the
manufacturing process and do not
affect the recording in any way.

Viewfinder

When no operation has been
attempted for a certain amount of
time, the viewfinder display will
become dark to protect the
viewfinder screen burn-in. The
viewfinder display will return to
normal when you operate the
camcorder again.

Camcorder temperature

If you use the camcorder
continuously for a long time, the
camcorder gets very warm. This is
not a malfunction.

Overheat protection

Depending on the camcorder and
battery temperature, you may be
unable to record movies or the
power may turn off automatically
to protect the camcorder. A
message will be displayed on the
LCD monitor before the power
turns off or you can no longer
record movies. In this case, leave
the power off and wait until the
camcorder and battery
temperature goes down. If you
turn on the power without letting
the camcorder and battery cool
enough, the power may turn off

again or you may be unable to
record movies.

Deactivating wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi, NFC, etc.) temporarily

When you board an airplane, you
can deactivate the Wi-Fi function
temporarily. Select 
[Setup]  [General Settings]
 [Airplane Mode]  [On].

Wireless LAN

We assume no responsibility
whatsoever for any damage
caused by unauthorized access to,
or unauthorized use of,
destinations loaded on the
camcorder, resulting from loss or
theft.

Others

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems
using your camcorder:

• Check your camcorder referring

to Help Guide (page 11).

• Disconnect the power source,

attach the power source again
after about 1 minute, and turn the
camcorder on.

•Initialize your camcorder

(page 43).
All settings, including the clock
setting, are reset.

• Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

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Specifications

System

Signal format:

FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900: NTSC
color, EIA standards
FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E: PAL
color, CCIR standards
FDR-AX100/AX100E: 4K
(UHDTV), HDTV
HDR-CX900/CX900E: HDTV

Movie recording format:

XAVC S (XAVC S format)
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch
(48 kHz/16 bit)
AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0
compatible)
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
MP4
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

*1

Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories.

Photo file format:

DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible
Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible
MPF Baseline Compatible

Viewfinder:

1.0 cm (0.39 type) OLED/Color
1 440 000 dots equivalent

Recording media (Movie/Photo):

AVCHD, Photo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
media, Memory Stick XC-HG
Duo media, SD card (Class 4 or
faster)
XAVC S
SDXC Memory Card (Class 10 or
faster)

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Image device:

1.0-type (13.2 mm × 8.8 mm)
back-illuminated Exmor R™
CMOS sensor
Recording pixels (photo, 16:9):
Max. 20.0 mega pixels
(5 968 × 3 352)

*2

Gross: Approx. 20.9 mega
pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9)

*3

:
Approx. 14.2 mega pixels
Effective (photo, 16:9):
Approx. 14.2 mega pixels
Effective (photo, 4:3):
Approx. 10.6 mega pixels

Lens:

ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T Lens
12× (Optical)

*3

, 4K: 18× (FDR­AX100/AX100E) HD: 24× (Clear
Image Zoom, while recording

*4

*1

movies)
Filter diameter:

, 160× (Digital)

62 mm (2 1/2 in.)
F2.8 - F4.5
Focal length:
f= 9.3 mm - 111.6 mm (3/8 in. ­41/2 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm
still camera
For movies

*3

:

29.0 mm - 348.0 mm
(1 3/16 in. - 13 3/4 in.) (16:9)
For photos:

29.0 mm - 348.0 mm
(1 3/16 in. - 13 3/4 in.) (16:9)

Color temperature: [Auto], [One

Push], [Indoor], [Outdoor],
[Color Temp.]

Minimum illumination:

FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900
4K: 6 lx (lux) (FDR-AX100), HD:
3 lx (lux) (in default setting,
shutter speed 1/60 second)

4K: 3 lx (lux) (FDR-AX100), HD:

1.7 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to
[On], shutter speed 1/30
second)
NightShot: 0 lx (lux) (shutter
speed 1/60 second)

FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E
4K: 6 lx (lux) (FDR-AX100E), HD:
3 lx (lux) (in default setting,
shutter speed 1/50 second)
4K: 3 lx (lux) (FDR-AX100E), HD:

1.7 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to
[On], shutter speed 1/25
second)
NightShot: 0 lx (lux) (shutter
speed 1/50 second)

*2

The unique image
processing system of Sony’s
BIONZ-X allows still image
resolution equivalent to the
sizes described.

*3

[ SteadyShot] is set to
[Standard] or [Off].

*4

[ SteadyShot] is set to
[Active].

Input/Output connectors

HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro

connector

MIC input jack: Stereo minijack

(3.5 mm)

Headphone jack: Stereo minijack

(3.5 mm)

USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB)
Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
* Supports Micro USB compatible

devices.
USB connection is only for output
(FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E).

LCD monitor

Picture: 8.8 cm (3.5 type, aspect

ratio 16:9)

Total number of pixels: 921 600

(1 920 × 480)

Wireless LAN

Supported standard:

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Supported security protocols:

WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Configuration method: WPS (Wi-Fi

Protected Setup)/manual
Access method: Infrastructure

Mode
NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag

compliant

General

Power requirements:

DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack),

DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
USB Charging: DC 5 V 1 500 mA
Average power consumption:

FDR-AX100/AX100E

During camera recording using

the viewfinder at normal

brightness: 4K: 5.3 W, HD:

3.8 W*

During camera recording using

LCD monitor at normal

brightness: 4K: 5.6 W, HD:

4.0 W*

HDR-CX900/CX900E

During camera recording using

the viewfinder at normal

brightness: HD: 3.2 W*

During camera recording using

LCD monitor at normal

brightness: HD: 3.5 W*

*in AVCHD HQ mode
Operating temperature: 0 °C to

40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to

+60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

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Dimensions (approx.):

81 mm × 83.5 mm × 196.5 mm
(3 1/4 in. × 3 3/8 in. × 7 3/4 in.)
(w/h/d) including the
projecting parts
90 mm × 83.5 mm × 223.5 mm
(3 5/8 in. × 3 3/8 in. × 8 7/8 in.)
(w/h/d) including the
projecting parts, the supplied
rechargeable battery pack and
lens hood attached

Mass (approx.):

FDR-AX100/AX100E:
790 g (1 lb 11 oz) main unit only
915 g (2 lb) including the
supplied rechargeable battery
pack NP-FV70 and lens hood
HDR-CX900/CX900E:
790 g (1 lb 11 oz) main unit only
870 g (1 lb 14 oz) including the
supplied rechargeable battery
pack NP-FV50 and lens hood

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AC Adaptor AC-L200D

Power requirements: AC 100 V -

240V, 50Hz/60Hz

Current consumption: 0.35 A -

0.18 A
Power consumption: 18 W
Output voltage: DC 8.4 V*
Operating temperature: 0 °C to

40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature: –20 °C to

+60 °C (– 4°F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.):

48 mm × 29 mm × 81 mm
(1 15/16 in. × 1 3/16 in. × 3 1/4
in.)

* See the label on the AC Adaptor

for other specifications.

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

Rechargeable battery
pack NP-FV70 (FDR­AX100/AX100E)

Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 3.0 A
Capacity
Typical: 14.0 Wh (2 060 mAh)
Minimum: 13.3 Wh (1 960 mAh)
Type: Li-ion



Rechargeable battery
pack NP-FV50 (HDR­CX900/CX900E)

Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 2.1 A
Capacity

Typical: 7.0 Wh (1 030 mAh)
Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh)

Type: Li-ion

Design and specifications of your
camcorder and accessories are
subject to change without notice.

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Trademarks

•AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive,
AVCHD logotype and AVCHD
Progressive logotype are
trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony
Corporation.

• Memory Stick and are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are
trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc
Association.

• Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

• The terms HDMI and HDMI High­Definition Multimedia Interface,
and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC in the United States and
other countries.

• Windows are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other
countries.

• Mac is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc. in the United States
and other countries.

• Intel, Pentium and Intel Core are
trademarks of Intel Corporation
in the U.S. and/or other
countries.

• SDXC logo is a trademark of SD­3C, LLC.

• Android and Google Play are
trademarks of Google Inc.

• iOS is a registered trademark or
trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.

• Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi
PROTECTED SET-UP are
registered trademarks of the Wi­Fi Alliance.

• The N Mark is a trademark or
registered trademark of NFC
Forum, Inc. in the United States
and in other countries.

• Facebook and the “f” logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Facebook, Inc.

• YouTube and the YouTube logo
are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Google Inc.

• iPhone and iPad are trademarks
of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.

All other product names
mentioned herein may be the
trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective
companies. Furthermore, ™ and
are not mentioned in each case in
this manual.

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Parts and controls

Figures in ( ) are reference
pages.

 Camera recording lamp
 NIGHT SHOT light
 Multi/Micro USB Terminal

Supports Micro USB compatible
devices. If you use an adaptor
cable (sold separately), you can
also use accessories via an A/V
remote connector.

 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.
Operations with other
manufacture’s accessories are
not guaranteed.
If you use a shoe adaptor (sold
separately), you can also use
accessories compatible with an
Active Interface Shoe.

 PHOTO button (23)
 Power zoom lever (21, 23)
 N mark (38)

NFC: Near Field
Communication

 Loop for a shoulder belt
 Grip belt
 FOCUS MAGNIFIER button
 (microphone) jack (PLUG

IN POWER)

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 Built-in microphone
 Lens ring
 Lens (ZEISS lens)
 ZOOM/FOCUS switch
 AF/MF button
 MANUAL button
 MANUAL dial

Manual functions can be
assigned to the button and the
dial.

Attaching the lens hood
(supplied)

Align the red line on the lens hood
with the red dot on the lens (hood
index), then insert the lens hood
into the lens mount and rotate it
clockwise until it clicks into place.

 Speaker
 Memory card access lamp

(19)

 Memory card slot (19)
 HDMI OUT jack
 (headphones) jack
 ND FILTER (AUTO/MANUAL)

switch

 ND FILTER switch

 POWER button
 WHITE BALANCE button
 PROGRAM AE button
 IRIS button
 GAIN/ISO button
 SHUTTER SPEED button
 (View Images) button

(28)

 (My Voice Canceling)

button

Suppresses the voice of the
person recording the movie.

 DISPLAY button

 NIGHT SHOT button

 LCD monitor/Touch panel
 Viewfinder

The camcorder is turned on
when the viewfinder is pulled
out.

 Eye sensor

When the LCD monitor is
closed, pull out the viewfinder
and move your eye closer to
the viewfinder. You can view
the subject through the
viewfinder.

 Viewfinder lens adjustment

dial

If the indications in the
viewfinder appear blurred, turn
the viewfinder lens adjustment
dial.

 Battery pack (15)
 POWER/CHG (charge) lamp

(15)

 / (Shooting Mode)

button (23)

 START/STOP button (21)
 Built-in USB Cable (15)
 DC IN jack
 Tripod receptacle

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 BATT (battery) release lever

Insulation sheet



To fasten the grip belt

Wireless Remote
Commander

 DATA CODE button
 PHOTO button
 SCAN/SLOW buttons
/ (Previous/Next)

buttons

 PLAY button
 STOP button
 DISPLAY button
 Transmitter

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 START/STOP button
 Power zoom buttons

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 PAUSE button
 VISUAL INDEX button
////ENTER buttons

• Remove the insulation sheet
before using the Wireless
Remote Commander.

Index

A

AC Adaptor 15
Android 37
App Store 37
Assigning a menu item 26
AVCHD 12, 13

B

Battery pack 15
Beep 18
Built-in USB Cable 15

C

Charging the battery pack 15
Charging the battery using your
computer 15
Charging time 16
Computer 34
Computer system 34

D

Date and time 18
Delete 30
Dual Video REC 21

E

Edit 28
Exposure 26

F

Focusing manually 27
Format 20
Full charge 16

G

Gain (ISO) 25
Google play 37
Grip belt 52

H

HD 35
HDMI cable 31

Help Guide 11

I

Install 37
iOS 37
Iris (aperture) 25

L

LCD monitor 15

M

Manual recording 25
Memory card 19
Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2)
media 19
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
media 19
Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media
19
Menu lists 41
Menus 41
Movies 21
MP4 38
My Voice Canceling 22

N

ND filter 27
Network 32
NFC 38

O

One-Touch functions (NFC) 37

P

Photos 23
Playback 28
PlayMemories Home 34
PlayMemories Online 34
Power on 18
Precautions 44

R

Recording 21
Recording media 20

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Recording time 24
Recording/playback time 16

S

SD memory card 19
Shutter speed 25
Smartphone 37
Software 34
Specifications 46
Supplied items 14

T

Touch panel 23
Tripod 51
Troubleshooting 45
TV 31

U

USB Adaptor Cable 35

W

Wall outlet (wall socket) 16
Wi-Fi 37
Windows 34
Wireless access point 40

X

XAVC S 4K 12, 13
XAVC S HD 12, 13

Z

Zoom 21

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Additional information on this product and
answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at our Customer Support
Website.

http://www.sony.net/

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