Sony FDR-AX43 Instruction Manual
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4-734-285-22(1)
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/
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Saving images
Customizing your
camcorder
Others
FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60
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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/
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
•Trimming Playback
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
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Selecting recording format/image quality
Select [Image Quality/Size] [ File
1
Format] desired setting value.
File format Features
XAVC S 4K Allows recording with 4K
XAVC S HD Information volume is
AVCHD Compatibility with recording
For supporting memory cards with each format, see page 12.
Select [Image Quality/Size] [ REC
2
Mode] desired setting value.
• Setting with a higher bit-rate makes image quality higher.
• Refer to the Help Guide for details of the following:
resolution (3,840 × 2,160)
greater compared to AVCHD,
enabling recording of clearer
images.
devices other than
computers is good.
–High Speed REC
– Estimated maximum recording time of each recording format
Data can be saved in the
computer using the
PlayMemories Home™
software.
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[ File Format] is [ XAVC S 4K]
REC Mode Frame rate Bit-rate Actual movie format
*1
60Mbps 30p
/25p*2Max. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160
(30p/25p)
*1
24p
100Mbps 30p
*1
Max. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (24p)
/25p*2Max. 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160
(30p/25p)
*1
24p
*1
1080 60i-compatible device
*2
1080 50i-compatible device
Max. 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (24p)
[ File Format] is [ XAVC S HD]
REC Mode Frame rate Bit-rate Actual movie format
50Mbps 60p
*1
/50p*2Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
(60p/50p)
*1
/25p*2Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
30p
(30p/25p)
*1
24p
*3
100Mbps
120p*1/
100p
60Mbps
*3
120p*1/
100p
*1
1080 60i-compatible device
*2
1080 50i-compatible device
*3
Only when [High Speed REC] is selected for [Shooting Mode].
Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (24p)
Approx. 100 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
*2
Approx. 60 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
*2
(120p/100p)
(120p/100p)
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[ File Format] is [ AVCHD]
REC Mode*1Frame rate Bit-rate Actual movie format
*2
Highest Quality 60i
/50i*3Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (60i/50i)
*2
24p
/25p*3Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
(24p/25p)
*2
High Quality 60i
/50i*3Avg. 17 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (60i/50i)
*2
24p
/25p*3Avg. 17 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
(24p/25p)
*2
Standard 60i
Long Time 60i
60p Quality /
50p Quality
*1
When you create an AVCHD disc from movies recorded with the [ REC
/50i*3Avg. 9 Mbps 1,440 × 1,080 (60i/50i)
*2
/50i*3Avg. 5 Mbps 1,440 × 1,080 (60i/50i)
*2
/50p*3Max.28 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
60p
(60p/50p)
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
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.
Notes
• [On] is set for the default value of [Dual Video REC].
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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)
(1)
• Rechargeable battery pack NPFV70A (1)
Getting started
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Charging the battery pack
Battery pack
DC plug*
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.
* Models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX60) only
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains
2
lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall
socket).
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*Align the 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.
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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)
Battery pack AC Adaptor (supplied) Computer
NP-FV70A 190 535
• 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)
Battery pack
NP-FV70A 160 80 280
• 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.
Recording time
Continuous Typical
Playback time
Getting started
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.
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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.
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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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
(models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX60) only).
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 (models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX60) only).
• To set the date and time again, select [Setup] [Clock
Settings] [Date & Time Setting]. (In case you haven’t used your
camcorder for several months)
• To turn off the operating sound, select [Setup]
[ General Settings] [Beep] [Off].
Getting started
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Inserting a memory card
Insert the card with the notched
corner in the direction as illustrated.
Access lamp
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 select a memory card as the recording medium, select
[Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] [Memory Card]
(FDR-AX45/AX60).
• 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
Select the type of memory card to use with the camcorder referring to
the following table.
SD cards
Recording formats Supporting memory cards
Photos SD/SDHC/SDXC memory
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card, microSD/microSDHC/
microSDXC memory card
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Recording formats Supporting memory cards
AVCHD SD/SDHC/SDXC memory
XAVC S 4K 60 Mbps*
HD 60 Mbps (when recording
with High Speed REC)*
HD 50 Mbps*
4K 100 Mbps*
HD 100 Mbps (when recording
with High Speed REC)*
* Including when recording with Dual Video REC.
card, microSD/microSDHC/
microSDXC memory card
(Class 4 or faster, or U1 or
faster.)
SDHC/SDXC memory card,
microSDHC/microSDXC
memory card (Class 10 or
faster, or U1 or faster.)
SDHC/SDXC memory card,
microSDHC/microSDXC
memory card (U3)
Memory Stick media
Recording formats Supporting memory cards
Photos Memory Stick PRO Duo™
AVCHD Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark
XAVC S —
Notes
• The movies recorded will be divided into files of 4 GB when a SDHC
memory card is used to record XAVC S movies over extended periods of
time.
The divided files will be played back continuously when played back on
the camcorder.
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.
media, Memory Stick PRO-HG
Duo™ media, Memory Stick
Micro™ (M2) media
2) media, Memory Stick PROHG Duo media, Memory Stick
Micro (M2) media
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• 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.
• Movies saved on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played
back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT(*) file system
by connecting this product to these devices with the micro USB cable.
Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the
exFAT system. If you connect equipment not supporting the exFAT
system and a message that prompts you to perform formatting appears,
do not perform the formatting. All the data saved will be lost.
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards.
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.
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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
• While recording movies in the XAVC S 4K 100Mbps or XAVC S 4K 60Mbps
format, video signals (HDMI output signal/AV cable output signal) 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 MP4
movies while recording “XAVC S 4K movies”, “XAVC S HD movies” or
“AVCHD movies” at the same time.
• [On] is set for its default value.
• When you change the setting, 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.
Notes
• Select [On] for [Dual Video REC] when you create a highlight movie with
“Highlight Movie Maker.”
Recording/Playback
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