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

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

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

60Mbps 30p

/25p*2Max. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160

(30p/25p)

24p

100Mbps 30p

Max. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (24p)

/25p*2Max. 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160

(30p/25p)

24p

1080 60i-compatible device

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

/50p*2Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080

(60p/50p)

/25p*2Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080

30p

(30p/25p)

24p

100Mbps

120p*1/ 100p

60Mbps

120p*1/ 100p

1080 60i-compatible device

1080 50i-compatible device

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

Approx. 60 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080

(120p/100p)

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[ File Format] is [ AVCHD]

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

Highest Quality 60i

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

24p

/25p*3Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080

(24p/25p)

High Quality 60i

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

24p

/25p*3Avg. 17 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080

(24p/25p)

Standard 60i

Long Time 60i

60p Quality / 50p Quality

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

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

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

/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.

1080 60i-compatible device

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.

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,

retract the viewfinder*, and attach the battery pack.

* Models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX60) only

Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains

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

*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.

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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).

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

Getting started

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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.

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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.

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Recording/Playback

Power zoom lever

Recording

Recording movies

Open the LCD monitor, and press START/STOP to

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.

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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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Recording photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)

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].

• You cannot specify the storage destination (internal memory/memory card) of photos and movies separately (FDR-AX45/AX60).

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

Select  [Camera/Mic]  [ Microphone]  [My Voice Canceling] (page 35). The voice of the person recording the movie will be suppressed.

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Approximate recording time available

Movie format

XAVC S 4K 2 h. 00 min. 64 GB: 2 h. 00 min.*

XAVC S HD 2 h. 25 min. 64 GB: 2 h. 25 min.*

AVCHD 6 h. 55 min. 64 GB: 6 h. 50 min.*

If you want to record up to the maximum recording time, you need to delete the demonstration movie on this product.

When using a Sony memory card.

When recording with using the default setting: [ File Format]: [ XAVC S 4K], [ REC Mode]: [60Mbps ], [Dual Video REC]: [On]

Approximate recording time when recording with the following setting: [ File Format]: [ XAVC S HD], [ Frame Rate]: [60p]

Approximate recording time when recording with the following setting: [ File Format]: [ AVCHD], [ REC Mode]: [High Quality ]

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

Internal memory* (FDR-AX45/AX60)

Memory card*

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Shooting photos

Power zoom lever

Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE] 

(Photo).

• You can also switch between (Movie) and (Photo) by pressing the / (Shooting Mode) button (FDR-AX60).

Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it

fully.

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

Recording/Playback

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Using the manual adjustment features

Assigning a menu item to the MANUAL ring (FDR-AX60)

Press and hold MANUAL button (page 45) for a few

seconds.

• The menu items you can control with the MANUAL ring will appear

on the [Manual Ring Setting] screen.

Rotate the MANUAL ring (page 45) to select the item

to be assigned, and then press MANUAL button.

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Making the manual adjustment using the MANUAL ring

 Press the MANUAL button to switch to manual adjustment mode.  Rotate the MANUAL ring to make the adjustment.

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

• When Zoom function is assigned, make the adjustment by only rotating the MANUAL ring.

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Playback

To the MENU

screen

Event name

To the

previous event

Events

Change to the

movie/photo

recording

mode

Switch Movie Format button* (4K/MP4)

To the next event

Time-line bar

Change Event Scale buttonHighlight Movie

Maker

Open the LCD monitor and press the (View

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

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

Recording/Playback

* The icon varies depending on the [ File Format] setting (page 21).

• Photos and movies are stored in the same recording medium (internal memory/memory card) (FDR-AX45/AX60).

• To select the XAVC S movies or 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.

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Select the image.

To go back to

the Event View

screen

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)

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To switch between movies and photos (Visual index)

Select the desired type of images.

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Playback operations

Volume / Previous/Next

Delete / Fast-reverse/Fast-forward

Context / Play/Pause

Stop Play/Stop slide show

Motion Shot Video Motion Interval ADJ

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Switch Movie Format button

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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Switching to MP4

 Select “Switch Movie Format button.”

• The Movie Format Select screen appears.

 Select the format of the movie.

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To copy the images from the internal memory to a memory card (FDR-AX45/AX60)

 Select  [Edit/Copy]  [Copy]  [Int. Memory 

Memory Card]  [Multiple Images].

 Select the image type to be copied.  Touch and display the mark on the images to be copied, then

select .

 Select .

Notes

• XAVC S movies saved on the internal memory cannot be copied to SDHC memory cards or external media devices with the FAT file system.

Recording/Playback

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Creating highlight movies

1-1-2018

Highlight Movie Maker is a function used to create highlight movies from MP4 format movies which have been recorded by Dual Video REC.

Press the (create highlight movies) button

(page 45).

On the LCD monitor, select an event you want to

create a highlight movie and select to display the confirmation screen.

Select on the confirmation screen to create a

highlight movie.

• To change the settings, select , change the settings according to your preference on the displayed setting screen, and 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

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

Set the input of TV to HDMI IN.

Play back images on the camcorder.

Recording/Playback

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How to set the playback images

Movie format

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

XAVC S HD

AVCHD

* The resolution will be the HDMI Resolution set on your camcorder.

• 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).

High definition TV

4K TV or High definition TV

[HDMI Resolution]

1080p]

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

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

Visual index (page 20)

MOVIE

PHOTO

MOVIE/

PHOTO

MOVIE

MOVIE/

PHOTO

MOVIE

PHOTO

MOVIE/

PHOTO

MOVIE

MOVIE/

PHOTO

PHOTO 4K image

Playback image quality

4K image quality

High definition image quality (HD)

quality (when connected to a 4K TV)*

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Signal flow

Connecting the camcorder to a network-compatible TV

Connect the camcorder to an access point with a security setting (page 33). Press (View Images) on the camcorder, and then select

 [Wireless]  [ Function]  [View on TV]  image type

to be played back.

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

Playing back trimmed movies (Trimming Playback) recorded in XAVC S 4K format

You can play back the movies recorded in XAVC S 4K file format while magnifying and trimming the part you want to watch, and also while zooming the scene up to the full high definition image quality.

Change the HDMI output setting to output 4K

movies.

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

Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the

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

Recording/Playback

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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

playback, and then select the part to be trimmed by

[720p]

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.

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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.

Importing images to your computer

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.

• Update PlayMemories Home to the latest version before using.

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To download PlayMemories Home

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

Saving images

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To check the computer system

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

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Saving images on an external media device

How to store movies and photos to an external media device is explained here. Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. Store movies to a computer using PlayMemories Home software (page 27).

How to store movies

Device Cable

Recorder without a USB jack

External media device

Computer Micro USB cable 4K/High definition

• 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 (page 29).

• You can directly copy images to an external media device with the VMCUAM2 USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately).

AV cable (sold separately)

VMC-UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately)

Image quality/ Recording format

Standard definition image quality

4K/High definition image quality (HD)

•XAVC S

•AVCHD

image quality (HD)

•XAVC S

•AVCHD

Media

DVD

External media

Computer and connected external media

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How to connect a device



Recorder without a USB jack

Connect a recorder to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of your camcorder using an AV cable (sold separately).

Signal flow

• For how to save images, also refer to the instruction manual of your

recording device.

• Movies are copied with standard definition image quality.



USB external hard disk

Connect an external media device to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of your camcorder using VMC-UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately).

Signal flow

• Movies are copied with 4K/high definition image quality (HD).

Saving images

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Using the Wi-Fi function

Installing Imaging Edge Mobile™ on your smartphone

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

https://www.sony.net/iem/



Android OS

Install Imaging Edge Mobile from Google Play.



iOS

Install Imaging Edge Mobile from App Store.

Notes

• You may not be able to download Imaging Edge Mobile from Google Play or App Store depending on the country or the region. In that case, search for “Imaging Edge Mobile”.

• If Imaging Edge 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.

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Transferring MP4 movies and photos to your smartphone



One-touch connection with a smartphone supporting NFC

Activate the NFC function of

the smartphone.

• On an iPhone/iPad, launch

Imaging Edge Mobile, and then select [Scan NFC/QR Code of the Camera]

 [Scan NFC of the

Camera] to activate the NFC function.

On the camcorder, play back

an image to be sent to the smartphone.

• You can transfer MP4 movies

and photos only.

• To select MP4 movies when you

play back movies, see “Switching to MP4” (page 21).

Touch the camcorder to the

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 Imaging Edge Mobile starts (1 to 2 seconds).

• If the camcorder cannot be

connected with the smartphone by NFC, see “Connecting to a WiFi network using the QR Code” (page 31).



Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using the QR Code

Press the (View Images)

button, then select

 [Wireless]  [ Function]  [Send to Smartphone] 

[Select on This Device]  image type.

Select the image you want to

transfer, and add , and then select 

• The QR Code, SSID, and

password are displayed.

Saving images

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Start up Imaging Edge

Mobile.

Select [Scan QR Code of the

Camera] from the screen of Imaging Edge Mobile.

Select [OK]. (If a message

appears, select [OK] again.)

With your smartphone, read

the QR Code displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder.

• Once the QR Code has read and the connection has been successfully established, the SSID (DIRECT-xxxx) and the password of the camcorder will be registered onto your smartphone. The subsequent WiFi connection between the camcorder and your smartphone will only require selecting the SSID of the camcorder registered on your smartphone.

• If the camcorder cannot be connected with the smartphone by NFC and by reading the QR code, connect by using the SSID and the password. For more details, refer to “Help Guide”.

On your camcorder, select

• Depending on local electrical

 [Wireless] 

[ Function]  [Ctrl with Smartphone].

On your smartphone, perform in the same way as in step 6 in “Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using the QR Code” (page 31).

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

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

Using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander

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

remote commander.

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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

software in your computer (first time only).

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

• If the software is already

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

Connect your camcorder to

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

 [Wireless] 

[Setting]  [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

started, turn on the computer.

Start sending images from

the camcorder to the computer.

Press the (View Images)

Select  [Wireless]

• Images are automatically

• Only newly recorded images

 [Wireless] 

[Setting]  [Access point settings].

want to register, enter the password, then select [Next].

button on your camcorder.

 [Function]  [Send to Computer].

transferred to and saved on the computer.

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

Saving images

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Customizing your camcorder

Scroll the menu items up or down.

Using the menus

Menu lists

Select .

Select a category.

Select a desired menu

item.

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

Shooting Mode

Movie Photo Time-lapse Capture Smth Slw REC Golf Shot High Speed REC

Camera/Mic

White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus IRIS Shutter Speed AGC Limit AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux

Scene Selection Picture Effect

Digital Zoom Filter/Protector Auto Back Light

Manual Settings

Camera Settings

Cinematone Fader

Self-Timer

SteadyShot

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Manual Ring Setting NIGHTSHOT Light

Face Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity

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 My Button Focus Magnifier Grid Line Display Setting Zebra Peaking Audio Level Display

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode Frame Rate

Dual Video REC

File Format

Image Size

Wireless

Function Ctrl with Smartphone Multi Camera Control

Send to Smartphone Send to Computer View on TV

Setting

Airplane Mode Multi Camera Ctrl Set WPS Push Access point settings Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Network Info Reset

Playback Function

Event View

Edit/Copy

Delete Protect

Highlight Copy Direct Copy

Setup

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

Playback Settings Data Code Volume Motion Interval ADJ Download Music Empty Music

Customizing your camcorder

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TC/UB TC/UB Disp TC Preset UB Preset TC Format TC Run TC Make UB Time Rec

Connection TV Type HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting

General Settings

Beep Monitor Brightness REC Lamp Remote Ctrl Power ON w/monitor Language Setting 24p Mode Cancel 24p Mode Battery Info Power Save Initialize Demo Mode Version

Clock Settings

Date & Time Setting Area Setting

When image size is set to [AVCHD]

When image size is set to [XAVC S HD]

FDR-AX60

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

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

FDR-AX45/AX60

The feature may not be available depending on the countries/ regions.

FDR-AX43/AX45

1080 50i-compatible models

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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 imag es th at we re recor ded o n you r 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 tapes, and other materials may 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 wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

• Do not leave the lens or the viewfinder exposed to a strong light source such as sunlight. Because of the lens's condensing function, doing so may cause smoke, fire, or a malfunction inside the camcorder body or the lens.

• When you shoot with backlighting, keep the sun sufficiently far away from the angle of view. Otherwise, the sunlight may enter the focus inside the camcorder and cause smoke or fire. Even if the sun is slightly away from the angle of view, it may still cause smoke or fire.

• Do not directly expose the lens to beams such as laser beams. That may damage the image sensor and cause the camcorder to malfunction.

Others

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• 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.

Camcorder temperature

The camcorder and battery pack become warm during operation. This is normal.

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  [Wireless]  [Setting]  [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.

About the security on using Wireless LAN products

• Please ensure that you always use a secured wireless network with your devices to avoid hacking, unapproved third party access and other vulnerabilities.

• It is important to set security when using the wireless network function.

• Sony makes no guarantees and is not responsible for any damage resulting from having inadequate security or using the wireless network function.

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Sony accessories

Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance, leading to accidents or malfunction.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your camcorder:

• Check your camcorder referring to Help Guide (page 3).

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

•Initialize your camcorder (page 36). All settings, including the clock setting, are reset.

• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669) .

 Regulatory Information

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model.: FDR-AX43 Responsible Party: Sony

Address: 16535 Via Esprillo,

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

Th is de vic e com pli es wi th P art 1 5 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.

Electronics Inc.

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Others

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Specifications

System

Signal format:

UHDTV HDTV NTSC color, EIA standards (1080 60i-compatible models) PAL color, CCIR standards (1080 50i-compatible models)

Movie recording format:

XAVC S (XAVC S format) Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: LPCM 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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Photo file format:

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

Viewfinder (FDR-AX60):

0.6 cm (0.24 type) Color 1 555 200 dots equivalent

Recording media (Movie/Photo):

Internal memory: 64 GB AX45/AX60) XAVC S 4K (100Mbps), XAVC S HD High Speed REC (100Mbps), Movie: SDHC memory card (UHS speed class 3 or faster) SDXC memory card (UHS speed class 3 or faster)

microSDHC memory card (UHS speed class 3 or faster)

microSDXC memory card (UHS speed class 3 or faster) XAVC S HD, XAVC S 4K (60Mbps), Movie: SDHC memory card (Class 10, or UHS speed class 1 or

faster) SDXC memory card (Class 10, or UHS speed class 1 or faster) microSDHC memory card (Class 10, or UHS speed class 1 or

faster) microSDXC memory card (Class 10, or UHS speed class 1 or

faster) AVCHD, Photo: Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) Memory Stick PRO-HD Duo SD card (Class 4 or faster, or

UHS speed class 1 or faster) microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster, or UHS speed class 1 or faster)

The capacity that a user can use (Approx.): 62.4 GB 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. Only preinstalled demonstration movie may be deleted.

Capacity of 4 GB or more is required.

(FDR-

Image device:

1/2.5-type (7.20 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor Recording pixels (photo, 16:9): Max. 16.6 mega pixels (5 440 × 3 056)

Gross: Approx. 8.57 mega

pixels Effective (movie, 16:9) Approx. 8.29 mega pixels Effective (photo, 16:9):

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Approx. 8.29 mega pixels Effective (photo, 4:3):

[ SteadyShot] is set to [Active].

Approx. 6.22 mega pixels

Lens:

ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T Lens 20× (Optical) Image Zoom, while recording movies) Zoom, while recording movies)

, 4K: 30× (Clear

HD: 40× (Clear Image

, 250× (Digital) Filter diameter: 55 mm (2 1/4 in.) F2.0 - F3.8 Focal length: f= 4.4 mm - 88 mm (3/16 in. 3 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies

: f=26.8 mm - 536 mm (1 1/16 in. - 21 1/8 in.) (16:9) For photos: f=26.8 mm - 536 mm (1 1/16 in. - 21 1/8 in.) (16:9)

Color temperature: [Auto], [One

Push], [Indoor], [Outdoor]

Minimum illumination:

4K: 9 lx (lux), HD: 6 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed 1/60 second) 4K: 1.8 lx (lux), HD: 1.2 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed 1/30 second) NightShot (FDR-AX60): 0 lx (lux) (shutter speed 1/60 second)

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

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

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: Multi/Micro USB

Terminal*

* Supports Micro USB compatible

devices. USB connection is only for output (For customers in Europe).

LCD monitor

Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect

ratio 16:9)

Total number of pixels:

FDR-AX43/AX45: 460 800 (960 × 480) FDR-AX60: 921 600 (1 440 × 640)

Wireless LAN

Supported format:

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency band: 2.4 GHz Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-

PSK Connection method: Wi-Fi

Protected Setup™ (WPS)/

Manual Access method: Infrastructure

mode NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag

compliant

General

Power requirements:

DC 7.4V (battery pack),

DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Others

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USB Charging: DC 5 V 1 500 mA Average power consumption:

During camera recording using the viewfinder (FDR-AX60): 4K:

5.1 W, HD: 3.6 W* During camera recording using LCD monitor at normal brightness: 4K: 5.1 W, HD:

3.6 W* *in AVCHD FH mode Operating temperature: 0 °C to

40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature: –20 °C to

+55 °C (–4 °F to +131 °F)

Dimensions (approx.):

FDR-AX43/AX45: 73 mm × 80.5 mm × 142.5 mm (2 7/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 73 mm × 80.5 mm × 173 mm (2 7/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 6 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack FDR-AX60: 73 mm × 80.5 mm × 161.0 mm (2 7/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 6 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 73 mm × 80.5 mm × 173 mm (2 7/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 6 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack

Mass (approx.):

FDR-AX43/AX45: 510 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 600 g (1 lb 5.2 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70A

FDR-AX60:

535 g (1 lb 2.9 oz) main unit only 625 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70A



AC Adaptor AC-L200 D

Power requirements: AC 100 V -

240V, 50Hz/60Hz Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.4 V* * See the label on the AC Adaptor

for other specifications.



Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70A

Output voltage: DC 7.3 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.3 A

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.



Trademarks

•AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive,

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

• XAVC S and are

registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Memory Stick and are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of

Sony Corporation.

• BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

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• 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 Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

• Windows is either registered trademark or trademark 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.

• SDXC logo is a trademark of SD3C, LLC.

• Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google 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.

• 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.

• QR Code is registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

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.



On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software

The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in this product. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.sony.net/Products/ Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.

About copies of the licenses (in English).

Establish a Mass Storage connection between this product and a computer, and read the files in the “LICENSE” folder in “PMHOME.”

Others

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Parts and controls

Figures in ( ) are reference pages.

 PHOTO button (15, 17)  Power zoom lever (17)  Multi/Micro USB Terminal

Supports Micro USB compatible devices. This terminal does not support VMC-AVM1 Adaptor Cable (sold separately). You cannot use accessories via an A/V remote connector.

 (microphone) jack (PLUG

IN POWER)

 Loop for a shoulder belt  Grip belt  (headphones) jack  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. To prevent failure, do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity.

 N mark (31)

NFC: Near Field Communication

 Camera recording lamp  Remote sensor  NIGHTSHOT light (FDR-AX60)

 LCD monitor/Touch panel

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 Built-in microphone  MANUAL ring (FDR-AX60) (18)

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

 Lens (ZEISS lens)  MANUAL button (FDR-AX60)

 Memory card access lamp

(12)

 Memory card slot (12)  HDMI OUT jack

 Speaker  / (Shooting Mode)

button (17) (FDR-AX60)

 (Create highlight movies)

button

Creates highlight movies (MP4 movies) from movies you have recorded.

 (View Images) button (19)  NIGHTSHOT button (FDR-

AX60)

 (ON/STANDBY) button

Others

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 Viewfinder (FDR-AX60)

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

 Viewfinder lens adjustment

dial (FDR-AX60)

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

 START/STOP button (15)  POWER/CHG (charge) lamp

(8)

 DC IN jack  Tripod receptacle

Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than

5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Depending on the specifications of the tripod, this product may not attach in the proper direction.

 BATT (battery) release lever

(10)

 Battery pack (8)



To fasten the grip belt

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Index

AC Adaptor 8 Android 30 App Store 30 Assigning a menu item 18 AVCHD 4, 6

Battery pack 8 Beep 11

Charging the battery pack 8 Charging the battery using your computer 9 Charging time 9 Computer 27 Computer system 27

Date and time 11 Delete 21 Dual Video REC 15

Edit 19

Format 14 Full charge 9

Google Play 30 Grip belt 46

HDMI cable 23 Help Guide 3 Highlight Movie Maker 22

Importing images to your computer 27

Install 30 iOS 30

LCD monitor 44

Manual recording 18 Memory card 12 Memory Stick Micro (M2) 13 Memory Stick PRO Duo 13 Menu lists 34 Menus 34 Micro USB cable 9 microSD memory card 12 Movies 15 MP4 31 My Voice Canceling 16

Network 25 NFC 31

Photos 17 Playback 19 PlayMemories Home 27 PlayMemories Online 27 Power on 11 Precautions 37

Recording 15 Recording media 14 Recording time 16 Recording/playback time 9

Smartphone 30 Software 27 Specifications 40 Supplied items 7

Others

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Touch panel 44 Trimming Playback 25 Tripod 46 Troubleshooting 39 TV 23

Wall outlet (wall socket) 9 Wi-Fi 30 Windows 27 Wireless access point 33

XAVC S 4K 4, 5 XAVC S HD 4, 5

Zoom 15

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

http://www.sony.net/

Sony FDR-AX43 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Selecting recording format/image quality

Getting started

Supplied items

Charging the battery pack

Turning the power on

Inserting a memory card

Recording/Playback

Recording

Using the manual adjustment features

Playback

Creating highlight movies

Viewing images on a TV

Saving images

Importing images to your computer

Saving images on an external media device

Using the Wi-Fi function

Customizing your camcorder

Using the menus

Others

Precautions

Specifications

Parts and controls

Index