Sony FDR-AX700 Operating Guide

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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

“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/1710/h_zz/

Getting started

Recording/Playback

Saving images

Customizing your camcorder

Others

FDR-AX700

Read this first

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

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. FDR- ___________________ 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.

Do not ingest battery, chemical burn hazard. The remote control 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY 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.

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 de scribed in the instructions.

• Do not expose to extremely low temperatures of -20°C (-4°F) or lower or extremely low pressures of

11.6 kPa or lower.

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

• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor/Battery Charger. If any malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source. If you use the product with a charge lamp, note that the product is not disconnected from the power source even when the lamp turns off.

Do not use the AC Adaptor/Battery Charger placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

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.

IEEE802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz <17.7 dBm e.i.r.p.

NFC 13.56 MHz <60 dBuA/m (10 m)

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 batteries 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.

This equipment complies with FCC

radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and

meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate(SAR). The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

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-AX700 Responsible Party: Sony

Address: 16535 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part15 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.

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.

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

Electronics Inc.

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

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.

For the State of California, U.S.A. only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate

For Customers in Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation. EU Importer: Sony Europe Limited. Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to product compliance in Europe should be sent to the manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium.

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this equipment is in compliance Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

 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 ensuring these products and 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.

battery shall not be

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

For Customers in U.A.E.

For Customers in Malaysia

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/1710/h_zz/

FDR-AX700 Help Guide

You will find further information such as the following functions in Help Guide.

•FOCUS AREA

• LOCK-ON AF

• AF DRIVE SPEED

• AF SUBJ. SWITCH. SENS.

•S&Q MOTION

• SUPER SLOW MOTION

• CTRL W/SMARTPHONE

• PICTURE PROFILE (HDR)

• PROXY recording (XAVC S)

•DIRECT menu

• ASSIGN button

Table of Contents

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

Utilizing the Help Guide ...........8

Selecting recording format/

image quality ....................... 9

Getting started ........... 12

Supplied items ......................... 12

Charging the battery pack .......13

Turning the power on .............. 16

Adjusting the viewfinder ......... 17

Inserting a memory card ......... 18

Recording/Playback ... 22

Recording ................................ 22

Using the manual adjustment

features .............................. 26

Playback .................................... 31

Viewing images on a TV ......... 36

Saving images ............39

Importing images to your

computer ............................ 39

Saving images on an external

media device ...................... 40

Using the Wi-Fi function ......... 42

Customizing your

camcorder ..................46

Using the menus ..................... 46

Others ........................49

Precautions .............................. 49

Specifications .......................... 52

Parts and controls ................... 57

Index ........................................ 64

Selecting recording format/image quality

Press the MENU button  select (REC/OUT SET)

 [REC SET]  [FILE FORMAT]  desired setting value.

FILE FORMAT

XAVC S 4K Allows recording with 4K

XAVC S HD Information volume is

AVCHD Compatibility with recording

Press the MENU button  select (REC/OUT SET)

 [REC SET]  [REC FORMAT]  desired setting

Features

resolution (3,840 × 2,160)

greater compared to AVCHD, enabling recording of clearer images. For supporting memory cards with this format, see page 19.

devices other than computers is good.

Data can be saved in the computer using the PlayMemories Home™ software.

Data can be saved in the computer using the PlayMemories Home software.

Data can be saved in the computer or can be created into supporting media using the PlayMemories Home software.

value.

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

• Selectable setting value depends on the setting you have made by

pressing the MENU button  select (OTHERS)  [60i/50i SEL].

• Refer to the Help Guide for details of the following: – S&Q MOTION recording –SUPER SLOW MOTION recording – Estimated maximum recording time of each recording format

[REC FORMAT] is [XAVC S 4K]

60i/50i

REC FORMAT Bit-rate* Actual movie format

SEL

60i 2160/30p 100Mbps 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (30p)

2160/30p 60Mbps 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (30p)

2160/24p 100Mbps 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (24p)

2160/24p 60Mbps 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (24p)

50i 2160/25p 100Mbps 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (25p)

2160/25p 60Mbps 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (25p)

* Approximate value.

[REC FORMAT] is [XAVC S HD]

60i/50i

REC FORMAT Bit-rate* Actual movie format

SEL

60i 1080/120p 100Mbps 100 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (120p)

1080/120p 60Mbps 60 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (120p)

1080/60p 50Mbps 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (60p)

1080/60p 25Mbps 25 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (60p)

1080/30p 50Mbps 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (30p)

1080/30p 16Mbps 16 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (30p)

1080/24p 50Mbps 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (24p)

50i 1080/100p 100Mbps 100 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (100p)

1080/100p 60Mbps 60 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (100p)

1080/50p 50Mbps 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (50p)

1080/50p 25Mbps 25 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (50p)

1080/25p 50Mbps 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (25p)

1080/25p 16Mbps 16 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (25p)

* Approximate value.

[REC FORMAT] is [AVCHD]

60i/50i

REC FORMAT*1Bit-rate Actual movie format

SEL

60i 1080/60i FX Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (60i)

1080/60i FH Avg. 17 Mbps

1080/60i LP Avg. 5 Mbps

1,920 × 1,080 (60i)

50i 1080/50i FX Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (50i)

1080/50i FH Avg. 17 Mbps

1080/50i LP Avg. 5 Mbps

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

1,920 × 1,080 (50i)

FORMAT] setting of [1080/60i FX] or [1080/50i FX], it takes long time to change the image quality.

Approximate value.

Notes

• To view the movies recorded with your camcorder on a TV, set [60i/50i SEL] in advance to the appropriate TV system for the country/region in which you intend to watch the movies. For the country/region where you can watch TV in each setting, refer to the Help Guide.

Getting started

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity.

•Camcorder (1)

•AC Adaptor (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• Wireless remote commander (1)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

• Large eyecup (1)

•Lens hood (1)

•USB cable (1)

• “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

• Rechargeable battery pack NPFV70A (1)

• Lens cap (attached to the lens) (1)

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.

Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains

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

Getting started

* 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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Estimated time of charging the supplied battery pack (minutes)

Battery pack AC Adaptor (supplied)

NP-FV70A 170

• 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 190 95 275

• 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 FORMAT]: [2160/30p 60Mbps] (60i) or [2160/25p 60Mbps] (50i), [PROXY REC MODE]: [OFF]).

• Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat starting/ stopping recording, switching the SHOOTING MODE, zooming, etc.

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

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To use your camcorder connected to the wall outlet

Recording time

Continuous Typical

Playback time

(wall socket)

Connect the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) in the same way as “Charging the battery pack.” You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain the AC power. If you attach the battery pack to the camcorder while the AC adaptor is connected to the camcorder, the battery is not charged, but also not consumed.

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To remove the battery pack

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

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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.

Getting started

Turning the power on

CLOCK SET

AREA SET

DST SET

(SUMMERTIME)

OFF

2017 Y 1 M 1 D 12:00AM

GMT +9.0

Tokyo/Seoul

DATE

Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn

the power on.

• You can also turn on the power by extending the viewfinder or by

pressing the  (On/Standby) button. To extend the viewfinder, grip both side of the viewfinder and pull it out horizontally.

• When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

Follow the instructions on the LCD monitor and select

AREA SET, DST SET (SUMMERTIME), and DATE with the ////SET button.

• For detail how to use the ////SET button, see page 46.

• To change the screen language, press the MENU button and select

(OTHERS) - [LANGUAGE] with the ////SET button.

• To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor or press the  (On/Standby)

button. If the viewfinder is extended, retract it.

• To set the date and time again, press the MENU button  select (OTHERS)  [CLOCK SET] with the ////SET button. (In case you haven’t used your camcorder for several months)

• To turn off the operating sound, press the MENU button  select (OTHERS)  [BEEP]  [OFF] with the ////SET button.

Adjusting the viewfinder

Move it until the picture becomes clear.

Lens adjustment dial

Large eyecup (supplied)

When using the viewfinder, extend it and position your eye near it. If you extend the viewfinder while the LCD monitor is open, the display switches from the LCD monitor to the viewfinder when you position your eye near the viewfinder. If the viewfinder image appears blurred, turn the lens adjustment dial next to the viewfinder until the image is sharp.

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When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see

If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and fit it over the groove on the camcorder. You can attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side.

Getting started

Notes

• If the viewfinder is extended while the battery pack NP-FV100A (sold

separately) is attached, the large eyecup and battery pack may interfere with each other slightly. However, this does not affect the functionality of the camcorder.

Inserting a memory card

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

Memory card slot A

Memory card slot B

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.

• Memory card slot A accepts either Memory Stick media or an SD card. Memory card slot B accepts an SD card only.

• 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

AVCHD SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card

XAVC S 4K 60 Mbps*

HD 60 Mbps* HD 50 Mbps or less*

4K 100 Mbps* HD 100 Mbps

S&Q MOTION

SUPER SLOW MOTION SDHC/SDXC memory card

* Including in the proxy recording mode.

Memory Stick media

Recording formats Supporting memory cards

Photos Memory Stick PRO Duo™

AVCHD Memory Stick PRO Duo me dia

XAVC S —

(Class 4 or faster, or U1 or faster.)

SDHC/SDXC memory card (Class 10 or faster, or U1 or faster.)

SDHC/SDXC memory card (U3)

(Class 10 or faster, or U1 or faster.)

media, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media

(Mark 2), Memory Stick PROHG Duo media

Getting started

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.

• When you use the camcorder with the Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory card, insert into a dedicated card adaptor and connect it to the camcorder.

• To repair 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 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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Selecting the memory card slot to be used

Press the SLOT SELECT button to change which slot is selected for recording. You can confirm the selected slot on the screen. When only one slot has a memory card inserted or in movie shooting, the slot that has the memory card is selected automatically. When the shooting mode is PHOTO, change the slot to which the memory card is currently inserted by pressing the SLOT SELECT button.

Notes

• You can only select a slot that already has a memory card inserted.

• While movies are being recorded on the memory card, you cannot switch

the slot even if you press the SLOT SELECT button.

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To format the memory card

• 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, press the MENU button  select

(OTHERS)  [MEDIA FORMAT]  the slot which the medium you want to format is inserted  with the ////SET button.

• 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.

Getting started

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