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4-484-004-11(1) Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX1/AX1E Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. © 2013 Sony Corporation
4-484-004-11(1) Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX1/AX1E Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. © 2013 Sony Corporation
Operating Guide
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... instructions, may influence the picture and sound of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: FDR-AX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is an internationally recognized safety organization. CAUTION You are designed to operate this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
... instructions, may influence the picture and sound of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: FDR-AX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is an internationally recognized safety organization. CAUTION You are designed to operate this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
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...) 7. SHUTTER SPEED button (31) 9. Battery pack (21) 13. XQD memory card B slot/select button/ access lamp (25) 16. USB connector (mini-B type) (49) 17. AUTO/MANUAL switch (30) 10. BATT RELEASE button (21) 12. "Memory Stick" media/SD card C slot/ access lamp (To be supported by future upgrade.) 14. USB connector...
...) 7. SHUTTER SPEED button (31) 9. Battery pack (21) 13. XQD memory card B slot/select button/ access lamp (25) 16. USB connector (mini-B type) (49) 17. AUTO/MANUAL switch (30) 10. BATT RELEASE button (21) 12. "Memory Stick" media/SD card C slot/ access lamp (To be supported by future upgrade.) 14. USB connector...
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... lamp turns off (normal charge). Power Supply 21 BATT RELEASE (battery release) button Notes • Settings of the menu or settings adjusted using the AUTO/MANUAL switch can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) with the supplied Charger. Otherwise, changed settings may not be saved when the POWER switch is completed...
... lamp turns off (normal charge). Power Supply 21 BATT RELEASE (battery release) button Notes • Settings of the menu or settings adjusted using the AUTO/MANUAL switch can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) with the supplied Charger. Otherwise, changed settings may not be saved when the POWER switch is completed...
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... This camcorder records audio and video on the card may be used for the XQD memory card. Selecting the memory card slot to the instruction manual for recording Press the A or B button of the card slot block, remove the XQD memory card by pressing the XQD memory card once lightly. About... XQD memory cards Use the following Sony XQD memory cards. Data on XQD memory cards inserted in the other memory cards. The access lamp (page 15) lights in green.
... This camcorder records audio and video on the card may be used for the XQD memory card. Selecting the memory card slot to the instruction manual for recording Press the A or B button of the card slot block, remove the XQD memory card by pressing the XQD memory card once lightly. About... XQD memory cards Use the following Sony XQD memory cards. Data on XQD memory cards inserted in the other memory cards. The access lamp (page 15) lights in green.
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... To use the zoom function. Press the ASSIGN 7 button. Notes • Even though the image appears expanded on one subject to manual focusing. The focus magnifier screen appears and the center of the playback control buttons. 28 Basic Operation Procedure Playing a recorded clip You can... adjust the focus manually for about 2.0 times. Recording Notes • Turn the zoom ring C at a moderate speed. It will not be recorded. Use this...
... To use the zoom function. Press the ASSIGN 7 button. Notes • Even though the image appears expanded on one subject to manual focusing. The focus magnifier screen appears and the center of the playback control buttons. 28 Basic Operation Procedure Playing a recorded clip You can... adjust the focus manually for about 2.0 times. Recording Notes • Turn the zoom ring C at a moderate speed. It will not be recorded. Use this...
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...Settings You can make changes to the settings based on the intended usage of the light entering the lens. Adjusting the iris You can manually adjust the iris to control the volume of the recorded video or recording conditions. When the iris is displayed. 3. When the iris ...the iris with the ND FILTER switch B. During recording or standby, set the AUTO/ MANUAL switch H to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter speed, white balance) also become automatic. The gain value set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO. To adjust the gain automatically Press the GAIN button C, or...
...Settings You can make changes to the settings based on the intended usage of the light entering the lens. Adjusting the iris You can manually adjust the iris to control the volume of the recorded video or recording conditions. When the iris is displayed. 3. When the iris ...the iris with the ND FILTER switch B. During recording or standby, set the AUTO/ MANUAL switch H to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter speed, white balance) also become automatic. The gain value set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO. To adjust the gain automatically Press the GAIN button C, or...
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... to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. The Shutter Value disappears. Notes • When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, shutter speed, white balance) also become automatic. While the iris is automatically adjusted, the "Video...(this phenomenon and gives better recording results. While recording a bright subject, diffraction may be distorted. • When adjusting the iris manually, the "Video Level Warning" is displayed. Adjusting the shutter speed You can record the subject clearly by adjusting the shutter speed. ...
... to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. The Shutter Value disappears. Notes • When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, shutter speed, white balance) also become automatic. While the iris is automatically adjusted, the "Video...(this phenomenon and gives better recording results. While recording a bright subject, diffraction may be distorted. • When adjusting the iris manually, the "Video Level Warning" is displayed. Adjusting the shutter speed You can record the subject clearly by adjusting the shutter speed. ...
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... switch B to another position to temporarily suspend white balance adjustment. To adjust the white balance automatically Press the WHT BAL button A or set the AUTO/ MANUAL switch D to which the subject is 3200K). • You can store white balance values in memory A or B 1. Select A or B for light sources can be ...also set the color temperature by pressing the WHT BAL button A + (one in "White" of the Paint menu. 1 During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to MANUAL. 2 Press the WHT BAL button A. 3 Set the white balance memory switch B to any one you set the AUTO...
... switch B to another position to temporarily suspend white balance adjustment. To adjust the white balance automatically Press the WHT BAL button A or set the AUTO/ MANUAL switch D to which the subject is 3200K). • You can store white balance values in memory A or B 1. Select A or B for light sources can be ...also set the color temperature by pressing the WHT BAL button A + (one in "White" of the Paint menu. 1 During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to MANUAL. 2 Press the WHT BAL button A. 3 Set the white balance memory switch B to any one you set the AUTO...
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... dial (G or H) of Audio menu on the LCD screen. 34 Changing Basic Settings To restore automatic adjustment Set the AUTO/MAN switch (F or I ) of the manually adjusted channel to the INPUT 2 jack. Setting the headphone sound Recording INT MIC (mono) CH1 INPUT 2 CH2 When the CH1 switch is recorded to CH1...
... dial (G or H) of Audio menu on the LCD screen. 34 Changing Basic Settings To restore automatic adjustment Set the AUTO/MAN switch (F or I ) of the manually adjusted channel to the INPUT 2 jack. Setting the headphone sound Recording INT MIC (mono) CH1 INPUT 2 CH2 When the CH1 switch is recorded to CH1...
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.... Offset -99 to +99 (±0) Adjusts the volume of the offset white for the white memory (B). When "Gamma Category" is set to "CINE" Cinematone1 / Cinematone2 Manual Setting On / Off Turns the detail adjusting function on/off "Offset White" that is for the auto white balance (one push) and ATW function. Paint...
.... Offset -99 to +99 (±0) Adjusts the volume of the offset white for the white memory (B). When "Gamma Category" is set to "CINE" Cinematone1 / Cinematone2 Manual Setting On / Off Turns the detail adjusting function on/off "Offset White" that is for the auto white balance (one push) and ATW function. Paint...
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.../off the wind filter for the The setting value changes output format depending on /off when a loud signal is input while setting audio input level manually. Settings Audio menu Audio Menu items Audio Input Setting for audio inputs Audio Output Setting for audio outputs Sub items and setting values Contents INPUT1...
.../off the wind filter for the The setting value changes output format depending on /off when a loud signal is input while setting audio input level manually. Settings Audio menu Audio Menu items Audio Input Setting for audio inputs Audio Output Setting for audio outputs Sub items and setting values Contents INPUT1...
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...." (2 300K - 15 000K) Minimum illumination 60P (NTSC Area): 4 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/30, manual gain (27 dB), auto iris (F1.6)) 50P (PAL Area): 3 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/25, manual gain (27 dB), auto iris (F1.6)) Input/Output connectors VIDEO OUT connector Pin connector 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω ... which the GPL/LGPL applies This product uses software to inform you do not contact us about the contents of license contracts between Sony and the software copyright holders, this product uses open software. Specifications System Video signal 4K image quality (3840×2160): UHDTV ...
...." (2 300K - 15 000K) Minimum illumination 60P (NTSC Area): 4 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/30, manual gain (27 dB), auto iris (F1.6)) 50P (PAL Area): 3 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/25, manual gain (27 dB), auto iris (F1.6)) Input/Output connectors VIDEO OUT connector Pin connector 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω ... which the GPL/LGPL applies This product uses software to inform you do not contact us about the contents of license contracts between Sony and the software copyright holders, this product uses open software. Specifications System Video signal 4K image quality (3840×2160): UHDTV ...
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...* See the label on the Charger for other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. in this manual. Package configuration Charger (1) (AC-VL1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F970 (1) AC Adaptor (1) (AC-NB12A) Power cord (mains lead...On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "XAVC S" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • XQD, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows...
...* See the label on the Charger for other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. in this manual. Package configuration Charger (1) (AC-VL1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F970 (1) AC Adaptor (1) (AC-NB12A) Power cord (mains lead...On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "XAVC S" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • XQD, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows...
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... A AC Adaptor 22 All Reset 47 Assignable Button 35, 46 Audio 29 Audio Input 44 Audio menu 44 Audio Output 44 Auto Exposure 41 AUTO/MANUAL switch 30 C Camera menu 41 Charging time 22 Clip 29, 37 Clock 23 Clock Set 47 Color Bars 41 Country 47 Cueing up 29 D Delete...
... A AC Adaptor 22 All Reset 47 Assignable Button 35, 46 Audio 29 Audio Input 44 Audio menu 44 Audio Output 44 Auto Exposure 41 AUTO/MANUAL switch 30 C Camera menu 41 Charging time 22 Clip 29, 37 Clock 23 Clock Set 47 Color Bars 41 Country 47 Cueing up 29 D Delete...
Marketing Specifications
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...image processor for everyone. There are four filter settings: Off (Clear), ¼ filter, 1/16 filter and 1/64 filter. Even take direct, manual control with XLR mic inputs. The groundbreaking power of 4K is specially tuned to 1920 x 1080. XAVC-S uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Long GOP... for audio compression, while saving files in the XAVC-S format, which was developed for the AX1 so it with the 4K camera that accelerates the evolution of their own. FDR-AX1 Sony's First 4K/60p Consumer Camcorder Tell your imagination-experience it delivers image processing performance that 's ...
...image processor for everyone. There are four filter settings: Off (Clear), ¼ filter, 1/16 filter and 1/64 filter. Even take direct, manual control with XLR mic inputs. The groundbreaking power of 4K is specially tuned to 1920 x 1080. XAVC-S uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Long GOP... for audio compression, while saving files in the XAVC-S format, which was developed for the AX1 so it with the 4K camera that accelerates the evolution of their own. FDR-AX1 Sony's First 4K/60p Consumer Camcorder Tell your imagination-experience it delivers image processing performance that 's ...
Marketing Specifications
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...to adjust to shooting conditions on the fly such as Zebra, Peaking, Center Marker and Guide Frame are professional features to enable precise manual control. Full HD monitors can be programmed with functions that enables convenient access while shooting from low angles. Zebra, Peaking, Center ... Bars, Rec Lamp [F], Rec Lamp [R]. Thanks to original Sony technology, Sony BRAVIA® TVs especially bring out the full quality of your image at 50mbps with the subject and adjust the peaking level to clearly contrast with the FDR-AX1. High-quality XAVC-S up to 150 Mbps 4K / 50Mbps...
...to adjust to shooting conditions on the fly such as Zebra, Peaking, Center Marker and Guide Frame are professional features to enable precise manual control. Full HD monitors can be programmed with functions that enables convenient access while shooting from low angles. Zebra, Peaking, Center ... Bars, Rec Lamp [F], Rec Lamp [R]. Thanks to original Sony technology, Sony BRAVIA® TVs especially bring out the full quality of your image at 50mbps with the subject and adjust the peaking level to clearly contrast with the FDR-AX1. High-quality XAVC-S up to 150 Mbps 4K / 50Mbps...
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...Interface Yes(2steps) Yes(Off/On) G™ Lens Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization F1.6 - F11.0 Zebra Pattern Display F1.6 - F11.0 Yes Manual Yes/Yes (recordable time)/Yes(icon) Yes Yes Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization Yes Peaking Display Multi-segment AE level/AE Speed (Menu) Yes ...229K) Wide(16:9) Opening Angle:max.180 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg. Yes(Menu) 100% Marker Contrast AF Auto/Manual(Ring) Full range Focus Magnified display for precise manual focus; F3.4 20x Movie Mode: f=29.5~590mm, f=1 5/32-23 7/32inch 72mm Approx.1cm(Wide), Approx.80cm(...
...Interface Yes(2steps) Yes(Off/On) G™ Lens Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization F1.6 - F11.0 Zebra Pattern Display F1.6 - F11.0 Yes Manual Yes/Yes (recordable time)/Yes(icon) Yes Yes Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization Yes Peaking Display Multi-segment AE level/AE Speed (Menu) Yes ...229K) Wide(16:9) Opening Angle:max.180 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg. Yes(Menu) 100% Marker Contrast AF Auto/Manual(Ring) Full range Focus Magnified display for precise manual focus; F3.4 20x Movie Mode: f=29.5~590mm, f=1 5/32-23 7/32inch 72mm Approx.1cm(Wide), Approx.80cm(...