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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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...device pursuant to operate this product, you may influence the picture and sound of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: FDR-AX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must 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 two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual...
...device pursuant to operate this product, you may influence the picture and sound of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: FDR-AX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must 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 two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual...
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.../select button/ access lamp (25) 15. Focus ring (28) 3. WHT BAL button* (32) 8. SHUTTER SPEED button (31) 9. Location and Function of Parts 15 Overview AUTO/MANUAL switch (30) 10. i (headphones) connector For stereo mini-jack headphones 11. USB connector (mini-B type) (49) 17. BATT RELEASE button (21) 12. 1. Gain switch (30...
.../select button/ access lamp (25) 15. Focus ring (28) 3. WHT BAL button* (32) 8. SHUTTER SPEED button (31) 9. Location and Function of Parts 15 Overview AUTO/MANUAL switch (30) 10. i (headphones) connector For stereo mini-jack headphones 11. USB connector (mini-B type) (49) 17. BATT RELEASE button (21) 12. 1. Gain switch (30...
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... the POWER switch is completed. Attaching the battery pack Press the battery pack against the back of the menu or settings adjusted using the AUTO/MANUAL switch can use NPF570/F770 (sold separately). If you connect the camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), use the supplied AC Adaptor. 1 Set the mode...
... the POWER switch is completed. Attaching the battery pack Press the battery pack against the back of the menu or settings adjusted using the AUTO/MANUAL switch can use NPF570/F770 (sold separately). If you connect the camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), use the supplied AC Adaptor. 1 Set the mode...
Operating Guide
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... removed from the camcorder after recording ended may be damaged. About XQD memory cards Use the following Sony XQD memory cards. The access lamp (page 15) lights in red then changes to the instruction manual for the XQD memory card. Memory card slot A button Memory card slot B button Notes • You can...
... removed from the camcorder after recording ended may be damaged. About XQD memory cards Use the following Sony XQD memory cards. The access lamp (page 15) lights in red then changes to the instruction manual for the XQD memory card. Memory card slot A button Memory card slot B button Notes • You can...
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.... To use the zoom function. Use this function to MAN. If you press the button again. Playing a recorded clip You can adjust the focus manually for recording. • When you want to fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus. Recording Notes • Turn the zoom ring C at...background. -When you want to record a close-up image of the screen is restored. To restore automatic adjustment Set the FOCUS switch B to manual focusing. The focus magnifier screen appears and the center of a subject, move the power zoom lever towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom...
.... To use the zoom function. Use this function to MAN. If you press the button again. Playing a recorded clip You can adjust the focus manually for recording. • When you want to fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus. Recording Notes • Turn the zoom ring C at...background. -When you want to record a close-up image of the screen is restored. To restore automatic adjustment Set the FOCUS switch B to manual focusing. The focus magnifier screen appears and the center of a subject, move the power zoom lever towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom...
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...lower than F3.4, such as the zoom position changes from "Gain" of the light decreases the more that you set the AUTO/ MANUAL switch H to MANUAL. 2. When the iris value is automatically adjusted, "A.Iris" is handy for making the background blurred or sharp. Use the aperture creatively...lens. "A.Iris" is displayed next to the gain value. 30 Changing Basic Settings During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter speed, white balance) also become automatic. Recording Changing Basic Settings You can make changes to the...
...lower than F3.4, such as the zoom position changes from "Gain" of the light decreases the more that you set the AUTO/ MANUAL switch H to MANUAL. 2. When the iris value is automatically adjusted, "A.Iris" is handy for making the background blurred or sharp. Use the aperture creatively...lens. "A.Iris" is displayed next to the gain value. 30 Changing Basic Settings During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter speed, white balance) also become automatic. Recording Changing Basic Settings You can make changes to the...
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... moving subject by turning the SEL/SET dial G. Adjusting to lock the Shutter Value. Recording Notes • When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, white balance) also become automatic. To readjust the shutter speed, do steps 2 to 4. •...Adjusting the shutter speed You can adjust the shutter speed in a fuzzy focus (this phenomenon and gives better recording results. You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed. When the shutter speed is automatically adjusted, "A.SHT" is displayed. To adjust the shutter speed ...
... moving subject by turning the SEL/SET dial G. Adjusting to lock the Shutter Value. Recording Notes • When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, white balance) also become automatic. To readjust the shutter speed, do steps 2 to 4. •...Adjusting the shutter speed You can adjust the shutter speed in a fuzzy focus (this phenomenon and gives better recording results. You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed. When the shutter speed is automatically adjusted, "A.SHT" is displayed. To adjust the shutter speed ...
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...balance memory switch to A ( A) or B ( B) in step 3 of the Paint menu. 1 During recording or standby, set the AUTO/ MANUAL switch D to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, and shutter speed) also become automatic. 32 Changing Basic Settings Unless a white balance is . 3. A or B ...PRESET, "Outdoor," "Indoor" or "Color Temp." To adjust the white balance automatically Press the WHT BAL button A or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to MANUAL. 2 Press the WHT BAL button A. 3 Set the white balance memory switch B to the lighting conditions of PRESET/A/B. Capture a white...
...balance memory switch to A ( A) or B ( B) in step 3 of the Paint menu. 1 During recording or standby, set the AUTO/ MANUAL switch D to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, and shutter speed) also become automatic. 32 Changing Basic Settings Unless a white balance is . 3. A or B ...PRESET, "Outdoor," "Indoor" or "Color Temp." To adjust the white balance automatically Press the WHT BAL button A or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to MANUAL. 2 Press the WHT BAL button A. 3 Set the white balance memory switch B to the lighting conditions of PRESET/A/B. Capture a white...
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.... Set the AUTO/MAN switch (F or I ) of Audio menu on the LCD screen. 34 Changing Basic Settings See "Headphone Out" in "Audio Output" of the manually adjusted channel to AUTO. appears on the sound at STEREO MIX (page 44). When the CH1 switch is set to INT MIC, left ) channel plug...
.... Set the AUTO/MAN switch (F or I ) of Audio menu on the LCD screen. 34 Changing Basic Settings See "Headphone Out" in "Audio Output" of the manually adjusted channel to AUTO. appears on the sound at STEREO MIX (page 44). When the CH1 switch is set to INT MIC, left ) channel plug...
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... used as the preset. Offset -99 to be used for the auto white balance (one push) and ATW function. Level -99 to "CINE" Cinematone1 / Cinematone2 Manual Setting On / Off Turns the detail adjusting function on /off . Outdoor / Indoor / Color Temp. ATW Speed 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Sets the reaction speed when in ATW mode. 1: Fastest...
... used as the preset. Offset -99 to be used for the auto white balance (one push) and ATW function. Level -99 to "CINE" Cinematone1 / Cinematone2 Manual Setting On / Off Turns the detail adjusting function on /off . Outdoor / Indoor / Color Temp. ATW Speed 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Sets the reaction speed when in ATW mode. 1: Fastest...
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... limiter on /off . INPUT2 Reference -60dB / -50dB / -40dB Selects the reference input level for when the INPUT2 switch 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...
... limiter on /off . INPUT2 Reference -60dB / -50dB / -40dB Selects the reference input level for when the INPUT2 switch 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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.../ Open software licenses On the basis of these licenses, see "License1.pdf" in .) (16:9) F1.6 - To meet the requirements of the software copyright holders, Sony is obligated to inform you have a right to have access to a 35 mm still camera 31.5 mm - 630 mm (1 1/4 in. - 24 7/8 in...Temp." (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 (ohms...
.../ Open software licenses On the basis of these licenses, see "License1.pdf" in .) (16:9) F1.6 - To meet the requirements of the software copyright holders, Sony is obligated to inform you have a right to have access to a 35 mm still camera 31.5 mm - 630 mm (1 1/4 in. - 24 7/8 in...Temp." (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 (ohms...
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...States and other countries. • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are not mentioned in each case in this manual. All other countries. • Mac and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. ...Guide (2) 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 Media ...
...States and other countries. • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are not mentioned in each case in this manual. All other countries. • Mac and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. ...Guide (2) 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 Media ...
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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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..., detail, skin detail and matrix) can also be used to record superior-quality balanced audio synchronized to 1920 x 1080. Even take direct, manual control with XLR mic inputs. The groundbreaking power of 4K is essential to capture your story in the paint menu to original... entering the image sensor from recordings made for everyone. XAVC-S codec allows extended 4K/HD video recording The FDR-AX1 records 4K/HD movies in real time at 60 fps. FDR-AX1 Sony's First 4K/60p Consumer Camcorder Tell your imagination-experience it with the 4K camera that's made using the ...
..., detail, skin detail and matrix) can also be used to record superior-quality balanced audio synchronized to 1920 x 1080. Even take direct, manual control with XLR mic inputs. The groundbreaking power of 4K is essential to capture your story in the paint menu to original... entering the image sensor from recordings made for everyone. XAVC-S codec allows extended 4K/HD video recording The FDR-AX1 records 4K/HD movies in real time at 60 fps. FDR-AX1 Sony's First 4K/60p Consumer Camcorder Tell your imagination-experience it with the 4K camera that's made using the ...
Marketing Specifications
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...8300K pixels 4K (UHDTV), ITU standard Built-in getting the setting right and not missing he shot. Users can be recorded to enable precise manual control. The AX1 was designed with two start/stop buttons (one on the side of the camera grip and another on the handle) for smooth, high-... to original Sony technology, Sony BRAVIA® TVs especially bring out the full quality of XQD media cards: XQD media card S-series XQD media card H-series XQD media card N-series View 4K 60P video on compatible BRAVIA® TVs w/supplied HDMI® cable Playback 4K content captured on the FDR-AX1 on the...
...8300K pixels 4K (UHDTV), ITU standard Built-in getting the setting right and not missing he shot. Users can be recorded to enable precise manual control. The AX1 was designed with two start/stop buttons (one on the side of the camera grip and another on the handle) for smooth, high-... to original Sony technology, Sony BRAVIA® TVs especially bring out the full quality of XQD media cards: XQD media card S-series XQD media card H-series XQD media card N-series View 4K 60P video on compatible BRAVIA® TVs w/supplied HDMI® cable Playback 4K content captured on the FDR-AX1 on the...
Marketing Specifications
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...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; Mic Level Control Wind Noise Reduction Optics/Lens Lens Type Lens Stabilization Aperture Optical Zoom Focal Length... Exposure System Metering Modes Exposure Compensation Noise Reduction White Balance Mode Minimum Illumination Auto Iris Control Manual Exposure Assist Manual Iris Control WB Shift Convenience Features Manual / Auto Lens Cover Erase/Protect Media/Battery Indicator Advanced Features Audio Level Display CinemaTone Gamma/Color...
...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; Mic Level Control Wind Noise Reduction Optics/Lens Lens Type Lens Stabilization Aperture Optical Zoom Focal Length... Exposure System Metering Modes Exposure Compensation Noise Reduction White Balance Mode Minimum Illumination Auto Iris Control Manual Exposure Assist Manual Iris Control WB Shift Convenience Features Manual / Auto Lens Cover Erase/Protect Media/Battery Indicator Advanced Features Audio Level Display CinemaTone Gamma/Color...