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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to Use Before use your product. How to use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Menu operations Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Additional information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to Use Before use your product. How to use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Menu operations Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Additional information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
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... 61 Playing images on a high definition TV 4 Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4Kmovie (models with the 4K functionality 61 Playing images on a non-high-definition TV 4 Connecting this product to a high definition TV 63 Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound 64 Using BRAVIA Sync ...
... 61 Playing images on a high definition TV 4 Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4Kmovie (models with the 4K functionality 61 Playing images on a non-high-definition TV 4 Connecting this product to a high definition TV 63 Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound 64 Using BRAVIA Sync ...
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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E How to Use Before use Model Information Model Information Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) Parts and controls (side) Parts and controls (back/bottom) Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander) Screen indicators Screen indicators Movie recording format Recording formats available with this product and their features Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items 1
Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E How to Use Before use Model Information Model Information Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) Parts and controls (side) Parts and controls (back/bottom) Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander) Screen indicators Screen indicators Movie recording format Recording formats available with this product and their features Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items 1
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... Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) Playing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a 4K TV (models with the 4K functionality) Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K movie (models with the 4K functionality) Playing images on a high definition TV Connecting this product to a high definition TV Enjoying...
... Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) Playing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a 4K TV (models with the 4K functionality) Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K movie (models with the 4K functionality) Playing images on a high definition TV Connecting this product to a high definition TV Enjoying...
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...-xxxx) Differences in functions Models with the NTSC color system: FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900 Models with the PAL color system: FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E Models with the 4K functionality: FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E Models with the USB IN/OUT jacks: FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900 Models with the USB Output only jack: FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E Note For the following items, the descriptions are...
...-xxxx) Differences in functions Models with the NTSC color system: FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900 Models with the PAL color system: FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E Models with the 4K functionality: FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E Models with the USB IN/OUT jacks: FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900 Models with the USB Output only jack: FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E Note For the following items, the descriptions are...
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.... 28 Mbps Feature: Allows you to Use Before use Movie recording format Recording formats available with this product and their features This product supports XAVC S 4K (models with AVCHD. XAVC S HD Recording pixels: 1,920 × 1,080 dots Bit-rate: 50 Mbps Feature: Allows you to save images on devices other ...than the conventional high definition image quality. The image quality of XAVC S 4K is recommended for future purpose. How to record clearer images since XAVC S HD has more information compared with the...
.... 28 Mbps Feature: Allows you to Use Before use Movie recording format Recording formats available with this product and their features This product supports XAVC S 4K (models with AVCHD. XAVC S HD Recording pixels: 1,920 × 1,080 dots Bit-rate: 50 Mbps Feature: Allows you to save images on devices other ...than the conventional high definition image quality. The image quality of XAVC S 4K is recommended for future purpose. How to record clearer images since XAVC S HD has more information compared with the...
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... file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. While recording XAVC S 4K movies, you record images with the 4K functionality). Press the / (Shooting Mode) button to [On] using the outer frame of a movie is set to turn on . During this time...
... file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. While recording XAVC S 4K movies, you record images with the 4K functionality). Press the / (Shooting Mode) button to [On] using the outer frame of a movie is set to turn on . During this time...
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... operations. 50 This product plays from the Event View screen You can change the [ Frame Rate] setting according to the movie you select [ XAVC S 4K], change the displayed movies by selecting the format from - [Image Quality/Size] - [ File Format]. Select / to move the desired event to enter ...the playback mode. Select the appropriate buttons on the date and time. This product displays recorded images as well (models with the 4K functionality and NTSC color system). [ Frame Rate]: When you select 24p, 30p movies will not appear. 3. When you select 30p, 24p ...
... operations. 50 This product plays from the Event View screen You can change the [ Frame Rate] setting according to the movie you select [ XAVC S 4K], change the displayed movies by selecting the format from - [Image Quality/Size] - [ File Format]. Select / to move the desired event to enter ...the playback mode. Select the appropriate buttons on the date and time. This product displays recorded images as well (models with the 4K functionality and NTSC color system). [ Frame Rate]: When you select 24p, 30p movies will not appear. 3. When you select 30p, 24p ...
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... ) on this product to a TV with the 4K functionality) 61 How to Use Playback Playing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a 4K TV (models with the 4K functionality) You can play images recorded in the movie format [ XAVC S 4K], in high definition image quality by connecting this product... source. How to Use Playback Playing images on the [HDMI Resolution] setting value. The playback image quality differs, depending on a 4K TV Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K movie (models with an HDMI jack. 1. Note Refer to the connected jack. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI ...
... ) on this product to a TV with the 4K functionality) 61 How to Use Playback Playing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a 4K TV (models with the 4K functionality) You can play images recorded in the movie format [ XAVC S 4K], in high definition image quality by connecting this product... source. How to Use Playback Playing images on the [HDMI Resolution] setting value. The playback image quality differs, depending on a 4K TV Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K movie (models with an HDMI jack. 1. Note Refer to the connected jack. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI ...
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XAVC S 4K]. 1. Connect the HDMI cable ( ) (supplied) to the HDMI OUT jack ( ) on this product and to a TV with the (trimming) button, select the area you enable/... jack ( ) on the TV. 3. Switch the input on the TV to trim. You can play a desired area of this product. desired setting. [HDMI Resolution]: For a 4K TV: [Auto](*), [2160p/1080p](*), [1080p], [1080i], [720p] For a high definition TV: [Auto], [1080p], [1080i], [720p] *A black screen appears for a few seconds when you want to...
XAVC S 4K]. 1. Connect the HDMI cable ( ) (supplied) to the HDMI OUT jack ( ) on this product and to a TV with the (trimming) button, select the area you enable/... jack ( ) on the TV. 3. Switch the input on the TV to trim. You can play a desired area of this product. desired setting. [HDMI Resolution]: For a 4K TV: [Auto](*), [2160p/1080p](*), [1080p], [1080i], [720p] For a high definition TV: [Auto], [1080p], [1080i], [720p] *A black screen appears for a few seconds when you want to...
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...When the movie format is XAVC S HD or AVCHD HDMI Resolution: [Auto], [2160p/1080p], [1080p], [1080i], [720p] Playback image quality: High definition image quality, 4K(*) * When you play them in standard definition. 63 If the TV does not have an HDMI input jack, use an AV cable (sold separately). 1. desired... setting. The playback image quality differs, depending on a 4K TV, you can play only photos on the [HDMI Resolution] setting value. Note Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as the power source...
...When the movie format is XAVC S HD or AVCHD HDMI Resolution: [Auto], [2160p/1080p], [1080p], [1080i], [720p] Playback image quality: High definition image quality, 4K(*) * When you play them in standard definition. 63 If the TV does not have an HDMI input jack, use an AV cable (sold separately). 1. desired... setting. The playback image quality differs, depending on a 4K TV, you can play only photos on the [HDMI Resolution] setting value. Note Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as the power source...
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XAVC S 4K (models with the 4K functionality) How to save images in each format is as the power source. Connect the Multi/Micro USB terminal of this product. Use the supplied ... with an external device How to save movies Saving movies How to save : Save images on the TV to the connected jack. 2. Saving format: XAVC S 4K 66 Switch the input on your TV using the PlayMemories Home software. A: AV cable (sold separately). Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV Play...
XAVC S 4K (models with the 4K functionality) How to save images in each format is as the power source. Connect the Multi/Micro USB terminal of this product. Use the supplied ... with an external device How to save movies Saving movies How to save : Save images on the TV to the connected jack. 2. Saving format: XAVC S 4K 66 Switch the input on your TV using the PlayMemories Home software. A: AV cable (sold separately). Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV Play...
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... how to connect this product. 1. Depending on the wireless network environment, movies may take time until the images are compatible with the 4K functionality) and [ XAVC S HD] movies. Start up PlayMemories Mobile on the settings of the recorded movie, it may not play ...the DLNA player compatible TVs. Depending on the smartphone. 2. To enjoy viewing movies comfortably, use a wired network connection for [ XAVC S 4K] (models with the network function (including wired network). Select the SSID displayed on TVs that are played on this product to Smartphone] or ...
... how to connect this product. 1. Depending on the wireless network environment, movies may take time until the images are compatible with the 4K functionality) and [ XAVC S HD] movies. Start up PlayMemories Mobile on the settings of the recorded movie, it may not play ...the DLNA player compatible TVs. Depending on the smartphone. 2. To enjoy viewing movies comfortably, use a wired network connection for [ XAVC S 4K] (models with the network function (including wired network). Select the SSID displayed on TVs that are played on this product to Smartphone] or ...
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...;1,080. The size of impact and motion before the impact point to analyze the shot properly because there may be set [ File Format] to [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) or [ AVCHD], this 2 second period. Image quality is recommended that you set to Use Menu operations Shooting Mode High Speed REC When you record [ XAVC...
...;1,080. The size of impact and motion before the impact point to analyze the shot properly because there may be set [ File Format] to [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) or [ AVCHD], this 2 second period. Image quality is recommended that you set to Use Menu operations Shooting Mode High Speed REC When you record [ XAVC...
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How to [Active], the zoom magnification is 24x when recording an HD movie and 18x when recording a 4K movie (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E). Note that the image quality decreases when you set [ SteadyShot] to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Digital Zoom You can compensate for camera shake. Descriptions ...
How to [Active], the zoom magnification is 24x when recording an HD movie and 18x when recording a 4K movie (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E). Note that the image quality decreases when you set [ SteadyShot] to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Digital Zoom You can compensate for camera shake. Descriptions ...
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Set [ REC Mode] first, before setting [ Frame Rate]. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ Frame Rate] - desired setting. AX100E), [ XAVC S HD] or [ AVCHD] movies. Available frame rate settings vary as follows depending on the image quality selected. 60p Quality ...How to Use Menu operations Image Quality/Size Frame Rate You can select the frame rate to be used to record [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR- Available frame rate settings XAVC S 4K (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E): 30p(*) (default setting)/24p(*)/25p(**) (default setting) XAVC S HD: 60p(*)/50p(**) (default setting)/30p(*)/24p(*)/25p(**) AVCHD: ...
Set [ REC Mode] first, before setting [ Frame Rate]. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ Frame Rate] - desired setting. AX100E), [ XAVC S HD] or [ AVCHD] movies. Available frame rate settings vary as follows depending on the image quality selected. 60p Quality ...How to Use Menu operations Image Quality/Size Frame Rate You can select the frame rate to be used to record [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR- Available frame rate settings XAVC S 4K (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E): 30p(*) (default setting)/24p(*)/25p(**) (default setting) XAVC S HD: 60p(*)/50p(**) (default setting)/30p(*)/24p(*)/25p(**) AVCHD: ...
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... using a tripod. 24p(*)/25p(**) You can record movies which provide an atmosphere closer to that of menu items On : Records an MP4 movie while recording a 4K movie (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) or HD movie. Descriptions of 60i(*), 50i(**) or 30p(*) per unit time. Note When [ File Format] is set to [ XAVC S HD] and [ Frame Rate...
... using a tripod. 24p(*)/25p(**) You can record movies which provide an atmosphere closer to that of menu items On : Records an MP4 movie while recording a 4K movie (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) or HD movie. Descriptions of 60i(*), 50i(**) or 30p(*) per unit time. Note When [ File Format] is set to [ XAVC S HD] and [ Frame Rate...
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Descriptions of menu items FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E XAVC S 4K (default setting): Records 4K images in AVCHD format. AVCHD: Records HD (high definition) images in XAVC S format. Both recording and playback switches. HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E XAVC S HD: Records ... also switched according to [On], you cannot use the following functions. Both recording and playback switches. When [Dual Video REC] is suitable for watching on a 4K TV. This setting is set to the [ Frame Rate] setting value. When [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD] and [ Frame Rate] is suitable for watching...
Descriptions of menu items FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E XAVC S 4K (default setting): Records 4K images in AVCHD format. AVCHD: Records HD (high definition) images in XAVC S format. Both recording and playback switches. HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E XAVC S HD: Records ... also switched according to [On], you cannot use the following functions. Both recording and playback switches. When [Dual Video REC] is suitable for watching on a 4K TV. This setting is set to the [ Frame Rate] setting value. When [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD] and [ Frame Rate] is suitable for watching...
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... Use Menu operations Edit/Copy Direct Copy You can save images on an external media device manually while the device is not available for [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) and [ XAVC S HD] movies. Note Since there is a management file area, the used space of the recording media. 1. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Media Info]. Press (View...
... Use Menu operations Edit/Copy Direct Copy You can save images on an external media device manually while the device is not available for [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) and [ XAVC S HD] movies. Note Since there is a management file area, the used space of the recording media. 1. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Media Info]. Press (View...
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... this product using the TV's Remote Commander. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): Outputs the signal according to the TV automatically. 2160p/1080p (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E): Outputs 4K movies at 2160p and HD movies at the TV. 1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [CTRL FOR HDMI] - How to Use Menu ... Commander at 1080p. 1080p: Outputs the 1080p signal. 4K movies are down-converted to HD before outputting. 1080i: Outputs the 1080i signal. 4K movies are down-converted to HD before outputting. 720p: Outputs the 720p signal. 4K movies are down-converted to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV...
... this product using the TV's Remote Commander. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): Outputs the signal according to the TV automatically. 2160p/1080p (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E): Outputs 4K movies at 2160p and HD movies at the TV. 1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [CTRL FOR HDMI] - How to Use Menu ... Commander at 1080p. 1080p: Outputs the 1080p signal. 4K movies are down-converted to HD before outputting. 1080i: Outputs the 1080i signal. 4K movies are down-converted to HD before outputting. 720p: Outputs the 720p signal. 4K movies are down-converted to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV...
