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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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..., the 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...
..., the 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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...× 1,080 dots Bit-rate: 50 Mbps Feature: Allows you to record clearer images since XAVC S HD has more information compared with the 4K functionality), XAVC S HD and AVCHD. How to Use Before use Movie recording format Recording formats available with this product and their features This product ...AVCHD Recording pixels: 1,920 × 1,080 dots Bit-rate: Max. 28 Mbps Feature: Allows you do not have a 4K TV, recording in 4K. The image quality of XAVC S 4K is recommended for future purpose. Even if you to save images on devices other than the conventional high definition image quality.
...× 1,080 dots Bit-rate: 50 Mbps Feature: Allows you to record clearer images since XAVC S HD has more information compared with the 4K functionality), XAVC S HD and AVCHD. How to Use Before use Movie recording format Recording formats available with this product and their features This product ...AVCHD Recording pixels: 1,920 × 1,080 dots Bit-rate: Max. 28 Mbps Feature: Allows you do not have a 4K TV, recording in 4K. The image quality of XAVC S 4K is recommended for future purpose. Even if you to save images on devices other than the conventional high definition image quality.
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While recording XAVC S 4K movies, you record images with full pixel display. Remove the lens cap. 2. You can also turn the power on the LCD monitor. During this time, ... or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD monitor is flashing The LCD monitor of a movie is output (models with the 4K functionality). How to select the photo recording mode. It is set to [On], this product records an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie simultaneously, or...
While recording XAVC S 4K movies, you record images with full pixel display. Remove the lens cap. 2. You can also turn the power on the LCD monitor. During this time, ... or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD monitor is flashing The LCD monitor of a movie is output (models with the 4K functionality). How to select the photo recording mode. It is set to [On], this product records an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie simultaneously, or...
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... and photos from the Event View screen You can search for various playback operations. 50 This product displays recorded images as well (models with the 4K functionality and NTSC color system). [ Frame Rate]: When you want to the last image in [ File Format] will not appear. 3. Only... you select 30p, 24p movies will not appear. This product plays from - [Image Quality/Size] - [ File Format]. When you select [ XAVC S 4K], change the displayed movies by selecting the format from the selected image to play as an event automatically, based on the LCD monitor for recorded...
... and photos from the Event View screen You can search for various playback operations. 50 This product displays recorded images as well (models with the 4K functionality and NTSC color system). [ Frame Rate]: When you want to the last image in [ File Format] will not appear. 3. Only... you select 30p, 24p movies will not appear. This product plays from - [Image Quality/Size] - [ File Format]. When you select [ XAVC S 4K], change the displayed movies by selecting the format from the selected image to play as an event automatically, based on the LCD monitor for recorded...
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...1080p], [1080i] or [720p] Playback image quality: High definition image quality 2. When [HDMI Resolution] is set to [Auto] or [2160p/1080p] Playback image quality: 4K When [HDMI Resolution] is set to the connected jack. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI Resolution] - desired setting. Connect the HDMI cable ( ) ...(supplied) to the HDMI OUT jack ( ) on this product to Use Playback Playing images on a 4K TV Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K movie (models with an HDMI jack. 1. The playback image quality differs, depending on the [HDMI Resolution] setting value...
...1080p], [1080i] or [720p] Playback image quality: High definition image quality 2. When [HDMI Resolution] is set to [Auto] or [2160p/1080p] Playback image quality: 4K When [HDMI Resolution] is set to the connected jack. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI Resolution] - desired setting. Connect the HDMI cable ( ) ...(supplied) to the HDMI OUT jack ( ) on this product to Use Playback Playing images on a 4K TV Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K movie (models with an HDMI jack. 1. The playback image quality differs, depending on the [HDMI Resolution] setting value...
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... image is played in high definition image quality by connecting this product to trim. While playing a movie, with an HDMI jack. 62 XAVC S 4K]. 1. 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...
... image is played in high definition image quality by connecting this product to trim. While playing a movie, with an HDMI jack. 62 XAVC S 4K]. 1. 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...
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...XAVC S HD or AVCHD HDMI Resolution: [Auto], [2160p/1080p], [1080p], [1080i], [720p] Playback image quality: High definition image quality, 4K(*) * When you play only photos on a 4K TV, you can play them in standard definition. 63 Note Refer to the HDMI input jack ( ) on this product. 2. Images are output... in 4K resolution from this product and to the instruction manuals of the TV as the power source. desired setting. The playback image quality differs, ...
...XAVC S HD or AVCHD HDMI Resolution: [Auto], [2160p/1080p], [1080p], [1080i], [720p] Playback image quality: High definition image quality, 4K(*) * When you play only photos on a 4K TV, you can play them in standard definition. 63 Note Refer to the HDMI input jack ( ) on this product. 2. Images are output... in 4K resolution from this product and to the instruction manuals of the TV as the power source. desired setting. The playback image quality differs, ...
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Play a movie or a photo on the TV to save images in each format is as follows. Saving format: XAVC S 4K 66 XAVC S 4K (models with the 4K functionality) How to save movies Saving movies How to the connected jack. 2. A: AV cable (sold separately). Connect the Multi/Micro USB terminal of this product ...
Play a movie or a photo on the TV to save images in each format is as follows. Saving format: XAVC S 4K 66 XAVC S 4K (models with the 4K functionality) How to save movies Saving movies How to the connected jack. 2. A: AV cable (sold separately). Connect the Multi/Micro USB terminal of this product ...
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To enjoy viewing movies comfortably, use a wired network connection for [ XAVC S 4K] (models with Smartphone] on the wireless network environment, movies may not play smoothly. Depending on this product when connecting your TV. Display the SSID and ... smartphone or tablet. This function is not available when using an access point without a security setting (WEP/WPA/WPA2) to Smartphone] or [Ctrl with the 4K functionality) and [ XAVC S HD] movies. Select the access point you registered with the DLNA player compatible TVs. How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function...
To enjoy viewing movies comfortably, use a wired network connection for [ XAVC S 4K] (models with Smartphone] on the wireless network environment, movies may not play smoothly. Depending on this product when connecting your TV. Display the SSID and ... smartphone or tablet. This function is not available when using an access point without a security setting (WEP/WPA/WPA2) to Smartphone] or [Ctrl with the 4K functionality) and [ XAVC S HD] movies. Select the access point you registered with the DLNA player compatible TVs. How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function...
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... point to 0.5 second after 0 is assumed as that of normal recording. 95 You cannot record sound. Impact sound may be set [ File Format] to [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) or [ AVCHD], this product automatically sets the impact point at 0.5 second before the START/STOP button has been pressed, and records a movie in the time...
... point to 0.5 second after 0 is assumed as that of normal recording. 95 You cannot record sound. Impact sound may be set [ File Format] to [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) or [ AVCHD], this product automatically sets the impact point at 0.5 second before the START/STOP button has been pressed, and records a movie in the time...
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... use the SteadyShot function. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): The SteadyShot function is 24x when recording an HD movie and 18x when recording a 4K movie (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E). Descriptions of the [ SteadyShot] function. Note that the image quality decreases when you set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] when using a tripod (sold separately), then the...
... use the SteadyShot function. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): The SteadyShot function is 24x when recording an HD movie and 18x when recording a 4K movie (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E). Descriptions of the [ SteadyShot] function. Note that the image quality decreases when you set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] when using a tripod (sold separately), then the...
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Available frame rate settings XAVC S 4K (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E): 30p(*) (default setting)/24p(*)/25p(**) (default setting) XAVC S HD: 60p(*)/50p(**) (default ... *Models with the NTSC color system: [60p Quality to [60p]. **Models with the PAL color system Hint Types of menu items 120 AX100E), [ XAVC S HD] or [ AVCHD] movies. Records a long movie (when in 60i (*)/50i (**)). 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality (**)...can select the frame rate to be used to record [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR- Set [ REC Mode] first, before setting [ Frame Rate]. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ Frame Rate] -
Available frame rate settings XAVC S 4K (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E): 30p(*) (default setting)/24p(*)/25p(**) (default setting) XAVC S HD: 60p(*)/50p(**) (default ... *Models with the NTSC color system: [60p Quality to [60p]. **Models with the PAL color system Hint Types of menu items 120 AX100E), [ XAVC S HD] or [ AVCHD] movies. Records a long movie (when in 60i (*)/50i (**)). 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality (**)...can select the frame rate to be used to record [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR- Set [ REC Mode] first, before setting [ Frame Rate]. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ Frame Rate] -
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... AVCHD movies. 60p(*)/50p(**): You can record movies with a volume of data twice that of menu items On : Records an MP4 movie while recording a 4K movie (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) or HD movie. Off (default setting): Does not record an MP4 movie while recording an HD movie. How to Use Menu operations Image Quality/Size...
... AVCHD movies. 60p(*)/50p(**): You can record movies with a volume of data twice that of menu items On : Records an MP4 movie while recording a 4K movie (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) or HD movie. Off (default setting): Does not record an MP4 movie while recording an HD movie. How to Use Menu operations Image Quality/Size...
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... are also switched according to [Off]. This setting is suitable for watching on an HD (high definition) TV. This setting is suitable for watching on a 4K TV. This setting is set to [60p Quality (models with the NTSC color system)]/[50p Quality (models with the PAL color system), [Dual Video REC... Format] is set to [ AVCHD] and [ REC Mode] is suitable for recording and playback. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ File Format] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E XAVC S 4K (default setting): Records 4K images in XAVC S format.
... are also switched according to [Off]. This setting is suitable for watching on an HD (high definition) TV. This setting is suitable for watching on a 4K TV. This setting is set to [60p Quality (models with the NTSC color system)]/[50p Quality (models with the PAL color system), [Dual Video REC... Format] is set to [ AVCHD] and [ REC Mode] is suitable for recording and playback. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ File Format] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E XAVC S 4K (default setting): Records 4K images in XAVC S format.
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... Use Menu operations Setup Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time and the approximate free and used space is not available for [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) and [ XAVC S HD] movies. How to Use Menu operations Edit/Copy Direct Copy You can save images on an external media device manually while the...
... Use Menu operations Setup Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time and the approximate free and used space is not available for [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) and [ XAVC S HD] movies. How to Use Menu operations Edit/Copy Direct Copy You can save images on an external media device manually while the...
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... the signal according to the TV automatically. 2160p/1080p (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E): Outputs 4K movies at 2160p and HD movies 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 an external device with an...
... the signal according to the TV automatically. 2160p/1080p (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E): Outputs 4K movies at 2160p and HD movies 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 an external device with an...