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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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Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Warning messages List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Notes on use 4 - 534 - 655 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Warning messages List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Notes on use 4 - 534 - 655 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation
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... hood 26 Power source preparations 2 Attaching the battery pack 26 Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor 27 Charging the battery pack using your computer 28 Turning the power on 29 Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)...30 Initial setup...2 Setting ... 32 Displaying items on the LCD monitor 33 Preparing a memory card 2 Inserting a memory card 33 Types of memory card you can use with this product 34 Recording...2 Recording movies/photos 2 Recording movies 35 Shooting photos 36 Changing the brightness manually for recording 2 Controlling the...
... hood 26 Power source preparations 2 Attaching the battery pack 26 Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor 27 Charging the battery pack using your computer 28 Turning the power on 29 Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)...30 Initial setup...2 Setting ... 32 Displaying items on the LCD monitor 33 Preparing a memory card 2 Inserting a memory card 33 Types of memory card you can use with this product 34 Recording...2 Recording movies/photos 2 Recording movies 35 Shooting photos 36 Changing the brightness manually for recording 2 Controlling the...
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...aperture 38 Adjusting the shutter speed 40 Adjusting the gain (ISO 41 Adjusting the exposure 42 Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter 42 Useful functions for recording 3 Zooming...44 Adjusting the focus manually 44 Magnifying the image to obtain better manual focus (Focus Magnifier 44 Capturing photos... 48 Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority 48 Recording subjects other than people (Tracking focus 49 Playback...3 Playing images using Event View 3 Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen 50 Screen display on the Event View screen 51 Playing images...
...aperture 38 Adjusting the shutter speed 40 Adjusting the gain (ISO 41 Adjusting the exposure 42 Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter 42 Useful functions for recording 3 Zooming...44 Adjusting the focus manually 44 Magnifying the image to obtain better manual focus (Focus Magnifier 44 Capturing photos... 48 Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority 48 Recording subjects other than people (Tracking focus 49 Playback...3 Playing images using Event View 3 Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen 50 Screen display on the Event View screen 51 Playing images...
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...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 64 On Photo TV HD 65 On the HDMI cable 65 Playing images on a non-high-definition TV 4 Connecting this product ...to a non-high-definition TV 66 Saving images with an external device 4 How to save movies 4 Saving movies 66 Using the PlayMemories Home software 4 Using the PlayMemories Home software 67 Checking the computer system 68 Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer 68 Disconnecting this product...
...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 64 On Photo TV HD 65 On the HDMI cable 65 Playing images on a non-high-definition TV 4 Connecting this product ...to a non-high-definition TV 66 Saving images with an external device 4 How to save movies 4 Saving movies 66 Using the PlayMemories Home software 4 Using the PlayMemories Home software 67 Checking the computer system 68 Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer 68 Disconnecting this product...
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... to a smartphone 5 Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet...81 Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function 82 Transferring images to a computer 5 Send to Computer 84 Transferring images to a TV 5 Playing images on a TV (View on...an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet 89 Installing PlayMemories Mobile 6 About the PlayMemories Mobile software 90 Menu operations...6 Using menu items 6 Setting up menu items 90 How to use the keyboard 92 Shooting Mode...6 Movie...92 Photo...93 Smth Slw REC 93 Golf Shot 94 High Speed ...
... to a smartphone 5 Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet...81 Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function 82 Transferring images to a computer 5 Send to Computer 84 Transferring images to a TV 5 Playing images on a TV (View on...an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet 89 Installing PlayMemories Mobile 6 About the PlayMemories Mobile software 90 Menu operations...6 Using menu items 6 Setting up menu items 90 How to use the keyboard 92 Shooting Mode...6 Movie...92 Photo...93 Smth Slw REC 93 Golf Shot 94 High Speed ...
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... Precautions...10 About the AVCHD format 154 About the memory card 154 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack 156 Handling of this product 10 On use and care 158 On connecting to a computer or accessory etc 161 Notes on optional accessories 161 On moisture condensation 162 Note on disposal/... Maintenance...11 On handling the LCD monitor 163 To clean the casing surface 164 About care and storage of the lens 164 Using this product abroad 11 Using this product abroad 164 World time difference 166 Trademarks...11 On trademarks 168 License...11 Notes on the License 169 Zoom magnifications...
... Precautions...10 About the AVCHD format 154 About the memory card 154 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack 156 Handling of this product 10 On use and care 158 On connecting to a computer or accessory etc 161 Notes on optional accessories 161 On moisture condensation 162 Note on disposal/... Maintenance...11 On handling the LCD monitor 163 To clean the casing surface 164 About care and storage of the lens 164 Using this product abroad 11 Using this product abroad 164 World time difference 166 Trademarks...11 On trademarks 168 License...11 Notes on the License 169 Zoom magnifications...
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... Viewfinder...12 The image in the viewfinder is not clear 175 The image in the viewfinder is no-longer displayed 176 Memory card...12 Operations using the memory card cannot be performed 176 Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted 176 The data file name is not indicated correctly...
... Viewfinder...12 The image in the viewfinder is not clear 175 The image in the viewfinder is no-longer displayed 176 Memory card...12 Operations using the memory card cannot be performed 176 Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted 176 The data file name is not indicated correctly...
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Another DVD device operates when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander 177 Recording...13 Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images...177 Photos cannot be recorded 178 The access ...
Another DVD device operates when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander 177 Recording...13 Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images...177 Photos cannot be recorded 178 The access ...
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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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Attaching the lens hood Power source preparations Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack using your computer Turning the power on Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Initial setup Setting the language,...easier viewing Displaying items on the LCD monitor Preparing a memory card Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with this product Recording Recording movies/photos Recording movies Shooting photos Changing the brightness manually for recording Controlling the image settings manually...
Attaching the lens hood Power source preparations Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack using your computer Turning the power on Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Initial setup Setting the language,...easier viewing Displaying items on the LCD monitor Preparing a memory card Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with this product Recording Recording movies/photos Recording movies Shooting photos Changing the brightness manually for recording Controlling the image settings manually...
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...recording the movie (My Voice Canceling) Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Recording subjects other than people (Tracking focus) Playback Playing images using Event View Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Screen display on the Event View screen Playing images... using Highlight Playback Playing back a short movie (Highlight Playback) Changing the settings for Highlight Playback Saving Highlight Playback (Scenario Save) Playing back a saved ...
...recording the movie (My Voice Canceling) Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Recording subjects other than people (Tracking focus) Playback Playing images using Event View Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Screen display on the Event View screen Playing images... using Highlight Playback Playing back a short movie (Highlight Playback) Changing the settings for Highlight Playback Saving Highlight Playback (Scenario Save) Playing back a saved ...
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...models with the 4K functionality) Playing images on a high definition TV Connecting this product to a high definition TV Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound Using BRAVIA Sync On Photo TV HD On the HDMI cable Playing images on a non-high-definition TV Connecting this product to a non-high-...definition TV Saving images with an external device How to save movies Saving movies Using the PlayMemories Home software Using the PlayMemories Home software Checking the computer system Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Disconnecting this product from ...
...models with the 4K functionality) Playing images on a high definition TV Connecting this product to a high definition TV Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound Using BRAVIA Sync On Photo TV HD On the HDMI cable Playing images on a non-high-definition TV Connecting this product to a non-high-...definition TV Saving images with an external device How to save movies Saving movies Using the PlayMemories Home software Using the PlayMemories Home software Checking the computer system Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Disconnecting this product from ...
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...the external media device on this product Deleting images in the external media device Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a disc with a recorder Using the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Controlling via a ...smartphone Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote) Transferring images to a smartphone Transferring movies (MP4)...
...the external media device on this product Deleting images in the external media device Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a disc with a recorder Using the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Controlling via a ...smartphone Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote) Transferring images to a smartphone Transferring movies (MP4)...
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Playing images on a TV (View on TV) Connecting a smartphone Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to an iPhone or iPad Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet Installing PlayMemories Mobile About the PlayMemories Mobile software Menu operations Using menu items Setting up menu items How to use the keyboard Shooting Mode Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot High Speed REC Camera/Mic White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus AGC Limit 6
Playing images on a TV (View on TV) Connecting a smartphone Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to an iPhone or iPad Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet Installing PlayMemories Mobile About the PlayMemories Mobile software Menu operations Using menu items Setting up menu items How to use the keyboard Shooting Mode Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot High Speed REC Camera/Mic White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus AGC Limit 6
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... the AVCHD format About the memory card About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Handling of the memory card Notes on disposal/transfer of this product On use and care On connecting to a computer or accessory etc.
... the AVCHD format About the memory card About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Handling of the memory card Notes on disposal/transfer of this product On use and care On connecting to a computer or accessory etc.
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This product does not operate even when the power is set to on . Maintenance On handling the LCD monitor To clean the casing surface About care and storage of the lens Using this product abroad Using this product abroad World time difference Trademarks On trademarks License Notes on the License Zoom magnifications Zoom magnifications Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Overall operations The power does not turn on . 11
This product does not operate even when the power is set to on . Maintenance On handling the LCD monitor To clean the casing surface About care and storage of the lens Using this product abroad Using this product abroad World time difference Trademarks On trademarks License Notes on the License Zoom magnifications Zoom magnifications Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Overall operations The power does not turn on . 11
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... correctly. The remaining battery power is canceled. The battery pack is not clear. Viewfinder The image in the viewfinder is quickly discharged. Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be deleted. The data file name is not recognized. Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not indicated...
... correctly. The remaining battery power is canceled. The battery pack is not clear. Viewfinder The image in the viewfinder is quickly discharged. Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be deleted. The data file name is not recognized. Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not indicated...
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... has stopped. No sound or only a quiet sound is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. Another DVD device operates when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander. Images cannot be recorded. Playback Images cannot be played back. Left and right sound is heard unbalanced when playing back...
... has stopped. No sound or only a quiet sound is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. Another DVD device operates when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander. Images cannot be recorded. Playback Images cannot be played back. Left and right sound is heard unbalanced when playing back...
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... Use Before use Model Information Model Information In this Help Guide, 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...
... Use Before use Model Information Model Information In this Help Guide, 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...