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...sensor 7. Multi/Micro USB Terminal VIDEO OUT jack 10. MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) 11. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left front side/front) 1. Do not attach other manufacture's accessories are not guaranteed. Hook for short-range wireless ...emitter 9. Recording lamp Flashes when the remaining battery level is an international standard for shoulder strap 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 11 You can also use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with an Active Interface Shoe. Operations...
...sensor 7. Multi/Micro USB Terminal VIDEO OUT jack 10. MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) 11. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left front side/front) 1. Do not attach other manufacture's accessories are not guaranteed. Hook for short-range wireless ...emitter 9. Recording lamp Flashes when the remaining battery level is an international standard for shoulder strap 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 11 You can also use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with an Active Interface Shoe. Operations...
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... then turn the lens hood in .) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 12 Lens hood 3. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right front side/top) 1. MENU button 8. ZOOM/FOCUS switch 6. Internal microphone 5. Lens (ZEISS lens) 4. Hint If...
... then turn the lens hood in .) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 12 Lens hood 3. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right front side/top) 1. MENU button 8. ZOOM/FOCUS switch 6. Internal microphone 5. Lens (ZEISS lens) 4. Hint If...
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HDMI OUT Terminal 4. Some tripods may not be designed to attach in the proper direction. 10. BATT (battery) release lever 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 13 DC IN jack 5. / / / /SET button 6. Lens adjustment dial 2. ASSIGN6 button 7. Grip belt 9. Tripod receptacles (1/4 inch) For 1/4-20UNC screws. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left back side/left back/bottom) 1. POWER/CHG (charge) lamp 8. For attaching a tripod with a screw shorter than 5.5 mm (sold separately). START/STOP button 3.
HDMI OUT Terminal 4. Some tripods may not be designed to attach in the proper direction. 10. BATT (battery) release lever 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 13 DC IN jack 5. / / / /SET button 6. Lens adjustment dial 2. ASSIGN6 button 7. Grip belt 9. Tripod receptacles (1/4 inch) For 1/4-20UNC screws. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left back side/left back/bottom) 1. POWER/CHG (charge) lamp 8. For attaching a tripod with a screw shorter than 5.5 mm (sold separately). START/STOP button 3.
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.... ASSIGN2 button/STATUS CHECK button 20. WHITE BALANCE button 22. (On/Standby) button 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 14 Eye sensor 2. AUTO/MANUAL switch 5. ISO/GAIN button 10. DISPLAY button 18. IRIS button 11. LCD ... facing out. Large eyecup 4. Viewfinder 3. THUMBNAIL (playback) button 13. ASSIGN3 button/PICTURE PROFILE button 19. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right back side/back) 1. ND FILTER switch 6. Battery pack 7. (Headphones) jack 8. SHUTTER SPEED button 9. SLOT SELECT button...
.... ASSIGN2 button/STATUS CHECK button 20. WHITE BALANCE button 22. (On/Standby) button 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 14 Eye sensor 2. AUTO/MANUAL switch 5. ISO/GAIN button 10. DISPLAY button 18. IRIS button 11. LCD ... facing out. Large eyecup 4. Viewfinder 3. THUMBNAIL (playback) button 13. ASSIGN3 button/PICTURE PROFILE button 19. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right back side/back) 1. ND FILTER switch 6. Battery pack 7. (Headphones) jack 8. SHUTTER SPEED button 9. SLOT SELECT button...
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DISPLAY button 8. When you are operating the camcorder with black paper. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 15 Otherwise, the wireless remote commander may also operate. STOP button 7. Point the remote sensor away from strong ...device, or cover the sensor of your video device with the supplied wireless remote commander, your camcorder. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (wireless remote commander) Remove the insulation sheet before using the wireless remote commander. Transmitter 9. Power zoom lever 11. A: ...
DISPLAY button 8. When you are operating the camcorder with black paper. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 15 Otherwise, the wireless remote commander may also operate. STOP button 7. Point the remote sensor away from strong ...device, or cover the sensor of your video device with the supplied wireless remote commander, your camcorder. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (wireless remote commander) Remove the insulation sheet before using the wireless remote commander. Transmitter 9. Power zoom lever 11. A: ...
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... facing up. 3 Insert the battery case until it clicks into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Changing the battery of the wireless remote commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into place.
... facing up. 3 Insert the battery case until it clicks into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Changing the battery of the wireless remote commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into place.
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Some items are operated directly by pressing) on the menu that is displayed on the LCD monitor Use (move up) / (move down) / (move to the left) / (move to the right) / SET (to decide by touching the LCD monitor (SPOT METER/FOCUS, CALIBRATION ,etc.). A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 19 Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Selecting the items on the LCD monitor.
Some items are operated directly by pressing) on the menu that is displayed on the LCD monitor Use (move up) / (move down) / (move to the left) / (move to the right) / SET (to decide by touching the LCD monitor (SPOT METER/FOCUS, CALIBRATION ,etc.). A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 19 Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Selecting the items on the LCD monitor.
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... S 4K is recommended for future purpose. Related Topic REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 20 Even if you do not have a 4K TV, recording in 4K. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording formats available with AVCHD. XAVC S HD Recording pixels: 1,920 × 1,080 dots Bit-rate...
... S 4K is recommended for future purpose. Related Topic REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 20 Even if you do not have a 4K TV, recording in 4K. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording formats available with AVCHD. XAVC S HD Recording pixels: 1,920 × 1,080 dots Bit-rate...
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... pack ( ). To remove the battery pack Turn off the camcorder. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 23 Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the battery pack, then slide the...
... pack ( ). To remove the battery pack Turn off the camcorder. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 23 Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the battery pack, then slide the...
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using the camcorder supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) You can supply power to the camcorder from a wall outlet (wall socket) by using the ... camcorder while it is connected to the camcorder, the battery is connected to a wall outlet pack using the AC Adaptor 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 28 Related Topic Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor ." (wall socket) as shown in " Charging the battery If you attach the battery...
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using the camcorder supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) You can supply power to the camcorder from a wall outlet (wall socket) by using the ... camcorder while it is connected to the camcorder, the battery is connected to a wall outlet pack using the AC Adaptor 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 28 Related Topic Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor ." (wall socket) as shown in " Charging the battery If you attach the battery...
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...To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and fit it over the groove of the eyecup of the camcorder. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 29 However, this does not affect the functionality of to see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder is hard to the...while the LCD monitor is attached, the large eyecup and battery pack may interfere with each other slightly. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the viewfinder When using the viewfinder, extend it and position your eye near it until the image is sharp. If you position your ...
...To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and fit it over the groove of the eyecup of the camcorder. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 29 However, this does not affect the functionality of to see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder is hard to the...while the LCD monitor is attached, the large eyecup and battery pack may interfere with each other slightly. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the viewfinder When using the viewfinder, extend it and position your eye near it until the image is sharp. If you position your ...
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This is convenient during playback operations. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the LCD monitor The LCD monitor can close the LCD monitor with the screen facing out. A: Open 90 degrees. If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can be rotated in the range as illustrated below, allowing a person other than the camera operator to see the image. B: 180 degrees (max.) C: 90 degrees (max.) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 30
This is convenient during playback operations. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the LCD monitor The LCD monitor can close the LCD monitor with the screen facing out. A: Open 90 degrees. If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can be rotated in the range as illustrated below, allowing a person other than the camera operator to see the image. B: 180 degrees (max.) C: 90 degrees (max.) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 30
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.... Related Topic DATA CODE 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 31 Perform the setting with the / / / /SET button. 1 Turn the camcorder on. 2 Select AREA SET , DST SET (SUMMERTIME), and DATE with the / / / /SET button. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Initial setting Set the language, date and time when...
.... Related Topic DATA CODE 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 31 Perform the setting with the / / / /SET button. 1 Turn the camcorder on. 2 Select AREA SET , DST SET (SUMMERTIME), and DATE with the / / / /SET button. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Initial setting Set the language, date and time when...
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... SELECT button Note You can use with your camcorder 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 34 Related Topic Types of memory card you press the SLOT SELECT button. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording Press SLOT SELECT button to...
... SELECT button Note You can use with your camcorder 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 34 Related Topic Types of memory card you press the SLOT SELECT button. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording Press SLOT SELECT button to...
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... be divided into a dedicated card adaptor and connect it to record XAVC S movies over extended periods of memory cards other than Sony. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder The following types of memory card to use with the camcorder referr...
... be divided into a dedicated card adaptor and connect it to record XAVC S movies over extended periods of memory cards other than Sony. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder The following types of memory card to use with the camcorder referr...
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording movies on both the memory card A and B (Simultaneous recording) You can use with your camcorder REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 41 A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select button. (REC/OUT SET) - [REC SET] -[ SIMUL/RELAY REC] - [ SIMULTANEOUS...
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording movies on both the memory card A and B (Simultaneous recording) You can use with your camcorder REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 41 A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select button. (REC/OUT SET) - [REC SET] -[ SIMUL/RELAY REC] - [ SIMULTANEOUS...
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... button ‒ ZOOM]. (CAMERA SET) ‒[ZOOM SET] - [SPEED Related Topic ZOOM SET ZOOM DISPLAY 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 44 Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the zoom with the zoom lever Press the zoom lever slightly to zoom slowly, and press it further to keep...
... button ‒ ZOOM]. (CAMERA SET) ‒[ZOOM SET] - [SPEED Related Topic ZOOM SET ZOOM DISPLAY 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 44 Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the zoom with the zoom lever Press the zoom lever slightly to zoom slowly, and press it further to keep...
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If you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the manual lens ring rotation speed, or the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 45 A: ZOOM/FOCUS switch B: Manual lens ring Note Turn the manual lens ring at the desired speed by turning the manual lens ring by setting the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to ZOOM. Fine adjustment is also possible. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring You can zoom at a moderate speed.
If you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the manual lens ring rotation speed, or the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 45 A: ZOOM/FOCUS switch B: Manual lens ring Note Turn the manual lens ring at the desired speed by turning the manual lens ring by setting the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to ZOOM. Fine adjustment is also possible. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring You can zoom at a moderate speed.
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... ring. when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the focus manually You can change this setting directly with Direct Menu 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 46 A: Manual lens ring B: ZOOM/FOCUS switch C: AF/MF button 1 During recording or standby , press...
... ring. when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the focus manually You can change this setting directly with Direct Menu 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 46 A: Manual lens ring B: ZOOM/FOCUS switch C: AF/MF button 1 During recording or standby , press...
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...] is F8.0 or more . Auto focus function is effective. Only the contrast AF is not available in [S&Q MOTION]. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Phase detection AF When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the camcorder uses the combined autofocus of the phase detection... conditions. When [FILE FORMAT] is [XAVC S HD] and [REC FORMAT] is F8.0 or more at an outdoor light place, etc. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 52 When the iris value is 120p/100p.
...] is F8.0 or more . Auto focus function is effective. Only the contrast AF is not available in [S&Q MOTION]. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Phase detection AF When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the camcorder uses the combined autofocus of the phase detection... conditions. When [FILE FORMAT] is [XAVC S HD] and [REC FORMAT] is F8.0 or more at an outdoor light place, etc. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 52 When the iris value is 120p/100p.