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...FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left front side/front) 1. REMOTE jack For connecting the camcorder and a peripheral. Operations with other objects such as recording movies, with an Active Interface Shoe. Recording lamp Flashes when the remaining battery level is low or free space of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony... shoe For details on compatible accessories of the memory card is an international standard for shoulder strap 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 11 MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) 11. If you use a shoe adaptor (sold separately), you can control the camcorder...
...FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left front side/front) 1. REMOTE jack For connecting the camcorder and a peripheral. Operations with other objects such as recording movies, with an Active Interface Shoe. Recording lamp Flashes when the remaining battery level is low or free space of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony... shoe For details on compatible accessories of the memory card is an international standard for shoulder strap 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 11 MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) 11. If you use a shoe adaptor (sold separately), you can control the camcorder...
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right front side/top) 1. Lens hood 3. Hint If you attach or remove a 62 mm (2 1/2 in the direction of arrow until it is ... hood to the camcorder ( ), and 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 Manual lens ring 2. MENU button 8.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right front side/top) 1. Lens hood 3. Hint If you attach or remove a 62 mm (2 1/2 in the direction of arrow until it is ... hood to the camcorder ( ), and 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 Manual lens ring 2. MENU button 8.
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Grip belt 9. Tripod receptacles (1/4 inch) For 1/4-20UNC screws. HDMI OUT Terminal 4. DC IN jack 5. / / / /SET button 6. ASSIGN6 button 7. POWER/CHG (charge) lamp 8. Lens adjustment dial 2. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left back side/left back/bottom) 1. START/STOP button 3. 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 For attaching a tripod with a screw shorter than 5.5 mm (sold separately).
Grip belt 9. Tripod receptacles (1/4 inch) For 1/4-20UNC screws. HDMI OUT Terminal 4. DC IN jack 5. / / / /SET button 6. ASSIGN6 button 7. POWER/CHG (charge) lamp 8. Lens adjustment dial 2. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left back side/left back/bottom) 1. START/STOP button 3. 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 For attaching a tripod with a screw shorter than 5.5 mm (sold separately).
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right back side/back) 1. LCD monitor/touch panel If you rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees, you can close the LCD monitor ... facing out. Memory card slot B/Memory card access lamp 17. DISPLAY button 18. WHITE BALANCE button 22. (On/Standby) button 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 14 AUTO/MANUAL switch 5. ASSIGN2 button/STATUS CHECK button 20. Viewfinder 3. Speaker 14. Memory card slot A/Memory card access lamp 16. ND FILTER switch...
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right back side/back) 1. LCD monitor/touch panel If you rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees, you can close the LCD monitor ... facing out. Memory card slot B/Memory card access lamp 17. DISPLAY button 18. WHITE BALANCE button 22. (On/Standby) button 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 14 AUTO/MANUAL switch 5. ASSIGN2 button/STATUS CHECK button 20. Viewfinder 3. Speaker 14. Memory card slot A/Memory card access lamp 16. ND FILTER switch...
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... remote commander may also operate. START/STOP button 10. When you are operating the camcorder with black paper. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 15 PHOTO button 3. 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.
... remote commander may also operate. START/STOP button 10. When you are operating the camcorder with black paper. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 15 PHOTO button 3. 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.
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... commander may shorten, or the wireless remote commander may present a risk of fire or explosion. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 16 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 the slit to pull...
... commander may shorten, or the wireless remote commander may present a risk of fire or explosion. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 16 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 the slit to pull...
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Some items are operated directly by pressing) on the menu that is displayed on the LCD monitor. 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 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.).
Some items are operated directly by pressing) on the menu that is displayed on the LCD monitor. 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 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.).
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.... 24 Mbps Feature: Allows you to save images on devices other than the conventional high definition image quality. 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: 100 Mbps, 60 Mbps, 50 Mbps,...Mbps, 60 Mbps Feature: Records in 4K format is 4-times greater than computers. Related Topic REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 20 Hint Bit-rate refers to record clearer images since XAVC S HD has more information compared with the camcorder and their features The...
.... 24 Mbps Feature: Allows you to save images on devices other than the conventional high definition image quality. 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: 100 Mbps, 60 Mbps, 50 Mbps,...Mbps, 60 Mbps Feature: Records in 4K format is 4-times greater than computers. Related Topic REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 20 Hint Bit-rate refers to record clearer images since XAVC S HD has more information compared with the camcorder and their features The...
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... on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards. 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 To remove the battery pack Turn off the camcorder. Note You cannot use any InfoLITHIUM...
... on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards. 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 To remove the battery pack Turn off the camcorder. Note You cannot use any InfoLITHIUM...
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... attach the battery pack to the camcorder while the AC adaptor is not charged, but also not consumed. 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
... attach the battery pack to the camcorder while the AC adaptor is not charged, but also not consumed. 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
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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 the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large...) is open, the display switches from the LCD monitor to the viewfinder until the picture becomes clear. 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.
...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 the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large...) is open, the display switches from the LCD monitor to the viewfinder until the picture becomes clear. 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.
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This is convenient during playback operations. B: 180 degrees (max.) C: 90 degrees (max.) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 30 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. 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.
This is convenient during playback operations. B: 180 degrees (max.) C: 90 degrees (max.) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 30 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. 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.
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A: LCD monitor If you set any year up to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Initial setting Set the language, date and time when using the camcorder for the first time. You can be displayed only during playback, then select (... button during playback. Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. Related Topic DATA CODE 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 31 The date and time are recorded automatically and can set [DST SET (SUMMERTIME)] to the year 2037. Perform the setting with the / / / /SET...
A: LCD monitor If you set any year up to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Initial setting Set the language, date and time when using the camcorder for the first time. You can be displayed only during playback, then select (... button during playback. Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. Related Topic DATA CODE 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 31 The date and time are recorded automatically and can set [DST SET (SUMMERTIME)] to the year 2037. Perform the setting with the / / / /SET...
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... camcorder 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 34 Related Topic Types of memory card you press the SLOT SELECT button. Hint When only one slot has a memory card inserted, the slot that already has a memory card inserted. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Selecting the memory card slot to...
... camcorder 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 34 Related Topic Types of memory card you press the SLOT SELECT button. Hint When only one slot has a memory card inserted, the slot that already has a memory card inserted. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Selecting the memory card slot to...
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Related Topic Expected recording time of memory cards other than Sony. The divided files will be divided into files of 4 GB when an SDHC memory card is not guaranteed. Proper operation with the Memory Stick Micro ... cards you can use with the camcorder referr ing to record XAVC S movies over extended periods of time. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder The following table. The divided files can be used to the following types of memory...
Related Topic Expected recording time of memory cards other than Sony. The divided files will be divided into files of 4 GB when an SDHC memory card is not guaranteed. Proper operation with the Memory Stick Micro ... cards you can use with the camcorder referr ing to record XAVC S movies over extended periods of time. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder The following table. The divided files can be used to the following types of memory...
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.... (REC/OUT SET) - [REC SET] -[ SIMUL/RELAY REC] - [ SIMULTANEOUS REC] with your camcorder REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 41 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 / / / / SET Note You cannot perform Simultaneous recording...
.... (REC/OUT SET) - [REC SET] -[ SIMUL/RELAY REC] - [ SIMULTANEOUS REC] with your camcorder REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 41 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 / / / / SET Note You cannot perform Simultaneous recording...
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.... Select MENU button ‒ ZOOM]. (CAMERA SET) ‒[ZOOM SET] - [SPEED Related Topic ZOOM SET ZOOM DISPLAY 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 44 A: Wide view (Wide angle) B: Close view (Telephoto) Hint When focusing, the minimum distance required between the camcorder and the subject is within ... (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 1 meter (about 39 3/8 in .) for telephoto. 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 your finger off the...
.... Select MENU button ‒ ZOOM]. (CAMERA SET) ‒[ZOOM SET] - [SPEED Related Topic ZOOM SET ZOOM DISPLAY 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 44 A: Wide view (Wide angle) B: Close view (Telephoto) Hint When focusing, the minimum distance required between the camcorder and the subject is within ... (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 1 meter (about 39 3/8 in .) for telephoto. 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 your finger off the...
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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. 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 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.
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. 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 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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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 ZOOM: Adjust the zoom manually by turning the manual lens ring. A: Manual lens ring B: ZOOM/FOCUS switch C: AF/MF button 1 During recording or ...
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 ZOOM: Adjust the zoom manually by turning the manual lens ring. A: Manual lens ring B: ZOOM/FOCUS switch C: AF/MF button 1 During recording or ...
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.... 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 52 When the iris value is set to use the ND filter when the iris value is effective. Only the contrast AF is F8.0 or more . Hint We recommend to [ON]. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Phase detection AF When there are...
.... 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 52 When the iris value is set to use the ND filter when the iris value is effective. Only the contrast AF is F8.0 or more . Hint We recommend to [ON]. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Phase detection AF When there are...