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...sold separately) Recording audio with an external microphone (sold separately) Useful functions Shooting in dark conditions (NIGHTSHOT) Shooting with the picture quality that is set in advance (PICTURE PROFILE) Changing the picture profile Copying the picture profile setting to another picture profile number Resetting the picture profile settings Recording with Slow & Quick Motion Recording with Super Slow Motion Performing shooting adjustment with Direct Menu Proxy recording Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (LAST SCENE REVIEW) Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Playback 3
...sold separately) Recording audio with an external microphone (sold separately) Useful functions Shooting in dark conditions (NIGHTSHOT) Shooting with the picture quality that is set in advance (PICTURE PROFILE) Changing the picture profile Copying the picture profile setting to another picture profile number Resetting the picture profile settings Recording with Slow & Quick Motion Recording with Super Slow Motion Performing shooting adjustment with Direct Menu Proxy recording Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (LAST SCENE REVIEW) Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Playback 3
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... Sony service facility. Hook for short-range wireless communication technology. 6. If you use a shoe adaptor (sold separately), you can control the camcorder, such as the shoulder strap to fix the HDMI cable only. Multi/Micro USB Terminal VIDEO OUT jack 10. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left front side/front) 1. Near Field Communication (NFC) is low. 8. NIGHTSHOT light emitter 9. Power zoom lever 12. REMOTE jack For connecting...
... Sony service facility. Hook for short-range wireless communication technology. 6. If you use a shoe adaptor (sold separately), you can control the camcorder, such as the shoulder strap to fix the HDMI cable only. Multi/Micro USB Terminal VIDEO OUT jack 10. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left front side/front) 1. Near Field Communication (NFC) is low. 8. NIGHTSHOT light emitter 9. Power zoom lever 12. REMOTE jack For connecting...
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... are operating the camcorder with black paper. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 15 STOP button 7. Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. In that case, select a commander mode other than DVD2 for your video device, or cover the sensor of your video device with the supplied wireless remote commander, your camcorder. PLAY button 6. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (wireless remote commander) Remove the...
... are operating the camcorder with black paper. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 15 STOP button 7. Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. In that case, select a commander mode other than DVD2 for your video device, or cover the sensor of your video device with the supplied wireless remote commander, your camcorder. PLAY button 6. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (wireless remote commander) Remove the...
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Screen indicators Upper left ( ) 100% Remaining battery Shooting mode INTELLIGENT AUTO (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection) SCENE SELECTION REC FORMAT (Movie mode) Image size, aspect ratio (Photo mode) Optical zoom Z99 x1.2 Clear image zoom Z99 x2.3 Digital zoom SIMUL/RELAY REC 100-0001 Playback folder of memory card Center ( ) AE/AF lock (Photo mode) Vibration warning Memory card REC STBY Recording status Warning Playback indicator Processing Relay recording HDMI REC CONTROL ...
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Screen indicators Upper left ( ) 100% Remaining battery Shooting mode INTELLIGENT AUTO (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection) SCENE SELECTION REC FORMAT (Movie mode) Image size, aspect ratio (Photo mode) Optical zoom Z99 x1.2 Clear image zoom Z99 x2.3 Digital zoom SIMUL/RELAY REC 100-0001 Playback folder of memory card Center ( ) AE/AF lock (Photo mode) Vibration warning Memory card REC STBY Recording status Warning Playback indicator Processing Relay recording HDMI REC CONTROL ...
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... AVCHD. 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 S&Q MOTION: 50 Mbps or 25 Mbps) Feature: Allows you to save images on devices other than the conventional high definition image quality. Hint Bit-rate refers to the data amount recordable over a certain period...
... AVCHD. 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 S&Q MOTION: 50 Mbps or 25 Mbps) Feature: Allows you to save images on devices other than the conventional high definition image quality. Hint Bit-rate refers to the data amount recordable over a certain period...
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... Turn off the camcorder. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ). Note You cannot use any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the V series to the camcorder. 1 Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder , and then attach the battery pack ( ). Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700...
... Turn off the camcorder. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ). Note You cannot use any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the V series to the camcorder. 1 Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder , and then attach the battery pack ( ). Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700...
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... original position. LCD monitor: Open Power on, regardless of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Turning the power on Turn on the camcorder. 1 Open the LCD monitor of the camcorder and turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. To turn the power on the camcorder by pressing (On/Standby) button. You can also turn off , when viewfinder is not turned off. You can also turn on . Turning the camcorder on or...
... original position. LCD monitor: Open Power on, regardless of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Turning the power on Turn on the camcorder. 1 Open the LCD monitor of the camcorder and turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. To turn the power on the camcorder by pressing (On/Standby) button. You can also turn off , when viewfinder is not turned off. You can also turn on . Turning the camcorder on or...
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... affect the functionality of to see the picture in the viewfinder is open, the display switches from the LCD monitor to the viewfinder until the picture becomes clear. If you extend the viewfinder while the LCD monitor is hard to the camcorder. You can attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the viewfinder When using the...
... affect the functionality of to see the picture in the viewfinder is open, the display switches from the LCD monitor to the viewfinder until the picture becomes clear. If you extend the viewfinder while the LCD monitor is hard to the camcorder. You can attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the viewfinder When using the...
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... (DISPLAY SET) - [DATA CODE] - [DATE/TIME]. Hint To change the screen language, press the MENU button and select (OTHERS) - [LANGUAGE]. The date and time are recorded automatically and can set [DST SET (SUMMERTIME)] to the year 2037. A: LCD monitor If you set any year up to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. To display them, press the MENU button during playback. 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. Perform the setting with the / / / /SET button. 1 Turn...
... (DISPLAY SET) - [DATA CODE] - [DATE/TIME]. Hint To change the screen language, press the MENU button and select (OTHERS) - [LANGUAGE]. The date and time are recorded automatically and can set [DST SET (SUMMERTIME)] to the year 2037. A: LCD monitor If you set any year up to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. To display them, press the MENU button during playback. 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. Perform the setting with the / / / /SET button. 1 Turn...
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... [90%] using the AUTO/MANUAL switch are stored when you record images [MARKER] - [SAFETY ZONE] set the recording lamp not to turn the power off the camcorder. Check the subject on (OTHERS) - [REC LAMP]. When movie recording and outputting images to an external device (HDMI output) are performed simultaneously, [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is reading or writing data on the memory card. However, this may be used for recording MARKER REC LAMP SHOOTING MODE 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 38...
... [90%] using the AUTO/MANUAL switch are stored when you record images [MARKER] - [SAFETY ZONE] set the recording lamp not to turn the power off the camcorder. Check the subject on (OTHERS) - [REC LAMP]. When movie recording and outputting images to an external device (HDMI output) are performed simultaneously, [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is reading or writing data on the memory card. However, this may be used for recording MARKER REC LAMP SHOOTING MODE 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 38...
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Fine adjustment is also possible. 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. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring You can zoom at a moderate speed.
Fine adjustment is also possible. 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. 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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.../ /SET button. A: MENU button B: PICTURE PROFILE button (assigned to the ASSIGN3 button by each picture profile number. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Resetting the picture profile settings You can reset the picture profile settings by default) C: / / / /SET button 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button. 2 Select the picture profile number that is set in advance (PICTURE PROFILE) Changing the picture profile Copying the picture profile setting to another picture profile number Adjusting the color to the natural tone (WHITE BALANCE) Assigning the functions to reset...
.../ /SET button. A: MENU button B: PICTURE PROFILE button (assigned to the ASSIGN3 button by each picture profile number. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Resetting the picture profile settings You can reset the picture profile settings by default) C: / / / /SET button 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button. 2 Select the picture profile number that is set in advance (PICTURE PROFILE) Changing the picture profile Copying the picture profile setting to another picture profile number Adjusting the color to the natural tone (WHITE BALANCE) Assigning the functions to reset...
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... mode. 2 Connect the camcorder to the audio input jack on the camcorder onto a disc or video cassette. Since copying is finished, stop the recording device, and then the camcorder . When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the recording device. Images will be copied with the device connected. 1 Insert a recording medium in a recording device (a disc recorder , etc.). select OUT] - [DOWN CONVERT TYPE]. (REC/OUT SET) - [VIDEO You cannot copy images to the input jacks of an AV cable (sold separately). Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700...
... mode. 2 Connect the camcorder to the audio input jack on the camcorder onto a disc or video cassette. Since copying is finished, stop the recording device, and then the camcorder . When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the recording device. Images will be copied with the device connected. 1 Insert a recording medium in a recording device (a disc recorder , etc.). select OUT] - [DOWN CONVERT TYPE]. (REC/OUT SET) - [VIDEO You cannot copy images to the input jacks of an AV cable (sold separately). Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700...
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... smartphone. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander You can operate the camcorder using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. 1 Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone or tablet. select (NETWORK SET) - [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE ]. The camcorder is now ready to be operated using the QR Code Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet (by entering an SSID and password) Connecting to...
... smartphone. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander You can operate the camcorder using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. 1 Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone or tablet. select (NETWORK SET) - [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE ]. The camcorder is now ready to be operated using the QR Code Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet (by entering an SSID and password) Connecting to...
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You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button. Descriptions of menu items TC: Displays the time code. Hint You can select whether to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 227 Related Topic Assigning the functions to display the time code or the user bit (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (TC/UB SET) - [ TC/UB DISPLAY]. U-BIT: Displays the user bit. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC/UB DISPLAY The camcorder records time data, such as the time code and user bit, as the data associated with the movie.
You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button. Descriptions of menu items TC: Displays the time code. Hint You can select whether to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 227 Related Topic Assigning the functions to display the time code or the user bit (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (TC/UB SET) - [ TC/UB DISPLAY]. U-BIT: Displays the user bit. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC/UB DISPLAY The camcorder records time data, such as the time code and user bit, as the data associated with the movie.
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...-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 228 The setting range differs depending on the setting of menu items PRESET: Input the time code with the movie (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (TC/UB SET) - [ TC PRESET]. When selecting [ 60i]: Sets the time code within 00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:24. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC PRESET You can set the time code that is recorded as the time data associated with / / / /SET button and select [ OK...
...-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 228 The setting range differs depending on the setting of menu items PRESET: Input the time code with the movie (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (TC/UB SET) - [ TC PRESET]. When selecting [ 60i]: Sets the time code within 00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:24. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC PRESET You can set the time code that is recorded as the time data associated with / / / /SET button and select [ OK...
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... min. 1,540 min. 3,090 min. 6,200 min. The camcorder uses the VBR (V ariable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. When selecting [50i ] for a movie is approximat ely 13 hours. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordable times using a Sony memory card. AVCHD When selecting [60i ] for [60i/50i SEL] REC FORMAT 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB...
... min. 1,540 min. 3,090 min. 6,200 min. The camcorder uses the VBR (V ariable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. When selecting [50i ] for a movie is approximat ely 13 hours. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recordable times using a Sony memory card. AVCHD When selecting [60i ] for [60i/50i SEL] REC FORMAT 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB...
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... Hz/60 Hz range. Press the MENU button - Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using the camcorder abroad Power supply You can use the camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the camcorder within the AC 100 V to [ 50i]" for countries and regions where your TV system supports each setting. Countries/regions where you need to connect the camcorder to [50i ] Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium...
... Hz/60 Hz range. Press the MENU button - Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using the camcorder abroad Power supply You can use the camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the camcorder within the AC 100 V to [ 50i]" for countries and regions where your TV system supports each setting. Countries/regions where you need to connect the camcorder to [50i ] Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium...
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Related Topic Adjusting the zoom with the zoom lever Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring ZOOM SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 297 Digital zoom: 192× when [ ZOOM TYPE] is set to [ OPTICAL ZOOM ONLY]. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Zoom magnifications Optical zoom: 12× when [ZOOM TYPE] is set to [ ON[DIGITAL ZOOM]]. Clear image zoom: 24× (18× in 4K) when [ ZOOM TYPE] is set to [ ON[CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM] ].
Related Topic Adjusting the zoom with the zoom lever Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring ZOOM SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 297 Digital zoom: 192× when [ ZOOM TYPE] is set to [ OPTICAL ZOOM ONLY]. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Zoom magnifications Optical zoom: 12× when [ZOOM TYPE] is set to [ ON[DIGITAL ZOOM]]. Clear image zoom: 24× (18× in 4K) when [ ZOOM TYPE] is set to [ ON[CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM] ].
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... your camcorder TRACK SET*1 LOCK-ON AF FACE DETECTION SLOW & QUICK*1 AUTO MODE SET*1, *3 SCENE SELECTION SET*1 SPOT METER/FOCUS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS LOW LUX*1 AUTO BACK LIGHT*1 NIGHTSHOT*1 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT*1 COLOR BAR*1 PICTURE PROFILE*1 REC/OUT SET / SHOOTING MODE REC SET*1 IMAGE SIZE*2 FILE NUMBER*2 VIDEO OUT AUDIO SET VOLUME AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT*1 AUDIO REC LEVEL*1 INT MIC WIND*1 MIC SELECT*1 AUDIO OUTPUT TIMING*1 DISPLAY SET HISTOGRAM ZEBRA PEAKING PHASE AF FRAMES*1 PHASE DETECT. AF AREA*1 MARKER FOCUS MAG RATIO CAMERA DATA DISPLAY AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY*1 ZOOM DISPLAY FOCUS DISPLAY...
... your camcorder TRACK SET*1 LOCK-ON AF FACE DETECTION SLOW & QUICK*1 AUTO MODE SET*1, *3 SCENE SELECTION SET*1 SPOT METER/FOCUS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS LOW LUX*1 AUTO BACK LIGHT*1 NIGHTSHOT*1 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT*1 COLOR BAR*1 PICTURE PROFILE*1 REC/OUT SET / SHOOTING MODE REC SET*1 IMAGE SIZE*2 FILE NUMBER*2 VIDEO OUT AUDIO SET VOLUME AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT*1 AUDIO REC LEVEL*1 INT MIC WIND*1 MIC SELECT*1 AUDIO OUTPUT TIMING*1 DISPLAY SET HISTOGRAM ZEBRA PEAKING PHASE AF FRAMES*1 PHASE DETECT. AF AREA*1 MARKER FOCUS MAG RATIO CAMERA DATA DISPLAY AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY*1 ZOOM DISPLAY FOCUS DISPLAY...