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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use Parts and controls Parts and controls (left front side/front) Parts and ... (wireless remote commander) Changing the battery of the wireless remote commander Screen indicators Selecting the items on the LCD monitor Recording formats available with the camcorder and their features Getting started 1 Before use your product. This Help Guide is also available as a PDF, which can be downloaded here.
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use Parts and controls Parts and controls (left front side/front) Parts and ... (wireless remote commander) Changing the battery of the wireless remote commander Screen indicators Selecting the items on the LCD monitor Recording formats available with the camcorder and their features Getting started 1 Before use your product. This Help Guide is also available as a PDF, which can be downloaded here.
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... Supplied items Power source preparations Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Turning the power on Using the camcorder supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Adjusting the LCD monitor and viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the LCD monitor Initial... Inserting a memory card Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Recording Recording movies Recording movies Continuing recording on the memory cards one after another (Relay recording) Recording movies on both the memory card...
... Supplied items Power source preparations Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Turning the power on Using the camcorder supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Adjusting the LCD monitor and viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the LCD monitor Initial... Inserting a memory card Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Recording Recording movies Recording movies Continuing recording on the memory cards one after another (Relay recording) Recording movies on both the memory card...
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... the screen display Displaying recording data (DATA CODE) Checking the settings in the camcorder (STATUS CHECK) Viewing images on the TV On the HDMI cable Viewing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a high definition TV Viewing images on... Home software Import and utilize images on your computer (PlayMemories Home) Checking the computer system Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Disconnecting the camcorder from the computer Creating a Blu-ray disc Creating a disc with a recorder Using the Wi-Fi function About the PlayMemories Mobile software Connecting a smartphone ...
... the screen display Displaying recording data (DATA CODE) Checking the settings in the camcorder (STATUS CHECK) Viewing images on the TV On the HDMI cable Viewing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a high definition TV Viewing images on... Home software Import and utilize images on your computer (PlayMemories Home) Checking the computer system Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Disconnecting the camcorder from the computer Creating a Blu-ray disc Creating a disc with a recorder Using the Wi-Fi function About the PlayMemories Mobile software Connecting a smartphone ...
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Notes on optional accessories On moisture condensation Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder Notes on the License Zoom magnifications Using the camcorder after a long time Troubleshooting If you have problems Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators 9 Recording pixels and aspect ratio of Proxy ... About XAVC S format About the AVCHD format About the memory card About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Handling of the lens Using the camcorder abroad On trademarks Notes on disposal/transfer of the memory card Maintenance On handling the LCD monitor Care of the OLED panel display...
Notes on optional accessories On moisture condensation Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder Notes on the License Zoom magnifications Using the camcorder after a long time Troubleshooting If you have problems Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators 9 Recording pixels and aspect ratio of Proxy ... About XAVC S format About the AVCHD format About the memory card About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Handling of the lens Using the camcorder abroad On trademarks Notes on disposal/transfer of the memory card Maintenance On handling the LCD monitor Care of the OLED panel display...
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...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Operations with other objects such as recording movies, with the camcorder. ASSIGN5 button/IRIS PUSH AUTO button 5. (N mark) Touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the mark to fix the HDMI cable only. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700... Parts and controls (left front side/front) 1. REMOTE jack For connecting the camcorder and a peripheral. ASSIGN4 button /FOCUS MAGNIFIER button/PHOTO button (Photo mode only) 3. Hook...
...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Operations with other objects such as recording movies, with the camcorder. ASSIGN5 button/IRIS PUSH AUTO button 5. (N mark) Touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the mark to fix the HDMI cable only. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700... Parts and controls (left front side/front) 1. REMOTE jack For connecting the camcorder and a peripheral. ASSIGN4 button /FOCUS MAGNIFIER button/PHOTO button (Photo mode only) 3. Hook...
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... Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, attach the lens 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 Hint If you attach or remove a 62 mm ...(2 1/2 in the direction of arrow until it is locked. Internal microphone 5. AF/MF button 7. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right front side/top) 1. Manual...
... Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, attach the lens 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 Hint If you attach or remove a 62 mm ...(2 1/2 in the direction of arrow until it is locked. Internal microphone 5. AF/MF button 7. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right front side/top) 1. Manual...
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... video device may not function properly. STOP button 7. START/STOP button 10. When you are operating the camcorder with black paper. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 15 A: Insulation sheet 1. PLAY button 6. In that case, select a commander mode other than DVD2... camcorder. DISPLAY button 8. Otherwise, the wireless remote commander may also operate. Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Power zoom lever 11. PAUSE button 12. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 ...
... video device may not function properly. STOP button 7. START/STOP button 10. When you are operating the camcorder with black paper. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 15 A: Insulation sheet 1. PLAY button 6. In that case, select a commander mode other than DVD2... camcorder. DISPLAY button 8. Otherwise, the wireless remote commander may also operate. Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Power zoom lever 11. PAUSE button 12. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 ...
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...: Max. 24 Mbps Feature: Allows you do not have a 4K TV, recording in 4K. Related Topic REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 20 XAVC S 4K Recording pixels: 3,840 × 2,160 dots Bit-rate: 100 Mbps, 60 Mbps Feature: Records in 4K format is ...information compared with the camcorder and their features The camcorder supports XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD and AVCHD. The image quality of time. Even if 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 ...
...: Max. 24 Mbps Feature: Allows you do not have a 4K TV, recording in 4K. Related Topic REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 20 XAVC S 4K Recording pixels: 3,840 × 2,160 dots Bit-rate: 100 Mbps, 60 Mbps Feature: Records in 4K format is ...information compared with the camcorder and their features The camcorder supports XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD and AVCHD. The image quality of time. Even if 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 ...
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The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. Large eyecup (1) Lens hood (1) Lens cap (Attached to lens) (1) 21 Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. Large eyecup (1) Lens hood (1) Lens cap (Attached to lens) (1) 21 Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70A (1) When using the camcorder while connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), such as while charging, make sure to attach the battery pack to the camcorder. "Operating Guide" (1) Related Topic Parts and controls (wireless remote commander) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 22
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70A (1) When using the camcorder while connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), such as while charging, make sure to attach the battery pack to the camcorder. "Operating Guide" (1) Related Topic Parts and controls (wireless remote commander) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 22
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To remove the battery pack Turn off the camcorder. 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 ( ). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ... remove 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 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 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 ( ). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ... remove 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 Attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 23
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... (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is pulled out, retract it. 2 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the camcorder and a wall outlet (wall socket). A: AC Adaptor B: Power cord (mains lead) C: DC IN jack D: DC plug (Align the mark on the DC plug...narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the camcorder. When the viewfinder is fully charged. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC...
... (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is pulled out, retract it. 2 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the camcorder and a wall outlet (wall socket). A: AC Adaptor B: Power cord (mains lead) C: DC IN jack D: DC plug (Align the mark on the DC plug...narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the camcorder. When the viewfinder is fully charged. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC...
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It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Related Topic Charging time Expected recording time with each battery pack Expected playback time with each battery pack Using the camcorder abroad 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 25
It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Related Topic Charging time Expected recording time with each battery pack Expected playback time with each battery pack Using the camcorder abroad 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 25
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... position. Turning the camcorder on or off . If warning messages appear on the status of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. You can also turn on . You can also turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. 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 the power on the camcorder by pressing (On/Standby) button.
... position. Turning the camcorder on or off . If warning messages appear on the status of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. You can also turn on . You can also turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. 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 the power on the camcorder by pressing (On/Standby) button.
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... connected to a wall outlet pack using the AC Adaptor 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 28 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 AC adaptor. 1 Operate the...
... connected to a wall outlet pack using the AC Adaptor 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 28 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 AC adaptor. 1 Operate the...
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...the display switches from the LCD monitor to the camcorder. A: Large eyecup (supplied) Note If the viewfinder is extended while the battery pack NP-FV100A (sold separately) is sharp. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the viewfinder When using the viewfinder, extend ...it and position your eye near 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...
...the display switches from the LCD monitor to the camcorder. A: Large eyecup (supplied) Note If the viewfinder is extended while the battery pack NP-FV100A (sold separately) is sharp. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the viewfinder When using the viewfinder, extend ...it and position your eye near 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...
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...ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Related Topic DATA CODE 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 31 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 the camcorder on. 2 Select AREA SET , DST SET (SUMMERTIME), and DATE with the / / / /SET...
...ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Related Topic DATA CODE 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 31 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 the camcorder on. 2 Select AREA SET , DST SET (SUMMERTIME), and DATE with the / / / /SET...
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... once. If [Preparing image database file. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Inserting a memory card Insert a memory card into the memory card slot. Memory card will be recognized by the camcorder unless it clicks. Doing so may be careful so that fit into the... camcorder. 1 Open the cover and insert the memory card until the message disappears. A: Memory card slot A B: Memory...
... once. If [Preparing image database file. Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Inserting a memory card Insert a memory card into the memory card slot. Memory card will be recognized by the camcorder unless it clicks. Doing so may be careful so that fit into the... camcorder. 1 Open the cover and insert the memory card until the message disappears. A: Memory card slot A B: Memory...
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... monitor. 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 which slot is selected automatically (Movie mode only). In Photo mode, change which the memory card is currently inserted... SELECT button Note You can confirm the selected slot on the memory card, you cannot switch the slot even if you can use with your camcorder 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 34
... monitor. 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 which slot is selected automatically (Movie mode only). In Photo mode, change which the memory card is currently inserted... SELECT button Note You can confirm the selected slot on the memory card, you cannot switch the slot even if you can use with your camcorder 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 34
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder The following types of memory cards can be used to the camcorder. SD cards Recording formats Supporting memory cards Photos SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card AVCHD SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (Class ...card for the compatibility of movie 35 When you can be played back continuously when played back on the camcorder. Related Topic Expected recording time of memory cards other than Sony. The divided files will be divided into a dedicated card adaptor and connect it to record XAVC S...
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder The following types of memory cards can be used to the camcorder. SD cards Recording formats Supporting memory cards Photos SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card AVCHD SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (Class ...card for the compatibility of movie 35 When you can be played back continuously when played back on the camcorder. Related Topic Expected recording time of memory cards other than Sony. The divided files will be divided into a dedicated card adaptor and connect it to record XAVC S...