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... please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution...: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not...
... please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution...: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not...
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...in this manual could void your authority to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-AX2000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. UL is for a digital device pursuant to the following measures: - Regulatory Information Declaration of the...including interference that any questions about this product, you may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. The UL Mark on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in the U.S.A. Reorient or relocate ...
...in this manual could void your authority to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-AX2000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. UL is for a digital device pursuant to the following measures: - Regulatory Information Declaration of the...including interference that any questions about this product, you may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. The UL Mark on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in the U.S.A. Reorient or relocate ...
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.... Avoid sunlight or other media such as a computer, before formatting the memory card. • Before starting to record, test the recording function to stabilize memory card operation, it is beyond the safely operable range. To view your camcorder or battery 10 pack is recommended that...recording • In order to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any way. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder and battery pack • Your camcorder has a protective function that appear constantly on the LCD screen and/or the viewfinder. Read this case, a message ...
.... Avoid sunlight or other media such as a computer, before formatting the memory card. • Before starting to record, test the recording function to stabilize memory card operation, it is beyond the safely operable range. To view your camcorder or battery 10 pack is recommended that...recording • In order to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any way. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder and battery pack • Your camcorder has a protective function that appear constantly on the LCD screen and/or the viewfinder. Read this case, a message ...
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... Step 1: Checking supplied items 15 Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover 16 Step 3: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ..... 19 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 20 Step 6: Setting the date and time 22 ...setting 23 Step 7: Inserting a memory card 23 Recording/Playback Recording 25 Selecting the recording format 27 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings 29 Adjusting the zoom 29 Adjusting the focus manually 30 Adjusting the image brightness 31 Adjusting to natural color (White balance 33...
... Step 1: Checking supplied items 15 Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover 16 Step 3: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ..... 19 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 20 Step 6: Setting the date and time 22 ...setting 23 Step 7: Inserting a memory card 23 Recording/Playback Recording 25 Selecting the recording format 27 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings 29 Adjusting the zoom 29 Adjusting the focus manually 30 Adjusting the image brightness 31 Adjusting to natural color (White balance 33...
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... 97 File/folder structure on the memory card 98 Maintenance and precautions 99 About the AVCHD format 99 About the "Memory Stick" media 99 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 100 About x.v.Color 101 About handling of your camcorder 102 Specifications 105 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 109 Wireless Remote Commander 113 Screen indicators...
... 97 File/folder structure on the memory card 98 Maintenance and precautions 99 About the AVCHD format 99 About the "Memory Stick" media 99 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 100 About x.v.Color 101 About handling of your camcorder 102 Specifications 105 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 109 Wireless Remote Commander 113 Screen indicators...
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Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845) (1) (p. 113) A button-type lithium battery is pre-mounted. AC Adaptor (AC-L100C) (1) (p. 17) Large eyecup (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) (1) (p. 17, 100) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 17) Lens hood with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of memory cards that you have following items..." (1) Operating Guide (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51) USB cable (1) (p. 81) 15 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you can use on your camcorder.
Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845) (1) (p. 113) A button-type lithium battery is pre-mounted. AC Adaptor (AC-L100C) (1) (p. 17) Large eyecup (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) (1) (p. 17, 100) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 17) Lens hood with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of memory cards that you have following items..." (1) Operating Guide (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51) USB cable (1) (p. 81) 15 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you can use on your camcorder.
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b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) (p. 100). 1 Press the battery pack against the back of your camcorder. B mark 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor. 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack on the DC ...plug facing outwards, connect the DC plug to the wall outlet (wall socket). Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge...
b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) (p. 100). 1 Press the battery pack against the back of your camcorder. B mark 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor. 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack on the DC ...plug facing outwards, connect the DC plug to the wall outlet (wall socket). Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge...
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...flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 50) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. - On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). z Tips • You can check the remaining battery life with your camcorder. The battery... pack is not in use the NP-F330 battery pack with the status check function (p. 50). 18 BATT RELEASE (battery release) button To store the battery pack If the battery pack is not attached ...
...flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 50) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. - On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). z Tips • You can check the remaining battery life with your camcorder. The battery... pack is not in use the NP-F330 battery pack with the status check function (p. 50). 18 BATT RELEASE (battery release) button To store the battery pack If the battery pack is not attached ...
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... when you set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Step 4: Turning the power on your camcorder after you turn on and holding your camcorder, even when the power cord (mains lead) is recommended. b Notes • The current...86 °F) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Continued , 19 Getting Started - Remove the battery pack and put it is connected to ON. Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder. On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your...
... when you set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Step 4: Turning the power on your camcorder after you turn on and holding your camcorder, even when the power cord (mains lead) is recommended. b Notes • The current...86 °F) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Continued , 19 Getting Started - Remove the battery pack and put it is connected to ON. Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder. On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your...
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... messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions (p. 93). 20 DISPLAY button z Tips • Images are recorded as mirror images on /off the camcorder. z Tips • You can turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to record or play back (2). 1Open 180 degrees. 290 degrees (max.)... (Continued) 2 Hold the camcorder properly. 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt. The recorded picture will not be affected by turning on the LCD screen, but are displayed as normal images. Also, you want to make the battery last longer Press and hold the DISPLAY button for a...
... messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions (p. 93). 20 DISPLAY button z Tips • Images are recorded as mirror images on /off the camcorder. z Tips • You can turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to record or play back (2). 1Open 180 degrees. 290 degrees (max.)... (Continued) 2 Hold the camcorder properly. 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt. The recorded picture will not be affected by turning on the LCD screen, but are displayed as normal images. Also, you want to make the battery last longer Press and hold the DISPLAY button for a...
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... the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. Viewfinder You can view picture using the viewfinder to save the battery, or when the picture on the LCD display and in the viewfinder, set [VF POWERMODE] to see If you cannot see primary colors shimmering in...
... the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. Viewfinder You can view picture using the viewfinder to save the battery, or when the picture on the LCD display and in the viewfinder, set [VF POWERMODE] to see If you cannot see primary colors shimmering in...
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... step 4 when you set the clock for the first time. 1 Press the MENU button. 4 Select your camcorder for the first time. z Tips • If you turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. If you..., then press the dial. 3 Select [CLOCK SET] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 22 In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your area by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC...
... step 4 when you set the clock for the first time. 1 Press the MENU button. 4 Select your camcorder for the first time. z Tips • If you turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. If you..., then press the dial. 3 Select [CLOCK SET] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 22 In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your area by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC...
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...of the selected slot lights up in green. Follow the screen indication, and touch [YES]. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in the other slot (Relay recording, p. 26). The lamp of the memory card slot where the memory card you press the memory card slot A/B ...push the memory card once. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • If [Failed to record on is fully recorded during recording, the camcorder continues recording automatically on the memory card inserted in red, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the memory card, or remove the battery pack.
...of the selected slot lights up in green. Follow the screen indication, and touch [YES]. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in the other slot (Relay recording, p. 26). The lamp of the memory card slot where the memory card you press the memory card slot A/B ...push the memory card once. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • If [Failed to record on is fully recorded during recording, the camcorder continues recording automatically on the memory card inserted in red, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the memory card, or remove the battery pack.
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b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). The access lamp lights up while the settings are stored in your camcorder when you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor before turning off the power, ...the settings may return to the default settings. 1 Open the shutter of movies. • Your camcorder can record movies in red, your camcorder, or remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • See page 95 on memory cards. If you turn the POWER switch to record...
b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). The access lamp lights up while the settings are stored in your camcorder when you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor before turning off the power, ...the settings may return to the default settings. 1 Open the shutter of movies. • Your camcorder can record movies in red, your camcorder, or remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • See page 95 on memory cards. If you turn the POWER switch to record...
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...flash on/off will be displayed during viewing still images. • When you play back the memory card on other devices, the camera data may be displayed incorrectly. To hide the display Press the STATUS CHECK button C. • Battery Info You can check the remaining capacity of the camcorder... when it is turned on the screen. AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA t MEDIA INFO t BATTERY INFO Setup items are displayed according to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43) ...
...flash on/off will be displayed during viewing still images. • When you play back the memory card on other devices, the camera data may be displayed incorrectly. To hide the display Press the STATUS CHECK button C. • Battery Info You can check the remaining capacity of the camcorder... when it is turned on the screen. AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA t MEDIA INFO t BATTERY INFO Setup items are displayed according to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43) ...
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... the Playlist screen. It may damage the memory card. • You cannot add still images to preview the image. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that you have selected. z Tips • Press and hold the image down to a Playlist. Using the Playlist...
... the Playlist screen. It may damage the memory card. • You cannot add still images to preview the image. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that you have selected. z Tips • Press and hold the image down to a Playlist. Using the Playlist...
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... image will be divided. It may damage the memory card. 60 Capturing still images from a movie (Continued) quality of the movies, start again from your camcorder during the operation. Dividing a movie You can divide a movie at the point where you select the point with , make fine adjustment with standard definition image... quality (SD) • The memory card where you want to be the date and time you are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that contains the movies from the beginning. 6 Touch t .
... image will be divided. It may damage the memory card. 60 Capturing still images from a movie (Continued) quality of the movies, start again from your camcorder during the operation. Dividing a movie You can divide a movie at the point where you select the point with , make fine adjustment with standard definition image... quality (SD) • The memory card where you want to be the date and time you are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that contains the movies from the beginning. 6 Touch t .
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... try to delete them , before you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder during the operation. b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are deleted. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that contains the movies or still images...Editing • A slight difference may damage the memory card. • You cannot delete protected movies and still images. z Tips • You can free media space by pressing the MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen or the playback screen of the movies and still images to the Playlist is...
... try to delete them , before you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder during the operation. b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are deleted. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that contains the movies or still images...Editing • A slight difference may damage the memory card. • You cannot delete protected movies and still images. z Tips • You can free media space by pressing the MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen or the playback screen of the movies and still images to the Playlist is...
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b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to [ON] and a marker is slightly reduced. ON Always turns on the viewfinder while you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is displayed on the screen. 79 Using the Menu B NORMAL Standard brightness. REMAINING AUTO... for movies. B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is 5 minutes or more, the display goes off after 8 seconds. b Notes • Only the time code is output when [MARKER] is...
b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to [ON] and a marker is slightly reduced. ON Always turns on the viewfinder while you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is displayed on the screen. 79 Using the Menu B NORMAL Standard brightness. REMAINING AUTO... for movies. B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is 5 minutes or more, the display goes off after 8 seconds. b Notes • Only the time code is output when [MARKER] is...
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...battery pack is completed (p. 17). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not a malfunction. Continued , 83 Troubleshooting The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you run into any problems using a sharp-pointed object. This operation will reset the date, time and area settings. 4 Consult your Sony...use it after about 1 minute and turn on your camcorder. 3 Press the RESET button (p. 112) with a pointed object, then turn on or abruptly turns off. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 17). • Use the AC Adaptor to ...
...battery pack is completed (p. 17). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not a malfunction. Continued , 83 Troubleshooting The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you run into any problems using a sharp-pointed object. This operation will reset the date, time and area settings. 4 Consult your Sony...use it after about 1 minute and turn on your camcorder. 3 Press the RESET button (p. 112) with a pointed object, then turn on or abruptly turns off. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 17). • Use the AC Adaptor to ...