Sony FDR-AX43 User manual

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FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Saving images
Customizing your
camcorder
Others
Digital 4K Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Instructions
http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1720/h_zz/
“Help Guide” (Web manual)
Refer to “Help Guide” for
in-depth instructions on the
many functions of the camera.

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Table of Contents
Selecting recording format/
image quality ....................... 4
Getting started ............. 7
Supplied items ...........................7
Charging the battery pack ....... 8
Turning the power on ...............11
Inserting a memory card ......... 12
Recording/Playback ... 15
Recording ................................. 15
Using the manual adjustment
features ...............................18
Playback ....................................19
Creating highlight movies ...... 22
Viewing images on a TV ......... 23
Saving images ............ 27
Importing images to your
computer .............................27
Saving images on an external
media device ..................... 28
Using the Wi-Fi function ......... 30
Customizing your
camcorder .................. 34
Using the menus ..................... 34
Others ........................ 37
Precautions ...............................37
Specifications .......................... 40
Parts and controls ................... 44
Index ........................................ 47
You will find further information such
as the following functions in Help
Guide.
• Time-lapse Capture
• TC/UB (Time Code/User Bit)
• Highlight Movie Maker
• Multi Camera Control
•TrimmingPlayback
The Help Guide is an online
manual which you can see on
your computer or smartphone.
Refer to it for the detailed
menu and how to use it, or the
latest information.
Utilizing the
Help Guide
http://rd1.sony.net/help/
cam/1720/h_zz/

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Selecting recording format/image
quality
For supporting memory cards with each format, see page 12.
1Select [Image Quality/Size] [ File
Format] desired setting value.
File format Features
XAVC S 4K Allows recording with 4K
resolution (3,840 × 2,160)
Data can be saved in the
computer using the
PlayMemories Home™
software.
XAVC S HD Information volume is
greater compared to AVCHD,
enabling recording of clearer
images.
AVCHD Compatibility with recording
devices other than
computers is good.
2Select [Image Quality/Size] [ REC
Mode] desired setting value.
• Setting with a higher bit-rate makes image quality higher.
• Refer to the Help Guide for details of the following:
–HighSpeedREC
– Estimated maximum recording time of each recording format

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[ File Format] is [ XAVC S 4K]
*1 1080 60i-compatible device
*2 1080 50i-compatible device
[ File Format] is [ XAVC S HD]
*1 1080 60i-compatible device
*2 1080 50i-compatible device
*3 Only when [High Speed REC] is selected for [Shooting Mode].
REC Mode Frame rate Bit-rate Actual movie format
60Mbps 30p*1/25p*2 Max. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160
(30p/25p)
24p*1 Max. 60 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (24p)
100Mbps 30p*1/25p*2 Max. 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160
(30p/25p)
24p*1 Max. 100 Mbps 3,840 × 2,160 (24p)
REC Mode Frame rate Bit-rate Actual movie format
50Mbps 60p*1/50p*2 Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
(60p/50p)
30p*1/25p*2 Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
(30p/25p)
24p*1 Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (24p)
100Mbps *3 120p*1/
100p*2 Approx. 100 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (120p/100p)
60Mbps *3 120p*1/
100p*2 Approx. 60 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (120p/100p)

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[ File Format] is [ AVCHD]
*1 When you create an AVCHD disc from movies recorded with the [ REC
Mode] setting of [Highest Quality ] or [60p Quality ]/[50p
Quality ], it will take a long time to change the image quality.
*2 1080 60i-compatible device
*3 1080 50i-compatible device
 To transfer images to a smartphone
You can transfer MP4 images to a smartphone connected to the
camcorder via Wi-Fi (page 30). MP4 format is good for uploading to
the Internet. When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], the camcorder
records MP4 movies while recording “XAVC S 4K movies”, “XAVC S HD
movies” or “AVCHD movies” at the same time.
• [On] is set for the default value of [Dual Video REC].
REC Mode*1 Frame rate Bit-rate Actual movie format
Highest Quality 60i*2/50i*3 Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (60i/50i)
24p*2/25p*3 Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
(24p/25p)
High Quality 60i*2/50i*3 Avg. 17 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 (60i/50i)
24p*2/25p*3 Avg. 17 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
(24p/25p)
Standard 60i*2/50i*3 Avg. 9 Mbps 1,440 × 1,080 (60i/50i)
Long Time 60i*2/50i*3 Avg. 5 Mbps 1,440 × 1,080 (60i/50i)
60p Quality /
50p Quality
60p*2/50p*3 Max.28 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
(60p/50p)
Notes

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Getting started
Getting started
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) indicate the
supplied quantity.
All models
•Camcorder(1)
•ACAdaptor(1)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)
•MicroUSBcable(1)
•HDMIcable(1)
• “Operating Guide” (This manual)
(1)
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-
FV70A (1)

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Charging the battery pack
1Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor,
retract the viewfinder*, and attach the battery pack.
* Models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX60) only
2Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains
lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall
socket).
*Alignthemark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack.
• The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange.
• The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is
fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the
camcorder.
Battery pack
DC plug*
AC Adaptor
Wall outlet (wall socket)
DC IN jack Power cord
(mains lead)

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Getting started
 Charging the battery using your computer
Turn off your camcorder and connect the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of
the camcorder (page 44) to the USB jack of a computer using the
micro USB cable.
• Change the setting of your computer so that it would not enter the sleep
(hibernation) state before charging your camcorder.
 Estimated time of charging the supplied battery pack
(minutes)
• The charging times are measured when charging an empty battery pack
to its full capacity at a room temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).
 Estimated time of recording and playback using the
supplied battery pack (minutes)
• The recording and playback times are measured when using the
camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F).
• The recording times are measured when recording movies with the
default settings ([ File Format]: [ XAVC S 4K], [ REC Mode]:
[60Mbps ], [Dual Video REC]: [On]).
• Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/
stop, switching the [Shooting Mode], and zooming.
• The recording time shows the time when recording with the LCD monitor
open.
 To use your camcorder connected to the wall outlet
(wall socket)
The camcorder runs without consuming the battery while it is
connected to the AC adaptor. However, the battery is not charged
while the camcorder is turned on.
Battery pack AC Adaptor (supplied) Computer
NP-FV70A 190 535
Battery pack Recording time Playback time
Continuous Typical
NP-FV70A 160 80 280

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 To remove the battery pack
Turn off your camcorder. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ()
and remove the battery pack ().
• Remove the battery pack after waiting 15 seconds or more when turning
the power off. If not, the camera setting may not be retained.
 To charge the battery pack abroad
You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the
AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V,
50 Hz/60 Hz range.
• Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
Notes