Sony Handycam FDR-AX100 Operating instructions

Help Guide: Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E
How to Use
Before use
Model Information
Model Information [1]
Parts and controls
Parts and controls (front/top) [2]
Parts and controls (side) [3]
Parts and controls (back/bottom) [4]
Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander) [5]
Screen indicators
Screen indicators [6]
Movie recording format
Recording formats available with this product and their features [7]
Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items [8]

Attaching the lens hood [9]
Power source preparations
Attaching the battery pack [10]
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor [11]
Charging the battery pack using your computer [12]
Turning the power on [13]
Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [14]
Initial setup
Setting the language, date and time [15]
Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing [16]
Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing [17]
Displaying items on the LCD monitor [18]
Preparing a memory card
Inserting a memory card [19]
Types of memory card you can use with this product [20]
Recording
Recording movies/photos
Recording movies [21]
Shooting photos [22]
Changing the brightness manually for recording
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial [23]
Assigning frequently-used menu items to the MANUAL button [24]
Adjusting the IRIS (aperture) [25]
Adjusting the shutter speed [26]
Adjusting the gain (ISO) [27]

Adjusting the exposure [28]
Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter) [29]
Useful functions for recording
Zooming [30]
Adjusting the focus manually [31]
Magnifying the image to obtain better manual focus (Focus Magnifier) [32]
Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) [33]
Recording in mirror mode [34]
Intelligent Auto [35]
Decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie (My Voice Canceling) [36]
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) [37]
Recording subjects other than people (Tracking focus) [38]
Playback
Playing images using Event View
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen [39]
Screen display on the Event View screen [40]
Playing images using Highlight Playback
Playing back a short movie (Highlight Playback) [41]
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback [42]
Saving Highlight Playback (Scenario Save) [43]
Playing back a saved scenario [44]
Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format)
Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) [45]
Editing images from the playback screen
Notes on editing [46]

Deleting the selected images [47]
Deleting by date [48]
Dividing a movie [49]
Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) [50]
Playing images on a 4K TV
Viewing images on a 4K TV (models with the 4K functionality) [51]
Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K movie (models with the 4K
functionality) [52]
Playing images on a high definition TV
Connecting this product to a high definition TV [53]
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound [54]
Using BRAVIA Sync [55]
On Photo TV HD [56]
On the HDMI cable [57]
Playing images on a non-high-definition TV
Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV [58]
Saving images with an external device
How to save movies
Saving movies [59]
Using the PlayMemories Home software
Using the PlayMemories Home software [60]
Checking the computer system [61]
Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer [62]
Disconnecting this product from the computer [63]
About the dedicated software for this product [64]
Creating a Blu-ray disc [65]

Saving images on an external media device
Notes on use of the external media [66]
Saving images on an external media device [67]
Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device [68]
Playing back images in the external media device on this product [69]
Deleting images in the external media device [70]
Creating a disc with a recorder
Creating a disc with a recorder [71]
Using the Wi-Fi function
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function [72]
Controlling via a smartphone
Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander [73]
Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function
(NFC one-touch remote) [74]
Transferring images to a smartphone
Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet [75]
Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function
(NFC one-touch sharing) [76]
Transferring images to a computer
Send to Computer [77]
Transferring images to a TV
Playing images on a TV (View on TV) [78]

Connecting a smartphone
Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet [79]
Connecting to an iPhone or iPad [80]
Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet [81]
Installing PlayMemories Mobile
About the PlayMemories Mobile software [82]
Menu operations
Using menu items
Setting up menu items [83]
How to use the keyboard [84]
Shooting Mode
Movie [85]
Photo [86]
Smth Slw REC [87]
Golf Shot [88]
High SpeedREC [89]
Camera/Mic
White Balance [90]
Spot Meter/Fcs [91]
Spot Meter [92]
Spot Focus [93]
Exposure [94]
Focus [95]
AGC Limit [96]
AE Shift [97]
Low Lux [98]

Scene Selection [99]
Picture Effect [100]
Cinematone [101]
Fader [102]
Self-Timer [103]
SteadyShot (Movie) [104]
SteadyShot (Photo) [105]
Digital Zoom [106]
Auto Back Light [107]
Dial Setting [108]
NIGHTSHOT Light [109]
Face Detection [110]
Smile Shutter [111]
Smile Sensitivity [112]
Flash (Only when connecting an external flash) [113]
Flash Level (Only when connecting an external flash) [114]
Red Eye Reduction (Only when connecting an external flash) [115]
My Voice Canceling [116]
Blt-in Zoom Mic [117]
Auto Wind NR [118]
Audio Mode [119]
Audio Rec Level [120]
Ctrl with Smartphone [121]
My Button [122]
Grid Line [123]
Zebra [124]
Peaking [125]
Camera Data Disp. [126]
Audio Level Display [127]
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode [128]

Frame Rate [129]
Dual Video REC [130]
File Format [131]
Image Size [132]
Playback Function
Event View [133]
Scenario [134]
Edit/Copy
Send to Smartphone [135]
View on TV [136]
Send to Computer [137]
Delete [138]
Protect [139]
Direct Copy [140]
Setup
Media Info [141]
Format [142]
Repair Img. DB F. [143]
File Number [144]
Data Code [145]
Volume [146]
Download Music (HDR-CX900/FDR-AX100) [147]
Empty Music (HDR-CX900/FDR-AX100) [148]
WPS Push [149]
Access point settings [150]
Edit Device Name [151]
Disp MAC Address [152]
SSID/PW Reset [153]
Network Info Reset [154]

TV Type [155]
HDMI Resolution [156]
CTRL FOR HDMI [157]
USB Connect [158]
USB Connect Setting [159]
USB Power Supply [160]
USB LUN Setting [161]
Beep [162]
Monitor Brightness [163]
Display Setting [164]
Airplane Mode [165]
REC Lamp [166]
Remote Ctrl [167]
Language Setting [168]
24p Mode (HDR-CX900E/FDR-AX100E) [169]
Cancel 24p Mode (HDR-CX900E/FDR-AX100E) [170]
Calibration [171]
Battery Info [172]
Power Save [173]
Initialize [174]
Date & Time Setting [175]
Area Setting [176]
Charging time/recording time of movies/number of
recordable photos
Check the charging time
Charging time [177]
Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries
Expected recording time with each battery pack [178]
Expected playback time with each battery pack [179]

Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos
for memory cards
Notes on recording [180]
Expected recording time of movies [181]
Expected number of recordable photos [182]
Bit-rate for each recording mode
Bit-rate and recording pixels [183]
Pixels recorded at each image size of photos
Recording pixels and aspect ratio [184]
Additional information
Precautions
About the AVCHD format [185]
About the memory card [186]
About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack [187]
Handling of this product
On use and care [188]
On connecting to a computer or accessory etc. [189]
Notes on optional accessories [190]
On moisture condensation [191]
Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card [192]
Notes on the Wireless Remote Commander [193]
Maintenance
On handling the LCD monitor [194]
To clean the casing surface [195]

About care and storage of the lens [196]
Using this product abroad
Using this product abroad [197]
World time difference [198]
Trademarks
On trademarks [199]
License
Notes on the License [200]
Zoom magnifications
Zoom magnifications [201]
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems [202]
Overall operations
The power does not turn on. [203]
This product does not operate even when the power is set to on. [204]
The menu settings have been changed automatically. [205]
This product gets warm. [206]
Intelligent Auto is canceled. [207]

Batteries/power sources
The power abruptly turns off. [208]
The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
[209]
The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. [210]
The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly. [211]
The battery pack is quickly discharged. [212]
Monitor
Menu items are grayed out. [213]
The buttons do not appear on the LCD monitor. [214]
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all. [215]
The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear. [216]
There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor. [217]
The backlight of the LCD monitor turns off if you do not attempt to operate this product for a
while. [218]
Viewfinder
The image in the viewfinder is not clear. [219]
The image in the viewfinder is no-longer displayed. [220]
Memory card
Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. [221]
Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. [222]
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. [223]
Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. [224]
Wireless Remote Commander
The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. [225]
Another DVD device operates when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander.
[226]

Recording
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. [227]
Photos cannot be recorded. [228]
The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped. [229]
The imaging field looks different. [230]
The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the
recording media. [231]
This product stops recording. [232]
There is a slight time lag between the moment when START/STOP is pressed and the actual
movie recording starts or stops. [233]
The auto focus does not function. [234]
SteadyShot does not function. [235]
Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly. [236]
The subjects passing across this product very fast appear crooked. [237]
Horizontal stripes appear on the images. [238]
[Monitor Brightness] cannot be set. [239]
Sound is not recorded correctly. [240]
Photos are recorded automatically. [241]
Playback
Images cannot be played back. [242]
Photos cannot be played back. [243]
The movie freezes. [244]
An icon appears on a thumbnail. [245]
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. [246]
Left and right sound is heard unbalanced when playing back movies on computers orother
devices. [247]
Wi-Fi
The wireless access point you want to connect to does not appear. [248]
[WPS Push] does not work. [249]
[Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send to Computer] or [View on TV]
terminates prematurely. [250]

Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone. [251]
The shooting screen does not display smoothly. The connection is cut off. [252]
The NFC connection does not work. [253]
Editing movies/photos on this product
Unable to edit. [254]
A movie cannot be divided. [255]
Playback on a TV
Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. [256]
The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV.
[257]
The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. [258]
Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor of the 4:3 TV. [259]
Copying/Connecting to other devices
Images are not copied correctly. [260]
Connecting to a computer
PlayMemories Home cannot be installed. [261]
PlayMemories Home does not work correctly. [262]
This product is not recognized by the computer. [263]
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Self-diagnosis display [264]
Warning messages
Warning messages

Warning Indicators [265]
[1] How to Use Before use Model Information
Model Information
In this Help Guide, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together.
If you find the description “Models with ... ” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the
description applies to this product.
(models with the 4K functionality)
(models with the NTSC color system)
To confirm the model name of this product
See the bottom of this product.
A: Model name (FDR-xxxx/HDR-xxxx)
Differences in functions
Models with the NTSC color system: FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900
Models with the PAL color system: FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E
Models with the 4K functionality: FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E
Models with the USB IN/OUT jacks: FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900
Models with the USB Output only jack: FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E
Note
For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name.
Parts and controls
Menu items
Expected recording time of movies
Expected number of recordable photos

[2] How to Use Before use Parts and controls
Parts and controls (front/top)
1. Multi interface shoe
For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony website in
your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Operations with other manufacture’s accessories are not guaranteed. If you use a shoe
adaptor (sold separately), you can also use accessories compatible with an Active
Interface Shoe.
2. PHOTO button
3. Power zoom lever
4. N mark
NFC: Near Field Communication
5. Loop for a shoulder belt
6. Grip belt
7. FOCUS MAGNIFIER button
8. (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER)
9. Remote sensor
10. Camera recording lamp

11. NIGHT SHOT light
12. Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Supports Micro USB compatible devices.
If you use an adaptor cable (sold separately), you can also use accessories via an A/V
Remote Connector.
13. Built-in microphone
14. Lens ring
15. Lens (ZEISS lens)
16. ZOOM/FOCUS switch
17. AF/MF button
18. MANUAL button
19. MANUAL dial
[3] How to Use Before use Parts and controls
Parts and controls (side)
1. Speaker
2. Memory card access lamp
While the lamp is lit or flashing, this product is reading or writing data.
3. Memory card slot
4. HDMI OUT jack

5. (headphones) jack
6. ND FILTER (AUTO/MANUAL) switch
7. ND FILTER switch
8. POWER button
9. WHITE BALANCE button
10. PROGRAM AE button
11. IRIS button
12. GAIN/ISO button
13. SHUTTER SPEED button
14. (View Images) button
15. (My Voice Canceling) button
Suppresses the voice of the person recording the movie.
16. DISPLAY button
17. NIGHT SHOT button
[4] How to Use Before use Parts and controls
Parts and controls (back/bottom)
1. LCD monitor/Touch panel
If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD monitor with the screen
facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
2. Viewfinder
This product is turned on when the viewfinder is pulled out.
3. Eye sensor
When the LCD monitor is closed, pull out the viewfinder and move your eye closer to the
viewfinder. You can view the subject through the viewfinder.

4. Viewfinder lens adjustment dial
If the indications in the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment
dial.
5. Battery pack
6. POWER/CHG (charge) lamp
7. /(Shooting Mode) button
8. START/STOP button
9. Built-in USB Cable
10. DC IN jack
11. Tripod receptacle
Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32
in.)). Depending on the specifications of the tripod, this product may not attach in the
proper direction.
12. BATT (battery) release lever
To fasten the grip belt
[5] How to Use Before use Parts and controls
Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander)

1. DATA CODE button
Displays the date and time and the camera settings data when you press this button
during playback.
2. PHOTO button
The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image.
3. SCAN/SLOW buttons
4. /(Previous/Next) buttons
5. PLAY button
6. STOP button
7. DISPLAY button
8. Transmitter
9. START/STOP button
10. Power zoom buttons
11. PAUSE button
12. VISUAL INDEX button
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen during playback.
13. / / / /ENTER buttons
When you press any of these buttons, the light blue frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Select a desired button or an item with ///, then press ENTER to enter.
[6] How to Use Before use Screen indicators
Screen indicators
The following indicators appear when you change the settings.
On the left side of the screen ( )
MENU button
Self-timer recording
[Airplane Mode] set to [On]
Fader