Sony HDR-AS300R Reference guide

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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300/HDR-AS50
This is a manual for troubleshooting and questions when using the Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder.

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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300/HDR-AS50
Identifying the parts (FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300)
(on/standby) button1.
GPS sensor2.
IR remote receiver (FDR-X3000)3.
MENU button4.
Display panel5.
UP button/DOWN button6.
REC lamp7.
REC (Movie/still image) button/ENTER (Menu execute) button8.
REC/LIVE lamp9.
(N Mark)10.
Lens11.
Speaker12.
Microphones13.
HDMI OUT jack14.
Multi/Micro USB terminal15.

Mic jack*1
16.
CHG (Charge) lamp17.
Battery cover18.
Battery housing19.
Battery ejection lever20.
Connector cover (HDMI OUT jack, Multi/Micro USB Terminal/Mic jack)21.
REC lamp22.
Lock lever23.
Screw hole for tripod*2
24.
Access lamp25.
Memory card insertion slot26.
Memory card cover27.
When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, audio cannot be recorded through the built-in microphone.
*1
The length of the corresponding tripod screw should be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.).
*2
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FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300/HDR-AS50
Identifying the parts (HDR-AS50)
(on/standby) button1.
MENU button2.
Display panel3.
UP button/DOWN button4.
REC lamp5.
REC (Movie/still image) button/ENTER (Menu execute) button6.
REC/LIVE lamp7.
Lens8.
Speaker9.
Microphones10.
Multi/Micro USB terminal11.
CHG (Charge) lamp12.
Battery cover13.
Battery housing14.
Battery ejection lever15.

Connector cover (Multi/Micro USB terminal)16.
REC lamp17.
Lock lever18.
Screw hole for tripod*
19.
Access lamp20.
Memory card insertion slot21.
Memory card cover22.
The length of the corresponding tripod screw should be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.).
*

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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300/HDR-AS50
Screen display
The indicators described below are displayed on the camera. This screen display is an example of when shooting
movies.
Display icons at 1
: Wi-Fi connection setting (single connection)
: Wi-Fi connection setting (multi connection)
: Bluetooth is connected
: Searching for GPS satellites to receive GPS signals. Location information cannot be received. (FDR-
X3000/HDR-AS300)
: Recording location information available by triangulating (FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300)
: Temperature of the camera is increased
: Battery level indicator of camera
: Airplane mode enabled
Display icons and value at 2
: Movie format
: Frame rate during movie shooting
: SteadyShot
: Time-lapse shot number
: Streaming viewers
Numbers of streaming viewers
: Still image mode
: Self-timer
Display items at 3
: Audio recording is set to OFF
Recordable time, recording time, loop recording time
Number of recordable still images, time-lapse shot number
ON AIR: Streaming start
Warning/Error message
Display icons at 4
: Movie mode
: Photo mode
: Time-lapse capture mode
: Live streaming mode
: Loop recording mode
: Angle setting

: Zoom ratio
: UP button/DOWN button operation guide (zoom switching, shooting mode switching, invalid operation)

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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300/HDR-AS50
Checking the bundled items
Make sure that you have following bundled items.
The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of that item bundled.
Camera (1)
The camera is set in the Underwater Housing. Open the cover of the case as illustrated below.
Micro USB cable (1)
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BX1) (1)
Underwater Housing (1)
Attachment Buckle (1)
Startup Guide (1)
Reference Guide (1)

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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300/HDR-AS50
Inserting the battery pack
To remove the battery pack
Open the cover and slide the battery ejection lever, then remove the battery pack.
To set auto power off function
It is recommended that you set the camera to turn off automatically, in order to decrease the battery consumption.
Press the MENU button, then press the UP button or DOWN button to select the (Camera Settings) - (Auto
power off) - time until the power is turned off, then press the REC/ENTER button.
The default setting is (60 seconds). Change the setting as necessary. For details, see “Auto power off”.
Slide down the lock lever to open the battery cover.
1
Insert the battery pack.
︓Align the direction of the arrow on the camera and the battery pack.
2
Close the battery cover and slide the lock lever up to lock.
Confirm that the yellow mark on the lock lever is not visible.
Close the battery cover securely. Not doing so may cause a water leakage.
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Related Topic
Auto power off

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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300/HDR-AS50
Charging the battery pack
The time takes for charging
Supplied battery pack (NP-BX1)
Via a computer: Approx. 265 minutes
Checking the remaining battery charge
A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper right of the display panel.
The displayed remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.
It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.
Turn off the power of the camera.
Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on.
1
Open the connector cover, connect the camera to an activated computer with the micro USB cable
(supplied).
The CHG (Charge) lamp lights in amber.
: Connector cover
: Micro USB cable
: CHG (Charge) lamp
2
When charging is finished, disconnect the micro USB cable between the camera and the computer.
Charging is complete when the CHG (Charge) lamp turns off (full charge).
3
Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or
conditions.
*

Note
You can use only type X battery with this camera.
Turn off the camera while charging the battery. The charging stops when you turn on the camera while charging.
Do not apply force to the camera when you connect the camera to a computer. This may cause damage to the camera or the
computer.
When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of the notebook
computer may be depleted rapidly. Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time.
Charging the battery pack or the connection with customized or hand-built computers is not guaranteed. Depending on the type
of USB device used, charging may not function properly.
Operation with all computers is not assured.
If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period, charge the camera once every 6 to 12 months or remove the
battery pack from the camera to maintain battery performance.
Rapid charging is possible by using the AC adaptor (sold separately). To connect the AC adaptor, use the micro USB cable
(supplied).

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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
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Inserting a memory card
To eject the memory card
Open the cover, then lightly push the memory card once.
Note
Insert the memory card properly, confirming each side is facing the correct direction.
Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory
card slot, or image data may be damaged.
Format the memory card in the camera before use.
Save important data on the memory card on other media such as a computer, before formatting the memory card.
Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory card slot. Otherwise, a malfunction may
result.
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful to prevent the memory card from popping out and dropping.
Open the memory card cover.
1
Insert the memory card until it clicks.
microSD card/microSDHC card/microSDXC card: Insert in the direction of .
Memory Stick Micro (M2) media: Insert in the direction of .
: Printed side
: Terminal side
2
Close the memory card cover.
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The memory cards that can be used with the camera

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The memory cards that can be used with the camera
The memory cards that can be used with the camera are listed below.
Note
When you shoot long time with XAVC S or MP4 to the SDHC memory card, the file will be divided into 4 GB files. By using the
Action Cam Movie Creator, you can unify the data and treat as 1 file.
To playback the divided files with the camera, it will be played back continuously. (FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300)
Operation with all memory cards is not assured. For details about memory cards other than cards manufactured by Sony, contact
the individual makers.
Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory
card slot, or image data maybe damaged.
Format the memory card with the camera before use.
Confirm that the connector cover and the battery pack/memory card cover are securely closed and any foreign matter is not stuck
in the cover before use. Otherwise, it may result in water immersion.
When an SDHC memory card is inserted into the camera and the movie format is set to (FDR-X3000) or of XAVC S
recording, loop recording is disabled. Use an SDXC memory card or set the movie format to .
Related Topic
Estimated recording time of movies
Estimated number of recordable still images
Useful functions of Action Cam Movie Creator
Memory card MP4 XAVC S
Memory stick micro (M2) (Mark2 only) —
microSD memory card *1 —
microSDHC memory card *1 *2
microSDXC memory card *1 *2
SD speed class4: or faster, or UHS speed class1: or faster.
*1
Memory card that satisfies all the conditions below.
4 GB or more capacity.
SD speed class10: or faster, or UHS speed class1 : or faster.
If you want to record more than 100 Mbps, UHS speed class 3: is necessary. (FDR-X3000)
*2

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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300/HDR-AS50
Setting the date and time
Press the (on/standby) button to turn on the camera for the first time, the setting for area/summer time/date and time
will be displayed on the screen. Use the camera after setting the date and time.
Hint
The area is determined by the time difference in your area and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). For the time difference, see “The
list of time differences for world capitals”.
These settings can be performed on the camera settings. See “Date & time setting”, “Area setting” and “Daylight saving time
(summer time) setting”.
Related Topic
Date & time setting
Area setting
Daylight saving time (summer time) setting
The list of time differences for world capitals
Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the setting, then press the REC/ENTER button.
The following items are displayed on the screen in order.
: Area setting
: Daylight saving time (summer time) setting
Year/Month/Day
Time setting
1
When the date and time/area confirmation screen is displayed, press the REC/ENTER button.
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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300/HDR-AS50
Identifying the parts (Underwater Housing)
FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300
HDR-AS50

(on/standby) button1.
Case body2.
Leash attachment hole3.
(on/standby)/REC HOLD switch4.
REC (movie/still image) button/ENTER (menu execute) button5.
Case cover6.
MENU button7.
Tripod screw hole8.
UP button9.
DOWN button10.
Buckle lock11.
Buckle12.
Lead13.
Adaptor (HDR-AS50)14.
Waterproof packing15.

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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300/HDR-AS50
Using the Underwater Housing
By inserting the camera in the Underwater Housing, you can shoot images underwater up to a depth of 60 m (197 feet)
for 30 minutes continuously.
Slide the buckle lock in the direction of and hold it, then hold the circled parts and swing out the buckle
in the direction of .
1
Open the case cover.
2
Insert the camera in the case body.
3
Insert the tab of the case body into the slot of the case cover.
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Note
You cannot operate the (on/standby) button and REC/ENTER button when the REC HOLD switch is set to the lock position.
Release the lock in the direction of the arrow below, before operation.
Hook the buckle over the tab on the lower part of the case cover , then close the buckle in the direction
of .
Make sure the buckle and buckle lock are firmly locked. (If you do not lock it securely, water may leak, or the
camera may fall out.)
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