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Digital 4K Video Getting started

Camera Recorder Recording/Playback

Saving images
Operating Instructions
Customizing your
camcorder
“Help Guide” (Web manual) Others
Refer to “Help Guide” for
in-depth instructions on the
many functions of the camera.

http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1720/h_zz/

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Table of Contents
Utilizing the Selecting recording format/
Help Guide image quality ....................... 4

Getting started ............. 7

The Help Guide is an online Supplied items ...........................7
manual which you can see on Charging the battery pack ....... 8
your computer or smartphone. Turning the power on ...............11
Refer to it for the detailed Inserting a memory card ......... 12
menu and how to use it, or the
latest information. 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
http://rd1.sony.net/help/ Saving images on an external
cam/1720/h_zz/ media device ..................... 28
Using the Wi-Fi function ......... 30

Customizing your
camcorder .................. 34
You will find further information such
as the following functions in Help Using the menus ..................... 34
Guide.
Others ........................ 37
• Time-lapse Capture Precautions ...............................37
• TC/UB (Time Code/User Bit) Specifications .......................... 40
• Highlight Movie Maker Parts and controls ................... 44
• Multi Camera Control Index ........................................ 47
• Trimming Playback

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Selecting recording format/image

quality
1 Select  [Image Quality/Size]  [
Format]  desired setting value.
File

File format Features

XAVC S 4K Allows recording with 4K Data can be saved in the
resolution (3,840 × 2,160) computer using the
PlayMemories Home™
XAVC S HD Information volume is
software.
greater compared to AVCHD,
enabling recording of clearer
images.
AVCHD Compatibility with recording
devices other than
computers is good.
For supporting memory cards with each format, see page 12.

2 Mode]
Select  [Image Quality/Size]  [
 desired setting value.
REC
• Setting with a higher bit-rate makes image quality higher.
• Refer to the Help Guide for details of the following:
– High Speed REC
– Estimated maximum recording time of each recording format

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[ File Format] is [ XAVC S 4K]

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)
*1
1080 60i-compatible device
*2 1080 50i-compatible device

[ File Format] is [ XAVC S HD]

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)
*3
100Mbps 120p*1/ Approx. 100 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
100p*2 (120p/100p)
*3
60Mbps 120p*1/ Approx. 60 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
100p*2 (120p/100p)
*1 1080 60i-compatible device
*2
1080 50i-compatible device
*3
Only when [High Speed REC] is selected for [Shooting Mode].

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[ File Format] is [ AVCHD]

*1
REC Mode 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)
*2 *3
60p Quality / 60p /50p Max.28 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080
50p Quality (60p/50p)
*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.
Notes
• [On] is set for the default value of [Dual Video REC].

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Getting started
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) indicate the
supplied quantity.
All models
• Camcorder (1)
• AC Adaptor (1)

Getting started
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• Micro USB cable (1)

• HDMI cable (1)

• “Operating Guide” (This manual)

(1)
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-
FV70A (1)

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Charging the battery pack

1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor,
retract the viewfinder*, and attach the battery pack.

Battery pack
* Models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX60) only

2 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains

lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall
socket).

AC Adaptor
Power cord
DC IN jack
(mains lead)

DC plug*
Wall outlet (wall socket)

* Align the  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.
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 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)

Getting started
Battery pack AC Adaptor (supplied) Computer
NP-FV70A 190 535
• 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)
Recording time
Battery pack Playback time
Continuous Typical
NP-FV70A 160 80 280
• 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.

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 To remove the battery pack

Turn off your camcorder. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ()
and remove the battery pack ().

Notes
• 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.

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Turning the power on

1 Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn
the power on.

Getting started
• You can also turn on the camcorder by pulling out the viewfinder
(models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX60) only).

2 Following the instructions on the LCD monitor, select

the language, the geographical area, Daylight
Savings or Summer Time, date format, and the date
and time.
Touch the button on the LCD monitor.

• To go to the next page, touch [Next].

• To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor. If the viewfinder is pulled
out, retract it (models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX60) only).
• To set the date and time again, select  [Setup]  [ Clock
Settings]  [Date & Time Setting]. (In case you haven’t used your
camcorder for several months)
• To turn off the operating sound, select  [Setup] 
[ General Settings]  [Beep]  [Off].

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Inserting a memory card

1 Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it
clicks.
Access lamp

Insert the card with the notched

corner in the direction as illustrated.
• The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if
you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.
• To select a memory card as the recording medium, select 
[Setup]  [ Media Settings]  [Media Select]  [Memory Card]
(FDR-AX45/AX60).
• To eject the memory card, open the cover and lightly push the memory
card in once.

 Types of memory card you can use with your

camcorder
Select the type of memory card to use with the camcorder referring to
the following table.

SD cards

Recording formats Supporting memory cards

Photos SD/SDHC/SDXC memory
card, microSD/microSDHC/
microSDXC memory card

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Recording formats Supporting memory cards

AVCHD SD/SDHC/SDXC memory
card, microSD/microSDHC/
microSDXC memory card
(Class 4 or faster, or U1 or
faster.)
XAVC S 4K 60 Mbps* SDHC/SDXC memory card,
HD 60 Mbps (when recording microSDHC/microSDXC
with High Speed REC)* memory card (Class 10 or

Getting started
HD 50 Mbps* faster, or U1 or faster.)
4K 100 Mbps* SDHC/SDXC memory card,
HD 100 Mbps (when recording microSDHC/microSDXC
with High Speed REC)* memory card (U3)

* Including when recording with Dual Video REC.

Memory Stick media

Recording formats Supporting memory cards

Photos Memory Stick PRO Duo™
media, Memory Stick PRO-HG
Duo™ media, Memory Stick
Micro™ (M2) media
AVCHD Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark
2) media, Memory Stick PRO-
HG Duo media, Memory Stick
Micro (M2) media
XAVC S —

Notes
• The movies recorded will be divided into files of 4 GB when a SDHC
memory card is used to record XAVC S movies over extended periods of
time.
The divided files will be played back continuously when played back on
the camcorder.
The divided files can be integrated into the single file by using
PlayMemories Home.
• Proper operation with all memory cards is not guaranteed. Contact the
manufacturer of each memory card for the compatibility of memory
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• When using a Memory Stick Micro or microSD memory card with the
camcorder, be sure to use it by inserting it into the dedicated adaptor.
• To repair or format the image database file, charge the battery pack fully
in advance.
• Movies saved on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played
back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT(*) file system
by connecting this product to these devices with the micro USB cable.
Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the
exFAT system. If you connect equipment not supporting the exFAT
system and a message that prompts you to perform formatting appears,
do not perform the formatting. All the data saved will be lost.
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards.

 To format the recording media

• To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to
format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use.
• To format the memory card, select  [Setup]  [ Media
Settings]  [Format]  desired recording medium  .
• Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the
data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc.

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Recording/Playback
Recording
Recording movies

1 Open the LCD monitor, and press START/STOP to

start recording.
Power zoom lever

Recording/Playback
• To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
• Items on the LCD monitor disappear if you do not operate the
camcorder for a few seconds. To display items again, touch
anywhere except the buttons on the LCD monitor.

Notes
• While recording movies in the XAVC S 4K 100Mbps or XAVC S 4K 60Mbps
format, video signals (HDMI output signal/AV cable output signal) are not
output to external media.

 To record MP4 movies simultaneously (Dual Video

REC)
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 its default value.
• When you change the setting, select  [Image Quality/Size] 
[Dual Video REC]  desired setting.
• MP4 format is easy for playing back your movies on a smartphone, for
uploading to a network, or for uploading to the Web.
Notes
• Select [On] for [Dual Video REC] when you create a highlight movie with GB
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 Recording photos during movie recording (Dual

Capture)
You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO.
Notes
• You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in
[ REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate].
• You cannot specify the storage destination (internal memory/memory
card) of photos and movies separately (FDR-AX45/AX60).

 To suppresses the voice of the person recording the

movie (My Voice Canceling)
Select  [Camera/Mic]  [ Microphone]  [My Voice
Canceling] (page 35). The voice of the person recording the movie will
be suppressed.

 Approximate recording time available

Internal memory*1
Movie format Memory card*2
(FDR-AX45/AX60)
XAVC S 4K 2 h. 00 min. 64 GB: 2 h. 00 min.*3
XAVC S HD 2 h. 25 min. 64 GB: 2 h. 25 min.*4
AVCHD 6 h. 55 min. 64 GB: 6 h. 50 min.*5
*1
If you want to record up to the maximum recording time, you need to
delete the demonstration movie on this product.
*2
When using a Sony memory card.
*3
When recording with using the default setting:
[ File Format]: [ XAVC S 4K], [ REC Mode]: [60Mbps ], [Dual
Video REC]: [On]
*4
Approximate recording time when recording with the following setting:
[ File Format]: [ XAVC S HD], [ Frame Rate]: [60p]
*5
Approximate recording time when recording with the following setting:
[ File Format]: [ AVCHD], [ REC Mode]: [High Quality ]
• The actual recording time or number of recordable photos is displayed
on the LCD monitor during recording.

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Shooting photos

1 Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE] 

(Photo).

Recording/Playback
• You can also switch between (Movie) and (Photo) by pressing
the / (Shooting Mode) button (FDR-AX60).

2 Press
fully.
PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it

Power zoom lever

• When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears

on the LCD monitor.

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Using the manual adjustment features

Assigning a menu item to the MANUAL ring (FDR-AX60)

1 Press and hold MANUAL button (page 45) for a few

seconds.
• The menu items you can control with the MANUAL ring will appear
on the [Manual Ring Setting] screen.

2 Rotate the MANUAL ring (page 45) to select the item

to be assigned, and then press MANUAL button.

 Making the manual adjustment using the MANUAL

ring
 Press the MANUAL button to switch to manual adjustment mode.
 Rotate the MANUAL ring to make the adjustment.
• To return to automatic adjustment mode, press MANUAL button again.
• When Zoom function is assigned, make the adjustment by only rotating
the MANUAL ring.

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Playback
1 Open the LCD monitor and press the (View
Images) button on the camcorder to enter the
playback mode.

Recording/Playback
• The Event View screen appears after some seconds.

2 Select / to move the desired event to the

center, and then select the part circled () in the
figure.
Switch Movie
Format
To the MENU button*
screen (4K/MP4)

Event name Events

To the To the next

previous event event
Change to the
movie/photo Time-line bar
recording Highlight Movie Change Event Scale button
mode Maker

* The icon varies depending on the [ File Format] setting (page 21).
• Photos and movies are stored in the same recording medium
(internal memory/memory card) (FDR-AX45/AX60).
• To select the XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies you want to play, edit,
or copy to other devices, select  [Image Quality/Size] 
[ File Format].
• You can play movies of the selected frame rate only in the case of
XAVC S 4K movies. Select the frame rate according to the movies you
want to play.
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3 Select the image.

Recorded time/
number of Switch
To go back to Event name photos Image Type
the Event View button
screen (Visual
index)
Previous
Movie

Next

Change to the Photo

movie/photo
recording Last played image
mode

 To switch between movies and photos (Visual index)

Select the desired type of images.

 Playback operations

Volume / Previous/Next
Delete / Fast-reverse/Fast-forward
Context / Play/Pause
Stop Play/Stop slide show
Motion Shot Video Motion Interval ADJ

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 To delete the images

 Select  [Image Quality/Size]  [ File Format] 
format of images to be deleted.
• The available format varies depending on the [ File Format] setting.
 Select  [Edit/Copy]  [Delete]  [Multiple Images] 
image type to be deleted.
 Touch and display the mark on the images to be deleted, then
select .

 Switching to MP4
 Select “Switch Movie Format button.”

Recording/Playback
Switch Movie
Format button

• The Movie Format Select screen appears.

 Select the format of the movie.

 To copy the images from the internal memory to a

memory card (FDR-AX45/AX60)
 Select  [Edit/Copy]  [Copy]  [Int. Memory 
Memory Card]  [Multiple Images].
 Select the image type to be copied.
 Touch and display the mark on the images to be copied, then
select .
 Select .
Notes
• XAVC S movies saved on the internal memory cannot be copied to SDHC
memory cards or external media devices with the FAT file system.

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Creating highlight movies

Highlight Movie Maker is a function used to create highlight movies
from MP4 format movies which have been recorded by Dual Video
REC.

1 Press the
(page 45).
(create highlight movies) button

2 On the LCD monitor, select an event you want to

create a highlight movie and select to display
the confirmation screen.

1-1-2018

3 Select on the confirmation screen to create a

highlight movie.
• To change the settings, select , change the settings according to
your preference on the displayed setting screen, and then select
.

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Viewing images on a TV
Playing back images
Playable images may be restricted depending on the combination of
the movie format at the time of recording, the type of playback
images selected on the Event View screen, and the HDMI output
settings.

1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the

HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied.

Recording/Playback
Signal flow

2 Set the input of TV to HDMI IN.

3 Play back images on the camcorder.

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 How to set the playback images

Movie [HDMI Visual index Playback

TV
format Resolution] (page 20) image quality

XAVC S 4K 4K TV [Auto], [2160p/ MOVIE 4K image

1080p] PHOTO quality
MOVIE/
PHOTO

[Auto], [1080p], MOVIE High definition

[1080i], [720p] MOVIE/ image quality
PHOTO (HD)

PHOTO

High [Auto], [1080p], MOVIE High definition

definition TV [1080i], [720p] PHOTO image quality
MOVIE/ (HD)
PHOTO

XAVC S HD 4K TV or [Auto], [2160p/ MOVIE High definition

High 1080p], [1080p], MOVIE/ image quality
AVCHD definition TV [1080i], [720p] PHOTO (HD)

PHOTO 4K image
quality (when
connected to a
4K TV)*

* The resolution will be the HDMI Resolution set on your camcorder.

• Images will be played when [HDMI Resolution] is set to [Auto] (default
setting).
• If images are not played properly with [Auto], change the [HDMI
Resolution] setting. Select  [Setup]  [ Connection] 
[HDMI Resolution]  desired setting.
• If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, connect the Multi/Micro USB
Terminal of the camcorder to the video/audio input jacks of the TV using
an AV cable (sold separately).

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 Connecting the camcorder to a network-compatible

TV
Connect the camcorder to an access point with a security setting
(page 33). Press (View Images) on the camcorder, and then select
 [Wireless]  [ Function]  [View on TV]  image type
to be played back.
• You can view AVCHD movies, MP4 movies, and photos only.

Playing back trimmed movies (Trimming Playback)

recorded in XAVC S 4K format

Recording/Playback
You can play back the movies recorded in XAVC S 4K file format while
magnifying and trimming the part you want to watch, and also while
zooming the scene up to the full high definition image quality.

1 Change the HDMI output setting to output 4K

movies.
Select  [Setup]  [ Connection]  [HDMI
Resolution]  desired setting.

2 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the

HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied.

Signal flow

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TV [HDMI Resolution]

4K TV [Auto]*, [2160p/1080p]*, [1080p], [1080i],

[720p]

High definition TV [Auto], [1080p], [1080i], [720p]

* The screen turns blank for a few seconds when you turn on or off the
trimmed movie playback function.

3 Touch (trimming on) on the LCD monitor during

playback, and then select the part to be trimmed by
touching there.
• The playback image is trimmed in high definition image quality (HD).

Notes
• Playback of trimmed movies is not available on the LCD monitor of the
camcorder.

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Saving images
Importing images to your computer
What you can do with PlayMemories Home
PlayMemories Home allows you to import movies and photos to your
computer to use them in a variety of ways.
• Update PlayMemories Home to the latest version before using.

Playing back
imported images

Import images from the camcorder.

Saving images
For Windows, the following functions are Sharing images
also available. on PlayMemories
Online™

Viewing Creating Uploading

images on movie images to
Calendar discs network services

 To download PlayMemories Home

PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL.
http://www.sony.net/pm/

 To check the computer system

You can check the computer requirements for the
software at the following URL.
http://www.sony.net/pcenv/

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Saving images on an external media

device
How to store movies and photos to an external media device is
explained here. Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with the
external media device.
Store movies to a computer using PlayMemories Home software
(page 27).

How to store movies

Image quality/
Device Cable Media
Recording format
Recorder AV cable (sold Standard DVD
without a USB separately) definition image
jack quality
External media VMC-UAM2 USB 4K/High definition External media
device Adaptor Cable image quality (HD)
(sold separately) • XAVC S
• AVCHD
Computer Micro USB cable 4K/High definition Computer and
image quality (HD) connected
• XAVC S external media
• AVCHD
• See the following website for the latest storage environment.
http://www.sony.net/
• You can store images by connecting to a recorder with an analog AV
cable (sold separately). Movies are copied with standard definition image
quality (page 29).
• You can directly copy images to an external media device with the VMC-
UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately).

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How to connect a device

 Recorder without a USB jack
Connect a recorder to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of your
camcorder using an AV cable (sold separately).

Signal flow
• For how to save images, also refer to the instruction manual of your

Saving images
recording device.
• Movies are copied with standard definition image quality.

 USB external hard disk

Connect an external media device to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of
your camcorder using VMC-UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).

Signal flow
• Movies are copied with 4K/high definition image quality (HD).

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Using the Wi-Fi Notes

function • You may not be able to

download Imaging Edge Mobile
from Google Play or App Store
depending on the country or the
Installing Imaging Edge region. In that case, search for
Mobile™ on your “Imaging Edge Mobile”.
smartphone • If Imaging Edge Mobile is already
installed in your smartphone,
For the latest information and update the software to the latest
more detailed information on version.
the functions of Imaging Edge • The Wi-Fi function described here
Mobile, visit the following URL. is not guaranteed to work on all
smartphones and tablets.
• The Wi-Fi function of the
camcorder cannot be used
connected to a public wireless
LAN.
• To use the One-touch functions
https://www.sony.net/iem/ (NFC) of the camcorder, a
smartphone or tablet supporting
 Android OS the NFC function is required.
• The operation methods and
Install Imaging Edge Mobile display screens for the
from Google Play. application are subject to change
without notice by future
upgrades.

 iOS
Install Imaging Edge Mobile
from App Store.

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Notes
Transferring MP4 movies
and photos to your • Cancel the sleep mode or unlock
the screen on the smartphone
smartphone beforehand.
• Make sure that is displayed
 One-touch connection on the LCD monitor of the
with a smartphone camcorder and the smartphone.
supporting NFC • Continue touching the
camcorder to the smartphone
1 Activate the NFC function of without moving until Imaging
Edge Mobile starts (1 to 2
the smartphone.
• On an iPhone/iPad, launch seconds).
Imaging Edge Mobile, and then • If the camcorder cannot be
select [Scan NFC/QR Code of the connected with the smartphone
Camera]  [Scan NFC of the

Saving images
by NFC, see “Connecting to a Wi-
Camera] to activate the NFC Fi network using the QR Code”
function.
(page 31).
2 On the camcorder, play back
an image to be sent to the  Connecting to a Wi-Fi
smartphone.
• You can transfer MP4 movies network using the QR
and photos only. Code
• To select MP4 movies when you
play back movies, see
“Switching to MP4” (page 21).
1 Press the (View Images)
button, then select
 [Wireless]  [ Function]
3 Touch the camcorder to the
 [Send to Smartphone] 
smartphone.
[Select on This Device] 
image type.

2 Select the image you want to

transfer, and add , and
then select 
.
• The QR Code, SSID, and
password are displayed.

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3 Start up Imaging Edge

1 On your camcorder, select
Mobile.  [Wireless] 
[ Function]  [Ctrl with
4 Select [Scan QR Code of the
Smartphone].
Camera] from the screen of
Imaging Edge Mobile. 2 On your smartphone,
perform in the same way as
5 Select [OK]. (If a message in step 6 in “Connecting to a
appears, select [OK] again.) Wi-Fi network using the QR
Code” (page 31).
6 With your smartphone, read When you use NFC, display the
the QR Code displayed on recording screen on your
the LCD monitor of the camcorder, and touch on the
camcorder. camcorder to on the
smartphone.
• Once the QR Code has read and
the connection has been 3 Operate the camcorder on
successfully established, the SSID your smartphone.
(DIRECT-xxxx) and the password Notes
of the camcorder will be
registered onto your • Depending on local electrical
smartphone. The subsequent Wi- interference or the smartphone’s
Fi connection between the capabilities, the live view images
camcorder and your smartphone may not be displayed smoothly.
will only require selecting the
SSID of the camcorder registered
on your smartphone.
• If the camcorder cannot be
connected with the smartphone
by NFC and by reading the QR
code, connect by using the SSID
and the password.
For more details, refer to “Help
Guide”.

Using your smartphone

as a wireless remote
commander
You can record with the
camcorder using your
smartphone as a wireless
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Saving movies and If you know the SSID and

the password of your
photos to your computer
wireless access point
via Wi-Fi  On your camcorder, select
Connect your computer to a  [Wireless] 
wireless access point or wireless [ Setting]  [Access point
broadband router in advance. settings].
 Select the access point you
want to register, enter the
1 Install the dedicated
password, then select [Next].
software in your computer
(first time only).
PlayMemories Home
http://www.sony.net/pm/

Saving images
• If the software is already
installed in your computer,
update the software to the latest
version.
3 Ifstarted,
your computer is not
2 Connect your camcorder to turn on the
an access point as follows computer.
(first time only).
If you cannot register, refer to the 4 Start sending images from
instruction of the access point, or
the camcorder to the
contact the person who set up the computer.
access point.  Press the (View Images)
button on your camcorder.
If the wireless access point
 Select  [Wireless]
has a WPS button  [ Function]  [Send to
 On your camcorder, select Computer].
 [Wireless]  • Images are automatically
[ Setting]  [WPS Push]. transferred to and saved on
 Press the WPS button on the the computer.
access point you want to • Only newly recorded images
register. are transferred. Importing
movies and multiple photos
may take time.

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Customizing your camcorder

Using the menus Menu lists

1 Select . Shooting Mode

Movie
Photo
Time-lapse Capture
Smth Slw REC*1
Golf Shot*1
High Speed REC*2
2 Select a category.
Camera/Mic
Manual Settings
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs
Spot Meter
Spot Focus

3 Select
item.
a desired menu Exposure
Focus
IRIS
Shutter Speed
AGC Limit
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
Low Lux
Camera Settings
Scene Selection
Scroll the menu items Picture Effect
up or down. Cinematone
• Select to finish setting the Fader
menu or to return to the previous Self-Timer
menu screen.
SteadyShot
SteadyShot
Digital Zoom
Filter/Protector
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Manual Ring Setting*3 Send to Smartphone

NIGHTSHOT Light*3 Send to Computer
Face View on TV
Face Detection Setting
Smile Shutter Airplane Mode
Smile Sensitivity Multi Camera Ctrl Set
Flash*4 WPS Push
Flash Access point settings
Flash Level Edit Device Name
Red Eye Reduction Disp MAC Address
Microphone SSID/PW Reset
My Voice Canceling Network Info Reset
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Playback Function

Customizing your camcorder

Auto Wind NR
Event View
Audio Mode
Audio Rec Level Edit/Copy
Shooting Assist Delete
My Button Protect
Focus Magnifier*3 Highlight
Grid Line Copy
Display Setting Direct Copy*5
Zebra Setup
Peaking Media Settings
Audio Level Display Media Select*6
Image Quality/Size Media Info
REC Mode Format
Frame Rate Repair Img. DB F.
Dual Video REC File Number
File Format Playback Settings
Image Size Data Code
Volume
Wireless
Motion Interval ADJ
Function
Download Music*7
Ctrl with Smartphone
Empty Music*7
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*2
TC/UB When image size is set to [XAVC
S HD]
TC/UB Disp *3
FDR-AX60
TC Preset *4
You can set this item when you
UB Preset use a flash (sold separately).
*5
TC Format You can set this item when you
use an external media device
TC Run (sold separately).
TC Make *6
FDR-AX45/AX60
*7
UB Time Rec The feature may not be available
depending on the countries/
Connection
regions.
TV Type *8
FDR-AX43/AX45
HDMI Resolution *9 1080 50i-compatible models

CTRL FOR HDMI

USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
General Settings
Beep
Monitor Brightness
REC Lamp
Remote Ctrl
Power ON w/monitor*8
Language Setting
24p Mode*9
Cancel 24p Mode*9
Battery Info
Power Save
Initialize
Demo Mode
Version
Clock Settings
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
*1 When image size is set to
[AVCHD]
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Precautions • Television programs, films, video
tapes, and other materials may
AC Adaptor be copyrighted. Unauthorized
Do not short-circuit the battery recording of such materials may
terminal with any metallic objects. be a violation of the copyright
This may cause a malfunction. laws.
• Compensation for the content of
Playing back images with recordings cannot be provided,
other devices even if recording or playback is
You may not be able to play back not possible due to a malfunction
images that were recorded on your of the camcorder, recording
camcorder with other devices media, etc.
normally. Also, you may not be • The camcorder is not
able to play back images recorded dustproofed, dripproofed or
on other devices with your waterproofed.
camcorder. • Do not let your camcorder get
Recording and playback wet, for example, from rain or sea
• Avoid rough handling, water. If your camcorder gets
disassembling, modifying, wet, it may malfunction.

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physical shock, or impact such as Sometimes this malfunction
hammering, dropping or cannot be repaired.
stepping on the product. Be • Do not leave the lens or the
particularly careful with the lens. viewfinder exposed to a strong
• To ensure stable operation of the light source such as sunlight.
memory card, it is recommended Because of the lens's condensing
to format the memory card with function, doing so may cause
your camcorder before the first smoke, fire, or a malfunction
use. Formatting the memory card inside the camcorder body or the
will erase all the data stored on it lens.
and the data will be • When you shoot with
irrecoverable. Save your backlighting, keep the sun
important data on your PC, etc. sufficiently far away from the
• Confirm the direction of the angle of view. Otherwise, the
memory card. If you forcibly sunlight may enter the focus
insert the memory card in the inside the camcorder and cause
wrong direction, the memory smoke or fire. Even if the sun is
card, memory card slot, or image slightly away from the angle of
data may be damaged. view, it may still cause smoke or
• Before starting to record, test the fire.
recording function to make sure • Do not directly expose the lens to
the image and sound are beams such as laser beams. That
recorded without any problems. may damage the image sensor
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• Do not use the camcorder near LCD monitor before the power
strong radio waves or radiation. turns off or you can no longer
The camcorder may not be able record movies. In this case, leave
to record or play back images the power off and wait until the
properly. camcorder and battery
• Do not use the camcorder on a temperature goes down. If you
sandy beach or anywhere dusty. turn on the power without letting
Doing so may cause your the camcorder and battery cool
camcorder to malfunction. enough, the power may turn off
• If moisture condensation occurs, again or you may be unable to
stop using the camcorder until record movies.
moisture evaporates. Deactivating wireless LAN
• Do not subject the camcorder to
(Wi-Fi, NFC, etc.) temporarily
mechanical shock or vibration. If
you do so, the camcorder may When you board an airplane, you
can deactivate the Wi-Fi function
operate incorrectly or may not
record images. In addition, the temporarily. Select 
recording medium or recorded [Wireless]  [ Setting] 
[Airplane Mode]  [On].
data may be damaged.
LCD monitor Wireless LAN
We assume no responsibility
The LCD monitor is manufactured
using extremely high-precision whatsoever for any damage
technology, so over 99.99% of the caused by unauthorized access to,
or unauthorized use of,
pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some destinations loaded on the
tiny black points and/or bright camcorder, resulting from loss or
theft.
points (white, red, blue, or green in
color) that appear constantly on About the security on using
the LCD monitor. These points are Wireless LAN products
normal results of the • Please ensure that you always
manufacturing process and do not use a secured wireless network
affect the recording in any way. with your devices to avoid
Camcorder temperature hacking, unapproved third party
The camcorder and battery pack access and other vulnerabilities.
become warm during operation. • It is important to set security
This is normal. when using the wireless network
function.
Overheat protection • Sony makes no guarantees and is
Depending on the camcorder and not responsible for any damage
battery temperature, you may be resulting from having inadequate
unable to record movies or the security or using the wireless
power may turn off automatically network function.
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message will be displayed on the
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Sony accessories
Using this unit with products from For Customers in the U.S.A.
other manufacturers may affect its
For question regarding your product
performance, leading to accidents
or for the Sony Service Center nearest
or malfunction. you,
call 1-800-222-SONY (7669) .
 Regulatory Information
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems Supplier's Declaration of
Conformity
using your camcorder:
Trade Name: SONY
• Check your camcorder referring Model.: FDR-AX43
to Help Guide (page 3). Responsible Party: Sony
• Disconnect the power source, Electronics Inc.
attach the power source again Address: 16535 Via Esprillo,
after about 1 minute, and turn the San Diego, CA 92127
camcorder on. U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
• Initialize your camcorder
(page 36). This device complies with Part 15 of

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All settings, including the clock the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
setting, are reset. to the following two conditions: (1)
• Contact your Sony dealer or local This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device
authorized Sony service facility.
must accept any interference
received, including interference
that may cause undesired
operation.

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Specifications microSDXC memory card (UHS

speed class 3 or faster)*3
XAVC S HD, XAVC S 4K
System (60Mbps), Movie:
Signal format: SDHC memory card (Class 10,
UHDTV or UHS speed class 1 or
HDTV faster)*3
NTSC color, EIA standards SDXC memory card (Class 10, or
(1080 60i-compatible models) UHS speed class 1 or faster)*3
PAL color, CCIR standards microSDHC memory card (Class
(1080 50i-compatible models) 10, or UHS speed class 1 or
Movie recording format: faster)*3
XAVC S (XAVC S format) microSDXC memory card (Class
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 10, or UHS speed class 1 or
Audio: LPCM 2ch faster)*3
(48 kHz/16 bit) AVCHD, Photo:
AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)
compatible) Memory Stick PRO-HD Duo
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 SD card (Class 4 or faster, or
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch UHS speed class 1 or faster)
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator*1 microSD memory card (Class 4
MP4 or faster, or UHS speed class 1
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or faster)
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch *2
The capacity that a user can
*1
Manufactured under license use (Approx.): 62.4 GB
from Dolby Laboratories. 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a
Photo file format: portion of which is used for
DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible system management and/or
Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible application files. Only pre-
MPF Baseline Compatible installed demonstration
Viewfinder (FDR-AX60): movie may be deleted.
0.6 cm (0.24 type) Color *3 Capacity of 4 GB or more is
1 555 200 dots equivalent required.
Recording media (Movie/Photo): Image device:
Internal memory: 64 GB*2(FDR- 1/2.5-type (7.20 mm)
AX45/AX60) back-illuminated Exmor R™
XAVC S 4K (100Mbps), XAVC S CMOS sensor
HD High Speed REC (100Mbps), Recording pixels (photo, 16:9):
Movie: Max. 16.6 mega pixels
SDHC memory card (UHS speed (5 440 × 3 056)*4
class 3 or faster)*3 Gross: Approx. 8.57 mega
SDXC memory card (UHS speed pixels
class 3 or faster)*3 Effective (movie, 16:9)*5:
GB microSDHC memory card (UHS Approx. 8.29 mega pixels
40 speed class 3 or faster)*3 Effective (photo, 16:9):

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*6
Approx. 8.29 mega pixels [ SteadyShot] is set to
Effective (photo, 4:3): [Active].
Approx. 6.22 mega pixels
Lens: Input/Output connectors
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T Lens HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro
20× (Optical)*5, 4K: 30× (Clear connector
Image Zoom, while recording MIC input jack: Stereo minijack
movies)*6 HD: 40× (Clear Image (3.5 mm)
Zoom, while recording Headphone jack: Stereo minijack
movies)*6, 250× (Digital) (3.5 mm)
Filter diameter: USB jack: Multi/Micro USB
55 mm (2 1/4 in.) Terminal*
F2.0 - F3.8 * Supports Micro USB compatible
Focal length: devices.
f= 4.4 mm - 88 mm (3/16 in. - USB connection is only for output
3 1/2 in.) (For customers in Europe).
When converted to a 35 mm
still camera LCD monitor
For movies*5: Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect

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f=26.8 mm - 536 mm ratio 16:9)
(1 1/16 in. - 21 1/8 in.) (16:9) Total number of pixels:
For photos: FDR-AX43/AX45:
f=26.8 mm - 536 mm 460 800 (960 × 480)
(1 1/16 in. - 21 1/8 in.) (16:9) FDR-AX60:
Color temperature: [Auto], [One 921 600 (1 440 × 640)
Push], [Indoor], [Outdoor]
Minimum illumination: Wireless LAN
4K: 9 lx (lux), HD: 6 lx (lux) (in
Supported format:
default setting, shutter speed
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
1/60 second)
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz
4K: 1.8 lx (lux), HD: 1.2 lx (lux)
Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-
([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter
PSK
speed 1/30 second)
Connection method: Wi-Fi
NightShot (FDR-AX60): 0 lx
Protected Setup™ (WPS)/
(lux) (shutter speed 1/60
Manual
second)
Access method: Infrastructure
*4 mode
The unique image
processing system of Sony’s NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag
BIONZ-X allows still image compliant
resolution equivalent to the
sizes described. General
*5 [ SteadyShot] is set to Power requirements:
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USB Charging: DC 5 V 1 500 mA 535 g (1 lb 2.9 oz) main unit

Average power consumption: only
During camera recording using 625 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the
the viewfinder (FDR-AX60): 4K: supplied rechargeable battery
5.1 W, HD: 3.6 W* pack NP-FV70A
During camera recording using
LCD monitor at normal
 AC Adaptor AC-L200 D
brightness: 4K: 5.1 W, HD:
3.6 W* Power requirements: AC 100 V -
* in AVCHD FH mode 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Operating temperature: 0 °C to Power consumption: 18 W
40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Output voltage: DC 8.4 V*
Storage temperature: –20 °C to * See the label on the AC Adaptor
+55 °C (–4 °F to +131 °F) for other specifications.
Dimensions (approx.):
FDR-AX43/AX45:  Rechargeable battery
73 mm × 80.5 mm × 142.5 mm pack NP-FV70A
(2 7/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 5 5/8 in.)
(w/h/d) including the Output voltage: DC 7.3 V
projecting parts Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
73 mm × 80.5 mm × 173 mm Maximum charge current: 2.3 A
(2 7/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 6 7/8 in.)
(w/h/d) including the Design and specifications are
projecting parts, and the subject to change without notice.
supplied rechargeable battery
pack  Trademarks
FDR-AX60: • AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive,
73 mm × 80.5 mm × 161.0 mm AVCHD logotype and AVCHD
(2 7/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 6 3/8 in.) Progressive logotype are
(w/h/d) including the trademarks of Panasonic
projecting parts Corporation and Sony
73 mm × 80.5 mm × 173 mm Corporation.
(2 7/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 6 7/8 in.) • XAVC S and are
(w/h/d) including the registered trademarks of Sony
projecting parts, and the Corporation.
supplied rechargeable battery • Memory Stick and are
pack trademarks or registered
Mass (approx.): trademarks of Sony Corporation.
FDR-AX43/AX45: • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of
510 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only Sony Corporation.
600 g (1 lb 5.2 oz) including the • BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony
supplied rechargeable battery Corporation.
pack NP-FV70A
GB FDR-AX60:
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• Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are All other product names

trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc mentioned herein may be the
Association. trademarks or registered
• Dolby and the double-D symbol trademarks of their respective
are trademarks of Dolby companies. Furthermore, ™ and ®
Laboratories. are not mentioned in each case in
• The terms HDMI and HDMI High- this manual.
Definition Multimedia Interface,
and the HDMI Logo are
 On GNU GPL/LGPL
trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing applied software
Administrator, Inc. in the United The software that is eligible for the
States and other countries. following GNU General Public
• Windows is either registered License (hereinafter referred to as
trademark or trademark of “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General
Microsoft Corporation in the Public License (hereinafter referred
United States and/or other to as “LGPL”) are included in this
countries. product.
• Mac is a registered trademark of This informs you that you have a
right to have access to, modify,

Others
Apple Inc. in the United States
and other countries. and redistribute source code for
• SDXC logo is a trademark of SD- these software programs under
3C, LLC. the conditions of the supplied
• Android and Google Play are GPL/LGPL.
trademarks of Google Inc. Source code is provided on the
• Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi web.
PROTECTED SET-UP are Use the following URL to download
registered trademarks of the Wi- it.
Fi Alliance. http://oss.sony.net/Products/
• The N Mark is a trademark or Linux
registered trademark of NFC We would prefer you do not
Forum, Inc. in the United States contact us about the contents of
and in other countries. source code.
• YouTube and the YouTube logo
are trademarks or registered About copies of the licenses (in
trademarks of Google Inc. English).
• iPhone and iPad are trademarks Establish a Mass Storage
of Apple Inc., registered in the connection between this product
U.S. and other countries. and a computer, and read the files
• QR Code is registered trademark in the “LICENSE” folder in
of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. “PMHOME.”

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Parts and controls accessories compatible with an

Active Interface Shoe.
Figures in ( ) are reference To prevent failure, do not use a
commercially available flash
pages. with high-voltage synchro
terminals or with reverse
polarity.
 N mark (31)
NFC: Near Field
Communication
 Camera recording lamp
 Remote sensor
 NIGHTSHOT light (FDR-AX60)

 PHOTO button (15, 17)

 Power zoom lever (17)
 Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Supports Micro USB compatible
devices. This terminal does not  LCD monitor/Touch panel
support VMC-AVM1 Adaptor
Cable (sold separately). You
cannot use accessories via an
A/V remote connector.
 (microphone) jack (PLUG
IN POWER)
 Loop for a shoulder belt
 Grip belt
  (headphones) jack
 Multi interface shoe

For details on compatible

accessories of the Multi
interface shoe, visit the Sony
web site 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
GB separately), you can also use
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 Built-in microphone
 MANUAL ring (FDR-AX60) (18)
Manual functions can be
assigned to the button and the  Speaker
dial.  / (Shooting Mode)
 Lens (ZEISS lens) button (17) (FDR-AX60)
 MANUAL button (FDR-AX60)  (Create highlight movies)
button
Creates highlight movies (MP4

Others
movies) from movies you have
recorded.
 (View Images) button (19)
 NIGHTSHOT button (FDR-
AX60)
  (ON/STANDBY) button

 Memory card access lamp

(12)
 Memory card slot (12)
 HDMI OUT jack

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 To fasten the grip belt

 Viewfinder (FDR-AX60)
The camcorder is turned on
when the viewfinder is pulled
out.
 Viewfinder lens adjustment
dial (FDR-AX60)
If the indications in the
viewfinder appear blurred, turn
the viewfinder lens adjustment
dial.
 START/STOP button (15)
 POWER/CHG (charge) lamp
(8)
 DC IN jack
 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.
 BATT (battery) release lever
(10)
GB
 Battery pack (8)
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Index Install 30
iOS 30
A L
AC Adaptor 8 LCD monitor 44
Android 30
M
App Store 30
Manual recording 18
Assigning a menu item 18
Memory card 12
AVCHD 4, 6
Memory Stick Micro (M2) 13
B Memory Stick PRO Duo 13
Battery pack 8 Menu lists 34
Beep 11 Menus 34
C Micro USB cable 9
Charging the battery pack 8 microSD memory card 12
Charging the battery using your Movies 15
computer 9 MP4 31
Charging time 9 My Voice Canceling 16
N

Others
Computer 27
Computer system 27 Network 25
D NFC 31
Date and time 11 P
Delete 21 Photos 17
Dual Video REC 15 Playback 19
E PlayMemories Home 27
Edit 19 PlayMemories Online 27
Power on 11
F Precautions 37
Format 14
Full charge 9 R
Recording 15
G Recording media 14
Google Play 30
Recording time 16
Grip belt 46
Recording/playback time 9
H S
HDMI cable 23
Smartphone 30
Help Guide 3
Software 27
Highlight Movie Maker 22
Specifications 40
I Supplied items 7
Importing images to your GB
computer 27 47

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T
Touch panel 44
Trimming Playback 25
Tripod 46
Troubleshooting 39
TV 23
W
Wall outlet (wall socket) 9
Wi-Fi 30
Windows 27
Wireless access point 33
X
XAVC S 4K 4, 5
XAVC S HD 4, 5
Z
Zoom 15

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Additional information on this product and

answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at our Customer Support
Website.

http://www.sony.net/

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