Sony AX60 Operating Instructions PDF

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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 Trimming Playback

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.

1 Select [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.

2 Select [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:

High Speed REC 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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Supplied items The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity.

All models Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1)

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.

* 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).

* 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.

Battery pack

DC plug*

AC Adaptor

Wall outlet (wall socket)

DC IN jack Power cord (mains lead)

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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)

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

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Turning the power on

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 havent used your camcorder for several months)

To turn off the operating sound, select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off].

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

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.

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

Touch the button on the LCD monitor.

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Inserting a memory card

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

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

The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.

Recording formats Supporting memory cards

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

Insert the card with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated.

Access lamp

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* Including when recording with Dual Video REC.

Memory Stick media

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 cards other than Sony.

AVCHD SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, microSD/microSDHC/ microSDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster, or U1 or faster.)

XAVC S 4K 60 Mbps* HD 60 Mbps (when recording with High Speed REC)* HD 50 Mbps*

SDHC/SDXC memory card, microSDHC/microSDXC memory card (Class 10 or faster, or U1 or faster.)

4K 100 Mbps* HD 100 Mbps (when recording with High Speed REC)*

SDHC/SDXC memory card, microSDHC/microSDXC memory card (U3)

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

Recording formats Supporting memory cards

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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

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.

Select [On] for [Dual Video REC] when you create a highlight movie with Highlight Movie Maker.

Recording movies

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

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

Notes

Power zoom lever

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Recording photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)

You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO.

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

*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.

Notes

Movie format Internal memory*1

(FDR-AX45/AX60) Memory card*2

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

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Shooting photos

1 Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE] (Photo).

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

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

When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD monitor.

Power zoom lever

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Using the manual adjustment features

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.

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.

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Playback

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

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.

* 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.

To the MENU screen

Event name

To the previous event

Events

Change to the movie/photo

recording mode

Switch Movie Format button* (4K/MP4)

To the next event

Time-line bar

Change Event Scale buttonHighlight Movie Maker

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To switch between movies and photos (Visual index) Select the desired type of images.

Playback operations

3 Select the image.

Volume / Previous/Next

Delete / Fast-reverse/Fast-forward

Context / Play/Pause

Stop Play/Stop slide show

Motion Shot Video Motion Interval ADJ

To go back to the Event View

screen

Previous

Next

Change to the movie/photo

recording mode

Event name

Recorded time/ number of photos

Movie

Photo

Last played image

Switch Image Type button (Visual index)

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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.

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 .

XAVC S movies saved on the internal memory cannot be copied to SDHC memory cards or external media devices with the FAT file system.

Notes

Switch Movie Format button

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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 (create highlight movies) button (page 45).

2 On the LCD monitor, select an event you want to create a highlight movie and select to display the confirmation screen.

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

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.

Playing back images

1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied.

2 Set the input of TV to HDMI IN.

3 Play back images on the camcorder.

Signal flow

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How to set the playback images

* 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).

Movie format

TV [HDMI Resolution]

Visual index (page 20)

Playback image quality

XAVC S 4K 4K TV [Auto], [2160p/ 1080p]

MOVIE PHOTO MOVIE/

PHOTO

4K image quality

[Auto], [1080p], [1080i], [720p]

MOVIE MOVIE/

PHOTO

High definition image quality (HD)

PHOTO

High definition TV

[Auto], [1080p], [1080i], [720p]

MOVIE PHOTO MOVIE/

PHOTO

High definition image quality (HD)

XAVC S HD

AVCHD

4K TV or High definition TV

[Auto], [2160p/ 1080p], [1080p], [1080i], [720p]

MOVIE MOVIE/

PHOTO

High definition image quality (HD)

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

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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.

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.

Playing back trimmed movies (Trimming Playback) recorded in XAVC S 4K format

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

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).

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Importing images to your computer

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.

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/

What you can do with PlayMemories Home

Viewing images on Calendar

Sharing images on PlayMemories Online

Import images from the camcorder.

Creating movie discs

Uploading images to network services

Playing back imported images

For Windows, the following functions are also available.

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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).

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).

How to store movies

Device Cable Image quality/ Recording format

Media

Recorder without a USB jack

AV cable (sold separately)

Standard definition image quality

DVD

External media device

VMC-UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately)

4K/High definition image quality (HD) XAVC S AVCHD

External media

Computer Micro USB cable 4K/High definition image quality (HD) XAVC S AVCHD

Computer and connected external media

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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 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).

How to connect a device

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Using the Wi-Fi function

For the latest information and more detailed information on the functions of Imaging Edge Mobile, visit the following URL.

https://www.sony.net/iem/

Android OS Install Imaging Edge Mobile from Google Play.

iOS Install Imaging Edge Mobile from App Store.

You may not be able to download Imaging Edge Mobile from Google Play or App Store depending on the country or the region. In that case, search for Imaging Edge Mobile.

If Imaging Edge Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version.

The Wi-Fi function described here 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 (NFC) of the camcorder, a smartphone or tablet supporting the NFC function is required.

The operation methods and display screens for the application are subject to change without notice by future upgrades.

Installing Imaging Edge Mobile on your smartphone

Notes

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One-touch connection with a smartphone supporting NFC

Cancel the sleep mode or unlock the screen on the smartphone beforehand.

Make sure that is displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder and the smartphone.

Continue touching the camcorder to the smartphone without moving until Imaging Edge Mobile starts (1 to 2 seconds).

If the camcorder cannot be connected with the smartphone by NFC, see Connecting to a Wi- Fi network using the QR Code (page 31).

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using the QR Code

Transferring MP4 movies and photos to your smartphone

1 Activate the NFC function of the smartphone. On an iPhone/iPad, launch

Imaging Edge Mobile, and then select [Scan NFC/QR Code of the Camera] [Scan NFC of the Camera] to activate the NFC function.

2 On the camcorder, play back an image to be sent to the smartphone. You can transfer MP4 movies

and photos only. To select MP4 movies when you

play back movies, see Switching to MP4 (page 21).

3 Touch the camcorder to the smartphone.

Notes

1 Press the (View Images) button, then select [Wireless] [ Function] [Send to 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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Once the QR Code has read and the connection has been successfully established, the SSID (DIRECT-xxxx) and the password of the camcorder will be registered onto your smartphone. The subsequent Wi- Fi connection between the camcorder and your smartphone 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.

You can record with the camcorder using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander.

Depending on local electrical interference or the smartphones capabilities, the live view images may not be displayed smoothly.

3 Start up Imaging Edge Mobile.

4 Select [Scan QR Code of the Camera] from the screen of Imaging Edge Mobile.

5 Select [OK]. (If a message appears, select [OK] again.)

6 With your smartphone, read the QR Code displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder.

Using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander

1 On your camcorder, select [Wireless]

[ Function] [Ctrl with Smartphone].

2 On your smartphone, perform in the same way as in step 6 in Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using the QR Code (page 31). When you use NFC, display the recording screen on your camcorder, and touch on the camcorder to on the smartphone.

3 Operate the camcorder on your smartphone.

Notes

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Connect your computer to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router in advance.

Saving movies and photos to your computer via Wi-Fi

1 Install the dedicated software in your computer (first time only). PlayMemories Home http://www.sony.net/pm/

If the software is already installed in your computer, update the software to the latest version.

2 Connect your camcorder to an access point as follows (first time only). If you cannot register, refer to the instruction of the access point, or contact the person who set up the access point.

If the wireless access point has a WPS button On your camcorder, select

[Wireless] [ Setting] [WPS Push].

Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register.

If you know the SSID and the password of your wireless access point On your camcorder, select

[Wireless] [ Setting] [Access point settings].

Select the access point you want to register, enter the password, then select [Next].

3 If your computer is not started, turn on the computer.

4 Start sending images from the camcorder to the computer. Press the (View Images)

button on your camcorder. Select [Wireless] [ Function] [Send to Computer].

Images are automatically transferred to and saved on the computer.

Only newly recorded images are transferred. Importing movies and multiple photos may take time.

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Using the menus

Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen.

1 Select .

2 Select a category.

3 Select a desired menu item.

Scroll the menu items up or down.

Menu lists

Shooting Mode

Movie

Photo

Time-lapse Capture

Smth Slw REC*1

Golf Shot*1

High Speed REC*2

Camera/Mic

Manual Settings

White Balance

Spot Meter/Fcs

Spot Meter

Spot Focus

Exposure

Focus

IRIS

Shutter Speed

AGC Limit

AE Shift

White Balance Shift

Low Lux

Camera Settings

Scene Selection

Picture Effect

Cinematone

Fader

Self-Timer

SteadyShot

SteadyShot

Digital Zoom

Filter/Protector

Auto Back Light

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Manual Ring Setting*3

NIGHTSHOT Light*3

Face

Face Detection

Smile Shutter

Smile Sensitivity

Flash*4

Flash

Flash Level

Red Eye Reduction

Microphone

My Voice Canceling

Blt-in Zoom Mic

Auto Wind NR

Audio Mode

Audio Rec Level

Shooting Assist

My Button

Focus Magnifier*3

Grid Line

Display Setting

Zebra

Peaking

Audio Level Display

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode

Frame Rate

Dual Video REC

File Format

Image Size

Wireless

Function

Ctrl with Smartphone

Multi Camera Control

Send to Smartphone

Send to Computer

View on TV

Setting

Airplane Mode

Multi Camera Ctrl Set

WPS Push

Access point settings

Edit Device Name

Disp MAC Address

SSID/PW Reset

Network Info Reset

Playback Function

Event View

Edit/Copy

Delete

Protect

Highlight

Copy

Direct Copy*5

Setup

Media Settings

Media Select*6

Media Info

Format

Repair Img. DB F.

File Number

Playback Settings

Data Code

Volume

Motion Interval ADJ

Download Music*7

Empty Music*7

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*1 When image size is set to [AVCHD]

*2 When image size is set to [XAVC S HD]

*3 FDR-AX60 *4 You can set this item when you

use a flash (sold separately). *5 You can set this item when you

use an external media device (sold separately).

*6 FDR-AX45/AX60 *7 The feature may not be available

depending on the countries/ regions.

*8 FDR-AX43/AX45 *9 1080 50i-compatible models

TC/UB

TC/UB Disp

TC Preset

UB Preset

TC Format

TC Run

TC Make

UB Time Rec

Connection

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

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

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Precautions AC Adaptor Do not short-circuit the battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

Playing back images with other devices You may not be able to play back images that were recorded on your camcorder with other devices normally. Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder.

Recording and playback Avoid rough handling,

disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful with the lens.

To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use. 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.

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.

Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.

eo tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be a violation of the copyright laws.

Compensation for the content of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc.

The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed.

Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

Do not leave the lens or the viewfinder exposed to a strong light source such as sunlight. Because of the lens's condensing function, doing so may cause smoke, fire, or a malfunction inside the camcorder body or the lens.

When you shoot with backlighting, keep the sun sufficiently far away from the angle of view. Otherwise, the sunlight may enter the focus inside the camcorder and cause smoke or fire. Even if the sun is slightly away from the angle of view, it may still cause smoke or fire.

Do not directly expose the lens to beams such as laser beams. That may damage the image sensor and cause the camcorder to malfunction.

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Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record or play back images properly.

Do not use the camcorder on a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Doing so may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

If moisture condensation occurs, stop using the camcorder until moisture evaporates.

Do not subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration. If you do so, the camcorder may operate incorrectly or may not record images. In addition, the recording medium or recorded data may be damaged.

LCD monitor The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Camcorder temperature The camcorder and battery pack become warm during operation. This is normal.

Overheat protection Depending on the camcorder and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camcorder. A message will be displayed on the

LCD monitor before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies. In this case, leave the power off and wait until the camcorder and battery temperature goes down. If you turn on the power without letting the camcorder and battery cool enough, the power may turn off again or you may be unable to record movies.

Deactivating wireless LAN (Wi-Fi, NFC, etc.) temporarily When you board an airplane, you can deactivate the Wi-Fi function temporarily. Select [Wireless] [ Setting] [Airplane Mode] [On].

Wireless LAN We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any damage caused by unauthorized access to, or unauthorized use of, destinations loaded on the camcorder, resulting from loss or theft.

About the security on using Wireless LAN products Please ensure that you always

use a secured wireless network with your devices to avoid hacking, unapproved third party access and other vulnerabilities.

It is important to set security when using the wireless network function.

Sony makes no guarantees and is not responsible for any damage resulting from having inadequate security or using the wireless network function.

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Sony accessories Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance, leading to accidents or malfunction.

If you run into any problems using your camcorder: Check your camcorder referring

to Help Guide (page 3). Disconnect the power source,

attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on.

Initialize your camcorder (page 36). All settings, including the clock setting, are reset.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669) .

Regulatory InformationTroubleshooting

For Customers in the U.S.A.

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model.: FDR-AX43 Responsible Party: Sony

Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Specifications System Signal format:

UHDTV HDTV NTSC color, EIA standards (1080 60i-compatible models) PAL color, CCIR standards (1080 50i-compatible models)

Movie recording format: XAVC S (XAVC S format) Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz/16 bit) AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible) Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator*1

MP4 Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch *1 Manufactured under license

from Dolby Laboratories. Photo file format:

DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible

Viewfinder (FDR-AX60): 0.6 cm (0.24 type) Color 1 555 200 dots equivalent

Recording media (Movie/Photo): Internal memory: 64 GB*2(FDR- AX45/AX60) XAVC S 4K (100Mbps), XAVC S HD High Speed REC (100Mbps), Movie: SDHC memory card (UHS speed class 3 or faster)*3

SDXC memory card (UHS speed class 3 or faster)*3

microSDHC memory card (UHS speed class 3 or faster)*3

microSDXC memory card (UHS speed class 3 or faster)*3

XAVC S HD, XAVC S 4K (60Mbps), Movie: SDHC memory card (Class 10, or UHS speed class 1 or faster)*3

SDXC memory card (Class 10, or UHS speed class 1 or faster)*3

microSDHC memory card (Class 10, or UHS speed class 1 or faster)*3

microSDXC memory card (Class 10, or UHS speed class 1 or faster)*3

AVCHD, Photo: Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) Memory Stick PRO-HD Duo SD card (Class 4 or faster, or UHS speed class 1 or faster) microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster, or UHS speed class 1 or faster) *2 The capacity that a user can

use (Approx.): 62.4 GB 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. Only pre- installed demonstration movie may be deleted.

*3 Capacity of 4 GB or more is required.

Image device: 1/2.5-type (7.20 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor Recording pixels (photo, 16:9): Max. 16.6 mega pixels (5 440 3 056)*4

Gross: Approx. 8.57 mega pixels Effective (movie, 16:9)*5: Approx. 8.29 mega pixels Effective (photo, 16:9):

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Approx. 8.29 mega pixels Effective (photo, 4:3): Approx. 6.22 mega pixels

Lens: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T Lens 20 (Optical)*5, 4K: 30 (Clear Image Zoom, while recording movies)*6 HD: 40 (Clear Image Zoom, while recording movies)*6, 250 (Digital) Filter diameter: 55 mm (2 1/4 in.) F2.0 - F3.8 Focal length: f= 4.4 mm - 88 mm (3/16 in. - 3 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies*5: f=26.8 mm - 536 mm (1 1/16 in. - 21 1/8 in.) (16:9) For photos: f=26.8 mm - 536 mm (1 1/16 in. - 21 1/8 in.) (16:9)

Color temperature: [Auto], [One Push], [Indoor], [Outdoor]

Minimum illumination: 4K: 9 lx (lux), HD: 6 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed 1/60 second) 4K: 1.8 lx (lux), HD: 1.2 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed 1/30 second) NightShot (FDR-AX60): 0 lx (lux) (shutter speed 1/60 second)

*4 The unique image processing system of Sonys BIONZ-X allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.

*5 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or [Off].

*6 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active].

Input/Output connectors HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro

connector MIC input jack: Stereo minijack

(3.5 mm) Headphone jack: Stereo minijack

(3.5 mm) USB jack: Multi/Micro USB

Terminal* * Supports Micro USB compatible

devices. USB connection is only for output (For customers in Europe).

LCD monitor Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect

ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels:

FDR-AX43/AX45: 460 800 (960 480) FDR-AX60: 921 600 (1 440 640)

Wireless LAN Supported format:

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency band: 2.4 GHz Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-

PSK Connection method: Wi-Fi

Protected Setup (WPS)/ Manual

Access method: Infrastructure mode

NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant

General Power requirements:

DC 7.4V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

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USB Charging: DC 5 V 1 500 mA Average power consumption:

During camera recording using the viewfinder (FDR-AX60): 4K: 5.1 W, HD: 3.6 W* During camera recording using LCD monitor at normal brightness: 4K: 5.1 W, HD: 3.6 W*

* in AVCHD FH mode Operating temperature: 0 C to

40 C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature: 20 C to

+55 C (4 F to +131 F) Dimensions (approx.):

FDR-AX43/AX45: 73 mm 80.5 mm 142.5 mm (2 7/8 in. 3 1/4 in. 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 73 mm 80.5 mm 173 mm (2 7/8 in. 3 1/4 in. 6 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack FDR-AX60: 73 mm 80.5 mm 161.0 mm (2 7/8 in. 3 1/4 in. 6 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 73 mm 80.5 mm 173 mm (2 7/8 in. 3 1/4 in. 6 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack

Mass (approx.): FDR-AX43/AX45: 510 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 600 g (1 lb 5.2 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70A FDR-AX60:

535 g (1 lb 2.9 oz) main unit only 625 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70A

AC Adaptor AC-L200 D Power requirements: AC 100 V -

240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.4 V* * See the label on the AC Adaptor

for other specifications.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70A

Output voltage: DC 7.3 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.3 A

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive,

AVCHD logotype and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High- Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Windows is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.

SDXC logo is a trademark of SD- 3C, LLC.

Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi PROTECTED SET-UP are registered trademarks of the Wi- Fi Alliance.

The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.

iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

QR Code is registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software

The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as GPL) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as LGPL) are included in this product. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.sony.net/Products/ Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.

About copies of the licenses (in English). Establish a Mass Storage connection between this product and a computer, and read the files in the LICENSE folder in PMHOME.

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Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages.

PHOTO button (15, 17) Power zoom lever (17) Multi/Micro USB Terminal

Supports Micro USB compatible devices. This terminal does not 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 manufactures accessories are not guaranteed. If you use a shoe adaptor (sold separately), you can also use

accessories compatible with an Active Interface Shoe. To prevent failure, do not use a commercially available flash 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)

LCD monitor/Touch panel

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Built-in microphone MANUAL ring (FDR-AX60) (18)

Manual functions can be assigned to the button and the dial.

Lens (ZEISS lens) MANUAL button (FDR-AX60)

Memory card access lamp (12)

Memory card slot (12) HDMI OUT jack

Speaker / (Shooting Mode)

button (17) (FDR-AX60) (Create highlight movies)

button Creates highlight movies (MP4 movies) from movies you have recorded.

(View Images) button (19) NIGHTSHOT button (FDR-

AX60) (ON/STANDBY) button

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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)

Battery pack (8)

To fasten the grip belt

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Index A AC Adaptor 8 Android 30 App Store 30 Assigning a menu item 18 AVCHD 4, 6

B Battery pack 8 Beep 11

C Charging the battery pack 8 Charging the battery using your computer 9 Charging time 9 Computer 27 Computer system 27

D Date and time 11 Delete 21 Dual Video REC 15

E Edit 19

F Format 14 Full charge 9

G Google Play 30 Grip belt 46

H HDMI cable 23 Help Guide 3 Highlight Movie Maker 22

I Importing images to your computer 27

Install 30 iOS 30

L LCD monitor 44

M Manual recording 18 Memory card 12 Memory Stick Micro (M2) 13 Memory Stick PRO Duo 13 Menu lists 34 Menus 34 Micro USB cable 9 microSD memory card 12 Movies 15 MP4 31 My Voice Canceling 16

N Network 25 NFC 31

P Photos 17 Playback 19 PlayMemories Home 27 PlayMemories Online 27 Power on 11 Precautions 37

R Recording 15 Recording media 14 Recording time 16 Recording/playback time 9

S Smartphone 30 Software 27 Specifications 40 Supplied items 7

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FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60 4-734-285-22(1)

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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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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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