Sony FDRAX100B User Manual

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Digital 4K Video  
Camera Recorder  
Digital HD Video  
Camera Recorder  
camcorder  
Operating Guide  
Please also refer to:  
FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E  
for replacement of the obsolete  
outlet.  
• Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched particularly at  
plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
• Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use  
caution when moving the cart/  
apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
• Unplug this apparatus during  
lightning storms or when unused  
for long periods of time.  
• Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel. Servicing is  
required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as  
power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the  
apparatus, the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does  
not operate normally, or has been  
dropped.  
• If the shape of the plug does not fit  
the power outlet, use an  
attachment plug adaptor of the  
proper configuration for the power  
outlet.  
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Representative plug of power supply cord of  
countries/regions around the world.  
A Type  
(American (British  
Type) Type)  
B Type  
BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type  
(British  
Type)  
(British  
Type)  
(CEE  
Type)  
(CEE  
Type)  
(Ocean  
Type)  
The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.  
Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.  
Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.  
– For only the United States  
Use a supplied power cord.  
Europe  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Austria  
Belgium  
Czech  
230  
230  
220  
230  
230  
230  
230  
220  
220  
230  
230  
220  
230  
230  
230  
220  
230  
220  
220  
220  
127/230  
230  
230  
240  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C/BF  
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Denmark  
Finland  
France  
Germany  
Greece  
Hungary  
Iceland  
Ireland  
Italy  
Luxemburg  
Netherlands  
Norway  
Poland  
Portugal  
Romania  
Russia  
Slovak  
Spain  
Sweden  
Switzerland  
UK  
C
C
C
C
C
BF  
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Asia  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
China  
Hong Kong  
India  
Indonesia  
Japan  
Korea (rep)  
Malaysia  
Philippines  
Singapore  
Taiwan  
220  
200/220  
230/240  
127/230  
100  
220  
240  
220/230  
230  
110  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50/60  
60  
50  
60  
50  
60  
A
BF  
C
C
A
C
BF  
A/C  
BF  
A
Thailand  
Vietnam  
220  
220  
50  
50  
C/BF  
A/C  
Oceania  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Australia  
New Zealand  
240  
230/240  
50  
50  
O
O
North America  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Canada  
USA  
120  
120  
60  
60  
A
A
Central America  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Bahamas  
Costa Rica  
Cuba  
Dominican (rep)  
El Salvador  
Guatemala  
Honduras  
Jamaica  
120/240  
110  
110/220  
110  
110  
120  
110  
110  
120/127  
120/240  
110/220  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
50  
60  
60  
60  
A
A
A/C  
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Mexico  
Nicaragua  
Panama  
A
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South America  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Argentina  
Brazil  
Chile  
Colombia  
Peru  
Venezuela  
220  
127/220  
220  
120  
220  
50  
60  
50  
60  
60  
60  
C/BF/O  
A/C  
C
A
A/C  
A
120  
Middle East  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Iran  
Iraq  
Israel  
Saudi Arabia  
Turkey  
UAE  
220  
220  
230  
127/220  
220  
240  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
C/BF  
C/BF  
C
A/C/BF  
C
C/BF  
Africa  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Algeria  
Congo (dem)  
Egypt  
Ethiopia  
Kenya  
Nigeria  
South Africa  
Tanzania  
Tunisia  
127/220  
220  
220  
220  
240  
230  
220/230  
230  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
C
C
C
C
C/BF  
C/BF  
C/BF  
C/BF  
C
220  
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Use the nearby wall outlet (wall  
socket) when using the AC Adaptor.  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
wall outlet (wall socket) immediately  
if any malfunction occurs while using  
the apparatus.  
CAUTION  
Battery pack  
If the battery pack is mishandled, the  
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or  
even chemical burns. Observe the  
following cautions.  
Note on the power cord  
(mains lead)  
The power cord (mains lead) is  
designed specifically for use with this  
camcorder only, and should not be  
used with other electrical equipment.  
• Do not disassemble.  
• Do not crush and do not expose the  
battery pack to any shock or force  
such as hammering, dropping or  
stepping on it.  
• Do not short circuit and do not allow  
metal objects to come into contact  
with the battery terminals.  
• Do not expose to high temperature  
above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct  
sunlight or in a car parked in the  
sun.  
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in  
fire.  
• Do not handle damaged or leaking  
lithium ion batteries.  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack  
using a genuine Sony battery  
charger or a device that can charge  
the battery pack.  
• Keep the battery pack out of the  
reach of small children.  
Even if your camcorder is turned off,  
AC power source (mains) is still  
supplied to it while connected to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC  
Adaptor.  
WARNING  
Do not ingest battery, chemical burn  
hazard.  
The remote control supplied with this  
product contains a coin/button cell  
battery. If the coin/button cell battery  
is swallowed, it can cause severe  
internal burns in just 2 hours and can  
lead to death.  
Keep new and used batteries away  
from children. If the battery  
compartment does not close  
securely, stop using the product and  
keep it away from children.  
If you think batteries might have been  
swallowed or placed inside any part  
of the body, seek immediate medical  
attention.  
• Keep the battery pack dry.  
• Replace only with the same or  
equivalent type recommended by  
Sony.  
• Dispose of used battery packs  
promptly as described in the  
instructions.  
Excessive sound pressure from  
earphones and headphones can  
cause hearing loss.  
Replace the battery with the specified  
type only. Otherwise, fire or injury  
may result.  
AC Adaptor  
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a  
narrow space, such as between a wall  
and furniture.  
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For Customers in the  
U.S.A. and Canada  
For Customers in the U.S.A.  
If you have any questions about this  
product, you may call:  
Sony Customer Information Center  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION  
BATTERIES  
1-800-222-SONY (7669).  
Lithium-Ion batteries  
are recyclable.  
The number below is for the FCC  
related matters only.  
You can help preserve  
our environment by  
returning your used  
rechargeable batteries  
to the collection and recycling  
location nearest you.  
Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: FDR-AX100  
Responsible Party: Sony  
Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,  
San Diego, CA 92127  
U.S.A.  
For more information regarding  
recycling of rechargeable batteries,  
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://  
Telephone No.: 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  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or  
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.  
Battery pack/AC Adaptor  
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.  
operation.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: HDR-CX900  
Responsible Party: Sony  
Electronics Inc.  
CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,  
San Diego, CA 92127  
U.S.A.  
This equipment complies with FCC/IC  
radiation exposure limits set forth for  
an uncontrolled environment and  
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)  
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C  
to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio  
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This  
equipment has very low levels of RF  
energy that are deemed to comply  
without testing of specific absorption  
ratio (SAR).  
Telephone No.: 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  
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This equipment must not be co-  
located or operated in conjunction  
with any other antenna or  
transmitter.  
The supplied interface cable must be  
used with the equipment in order to  
comply with the limits for a digital  
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part  
15 of FCC Rules.  
CAUTION  
For the State of California,  
USA only  
Perchlorate Material – special  
handling may apply,  
See  
You are cautioned that any changes  
or modifications not expressly  
approved in this manual could void  
your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
Note:  
This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
For Customers in Canada  
These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio  
This device complies with Industry  
Canada licence-exempt RSS  
standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) this device may  
not cause interference, and (2) this  
device must accept any interference,  
including interference that may cause  
undesired operation of the device.  
communications. However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
– Increase the separation between  
the equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an  
outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
For Customers in Europe  
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares  
that this equipment is in compliance  
with the essential requirements and  
other relevant provisions of Directive  
1999/5/EC. For details, please access  
the following URL:  
– Consult the dealer or an  
experienced radio/TV technician  
for help.  
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batteries are disposed of correctly,  
you will help prevent potentially  
negative consequences for the  
environment and human health  
which could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling. The  
recycling of the materials will help to  
conserve natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety,  
performance or data integrity reasons  
require a permanent connection with  
an incorporated battery, this battery  
should be replaced by qualified  
service staff only. To ensure that the  
battery and the electrical and  
electronic equipment will be treated  
properly, hand over these products at  
end-of-life to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment.  
For all other batteries, please view the  
section on how to remove the battery  
from the product safely. Hand the  
battery over to the applicable  
Notice for the customers in  
the countries applying EU  
Directives  
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075  
Japan  
For EU product compliance: Sony  
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger  
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany  
Notice  
If static electricity or  
electromagnetism causes data  
transfer to discontinue midway (fail),  
restart the application or disconnect  
and connect the communication  
cable (USB, etc.) again.  
This product has been tested and  
found compliant with the limits set  
out in the EMC regulation for using  
connection cables shorter than 3  
meters (9.8 feet).  
The electromagnetic fields at the  
specific frequencies may influence  
the picture and sound of this unit.  
collection point for the recycling of  
waste batteries. For more detailed  
information about recycling of this  
product or battery, please contact  
your local Civic Office, your household  
waste disposal service or the shop  
where you purchased the product or  
battery.  
Disposal of waste batteries  
and electrical and electronic  
equipment (applicable in the  
European Union and other  
European countries with  
separate collection systems)  
This symbol on the  
For Customers in  
Singapore  
product, the battery or  
on the packaging  
indicates that the  
product and the  
battery shall not be  
treated as household waste. On  
certain batteries this symbol might be  
used in combination with a chemical  
symbol. The chemical symbols for  
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if  
the battery contains more than  
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By  
ensuring these products and  
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Learning more  
about the  
Table of Contents  
Learning more about the  
camcorder (Help  
Guide)  
Selecting the recording format  
Help Guide is an on-line manual.  
Refer to it for in-depth instructions on  
the many functions of the camcorder.  
Access the Sony  
support page.  
1
Using the manual adjustment  
Connecting an external media  
Select your country or  
region.  
2
Search for the model  
Customizing your  
3
name of your  
camcorder within the  
support page.  
• Check the model name on  
the bottom of your  
camcorder.  
• Several models are covered in  
this manual. The models  
available differ depending on the  
country/region.  
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Selecting the recording format for  
movies  
The camcorder is compatible with the XAVC S format.  
What is XAVC S?  
XAVC S is a recording format that allows high-resolution images, such  
as 4K, to be highly compressed with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 and  
recorded in the MP4 file format. High image quality will be obtained  
while keeping the data size within a certain level.  
Recording formats available and their features  
FDR-AX100/AX100E  
HDR-CX900/CX900E  
XAVC S 4K  
XAVC S HD  
AVCHD  
Pixels  
3 840 × 2 160  
60 Mbps  
1 920 × 1 080  
50 Mbps  
1 920 × 1 080  
Bit-rate  
Max. 28 Mbps  
Features  
Records images in Information  
Compatibility with  
4K. Recording in  
this format is  
volume is greater recording devices  
compared to  
other than  
recommended  
AVCHD, enabling  
computers is good.  
even if you do not recording of clearer  
have a 4K TV so  
images.  
you will be able to  
enjoy the benefits  
of 4K in the future.  
• Bit-rate indicates the quantity of data recorded in a certain period.  
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Recording format and the available shooting mode  
Recording  
format  
XAVC S 4K  
XAVC S HD  
AVCHD  
Shooting mode Movie  
Movie  
Movie  
High Speed REC Smth Slw REC  
Golf Shot  
• You can change the recording format by selecting  
[Image  
Quality/Size] [ File Format].  
Storage method  
Image quality  
stored at  
Recording format  
Storage method  
Page  
XAVC S 4K (FDR-  
AX100/AX100E)  
Computer using  
PlayMemories  
XAVC S 4K  
Home™ software  
XAVC S HD  
AVCHD  
XAVC S HD  
AVCHD  
Computer using  
PlayMemoriesHome  
software  
External media  
device  
AVCHD  
• See the following website for the latest storage environment.  
• You can store images by connecting to a recorder with an analog AV  
cable (sold separately). Movies are copied with standard definition image  
quality.  
To transfer images to a smartphone  
You can transfer MP4 images to a smartphone connected to the  
camcorder via Wi-Fi (page 37). MP4 format is good for uploading to  
the Internet. When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], the camcorder  
records movies in XAVC S 4K format (FDR-AX100/AX100E), XAVC S HD  
format, or AVCHD format while recording movies in MP4 format at the  
same time.  
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Getting started  
• Lens hood  
Supplied items  
The numbers in ( ) indicate the  
supplied quantity.  
All models  
• Camcorder (1)  
• AC Adaptor (1)  
See page 50 on how to attach the  
lens hood to the camcorder.  
• Wireless Remote Commander (1)  
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)  
• Lens cap (attached to the  
camcorder) (1)  
• USB connection support cable (1)  
• “Operating Guide” (This manual)  
(1)  
FDR-AX100/AX100E only  
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-  
FV70 (1)  
The USB connection support cable  
is designed for use with this  
camcorder only. Use this cable  
when the Built-in USB Cable of the  
camcorder is too short for  
connection.  
HDR-CX900/CX900E only  
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-  
FV50 (1)  
• HDMI cable (1)  
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Charging the battery pack  
Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor,  
retract the viewfinder, and attach the battery pack.  
1
Battery pack  
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains  
lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
2
AC Adaptor  
Power cord  
(mains lead)  
DC IN jack  
DC plug  
Align the mark  
on the DC plug  
with that on the DC  
IN jack.  
Wall outlet (wall socket)  
• 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.  
Charging the battery using your computer  
Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running  
computer using the Built-in USB Cable.  
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Estimated time of charging the supplied battery pack  
(minutes)  
AC Adaptor  
(supplied)  
Model  
Battery pack  
Computer  
FDR-AX100/  
AX100E  
NP-FV70  
205  
555  
HDR-CX900/  
CX900E  
NP-FV50  
140  
305  
• The charging times are measured when charging an empty battery pack  
to its full capacity at a room temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).  
• The charging times are measured without using the USB connection  
support cable.  
Estimated time of recording and playback using the  
supplied battery pack (minutes)  
Recording time  
Playback  
Model  
Battery pack  
time  
Continuous Typical  
FDR-AX100/ NP-FV70  
AX100E  
135  
65  
180  
HDR-CX900/ NP-FV50  
CX900E  
105  
50  
135  
• 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] (FDR-AX100/AX100E).  
[
File Format]: [AVCHD] (HDR-CX900/CX900E)).  
• 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)  
Connect the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) in the same  
way as “Charging the battery pack.”  
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To remove the battery pack  
Turn off your camcorder. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ()  
and remove the battery pack ().  
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  
Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn  
the power on.  
1
• You can also turn on the camcorder by pulling out the viewfinder.  
Following the instructions on the LCD monitor, select  
2
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.  
• To set the date and time again, select  
Settings] [Date & Time Setting].  
• To turn off the operating sound, select  
[Setup] [  
Clock  
[Setup]   
[
General Settings] [Beep] [Off].  
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Inserting a memory card  
Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it  
1
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 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  
Recording images in the XAVC S format  
Capacity (operation  
verified)  
SD Speed Class  
SDXC memory card  
Class 10 or faster  
Up to 64 GB  
Recording images in a format other than XAVC S  
Capacity (operation  
verified)  
SD Speed Class  
SD memory card/SDHC  
memory card/SDXC memory  
card  
Class 4 or faster  
Up to 64 GB  
Memory Stick PRO Duo™  
(Mark2) media/Memory Stick  
PRO-HG Duo™ media  
Up to 32 GB  
Up to 64 GB  
Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™  
media  
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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  
Settings] [Format] desired recording medium   
[Setup] [  
Media  
.
• 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.  
Notes  
• Movies recorded on Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media or SDXC memory  
cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices  
not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to  
these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting  
equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect equipment not  
supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not  
perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost.  
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media  
and SDXC memory cards.  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording  
Recording movies  
Open the LCD monitor, and press START/STOP to  
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start recording.  
Power zoom lever  
• 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  
• The zoom speed will become a little slower during movie recording.  
• While recording movies in XAVC S 4K format and [30p]/[25p] frame rate,  
video signals 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 movies  
in MP4 format while recording movies in XAVC S 4K format (FDR-  
AX100/AX100E), XAVC S HD format, or AVCHD format at the same  
time.  
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.  
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Notes  
• When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], you cannot record photos during  
movie recording by pressing PHOTO.  
Recording photos during movie recording (Dual  
Capture)  
When [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off], 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].  
Magnifying the image to focus sharply (Focus  
Magnifier)  
Press FOCUS MAGNIFIER (page 50) to enable you to magnify an  
image at the center of the LCD monitor to check if it is in focus.  
• A appears at each side of the magnified part. Touch a to move the  
image in the direction you want.  
• Touching the center of the magnified part switches the magnification  
rate as follows:  
Movies: between 2X and 4X  
Photos: between 6.3X and 12.6X  
Notes  
• Even though the image displayed on the camcorder has been magnified,  
the recorded image is not magnified.  
To suppresses the voice of the person recording the  
movie (My Voice Canceling)  
Press  
(My Voice Canceling) (page 51). The voice of the person  
recording the movie will be suppressed.  
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Shooting photos  
Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE]  
1
(Photo).  
• You can also switch between  
(Movie) and  
(Photo) by pressing  
the (Shooting Mode) button.  
/
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it  
2
fully.  
Power zoom lever  
• When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears  
on the LCD monitor.  
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Approximate recording time available  
Model  
Movie format  
XAVC S 4K  
Memory card (64 GB)  
2 h. 10 min.  
FDR-AX100/AX100E  
HDR-CX900/CX900E  
AVCHD HQ  
14 h. 25 min.  
• When using a Sony memory card.  
• When recording with the default settings.  
FDR-AX100/AX100E:  
[
File Format]: [XAVC S 4K], [Audio Mode]: [2ch Stereo], [Dual Video  
REC]: [Off]  
HDR-CX900/CX900E:  
[
File Format]: [AVCHD], [Audio Mode]: [5.1ch Surround], [Dual Video  
REC]: [Off]  
• The actual recording time or number of recordable photos is displayed  
on the LCD monitor during recording.  
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Using the manual adjustment features  
Adjusting the iris (aperture), gain (ISO), or shutter speed  
Press PROGRAM AE to switch iris (aperture), gain  
1
(ISO), shutter speed, and exposure to automatic  
adjustment mode.  
Press IRIS , GAIN/ISO or SHUTTER SPEED to  
2
set the respective item to manual adjustment mode.  
next to the respective setting value disappears, and the value is  
highlighted.  
Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the item  
manually.  
• You can use the MANUAL dial when the values are highlighted.  
3
To return to automatic adjustment mode  
Press PROGRAM AE again.  
appears next to the respective item, and the value is no longer  
highlighted.  
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Adjusting the exposure  
When [Exposure] is assigned to the MANUAL dial , you can adjust  
the exposure as follows.  
Press MANUAL to switch exposure to manual  
1
adjustment mode.  
Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the exposure.  
2
• The setting values of iris (aperture), shutter speed and gain (ISO)  
change as the dial is rotated.  
• You can use the MANUAL dial when the values are highlighted.  
To return to automatic adjustment mode  
Press MANUAL again.  
appears next to each value, and the values are no longer highlighted.  
Assigning a menu item to the MANUAL dial  
Press and hold MANUAL for a few seconds.  
1
The menu items you can control with the MANUAL dial will  
appear on the [Dial Setting] screen.  
Rotate the MANUAL dial to select the item to be  
2
assigned, and then press MANUAL .  
Making the manual adjustment using the MANUAL  
dial  
Press the MANUAL to switch to manual adjustment mode.  
Rotate the MANUAL dial to make the adjustment.  
• To return to automatic adjustment mode, press MANUAL again.  
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Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter)  
You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter function when  
the recording environment is too bright.  
Set the ND FILTER switch to MANUAL, and then  
1
select the appropriate ND FILTER position .  
OFF: Turns off the ND filter function.  
1: Reduces light intensity to 1/4.  
2: Reduces light intensity to 1/16.  
3: Reduces light intensity to 1/64.  
Notes  
• If you change the ND filter setting during recording, the movie and sound  
may be distorted.  
• When the ND FILTER switch is set to AUTO, select OFF or 1 (1/4) of the ND  
FILTER position. When you want to select 2 (1/16) or 3 (1/64), set the ND  
FILTER switch to MANUAL.  
Focusing or zooming with the lens ring  
You can focus manually, depending on the shooting conditions.  
Press AF/MF to switch to manual focusing mode.  
1
appears when in manual focusing mode.  
Operate the ZOOM/FOCUS switch , and rotate the  
2
lens ring .  
• FOCUS: You can focus manually by turning the lens ring.  
ZOOM: You can zoom by turning the lens ring.  
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Playback  
Open the LCD monitor and press the  
(View  
Images) button on the camcorder to enter the  
playback mode.  
1
• The Event View screen appears after some seconds.  
Select  
/
to move the desired event to the  
2
center, and then select the part circled () in the  
figure.  
Switch Movie  
Format  
button* (HD/  
MP4)  
Remaining battery  
To the MENU  
screen  
Events  
Event name  
To the  
previous event  
To the next  
event  
Change to the  
movie/photo  
recording  
Time-line bar  
Play short movies Change Event Scale button  
(AVCHD only)  
mode  
* The icon varies depending on the [ File Format] setting.  
• To select the XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies you want to play, edit,  
or copy to other devices, select  
File Format].  
[Image Quality/Size]   
[
• 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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Select the image.  
3
Recorded time/  
number of  
photos  
Switch  
Image Type  
button  
Event name  
To go back to  
the Event View  
screen  
(Visual  
index)  
Previous  
Movie  
Photo  
Next  
Change to the  
movie/photo  
recording  
Last played image  
mode  
To switch between movies and photos (Visual index)  
Select the desired type of images.  
Playback operations  
Volume  
Delete  
Context  
Stop  
/
/
/
Previous/Next  
Fast-reverse/Fast-forward  
Play/Pause  
Play/Stop slide show  
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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  
select  
mark on the images to be deleted, then  
.
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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.  
Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the  
HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied.  
1
Signal flow  
How to set the playback images  
Movie  
format  
[HDMI  
Resolution]  
Visual index Playback  
TV  
image quality  
XAVC S  
4K  
4K TV  
[Auto], [2160p/  
1080p]  
MOVIE  
PHOTO  
MOVIE/  
PHOTO  
4K image  
quality  
[1080p], [1080i],  
[720p]  
MOVIE  
MOVIE/ image quality  
High definition  
PHOTO  
(HD)  
PHOTO  
4K image  
quality  
High  
[Auto], [1080p],  
MOVIE  
PHOTO  
MOVIE/ (HD)  
PHOTO  
High definition  
image quality  
definition [1080i], [720p]  
TV  
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Movie  
format  
[HDMI  
Resolution]  
Visual index Playback  
TV  
image quality  
XAVC S  
HD  
4K TV or [Auto], [2160p/  
High 1080p], [1080p],  
MOVIE  
MOVIE/ image quality  
High definition  
definition [1080i], [720p] PHOTO  
TV  
(HD)  
AVCHD  
PHOTO  
4K image  
quality (when  
connected to a  
4K TV)  
• 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).  
Connecting the camcorder to a network-compatible  
TV  
Connect the camcorder to an access point with a security setting  
(page 40). Press (View Images) on the camcorder, and then select  
[Edit/Copy] [View on TV] image type to be played  
back.  
• You can view AVCHD movies, MP4 movies, and photos only.  
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Playing back trimmed movies recorded in XAVC S 4K  
format (FDR-AX100/AX100E)  
Change the HDMI output setting to output 4K  
1
movies.  
Select  
[Setup] [  
Connection] [HDMI  
Resolution] desired setting.  
Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the  
HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied.  
2
Signal flow  
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.  
Touch  
(trimming on) on the LCD monitor during  
3
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  
Using PlayMemories Home  
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.  
Playing back  
imported images  
Import images from the camcorder.  
For Windows, the following functions are  
Sharing images on  
also available.  
PlayMemories  
Online™  
Viewing  
images on  
Calendar  
Creating  
movie  
discs  
Uploading  
images to  
network services  
To download PlayMemories Home  
PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL.  
To check the computer system  
You can check the computer requirements for the  
software at the following URL.  
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Connecting an external media device  
How to store AVCHD movies and photos to an external media device  
is explained here. Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with  
the external media device.  
Store XAVC S movies to a computer using PlayMemories Home  
software (page 34).  
How to store movies  
Device  
Cable  
Stored with  
Media  
External media VMC-UAM2 USB  
High definition  
External media  
device  
Adaptor Cable  
image quality (HD)  
(sold separately)  
Recorder  
without a USB  
jack  
AV cable (sold  
separately)  
Standard  
definition image  
quality  
DVD  
How to connect a device  
External media device  
Signal flow  
Steps:  
Attach the battery to the camcorder.  
Connect the AC Adaptor supplied.  
Connect the external media device.  
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Recorder without a USB jack  
Signal flow  
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Notes  
Using the Wi-Fi  
function  
• If PlayMemories 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  
Installing PlayMemories  
Mobile™ on your  
smartphone  
For the latest information and  
more detailed information on  
the functions of PlayMemories  
Mobile, visit the following URL.  
application are subject to change  
without notice by future  
upgrades.  
Android OS  
Install PlayMemories Mobile  
from Google Play.  
• Android 4.0 or higher is required  
to use One-Touch functions  
(NFC).  
iOS  
Install PlayMemories Mobile  
from App Store.  
• One-touch functions (NFC) are  
not available with iOS.  
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Notes  
Transferring MP4 movies  
and photos to your  
smartphone  
• Cancel the sleep mode or unlock  
the screen on the smartphone  
beforehand.  
• Make sure that  
is displayed  
One-touch connection  
with an Android  
supporting NFC  
on the LCD monitor of the  
camcorder and the smartphone.  
• Continue touching the  
camcorder to the smartphone  
without moving until  
PlayMemories Mobile starts (1 to  
2 seconds).  
• If the camcorder cannot be  
connected with the smartphone  
On the smartphone, select  
1
[Settings], then, select  
[More...] to check that [NFC]  
is enabled.  
Connection without  
using NFC  
Press the  
button, then select  
(View Images)  
1
[Edit/Copy] [Send to  
Smartphone] [Select on  
This Device] image type.  
On the camcorder, play back  
an image to be sent to the  
smartphone.  
You can transfer MP4 movies  
and photos only.  
2
3
Select the image you want to  
transfer, and add , and  
2
then select  
.
Touch the camcorder to the  
smartphone.  
The SSID and a password are  
displayed, and the camcorder is  
ready to be connected with the  
smartphone.  
Connect the camcorder to  
the smartphone, and  
transfer images.  
3
Android  
Start up PlayMemories  
Mobile and select the SSID of  
the camcorder.  
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Input the password  
displayed on the camcorder  
(first time only).  
Using your smartphone  
as a wireless remote  
commander  
You can record with the  
camcorder using your  
smartphone as a wireless  
remote commander.  
On your camcorder, select  
1
iPhone/iPad  
[Camera/Mic]   
Shooting Assist] [Ctrl  
with Smartphone].  
[
Select [Settings] [Wi-Fi]   
the SSID displayed on the  
camcorder.  
On your smartphone,  
perform in the same way as  
in step 3 in “Connection  
2
Input the password  
displayed on the camcorder  
(first time only).  
When you use NFC, display the  
recording screen on your  
Confirm that the SSID  
displayed on the camcorder  
is selected.  
camcorder, and touch  
on the  
camcorder to  
smartphone.  
on the  
Return to Home, and start up  
PlayMemories Mobile.  
Operate the camcorder on  
your smartphone.  
3
Notes  
• Depending on local electrical  
interference or the smartphone’s  
capabilities, the live view images  
may not be displayed smoothly.  
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If you know the SSID and  
the password of your  
wireless access point  
On your camcorder, select  
[Setup]   
Saving movies and  
photos to your computer  
via Wi-Fi  
Connect your computer to a  
wireless access point or wireless  
broadband router in advance.  
[
Connection] [Access  
point settings].  
Select the access point you  
want to register, enter the  
password, then select  
.
Install the dedicated  
software in your computer  
1
(first time only).  
Windows: PlayMemories Home  
Mac: Wireless Auto Import  
If the software is already  
installed in your computer,  
update the software to the latest  
version.  
If your computer is not  
started, turn on the  
computer.  
3
Connect your camcorder to  
2
an access point as follows  
(first time only).  
4 Start sending images from  
the camcorder to the  
If you cannot register, refer to the  
instruction of the access point, or  
contact the person who set up the  
access point.  
computer.  
Press the  
button on your camcorder.  
Select [Edit/  
Copy] [Send to  
(View Images)  
If the wireless access point  
has a WPS button  
On your camcorder, select  
[Setup]   
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.  
[
Connection] [WPS  
Push].  
Press the WPS button on the  
access point you want to  
register.  
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Customizing your camcorder  
Using the menus  
Menu lists  
Select  
.
Shooting Mode  
Movie  
1
Photo  
Smth Slw REC  
Golf Shot  
High Speed REC  
Camera/Mic  
Select a category.  
2
3
Manual Settings  
White Balance  
Spot Meter/Fcs  
Spot Meter  
Spot Focus  
Exposure  
Focus  
Select a desired menu  
item.  
AGC Limit  
AE Shift  
Low Lux  
Camera Settings  
Scene Selection  
Picture Effect  
Cinematone  
Fader  
Self-Timer  
Scroll the menu items  
up or down.  
SteadyShot  
SteadyShot  
Digital Zoom  
Auto Back Light  
Dial Setting  
NIGHTSHOT Light  
• Select  
to finish setting the  
menu or to return to the previous  
menu screen.  
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Face  
Edit/Copy  
Send to Smartphone  
View on TV  
Send to Computer  
Delete  
Face Detection  
Smile Shutter  
Smile Sensitivity  
Flash*1  
Flash  
Protect  
Flash Level  
Copy  
Red Eye Reduction  
Microphone  
My Voice Canceling  
Blt-in Zoom Mic  
Auto Wind NR  
Audio Mode  
Audio Rec Level  
Shooting Assist  
Ctrl with Smartphone  
My Button  
Direct Copy*2  
Setup  
Media Settings  
Media Info  
Format  
Repair Img. DB F.  
File Number  
Playback Settings  
Data Code  
Volume  
Grid Line  
Download Music*3  
Empty Music*3  
Connection  
Zebra  
Peaking  
Camera Data Disp.  
Audio Level Display  
WPS Push  
Access point settings  
Edit Device Name  
Disp MAC Address  
SSID/PW Reset  
Network Info Reset  
TV Type  
Image Quality/Size  
REC Mode  
Frame Rate  
Dual Video REC  
File Format  
Image Size  
HDMI Resolution  
CTRL FOR HDMI  
USB Connect  
Playback Function  
Event View  
Scenario  
USB Connect Setting  
USB Power Supply  
USB LUN Setting  
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General Settings  
Beep  
Monitor Brightness  
Display Setting  
Airplane Mode  
REC Lamp  
Remote Ctrl  
Language Setting  
24p Mode*4  
Cancel 24p Mode*4  
Calibration  
Battery Info  
Power Save  
Initialize  
Clock Settings  
Date & Time Setting  
Area Setting  
*1  
You can set this item when you  
use a flash (sold separately).  
*2 You can set this item when you  
use an external media device  
(sold separately).  
*3 FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900  
*4 FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E  
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Others  
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.  
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  
• Do not aim the camcorder at the  
sun or strong light. Doing so may  
cause your camcorder to  
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  
malfunction.  
• 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.  
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.  
• Television programs, films, video  
tapes, and other materials may  
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again or you may be unable to  
record movies.  
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  
Deactivating wireless LAN  
(Wi-Fi, NFC, etc.) temporarily  
When you board an airplane, you  
can deactivate the Wi-Fi function  
temporarily. Select  
[Setup] [ General Settings]  
[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.  
manufacturing process and do not  
affect the recording in any way.  
Viewfinder  
When no operation has been  
attempted for a certain amount of  
time, the viewfinder display will  
become dark to protect the  
viewfinder screen burn-in. The  
viewfinder display will return to  
normal when you operate the  
camcorder again.  
Troubleshooting  
If you run into any problems  
using your camcorder:  
• Check your camcorder referring  
to Help Guide (page 11).  
• Disconnect the power source,  
attach the power source again  
after about 1 minute, and turn the  
camcorder on.  
• Initialize your camcorder  
All settings, including the clock  
setting, are reset.  
Camcorder temperature  
If you use the camcorder  
continuously for a long time, the  
camcorder gets very warm. This is  
not a malfunction.  
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  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
temperature goes down. If you  
turn on the power without letting  
the camcorder and battery cool  
enough, the power may turn off  
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Image device:  
1.0-type (13.2 mm × 8.8 mm)  
Specifications  
System  
back-illuminated Exmor R™  
CMOS sensor  
Recording pixels (photo, 16:9):  
Max. 20.0 mega pixels  
(5 968 × 3 352)*2  
Signal format:  
FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900: NTSC  
color, EIA standards  
FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E:PAL  
color, CCIR standards  
FDR-AX100/AX100E: 4K  
(UHDTV), HDTV  
Gross: Approx. 20.9 mega  
pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9)*3  
:
Approx. 14.2 mega pixels  
Effective (photo, 16:9):  
Approx. 14.2 mega pixels  
Effective (photo, 4:3):  
HDR-CX900/CX900E: HDTV  
Movie recording format:  
XAVC S (XAVC S format)  
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Audio: MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch  
(48 kHz/16 bit)  
Approx. 10.6 mega pixels  
Lens:  
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar TLens  
12× (Optical)*3, 4K: 18× (FDR-  
AX100/AX100E) HD: 24× (Clear  
Image Zoom, while recording  
movies)*4, 160× (Digital)  
Filter diameter:  
62 mm (2 1/2 in.)  
F2.8 - F4.5  
Focal length:  
f= 9.3 mm - 111.6 mm (3/8 in. -  
4 1/2 in.)  
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:  
1.0 cm (0.39 type) OLED/Color  
1 440 000 dots equivalent  
Recording media (Movie/Photo):  
AVCHD, Photo  
When converted to a 35 mm  
still camera  
For movies*3  
:
29.0 mm - 348.0 mm  
(1 3/16 in. - 13 3/4 in.) (16:9)  
For photos:  
29.0 mm - 348.0 mm  
(1 3/16 in. - 13 3/4 in.) (16:9)  
Color temperature: [Auto], [One  
Push], [Indoor], [Outdoor],  
[Color Temp.]  
Minimum illumination:  
FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900  
4K: 6 lx (lux) (FDR-AX100), HD:  
3 lx (lux) (in default setting,  
shutter speed 1/60 second)  
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo  
media, Memory Stick XC-HG  
Duo media, SD card (Class 4 or  
faster)  
XAVC S  
SDXC Memory Card (Class 10 or  
faster)  
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4K: 3 lx (lux) (FDR-AX100), HD:  
1.7 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to  
[On], shutter speed 1/30  
second)  
Total number of pixels: 921 600  
(1 920 × 480)  
Wireless LAN  
NightShot: 0 lx (lux) (shutter  
speed 1/60 second)  
Supported standard:  
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n  
Frequency: 2.4 GHz  
FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E  
4K: 6 lx (lux) (FDR-AX100E), HD:  
3 lx (lux) (in default setting,  
shutter speed 1/50 second)  
4K: 3 lx (lux) (FDR-AX100E), HD:  
1.7 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to  
[On], shutter speed 1/25  
second)  
Supported security protocols:  
WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK  
Configuration method: WPS (Wi-Fi  
Protected Setup)/manual  
Access method: Infrastructure  
Mode  
NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag  
compliant  
NightShot: 0 lx (lux) (shutter  
speed 1/50 second)  
General  
Power requirements:  
*2 The unique image  
processing system of Sony’s  
BIONZ-X allows still image  
resolution equivalent to the  
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack),  
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
USB Charging: DC 5 V 1 500 mA  
Average power consumption:  
FDR-AX100/AX100E  
sizes described.  
*3  
[
SteadyShot] is set to  
[Standard] or [Off].  
During camera recording using  
the viewfinder at normal  
brightness: 4K: 5.3 W, HD:  
3.8 W*  
*4  
[
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: Type A (Built-in USB)  
Multi/Micro USB Terminal*  
* Supports Micro USB compatible  
devices.  
USB connection is only for output  
(FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E).  
During camera recording using  
LCD monitor at normal  
brightness: 4K: 5.6 W, HD:  
4.0 W*  
HDR-CX900/CX900E  
During camera recording using  
the viewfinder at normal  
brightness: HD: 3.2 W*  
During camera recording using  
LCD monitor at normal  
brightness: HD: 3.5 W*  
* in AVCHD HQ mode  
Operating temperature: 0 °C to  
40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature: –20 °C to  
+60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)  
LCD monitor  
Picture: 8.8 cm (3.5 type, aspect  
ratio 16:9)  
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Dimensions (approx.):  
Rechargeable battery  
pack NP-FV70 (FDR-  
AX100/AX100E)  
81 mm × 83.5 mm × 196.5 mm  
(3 1/4 in. × 3 3/8 in. × 7 3/4 in.)  
(w/h/d) including the  
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V  
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Maximum charge current: 3.0 A  
Capacity  
Typical: 14.0 Wh (2 060 mAh)  
Minimum: 13.3 Wh (1 960 mAh)  
Type: Li-ion  
projecting parts  
90 mm × 83.5 mm × 223.5 mm  
(3 5/8 in. × 3 3/8 in. × 8 7/8 in.)  
(w/h/d) including the  
projecting parts, the supplied  
rechargeable battery pack and  
lens hood attached  
Mass (approx.):  
FDR-AX100/AX100E:  
790 g (1 lb 11 oz) main unit only  
915 g (2 lb) including the  
supplied rechargeable battery  
pack NP-FV70 and lens hood  
HDR-CX900/CX900E:  
790 g (1 lb 11 oz) main unit only  
870 g (1 lb 14 oz) including the  
supplied rechargeable battery  
pack NP-FV50 and lens hood  
Rechargeable battery  
pack NP-FV50 (HDR-  
CX900/CX900E)  
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V  
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Maximum charge current: 2.1 A  
Capacity  
Typical: 7.0 Wh (1 030 mAh)  
Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh)  
Type: Li-ion  
AC Adaptor AC-L200D  
Power requirements: AC 100 V -  
Design and specifications of your  
camcorder and accessories are  
subject to change without notice.  
240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Current consumption: 0.35 A -  
0.18 A  
Power consumption: 18 W  
Output voltage: DC 8.4 V*  
Operating temperature: 0 °C to  
40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature: –20 °C to  
+60 °C (– 4°F to +140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.):  
48 mm × 29 mm × 81 mm  
(1 15/16 in. × 1 3/16 in. × 3 1/4  
in.)  
Trademarks  
• AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive,  
AVCHD logotype and AVCHD  
Progressive logotype are  
trademarks of Panasonic  
Corporation and Sony  
Corporation.  
• Memory Stick and  
are  
trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are  
trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc  
Association.  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor  
for other specifications.  
4G8B  
• 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  
LLC in the United States and  
other countries.  
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.  
• Windows are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks 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.  
• Intel, Pentium and Intel Core are  
trademarks of Intel Corporation  
in the U.S. and/or other  
countries.  
• SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-  
3C, LLC.  
• Android and Google Play are  
trademarks of Google Inc.  
• iOS is a registered trademark or  
trademark of Cisco Systems, 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.  
• Facebook and the “f” logo are  
trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Facebook, Inc.  
• 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.  
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Camera recording lamp  
NIGHT SHOT light  
Multi/Micro USB Terminal  
Parts and controls  
Figures in ( ) are reference  
pages.  
Supports Micro USB compatible  
devices. If you use an adaptor  
cable (sold separately), you can  
also use accessories via an A/V  
remote connector.  
Multi interface shoe  
Built-in microphone  
Lens ring  
Lens (ZEISS lens)  
ZOOM/FOCUS switch  
AF/MF button  
MANUAL button  
MANUAL dial  
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.  
Manual functions can be  
assigned to the button and the  
dial.  
Operations with other  
manufacture’s accessories are  
not guaranteed.  
If you use a shoe adaptor (sold  
separately), you can also use  
accessories compatible with an  
Active Interface Shoe.  
Attaching the lens hood  
(supplied)  
Align the red line on the lens hood  
with the red dot on the lens (hood  
index), then insert the lens hood  
into the lens mount and rotate it  
clockwise until it clicks into place.  
PHOTO button (23)  
Power zoom lever (21, 23)  
N mark (38)  
NFC: Near Field  
Communication  
Loop for a shoulder belt  
Grip belt  
FOCUS MAGNIFIER button  
(microphone) jack (PLUG  
IN POWER)  
Remote sensor  
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NIGHT SHOT button  
Speaker  
Memory card access lamp  
(19)  
Memory card slot (19)  
HDMI OUT jack  
  (headphones) jack  
ND FILTER (AUTO/MANUAL)  
switch  
LCD monitor/Touch panel  
Viewfinder  
ND FILTER switch  
The camcorder is turned on  
when the viewfinder is pulled  
out.  
Eye sensor  
When the LCD monitor is  
closed, pull out the viewfinder  
and move your eye closer to  
the viewfinder. You can view  
the subject through the  
viewfinder.  
Viewfinder lens adjustment  
dial  
If the indications in the  
viewfinder appear blurred, turn  
the viewfinder lens adjustment  
dial.  
POWER button  
WHITE BALANCE button  
PROGRAM AE button  
IRIS button  
GAIN/ISO button  
SHUTTER SPEED button  
Battery pack (15)  
POWER/CHG (charge) lamp  
(15)  
(View Images) button  
/
(Shooting Mode)  
button (23)  
(My Voice Canceling)  
START/STOP button (21)  
Built-in USB Cable (15)  
DC IN jack  
button  
Suppresses the voice of the  
person recording the movie.  
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Tripod receptacle  
DISPLAY button  
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BATT (battery) release lever  
PAUSE button  
VISUAL INDEX button  
 ////ENTER buttons  
To fasten the grip belt  
• Remove the insulation sheet  
before using the Wireless  
Remote Commander.  
Insulation sheet  
Wireless Remote  
Commander  
DATA CODE button  
PHOTO button  
SCAN/SLOW buttons  
 /(Previous/Next)  
buttons  
PLAY button  
STOP button  
DISPLAY button  
Transmitter  
START/STOP button  
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Additional information on this product and  
answers to frequently asked questions can  
be found at our Customer Support  
Website.  
© 2014 Sony Corporation Printed in China  

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