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4-484-004-11(1)
Digital 4K Video
Camera Recorder
FDR-AX1/AX1E
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
© 2013 Sony Corporation
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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. FDR- Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 1) do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 2) do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sun
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. � Read these instructions. � Keep these instructions. � Heed all warnings. � Follow all instructions. � Do not use this apparatus near water. � Clean only with dry cloth. � Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. � Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stove
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) 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 cor
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Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexico 120/127 60 A Nicaragua 120/240 60 A Panama 110/220 60 A South Americ
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Note on the power cord (mains lead) CAUTION The power cord (mains lead) is designed specifically for use with this camcorder only, and Battery pack should not be used with other electrical If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack equipment. can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power � Do not disassemble. source (mains) is still supplied to it while � Do not crush and do not expose the battery pa
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the user is encouraged to try to correct the For the customers in the U.S.A. interference by one or more of the following measures: UL is an internationally recognized safety —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. organization. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. The UL Mark on the product means it has been —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit UL Listed. different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experience
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life to the applicable collection point for the Disposal of Old Electrical & recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Electronic Equipment For all other batteries, please view the section on (Applicable in the European how to remove the battery from the product Union and other European safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable countries with separate collection point for the recycling of waste collection systems) batteries. For more detailed information about recycling o
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Table of Contents Overview Location and Function of Parts ............................................. 12 On-Screen Indications ............................................................19 LCD/viewfinder screen ................................................ 19 Preparations Power Supply ........................................................................... 21 Charging the battery pack ............................................ 21 Setting the Clock .....................................
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Thumbnail Screens Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 36 Configuration of the screen .......................................... 36 Playing Clips ............................................................................ 37 Playing the selected and subsequent clips in sequence ................................................................................ 37 Clip Operations .......................................................................
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Appendices Important Notes on Operation .............................................. 52 Recording time of movies ............................................ 52 Using your camcorder abroad ...................................... 54 Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................... 59 Video formats and output signals ................................. 59 Error/Warning Indications .................................................... 61 Error indications ......................
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Overview Overview Location and Function of Parts For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses. 1. Hook for shoulder strap (15) 2. ASSIGN 7/FOCUS MAGNIFIER button (35) 3. Microphone holder* 4. IRIS PUSH AUTO button 5. Power zoom lever (27) * When you use the microphone, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the microphone. Location and Function of Parts 12
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Overview 1. Lens (23) ** MENU button has a raised tactile bar for your convenience in locating the button. 2. Lens hood with lens cover (23) 3. Internal microphone (33) 4. Front recording lamp (46) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of recording media or battery is low. 5. ASSIGN 4/ZEBRA button 6. ASSIGN 1 button 7. ASSIGN 2 button* 8. ASSIGN 3 button 9. ASSIGN 6/THUMBNAIL button 10. CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2) switch 11. AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch (34) 12. AUDIO LEVEL(CH1) dial (
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Overview 1. AUDIO OUT connectors/VIDEO OUT connector (48, 60) 2. HDMI OUT connector (48) 3. UTILITY SD slot (To be supported by future upgrade.) 4. Handle zoom lever (27) 5. START/STOP button When the lever is set to the HOLD position, the START/STOP button is not operable. 6. INPUT2 connector 7. INPUT1 connector 8. Cable holder Provided for securing a microphone cable, etc. 9. INPUT2 switch (33) 10. INPUT1 switch (33) 11. REMOTE connector The REMOTE connector is used for controlling start/
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Overview 1. Hook for shoulder strap To attach a shoulder strap Attach a shoulder strap (sold separately) to the 2. Focus ring (28) hooks for a shoulder strap. 3. Lens cover lever (23) 4. Zoom ring (27) 5. Iris ring (30) 6. GAIN button (30) 7. WHT BAL button* (32) 8. SHUTTER SPEED button (31) 9. AUTO/MANUAL switch (30) 10.i (headphones) connector For stereo mini-jack headphones 11. BATT RELEASE button (21) 12. Battery pack (21) 13. “Memory Stick” media/SD card C slot/ access lamp (To be supporte
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Overview 1. OPTION button (37) Bottom 2. THUMBNAIL button (36) 3. Playback control buttons (PREV, PLAY/ PAUSE*, NEXT, STOP, F REV, F FWD) (28) 4. DATA CODE button (To be supported by future upgrade.) 5. DISPLAY button (19) 6. LCD screen (24) 7. Handle zoom switch (27) 8. Viewfinder (24) 9. Large eyecup 10. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (24) 11. Viewfinder release lever (57) 1. Tripod receptacle (1/4 inch) 12. HEADPHONE MONITOR switch (34) This is a 1/4-20UNC screw compatible. Attach a tripod
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Overview Camera status screen Video output status screen Displays the electronic shutter settings or the Displays the HDMI and video output settings. status of the lens. HDMI Output picture size Output On/Off Gain Setting value of Gain level Video Output picture size Gain Setting value of Gain Assignable button status screen level Displays the function that is assigned to each Gain Setting value of Gain ASSIGN button. level 1 Function that is assigned to Preset White Pr
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Overview Remaining Remaining capacity of the capacity of recording media inserted in Media B the slot B, expressed in GB Media Media icon displayed when information of recording media is inserted in the UTILITY SD the UTILITY SD slot card Protect Protect icon displayed when information of the UTILITY SD slot is write- the UTILITY SD protected card Remaining meter Remaining capacity of the of the UTILITY recording media inserted in SD card the UTILITY SD slot, expressed by a bar indicato
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Overview On-Screen Indications LCD/viewfinder screen While recording, standing by to record, or playback, the statuses and settings of this unit are superimposed on the LCD/viewfinder screen. The statuses and settings of this unit can be turned on/off using the DISPLAY button. Information displayed on the screen while recording 1. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication 15. White balance mode indication (page 31) 2. ND filter indication (page 31) ATW Automatic mode PWB Preset mode 3. Gain indicat
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Overview 22. System frequency and scan method indication 23. Recording format (picture size) indication (page 30) Displays the picture size that is recorded on an XQD memory card. Information displayed on the playback screen The following information is superimposed on the playback picture. 1. Clip no./total number of clips 2. Playback mode 3. Playback format (picture size) 4. Battery remaining 5. Playback format (frame rate) 6. Time data The duration of the movie is displayed. 7. Audio lev
