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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your product. This Help Guide is also ) Parts and controls (wireless remote commander) Changing the battery of the wireless remote commander Screen indicators Selecting the items on - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 2
Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Turning the power on Using the camcorder supplying power the zoom lever Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring Adjusting the focus Adjusting the focus manually Adjusting the focus automatically FOCUS AREA Phase detection - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 3
number Resetting the picture profile settings Recording with Slow & Quick Motion Recording with Super Slow Motion Performing shooting adjustment with Direct Menu Proxy recording Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (LAST SCENE REVIEW) Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Playback 3 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 4
Changing the screen display Displaying recording data (DATA CODE) Checking the settings in the camcorder (STATUS CHECK) Viewing images on the TV On the HDMI cable Viewing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a high definition TV Viewing images on a non-high-definition TV Editing Notes on editing - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 5
Connecting to a smartphone or tablet using the QR Code Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet (by entering an SSID and password) Connecting to your iPhone or iPad (by entering an SSID and password) Controlling via a smartphone Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 6
SCENE SELECTION SET SPOT METER/FOCUS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS LOW LUX AUTO BACK LIGHT NIGHTSHOT NIGHTSHOT LIGHT COLOR BAR PICTURE PROFILE REC/OUT SET SHOOTING MODE REC SET IMAGE SIZE FILE NUMBER VIDEO OUT AUDIO SET VOLUME AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT AUDIO REC LEVEL INT MIC WIND MIC SELECT AUDIO OUTPUT TIMING - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 7
FOCUS MAG RATIO CAMERA DATA DISPLAY AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY ZOOM DISPLAY FOCUS DISPLAY SHUTTER DISPLAY DATA CODE GAMMA DISP ASSIST LCD BRIGHT VF COLOR TEMP. DISPLAY OUTPUT TC/UB SET TC/UB DISPLAY TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB TIME REC NETWORK SET CTRL W/SMARTPHONE Wi-Fi SET AIRPLANE - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 8
AREA SET DST SET (SUMMERTIME) LANGUAGE DATE REC BEEP REC LAMP REMOTE CONTROL 60i/50i SEL MEDIA time Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries Expected recording time with each battery pack Expected playback time with each battery pack Expected movie recording time and number of - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 9
LCD monitor Care of the OLED panel display To clean the casing About care and storage of the lens Using the camcorder abroad On trademarks Notes on the License Zoom magnifications Using the camcorder after a long time Troubleshooting If you have problems Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators 9 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 10
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left front side/front) 1. REMOTE jack For connecting the camcorder and a peripheral. You can control the camcorder, such as recording movies, with that device. 2. ASSIGN4 button /FOCUS MAGNIFIER button/PHOTO button (Photo mode - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 12
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right front side/top) 1. Manual lens ring 2. Lens hood 3. Lens (ZEISS lens) 4. Internal microphone 5. ZOOM/FOCUS switch 6. AF/MF button 7. MENU button 8. Manual dial Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 13
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (left back side/left back/bottom) 1. Lens adjustment dial 2. START/STOP button 3. HDMI may not be designed to attach in the proper direction. 10. BATT (battery) release lever 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 13 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 14
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts and controls (right back side/back) 1. Eye sensor 2. Viewfinder 3. Large eyecup 4. AUTO/MANUAL switch 5. ND FILTER switch 6. Battery pack 7. ( button 22. (On/Standby) button 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 14 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 15
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Parts remote commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources not function properly. When you are operating the camcorder with the supplied wireless remote commander, your video - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 16
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Changing the battery of the wireless remote commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case until it clicks into - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 17
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Screen indicators Upper left （ ） 100% Remaining battery Shooting mode INTELLIGENT AUTO (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection) SCENE SELECTION REC FORMAT (Movie mode) Image size, aspect ratio (Photo mode) Optical zoom - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 18
Shutter speed AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT -2.0EV AE SHIFT / Auto setting/manual setting A B White balance LOW LUX AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY AIRPLANE MODE DISP ASSIST HISTOGRAM Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically. They are not Sony Corporation 18 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 19
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Selecting the items on the LCD monitor Use (move up) / (move down) / (move to the left) / (move to the the LCD monitor (SPOT METER/FOCUS, CALIBRATION ,etc.). A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 19 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 20
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording formats available with the camcorder and their features The camcorder supports XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD and AVCHD. The image quality of XAVC S 4K is 4-times greater than the conventional high definition image quality. XAVC S 4K Recording - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 21
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button- - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 22
battery pack NP-FV70A (1) When using the camcorder while connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), such as while charging, make sure to attach the battery pack to the camcorder. "Operating Guide" (1) Related Topic Parts and controls (wireless remote commander) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 23
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 1 Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder , and then attach the battery pack ( ). Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the battery pack, then slide - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 24
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charge the battery pack using the supplied AC Adaptor. Attach the battery (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 25
It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Related Topic Charging time Expected recording time with each battery pack Expected playback time with each battery pack Using the camcorder abroad 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 25 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 26
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Turning the power on Turn on the camcorder. 1 Open the LCD monitor of the camcorder and turn the power on. You can also turn on the camcorder the instructions. When recording movies or when connected to another device via USB, the camcorder does - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 27
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using the camcorder supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) You can supply power to the camcorder from a wall outlet (wall socket) by using the AC adaptor. 1 Operate the camcorder while it is connected to a wall outlet pack using the - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 29
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the battery pack NP-FV100A (sold separately) is attached, the large eyecup and battery pack may interfere with each other slightly. However, this does not affect the functionality of the camcorder. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 30
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the LCD monitor The LCD monitor can be rotated in the range as illustrated below, allowing a during playback operations. A: Open 90 degrees. B: 180 degrees (max.) C: 90 degrees (max.) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 30 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 31
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Initial setting Set the language, date and time when using the camcorder for the first time. Perform the setting with the / / / /SET button. 1 Turn the camcorder on. 2 Select AREA SET , DST SET (SUMMERTIME), and DATE [LANGUAGE]. The date and time are - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 32
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Inserting a memory card Insert a memory card into the camcorder. 1 Open the cover and insert the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with the camcorder before the first use. Formatting the memory card will erase all the data - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 33
Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording MEDIA FORMAT 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 33 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 34
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording Press SLOT SELECT button to change which pressing the SLOT SELECT button. Related Topic Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 34 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 35
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder The following types of memory cards can be used with the camcorder. Select the type of memory card to use with the camcorder referr ing to the following table. In this Help Guide, the types - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 36
Expected number of recordable photos About the memory card 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 36 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 37
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording movies Record movies. Movies are recorded on the memory card and in XAVC S 4K format at the factory setting. 1 Press the latches on both sides of the lens cap and remove it. 2 Open the LCD monitor of the camcorder and turn the power on. - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 38
4K] 100Mbps setting or [XAVC S 4K] battery pack, or the AC Adaptor. The image data may be destroyed. The LCD monitor of the camcorder guide. The menu settings, picture profile settings, and settings made using the AUTO/MANUAL switch are stored when you close the LCD monitor and turn off the camcorder - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 39
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Continuing recording on the memory cards one after another (Relay recording) The camcorder switches memory card A (or B) just before space on the other one runs out, and continues recording on the next memory card automatically by inserting - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 40
recording time of less than 1 minute, the camcorder may not be able to perform Relay recording. movies seamlessly on the camcorder when the movie is recorded with Relay recording on the camcorder. You can re-combine can use with your camcorder Import and utilize images on your computer (PlayMemories Home) - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 41
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording movies on both the memory card A and B (Simultaneous recording) You can record movies on both slot to be used for recording Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 41 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 42
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Shooting photos Shoot photos. 1 Press the latches on both sides of the lens cap and remove it. 2 Open the LCD monitor of the camcorder and turn the power on. You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing (On/Standby) button or by pulling out the - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 43
You cannot shoot photos when the camcorder is in Movie mode. When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, the camcorder is reading or writing data on shake or apply strong force to the camcorder, do not turn the power off, and do not remove the memory card, battery pack, or the AC Adaptor. The - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 44
Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the zoom with the zoom lever Press the zoom lever slightly to zoom slowly, and press it further to zoom more quickly. A: Wide view (Wide angle) B: Close view (Telephoto) Hint When focusing, the minimum distance required between the camcorder and - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 45
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the manual lens ring by setting the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to ZOOM. Fine adjustment is also possible. A: ZOOM/FOCUS switch B: Manual lens ring Note Turn the manual - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 46
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually. A: Manual lens ring B: ZOOM/FOCUS switch C: AF/MF button 1 During recording or standby , press the AF/MF button to set the focus to manual -312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 46 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 47
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the focus automatically You can adjust the focus automatically in accordance with the situation. A: Manual is set to [ON]). White frames are the area to where the camcorder tries to focus. Frame color changes to green after focusing. Note - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 48
AF SUBJ. TRACK SET PHASE AF FRAMES 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 48 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 49
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 FOCUS AREA You can change the focusing area and touch operation is disabled. A: Phase detection AF frames White frames are the area to where the camcorder tries to focus. The frame color changes to green after becoming in focus. ZONE: Select a - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 50
where the auto focus works. The frame color is gray while the camcorder tries to focus on the subject and it turns to green when the Indicates the area where the auto focus works. The frame color is gray while the camcorder tries to focus on the subject and it turns to green when the subject is in - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 51
DRIVE SPEED AF SUBJ. TRACK SET PHASE AF FRAMES PHASE DETECT. AF AREA Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 51 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 52
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Phase detection AF When there are phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the camcorder uses the combined autofocus of the phase detection AF and more at an outdoor light place, etc. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 52 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 53
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AF DRIVE SPEED You can select the auto focus speed during recording movies. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ AF DRIVE button. Related Topic Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 53 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 54
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AF SUBJ. TRACK SET You can set the auto focus range to track a subject or auto focus sensitivity to switch between subjects during movie recording. 1 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 55
Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button. Related Topic Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 55 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 56
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting focus by tracking the desired subject ( LOCK- the following conditions. During using clear image zoom or digital zoom During using [D. EXTENDER] During manual focus set by pressing the AF/MF button ( appears on the screen) [COLOR BAR] is - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 57
LOCK-ON AF FOCUS AREA 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 57 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 58
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Focusing by magnifying an image ( FOCUS MAGNIFIER) The selected area on the LCD monitor is magnified and displayed. This is useful to check that the - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 59
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Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Focusing by touching the LCD monitor ( SPOT FOCUS) You can focus on the point where you touch on the LCD monitor. A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL and press the AF/MF button to set the focus mode to manual - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 61
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Focusing on a detected face ( FACE DETECTION) The camcorder detects the appear. * When the faces are detected, gray face-detection frames appear. When the camcorder is in the status to be able to perform autofocus, the frame turns white. When - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 63
, etc. Face the front of the camera Related Topic FACE DETECTION FOCUS AREA Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 63 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 64
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the iris This is useful for making the background blurred or sharp. A: Manual dial B: IRIS button C: AUTO/MANUAL switch D: IRIS PUSH AUTO button (assigned to the ASSIGN5 button by default) 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. 2 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 65
to AUTO, the iris, gain, ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, and white balance are adjusted automatically. You cannot adjust them manually. Hint You can change this setting directly with the / / / /SET button on the shooting standby screen (Direct Menu). Related Topic Performing shooting adjustment - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 66
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the gain You can use this if you do not want to increase the value by AGC (automatic gain control) during recording movies. A: Manual dial B: ISO/GAIN button C: AUTO/MANUAL switch 1 Check that the camcorder is in Movie mode. 2 Set the - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 67
Hint You can change this setting directly with / / / /SET button on the shooting standby screen (Direct Menu). Related Topic ISO/GAIN SEL AGC LIMIT Performing shooting adjustment with Direct Menu 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 67 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 68
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity You can use this if you do not want to increase the value by AUTO ISO LIMIT. A: Manual dial B: ISO/GAIN button C: AUTO/MANUAL switch 1 Set [ ISO/GAIN SEL ] to [ ISO]. 2 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. 3 Press - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 69
Hint You can change this setting directly with the / / / /SET button on the shooting standby screen (Direct Menu). Related Topic ISO/GAIN SEL AUTO ISO LIMIT Performing shooting adjustment with Direct Menu 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 69 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 70
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the shutter speed You can adjust and fix the shutter speed manually. A: Manual dial B: SHUTTER SPEED button C: AUTO/MANUAL switch 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. 2 Press the SHUTTER SPEED button. The or next to the shutter - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 71
It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. We recommend to perform manual focusing with the camcorder attached to a tripod, or etc. When shooting under fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or shooting adjustment with Direct Menu 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 71 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 72
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the light quantity switch during recording, the movie and sound may be distorted. When adjusting the iris manually, the ND filter indicator does not flash even if you need to adjust the 725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 72 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 73
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Adjusting the color to the natural tone ( MANUAL switch B: WHITE BALANCE button C: Manual dial 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. 2 Press the WHITE BALANCE button. Status of camcorder changes from Auto (no indicator is displayed) to Manual - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 74
WHITE BALANCE button. (CAMERA SET) - [WB TEMP SET] (the Note When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO, the iris, gain, ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, and white balance is adjusted automatically. shooting adjustment with Direct Menu 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 74 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 75
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Storing the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B turned off. A: MENU button B: AUTO/MANUAL switch C: WHITE BALANCE button D: Manual dial E︓ / / / /SET button 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. 2 Press the WHITE BALANCE button to - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 76
balance again. Related Topic Adjusting the color to the natural tone (WHITE BALANCE) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 76 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 77
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording audio with the internal microphone You can record audio in stereo with the camcorder's adjusted automatically. To adjust manually, select MENU - (AUDIO SET) - [AUDIO REC LEVEL] - [REC LEVEL MODE] - [MANUAL REC LEVEL]. Related Topic MIC - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 78
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 shoe. For details about connection, refer to the instruction manuals of the Multi interface shoe compatible microphone. 2 . You cannot adjust the recording level of audio manually when using a Multi interface shoe compatible microphone. Related Topic - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 79
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 (PLUG IN POWER). For details about connection, refer to the instruction manuals of the external microphone. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 To adjust manually, set the MENU button - (AUDIO SET) - [AUDIO REC LEVEL] - [REC LEVEL MODE] - [MANUAL REC LEVEL]. - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 80
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Shooting in / /SET button. Note NIGHTSHOT is available only when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. NIGHTSHOT uses infrared light. Make sure in bright conditions. Doing so may damage the camcorder. Hint You can assign this function to an - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 81
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Shooting with the picture quality that is set in URL. Note that setting contents or setting methods may differ depending on the camcorder you are using. http://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html You can make adjustments for the time - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 83
a TV, connect the camcorder to an HDR (HLG) compatible TV manufactured by Sony with a USB cable. When you connect a TV with an HDMI cable, you need to change the image quality setting of the TV manually in order to display images properly. Set the image quality of the TV as follows. Gamma: Setting - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 84
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Changing the picture profile You can change the settings stored in through . A: MENU button B: PICTURE PROFILE button (assigned to the ASSIGN3 button by default) C: / / / /SET - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 85
HDR recording that corresponds to ITU-R BT.2100. HLG1: Gamma curve for HDR subject to the dynamic range of the camcorder. When [CINE1], [CINE2], [CINE3], MANUAL]. MODE: Select automatic or manual mode. AUTO: Sets the knee point and slope automatically. MANUAL: Sets the knee point and slope manually - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 86
gamut. S-GAMUT3/3200K, S-GAMUT3/4300K, S-GAMUT3/5500K: Setting that presumes editing in post-production after recording when [GAMMA] is set to [S-LOG3]. Supports recording with wide color gamut. BT.2020:Standard color tone when [HLG], [HLG1], [HLG2] or [HLG3] is selected for [GAMMA]. 709: Color - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 87
COLOR REVISION: Corrects colors stored in memory. Colors not stored in memory (displayed in black and white when [COLOR EXTRACT] is set) is not corrected. COLOR EXTRACT: Displays areas in colors that are stored in the memory. The other areas are displayed in black and white. You can use this - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 88
balance value automatically varies according to the lighting conditions of your recording environment. The manual white balance adjustment is recommended when you use [COLOR CORRECTION]. Related Topic Shooting with functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 88 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 89
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Copying the picture profile setting to another picture profile number You can copy the picture profile setting to another picture profile number. This is useful for setting similar settings to the camcorder 312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 89 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 90
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Resetting the picture profile settings You can reset the picture profile settings by each picture profile number. the natural tone (WHITE BALANCE) Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 90 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 91
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording with Slow & Quick Motion By Motion 1 Press the S&Q button to display [ S&Q MOTION]. The camcorder is in the Slow & Quick Motion recording mode. You can set the camcorder to the Slow & Quick Motion recording mode by selecting [SLOW & - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 92
MOTION] is disabled when [FILE FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD]. [S&Q MOTION] is disabled when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. Related Topic Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Recording movies on both the memory card A and B (Simultaneous recording) SLOW & QUICK (S&Q MOTION) TC RUN - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 93
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording camcorder to the Super Slow Motion recording mode by selecting [SLOW & QUICK] - [SUPER SLOW MOTION] - [EXECUTE]. (CAMERA SET) - 2 Press the ST ART/STOP button. The Super Slow Motion recording starts. To decide the recording time manually - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 94
supported memory cards vary depending on the file format. When recording with Super Slow Motion recording, the camcorder camcorder to manual. 4K] or [AVCHD]. [SUPER SLOW MOTION] is disabled when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. Related Topic Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 95
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Performing shooting adjustment with Direct Menu You can /SET button 1 Press the ASSIGN button to which the Direct Menu function is assigned. The camcorder is in Direct Menu mode and a cursor (underline) is displayed for items along the bottom - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 96
up and down to display the desired value. You can also change the value with the manual dial. A: Changed shutter speed value 6 To set another item, repeat steps 3 to 5 / / /SET button. The setting is applied, and the camcorder exits from the Direct Menu. Note Direct Menu is not available when - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 97
You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button. Related Topic Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons AE SHIFT Adjusting the focus manually Adjusting the iris Adjusting the gain Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Adjusting the shutter speed Adjusting the color to the natural tone (WHITE BALANCE - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 98
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 . About Proxy recording files Proxy files cannot be played on the camcorder. appears on the thumbnail of the original file. A proxy file (UHS-I U3) for Proxy recording. Proxy recording supported formats The image size of the recorded original movie - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 99
/25p 1280x720/25p 9Mbps 640x360/25p 3Mbps Note The camcorder cannot perform Proxy recording when the number of XAVC S movie files reaches to 600. The following function is not available during Proxy recording. S&Q MOTION SUPER SLOW MOTION COLOR BAR DATE REC When [XAVC S HD] is selected for [FILE - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 100
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (LAST SCENE REVIEW ) You can review the most recently press the ASSIGN button that you assign the [ LAST SCENE REVIEW ]. The camcorder plays from the top to the end of the most recently recorded scene - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 101
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons You can you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons ― (no function) LOW LUX FOCUS MAGNIFIER LAST SCENE REVIEW WHITE BALANCE WB PRESET WB SET AE SHIFT D. EXTENDER STEADYSHOT FOCUS AREA FOCUS POSITION AF DRIVE - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 102
/ / / /SET button and press the button to enter . 5 Select [ OK] with the / / / /SET button and press the button to assign the function. Note When the camcorder is in Photo mode, the ASSIGN4 button is for the shutter release button only. 102 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 103
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Playing back movies You can play movies on the camcorder. A: THUMBNAIL (playback) button 1 Open the LCD panel. 2 Press the THUMBNAIL (playback) button. The THUMBNAIL screen appears after a few seconds. A: Memory card B: Previous C: Next D: - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 105
the information on the movie at the lower part of the LCD monitor. A: Date and time of recording started B: Resolution C: Frame rate D: Recording mode E: with no time code, or memory card with time code that the camcorder does not support.) G: HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) recording (Appears when the movie - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 106
not support these metadata, you need make settings manually. Also, AVCHD recording with the camcorder does not support recording HDR metadata. To play back/display HDR movies properly, make settings manually Topic VOLUME Recording movies REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 106 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 107
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Playing back photos You can play photos on the camcorder. A: THUMBNAIL (playback) button 1 Open the LCD panel. 2 Press the THUMBNAIL (playback) button. The THUMBNAIL screen appears after a few seconds. A: Memory card B: Previous C: Next D: - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 108
show the information on the photo at the lower part of the LCD monitor. A: Date and time of recording B: Number of pixels C: Image size 6 The selected photo . Note Photos recorded using this camcorder may not be played back normally on devices other than this camcorder. Also, photos recorded on other - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 109
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Changing the screen display You can display information such as time code, etc., on the image. A: DISPLAY button OUTPUT] to [ALL OUTPUT]. (CAMERA SET) - [DISPLAY Related Topic DISPLAY OUTPUT 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 110 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 111
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Displaying recording data ( DATA CODE) You can display information, including date button, the screen changes in the order, date and time display - camera data display no iris, gain or shutter speed manually adjusted.) F: STEADYSHOT Note When - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 112
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Checking the settings in the camcorder ( STATUS CHECK) You can You can check the estimated used and free spaces. Battery information You can check the remaining capacity of the attached battery. A: MENU button B: STATUS CHECK button (assigned to - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 114
To hide the display Press the STATUS CHECK button. Related Topic STATUS CHECK Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 114 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 115
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 On the HDMI cable We recommend to use the supplied HDMI cable, an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo, or Sony HDMI cable. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder. Some devices may not function correctly (e.g., - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 116
to the instruction manual of the TV. When you view images on a TV, use the AC Adaptor (supplied) as the power source. Photos cannot be played in 4K image quality. The camcorder does not support BRAVIA Sync. To view images recorded with HDR on a TV, connect the camcorder to an HDR (HLG) compatible - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 117
an HDMI cable, you need to change the image quality setting of the TV manually in order to display images properly. Set the image quality of the TV as with BT.2020 or 709 Related Topic Using the camcorder supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) VIDEO OUT REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 118
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Viewing images on a high definition TV You can play movies/photos in high definition image quality by connecting the camcorder to a TV with an HDMI jack. 1 Connect the HDMI OUT T erminal of the camcorder ( cable ( ) (sold separately). ) and - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 119
/576i] Note Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. If the TV does not have an HDMI input jack, use an AV cable (sold separately). Images are output in standard definition. The camcorder does not support BRAVIA Sync. Related Topic Using - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 120
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Viewing images on a non-high-definition TV Play back movies/photos on the camcorder by connecting to a TV with an AV cable (sold separately). A: AV cable (sold separately) 1 Connect the Multi/Micro USB T erminal of the camcorder and VIDEO/AUDIO - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 121
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Notes on editing Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder. photos before deleting. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the camcorder while deleting or dividing the images. Doing so 2017 Sony Corporation 121 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 122
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Protecting movies and photos ( PROTECT) Protect movies and photos to avoid up to 100 images at one time. 5 Touch and follow the on-screen instructions to touch to return to the previous screen. . To undo the protection Touch thumbnails with - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 123
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Deleting selected movies/photos You can free media instructions to touch . Note You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack, AC Adaptor or memory card that contains the movies or photos from your camcorder - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 125
the recordable space of it, format the memory card. Related Topic Protecting movies and photos (PROTECT) Saving movies MEDIA FORMAT 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 125 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 126
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Dividing a movie You can divide a movie at a designated point. A: MENU button are divided. Do not remove the battery pack, AC Adaptor or memory card that contains the movies to be divided from your camcorder during the operation. It may damage - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 127
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Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Saving movies How to save images in each format is as follows. XAVC S 4K How to save: Save images on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software.(*) Saving format: XAVC S 4K visit the following website. http://www.sony.net/ Hint You may also - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 129
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Import and utilize images on your computer ( PlayMemories images from the camcorder B: The functions below are also available on a Windows PC C: View images in a calendar D: Create a movie disc E: Upload images to online services F: Play the - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 130
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Checking the computer system You can check the system requirements for software at the following URL. http://www.sony.net/pcenv/ 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 130 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 131
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Home software. http://www.sony.net/pm/ Install the software according to the on-screen instructions. When the installation has software is already installed on your computer, connect the camcorder to your computer. To the Multi/Micro USB Terminal To - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 132
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Disconnecting the camcorder from the computer Disconnect the camcorder from the computer connected with the Trash before disconnecting. The connection with the computer is released. If you use a Windows 7, Window 8.1 or Windows 10 computer, a disconnection - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 134
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with an AVCHD movie previously imported to a computer. To create a Blu-ray disc, the "BD Add-on Software" must be installed. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ Your computer must support - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 135
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Creating a disc with a recorder You can copy images on the camcorder onto a disc or video cassette. Connect the camcorder to a disc recorder with an AV cable (sold separately). Note Connect the AC Adaptor to the camcorder, and then connect the AC - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 136
OUTPUT] - [LCD PANEL]. (DISPLAY SET) - [DISPLAY To copy the date and time or shooting information, press the ASSIGN button which DATA CODE function is SET) - [DISPLAY OUTPUT] - [ALL OUTPUT]. Related Topic Using the camcorder supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) DATA CODE VIDEO OUT - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 137
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 About the PlayMemories Mobile software To perform operations of [ in your smartphone, update the application to the latest version. For details on PlayMemories Mobile, visit the PlayMemories Mobile support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/). Note - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 138
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet You can easily connect the camcorder to Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2 Set the camcorder to the shooting mode. You can use the - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 139
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4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Connecting to a smartphone or tablet using the QR Code You can easily connect the camcorder to your smartphone or tablet by reading the QR Code. 1 Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, update - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 141
your smartphone, read the QR Code displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder . Android When [Connect with the camera?] is displayed, select [Connect]. iPhone/iPad Follow the on-screen instructions and install the profile (setting information). On Home, select [Settings] - [Wi-Fi]. Select - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 142
your smartphone. Subsequent Wi-Fi connections between the camcorder and your smartphone will only require selecting the SSID of the camcorder registered on your smartphone. Related Topic Connecting to a wireless remote commander CTRL W/SMARTPHONE 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 142 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 143
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet (by entering an SSID and password) Shows how to connect the camcorder to your Android smartphone or tablet. Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE] on the camcorder - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 144
Related Topic About the PlayMemories Mobile software Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander CTRL W/SMARTPHONE 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 144 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 145
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Connecting to your iPhone or iPad (by entering an SSID and password) Shows how to connect the camcorder to your iPhone or iPad. Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE] on the camcorder. 1 Open the settings menu - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 146
Confirm that the SSID displayed on the camcorder is selected. 6 Go back to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile. Related Topic About the PlayMemories Mobile software Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander CTRL W/SMARTPHONE 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 146 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 147
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander You can operate the camcorder Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2 On the camcorder , press the MENU button - select (NETWORK - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 148
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Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote) You can operate the camcorder PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2 Select - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 150
your Android smartphone or tablet (by entering an SSID and password) ." Hint For the latest supported OS, refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile. Related Topic About the PlayMemories Mobile software SSID and password) CTRL W/SMARTPHONE 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 150 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 151
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Setting up menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the LCD monitor. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 8 menu categories. A: MENU button B: / / / /SET button 1 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 152
previous screen, select [ RETURN]. Note The available menu items vary depending on the state of the camcorder during recording or playback. The available menu items vary depending on the shooting mode (Movie mode/Photo to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 152 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 153
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 How to use the keyboard A keyboard is displayed on the LCD monitor when text needs to be entered. 1. to a capital or small letter. 8. Fix Finalizes the entry. To cancel text entry, select . 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 153 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 154
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 ISO/GAIN SEL You can switch the displayed value between the ISO sensitivity and gain when adjusting the ISO sensitivity or gain manually by pressing ISO/GAIN (Movie the ISO sensitivity 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 154 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 155
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AUTO ISO LIMIT You selecting [OFF]. Note This setting is not effective when adjusting the ISO sensitivity manually. When selecting picture profile1 through 10, the selectable range of AUTO ISO LIMIT -11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 155 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 156
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AGC LIMIT You can set the upper limit for AGC (Auto Gain Control). [AGC when selecting [OFF]. Note This setting is not effective when adjusting the gain manually. Related Topic Adjusting the gain ISO/GAIN SEL 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 157
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 WB PRESET You can select the preset when setting the white balance. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ WB PRESET]. B WB OUTDOOR LEVEL WB TEMP SET Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 157 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 158
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 WB OUTDOOR LEVEL You can set an offset value when [WB PRESET] is set to [OUTDOOR]. 1 MENU button - Reddish Related Topic Adjusting the color to the natural tone (WHITE BALANCE) WB PRESET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 158 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 159
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 WB TEMP SET You can set the color temperature when [WB PRESET] is set to [MANU WB TEMP]. color temperature. Related Topic Adjusting the color to the natural tone (WHITE BALANCE) WB PRESET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 159 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 160
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 WB SET You can store the when fixing the white balance according to the lighting conditions of shooting environment. 1 Turn the MANUAL dial to select A or - select (CAMERA SET) - [ WB SET]. B -312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 160 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 161
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AE SHIFT You can adjust the exposure This function is not effective while you adjust the iris, shutter speed, and gain all manually. Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button. You can change the setting Sony Corporation 161 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 162
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 D. EXTENDER You can double the magnification of the displayed image when shooting movies (XAVC S HD/AVCHD movie only). 1 MENU . Related Topic Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 162 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 163
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 ZOOM SET HD, up to 18×, which includes 12× optical zoom for XAVC S 4K. ON[DIGITAL ZOOM] : Uses the digital zoom in addition to the zoom lever Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring FACE DETECTION FOCUS AREA Adjusting focus by tracking - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 164
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 STEADYSHOT (Movie) You can set the camera shake reduction when shooting. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ STEADYSHOT]. button. Related Topic Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 164 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 165
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 STEADYSHOT (Photo) You can set the camera shake reduction when shooting. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ STEADYSHOT]. Related Topic Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 165 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 166
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 FOCUS AREA You can change the focusing area and touch operation is disabled. A: Phase detection AF frames White frames are the area to where the camcorder tries to focus. The frame color changes to green after becoming in focus. ZONE: Select a - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 167
where the auto focus works. The frame color is gray while the camcorder tries to focus on the subject and it turns to green when the Indicates the area where the auto focus works. The frame color is gray while the camcorder tries to focus on the subject and it turns to green when the subject is in - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 168
DRIVE SPEED AF SUBJ. TRACK SET PHASE AF FRAMES PHASE DETECT. AF AREA Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 168 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 169
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AF DRIVE SPEED You can select the auto focus speed during recording movies. 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - [ AF DRIVE button. Related Topic Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 169 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 170
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AF SUBJ. TRACK SET You can set the auto focus range to track a subject or auto focus sensitivity to switch between subjects during movie recording. 1 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 171
Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button. Related Topic Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 171 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 172
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 LOCK-ON AF You can track a subject you select by touching on the LCD monitor and adjust the focus automatically. 1 . Related Topic Adjusting focus by tracking the desired subject (LOCK-ON AF) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 172 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 173
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 FACE DETECTION The camcorder can detects the face and focuses on it. [FACE DETECTION] is available only with auto focus. 1 focus automatically Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 173 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 174
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SLOW & QUICK (S&Q MOTION) By set to [ ON]: 1080/60p 50Mbps, 1080/30p 25Mbps, 1080/24p 25Mbps When selecting [50i]: When selecting [XAVC S 4K] on (REC/OUT SET) - [REC SET] - [FILE FORMAT] 2160/25p 100Mbps, 2160/25p 60Mbps When selecting [XAVC - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 175
format and frame rate setting are as follows. The playback speeds differ depending on the setting of (OTHERS) - [60i/50i SEL ]. When selecting [ XAVC S 4K] on (REC/OUT SET) - [REC SET] - [ FILE FORMAT] When selecting [ 60i] Recording format Frame rate 2160/24p 2160/30p 30 fps 80% slow 100 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 176
6 fps 3 fps 2 fps 1 fps 417% quick 833% quick 1,250% quick 2,500% quick When selecting [ XAVC S HD] on (REC/OUT SET) - [REC SET] - [ FILE FORMAT] When selecting [ 60i] Recording format Frame rate 1080/24p 1080/30p 1080/60p 120 fps 20% slow 25% slow 50% slow 60 fps 40% slow 50% slow - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 177
Recording with Slow & Quick Motion Recording with Super Slow Motion SLOW & QUICK (SUPER SLOW MOTION) REC SET 60i/50i SEL Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 177 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 178
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SLOW & QUICK (SUPER SLOW MOTION) You can record slower movies than movies that are recorded with the Slow & Quick Motion recording. The Super Slow Motion - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 179
Starts recording just after displaying the pressing the START/STOP button. SUPER SLOW MOTION recording screen. Recording stops by END TRIGGER HALF Works equally to [ END TRIGGER] but the recording time is reduced to a half. A: Select [ EXECUTE] on the SUPER SLOW MOTION screen. B: Press the ST ART - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 180
Recording with Slow & Quick Motion SLOW & QUICK (S&Q MOTION) REC SET 60i/50i SEL Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 180 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 181
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AUTO MODE SET You can shoot with an optimum setting in matching [ SCENE SELECTION SET]. Hint When [FILE FORMA T] in [ REC SET] is set to [ XAVC S 4K], [ AUTO MODE SET] is fixed to [ AUTO]. You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button. - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 182
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SCENE SELECTION SET You can select the scene setting when [ AUTO MODE SET] subjects clearly . This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on any glass or mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT: Brings out - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 183
this function to the ASSIGN button. Related Topic AUTO MODE SET FOCUS AREA Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 183 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 184
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SPOT METER/FOCUS You can automatically adjust the brightness and focus for the subject touched on the screen. 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL, and press the AF/MF button to set the focus mode to manual with manual focus. AUTO/MANUAL switch - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 185
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SPOT METER You can adjust the brightness for the selected subject automatically . 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL Automatic brightness adjustment can be canceled by setting the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUT O. You can assign this function to - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 186
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SPOT FOCUS You can automatically adjust the focus for the selected subject. 1 Set the AUT O/MANUAL switch to MANUAL, and press the AF/MF button to set the focus mode to manual [SPOT FOCUS] is available only with manual focus. Hint You can assign this - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 187
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 LOW LUX You can shoot bright color images, even in dim light the Low Lux function. ON: Uses the Low Lux function. Hint This setting is available only when AUT O/MANUAL switch is set to AUT O and [ AUTO MODE SET] is set to [ AUTO]. You can assign - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 188
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AUTO BACK LIGHT You can automatically perform backlight correction (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (CAMERA SET) - PICTURE PROFILE] is set to either of [ HLG], [ HLG1], [ HLG2], [ HLG3]. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 188 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 189
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 NIGHTSHOT You can set the NIGHTSHOT function Enables the NIGHTSHOT function. Note This setting is available only when the AUT O/MANUAL switch is set to AUT O. Make sure that your finger does not cover 11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 189 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 190
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When shooting with NIGHTSHOT, infrared to a distance of approximately 3 mete rs. When [FILE FORMA T] is set to [ XAVC S 4K] and [ 4K REC OUTPUT] is set to [ EXTERNAL OUTPUT], [ NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is fixed to [ OFF]. Related - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 191
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 COLOR BAR You can set the color bar display (Movie mode only). This function helps you to adjust colors when you view movies recorded with the camcorder to [ XAVC S 4K]. When 120p/100p is the camcorder off [ OFF], the camcorder records sound from the - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 192
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 PICTURE PROFILE You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items, such as [ GAMMA ] and [ Changing the picture profile Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 192 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 193
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SHOOTING MODE You can switch the shooting mode between Movie mode and Photo mode. The icon of the Recording movies Shooting photos Screen indicators Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 193 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 194
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 REC SET You can set the file format, recording format, simultaneous recording, and relay recording for movie recording. 1 MENU button - (REC/OUT SET) - [REC SET] ‒ - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 195
cards in slots A and B, the camcorder automatically switches memory cards just before space on sharing site or using for video editing. VC S 4K or XA VC S HD format. ON/OFF: Records 119.88 Note Proxy recording is disabled in the following situations: [DATE REC] is set to [ ON]. [COLOR BAR] is set - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 196
on both the memory card A and B (Simultaneous recording) Import and utilize images on your computer ( PlayMemories Home) 60i/50i SEL 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 196 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 197
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 IMAGE SIZE You can select a size for the photos. The expected number of recordable photos differs depending setting. 1 pixels in Photo mode: Approx. 14.20 mega Related Topic Shooting photos 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 197 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 198
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 FILE NUMBER You can select how to assign file numbers to recorded photos. 1 MENU button - (REC/OUT SET) - [FILE the file number is assigned for each memory card. Related Topic Shooting photos 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 198 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 199
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 VIDEO OUT You can set the output destination or output method of pictures. 1 MENU button - (REC/OUT SET) - [VIDEO OUT] ‒ select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items OUTPUT SELECT: 4K REC OUTPUT: Outputs picture signals during recording - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 200
CONTROL: When the camcorder is connected to an external recorder recorder is controlled by the camcorder 's operation. , by the camcorder 's operations. ON: Starts recording on an external recorder by the camcorder 's operations. Note The [4K REC OUTPUT ] setting is enabled only when 4K]. (REC/ - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 201
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 VOLUME You can adjust the volume. 1 MENU button - (AUDIO SET) - [ VOLUME]. Adjust the volume with / . Hint You can assign this function to the ASSIGN button. - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 202
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT You can set the audio format for A VCHD recording. 1 MENU button - (AUDIO SET) - [ AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT]. Descriptions of menu items LINEAR PCM : - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 203
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AUDIO REC LEVEL You can set the recording level of the audio input for the camcorder recording level automatically . MANUAL: Sets the recording sensitivity between 1 and 31 at [ MANUAL REC LEVEL ]. MANUAL REC LEVEL : Sets Sony Corporation 203 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 204
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 INT MIC WIND You can diminish low tone in input sound with the internal microphone, and reduce wind noise. 1 MENU button - (AUDIO SET) - [ INT MIC - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 205
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 MIC SELECT You can select the microphone to - Multi interface shoe compatible microphone Internal microphone INT MIC: Uses the camcorder 's internal microphone to record audio. MI SHOE MIC: Uses a 725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 205 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 206
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AUDIO OUTPUT TIMING You can set the timing of the audio output when recording. 1 MENU button - (AUDIO SET) - [ AUDIO OUTPUT TIMING]. Descriptions of menu items LIVE: Outputs audio without any delay during recording. LIP SYNC: Outputs audio - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 207
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 HISTOGRAM You can set the histogram display that indicates level distributions of images. 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - . Related Topic ZEBRA Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 207 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 208
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 ZEBRA You can set the zebra function. The zebra is a stripe pattern that appears in areas of brightness equal to or exceeding the brightness level you set. It is useful for adjusting brightness as a guide -11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 208 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 209
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 PEAKING You can set the peaking display (enhances outlines of an image on the LCD monitor). You can by magnifying an image ( FOCUS MAGNIFIER) Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 209 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 210
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 : Does not display the phase detection AF frames. Note When the camcorder is in focus, the focus frame lights in green [CENTER] [ following. The phase AF detection frames are not displayed when [ DATE REC] is set to [ ON]. Hint You can assign this - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 211
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 PHASE DETECT. AF AREA You can set whether to display the phase detection AF area during auto focus. 1 MENU effective. Related Topic Adjusting the focus automatically Phase detection AF 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 211 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 212
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 MARKER You can set the marker display that is used for a shooting guide on the LCD monitor . 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [MARKER] ‒ select the desired item. Descriptions of menu items ON/OFF: Sets the marker display to on/ - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 213
to on/off. OFF: Does not display the guide frame. ON: Displays the guide frame. Note Only the time code is output when [ OFF ] of this function to the ASSIGN button. at the cross points of the guide frame. Related Topic Focusing by magnifying an image ( FOCUS MAGNIFIER) Assigning the functions - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 214
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 FOCUS MAG RATIO You can set the magnification ratio of the focus magnification function (FOCUS MAGNIFIER). FOCUS MAGNIFIER button. Related Topic Focusing by magnifying an image ( FOCUS MAGNIFIER) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 214 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 215
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 CAMERA DATA DISPLAY You can set the display ISO value) C: Shutter speed value Hint The settings appear during the manual adjustment regardless of the settings of this function. indicates that the settings Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 215 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 216
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AUDIO LEVEL DISPLA Y You can set the audio level meter display (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - ASSIGN button. Related Topic Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 216 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 217
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 ZOOM DISPLAY You can set the display of the zoom position. 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - Related Topic Adjusting the zoom with the zoom lever Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 217 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 218
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 FOCUS DISPLAY You can set the unit for the focal length. 1 MENU button - (DISPLAY SET) - [FOCUS DISPLAY]. Descriptions of menu items METER: Displays the focal - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 219
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 SHUTTER DISPLAY You can set the shutter speed display (Movie mode only). the shutter display in degrees. The shutter speed equal to the period that your camcorder reads image data from the image as 360 degrees. The degree is calculated based - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 220
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 DATA CODE You can select the information that is displayed during playback. 1 Press the MENU button while playing back movies - (DISPLAY SET) - [DATA CODE]. Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not display the information. DATE/TIME: - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 222
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 ): Displays movies after adjusting the image quality of the camcorder's LCD panel or viewfinder to a quality that is images are displayed in a finder or LCD monitor which does not support HDR, and movie images with the [ BT.2020] color mode setting - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 223
Related Topic PICTURE PROFILE Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 223 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 224
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor . Changes in the LCD LCD BRIGHT]. Descriptions of menu items NORMAL : Displays in normal brightness. BRIGHT: Displays brightly . 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 224 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 225
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 VF COLOR TEMP. You can adjust the color temperature of the viewfinder . Low color temperature makes (DISPLAY SET) - [VF COLOR TEMP.]. Adjust the color temperature of the viewfinder with /. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 225 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 226
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 DISPLAY OUTPUT You can select where to output the display LCD monitor is rotated 180 degrees. The eye sensor detects something nearby and the camcorder switc hes to viewfinder view . Related Topic MARKER TC/UB DISPLAY ZEBRA PEAKING Focusing - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 227
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC/UB DISPLAY The camcorder records time data, such as the time code and user bit, as the data associated with the ASSIGN button. Related Topic Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 227 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 228
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC PRESET You can set the time code that is recorded as the time data associated with the movie (Movie mode only). :24. RESET: Reset the time code (00:00:00:00). Related Topic 60i/50i SEL 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 228 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 229
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 UB PRESET You can set the user bit that is recorded as the time data associated with the movie (Movie mode only the setting, select [ RESET: Reset the user bit (00 00 00 00). CANCEL]. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 229 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 230
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC FORMAT You can select the time code recording method when only). When selecting [ 50i], this setting is fixed to [ NDF in [ 60i/50i SEL ]. 60i] is Related Topic REC SET 60i/50i SEL 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 230 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 231
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC RUN You can select how the time code advances (Movie code of the previous recording. FREE RUN: Advances the time code regardless of operation of your camcorder . Note Even if the time code advances in the [ REC RUN] mode, the time - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 232
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 TC MAKE You can select method for recording the time code on the memory card (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (TC RUN] mode regardless of the setting of [ TC RUN]. Related Topic TC RUN 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 232 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 233
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 UB TIME REC You can set whether to record the actual time as the user bit code (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button - (TC/ code. Note The last 2 digits are fixed to 00 when it is set to [ON ]. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 233 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 234
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 CTRL W/SMARTPHONE You can control the camcorder remotely with your smartphone. 1 MENU button - (NETWORK SET) - [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE ]. Connect the smartphone to the camcorder using the information that appears on the LCD monitor when the camcorder - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 235
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Wi-Fi SET You can perform or change the W i-Fi setting. 1 MENU button - (NETWORK SET) - [Wi-Fi SET ]. Descriptions of menu items EDIT DEVICE NAME: Changes the camcorder an SSID and password) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 235 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 236
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AIRPLANE MODE You can disable the W i-Fi-related settings temporarily when boarding a plane, etc. 1 MENU button - (NETWORK SET) - to your iPhone or iPad (by entering an SSID and password) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 236 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 237
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 NETWORK RESET You can reset the following network related settings. SSID and password for the smartphone operation Device name 1 MENU button - (NETWORK SET) - [NETWORK RESET] - [ - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 238
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 STATUS CHECK You can check the current settings of the camcorder . 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [STATUS the settings in the camcorder ( STATUS CHECK) Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 238 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 239
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 CAMERA PROFILE You can save up to 99 camera settings as the camera profile in a memory card for easy recall at any time. In addition, if you should require multiple camcorders saved settings. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 239 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 240
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 S&Q BUTTON SETTING You can assign the slow & quick function to the S&Q button (Movie mode only). 1 MENU button- (OTHERS) Topic Recording with Slow & Quick Motion Recording with Super Slow Motion 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 240 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 241
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 ASSIGN BUTTON You can assign the function used frequently can assign to the ASSIGN buttons - (no function) LOW LUX FOCUS MAGNIFIER LAST SCENE REVIEW WHITE BALANCE WB PRESET WB SET AE SHIFT D. EXTENDER STEADYSHOT FOCUS AREA FOCUS POSITION AF DRIVE - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 242
THUMBNAIL / SHOOTING MODE Related Topic Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 242 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 243
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 CLOCK SET You can set the date and time. 1 MENU button- (OTHERS) - [CLOCK SET] ‒ select the desired item . Descriptions of menu items AREA SET : Sets the area where the camcorder 1 hour . DATE: Sets the date and time. Input the date and time with - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 244
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock by setting the area where the camcorder is used. When you use your camcorder abroad, you can adjust the clock to the local time. 1 MENU button- (OTHERS) - [AREA SET ] ‒ - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 245
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 DST SET (SUMMERTIME) You can set the daylight saving (summer time). Set to [ ON] to move the time forward 1 hour . : Sets the daylight saving time (summer time). Related Topic Initial setting 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 245 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 246
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 LANGUAGE You can select the language for the menu or message to be used on the LCD monitor . 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [LANGUAGE ]. Select the language with the / / / /SET button. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 246 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 247
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 DATE REC You can set whether to superimpose the date and time of shooting on images (only when [ [REC SET] is set to [ AVCHD]). 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [DATE REC]. FILE FORMAT] in Descriptions of menu items OFF: Does not superimpose the date - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 248
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 BEEP You can set whether to activate a melody when you start/stop recording, or during operation. 1 MENU button - ( you start/stop recording, or when you are warned with warning indicators, etc. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 248 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 249
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 REC LAMP You can set whether to turn the recording lamp on during recording. 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [REC LAMP to the ASSIGN button. Related Topic Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 249 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 250
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 REMOTE CONTROL You can set whether to enable the supplied wireless remote commander . 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [ of another device. Related Topic Parts and controls (wireless remote commander) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 250 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 251
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 60i/50i SEL You can select the setting depending on the TV system of the countries and regions where the camcorder is used. The camcorder automatically performed. Related Topic MEDIA FORMAT 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 251 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 252
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 camcorder camcorder , do not operate any buttons on the camcorder , disconnect the AC Adaptor , or remove the memory card from the camcorder . (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.) Related Topic Using the camcorder - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 253
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 check if no inconsistency is found. 3 Touch - . Note Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet running out of power during the operation. (wall Topic Using the camcorder supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) 4-725-312-11 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 254
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 USB CONNECT Select this item when the device is not recognized even if it is connected to the camcorder with the USB cable. 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [USB CONNECT]. Related Topic Import and utilize images on your computer ( PlayMemories Home) - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 255
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 USB LUN SET You can improve compatibility with external devices by limiting the functions of the USB connection. 1 PlayMemories Home) Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 255 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 256
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 OPERATION TIME You can display the total hours of operation in 10-hour increments. 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [OPERATION TIME]. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 256 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 257
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 VERSION DISPLAY You can display the current version of the camcorder . Be sure to check for firmware updates. 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [VERSION DISPLAY]. Note When performing an update, use the AC Adaptor . Related Topic Using the camcorder - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 258
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 CALIBRA TION You can adjust to match the touch position and touched . Note When performing the calibration, use the AC Adaptor . Related Topic Using the camcorder supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 259
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 INITIALIZE You can reset all settings to their default values. 1 MENU button - (OTHERS) - [INITIALIZE ]. 2 Select [ OK]. All the settings are reset and the camcorder restarts. To cancel resetting, select [ CANCEL]. Note The picture profile - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 260
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 PROTECT You can protect movies and photos to avoid deleting one time. o return to the previous screen, 3 Touch , then follow the on-screen instructions to touch . To cancel protection Touch the movies or photos marked with in step 2 to - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 261
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 DELETE You can delete instructions to touch . Note You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor , or the memory card that contains the movies or photos from th e camcorder Sony Corporation 261 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 262
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Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 DIVIDE You can . Do not remove the battery pack, AC Adaptor , or memory card that contains the movies from the camcorder du operation. It may increment and the actual dividing point, as the camcorder s. Movies recorded in XA VC S cannot be - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 264
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. NP-FV70A (supplied It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10˚C to 30˚C (50°F to 86°F). Related Topic Charging - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 265
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Expected recording time with each battery pack Approximate recording time with each battery pack is shown as follows. NP-FV70A (supplied): 190 min. 205 min. NP-FV100A (sold separately): 345 min. 365 min. Upper time: When the LCD - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 266
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Expected playback time with each battery pack Approximate playback time with each battery pack is shown as follows. following default settings. [FILE FORMAT] is [ XAVC S 4K] and [ REC FORMAT] is [ 2160/30p 60Mbps]. [PROXY REC MODE] is [ - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 267
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Notes on recording The maximum continuous recording time of a movie is approximate ly 13 hours. The camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 267 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 268
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Expected recording time of movie The following are expected maximum recordable time of total movie files which can be recorded on the memory card formatted by the camcorder . The recordable time may vary depending on the recording condition and - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 269
REC FORMAT PROXY REC MODE 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB 1080/120p 100Mbps OFF 15 min. 35 min. 75 min. 155 min. 315 min. 1080/120p 60Mbps OFF 30 min. 60 min. 125 min. 255 min. 515 min. ON (1280x720) 30 min. 60 min. 130 min. 260 min. 530 min. 1080/60p 50Mbps ON (640x360) 30 min. 70 min. 145 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 270
min. 765 min. 1,540 min. 3,090 min. 6,200 min. Note The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. The maximum continuous recording time for a movie is approximat ely 13 hours. The camcorder uses the VBR (V ariable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 271
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Expected number of recordable photos The following are expected recordable number of photos which can be recorded on the memory card formatted by the camcorder Sony memory card. The above number is for the maximum image size of the camcorder - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 272
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Bit-rate and recording pixels The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode for movies (movie + audio, etc.). XAVC S 4K Topic Notes on recording movies 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 272 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 273
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording pixels and aspect ratio of Proxy recording Explains the recording pixels and the aspect ratio of Proxy recording. 1,280 × 720 dots/16:9 640 × 360 dots/16:9 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 273 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 274
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Recording pixels and aspect ratio of photos Explains the recording pixels and the aspect ratio of photos. 5,024 × 2,824 dots/16:9 4,240 × 2,824 dots/3:2 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 274 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 275
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 About XA VC S format What is XA VC 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 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 276
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 About the A VCHD format What is the A VCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera etc. change drastically , but this is not a malfunction. Related Topic REC SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 276 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 277
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 About the memory card A memory card formatted by a computer (W indows OS/Mac OS) is not guaranteed to be compatible with the camcorder or A V devices not supporting the exF AT(*) file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 278
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media : Recording/Playback: supported (*) * Except for XAVC S format The camcorder does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with Memory Stick PRO Duo media. The camcorder cannot record or play back data that uses - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 279
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack The camcorder operates only with InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs. Other series battery packs are not available. InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs have the mark. What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? An - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 280
and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on the camcorder completely , leave the camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off. About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If the interval between charges becomes significantly - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 281
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 On use and care On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems of the camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. In this Help Guide, DVD - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 282
the battery pack completely before storing it. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack camcorder . For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the accessories. To attach an accessory , insert and fix the accessory - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 283
2 months if you do not use the camcorder at all. Charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery before you start using the camcorder . However , even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation other than date recording will not be affected. How to charge - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 284
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 On connecting to a computer or accessory etc. Do not try to format the memory card of the camcorder with a computer . If you do so, the camcorder may not operate correctly . When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 285
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 285 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 286
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 On moisture condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder . This may cause a malfunction to the camcorder . If moisture condensation occurs Leave the camcorder for - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 287
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder For the network related information on the camcorder information. , perform [ NETWORK RESET] to reset the connection Related Topic NETWORK RESET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 288
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Notes on disposal/transfer of the memory card Even if you perform [ MEDIA FORMAT] or format the memory card that you destroy the actual body of the memory card. Related Topic MEDIA FORMAT 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 288 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 289
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 On handling the LCD monitor If you leave fingerprints, hand cream, etc. on the LCD monitor , the coating of the that you gently remove those from the screen then clean it with a soft cloth, etc. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 289 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 290
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Care of the OLED panel display The OLED panel may experience issues such as screen burn-in or loss of brightness with normal use over time. This is not a malfunction. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 290 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 291
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 To clean the casing Wipe the casing gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or eyeglass cleaning cloth. If the casing is very dirty , clean the casing of the camcorder camcorder with the above substances on your hands Leaving the camcorder - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 292
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean and store the lens as described above. 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 292 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 293
Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using the camcorder abroad Power supply You can use the camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz range. You can also charge the battery pack. Viewing images in 4K - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 294
Viewing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a high definition TV Viewing images on a non-high-definition TV 60i/50i SEL AREA SET 4-725-312-11(2) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 294 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 295
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 On trademarks Handycam and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation. XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. PlayMemories Home, - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 296
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Notes on the License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC . 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. - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 297
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Zoom magnifications Optical zoom: 12× when [ZOOM TYPE] is set to [ OPTICAL ZOOM ONLY]. Clear image zoom: 24× (18× in 4K) when [ ZOOM TYPE] is set to [ ON[CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM] ]. Digital zoom: 192× when [ ZOOM TYPE] is set to [ ON[DIGITAL ZOOM]]. - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 298
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Using the camcorder after a long time In case you have not used the camcorder for several months, check the following before use. When the date and clock settings are initialized, reset it by pressing the MENU button and selecting (OTHERS) - - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 299
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 If you have problems If you run into any problems using the camcorder , follow the steps below . 1 Check the items under "T roubleshooting," and inspect the camcorder . 2 Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 300
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Self-diagnosis display If indicators appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder , check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 301
to camera-shake warning) The camcorder is unsteady , so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record is correct. Related Topic If you have problems Inserting a memory card MEDIA FORMAT About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE STEADYSHOT (Movie) - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 302
Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder FDR-AX700 Warning Indicators If messages appear on the LCD monitor , follow the instructions. Data error . This may occur when you keep applying shock to the camcorder . Movies recorded on other devices may not be played back. Inconsistencies found in - Sony FDR-AX700 | Help Guide - Page 303
can select only 100 images at one time for: Deleting movies/photos Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the protection Protected file. Cannot delete. You tried to delete protected data. Release the protection of the data. Related Topic REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE MEDIA FORMAT Protecting movies and photos
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Help Guide
Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder
FDR-AX700
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your product.
This Help Guide is also available as a PDF, which can be downloaded
here
.
Before use
Parts and controls
Parts and controls (left front side/front)
Parts and controls (right front side/top)
Parts and controls (left back side/left back/bottom)
Parts and controls (right back side/back)
Parts and controls (wireless remote commander)
Changing the battery of the wireless remote commander
Screen indicators
Selecting the items on the LCD monitor
Recording formats available with the camcorder and their features
Getting started
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