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Help Guide

Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300/HDR-AS50

This is a manual for troubleshooting and questions when using the Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder.

Summary of Contents for FDR-X3000

Page 1: ... 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 This is a manual for troubleshooting and questions when using the Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder ...

Page 2: ...the parts FDR X3000 HDR AS300 on standby button 1 GPS sensor 2 IR remote receiver FDR X3000 3 MENU button 4 Display panel 5 UP button DOWN button 6 REC lamp 7 REC Movie still image button ENTER Menu execute button 8 REC LIVE lamp 9 N Mark 10 Lens 11 Speaker 12 Microphones 13 HDMI OUT jack 14 Multi Micro USB terminal 15 ...

Page 3: ... Terminal Mic jack 21 REC lamp 22 Lock lever 23 Screw hole for tripod 2 24 Access lamp 25 Memory card insertion slot 26 Memory card cover 27 When an external microphone sold separately is connected audio cannot be recorded through the built in microphone 1 The length of the corresponding tripod screw should be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in 2 10 ...

Page 4: ... the parts HDR AS50 on standby button 1 MENU button 2 Display panel 3 UP button DOWN button 4 REC lamp 5 REC Movie still image button ENTER Menu execute button 6 REC LIVE lamp 7 Lens 8 Speaker 9 Microphones 10 Multi Micro USB terminal 11 CHG Charge lamp 12 Battery cover 13 Battery housing 14 Battery ejection lever 15 ...

Page 5: ...ti Micro USB terminal 16 REC lamp 17 Lock lever 18 Screw hole for tripod 19 Access lamp 20 Memory card insertion slot 21 Memory card cover 22 The length of the corresponding tripod screw should be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in ...

Page 6: ... Recording location information available by triangulating FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Temperature of the camera is increased Battery level indicator of camera Airplane mode enabled Display icons and value at 2 Movie format Frame rate during movie shooting SteadyShot Time lapse shot number Streaming viewers Numbers of streaming viewers Still image mode Self timer Display items at 3 Audio recording is set ...

Page 7: ... Zoom ratio UP button DOWN button operation guide zoom switching shooting mode switching invalid operation ...

Page 8: ...ure that you have following bundled items The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of that item bundled Camera 1 The camera is set in the Underwater Housing Open the cover of the case as illustrated below Micro USB cable 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 1 Underwater Housing 1 Attachment Buckle 1 Startup Guide 1 Reference Guide 1 ...

Page 9: ... button then press the UP button or DOWN button to select the Camera Settings Auto power off time until the power is turned off then press the REC ENTER button The default setting is 60 seconds Change the setting as necessary For details see Auto power off Slide down the lock lever to open the battery cover 1 Insert the battery pack Align the direction of the arrow on the camera and the battery pa...

Page 10: ...Related Topic Auto power off ...

Page 11: ...nute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears Turn off the power of the camera Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on 1 Open the connector cover connect the camera to an activated computer with the micro USB cable supplied The CHG Charge lamp lights in amber Connector cover Micro USB cable CHG Charge lamp 2 When charging is finished disconnect the micro USB cable between...

Page 12: ...er may be depleted rapidly Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time Charging the battery pack or the connection with customized or hand built computers is not guaranteed Depending on the type of USB device used charging may not function properly Operation with all computers is not assured If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period charge the camera once ...

Page 13: ...e damaged Format the memory card in the camera before use Save important data on the memory card on other media such as a computer before formatting the memory card Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory card slot Otherwise a malfunction may result When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful to prevent the memory card from popping out and drop...

Page 14: ...Related Topic The memory cards that can be used with the camera ...

Page 15: ... image data maybe damaged Format the memory card with the camera before use Confirm that the connector cover and the battery pack memory card cover are securely closed and any foreign matter is not stuck in the cover before use Otherwise it may result in water immersion When an SDHC memory card is inserted into the camera and the movie format is set to FDR X3000 or of XAVC S recording loop recordi...

Page 16: ...e see The list of time differences for world capitals These settings can be performed on the camera settings See Date time setting Area setting and Daylight saving time summer time setting Related Topic Date time setting Area setting Daylight saving time summer time setting The list of time differences for world capitals Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the setting then press the REC E...

Page 17: ...Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Identifying the parts Underwater Housing FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 ...

Page 18: ...ment hole 3 on standby REC HOLD switch 4 REC movie still image button ENTER menu execute button 5 Case cover 6 MENU button 7 Tripod screw hole 8 UP button 9 DOWN button 10 Buckle lock 11 Buckle 12 Lead 13 Adaptor HDR AS50 14 Waterproof packing 15 ...

Page 19: ...e Underwater Housing you can shoot images underwater up to a depth of 60 m 197 feet for 30 minutes continuously Slide the buckle lock in the direction of and hold it then hold the circled parts and swing out the buckle in the direction of 1 Open the case cover 2 Insert the camera in the case body 3 Insert the tab of the case body into the slot of the case cover 4 ...

Page 20: ...osition Release the lock in the direction of the arrow below before operation Hook the buckle over the tab on the lower part of the case cover then close the buckle in the direction of Make sure the buckle and buckle lock are firmly locked If you do not lock it securely water may leak or the camera may fall out 5 ...

Page 21: ... adaptor is attached to the Underwater Housing If the adaptor is not attached the images that you shoot may be affected You can record audio while the camera is in the Underwater Housing but the sound level is reduced Thread a suitable cord through the leash attachment hole of the Underwater Housing then attach the cord to an item you intend to use with the camera ...

Page 22: ...rong shock such as from being dropped We recommend the Underwater Housing be inspected at an authorized repair shop chargeable Waterproof performance in all situations is not guaranteed Anti fog sheet AKA AF1 sold separately Insert the anti fog sheet indoors with low humidity Insert the anti fog sheet in the camera a couple of hours before shooting If you do not use the anti fog sheet place it in ...

Page 23: ...e Underwater Housing under direct sunlight or in a very hot and humid place for a long period of time If you cannot avoid leaving the Underwater Housing under direct sunlight be sure to cover the Underwater Housing with a towel or other protection When the camera overheats it may be automatically turned off or recording may malfunction To use the camera again leave it in the cool place for a while...

Page 24: ...eakage In the unlikely event that a malfunction of the Underwater Housing causes damage due to water leakage Sony does not guarantee against damages to the equipment contained in it camera battery pack etc and the recorded contents nor expenses entailed in the photography Related Topic How to check for water leaks ...

Page 25: ...ly run your fingertip around the waterproof packing to check for any invisible dirt Be careful not to leave any cloth fibers on the waterproof packing after wiping it Check the waterproof packing for cracks skewing distortion fine splitting scratches embedded sand etc Inspect the waterproof packing contact surface on the case body in the same way Note Water leaks may occur if you use the Underwate...

Page 26: ...ing the camera always close the Underwater Housing and immerse it in water to make sure no water leaks in When finding a malfunction of Underwater Housing If a malfunction is found by inspection of the waterproof packing or check for water leaks stop using the camera immediately and take it to the nearest Sony dealer Related Topic Waterproof packing ...

Page 27: ...f thoroughly using lukewarm water Wipe the inside of the Underwater Housing with a soft dry cloth Do not wash it with water Be sure to perform the above maintenance each time you use the Underwater Housing Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol benzine or thinner for cleaning as this might damage the surface finish of the Underwater Housing When storing the Underwater Housing To prevent de...

Page 28: ...e to the Underwater Housing is explained here To detach the attachment buckle from the accessory Press and hold the circled parts of the attachment buckle to unlock then slide it in the opposite direction of step 2 Example of optional accessory attachment Align the tripod screw hole in the bottom of the Underwater Housing with the tripod screw of the attachment buckle and fix firmly with the tripo...

Page 29: ... Mount VCT BPM1 Note Thread a suitable leash through the leash attachment hole of the Underwater Housing then attach the leash to an item you intend to use with the camera Before use confirm that the screw on the attachment buckle is not loose ...

Page 30: ...annot be used again once they are detached from the location surface When detaching peel off slowly If peeled off forcibly the surface on which the mount is fixed might be damaged Before attaching check the surface of the item to be used If it is dirty or dust moisture or oily substances are attached adhesive strength may be impaired and the item could detach with slight impact Use the appropriate...

Page 31: ...er is turned off shooting starts in the previously selected shooting mode Related Topic Using the zoom Movie format Image quality setting SteadyShot Movie Zoom setting One touch recording Creating the highlight movie Press the on standby button to turn on the power 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select shooting mode Movie mode then press the REC ENTER button 3 The ...

Page 32: ...the zoom Still image mode switching Still image shooting interval Angle setting Zoom setting Self timer Press the on standby button to turn on the power 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select shooting mode Photo mode then press the REC ENTER button 3 The icon of the current selected shooting mode is displayed Press the REC ENTER button to shoot 4 ...

Page 33: ... the Time lapse shot number is set to the shooting continues until you press REC ENTER button to stop shooting The still pictures you shot can be downloaded to the computer using Action Cam Movie Creator and you can create a time lapse movie You can also create a time lapse movie by downloading the still pictures to a smartphone etc using the smartphone tablet application Action Cam App Related To...

Page 34: ...mory card The camera may take time to write data and automatically stop recording Formatting a memory card may improve the recording conditions Also you may minimize bad effects of the data fragmentation by formatting a memory card in advance to increase the free space of memory Loop recording cannot be started if the free space of the media could not secured In that case a warning 05 04 appears o...

Page 35: ...d to the Live View Remote pressing the UP button or DOWN button controls the following operations Operation with the camera When changes the zoom magnification When switches the shooting mode Operation with the Live View Remote Switches the live view screen of the connected camera When zoom is used the angle of view will be changed Before shooting check the angle of view on PlayMemories Mobile the...

Page 36: ...hes above a certain level shooting stops automatically Leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to a safe level Under high ambient temperatures the temperature of the camera rises quickly When the temperature of the camera rises the image quality may deteriorate It is recommended that you wait until the temperature of the camera drops before ...

Page 37: ...me lapse capture mode Live streaming mode Loop recording mode Items you can set in Shooting settings The icon of current selected shooting mode is displayed Setting items Image quality setting Movie format Time lapse capture image size Loop recording time Still image mode switching FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Still image shooting interval HDR AS50 Still image shooting interval Self timer Time lapse shooti...

Page 38: ...S log FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Format Time code user bit FDR X3000 IR remote FDR X3000 HDMI settings FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Back ground music Setting items SteadyShot Movie HDR AS50 SteadyShot Movie FDR X3000 HDR AS300 SteadyShot Still Angle setting Zoom setting Flip AE shift Time lapse AE mode Scene White balance Color mode Audio recording setting Wind noise reduction ...

Page 39: ...imer Time lapse shooting interval Time lapse shot number SteadyShot Movie SteadyShot Still FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Angle setting Zoom setting Flip AE shift Time lapse AE mode Scene White balance Color mode Audio recording setting Wind noise reduction Airplane mode Wi Fi connection setting Wi Fi Hi power setting Bluetooth setting Bluetooth remote controller power setting GPS log FDR X3000 HDR AS300 For...

Page 40: ...Beep volume Lamp setting One touch recording Auto power off Switching NTSC PAL Date time setting Area setting Daylight saving time summer time setting Version Resetting the settings Importing the BGM ...

Page 41: ...NU button Displays the menu REC ENTER button Executes the menu UP button Goes to the previous menu DOWN button Goes to the next menu Press the on standby button to turn on the power To power off press the on standby button again 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the icon of the item then press the REC ENTER button To retry press then press the REC ENTER button ...

Page 42: ...SC 1080 50p PS PAL When movie format is set to recording in MP4 Recorded image Highest resolution smooth image recorded at 2 frame rate Resolution 1920 1080 Imaging frame rate 1 60p 50p Playback frame rate 1 60p 50p Recorded image Highest resolution Resolution 1920 1080 Imaging frame rate 1 30p 25p Playback frame rate 1 30p 25p Recorded image High resolution Resolution 1280 720 Imaging frame rate ...

Page 43: ... 60 Mbps High speed recording 3 Resolution 1280 720 Imaging frame rate 1 240p 200p Playback frame rate 1 240p 200p 5 4 FDR X3000 Recorded image XAVC S 100 Mbps High speed recording 3 Resolution 1920 1080 Imaging frame rate 1 120p 100p Playback frame rate 1 120p 100p 5 4 FDR X3000 Recorded image XAVC S 60 Mbps High speed recording 3 Resolution 1920 1080 Imaging frame rate 1 120p 100p Playback frame...

Page 44: ...es recorded in high speed the frame rate will be 60p 50p and playback will be standard speed Related Topic Movie format Switching NTSC PAL Recorded image XAVC S 100 Mbps Resolution 3840 2160 Imaging frame rate 24p Playback frame rate 24p 4 only when switching NTSC PAL is set to NTSC Recorded image XAVC S 60 Mbps Resolution 3840 2160 Imaging frame rate 24p Playback frame rate 24p Frame rate depends...

Page 45: ...NU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Shooting settings Movie format setting value then press the REC ENTER button Records a 4K XAVC S movie FDR X3000 Select the desired image quality from the image quality setting Records a HD XAVC S movie Select the desired image quality from the image quality setting Records an MP4 movie Select this format if you want to transfer to your smar...

Page 46: ...the image size of still images shot during time lapse capture Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Time lapse capture mode setting Time lapse capture image size setting value then press the REC ENTER button Shoots still images in 4K 3840 x 2160 image size 8 3 M Shoots still images in HD 1920 x 1080 image size 2 1 M 2 ...

Page 47: ... button to select Loop recording mode setting Loop recording time setting value then press the REC ENTER button Sets the loop recording time to 5 minutes The size of created movie is 1 minute per file Sets the loop recording time to 20 minutes The size of created movie is 5 minutes per file Sets the loop recording time to 60 minutes The size of created movie is 15 minutes per file Sets the loop re...

Page 48: ...05 06 the image may not be saved After shooting with Burst Shooting or Motion Shot LE mode there is a processing time during which the next operation cannot be operated Only one still image can be transferred to the smartphone In burst shooting mode the last still image can be transferred In Motion Shot LE mode the generated image can be transferred Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or D...

Page 49: ...Related Topic Time lapse shooting interval ...

Page 50: ...button to select Photo mode setting FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Still image shooting interval setting value then press the REC ENTER button Records a total of 10 still images in 1 second at a speed of 10 still images per second FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Suitable for shooting fast moving objects Records a total of 10 still images in 1 25 seconds at a speed of 8 still images per second HDR AS50 Suitable ...

Page 51: ...not use self timer when recording movies The self timer function is enabled until it is cancelled Set the self timer to after you finish using it Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Photo mode setting Self timer setting item then press the REC ENTER button Does not use self timer Sets the self timer to 2 second Sets the self timer to 10 second 2 ...

Page 52: ...hooting condition the speed may not reach the set speed Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Time lapse capture mode setting Time lapse shooting interval setting value then press the REC ENTER button Continues to record still images at about 1 second intervals Continues to record still images at about 2 second intervals Continues to record still images at about 5 se...

Page 53: ...ring time lapse capture Hint The maximum number of continuous shots is 40 000 Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Time lapse capture mode setting Time lapse shot number setting value then press the REC ENTER button Shoots 300 still images Shoots 600 still images Shoots 900 still images Continue to shoot still images until you stop shooting 2 ...

Page 54: ...set to the high speed recording quality frame rate is more than 120p HDR AS50 Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Shooting settings FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 SteadyShot Movie setting value then press the REC ENTER button FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Uses all encompassing SteadyShot function when shooting movies Uses SteadyShot function when shooting movies Does not use S...

Page 55: ... the camera shake reduction while shooting still images This function is available in Photo mode Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Photo mode setting SteadyShot Still setting value then press the REC ENTER button Uses SteadyShot function when shooting still images Does not use SteadyShot function when shooting still images 2 ...

Page 56: ...me lapse capture image size is the angle of view is fixed to When SteadyShot Movie is the angle of view is fixed to HDR AS50 When the movie format is the angle of view is fixed to FDR X3000 Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Shooting settings Angle setting setting value then press the REC ENTER button Wide Records with a wide angle of view Medium Records with a st...

Page 57: ...DR AS300 HDR AS50 Zoom setting You can set whether to use the digital zoom Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Shooting settings Zoom setting setting value then press the REC ENTER button Uses the digital zoom function Do not use the digital zoom function 2 ...

Page 58: ...ord the image upside down This function is useful when the camera is attached upside down Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Shooting settings Flip setting value then press the REC ENTER button Flips the image vertically and swaps the left and right sound channels Does not flip the image 2 ...

Page 59: ... AS300 HDR AS50 AE shift You can adjust the exposure according to your preference Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Shooting settings AE shift setting value then press the REC ENTER button Does not use the AE shift Uses the AE shift Set 0 3EV for example 2 ...

Page 60: ...t method of automatic exposure AE during time lapse capture Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Time lapse capture mode setting Time lapse AE mode setting value then press the REC ENTER button Adjusts the exposure for each shot Smoothly follows changes in brightness Sets a fixed exposure when shooting starts 2 ...

Page 61: ...ooting scene Note If you select you cannot set the white balance Use the supplied Underwater Housing for underwater shooting Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Shooting settings Scene setting value then press the REC ENTER button Shoots images in the standard quality Shoots images in an image quality suitable for underwater shooting 2 ...

Page 62: ...e UP button or DOWN button to select Shooting settings White balance setting value then press the REC ENTER button Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural Adjusts for the color temperature of the light source from 2500K to 9900K Uses the setting acquired from Acquires the base white color for shooting under the light source 2 Place a white reference object under t...

Page 63: ...ge color tone for movie shooting loop recording Live streaming Note If you shoot with the image contrast may appear low This is not a malfunction Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Shooting settings Color mode setting value then press the REC ENTER button Records in natural colors Records in vivid colors 2 ...

Page 64: ...udio recording setting You can turn the audio recording setting ON OFF Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Shooting settings Audio recording setting setting value then press the REC ENTER button Records sound when shooting a movie Does not record sound when shooting a movie 2 ...

Page 65: ...while recording audio using the built in microphone Note This function does not activate while an external microphone is connected to the camera FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Shooting settings Wind noise reduction setting value then press the REC ENTER button Cuts low range to reduce wind noise Does not reduce wind noise 2 ...

Page 66: ...pplications such as Wi Fi Bluetooth GPS etc If you set airplane mode to ON an airplane mark will be displayed on the display panel Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Airplane mode setting value then press the REC ENTER button The Wi Fi Bluetooth GPS function is disabled Select this when you are on board an airplane The Wi Fi Bluetooth GPS function ...

Page 67: ...t be connected to other Wi Fi access points If you choose to connect the camera to other Wi Fi access points you do so at your own risk In such cases the camera may be subject to unauthorized access and any communication could be intercepted Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Wi Fi connection setting setting value then press the REC ENTER button Op...

Page 68: ... In such cases operate the Live View Remote closer to the camera until on the screen changes to Depending on the physical environment and connected device the communication distance will be changed When the Wi Fi Hi power setting is set to ON the battery is consumed faster than when set to OFF The Wi Fi icon may not be displayed on the screen immediately after switching the Wi Fi Hi power setting ...

Page 69: ... if the Bluetooth setting is ON The camera can be paired with up to 15 Bluetooth devices If a 16th device is paired with the camera the pairing information of the first registered device is deleted When the camera is communicating via Bluetooth another device cannot be paired When the camera is initialized the pairing information is also reset To pair again the pairing information of the connected...

Page 70: ...d Live View Remote RM LVR3 are connected the power of the camera is turned on when the power of the Live View Remote is turned on When the camera has a multi connection with a Live View Remote RM LVR3 up to five cameras can be turned on simultaneously when the Live View Remote is turned on Note This function cannot be used when the airplane mode is ON Even if camera is turned off the corresponding...

Page 71: ...reatly the time for the GPS acquiring location information cannot be shortened If the term of validity of GPS assist data has run out the time for the GPS acquiring location information cannot be shortened Using the support tool You can also update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the computer Display the camera setting s screen of Action Cam Movie Creator select Update GPS Assi...

Page 72: ... Inc Although the camera does not have the function to delete log files you can delete them by formatting the media The maximum number of log files that can be recorded is 256 day When the maximum number of recorded log files is reached you can continue to shoot images but cannot record log files Related Topic Useful functions of Action Cam Movie Creator ...

Page 73: ... following operations while formatting Press a button Eject the memory card Connect disconnect a cable Insert remove the battery pack Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Format then press the REC ENTER button Formatting starts when you select then press the REC ENTER button The progress bar appears Formatting cancels when you select then press the R...

Page 74: ...tting item then press the REC ENTER button The set items and details are as follows Displays the time code user bit Displays the time code Displays the user bit Does not display the time code user bit Sets the time code 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select 2 digit numbers then press the REC ENTER button 2 Repeat step 1 until you set four 2 digit numbers then return to the previous MENU T...

Page 75: ...s recorded sequentially from the last time code Sets the user bit 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select 2 digit numbers then press the REC ENTER button 2 Repeat step 1 until you set four 2 digit numbers then return to the previous MENU The user bit can be selected within the following range 00 00 00 00 FF FF FF FF Initializes the user bit Reset is executed when you select then press REC E...

Page 76: ...rchase a RMT 845 at a Sony service center You can operate only the following settings using the RMT 845 sold separately Other settings are inoperable Initialize the time code When initializing the setting the REC lamp blinks in blue for about 5 seconds Start stop recording Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings IR remote setting value then press the RE...

Page 77: ...000 Sets the HDMI resolution signal to 2160p Sets the HDMI resolution signal to 1080p Sets the HDMI resolution signal to 1080i Sets the HDMI resolution signal to 720p Sets the output HDMI signal frame rate Output HDMI signal is 60p Output HDMI signal is 24p Sends the time code or the user bit information to a device connected with HDMI FDR X3000 Sends the time code or user bit information Does not...

Page 78: ...vice connected via USB You can shoot and play back images using a USB power supply However the battery pack is not charged simultaneously When using the camera with an external power supply check that the icon indicating that USB power is being supplied is displayed on the screen While USB power is being supplied the continuous movie shooting time may be shortened due to the camera heating up Even...

Page 79: ... or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Beep setting value then press the REC ENTER button All operation sounds are enabled Operation sounds are emitted for the following operations only Power turned on Recording started Recording stopped Shutter pressed A disabled operation was selected or an error occurred Established Wi Fi connection Power turned off FDR X3000 HDR AS300 All operation sounds a...

Page 80: ...AS50 Beep volume You can set the beep volume when operating the camera Hint When Beep is set to OFF this function cannot be set Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to set Camera Settings Beep volume setting value then press the REC ENTER button Loud beep volume Soft beep volume 2 ...

Page 81: ...r of REC lamps that turn on when recording Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to set Camera Settings Lamp setting setting value then press the REC ENTER button All of the REC lamps light up Only the REC lamp of connector cover lights up The REC lamps do not light up Hint Change the lamp setting for the camera if objects such as glass may be reflected on the shooting directi...

Page 82: ...his function is available when the shooting mode is movie time lapse capture loop recording or live streaming Note With One touch recording the recording will start in the shooting mode that was set immediately before the power was turned off Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to set Camera Settings One touch recording setting value then press the REC ENTER button One touch...

Page 83: ...a smartphone or live streaming HDMI connection is being made FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Supplying power from a connected USB device Connecting a mass storage device IR remote is set to ON FDR X3000 In the following cases even if you have selected or in the auto power off function the time that elapses before the power turns off will be extended While adjusting the menus While playing back still images Pr...

Page 84: ...ed Countries and regions where PAL TV is used Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Switching NTSC PAL then press the REC ENTER button Switches the camera from NTSC to PAL Switches the camera from PAL to NTSC When you try to change the current setting the confirmation screen appears Go to step 3 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select then pres...

Page 85: ...st of time differences for world capitals Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Date time setting then press the REC ENTER button The year month day setting screen will be displayed 2 Set the year month day Press the UP button or DOWN button to set the year then press the REC ENTER button The cursor moves to month so repeat the same operation to set t...

Page 86: ...ch Mean Time GMT See The list of time differences for world capitals Hint When the GPS log is set to ON the camera automatically adjusts the area setting during shooting mode FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Related Topic The list of time differences for world capitals Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to set Camera Settings Area setting time difference then press the REC ENTER button ...

Page 87: ...ts whether to reflect daylight saving time summer time in the date and time settings Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Daylight saving time summer time setting setting value then press the REC ENTER button Sets the Daylight Saving Time summer time Does not set the Daylight Saving Time summer time 2 ...

Page 88: ...igital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Version The software version of the camera can be displayed Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Version then press the REC ENTER button 2 ...

Page 89: ...n will also be reset To reconnect delete the pairing information on the connected device before connecting Related Topic Bluetooth setting Press the MENU button 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Resetting the settings then press the REC ENTER button 2 Select then press the REC ENTER button To cancel resetting select then press the REC ENTER button The camera automatica...

Page 90: ...e MENU button then select shooting mode to switch to the shooting mode To adjust the volume 1 Press the MENU button during the playback or pause 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select then press the REC ENTER button to display the volume controller Turn off both the camera and the TV 1 Open the connector cover and connect the camera to the TV with the micro HDMI cable sold separately 2 Tur...

Page 91: ...increase or decrease the volume Notes on playing back on other devices Movies recorded using the camera may not play back normally on devices other than the camera Also movies recorded on other devices may not play back properly on the camera ...

Page 92: ...te Audio cannot be played back The image frame rate displayed on the LCD screen when using the remote control for playback will change according to the Wi Fi communication status of the camera and remote control This frame rate is different from the one used when shooting Hint You can fast forward by pressing the UP button of the remote control and fast rewind by pressing the DOWN button Press the...

Page 93: ... images in the memory card are deleted by using a smartphone installed with PlayMemories Mobile or the Live View Remote Refer to the instruction manual on the website for how to operate PlayMemories Mobile or the Live View Remote Note If you want to delete all images in the memory card format the memory card in the camera ...

Page 94: ...ghlight movies with your smartphone By operating your smartphone you can start the highlight movie creation and make the creation settings Open the PlayMemories Mobile of your smartphone and connect to the camera via Wi Fi Refer to Connecting to your smartphone to connect the camera to your smartphone 1 Select Highlight Movie Maker in In Camera Application Setting from the Settings of the PlayMemo...

Page 95: ...e or file If you disconnect Wi Fi connection of the camera and your smartphone while creating the highlight movie the camera continues to create movie Press the REC ENTER button of the camera to finish creating the highlight movie Hint Use the Settings menu in advance to change the movie length BGM and the audio mix 4 This setting is only available in some countries and regions After creating the ...

Page 96: ...to change without notice by future Background music preinstalled on this product have officially been contracted between Sony and licensors Movies containing the said background music are allowed for private use duplication distribution or public transmission only when the said movies are intended for nonprofit purposes and without receiving any kind of consideration from the person to whom the sa...

Page 97: ...te finishes Hint If the camera and the Action Cam Movie Creator cannot be connected execute the procedure in To delete all BGM Note This setting is only available in some countries and regions Background music preinstalled on this product have officially been contracted between Sony and licensors Movies containing the said background music are allowed for private use duplication distribution or pu...

Page 98: ...one capable of tethering or a Wi Fi network environment Related Topic Preparing for Live Streaming Performing Live Streaming Restrictions Wi Fi 1 3G LTE 2 Tethering mode 3 Ustream currently IBM Cloud Video 4 Viewers 5 Comments from viewers 6 For more information about smartphone tethering settings or Wi Fi network settings refer to the operating instructions supplied with the smartphone or network...

Page 99: ...when logging in to the SNS is set in the camera If you dispose or give away the camera press the MENU button then press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Resetting the settings and delete the settings Related Topic Live Streaming Performing Live Streaming Before you start live streaming get Ustream currently IBM Cloud Video account and install the computer exclusive applicatio...

Page 100: ...tribution site 1 There is an audience The number displayed is viewers 2 Starts streaming Note There may be time lag of 10 20 seconds between the start of Live Streaming on your camera and video streaming on the video streaming site You can record movies that are being live distributed in the memory card of the camera When the memory card is already inserted movies are recorded at the same time as ...

Page 101: ...aming mode you can see the streaming status for Live Streaming with the REC LIVE lamp on the camera 1 REC LIVE lamp OFF Before distribution Lights up in blue Distributing Blinks in blue Distributing There is an audience Blinks in red Distribution error To stop the live distribution Press the REC ENTER button again Related Topic Time code user bit FDR X3000 Preparing for Live Streaming Restrictions...

Page 102: ...ss LANs cannot be used as connections for Live Streaming Simultaneous Live Streaming with multiple cameras You cannot live stream videos simultaneously using the same account on more than one camera You need to connect using another account Effects due to wireless communication conditions When connected using the tethering function of a smartphone or via a Wi Fi router images and sounds may be int...

Page 103: ... for PlayMemories Mobile on App Store then install it If the password is lost 1 Connect the camera to a computer with the micro USB cable supplied 2 Turn on the camera 3 Display Compute PMHOME INFO WIFI_INF TXT on your computer then check the user ID and password Note Google play may not be supported depending on country or region In this case search for PlayMemories Mobile on the internet then in...

Page 104: ...d while recording To monitor images while recording Various settings Shooting mode settings Movie mode Photo mode Time lapse capture mode Loop recording mode Start stop recording Note When Airplane mode is set to ON the Wi Fi and Bluetooth functions are not available Depending on local electrical interference or the smartphone s capabilities the live view images may not be displayed smoothly Relat...

Page 105: ...rical interference or the smartphone s capabilities the live view images may not be displayed smoothly When operating multiple cameras with a connected device the NFC One touch function is not available Related Topic Airplane mode Preparation for connecting to your smartphone Connecting a smartphone to Wi Fi via QR Code Android device Set the camera s Wi Fi connection setting to ON 1 Touch the N m...

Page 106: ...necting to your smartphone before connecting Press the MENU button on the camera 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Wi Fi connection setting then press the REC ENTER button 2 Select the shooting mode 3 Start PlayMemories Mobile on the smartphone 4 Select Scan QR Code of the Camera on the PlayMemories Mobile 5 Select OK Select OK again when a message is displayed 6 ...

Page 107: ...t be displayed smoothly When operating multiple cameras with a connected device you cannot connect a smartphone to Wi Fi via QR Code Related Topic Airplane mode Preparation for connecting to your smartphone Scan the QR Code that is printed on a sticker attached to the rear of the camera s battery cover 7 When Connect with the camera is displayed on the smartphone select OK 8 ...

Page 108: ...r connecting to your smartphone before connecting Press the MENU button on the camera 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Wi Fi connection setting then press the REC ENTER button 2 Select the shooting mode 3 Start PlayMemories Mobile on the smartphone 4 Select Scan QR Code of the Camera on the PlayMemories Mobile 5 Select OK Select OK again when a message is displayed 6 ...

Page 109: ...hed to the rear of the camera s battery cover 7 According to the instruction on the screen complete the installation of profile setting information If asked for the passcode enter the iPhone iPad passcode 8 On the Home screen select the Settings Wi Fi 9 ...

Page 110: ...may not be displayed smoothly When operating multiple cameras with a connected device you cannot set the Wi Fi on a smartphone via QR Code Related Topic Airplane mode Preparation for connecting to your smartphone Select the SSID that is printed on a sticker attached to the rear of the camera s battery cover 10 Return to the Home screen then start PlayMemories Mobile 11 ...

Page 111: ...s the MENU button on the camera 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Wi Fi connection setting then press the REC ENTER button 2 Select the shooting mode 3 Start PlayMemories Mobile on the smartphone 4 Select the SSID that is printed on a sticker attached to the rear of the camera s battery cover 5 Enter the password printed on the sticker attached to the rear of the camer...

Page 112: ... the Wi Fi function is not available Depending on local electrical interference or the smartphone s capabilities the live view images may not be displayed smoothly Related Topic Airplane mode Preparation for connecting to your smartphone ...

Page 113: ...U button on the camera 1 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Wi Fi connection setting then press the REC ENTER button 2 Select the shooting mode 3 In the Home screen on the smartphone select Settings Wi Fi 4 Select the SSID that is printed on a sticker attached to the rear of the camera s battery cover 5 Enter the password printed on the sticker attached to the rear of the...

Page 114: ...martphone s capabilities the live view images may not be displayed smoothly Related Topic Airplane mode Preparation for connecting to your smartphone Confirm that the SSID that is printed on a sticker attached to the rear of the camera s battery cover is connected 7 Return to the Home screen then start PlayMemories Mobile 8 ...

Page 115: ...nnection by changing the place Turn on the Live View Remote For details refer to Connecting the remote control to a single camera via Wi Fi in the Help Guide of the Live View Remote RM LVR3 http rd1 sony net help cam 1650 h_zz 1 Set the connection mode of the camera Press the MENU button then press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Wi Fi connection setting then press the REC E...

Page 116: ...cam 1650 h_zz 1 Set the camera When you connect the camera to Live View Remote for the first time Press the MENU button then press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Wi Fi connection setting multi connection then press the REC ENTER button When the connection beep sounds and is displayed on the display panel register the camera using the Live View Remote appears on the display ...

Page 117: ...oduct to one camera with Multi Camera Control Single Connection in the Help Guide of the Handycam Example Help Guide of FDR AX40 AX53 AX55 AXP55 http rd1 sony net help cam 1630 h_zz 1 Set the connection mode of the camera Press the MENU button then press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Wi Fi connection setting then press the REC ENTER button 2 Select the SSID that is printed...

Page 118: ...cam 1630 h_zz 1 Set the connection mode of the camera When you connect the camera to Handycam for the first time Press the MENU button then press the UP button or DOWN button to select Camera Settings Wi Fi connection setting multi connection then press the REC ENTER button When the connection beep sounds and is displayed on the display panel of the camera register the camera using the Handycam ap...

Page 119: ...porting movies and still images Editing movies for FDR X3000 HDR AS300 movies tracking information and movement speed are displayed Useful functions of PlayMemories Home Playing back movies and still images Note When you import movies to your computer use Action Cam Movie Creator If you import using another method GPS information is not imported from FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Use the micro USB cable sup...

Page 120: ...rom the camera click on the task tray then click Icon to remove If you are using Windows Vista click on the task tray Turn on the computer Log on as an Administrator Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software 1 Visit the following URL with the Internet browser of the computer and install Action Cam Movie Creator When installation is complete Action Cam Movie Crea...

Page 121: ...DR AS50 Useful functions of Action Cam App With Action Cam App for smartphone tablet you can capture the movie taken with your smartphone and you can edit the movie with a simple operation You can also add effects such as multi view and variable speed playback you can also create a time lapse movie ...

Page 122: ...000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Installing Action Cam App Install Action Cam App compatible to your smartphone tablet Search for Action Cam App on Google play then install it Google play may not be supported depending on country or region Search for Action Cam App on App Store then install it ...

Page 123: ...S300 Image quality is HQ 170 minutes 195 minutes The time measured when using one fully charged battery pack indicates the recording duration when the Wi Fi remote control is set to off and for playing time when the camera is connected to a TV by an HDMI cable sold separately The recording time may be shorter depending on the recording conditions The recording time may be longer when you set the W...

Page 124: ...ting Connection to Live View Remote smartphone Movie format FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 XAVC S 4K 2160 30p 25p 60M MP4 1080 30p 25p HQ MP4 1080 30p 25p HQ MP4 1080 30p 25p HQ ON Connected Approx 25 minutes 2 Approx 115 minutes Approx 115 minutes Approx 150 minutes Disconnected Approx 50 minutes Approx 125 minutes Approx 125 minutes Approx 165 minutes OFF Approx 60 minutes Approx 135 minutes Appro...

Page 125: ...s 60 Mbps 64 GB 125 minutes 125 minutes 90 minutes 128 GB 255 minutes 255 minutes 225 minutes 50 Mbps 64 GB 155 minutes 155 minutes 105 minutes 105 minutes 128 GB 310 minutes 310 minutes 240 minutes 240 minutes Image quality Memory card Movie format When set to Loop recording time MP4 FDR X3000 HDR AS300 MP4 HDR AS50 FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 PS 8 GB 35 minutes 35 minutes 16 GB 75 minutes 75 mi...

Page 126: ...3000 HDR AS300 MP4 HDR AS50 FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 128 GB 1015 minutes 1015 minutes 1005 minutes 1005 minutes STD 8 GB 155 minutes 155 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 16 GB 320 minutes 320 minutes 90 minutes 90 minutes 32 GB 655 minutes 655 minutes 225 minutes 225 minutes 64 GB 1320 minutes 1320 minutes 480 minutes 480 minutes 128 GB 2650 minutes 2650 minutes 1005 minutes 1005 minutes HS120 HS...

Page 127: ...y card 1250 images When using 16GB memory card 2500 images When using 32GB memory card 5000 images When using 64GB memory card 9900 images When using 128GB memory card 20000 images HDR AS50 Number of pixels 8 3M Time lapse capture 16 9 When using 8GB memory card 2500 images When using 16GB memory card 5000 images When using 32GB memory card 10000 images When using 64GB memory card 20000 images Whe...

Page 128: ...e recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F until the CHG Charge lamp turns off The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range The CHG Charge lamp may blink during charging in the following situation Battery pack is not attached correctly Battery pack is damaged When the battery pack temperature is high or...

Page 129: ... you use the playback fast forward and fast rewind frequently Turn off the camera every time you do not operate the camera Battery pack is wearing out when the shooting is in standby We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two times or three times the expected shooting time and making trial shots before taking the actual shots You may not be able to turn on the camera or the battery pack...

Page 130: ...uns out so fast although the remaining charge indicator is high fully charge the battery pack again Remaining charge indicator will be displayed correctly Note that it may not be displayed correctly in the following situations Using the camera for a long time in high temperature Leaving the camera with fully charged battery pack Using a heavily used battery pack ...

Page 131: ...the battery pack s function fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a year while storing Remove the battery pack from the camera and store it in a cool dry place To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting etc be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing ...

Page 132: ... On battery pack life The battery pack life is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one The battery pack life varies according to how the battery pack is stored or used ...

Page 133: ...nitial settings Wi Fi connection setting Movie format Image quality setting Lamp setting Turn off the power of camera frequently while in shooting standby mode This enables further reduction of battery consumption of the camera If you have selected Auto monitor off while shooting on the Live View Remote RM LVR3 and you do not operate the remote control for a certain period of time the camera s Wi ...

Page 134: ... HDR AS50 On TV color systems FDR X3000 HDR AS300 To view images shot by the camera on a TV you need a TV or monitor with an HDMI jack and a micro HDMI cable sold separately Depending on the TV system of the country and region where you will view recordings be sure to set NTSC PAL before shooting ...

Page 135: ... Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Columbia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Japan Mexico Micronesia Myanmar Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Republic of Korea Saint Lucia Samoa Suriname Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago United States of America Venezuela etc Related Topic Switching NTSC PAL ...

Page 136: ...Belgium Bulgaria Brazil China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France French Guiana Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Iran Iraq Italy Kuwait Malaysia Monaco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Paraguay Poland Portugal Romania Russia Singapore Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay Vietnam etc Related Topic Switching NTSC PAL ...

Page 137: ...rences with the standard times of world cities as of 2016 City Time difference Lisbon GMT London Berlin 01 00 Paris Helsinki 02 00 Cairo Istanbul Moscow 03 00 Nairobi Tehran 03 30 Abu Dhabi 04 00 Baku Kabul 04 30 Karachi 05 00 Islamabad Kolkata 05 30 New Delhi Almaty 06 00 Dhaka Yangon 06 30 Bangkok 07 00 Jakarta Hong Kong 08 00 Singapore Beijing Tokyo 09 00 Seoul ...

Page 138: ...nia 11 00 Fiji 12 00 Wellington Midway 11 00 Hawaii 10 00 Alaska 09 00 San Francisco 08 00 Tijuana Denver 07 00 Arizona Chicago 06 00 Mexico City New York 05 00 Bogota Santiago 04 00 St John s 03 30 Brasilia 03 00 Montevideo Fernando de Noronha 02 00 Azores 01 00 Cape Verde Is ...

Page 139: ... camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction Under direct sunlight or near a heater are not suitable places for storage The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to strong vibration Near strong magnetic fields In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera ...

Page 140: ...Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera ...

Page 141: ... the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above ...

Page 142: ...tened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth Do not use any of the following as they may damage the finish or the casing Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time ...

Page 143: ...tal HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 On operating temperatures The camera is designed for use in temperatures between 10 C and 40 C 14 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended ...

Page 144: ... condense when you bring the camera from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use the camera in a humid place as shown below When you bring the camera from a ski slope into a warm place When you bring the camera from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside When you use the camera after a squall or a shower When you use the camera in a hot and humid place How to ...

Page 145: ...p Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Notes on optional accessories Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries regions ...

Page 146: ...se proximity to vibrating motors and engines FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Distortion in image quality or out of focus may occur when used in close proximity to vibrating motors and engines In this case Motor Vibration Absorber for X3000 AS300 AKA MVA accessory sold separately available in autumn 2016 helps minimize distortion or out of focus ...

Page 147: ... in the memory card or format the memory card on the camera or a computer you may not delete data from the memory card completely When you give the memory card to somebody it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer Also when you dispose of the memory card it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card ...

Page 148: ...mera in open sky environments You may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach the camera as follows In tunnels indoors or under the shade of buildings Between tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings In underground locations locations surrounded by dense trees under an elevated bridge or in...

Page 149: ...e GPS satellites is about 10 m 33 feet Depending on the environment of the location the triangulating error can be greater In this case your actual location may not match the location on the map based on the GPS information Meanwhile the GPS satellites are controlled by the United States Department of Defense and the degree of accuracy may be changed intentionally Error during the triangulating pr...

Page 150: ... Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 On GPS use restriction FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Use GPS in accordance with the situation and regulations of the countries regions where you use the camera ...

Page 151: ...DR AS50 Services and software provided by other companies Network services content and the operating system and software of this Product may be subject to individual terms and conditions and changed interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees registration and credit card information ...

Page 152: ...pixels 16 9 4K 3840 2160 Lens ZEISS Tessar Lens Aperture F2 8 Focal distance f 2 6 mm Focal length 35mm equivalent f 17 mm Angle setting is wide f 23 mm Angle setting is medium f 32 mm Angle setting is narrow SteadyShot is OFF Camera Exposure control Automatic exposure Minimum illumination 6 lx lux Image stabilization Optical and electronic SteadyShot image stabilization Minimum shooting distance ...

Page 153: ...charge current 1 89 A Capacity 4 5 Wh 1240 mAh Type Li ion General Waterproof performance Depth of water 60 m 197 feet 30 minutes continuously In use with the supplied Underwater Housing MPK UWH1 Splashproof performance Equivalent to IPX4 Operating temperature 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 29 4 mm 47 0 mm 83 0 mm 1 3 16 in 1 7 8 in 3 3 8...

Page 154: ...ture mode pixels Approx 2 07 megapixels 16 9 HD 1920 1080 approx 8 29 megapixels 16 9 4K 3840 2160 Lens ZEISS Tessar Lens Aperture F2 8 Focal distance f 2 6 mm Focal length 35mm equivalent f 17 mm Angle setting is wide f 23 mm Angle setting is medium f 32 mm Angle setting is narrow SteadyShot is set to OFF Camera Exposure control Automatic exposure Minimum illumination 6 lx lux Image stabilization...

Page 155: ...f water 60 m 197 feet 30 minutes continuously In use with the supplied Underwater Housing MPK UWH1 Splashproof performance Equivalent to IPX4 Operating temperature 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 29 4 mm 47 0 mm 83 0 mm 1 3 16 in 1 7 8 in 3 3 8 in W H D including protrusions and excluding the supplied Underwater Housing Mass Approx 84 g 3 ...

Page 156: ...0 Lens ZEISS Tessar Lens Aperture F2 8 Focal distance f 2 8 mm Focal length 35mm equivalent f 18 4 mm Angle setting is wide f 21 8 mm Angle setting is narrow Camera Exposure control Automatic exposure Minimum illumination 6 lx lux Image stabilization Electronic SteadyShot image stabilization Minimum shooting distance Approx 30 cm 11 7 8 in File format Movies MP4 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 XAVC S MPEG 4 AVC ...

Page 157: ...usly In use with the supplied Underwater Housing MPK UWH1 Operating temperature 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 24 2 mm 47 0 mm 83 0 mm 31 32 in 1 7 8 in 3 3 8 in W H D including protrusions and excluding the supplied Underwater Housing Mass Approx 58 g 2 0 oz camera only Mass when shooting Approx 83 g 2 9 oz including NP BX1 supplied excl...

Page 158: ...g 2 9 oz HDR AS50 81 g 2 8 oz when adaptor is not attached Pressure resistance Shooting underwater at a depth of 60 m 197 feet for 30 continuous minutes is possible Attachment Buckle Dimensions Approx 47 0 mm 14 0 mm 58 5 mm 1 7 8 in 9 16 in 2 3 8 in W H D including protrusions Mass Approx 15 g 0 5 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice When the camera is inserted ...

Page 159: ...d States and or other countries microSDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc Wi Fi the Wi Fi logo and Wi Fi PROTECTED SET UP are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi...

Page 160: ...fter referred to as LGPL are included in the camera This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Copies of the licenses in English are stored in the internal memory of your camera Establish a USB cable conn...

Page 161: ... X3000 HDR AS300 Angle setting Zoom setting Flip AE shift Time lapse AE mode Scene White balance Color mode Audio recording setting Wind noise reduction Airplane mode Wi Fi connection setting Wi Fi Hi power setting Bluetooth setting Bluetooth remote controller power setting GPS log FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Time code user bit FDR X3000 Display Display format Time code count up format Time code setting U...

Page 162: ...HDR AS50 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera try the following solutions Check the items of troubleshooting and inspect the camera 1 Turn the power off the camera and then on again one minute later 2 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility by phone 3 ...

Page 163: ...ide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Cannot turn on the camera Attach a charged battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly ...

Page 164: ...y to protect the camera In this case a message is displayed on the display panel before the power turns off If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn the camera on again If you have selected in the auto power off function the power does not turn off automatically Related Topic...

Page 165: ... location or the charging is insufficient This is not a malfunction If you have not used the camera for a prolonged period the efficiency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it When usable battery life becomes half the usual time even after charging the battery pack fully the battery pack may need to be replaced Consult your nearest Sony dealer ...

Page 166: ...e supplied and then reconnect it Use the micro USB cable supplied Charge the battery pack in an ambient temperature of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Turn on the computer and connect the camera Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status Connect the camera directly to a computer using the micro USB cable supplied Connect the camera to a computer with the operating system that is supported by ...

Page 167: ...urs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge Fully discharge the battery pack once then charge it to correct the indication Fully charge the battery pack again If the problem persists the battery pack is worn out Replace the battery pack with a new one ...

Page 168: ...Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Operations using the memory card cannot be performed If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again on the camera Related Topic Format ...

Page 169: ...Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Cannot record images Check the free capacity of the memory card ...

Page 170: ...elp Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Cannot insert dates on images The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images ...

Page 171: ...ecorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Cannot playback images The folder file name of the camera has been changed by connecting to your computer Connect a micro HDMI cable sold separately FDR X3000 HDR AS300 ...

Page 172: ... Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 The image does not appear on the TV FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Check whether the connection is correct Related Topic On TV color systems FDR X3000 HDR AS300 ...

Page 173: ...0 The camera is not receiving a GPS signal FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Turn theGPS log to ON The camera may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions To triangulate the location information correctly bring the camera to an open area Related Topic GPS log FDR X3000 HDR AS300 ...

Page 174: ...order Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Excessive error in location information FDR X3000 HDR AS300 The margin of error can be up to several hundred meters depending on surrounding buildings weak GPS signals etc ...

Page 175: ...e GPS assist data As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all depending on the location and time you use the camera GPS is a system for determining geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS satellites Avoid using the camera in places where radio signals are blocked...

Page 176: ...mera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 The location information has not been recorded FDR X3000 HDR AS300 Use Action Cam Movie Creator to import the movies with GPS location information to your computer Related Topic Useful functions of Action Cam Movie Creator ...

Page 177: ...ra Turn on the camera and connect to a computer Use the micro USB cable supplied Disconnect the micro USB cable supplied from both the computer and the camera and connect it again firmly Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device ...

Page 178: ...Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Cannot import images Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection ...

Page 179: ...eo Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Action Cam Movie Creator cannot be installed Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install Action Cam Movie Creator ...

Page 180: ... Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Action Cam Movie Creator does not work correctly Quit Action Cam Movie Creator and restart your computer ...

Page 181: ...Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 Cannot play back images on your computer Consult the computer or software manufacturer ...

Page 182: ...3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 It takes too much time to transfer an image Microwave ovens or other Bluetooth enabled devices use the 2 4 GHz wavelength and could hinder the communication If such devices are in the vicinity move the camera away from those devices or shut those devices down ...

Page 183: ...ecorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 The lens gets fogged Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Related Topic On moisture condensation ...

Page 184: ...Help Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time This is normal ...

Page 185: ...p Guide Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Digital HD Video Camera Recorder FDR X3000 HDR AS300 HDR AS50 The date or time is incorrect Set the date and time again Related Topic Date time setting Area setting ...

Page 186: ...a 06 02 The memory card does not support XAVC S 100 Mbps movie recording Use an microSDHC SDXC memory card of Class10 or faster when shooting in XAVC S format When the camera is in the loop recording mode use an SDXC memory card or set the movie format to 06 04 FDR X3000 The memory card does not support XAVC S 100 Mbps movie recording Use the memory card that supports UHS I U3 standard when you ar...

Page 187: ...ovie Creator s camera settings 08 06 Access point has been found but is not connected Check the password of the access point and connect again 08 07 Access point cannot be found Confirm the setting of the access point using Camera Settings for Live Streaming of the Action Cam Movie Creator s camera settings 08 08 Set the date and time again on your camera 08 09 An unknown error has occurred on Ust...

Page 188: ...this case stop recording images Remaining capacity of the memory card is insufficient for recording The maximum number of files that can be recorded has been reached There is no memory card inserted The memory card is not inserted properly The memory card is damaged FDR X3000 HDR AS300 The camera is not connected to a TV when playback is started Related Topic Connecting a single camera to Live Vie...

Page 189: ...UHS Speed Class 3 is required when you record at 100 Mbps or faster FDR X3000 only Notes Operation with all memory cards is not assured For details about memory cards other than cards manufactured by Sony contact the individual makers Confirm the direction of the memory card If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction the memory card memory card slot or image data may be damaged ...

Page 190: ... Notes Update PlayMemories Mobile to the latest version if you have already installed it on your smartphone The Wi Fi function described in this manual is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones and tablets The operation methods and display screens for the application are subject to change without notice by future upgrades Google play may not be supported depending on country or region In this...

Page 191: ...ome biological effects might occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines and RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposure rules This equipment should be installed and operated keeping ...

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