Sony FDR-AX40 Operating Manual Download

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FDR-AX40/AX53/AX55/AXP55

Getting started

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Digital 4K Video
Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

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“Help Guide” (Web manual)

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in-depth instructions on the
many functions of the camera.

Summary of Contents for FDR-AX40

Page 1: ... Recording Playback Saving images Customizing your camcorder Others Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide http rd1 sony net help cam 1630 h_zz Help Guide Web manual Refer to Help Guide for in depth instructions on the many functions of the camera ...

Page 2: ...TIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators h...

Page 3: ...g the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has be...

Page 4: ...Type B Type British Type BF Type British Type B3 Type British Type C Type CEE Type SE Type CEE Type O Type Ocean Type Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Austria Belgium Czech Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Slovak Spain Sweden Switzerland UK 230 230 220 230 230 230 230 220 220 230 230 220 ...

Page 5: ...60 50 60 50 50 A BF C C A C BF A C BF A C BF A C Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Australia New Zealand 240 230 240 50 50 O O Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Canada USA 120 120 60 60 A A Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Bahamas Costa Rica Cuba Dominican rep El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama 120 240 110 110 220 110 110 12...

Page 6: ... A C A Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Iran Iraq Israel Saudi Arabia Turkey UAE 220 220 230 127 220 220 240 50 50 50 50 50 50 C BF C BF C A C BF C C BF Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Algeria Congo dem Egypt Ethiopia Kenya Nigeria South Africa Tanzania Tunisia 127 220 220 220 220 240 230 220 230 230 220 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 C C C C C BF C BF C BF C BF C ...

Page 7: ... as described in the instructions AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the apparatus Note on the power cord mains lead The power cord mains lead is designed specifi...

Page 8: ...or transmitter CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi...

Page 9: ... and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives Manufacturer Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan For EU product compliance Sony Belgium bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited Da Vincilaan 7 D1 1935 Zaventem Belgium Hereby Sony Corporation decl...

Page 10: ...resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly hand over these products at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of ...

Page 11: ...nus 42 Others 45 Precautions 45 Specifications 47 Parts and controls 52 Index 55 Learning more about the camcorder Help Guide Help Guide is an on line manual Refer to it for in depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder This manual describes 1080 60i compatible devices and 1080 50i compatible devices To check whether your camera is a 1080 60i compatible device or 1080 50i compatible...

Page 12: ...data recorded in a certain period 2 When recording using the high speed recording function select from 60 Mbps or 100 Mbps Recording formats available and their features XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD Pixels 3840 2160 1920 1080 1920 1080 Bit rate 1 60 Mbps 100 Mbps 50 Mbps 2 Max 28 Mbps Features Records images in 4K Recording in this format is recommended even if you do not have a 4K TV so you will be ...

Page 13: ...phone connected to the camcorder via Wi Fi page 37 MP4 format is good for uploading to the Internet When Dual Video REC is set to On the camcorder records movies in XAVC S 4K format XAVC S HD format or AVCHD format while recording movies in MP4 format at the same time Recording format and the available shooting mode Recording format XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD Shooting mode Movie Movie High Speed RE...

Page 14: ...ed Supplied items The numbers in indicate the supplied quantity All models Camcorder 1 AC Adaptor 1 Power cord mains lead 1 Micro USB cable 1 HDMI cable 1 Operating Guide This manual 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP FV70 1 ...

Page 15: ...he AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack The POWER CHG charge lamp turns orange The POWER CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the camcorder Battery pack DC plug AC Adaptor Wall outlet wall socket DC IN jack Powe...

Page 16: ...g the supplied battery pack minutes The recording and playback times are measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F The recording times are measured when recording movies with the default settings File Format XAVC S 4K REC Mode 60Mbps Dual Video REC Off Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop switching the Shooting Mode and zooming The recording time shows th...

Page 17: ...BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack To charge the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz range Do not use an electronic voltage transformer ...

Page 18: ...everal months To turn off the operating sound select Setup General Settings Beep Off 1 Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn the power on You can also turn on the camcorder by pulling out the viewfinder models with the viewfinder FDR AX53 AX55 AXP55 only 2 Following the instructions on the LCD monitor select the language the geographical area Daylight Savings or Summer Time date format a...

Page 19: ...rder Select the type of memory card to use with the camcorder referring to the following table 1 Open the cover and insert the memory card until it clicks The Preparing image database file Please wait screen appears if you insert a new memory card Wait until the screen disappears Memory card AVCHD XAVC S Memory Stick PRO Duo media Mark 2 only Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Memory Stick Micro M2 med...

Page 20: ...the compatibility of memory cards other than Sony When using a Memory Stick Micro or microSD memory card with the camcorder be sure to use it by inserting it into the dedicated adaptor Movies saved on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT file system by connecting this product to these devices with the micro USB cable Confirm in ...

Page 21: ... recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use To format the memory card select Setup Media Settings Format desired recording medium Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable Save your important data on your PC etc ...

Page 22: ... XAVC S 4K format XAVC S HD format or AVCHD format at the same time Select Image Quality Size Dual Video REC desired setting MP4 format is easy for playing back your movies on a smartphone for uploading to a network or for uploading to the Web Recording movies 1 Open the LCD monitor and press START STOP to start recording To stop recording press START STOP again Items on the LCD monitor disappear ...

Page 23: ...1 If you want to record up to the maximum recording time you need to delete the demonstration movie on this product FDR AX40 AX55 AXP55 2 When using a Sony memory card 3 When recording with using the default setting File Format XAVC S 4K REC Mode 60Mbps Dual Video REC Off 4 Approximate recording time when recording with the following setting File Format XAVC S HD Frame Rate 60p 5 Approximate recor...

Page 24: ...to You can also switch between Movie and Photo by pressing the Shooting Mode button FDR AX53 AX55 AXP55 2 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus then press it fully When the focus is adjusted properly AE AF lock indicator appears on the LCD monitor Power zoom lever ...

Page 25: ...ic adjustment mode press MANUAL button again When Zoom function is assigned make the adjustment by only rotating the MANUAL ring Assigning a menu item to the MANUAL ring FDR AX53 AX55 AXP55 1 Press and hold MANUAL button page 53 for a few seconds The menu items you can control with the MANUAL ring will appear on the Manual Ring Setting screen 2 Rotate the MANUAL ring page 53 to select the item to ...

Page 26: ... Photos and movies are stored in the same recording medium internal memory memory card FDR AX40 AX55 AXP55 To select the XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies you want to play edit or copy to other devices select Image Quality Size File Format You can play movies of the selected frame rate only in the case of XAVC S 4K movies Select the frame rate according to the movies you want to play To the MENU scree...

Page 27: ...image Volume Previous Next Delete Fast reverse Fast forward Context Play Pause Stop Play Stop slide show Motion Shot Video Motion Interval ADJ To go back to the Event View screen Previous Next Change to the movie photo recording mode Event name Recorded time number of photos Movie Photo Last played image Switch Image Type button Visual index ...

Page 28: ...ect Switch Movie Format button The Movie Format Select screen appears Select the format of the movie To copy the images from the internal memory to a memory card FDR AX40 AX55 AXP55 Select Edit Copy Copy Int Memory Memory card Multiple Images Select the image type to be copied Touch and display the mark on the images to be copied then select Select XAVC S movies saved on the internal memory cannot...

Page 29: ...format at the time of recording the type of playback images selected on the Event View screen and the HDMI output settings Playing back images 1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied 2 Set the input of TV to HDMI IN 3 Play back images on the camcorder Signal flow ...

Page 30: ... the camcorder to the video audio input jacks of the TV using an AV cable sold separately Movie format TV HDMI Resolution Visual index page 27 Playback image quality XAVC S 4K 4K TV Auto 2160p 1080p MOVIE PHOTO MOVIE PHOTO 4K image quality 1080p 1080i 720p MOVIE MOVIE PHOTO High definition image quality HD PHOTO High definition TV Auto 1080p 1080i 720p MOVIE PHOTO MOVIE PHOTO High definition image...

Page 31: ...tos only You can play back the movies recorded in XAVC S 4K file format while magnifying and trimming the part you want to watch and also while zooming the scene up to the full high definition image quality Playing back trimmed movies Trimming Playback recorded in XAVC S 4K format 1 Change the HDMI output setting to output 4K movies Select Setup Connection HDMI Resolution desired setting 2 Connect...

Page 32: ...1080i 720p High definition TV Auto 1080p 1080i 720p The screen turns blank for a few seconds when you turn on or off the trimmed movie playback function 3 Touch trimming on on the LCD monitor during playback and then select the part to be trimmed by touching there The playback image is trimmed in high definition image quality HD Notes ...

Page 33: ...oes not fit with the terminal of the device you wish to connect to For details refer to the instruction manuals of the device you wish to connect to Select Image from External Device in the Step 2 above 1 Press the PROJECTOR button page 53 2 Select Image Shot on This Device 3 Follow the operating guide on the LCD monitor and then select Project 1 Adjust the focus of the projected image 2 Use the p...

Page 34: ...can be downloaded from the following URL http www sony net pm To check the computer system You can check the computer requirements for the software at the following URL http www sony net pcenv What you can do with PlayMemories Home Viewing images on Calendar Sharing images on PlayMemories Online Import images from the camcorder Creating movie discs Uploading images to network services Playing back...

Page 35: ...ith an analog AV cable sold separately Movies are copied with standard definition image quality page 36 You can directly copy images to an external media device with the VMC UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable sold separately How to store movies Device Cable Image quality Recording format Media Recorder without a USB jack AV cable sold separately Standard definition image quality DVD External media device VMC ...

Page 36: ...es also refer to the instruction manual of your recoding device Movies are copied with standard definition image quality USB external hard disk Connect an external media device to the Multi Micro USB Terminal of your camcorder using VMC UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable sold separately Signal flow Movies are copied with 4K high definition image quality HD How to connect a device ...

Page 37: ... play or App Store depending on the country or the region In that case search for PlayMemories Mobile If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone update the software to the latest version The Wi Fi function described here is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets The Wi Fi function of the camcorder cannot be used connected to a public wireless LAN To use the One t...

Page 38: ... see Connecting to a Wi Fi network using the QR Code page 38 Connecting to a Wi Fi network using the QR Code Transferring MP4 movies and photos to your smartphone 1 On the smartphone select Settings then select More to check that NFC is enabled 2 On the camcorder play back an image to be sent to the smartphone You can transfer MP4 movies and photos only To select MP4 movies when you play back movi...

Page 39: ...a from the screen of PlayMemories Mobile 5 Select OK If a message appears select OK again 6 With your smartphone read the QR Code displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder Perform the following operations When Connect with the camera is displayed select Connect Perform the following operations Follow the on screen instruction and install the profile setting information Android iPhone iPad ...

Page 40: ...n record with the camcorder using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander Depending on local electrical interference or the smartphone s capabilities the live view images may not be displayed smoothly On Home select Settings Wi Fi Select the SSID of the camcorder Go back to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile Using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander 1 On your camcorder select ...

Page 41: ...ct the person who set up the access point If the wireless access point has a WPS button On your camcorder select Wireless Setting WPS Push Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register If you know the SSID and the password of your wireless access point On your camcorder select Wireless Setting Access point settings Select the access point you want to register enter the password the...

Page 42: ...or down Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie Photo Time lapse Capture Smth Slw REC 1 Golf Shot 1 High Speed REC 2 Camera Mic Manual Settings White Balance Spot Meter Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus IRIS Shutter Speed AGC Limit AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux Camera Settings Scene Selection Picture Effect Cinematone Fader Self Timer SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Filter Protector Auto B...

Page 43: ...C Mode Frame Rate Dual Video REC File Format Image Size Wireless Function Ctrl with Smartphone Multi Camera Control Live Streaming Send to Smartphone Send to Computer View on TV Setting Airplane Mode Multi Camera Ctrl Set Vid REC during strm 5 WPS Push Access point settings Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID PW Reset Network Info Reset Playback Function Event View Edit Copy Delete Protect Copy...

Page 44: ...ia device sold separately 7 FDR AX40 AX55 AXP55 8 The feature may not be available depending on the countries regions 9 1080 60i compatible models 10FDR AXP55 11FDR AX40 121080 50i compatible models TC UB TC UB Disp TC Preset UB Preset TC Format 9 TC Run TC Make UB Time Rec Connection TV Type HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting General Settings Beep Monito...

Page 45: ...tion to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be a violation of the copyright laws Compensation for the content of recordings cannot be provided even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder recording media etc The...

Page 46: ...or you may be unable to record movies Deactivating wireless LAN Wi Fi NFC etc temporarily When you board an airplane you can deactivate the Wi Fi function temporarily Select Wireless Setting Airplane Mode On Wireless LAN We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any damage caused by unauthorized access to or unauthorized use of destinations loaded on the camcorder resulting from loss or theft Abo...

Page 47: ...XC memory card UHS speed class 3 or faster 3 microSDHC memory card UHS speed class 3 or faster 3 microSDXC memory card UHS speed class 3 or faster 3 XAVC S HD XAVC S 4K 60Mbps Movie SDHC memory card Class 10 or UHS speed class 1 or faster 3 SDXC memory card Class 10 or UHS speed class 1 or faster 3 microSDHC memory card Class 10 or UHS speed class 1 or faster 3 microSDXC memory card Class 10 or UH...

Page 48: ...shutter speed 1 60 second 4 The unique image processing system of Sony s BIONZ X allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described 5 SteadyShot is set to Standard or Off 6 SteadyShot is set to Active Input Output connectors HDMI OUT jack HDMI micro connector PROJECTOR IN jack FDR AXP55 HDMI micro connector MIC input jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm Headphone jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm US...

Page 49: ...arts and the supplied rechargeable battery pack FDR AX53 AX55 73 mm 80 5 mm 161 0 mm 2 7 8 in 3 1 4 in 6 3 8 in w h d including the projecting parts 73 mm 80 5 mm 166 5 mm 2 7 8 in 3 1 4 in 6 5 8 in w h d including the projecting parts and the supplied rechargeable battery pack FDR AXP55 77 mm 80 5 mm 161 0 mm 3 1 8 in 3 1 4 in 6 3 8 in w h d including the projecting parts 77 mm 80 5 mm 166 5 mm 3...

Page 50: ...Windows is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries Intel Pentium and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc Wi Fi...

Page 51: ...cess to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it http oss sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Copies of the licenses in English are stored in the internal memory of this product Establish a Mass Stor...

Page 52: ...the Multi interface shoe visit the Sony web site in your area or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Operations with other manufacture s accessories are not guaranteed If you use a shoe adaptor sold separately you can also use accessories compatible with an Active Interface Shoe To prevent failure do not use a commercially available flash with high voltage synchro te...

Page 53: ...ton FDR AX53 AX55 AXP55 Memory card access lamp 19 Memory card slot 19 HDMI OUT jack PROJECTOR IN jack 33 FDR AXP55 Speaker Shooting Mode button 24 FDR AX53 AX55 AXP55 My Voice Canceling button Suppresses the voice of the person recording the movie PROJECTOR button 33 FDR AXP55 View Images button 26 NIGHTSHOT button FDR AX53 AX55 AXP55 ON STANDBY button ...

Page 54: ...r appear blurred turn the viewfinder lens adjustment dial START STOP button 22 POWER CHG charge lamp 15 DC IN jack Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod sold separately the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in Depending on the specifications of the tripod this product may not attach in the proper direction BATT battery release lever Battery pack 15 To fasten the grip belt ...

Page 55: ...4 H HDMI cable 29 Help Guide 11 I Importing images to your computer 34 Install 37 iOS 37 L LCD monitor 52 M Manual recording 25 Memory card 19 Memory Stick Micro M2 media 19 Menu lists 42 Menus 42 Micro USB cable 16 microSD memory card 20 Movies 22 MP4 38 My Voice Canceling 23 N Network 31 NFC 38 O One Touch functions NFC 37 P Photos 24 Playback 26 PlayMemories Home 34 PlayMemories Online 34 Power...

Page 56: ...Supplied items 14 T Touch panel 52 Trimming Playback 31 Tripod 54 Troubleshooting 46 TV 29 W Wall outlet wall socket 16 Wi Fi 37 Windows 34 Wireless access point 41 X XAVC S 4K 12 13 XAVC S HD 12 13 Z Zoom 22 ...

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Page 60: ... 2016 Sony Corporation Printed in China Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net GB ...

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