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Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder
FDR-AX700
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Before use
Parts and controls
Parts and controls (left front side/front)
Parts and controls (right front side/top)
Parts and controls (left back side/left back/bottom)
Parts and controls (right back side/back)
Parts and controls (wireless remote commander)
Changing the battery of the wireless remote commander
Screen indicators
Selecting the items on the LCD monitor
Recording formats available with the camcorder and their features
Getting started
Supplied items
Power source preparations
Attaching the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor
Turning the power on
Using the camcorder supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)
Adjusting the LCD monitor and viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder
Adjusting the LCD monitor
Initial setting
Preparing a memory card
Inserting a memory card
Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
Recording
Recording movies
Recording movies
Continuing recording on the memory cards one after another (Relay recording)
Recording movies on both the memory card A and B (Simultaneous recording)
Shooting photos
Using the zoom
Adjusting the zoom with the zoom lever
Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring
Adjusting the focus
Adjusting the focus manually
Adjusting the focus automatically
FOCUS AREA
Phase detection AF
AF DRIVE SPEED
AF SUBJ. TRACK SET
Adjusting focus by tracking the desired subject (
LOCK-ON AF
)
Focusing by magnifying an image (
FOCUS MAGNIFIER
)
Focusing by touching the LCD monitor (
SPOT FOCUS
)
Focusing on a detected face (
FACE DETECTION
)
Adjusting the brightness
Adjusting the iris
Adjusting the gain
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
Adjusting the shutter speed
Adjusting the light quantity (ND filter)
Adjusting the color tone
Adjusting the color to the natural tone (
WHITE BALANCE
)
Storing the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B
Audio setup
Recording audio with the internal microphone
Recording audio with a Multi interface shoe compatible microphone (sold separately)
Recording audio with an external microphone (sold separately)
Useful functions
Shooting in dark conditions (
NIGHTSHOT
)
Shooting with the picture quality that is set in advance (
PICTURE PROFILE
)
Changing the picture profile
Copying the picture profile setting to another picture profile number
Resetting the picture profile settings
Recording with Slow & Quick Motion
Recording with Super Slow Motion
Performing shooting adjustment with Direct Menu
Proxy recording
Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (
LAST SCENE REVIEW
)
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons
Playback
Playing images on the camcorder
Playing back movies
Playing back photos
Changing/checking the settings of the camcorder
Changing the screen display
Displaying recording data (
DATA CODE
)
Checking the settings in the camcorder (
STATUS CHECK
)
Viewing images on the TV
On the
HDMI
cable
Viewing images on a 4K TV
Viewing images on a high definition TV
Viewing images on a non-high-definition TV
Editing
Notes on editing
Protecting movies and photos (
PROTECT
)
Deleting selected movies/photos
Dividing a movie
Saving images
Saving movies
Using the PlayMemories Home software
Import and utilize images on your computer (
PlayMemories Home
)
Checking the computer system
Installing the
PlayMemories Home
software in your computer
Disconnecting the camcorder from the computer
Creating a
Blu-ray
disc
Creating a disc with a recorder
Using the Wi-Fi function
About the PlayMemories Mobile software
Connecting a smartphone
Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet
Connecting to a smartphone or tablet using the QR Code
Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet (by entering an SSID and password)
Connecting to your iPhone or iPad (by entering an SSID and password)
Controlling via a smartphone
Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander
Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote)
List of menu items
Setting up menu items
How to use the keyboard
CAMERA SET
ISO/GAIN SEL
AUTO ISO LIMIT
AGC LIMIT
WB PRESET
WB OUTDOOR LEVEL
WB TEMP SET
WB SET
AE SHIFT
D. EXTENDER
ZOOM SET
STEADYSHOT
(Movie)
STEADYSHOT
(Photo)
FOCUS AREA
AF DRIVE SPEED
AF SUBJ. TRACK SET
LOCK-ON AF
FACE DETECTION
SLOW & QUICK
(
S&Q MOTION
)
SLOW & QUICK
(
SUPER SLOW MOTION
)
AUTO MODE SET
SCENE SELECTION SET
SPOT METER/FOCUS
SPOT METER
SPOT FOCUS
LOW LUX
AUTO BACK LIGHT
NIGHTSHOT
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
COLOR BAR
PICTURE PROFILE
REC/OUT SET
SHOOTING MODE
REC SET
IMAGE SIZE
FILE NUMBER
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO SET
VOLUME
AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT
AUDIO REC LEVEL
INT MIC WIND
MIC SELECT
AUDIO OUTPUT TIMING
DISPLAY SET
HISTOGRAM
ZEBRA
PEAKING
PHASE AF FRAMES
PHASE DETECT. AF AREA
MARKER
FOCUS MAG RATIO
CAMERA DATA DISPLAY
AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY
ZOOM DISPLAY
FOCUS DISPLAY
SHUTTER DISPLAY
DATA CODE
GAMMA DISP ASSIST
LCD BRIGHT
VF COLOR TEMP.
DISPLAY OUTPUT
TC/UB SET
TC/UB DISPLAY
TC PRESET
UB PRESET
TC FORMAT
TC RUN
TC MAKE
UB TIME REC
NETWORK SET
CTRL W/SMARTPHONE
Wi-Fi SET
AIRPLANE MODE
NETWORK RESET
OTHERS
STATUS CHECK
CAMERA PROFILE
S&Q BUTTON SETTING
ASSIGN BUTTON
CLOCK SET
AREA SET
DST SET
(SUMMERTIME)
LANGUAGE
DATE REC
BEEP
REC LAMP
REMOTE CONTROL
60i/50i SEL
MEDIA FORMAT
REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE
USB CONNECT
USB LUN SET
OPERATION TIME
VERSION DISPLAY
CALIBRATION
INITIALIZE
EDIT
PROTECT
DELETE
DIVIDE
Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Charging time
Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries
Expected recording time with each battery pack
Expected playback time with each battery pack
Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards
Notes on recording movies
Expected recording time of movie
Expected number of recordable photos
Bit-rate and recording pixels
Recording pixels and aspect ratio of Proxy recording
Recording pixels and aspect ratio of photos
Precautions/This product
Precautions
About XAVC S format
About the AVCHD format
About the memory card
About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
Handling of this product
On use and care
On connecting to a computer or accessory etc.
Notes on optional accessories
On moisture condensation
Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder
Notes on disposal/transfer of the memory card
Maintenance
On handling the LCD monitor
Care of the OLED panel display
To clean the casing
About care and storage of the lens
Using the camcorder abroad
On trademarks
Notes on the License
Zoom magnifications
Using the camcorder after a long time
Troubleshooting
If you have problems
Self-diagnosis display
Warning Indicators
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