Sony FDRAX1 Using XQD Memory Cards

Using XQD Memory Cards 25

Preparations

This camcorder records audio and video on XQD

memory cards inserted in the card slots.

Use the following Sony XQD memory cards.

XQD memory card S series

XQD memory card H series

XQD memory card N series

Operations are not guaranteed with other memory

cards.

For details on using XQD memory cards and usage-

related precautions, refer to the instruction manual

for the XQD memory card.

1Open the cover of the card slot block.

2Insert the XQD memory card until it

clicks into place with the XQD label

facing to the left.

The access lamp (page15) lights in red then

changes to green once the memory card is

ready for use.

3Close the cover.

Notes

• If you insert a memory card into the slot in the wrong

direction, the memory card, the memory card slot, or

image data may be damaged.

Open the cover of the card slot block,

remove the XQD memory card by pressing

the XQD memory card once lightly.

Notes

• Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned

off or a memory card is removed while it is being

accessed. Data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure

that its access lamp is lit in green or off when you turn

off the power or remove a memory card.

• An XQD memory card removed from the camcorder

after recording ended may be hot. This is not a

malfunction.

Press the A or B button of the memory card slot

where the memory card you want to record on is

inserted. The lamp of the selected slot lights up in

green.

Notes

• You can only select a slot that already has a memo ry

card inserted.

• While movies are being recorded on the memory card,

you cannot switch the slot even if you press the

memory card slot A/B buttons.

• When only one slot has a mem ory card inserted,

the slot that has the memory card is selected

automatically.

• If the memory card is fully recorded during

recording, the camcorder continues recording

automatically on the memory card inserted in

the other slot.

Using XQD Memory Cards

About XQD memory cards

Inserting an XQD memory card

Removing an XQD memory card

Selecting the memory card slot to

be used for recording

Memory card slot A button

Memory card slot B button

Contents

Main Owners Record WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions aroun d the world. For only the United States Use a supplied power cord. Europe Asia Oceania North America Central America South America Africa Middle East Battery pack CAUTION For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA Regulatory Information CAUTION Note For the customers in the U.S.A. For Customers in EUROPE Page Table of Contents Overview Preparations Recording Thumbnail Screens Settings External Devices Connection Appendices Overview Location and Function of Parts Page Page Page Bottom Status screen Location and Function of Parts 17 Overview Displays the video signal settings. Camera status screen Displays the electronic shutter settings or the status of the lens. Audio status screen Displays the input settings for each channel, audio level meter, and wind filter setting. System status screen Location and Function of Parts Overview On-Screen Indications LCD/viewfinder screen Page 1 2 the Charger and the wall outlet (wall socket). 3 Charger, press it down, and slide it in the direction of the arrow. Power Supply Charging the battery pack Storing the battery pack Charging time On the battery pack Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source 1. Setting the Clock Attaching Devices Attaching the lens hood with lens cover LCD screen Viewfinder Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 1 2 clicks into place with the XQD label facing to the left. Removing an XQD memory card 3 Using XQD Memory Cards About XQD memory cards Inserting an XQD memory card Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording Replacing an XQD memory card Formatting an XQD memory card Checking the remaining time available for recording 1 are attached to the camcorder and power is supplied to them. Adjusting the zoom Basic Operation Procedure Adjusting the focus manually 1 playback control buttons. focus. FOCUS switch B to MAN. 2 3 PREV or NEXT button. 4 Monitoring audio Cueing Up Changing Basic Settings Recording format Adjusting the image brightness Adjusting the shutter speed 2. 3. Adjusting to natural color (White balance) 1 AUTO/MANUAL switch D to MANUAL. 2 3 B to any one of PRESET/A/B. 1. Audio setup Adjusting the volume 1. 2. Setting the headphone sound Changing functions Useful Functions Assignable buttons 1. 2. 3. Thumbnail Screens Configuration of the screen 1 move the cursor to the thumbnail image of the clip with which you wish to start playback. Operations of the thumbnail menu Playing Clips Playing the selected and subsequent clips in sequence Clip Operations Displaying the detailed information of a clip Deleting clips Changing information on the thumbnail screen Menu controls Setting the Setup menus Settings Setup Menu Operations Setup Menu List 41 Setup Menu List Camera menu Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Gain Auto Exposure Paint menu Paint Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents White Offset White Gamma Setup Menu List 43 Skin Detail Matrix Audio menu Audio Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Audio Input Audio Output Video menu LCD/VF menu LCD/VF Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents LCD Setting VF Setting Peaking Media menu Media Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Format Media System menu System Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Thumbnail menu Thumbnail Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Display Clip Properties Delete Clip HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector) Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices Managing Clips with a Computer 49 External Devices Connection To use an XQD card reader (sold separately) SET dial. Managing Clips with a Computer Connecting with a USB cable 1 using an Internet browser on your computer, then click Install t Run. www.sony.net/pm 2 Playing Images on a Computer Software for Mac What you can do with PlayMemories Home software (Windows) Checking the computer system Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Editing images on a computer 1. 2. 3. Using a nonlinear editing system Important Notes on Operation Recording time of movies Page Using your camcorder abroad Use and Storage Shipping Care of the unit About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Page About handling of your camcorder Removing dust from inside the viewfinder 1 2 viewfinder with a blower. To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable telephones, wireless devices, etc. About the LCD screen About the stuck pixels Formats and Limitations of Outputs Video formats and output signals Output formats from the VIDEO OUT connector Error/Warning Indications Error indications Warning indications Error/Warning Indications Appendices Warning indication on LCD/viewfinder Cause and measures Buzzer Recording lamp Licenses Specifications On accessing software to which the GPL/LGPL applies Open software licenses Page Package configuration On trademarks A C D Index I L M N P R S T U