Sony FDRAX100B, HDRCX900B 1, 2

Turning the power on

•To turn off the p ower, close the LCD monitor. If the viewfinder is pulled

out, retract it.

•To set the date and time again, select  [Setup]  [Clock

Settings]  [Date & Time Setting].

•To turn off the operating sound, select  [Setup] 

[General Settings]  [Beep]  [Off].

1Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn

the power on.

•You can also turn on the camcorder by pulling out the viewfinder.

2Following the instructions on the LCD monitor, select

the language, the geographical area, Daylight

Savings or Summer Time, date format, and the date

and time.

•To go to the next page, touch [Next].

Touch the button on the LCD monitor.

Contents

Main Read this first Owners Record WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. Europe Asia Oceania North America Central America South America Middle East Africa CAUTION Battery pack AC Adaptor Note on the power cord (mains lead) WARNING For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For Customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity CAUTION Note: For Customers in Canada For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives Notice For Customers in Singapore Table of Contents Learning more about the camcorder (Help Guide) 1 2 3 Selecting the recording format for movies The camcorder is compatible with the XAVCS format. What is XAVCS? Recording formats available and their features To transfer images to a smartphone Recording format and the available shooting mode Storage method Getting started Supplied items The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. All models FDR-AX100/AX100E only HDR-CX900/CX900E only Charging the battery pack 1 2 Page Page Turning the power on 1 2 Getting started Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder 1 clicks. To format the recording media Recording/Playback Recording Recording movies 1 Page Shooting photos 2 Approximate recording time available Using the manual adjustment features Adjusting the iris (aperture), gain (ISO), or shutter speed 1 2 3 Adjusting the exposure 1 2 Assigning a menu item to the MANUAL dial 1 2 Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter) 1 select the appropriate ND FILTER position . Focusing or zooming with the lens ring 2 lens ring . 1 Images) button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. 2 center, and then select the part circled () in the figure. To switch between movies and photos (Visual index) 3 Page Viewing images on a TV Playing back images 1 HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied. How to set the playback images Connecting the camcorder to a network-compatible TV Playing back trimmed movies recorded in XAVC S 4K format (FDR-AX100/AX100E) 2 3 Saving images Using PlayMemories Home To download PlayMemories Home To check the computer system What you can do with PlayMemories Home Connecting an external media device External media device How to store movies How to connect a device Page Using the Wi-Fi function Android OS iOS Installing PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone One-touch connection with an Android supporting NFC 1 2 3 1 2 3 Using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander 1 2 3 Saving movies and photos to your computer via Wi-Fi 1 2 3 4 Customizing your camcorder 1 2 3 item. Menu lists Page Customizing your camcorder Others Precautions AC Adaptor Playing back images with other devices Recording and playback LCD monitor Troubleshooting Viewfinder Camcorder temperature Overheat protection Deactivating wireless LAN (Wi-Fi, NFC, etc.) temporarily Specifications System Input/Output connectors LCD monitor Wireless LAN General AC Adaptor AC-L200D Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 (FDR- AX100/AX100E) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (HDR- CX900/CX900E) Trademarks Page Parts and controls Page To fasten the grip belt Wireless Remote Commander Index