Before use
How to Use
Screen indicators
Getting started
Recording
Power source preparations
Initial setup
Preparing a memory card
Playing MP4 movies HD movie switching the movie format
Playing images using Event View
Playing images using Highlight Playback
Playback
Saving images with an external device
How to save movies
Using the PlayMemories Home software
Playing images on a 4K TV
Saving images on an external media device
Using the Wi-Fi function
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
Creating a disc with a recorder
Using menu items
Connecting a smartphone
Installing PlayMemories Mobile
Shooting Mode
Image Quality/Size
Edit/Copy
Setup
Playback Function
Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F File Number Data Code Volume
Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Check the charging time
Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries
Maintenance
Bit-rate for each recording mode
Precautions
Additional information
Using this product abroad
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have problems
Monitor
Batteries/power sources
Wireless Remote Commander
Viewfinder
Wi-Fi
Recording
Playback
Connecting to a computer
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Copying/Connecting to other devices
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Model Information
To confirm the model name of this product
Differences in functions
Parts and controls front/top
Parts and controls side
Parts and controls back/bottom
Parts and controls Wireless Remote Commander
To fasten the grip belt
Screen indicators
On the left side of the screen
At the center of the screen
On the right side of the screen
At the bottom of the screen
XAVC S 4K Recording pixels
Recording formats available with this product and their features
Feature
Bit-rate
AVCHD Recording pixels
Supplied items
For all models
Feature
Power cord mains lead Lens hood Lens cap attached to this product
Only for FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E
Only for HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E
Wireless Remote Commander Operating Guide
Attaching the battery pack
Attaching the lens hood
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor
To remove the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using your computer
To put the Built-in USB Cable away
LCD monitor Open, Viewfinder Retracted
Turning the power on
To turn off the power
LCD monitor Open, Viewfinder Pulled out
Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet wall socket
Setting the language, date and time
Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing
Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing
Displaying items on the LCD monitor
Inserting a memory card
Types of memory card you can use with this product
Recording movies
Types of Memory Stick media you can use with this product
Types of SD memory card you can use with this product
Access lamp is lit or flashing
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD monitor is flashing
Shooting photos
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial
Assigning frequently-used menu items to the MANUAL button
Adjusting the IRIS aperture
Items you can control with the MANUAL dial
Adjusting the shutter speed
To restore the setting to automatic adjustment
Descriptions of icons to switch operating mode
Adjusting the gain ISO
To restore the setting to automatic adjustment
Models with the NTSC color system Models with the PAL color system
B Setting status
Adjusting the exposure
A Setting value
To restore the setting to automatic adjustment
Adjusting the light intensity ND filter
When adjusting the IRIS aperture automatically
Zooming
Adjusting the focus manually
Magnifying the image to obtain better manual focus Focus Magnifier
When an item of Picture Effect is selected
Recording in mirror mode
Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Capture
When Dual Video REC is set to On and during movie recording
Intelligent Auto
About the detectable scenes
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Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority
Recording subjects other than people Tracking focus
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Buttons for playback operations
Screen display on the Event View screen
Event View screen
Index screen
Playing back a short movie Highlight Playback
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback
Buttons for playback operations
Playback Range
Saving Highlight Playback Scenario Save
Descriptions of menu items
Theme
Playing MP4 movies HD movie switching the movie format
Playing back a saved scenario
Notes on editing
Deleting the selected images
Deleting by date
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie models with the USB IN/OUT jacks
When HDMI Resolution is set to Auto or 2160p/1080p
When HDMI Resolution is set to 1080p, 1080i or 720p
Viewing images on a 4K TV models with the 4K functionality
Connecting this product to a high definition TV
HDMI Resolution
Playback image quality
When the movie format is XAVC S 4K models with the 4K functionality
When the movie format is XAVC S HD or AVCHD
HDMI Resolution
Using BRAVIA Sync
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound
On Photo TV HD
On the HDMI cable
Saving movies
Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV
XAVC S 4K models with the 4K functionality How to save
Saving format
AVCHD How to save
Using the PlayMemories Home software
XAVC S HD How to save
To transfer images to your smartphone
Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer
Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer
Checking the computer system
Install the software according to the on-screen instructions
Disconnecting this product from the computer
About the dedicated software for this product
Windows
XAVC S movies Max. 9,999 AVCHD movies Max. 3,999
Creating a Blu-ray disc
Notes on use of the external media
The total of photos and MP4 movies Max. 40,000
Saving images on an external media device
Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
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Playing back images in the external media device on this product
Deleting images in the external media device
Creating a disc with a recorder
Saving movies and photos to your computer
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander
Transferring movies MP4 and photos to your smartphone or tablet
Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander
Playing images on a TV
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4. Operate this product using your smartphone
Transferring movies MP4 and photos to your smartphone or tablet
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1. Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone
4. Touch N mark of this product to N mark of your smartphone
5. The images are transferred from this product to the smartphone
Send to Computer
Playing images on a TV View on TV
Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet
80 How to Use
Connecting to an iPhone or iPad
3. Enter the password displayed on this product
Using the Wi-Fi function
5. Confirm that the SSID displayed on this product is selected
4. Enter the password displayed on this product
3. Select the SSID displayed on this product
6. Go back to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile
When images are being played back on this product
Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet
When this product is in movie/photo recording mode
What you can do with the NFC connection
Setting up menu items
About the PlayMemories Mobile software
When you cannot select a menu item
To find a menu item quickly
How to use the keyboard
Movie
Smth Slw REC
3sec After default setting
Photo
3sec Before
Golf Shot
seconds
High Speed REC
White Balance
Adjusting the white balance manually
Auto default setting
Outdoor
Spot Meter/Fcs
Spot Meter
Spot Focus
Exposure
Auto default setting
Focus
Manual
Auto default setting
AGC Limit
Off default setting
On Adjusted number and EV
AE Shift
Scene Selection
Autodefault setting
Low Lux
Night Scene
Portrait
Fireworks
Landscape
Spotlight
Toy Camera
Picture Effect
Snow
Pop Color
Retro Photo
Cinematone
Posterization
Soft High-key
Black Fader
Fader
White Fader
Off default setting
SteadyShot Movie
Self-Timer
Standard default setting
Active
Digital Zoom
On default setting
SteadyShot Photo
Auto Back Light
Menu items that you can set
Dial Setting
NIGHTSHOT Light
On default setting
Auto default setting
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Descriptions of menu items
Smile Sensitivity
Flash Only when connecting an external flash
Normal Smile default setting
Dual Capture
High
Flash Level Only when connecting an external flash
Normal default setting
Auto default setting
Off default setting
Red Eye Reduction Only when connecting an external flash
My Voice Canceling
Off default setting
Off default setting
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
Descriptions of menu items
Audio Rec Level
Audio Mode
5.1ch Surround default setting
2ch Stereo
Auto default setting
Ctrl with Smartphone
My Button
Descriptions of menu items
Grid Line
Off default setting
Descriptions of menu items
Peaking
On /Off default setting
Zebra
Off default setting
Color
Camera Data Disp
Audio Level Display
Level
High Quality
REC Mode
Highest Quality
Standard
XAVC S 4K FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E
Available frame rate settings
Frame Rate
XAVC S HD
Off default setting
Dual Video REC
File Format
Descriptions of menu items
Image Size
FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E XAVC S 4K default setting
AVCHD default setting
HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E XAVC S HD
Event View
Scenario
L 20.0M L 15.0M M 14.2M M 10.6M S 2.1M S VGA
Send to Smartphone
View on TV
Send to Computer
Multiple Images
Delete
Protect
All In Event
Remove All In Event
Direct Copy
Set All In Event
Descriptions of menu items
Repair Img. DB F
Media Info
Format
Remove the battery pack
File Number
Series default setting
Reset
Data Code
1. - Setup - Playback Settings - Data Code - desired setting
Date/Time
Camera Data
Off default setting
Volume
Download Music HDR-CX900/FDR-AX100
Empty Music HDR-CX900/FDR-AX100
Access point settings
The desired access point is displayed
WPS Push
IP address setting
Other setting items
The desired access point is not displayed
Subnet mask/Default gateway
SSID/PW Reset
Disp MAC Address
TV Type
Network Info Reset
169 default setting
Descriptions of menu items
2160p/1080p FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI
1080p
Mass Storage
USB Connect Setting
USB Connect
On default setting
On default setting
USB Power Supply
USB LUN Setting
Descriptions of menu items
Monitor Brightness
Multi default setting
Beep
Single
Bright
Display Setting
Airplane Mode
Auto default setting
On default setting
REC Lamp
Remote Ctrl
On default setting
Language Setting
24p Mode HDR-CX900E/FDR-AX100E
Cancel 24p Mode HDR-CX900E/FDR-AX100E
Battery Info
Calibration
Standard default setting
Power Save
Initialize
Descriptions of menu items
Charging time
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Date & Time Format
HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E NP-FV50 supplied
When using the AC Adaptor
When using your computer
NP-FV70
Typical recording time
Expected recording time with each battery pack
Continuous recording time
HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E NP-FV50 supplied
Bottom
Expected playback time with each battery pack
HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E
FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E NP-FV70 supplied
NP-FV50 supplied
Notes on recording
FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E
NP-FV70 supplied
32 GB
Expected recording time of movies
16 GB
60p Quality */50p Quality
Long Time
64 GB
Standard
XAVC S 4K FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E
Expected number of recordable photos
When recording 20.0 M size of images
When recording 14.2 M size of images
Bit-rate and recording pixels
XAVC S 4K FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E
Recording pixels and aspect ratio
Photo recording mode, Dual Capture
XAVC S HD
About the memory card
What is the AVCHD format?
About the AVCHD format
Capturing a photo from a movie models with the USB IN/OUT jacks
On image data compatibility
On types of memory card you can use with this product
On the memory card adaptor
About the Memory Stick media
About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
To charge the battery pack
About storage of the battery pack
To use the battery pack effectively
About the remaining battery power indicator
About battery life
LCD monitor
On use and care
On recording
About this Help Guide, illustrations and on-screen displays
On use and storage place
Notes on charging through the Built-in USB Cable
When not using this product for a long time
Note on this product/battery pack temperature
Multi interface shoe
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
On connecting to a computer or accessory etc
On the pre-installed rechargeable battery
ZEISS lens
How to prevent moisture condensation
Notes on optional accessories
Where moisture condensation frequently occurs
On moisture condensation
Notes on the Wireless Remote Commander
To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander
On handling the LCD monitor
About care and storage of the lens
To clean the casing surface
Using this product abroad
When there are fingerprints on the lens surface
Viewing images in 4K models with the 4K functionality
Power supply
Viewing images on a TV connected
Viewing high definition image quality HD movies
NTSC
Setting to the local time
World time difference
SECAM
+0800
+0630
+0700
+0900
On trademarks
Notes on the License
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
When Digital Zoom is set to
If you have problems
When recording a movie with SteadyShot set to Active Clear Image Zoom
Zoom magnifications
The menu settings have been changed automatically
The power does not turn on
This product does not operate even when the power is set to on
Fader Self-Timer
Intelligent Auto is canceled
The power abruptly turns off
This product gets warm
The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly
The battery pack is quickly discharged
Menu items are grayed out
The buttons do not appear on the LCD monitor
The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear
There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor
The image in the viewfinder is not clear
Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted
Operations using the memory card cannot be performed
The image in the viewfinder is no-longer displayed
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes
The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images
The imaging field looks different
The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped
Photos cannot be recorded
Smth Slw REC Golf Shot High Speed REC Fader
This product stops recording
The subjects passing across this product very fast appear crooked
SteadyShot does not function
Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly
Horizontal stripes appear on the images
Photos are recorded automatically
Monitor Brightness cannot be set
Sound is not recorded correctly
Images cannot be played back
Photos cannot be played back
The movie freezes
An icon appears on a thumbnail
The wireless access point you want to connect to does not appear
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback
WPS Push does not work
Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone
A movie cannot be divided
The NFC connection does not work
Unable to edit
Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV
The image appears distorted on the 43 TV
Images are not copied correctly
PlayMemories Home cannot be installed
PlayMemories Home does not work correctly
This product is not recognized by the computer
Warning indicator pertaining to memory card
Battery level warning
Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature
Self-diagnosis display
Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible memory card
Warning Indicators
Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting
Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the memory card
Recover, then import using the included PC software
Data error
Inconsistencies found in the image database file. Back up and recover
The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file?
Restoring data
Cannot recover data
Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was not completed in time
Reinsert the memory card
External media cannot execute functions
Unable to access external media
Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged
Others Maximum number of images already selected
Connecting to an iPhone or iPad [80]
Connecting to an 
About the PlayMemories Mobile software [82]
Setting up menu items [83]
How to use the keyboard [84]
Movie [85]
Photo [86]
Smth Slw REC [87]
Golf Shot [88]
High SpeedREC [89]
White Balance [90]
Spot Meter/Fcs [91]
Spot Meter [92]
Spot Focus [93]
Exposure [94]
Focus [95]
AGC Limit [96]
AE Shift [97]
Low Lux [98]