Sony 4k Manual

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Table of Contents
Read this first  ............................ 2
Learning more about the camcorder (Help Guide) ......11
Selecting the recording format  for movies  ........................... 12
Getting started  ........... 14
Supplied items  ......................... 14
Charging the battery pack  ...... 15
Turning the power on .............. 18
Inserting a memory card  ......... 19
Recording/Playback ... 21
Recording ................................. 21
Using the manual adjustment features .............................. 24
Playback ................................... 25
Viewing images on a TV ......... 28
Viewing images using the built- in projector (FDR-AXP33/
AXP35) ................................ 32
Saving images ............ 33
Using PlayMemories Home™  ............................................. 33
Connecting an external media 
device ................................. 34
Using the Wi-Fi function ......... 36
Customizing your 
camcorder .................. 41
Using the menus ...................... 41
Others ........................ 44
Precautions .............................. 44
Specifications .......................... 46
Parts and controls  ................... 50
Index ........................................ 53
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 device, 
check for the following marks on 
the bottom of the camera.
1080 60i-compatible device: 60i
1080 50i-compatible device: 50i
Access the Sony support 
page.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/
1510/h_zz/
You will find further information such 
as the following functions in Help 
Guide.
• Highlight Movie Maker
• Live Streaming
• Multi Camera Control
• Trimming Playback 
						

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Selecting the recording format for 
movies
The camcorder is compatible with the XAVC S format.
What is XAVC S?
XAVC S is a recording format that allows high-resolution images, such 
as 4K, to be highly compressed with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 and 
recorded in the MP4 file format. High image quality will be obtained 
while keeping the data size within a certain level.
• Bit-rate indicates the quantity of data recorded in a certain period.
Recording formats available and their features
XAVC S 4KXAVC S HDAVCHD
Pixels
3840 × 2160 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080
Bit-rate 60 Mbps/ 100 Mbps 50 Mbps 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 able to 
enjoy the benefits 
of 4K in the future. Information 
volume is greater 
compared to 
AVCHD, enabling 
recording of clearer 
images.
Compatibility with 
recording devices 
other than 
computers is good. 
						

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• You can change the recording format by selecting    [Image 
Quality/Size]   [ File Format].
• See the following website for the latest storage environment. http://www.sony.net/
• You can store images by connecting to a recorder with an analog AV 
cable (sold separately). Movies are co pied with standard definition image 
quality.
• You can directly copy images to an external media device with the VMC- UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
To transfer images to a smartphone
You can transfer MP4 images to a smartphone connected to the 
camcorder via Wi-Fi (page 36). 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 
formatXAVC S 4KXAVC S HDAVCHD
Shooting mode Movie Movie High Speed RECMovie
Smth Slw REC
Golf Shot
Storage method
Recording formatStorage methodImage quality 
stored at Page
XAVC S 4K Computer using  PlayMemories 
Home™ software
•External media device XAVC S 4K 33
XAVC S HD XAVC S HD 33
AVCHD Computer using  PlayMemories Home 
softwareAVCHD 33
External media 
device AVCHD 34 
						

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Getting started
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) indicate the 
supplied quantity.
All models
•Camcorder (1)
•AC Adaptor (1)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)
• USB connection support cable (1)
The USB connection support cable 
is designed for use with this 
camcorder only. Use this cable 
when the Built-in USB Cable of the 
camcorder is too short for 
connection.
•HDMI cable (1)• “Operating Guide” (This manual) 
(1)
• Rechargeable battery pack NP- FV70 (1) 
						

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Getting started
Charging the battery pack
1Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor, 
retract the viewfinder*, and attach the battery pack.
* Models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX33/AXP33/AXP35) only
2Connect the 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
Power cord 
(mains lead) 
						

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Charging the battery using your computer
Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running 
computer using the Built-in USB Cable (page 52).
• Change the setting of your computer so that it would not enter the sleep (hibernation) state before charging your camcorder.
Estimated time of charging the supplied battery pack 
(minutes)
• The charging times are measured when charging an empty battery pack to its full capacity at a room temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).
• The charging times are measured without using the USB connection  support cable.
Estimated time of recording and playback using 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 the time when recording with the LCD monitor 
open.
To use your camcorder connected to the wall outlet 
(wall socket)
Connect the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) in the same 
way as “Charging the battery pack.”
Battery packAC Adaptor (supplied)Computer
NP-FV70 205555
Battery packRecording timePlayback timeContinuousTypical
NP-FV70 135 65235 
						

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Getting started
To remove the battery pack
Turn off your camcorder. Slide the 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. 
						

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Turning the power on
• To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor. If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract it (models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX33/AXP33/AXP35) 
only).
• To set the date and time again, select     [Setup]   [Clock 
Settings]   [Date & Time Setting]. (In case you haven’t used your 
camcorder for several months)
• 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 
(models with the viewfinder (FDR-AX33/AXP33/AXP35) only).
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. 
						

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Getting started
Inserting a memory card
• To select a memory card as the recording medium, select    
[Setup]   [ Media Settings]   [Media Select]   [Memory Card] 
(FDR-AX30/AXP35).
• To eject the memory card, open the cover and lightly push the memory  card in once.
Types of memory card you can use with your 
camcorder
Recording images in the XAVC S format
* Use an SDXC UHS-I U3 memory  card or faster when the recording mode is set to 100Mbps or higher.
1Open 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.
SD Speed ClassCapacity (operation 
verified)
SDXC memory card* Class 10 or faster Up to 128 GB
Insert the card with the notched 
corner in the direction as illustrated. Access lamp 
						

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Recording images in a format other than XAVC S
To format the recording media
• To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is 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.
• Movies recorded on Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media or SDXC memory  cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices 
not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to 
these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting 
equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect equipment not 
supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not 
perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost.
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media 
and SDXC memory cards.
SD Speed ClassCapacity (operation 
verified)
SD memory card/SDHC 
memory card/SDXC memory 
card Class 4 or faster Up to 128 GB
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ 
(Mark2) media/Memory Stick 
PRO-HG Duo™ media –Up to 32GB
Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™ 
media Up to 64 GB
Notes