Sony Fdrax53b Manual

4-586-523-11(1)
FDR-AX40/AX53/AX55/AXP55
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Saving images
Customizing your 
camcorder
Others
Digital 4K Video 
Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1630/h_zz/ “Help Guide” (Web manual)
Refer to “Help Guide” for 
in-depth instructions on the 
many functions of the camera. 

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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please 
read this manual thoroughly, and 
retain it for future reference.
Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are 
located on the bottom. Record the 
serial number in the space provided 
below. Refer to these numbers 
whenever you call your Sony dealer 
regarding this product.
Model No. FDR-  ___________________
Serial No.  _________________________
To reduce the risk of fire or 
electric shock,
1) do not expose the unit to 
rain or moisture.
2) do...

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for replacement of the obsolete 
outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being  walked on or pinched particularly at 
plugs, convenience receptacles, 
and the point where they exit from 
the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories 
specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart is used, use 
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid 
injury from tip-over.
•...

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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.
The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.
Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.
Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
– For only the United StatesUse a supplied power cord.
Europe
A Type 
(American  Type)B Type 
(British  Type) BF Type 
(British  Type) B3 Type 
(British  Type) C Type 
(CEE 
Type) SE Type 
(CEE 
Type) O...

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Asia
Oceania
North America
Central America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
China
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Korea (rep)
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam220
200/220 230/240
127/230 100
220
240
220/230 230
110
220
220 50
50
50
50
50/60 6050
60 50
60 50
50 A
BF C
C
A C
BF
A/C BF
A
C/BF A/C
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Australia
New Zealand 240
230/240 50
50O
O
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Canada
USA 120
12060
60...

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South America
Middle East
Africa
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Peru
Venezuela220
127/220 220
120
220 120 50
60 50
60
60
60 C/BF/O
A/CC
A
A/C A
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
UAE 220
220
230
127/220 220
240 50
50
50
50
50
50C/BF
C/BF
C
A/C/BF C
C/BF
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Algeria
Congo (dem)
Egypt
Ethiopia
Kenya
Nigeria
South Africa
Tanzania
Tunisia 127/220
220...

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Battery packIf the battery pack is mishandled, the 
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or 
even chemical burns. Observe the 
following cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush and do not expose the 
battery pack to any shock or force 
such as hammering, dropping or 
stepping on it.
• Do not short circuit and do not allow  metal objects to come into contact 
with the battery terminals.
• Do not expose to high temperature  above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct 
sunlight or in a car parked in...

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For supplied accessoriesThis device complies with Part 15 of 
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 
the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B
This equipment complies with FCC/IC 
radiation exposure limits set forth for 
an uncontrolled environment and 
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) 
Exposure Guidelines and...

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not occur in a particular installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined 
by turning the equipment off and on, 
the user is encouraged to try to 
correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between 
the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an  outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is...

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Disposal of waste batteries 
and electrical and electronic 
equipment (applicable in the 
European Union and other 
European countries with 
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the 
product, the battery or 
on the packaging 
indicates that the 
product and the 
battery shall not be 
treated as household waste. On 
certain batteries this symbol might be 
used in combination with a chemical 
symbol. 
The chemical symbols for mercury 
(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the 
battery contains more...