Sony Fdrax53b Manual

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Saving images
Connect your computer to a 
wireless access point or wireless 
broadband router in advance.
Saving movies and 
photos to your computer 
via Wi-Fi
1Install the dedicated 
software in your computer 
(first time only).
Windows: PlayMemories Home
http://www.sony.net/pm/
Mac: Wireless Auto Import
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/
Mac/
•If the software is already 
installed in your computer, 
update the software to the latest 
version.
2Connect your camcorder to 
an access point as follows...

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Customizing your camcorder
Using the menus
• Select   to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous 
menu screen.
1Select .
2Select a category.
3Select a desired menu 
item.
Scroll the menu items 
up or down.
Menu lists
Shooting Mode
Movie
Photo
Time-lapse Capture
Smth Slw REC
*1
Golf Shot*1
High Speed REC*2
Camera/Mic
Manual Settings
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs
Spot Meter
Spot Focus
Exposure
Focus
IRIS
Shutter Speed
AGC Limit
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
Low Lux Camera Settings
Scene...

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Customizing your camcorder
Manual Ring Setting*3
NIGHTSHOT Light*3
Face
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Smile Sensitivity
Flash
*4
Flash
Flash Level
Red Eye Reduction Microphone
My Voice Canceling
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode
Audio Rec Level Shooting Assist
My Button
Focus Magnifier
*3
Grid Line
Display Setting
Zebra
Peaking
Audio Level Display
Image Quality/Size REC Mode
Frame Rate
Dual Video REC File Format
Image Size
Wireless Function
Ctrl with Smartphone
Multi Camera Control
Live...

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*1When image size is set to 
[AVCHD]
*2When image size is set to [XAVC 
S HD]
*3FDR-AX53/AX55/AXP55*4You can set this item when you 
use a flash (sold separately).
*5Live Streaming feature is 
dependent upon the Third Party 
Internet Provider's service and 
terms in your region. The feature 
may not be available due to your 
region's broadband and internet 
service restriction.
*6You can set this item when you 
use an external media device 
(sold separately).
*7FDR-AX40/AX55/AXP55*8The...

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Precautions
AC AdaptorDo not short-circuit the battery 
terminal with any metallic objects. 
This may cause a malfunction.
Playing back images with 
other devices
You may not be able to play back 
images that were recorded on your 
camcorder with other devices 
normally. Also, you may not be 
able to play back images recorded 
on other devices with your 
camcorder.
Recording and playback• Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, 
physical shock, or impact such as 
hammering,...

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LCD monitorThe LCD monitor is manufactured 
using extremely high-precision 
technology, so over 99.99% of the 
pixels are operational for effective 
use. However, there may be some 
tiny black points and/or bright 
points (white, red, blue, or green in 
color) that appear constantly on 
the LCD monitor. These points are 
normal results of the 
manufacturing process and do not 
affect the recording in any way.
Camcorder temperatureThe camcorder and battery pack 
become warm during operation. 
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Specifications
SystemSignal format:UHDTV
HDTV
NTSC color, EIA standards
(1080 60i-compatible models)
PAL color, CCIR standards
(1080 50i-compatible models)
Movie recording format: XAVC S (XAVC S format)
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch
(48 kHz/16 bit)
AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 
compatible)
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch 
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
*1
MP4
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
*1Manufactured under license 
from Dolby...

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Approx. 8.29 mega pixels
Effective (photo, 16:9):
Approx. 8.29 mega pixels
Effective (photo, 4:3):
Approx. 6.22 mega pixels
Lens: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T  Lens
20× (Optical)
*5, 4K: 30× (Clear 
Image Zoom, while recording 
movies)
*6 HD: 40× (Clear Image 
Zoom, while recording 
movies)
*6, 250× (Digital) 
Filter diameter: 
55 mm (2 1/4 in.)
F2.0 - F3.8
Focal length:
f= 4.4 mm - 88 mm (3/16 in. - 
3 1/2 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm 
still camera
For movies
*5: 
f=26.8 mm - 536 mm 
(1 1/16 in. - 21...

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Supported security protocols: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 
Configuration method: WPS (Wi-Fi  Protected Setup)/manual
Access method: Infrastructure  Mode
NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag  compliant
GeneralPower requirements: 
DC 6.8 V/7.4V (battery pack), 
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
USB Charging: DC 5 V 1 500 mA
Average power consumption: During camera recording using 
the viewfinder (FDR-AX53/
AX55/AXP55): 4K: 4.9 W, 
HD: 3.6 W*
During camera recording using 
LCD monitor at normal 
brightness: 4K: 4.9 W, HD:...

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* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications.
Rechargeable battery 
pack NP-FV70
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 3.0 A
Capacity
   Typical: 14.0 Wh (2 060 mAh)
   Minimum: 13.3 Wh (1 960 mAh)
Type: Li-ion
Trademarks
•AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive, AVCHD logotype and AVCHD 
Progressive logotype are 
trademarks of Panasonic 
Corporation and Sony 
Corporation.
•XAVC S and   are  registered trademarks of Sony...