Sony Fdrax53b Manual

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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 not place objects filled 
with liquids, such as vases, on 
the apparatus.
Do not expose the batteries to 
excessive heat such as 
sunshine, fire or the like.
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE 
THE RISK OF FIRE OR 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY FOLLOW 
THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation  openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources 
such as radiators, heat registers, 
stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce 
heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of  the polarized or grounding-type 
plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the 
other. A grounding type plug has 
two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the third 
prong are provided for your safety. 
If the provided plug does not fit into 
your outlet, consult an electrician 
WARNING
IMPORTANT 
SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS 
						

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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.
• Unplug this apparatus during  lightning storms or when unused 
for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified  service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus has 
been damaged in any way, such as 
power-supply cord or plug is 
damaged, liquid has been spilled or 
objects have fallen into the 
apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does 
not operate normally, or has been 
dropped.
• If the shape of the plug does not fit 
the power outlet, use an 
attachment plug adaptor of the 
proper configuration for the power 
outlet. 
						

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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 Type 
(Ocean  Type)
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Austria
Belgium
Czech
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Slovak
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK 230
230
220
230
230
230
230
220
220
230
230
220
230
230
230
220
230
220
220
220
127/230
230
230
240 50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C/BF C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
BF 
						

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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 A
A
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Bahamas
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican (rep)
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama 120/240
110
110/220 110
110
120 110
110
120/127
120/240 110/220 60
60
60
60
60
60
60
50
60
60
60 A
A
A/C A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A 
						

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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
220
220
240 230
220/230 230
220 50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50 C
C
C
C
C/BF
C/BF
C/BF
C/BF C 
						

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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 the 
sun.
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in  fire.
• Do not handle damaged or leaking  lithium ion batteries.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack 
using a genuine Sony battery 
charger or a device that can charge 
the battery pack.
• Keep the battery pack out of the  reach of small children.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by 
Sony.
• Dispose of used battery packs  promptly as described in the 
instructions.
AC AdaptorDo not use the AC Adaptor placed in a 
narrow space , such as between a w all 
and furniture.
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall 
socket) when using the AC Adaptor. 
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the 
wall outlet (wall socket) immediately  if any malfunction occurs while using 
the apparatus.

Note on the power cord 
(mains lead)
The power cord (mains lead) is 
designed specifically for use with this 
camcorder only, and should not be 
used with other electrical equipment.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, 
AC power source (mains) is still 
supplied to it while connected to the 
wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC 
Adaptor.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION 
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries 
are recyclable.
You can help 
preserve our 
environment by 
returning your used 
rechargeable batteries to the 
collection and recycling location 
nearest you.
For more information regarding 
recycling of rechargeable batteries, 
call toll free 
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://
www.call2recycle.org/
Caution:  Do not handle damaged or 
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
 CAUTION
For Customers in the 
U.S.A. and Canada 
						

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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 RSS-102 of 
the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure 
rules. This equipment has very low 
levels of RF energy that are deemed 
to comply without testing of specific 
absorption ratio (SAR).
If you have any questions about this 
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC 
related matters only. Regulatory Information
This equipment must not be co-
located or operated in conjunction 
with any other antenna or 
transmitter.
CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes 
or modifications not expressly 
approved in this manual could void 
your authority to operate this 
equipment.
Note:This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with 
the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio 
communications. However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will 
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONY
Model No.: FDR-AX53
Responsible Party: Sony 
Electronics Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 
U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This 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. 
						

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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 
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an 
experienced radio/TV technician 
for help.
The supplied interface cable must be 
used with the equipment in order to 
comply with the limits for a digital 
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 
15 of FCC Rules.
This device complies with Industry 
Canada licence-exempt RSS 
standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) this device may 
not cause interference, and (2) this 
device must accept any interference, 
including interference that may cause 
undesired operation of the device.
 Notice for the customers in 
the countries applying EU 
Directives
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 
Japan For EU product compliance: Sony 
Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe 
Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 
Zaventem, Belgium
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares 
that this equipment is in compliance 
with the essential requirements and 
other relevant provisions of Directive 
1999/5/EC. For details, please access 
the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

NoticeIf static electricity or 
electromagnetism causes data 
transfer to discontinue midway (fail), 
restart the application or disconnect 
and connect the communication 
cable (USB, etc.) again.
This product has been tested and 
found compliant with the limits set 
out in the EMC regulation for using 
connection cables shorter than 3 
meters (9.8 feet).
The electromagnetic fields at the 
specific frequencies may influence 
the picture and sound of this unit.
For Customers in Canada
For Customers in Europe 
						

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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 than 0.0005% 
mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring 
these products and batteries are 
disposed of correctly, you will help 
prevent potentially negative 
consequences for the environment 
and human health which could 
otherwise be caused by inappropriate 
waste handling. The recycling of the 
materials will help to conserve natural 
resources. 
In case of products that for safety, 
performance or data integrity reasons 
require a permanent connection with 
an incorporated battery, this battery 
should be replaced by qualified 
service staff only. To ensure that the 
battery and the electrical and 
electronic equipment will be treated 
properly, hand over these products at 
end-of-life to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment. 
For all other batteries, please view the 
section on how to remove the battery 
from the product safely. Hand the 
battery over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling of 
waste batteries.  For more detailed  information about recycling of this 
product or battery, please contact 
your local Civic Office, your household 
waste disposal service or the shop 
where you purchased the product or 
battery.

Battery PackSelf Declaration –Conforming to 
IS:16046:2012, R-41022659
For Customers in 
Singapore
For Customers in U.A.E.
For Customers in 
Malaysia
For customers in India