Sony Fdrax53b 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 ... 22
Recording ................................ 22
Using the manual adjustment features .............................. 25
Playback ................................... 26
Viewing images on a TV ......... 29
Viewing images using the built- in projector (FDR-AXP55)  .. 33
Saving images ............ 34
Importing images to your computer ............................ 34
Saving images on an external  media device  ..................... 35
Using the Wi-Fi function ..........37
Customizing your 
camcorder .................. 42
Using the menus ..................... 42
Others ........................ 45
Precautions .............................. 45
Specifications .......................... 47
Parts and controls  ................... 52
Index ........................................ 55
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/
1630/h_zz/
You will find further information such 
as the following functions in Help 
Guide.
• Time-lapse Capture
• TC/UB (Time Code/User Bit)
• 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.
*1Bit-rate indicates the quantity of data recorded in a certain period.*2When recording using the high-speed recording function, select from 
60 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
Recording formats available and their features
XAVC S 4KXAVC S HDAVCHD
Pixels
3840 × 2160 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080
Bit-rate
*160 Mbps/
100 Mbps 50 Mbps*2Max. 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 (page 36).
• 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 37). 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 34
XAVC S HD XAVC S HD 34
AVCHD Computer using  PlayMemories Home 
softwareAVCHD 34
External media 
device AVCHD 35 
						

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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)
•Micro USB cable (1)
•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-AX53/AX55/AXP55) 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 Multi/Micro USB Terminal of 
the camcorder (page 52) to the USB jack of a computer using the 
micro USB cable.
• 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).
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 150 75 250 
						

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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 vi ewfinder (FDR-AX53/AX55/AXP55) 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-AX53/AX55/AXP55) 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-AX40/AX55/AXP55).
• 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
Select the type of memory card to use with the camcorder referring to 
the following table.
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.
Memory cardAVCHDXAVC S
Memory Stick PRO Duo media 
(Mark 2 only) –
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ 
media 
–
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) 
media 
(Mark 2 only) –
Insert the card with the notched 
corner in the direction as illustrated. Access lamp 
						

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*1SD speed class 4:   or faster, or UHS speed class 1:   or faster*2Memory cards that meet the following conditions
– Capacity of 4 GB or more
– SD speed class 10:  , or UHS speed class 1:   or fasterWhen recording in 100 Mbps or faster, UHS speed class 3:   is 
required.
• The movies recorded will be divided into files of 4GB when a SDHC  memory card is used to record XAVC S movies over extended periods of 
time.
The divided files will be played back continuously when played back on 
the camcorder.
The divided files can be integrated into the single file by using 
PlayMemories Home.
• Proper operation with all memory cards is not guaranteed. Contact the  manufacturer of each memory card for the compatibility of memory 
cards other than Sony.
• When using a Memory Stick Micro or microSD memory card with the  camcorder, be sure to use it by inserting it into the dedicated adaptor.
• Movies saved on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played  back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT(*) file system 
by connecting this product to these devices with the micro USB cable. 
Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the 
exFAT system. If you connect equipment not supporting the exFAT 
system and a message that prompts you to perform formatting appears, 
do not perform the formatting. All the data saved will be lost.
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards. SD memory card

*1–
SDHC memory card 
*1*2
SDXC memory card*1*2
microSD memory card*1–
microSDHC memory card 
*1*2
microSDXC memory card*1*2
Notes
Memory cardAVCHDXAVC S