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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 
(first time only).
If you cannot register, refer to the 
instruction of the access point, or 
contact the person who set up the 
access point.
If the wireless access point 
has a WPS button
On your camcorder, select 
   [Wireless]   
[Setting]   [WPS Push].
 Press the WPS button on the 
access point you want to 
register.
If you know the SSID and 
the password of your 
wireless access point
On your camcorder, select 
   [Wireless]   
[ Setting]   [Access point 
settings].
 Select the access point you 
want to register, enter the 
password, then select [Next].
3If your computer is not 
started, turn on the 
computer.
4Start sending images from 
the camcorder to the 
computer.
Press the   (View Images) 
button on your camcorder.
 Select    [Wireless] 
  [Function]   [Send to 
Computer].
• Images are automatically  transferred to and saved on 
the computer.
• Only newly recorded images  are transferred. Importing 
movies and multiple photos 
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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 Selection
Picture Effect Cinematone
FaderSelf-Timer
SteadyShot SteadyShot
Digital Zoom
Filter/Protector
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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 Streaming
Send to Smartphone
Send to Computer
View on TV
Setting
Airplane Mode
Multi Camera Ctrl Set
Vid REC during strm.
*5
WPS Push
Access point settings
Edit Device Name
Disp MAC Address
SSID/PW Reset
Network Info Reset
Playback Function
Event View
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy
Direct Copy
*6
Setup Media Settings
Media Select
*7
Media Info
Format
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number Playback Settings
Data Code
Volume
Motion Interval ADJ
Download Music
*8
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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 feature may not be available 
depending on the countries/
regions.
*91080 60i-compatible models*10FDR-AXP55*11FDR-AX40*121080 50i-compatible models
TC/UB
TC/UB Disp
TC Preset
UB Preset
TC Format
*9
TC Run
TC Make
UB Time Rec Connection
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting General Settings
Beep
Monitor Brightness
Auto Keystone ADJ
*10
REC Lamp
Remote Ctrl
Power ON w/monitor
*11
Language Setting
24p Mode*12
Cancel 24p Mode*12
Battery Info
Power Save
Initialize
Demo Mode
Version Clock Settings
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting 
						

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Others
Others
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, dropping or 
stepping on the product. Be 
particularly careful with the lens.
• To ensure stable operation of the  memory card, it is recommended 
to format the memory card with 
your camcorder before the first 
use. 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.
• Confirm the direction of the  memory card. If you forcibly 
insert the memory card in the 
wrong direction, the memory 
card, memory card slot, or image 
data may be damaged.
• Before starting to record, test the  recording function to make sure 
the image and sound are 
recorded without any problems. • Television programs, films, video 
tapes, and other materials may 
be copyrighted. Unauthorized 
recording of such materials may 
be a violation of the copyright 
laws.
• Compensation for the content of  recordings cannot be provided, 
even if recording or playback is 
not possible due to a malfunction 
of the camcorder, recording 
media, etc.
•The camcorder is not  dustproofed, dripproofed or 
waterproofed.
• Do not let your camcorder get  wet, for example, from rain or sea 
water. If your camcorder gets 
wet, it may malfunction. 
Sometimes this malfunction 
cannot be repaired.
• Do not aim the camcorder at the  sun or strong light. Doing so may 
cause your camcorder to 
malfunction.
• Do not use the camcorder near 
strong radio waves or radiation. 
The camcorder may not be able 
to record or play back images 
properly.
• Do not use the camcorder on a  sandy beach or anywhere dusty. 
Doing so may cause your 
camcorder to malfunction.
• If moisture condensation occurs,  stop using the camcorder until 
moisture evaporates.
• Do not subject the camcorder to 
mechanical shock or vibration. If 
you do so, the camcorder may 
operate incorrectly or may not 
record images. In addition, the 
recording medium or recorded 
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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. 
This is not a malfunction.
Overheat protectionDepending on the camcorder and 
battery temperature, you may be 
unable to record movies or the 
power may turn off automatically 
to protect the camcorder. A 
message will be displayed on the 
LCD monitor before the power 
turns off or you can no longer 
record movies. In this case, leave 
the power off and wait until the 
camcorder and battery 
temperature goes down. If you 
turn on the power without letting 
the camcorder and battery cool 
enough, the power may turn off 
again or you may be unable to 
record movies.
Deactivating wireless LAN 
(Wi-Fi, NFC, etc.) temporarily
When you board an airplane, you 
can deactivate the Wi-Fi function 
temporarily. Select    
[Wireless]   [Setting]   
[Airplane Mode]   [On].
Wireless LANWe assume no responsibility 
whatsoever for any damage 
caused by unauthorized access to, 
or unauthorized use of, 
destinations loaded on the 
camcorder, resulting from loss or 
theft.
About the security on using 
Wireless LAN products
• Please ensure that you always 
use a secured wireless network 
with your devices to avoid 
hacking, unapproved third party 
access and other vulnerabilities.
• It is important to set security  when using the wireless network 
function.
• Sony makes no guarantees and is  not responsible for any damage 
resulting from having inadequate 
security or using the wireless 
network function.
If you run into any problems 
using your camcorder:
• Check your camcorder referring 
to Help Guide (page 11).
• Disconnect the power source,  attach the power source again 
after about 1 minute, and turn the 
camcorder on.
• Initialize your camcorder 
(page 44).
All settings, including the clock 
setting, are reset.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local  authorized Sony service facility.
Troubleshooting 
						

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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 Laboratories.
Photo file format: DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible
Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible
MPF Baseline Compatible
Viewfinder (FDR-AX53/AX55/ AXP55):
0.6 cm (0.24 type) Color 
1 555 200 dots equivalent
Recording media (Movie/Photo): Internal memory (FDR-AX40/
AX55/AXP55): 64 GB
*2
XAVC S 4K (100Mbps), XAVC S 
HD High Speed REC (100Mbps), 
Movie:
SDHC memory card (UHS speed 
class 3 or faster)
*3
SDXC memory card (UHS speed 
class 3 or faster)*3
microSDHC memory card (UHS 
speed class 3 or faster)*3
microSDXC memory card (UHS 
speed class 3 or faster)*3
XAVC S HD, XAVC S 4K 
(60Mbps), Movie:
SDHC memory card (Class 10, 
or UHS speed class 1 or 
faster)
*3
SDXC memory card (Class 10, or 
UHS speed class 1 or faster)*3
microSDHC memory card (Class 
10, or UHS speed class 1 or 
faster)
*3
microSDXC memory card (Class 
10, or UHS speed class 1 or 
faster)
*3
AVCHD, Photo:
Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)
Memory Stick PRO-HD Duo
SD card (Class 4 or faster, or 
UHS speed class 1 or faster)
microSD memory card (Class 4 
or faster, or UHS speed class 1 
or faster)
*2The capacity that a user can 
use (Approx.): 62.4 GB
1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a 
portion of which is used for 
system management and/or 
application files. Only pre-
installed demonstration 
movie may be deleted.
*3Capacity of 4 GB or more is 
required.
Image device: 1/2.5-type (7.20 mm) 
back-illuminated Exmor R™ 
CMOS sensor
Recording pixels (photo, 16:9):
Max. 16.6 mega pixels 
(5 440 × 3 056)
*4
Gross: Approx. 8.57 mega 
pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9)
*5: 
						

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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 1/8 in.) (16:9)
For photos: 
f=26.8 mm - 536 mm 
(1 1/16 in. - 21 1/8 in.) (16:9)
Color temperature: [Auto], [One  Push], [Indoor], [Outdoor]
Minimum illumination: 4K: 9 lx (lux), HD: 6 lx (lux) (in 
default setting, shutter speed 
1/60 second)
4K: 1.8 lx (lux), HD: 1.2 lx (lux) 
([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter 
speed 1/30 second)
NightShot (FDR-AX53/AX55/
AXP55): 0 lx (lux) (shutter 
speed 1/60 second)
*4The unique image 
processing system of Sony’s 
BIONZ-X allows still image 
resolution equivalent to the 
sizes described.
*5[ SteadyShot] is set to 
[Standard] or [Off].
*6[ SteadyShot] is set to 
[Active].
Input/Output connectorsHDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro connector
PROJECTOR IN jack (FDR-AXP55):  HDMI micro connector
MIC input jack: Stereo minijack  (3.5 mm)
Headphone jack: Stereo minijack  (3.5 mm)
USB jack: Multi/Micro USB  Terminal*
* Supports Micro USB compatible 
devices.
USB connection is only for output
(For customers in Europe).
LCD monitorPicture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect  ratio 16:9)
Total number of pixels: 
FDR-AX40:
460 800 (960 × 480)
FDR-AX53/AX55/AXP55:
921 600 (1 440 × 640)
Projector (FDR-AXP55)Projection type: DLP
Light source: LED (R/G/B)
Focus: Manual
Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or  over
Resolution (output): 854 × 480
Continuous projection time (when  using the supplied battery pack):
Approx. 2 h. 25 min.
Wireless LANSupported standard: 
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
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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: 
3.6 W*
*in AVCHD FH mode
Operating temperature: 0 °C to  40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to  +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.):
FDR-AX40:
73 mm × 80.5 mm × 142.5 mm 
(2 7/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 5 5/8 in.)
(w/h/d) including the 
projecting parts
73 mm × 80.5 mm × 166.5 mm 
(2 7/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 6 5/8 in.)
(w/h/d) including the 
projecting parts, and the 
supplied rechargeable battery 
pack
FDR-AX53/AX55:
73 mm × 80.5 mm × 161.0 mm 
(2 7/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 6 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the 
projecting parts
73 mm × 80.5 mm × 166.5 mm 
(2 7/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 6 5/8 in.)
(w/h/d) including the 
projecting parts, and the 
supplied rechargeable battery 
pack
FDR-AXP55:
77 mm × 80.5 mm × 161.0 mm 
(3 1/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 6 3/8 in.) 
(w/h/d) including the 
projecting parts
77 mm × 80.5 mm × 166.5 mm 
(3 1/8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 6 5/8 in.) 
(w/h/d) including the 
projecting parts, and the 
supplied rechargeable battery 
pack
Mass (approx.):
FDR-AX40:
510 g (1 lb 2.0 oz) main unit 
only
610 g (1 lb 5.5 oz) including the 
supplied rechargeable battery 
pack NP-FV70
FDR-AX53/AX55:
535 g (1 lb 2.9 oz) main unit 
only
635 g (1 lb 6.4 oz) including the 
supplied rechargeable battery 
pack NP-FV70
FDR-AXP55:
565 g (1 lb 3.9 oz) main unit 
only
660 g (1 lb 7.3 oz) including the 
supplied rechargeable battery 
pack NP-FV70
AC Adaptor AC-L200D
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240V, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption: 18 W
Output voltage: DC 8.4 V* 
						

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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
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Progressive logotype are 
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Corporation and Sony 
Corporation.
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Corporation.
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trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Laboratories.
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