Sony FDR-AX43A User Manual

Help Guide
Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder
FDR-AX43/AX45/AX60
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your product.
Before use
Model Information
Parts and controls
Parts and controls (front/top)
Parts and controls (LCD monitor)
Parts and controls (side)
Parts and controls (back/bottom)
Screen indicators
Recording formats available with this product and their features
Getting started
Supplied items
Power source preparations
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Sony FDR-AX43A Specifications

General

Lens Type	ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*
Optical Zoom	20x
Digital Zoom	250x
Image Processor	BIONZ X
Video Resolution	4K (3840 x 2160)
Viewfinder	No
Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	Yes
Sensor Type	1/2.5-type (7.20 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor
LCD Screen	3.0-type (7.5 cm) Clear Photo LCD
Image Stabilization	Balanced Optical SteadyShot
Microphone	Built-in Microphone
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)	26.8 - 536.0 mm
Maximum Aperture	F2.0 - F3.8
Minimum Focusing Distance	1 cm (Wide), 80 cm (Tele)
Recording Format (Video)	XAVC S, AVCHD
Recording Format (Audio)	Dolby Digital 2ch
Speaker	Built-in
Input and Output Terminals	HDMI, Microphone Input, Headphone Output
Memory Card Slot	Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Weight (Body Only)	Approx. 510 g (1 lb 2 oz)

Summary

Parts and controls

Getting started

Power source preparations

Explains how to prepare power sources, including battery and AC adapter.

Initial setting

Inserting a memory card

Recording

Recording movies

Provides instructions on how to record video footage.

Shooting photos

Instructions on how to capture still images with the camera.

Connectivity and Wireless

Connecting to your smartphone or tablet

Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet

Setup

File Format

Format

Details the process of formatting the recording media to erase all data.

Initialize

Troubleshooting

If you have problems

Provides general steps to follow when encountering issues with the product.

The power does not turn on.

Troubleshooting steps for when the product fails to power on.

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

Troubleshooting steps for when the battery pack drains rapidly.

Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly.

Addresses issues with media fragmentation affecting recording and playback.