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4-163-319-13(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 15
Recording/
25
Playback
Operating Guide
Editing 56
Using the Menu 65
HDR-AX2000
Connecting with a
81
Computer
Troubleshooting 83
Additional Information 95
Quick Reference 109
Spanish Quick Guide/
118
Guía rápida en español
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Owner’s Record The 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 upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HDR-AX2000 Serial No. Model No. AC- No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suff
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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, st
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) � 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
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Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this AC Adaptor manual thoroughly, and retain it for future � Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC reference. Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any To handle the recorded images on malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. your computer � Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Refer to “Help” on the supplied CD-ROM � Eve
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Read this first (Continued) However, there is no guarantee that interference For customers in the U.S.A. will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to UL is an internationally recognized safety radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, organization. the user is encouraged to try to correct the The UL Mark on the product means it has interference by one or more of the following been UL Li
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type (CEE SE Type (CEE O Type (Ocean (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) Type) Type) Type) Type) 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 States Use a UL Listed, 1.5-3
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Read this first (Continued) Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexico 120/127 60 A Nicaragua 120/240 60 A Pana
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Size of memory card you can use with Notes on use your camcorder Types of memory cards you can use in your camcorder � You can use the following memory cards for this camcorder; “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “Memory Stick � “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory cards, size of “Memory Stick,” or standard size SDHC memory cards, SDXC memory SD cards can be used for this camcorder. cards (Speed Class 4 or faster is required � Do not attach a label or
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Read this first (Continued) pack is beyond the safely operable range. About menu items, LCD panel, In this case, a message appears on the viewfinder, and lens LCD screen or in the viewfinder (p. 92). � A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or On recording playback conditions. � In order to stabilize memory card operation, � The LCD screen and the viewfinder are it is recommended that you format the manufactured using extremely high- memory card when y
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fragmented. As a result, you may not be On playing back movies able to record and save images properly. � Your camcorder is compatible with If this happens, save images on a separate MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for recordable media, such as a disc or high definition image quality (HD) computer, then format the memory card recording. Therefore, you cannot play (p. 62). back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder Note on disposal/transfer with the fo
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 3 Read this first ........................................................................................... 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 15 Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover .................................... 16 Step 3: Charging the battery pack ........................................................
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Editing Operating the MODE menu ....................................................................56 Protecting recorded images (Protect) .....................................................57 Using the Playlist of movies ...................................................................58 Creating the Playlist ............................................................................ 58 Playing the Playlist .............................................................................. 58
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Table of Contents (Continued) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .....................................................................................83 Warning indicators and messages ......................................................... 92 Additional Information Recording time of movies ...................................................................... 95 Using your camcorder abroad ................................................................ 97 File/folder structure on the memory car
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Large eyecup (1) (p. 21) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. � Memory cards are not included. See pages 9 and 99 for types of memory cards that you can use on your camcorder. AC Adaptor (AC-L100C) (1) (p. 17) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) (1) (p. 17, 100) Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p. 16) Power cord (mains lead)
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Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover PUSH (lens hood release) button Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 2 until it is locked. To remove the lens hood with lens cover Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the arrow 2 in the illustration while pressing the PUSH (lens hood release) button. z Tips � If you attach or remove a 72mm (2 7/8 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood with
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Getting Started Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 1 Press the battery pack against the battery pack (L series) with the back of your camcorder and slide supplied AC Adaptor. it down. b Notes � You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 100). 2 With the B mark on the DC plug DC plug facing outwards, connect the DC DC IN jack plug to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Power cord (mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall out
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To remove the battery pack 5 Set the POWER switch to OFF Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (CHG). Push the BATT RELEASE (battery release) button and remove the battery pack. The CHG lamp lights up and charging starts. BATT RELEASE (battery release) button To store the battery pack If the battery pack is not in use for a while, run down the battery and store it. See page 101 for details on storage of the battery pack. After charging the bat
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Getting Started Step 4: Turning the power on and holding – The battery pack is too cold. your camcorder Remove the battery pack and put it in a warm place. properly – The battery pack is too hot. Remove the battery pack and put it in a cool To record or play back, set the POWER place. switch to ON. � The power will not be supplied from the battery When you use your camcorder for the first as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears DC IN jack of y
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Step 4: Turning the power on and Step 5: Adjusting the holding your camcorder properly LCD panel and (Continued) viewfinder 2 Hold the camcorder properly. LCD panel Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back (2). 1Open 180 degrees. 290 degrees (max.) 2180 degrees (max.) 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt. DISPLAY button z Tips � Images are displayed as mirror images on the LCD screen, but are recorded as normal images. To tu
