SONY FX3 ILME-FX3A WW277226 (01) PDF Document

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces supplied with your SONY FX3 ILME-FX3A WW277226 camera:

• Camera (1)

• Battery charger (1)

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 (1)

• XLR handle unit (1)

• Accessory shoe kit (1)

• Body cap (1) (attached to the camera)

• Shoe cap (1) (attached to the camera)

• Handle shoe cap (1) (attached to the handle)

• Startup Guide (this manual) (1)

• Reference Guide (1)

Step 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery charger, and then connect the battery charger to the USB Type-C terminal of a USB PD (USB Power Delivery) power supply using a commercially available USB Type-C cable (USB-C – USB-C).

• Place the battery pack on the battery charger in the direction of the ▲ symbol. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go.

• The CHARGE lamp will be lit during charging and will turn off when charging is finished.

• Use a USB PD power supply with an output of 30 W (15 V/2 A) or more and a USB Type-C cable (USB-C – USB-C) that supports 3 A or more.

• Charging is also possible when using a USB PD power supply with output of less than 30 W, but charging may take a long time when charging two batteries at once.

• If two batteries are inserted into the battery charger, they will be charged simultaneously.

• Depending on the USB PD power supply, the CHARGE lamp may turn on and off repeatedly before charging starts. However, once the CHARGE lamp or charging status indicator lamps stay lit, charging will proceed normally.

Step 2. Insert the battery pack into the camera.

• Open the battery cover, and then insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever.

Your SONY FX3 ILME-FX3A WW277226 camera can use CFexpress™ Type A memory cards and SD memory cards.

Step 1. Open the memory card cover and insert the memory card into Slot 1.

• Both Slot 1 and Slot 2 support CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards.

• Insert a CFexpress Type A memory card with the label facing the monitor, and an SD memory card with the terminal facing the monitor. Insert the card until it clicks into place.

• You can change which memory card slot to use by selecting MENU -> (Shooting) -> [Media] -> [ Rec. Media Settings] -> [Recording Media]. Slot 1 is used in the default settings.

Hint: When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card on the camera for more stable performance of the memory card.

Step 1. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap from the rear of the lens.

Step 2. Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.

Step 3. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position.

By attaching the XLR handle unit, up to four audio devices can be connected to the camera simultaneously.

Step 1. Remove the shoe cap from the camera and the handle shoe cap from the XLR handle unit.

Step 2. Slide the XLR handle unit into the Multi Interface Shoe until it reaches the back of the shoe. Then, be sure to securely tighten the screws on either side using a coin, etc.

Step 1. Set the power switch to “I” (On) to turn on the camera.

Step 2. Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel.

Step 3. Follow the instructions on the camera screen to connect the camera with your smartphone and perform the initial setup.

• You can also configure or change the initial settings later from the MENU of the camera.

Step 1. Press the MODE (Mode) button, use the control wheel to select ►(Movie), and then press the center.

Step 2. Press the REC (Recording) button to start recording. Movie recording can be started from any shooting mode in the default setting.

Step 3. Press the REC button again to stop recording.

Step 1. Press the MODE (Mode) button, use the control wheel to select the desired shooting mode, and then press the center of the control wheel.

Step 2. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

Step 3. Press the shutter button all the way down.

• This camera is designed to be dust-and moisture-resistant, but is not waterproof or dust-proof.

• Do not leave the lens exposed to a strong light source such as sunlight. Because of the lens’s condensing function, doing so may cause smoke, fire, or a malfunction inside the camera body or the lens. If you have to leave the camera exposed to a light source such as sunlight, attach the lens cap to the lens.

• Do not directly expose the lens to beams such as laser beams. That may damage the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction.

• This camera (including accessories) has magnet(s) which may interfere with pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices. Do not place this camera close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this camera if you use any such medical device.

• Increase the volume gradually. Sudden loud noises can damage your ears. Be especially careful when listening to headphones.

• Do not leave this unit, the supplied accessories, or memory cards within the reach of infants. They may be accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.

• While the cooling fan is in operation, be careful not to let any objects get sucked into the fan.

• The monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, and over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some small black dots and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the monitor. These are imperfections due to the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded images in any way.

• If the monitor is damaged, stop using the camera immediately. The damaged parts may harm your hands, face, etc.

During continuous shooting, the monitor may flash between the shooting screen and a black screen. If you keep watching the screen in this situation, you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as feeling of unwellness. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, stop using the camera, and consult your doctor as necessary.

• The camera body and battery may become warm with use – this is normal.

• If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as redness or blistering. Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc.

– When using the camera in a high temperature environment

– When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera

– When using the camera with [Auto Power OFF Temp.] set to [High]

• Do not touch the area around the ventilation outlet for long periods of time. Doing so may cause low-temperature burns.

If the overheating warning icon is displayed on the monitor, do not remove the memory card from the camera right away. Instead, wait for a while after turning off the camera, and then remove the memory card. If you touch the memory card while it is hot, you may drop it and the memory card may be damaged. Be careful when removing the memory card.

Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.

Before discarding or transferring this product to others, be sure to perform the following operation to protect private information:

• Select [Setting Reset] → [Initialize].

Executing [Format] or [Delete] on the camera or a computer may not completely delete the data on the memory card. Before transferring a memory card to others, we recommend that you delete the data completely using data deletion software. When discarding a memory card, we recommend that you physically destroy it.

How to set the wireless LAN band for outdoor use (for model WW773396 only):

When using the wireless LAN function outdoors, set the band to 2.4 GHz by following the procedure below:

MENU → (Network)→ [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Frequency Band]

How to turn off wireless network functions temporarily:

When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all wireless network functions temporarily using [Airplane Mode].

How to turn the Wi-Fi function on or off:

Select MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On] or [Off].

How to turn the Bluetooth function on or off:

Select MENU → (Network) → [Bluetooth] → [Bluetooth Function] → [On] or [Off].

• Before connecting/disconnecting an external microphone or device to/from the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, be sure to set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) or INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch to a position other than “MIC+48V.” Plugging/unplugging the cable while the switch is set to “MIC+48V” may cause loud noise or a malfunction.

• While recording is in progress, operating and handling noises from the camera or lens may be recorded. Touching the handle while recording is in progress will cause noise to be included in the recording.

• While recording is in progress, do not change the INPUT1 or INPUT2 switch settings.

• If the microphone of the handle is in proximity to a speaker, acoustic feedback may occur. In this case, move the handle away from the speaker or lower the speaker volume.

• If dust or water droplets are present on the surface of the microphone, successful recording may not be possible. Be sure to clean the microphone surface before using the handle.

• Turn off the camera before attaching/removing the handle.

• When the handle is connected to the camera and the HANDLE AUDIO ON/OFF switch is set to ON, the internal microphone of the camera cannot record audio input.

• When attaching the handle to the camera, fasten the two handle-attachment screws securely. Using the handle without fastening the handle-attachment screws may damage the Multi Interface Shoe terminal or cause the handle to fall off.

Camera System

• Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

• Lens: Sony E-mount lens

Image Sensor

• Image format: 35 mm full frame (35.6 mm x 23.8 mm), CMOS image sensor

• Number of effective pixels: Approx. 10,300,000 pixels (movies) / approx. 12,100,000 pixels (still images)

• Total number of pixels: Approx. 12,900,000 pixels

Monitor

• 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive, touch panel

General

• Rated input: 7.2 V, 7.3 W (during movie recording)

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

• Storage temperature: -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F)

• Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.): 129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5 mm (5 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)

• Mass (Approx.): 715 g (1 lb 9.3 oz) (including battery pack, SD Card)

Wireless LAN

• WW773396: Supported format IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Frequency band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz

• WW277226: Supported format IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Frequency band 2.4 GHz

XLR handle unit

• Mass (Approx.): 300 g (10.6 oz)

Battery charger BC-ZD1

• Rated input: 15 V, 2 A

• Rated output: 8.4 V, 1.6 A

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100

• Rated voltage: 7.2 V

Recommended USB-PD-compatible AC adaptor

• Input: 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz

• Output: 9V/2A or more, 15V/2A or more