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Recording/Playback
Connecting the camcorder to a network-compatible 
TV
Connect the camcorder to an access point with a security setting 
(page 41). Press  (View Images) on the camcorder, and then select    [Wireless]   [Function]   [View on TV]   image type 
to be played back.
• You can view AVCHD movies, MP4 movies, and photos only.
You can play back the movies recorded in XAVC S 4K file format while 
magnifying and trimming the part you want to watch, and also while 
zooming the scene up to the full high definition image quality.
Playing back trimmed movies (Trimming Playback) 
recorded in XAVC S 4K format
1Change the HDMI output setting to output 4K 
movies.
Select    [Setup]   [ Connection]   [HDMI 
Resolution]   desired setting.
2Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the 
HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied.
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• Playback of trimmed movies is not available on the LCD monitor of the camcorder.
TV[HDMI Resolution]
4K TV [Auto]*, [2160p/108 0p]*, [1080p], [1080i], 
[720p]
High definition TV [Auto],  [1080p], [1080i], [720p]
* The screen turns blank for a few seconds when you turn on or off the  trimmed movie playback function.
3Touch   (trimming on) on the LCD monitor during 
playback, and then select the part to be trimmed by 
touching there.
• The playback image is trimmed in high definition image quality (HD).
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Recording/Playback
Viewing images using the built-in 
projector (FDR-AXP55)
Using the built-in projector with a computer/
smartphone
Connect the PROJECTOR IN jack (page 53) of this product and the 
HDMI output terminal of the device you wish to connect by using 
an HDMI cable (supplied).
• Use a commercially available plug adapter if the HDMI cable 
(supplied) does not fit with the terminal of the device you wish to 
connect to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals of the device 
you wish to connect to.
 Select [Image from External Device] in the Step 2 above.
1Press the PROJECTOR button (page 53).
2Select [Image Shot on This Device]. 
3Follow the operating guide on the LCD monitor, and 
then select [Project].
*1Adjust the focus of the projected image.*2Use the power zoom lever to move the selection frame that appears 
on the projected image, then press the PHOTO button.
Power zoom lever/PHOTO*2
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever*1 
						

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Saving images
Importing images to your computer
PlayMemories Home allows you to import movies and photos to your 
computer to use them in a variety of ways.
• Update PlayMemories Home to the latest version before using.
To download PlayMemories Home
PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL.
http://www.sony.net/pm/
To check the computer system
You can check the computer requirements for the 
software at the following URL.
http://www.sony.net/pcenv/
What you can do with PlayMemories Home™
Viewing 
images on 
CalendarSharing images 
on PlayMemories 
Online™
Import images from the camcorder.
Creating 
movie 
discsUploading 
images to 
network services Playing back 
imported images
For Windows, the following functions are 
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Saving images
Saving images on an external media 
device
How to store movies and photos to an external media device is 
explained here. Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with the 
external media device.
Store movies to a computer using PlayMemories Home software 
(page 34).
• 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).
How to store movies
DeviceCableImage quality/
Recording formatMedia
Recorder 
without a USB 
jack AV cable (sold 
separately)
Standard 
definition image 
qualityDVD
External media 
device VMC-UAM2 USB 
Adaptor Cable 
(sold separately) 4K/High definition 
image quality (HD)
•XAVC S
•AVCHDExternal media
Computer Micro USB cable 4K/High definition image quality (HD)
•XAVC S
•AVCHDComputer and 
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Recorder without a USB jack
Connect a recorder to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of your 
camcorder using an AV cable (sold separately).
 Signal flow
• For how to save images, also refer to the instruction manual of your  recoding device.
• Movies are copied with standard definition image quality.
USB external hard disk
Connect an external media device to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of 
your camcorder using VMC-UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable (sold 
separately).
 Signal flow
• Movies are copied with 4K/high definition image quality (HD).
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Saving images
Using the Wi-Fi 
function
For the latest information and 
more detailed information on 
the functions of PlayMemories 
Mobile, visit the following URL.
http://www.sony.net/pmm/
Android OS
Install PlayMemories Mobile 
from Google Play.
• Android 4.0 or higher is required to use One-Touch functions 
(NFC).
iOS
Install PlayMemories Mobile 
from App Store.
• One-touch functions (NFC) are not available with iOS.
•You may not be able to  download PlayMemories Mobile 
from Google play or App Store 
depending on the country or the 
region. In that case, search for 
“PlayMemories Mobile”.
• If PlayMemories Mobile is already  installed in your smartphone, 
update the software to the latest 
version.
• The Wi-Fi function described here 
is not guaranteed to work on all 
smartphones and tablets.
• The Wi-Fi function of the  camcorder cannot be used 
connected to a public wireless 
LAN.
• To use the One-touch functions  (NFC) of the camcorder, a 
smartphone or tablet supporting 
the NFC function is required.
• The operation methods and  display screens for the 
application are subject to change 
without notice by future 
upgrades.
Installing PlayMemories 
Mobile™ on your 
smartphone
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One-touch connection 
with an Android 
supporting NFC
• Cancel the sleep mode or unlock the screen on the smartphone 
beforehand.
• Make sure that   is displayed  on the LCD monitor of the 
camcorder and the smartphone.
• Continue touching the  camcorder to the smartphone 
without moving until 
PlayMemories Mobile starts (1 to 
2 seconds).
• If the camcorder cannot be  connected with the smartphone 
by NFC, see “Connecting to a Wi-
Fi network using the QR Code” 
(page 38).
Connecting to a Wi-Fi 
network using the QR 
Code
Transferring MP4 movies 
and photos to your 
smartphone
1On the smartphone, select 
[Settings], then, select 
[More...] to check that [NFC] 
is enabled.
2On the camcorder, play back 
an image to be sent to the 
smartphone.
•
You can transfer MP4 movies 
and photos only.
•To select MP4 movies when you 
play back movies, see 
“Switching to MP4” (page 28).
3Touch the camcorder to the 
smartphone.
Notes
1Press the   (View Images) 
button, then select   
  [Wireless]   [ Function] 
  [Send to Smartphone]   
[Select on This Device]   
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Saving images
2Select the image you want to 
transfer, and add  , and 
then select    
.
•
The QR Code, SSID, and 
password are displayed.
3Start up PlayMemories 
Mobile.
4Select [Scan QR Code of the 
Camera] from the screen of 
PlayMemories Mobile.
5Select [OK]. (If a message 
appears, select [OK] again.)
6With your smartphone, read 
the QR Code displayed on 
the LCD monitor of the 
camcorder.
Perform the following 
operations.
 When [Connect with the 
camera?] is displayed, select 
[Connect].
Perform the following 
operations.
Follow the on-screen 
instruction and install the 
profile (setting information).
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• Once the QR Code has read and the connection has been 
successfully established, the SSID 
(DIRECT-xxxx) and the password 
of the camcorder will be 
registered onto your 
smartphone. The subsequent Wi-
Fi connection between the 
camcorder and your smartphone 
will only require selecting the 
SSID of the camcorder registered 
on your smartphone.  • If the camcorder cannot be 
connected with the smartphone 
by NFC and by reading the QR 
code, connect by using the SSID 
and the password.
For more details, refer to “Help 
Guide”.
You can record with the 
camcorder using your 
smartphone as a wireless 
remote commander.
• Depending on local electrical 
interference or the smartphone’s 
capabilities, the live view images 
may not be displayed smoothly.

On Home, select [Settings] 
 [Wi-Fi].
 Select the SSID of the 
camcorder.
 Go back to Home and start 
up PlayMemories Mobile.
Using your smartphone 
as a wireless remote 
commander
1On your camcorder, select 
   [Wireless]   
[ Function]   [Ctrl with 
Smartphone].
2On your smartphone, 
perform in the same way as 
in step 6 in “Connecting to a 
Wi-Fi network using the QR 
Code” (page 38).
When you use NFC, display the 
recording screen on your 
camcorder, and touch   on the 
camcorder to   on the 
smartphone.
3Operate the camcorder on 
your smartphone.
Notes