"Handycam" Handbook
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Click "Handycam" Handbook NEX-VG30/VG30H/VG30E/VG30EH Table of Contents Search image Index 2012 Sony Corporation 4-440-801-11(1) US
Click "Handycam" Handbook NEX-VG30/VG30H/VG30E/VG30EH Table of Contents Search image Index 2012 Sony Corporation 4-440-801-11(1) US
"Handycam" Handbook
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...computer, see page 60. The type of discs or media on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. In such a case, first save...[Setup] [ ( Media Settings)] [Format] . About this manual, illustrations and on AV equipment of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to save images on the memory card. If you do so...
...computer, see page 60. The type of discs or media on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. In such a case, first save...[Setup] [ ( Media Settings)] [Format] . About this manual, illustrations and on AV equipment of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to save images on the memory card. If you do so...
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... indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of NEX-VG30.
... indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of NEX-VG30.
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... good use of your camcorder 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 51 Dividing a movie 52 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only 53 Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer 54 Importing movies and photos to a computer 56 Saving images...
... good use of your camcorder 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 51 Dividing a movie 52 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only 53 Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer 54 Importing movies and photos to a computer 56 Saving images...
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Attaching the Wind Screen Use the Wind Screen when you want to the camcorder at the time of Contents Search image Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories Attaching the lens See page 18 for information on attaching the lens. Attach the Wind Screen with the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. For NEX-VG30H/VG30EH models, the lens is attached to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. US 14 Index Table of purchase. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the Sony logo facing down.
Attaching the Wind Screen Use the Wind Screen when you want to the camcorder at the time of Contents Search image Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories Attaching the lens See page 18 for information on attaching the lens. Attach the Wind Screen with the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. For NEX-VG30H/VG30EH models, the lens is attached to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. US 14 Index Table of purchase. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the Sony logo facing down.
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... feature, SteadyShot will be usable. You can start recording. The recording lamp lights up during recording (when you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). During this time. The following states will not be indicated if data is flashing Hold the lens with your fingers are set...
... feature, SteadyShot will be usable. You can start recording. The recording lamp lights up during recording (when you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). During this time. The following states will not be indicated if data is flashing Hold the lens with your fingers are set...
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Types of media that images can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Tips When PS mode for high definition image quality (HD) is changed depending on that medium. Touch . When ...using the external devices, see page 60. Table of the memory card is selected, movies are recorded at 1920 1080/60p (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1920 1080/50p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). For details on the recording mode selected. The recording time of Contents Search image Touch [ HD Quality] to ...
Types of media that images can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Tips When PS mode for high definition image quality (HD) is changed depending on that medium. Touch . When ...using the external devices, see page 60. Table of the memory card is selected, movies are recorded at 1920 1080/60p (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1920 1080/50p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). For details on the recording mode selected. The recording time of Contents Search image Touch [ HD Quality] to ...
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Built-in microphone Search image Index Touch the face or a point you want to track on a PAL-based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) by activating [24p Mode]. US 44 To stop tracking, touch / that appears on the right of the LCD screen. Notes ... subject you want to track. Table of Contents You can select the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. [60p Quality ] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) (AVC HD 28M (PS)) [Highest Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) [Standard ] (...
Built-in microphone Search image Index Touch the face or a point you want to track on a PAL-based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) by activating [24p Mode]. US 44 To stop tracking, touch / that appears on the right of the LCD screen. Notes ... subject you want to track. Table of Contents You can select the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. [60p Quality ] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) (AVC HD 28M (PS)) [Highest Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) [Standard ] (...
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... to [Auto]. Press SHUTTER SPEED to set the Shutter Speed between 1/4 second and 1/10000 second in 60p movie mode (NEX-VG30/VG30H), 1/3 second and 1/10000 second in 50p movie mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH), or 30 seconds and 1/4000 second in photo mode. It is highlighted, it can be able to improve...
... to [Auto]. Press SHUTTER SPEED to set the Shutter Speed between 1/4 second and 1/10000 second in 60p movie mode (NEX-VG30/VG30H), 1/3 second and 1/10000 second in 50p movie mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH), or 30 seconds and 1/4000 second in photo mode. It is highlighted, it can be able to improve...
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... touch at the point where you are divided. You cannot divide protected movie. Table of the selected movie Touch . Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from the movie. The movie pauses. Touch / to the beginning of Contents Notes You cannot restore movies...
... touch at the point where you are divided. You cannot divide protected movie. Table of the selected movie Touch . Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from the movie. The movie pauses. Touch / to the beginning of Contents Notes You cannot restore movies...
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... exported (in this operation (p. 16). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to click [Export] click [OK] on the export complete screen (NEX-VG30/VG30H). Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [USB Connect] on the...
... exported (in this operation (p. 16). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to click [Export] click [OK] on the export complete screen (NEX-VG30/VG30H). Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [USB Connect] on the...
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... setting [ REC Mode] (p. 43). 60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) For ordinary recording, this setting on a TV, a TV capable of 60p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/50p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) movie playback is recommended. 60p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 50p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) This setting provides clearer images by recording movies ... of images that has been set during recording. Refer also to be saved on will appear as a 60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) movie. 24p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 25p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) This setting gives your TV. 16:9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a...
... setting [ REC Mode] (p. 43). 60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) For ordinary recording, this setting on a TV, a TV capable of 60p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/50p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) movie playback is recommended. 60p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 50p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) This setting provides clearer images by recording movies ... of images that has been set during recording. Refer also to be saved on will appear as a 60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) movie. 24p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 25p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) This setting gives your TV. 16:9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a...
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...The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below . The recorded movies US 82 Index input jack. 1080p/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 1080p/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV Type You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back Select this when connecting ... is displayed on a 16:9 (wide) TV. Camera Data Movie Photo and photos are played back as following sequences as you connect your TV (NEX-VG30/ VG30H only). The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below . White Balance SteadyShot off Shutter Speed ...
...The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below . The recorded movies US 82 Index input jack. 1080p/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 1080p/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV Type You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back Select this when connecting ... is displayed on a 16:9 (wide) TV. Camera Data Movie Photo and photos are played back as following sequences as you connect your TV (NEX-VG30/ VG30H only). The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below . White Balance SteadyShot off Shutter Speed ...
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... 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/ 576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal. 720p/480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 720p/576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Outputs high definition image quality (HD) in 720p signal, or standard definition image quality (STD) in 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/ 576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal. 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Outputs 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal. 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Outputs 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/576i (NEX-VG30E...
... 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/ 576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal. 720p/480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 720p/576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Outputs high definition image quality (HD) in 720p signal, or standard definition image quality (STD) in 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/ 576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal. 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Outputs 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal. 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Outputs 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/576i (NEX-VG30E...
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... signals are recorded in the correct order. This is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H). The memory card where you want to a PAL-based TV (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Connecting to a computer "PlayMemories Home" cannot be played back even though the camcorder is connected to save photos...
... signals are recorded in the correct order. This is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H). The memory card where you want to a PAL-based TV (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Connecting to a computer "PlayMemories Home" cannot be played back even though the camcorder is connected to save photos...
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... 9600 RAW RAW & JPEG 880 670 1750 1300 3550 2650 When [ Image Size] is set to [ 16.0M]. When using Sony memory card. The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is lit. The number of recordable photos of memory card ... dots/3:2 3,568 dots 2,000 dots/16:9 2,448 dots 1,624 dots/3:2 2,448 dots 1,376 dots/16:9 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H): 1,920 dots 1,080 dots/16:9 640 dots 360 dots/16:9 640 dots 480 dots/4:3 Index Search image Table of the media. time...
... 9600 RAW RAW & JPEG 880 670 1750 1300 3550 2650 When [ Image Size] is set to [ 16.0M]. When using Sony memory card. The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is lit. The number of recordable photos of memory card ... dots/3:2 3,568 dots 2,000 dots/16:9 2,448 dots 1,624 dots/3:2 2,448 dots 1,376 dots/16:9 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H): 1,920 dots 1,080 dots/16:9 640 dots 360 dots/16:9 640 dots 480 dots/4:3 Index Search image Table of the media. time...
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...Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) and 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) are supported, you need an NTSC 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) or PAL 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV (or monitor) with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. Viewing standard.../VIDEO input jacks or HDMI jack. An A/V connecting cable must be connected. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC (NEX-VG30/ VG30H) or PAL (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) system-based camcorder. Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary...
...Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) and 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) are supported, you need an NTSC 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) or PAL 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV (or monitor) with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. Viewing standard.../VIDEO input jacks or HDMI jack. An A/V connecting cable must be connected. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC (NEX-VG30/ VG30H) or PAL (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) system-based camcorder. Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary...
Operating Guide
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...Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed to comply with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Note This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the... Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-VG30E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-VG30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that...
...Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed to comply with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Note This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the... Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-VG30E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-VG30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that...
Operating Guide
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... indicator appears on the LCD screen or on your camcorder may be contrary to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in [60p Quality ] (NEXVG30/VG30H) [50p Quality ] (NEXVG30E/VG30EH) or [Highest Quality ] can be saved on external media or on Blu-ray discs (p. 53). Unauthorized recording of such ...malfunction of the camcorder, memory card, etc. To view recordings made on the camcorder on a TV, an NTSC-based TV is required for the NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to eject the disc. Also, you may not be able to...
... indicator appears on the LCD screen or on your camcorder may be contrary to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in [60p Quality ] (NEXVG30/VG30H) [50p Quality ] (NEXVG30E/VG30EH) or [Highest Quality ] can be saved on external media or on Blu-ray discs (p. 53). Unauthorized recording of such ...malfunction of the camcorder, memory card, etc. To view recordings made on the camcorder on a TV, an NTSC-based TV is required for the NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to eject the disc. Also, you may not be able to...
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... camcorder against an object. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be impossible to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 34) or the access lamp (p. 31) are those of NEX-VG30. About this manual for understandability. In this manual are lit or...
... camcorder against an object. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be impossible to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 34) or the access lamp (p. 31) are those of NEX-VG30. About this manual for understandability. In this manual are lit or...