Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... For a period of one year from your exclusive remedies. Some states do so for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product for hardware or software usage and it does not cover ..." unless expressly provided for in material or workmanship for the applicable labor charge. ® Camcorder LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in any enclosed software Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you ...
... For a period of one year from your exclusive remedies. Some states do so for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product for hardware or software usage and it does not cover ..." unless expressly provided for in material or workmanship for the applicable labor charge. ® Camcorder LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in any enclosed software Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... digital still camera, and therefore may not be saved depend on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from images and screen indicators that are not compatible with devices that actually appear on the... the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you repeat recording/deleting images for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is...
... digital still camera, and therefore may not be saved depend on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from images and screen indicators that are not compatible with devices that actually appear on the... the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you repeat recording/deleting images for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...camcorder and accessories are subject to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30) or the access lamp (p. 27) are those of NEX-VG30. US Index Table of Contents Search image indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual, the DVD disc recorded... with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to change without notice. The screen indicators in this ...
...camcorder and accessories are subject to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30) or the access lamp (p. 27) are those of NEX-VG30. US Index Table of Contents Search image indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual, the DVD disc recorded... with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to change without notice. The screen indicators in this ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... of this unit 6 Search image 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 12 All models 12 NEX-VG30H/VG30EH 13 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories 14 Attaching the lens 14 Attaching the Wind Screen 14 Step 3: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 4: Attaching the lens 18 Removing the lens 20 Step 5: Turning the power...
... of this unit 6 Search image 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 12 All models 12 NEX-VG30H/VG30EH 13 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories 14 Attaching the lens 14 Attaching the Wind Screen 14 Step 3: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 4: Attaching the lens 18 Removing the lens 20 Step 5: Turning the power...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 93 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 96 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 96 Expected recording time of movies 96 Expected number of recordable photos 97 Using your camcorder abroad 98 Maintenance and precautions 100 ...About the AVCHD format 100 About the memory card 100 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 101 About handling of your camcorder 102 Quick reference Screen indicators 107 Parts and controls 109 Index 114 US 11 Index
... Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 93 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 96 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 96 Expected recording time of movies 96 Expected number of recordable photos 97 Using your camcorder abroad 98 Maintenance and precautions 100 ...About the AVCHD format 100 About the memory card 100 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 101 About handling of your camcorder 102 Quick reference Screen indicators 107 Parts and controls 109 Index 114 US 11 Index
"Handycam" Handbook
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VG30H/VG30EH; supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. All models This camcorder (1) Body cap (attached to other models) (1) (p. 18) USB cable (1) (p. 60) Wireless Remote Commander (RMT835) (1) (p. 112) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV70) (1) (p. 15) AC...
VG30H/VG30EH; supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. All models This camcorder (1) Body cap (attached to other models) (1) (p. 18) USB cable (1) (p. 60) Wireless Remote Commander (RMT835) (1) (p. 112) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV70) (1) (p. 15) AC...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to OFF (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. You cannot attach the "InfoLITHIUM... the wall outlet (wall socket). To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it in the direction of Contents Search image Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug Align the ...
... Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to OFF (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. You cannot attach the "InfoLITHIUM... the wall outlet (wall socket). To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it in the direction of Contents Search image Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug Align the ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you can charge the battery pack in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to OFF. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F). Tips ...source Make the same connections as "Step 3: Charging the battery pack" (p. 15). Search image Index BATT (battery) release lever To use an electronic voltage transformer. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is recommended that you fully charge ...
...measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you can charge the battery pack in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to OFF. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F). Tips ...source Make the same connections as "Step 3: Charging the battery pack" (p. 15). Search image Index BATT (battery) release lever To use an electronic voltage transformer. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is recommended that you fully charge ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30), the access lamp (p. 27)... are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use with this camcorder only, and should not be...
... from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30), the access lamp (p. 27)... are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use with this camcorder only, and should not be...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...recording after recording has finished. During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). Make sure that if the attached lens does not have an image stabilizing feature, SteadyShot will not be indicated if data is ... next movie file is still being written onto the recording media after you do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 27) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen...
...recording after recording has finished. During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). Make sure that if the attached lens does not have an image stabilizing feature, SteadyShot will not be indicated if data is ... next movie file is still being written onto the recording media after you do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 27) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... color in a studio, or under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa, you select [One Push], keep framing white objects...
... color in a studio, or under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa, you select [One Push], keep framing white objects...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... the playback screen. To delete all images recorded in the memory card, and recover all movies/photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Table of Contents Search image Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by mistake. ...
... the playback screen. To delete all images recorded in the memory card, and recover all movies/photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Table of Contents Search image Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by mistake. ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from movies recorded with more advanced editing. When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause. Notes The ... based on the memory card. A slight difference may occur from the point where you want to divide it (p. 52). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Touch [Photo Capture] that appears on the camcorder. Use the supplied software "PlayMemories Home" for...
Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from movies recorded with more advanced editing. When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause. Notes The ... based on the memory card. A slight difference may occur from the point where you want to divide it (p. 52). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Touch [Photo Capture] that appears on the camcorder. Use the supplied software "PlayMemories Home" for...
"Handycam" Handbook
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Shut Off Language Setting 24p Mode* Calibration Battery Info Version ( Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Format Summer Time Date & Time Area Setting * NEX-VG30E/VG30EH only Sets whether or not to be used on the LCD screen. 85 Shoots 24p movies on a PAL-based system. 85 Adjusts... the touch panel. 103 Displays the battery information. 86 Displays the version of your camcorder and lens...
Shut Off Language Setting 24p Mode* Calibration Battery Info Version ( Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Format Summer Time Date & Time Area Setting * NEX-VG30E/VG30EH only Sets whether or not to be used on the LCD screen. 85 Shoots 24p movies on a PAL-based system. 85 Adjusts... the touch panel. 103 Displays the battery information. 86 Displays the version of your camcorder and lens...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...of the lens and your camcorder. Destination ( ) Select this function when the firmware update of Contents Search image output from 4 types of the battery. Version You can see the version of the lens may not be displayed in upper left on the connected TV. When you have activated... Quality] or you cannot set [ / Setting] to that place, it is NTSC color. On Sets the summertime. Date & Time See page 23. Battery Info You can check the estimated remaining capacity of date and time format. Daylight Savings/Summer Time You can use this item when you...
...of the lens and your camcorder. Destination ( ) Select this function when the firmware update of Contents Search image output from 4 types of the battery. Version You can see the version of the lens may not be displayed in upper left on the connected TV. When you have activated... Quality] or you cannot set [ / Setting] to that place, it is NTSC color. On Sets the summertime. Date & Time See page 23. Battery Info You can check the estimated remaining capacity of date and time format. Daylight Savings/Summer Time You can use this item when you...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...press RESET (p. 110) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on. Search image Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander p. 87 Batteries/power sources p. 88 LCD screen/viewfinder p. 88 Memory card p. 89 Recording p. 89 Playback p. 91 ... clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. socket). polarities correctly matching the +/- Table of Contents Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into the battery holder with the power of your camcorder on your ...
...press RESET (p. 110) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on. Search image Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander p. 87 Batteries/power sources p. 88 LCD screen/viewfinder p. 88 Memory card p. 89 Recording p. 89 Playback p. 91 ... clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. socket). polarities correctly matching the +/- Table of Contents Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into the battery holder with the power of your camcorder on your ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... You cannot use . Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 102). The indicated time may be attached to [Auto], if your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. If... the temperature of the battery pack is open, the screen display does not change even if your eye moves ...
... You cannot use . Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 102). The indicated time may be attached to [Auto], if your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. If... the temperature of the battery pack is open, the screen display does not change even if your eye moves ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... off after recording. Check the data base file by a computer or other devices, edited on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the memory card icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is indicated on a thumbnail. ...
... off after recording. Check the data base file by a computer or other devices, edited on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the memory card icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is indicated on a thumbnail. ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 101). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to formatting of the external media device) ...
... If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 101). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to formatting of the external media device) ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using Sony memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the conditions under which you use a fully charged battery pack. High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) Battery pack Image quality NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 Continuous recording... time Expected recording time of recordable photos "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for standard image quality. Battery pack Image quality NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 (unit: minute) HD STD 395 440 325 355 785 870 650 710 Table of...
... lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using Sony memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the conditions under which you use a fully charged battery pack. High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) Battery pack Image quality NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 Continuous recording... time Expected recording time of recordable photos "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for standard image quality. Battery pack Image quality NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 (unit: minute) HD STD 395 440 325 355 785 870 650 710 Table of...