Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... any software products whether or not contained in Japan This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by any such damage or loss. ® Camcorder LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the...
... any software products whether or not contained in Japan This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by any such damage or loss. ® Camcorder LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...that item. Click here. You can search for tips on how to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. Information on using your camcorder to use Adobe Reader. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. US Index Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right ... and you will jump to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in addition to the page for that is the Help of the supplied "PlayMemories Home" software. Table...
...that item. Click here. You can search for tips on how to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. Information on using your camcorder to use Adobe Reader. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. US Index Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right ... and you will jump to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in addition to the page for that is the Help of the supplied "PlayMemories Home" software. Table...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in color) that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and viewfinder are recorded without any way. Doing so might cause your camcorder to your camcorder" (p. 102). The inside of the camcorder may cause a fire...
... LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in color) that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and viewfinder are recorded without any way. Doing so might cause your camcorder to your camcorder" (p. 102). The inside of the camcorder may cause a fire...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... media periodically. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to play back images recorded on other devices with other devices. When the camcorder is required for illustration purposes are captured using...high definition image quality (HD) can be saved on external media or on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved depend on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. About this manual, ...
... media periodically. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to play back images recorded on other devices with other devices. When the camcorder is required for illustration purposes are captured using...high definition image quality (HD) can be saved on external media or on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved depend on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. About this manual, ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...27) 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 ... (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30) or the access lamp (p. ...27) are those of the following. Notes on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. US Index Table of Contents Search image indication are exaggerated or simplified for ...
...27) 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 ... (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30) or the access lamp (p. ...27) are those of the following. Notes on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. US Index Table of Contents Search image indication are exaggerated or simplified for ...
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...more appealing. The high-performance microphone will widen visual expression. Index US A wide variety of field. Manual operability The camcorder allows you to reduce the focus on the background in order to make high-definition movies more comfortably. You can choose the...up to 11 times. Interchangeable lens system The camcorder employs the E-mount system for the recording conditions or subjects. High-performance microphone The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that is often used . The camcorder creates the correct sound localization by processing the ...
...more appealing. The high-performance microphone will widen visual expression. Index US A wide variety of field. Manual operability The camcorder allows you to reduce the focus on the background in order to make high-definition movies more comfortably. You can choose the...up to 11 times. Interchangeable lens system The camcorder employs the E-mount system for the recording conditions or subjects. High-performance microphone The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that is often used . The camcorder creates the correct sound localization by processing the ...
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Table of Contents Search image Shooting movies as clear as still images Defocusing the background (47) Adjusting the color (45) Focusing manually (41) In better brightness (70) Search image Shooting like film image (79) Achieving more impressive and artistic expression (72) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Preventing camera shake (74) Following a moving subject (73) Shooting in low angle (45) US Index
Table of Contents Search image Shooting movies as clear as still images Defocusing the background (47) Adjusting the color (45) Focusing manually (41) In better brightness (70) Search image Shooting like film image (79) Achieving more impressive and artistic expression (72) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Preventing camera shake (74) Following a moving subject (73) Shooting in low angle (45) US Index
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... Read this first 3 Notes on use 5 Features 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: ...The viewfinder 26 Step 7: Inserting a memory card 27 Recording/Playback Recording 29 Recording movies 30 Shooting photos 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 34 Viewing photos 35 Playing images on a TV 37 List of connection 37 US Index
... Read this first 3 Notes on use 5 Features 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: ...The viewfinder 26 Step 7: Inserting a memory card 27 Recording/Playback Recording 29 Recording movies 30 Shooting photos 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 34 Viewing photos 35 Playing images on a TV 37 List of connection 37 US Index
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... Shutter Speed 48 Adjusting Exposure 48 Advanced manual operation 49 Making 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...59 Saving images on an external media device 60 Saving desired movies and photos 61 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 62 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 63 US 10 Index
... Shutter Speed 48 Adjusting Exposure 48 Advanced manual operation 49 Making 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...59 Saving images on an external media device 60 Saving desired movies and photos 61 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 62 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 63 US 10 Index
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Table of Contents Search image Customizing your camcorder Using menus 65 Operating menus 65 Menu lists 66 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 70 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 70 Image ... 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...
Table of Contents Search image Customizing your camcorder Using menus 65 Operating menus 65 Menu lists 66 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 70 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 70 Image ... 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...
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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 ...) (1) (p. 15) Large eyecup (1) (p. 26) Component A/V Cable (1) (p. 37) Search image Index A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 37) US 12 supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with...
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 ...) (1) (p. 15) Large eyecup (1) (p. 26) Component A/V Cable (1) (p. 37) Search image Index A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 37) US 12 supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with...
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Table of Contents Search image CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PlayMemories Home" (software, including "PlayMemories Home Help Guide") Image Data Converter (RAW development software) "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (1) NEX-VG30H/VG30EH High-magnification power zoom lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 18) Lens hood (1) (p. 22) Front lens cap (attached to the lens) (1) (p. 18) Rear lens cap (1) (p. 18) US 13 Index
Table of Contents Search image CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PlayMemories Home" (software, including "PlayMemories Home Help Guide") Image Data Converter (RAW development software) "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (1) NEX-VG30H/VG30EH High-magnification power zoom lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 18) Lens hood (1) (p. 22) Front lens cap (attached to the lens) (1) (p. 18) Rear lens cap (1) (p. 18) US 13 Index
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US 14 Index 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. The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the Sony logo facing down. For NEX-VG30H/VG30EH models, the lens is attached to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. Table of purchase. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). Attach the Wind Screen with the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens.
US 14 Index 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. The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the Sony logo facing down. For NEX-VG30H/VG30EH models, the lens is attached to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. Table of purchase. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). Attach the Wind Screen with the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens.
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... socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Step 3: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow ...until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. You cannot attach the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FV30/FV50, even though they are V series. 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF ...
... socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Step 3: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow ...until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. You cannot attach the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FV30/FV50, even though they are V series. 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF ...
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.... Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. US 16 Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Charging the battery pack abroad You ...can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Table of Contents 4 When the battery is not discharged. It is recommended that...
.... Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. US 16 Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Charging the battery pack abroad You ...can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Table of Contents 4 When the battery is not discharged. It is recommended that...
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...Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder without any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. US 17 Index Notes on attaching/detaching of the power source When you remove... save battery power ([A. Note on the power cord (Mains lead) The power cord (Mains lead) is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is designed specifically for use the AC Adaptor placed in a ...
...Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder without any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. US 17 Index Notes on attaching/detaching of the power source When you remove... save battery power ([A. Note on the power cord (Mains lead) The power cord (Mains lead) is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is designed specifically for use the AC Adaptor placed in a ...
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Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to the camcorder at the time of the lens. Search image Index US 18 Front lens cap Zoom ring Hood index Rear lens cap Zoom speed switch Zoom ... touch or dirty the lens contacts. Remove the body cap from the camcorder body and the packaging lid from the rear of purchase). If you use another lens, refer to the instruction manual supplied with that comes with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH (the lens is attached to attach a lens using the E PZ 18...
Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to the camcorder at the time of the lens. Search image Index US 18 Front lens cap Zoom ring Hood index Rear lens cap Zoom speed switch Zoom ... touch or dirty the lens contacts. Remove the body cap from the camcorder body and the packaging lid from the rear of purchase). If you use another lens, refer to the instruction manual supplied with that comes with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH (the lens is attached to attach a lens using the E PZ 18...
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..., turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. This is not a malfunction. Hold the camcorder body with the front end downward, and quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to put the lens on straight. Mounting ... not press the lens release button. Do not use force when attaching a lens. Be sure to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camcorder body. Mounting the lens forcibly may result in a malfunction or damage of the lens mount. There may be some slight movement of Contents Search...
..., turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. This is not a malfunction. Hold the camcorder body with the front end downward, and quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to put the lens on straight. Mounting ... not press the lens release button. Do not use force when attaching a lens. Be sure to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camcorder body. Mounting the lens forcibly may result in a malfunction or damage of the lens mount. There may be some slight movement of Contents Search...
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...applied with the lens and body cap removed. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from dusty locations. Do not leave the camcorder body with the anti-dust coating, to prevent dust from them. Align the marks. Notes When changing the lens, if dust ...or debris gets inside the camcorder body and adheres to the surface of the lens and the camcorder body. Table of Contents Search image Removing the lens While pressing the lens release button all the way ...
...applied with the lens and body cap removed. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from dusty locations. Do not leave the camcorder body with the anti-dust coating, to prevent dust from them. Align the marks. Notes When changing the lens, if dust ...or debris gets inside the camcorder body and adheres to the surface of the lens and the camcorder body. Table of Contents Search image Removing the lens While pressing the lens release button all the way ...
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... the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor. Hold the camcorder's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camcorder. Do not apply a mechanical shock to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If dust or debris adheres on the Mount Adaptor type. Mount Adaptor...
... the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor. Hold the camcorder's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camcorder. Do not apply a mechanical shock to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If dust or debris adheres on the Mount Adaptor type. Mount Adaptor...