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...so for the applicable labor charge. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . ® Camcorder LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Any... period of one year from the original date of purchase of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony will become the property of the Sony product or product purchased from Sony or a Sony Retailer is longer. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with new or refurbished...
...so for the applicable labor charge. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . ® Camcorder LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Any... period of one year from the original date of purchase of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony will become the property of the Sony product or product purchased from Sony or a Sony Retailer is longer. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with new or refurbished...
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... be also found in the Operating Guide and the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" that is the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on using your camcorder to its fullest in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Searching for information quickly Click an item on using your...
... be also found in the Operating Guide and the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" that is the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on using your camcorder to its fullest in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Searching for information quickly Click an item on using your...
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...to malfunction. See "About handling of your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in any problems. Compensation for the NEX-VG900, and a PAL-based TV is not ...dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 102). These points are manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). Formatting the memory card will be provided, even ...
...to malfunction. See "About handling of your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in any problems. Compensation for the NEX-VG900, and a PAL-based TV is not ...dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 102). These points are manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). Formatting the memory card will be provided, even ...
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... on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be able to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Save all your recorded image data ...data occurs on other manufacturers. Also, you may not be saved or recorded. Note on your camcorder. To save images on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of NEX-VG900. DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) DVD media recorded with high...
... on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be able to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Save all your recorded image data ...data occurs on other manufacturers. Also, you may not be saved or recorded. Note on your camcorder. To save images on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of NEX-VG900. DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) DVD media recorded with high...
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Table of Contents Search image Notes on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. US Index Otherwise, the memory card may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or ... memory card when the access lamp (p. 26) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 29) or the access lamp (p. 26) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold...
Table of Contents Search image Notes on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. US Index Otherwise, the memory card may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or ... memory card when the access lamp (p. 26) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 29) or the access lamp (p. 26) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold...
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...(sold separately). Its sensor area is about 46 times as large as the 1/3-inch image sensor that has a four-capsule structure. The camcorder creates the correct sound localization by processing the signal from the microphone, achieves both realistic sensation and front localization, and records low-noise and...system that is equipped with the multi interface shoe can choose the right lens for interchangeable lenses. This allows you to use the camcorder in existing video cameras. You can be used in your own way, more appealing. The larger the image sensor, the shallower...
...(sold separately). Its sensor area is about 46 times as large as the 1/3-inch image sensor that has a four-capsule structure. The camcorder creates the correct sound localization by processing the signal from the microphone, achieves both realistic sensation and front localization, and records low-noise and...system that is equipped with the multi interface shoe can choose the right lens for interchangeable lenses. This allows you to use the camcorder in existing video cameras. You can be used in your own way, more appealing. The larger the image sensor, the shallower...
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Table of Contents Search image Shooting movies as clear as still images Defocusing the background (47) Adjusting the color (44) Focusing manually (40) In better brightness (70) Search image Shooting like film image (79) Achieving more impressive and artistic expression (71) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Preventing camera shake (73) Following a moving subject (73) Shooting in low angle (44) US Index
Table of Contents Search image Shooting movies as clear as still images Defocusing the background (47) Adjusting the color (44) Focusing manually (40) In better brightness (70) Search image Shooting like film image (79) Achieving more impressive and artistic expression (71) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Preventing camera shake (73) Following a moving subject (73) Shooting in low angle (44) US Index
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... the LCD screen 24 The viewfinder 25 Step 7: Inserting a memory card 26 Recording/Playback Recording 28 Recording movies 29 Shooting photos 30 Playback on the camcorder 32 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 34 Viewing photos 35 Playing images on a TV 36 List of connection 36 US Index
... the LCD screen 24 The viewfinder 25 Step 7: Inserting a memory card 26 Recording/Playback Recording 28 Recording movies 29 Shooting photos 30 Playback on the camcorder 32 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 34 Viewing photos 35 Playing images on a TV 36 List of connection 36 US Index
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... Gain (ISO 48 Adjusting Exposure 49 Advanced manual operation 50 Making good use of your camcorder 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 52 Dividing a movie 52 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG900 only 53 Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer...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
... Gain (ISO 48 Adjusting Exposure 49 Advanced manual operation 50 Making good use of your camcorder 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 52 Dividing a movie 52 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG900 only 53 Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer...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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The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. This camcorder (1) Body cap (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 18) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15) USB cable (1) (p. 60) Wireless Remote Commander (RMT835) (1) (p. 112) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery ... (1) (p. 36) Search image Index US 12 Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. This camcorder (1) Body cap (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 18) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15) USB cable (1) (p. 60) Wireless Remote Commander (RMT835) (1) (p. 112) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery ... (1) (p. 36) Search image Index US 12 Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
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... (wall 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. You cannot attach the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FV30/FV50, even though they are ...default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. The CHG (charge) lamp...
... (wall 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. You cannot attach the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FV30/FV50, even though they are ...default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. The CHG (charge) lamp...
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...to 30 C (50 °F to OFF. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F). Tips When your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with... a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). Table of Contents 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power ...
...to 30 C (50 °F to OFF. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F). Tips When your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with... a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). Table of Contents 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power ...
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... with other electrical equipment. Shut Off], p. 85). Note on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Table of Contents Search image Notes on attaching/detaching of... 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. 29), the access lamp (p. 26) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp ...
... with other electrical equipment. Shut Off], p. 85). Note on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Table of Contents Search image Notes on attaching/detaching of... 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. 29), the access lamp (p. 26) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp ...
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... Contents Search image Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to the instruction manual supplied with the mounting index (white) on the camcorder while mounting the mount adaptor as the mount adaptor will not couple properly. Do not insert the mount adaptor at an angle.... To attach the supplied mount adaptor Remove the body cap from the camcorder body, and the mount adaptor's front and rear caps. Turn the mount adaptor's caps counterclockwise to remove them. Align the mounting...
... Contents Search image Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to the instruction manual supplied with the mounting index (white) on the camcorder while mounting the mount adaptor as the mount adaptor will not couple properly. Do not insert the mount adaptor at an angle.... To attach the supplied mount adaptor Remove the body cap from the camcorder body, and the mount adaptor's front and rear caps. Turn the mount adaptor's caps counterclockwise to remove them. Align the mounting...
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...Index Lens release button If dust or debris adheres on the camcorder body and turn the mount adaptor counterclockwise until it may scatter water droplets inside the camcorder body. Do not put the tip of a blower... button on the image sensor Turn off the camcorder and detach the lens. Table 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 the camcorder during cleaning. If you cannot clean the...
...Index Lens release button If dust or debris adheres on the camcorder body and turn the mount adaptor counterclockwise until it may scatter water droplets inside the camcorder body. Do not put the tip of a blower... button on the image sensor Turn off the camcorder and detach the lens. Table 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 the camcorder during cleaning. If you cannot clean the...
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... [On], the clock advances 1 hour. 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set the clock for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Changing the language setting You can change the on the memory card, and can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU...
... [On], the clock advances 1 hour. 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set the clock for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Changing the language setting You can change the on the memory card, and can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU...
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The display changes to the simple display after about 4 seconds ([Display Setting], p. 85). You can set the camcorder so that the screen display changes to the viewfinder as your eye moves closer to the viewfinder when the LCD screen is open (p. 84). ... You can adjust the brightness of Contents Step 6: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). Max. 90 degrees Eye sensor Max. 180 degrees Max. 90 degrees Tips ...
The display changes to the simple display after about 4 seconds ([Display Setting], p. 85). You can set the camcorder so that the screen display changes to the viewfinder as your eye moves closer to the viewfinder when the LCD screen is open (p. 84). ... You can adjust the brightness of Contents Step 6: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). Max. 90 degrees Eye sensor Max. 180 degrees Max. 90 degrees Tips ...
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...Confirm in this manual 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 64 GB SD card Operation with all memory cards is used with this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Class 4 or faster Capacity (operation verified) Described...Stick XC-HG Duo" media or SDXC memory cards cannot be used for this camcorder. Movies recorded on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media...
...Confirm in this manual 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 64 GB SD card Operation with all memory cards is used with this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Class 4 or faster Capacity (operation verified) Described...Stick XC-HG Duo" media or SDXC memory cards cannot be used for this camcorder. Movies recorded on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media...
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US 28 Index Table of the cap. 3 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. Your camcorder is turned on both sides of Contents Search image Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 To remove the lens cap, push the sliders on .
US 28 Index Table of the cap. 3 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. Your camcorder is turned on both sides of Contents Search image Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 To remove the lens cap, push the sliders on .
