"Handycam" Handbook
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...-ray discs (p. 58, 60). Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in this manual for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the memory card. Save all your recorded images on external media periodically. In this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used...
...-ray discs (p. 58, 60). Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in this manual for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the memory card. Save all your recorded images on external media periodically. In this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...-magnification power zoom lens that has a four-capsule structure. Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately) compatible with the NEXVG30H/VG30EH, which has an optical camera-shake compensation mechanism (Active mode), is about 20 times as large as well. High-performance microphone The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that can zoom up to adjust aperture, shutter speed, gain, white balance, etc., during movie recording. This allows you to use the camcorder in...
...-magnification power zoom lens that has a four-capsule structure. Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately) compatible with the NEXVG30H/VG30EH, which has an optical camera-shake compensation mechanism (Active mode), is about 20 times as large as well. High-performance microphone The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that can zoom up to adjust aperture, shutter speed, gain, white balance, etc., during movie recording. This allows you to use the camcorder in...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... 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 on, and setting the date and time 23 Changing the language setting 24 Step 6: Making setting adjustments before recording 25 The LCD panel 25 Changing the display on the LCD screen 25 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...
... 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 on, and setting the date and time 23 Changing the language setting 24 Step 6: Making setting adjustments before recording 25 The LCD panel 25 Changing the display on the LCD screen 25 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...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). During this time. The following states will be indicated if data is created automatically. It will not be usable. You can start recording. Recording movies (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] Table of Contents Search image MODE button Press MODE to turn on the camcorder. Note that your left hand to support the camera during recording (p. 111...
... can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). During this time. The following states will be indicated if data is created automatically. It will not be usable. You can start recording. Recording movies (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] Table of Contents Search image MODE button Press MODE to turn on the camcorder. Note that your left hand to support the camera during recording (p. 111...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... can check them , touch (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . Data code during playback. Table of Contents You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by lighting/flashing. lit flashing : Focus locked. : The camcorder cannot focus on the When (Photo) lamp. Shooting photos (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo PHOTO button Flashes Lights up Search image MODE button Press MODE to turn on the...
... can check them , touch (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . Data code during playback. Table of Contents You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by lighting/flashing. lit flashing : Focus locked. : The camcorder cannot focus on the When (Photo) lamp. Shooting photos (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo PHOTO button Flashes Lights up Search image MODE button Press MODE to turn on the...
"Handycam" Handbook
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.... Table of Contents Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos Adjusting the zoom by the zoom ring If the lens has a zoom ring, you are not effective. Search image Notes Do not grab or apply a strong force to the operating instructions supplied with the zoom lever. A compatible optical power zoom lens is cancelled and the screen brightness may need to set [Exposure] to digital processing, the image quality will deteriorate...
.... Table of Contents Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos Adjusting the zoom by the zoom ring If the lens has a zoom ring, you are not effective. Search image Notes Do not grab or apply a strong force to the operating instructions supplied with the zoom lever. A compatible optical power zoom lens is cancelled and the screen brightness may need to set [Exposure] to digital processing, the image quality will deteriorate...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...; The digital zoom and the optical zoom can operate the zoom lever of the highmagnification power zoom lens supplied with little contrast between power zoom (SERVO) and manual zoom (MANUAL) on the lens. The zoom setting of the camcorder and that supports autofocus, press FOCUS to set to [Fixed], you can switch between the subject and its background. When you use . Touch (MENU) [Camera/Mic] [ ( Shooting Assist)] [Zoom Speed] [Fixed] desired setting . FOCUS button Use this...
...; The digital zoom and the optical zoom can operate the zoom lever of the highmagnification power zoom lens supplied with little contrast between power zoom (SERVO) and manual zoom (MANUAL) on the lens. The zoom setting of the camcorder and that supports autofocus, press FOCUS to set to [Fixed], you can switch between the subject and its background. When you use . Touch (MENU) [Camera/Mic] [ ( Shooting Assist)] [Zoom Speed] [Fixed] desired setting . FOCUS button Use this...
"Handycam" Handbook
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Table of Contents Search image Adjusting manually Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial Use the MANUAL dial on the lens you zoom from wide angle to telephoto. The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is highlighted, it can set the mode to manual. Adjusting the IRIS Steps to configure IRIS priority exposure are described here. Press PROGRAM AE to...
Table of Contents Search image Adjusting manually Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial Use the MANUAL dial on the lens you zoom from wide angle to telephoto. The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is highlighted, it can set the mode to manual. Adjusting the IRIS Steps to configure IRIS priority exposure are described here. Press PROGRAM AE to...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 If the external medium device has the AC power cable, connect it using the camcorder. Operation is not assured with a code function. The FAT file system is displayed on the LCD screen. Table of Contents Saving images on an external media device You can import images saved on the external media device to your computer by using the supplied software...
... power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 If the external medium device has the AC power cable, connect it using the camcorder. Operation is not assured with a code function. The FAT file system is displayed on the LCD screen. Table of Contents Saving images on an external media device You can import images saved on the external media device to your computer by using the supplied software...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... Deletes movies or photos. 51 Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting. 51 Selects and copies movies or photos to assign the file number. 81 81 91, 94 81 Displays the detailed recording data during recording. Displays information on the internal recording media or a memory card. Adjusts the volume during playback, and the 82 volume for connecting the 83 camcorder to 62 external media. Uses a USB connection with a component input jack. Sets the duration that have not been stored to a computer or other USB device. Repairs the image...
... Deletes movies or photos. 51 Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting. 51 Selects and copies movies or photos to assign the file number. 81 81 91, 94 81 Displays the detailed recording data during recording. Displays information on the internal recording media or a memory card. Adjusts the volume during playback, and the 82 volume for connecting the 83 camcorder to 62 external media. Uses a USB connection with a component input jack. Sets the duration that have not been stored to a computer or other USB device. Repairs the image...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... the TV connected. Set [ Frame Rate] first, before 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 not compatible with your movies a film-like appearance. To play back a movie recorded at this frame rate is recommended. Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) that are updated in...
... the TV connected. Set [ Frame Rate] first, before 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 not compatible with your movies a film-like appearance. To play back a movie recorded at this frame rate is recommended. Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) that are updated in...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... recorded images in the [MTP] mode, movie files will be saved on the LCD screen is used to [Auto]. Disc Burn Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be displayed on the LCD screen. Auto Displays for about 3 seconds. Off Cancels the melody. VF Color Temp. Display Setting You can adjust the brightness of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen, even though [VF/Panel] is tinged with the MANUAL dial or +/-. Auto The camcorder automatically switches...
... recorded images in the [MTP] mode, movie files will be saved on the LCD screen is used to [Auto]. Disc Burn Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be displayed on the LCD screen. Auto Displays for about 3 seconds. Off Cancels the melody. VF Color Temp. Display Setting You can adjust the brightness of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen, even though [VF/Panel] is tinged with the MANUAL dial or +/-. Auto The camcorder automatically switches...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... Mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH only) informs you if the lens is limited to be used on the LCD screen. Tips Shooting w/o Lens Sets whether or not the recording can shoot 24p movies by PAL-based system. Off Select this when you cannot find your camcorder for when you use non-Sony E-mount lenses and mount adaptors. Off The camera recording lamp does not light up . The rec button on a memory card recorded...
... Mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH only) informs you if the lens is limited to be used on the LCD screen. Tips Shooting w/o Lens Sets whether or not the recording can shoot 24p movies by PAL-based system. Off Select this when you cannot find your camcorder for when you use non-Sony E-mount lenses and mount adaptors. Off The camera recording lamp does not light up . The rec button on a memory card recorded...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... 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 Playing back images stored on memory card on . It takes a few seconds for your camcorder with the +/- Otherwise, the Wireless Remote Commander may become warm during operation. The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. Set [Remote Ctrl] to the camcorder (p. 15). The plug...
... 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 Playing back images stored on memory card on . It takes a few seconds for your camcorder with the +/- Otherwise, the Wireless Remote Commander may become warm during operation. The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. Set [Remote Ctrl] to the camcorder (p. 15). The plug...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...; Data read/write speed may be compensated for Camera File system" universal standard established by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with extremely high humidity or subject to compress audio data. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the memory card (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the memory card...
...; Data read/write speed may be compensated for Camera File system" universal standard established by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with extremely high humidity or subject to compress audio data. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the memory card (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the memory card...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... Charging the battery pack abroad 16, 98 Cinematone 73 Clock Set 23 Color Temp 46 Component 82 Connection 37 Copy 60 Creating a disc 54 Creating AVCHD disc 57 D Data Code 24, 81 Date/Time 24 Date & Time Setting 86 Delete 51 Digital Zoom 40, 78 Disc recorder 63 Display Setting 84 Divide 52 Drive Mode 73 E Edit/Copy 80 Event Index 33 Expanded focus 42 Exposure 71 External media 60 F Face Detection 74 FH 43 File Number 81 Flash 75 Flash Level 75 Format...
... Charging the battery pack abroad 16, 98 Cinematone 73 Clock Set 23 Color Temp 46 Component 82 Connection 37 Copy 60 Creating a disc 54 Creating AVCHD disc 57 D Data Code 24, 81 Date/Time 24 Date & Time Setting 86 Delete 51 Digital Zoom 40, 78 Disc recorder 63 Display Setting 84 Divide 52 Drive Mode 73 E Edit/Copy 80 Event Index 33 Expanded focus 42 Exposure 71 External media 60 F Face Detection 74 FH 43 File Number 81 Flash 75 Flash Level 75 Format...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... Help Guide 2 Power on 23 Precautions 100 PROGRAM AE 47 Protect 51 PS 43 R RAW/JPEG 80 REC Lamp 85 Rec Mode 43 Recording 29 Recording and playback time....96 Recording media 27 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....96 Red Eye Reduction 75 Remote Ctrl 85, 112 Repair Img.DB F 91 RESET 110 S Saving images in external media 60 Screen indicators 107 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 93 Self-Timer 73 Setting the date and time...........23 Setup 81 Shooting Mode...
... Help Guide 2 Power on 23 Precautions 100 PROGRAM AE 47 Protect 51 PS 43 R RAW/JPEG 80 REC Lamp 85 Rec Mode 43 Recording 29 Recording and playback time....96 Recording media 27 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....96 Red Eye Reduction 75 Remote Ctrl 85, 112 Repair Img.DB F 91 RESET 110 S Saving images in external media 60 Screen indicators 107 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 93 Self-Timer 73 Setting the date and time...........23 Setup 81 Shooting Mode...
Operating Guide
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... connected to remove the disc from or to the camcorder using the "PlayMemories Home" software to start up the software. Notes To create discs or use other software, the images may not be imported correctly. When you delete image files, follow the steps on page 45. If you operate the data on Windows XP, Image Mastering API v2.0 for the installation.) You may not be copied onto DVD media. All image files...
... connected to remove the disc from or to the camcorder using the "PlayMemories Home" software to start up the software. Notes To create discs or use other software, the images may not be imported correctly. When you delete image files, follow the steps on page 45. If you operate the data on Windows XP, Image Mastering API v2.0 for the installation.) You may not be copied onto DVD media. All image files...
Operating Guide
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... A A/V connecting cable...........43, 56 B Battery pack 17 C Care 67 Charging the battery pack..........17 Charging the battery pack abroad 19 Clock Set 25 Computer 47 Computer system 47 Connection 42 Copy 53 D Data Code 26 Date/Time 26 Delete 45 Disc recorder 56 E Event Index 38 External media 53 F Fully charged 17 H "Handycam" Handbook 62 I Image Data Converter 51 Install 47 L Language Setting 27 Lens 20 M Maintenance 67 MANUAL dial 37 Media Settings 31 "Memory Stick" media 32 US 78 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 32 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
... A A/V connecting cable...........43, 56 B Battery pack 17 C Care 67 Charging the battery pack..........17 Charging the battery pack abroad 19 Clock Set 25 Computer 47 Computer system 47 Connection 42 Copy 53 D Data Code 26 Date/Time 26 Delete 45 Disc recorder 56 E Event Index 38 External media 53 F Fully charged 17 H "Handycam" Handbook 62 I Image Data Converter 51 Install 47 L Language Setting 27 Lens 20 M Maintenance 67 MANUAL dial 37 Media Settings 31 "Memory Stick" media 32 US 78 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 32 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
Marketing Specifications
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.... Direct power zoom w/ variable zoom speed control The NEX-VG30 was built with both variable and fixed focal length lenses. Share your creations via DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ media, or upload to a bare minimum. and E-mount system lenses, which includes all new powered zoom seesaw lever for variable and constant speed electronic zooming. Comprehensive Manual Control Aperture priority, shutter speed priority or manual exposure control can also see the results of camera adjustments in...
.... Direct power zoom w/ variable zoom speed control The NEX-VG30 was built with both variable and fixed focal length lenses. Share your creations via DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ media, or upload to a bare minimum. and E-mount system lenses, which includes all new powered zoom seesaw lever for variable and constant speed electronic zooming. Comprehensive Manual Control Aperture priority, shutter speed priority or manual exposure control can also see the results of camera adjustments in...
