Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... To obtain warranty service, you . This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from Sony or a Sony Retailer is required. any such software is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for in any data, software or other reason,... of ninety days from the product. ® 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). Labor: For a period of or to be defective. It does not cover ...
... To obtain warranty service, you . This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from Sony or a Sony Retailer is required. any such software is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for in any data, software or other reason,... of ninety days from the product. ® 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). Labor: For a period of or to be defective. It does not cover ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... [Format] . Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you cannot record/play back on ... images recorded on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be played back with other manufacturers. If you...the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories ...
... [Format] . Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you cannot record/play back on ... images recorded on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be played back with other manufacturers. If you...the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... or simplified for understandability. In this manual are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of NEX-VG30. Otherwise, the memory card may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ...58320; The screen indicators 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 the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30) or...
... or simplified for understandability. In this manual are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of NEX-VG30. Otherwise, the memory card may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ...58320; The screen indicators 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 the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30) or...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... 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...
... 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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supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- 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 Adaptor (1) (p. 15) Wind Screen (1) (p. 14) Power...
supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- 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 Adaptor (1) (p. 15) Wind Screen (1) (p. 14) Power...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to OFF (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding 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 ... 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 V series. 1 Slide the POWER switch to your camcorder and...
...3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to OFF (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding 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 ... 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 V series. 1 Slide the POWER switch to your camcorder and...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...57768; Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 3: Charging the battery pack" (p. 15). US 16 Battery pack NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 Charging time 195 390 The charging times shown in a temperature range of 10 C to 30... C (50 °F to OFF. It is not discharged. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is recommended that you charge the battery in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully ...
...57768; Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 3: Charging the battery pack" (p. 15). US 16 Battery pack NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 Charging time 195 390 The charging times shown in a temperature range of 10 C to 30... C (50 °F to OFF. It is not discharged. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is recommended that you charge the battery in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...metallic objects. US 17 Index Notes on the power cord (Mains lead) The power cord (Mains lead) is designed specifically for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. 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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use with this camcorder only, and should not be used with any...
...metallic objects. US 17 Index Notes on the power cord (Mains lead) The power cord (Mains lead) is designed specifically for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. 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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use with this camcorder only, and should not be used with any...
"Handycam" Handbook
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The recording lamp lights up during recording (when you do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 27) is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder. Note that... [Standard] in the upper right of the LCD screen is still being written onto the recording media after 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 ...
The recording lamp lights up during recording (when you do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 27) is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder. Note that... [Standard] in the upper right of the LCD screen is still being written onto the recording media after 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 ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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..., to fill the screen 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 need to redo the [One Push] procedure...
..., to fill the screen 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 need to redo the [One Push] procedure...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... and photos You can delete the image using on the playback screen. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images.
... and photos You can delete the image using on the playback screen. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images.
"Handycam" Handbook
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...movie. Use the supplied software "PlayMemories Home" for more precision. Returns 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. It may damage...4:3 aspect ratio with more advanced editing. When capturing is finished, the screen returns to capture a photo. Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from movies recorded with your camcorder while dividing the movie. Search image Index US 53 Undo the protection of...
...movie. Use the supplied software "PlayMemories Home" for more precision. Returns 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. It may damage...4:3 aspect ratio with more advanced editing. When capturing is finished, the screen returns to capture a photo. Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from movies recorded with your camcorder while dividing the movie. Search image Index US 53 Undo the protection of...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... Savings], 86 [Summer Time], or [Date & Time Format]. 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 to ...
... Savings], 86 [Summer Time], or [Date & Time Format]. 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 to ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...Destination ( ) Select this item when you visit a certain place often and want to use [ Frame Rate]. Otherwise, we recommend using a fully charged battery. The version of the lens and your camcorder. Touch in upper left on page 99. Home Select this item when you want ... this function when the firmware update of your local area when using the camcorder in other than shooting mode. Battery Info You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Select your camcorder was released. Notes You should update only when using the AC Adaptor...
...Destination ( ) Select this item when you visit a certain place often and want to use [ Frame Rate]. Otherwise, we recommend using a fully charged battery. The version of the lens and your camcorder. Touch in upper left on page 99. Home Select this item when you want ... this function when the firmware update of your local area when using the camcorder in other than shooting mode. Battery Info You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Select your camcorder was released. Notes You should update only when using the AC Adaptor...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute. 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. ... using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. marks (p. 112). Remove any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the ...
... the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute. 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. ... using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. marks (p. 112). Remove any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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..., or DISPLAY on your eye moves away from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your DVD device with black paper. Fully charge the battery again. Table of Contents Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander. Select a commander mode other than DVD... 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your Sony dealer. When [VF/Panel] (p. 84) is open, the screen display does not change even if your eye moves close to the viewfinder, the...
..., or DISPLAY on your eye moves away from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your DVD device with black paper. Fully charge the battery again. Table of Contents Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander. Select a commander mode other than DVD... 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your Sony dealer. When [VF/Panel] (p. 84) is open, the screen display does not change even if your eye moves close to the viewfinder, the...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... back memory cards (p. 4). 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 image. DB F.]. is indicated on a thumbnail. The image data base file...
... back memory cards (p. 4). 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 image. DB F.]. is indicated on a thumbnail. The image data base file...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to formatting of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E Follow the steps from on page 87. (Battery level warning) The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, may flash, even if there are running...
... in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to formatting of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E Follow the steps from on page 87. (Battery level warning) The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, may flash, even if there are running...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recording time of movies/number of movies Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. 370 (300) 740 (610) 1490 (1225) Standard definition image quality (STD) (unit: minute) 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 220 (200...) 445 (410) 895 (825) Notes When using Sony memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 79). ...
... to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recording time of movies/number of movies Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. 370 (300) 740 (610) 1490 (1225) Standard definition image quality (STD) (unit: minute) 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 220 (200...) 445 (410) 895 (825) Notes When using Sony memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 79). ...