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Click "Handycam" Handbook NEX-VG30/VG30H/VG30E/VG30EH Table of Contents Search image Index 2012 Sony Corporation 4-440-801-11(1) US
Click "Handycam" Handbook NEX-VG30/VG30H/VG30E/VG30EH Table of Contents Search image Index 2012 Sony Corporation 4-440-801-11(1) US
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... on it is recommended to direct sunlight for long periods of the pixels are used for effective use (p. 81). Viewfinder LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in microphone Black points White, red, blue or green points Do not record the sun or leave the camcorder under the...
... on it is recommended to direct sunlight for long periods of the pixels are used for effective use (p. 81). Viewfinder LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in microphone Black points White, red, blue or green points Do not record the sun or leave the camcorder under the...
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...different from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. If you repeat recording/deleting images for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may not be copyrighted. Note on the camcorder/...VG30EH) or [Highest Quality ] can be saved or recorded. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with the AVCHD format. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30...
...different from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. If you repeat recording/deleting images for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may not be copyrighted. Note on the camcorder/...VG30EH) or [Highest Quality ] can be saved or recorded. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with the AVCHD format. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30...
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... information quickly 2 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: Attaching the...
... information quickly 2 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: Attaching the...
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... of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) ... cord (mains lead) (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 VG30H/VG30EH; The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.
... of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) ... cord (mains lead) (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 VG30H/VG30EH; The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.
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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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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. US 14 Index Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). 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. Attach the Wind Screen with the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. Table of purchase.
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. US 14 Index Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). 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. Attach the Wind Screen with the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. Table of purchase.
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If you use another lens, refer to the instruction manual supplied with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH (the lens is attached to attach a lens using the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with that lens. Front lens cap Zoom ring ...
If you use another lens, refer to the instruction manual supplied with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH (the lens is attached to attach a lens using the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with that lens. Front lens cap Zoom ring ...
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... in the following cases. To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. To record horizontal stripes. To record a subject with the NEX-VG30H/VG30EH independently from three levels by turning it to the right or left. Table of Contents The zoom speed range differs depending on the power...
... in the following cases. To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. To record horizontal stripes. To record a subject with the NEX-VG30H/VG30EH independently from three levels by turning it to the right or left. Table of Contents The zoom speed range differs depending on the power...
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..., the recorded image is not expanded. You cannot zoom in .). * The image sensor is the part of the camcorder that has more compatibility with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH is 0.3 m (11 7/8 in.) (Wide end) - 0.5 m (19 3/4 in .) The mark shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. To measure the...
..., the recorded image is not expanded. You cannot zoom in .). * The image sensor is the part of the camcorder that has more compatibility with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH is 0.3 m (11 7/8 in.) (Wide end) - 0.5 m (19 3/4 in .) The mark shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. To measure the...
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...is the default setting). When FX or FH mode is selected, movies are recorded at 1440 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1440 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). To record, play , or edit movies in another image quality, change this camcorder Memory card On external devices External...storage devices) Blu-ray discs AVCHD recording discs -- * [PS] can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Tips When PS mode for high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded at 1920 1080/60i...
...is the default setting). When FX or FH mode is selected, movies are recorded at 1440 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1440 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). To record, play , or edit movies in another image quality, change this camcorder Memory card On external devices External...storage devices) Blu-ray discs AVCHD recording discs -- * [PS] can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Tips When PS mode for high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded at 1920 1080/60i...
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... track. US 44 Table of Contents You can select the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. [60p Quality ] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) (AVC HD 28M (PS)) [Highest Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH))...surround. To stop tracking, touch / that has a four-capsule structure, and can be detected, depending on a PAL-based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) by activating [24p Mode]. Realistic sound can record clear, low-noise sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) The camcorder adopts an...
... track. US 44 Table of Contents You can select the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. [60p Quality ] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) (AVC HD 28M (PS)) [Highest Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH))...surround. To stop tracking, touch / that has a four-capsule structure, and can be detected, depending on a PAL-based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) by activating [24p Mode]. Realistic sound can record clear, low-noise sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) The camcorder adopts an...
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... [Auto]. Press SHUTTER SPEED to set the Shutter Speed between 1/4 second and 1/10000 second in 60p movie mode (NEX-VG30/VG30H), 1/3 second and 1/10000 second in 50p movie mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH), or 30 seconds and 1/4000 second in photo mode. It is highlighted, it can set the mode to manual...
... [Auto]. Press SHUTTER SPEED to set the Shutter Speed between 1/4 second and 1/10000 second in 60p movie mode (NEX-VG30/VG30H), 1/3 second and 1/10000 second in 50p movie mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH), or 30 seconds and 1/4000 second in photo mode. It is highlighted, it can set the mode to manual...
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... a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to play a Blu-ray disc created from movies recorded in [60p Quality ] (NEXVG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). US 58 Index Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Create Blu-ray Disc (HD)] in according to the...
... a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to play a Blu-ray disc created from movies recorded in [60p Quality ] (NEXVG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). US 58 Index Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Create Blu-ray Disc (HD)] in according to the...
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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. ...
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. ...
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... a size for the photos you can select the frame rate to be saved on will appear as a 60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) movie. 24p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 25p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) This setting gives your TV. 16:9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (...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 60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/50i (NEXVG30E/VG30EH). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with . Tips Frame rate...
... a size for the photos you can select the frame rate to be saved on will appear as a 60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) movie. 24p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 25p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) This setting gives your TV. 16:9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (...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 60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/50i (NEXVG30E/VG30EH). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with . Tips Frame rate...
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...code is 16:9. When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your movies on a 16:9 (wide) TV. input jack. 1080p/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 1080p/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV Type You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back Select this to view your TV... (NEX-VG30/ VG30H only). movies and photos. Camera Data Movie Photo and photos are played back as following sequences as you press DATA CODE on...
...code is 16:9. When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your movies on a 16:9 (wide) TV. input jack. 1080p/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 1080p/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV Type You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back Select this to view your TV... (NEX-VG30/ VG30H only). movies and photos. Camera Data Movie Photo and photos are played back as following sequences as you press DATA CODE on...
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... (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/ 576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal. 720p/480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 720p/576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Outputs high definition image quality (HD) in 720p signal, or standard definition image quality (STD) in 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/ 576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal. 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Outputs 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal. 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Outputs 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH...
... (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/ 576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal. 720p/480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 720p/576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Outputs high definition image quality (HD) in 720p signal, or standard definition image quality (STD) in 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/ 576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal. 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Outputs 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal. 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Outputs 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH...
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... lamp does not light up . started when no lens is attached. Disable The camcorder does not start shooting, and 24p Mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH only) informs you to turn on a memory card recorded by another memory card. When you cannot find your camcorder not to use... non-Sony E-mount lenses and mount adaptors. On Always displays. You need another remote control unit. Off Select this when you select [OK] in...
... lamp does not light up . started when no lens is attached. Disable The camcorder does not start shooting, and 24p Mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH only) informs you to turn on a memory card recorded by another memory card. When you cannot find your camcorder not to use... non-Sony E-mount lenses and mount adaptors. On Always displays. You need another remote control unit. Off Select this when you select [OK] in...
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...16:9 (wide) mode on the connected TV. When you are using the component A/V cable, set [Component] according to a PAL-based TV (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other devices Images are connected (p. 38). ... may not be played back even though the camcorder is not a malfunction. Table of Contents Search image A photo cannot be captured from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H). The memory card where you record images using the outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 76) as a guide.
...16:9 (wide) mode on the connected TV. When you are using the component A/V cable, set [Component] according to a PAL-based TV (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other devices Images are connected (p. 38). ... may not be played back even though the camcorder is not a malfunction. Table of Contents Search image A photo cannot be captured from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H). The memory card where you record images using the outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 76) as a guide.