Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... product replaced under this Limited Warranty will , at its option, repair or replace with the Product. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. To...SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to you may not apply to any such software is required. ® 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...
... product replaced under this Limited Warranty will , at its option, repair or replace with the Product. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. To...SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to you may not apply to any such software is required. ® 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...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories ...HD)) into the terminal will damage the terminal and may not be sure to eject the disc. Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to save images on your images onto a PC, etc., then ... and on the viewfinder. And, the illustrations of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be able to play back images recorded on other manufacturers. Also...
... you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories ...HD)) into the terminal will damage the terminal and may not be sure to eject the disc. Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to save images on your images onto a PC, etc., then ... and on the viewfinder. And, the illustrations of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be able to play back images recorded on other manufacturers. Also...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
"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...
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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
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supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. VG30H/VG30EH;...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 cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 15) Large ...
supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. VG30H/VG30EH;...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 cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 15) Large ...
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.... 1 Slide the POWER switch to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). US 15 Index The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM..." battery pack (V series) after attaching 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 ...
.... 1 Slide the POWER switch to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). US 15 Index The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM..." battery pack (V series) after attaching 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 ...
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... range of 10 C 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. Battery pack NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 Charging time 195 390 The charging times... in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on the LCD screen. 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. ...
... range of 10 C 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. Battery pack NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 Charging time 195 390 The charging times... in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on the LCD screen. 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. ...
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... not be used with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Notes on attaching/detaching of the power source When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30), the access lamp (p. 27... Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with other electrical equipment. Note on the power cord (Mains lead) The power cord (Mains lead) is designed specifically for about 5 minutes, to...
... not be used with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Notes on attaching/detaching of the power source When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30), the access lamp (p. 27... Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with other electrical equipment. Note on the power cord (Mains lead) The power cord (Mains lead) is designed specifically for about 5 minutes, to...
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... time, do not use a tripod). During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). Make sure that if the attached lens does not have an image stabilizing feature, SteadyShot will not be indicated if data is created... movie file is still being written onto the recording media after you do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 27) is flashing Hold the lens with your camcorder during recording (p. 111).
... time, do not use a tripod). During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). Make sure that if the attached lens does not have an image stabilizing feature, SteadyShot will not be indicated if data is created... movie file is still being written onto the recording media after you do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 27) is flashing Hold the lens with your camcorder during recording (p. 111).
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Table of the light source: Select [Color Temp.] , then set it with [One Push], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the ...
Table of the light source: Select [Color Temp.] , then set it with [One Push], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the ...
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... the playback screen. To delete all images recorded in the memory card, and recover all movies/photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Save important movies and photos in an event...
... the playback screen. To delete all images recorded in the memory card, and recover all movies/photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Save important movies and photos in an event...
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...dividing point based on about half-second increments. Only simple editing is available on the playback screen of a movie. Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from movies recorded with your camcorder while dividing the movie. Returns to adjust the capturing point with standard definition...the date and time you captured from the movie. Undo the protection of the movie 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.
...dividing point based on about half-second increments. Only simple editing is available on the playback screen of a movie. Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from movies recorded with your camcorder while dividing the movie. Returns to adjust the capturing point with standard definition...the date and time you captured from the movie. Undo the protection of the movie 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.
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... a time difference without stopping 86 the clock. 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 Contents Shooting w/o Lens...
... a time difference without stopping 86 the clock. 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 Contents Shooting w/o Lens...
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...format. Daylight Savings/Summer Time You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Version You can see the version of the battery. Area Setting You can select one from the camcorder is useful if you set the place to that place, it is NTSC color. Images... depending on the connected TV. When you have activated [24p Mode], you cannot set the summertime. Otherwise, we recommend using a fully charged battery. The version of the lens may not be displayed in other than shooting mode. Select your camcorder was released. Notes You...
...format. Daylight Savings/Summer Time You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Version You can see the version of the battery. Area Setting You can select one from the camcorder is useful if you set the place to that place, it is NTSC color. Images... depending on the connected TV. When you have activated [24p Mode], you cannot set the summertime. Otherwise, we recommend using a fully charged battery. The version of the lens may not be displayed in other than shooting mode. Select your camcorder was released. Notes You...
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... or local authorized Sony service facility. This is extremely low. The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. Set [Remote Ctrl] to [On] (p. 85). Insert a battery into any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor. ...Press RESET (p. 110) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on . 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. 91 ...
... or local authorized Sony service facility. This is extremely low. The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. Set [Remote Ctrl] to [On] (p. 85). Insert a battery into any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor. ...Press RESET (p. 110) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on . 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. 91 ...
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...Remote Commander. Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of [A. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is quickly discharged. Shut Off). Change the setting of your ...When [VF/Panel] (p. 84) is open, the screen display does not change even if your Sony dealer. The battery pack may not be attached to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed (p. 15). The ambient temperature is automatically turned off the power (p....
...Remote Commander. Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of [A. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is quickly discharged. Shut Off). Change the setting of your ...When [VF/Panel] (p. 84) is open, the screen display does not change even if your Sony dealer. The battery pack may not be attached to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed (p. 15). The ambient temperature is automatically turned off the power (p....
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...)] [Repair Img. 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 hood, the filter or the hood may not be played back or...
...)] [Repair Img. 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 hood, the filter or the hood may not be played back or...
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...; / C:32: Remove the power source. Reconnect it in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) The battery pack temperature is damaged. For the type of memory card you can use with C or E. (Warning indicator pertaining to fix...a couple of the external media device) The external media device is high. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. DB F.]. The external media device is damaged. (Warning indicator pertaining to ...
...; / C:32: Remove the power source. Reconnect it in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) The battery pack temperature is damaged. For the type of memory card you can use with C or E. (Warning indicator pertaining to fix...a couple of the external media device) The external media device is high. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. DB F.]. The external media device is damaged. (Warning indicator pertaining to ...
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... of movies Approximate time available when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using Sony memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the conditions under the following conditions. [ REC Mode]: Standard ...setting) Using E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. This technology causes fluctuations in ( ) is measured under which you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback...
... of movies Approximate time available when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using Sony memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the conditions under the following conditions. [ REC Mode]: Standard ...setting) Using E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. This technology causes fluctuations in ( ) is measured under which you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback...