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...appear on the memory card. If you may not be saved depend on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may result in a malfunction of the camcorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into a DVD player/recorder, you may not...Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC...
...appear on the memory card. If you may not be saved depend on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may result in a malfunction of the camcorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into a DVD player/recorder, you may not...Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC...
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...or simplified for understandability. 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 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. US Index Notes on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object.
...or simplified for understandability. 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 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. US Index Notes on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object.
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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 on...
... 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 on...
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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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... your camcorder. VG30H/VG30EH; 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...
... your camcorder. VG30H/VG30EH; 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...
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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 V series...(wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Step 3: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow until 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 ...
...(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 V series...(wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Step 3: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow until 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 ...
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... C to 30 C (50 °F to OFF. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is on the LCD screen. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 ... socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 3: Charging the battery pack" (p. 15). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Table of Contents 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder is...
... C to 30 C (50 °F to OFF. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is on the LCD screen. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 ... socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 3: Charging the battery pack" (p. 15). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Table of Contents 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder is...
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...your camcorder and put it in 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. 30), the access ...off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Note on attaching/detaching of the power source When you leave your camcorder. ...
...your camcorder and put it in 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. 30), the access ...off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Note on attaching/detaching of the power source When you leave your camcorder. ...
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... and [One Push] cannot be set. One Push ( ) The white balance 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 will be adjusted according to the ambient light...
... and [One Push] cannot be set. One Push ( ) The white balance 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 will be adjusted according to the ambient light...
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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. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch...
... 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. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch...
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Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from movies recorded with standard definition image quality: 0.3 M (4:3) The memory card where you want to the beginning of ... of the selected movie Touch . Returns to capture a photo. Undo the protection of the movie to divide it (p. 52). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the movie. It may occur from the point where you captured from your camcorder while dividing the movie.
Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from movies recorded with standard definition image quality: 0.3 M (4:3) The memory card where you want to the beginning of ... of the selected movie Touch . Returns to capture a photo. Undo the protection of the movie to divide it (p. 52). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the movie. It may occur from the point where you captured from your camcorder while dividing the movie.
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...while in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder and take it after the power is turned on . Attach a charged battery pack to shoot after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 110) using a pointed object, and turn on ....) 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. socket). p. 92 Connecting to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 15). Table of Contents Additional information...
...while in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder and take it after the power is turned on . Attach a charged battery pack to shoot after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 110) using a pointed object, and turn on ....) 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. socket). p. 92 Connecting to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 15). Table of Contents Additional information...
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... This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. The battery pack may be able to charge it (p. 101). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 15). US 88 Search image Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series). The power abruptly turns off. ...screen if your eye moves away from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with black paper. The battery pack is turned on. The camcorder displays images on the environment of use. ...
... This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. The battery pack may be able to charge it (p. 101). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 15). US 88 Search image Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series). The power abruptly turns off. ...screen if your eye moves away from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with black paper. The battery pack is turned on. The camcorder displays images on the environment of use. ...
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... is not a malfunction. Change the sound conversion type (downmix type) when playing back 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 are dark. Remove the filter or hood. Check the data base...
... is not a malfunction. Change the sound conversion type (downmix type) when playing back 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 are dark. Remove the filter or hood. Check the data base...
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... is high. E Follow the steps from on page 87. (Battery level warning) The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to the DC IN jack of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Check the database file by touching (MENU) [Setup] ...
... is high. E Follow the steps from on page 87. (Battery level warning) The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to the DC IN jack of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Check the database file by touching (MENU) [Setup] ...
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...minute) HD STD 395 440 325 355 785 870 650 710 Table of Contents Search image Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Top: When recording with the LCD screen Bottom: When recording with viewfinder Each recording time is measured under which ...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...
...minute) HD STD 395 440 325 355 785 870 650 710 Table of Contents Search image Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Top: When recording with the LCD screen Bottom: When recording with viewfinder Each recording time is measured under which ...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...
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.... Note, however, that case, do one You may differ, depending on your computer up on the type of the battery pack If the battery pack is not water resistant. Shut Off] [Off], and leave your camcorder in a pocket to warm it on your camcorder..." media (with before you may flash, even if there is still 20 percent of the following to use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is frequently used in high temperatures for a your camcorder. other devices Use a ...
.... Note, however, that case, do one You may differ, depending on your computer up on the type of the battery pack If the battery pack is not water resistant. Shut Off] [Off], and leave your camcorder in a pocket to warm it on your camcorder..." media (with before you may flash, even if there is still 20 percent of the following to use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is frequently used in high temperatures for a your camcorder. other devices Use a ...
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... consult a doctor. Be particularly careful of Contents Search image About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid gets in your...
... consult a doctor. Be particularly careful of Contents Search image About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid gets in your...
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..., it for more than 24 hours. The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in the memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is closed. How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable... battery Connect your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. The preinstalled rechargeable...
..., it for more than 24 hours. The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in the memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is closed. How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable... battery Connect your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. The preinstalled rechargeable...
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...ray disc 58 C Calibration 103 Camera/Mic 70 Camera Data 81 Camera Data Display 77 Capturing photos from a movie 53 Charging the battery pack..........15 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... 42 HDMI Resolution 83 Histogram 77 HQ 43 US 114 I Image quality 42 Image Quality/Size 79 Image Size 79 Indoor 46 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 101 IRIS 47 ISO 71 L Language Setting 24, 85 LCD Brightness 84 Lens 18 LP 43 M Maintenance 100 MANUAL Button 74 MANUAL dial...
...ray disc 58 C Calibration 103 Camera/Mic 70 Camera Data 81 Camera Data Display 77 Capturing photos from a movie 53 Charging the battery pack..........15 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... 42 HDMI Resolution 83 Histogram 77 HQ 43 US 114 I Image quality 42 Image Quality/Size 79 Image Size 79 Indoor 46 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 101 IRIS 47 ISO 71 L Language Setting 24, 85 LCD Brightness 84 Lens 18 LP 43 M Maintenance 100 MANUAL Button 74 MANUAL dial...