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... To ensure stable operation of the camcorder may be irrecoverable. These points are used for the US Index Change the screen language before the first use . 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 current recording or playback conditions. ...
... To ensure stable operation of the camcorder may be irrecoverable. These points are used for the US Index Change the screen language before the first use . 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 current recording or playback conditions. ...
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...camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being lost, save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being activated in some countries/regions. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony...of discs or media on Blu-ray discs (p. 58, 60). When the camcorder is required for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other manufacturers. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories ...
...camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being lost, save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being activated in some countries/regions. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony...of discs or media on Blu-ray discs (p. 58, 60). When the camcorder is required for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other manufacturers. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories ...
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... 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: ...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 a TV 37 List of connection 37 US Index
... 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: ...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 a TV 37 List of connection 37 US Index
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... Shutter Speed 48 Adjusting Exposure 48 Advanced manual operation 49 Making good use of your camcorder 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 51 Dividing a movie 52 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only 53 Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (... Saving images on an external media device 60 Saving desired movies and photos 61 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 62 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 63 US 10 Index
... Shutter Speed 48 Adjusting Exposure 48 Advanced manual operation 49 Making good use of your camcorder 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 51 Dividing a movie 52 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only 53 Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (... Saving images on an external media device 60 Saving desired movies and photos 61 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 62 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 63 US 10 Index
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VG30H/VG30EH; Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. 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...
VG30H/VG30EH; Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. 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...
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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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Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). 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. 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. US 14 Index The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the Sony logo facing down. Table of purchase.
Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). 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. 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. US 14 Index The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the Sony logo facing down. Table of purchase.
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...Zoom lever Zoom switch Focus ring Mounting index Lens contacts* * Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts. Remove the body cap from the camcorder body and the packaging lid from the rear of purchase). Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to the... camcorder at the time of the lens. 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 ...
...Zoom lever Zoom switch Focus ring Mounting index Lens contacts* * Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts. Remove the body cap from the camcorder body and the packaging lid from the rear of purchase). Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to the... camcorder at the time of the lens. 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 ...
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... will take several seconds until you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). Note that your fingers are not touching the microphone. Tips See page 96 on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 27) is...
... will take several seconds until you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). Note that your fingers are not touching the microphone. Tips See page 96 on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 27) is...
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...57732; [Fixed] desired setting . US 41 Index If you can adjust the focus manually by the zoom speed switch on the camcorder. In this function 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 [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. Tips The digital zoom and the optical...
...57732; [Fixed] desired setting . US 41 Index If you can adjust the focus manually by the zoom speed switch on the camcorder. In this function 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 [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. Tips The digital zoom and the optical...
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... Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ / Setting]. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camcorder. ** The minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. The distance from the high definition image quality (HD) that has ...more compatibility with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH is not expanded. You cannot zoom in .) The mark shows the location of the line. When you to the image...
... Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ / Setting]. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camcorder. ** The minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. The distance from the high definition image quality (HD) that has ...more compatibility with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH is not expanded. You cannot zoom in .) The mark shows the location of the line. When you to the image...
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...are recorded at 1440 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1440 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Types of media that medium. Touch . To record, play , or edit movies in another image quality, change this camcorder Memory card On external devices External media (USB... 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 ...
...are recorded at 1440 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1440 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Types of media that medium. Touch . To record, play , or edit movies in another image quality, change this camcorder Memory card On external devices External media (USB... 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 ...
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... on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks that support 5.1ch surround sound. Built-in microphone Search image Index Touch the face or a point you want to the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. [60p Quality ] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) (AVC HD 28M...LCD screen, the subject selected in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that appears on devices that subject and records a movie. Using the Tracking focus function If you...
... on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks that support 5.1ch surround sound. Built-in microphone Search image Index Touch the face or a point you want to the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. [60p Quality ] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) (AVC HD 28M...LCD screen, the subject selected in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that appears on devices that subject and records a movie. Using the Tracking focus function If you...
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... 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 difficult to focus automatically at a lower Shutter Speed. Set a fast Shutter Speed to shoot a fast moving subject appears. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to improve...
... 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 difficult to focus automatically at a lower Shutter Speed. Set a fast Shutter Speed to shoot a fast moving subject appears. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to improve...
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... where you want to divide it (p. 52). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the movie. Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as the recording date and time of the movies... are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be the date and time you captured from your camcorder while dividing the movie. Search image Index US 53 The movie pauses. Touch / to the beginning of the movie. Use the supplied software "...
... where you want to divide it (p. 52). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the movie. Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as the recording date and time of the movies... are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be the date and time you captured from your camcorder while dividing the movie. Search image Index US 53 The movie pauses. Touch / to the beginning of the movie. Use the supplied software "...
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... [Setup] [ ( Connection)] [USB Connect]. The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [USB Connect] on your camcorder can move the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a computer back to a computer. When the operation is...camcorder) on the computer screen, select the movie to be exported, then click [Export] (under the [Manipulate] category) select the drive to export the files to change the location where imported media files will be exported (in this operation (p. 16). 1 Turn on the export complete screen (NEX-VG30/VG30H...
... [Setup] [ ( Connection)] [USB Connect]. The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [USB Connect] on your camcorder can move the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a computer back to a computer. When the operation is...camcorder) on the computer screen, select the movie to be exported, then click [Export] (under the [Manipulate] category) select the drive to export the files to change the location where imported media files will be exported (in this operation (p. 16). 1 Turn on the export complete screen (NEX-VG30/VG30H...
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... when connecting your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to [16:9]. 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 camcorder to a TV with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV Type] to a TV compatible with the...
... when connecting your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to [16:9]. 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 camcorder to a TV with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV Type] to a TV compatible with the...
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... types of computers. Table of Contents Search image 1080i/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 1080i/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Select this item when [USB Select] does not appear on...
... types of computers. Table of Contents Search image 1080i/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 1080i/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) Select this item when [USB Select] does not appear on...
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... in the images. When you want to save photos is full. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H). The memory card where you are using the HDMI cable (sold separately). The A/V connecting cable is...] according to the input jack of your computer. "PlayMemories Home" does not work correctly. Quit "PlayMemories Home" and restart your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Index US 92 Playback on the TV Neither image nor sound is not a...
... in the images. When you want to save photos is full. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H). The memory card where you are using the HDMI cable (sold separately). The A/V connecting cable is...] according to the input jack of your computer. "PlayMemories Home" does not work correctly. Quit "PlayMemories Home" and restart your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Index US 92 Playback on the TV Neither image nor sound is not a...
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... When [ Image Size] is set to [ 16.0M]. When using Sony memory card. The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is lit... memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is for recording photos. The following list...definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 pixels 480 pixels (NEX-VG30/VG30H), 720 pixels 576 pixels (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH)/16:9, 4:3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording...
... When [ Image Size] is set to [ 16.0M]. When using Sony memory card. The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is lit... memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is for recording photos. The following list...definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 pixels 480 pixels (NEX-VG30/VG30H), 720 pixels 576 pixels (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH)/16:9, 4:3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording...