Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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.... This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in any such software is still in Japan ® 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). If...
.... This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in any such software is still in Japan ® 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). If...
"Handycam" Handbook
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Information on how to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using your camcorder to use Adobe Reader. You can search for tips on using Adobe Reader. Table of Contents Search image Using the "Handycam"... that item. Click here. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Searching for information quickly Click an item on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). US Index Read the "Handycam" Handbook in addition to the page for that...
Information on how to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using your camcorder to use Adobe Reader. You can search for tips on using Adobe Reader. Table of Contents Search image Using the "Handycam"... that item. Click here. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Searching for information quickly Click an item on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). US Index Read the "Handycam" Handbook in addition to the page for that...
"Handycam" Handbook
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Viewfinder LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in any problems. Compensation for the contents ... Black points White, red, blue or green points Do not record the sun or leave the camcorder under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder or the lens... Before starting to record, test the recording function to format the memory card with your eyes. The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. The inside of the pixels are recorded without any way. If sunlight is ...
Viewfinder LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in any problems. Compensation for the contents ... Black points White, red, blue or green points Do not record the sun or leave the camcorder under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder or the lens... Before starting to record, test the recording function to format the memory card with your eyes. The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. The inside of the pixels are recorded without any way. If sunlight is ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... with communication cables, be copyrighted. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the memory card of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is required for illustration purposes are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in [60p...
... with communication cables, be copyrighted. When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the memory card of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is required for illustration purposes are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in [60p...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... 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 damaged, recorded images...
... 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 damaged, recorded images...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...945; lenses (A-mount lenses) (sold separately) as the 1/3-inch image sensor that has a four-capsule structure. High-performance microphone The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that is often used . The larger the image sensor, the shallower the depth of field. The E-mount... Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately) compatible with the multi interface shoe can choose the right lens for interchangeable lenses. The camcorder creates the correct sound localization by processing the signal from the microphone, achieves both realistic sensation and front localization, and records low...
...945; lenses (A-mount lenses) (sold separately) as the 1/3-inch image sensor that has a four-capsule structure. High-performance microphone The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that is often used . The larger the image sensor, the shallower the depth of field. The E-mount... Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately) compatible with the multi interface shoe can choose the right lens for interchangeable lenses. The camcorder creates the correct sound localization by processing the signal from the microphone, achieves both realistic sensation and front localization, and records low...
"Handycam" Handbook
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Table of Contents Search image Shooting movies as clear as still images Defocusing the background (47) Adjusting the color (45) Focusing manually (41) In better brightness (70) Search image Shooting like film image (79) Achieving more impressive and artistic expression (72) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Preventing camera shake (74) Following a moving subject (73) Shooting in low angle (45) US Index
Table of Contents Search image Shooting movies as clear as still images Defocusing the background (47) Adjusting the color (45) Focusing manually (41) In better brightness (70) Search image Shooting like film image (79) Achieving more impressive and artistic expression (72) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Preventing camera shake (74) Following a moving subject (73) Shooting in low angle (45) US Index
"Handycam" Handbook
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...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...25 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
...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...25 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
"Handycam" Handbook
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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...59 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...59 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
"Handycam" Handbook
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Table of Contents Search image Customizing your camcorder Using menus 65 Operating menus 65 Menu lists 66 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 70 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 70 Image ... 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...
Table of Contents Search image Customizing your camcorder Using menus 65 Operating menus 65 Menu lists 66 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 70 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 70 Image ... 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...
"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. ... numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Table 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) (1) (p. 112) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. ... numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
"Handycam" Handbook
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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
"Handycam" Handbook
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Table of purchase. For NEX-VG30H/VG30EH models, the lens is attached to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. US 14 Index 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. Attach the Wind Screen with the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the Sony logo facing down.
Table of purchase. For NEX-VG30H/VG30EH models, the lens is attached to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. US 14 Index 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. Attach the Wind Screen with the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the Sony logo facing down.
"Handycam" Handbook
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... 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket). Step 3: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow ...until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) 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 OFF ...
... 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket). Step 3: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow ...until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) 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 OFF ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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.... Battery pack NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 Charging time 195 390 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack 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. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make ...
.... Battery pack NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 Charging time 195 390 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack 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. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 17 Index Remove the battery pack from your camcorder without any operation for use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery ...pack from your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor ...
... from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 17 Index Remove the battery pack from your camcorder without any operation for use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery ...pack from your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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Search image Index US 18 Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to the camcorder at the time of the lens. Front lens cap Zoom ring Hood index Rear lens cap Zoom speed switch 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). If you use another lens, refer to the instruction manual supplied with that comes with...
Search image Index US 18 Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to the camcorder at the time of the lens. Front lens cap Zoom ring Hood index Rear lens cap Zoom speed switch 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). If you use another lens, refer to the instruction manual supplied with that comes with...
"Handycam" Handbook
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..., turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. US 19 Index This is not a malfunction. Hold the camcorder body with the front end downward, and quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to put the lens on the lens ...; There may be some slight movement of Contents Search image Mount the lens by aligning the mounting indexes (white) on the lens and the camcorder body. Mounting indexes (white) Notes When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. Do not use force when attaching a lens...
..., turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. US 19 Index This is not a malfunction. Hold the camcorder body with the front end downward, and quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to put the lens on the lens ...; There may be some slight movement of Contents Search image Mount the lens by aligning the mounting indexes (white) on the lens and the camcorder body. Mounting indexes (white) Notes When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. Do not use force when attaching a lens...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... with the lens and body cap removed. Lens release button Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camcorder body. Align the mark on the shooting conditions. US 20 Index Align the marks. Notes When changing the lens, if ...dust or debris gets inside the camcorder body and adheres to prevent dust from them. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from dusty locations. Do not leave the...
... with the lens and body cap removed. Lens release button Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camcorder body. Align the mark on the shooting conditions. US 20 Index Align the marks. Notes When changing the lens, if ...dust or debris gets inside the camcorder body and adheres to prevent dust from them. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from dusty locations. Do not leave the...
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... Search image Notes Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camcorder body. Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the...depending on the FOCUS button Single/Continuous US 21 Index If dust or debris adheres on the image sensor Turn off the camcorder and detach the lens. Clean the image sensor and the surrounding area using a blower (sold separately) to the operating ... on the lens Other lenses: switchable on the Mount Adaptor type. For details, refer to your Sony dealer or local authorized...
... Search image Notes Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camcorder body. Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the...depending on the FOCUS button Single/Continuous US 21 Index If dust or debris adheres on the image sensor Turn off the camcorder and detach the lens. Clean the image sensor and the surrounding area using a blower (sold separately) to the operating ... on the lens Other lenses: switchable on the Mount Adaptor type. For details, refer to your Sony dealer or local authorized...