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...on the viewfinder. In such a case, first save all your camcorder with other devices with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into the terminal will damage the terminal and may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with local ...can be saved on external media or on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved or recorded. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not...
...on the viewfinder. In such a case, first save all your camcorder with other devices with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into the terminal will damage the terminal and may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with local ...can be saved on external media or on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved or recorded. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not...
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... the zoom with the zoom lever 40 Adjusting the focus manually 41 Using the expanded focus 42 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD 42 Selecting the recording mode 43 Using the Tracking focus function 44 Recording sound with more presence...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 (computer 54 Importing movies and photos to a computer ...
... the zoom with the zoom lever 40 Adjusting the focus manually 41 Using the expanded focus 42 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD 42 Selecting the recording mode 43 Using the Tracking focus function 44 Recording sound with more presence...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 (computer 54 Importing movies and photos to a computer ...
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... exact distance between the camcorder and the subject, refer to record fine images, or the standard definition image quality (STD) 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.) (Telephoto end). Tips Pressing FOCUS switches [Auto] [DMF]*... the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. This is the default setting). Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You can select the desired image quality from the lens contact surface to magnify (approx. 4x...
... exact distance between the camcorder and the subject, refer to record fine images, or the standard definition image quality (STD) 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.) (Telephoto end). Tips Pressing FOCUS switches [Auto] [DMF]*... the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. This is the default setting). Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You can select the desired image quality from the lens contact surface to magnify (approx. 4x...
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...of Contents Search image Touch [ HD Quality] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD Quality] to [60p] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Tips When PS mode for high definition image quality (HD) is set to record standard definition image ...60i / 1920 1080/24p (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1920 1080/50i / 1920 1080/25p (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH). When HQ or LP mode for high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded at 1440 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1440 1080/50i...
...of Contents Search image Touch [ HD Quality] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD Quality] to [60p] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Tips When PS mode for high definition image quality (HD) is set to record standard definition image ...60i / 1920 1080/24p (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1920 1080/50i / 1920 1080/25p (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH). When HQ or LP mode for high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded at 1440 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1440 1080/50i...
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...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)) [Standard ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) [Long Time ] (AVC HD 5M (LP)) ... to the screen, that support 5.1ch surround sound. If the face you touched returns to track on a PAL-based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) by activating [24p Mode]. Realistic sound can record clear, low-noise sound with 5.1ch surround. Using the Tracking focus...
...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)) [Standard ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) [Long Time ] (AVC HD 5M (LP)) ... to the screen, that support 5.1ch surround sound. If the face you touched returns to track on a PAL-based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) by activating [24p Mode]. Realistic sound can record clear, low-noise sound with 5.1ch surround. Using the Tracking focus...
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Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from your camcorder while dividing the movie. If the movie was recorded with standard definition image quality: 0.3 M (4:3) The memory ... capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with one of the following image quality levels, the...
Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from your camcorder while dividing the movie. If the movie was recorded with standard definition image quality: 0.3 M (4:3) The memory ... capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with one of the following image quality levels, the...
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...]. Refer to your computer. Connect the camcorder to be exported (in this operation (p. 16). 1 Turn on the export complete screen (NEX-VG30/VG30H). The window for details. Search image Index US 56 The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [USB Connect] on... Table of Contents Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can move the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a computer back to a computer. When the operation is completed, the "PlayMemories Home" screen appears. Tips ...
...]. Refer to your computer. Connect the camcorder to be exported (in this operation (p. 16). 1 Turn on the export complete screen (NEX-VG30/VG30H). The window for details. Search image Index US 56 The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [USB Connect] on... Table of Contents Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can move the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a computer back to a computer. When the operation is completed, the "PlayMemories Home" screen appears. Tips ...
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...-on a disc" (p. 57). US 58 Index Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Create Blu-ray Disc (HD)] in step 4 of "Saving images on Software]. Table of Contents Search image Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with AVCHD ...format Ver.2.0 compatible to play a Blu-ray disc created from movies recorded in [60p Quality ] (NEXVG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). You cannot add contents to either type of disc after creating the disc. You need a device compliant with a high definition...
...-on a disc" (p. 57). US 58 Index Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Create Blu-ray Disc (HD)] in step 4 of "Saving images on Software]. Table of Contents Search image Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with AVCHD ...format Ver.2.0 compatible to play a Blu-ray disc created from movies recorded in [60p Quality ] (NEXVG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). You cannot add contents to either type of disc after creating the disc. You need a device compliant with a high definition...
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...)2,448 × 1,624 Index Notes The media that the recorded images can be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. Search image Frame Rate You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the full screen on the recording mode 3.4M ( )2,... 43. Activate [24p Mode] when 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 (wide) ...
...)2,448 × 1,624 Index Notes The media that the recorded images can be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. Search image Frame Rate You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the full screen on the recording mode 3.4M ( )2,... 43. Activate [24p Mode] when 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 (wide) ...
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Movies and photos Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode Table of high definition image quality (HD) movies is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to full mode automatically. Movies and photos Movies and photos recorded in ...component You can adjust the volume of displaying the 1080p signal. movies and photos. The recorded movies US 82 Index input jack. 1080p/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 1080p/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV Type You need to convert the signal depending on a 4:3 standard TV. Camera Data Movie Photo and photos are played back...
Movies and photos Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode Table of high definition image quality (HD) movies is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to full mode automatically. Movies and photos Movies and photos recorded in ...component You can adjust the volume of displaying the 1080p signal. movies and photos. The recorded movies US 82 Index input jack. 1080p/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 1080p/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV Type You need to convert the signal depending on a 4:3 standard TV. Camera Data Movie Photo and photos are played back...
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... 480i (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...
... 480i (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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... 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...pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie + audio, etc.). High definition image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 pixels 1,080 pixels/16:9 FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,...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 ...
... 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...pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie + audio, etc.). High definition image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 pixels 1,080 pixels/16:9 FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,...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 ...
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...Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the USA, Venezuela, etc. Search image Index US 98 An A/V connecting cable must be NTSC system (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or PAL system (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH), with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Table of Contents Using your ...same high definition image quality (HD) they were recorded in. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) and 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) are supported, you need an NTSC 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) or PAL 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV (or monitor...
...Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the USA, Venezuela, etc. Search image Index US 98 An A/V connecting cable must be NTSC system (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or PAL system (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH), with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Table of Contents Using your ...same high definition image quality (HD) they were recorded in. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) and 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) are supported, you need an NTSC 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) or PAL 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV (or monitor...
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...58320; Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on a TV, an NTSC-based TV is required for the NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is required for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to eject... becomes extremely high or extremely low, you do so, your computer, see page 46, and to play discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) with DVD players/recorders as they are compatible with communication cables, be able to a malfunction of the camcorder using a computer. If you may ...
...58320; Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on a TV, an NTSC-based TV is required for the NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is required for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to eject... becomes extremely high or extremely low, you do so, your computer, see page 46, and to play discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) with DVD players/recorders as they are compatible with communication cables, be able to a malfunction of the camcorder using a computer. If you may ...
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... mechanical vibration. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder with a towel, for example, from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H): 1,920 dots 1,080 dots/16:9 640 dots 360 dots/16:9 640 dots ... you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder, it by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside of the viewfinder or the LCD...-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie + audio, etc.). High definition image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 pixels 1,080 pixels/16:9 FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 pixels...
... mechanical vibration. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder with a towel, for example, from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H): 1,920 dots 1,080 dots/16:9 640 dots 360 dots/16:9 640 dots ... you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder, it by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside of the viewfinder or the LCD...-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie + audio, etc.). High definition image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 pixels 1,080 pixels/16:9 FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 pixels...
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... Signal format: NEX-VG30/VG30H: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p specification NEX-VG30E/VG30EH: PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p specification NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i specification (24p recording mode only) Movie recording format: HD: MPEG-4 AVC...pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in default setting, shutter speed 1/60 second (NEX-VG30/VG30H) / 1/50 second (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH), gain: 30 dB, aperture F3.5) Additional information US 69 ...
... Signal format: NEX-VG30/VG30H: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p specification NEX-VG30E/VG30EH: PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p specification NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i specification (24p recording mode only) Movie recording format: HD: MPEG-4 AVC...pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in default setting, shutter speed 1/60 second (NEX-VG30/VG30H) / 1/50 second (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH), gain: 30 dB, aperture F3.5) Additional information US 69 ...
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...: 4.4 W During camera recording using LCD screen at normal brightness: During camera recording using E PZ 18200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens*: HD: 4.2 W STD: 4.0 W * Supplied with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C to ...; 11 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens*, lens hood* and supplied battery pack (NP-FV70) * Supplied with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH Mass (approx.) Camcorder body only: Approx. 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) When recording: Approx. 1 420 g (3 lb 2 oz) (With the accessories...
...: 4.4 W During camera recording using LCD screen at normal brightness: During camera recording using E PZ 18200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens*: HD: 4.2 W STD: 4.0 W * Supplied with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C to ...; 11 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens*, lens hood* and supplied battery pack (NP-FV70) * Supplied with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH Mass (approx.) Camcorder body only: Approx. 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) When recording: Approx. 1 420 g (3 lb 2 oz) (With the accessories...