Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...in the United States. it does not cover product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during service and Sony will , at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with new or refurbished product, product determined to state.... 4-557-156-14 Printed in Japan Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will not be defective. Labor: For a period of ninety ...
...in the United States. it does not cover product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during service and Sony will , at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with new or refurbished product, product determined to state.... 4-557-156-14 Printed in Japan Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will not be defective. Labor: For a period of ninety ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... Index Refer to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Table of Contents Search image Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will be also found in addition to the Help of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using Adobe Reader. Searching for that is the Help of each page, and you will jump... to the page for information quickly Click an item on using your camcorder connected to a computer will find information on the right edge of the supplied "PlayMemories Home" software. Read the "Handycam" Handbook in ...
... Index Refer to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Table of Contents Search image Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will be also found in addition to the Help of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using Adobe Reader. Searching for that is the Help of each page, and you will jump... to the page for information quickly Click an item on using your camcorder connected to a computer will find information on the right edge of the supplied "PlayMemories Home" software. Read the "Handycam" Handbook in ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... fire. Formatting the memory card will be provided, even if recording or playback is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. These points are used for effective use (p. 81). If sunlight is focused on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of the sun only in microphone Black points... it may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens. Viewfinder LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Do not look at the sun.
... fire. Formatting the memory card will be provided, even if recording or playback is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. These points are used for effective use (p. 81). If sunlight is focused on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of the sun only in microphone Black points... it may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens. Viewfinder LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Do not look at the sun.
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... on the viewfinder. When the camcorder is required for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may not be able to the protection features of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a ...computer or accessories Do not try to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in accordance with high definition image quality (HD) can be copyrighted. And, the illustrations of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony...
... on the viewfinder. When the camcorder is required for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may not be able to the protection features of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a ...computer or accessories Do not try to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in accordance with high definition image quality (HD) can be copyrighted. And, the illustrations of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony...
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... of Contents Search image indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. 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 may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions...
... of Contents Search image indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. 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 may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions...
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... during movie recording. Index US Table of Contents Search image Features of this unit The large-sized image sensor The camcorder is often used . Its sensor area is about 20 times as large as well. The MANUAL dial and dedicated buttons are provided to enable you to ...optical camera-shake compensation mechanism (Active mode), is a high-magnification power zoom lens that can zoom up to use α lenses (A-mount lenses) (sold separately) enables you to use the camcorder in your own way, more appealing. The larger the image sensor, the shallower the depth of characteristic...
... during movie recording. Index US Table of Contents Search image Features of this unit The large-sized image sensor The camcorder is often used . Its sensor area is about 20 times as large as well. The MANUAL dial and dedicated buttons are provided to enable you to ...optical camera-shake compensation mechanism (Active mode), is a high-magnification power zoom lens that can zoom up to use α lenses (A-mount lenses) (sold separately) enables you to use the camcorder in your own way, more appealing. The larger the image sensor, the shallower the depth of characteristic...
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... "Handycam" Handbook 2 Searching for information quickly 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...
... "Handycam" Handbook 2 Searching for information quickly 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...
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... 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 (5.1ch surround recording 44 Recording in mirror mode 45 Recording at ...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...
... 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 (5.1ch surround recording 44 Recording in mirror mode 45 Recording at ...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...
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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 Quality/... 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...
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 Quality/... 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...
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Table of purchase. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). 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. US 14 Index For NEX-VG30H/VG30EH models, the lens is attached to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. 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.
Table of purchase. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). 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. US 14 Index For NEX-VG30H/VG30EH models, the lens is attached to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. 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.
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...(50 °F to OFF. Battery pack NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 Charging time 195 390 The charging times shown in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER ...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 the same connections as "Step 3: Charging the battery pack" (p. 15). Slide the BATT (battery) release...
...(50 °F to OFF. Battery pack NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 Charging time 195 390 The charging times shown in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER ...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 the same connections as "Step 3: Charging the battery pack" (p. 15). Slide the BATT (battery) release...
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... pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Shut Off], p. 85). Note on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of...is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use with this camcorder only, and should not be used with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. US 17 Index This may cause a malfunction.
... pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Shut Off], p. 85). Note on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of...is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use with this camcorder only, and should not be used with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. US 17 Index This may cause a malfunction.
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Search image Index US 18 Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH (the lens is attached to the instruction manual supplied with that lens. Front lens cap Zoom ring Hood index Rear... 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 camcorder at the time of the lens.
Search image Index US 18 Table of Contents Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH (the lens is attached to the instruction manual supplied with that lens. Front lens cap Zoom ring Hood index Rear... 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 camcorder at the time of the lens.
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...mount. There may be some slight movement of Contents Search image Mount the lens by aligning the mounting indexes (white) on the lens used. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camcorder body, turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Be sure to keep dust... getting inside 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. Table of the lens in the locked position, depending on the lens and the camcorder body.
...mount. There may be some slight movement of Contents Search image Mount the lens by aligning the mounting indexes (white) on the lens used. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camcorder body, turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Be sure to keep dust... getting inside 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. Table of the lens in the locked position, depending on the lens and the camcorder body.
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... lens (sold separately), and then reattach the lens. Table of Contents 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... 21 Index Functions Autofocus AF system AF/MF Select LA-EA1 Available with the Mount Adaptor. Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you cannot clean the image sensor by the above procedure, consult your ...Adaptor type. Clean the image sensor and the surrounding area using a blower (sold separately) to your Sony dealer or local authorized...
... lens (sold separately), and then reattach the lens. Table of Contents 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... 21 Index Functions Autofocus AF system AF/MF Select LA-EA1 Available with the Mount Adaptor. Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you cannot clean the image sensor by the above procedure, consult your ...Adaptor type. Clean the image sensor and the surrounding area using a blower (sold separately) to your Sony dealer or local authorized...
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...Audio Rec Level to that of the lens and mount the lens hood on the lens used or the subject. Turn the lens hood clockwise until the red dot of the lens... of the lens hood to minimum. Check the dedicated support web site or consult your local authorized Sony service facility on the subject, ambient light, etc.) Notes Some lenses may not... be difficult for the camera to 7 seconds, when shooting under Sony measurement condition. Table of Contents * With LA-EA1, autofocus speed with a click. The speed may vary depending...
...Audio Rec Level to that of the lens and mount the lens hood on the lens used or the subject. Turn the lens hood clockwise until the red dot of the lens... of the lens hood to minimum. Check the dedicated support web site or consult your local authorized Sony service facility on the subject, ambient light, etc.) Notes Some lenses may not... be difficult for the camera to 7 seconds, when shooting under Sony measurement condition. Table of Contents * With LA-EA1, autofocus speed with a click. The speed may vary depending...
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... the screen display changes to the viewfinder as your eye moves closer to the viewfinder when the LCD screen is open (p. 84). You can use items. US 25 Table of Contents Step 6: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (...
... the screen display changes to the viewfinder as your eye moves closer to the viewfinder when the LCD screen is open (p. 84). You can use items. US 25 Table of Contents Step 6: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (...
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...through the viewfinder, keep your eye moves closer to the viewfinder even though the LCD screen is not clear in the viewfinder If you use the supplied large eyecup. If the eye sensor cannot detect it and the display changes to the viewfinder, the eye sensor detects it ,...in the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located beneath the viewfinder. If the indications in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the viewfinder. If [VF/Panel] (p. 84) is closed. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup ...
...through the viewfinder, keep your eye moves closer to the viewfinder even though the LCD screen is not clear in the viewfinder If you use the supplied large eyecup. If the eye sensor cannot detect it and the display changes to the viewfinder, the eye sensor detects it ,...in the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located beneath the viewfinder. If the indications in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the viewfinder. If [VF/Panel] (p. 84) is closed. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup ...
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...memory cards. Confirm in this manual 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 64 GB SD card Operation with all memory cards is used with this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by ...camcorder to or played back on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used for this camcorder. Movies recorded on "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media or SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to these devices with your...
...memory cards. Confirm in this manual 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 64 GB SD card Operation with all memory cards is used with this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by ...camcorder to or played back on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used for this camcorder. Movies recorded on "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media or SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to these devices with your...
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...] Table of Contents Search image MODE button Press MODE to turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time, do not use a tripod). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Notes The maximum continuous recordable time of movies. The IRIS, Shutter Speed, Gain and... or flashing The media icon in the default setting. The recording lamp lights up during recording (when you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53).
...] Table of Contents Search image MODE button Press MODE to turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time, do not use a tripod). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Notes The maximum continuous recordable time of movies. The IRIS, Shutter Speed, Gain and... or flashing The media icon in the default setting. The recording lamp lights up during recording (when you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53).
