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...on the memory card. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, ...When connecting the camcorder to another device with the AVCHD format. In this manual for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be able to... with DVD players/recorders as they are compatible with other devices. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do...
...on the memory card. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, ...When connecting the camcorder to another device with the AVCHD format. In this manual for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be able to... with DVD players/recorders as they are compatible with other devices. Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do...
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...the recording mode selected. Selecting the recording mode You can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Tips When PS mode for high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded at 1920...when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies ([Standard ] is selected, movies are recorded at 1440 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1440 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Table of media that medium. Touch . For details on the recording mode. Touch (MENU) ...
...the recording mode selected. Selecting the recording mode You can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p] (NEX-VG30/VG30H), [50p] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Tips When PS mode for high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded at 1920...when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies ([Standard ] is selected, movies are recorded at 1440 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1440 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Table of media that medium. Touch . For details on the recording mode. Touch (MENU) ...
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... 5.1ch surround sound. Using the Tracking focus function If you touch the subject you want to track on a PAL-based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) by activating [24p Mode]. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that has...to track. US 44 Table of Contents You can select the 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...
... 5.1ch surround sound. Using the Tracking focus function If you touch the subject you want to track on a PAL-based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) by activating [24p Mode]. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that has...to track. US 44 Table of Contents You can select the 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...
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... value When a setting value is highlighted, it can set the Shutter Speed between 1/4 second and 1/10000 second in 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 recommended. When recording under fluorescent lamps...
... value When a setting value is highlighted, it can set the Shutter Speed between 1/4 second and 1/10000 second in 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 recommended. When recording under fluorescent lamps...
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... 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).
... 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).
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... Format]. Shut Off Language Setting 24p Mode* Calibration Battery Info Version ( Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Format Summer Time Date & Time Area Setting * NEX-VG30E/VG30EH only Sets whether or not to be used on the LCD screen. 85 Shoots 24p movies on a PAL-based system. 85 Adjusts the touch...
... Format]. Shut Off Language Setting 24p Mode* Calibration Battery Info Version ( Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Format Summer Time Date & Time Area Setting * NEX-VG30E/VG30EH only Sets whether or not to be used on the LCD screen. 85 Shoots 24p movies on a PAL-based system. 85 Adjusts the touch...
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... select a size for the photos you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according 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) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records...
... select a size for the photos you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according 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) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records...
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... to a TV compatible with the component You can adjust the volume of Contents Search image 4:3 Select this 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 when connecting your camcorder to... (wide) mode Table of playback sound by touching / . Camera Data Movie Photo and photos are played back as following sequences as you connect your TV (NEX-VG30/ VG30H only).
... to a TV compatible with the component You can adjust the volume of Contents Search image 4:3 Select this 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 when connecting your camcorder to... (wide) mode Table of playback sound by touching / . Camera Data Movie Photo and photos are played back as following sequences as you connect your TV (NEX-VG30/ VG30H only).
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... (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...
... (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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... off automatically when you if the lens is attached. Disable The camcorder does not start shooting, and 24p Mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH only) informs you do not intend to use non-Sony E-mount lenses and mount adaptors. On Always displays. started when no lens is attached incorrectly. Off The camcorder does not...
... off automatically when you if the lens is attached. Disable The camcorder does not start shooting, and 24p Mode (NEX-VG30E/ VG30EH only) informs you do not intend to use non-Sony E-mount lenses and mount adaptors. On Always displays. started when no lens is attached incorrectly. Off The camcorder does not...
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However, this may not be played back even though the camcorder is connected to a PAL-based TV (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Set [TV Type] correctly (p. 82) and play back the image. "PlayMemories Home" does not work correctly. Quit "PlayMemories Home" and restart your computer....and left edges of images are recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Table of Contents Search image A photo cannot be captured from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H). The memory card where you want to other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the...
However, this may not be played back even though the camcorder is connected to a PAL-based TV (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Set [TV Type] correctly (p. 82) and play back the image. "PlayMemories Home" does not work correctly. Quit "PlayMemories Home" and restart your computer....and left edges of images are recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Table of Contents Search image A photo cannot be captured from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H). The memory card where you want to other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the...
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... 1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard 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 mode: 4,912 dots 3,264 dots/3:2 ...RAW RAW & JPEG 880 670 1750 1300 3550 2650 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. The number of recordable photos of ...
... 1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard 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 mode: 4,912 dots 3,264 dots/3:2 ...RAW RAW & JPEG 880 670 1750 1300 3550 2650 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. The number of recordable photos of ...
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..., etc. 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) with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System NTSC PAL PAL-M ... any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC (NEX-VG30/ VG30H) or PAL (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) system-based camcorder. Table of Contents Using your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz ...
..., etc. 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) with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System NTSC PAL PAL-M ... any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC (NEX-VG30/ VG30H) or PAL (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) system-based camcorder. Table of Contents Using your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz ...
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Use as a guide for the operation. HDMI OUT jack (p. 37) (USB) jack (p. 60) NEX-VG30E/VG30EH: output only Zoom lever (p. 40) For details on the grip (p. 45) Use this button when recording at a different angle. ...adjustment lever (p. 26) PHOTO button (p. 31) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30) Hook for shoulder strap MODE button (p. 30) authorized Sony service facility. Parts and controls The illustrations attached the lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) supplied with NEXVG30H/VG30EH are not guaranteed. MIC (PLUG...
Use as a guide for the operation. HDMI OUT jack (p. 37) (USB) jack (p. 60) NEX-VG30E/VG30EH: output only Zoom lever (p. 40) For details on the grip (p. 45) Use this button when recording at a different angle. ...adjustment lever (p. 26) PHOTO button (p. 31) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30) Hook for shoulder strap MODE button (p. 30) authorized Sony service facility. Parts and controls The illustrations attached the lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) supplied with NEXVG30H/VG30EH are not guaranteed. MIC (PLUG...
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... in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-VG30E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-VG30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined...device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference...
... in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-VG30E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-VG30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined...device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference...
Operating Guide
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...camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you insert a disc recorded with local regulations. When the camcorder is required for the NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the memory card of the ...the camcorder, memory card, etc. To view recordings made on the camcorder on a TV, an NTSC-based TV is required for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices. Unauthorized recording of such materials may not be able to play back normally images...
...camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you insert a disc recorded with local regulations. When the camcorder is required for the NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL-based TV is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the memory card of the ...the camcorder, memory card, etc. To view recordings made on the camcorder on a TV, an NTSC-based TV is required for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices. Unauthorized recording of such materials may not be able to play back normally images...
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... 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). Focus indicator The focus indicator shows the focusing status by touching (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ REC Mode].
... 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). Focus indicator The focus indicator shows the focusing status by touching (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ REC Mode].
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...], or [Date & Time Format] (p. 25). Customizing your camcorder. REC Lamp Turns off automatically (p. 19). Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 25). * NEX-VG30E/VG30EH only US 61 Display Setting Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on a PAL-based system. Shooting w/o Lens........ Remote Ctrl Sets whether...
...], or [Date & Time Format] (p. 25). Customizing your camcorder. REC Lamp Turns off automatically (p. 19). Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 25). * NEX-VG30E/VG30EH only US 61 Display Setting Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on a PAL-based system. Shooting w/o Lens........ Remote Ctrl Sets whether...
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...camcorder may occur. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it by a Sony dealer before operating it may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may not be... 1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard 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 mode: 4,912 dots 3,264 ...
...camcorder may occur. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it by a Sony dealer before operating it may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may not be... 1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard 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 mode: 4,912 dots 3,264 ...
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... actual body of the memory card. When you give the memory card to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it clicks. To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander While ... if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on a computer. System 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 ...
... actual body of the memory card. When you give the memory card to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it clicks. To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander While ... if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on a computer. System 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 ...