"Handycam" Handbook
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Click "Handycam" Handbook NEX-VG30/VG30H/VG30E/VG30EH Table of Contents Search image Index 2012 Sony Corporation 4-440-801-11(1) US
Click "Handycam" Handbook NEX-VG30/VG30H/VG30E/VG30EH Table of Contents Search image Index 2012 Sony Corporation 4-440-801-11(1) US
"Handycam" Handbook
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... the first use . See "About handling of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Viewfinder LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in color) that is grayed out is required for the US Index However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim...
... the first use . See "About handling of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Viewfinder LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in color) that is grayed out is required for the US Index However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... your recorded images on Blu-ray discs (p. 58, 60). When the camcorder is required for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices. And, the illustrations ...the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Movies recorded in [60p Quality ] (NEXVG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEXVG30E/VG30EH) or [Highest Quality ] can be able to eject the disc....occurs on SD memory cards cannot 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 ...
... your recorded images on Blu-ray discs (p. 58, 60). When the camcorder is required for the NEX-VG30E/VG30EH. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices. And, the illustrations ...the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Movies recorded in [60p Quality ] (NEXVG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEXVG30E/VG30EH) or [Highest Quality ] can be able to eject the disc....occurs on SD memory cards cannot 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 ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... 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 15 Step 4: Attaching...
... 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 15 Step 4: Attaching...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... 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 (computer 54 Importing movies and photos to a computer 56 Saving images...
... 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 (computer 54 Importing movies and photos to a computer 56 Saving images...
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supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- 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 ... Screen (1) (p. 14) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 15) Large eyecup (1) (p. 26) Component A/V Cable (1) (p. 37) Search image Index A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 37) US 12 VG30H/VG30EH;
supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- 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 ... Screen (1) (p. 14) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 15) Large eyecup (1) (p. 26) Component A/V Cable (1) (p. 37) Search image Index A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 37) US 12 VG30H/VG30EH;
"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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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. The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the Sony logo facing down. US 14 Index Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). 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.
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. The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the Sony logo facing down. US 14 Index Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). 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.
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.... 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.
.... 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.
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...; When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the recording media after you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you turn on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to [Standard...
...; When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the recording media after you can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H) (p. 53). During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you turn on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to [Standard...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... 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 other than [Digital Zoom], the digital zoom magnification will be heard loudly depending on the zoom...
... 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 other than [Digital Zoom], the digital zoom magnification will be heard loudly depending on the zoom...
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... FOCUS switches 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 closer than the minimum shooting distance** of the line. US 42 Index Table of Contents Search image 18 mm (23/32 in .) (Telephoto...
... FOCUS switches 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 closer than the minimum shooting distance** of the line. US 42 Index Table of Contents Search image 18 mm (23/32 in .) (Telephoto...
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...movies in the selected image quality only. Table of media that images 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 changed depending on that medium. ...or FH mode is the default setting). Recording image quality is selected, movies are recorded at 1440 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1440 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). For details on the recording mode selected. When HQ or LP mode for high definition image quality (HD) ...
...movies in the selected image quality only. Table of media that images 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 changed depending on that medium. ...or FH mode is the default setting). Recording image quality is selected, movies are recorded at 1440 1080/60i (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1440 1080/50i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). For details on the recording mode selected. When HQ or LP mode for high definition image quality (HD) ...
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... movie. When you touch and the camcorder adjusts the focus automatically. Realistic sound can be detected, depending on a PAL-based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) by activating [24p Mode]. Built-in [Face Detection] (p. 74) has priority. 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...
... movie. When you touch and the camcorder adjusts the focus automatically. Realistic sound can be detected, depending on a PAL-based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) by activating [24p Mode]. Built-in [Face Detection] (p. 74) has priority. 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...
Operating Guide
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... are operational for effective use . However, there may be damaged. About language setting The on the LCD screen. Viewfinder LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in each local language are normal results of the camcorder may be irrecoverable. These points are used for a long time. The inside...
... are operational for effective use . However, there may be damaged. About language setting The on the LCD screen. Viewfinder LCD Screen Lens (NEX-VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in each local language are normal results of the camcorder may be irrecoverable. These points are used for a long time. The inside...
Operating Guide
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... (mains lead) (1) (p. 17) Component A/V Cable (1) (p. 42) Wind Screen (1) (p. 16) Large eyecup (1) (p. 30) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42) US 14 VG30H/VG30EH; supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The numbers in ( ) are the...
... (mains lead) (1) (p. 17) Component A/V Cable (1) (p. 42) Wind Screen (1) (p. 16) Large eyecup (1) (p. 30) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42) US 14 VG30H/VG30EH; supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The numbers in ( ) are the...
Operating Guide
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Getting Started CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 47) "PlayMemories Home" (software, including "PlayMemories Home Help Guide") Image Data Converter (RAW development software) "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) NEX-VG30H/VG30EH High-magnification power zoom lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 20) Lens hood (1) (p. 24) Front lens cap (attached to the lens) (1) (p. 20) Rear lens cap (1) (p. 20) US 15
Getting Started CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 47) "PlayMemories Home" (software, including "PlayMemories Home Help Guide") Image Data Converter (RAW development software) "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) NEX-VG30H/VG30EH High-magnification power zoom lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 20) Lens hood (1) (p. 24) Front lens cap (attached to the lens) (1) (p. 20) Rear lens cap (1) (p. 20) US 15
Operating Guide
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Attaching the Wind Screen Use the Wind Screen when you want to the camcorder at the time of purchase. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). 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. The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the Sony logo facing down. US 16 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories Attaching the lens See page 20 for information on attaching the lens.
Attaching the Wind Screen Use the Wind Screen when you want to the camcorder at the time of purchase. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). 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. The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the Sony logo facing down. US 16 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories Attaching the lens See page 20 for information on attaching the lens.
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US 20 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 lens that comes with that 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).
US 20 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 lens that comes with that 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).
Operating Guide
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...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 + 60 C (‒4...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 ...
...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 + 60 C (‒4...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 ...