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... battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you insert a disc recorded with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into the terminal will damage the terminal and may not be able to eject the disc. Notes on optional accessories ...We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be able to play back on your images onto a PC, etc., then perform [Format] by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Media Settings)] [Format] . Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL...
... battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you insert a disc recorded with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into the terminal will damage the terminal and may not be able to eject the disc. Notes on optional accessories ...We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be able to play back on your images onto a PC, etc., then perform [Format] by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Media Settings)] [Format] . Table of Contents Search image NEX-VG30/VG30H, and a PAL...
"Handycam" Handbook
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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 ...
"Handycam" Handbook
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..., 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 attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Selecting high definition image ...the recording situation or the playback device. Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ / Setting]. The distance from the high definition image quality (HD) that acts as the film. If the subject is 0.3 m (11 7/8 in.) (Wide end) - 0.5 m (19 3/4 in when using [Spot Meter/...
..., 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 attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Selecting high definition image ...the recording situation or the playback device. Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ / Setting]. The distance from the high definition image quality (HD) that acts as the film. If the subject is 0.3 m (11 7/8 in.) (Wide end) - 0.5 m (19 3/4 in when using [Spot Meter/...
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... 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 1080/60i / 1920 1080/24p (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1920 1080/50i / 1920 1080... ] is the default setting). 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 (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Recording modes and the media Types of media Recording mode PS* FX FH/...
... 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 1080/60i / 1920 1080/24p (NEX-VG30/VG30H), or 1920 1080/50i / 1920 1080... ] is the default setting). 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 (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Recording modes and the media Types of media Recording mode PS* FX FH/...
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...; 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)) [Standard ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) [Long Time ] (AVC HD 5M (LP)) The recording mode of the...
...; 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)) [Standard ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) [Long Time ] (AVC HD 5M (LP)) The recording mode of the...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... time of captured photos is fixed based on the playback screen 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 standard definition... You cannot divide protected movie. Returns to capture a photo. Search image Index US 53 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from the point where you want to the beginning of Contents Notes You cannot restore...
... time of captured photos is fixed based on the playback screen 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 standard definition... You cannot divide protected movie. Returns to capture a photo. Search image Index US 53 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only) You can capture images from the point where you want to the beginning of Contents Notes You cannot restore...
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... 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 the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied...camcorder) on your computer. The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [USB Connect] on the export complete screen (NEX-VG30/VG30H). The window for this case, your camcorder to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for import appears on the computer screen. When the...
... 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 the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied...camcorder) on your computer. The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [USB Connect] on the export complete screen (NEX-VG30/VG30H). The window for this case, your camcorder to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for import appears on the computer screen. When the...
"Handycam" Handbook
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... BD Add-on Software]. Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Create Blu-ray Disc (HD)] in [60p Quality ] (NEXVG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Click [BD Add-on Software] on a disc" (p. 57). US 58 Index You cannot add contents to either type... of "Saving images on the installation screen of disc after creating the disc. You need a device compliant with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to play a Blu-ray disc created from movies recorded in step 4 of Blu-ray discs. BD-R (unrewritable) and BD...
... BD Add-on Software]. Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Create Blu-ray Disc (HD)] in [60p Quality ] (NEXVG30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH). Click [BD Add-on Software] on a disc" (p. 57). US 58 Index You cannot add contents to either type... of "Saving images on the installation screen of disc after creating the disc. You need a device compliant with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to play a Blu-ray disc created from movies recorded in step 4 of Blu-ray discs. BD-R (unrewritable) and BD...
"Handycam" Handbook
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...according to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. The default settings are updated in a certain period of images that has been set during recording. If the TV is recommended. 60p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 50p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) This setting provides clearer images...correctly 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 movies a film-like appearance. Table of 60p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/50p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) movie playback is recommended. Wide Mode When recording ...
...according to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. The default settings are updated in a certain period of images that has been set during recording. If the TV is recommended. 60p (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 50p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) This setting provides clearer images...correctly 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 movies a film-like appearance. Table of 60p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/50p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) movie playback is recommended. Wide Mode When recording ...
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...and photos recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. The indicator toggles through the following illustrations. ... this to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of playback sound by touching / . input jack. 1080p/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 1080p/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV Type You need to [16:9]. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below . White Balance...
...and photos recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. The indicator toggles through the following illustrations. ... this to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of playback sound by touching / . input jack. 1080p/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H) 1080p/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) TV Type You need to [16:9]. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below . White Balance...
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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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...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. ...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 ... dots 1,624 dots/3:2 2,448 dots 1,376 dots/16:9 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H): 1,920 dots 1,080 dots/16:9 640 dots 360 dots/16:9 640 dots 480 dots/4:3 ...
...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. ...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 ... dots 1,624 dots/3:2 2,448 dots 1,376 dots/16:9 Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H): 1,920 dots 1,080 dots/16:9 640 dots 360 dots/16:9 640 dots 480 dots/4:3 ...
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...Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC (NEX-VG30/ VG30H) or PAL (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) system-based camcorder. To view the playback image on a TV, the TV must be connected. Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay...) must be connected. 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 AUDIO/VIDEO ...
...Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC (NEX-VG30/ VG30H) or PAL (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) system-based camcorder. To view the playback image on a TV, the TV must be connected. Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay...) must be connected. 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 AUDIO/VIDEO ...
Operating Guide
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...malfunction of the camcorder, memory card, etc. To view recordings made on the camcorder on a TV, an NTSC-based TV 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 camcorder using a computer.... on AV equipment of other manufacturers. You cannot play back images recorded on other devices with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be copyrighted. If you may be contrary to save all your image data from the...
...malfunction of the camcorder, memory card, etc. To view recordings made on the camcorder on a TV, an NTSC-based TV 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 camcorder using a computer.... on AV equipment of other manufacturers. You cannot play back images recorded on other devices with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be copyrighted. If you may be contrary to save all your image data from the...
Operating Guide
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...build up inside. When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside of the viewfinder or the LCD ..., 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 ...not using your camcorder. Do not wrap 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 480...
...build up inside. When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside of the viewfinder or the LCD ..., 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 ...not using your camcorder. Do not wrap 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 480...
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... 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/H.264 AVCHD format... on a computer. 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 Use of the memory card. Also,...to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
... 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/H.264 AVCHD format... on a computer. 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 Use of the memory card. Also,...to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
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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...