Sony NEX-VG10E manuel d'utilisation

4-258-762- 13 (1) Inter changeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recor der NEX-VG10E E-mount Op e r a t i n g G u i d e ©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Additional information on this pr oduct and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Cust omer Support W ebsite.[...]

Interchangeable Lens D igital HD Video Camera Reco rder NEX-V G10E[...]

4 GB To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical bu[...]

5 GB health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling o f this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling o f this product, please contact y our local Civic Offic e, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product[...]

6 GB Table of co ntents Read th is first ..... ..... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...... ..... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... . 8 Operat ing instr ucti ons . ....... ....... ....... .... ....... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... ...... .... 9 The visual world seen by your NEX-VG10E ...................... . ...........[...]

Getting s tarted Recordin g and playbac k Editing on the comput er Additional informatio n 7 GB Playbac k .... ...... ....... ....... ....... ...... ....... ..... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... ...... ..... ....... . 28 Deleting an image ........................... ......................... . ................. . .......... 28 Playb ack on a[...]

8 GB Read this fir st To prevent the camcorder from malfunctio ns and dam ages • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and jack covers. • This camcorder is neither dust-proof, nor splash- proof, nor water-proof. See “Precautions” (page 36). Notes on the viewfinder, LCD monitor and lens • A menu item that is grayed out is not a[...]

9 GB this may render the memory card unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • When carrying the camcorder with a shoulder strap (sold separately) attached, there may be a tendency to hit the camcorder against something. Pay extra attention not to do so. Discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) This camcorder captur[...]

10 GB The visual wo rld seen by y our NEX-VG10E[...]

11 GB The large-sized i mage sensor The camcorder is equipped with an APS-C-sized (23.4 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor. Its sensor area is about 20 times as large as the 1/3-inch image sensor that is often used in existing video cameras. The larger the image sensor, the shallower the depth of field. This allows you to reduce the focus on the back[...]

12 GB Getting started Accessories s upplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces supplied. AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM/AC-PW10 (1) Power cord (mains lead) (2) Battery charger BC-VH1 (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 (1) Battery cover (1) USB cable (1) Wind Screen (1) Body cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1) Telephoto zoom lens (E18-200 mm F3[...]

Getting sta rted 13 GB Attaching the accessories Wind Screen Use the Wind Screen when y ou want to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. A ttach the Wind Screen with the Sony logo facing down . Lens hood Align the red line of the lens hood t o that of the lens and mount the lens hood on the lens. Turn t he lens hood clockwise until the [...]

14 GB Preparing t he battery Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack us ing the supplie d battery charger. You cannot charge the battery pack attached on the camcorder. 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights up. Lit: The b attery is being c[...]

Getting s tarted 15 GB Removing the battery pack Turn off the camcorder. While pressing the BATT lever ( 1 ), remove the battery pack ( 2 ). Using the wall outle t (wall socket ) as a power source Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor, and connect the AC Adaptor to the camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align t he v mark o[...]

16 GB Attaching a le ns This manual explai ns how to attach a lens using the supplied E18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. Hold the camcorder body with the front end downward, and quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camcorder body . 1 Remove the body cap from the camcorder body a[...]

Getting sta rted 17 GB Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Hold both the lens and the camcorder body when removing a lens. Lens release button 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camcorder body. Before you attach them, remove dust from[...]

18 GB Turning on the camco rder and s etting th e date and time When you turn on the camcorder for the fi rst time, the screen to set date and time appears. 1 While holding the green button down, set the power swit ch to ON. The camcorder is turned on, and the screen to set date and time appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the control dial to confi[...]

Getting s tarted 19 GB Using the operating buttons You can select setting items by turning the control dial or pressing the v / V / b / B buttons following the instructions on the display. Your selection is determined when you press the control dial. In addition to the above, the v / V / b / B buttons are assigned with functions that will be used f[...]

20 GB Adjusting th e viewfinder a nd the LCD monit or Images are displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. Press FINDER/LCD to select whether you want to display the image on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. Viewfinder Adjust the angle to your preference ( 1 ), and m ove the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image becomes clear ( 2[...]

Getting s tarted 21 GB Inserting a memory c ard Open the cover ( 1 ). Insert t he me mory card with the notched corner faced as illustrated below ( 2 ) until it clicks. Close the cover ( 3 ). Notched corner When you insert a new memory card If [Image Database File not found. Create?] is displayed, press the control d ial. Note s • If you f orce t[...]

22 G B Recording a nd playback Recording Movies 1 While holding the green button down, set the power switch to ON. 2 Press ST ART/STOP. [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Note s • The camc order can reco rd movies f or about 13 hours continuous ly. • If a mov ie file exceed s 2 GB duri ng recording, the camcorder divides [...]

Recordin g and playbac k 23 GB Still image s 1 While holding the green button down, set the power switch to ON. 2 Press MODE to turn on the (still image) lamp. 3 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Focus indicator Focus indicator The focus indicator shows the focusing status by lighting, flashing, or changing the shape. No[...]

24 G B Record ing function s Adjustments using the lens The operations and operating methods available depend on the lens attached. The following operations are available with the lens supplied with your camcorder. Zoom ri ng Turn the zoom ring right or left t o decide on the size of the subject in your image. Zooming must be done before focusing. [...]

Recordin g and playbac k 25 GB WB This button allows you to select a white balance setting according to the ambient light conditions. It also allows you to adjust the white balance to your preference. (Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandesce nt/ Fluorescent/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom/Custom Set up) GAIN Movie mod e: Sets t he gain. This button al[...]

26 G B Exposur e mode Adjusting the shutter speed and the aperture will widen the range of visual expression. Visual expression is enhanced b y a combination of the shutter speed and aperture setting. The movement of the subject and the way the subject is focused on are determined by the shutter speed and aperture setting. At the same time, the shu[...]

Recordin g and playbac k 27 GB Available manual setting in each exposure mode ( using an E-moun t lens) ✓ : Can be s et in sta ndby mode and during re cording –: Sets automatical ly A-moun t lenses You may not be able to use certain A-mount lenses. For the compatibility of a particular A-mount lens, visit the Sony web site in your area, or cons[...]

28 G B Playback Playback from movie recording mode 1 Press (Playb ack). The index screen appears. To view still images, select (still image) by pressing b / V , and press the control dial. 2 Press v / V / b / B to select the image you want to play back, and press the control dial. Playback operations Playback from still image recording mo de 1 Pres[...]

Recordin g and playbac k 29 GB Playback on a TV To view images recorded on the camcorder on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Turn off both the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV with an HD MI cable (sold[...]

30 GB Editi ng on the c omputer Features of the suppli ed software The software on the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to do the following. “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) (for Window s only ) You can: • Import images recorded with the c amcorder and display them on the computer. • Organize and view images on a com puter using a calendar to sor[...]

Editing on the comput er 31 GB • This camcorder cap tures high def inition foot age in the AVCHD for mat. Using the enclos ed PC softw are, high definition f ootage can be copied ont o DVD media. However, DVD media containing AV CHD footage should not be used with DVD ba sed players or recorder s, as the DVD player/ recorder m ay fail to eject th[...]

32 GB Importin g images to t he computer You can import movies and still im ages you recorded on the camcorder to a com puter. Turn on the computer beforehand. Note • Conne ct the camcorder to the wall outlet (sock et) using the AC Adaptor (page 15). 1 Turn on the camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable (supplied ). • W he[...]

Additional informatio n 33 GB Additional informati on Trouble shooting If you experience trouble with the camcorder, try the following solutions. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be attached. • You cannot use NP-FV30/FV50. Sufficient remaining battery indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occ[...]

Troubleshooting (continued) 34 GB The camcorder does not start shooting when the START/STOP or PH OTO button is pressed. • The camcorder is in the playback mode. Press the MODE button to turn on the lamp of the desired recording mode (page 22). • The camcorder is writing the image you have just shot on the memory card. You cannot shoot new imag[...]

Additional informatio n 35 GB • Use the USB cable (supplied) for connection. • Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firm ly. • Disconnect all equipment othe r than the camcorder, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer. • Connect the camcorder directly to your com puter without passing through a USB hub [...]

Recording time/number of images (continued) 36 GB Tips • Yo u can record m ovies of a m aximum of 3,999 scenes. • The c amcorder can record mov ies for abou t 13 hours continuous ly. • The c amcorder us es the VB R (Variable Bi t Rate) fo rmat to automa tically adjus t image quali ty to suit the recording scene. T his technology causes fluc t[...]

Additional informatio n 37 GB Operating temperatures This camcorder is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). Shoot ing in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended. When playing movies on other devices • This camcorder uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format[...]

Precautions (continue d) 38 GB Care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a sof t cloth in the following instances: – W hen there are fingerprints on the lens surface – A fter using the lens in hot or humid locations – W hen the lens is exposed to salt y air such as at the seaside • Store in a well-ventilated l[...]

Additional informatio n 39 GB Specification s Camcorder body [Format] Camera ty pe Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Lens E-mount lens [System] Video signal HDTV 1080/50i specification Image pickup on the image sensor: 25 fram es/ second (25p) Video recording format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD f orm at compatible Audio recording form[...]

Specifications (continu e d) 40 GB E-mount lens E1 8-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (SEL18200) (suppli ed) Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length 1) 32.4 mm – 360 mm (1 5/ 16 in. – 14 1/4 in.) (16:9 movie) 27 mm – 300 mm (1 1/8 in. – 11 7/8 in.) (3:2 still image) F-value F3.5 – F6.3 SteadyShot Optical-shift biaxial-linear -drive and hall effect sensor[...]

Additional informatio n 41 GB of your lens by approximately1.8 times (for movie recording)/1.5 times (for still image r ecording). For example, by using a 50 mm (2 in.) lens, you can get the approximate equivalent of a 90 mm (3 5/8 in. ) (movie)/75 mm (3 in .) (still image) lens of a 35 mm -format fi lm camera. On image data compati bility • This[...]

42 GB Menu list The 6 menu items, [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Rec Mode/Imag e Size], [Brigh tness/Co lor], [Playb ack], and [Setup], will allow you to set various functions and customize your camcorder. To use the menu, press MENU to display the menu, and select items using the control dial and the v / V / b / B buttons on the operation panel, then p [...]

Additional informatio n 43 GB Shoot Mode Allows you to select a shooting mode. * Still image onl y Came ra Allows you to set focusing method, continuous shooting, self-timer, etc. * Still image onl y Rec Mode/Image Size Allows you to set the recording mode of m ovies and the image size of still images. Movie Program Auto Allows you t o customize se[...]

Menu list (continued) 44 GB Still Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as expos ure compensation, and color settings such as white balance. * Still image only Playback Allows you to set playback functions. * Still image only Image Size Selects the image size. Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect rat io. (3:2/16:9) Exposure Comp. [...]

Additional informatio n 45 GB Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings , or change the camcorder settings. Shooting Settings * Still image onl y Main Settings Memory Card Tool * Still image onl y Movie Audio Rec Set s whether or not to record th e sound for movie recording. (On/ Off) Grid Line Turns on the grid line that helps you t[...]

46 GB Identifyin g parts The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Viewfinder (20) B Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (20) C PHOTO button (23) D (movie)/ (still image) lamps (22) E Hook for shoulder strap (47) F MODE button (23) G ON/OFF (power) switch (18) H START/STOP button (22) I BATT (battery release) lever (15) J Accessory shoe Attach a gun m[...]

Additional informatio n 47 GB A Microphone (13) B Hook for shoulder strap C Speaker D LCD monitor (20) E MENU button (24, 42) F WB/ b button (25, 42) G FOCUS button (25) H DISP/ v button (24, 42) I (Playback) button (28) J Control dial (26, 42) K GAIN/ B button (25, 42) L FINDER/LCD button (20) M (Exposure Comp.)/ (Image Index)/ V button (25, 42) N[...]

Identifying parts (continued) 48 GB A i (headphones) jack Use stereo minijack headphones. B DC IN jack (15) C Grip belt Fasten the grip belt as shown below. D Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod with the screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.) (sold separately). E Mount (16) F Image sensor G Lens contacts Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts. [...]

Additional informatio n 49 GB List of ic ons Upper part Left part Lower p art P A S M Exposure mode Anti Motion Blur Hand-held Twil ight Image size/aspect ratio o f still images 100 Number of rec ordable still images FX FH HQ Image quality of movies Memory card 123 Min Estimated rec ordable time of movie s Remaining b attery Does not record sound d[...]

List of icons (continued) 50 GB Right part • Indi cators and their posit ions are app roximate and m ay differ f rom what yo u actually s ee. Soft key See page 1 9.[...]

51 GB Index A Access o rie s suppl ied ... ............. .......... ............. .......... ..... .... 12 Apertu re prio rity ....... ........ .......... ............. .......... ..... ..... ........ . 26 B Battery ........... ..... ........ .......... ............. .......... ..... ..... ..... ........ . 14 Attachi ng ..... .......... ..... .....[...]