Sony NEX-VG30E manual

T able of Contents Search image Index GB Click “Handycam ” Handbook NEX -VG30/VG30H/VG30E/VG30EH  2012 Sony Corporation 4-440-802- 11 (1)[...]

2 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Using the “Handycam ” Handbook Y ou wil l find informatio n on using your cam corder to its fullest in this “H andycam ” Ha ndbo ok. Read the “H andycam ” Handbook in additio n to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). I nformatio n on using your camco rder connected to a com puter will be al[...]

3 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Read this first Using the camcorder Do not hold the camco rder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camco rder by the jack covers. Viewfinder L CD Screen Lens (NEX- VG30H/VG30EH) Lens hood (NEX- VG30H/ VG30EH) Built-in microphone The camcor der is not dustpr oofed, drippr oofed or wat er proof [...]

4 T able of Contents Search image Index GB NEX-V G30/VG30H, and a P AL-based T V is required fo r the NEX-VG30E/V G30EH. T elevision programs, films, video tapes, and other ma terials may be copyrighted. U nauthorized recor ding of such mat eria ls may be contrary to the copyright la ws. U se the camcorder in accor dance with local regulation s. No[...]

5 T able of Contents Search image Index GB indication a re exaggerated or sim plified for understandab ility . In this man ual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called A VCHD recor ding disc. Design and specifications of yo ur camcorder and accessories ar e subject to change withou t notice. The screen indicato rs in[...]

6 T able of Contents Search image Index GB F eatures of this unit The large-sized image sensor The camcor der is equipped with an APS-C- sized (23.5 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor . I ts sensor area is about 20 times as la rge as the 1/3-inch image sensor tha t is often used in existing video cameras. The larger the ima ge sensor , the shallower [...]

7 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Search image Shooting movies as clear as still images Defocusing the background (47) Ad justing the color (45) Focusing man ually (41) In better b rig htness (70) Shooting like film image (79) Achieving mo re impr essive and artistic expressio n (72) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Preven ting [...]

8 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Recording the sound clearly Recording the surr ound sound (44) Recording the lo ud noise naturally (76) Shooting landscapes The sky in vivid color s (70) Keepin g your shot level (76) Shooting clear still images The same scene with differen t brightness (73) Capturing the best mo ment (73)[...]

9 T able of Contents Search image Index GB T able of cont ents Using the “Handycam” Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Searching for information quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

10 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Advanc ed operations Useful functions for recor ding movies and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Adjusting the zoom by the z oom ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Adjusting the zo[...]

11 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Customizing y our camcorder Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Operating menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

12 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Getting Star ted Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sur e that you ha ve following i tems supp lied with your camcorder . The num b ers in ( ) are the s upplied quan tity . All models This camcor der (1) Body cap (attached to ca mcorder NEX- V G30H/VG30EH; su pplied but not a ttached to other models) (1[...]

13 T able of Contents Search image Index GB CD-ROM “ Handy cam ” A pplicatio n Software (1) “PlayM emories Ho me ” (software, including “PlayM emories Ho me Help G uide”) Image Da ta C onv erter (RA W developmen t software) “H andycam ” Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (1) NEX- VG30H/VG30EH High-magnification po wer zoom lens (E PZ 18[...]

14 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Step 2: A ttaching the supplied accessories Attaching the lens See page 18 for informa tion on at taching the lens. The NEX-V G30/VG30E does no t come with the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. Please use app ropriat e lenses (sold separately). For NEX-V G30H/V G30EH models, the lens is at tached to the ca[...]

15 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Step 3: Charg ing the batter y pack Y ou can charge the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack (V ser ies) after at taching it to your camcor der . Notes Y ou cannot a ttach any “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder . Y ou cannot a ttach the “InfoLITHIU M” battery pack N[...]

16 T able of Contents Search image Index GB 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC A daptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder . Charging time A ppro ximate time (min.) requir ed when you fully charge a fully discharg ed battery pack. Battery pack Charging time NP -FV70 (supplied) 195 NP -FV100 390 The charging times s hown in the tabl[...]

17 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Notes on attaching/detaching of the power sour ce When you r emove the batt er y pack or disconnect the AC A daptor , turn the camcorder off and make sur e that the (Mo vie)/ (Photo) lam ps (p. 30), the access lam p (p. 27) are t urned off. The CHG (char ge) lamp flashes during char ging under the followi[...]

18 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Step 4: A ttaching the lens This man ual explains how to a ttach a lens using the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with NEX-V G30H/V G30EH (the lens is attached to the cam corder at the time of purch ase). If yo u use another lens, refer t o the instruc tion man ual supplied with that lens. * Do[...]

19 T able of Contents Search image Index GB  Mount the lens by aligning the mounting index es (white) on the lens and the camcorder body . While pushing the lens lightly toward the camc order body , turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Be sure to put the len s on straight. Notes When at taching a lens, do not pr ess [...]

20 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Removing the lens  While pressing the lens release button all the wa y in, turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops . When you r emove the lens, make sur e that you hold both of the len s and the camcorder body .  Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camcorder bo[...]

21 T able of Contents Search image Index GB If dust or debris adheres on the image sensor T urn off the camcorder an d detach the lens. Clean the image sensor and the surro unding area using a blo wer (sold separately), and then r eattach the lens. Notes Do not use a spra y blower because it ma y s catter wa ter droplets inside the ca mcorder body [...]

22 T able of Contents Search image Index GB * Wi th L A -EA1, autof o cus speed with an A -mount lens a ttached will b e slower co mpared to an E-moun t lens. (When an A -moun t lens is attached, the a utofocus speed will be about 2 seconds to 7 seconds, when shooting under Son y measurement condi tion. The speed may vary depending on the subject, [...]

23 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Step 5: T urning the pow er on, and setting the date and time 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the g reen button. 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. T o set t he date an d time again, touch (MENU)  [Setu p] ?[...]

24 T able of Contents Search image Index GB 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 6 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value, then t ouch [Next]  * . * The confirmation screen a ppears only when you set the clock for the first time. The clock starts. Notes The date an d time does not appear during reco rding, but they are a utom[...]

25 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Step 6: Making setting adjustments before recor ding The L CD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camco rder (  ), and then adjust the a ngle (  ). Tips Images a re displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD scr een. As your eye m oves closer to the viewfinder when the LCD screen is closed, the s[...]

26 T able of Contents Search image Index GB The viewfinder When yo u record while viewing through the viewfinder , keep your eye close to the viewfinder , while the LCD screen is closed. If the indicatio ns in the viewf inder appear bl urred, adjust the viewfinder lens adjustmen t lever loc ated beneath the viewfinder . If [VF/P anel] (p . 84) is s[...]

27 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Step 7: Inser ting a memor y card 1 Open the cover , and inser t the memor y card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. The [Preparin g image database file. Please wait.] screen ap pe ars if yo u inser t a new memory card. W ait un til the screen disappears. 2 Close the co[...]

28 T able of Contents Search image Index GB T ypes of memor y card you can use with your camc order SD Speed Class Capacity (opera tion verified) Described in t his manual “M emory Stick PRO Duo ” media (Ma rk2) — 32 GB “M emory Stick PRO Duo ” media “M emory Stick PRO- HG Duo ” media “M emory Stick XC- HG Duo ” media 64 GB SD mem[...]

29 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Recording/Pla yback Recording In the defa ult setting, movies are r ecorded with high definition image quali ty (HD). 1 F asten the grip belt. 2 T o remove the lens cap , push the sliders on both sides of the cap. 3 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the g reen button. Y our camcorder is turned o[...]

30 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Recording movies  Press MODE t o turn on the (Movie) lamp.  Press ST ART/STOP t o star t recording. The recor ding lamp lights u p during recordin g (p. 111). T o stop reco rding, press S T ART/S TOP again. Notes The maximum co ntinuous reco rdable time of movies is a bout 13 hours. When a mo vie f [...]

31 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Y ou can check the r ecordable time, estimat ed remaining capacity , etc., by touching (MENU)  [Setup]  [ ( Media Settings)]  [M edia Info] (p. 81). The LCD screen of yo ur camcorder can displa y recording imag es across the entire screen (full pixel display). H owever , this may ca use slight tr[...]

32 T able of Contents Search image Index GB The IRIS, Shu tter Speed, ISO and Exposure are set to a utoma tic adjustment when PROGRAM AE is pressed. T o change the image size, to uch (MENU)  [Image Quality/Size]  [ I mage Size]  a desired setting  . Y ou cannot r ecord photos while is display ed.   [...]

33 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Pla yback on the camcorder Tips The camcor der displays recor ded images as an event au tomatically based on the date a nd time. 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the g reen button. Y our camcorder is turned o n. 2 Press ( View Images). The Ev ent V iew screen appears after some seconds. 3 T o[...]

34 T able of Contents Search image Index GB 4 T ouch an image you want to view . T ouch  to select the image type to be display ed in t he index from [ MOVIE] (movies only), [ PHOTO] (p hotos only), or [ MOVIE/PH OTO] (movies and photos mix ed).  T o go back to the Ev ent V iew screen  / : Displays the p revious/next page (T ouching a nd h[...]

35 T able of Contents Search image Index GB * These butto ns can be used only when the camcorder is pla ying a movie. Notes Y ou may no t be able to play back the images wi th other devices t han camcor der . Tips T ouching the butt on on the playback screen displa ys funct ions yo u can currently use, and allows yo u to use those functions easily [...]

36 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Tips T o repeat Slideshow , touch  [Slideshow Set]. T o see enlarged images T ouch (Playback zoom) during still image pla yb ack. Y ou can adjust the zoom b y / . Y ou can also operate this with the zoom lever . Tips Y ou cannot use the pla yback zo om if you ha ve not selected [ PHOTO] o n the index s[...]

37 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Playing images on a T V Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or sta ndard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the co nnectors used. Y ou can watch imag es on your TV screen even while they are being recor ded. Output con[...]

38 T able of Contents Search image Index GB When you connect with component A/V cable If you co nnect only componen t video plugs, audio signals ar e not outpu t. Connect t he white and red pl ugs to outpu t audio signals. Select the [C ompon ent] setting for the compon ent input jac k you are using. T ouch (MENU)  [Setup]  [ ( Connection)] ?[...]

39 T able of Contents Search image Index GB the order of p riority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI  com ponent  S VIDEO  video HDMI (High Definition M ultimedia Interface) is an int erface to send b oth video/audio signals. The HDMI OUT jack o utputs high quality images and digi ta l audio . [...]

40 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Advanced oper ations Useful functions for recor ding movies and photos Adjusting the zoom by the z oom ring If the lens has a zoom rin g, you can adjust the magnification by t urning it to the right or left. Magnificatio n setting by the zoom ring can only be performed within the optical rang e of the len[...]

41 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Notes Be sure to keep your finger o n the zoom lever . If you m ove your finger o f f the zoom lever , the operation sound o f the zoom lever may also be recorded. Y ou cannot use the digital zoom when yo u set [ RA W/JPEG] to [RA W] or [RA W & JPEG]. Tips The digital zoom and the op tic al zoom can b[...]

42 T able of Contents Search image Index GB T o measure the e xac t distance to the subject The mark sh ows the location of the image sensor * . When yo u measure the exact distance between the camcor der and the subject, refer to the positio n of the line. The distance fro m the lens contact surface to the image sensor is a bout 18 mm (23/32 in.).[...]

43 T able of Contents Search image Index GB  T ouch [ HD Quality] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD Quality] to record standard definition image quality (STD) images.  T ouch  . Recording ima ge quality is chang ed. Tips Y ou can reco rd, play , or edit movies in the selected image quality only . T o recor[...]

44 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Y ou can select the following high definition image quality (HD) r ecording mode. [60p Quality ] (NEX-V G30/VG30H), [50p Quality ] (NEX-V G30E/VG30EH) (A VC HD 28M (PS)) [Highest Quality ] (A VC HD 24M (FX)) [High Quality ] (A VC HD 17M (FH)) [Standar d ] (A VC HD 9M (HQ)) [Long Time ] (A VC HD 5M (LP)) T[...]

45 T able of Contents Search image Index GB When you co nnect your camcorder wi th an HDMI cable (sold separa tely), the sound of high definition image quali ty (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is au tomatically out put in 5.1ch sound. The sound o f standard definition image quality (STD) mo vies is converted to 2ch. Tips Y ou can select the rec[...]

46 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Y ou can choose from the fo llowing modes  Auto The white balance is adj usted autom atically . Outdoor ( ) The white balance is a ppropria tely adjusted for the follo wing recording co nditions:  Outdoors  Night views, neon signs a nd fireworks  Sunrise or sunset  Un der daylight fluoresce[...]

47 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Adjusting manually Controlling the image settings manually with the MANU AL dial U se the MANU AL dial  on the camcor der for a variety of man ual adjustmen ts. Adjusting the IRIS Steps to co nfigure IRIS priority exposure are described here.  Press PROGRAM AE  t o set the IRIS, Gain (ISO), Shutt[...]

48 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Adjusting the Shutter Speed Steps to co nfigure Shut ter Speed priority exposure are described here.  Press PROGRAM AE  t o set the IRIS, Gain (ISO), Shutter Speed and Exposure to [A uto].  Press SHUTTER SPEED  to set the mode to manual. Pressin g SHUT TER SPEED  switches the setting m o de[...]

49 T able of Contents Search image Index GB T o return t o automatic adjustment mode Press MANU AL once again. ap pe ars next to the values of [IRIS], [Sh utter S pe ed] and [Gain (ISO)], and highlighting is ca nceled. Items you can assign to the MANU AL [Exposure] [Gain(ISO)] [IRIS] [Shu tter Speed] [AE Shift] [WB Color T emp.] [WB B-A] [WB G-M] T[...]

50 T able of Contents Search image Index GB  Set [Exposure] to manual.  Press IRIS  t o set the mode to manual ( next to the setting value disappears). Y ou can adjust the setting value usin g the MANU AL di al  when the setting value is highlighted with no shown next to it.  Rotate the MANU AL dial  to set the aperture value. The[...]

51 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Mak ing good use of your camcor der Deleting movies and photos Y ou can free media space by deleting movies and p hotos from memo r y card. Notes Y ou cannot r estore images o nce they are deleted. Sav e important movies an d photos in advance. Do not remo ve the battery pack or the AC Ada ptor from yo ur[...]

52 T able of Contents Search image Index GB  Press ( View Images) button (p. 33).  T ouch (MENU)  [Edit/ Copy]  [P rotect].  T o selec t and protect movies, touch [Multiple Images]  [ MOVIE]/[ PHOT O]/ [ MOVIE/PHOT O]. When [ / Setting] is set to [ STD Quality], appears instead of .  T ouch the movies and photos to be protected[...]

53 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Notes Y ou cannot r estore mo vies once they are divided. Y ou cannot di vide protected movie. U ndo the pro tect ion of the mo vie to divide it, before yo u t ry to divide it (p. 52). Do not remo ve the battery pack or the AC Ada ptor from yo ur camcorder while dividing the movie. I t may damag e the mem[...]

54 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Saving movies and photos with a comput er Selec ting the method for cr eating a disc (computer) Severa l methods for creatin g a high d efinition image quality (HD) disc or a sta ndard definition image quality (STD) disc fro m hig h definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recor de d on your camcord[...]

55 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Notes Always main tain your PlayS tation  3 to use the latest ver sion of the PlaySta tion  3 system software. The PlayS tation  3 may no t b e available in so me countries/regions.   [...]

56 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Impor ting movies and photos to a c omputer Mo vies and photos r ecorded on your camcor der can be imported to a comp uter . T urn on the comp uter beforeha nd. Notes Connect your camcor der to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supp lied AC Ada ptor for this o peration (p . 16). 1 T urn on your camc[...]

57 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Saving images on a disc Y ou can select movies that hav e b een imported to a com puter a nd save them on a disc. 1 T urn on your computer , and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. See page 54 for the type of discs you can use. If an y other software than “P layMemories Ho me” s tarts automa tica l[...]

58 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Creating a Blu-ra y disc Y ou can create a Bl u-ray disc with a high definition image q uality (HD) movie p reviously im ported to a comp uter (p. 56). T o create a Bl u-ray disc, the BD Add-o n Software fo r “PlayM emories Hom e ” must be installed. Click [BD Add-o n S oftware] on the installation sc[...]

59 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Saving images with an external device Dubbing guide Y ou can select t he method for savin g high def inition image q uality (HD) movies using an external device. External devices Connecting cable Page External media device Saving images on an external media device with high definition image quality (HD). [...]

60 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Saving images on an external media device Y ou can save movies a nd photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external har d disk drive. Y ou can also play back images o n the camcor der or another pla y back device. Notes For this o peration, you need the USB A daptor Cable VMC[...]

61 T able of Contents Search image Index GB 5 Connect the external media device to the camcor der and touch [C opy.] on the camc order screen. Mo vies and photos tha t are stor ed in the memory card and tha t have not y et been saved on external media device can be saved on the co nnected medi a device at this time. This operation is a vailable onl[...]

62 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Press a nd hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. T ouch to return to the p revious screen. If you select [All In E vent], select the event to copy wi th / . Y ou cannot select multiple even ts.  T ouch   on the camcorder screen. Playing back images in the external media devi[...]

63 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Creating a standar d definition image quality (STD) disc with a recor der , etc. Y ou can copy images p layed back on your camcor der to a disc or video cassette, by conn ec ting your camco rder to a disc recor der , etc., with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of  or  . Ref[...]

64 T able of Contents Search image Index GB 2 Connect your camcorder t o the recording devic e (a disc recorder , etc.) with the A/V connecting cable  (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  (sold separately). Connect your camcor der to the input jacks of the recor ding device. 3 Start playback on your camcorder , and record it on[...]

65 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Customizing y our camcorder Using menus Y ou can enjoy using y our camcorder mo re by making good use of men u operations. The camcor der has various menu i tems under each of 6 men u categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode)  p. 70 Camera/Mic (Items for customiz ed shooting)  [...]

66 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie Records mo vies. 70 Photo Shoots phot os. 70 Camera/Mic ( Manual Settings) Spot Meter/Fcs Ad justs the brightness and focus fo r the selec ted subject simultan eously . 70 Spot Meter Ad justs and fixes the exposure to the subject, so that it is r ecorded at a suitab le brigh[...]

67 T able of Contents Search image Index GB ( Flash) Flash Sets how the flash is activated when shooting photos. 75 Flash Lev el Sets the brightness of flash. 75 Red Eye Reduction Preven ts redeye when shooting with flash. 75 ( Microphone) Wind Noise Reduct. Sets wind noise reduction of the in ternal micropho ne. 75 Audio Mode Changes the reco rdin[...]

68 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Edit/Copy Delete Deletes movies or p hotos. 51 Protect Prot ec ts movies or p hotos to avo id deleting. 51 Copy Selects and copies movies o r photos to external media. 60 Direct Copy Copies an y images that hav e not been stored to external media. 62 Setup ( Media Settings) Media Info Displays inf ormatio[...]

69 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Shooting w/o Lens Sets whether or not to recor d images when there is no lens. 85 Remote Ctrl Enables/disables use o f the supplied W ireless Remote Commander . 85 A. Shut Off Sets your camcor der to turn off auto matically . 85 Language Setting Selects the language to be used on the LCD screen. 85 24p Mo[...]

70 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) See “U sing menus ” (p . 65) on the operation. The default set tings are marked with  . Movie Y ou can record mo vies. Photo Y ou can shoot photos. Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) See “U sing menus ” (p . 65) on the operation. The d[...]

71 T able of Contents Search image Index GB T ouch the subject of which yo u want to adjust the exposur e. T o return the setting to a utoma tic exp osure, touch [A uto]. Notes [Exposure] is au tomatically set to [Man ual]. Spot F ocus Y ou can select and adjust the focal point to aim it a t a subject not located at the cen ter of the screen. T ouc[...]

72 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Notes The larger the n umber , the higher the noise level. Tips Y ou can set a faster sh utter speed, and reduce image blur in da rk locations or of mo ving subjects by incr easing ISO sensitivity (select a larger n umber). Gain/ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) is the sensitivi ty to light of [...]

73 T able of Contents Search image Index GB (Miniature) Creates a n image which enhances the subject vividly , with the backgroun d defocus ed considerabl y . This effect may often be found in pictures o f miniature models. The focus on other areas is gr eatly reduced. Notes When [ RA W/JPEG] is set to [RA W] or [RA W & JPEG], Picture Effect ca[...]

74 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Notes In mo vie recording mode, the camcor der aut omatically focuses appr opriately to r ecord movies. In [Contin uous] mode, the audio signals will not sound when the sub je ct is in focus. SteadyShot Y ou can compensat e for camera shake. Set [ SteadySho t] to [Off ] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separ[...]

75 T able of Contents Search image Index GB the subject’ s face, a double-lined frame will appear an d that face has priority . Flash Y ou can select t he flash setting when shooting pho tos with a compa tible external flash (sold separately).  Auto Flashes au tomatically when the camcorder judges the lack of ligh t warrants a flash. On ( ) Fl[...]

76 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Audio Rec Lev el Y ou can adjust the vol ume when recording. is displa yed on the recording scr een when you cha nge the volume.  Reset Returns to the normal level. Tips W e recommend that yo u use headphones to check the level when adjus ting the setting. Set a lower level to na turally capture co nti[...]

77 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Histogram Y ou can display a histogra m (graphic display o f the distribution of t ones within an image), to guide y ou when adjusting exposure. The hist ogram wil l not be recor ded.  Off Does not display the his togram. On Displays the his togram with a line indicating the brightness level 100. On[Ze[...]

78 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Notes When [AF Micr o Adjustmen t] is not set to [On], you canno t register an adjus tment value. By shifting the value to ward +, the focus point shifts to ward the background, a nd by shifting it towa rd –, the point shifts towa rd the foregr ound. Decide the value by refer ence to the result o f a te[...]

79 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Image Qualit y/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) See “U sing menus ” (p . 65) on the operation. The default set tings are marked with  . REC Mode See page 43. Fr ame R ate Y ou can select t he frame rate t o be us ed to recor d high def inition imag e quality (HD) movies. F or stand[...]

80 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Notes The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lam p is lit. See page 97 on the recorda ble number of photos. JPEG image size will be fixed at 16M when [ RA W/JPEG] is set to [RA W & JPEG]. RA W/JPEG Selects the compr ession format o f still images.  JPEG This is a commo n compres sion[...]

81 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Setup (Other setup items) See “U sing menus ” (p . 65) on the operation. The default set tings are marked with  . Media Info Y ou can check the remaining r ecordable time on the memory card fo r each recor ding mode, and also the appr oximate free and used media space. T o turn off the display T ou[...]

82 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Camera Data  White Balance  SteadySho t off  Shu tter Speed  IRIS (A per ture value)  Gain  Brightness  Flash  Exposure compensa tion  White Balance (B-A, G-M)  ISO  White Balance (Color T emp .) Tips The data code is displa yed on the T V screen if you connect yo ur camco[...]

83 T able of Contents Search image Index GB  1080i/480i (NEX- VG30/VG30H) 1080i/576i (NEX- VG30E/VG30EH) Select this when connecting your camcorder t o a T V that has the com ponent inpu t jack and is capable of di splaying the 1080i signal. 480i (NEX- VG30/VG30H) 576i (NEX- VG30E/VG30EH) Select this when connecting your camcorder t o a T V with[...]

84 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Notes When you co nnect the camcorder to other devices using the [MTP] mode, movies that have been recor ded with the same image quality as the one curren tly sele cted (selected with the [ / Setting] menu) can only be display ed on the connected device. When the camco rder is connected to an external dev[...]

85 T able of Contents Search image Index GB On Always disp lays. The rec butt on on the LCD screen is not displa yed when shooting. Tips The icons o r indicators ar e displayed in the following cases. When you t urn on your camcor der . The LCD screen is to uched (Except rec butt on on LCD screen). When you swi tch your camcor der to the movie reco[...]

86 T able of Contents Search image Index GB outp ut from the camcor der is NTSC color . Images ma y not be played back no rmal ly , depending on the connected TV . When you h ave activated [24p M ode], you cannot set [ / Setting] to [ STD Quality] or you cann ot use [ Frame Rat e]. Calibration See page 103. Battery Info Y ou can check the estimated[...]

87 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Additional inf ormation T roubleshooting If yo u run into any p roblems using y our camcor der , follow the steps belo w .  Check the list (p. 87 to 95), and inspect your camcorder .  Disconnect the power source , attach the power sourc e again af ter about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on.  P[...]

88 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander . Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for yo ur DVD device, or cover the sensor o f your D VD dev ice with black paper . Batteries/power sour ces The battery pack cannot be attached to your camcorder . U se an “Info[...]

89 T able of Contents Search image Index GB The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all. Ad just the touch pane l ([Ca libratio n]) (p. 103). The image in the viewfinder is not clear . Mo ve the viewf inder lens adju stment lever until the image a ppears clearly (p . 26). No display on the L CD screen although it is o[...]

90 T able of Contents Search image Index GB The tempera ture of your ca mcorder is extremely lo w . T ur n off your camco rder and take it to a warm place. Leav e the camcorder there for a while, then turn o n the camcorder . There is a time differ ence between the point when ST AR T/STOP is pr essed and the point that the recor ding movie is start[...]

91 T able of Contents Search image Index GB The corners of the image are dark. Remove the filter o r hoo d. Depending on the thickness of the filter or im proper at tachment of the hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image. The o ptical pro p erties of some lenses may ca use the periphery of the image to ap pe ar too dark (insu[...]

92 T able of Contents Search image Index GB A photo cannot be captured from a mo vie (NEX- VG30/VG30H). The memory card where yo u want to sav e photos is full. Playback on the T V Neither image nor sound is played on the connected T V . When yo u are using the com p onen t A/V cable, set [Componen t] according to the r equiremen ts of the connecte[...]

93 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Self- diagnosis display/ W arning indicators If indica tors ap pe ar on the LCD screen o r viewfinder , check the following. If the pr oblem persists even after you have tried to fix a cou ple of times, contact your Son y dealer or loca l au thorized S ony ser vice facility . In this case, when yo u conta[...]

94 T able of Contents Search image Index GB The external media device is not forma tted correctly . ( Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) The camcor der is unsteady , so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camco rder steady with both hands and r ecord the image. H owever , note tha t the camera-shake warning indicato r does not d[...]

95 T able of Contents Search image Index GB could be damaged. T r y with another memo r y card. Cannot recogniz e this memor y card. Format and use again. Forma t the memory card (p. 81). N ote that if you fo rmat the memory card, all the recorded movies and p hotos are deleted. Still picture folder is full. Cannot r ecord still pictures. Y ou cann[...]

96 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Recording time of movies/number of recor dable photos “HD ” stands for high definitio n image quality , and “STD ” stands fo r standard image quality . Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time A ppro ximate time ava ilable when you use a fully charged ba tter y[...]

97 T able of Contents Search image Index GB time of the media. Mo vies containing quic kly moving an d complex images a re recorded at a higher bit-ra te, and this reduces the ov erall recordin g time. Expected number of recordable photos JPEG RA W RA W & JPEG 16 GB 2400 880 670 32 GB 4800 1750 1300 64 GB 9600 3550 2650 When [ Image Size] is se[...]

98 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Using your camc order abroad Po wer supply Y ou can use your camcor der in any countries/r egions using the AC A dapto r supp lied with your camcorder wi thin the AC 100 V t o 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In coun tries/regions where 1080/60i (NEX-V G30/VG30H[...]

99 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Setting to the local time Y ou can easily set the clock to the loca l time by setting a time differen ce when using your camcor der abroad. T ouch (MENU)  [Setup]  [ ( Clo ck Settings)]  [Date & Time Setting]  [Dayligh t Savings] or [Summ er Time] and (MENU)  [Setup]  [ ( Clock S ett[...]

100 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Maintenance and precautions About the A VCHD format What is the A VCHD format? The A VCHD f ormat is a high definition digital video camera forma t used to record a high definition (HD) signal using efficient data com pression coding t echnolog y . The MPEG-4 A V C/H.264 format is adop ted to comp ress v[...]

101 T able of Contents Search image Index GB camcorder (p . 81). No te that format ting erases all information o n the memory card. Y ou may no t be able to play back images wi th your camco rder: When pla ying back image data modified on your com puter When pla ying back image data recor ded with other devices About the “Memor y Stick ” media [...]

102 T able of Contents Search image Index GB About battery life Battery capacity decreases ov er time and through repeated use. I f decreased usage time between charges becomes significan t, it is probab ly time to replace it with a new one . Each battery’ s life is governed by sto rage, operating an d environmen tal conditions. About handling of[...]

103 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Y ou bring yo ur camcorder from a n air condition ed car or room into a ho t place outside. Y ou use your camco rder after a squall or a shower . Y ou use your camco rder in a hot and h umid place. Ho w to prevent mo isture condensa tion When you b ring your camcor der from a cold place into a wa rm plac[...]

104 T able of Contents Search image Index GB On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Y our camcor der has a pre-installed rechar geable battery to retain the da te, time, and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed. The pre- installed rechargea ble battery is always charg ed while your camcor der is connected to the wall outlet[...]

105 T able of Contents Search image Index GB On trademarks “H andycam ” and are registered tradema rks of Sony Corporation. “ A V CHD Progressive ” and “ A VCHD Progressi ve ” logotype are trademarks of Pana sonic C orporation a nd Sony Corporation. “M emory Stick, ” “ , ” “M emory Stick Duo, ” “ , ” “ Memory Stick PRO[...]

106 T able of Contents Search image Index GB these software progra ms under the conditions o f the supplied GPL/L GPL. Source code is pro vided on the web. U se the following URL t o download it. When downloading the source code, select NEX-V G900 as the model for yo ur camcorder . htt p://w ww .sony .net/Products/Linux/ W e would prefer yo u do no[...]

107 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Quick refer ence Screen indicators Left Indicator Meaning MENU butt on (65) Self-timer recording (73) W ide Mode (79) [Face Detection] set to [Off ] (74)  Man ual focus (41) / / / Focus Mode (73) SteadySho t off (74) Zebra (76) / / Peaking (76) Cinemato ne (73) Destination (86) Picture Effect (72) Cen[...]

108 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Bottom Indicator Meaning V iew Images bu tton (33) W ind Noise Reduct. (75) A udio Mode (75) A udio Rec L evel (76) A udio Le vel Displa y (77) EV AE Shift (72) Exposure A uto (49)/ Exposure Man ual (49) IRIS (47) 12dB Gain (71) ISO200 ISO (71) 4000 Shu tter Speed (48) Slide show b utton 101-0005 Data fi[...]

109 T able of Contents Search image Index GB P ar ts and controls The illustratio ns attached the lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) su pplied with NEX- V G30H/VG30EH ar e describ ed here.  Viewfinder (p. 26)  Eye sensor (p. 84)  Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 26)  PHOTO button (p . 31)  (M ovie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30)  Hook [...]

110 T able of Contents Search image Index GB  M icrophone (p. 44)  Hook for shoulder strap  Zoom lever (p. 18)  Zoom speed switch (p. 18)  Zoom switch (p. 18)  MANUAL button (p . 47)  MANUAL dial (p . 47)  LCD screen/T ouch panel (p. 23, 45) If you r otate the LCD panel 180 degr ees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD [...]

111 T able of Contents Search image Index GB  DC IN jack (p. 15)   (headphones) jack U se stereo minijack headph ones.  A/V Remote Connector (p. 37) This terminal is to interface y our camcorder to another device. Y ou can outpu t still images, movies and soun d to a connected T V , or contr ol your camcor der when it is mounted on a re[...]

112 T able of Contents Search image Index GB Wir eless Remote Commander  DA T A CODE button (p. 81) Displays the da te and time or camera setting data of the reco rded images when you pr ess this butt on during playback.  PHOTO button (p . 31) The on-screen image when y ou press this butt on will be recorded as a still image. Notes [Single Sh[...]

113 T able of Contents Search image Index GB a Sony CR2025 lithi um battery . U se of another battery may pr esent a risk of fire or explosio n.[...]

114 GB T able of contents Search image Index Index Color T emp. .................................46 Componen t ................................. 82 Connection .................................. 37 Copy ............................................. 60 Creating a disc ............................ 54 Creating A VCHD di sc ............... 57 D Data Cod[...]

115 GB T able of contents Search image Index Photo Cap ture .............................53 Photos ....................................31, 35 Picture Effect ............................... 72 Playing..........................................33 Playing A VCHD disc..................57 PlayM emories Home H elp Guide ...................................[...]

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