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    4-257-862-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents Sample images Menu Index NEX-VG10/VG10E GB © 2010 Sony Corporation
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    Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Notes on using the camcorder How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to use. Search for information by function.
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    contents Sample images Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camcorder How to use this handbook 2 Sample images 5 Basic operations Using the 23 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 10 Camera 11 Rec Mode/Image Size 11 Brightness/Color 11 Playback 12 Setup 12 3GB Continued r
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    Sample images Connecting with other equipment Creating a disc using a computer 72 Creating a disc using a DVD writer/recorder 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 76 Warning messages 82 Others Using the camcorder abroad 85 AVCHD format 86 Memory card 87 Battery pack 89 Battery charger 90
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    going through the sample images listed here. Click the desired sample image. Shooting movies as clear as still images (page 6) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand (page 6) Shooting landscapes (page 6) Shooting clear still images (page 7) If you click on an image, the screen will jump to the
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    of contents Sample images 25 Defocusing the background (25) 16 Focusing manually (16) 21 Adjusting the color (21) 20 In better brightness (20) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Menu Index 32 Preventing camera shake (32) Shooting landscapes 31 Following a moving subject (31) 20 The
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    images Shooting clear still images 29 In candle light (29) 36 The same scene with different brightness (36) 44 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (44) 28 Holding the camera by hand (28) 44 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (44) 34 Capturing the best moment (34) Menu Index 7GB
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    Table of contents Basic operations Using the operating buttons The control dial and v/V/b/B buttons allow you to use various functions of the camcorder. v/V/b/B MENU Sample images Menu Index FOCUS Control dial When you turn the control dial or press the v/V/b/B buttons following the on-screen
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    shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press the FOCUS button. In this manual, the buttons are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen. MENU Control dial FOCUS In this case, the MENU button works as [Menu], and the control dial as [Shoot Mode], and the
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    the instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the control dial to make your choice. MENU v/V/b/B Control dial Shoot Mode Allows you to select a shooting mode. Program Auto Hand-held Twilight* Anti Motion Blur* Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority * Still
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    Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the area to be focused on. Selects the autofocus method. Sets camera shake compensation. Selects for movie recording. Sets the luminous sensitivity for still image shooting. Selects the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Selects
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    image only Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camcorder settings. Shooting Settings Movie Audio Rec Grid Line Shoot w/o Lens Red Eye Reduction* Auto Review* Main Settings Volume Settings Beep Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Power Save LCD Brightness
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    Table of contents Memory Card Tool Format Recover Image DB File Number* * Still image only Formats the memory card. Repairs the image database file of movies when inconsistencies are found. Selects the method used for assigning file numbers to images. Sample images Menu Index 13GB
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    repeatedly to select the desired mode. Using the menu: 1 During shooting, MENU button t [Camera] t [Display Contents]. During playback, MENU button t [Playback] t [Display Contents]. 2 Select the luminance distribution graphically, in addition to recording condition. No Disp. Info. Does not show
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    Brightness Dark Bright During playback Disp. Basic Info Shows recording information. Disp. Detail Info Shows detailed recording information. No Disp. Info. Does not show recording information. Note • The TV or monitor connected to the camcorder using an HDMI cable (sold separately) will show
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    AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 FOCUS button t desired mode. Or, MENU button t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t focusing easier. z Using manual focusing effectively Use manual focusing to record the following subjects. • A subject behind a window covered with raindrops. • A
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    distance between the subject and the camcorder. 2) The minimum shooting distance of the supplied E18 - 200 mm zoom lens is 0.3 m (11 7/8 in.) (Wide end) - 0.5 m (19 3/4 in.) (Telephoto end). 18 mm (23/32 in.) DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the
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    However, increasing Gain/ISO sensitivity will cause images to become noisy. Low Gain/ISO sensitivity You can record smooth images. However, the shutter speed may slow down to compensate for low Gain/ISO sensitivity. You should take camera shake or movement of subjects into account, too. Index 18GB
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    However, increasing Gain/ISO sensitivity will cause images to become noisy. Low Gain/ISO sensitivity You can record smooth images. However, the shutter speed may slow down to compensate for low Gain/ISO sensitivity. You should take camera shake or movement of subjects into account, too. Index 19GB
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    t desired value. Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using [Manual Exposure]. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Overexposure = too much light Whitish image m Set [Exposure Comp.] toward -. Correct exposure
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    light source, see the explanation on each mode. AWB (Auto WB) The camcorder automatically detects a light source lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using the [White Balance] function. Weather/ lighting Characteristics of light
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    Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom Setup]. 2 Hold the camcorder so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press the custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with flash in later still image shootings. Index 22GB
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    to switch to the playback mode. 6-image index appears. You can switch to 12-image index; MENU button t [Playback] t [Image Index]. In still image recording mode: 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2 Press the (Image Index) button. 6-image index appears. You can switch to
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    Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Program Auto While exposure is adjusted by the camcorder automatically, you can set shooting functions such as Gain/ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, White Balance. 1 Press the control dial and select [Program Auto]. Or, MENU
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    proper exposure. Aperture (F-number) Notes • If proper exposure cannot be obtained after the setup in still image recording mode, when according to the zoom position of the lens. In the case of the supplied E18 - 200 mm zoom lens, even if you open the aperture wider than F6.3 (a smaller F-value),
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    down, the aperture value blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended. • The brightness of the image on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual image being shot. • It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to
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    -: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the camcorder 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Aperture (F-value) Exposure value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • In manual exposure mode, the [Gain] setting [Auto] is set
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    is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. Notes • The shutter clicks 7 times and an image is recorded. • After shooting, noise reduction (Long using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting. • [Shoot Mode] becomes [Program Auto] when movie recording mode is selected.
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    2 Shoot with the PHOTO button. The camcorder combines 6 shots at high sensitivity into 1 still image, so camera shake is reduced while preventing noise. Notes waves or water falls. • When using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting, block noise may occur. • The noise reduction
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    the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. (Multi) (Center) The camcorder determines which of the 25 AF areas is used for focusing. When you press the PHOTO button halfway down in
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    in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot AF) (Continuous AF) The camcorder focuses and the focus - [Anti Motion Blur] • In [Continuous AF] mode, the audio signals will not sound when the subject is in focus. Menu Index 31GB
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    or not you use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. Active Standard ] - [Anti Motion Blur] • [Active] can be selected when recording movies using a lens with optical SteadyShot complying with Active SteadyShot. • You cannot set [SteadyShot
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    set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot Adv.) (Continuous Adv.) (Self-timer) (Bracket: Cont.) Shoots 1 still image. Normal shooting mode
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    Sample images Menu Index Continuous Adv. Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the PHOTO button. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Continuous Adv.]. Notes • You cannot use [Continuous Adv.] with the following functions. - [Hand-held Twilight] - [Anti Motion Blur
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    item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer]. 2 [Option] t desired mode. (Self-timer: 10 Sec) (Self-timer: 2 Sec) Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the PHOTO button, the audio signal sounds until the shutter operates
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    image that suits your intention, after recording. This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [ - [Auto HDR] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When
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    helps to prevent camera shake. When camcorder. For the compatibility of a particular flash unit, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. z Tips on flash shooting • The lens hood may block the light of flash. Remove the lens
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    17M HQ 9M Image size 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080 1440 × 1080 Average bit-rate 24 Mbps (max.) 17 Mbps 9 Mbps Note • You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [FX 24M] mode. Save a movie recorded with [FX 24M] mode onto a Blu-ray Disc (page 73). Sample images Menu Index 38GB
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    detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1 MENU button t [Rec Mode/Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode. Image size when [Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 (L: 14M) 4592 × 3056 pixels (M: 7.4M) 3344 × 2224
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    Table of contents Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 MENU button t [Rec Mode/Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode. 3:2 16:9 Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints. For viewing on a high-definition TV. Sample images Menu Index 40GB
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    select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style]. 1 MENU button t [ ) (Sharpness) The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image. The higher
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    the subject to measure to determine the exposure. This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. (Multi) (Center) (Spot) Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the
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    amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 MENU button portraits. You can adjust the brightness of people near the camcorder by changing the flash light intensity. • If the subject is too far to flash
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    HDR]. By dividing the image into small areas, the camcorder analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing are recorded. Note • You can select [DRO/Auto HDR] only in the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority]
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    has little effect. • When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred, you may not obtain good HDR images. If the camcorder detects such situation, is indicated on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again, as necessary
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    to confirm [Select] and [OK]. Deletes the selected still images. Press the control dial to confirm [Select] and [OK]. Note • You can select up to 100 images. z To delete an image It is easier to delete an image displayed on the screen by pressing the FOCUS button. Menu Index 46GB
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    Table of contents Sample images Movie/Still Select Selects movies or still images to play back. 1 MENU button t [Playback] t [Movie/Still Select] t desired mode. Movie Still Displays the movie. Displays the still image. Note • You cannot display movies and still images on the same index screen
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    Table of contents Sample images Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index. 1 MENU button t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode. 6 Images Displays 6 images. 12 Images Displays 12 images. z Switching between the movie and the still image You can switch the
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    Table of contents Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. 1 MENU button t [Playback] t [ All Images Cancels the protection of all still images. Note • You can protect up to 100 images at a time. Sample images Menu Index 49GB
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    Table of contents Sample images Still Slide Show Plays back still images automatically. 1 MENU button t [Playback] t [Still Slide Show] t desired mode t [OK]. Repeat On Off Interval 1 Sec 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec 30 Sec Plays back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played
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    Table of contents Sample images Enlarge Still image You can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the still image on the screen. 1 MENU button t [Playback] t [ Enlarge Still image]. 2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control dial. 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the
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    Table of contents Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. On Records sound. Off Does not record sound. Note • When [Off] is selected, the camcorder does not record sound from either the
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    Table of contents Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. On Displays the grid line. Off Does not display the grid line. Sample images Menu Index 53GB
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    of contents Shoot w/o Lens Sets whether or not the recording can be started when no lens is attached. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Shoot w/o Lens] t desired setting. Enable Disable Allows you to use non-Sony E-mount lenses and mount adaptors. Recording starts only when a lens is attached. Sample
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    phenomenon. This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Setup] compatibility of a particular flash unit, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. z What causes the red-eye phenomenon? Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light
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    Table of contents Auto Review You can check the recorded image right after the shooting. This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting. 2 Sec Off Displays for 2 seconds. Does not display. Sample images Menu Index 56GB
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    the sound volume of movies in 16 steps. You can check the sound that is actually recorded using headphones, etc. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Volume Settings] t desired value. Or, press MENU while recording or playing back movies t desired value. Note • This adjustment does not change the volume of
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    Table of contents Beep Sets whether or not the beep sounds. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting. On The beep sounds when the subject comes into focus, during countdown of the self-timer, etc. Off Turns off the beep. Sample images Menu Index 58GB
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    Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [ Language] t desired language. 59GB
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    Date/Time Setup]. 2 Set the date, time, etc. Daylight Svg. Date Format Selects [ON] or [OFF]. Selects the date and time display format. Note • The camcorder does not have a feature for superimposing dates on still images. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save still images
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    Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the camcorder. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camcorder abroad. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Area Setting] t desired setting. 2 Press the b/B buttons to select an area. 61GB
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    Off Switches to power save mode after about 5 minutes. Does not switch to power save mode. Notes • Turn off the camcorder when you do not use it for a long time. • When the camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), the power save mode is set to [Off]. Sample images Menu Index 62GB
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    Table of contents Sample images Menu Index LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor in 5 steps between -2 and +2. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired value. Note • You can adjust [LCD Brightness] only when the LCD monitor is turned on. 63GB
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    Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder in 3 steps between -1 and +1. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Viewfinder Bright.] t desired value. Note • You can adjust [Viewfinder Bright.] only when the viewfinder is turned on. 64GB
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    the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens. Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use the AC Adaptor. • Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camcorder body. • Do not put the tip
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    images Menu Index Version Displays the version of your camcorder and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Version]. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use
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    demonstration. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. On If there is only one movie on the memory card, the demonstration begins automatically when the camcorder is not operated for about 1 minute. Off Does not show the demonstration. Sample images Menu Index 67GB
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    setting. Even if you activate [Reset Default], the images are retained. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Reset Default] t [OK]. Notes • Be sure not to turn off the camcorder while resetting. • The settings of [Date/Time Setup] and [Area Setting] are not reset. 68GB
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    even protected images. • During the format, the access lamp lights up. Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is lit. • Format the memory card using the camcorder. If you format it on a computer, the memory card may not be usable with the camcorder, depending on the format type used. 69GB
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    caused by processing movies on computers, etc., movies will not be recorded or played back. If this happens, the camcorder repairs the file. 1 MENU and the camcorder repairs the file. Wait as it is until repairing is completed. Note • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Low battery power during
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    numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches "9999." Resets numbers of still image files in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from "0001." When the recording folder contains a file, a number incremented one higher than the largest number is assigned. • When all the images in
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    Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD player, DVD playable computer, etc.) Notes • A DVD recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called an "AVCHD disc" in this manual. • You can play an AVCHD disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. You
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    screen t [Create Blu-ray Disc (HD)]. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. Notes • Install "PMB" beforehand. • Your computer must support the creation of a Blu-ray Disc. • Connect your computer to the Internet when you install [BD Add-on Software]. • BD-R (non-rewritable) and
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    image quality (STD) DVD from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using supplied software "PMB." 1 Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the instructions on the screen to create the disc. Notes • Install "PMB" beforehand. • It will take a longer time to create a disc because AVCHD
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    page 73). Creating an AVCHD disc Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to a disc creation device, which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
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    Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camcorder, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 76 to 81. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about 1 minute, reattach the battery pack, then turn on the power. Sample images 3 Reset the settings (page 68). 4 Consult your Sony
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    . Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction function is working. This is not a malfunction. The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. • You are shooting in manual focus mode. Use the autofocus function (page 16). • Ambient light
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    range of the camcorder. Adjust the setting again. Index The image is whitish (Flare). Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. When using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood. The corners
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    camcorder outputs signals to a TV via the HDMI terminal only. Connect the camcorder to the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). Deleting/Editing delete (page 49). Computers Cannot copy images. • Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camcorder with your computer. • Follow the
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    a low battery or no battery pack. Charge the battery pack and set the date again (page 60). If the message appears every time you charge the battery pack, the internal rechargeable battery may be exhausted. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The number of recordable
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    • If the AC Adaptor is used, disconnect the power cord. Connect the power cord and turn on the camcorder again. If the camcorder does not work after doing these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "--E-" is indicated on the screen. • Remove the memory card
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    camcorder for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Power insufficient • You tried to clean the image sensor (Cleaning Mode) when the battery level is insufficient. Charge the battery disk of a computer, etc., first, and then format the memory card using your camcorder (page 69).
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    Sony service facility. Index • Total number of movie scenes exceeds the recordable capacity of the camcorder. • Unable to register to the database file. Import all the images to a computer using "PMB" and recover the memory card. Camera Error System Error • Turn the power off, remove the battery
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    Table of contents Sample images Menu Index No images selected. • You attempted to delete without specifying images. Cannot create more folders. • The folder with a name beginning with "999" exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case. 84GB
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    Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Others Using the camcorder abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Note • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel
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    signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. Video signal3
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    may be corrupted in the following cases: - When the memory card is removed or the camcorder is turned off during a read computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camcorder. If you connect your camcorder
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    with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camcorder. 2) Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. 3) When using "Memory Stick PRO
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    battery pack • Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter. To ensure longer battery pack use, we recommend putting the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and attach it to the camcorder
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    Index Battery charger • Only NP-FV series type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other the appropriate range, the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient
  • Sony NEX-VG10 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 91
    camcorder. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Notes • When an A-mount lens is attached, you cannot use the auto focus function. You may not be able to use certain A-mount lenses. For the compatibility of a particular A-mount lens, visit the Sony web
  • Sony NEX-VG10 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
    - Do not leave the camcorder in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Cleaning the lens • Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower. In case of dust that sticks
  • Sony NEX-VG10 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
    Aperture 25 Aperture Priority 25 Area Setting 61 Aspect Ratio 40 Auto HDR 45 Auto Review 56 Autofocus 16 Autofocus Area 30 Autofocus Mode 31 AVCHD 86 B Battery Setup 60 Daylight Svg 60 Delete 46 Demo Mode 67 Direct Manual Focus 16 Disc creation 72 DISP 14 Display Contents 14 DMF
  • Sony NEX-VG10 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
    10 Brightness/Color 11 Camera 11 Playback 12 Rec Mode/Image Size 11 Setup 12 Shoot Mode 10 Metering Mode 42 Movie Audio Rec 52 Movie/Still w/o Lens 54 Shutter Priority 26 Shutter speed 26 Single-shot AF 31 Slow Sync 37 Spot 42 SteadyShot 32 Still Slide Show 50 T Troubleshooting 76
  • Sony NEX-VG10 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
    "dtoa", "pcre", and "libjpeg" software are provided in the camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of English) of "GPL", and "LGPL" software. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe
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