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1080i/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)

1080i/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH)

Select this when connecting your

camcorder to a TV that has the component

input jack and is capable of displaying the

1080i signal.

480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)

576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH)

Select this when connecting your

camcorder to a TV with the component

input jack.

Tips

When you have activated [24p Mode], the

setting values change to those for the NTSC-

based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH).

HDMI Resolution

Select the output image resolution when

connecting your camcorder to a TV with an

HDMI cable (sold separately).

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Auto

Normal setting (outputs the signal according

to the TV automatically).

1080p/480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)

1080p/576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH)

Outputs high definition image quality (HD)

movies in 1080p signal and standard image

quality (STD) movies in 480p (NEX-VG30/

VG30H)/576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH)

signal.

1080i/480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)

1080i/576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH)


in 1080i signal, or standard definition image

quality (STD) in 480i (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/

576i (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal.

720p/480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)

720p/576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH)


in 720p signal, or standard definition image

quality (STD) in 480p (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/

576p (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH) signal.

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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) signal.

Notes

When [

Frame Rate] is set to [60p] (NEX-

VG30/VG30H)/[50p] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH)

and [HDMI Resolution] is set to [720p/480p]

or [480p] (NEX-VG30/VG30H)/[720p/576p] or

[576p] (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH), HDMI signals

cannot be output during recording.

Tips

When you have activated [24p Mode], the

setting values change to those for the NTSC-

based model (NEX-VG30E/VG30EH).

USB Connect

Select this item when [USB Select] does not

appear on the LCD screen by connecting

the camcorder to a computer with the USB

cable.

USB Connect Setting

You can set the USB transfer mode for

connecting the camcorder to a computer or

other USB device.

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Auto

The camcorder automatically selects the USB

transfer mode depending on the connected

device.

Mass Storage

This is a USB transfer mode compatible to

many types of USB devices.

MTP

This is a USB transfer mode compatible with

certain types of computers.

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Section	Page
Using the “Handycam” Handbook	2
Searching for information quickly	2
Read this first	3
Notes on use	5
Features of this unit	6
Search image	7
Table of contents	9
Getting Started	12
Step 1: Checking supplied items	12
All models	12
NEX-VG30H/VG30EH	13
Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories	14
Attaching the lens	14
Attaching the Wind Screen	14
Step 3: Charging the battery pack	15
Step 4: Attaching the lens	18
Removing the lens	20
Step 5: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time	23
Changing the language setting	24
Step 6: Making setting adjustments before recording	25
The LCD panel	25
Changing the display on the LCD screen	25
The viewfinder	26
Step 7: Inserting a memory card	27
Recording/Playback	29
Recording	29
Recording movies	30
Shooting photos	31
Playback on the camcorder	33
Operating the camcorder while playing a movie	34
Viewing photos	35
Playing images on a TV	37
List of connection	37
Advanced operations	40
Useful functions for recording movies and photos	40
Adjusting the zoom by the zoom ring	40
Adjusting 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 (5.1ch surround recording)	44
Recording in mirror mode	45
Recording at a different angle	45
Adjusting the White Balance	45
Adjusting manually	47
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial	47
Adjusting the IRIS	47
Adjusting the Shutter Speed	48
Adjusting Exposure	48
Advanced manual operation	49
Making good use of your camcorder	51
Deleting movies and photos	51
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)	51
Dividing a movie	52
Capturing a photo from a movie (NEX-VG30/VG30H only)	53
Saving movies and photos with a computer	54
Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer)	54
Importing movies and photos to a computer	56
Saving images on a disc	57
Saving images with an external device	59
Dubbing guide	59
Saving images on an external media device	60
Saving desired movies and photos	61
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder	62
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.	63
Customizing your camcorder	65
Using menus	65
Operating menus	65
Menu lists	66
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode)	70
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting)	70
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size)	79
Edit/Copy (Items for editing)	80
Setup (Other setup items)	81
Additional information	87
Troubleshooting	87
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators	93
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos	96
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack	96
Expected recording time of movies	96
Expected number of recordable photos	97
Using your camcorder abroad	98
Maintenance and precautions	100
About the AVCHD format	100
About the memory card	100
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	101
About handling of your camcorder	102
Quick reference	107
Screen indicators	107
Parts and controls	109

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