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Interchangeable Lens
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Digital HD Video
Sample images
Camera Recorder
Menu
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“Handycam” Handbook
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NEX-VG10/VG10E
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images 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. Search for information by sample images. Search for information in a listing of menu items. Search for information by keyword. You can jump to the pages by clicking on the page numbers mentioned in
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images Table of contents Notes on using the camcorder How to use this handbook ·····································2 Sample images······················································5 Basic operations Using the operating buttons ··································8 Menu ···································································10 Using functions with the buttons on the control panel DISP (Display Contents) ·····································14 F
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents 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 ·············
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images Sample images “This is the scene I want to capture in an image, but how can I do?” You may find the answer by 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 page describing the function recommended for
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images Shooting movies as clear as still images 25 21 Defocusing the background (25) Adjusting the color (21) 16 20 Focusing manually (16) In better brightness (20) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand 32 31 Preventing camera shake (32) Following a moving subject (31) Shooting landscapes 20 41 The sky in vivid colors (20) Colored leaves (41) 41 53 Vivid green colors (41) Keeping your shot level (53) GB 6 Continued r
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images Shooting clear still images 29 28 In candle light (29) Holding the camera by hand (28) 44 36 Scenery with a wide range of brightness The same scene with different brightness (44) (36) 44 34 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (44) Capturing the best moment (34) GB 7
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images Basic operations Using the operating buttons The control dial and v/V/b/B buttons allow you to use v/V/b/B various functions of the camcorder. MENU FOCUS Control dial When you turn the control dial or press the v/V/b/B buttons following the on-screen display, you can select items and settings. Your selection is determined when you press the control dial. The arrow means you can turn the control dial. When options are displayed on the screen, you can
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images The MENU and FOCUS buttons and the control dial have different roles, depending on the screen display. The assigned role (function) of each button is shown on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press the MENU button. To use the function shown at the center, press the control dial. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press the FOCUS button. In this manual, the buttons are indi
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images Using functions in the menu Menu You can set up the basic settings for the camcorder as a whole, or execute functions such as recording, playback, or other operations. 1 Press the MENU button. v/V/b/B 2 Select the desired item by turning the MENU control dial, or pressing the v/V/b/B buttons, and then press the control dial. 3 Following the instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the control dial to make your choice. Control
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images Camera Allows you to set focusing method, continuous shooting, self-timer, etc. AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Autofocus Area* Selects the area to be focused on. Autofocus Mode* Selects the autofocus method. SteadyShot Sets camera shake compensation. Drive Mode* Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Flash Mode* Selects the method used to fire the attached flash (sold separately).
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Delete Deletes images. Movie/Still Select Selects a movie or still image to play back. Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index screen. Protect Protects images, or cancels the protection. Still Slide Show* Plays back still images automatically. Enlarge Still image* Enlarges the still image. D Di ur sp ing pl lay Ca on yba tec nt ks Switches the information to be displayed on
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file of movies when inconsistencies are found. File Number* Selects the method used for assigning file numbers to images. * Still image only GB 13
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images Using functions with the buttons on the control panel DISP (Display Contents) Using the button: 1 Press the DISP button 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 desired mode by turning the control dial. During shooting Display Info. Shows basic shooting information. Histogram Displays the luminance d
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images z What is histogram The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker image to the left side. A Number of pixels B 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
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images 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 desired mode. (Autofocus) Focuses automatically. (DMF)* After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left (Manualfocus) to make the subject look clearer. * Still image only z Using auto focusing effectively If it is
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images z To measure the exact distance to the subject 1) Lens mount The mark shows the location of the image sensor . When you measure the exact distance between the camcorder and the subject, refer to the position of the line. The distance from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.). 1) The image sensor is the part of the camcorder that acts as the film. 2) � If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images Gain Increase the gain when recording in dim places. Select the desired gain value when you do not want the gain to be increased with the [Auto] setting. 1 In movie recording mode, GAIN button t desired setting. Or, MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [Gain] t desired setting. GAIN Sets the gain automatically. (Auto) AUTO 0dB/3dB/6dB/9dB/ You can set a larger number, and reduce image blur in dark 12dB/15dB/18dB/ locations or of moving subjects by inc
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity for recording still images. 1 In still image recording mode, GAIN button t desired setting. Or, MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. (ISO AUTO) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 200/400/800/1600/ You can set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur in dark 3200/6400/12800 locations or of moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Notes � [ISO AUTO] is se
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Table of Sample Menu Index contents images Exposure Comp. You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) button t desired value. Or, MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [Exposure Comp.] t desired value. Notes � You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using [Manual Exposure]. � If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use a flash (sold separately), you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. z Adjusting the e
