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Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Operating Guide
Video Camera Recorder
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E-mount
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NEX-VG10E
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Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder NEX-VG10E
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immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose About the power cord (mains lead) the unit to rain or moisture. The supplied power cord (mains lead) can be used only with this camcorder. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Notice for customers in the Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. United Kingdom A mou
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health, which could otherwise be caused by Regulatory Information inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural Declaration of Conformity resources. Trade Name: SONY For more detailed information about recycling of this Model No.: NEX-VG10E product, please contact your local Civic Office, your Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. household waste disposal service or the shop where you Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127
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Table of contents Read this first .................................................................................................8 Operating instructions .............................................................................9 The visual world seen by your NEX-VG10E .................................................10 Getting started Accessories supplied ...................................................................................12 Attaching the accessories ........................
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Getting started Recording and playback Editing on the computer Additional information Playback ......................................................................................................28 Deleting an image ................................................................................. 28 Playback on a TV .................................................................................. 29 Editing on the computer Features of the supplied software ....................................
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Read this first focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire. To prevent the camcorder from malfunctions and damages When you must place the camcorder under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. � Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, � Do not expose your camcorder’s viewfinder, lens, and jack covers. or LCD monitor to the sun or strong light source for extended periods. � Do not attempt to record the sun directly. Doing so may cause a malfunction of the camcorder. You may
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this may render the memory card unusable, or Operating instructions cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. The camcorder comes with 2 manuals: “Operating � When carrying the camcorder with a shoulder Guide” (this manual) which explains the basic strap (sold separately) attached, there may be a operations, and ““Handycam” Handbook (PDF)” tendency to hit the camcorder against which explains the functions of the camcorder in something. Pay extra attention not to do so. detail and disc
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The visual world seen by your NEX-VG10E GB 10
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The large-sized image 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 background in order to make the subject stand out. Interchangeable lens system The camcorder employs the E-mount system for interchangeable lenses developed by
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Getting started Accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number Wind Screen (1) of pieces supplied. AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM/AC-PW10 (1) Body cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1) Power cord (mains lead) (2) Telephoto zoom lens (E18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (1) (Front lens cap included) (attached to the camcorder) Battery charger BC-VH1 (1) Lens hood (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 (1) Large eyecup (1) Battery cover (1) USB cable (1) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) �“PMB” � “H
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Getting started Battery cover Attaching the accessories Attach the battery cover with the projecting part (1) facing as shown in the illustration. Wind Screen Use the Wind Screen when you want to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. Attach the Wind Screen with the Sony logo facing down. 1 Large eyecup When the image in the viewfinder is hard to see, use the large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, align it with the eyecup Lens hood groove of the viewfinder with the projecting
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Preparing the battery Charging the battery pack Battery pack Full charge Normal charge Charge the battery pack using the supplied battery NP-FV100 960 900 charger. You cannot charge the battery pack � We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient attached on the camcorder. temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. outside of this temperature range. Attaching
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Getting started Removing the battery pack Using the camcorder abroad – Power source Turn off the camcorder. While pressing the BATT You can use the battery charger and the AC lever (1), remove the battery pack (2). Adaptor in any countries/regions where the power supply is within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz /60 Hz. Note � Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. Notes on the battery � When you remove the battery pack and the AC Adaptor, make sure
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Attaching a lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the 1 Remove the body cap from the camcorder supplied E18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. Hold the body and the packaging lid from the rear of the camcorder body with the front end downward, and lens. quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camcorder body. Front lens cap Zoom lock switch Rear lens cap Hood index 2 Mount the lens by aligning the mounting indexes
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Getting started � Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the Removing the lens mount, so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor. 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and � Hold the camcorder’s face downward to prevent the dust turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. from resettling in the camcorder. Hold both the lens and the camcorder body � Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camcorder during when removing a lens. cleaning. � If you
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Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, 5 Turn the control dial to select the numeric value. the screen to set date and time appears. You can also use v/V for the selection. 1 While holding the green button down, set the power switch to ON. The camcorder is turned on, and the screen to set date and time appears on the LCD monitor. Daylight Svg.: Turns on or off the daytime saving time setting. Date Format: Selects the format t
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Getting started The MENU and FOCUS buttons and the control dial Using the operating buttons have different roles, depending on the screen You can select setting items by turning the control display. The assigned role (function) of each button dial or pressing the v/V/b/B buttons following the is shown on the screen. instructions on the display. Your selection is To use the function shown at the upper right corner determined when you press the control dial. of the screen, press the MENU bu
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Adjusting the viewfinder and the LCD monitor Images are displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD LCD monitor monitor. Open the LCD monitor (1), then rotate it to your Press FINDER/LCD to select whether you want to preference (2). display the image on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. Up to 90 degrees Up to 90 Up to 90 degrees degrees Viewfinder Adjust the angle to your preference (1), and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image Note becomes clear (2). � The LCD monitor ro
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Getting started Inserting a memory card Open the cover (1). Insert the memory card with – SD memory card (Class 4 or more) the notched corner faced as illustrated below (2) – SDHC memory card (Class 4 or more) until it clicks. Close the cover (3). – SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more) � It is confirmed that up to 32 GB of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and up to 64 GB of SD card can be used with this camcorder. � “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media are both called as
