Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NEX-VG10E Sony
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4-258-762- 13 (1) Inter changeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recor der NEX-VG10E E-mount Op e r a t i n g G u i d e ©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Additional information on this pr oduct and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Cust omer Support W ebsite.
Interchangeable Lens D igital HD Video Camera Reco rder NEX-V G10E.
4 GB To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
5 GB health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling o f this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.
6 GB Table of co ntents Read th is first ..... ..... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...... ..... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... . 8 Operat ing instr ucti ons . ....... ....... ....... .... ....... ....... ...... ....... .......
Getting s tarted Recordin g and playbac k Editing on the comput er Additional informatio n 7 GB Playbac k .... ...... ....... ....... ....... ...... ....... ..... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... ...... ..... ....... . 28 Deleting an image .....
8 GB Read this fir st To prevent the camcorder from malfunctio ns and dam ages • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and jack covers. • This camcorder is neither dust-proof, nor splash- proof, nor water-proof. See “Precautions” (page 36).
9 GB this may render the memory card unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • When carrying the camcorder with a shoulder strap (sold separately) attached, there may be a tendency to hit the camcorder against something. Pay extra attention not to do so.
10 GB The visual wo rld seen by y our NEX-VG10E.
11 GB The large-sized i mage 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.
12 GB Getting started Accessories s upplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces supplied. AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM/AC-PW10 (1) Power cord (mains lead) (2) Battery charger BC-VH1 (1) R.
Getting sta rted 13 GB Attaching the accessories Wind Screen Use the Wind Screen when y ou want to reduce the wind noise recorded by the microphone. A ttach the Wind Screen with the Sony logo facing down . Lens hood Align the red line of the lens hood t o that of the lens and mount the lens hood on the lens.
14 GB Preparing t he battery Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack us ing the supplie d battery charger. You cannot charge the battery pack attached on the camcorder. 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Getting s tarted 15 GB Removing the battery pack Turn off the camcorder. While pressing the BATT lever ( 1 ), remove the battery pack ( 2 ). Using the wall outle t (wall socket ) as a power source Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor, and connect the AC Adaptor to the camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
16 GB Attaching a le ns This manual explai ns how to attach a lens using the supplied E18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. Hold the camcorder body with the front end downward, and quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camcorder body .
Getting sta rted 17 GB Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Hold both the lens and the camcorder body when removing a lens. Lens release button 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camcorder body.
18 GB Turning on the camco rder and s etting th e date and time When you turn on the camcorder for the fi rst time, the screen to set date and time appears. 1 While holding the green button down, set the power swit ch to ON. The camcorder is turned on, and the screen to set date and time appears on the LCD monitor.
Getting s tarted 19 GB Using the operating buttons You can select setting items by turning the control dial or pressing the v / V / b / B buttons following the instructions on the display.
20 GB Adjusting th e viewfinder a nd the LCD monit or Images are displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. Press FINDER/LCD to select whether you want to display the image on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor.
Getting s tarted 21 GB Inserting a memory c ard Open the cover ( 1 ). Insert t he me mory card with the notched corner faced as illustrated below ( 2 ) until it clicks. Close the cover ( 3 ). Notched corner When you insert a new memory card If [Image Database File not found.
22 G B Recording a nd playback Recording Movies 1 While holding the green button down, set the power switch to ON. 2 Press ST ART/STOP. [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Note s • The camc order can reco rd movies f or about 13 hours continuous ly.
Recordin g and playbac k 23 GB Still image s 1 While holding the green button down, set the power switch to ON. 2 Press MODE to turn on the (still image) lamp. 3 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Focus indicator Focus indicator The focus indicator shows the focusing status by lighting, flashing, or changing the shape.
24 G B Record ing function s Adjustments using the lens The operations and operating methods available depend on the lens attached. The following operations are available with the lens supplied with your camcorder. Zoom ri ng Turn the zoom ring right or left t o decide on the size of the subject in your image.
Recordin g and playbac k 25 GB WB This button allows you to select a white balance setting according to the ambient light conditions. It also allows you to adjust the white balance to your preference. (Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandesce nt/ Fluorescent/Flash/C.
26 G B Exposur e mode Adjusting the shutter speed and the aperture will widen the range of visual expression. Visual expression is enhanced b y a combination of the shutter speed and aperture setting. The movement of the subject and the way the subject is focused on are determined by the shutter speed and aperture setting.
Recordin g and playbac k 27 GB Available manual setting in each exposure mode ( using an E-moun t lens) ✓ : Can be s et in sta ndby mode and during re cording –: Sets automatical ly A-moun t lenses You may not be able to use certain A-mount lenses.
28 G B Playback Playback from movie recording mode 1 Press (Playb ack). The index screen appears. To view still images, select (still image) by pressing b / V , and press the control dial. 2 Press v / V / b / B to select the image you want to play back, and press the control dial.
Recordin g and playbac k 29 GB Playback on a TV To view images recorded on the camcorder on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
30 GB Editi ng on the c omputer Features of the suppli ed software The software on the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to do the following. “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) (for Window s only ) You can: • Import images recorded with the c amcorder and display them on the computer.
Editing on the comput er 31 GB • This camcorder cap tures high def inition foot age in the AVCHD for mat. Using the enclos ed PC softw are, high definition f ootage can be copied ont o DVD media.
32 GB Importin g images to t he computer You can import movies and still im ages you recorded on the camcorder to a com puter. Turn on the computer beforehand. Note • Conne ct the camcorder to the wall outlet (sock et) using the AC Adaptor (page 15).
Additional informatio n 33 GB Additional informati on Trouble shooting If you experience trouble with the camcorder, try the following solutions. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be attached. • You cannot use NP-FV30/FV50. Sufficient remaining battery indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
Troubleshooting (continued) 34 GB The camcorder does not start shooting when the START/STOP or PH OTO button is pressed. • The camcorder is in the playback mode. Press the MODE button to turn on the lamp of the desired recording mode (page 22). • The camcorder is writing the image you have just shot on the memory card.
Additional informatio n 35 GB • Use the USB cable (supplied) for connection. • Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firm ly. • Disconnect all equipment othe r than the camcorder, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer.
Recording time/number of images (continued) 36 GB Tips • Yo u can record m ovies of a m aximum of 3,999 scenes. • The c amcorder can record mov ies for abou t 13 hours continuous ly. • The c amcorder us es the VB R (Variable Bi t Rate) fo rmat to automa tically adjus t image quali ty to suit the recording scene.
Additional informatio n 37 GB Operating temperatures This camcorder is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). Shoot ing in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended. When playing movies on other devices • This camcorder uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Precautions (continue d) 38 GB Care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a sof t cloth in the following instances: – W hen there are fingerprints on the lens surface .
Additional informatio n 39 GB Specification s Camcorder body [Format] Camera ty pe Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Lens E-mount lens [System] Video signal HDTV 1080/50i specification Image pickup on the image sensor: 25 fram es/ second (25p) Video recording format MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Specifications (continu e d) 40 GB E-mount lens E1 8-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (SEL18200) (suppli ed) Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length 1) 32.4 mm – 360 mm (1 5/ 16 in. – 14 1/4 in.) (16:9 movie) 27 mm – 300 mm (1 1/8 in. – 11 7/8 in.) (3:2 still image) F-value F3.
Additional informatio n 41 GB of your lens by approximately1.8 times (for movie recording)/1.5 times (for still image r ecording). For example, by using a 50 mm (2 in.) lens, you can get the approximate equivalent of a 90 mm (3 5/8 in. ) (movie)/75 mm (3 in .
42 GB Menu list The 6 menu items, [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Rec Mode/Imag e Size], [Brigh tness/Co lor], [Playb ack], and [Setup], will allow you to set various functions and customize your camcorder.
Additional informatio n 43 GB Shoot Mode Allows you to select a shooting mode. * Still image onl y Came ra Allows you to set focusing method, continuous shooting, self-timer, etc. * Still image onl y Rec Mode/Image Size Allows you to set the recording mode of m ovies and the image size of still images.
Menu list (continued) 44 GB Still Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as expos ure compensation, and color settings such as white balance. * Still image only Playback Allows you to set playback functions. * Still image only Image Size Selects the image size.
Additional informatio n 45 GB Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings , or change the camcorder settings. Shooting Settings * Still image onl y Main Settings Memory Card Tool * Still image onl y Movie Audio Rec Set s whether or not to record th e sound for movie recording.
46 GB Identifyin g parts The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Viewfinder (20) B Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (20) C PHOTO button (23) D (movie)/ (still image) lamps (22) E Hook for shoulder s.
Additional informatio n 47 GB A Microphone (13) B Hook for shoulder strap C Speaker D LCD monitor (20) E MENU button (24, 42) F WB/ b button (25, 42) G FOCUS button (25) H DISP/ v button (24, 42) I (Playback) button (28) J Control dial (26, 42) K GAIN/ B button (25, 42) L FINDER/LCD button (20) M (Exposure Comp.
Identifying parts (continued) 48 GB A i (headphones) jack Use stereo minijack headphones. B DC IN jack (15) C Grip belt Fasten the grip belt as shown below. D Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod with the screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.) (sold separately).
Additional informatio n 49 GB List of ic ons Upper part Left part Lower p art P A S M Exposure mode Anti Motion Blur Hand-held Twil ight Image size/aspect ratio o f still images 100 Number of rec orda.
List of icons (continued) 50 GB Right part • Indi cators and their posit ions are app roximate and m ay differ f rom what yo u actually s ee. Soft key See page 1 9.
51 GB Index A Access o rie s suppl ied ... ............. .......... ............. .......... ..... .... 12 Apertu re prio rity ....... ........ .......... ............. .......... ..... ..... ........ . 26 B Battery ........... ..... ........ ........
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