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1. e A V connecting cable 1 p 38 se ME m gt GB 10 e USB cable 1 p 50 E e Wireless Remote Commander RMT 835 1 A button type lithium battery is already installed e Rechargeable battery pack NP FV70 1 p 13 e Wind Screen 1 p 12 fe ON 4 SE e Large eyecup 1 p 26 CD ROM Handycam Application Software 1 p 43 PMB Software including PMB Help Image Data Converter RAW development software Handycam Handbook PDF e Operating Guide This manual 1 NEX VG20EH Zoom lens E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS attached to the camcorder 1 p 16 e Lens hood 1 p 20 e Front lens cap attached to the lens 1 p 16 e Rear lens cap 1 p 16 GB 11 payers buna GB 12 Step 2 Attaching the supplied accessories Attaching the lens See page 16 for information on attaching the lens The NEX VG20E does not come with the E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS lens Please use appropriate lenses sold separately For NEX VG20EH models the lens is attached to the camcorder at the time of purchase Attaching the 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 Attaching the battery cover Attach the battery cover after attach
2. wa e The camcorder is unsteady Hold the camcorder steady with both hands However note that the camera shake warning indicator does not disappear e The memory card is full Delete unnecessary images p 41 Photos cannot be recorded during processing Wait for a while then record Recording time of movies number of recordable photos HD stands for high definition image quality and STD stands for standard image quality Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack unit minute Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP FV70 175 185 95 100 supplied 19 205 105 110 NP FV100 350 370 19 205 385 405 210 220 e Top When recording with the LCD screen Bottom When recording with viewfinder e Each recording time is measured under the following conditions EH REC Mode Standard HQ default setting Using E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS lens e Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop switching the MODE lamp and zooming e Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended e The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the condi
3. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus then press it fully GB 31 GB 32 Focus indicator The focus indicator shows the focusing status by lighting flashing lit Focus locked flashing The camcorder cannot focus on the subject automatically Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting S Tips e See page 64 on the recordable number of photos The IRIS Shutter Speed ISO and Exposure are set to automatic adjustment when PROGRAM AE is pressed e To change the image size touch MENU MENU Image Quality Size o Image Size a desired setting ox e You cannot record photos while amp is displayed Selecting the recording mode You can change the quality of the image that you record by touching MENU gt Image Quality Size HH REC Mode The types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected For details on a save operation using the external devices see page 50 Recording mode Types of media PS FX FH HQ LP On this camcorder Memory card Vv Y v On external devices External media USB storage devices Y Y Y Blu ray discs Vv Y v AVCHD recording discs Y PS can be set only when HH Frame Rate is set to 50p Adjusting for shooting conditions Adjusting Exposure etc manually MANUAL dial It is convenient to make manual adjustments using the MANUAL dial by assigning
4. c 06 00 The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place cC 13 00 32 00 e Remove the power source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again 00 00 Follow the steps from 2 on page 61 DJ e Battery power is low Atila The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place NX e No memory card is inserted p 27 e When the indicator flashes there is not enough free space for recording images Delete unnecessary images p 41 or format the memory card after storing the images on other media The Image Database File is damaged Check the data base file by touching LEM MENU Setup Repair Img DB F z The memory card is damaged Format the memory card with your camcorder p 58 2 e Incompatible memory card is inserted p 28 Con e The memory card is write protected e Access to the memory card was restricted on another device E Warning indicator pertaining to the external media device e The image database file may be damaged Check the database file by touching MENU Setup gt Repair Img DB E The external media device is damaged E Warning indicator pertaining to formatting of the external media device e The external media device is damaged e The external media device is not formatted correctly
5. Setup gt e Connection gt Component gt a desired setting gt to make the setting When you connect with HDMI cable e Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo e Use an HDMI mini connector on one end for the camcorder and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end e Copyright protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder e Some TVs may not function correctly e g no sound or image with this connection e Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack as malfunction may result e When the connected device is compatible with 5 1ch surround sound high definition image quality HD movies are output in 5 1ch surround sound automatically Standard definition image quality STD movies are converted to 2ch sound To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV 16 9 4 3 e Set TV Type to 16 9 or 4 3 according to your TV When you connect with A V connecting cable with S VIDEO e When the S VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel is connected audio signals are not output To output audio signals connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV 1eqAe d BuIplo day e This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A V connecting cable When your TV is monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack e Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jac
6. Capturing a photo from a movie 1 920 X 1 080 dots 16 9 640 X 360 dots 16 9 640 X 480 dots 4 3 Precautions On use and care Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations Anywhere extremely hot cold or humid Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as under direct sunlight near heaters or in a car parked in the sun They may malfunction or become deformed Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration The camcorder may malfunction Near strong radio waves or radiation The camcorder may not be able to record properly Near AM receivers and video equipment Noise may occur On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty If sand or dust gets in your camcorder it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired Near windows or outdoors where the LCD screen the viewfinder or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen Operate your camcorder on DC 6 8 V 7 2 V battery pack or DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions Do not let your camcorder get wet for example from rain or sea water If your camcorder gets wet it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dea
7. 2U 1 J 1 AIND Parts and controls The illustrations attached the lens E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS supplied with NEX VG20EH are described here Figures in are reference pages KO IN 19 On A Oo N O O 0 N D On A 00 Viewfinder 25 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 25 PHOTO button 31 HH Movie 3 Photo lamps 30 Hook for shoulder strap MODE button 30 ON OFF power switch 21 START STOP button 30 BATT battery release lever 14 Accessory shoe Attach a gun microphone sold separately etc If you attach accessories to the accessory shoe and auto lock accessory shoe simultaneously the accessories may collide with each other and be damaged Auto lock accessory shoe Attach a Sony external flash sold separately etc The flash does not work when E Drive Mode is set to Bracket 0 3 EV or Bracket 0 7 EV There are certain Sony flashes or functions that cannot be used with your 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 MIC PLUG IN POWER jack When an external microphone
8. C 77 F It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F C Tips e See page 63 on recording and playing time e When your camcorder is on you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF Slide the BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack BATT battery release lever To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source Make the same connections as Step 3 Charging the battery pack p 13 Even if the battery pack is attached the battery pack is not discharged GB 14 Notes on the battery pack e When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor turn the camcorder off and make sure that the FH Movie Q8 Photo lamps p 30 the access lamp p 27 are turned off e The CHG charge lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions The battery pack is not attached correctly The battery pack is damaged The temperature of the battery pack is low Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place The temperature of the battery pack is high Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place In the default setting the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operatio
9. Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer The camcorder automatically divides an image file that exceeds 2 GB or larger and saves the parts as separate files All image files may be Jayndwod e yim sojoud pue salAow Bunes GB 45 GB 46 shown as separate files on a computer however the files will be handled properly by the import function of the camcorder or the PMB software Use the supplied PMB software when you import long movies or edited images from the camcorder to a computer If you use other software the images may not be imported correctly When you delete image files follow the steps on page 41 You can create a Blu ray disc by using a computer with a Blu ray disc burner Install the BD Add on Software for PMB Starting PMB Picture Motion Browser 1 Double click the PMB short cut icon on the computer screen are Ze The PMB software starts up 2 Double click the PMB Help short cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use PMB PMB Help Notes e If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen click Start All Programs PMB the desired item Ce Tips e Double click PMB Launcher on the desktop of the computer This allows you to start the desired function application by selecting one from a list of PMB functions Using Image Data Converter W
10. View Calendar Save on a disc A Upload d DVD Blu ra Y Network services Edit Joining image files GB 42 Preparing a computer Step 1 Checking the computer system Windows Os Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 SP1 CPU PMB Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster or Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 2 26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or FH movies and Intel Core 2 Duo 2 40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies However Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is sufficient for the following operations Importing the movies and photos to the computer One Touch Disc Burn Creating a Blu ray disc AVCHD recording disc DVD video Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality HD to standard definition image quality STD Copying a disc Processing only the movies with standard definition image quality STD Image Data Converter Pentium 4 or faster Memory PMB For Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended However 256 MB or more is sufficient for processing only the movies with standard definition image quality STD For Windows Vista Windows 7 1 GB or more Image Data Converter 1GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 500 MB 10 GB or more may be nece
11. mim O O 0 gt Change Event Scale button The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center Touch gt G Change Event Scale on the bottom right of the screen so that you can change the time range of the time line bar from one and a half years to three months which changes the number of the events that can be displayed on the time line bar 6 34 4 Touch an image you want to view A D E F x E J Bo22 2011 gt 31 12 1800 00 00 7 B HH MOVIE ES PHOTO 31 12 2011 gt 1 1 B Mz MOVIE PHOTO B C G Touch F to select the image type to be displayed in the index from HH MOVIE movies only E PHOTO photos only or tg MOVIE PHOTO movies and photos mixed A To go back to the Event View B scrolls the index screen D Event title there are still images only F Switch Image Type button G Movie H Photo IPI appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded If you touch the screen Al C Change to the movie photo recording mode MEA Displays the previous next page Touching and holding the button E Total time of movies in the Event The total number of
12. sold separately is connected it takes precedence over the built in microphone START STOP button on the grip Use this button when recording at a different angle EXPANDED FOCUS button The EXPANDED FOCUS button has a tactile dot Use as a guide for the operation HDMI OUT jack 38 Y USB jack 50 CHG charge lamp 13 8 5 ails SHUTTER 10 SPEED DISI LAY 0 m ROGRAM AE FINDER LCD da A Oo N D N 00 O O 1 2 Microphone 13 PROGRAM AE button Hook for shoulder strap 14 Memory card access lamp 27 MANUAL button 33 While the lamp is lit or flashing the MANUAL dial 33 camcorder is reading or writing data LCD screen Touch panel 15 Memory card slot 27 If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees you 16 FOCUS button can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen 17 Battery terminal 13 facing out This is convenient during playback operations RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting Speaker IRIS button PB View Images button 34 DISPLAY button 24 SHUTTER SPE
13. A 0 18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8 4 V Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 48 mm x 29 mm x 81 mm 1 15 16 in x 1 3 16 in x 3 1 4 in w h d excluding the projecting parts Mass approx 170 g 6 0 oz excluding the power cord mains lead See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP FV70 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC 6 8 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Maximum charge current 3 0 A Capacity Typical 14 0 Wh 2 060 mAh Minimum 13 0 Wh 1 960 mAh Type Li ion E18 200 mm F3 5 6 3 OSS supplied with NEX VG20EH Lens E mount lens When converted to a 35 mm still camera 29 mm 322 mm 1 3 16 in 12 3 4 in 16 9 movie 27 mm 300 mm 1 1 8 in 11 7 8 in 3 2 still image F value F3 5 F6 3 SteadyShot Optical shift biaxial linear drive and hall effect sensor Minimum focus 0 30 m W 0 50 m T 11 7 8 in 19 3 4 in Maximum magnification x 0 35 Minimum f stop 22 40 Filter diameter 67 mm 2 3 4 in Dimensions max diameter x height Approx 75 5 mm x 99 0 mm Approx 3 in x 4 in Mass Approx 524 g Approx 18 1 2 oz Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change w
14. Speed Class Described in this manual Memory Stick PRO Duo media Mark2 Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO y Duo media HG Duo media SD memory card SONY SDHC memorycard Class 4 or faster SD card SDXC memory card e Operation with all memory cards is not assured e Memory Stick PRO Duo media half the size of Memory Stick or standard size SD cards can be used for this camcorder Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor Doing so may cause a malfunction e Memory Stick PRO Duo media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to operate with your camcorder Notes e A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder e Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears do not perform the format All the data recorded will be lost The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards m Recording Playback Recording In the default setting movies are recorded with high definition image quality HD 1 Fasten the grip belt 3 Slide the POWER switch to ON while press
15. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device Notes e For this operation you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 sold separately e The USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 may not be available in some countries regions e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor p 14 e Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device 57 Tips e You can import images saved on the external media device to your computer by using the supplied software PMB Functions available after saving images on an external media device playback of images through the camcorder p 52 importing images to PMB Devices that cannot be used as an external media device e You cannot use the following devices as an external media device media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive media devices connected via a USB hub media devices with built in USB hub card reader Notes e You may not be able to use external media devices with a code function e The FAT file system is available for your camcorder If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for the NTFS file system etc format the external media device using the camcorder before use The format screen appears when an external media device is connected to your camcorder Make sure that important data has not
16. a menu item Exposure in the default setting to the MANUAL dial MANUAL button MANUAL dial How to use the MANUAL dial Adjust with MANUAL dial to make the adjustment also when pressing IRIS or SHUTTER SPEED To assign a menu item Press and hold MANUAL for a few seconds to display the MANUAL Button screen Rotate the MANUAL dial to assign an item You can assign Exposure HH Gain E ISO IRIS Shutter Speed AE Shift or White Balance Shift Using a tripod Attach a tripod sold separately to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw sold separately the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in 1eqAe d BuIplo day GB 33 Playback on the camcorder Tips e The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button Your camcorder is turned on Press View Images The Event View screen appears after some seconds 3 Touch KU IEN to select the desired event Bj A B 31 12 2011 gt 1 1 Ch gt 2012 C D To the MENU screen Events ESE To the previous next event Event name Change to the movie photo recording mode Time line bar O
17. continuous or bracket shooting etc E3 AF Mode Selects the focus method HH SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies E3 SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos Auto Back Light Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically MANUAL Button Assigns a function to the MANUAL button 2 8 Face Face Detection Adjusts the image quality of the face s automatically 4 Flash Sets how the flash is activated Sets the brightness of flash Red Eye Reduction Prevents redeye when shooting with flash Flash Level A Microphone Wind Noise Reduct Reduces the wind noise Audio Mode uunncca cm Sets the recording sound format 5 1ch surround 2ch stereo Audio Rec Level Adjusts the audio level when recording T m Shooting Assist Guide Frame Displays the frame to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical Displays a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness Peaking Histogram Displays an image on the LCD screen with its outlines enhanced Displays the Histogram Japso ued INO Bulziwo sn gt 57 GB 58 Camera Data Display Displays the value of iris gain ISO and shutter speed Audio Level Display Displays the audio level meter on the LCD screen AF Micro Adjustment Adjusts the focus for the attached
18. eee eeeeee eee eeseeeeen ees 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 500 cc cece ec ee cece eee eee eee eees 15 Step 4 Attaching the lens 6c cece cece cece eect eee e eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen ees 16 Step 5 Turning the power on and setting the date and time 21 Changing the language setting 0 cccc ccc eee erisir rrene rreren 23 Step 6 Making setting adjustments before recording 6 6200eseee eee 24 Step 7 Inserting a memory card 2 eee eee cece eect eee eee eee eee eetee tented 27 Recording Playback A thas a eae ee he 29 Selecting the recording mode 56 c cece cece eee ee cece eee ee eee een eens 32 Adjusting for shooting Conditions 0 00 cee cece conocio nor non narnia 33 Playback on the camcorder 0 cece e cece eee c cnet eee eee errr eeteeeeneeneeees 34 Playing images Oa TV i sacan o dtl te hehe ds e a A AEE 38 Advanced operations Deleting movies and Photos 56 00 cee cece eee eee ee eee e eee eee eee ee eet een tenes 41 Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer 42 Preparing a COMPU iii it a Gesu don 43 When using a Macintosh ooooooccoccoccoccccccccncccccncccncnnccnccnncnncnicniis 43 Starting PMB Picture Motion BrOwWSeT oooooooccccccccccccccccncncononconcnconcncnionos 46 Usi
19. hean Aa 41 Disc recorder ceesseesseseeseesneees 54 DVD writer Event Index External media Fully charged 13 Handycam Handbook 60 Image Data Converter Macintosh Maintenance E MANUAL dial eee 33 Media Settings 27 Memory Stick media 28 Pot citas AR 31 37 Pla ita 34 PMB Picture Motion Browser a EE PEE AREON AA TE 46 POWEF Onia 21 Precautions 65 ep Recording iris 29 Recording and playback time 63 Recording media 27 Recording time of movies number of recordable photos 63 Screen indicators wees 70 Self diagnosis display Setting the date and time Software Specifications ccccssseessecees 67 UsSBrcabl cosas 53 VBR Wall outlet wall socket 13 Warning indicators 62 Windows iio 43 You will find the menu lists on pages 57 to 59 GB 75 3DU3J3J81 IND Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan UN DPAcIUNVH g9 4291371110
20. manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder And the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability In this manual the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality HD is called AVCHD recording disc Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice Notes on use Do not do any of the following Otherwise the memory card may be damaged recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost or other malfunctions could occur ejecting the memory card when the access lamp p 27 is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the H Movie Photo lamps p 30 or the access lamp p 27 are lit or flashing e When using a shoulder belt sold separately do not crash the camcorder against an object Table of contents Read this Esa BR ASO oes BRST ee HELGA BREE ER SE a Baas 2 Getting Started Step 1 Checking supplied items 0 00 06 ce cece cece eee cece eeee beets eeeen ees 10 Step 2 Attaching the supplied accessories cccce cece eee eee eee eeeeeen ees 12 Step 3 Charging the battery pack 0 00 00 ce cece cece cece
21. may heat up This is not a malfunction To clean the LCD screen e If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it On handling the casing e If the casing is soiled clean the camcorder body th a soft cloth lightly moistened with water wi and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish Using chemicals such as thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloths repellent insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens e Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre installed rechargeable battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the camcorder is turned off The pre installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet wall socket via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attache
22. or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate ME collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these ba
23. screen e The displayed recording media differ depending on the model Record movies on the connected device For details refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected 5 After the operation is completed touch gt on the camcorder screen 6 Disconnect the USB cable GB 53 SdIAap eusJa xa Ue YIM sabe Bunes GB 54 Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc with a recorder etc You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder a Sony DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express with the A V connecting cable Connect the device in either way of 1 or 2 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected Notes e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 14 e Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries regions e High definition image quality HD movies will be copied with standard definition image quality STD e ali A V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO VIDEO Yellow White o aly AUDIO le Red He Yellow Signal flow A V connecting cable supplied A V connecting cable with S VIDEO sol
24. screen rns off the recording lamp on the front of your camcorder s whether or not the recording can be started when no lens is attached Sets whether the Wireless Remote Commander is to be used or not s your camcorder to turn off automatically p 15 s the display language p 23 Calibrates the touch panel Displays the battery information Displays the version of your camcorder and the lens Sets the Date amp Time Summer Time or Date amp Time Format p 21 Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock p 21 J3PJO2U18 INO Bulziwo sn gt 6B 59 GB 60 Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook The Handycam Handbook is a user guide designed to be read on a computer screen The Handycam Handbook is intended to be read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder To install the Handycam Handbook on a Windows computer place the supplied CD ROM in the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears e If the screen does not appear click Start Computer in Windows XP My Computer then double click SONYPMB E CD ROM install exe Drive names such as E may vary depending on the computer 2 Click Handbook 3 Click the desired language and the model name of your camcorder Install and follow the on screen instructions to install H
25. screen to continue the installation e You may be required to install some other applications included on the disc at the same time If the installation display appears follow the instructions that appear on the screen e When you are required to restart the computer follow the instructions that appear on the screen and restart it e Connect the camcorder to the computer when you are instructed to do so Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable then touch USB Connect on the LCD screen of the camcorder When the installation is completed remove the CD ROM from the computer e Click PMB icon that appears on the desktop of the computer to start up the software Notes e To create discs or use other functions on Windows XP Image Mastering API v2 0 for Windows XP should be installed If Image Mastering API v2 0 for Windows XP has not been installed yet select it from required programs on the installation screen and install it following the procedures displayed The computer must be connected to the internet for the installation You may install Image Mastering API v2 0 for Windows XP in response to the message displayed when you try to start those functions Operation is not guaranteed if you read or write video data from or to the camcorder using software other than the supplied PMB For the information on the compatibility of the software you are using con
26. shorten or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Specifications System Signal format PAL color CCIR standards HDTV 1080 50i 1080 50p specification Movie recording format HD MPEG 4 AVC H 264 AVCHD format Ver 2 0 compatible STD MPEG2 PS Audio recording system Dolby Digital 2ch 5 1ch Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator Photo file format DCE Ver 2 0 Compatible Exif Ver 2 3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media Movie Photo Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD card Class 4 or faster Viewfinder Electric viewfinder Color Screen size 1 1 cm 0 43 type Effective pixel number 1 152 000 dots 800 x 3 RGB x 480 Image device 23 5 mm x 15 6 mm APS C type CMOS sensor Recording pixels still 3 2 JPEG Max 16 0 mega 4 912 x 3 264 pixels Gross Approx 16 700 000 pixels Effective movie 16 9 Approx 13 600 000 pixels Effective photo 16 9 Approx 13 600 000 pixels Effective photo 3 2 Approx 16 100 000 pixels Color temperature Auto One Push Indoor 3 200 K Outdoor 5 800 K Minimum illumination 9 Ix lux in default setting shutter speed 1 50 second gain 30 dB aperture F3 5 Input Output connectors A V Remote Connector Component video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack HDMI mini connector USB jack mini AB Headphone jack Stereo
27. trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries e SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual L Works with PlayStatione3 Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where available The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available GB 69 UOHJEUOJU jeuonippy ON reference Screen indicators 6B 70 Right Center Indicator Meaning Left Right Recording image quality HD STD frame rate EXE 50i HQ 50p 50i 25p and recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP 60 Remaining battery WET Zoom bar Bottom a a ty E Driv
28. C plug Note on the camcorder battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations In this case an indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories e Do not try to format the memory card of the camcorder using a computer If you do so your camcorder may not operate correctly e When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camcorder If you cannot record play back images perform Format e If you repeat recording deleting images for along time fragmentation of data occurs on the memory card Images cannot be saved or recorded In such a case save your images on some type of external media first and then perform Format by touching MENU Setup 5S Media Settings Format Hs ox Notes on optional accessories e We recommend using genuine Sony accessories e Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries regions About this manual illustrations and on screen displays e The example images used in this
29. ED button FINDER LCD button 24 GB 73 3DU3J3J8 IND DC IN jack 13 13 Lens N Q headphones jack 14 Zoom ring Use stereo minijack headphones 5 Focusing ring 3 A V Remote Connector 38 6 Camera recording lamp This terminal is to interface your camcorder to another device You can output still images 7 Remote sensor 59 movies and sound to a connected TV or control your camcorder when it is mounted on a remote control video tripod Grip belt 29 Tripod receptacle 33 Mount NI ov E Image sensor Do not touch or dirty the image sensor 8 Lens contacts Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts 9 Lens lock pin 1 O Lens release button 11 Zoom lock switch 1 N Lens hood Index A V connecting cable 39 54 Bd Battery PaCK cmmsmsm lt m 13 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media 28 Memory Stick PRO Duo media Menus Movies Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack abroad 15 Clock Set Computer Computer systeM cseccsseeeees 43 CONNEC sesser 38 DJ Data Code Date Time Delete
30. S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No NEX VG20E Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 US A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisi
31. S ONY 4 291 371 11 2 Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Tabie of contents Video Camera Recorder Getting Started Operating Guide Recording Playback E mount Advanced operations Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Additional information Quick reference AWCHD Homr gt Progressive MEMORY STICK mm CD infourrHium ciass HAMNDYCOm NEX VG20E VG20EH Read this first Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions e Do not disassemble e Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it e Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals Do not expose to high temperature above 60 C 140 F such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun e Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries e Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger o
32. Setup gt e 2 Connection TV Type gt 4 3 gt EI e When you connect a monaural device connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white left channel or the red right channel plug to the audio input jack on the device DIA9P eusJa xa Ue YIM sabe Buines GB 55 m Customizing your camcorder Using menus You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories 4 Shooting Mode Items for selecting a shooting mode p 57 Camera Mic Items for customized shooting p 57 41 Image Quality Size Items for setting up image quality or size p 58 y Playback Function Items for playback p 34 YA Edit Copy Items for editing p 58 e Setup Other setup items p 58 Operating menus Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items ea O Camera Mic image Quality Size EdivCopy Setup mj 3 A E Shooting Mode STBY uy 5 E eaivcony Li a a Wa Camera Settings E Dalt De on Freee a 8 31 12 2011 gt 1 1 OQ B vil fura d PECE an E Drive Mode Direct Copy aa 5 E oleam al The Camera Mic and S
33. able or the component AV cable a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high image quality The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos Setup of the TV will be necessary Please refer to the instructions of your Photo TV HD compatible TV for details Advanced operations Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from memory card Notes e You cannot restore images once they are deleted Save important movies and photos in advance Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images It may damage the memory card Do not eject the memory card while deleting images from the memory card e You cannot delete protected movies and photos Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them before you try to delete them Tips En You can delete the image using I on the playback screen To delete all images recorded in the memory card and recover all the recordable space of the media format the media e Reduced size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called thumbnails 1 Press 5 View Images button p 34 2 Touch MENU gt Edit Copy Delete 3 To select and delete movies touch Multiple Images EH MOVIE EY PHOTO Eg MOVIE PHOTO e When BPE ESTO Setti
34. aler or local authorized Sony service facility Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor sold separately you can attach an A mount lens sold separately to your camera For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor GB 19 payers Buna GB 20 The available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type Functions LA EA1 LA EA2 Autofocus Available with SAM Available SSM lens only AF system Contrast AF Phase detection AF AF MF Select Switchable on the lens SAM SSM lenses switchable on the lens Other lenses switchable on the FOCUS button Autofocus Mode Only Single Single Continuous photo mode With LA EA 1 autofocus speed with an A mount lens attached will be slower compared to an E mount lens When an A mount lens is attached the autofocus speed will be about 2 seconds to 7 seconds when shooting under Sony measurement condition The speed may vary depending on the subject ambient light etc Notes e Some lenses may not be usable or may have limited functionality Check the dedicated support web site or consult your local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses e The sound of the lens and the camera in operation may be recorded during movie recording You can avoid this by setting Audio Rec Level to minimum Touch MENU Camera Mic im aN Microphone Audio Rec Level e It may take a long time or may be
35. andycam Handbook e The model name of your camcorder is printed on the bottom surface To view the Handycam Handbook double click the short cut icon on the computer screen e When using a Macintosh open the Handbook GB folder in the CD ROM then copy Handbook pdf e You need Adobe Reader to read Handycam Handbook If it is not installed on your computer you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page http www adobe com Refer to PMB Help for details on the supplied software PMB p 44 Additional information Ed Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder follow the steps below Check the list p 61 to 63 and inspect your camcorder WwW Remove the power source attach the power source again after about 1 minute and turn the camcorder on WwW Press RESET p 73 using a pointed object and turn the camcorder on If you press RESET all settings including the clock setting are reset Bd Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility See the Handycam Handbook p 60 for details on the symptoms of your camcorder and PMB Help p 46 on connecting your camcorder to a computer The power does not turn on e Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 13 e Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket p 14 T
36. back by touching MENU Setup gt gt Playback Settings Data Code a desired setting gt ES To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies touch EM adjust with ED EIS EXS Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos The figure below will be displayed when you select amp PHOTO by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen Delete 4 Context E gt 101 0014 I lt B gt l Previous 3 Next To start stop slide show Q Tips e To repeat Slideshow touch FY Slideshow Set 1eqAe d BuIplo day GB 37 GB 38 Playing images onaTV Connection methods and the image quality high definition HD or standard definition STD viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected and the connectors used You can watch images on your TV screen even while they are being recorded Output connectors on the camcorder HDMI OUT jack wD A V Remote Connector Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV e Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source p 14 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder p 34 List of connection Connecting to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high defin
37. ch Next ES Date amp Time LiH 1 Hen 10 30 The clock starts Notes e The date and time does not appear during recording but they are automatically recorded on the memory card and can be displayed during playback To display the date and time touch CEM menu gt Setup 2 Fe Playback Settings Data Code Date Time ox pl e You can turn off the operation beeps by touching MENU MENU Setup A A General Settings Beep Off WEI e If the button you touch does not react correctly calibrate the touch panel GB 22 To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF The H Movie lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off Changing the language setting You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Touch MEM MENU Setup gt bas Ad General Settings Language Setting a desired language gt ES GB 23 payers Bulma GB 24 Step 6 Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder and then adjust the angle S Max 90 degrees x FINDER LCD button Max 180 degrees A aa Max 90 degrees Tips e Images are displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD screen e Press FINDER LCD to select whether you want to display the image on the viewfinder or the LCD screen You can a
38. contacts This switch prevents the lens cylinder from being extended by its own weight when it is being transported etc Turn the zoom ring back toward the W end and slide the switch toward W to lock it To unlock it set the switch to the original position Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts 1 Remove the body cap from the camcorder body and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens GB a Mount the lens by aligning the mounting indexes white on the lens and the camcorder body While pushing the lens lightly toward the camcorder body turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position Be sure to put the lens on straight Mounting indexes white Notes e When attaching a lens do not press the lens release button Do not use force when attaching a lens Mounting the lens forcibly may result in a malfunction or damage of the lens mount There may be some slight movement of the lens in the locked position depending on the lens used This is not a malfunction 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 GB 17 payers Bula Removing the lens EN While pressing the lens release button all the way in turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops When you remove the lens make sure that you hold both of the lens and the camco
39. corder to a computer When you purchase this camcorder install the supplied PMB to the newest state Notes e Install the supplied PMB software even if PMB software has already been installed on your computer e If the version of PMB installed on your computer is newer than the supplied PMB software a message will be displayed Stop the installation operation EJ Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer P Turn on the computer e Log on as an Administrator for installation e Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software Place the supplied CD ROM in the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears e If the screen does not appear click Start Computer in Windows XP My Computer then double click SONYPMB E CD ROM Drive names such as E may vary depending on the computer Click Install GB 44 EJ Check that PMB and Image Data Converter are selected then follow the instructions on the computer screen to continue the installation J Select the country or region Select the language for the application to be installed then proceed to the next screen EJ Read the terms of the license agreement carefully If you agree to the terms change O to O and then click Next Install EJ Follow the instructions that appear on the computer
40. d The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Use your camcorder after charging the pre installed rechargeable battery However even if the pre installed rechargeable battery is not charged the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor and leave it for more than 24 hours Note on disposal transfer of memory card Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder or a computer you may not delete data from the memory card completely When you give the memory card to somebody it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer Also when you dispose of the memory card it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander O While pressing on the tab inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case Place a new battery with the side facing up Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks Tab R2 A WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire e When the lithium battery becomes weak the operating distance of the Wireless Remote Commander may
41. d separately By using this cable higher quality images can be produced than with an A V connecting cable Connect the white and red plug left right audio and the S VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel of the A V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable If you connect the S VIDEO plug only you will hear no sound The yellow plug video connection is not necessary Insert the recording media in the recording device If your recording device has an input selector set it to the input mode 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device a disc recorder etc with the A V connecting cable 1 supplied or an A V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 sold separately Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 3 Start playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details 4 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder Notes e Since copying is performed via analog data transfer the image quality may deteriorate e You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable e To copy date time information and camera data touch MENU Setup gt gt gt Playback Settings Data Code a desired setting gt ME e When the screen size of display devices TV etc is 4 3 touch MENU MENU
42. ded on your camcorder with other devices Also you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder Standard STD image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers DVD media recorded with HD image quality high definition DVD media recorded with high definition image quality HD can be played back with devices that are compatible with the AVCHD standard You cannot play discs recorded with high definition image quality HD with DVD players recorders as they are not compatible with the AVCHD format If you insert a disc recorded with the AVCHD format high definition image quality HD into a DVD player recorder you may not be able to eject the disc Save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being lost save all your recorded images on external media periodically To save images on your computer see page 42 and to save images on external devices see page 50 The type of discs or media on which the images can be saved depend on the HH REC Mode selected when the images were recorded Movies recorded in 50p Quality PS or Highest Quality FX can be saved on external media or on Blu ray discs p 50 Notes on battery pack AC Adaptor e Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder e Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder holding both the camcorder and the D
43. difficult for the camera to focus depending on the lens used or the subject To attach the lens hood Align the red line of the lens hood to that of the lens and mount the lens hood on the lens Turn the lens hood clockwise until the red dot of the lens hood and the red line of the lens align with a click 0 When storing the lens fit the lens hood onto the lens backwards Step 5 Turning the power on and setting the date and time 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button POWER switch Select the desired language then touch Next Touch the button on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with ESE then touch Next a el GMT 00 Lisbon London To set the date and time again touch MENU Setup Clock Settings Date amp Time Setting Date amp Time When an item is not on the screen touch EN EA until the item appears GB 21 payers Bula Set Summer Time then touch Next If you set Summer Time to On the clock advances 1 hour Summer Time Sets to summer time Cae Cae 5 Select the date format then touch Next Date amp Time Format Set date and time display mode ll Y M D M English D Y_ M D Y D M Y Select the date and time touch WES to set the value then tou
44. disk recorder etc iZ Saving images on a DVD disc A V connecting cable ao with standard definition image supplied 54 quality STD Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality STD Use the A V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images are saved Notes e The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices e Discs with high definition image quality HD images recorded should not be used in DVD players recorders Because DVD players recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format DVD players recorders may fail to eject the disc The types of media on which images are saved Refer to Selecting the recording mode on page 32 The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality HD AVCHD format playback devices such as a Sony Blu ray disc player or a PlayStation 3 DVD disc with standard definition image quality STD Ordinary DVD playback devices such as a DVD player Notes e Always maintain your PlayStation93 to use the latest version of the PlayStation93 system software e The PlayStation93 may not be available in some countries regions IA9P eusJa xa Ue YIM sabe Buines GB 49 GB 50 Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on an external media device USB storage devices such as an external hard disk drive
45. e cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers LCD Screen Viewfinder e The camcorder is not dustproofed dripproofed or waterproofed See Precautions p 65 Menu items LCD panel viewfinder and lens e A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions e The LCD screen and viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that appear constantly on the LCD screen These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Black points White red blue or green points Do not record the sun or leave the camcorder under the sun for a long time The inside of the camcorder may be damaged If sunlight is focused on a nearby object it may cause a fire When you must place the camcorder under direct sunlight attach the lens cap Exposing the LCD screen the viewfinder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions Do not a
46. e Mode Left RAW RAW Y RAW JPEG Indicator Meaning y Recording playback MENU button editing media q R Counter hour minute N pe 00 Self timer recording 0 00 00 second 4 3 EH Wide Mode 00Min Estimated recording OA Face Detection set to remaining time corr Ma as OB ED Goo Elda Manual focus E Cm 13 2 sm f z Phot Focus Mode Dn pas Edm 3 0 NA White Balance ED Gn E WR SteadyShot off Approximate number of 7 9999 Wes recordable photos and MB White Balance Shift photo size N70 Sho Zebra ffm Playback folder EUR Gay Current playing movie or Peaki playing PEAK E e 100 112 photo Number of total CINEMA ICH Cinematone recorded movies or photos eer Es An external media device Destination is connected Center Bottom Indicator Meaning ie Meaning STBY REC Recording status P View Images button ep Slide sh t PA Ko Wind Noise Reduct R ca wa Warning ees d2ch Audio Mode 7 Playback mode y Audio Rec Level Audio Level Display AE Shift Indicator Meaning DB Exposure Auto Exposure Manual F1 4 IRIS 12 dB EH Gain ISO 200 iso 4000 Shutter Speed Tp Slide show button 101 0005 Data file name on Protected image HSS Ses mn A Flash Level Red Eye Reduction e Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see e Some indicators may not appear depending on your camcorder model GB 71
47. er If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances use the supplied large eyecup To attach the large eyecup stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup groove in the viewfinder You can attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side Large eyecup supplied Attach the projection to be straight Notes Do not remove the pre attached eyecup Step 7 Inserting a memory card payers Bula Note the direction of notched corner 1 Open the cover and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks The Preparing image database file Please wait screen appears if you insert a new memory card Wait until the screen disappears Close the cover Notes e If Failed to create a new Image Database File It may be possible that there is not enough free space is displayed format the memory card e Confirm the direction of the memory card If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction the memory card memory card slot or image data may be damaged Do not open the cover during recording When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once GB 27 GB 28 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD
48. ernal media device to the internal recording medium on the camcorder SDdIAap eusJa xa Ue YIM sabe Buines GB 52 EJ When you selected Multiple Images touch the image to be saved V appears E 30 12 2011 31 12 E Oo o cs O O O O 5121220 141 ml m Copy e Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen e Ifyou select All In Event select the event to copy with B You cannot select multiple events Touch i S Eee on the camcorder screen Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder EJ Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch Play without copying Event View of the external media device is displayed P Select the image you want to view and play back the image p 34 e You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder p 38 e You can play back the high definition image quality HD movies on your computer using Player for AVCHD Start Player for AVCHD and select the drive where the external media device is connected with Settings To perform Direct Copy manually You can perform Direct Copy manually while the camcorder is connected to an external media device Touch MEM MENU Edit Copy Direct Copy on the Event View screen of the external med
49. etup menus have sub categories Touch the sub category icon and the screen changes to other sub category menus Grayed out menu items or settings are not available Notes e You may not be able to set some menu items depending on the recording or playback conditions e Touch to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen GB 56 Shooting Mode MOVIE svsseccococssrtusssssssssssnvnnecscseneen Records movies is A Shoots photos R S Camera Mic NED MiS Manual Settings White Balance justs the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment Spot Meter Fcs justs the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously Spot Metelo justs the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen Spot Focus Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen Exposure Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos Sets Gain Sets the luminous sensitivity for recording still images Adjusts the exposure Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright or touch E ifthe subject is black or the light is dim White Balance Shift Adjusts the white balance AE Shift ND Swe Camera Settings HH Cinematone Adjusts the color of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of films when recording E3 Self Timer Sets the self timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode o Drive Mode Sets
50. he camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on e It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on This is not a malfunction e Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket or remove the battery pack then reconnect it after about 1 minute If your camcorder still does not work press RESET p 73 using a pointed object If you press RESET all settings including the clock setting are reset e The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off the camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place e The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Leave the camcorder with the power turned on If you still cannot operate your camcorder turn off the camcorder and take it to a warm place Leave the camcorder there for a while then turn on the camcorder Your camcorder gets warm e Your camcorder may become warm during operation This is not a malfunction The power abruptly turns off e Use the AC Adaptor p 14 Turn on the power again e Charge the battery pack p 13 Pressing START STOP or PHOTO does not record images Press MODE to turn on the HH Movie or A Photo lamp e Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the memory card You cannot make any new recordings during this period The recording media is full Delete unnecessary images p 41 e Total number of movie scenes o
51. ia device Touch Copy images that have not been copied Touch gt kw Notes e If your camcorder does not recognize the external media device try the following operations Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder If the external media device has the AC power cord mains lead connect it to the wall outlet wall socket Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with such as a Sony DVD writer etc Use the USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device which is compatible with high definition image quality HD movies such as a Sony DVD writer Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected O Notes e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 14 e Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries regions e Your camcorder is not compatible with DVDirect Express 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket p 14 2 Turn on your camcorder and connect a DVD writer etc to your camcorder with the USB cable supplied The USB Select screen appears on the camcorder screen e Ifthe USB Select screen does not appear touch MENU Setup e 2 Connection gt USB Connect 3 Touch USB Connect on the camcorder
52. icoreseri ncniasaciicci n Converts the signal depending on the TV connected p 38 Component Output Select this option when you connect your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack p 39 HDMI Resolution Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable sold separately CTRL FOR HDM Sets whether or not the TV s Remote Commander is to be used when the camcorder is connected to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable sold separately USB CONE Ct esses Selects which type of media on the camcorder is to be used when the camcorder is connected to an external device via USB USB Connect Setting Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer or a USB device Disc Burn sssisancnacicucinaniss Allows you to save images onto discs by a single press of a button x A General Settings LCD Brightness VF Brightness Display SettinQ REC Lamp Shooting w o Lens Remote Ctrl A Shut Off Language Setting Calibration Battery Info Version Clock Settings Date amp Time Setting Area Setting ou Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD
53. im at the sun Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction Take images of the sun only in low light conditions such as at dusk Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes About language setting The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary p 23 On recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable Save your important data on your PC etc Before starting to record test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder memory card etc TV color systems differ depending on the country region To view your recordings on a TV you need a PAL system based TV Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations Notes on playing back You may not be able to play back normally images recor
54. ing the battery pack Attach the battery cover with the projecting part 0 facing as shown in the illustration Step 3 Charging the battery pack Battery pack Power cord Mains lead A p To the wall outlet wall socket CHG charge lamp Align the A mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series after attaching it to your camcorder Notes e You cannot attach any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder e You cannot attach the InfoLITHIUM battery pack NP FV30 FV50 even though they are V series 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF the default setting Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket The CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts The CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged GB 13 payers Bulma When the battery is charged disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder Charging time Approximate time min required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Battery pack Charging time NP FV70 supplied 195 NP FV100 390 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25
55. ing the green button Your camcorder is turned on 1eqAe d BuIplo day GB 29 GB 30 Recording movies HH Movie When recording a movie O Photo When recording a photo START STOP button STBY REC Ee Ca MODE button Press MODE to turn on the HH Movie lamp Press START STOP to start recording The recording lamp lights up during recording p 74 To stop recording press START STOP again Notes e The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours e When a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically e It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder You cannot operate your camcorder during this time e The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished During this time do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder or remove the battery or AC Adaptor Access lamp p 27 is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing e The camcorder does not have a power zoom function e Hold the lens with your left hand to support the camera during recording when you do not use a tripod Make sure that your fingers are not touching the microphone Tips e See page 64 on the recordable time of movies e The IRIS Shutter Speed Gain and Exposure are set to automatic adjus
56. ith Image Data Converter you can do the following e To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness To adjust images with white balance exposure and creative style etc To save the images displayed and edited on a computer You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format To display and compare RAW JPEG images recorded with this camera To rate the images on a scale of five To set color labels To use Image Data Converter refer to Help Click Start All Programs Image Data Converter Help Image Data Converter Ver 4 Image Data Converter support page English only http www sony co jp ids se Jayndwod e yim sojoud pue salAow Bunes GB 47 m Saving images with an external device GB 48 Selecting a method for saving images with an external device You can save high definition image quality HD movies using an external device Select the method to be used according to the device External devices Connecting cable Page External media device Saving images on an external media device with high definition image quality HD USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 sold 50 separately DVD writer Except DVDirect Express Saving images on a DVD disc f with high definition image YSB cable Supplied 53 quality HD or with standard definition image quality STD Hard
57. ithout notice e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories On trademarks e Handycam and HANDYCANN are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Memory Stick wma Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Dua Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Dua MagicGate MIAAGIC GATE MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation e BRAVIA is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation DVDirect is a trademark of Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and Blu ray are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered
58. ition image quality HD the movies are played back in high definition image quality HD When the recording quality is standard image quality STD the movies are played back in standard definition image quality STD Component A V Cable COMPONENT supplied VIDEO IN ee Green Y Eem Blue Ps Ce AN R Red Pr CR O AUDIO EP White Le Red HDMI Cable HDMI sold separately IN HDMI OUT D Connecting to a non high definition 16 9 wide or 4 3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality HD they are played back in standard definition image quality STD When movies are recorded with standard image quality STD they are played back in standard definition image quality STD Component A V Cable FONERA supplied VIDEO IN Green Y e E Blue Ps Ce Red Pr CR AUDIO aay A V connecting cable with VIDEO S VIDEO sold separately AN R VIDEO AUDIO White Red e o Yellow A V connecting cable supplied VIDEO Yellow tl AUDIO White Red L When you connect with component A V cable e Ifyou connect only component video plugs audio signals are not output Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals e Select the Component setting for the component input jack you are using Touch MENU
59. k and connect the white left channel or red right channel plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR When connecting to your TV via a VCR e Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 etc Notes e When you play back standard definition image quality STD movies on a 4 3 TV that is not compatible with the 16 9 signal record movies with 4 3 aspect ratio Touch MENU gt Image Quality Size HH Wide Mode gt 4 3 gt KE 6B 39 e When the A V connecting cable is used to output movies movies are output with standard definition image quality STD If your TV VCR has a 21 pin adaptor EUROCONNECTOR Use a 21 pin adaptor sold separately to view playback pictures Co Tips e If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows HDMI component gt S VIDEO video e HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface to send both video audio signals The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio On Photo TV HD This camcorder is compatible with the Photo TV HD standard Photo TV HD allows for highly detailed photo like depiction of subtle textures and colors By connecting Sony s Photo TV HD compatible devices using an HDMI c
60. lens 5 Image Quality Size HH REC Mode entoccacaaaaaaaanaanananos Sets the mode to record movies When recording fast moving subject a high image quality is recommended HH Frame Rate wu esses Sets the frame rate to record movies APH Sets image quality for recording playback or editing movies EH Wide Mode Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality STD E3 Image Size Sets the photo size E3 RAW JPEG Selects the compression format of still images Playback Function Enables you to view recorded movies photos p 34 MEdit Copy Delete sesssssssssssessssssssssssssssssssooes Deletes movies or photos Protect Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting Selects and copies movies or photos to external media Copies images stored on the recording medium to some type of external media e Setup 6 Media Settings Media Info Displays information on the recording media such as free space Format Deletes all data on the recording media Repair Img DB F Repairs the image database file on the recording media p 62 File Number aaauanaaoaonos Sets how to assign the file number Ca Be Playback Settings Data Code ecscccssssssssseee Sets the date and time VOLUME ssssssssessesescccsceseees Adjusts the volume of playback sound p 36 TV TYpe esp
61. ler before operating it any further Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful of the lens Keep the camcorder turning off when you are not using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside When disconnecting the power cord mains lead pull it by the plug and not the cord lead Do not damage the power cord mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it GB 65 UOHJEUOJU jeuonippy 66 Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack Keep metal contacts clean e If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked Consult your local authorized Sony service facility Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin If any liquid gets in your eyes wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor When not using your camcorder for a long time e To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month e Use up the battery pack completely before storing it LCD screen e Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen as it may cause damage e If your camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction e While using your camcorder the back of the LCD screen
62. lso select those display locations by opening or closing the LCD screen e FINDER LCD enables you to use the viewfinder without closing the LCD panel so you can operate buttons which are hidden when the LCD screen is closed e You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with LCD Brightness Changing the display on the LCD screen Press DISPLAY to cycle the screen display in the following order Recording Detailed display simple display minimum display play DISPLAY button O Tips e In the default setting the screen display changes to the simple display after about 4 seconds Display Setting The display changes to the detailed display when you touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use items about 4 sec after p The viewfinder When you record while viewing through the viewfinder close the LCD panel or press FINDER LCD p 73 If the indications in the viewfinder appear blurred adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located beneath the viewfinder Notes e You may see colors red blue green shimmering in the viewfinder when you move your line of sight This is not a malfunction The shimmering colors will not be recorded on the memory card O Tips e You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight from VF Brightness GB 25 payers Buy GB 26 If the image is not clear in the viewfind
63. minijack 3 5 mm MIC input jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm LCD screen Picture 7 5 cm 3 0 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total number of pixels 921 600 1 920 x 480 UOHJEUOJU jeuonippy GB 67 GB 68 General Power requirements DC 6 8 V 7 2 V battery pack DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor Average power consumption During camera recording using viewfinder at normal brightness During camera recording using E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS lens HD 4 0 W STD 3 8 W During camera recording using LCD screen at normal brightness During camera recording using E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS lens HD 4 4 W STD 4 2 W Supplied with NEX VG20EH Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 91 mm X 130 mm x 223 mm 3 5 8 in x 5 1 8 in x 8 3 4 in w h d including the projecting parts 102 mm X 132 mm X 294 mm 4 1 8 in x 5 1 4 in x 11 1 2 in w h d including the projecting parts and the supplied E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS lens Supplied with NEX VG20EH Mass approx Camcorder body only Approx 645 g 1 lb 6 oz When recording Approx 1 290 g 2 lb 13 oz With the accessories lens lens hood Memory Stick PRO Duo media supplied battery pack NP FV70 large eyecup and Wind Screen Supplied with NEX VG20EH AC Adaptor AC L200C AC L200D Power requirements AC 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Current consumption 0 35
64. n for about 5 minutes to save battery power A Shut Off Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction Note on the power cord Mains lead The power cord Mains lead is designed specifically for use with this camcorder only and should not be used with other electrical equipment Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz range e Do not use an electronic voltage transformer GB 15 payers Bula Step 4 Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the E 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 OSS lens that comes with NEX VG20EH the lens is attached to the camcorder at the time of purchase If you use another lens refer to the instruction manual supplied with that lens Front lens cap Zoom lock switch a J Rear lens cap Zoom ring Focal length scale Hood index Focal length index Y A z y Focusing ring j Mounting index Lens
65. ng Image Data Converter 0 cece cece cece cece cee ee eee ee nents eeneneeneaeees 47 Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device 48 Saving images on an external media device 500 sorori rirerire rreren 50 Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with such as a Sony DVD writer A TN 33 Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc with a recorder etc 54 Customizing your camcorder A A sf tech tdeei even hes aut 56 Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook 064 60 Additional information BATroubleshooting 00 coc erener nennen rnnr 61 Recording time of movies number of recordable photos 0 ceeeeeee 63 PrecautiOns od 65 Specifications orinar aca dada 67 Quick reference Sereen indicators ceon e ds ee 70 Partsiand controls sen han aan Ada laa 72 ON sce ee RS E E E E E AT AS de RR Bah in 75 s u U02 Jo jqeL Bering Started Step 1 Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder The numbers in are the supplied quantity All models e This camcorder 1 e Body cap attached to camcorder NEX VG20E supplied but not attached to other models 1 p 16 OQ e AC Adaptor 1 p 13 ES i E
66. ng is set to ESTOIHSTD Quality appears instead of EPA Delete EXBMOVIE PHOTO E MOVIE PHOTO 4 Touch and display the Y mark on the movies or photos to be deleted gt E 30 12 2011 31 12 E ES O oO O 5 O 3 o mn oO 8 o o f1 12201 gt 11 ge O m m m 2 OK IT Delete E v 7 y o e Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so 3 that you can confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen 5 Touch EXS EXS EXS To delete all movies photos in an event at one time In step 3 touch All In Event Co SA 1 al 31 12 2011 1 1 Delete E Touch EN to select the desired event then touch EIS e Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen Touch gt ES GB 41 m Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer Editing and managing images on your computer Windows The software PMB stored in the CD ROM supplied includes functions that enable you to do more with the images recorded with the camcorder A movie that is divided and recorded in a series of one or more 2 GB files will be automatically combined in series into a single file by importing it to your computer using PMB
67. on reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application
68. previously been saved on the external media device before you format it using the camcorder e Operation is not assured with every device satisfying requirements for operating e For details on available external media devices go to the Sony support website in your country region Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket 2 If the external medium device has the AC power cable connect it to the wall outlet wall socket 5 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the external media device 4 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the Y USB jack of your camcorder Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable while Preparing image database file Please wait is displayed on the LCD screen If Repair Img DB F is displayed on the camcorder screen touch KI USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 sold separately 5 Connect the external media device to the camcorder and touch Copy on the camcorder screen Movies and photos that are stored in the memory card and that have not yet been saved on external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images 6 After operation is completed touch on the camcorder screen When connecting an external media device The images saved in the external media device are displa
69. r a device that can charge the battery pack Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children Keep the battery pack dry Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions Replace the battery with the specified type only Otherwise fire or injury may result AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Note on the power cord mains lead The power cord mains lead is designed specifically for use with this camcorder only and should not be used with other electrical equipment Even if your camcorder is turned off AC power source mains is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet wall socket via the AC Adaptor Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss For customers in the U S A and CANADA Battery pack and lens This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For customers in the U
70. r photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your camcorder p 64 Delete unnecessary images p 41 The recording stops e The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high low Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool warm place PMB cannot be installed e Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PMB p 43 GB 61 UO JPUIJOJUI jeuonippy GB 62 PMB does not work correctly Quit PMB and restart your computer The camcorder is not recognized by the computer Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard mouse and your camcorder e Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder and restart the computer then connect the computer and your camcorder again in an orderly manner Self diagnosis display Warning indicators Ifindicators appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder check the following If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility In this case when you contact them give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E c 04 00 The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series p 13 e Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to your camcorder securely p 13
71. rder body Lens release button Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camcorder body e Align the mark on the body cap to the mounting indexes and turn the cap clockwise Before you attach caps remove dust from them Align the marks Notes e When changing the lens if dust or debris gets inside the camcorder body and adheres to the surface of the image sensor the part that acts as the film it may appear on the image depending on the shooting conditions The image sensor is applied with the anti dust coating to prevent dust from adhering to the image sensor However attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from dusty locations Do not leave the camcorder body with the lens and body cap removed 18 If dust or debris adheres on the image sensor Turn off the camcorder and detach the lens Clean the image sensor and the surrounding area using a blower sold separately and then reattach the lens Notes Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camcorder body Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor Hold the camcorder s face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camcorder Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camcorder during cleaning e If you cannot clean the image sensor by the above procedure consult your Sony de
72. ssary when creating AVCHD recording discs 50 GB maximum may be necessary when creating Blu ray discs Display Minimum 1 024 x 768 dots Others USB port this must be provided as standard Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compatible Blu ray disc DVD burner CD ROM drive is necessary for installation Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the hard disk file system Macintosh Os USB Connection Mac OS X v10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 Image Data Converter Ver 4 Mac OS X v10 5 10 6 Snow Leopard Image Data Converter Ver 4 CPU Intel Core Solo Core Duo Core 2 Duo or faster Memory 1 GB or more is recommended Display 1 024 x 768 dots or more Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi boot environment 2 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or newer is required to use disc creation function etc Starter Edition is not supported Notes e Operation with all computer environments is not assured When using a Macintosh The supplied software PMB is not supported by Macintosh computers To import the movies and photos to the computer please contact Apple Inc GB 43 Jayndwod e yim sojoud pue salAow Bunes Step 2 Installing the supplied software PMB Install PMB before connecting your cam
73. still images is displayed when movie or photo with IPI you can continue playback from the previous time 1eqAe d BuIplo day GB 35 GB 36 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie The figure below will be displayed when you select Eg MOVIE PHOTO the default setting or EH MOVIE by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen gt Volume adjustment X Delete sl Context Ey Ca td o GD e gt To stop 23 Next Previous To fast forward To fast reverse To pause play These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie Notes e You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder QO Tips e Touching the E button on the playback screen displays functions you can currently use and allows you to use those functions easily e When playback from the selected image reaches the last image the screen returns to the INDEX screen Touch ENS during pause to play back movies slowly e As you repeat touching Le during playback movies are played as fast as about 5 times gt about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times The recording date time and shooting conditions are recorded automatically during recording This information is not displayed during recording but you can display it during play
74. sult the manufacturer of the software To disconnect your camcorder from the computer Click the K2 icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device aS Touch Cancel Yes on the camcorder screen O Disconnect the USB cable e If you are using Windows 7 the Ta icon may not appear on the desktop of the computer In this case you can disconnect the camcorder from your computer without following the procedures described above Notes Do not format the memory card of the camcorder using a computer If you do this the camcorder will not operate correctly Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have been created using the PMB software to DVD players or recorders as these devices do not support the AVCHD standard If you do you may not be able to remove the disc from these devices This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format Using the enclosed PC software high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media However DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders as the DVD player recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning When you access the camcorder from the computer use the supplied software PMB Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer The image files may be damaged or may not be played back
75. tions under which you use your camcorder GB 63 UOHJEUOJU jeuonippy GB 64 Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack unit minute Battery pack Image quality HD STD NP FV70 325 355 supplied 415 440 NP FV100 650 710 830 870 e Top When recording with the LCD screen Bottom When recording with viewfinder Expected recording time of movies High definition image quality HD unit minute 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB pm 9 15 3 75 150 9 5 35 75 150 10 2 40 90 180 FX 10 0 40 90 180 10 30 60 120 245 FH 10 30 60 120 245 25 50 105 215 440 HQ 20 40 80 165 330 45 90 190 380 770 LP 35 75 155 310 630 Standard definition image quality STD unit minute 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 25 55 110 225 460 HQ 25 50 100 210 420 e When Audio Mode is set to 2ch p 57 Notes e When using Sony memory card e The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and HH REC Mode and HH Frame Rate p 58 The number in is the minimum recordable time O Tips e Your camcorder uses the VBR Variable Bit Rate format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate and this reduces the o
76. tment when PROGRAM AE is pressed BCH SteadyShot is set to Standard in the default setting Note that if the attached lens does not have an image stabilizing feature SteadyShot will not be usable You can capture photos from recorded movies You can check the recordable time estimated remaining capacity etc by touching MENU Setup gt 5S Media Settings Media Info e The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen full pixel display However this may cause slight trimming of the top bottom right and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display In this case set Guide Frame to On and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide Data code during recording The recording date time and condition are recorded automatically on the memory card They are not displayed during recording However you can check them as Data Code during playback To display them touch MENU Setup gt 2 PJ Playback Settings Data Code a desired setting gt KI Shooting photos HI Movie When recording a movie O Photo When recording a photo 1eqAe d BuIplo day PHOTO button Flashes Lights up JoLoHa MODE button When Ilillll disappears the photo is recorded E Press MODE to turn on the Photo lamp The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode
77. tteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with an Y mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fus
78. verall recording time Expected number of recordable photos JPEG RAW RAW amp JPEG 2 GB 295 105 80 4GB 590 215 155 8 GB 1150 440 320 16 GB 2400 880 640 32 GB 4800 1750 1250 When Image Size is set to E 16 0M e When using Sony memory card The selected image size is effective when the O Photo lamp is lit The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording p 70 The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions O Tips e You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for recording photos The following list shows the bit rate pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode movie audio etc High definition image quality HD PS Max 28 Mbps 1 920 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 FX Max 24 Mbps 1 920 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 FH Approx 17 Mbps average 1 920 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 1 440 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 LP Approx 5 Mbps average 1 440 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 Standard definition image quality STD HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 720 X 576 pixels 16 9 4 3 e The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio Photo recording mode 4 912 X 3 264 dots 3 2 4 912 X 2 760 dots 16 9 3 568 X 2 368 dots 3 2 3 568 X 2 000 dots 16 9 2 448 X 1 624 dots 3 2 2 448 X 1 376 dots 16 9
79. yed on the LCD screen When an external media device is connected the USB icon will appear on the Event View screen etc 31 12 2011 gt 1 1 B IE EC You can make menu settings of the external media device such as deleting images Touch MENU Edit Copy on Event View To disconnect the external media device Touch R while the camcorder is in the playback standby mode Event View or Event Index is displayed of the external media device Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable Notes e The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as follows However even if the external media device has free space you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number High definition image quality HD movies Max 3 999 Standard definition image quality STD movies Max 9 999 Photos Max 40 000 The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded Saving desired movies and photos You can save desired images in the camcorder to the external media device EJ Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch Play without copying Event View of the external medium is displayed EJ Touch MENU Edit Copy Copy EJ Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to select image selection methods and type of the image You cannot copy images from an ext

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