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Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Operating Guide US
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Video Camera Recorder
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Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder NEX-VG10
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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the IMPORTANT bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. SAFETY Model No. NEX- INSTRUCTIONS Serial No. US Model No. AC- SAVE THESE No. INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING DANGER - TO REDUCE To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose THE RISK OF FIRE OR the unit to rain or moisture. ELECTRIC SHOCK, Excessive sound pressure from earphon
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plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects About the power cord (mains lead) have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been The supplied power cord (mains lead) can be used only exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate with this camcorder. normally, or has been dropped. � If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, For Customers in the U.S.A. and use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION B
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Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-VG10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 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. CAUTIO
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type (CEE SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. – For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1.5-3
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Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexico 120/127 60 A Nicaragua 120/240 60 A Panama 110/220 60 A South Americ
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Table of contents Read this first ...............................................................................................12 Operating instructions ...........................................................................13 The visual world seen by your NEX-VG10 ...................................................14 Getting started Accessories supplied ...................................................................................16 Attaching the accessories .........................
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Getting started Recording and playback Editing on the computer Additional information Playback ......................................................................................................33 Deleting an image ................................................................................. 33 Playback on a TV .................................................................................. 34 Editing on the computer Features of the supplied software ....................................
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Read this first focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire. To prevent the camcorder from malfunctions and damages When you must place the camcorder under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. � Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, � Do not expose your camcorder’s viewfinder, lens, and jack covers. or LCD monitor to the sun or strong light source for extended periods. � Do not attempt to record the sun directly. Doing so may cause a malfunction of the camcorder. You may
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this may render the memory card unusable, or Operating instructions cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. The camcorder comes with 2 manuals: “Operating � When carrying the camcorder with a shoulder Guide” (this manual) which explains the basic strap (sold separately) attached, there may be a operations, and ““Handycam” Handbook (PDF)” tendency to hit the camcorder against which explains the functions of the camcorder in something. Pay extra attention not to do so. detail and disc
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The visual world seen by your NEX-VG10 US 14
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The large-sized image sensor The camcorder is equipped with an APS-C-sized (23.4 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor. Its sensor area is about 20 times as large as the 1/3-inch image sensor that is often used in existing video cameras. The larger the image sensor, the shallower the depth of field. This allows you to reduce the focus on the background in order to make the subject stand out. Interchangeable lens system The camcorder employs the E-mount system for interchangeable lenses developed by
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Getting started Accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number Body cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1) of pieces supplied. AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (1) Telephoto zoom lens (E18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (1) (Front lens cap included) (attached to the camcorder) Power cord (mains lead) (1 for the USA and Canada, 2 for other countries/regions) Lens hood (1) Battery charger BC-VH1 (1) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) �“PMB” � “Handycam” Handbook Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 (1)
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Getting started Attaching the accessories 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. 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 that of the lens align with a click. � When shooting still images using a flash (sold separately), remove the lens hood to prev
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Preparing the battery For other countries/regions Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack using the supplied battery charger. You cannot charge the battery pack attached on the camcorder. 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. CHARGE lamp to the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) Charging time 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet The following table shows the charging time in (wall socket). minute required to charge a fully depleted battery
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Getting started Removing the battery pack Attaching the battery pack Turn off the camcorder. While pressing the BATT Press the battery pack against the back of the lever (1), remove the battery pack (2). camcorder, and slide it up until it clicks. BATT lever Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the following indicators displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. Using the wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Battery level Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
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Preparing the battery (continued) Note � You cannot charge the battery pack attached on the camcorder by connecting the AC Adaptor. Using the camcorder abroad – Power source You can use the battery charger and the AC Adaptor in any countries/regions where the power supply is within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz /60 Hz. Note � Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. Notes on the battery � When you remove the battery pack and the AC Adaptor, make s
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Getting started Attaching a lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the 1 Remove the body cap from the camcorder supplied E18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. Hold the body and the packaging lid from the rear of the camcorder body with the front end downward, and lens. quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camcorder body. Front lens cap Zoom lock switch Rear lens cap Hood index 2 Mount the lens by aligning the m
