Sony NEX-VG900 User Manual

Table of Contents Search image IndexUSClick“Handycam” HandbookNEX-VG900/VG900E 2012 Sony Corporation 4-436-717-11(1)

10Table of Contents Search image IndexUSAdvanced operationsUseful functions for recording movies and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100Table of Contents Search image IndexUSMaintenance and precautionsAbout the AVCHD formatWhat is the AVCHD format?The AVCHD format is a high definiti

101Table of Contents Search image IndexUSIf you cannot use memory cards that have been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 81)

102Table of Contents Search image IndexUSAbout battery lifeBattery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time betw

103Table of Contents Search image IndexUSYou bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.You use your camcorder

104Table of Contents Search image IndexUSOn charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryYour camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to

105Table of Contents Search image IndexUSOn trademarks“Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.“AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD Pr

106Table of Contents Search image IndexUSthese software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL.Source code is provided on the web. Use

107Table of Contents Search image IndexUSQuick referenceScreen indicatorsLeftIndicator MeaningMENU button (65)Self-timer recording (72)Wide Mode (79)

108Table of Contents Search image IndexUSBottomIndicator MeaningView Images button (32)Wind Noise Reduct. (75) Audio Mode (75)Audio Rec Level (75)Aud

109Table of Contents Search image IndexUSParts and controls Viewfinder (p. 25) Eye sensor (p. 84) Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 25) PHOTO b

11Table of Contents Search image IndexUSCustomizing your camcorderUsing menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

110Table of Contents Search image IndexUS Microphone (p. 43) Hook for shoulder strap IRIS button (p. 47) GAIN/ISO button (p. 48) SHUTTER SPEED bu

111Table of Contents Search image IndexUS DC IN jack (p. 15)  (headphones) jackUse stereo minijack headphones. A/V Remote Connector (p. 36)This te

112Table of Contents Search image IndexUSWireless Remote Commander DATA CODE button (p. 81)Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the r

113Table of Contents Search image IndexUSa Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

114USTable of Contents Search image IndexIndexClock Set ...22Color Temp. ...45Compone

115USTable of Contents Search image IndexPhoto Capture ...53Photos ...30, 35Picture Effect

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12Table of Contents Search image IndexUSGetting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have following items supplied with your camco

13Table of Contents Search image IndexUSMount adaptor (LA-EA3) (1) (p. 21)CD-ROM “Handycam” Application Software (1)“PlayMemories Home” (software, inc

14Table of Contents Search image IndexUSStep 2: Attaching the supplied accessoriesAttaching the Wind ScreenUse the Wind Screen when you want to reduce

15Table of Contents Search image IndexUSStep 3: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it t

16Table of Contents Search image IndexUS4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder.Charging time

17Table of Contents Search image IndexUSNotes on attaching/detaching of the power sourceWhen you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor,

18Table of Contents Search image IndexUSStep 4: Attaching the lensThis manual explains how to attach the supplied mount adaptor and a lens (SAL2470Z l

19Table of Contents Search image IndexUSTo attach the lensAlign the mounting index (orange) on the lens barrel with the mounting mark  on the mount a

2Table of Contents Search image IndexUSUsing the “Handycam” HandbookYou will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam

20Table of Contents Search image IndexUSTo remove the mount adaptorHold down the lens release button on the camcorder body and turn the mount adaptor

21Table of Contents Search image IndexUSMount AdaptorThe available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.Functions LA-EA1** LA-EA2** LA

22Table of Contents Search image IndexUSStep 5: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the

23Table of Contents Search image IndexUS4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next].If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time]

24Table of Contents Search image IndexUSStep 6: Making setting adjustments before recordingThe LCD panelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder

25Table of Contents Search image IndexUSThe viewfinderWhen you record while viewing through the viewfinder, keep your eye close to the viewfinder, whi

26Table of Contents Search image IndexUSStep 7: Inserting a memory card1 Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the dir

27Table of Contents Search image IndexUSTypes of memory card you can use with your camcorderSD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified)Described in t

28Table of Contents Search image IndexUSRecording/PlaybackRecordingIn the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD)

29Table of Contents Search image IndexUSRecording movies Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp.  Press START/STOP to start recording.The reco

3Table of Contents Search image IndexUSRead this first Using the camcorderDo not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the c

30Table of Contents Search image IndexUSThe LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). H

31Table of Contents Search image IndexUSTo change the image size, touch (MENU)  [Image Quality/Size]  [ Image Size]  a desired setting  .When [A

32Table of Contents Search image IndexUSPlayback on the camcorderTipsThe camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the dat

33Table of Contents Search image IndexUS4 Touch an image you want to view.Touch  to select the image type to be displayed in the index from [ MOVIE

34Table of Contents Search image IndexUSOperating the camcorder while playing a movieYou can use the functions shown in the figure below while the cam

35Table of Contents Search image IndexUSViewing photosYou can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure bel

36Table of Contents Search image IndexUSPlaying images on a TVConnection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (S

37Table of Contents Search image IndexUSWhen you connect with component A/V cableIf you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not outp

38Table of Contents Search image IndexUSTipsIf you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of p

39Table of Contents Search image IndexUSAdvanced operationsUseful functions for recording movies and photosAdjusting the zoom by the zoom ringIf the l

4Table of Contents Search image IndexUSNotes on playing backYou may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other dev

40Table of Contents Search image IndexUSNotesBe sure to keep your finger on the zoom lever. If you move your finger off the zoom lever, the operation

41Table of Contents Search image IndexUSThe mark shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact distance between the camcorder

42Table of Contents Search image IndexUSSelecting the recording modeYou can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high

43Table of Contents Search image IndexUSThe recording mode of the standard image quality (STD) is limited to the following value.[Standard ] (STD 9M (

44Table of Contents Search image IndexUSTipsYou can select the recording sound from [5.1ch Surround] () or [2ch Stereo] ( ) ([Audio Mode], p. 75).You

45Table of Contents Search image IndexUSIndoor ()The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors At p

46Table of Contents Search image IndexUSSetting PeakingYou can display an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced. This function helps you to a

47Table of Contents Search image IndexUSAdjusting manuallyControlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dialUse the MANUAL dial  on the cam

48Table of Contents Search image IndexUSThis is handy for making the background blurred or sharp.Adjusting the Shutter SpeedSteps to configure Shutter

49Table of Contents Search image IndexUSAdjusting ExposureThe following explanation is an example for when [Exposure] is assigned to the MANUAL  (def

5Table of Contents Search image IndexUSNotes on useDo not do any of the following. Otherwise, the memory card may be damaged, recorded images may be i

50Table of Contents Search image IndexUSAdvanced manual operation You can set the brightness of the movies you want to shoot by using IRIS, Shutter Sp

51Table of Contents Search image IndexUSMaking good use of your camcorderDeleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deleting movies and pho

52Table of Contents Search image IndexUSProtecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. w

53Table of Contents Search image IndexUS Touch / to adjust the dividing point with more precision. Touch  .NotesYou cannot restore movies on

54Table of Contents Search image IndexUSSaving movies and photos with a computerSelecting the method for creating a disc (computer)Several methods for

55Table of Contents Search image IndexUSNotesAlways maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software.The Pla

56Table of Contents Search image IndexUSImporting movies and photos to a computerMovies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a com

57Table of Contents Search image IndexUSSaving images on a discYou can select movies that have been imported to a computer and save them on a disc.1

58Table of Contents Search image IndexUSCreating a Blu-ray discYou can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previousl

59Table of Contents Search image IndexUSSaving images with an external deviceDubbing guideYou can select the method for saving high definition image q

6Table of Contents Search image IndexUSFeatures of this unitThe large-sized image sensorThe camcorder is equipped with a full-sized (36 mm × 24 mm) CM

60Table of Contents Search image IndexUSSaving images on an external media deviceYou can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB stora

61Table of Contents Search image IndexUS5 Connect the external media device to the camcorder and touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen.Movies and ph

62Table of Contents Search image IndexUS When you selected [Multiple Images], touch the image to be saved. appears.Press and hold the image down on

63Table of Contents Search image IndexUSCreating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.You can copy images played back o

64Table of Contents Search image IndexUS2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable  (su

65Table of Contents Search image IndexUSCustomizing your camcorderUsing menusYou can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operat

66Table of Contents Search image IndexUSMenu listsShooting ModeMovieRecords movies.70PhotoShoots photos.70Camera/Mic ( Manual Settings)Spot Meter/FcsA

67Table of Contents Search image IndexUS ( Flash)FlashSets how the flash is activated when shooting photos.74Flash LevelSets the brightness of flash.7

68Table of Contents Search image IndexUSEdit/CopyDeleteDeletes movies or photos.51ProtectProtects movies or photos to avoid deleting.52CopySelects and

69Table of Contents Search image IndexUSShooting w/o LensSets whether or not to record images when there is no lens.85Remote CtrlEnables/disables use

7Table of Contents Search image IndexUSSearch imageShooting movies as clear as still imagesDefocusing the background (47) Adjusting the color (44)Focu

70Table of Contents Search image IndexUS Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode)See “Using menus” (p. 65) on the operation.The default se

71Table of Contents Search image IndexUSTouch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure.To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch

72Table of Contents Search image IndexUS(Soft High-key)Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft.

73Table of Contents Search image IndexUSAF ModeSelects the focus method when PHOTO is pressed.This item is available in still image recording mode onl

74Table of Contents Search image IndexUSPhase Detection AFEnhances autofocus speed by the Phase Detection AF function.AutoSelects whether or not to u

75Table of Contents Search image IndexUSRed Eye ReductionA flash (sold separately) strobes 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye pheno

76Table of Contents Search image IndexUSTipsPositioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.The outer frame

77Table of Contents Search image IndexUSCamera Data DisplayWhen you set this function to [On], you can display the iris, gain (ISO) and shutter speed

78Table of Contents Search image IndexUSDigital ZoomYou can set digital zoom On/Off. Note that image quality decreases when you use digital zoom.OnUp

79Table of Contents Search image IndexUS Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size)See “Using menus” (p. 65) on the operation.Th

8Table of Contents Search image IndexUSRecording the sound clearlyRecording the surround sound (43) Recording the loud noise naturally (75)Shooting la

80Table of Contents Search image IndexUSAPS-C-sized mode 10.3M ( )3,936 × 2,624 8.7M ( )3,936 × 2,216 4.6M ( )2,640 × 1,760 3.9M ( )2,640 × 1,488 2.

81Table of Contents Search image IndexUS Setup (Other setup items)See “Using menus” (p. 65) on the operation.The default settings are marked with .M

82Table of Contents Search image IndexUSCamera Data White Balance SteadyShot off Shutter Speed IRIS (Aperture value) Gain Brightness Flash Exp

83Table of Contents Search image IndexUSComponent OutputSelect [Component] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.1080p/

84Table of Contents Search image IndexUSUSB Connect SettingYou can set the USB transfer mode for connecting the camcorder to a computer or other USB d

85Table of Contents Search image IndexUSNotesIf the eye sensor does not work even though your eye moves close to the viewfinder, the screen will be di

86Table of Contents Search image IndexUSLanguage SettingYou can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.TipsYour camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]

87Table of Contents Search image IndexUSAdditional information TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps belo

88Table of Contents Search image IndexUSAnother DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander.Select a commander mode ot

89Table of Contents Search image IndexUSThe buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.Adjust the touch panel ([Calibratio

9Table of Contents Search image IndexUSTable of contentsUsing the “Handycam” Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90Table of Contents Search image IndexUSThe temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave

91Table of Contents Search image IndexUSThe corners of the image are dark.Remove the filter or hood. Depending on the thickness of the filter or impro

92Table of Contents Search image IndexUSA photo cannot be captured from a movie (NEX-VG900).The memory card where you want to save photos is full.Play

93Table of Contents Search image IndexUSSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder, check the follo

94Table of Contents Search image IndexUSThe external media device is not formatted correctly. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)Th

95Table of Contents Search image IndexUS Reinsert the memory card.Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the memory

96Table of Contents Search image IndexUSRecording time of movies/number of recordable photos“HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” s

97Table of Contents Search image IndexUSTipsYour camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the r

98Table of Contents Search image IndexUSUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adapto

99Table of Contents Search image IndexUSSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when usin