Sony NEX-VG10 User Manual

4-257-862-11(1)GB© 2010 Sony CorporationNEX-VG10/VG10EInterchangeable LensDigital HD VideoCamera Recorder“Handycam” Handbook Table of contentsSample i

10GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexUsing functions in the menuMenuYou can set up the basic settings for the camcorder as a whole, or execute

11GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexAllows you to set focusing method, continuous shooting, self-timer, etc.* Still image onlyAllows you to se

12GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexAllows you to set playback functions.* Still image onlyAllows you to make more detailed shooting settings,

13GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu Index* Still image onlyMemory Card ToolFormat Formats the memory card.Recover Image DB Repairs the image databa

14GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexUsing functions with the buttons on the control panelDISP (Display Contents)Using the button:1 Press the D

15GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu Index• The TV or monitor connected to the camcorder using an HDMI cable (sold separately) will show the same di

16GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexAF/MF SelectSelects auto focusing or manual focusing.1 FOCUS button t desired mode.Or, MENU button t [Came

17GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu Index1 MENU button t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF].2 Press the PHOTO button halfway down to focus automatic

18GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexGainIncrease the gain when recording in dim places. Select the desired gain value when you do not want the

19GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexISOSets the luminous sensitivity for recording still images.1 In still image recording mode, GAIN button t

2GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexNotes on using the camcorderHow to use this handbookClick on a button at upper right on the cover and each

20GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexExposure Comp.You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.1 (Exposure Co

21GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexWhite BalanceAdjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions.Use this feature when the c

22GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu Index1 MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode.2 As necessary, [Option] t adjust the

23GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexImage IndexDisplays multiple images at the same time.In movie recording mode:1 Press the (Playback) butt

24GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexProgram AutoWhile exposure is adjusted by the camcorder automatically, you can set shooting functions such

25GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexAperture PriorityBlurs or sharpens things in front of and beyond the subject.• If proper exposure cannot b

26GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexShutter PriorityAllows you to manually adjust and fix the shutter speed. You can make a moving subject loo

27GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexManual ExposureYou can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and ape

28GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexHand-held TwilightShoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod.This item is availab

29GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexAnti Motion BlurThis is suitable for indoor shots without using a flash (sold separately), to reduce the s

3GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexTable of contentsNotes on using the camcorderHow to use this handbook ·····································

30GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexAutofocus AreaSelects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in

31GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexAutofocus ModeSelects the focus method when the PHOTO button is pressed.This item is available in still im

32GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexSteadyShotSets whether or not you use the SteadyShot function of the lens.1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Stea

33GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexDrive ModeYou can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting.This item is ava

34GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexContinuous Adv.Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the PHOTO button.1 MENU button t [

35GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexSelf-timerThis item is available in still image recording mode only.1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Drive Mode

36GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexBracket: Cont.Shoots 3 images while automatically shifting the exposure from base, to darker, then to ligh

37GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexFlash ModeIn a dark location, using a flash (sold separately) allows you to shoot the subject brightly, an

38GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexRec ModeSets the recording mode of movies.1 MENU button t [Rec Mode/Image Size] t [Rec Mode] t desired mod

39GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexImage SizeThe image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you record a still im

4GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexConnecting with other equipmentCreating a disc using a computer························72Creating a disc us

40GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexAspect RatioSets the aspect ratio of still images.1 MENU button t [Rec Mode/Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t

41GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexCreative StyleAllows you to select the desired image processing.You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and

42GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexMetering ModeSelects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exp

43GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexFlash CompensationAdjusts the light amount of flash (sold separately) in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 E

44GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexDRO/Auto HDRCorrects the brightness or contrast.This item is available in still image recording mode only.

45GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexWidens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in correct brightness

46GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexDeleteAllows you to select unwanted images for deletion.1 MENU button t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mo

47GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexMovie/Still SelectSelects movies or still images to play back.1 MENU button t [Playback] t [Movie/Still Se

48GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexImage IndexSelects the number of images to be displayed on the index.1 MENU button t [Playback] t [Image I

49GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexProtectProtects recorded images against accidental erasure.The mark is displayed for registered images.1

5GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexSample images“This is the scene I want to capture in an image, but how can I do?”You may find the answer by

50GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexStill Slide ShowPlays back still images automatically.1 MENU button t [Playback] t [Still Slide Show] t de

51GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexEnlarge Still imageYou can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the still image on the screen.1 MENU

52GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexMovie Audio RecSets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording.1 MENU button t [Setup] t [

53GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexGrid LineSets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composi

54GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexShoot w/o LensSets whether or not the recording can be started when no lens is attached.1 MENU button t [S

55GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexRed Eye ReductionA flash (sold separately) strobes 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye p

56GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexAuto ReviewYou can check the recorded image right after the shooting.This item is available in still image

57GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexVolume SettingsAdjusts the sound volume of movies in 16 steps.You can check the sound that is actually rec

58GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexBeepSets whether or not the beep sounds.1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting.On The beep sou

59GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu Index LanguageSelects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.1 MENU button t [Setup]

6GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexShooting movies as clear as still imagesDefocusing the background (25) Adjusting the color (21)Focusing man

60GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexDate/Time SetupSets the date and time again.• The camcorder does not have a feature for superimposing date

61GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexArea SettingSets the area where you are using the camcorder. This allows you to set the local area when yo

62GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexPower SaveYou can make the camcorder switch to power save mode. Opening/closing the LCD panel, etc. return

63GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexLCD BrightnessSets the brightness of the LCD monitor in 5 steps between –2 and +2.1 MENU button t [Setup]

64GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexViewfinder Bright.Sets the brightness of the viewfinder in 3 steps between –1 and +1.1 MENU button t [Setu

65GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexCleaning ModeAllows you to clean the image sensor.• Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level

66GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexVersionDisplays the version of your camcorder and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is rele

67GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexDemo ModeSets whether or not to display the movie for the demonstration, when there is only one movie on t

68GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexReset DefaultInitializes the setting to the default setting.Even if you activate [Reset Default], the imag

69GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexFormatFormats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camcorder for the first time, it is re

7GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexShooting clear still imagesIn candle light (29) Holding the camera by hand (28)The same scene with differen

70GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexRecover Image DBWhen inconsistencies are found in the image database file of movies, caused by processing

71GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexFile NumberSelects the method for assigning file numbers to still images.1 MENU button t [Setup] t [File N

72GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexConnecting with other equipmentCreating a disc using a computerSelect the method that best suits your disc

73GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexYou can create a Blu-ray Disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using the supplied software

74GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexYou can create a standard definition image quality (STD) DVD from AVCHD format movies imported to a comput

75GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexCreating a disc using a DVD writer/recorderYou can create an AVCHD disc using a DVD writer/recorder (exclu

76GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camcorder, try the following solutions.Th

77GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu Index• If the CHARGE lamp is flashing slowly (about 1.5-second intervals)The ambient temperature is outside the

78GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu Index• You cannot use a flash with the following recording mode:– [Bracket: Cont.]– [Hand-held Twilight]– [Anti

79GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexThe subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked.• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. Th

8GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexBasic operationsUsing the operating buttonsWhen you turn the control dial or press the v/V/b/B buttons foll

80GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexThe image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.• You are playing back the

81GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexThe setting is reset without the resetting operation.• The battery pack was removed when the power switch

82GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexWarning messagesIf the following messages appear, follow the instructions below.Incompatible battery. Use

83GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexCannot recognize lens. Attach it properly.• The lens is not attached properly, or the lens is not attached

84GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexNo images selected.• You attempted to delete without specifying images.Cannot create more folders.• The fo

85GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexOthersUsing the camcorder abroadYou can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC Adaptor (supplied)

86GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexAVCHD formatThe AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high defini

87GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexMemory cardYou can use following memory cards with this camcorder: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “

88GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexThe types of “Memory Stick” media that can be used with the camcorder are listed in the table below. Howev

89GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexBattery packYour camcorder operates only with V series battery packs. You cannot use any other battery pac

9GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexThe MENU and FOCUS buttons and the control dial have different roles, depending on the screen display. The

90GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexBattery charger• Only NP-FV series type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charge

91GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexMount AdaptorUsing the Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens to your camc

92GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexCleaning• Do not touch the inside of the camcorder, such as lens contacts. Blow away dust from inside the

93GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexIndexIndexAAF/MF Select ... 16Anti Motion Blur ...

94GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexMenu ..... 10Brightness/Color ...

95GBTable of contentsSample imagesMenu IndexNotes on the License“C Library”, “Expat”, “zlib”, “dtoa”, “pcre”, and “libjpeg” software are provided in t