Sony NEX-VG10 Handycam® User manual

4-257-862-11(1)

NEX-VG10/VG10E

Interchangeable Lens

Digital HD Video

Camera Recorder

“Handycam” Handbook

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Notes on using the camcorder

How to use this handbook

Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding

page.

This is convenient when searching for a function you want to use.

You can jump to the pages by clicking on the page numbers mentioned in the book.

Search for information by

function.

Search for information by

sample images.

Search for information in

a listing of menu items.

Search for information by

keyword.

Marks and notations used in this handbook

In this handbook, the sequence of

operations is shown by arrows (t).

Operate the camcorder in the order

indicated.

The default setting is indicated by .

Indicates cautions and limitations

relevant to the correct operation of the

camcorder.

zIndicates information that is useful

to know.

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Notes on using the camcorder

How to use this handbook ·····································2

Sample images······················································5

Basic operations

Using the operating buttons ··································8

Menu ···································································10

Using functions with the buttons on the

control panel

DISP (Display Contents) ·····································14

FOCUS (AF/MF Select)········································· 16

GAIN (Gain)··························································· 18

ISO········································································· 19

(Exposure Comp.) ··········································20

WB (White Balance) ············································21

(Image Index) ·················································23

Using functions in the menu

Shoot Mode ·························································10

Camera································································11

Rec Mode/Image Size ·········································11

Brightness/Color ··················································11

Playback······························································12

Setup ···································································12

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Connecting with other equipment

Creating a disc using a computer ························72

Creating a disc using a DVD writer/recorder ·······75

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting···················································76

Warning messages··············································82

Others

Using the camcorder abroad ·······························85

AVCHD format·····················································86

Memory card ·······················································87

Battery pack ························································89

Battery charger····················································90

Mount Adaptor·····················································91

Cleaning ······························································92

Index

Index····································································93

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Sample images

“This is the scene I want to capture in an image, but how can I do?”

You may find the answer by going through the sample images listed here. Click the

desired sample image.

Shooting movies as clear as still images (page 6)

Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand (page 6)

Shooting landscapes (page 6)

Shooting clear still images (page 7)

If you click on an image, the screen will jump to the page describing the function

recommended for shooting that kind of image.

Click!

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Shooting movies as clear as still images

Defocusing the background (25) Adjusting the color (21)

Focusing manually (16) In better brightness (20)

Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand

Preventing camera shake (32) Following a moving subject (31)

Shooting landscapes

The sky in vivid colors (20) Colored leaves (41)

Vivid green colors (41) Keeping your shot level (53)

25 21

16 20

32 31

20 41

41 53

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Shooting clear still images

In candle light (29) Holding the camera by hand (28)

The same scene with different brightness

(36)

Scenery with a wide range of brightness

(44)

Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (44) Capturing the best moment (34)

29 28

44 34

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Basic operations

Using the operating buttons

When you turn the control dial or press the v/V/b/Bbuttons following the on-screen

display, you can select items and settings. Your selection is determined when you press

the control dial.

The control dial and v/V/b/Bbuttons allow you to use

various functions of the camcorder.

v/V/b/B

Control dial

FOCUS

The arrow means you can turn the control dial.

When options are displayed on the screen, you can browse through them by turning the control dial

or press the v/V/b/Bbuttons. Press the control dial to make your choice.

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The MENU and FOCUS buttons and the control dial have different roles, depending on

the screen display. The assigned role (function) of each button is shown on the screen.

To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press the MENU

button. To use the function shown at the center, press the control dial. To use the

function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press the FOCUS button.

In this manual, the buttons are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen.

The v/V/b/Bbuttons are assigned with the functions that will be used frequently.

v: DISP (Display Contents) (page 14)

V: (Exposure Comp.) during recording (page 20)/ (Image Index) during playback

(page 48)

b: WB (White Balance) (page 21)

B: GAIN (Gain) (page 18)

In this case, the MENU button works as [Menu], and the control dial as [Shoot Mode], and the

FOCUS button as [AF/MF Select].

Control dial

FOCUS

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Using functions in the menu

You can set up the basic settings for the camcorder as a whole, or execute functions such

as recording, playback, or other operations.

Allows you to select a shooting mode.

* Still image only

1Press the MENU button.

2Select the desired item by turning the

control dial, or pressing the v/V/b/B

buttons, and then press the control dial.

3Following the instructions on the

screen, select the desired item and

press the control dial to make your

choice.

Shoot Mode

Program Auto Allows you to customize settings, except for the exposure

(shutter speed and aperture).

Hand-held Twilight* Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a

tripod.

Anti Motion Blur* Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark

indoor scene or a telephoto.

Manual Exposure Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed.

Shutter Priority Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement of the

subject.

Aperture Priority Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the background.

Control dial

v/V/b/B

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