Sony NEX-VG20E, NEX-VG20EH Operating Guide

4-291-371-11(2)

Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

E-mount

Table of contents

Getting Started

Recording/Playback

Advanced operations

Saving movies and photos with a computer

Saving images with an external device

Customizing your camcorder

Additional information

Quick reference

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.

Do not disassemble.

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Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

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Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

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Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

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Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

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Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

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Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.

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Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.

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Keep the battery pack dry.

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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.

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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.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-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 U.S.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 television 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

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equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on

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a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

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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 or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate 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 batteries 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-oflife 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

mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse 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

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parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers.

Viewfinder LCD Screen

Lens (NEX-VG20EH) Lens hood (NEX-VG20EH)

Built-in microphone

The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed

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or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 65).

Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder and lens

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A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.

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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

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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.

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Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.

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Do not aim 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.

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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

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are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before

sing the camcorder if necessary (p. 23).

On recording

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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.

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Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.

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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.

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TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

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Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

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Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations.

Notes on playing back

You may not be able to play back normally

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images recorded on your camcorder with other devices. Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder.

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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)

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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,

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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.

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The type of discs or media on which the images can be saved depend on the [

REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. Movies recorded in [50p Quality [Highest Quality media or on Blu-ray di

] can be saved on external

scs (p. 50).

] or

Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor

Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC

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Adaptor after turning off the camcorder.

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Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.

Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature

When the temperature of the camcorder

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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

Do not try to format the memory card of the

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camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly.

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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]

If you repeat recording/deleting images for

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a long 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  [Setup]  [ [Format] 

( Media Settings)] 

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(MENU)

Notes on optional accessories

We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.

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Genuine Sony accessories may not be available

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in some countries/regions.

About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays

The example images used in this manual for

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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.

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In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc.

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Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.

Notes on use

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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.

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ejecting the memory card when the access

amp (p. 27) is lit or flashing

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removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the

(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30) or the

access lamp (p. 27) are lit or flashing

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When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object.

Read this first . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 2

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 10

Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . 12

Step 3: Charging the battery pack . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 13

Charging the battery pack abroad . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 15

Step 4: Attaching the lens . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 16

Step 5: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 21

Changing the language setting . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 23

Step 6: Making setting adjustments before recording . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 24

Step 7: Inserting a memory card .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 27

Recording/Playback

Recording . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . 29

Selecting the recording mode . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 32

Adjusting for shooting conditions . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 33

Playback on the camcorder . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 34

Playing images on a TV . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 38

Advanced operations

Deleting movies and photos. . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 41

Saving movies and photos with a computer

Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer . . . . . .. .. .. .. 42

Preparing a computer . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 43

When using a Macintosh . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 43

Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 46

Using “Image Data Converter”. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 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 . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 50

Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with such as a Sony DVD writer,

etc. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 53

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. . .. .. . . 54

Customizing your camcorder

Using menus .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 56

Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . 60

Additional information

Troubleshooting . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 61

Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 63

Precautions . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 65

Specifications .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 67

Quick reference

Screen indicators . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 70

Parts and controls . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 72

Index . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 75

Table of contents

Getting 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

This camcorder (1)

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Body cap (attached to camcorder NEX-

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VG20E; supplied but not attached to

ther models) (1) (p. 16)

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13)

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Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 13)

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USB cable (1) (p. 50)

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Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-

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835) (1)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV70)

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(1) (p. 13)

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Battery Cover (1) (p. 12)

Component A/V Cable (1) (p. 38)

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A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38)

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Wind Screen (1) (p. 12)

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Large eyecup (1) (p. 26)

CD-ROM “Handycam” Application

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Software (1) (p

“PMB” (Software, including “PMB Help”)

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Image Data Converter (RAW development software)

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“Handycam” Handbook (PDF)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

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. 43)

NEX-VG20EH

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Zoom lens (E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 16)

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Lens hood (1) (p. 20)

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Front lens cap (attached to the lens) (1) (p. 16)

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Rear lens cap (1) (p. 16)

Getting Started

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 attaching the battery pack. Attach the battery cover with the projecting part () facing as shown in the illustration.



Step 3: Charging the battery pack

DC IN jack

Battery pack

CHG (charge) lamp

Align the  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

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You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.

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You cannot attach the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FV30/FV50, even though they are V series.

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.

AC Adaptor

DC plug

Power cord

(Mains lead)

To the wall outlet

(wall socket)

Getting Started

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

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temperature of 25

C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F).

Tips

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See page 63 on recording and playing time.

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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 ().

C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of

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.

Notes on the battery pack

When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure

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that the The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions:

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(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 30), the access lamp (p. 27) are turned off.

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.

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The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place.

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In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation 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

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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.

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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.

Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.

Getting Started

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

Zoom ring

Hood index

Focusing ring

Mounting index

* 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  to lock it. To unlock it, set the switch to the original position.

** Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts.

Focal-length scale

Focal-length index

Rear lens cap

Lens contacts

Remove the body cap from the camcorder body and the packaging lid from

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the rear of the lens.

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

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When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.

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Do not use force when attaching a lens. Mounting the lens forcibly may result in a malfunction or damage of the lens mount.

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There may be some slight movement of the lens in the locked position, depending on the lens used. This is not a malfunction.

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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.

Getting Started

Removing the lens

While pressing the lens release button all the way in, turn the lens

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counterclockwise until it stops.

When you remove the lens, make sure that you hold both of the lens and the camcorder body.

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Lens release button

Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the



camcorder body.

Align the mark on the body cap to the mounting indexes, and turn the cap clockwise.

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Before you attach caps, remove dust from them.

Align the marks.

Notes

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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.

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Do not leave the camcorder body with the lens and body cap removed.

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

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Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camcorder body.

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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.

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Hold the camcorder’s face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camcorder.

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Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camcorder during cleaning.

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If you cannot clean the image sensor by the above procedure, consult your Sony dealer 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.

Getting Started

The available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.

Functions LA-EA1 LA-EA2

Autofocus

AF system

AF/MF Select

Available with SAM/ SSM lens only

Contrast AF Phase-detection AF

Switchable on the lens SAM/SSM lenses: switchable on the lens

Available

Other lenses: switchable on the FOCUS button

Autofocus Mode (Only

Single Single/Continuous

photo mode)

* With LA-EA1, 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.)

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Notes

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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.

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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

( Microphone)]  [Audio Rec Level].

[ It may take a long time or may be difficult for the camera to focus, depending on the lens used or the

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subject.

(MENU)  [Camera/Mic] 

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.

When storing the lens, fit the lens hood onto the lens backwards.

Step 5: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.

POWER switch

Select the desired language, then touch [Next].

Getting Started

Touch the button on the

Select the desired geographical area with

To set the date and time again, touch (MENU)  [Setup]  [ ( Clock Settings)] 

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[Date & Time Setting]  [Date & Time]. When an item is not on the screen, touch until the item appears.

LCD screen

/ , then touch [Next].

Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next].

If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.

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Select the date format, then touch [Next].

Select the date and time, touch

[Next] 

The clock starts.

/ to set the value, then touch

Notes

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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 [Setup]  [

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You can turn off the operation beeps by touching Settings)]  [Beep]  [Off]  If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel.

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( Playback Settings)]  [Data Code]  [Date/Time]  .

(MENU)  [Setup]  [ ( General

(MENU) 

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF.

(Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off.

The

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch desired language 

(MENU)  [Setup]  [ ( General Settings)]  [Language Setting]  a

  .

Getting Started

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