User manual SONY NEX-VG20E

[. . . ] 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. 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] All image files may be GB Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) shown as separate files on a computer, however, the files will be handled properly by the import function of the camcorder or the "PMB" software. Use the supplied "PMB" software when you import long movies or edited images from the camcorder to a computer. If you use other software, the images may not be imported correctly. When you delete image files, follow the steps on page 41. You can create a Blu-ray disc by using a computer with a Blu-ray disc burner. Install the BD Add-on Software for "PMB. " 1 Double-click the "PMB" short-cut icon on the computer screen. 2 The PMB software starts up. Double-click the "PMB Help" short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use "PMB. " Notes If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [ PMB] the desired item. Tips Double-click "PMB Launcher" on the desktop of the computer. This allows you to start the desired function (application) by selecting one from a list of "PMB" functions. GB Using "Image Data Converter" With "Image Data Converter" you can do the following: To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. To adjust images with white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc. To save the images displayed and edited on a computer. You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format. To display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera. To set color labels. To use "Image Data Converter, " refer to Help. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Image Data Converter] [Help] [Image Data Converter Ver. 4]. "Image Data Converter" support page (English only) http://www. sony. co. jp/ids-se/ Saving movies and photos with a computer GB Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External devices Connecting cable USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) Page External media device Saving images on an external media device with high definition image quality (HD). 50 DVD writer (Except DVDirect Express) Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) or with standard definition image quality (STD). USB cable (supplied) 53 Hard disk recorder, etc. Saving images on a DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) 54 Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images are saved. Notes The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in DVD players/ recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/ recorders may fail to eject the disc. The types of media on which images are saved Refer to "Selecting the recording mode" on page 32. GB The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3. DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions. Saving images with an external device GB Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately). The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. [. . . ] All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available. ) The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download. Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available. Additional information GB Quick reference Screen indicators Center Left Right Right Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (50p/50i/25p) and recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) Remaining battery Zoom-bar Drive Mode RAW/JPEG Recording/playback/ editing media Counter (hour:minute: second) Estimated recording remaining time 50i 60% Bottom Left Indicator Meaning MENU button Self-timer recording Wide Mode [Face Detection] set to [Off] / / / Manual focus Focus Mode White Balance SteadyShot off White Balance Shift Zebra Peaking Cinematone Destination 100/112 9999 0:00:00 00Min Photo size Approximate number of recordable photos and photo size Playback folder Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos An external media device is connected Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Slide show set Warning Playback mode Bottom Indicator Meaning View Images button Wind Noise Reduct. Audio Mode Audio Rec Level Audio Level Display EV AE Shift 0 GB Indicator Meaning Exposure Auto/ Exposure Manual IRIS Gain ISO Shutter Speed Slide show button Data file name Protected image Flash Flash Level Red Eye Reduction 12 dB ISO 200 4000 101-0005 Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. [. . . ]