Sony NEX-VG10 Handycam® User manual

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© 2010 Sony Corporation
NEX-VG10/VG10E
Interchangeable Lens
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
“Handycam” Handbook
Table of contents
Sample images
Menu
Index

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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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Table of contents
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
36
44
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
MENU
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
MENU
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Using functions in the menu
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
MENU
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