Sony NEX-VG30H Operating Guide

US

Additional inf

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ma
tion

 (Warning indicator pertaining to 

formatting of the external media device)

The external media device is damaged.

The external media device is not formatted 

correctly.

The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder 

steady with both hands. However, note that 

the camera-shake warning indicator does not 

disappear.

The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary 

images (

p. 45).

Photos cannot be recorded during processing. 

Wait for a while, then record.

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Recording time of 

movies/number of 

recordable photos

“HD” stands for high definition image 

quality, and “STD” stands for standard 

image quality.

Expected time of recording and 
playback with each battery pack

Recording time

Approximate time available when you use a 

fully charged battery pack.

(unit: minute)

Battery pack

Continuous 

recording time

Typical recording 

time

Image quality

HD STD

HD STD

NP-FV70

(supplied)

185

165

190

175

100

90

105

95

NP-FV100

370

335

385

350

205

185

210

190

Top: When recording with the LCD screen 

Bottom: When recording with viewfinder

Each recording time is measured under the 

following conditions.

[

REC Mode]: Standard 

 (default 

setting)

Using E PZ 18-200mm F3.5–6.3 OSS lens

Typical recording time shows the time when 

you repeat recording start/stop, switching the 

MODE lamp, and zooming.

Times measured when using the camcorder at 

25 

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C (77 °F). 10 

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C to 30 

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C (50 °F to 86 °F) is 

recommended.

The recording and playback time will be 

shorter when you use your camcorder in low 

temperatures.

The recording and playback time will be shorter 

depending on the conditions under which you 

use your camcorder.

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