Sony NEX-VG30H User Manual

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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. 16).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with 
the external media device.
Tips
You can import images saved on the external 
media device to your computer by using the 
supplied software “PlayMemories Home.”
Functions available after saving images 
on an external media device
playback of images through the camcorder 
(p. 62)
importing images to “PlayMemories Home”
Devices that cannot be used as an 
external media device
You cannot use the following devices as an 
external media device.
media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB
ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive
media devices connected via a USB hub
media devices with built-in USB hub
card reader
Notes
You may not be able to use external media 
devices with a code function.
The FAT file system is available for your 
camcorder. If the storage medium of the 
external device was formatted for the NTFS file 
system, etc., format the external media device 
using the camcorder before use. The format 
screen appears when an external media device 
is connected to your camcorder. Make sure that 




important data has not previously been saved 
on the external media device before you format 
it using the camcorder.
Operation is not assured with every device 
satisfying requirements for operating.
For details on available external media devices, 
go to the Sony support website in your 
country/region.
1
   
Connect the AC Adaptor and the 
power cord (mains lead) to the 
DC IN jack of your camcorder and 
the wall outlet (wall socket).
2
   
If the external medium device 
has the AC power cable, connect 
it to the wall outlet (wall socket).
3
   
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable 
to the external media device.
4
   
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable 
to the  (USB) jack of your 
camcorder.
Make sure not to disconnect the USB 
cable while [Preparing image database 
file. Please wait.] is displayed on the 
LCD screen. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is 
displayed on the camcorder screen, 
touch 
.
 
USB Adaptor 
Cable
VMC-UAM1 
(sold separately)