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NEX-VG30/VG30H/VG30E/VG30EH Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide 4-440-805-11(1) Table of contents Getting Started Recording/Playback Advanced operations Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with ...

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2 GB Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. NEX- Serial No. Model ...

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3 GB IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions....

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4 GB Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type (American Type) B Type (British Type) BF Type (British Type) B3 Type (British Type) C Type (CEE Type) SE Type (CEE Type) O Type (Ocean Type) The r...

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5 GB Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Vietnam 220 50 A/C Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada ...

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6 GB Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Obser...

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7 GB This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For the customers in the U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you have any questions about t...

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8 GB equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used wi...

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9 GB 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 s...

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10 GB Do not record the sun or leave the camcorder 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...

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11 GB VG30/VG30H) [50p Quality ] (NEX- VG30E/VG30EH) or [Highest Quality ] can be saved on external media or on Blu-ray di scs (p. 53). Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the c...

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12 GB Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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13 Table of contents GB Customizing your camcorder Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Getting deta...

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14 GB 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) Body cap (attached to camcorder NEX- VG30H/VG30...

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15 GB Getting Started CD-ROM “Handycam” Application Software (1) (p . 47) “PlayMemories Home” (software, including “PlayMemories Home Help Guide”) Image Data Converter (RAW development software) “Handycam” Handbook (PDF) Operating ...

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16 GB Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories Attaching the lens See page 20 for information on attaching the lens. The NEX-VG30/VG30E does not come with the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). Fo...

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17 GB Getting Started Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your cam...

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18 GB 4 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 (suppl...

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19 GB Getting Started To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 3: Charging the battery pack” (p. 17). Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on attaching/det...

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20 GB Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with NEX-VG30H/VG30EH (the lens is attached to the camcorder at the time of purchase). If you use another lens, refer to...

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21 GB Getting Started  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...

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22 GB Removing the lens  While pressing the lens release button all the way in, turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. When you remove the lens, make sure that you hold both of the lens and the camcorder body.  Replace the packag...

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23 GB Getting Started 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 Do not use a spray bl...

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24 GB The available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type. Functions LA-EA1 LA-EA2 Autofocus Available with SAM/ SSM lens only * Available AF system Contrast AF Phase-detection AF AF/MF Select Switchable on the lens SAM/SSM lenses: swi...

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25 GB Getting Started Step 5: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. 3 Select the desired geographical area wi...

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26 GB 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 6 Select the date and time, touch / to s...

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27 GB Getting Started To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specifi...

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28 GB Step 6: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). Tips Images are displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD screen. As your eye moves closer to...

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29 GB Getting Started Tips In the default setting, the screen display changes to the simple display after about 4 seconds ([Display Setting]). The display changes to the detailed display when you touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on t...

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30 GB If the image is not clear in the viewfinder If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup groove...

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31 GB Getting Started Step 7: Inserting a memory card 1 Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you ins...

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32 GB Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) — 32 GB “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media “Memory Stick PRO- HG Duo” me...

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33 GB Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 To remove the lens cap, push the sliders on both sides of the cap. 3 Slid...

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34 GB Recording movies  Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp.  Press START/STOP to start recording. The recording lamp lights up during recording (p. 77). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Notes The maximum continuous rec...

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35 GB Recording/Playback image stabilizing feature, SteadyShot will not be usable. You can capture photos from recorded movies (NEX-VG30/VG30H). You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU)  [Setup]...

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36 GB Focus indicator The focus indicator shows the focusing status by lighting/flashing.  lit : Focus locked.  flashing : The camcorder cannot focus on the subject automatically. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Tips Se...

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37 GB Recording/Playback Adjusting for shooting conditions Adjusting Exposure, etc., manually (MANUAL dial) It is convenient to make manual adjustments using the MANUAL dial, by assigning a menu item ([Exposure] in the default setting) to the MA...

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38 GB Playback on the camcorder Tips The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time. 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. Your camcorder is turned on. 2 Press (Vie...

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39 GB Recording/Playback 4 Touch an image you want to view. Touch  to select the image type to be displayed in the index from [ MOVIE] (movies only), [ PHOTO] (photos only), or [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (movies and photos mixed).  To go back to the ...

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40 GB Operating the camcorder while playing a movie You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) or [ MOVIE] by ...

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41 GB Recording/Playback Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen...

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42 GB Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. You can watch images on ...

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43 GB Recording/Playback When you connect with component A/V cable If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. Select the [Component] setting for the component ...

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44 GB compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component AV cable **, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high image quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. ** Set...

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45 GB Advanced operations Advanced operations Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from memory card. Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance. ...

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46 GB Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer For Windows The software “PlayMemories Home” stored in the CD-ROM (supplied) includes functions that enable you to do more with...

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47 GB Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer Step 1 Checking the computer system Windows OS* 1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3* 2 /Windows Vista SP2 * 3 /Windows 7 SP1 CPU PlayMemories Home: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or In...

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48 GB Notes Install the supplied “PlayMemories Home” software, even if “PlayMemories Home” software has already been installed on your computer. If “PlayMemories Home” has already been installed on your computer, “PlayMemories Home...

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49 GB Saving movies and photos with a computer  When the installation is completed, remove the CD-ROM from the computer. Click (PlayMemories Home icon) that appears on the desktop of the computer to start up the software. Notes To create...

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50 GB The devices on which the created disc can be played back Blu-ray discs Blu-ray disc players such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation  3 DVDs with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony...

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51 GB Saving movies and photos with a computer 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...

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52 GB Saving images with an external device Dubbing guide You can select the method for saving high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. External devices Connecting cable Page External media device Saving images on an exter...

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53 GB Saving images with an external device 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 cam...

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54 GB 5 Connect the external media device to the camcorder and touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. Movies and photos that are stored in the memory card and that have not yet been saved on external media device can be saved on the conne...

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55 GB Saving images with an external device  Touch (MENU)  [Edit/ Copy]  [Copy].  Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to select image selection methods and type of the image. You cannot copy images from an exte...

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56 GB Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. You can copy images played back on your camcorder to a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, etc., with the A/V connecting c...

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57 GB Saving images with an external device 1 Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, ...

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58 GB Customizing your camcorder Using menus You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) ...

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59 GB Customizing your camcorder Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie ..........................................Records movies. Photo ........................................... Shoots photos. Camera/Mic ( Manual Settings) Spot Meter/Fcs ............... A...

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60 GB Audio Level Display ...... Displays the audio level meter on the LCD screen. AF Micro Adjustment ...Adjusts the focus for the attached lens. Digital Zoom ...................Sets the digital zoom. Zoom Lever .....................Sets the functio...

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61 GB Customizing your camcorder ( General Settings) Beep ................................... Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. LCD Brightness .............. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. VF Color Temp. ............

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62 GB Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook The “Handycam” Handbook is a user guide designed to be read on a computer screen. The “Handycam” Handbook is intended to be read when you want to know more about operat...

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63 GB Additional information Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below.  Check the list (p. 63 to 65), and inspect your camcorder.  Remove the power source, attach the...

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64 GB “PlayMemories Home” does not work correctly. Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your computer. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, ...

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65 GB Additional information (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 stead...

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66 GB Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. (unit: minute) Battery pack Image quality HD STD NP-FV70 (supplied) 395 325 440 355 NP-FV100 785 650 870 710 Top: When recording with the LCD screen Bottom: W...

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67 GB Additional information HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440 pixels  1,080 pixels/16:9 LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 pixels  1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 pixels  480 p...

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68 GB such as by placing anything heavy on it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that m...

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69 GB Additional information memory card completely. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recomme...

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70 GB Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Component/video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini connector USB jack: mini-AB NEX-VG30E/VG30EH: output only Headphone jack: Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm) MIC input jack: Stereo minija...

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71 GB Additional information Dimensions (max. diameter × height) Approx. 93.2 mm × 99.0 mm (Approx. 3 3/4 in. × 4 in.) Mass Approx. 649 g (Approx. 22.9 oz) * Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject. Design and...

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72 GB 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 ...

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73 GB Quick reference Quick reference Screen indicators Left Indicator Meaning MENU button Self-timer recording Wide Mode [Face Detection] set to [Off]  Manual focus / / / Focus Mode SteadyShot off Zebra Peaking Cinematone De...

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74 GB Bottom Indicator Meaning View Images button Wind Noise Reduct. Audio Mode Audio Rec Level Audio Level Display EV AE Shift Exposure Auto/ Exposure Manual IRIS 12dB Gain ISO200 ISO 4000 Shutter Speed Slide show button 101-0005 Data file ...

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75 GB Quick reference Parts and controls The illustrations attached the lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) supplied with NEX- VG30H/VG30EH are described here.  Viewfinder (p. 29)  Eye sensor  Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 29)  P...

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76 GB  Microphone  Hook for shoulder strap  Zoom lever (p. 20)  Zoom speed switch (p. 20)  Zoom switch (p. 20)  MANUAL button (p. 37)  MANUAL dial (p. 37)  LCD screen/Touch panel If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degree...

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77 GB Quick reference  DC IN jack (p. 17)   (headphones) jack Use stereo minijack headphones.  A/V Remote Connector (p. 42) This terminal is to interface your camcorder to another device. You can output still images, movies and sound...

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78 GB You will find the menu lists on pages 59 to 61. Index “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media ............................................32 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media .......................................................32 “Memory Sti...

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GB Printed in Japan  2012 Sony Corporation Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ ...