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...conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. HDRSerial No. Battery pack and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Telephone number: ...rechargeable batteries to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C230 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. and ...the collection and recycling location nearest you call your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-TG1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may call...
...conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. HDRSerial No. Battery pack and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Telephone number: ...rechargeable batteries to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C230 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. and ...the collection and recycling location nearest you call your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-TG1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may call...
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... Guide" (This manual) (1) US A B C D E F G * The Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor F and the USB adaptor cap G are the supplied quantity. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 4 GB (1) • AC Adaptor (1) • Power cord (Mains lead) (1) • Handycam Station (1) A • Component A/V cable (1) B • A/V connecting cable (1) C • USB cable (long) (1) D • USB cable (short) (1) E • Dedicated USB Terminal...
... Guide" (This manual) (1) US A B C D E F G * The Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor F and the USB adaptor cap G are the supplied quantity. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 4 GB (1) • AC Adaptor (1) • Power cord (Mains lead) (1) • Handycam Station (1) A • Component A/V cable (1) B • A/V connecting cable (1) C • USB cable (long) (1) D • USB cable (short) (1) E • Dedicated USB Terminal...
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... any problems. • Compensation for the recordable time of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are recorded without any of the following devices; - Using the camcorder • The camcorder is compatible with the following when the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps... HD (high definition) image quality on the country/region. Types of "Memory Stick" you can use with your camcorder • For recording movies, it is recommended that you use . PRO Duo")* ("Memory Stick - Also, you can save all your recorded image data • To...
... any problems. • Compensation for the recordable time of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are recorded without any of the following devices; - Using the camcorder • The camcorder is compatible with the following when the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps... HD (high definition) image quality on the country/region. Types of "Memory Stick" you can use with your camcorder • For recording movies, it is recommended that you use . PRO Duo")* ("Memory Stick - Also, you can save all your recorded image data • To...
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... 12 Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo 13 Recording/Playback Recording 14 Playback 16 Playing the image on the operating system of the computer. • Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide." Table of Contents When the camcorder is connected to a computer •...; Do not try to format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in the camcorder using your camcorder if necessary (p. 12). If you do so, your camcorder and accessories are subject...
... 12 Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo 13 Recording/Playback Recording 14 Playback 16 Playing the image on the operating system of the computer. • Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide." Table of Contents When the camcorder is connected to a computer •...; Do not try to format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in the camcorder using your camcorder if necessary (p. 12). If you do so, your camcorder and accessories are subject...
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... attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than NP-FH50 to your camcorder. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. Be sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station as shown above, and insert it clicks. 3 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. 5 Place the camcorder on the DC plug is facing up and charging starts. The...
... attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than NP-FH50 to your camcorder. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. Be sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station as shown above, and insert it clicks. 3 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. 5 Place the camcorder on the DC plug is facing up and charging starts. The...
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... and "SD" stands for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on your camcorder. US 9 DC plug With the v mark on the bottom Available running time for standard image quality. (Unit:min.) HD SD Charging time 135 Recording ...pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 11)/ access lamp (p. 13)/QUICK ON lamp are turned off your camcorder and open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. DC IN jack Open the jack cover. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
... and "SD" stands for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on your camcorder. US 9 DC plug With the v mark on the bottom Available running time for standard image quality. (Unit:min.) HD SD Charging time 135 Recording ...pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 11)/ access lamp (p. 13)/QUICK ON lamp are turned off your camcorder and open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. DC IN jack Open the jack cover. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
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... The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," and can be displayed during standby/ recording, the QUICK ON lamp starts flashing and your camcorder goes to [OFF] on -screen displays to show messages in a specified language. US 12 ...Otherwise, close the LCD panel during playback. • You can change the on the HOME MENU (p. 23), closing the LCD panel makes your camcorder turn off . If [QUICK ON STBY] is set to sleep mode. To turn off the power When recording standby/recording mode, close the LCD...
... The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," and can be displayed during standby/ recording, the QUICK ON lamp starts flashing and your camcorder goes to [OFF] on -screen displays to show messages in a specified language. US 12 ...Otherwise, close the LCD panel during playback. • You can change the on the HOME MENU (p. 23), closing the LCD panel makes your camcorder turn off . If [QUICK ON STBY] is set to sleep mode. To turn off the power When recording standby/recording mode, close the LCD...
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... or flashing. Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor - To eject a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover, lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in once. Shake or knock your camcorder. 1 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 1 Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" all data recorded on the (Movie) lamp. 3 On...
... or flashing. Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor - To eject a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover, lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in once. Shake or knock your camcorder. 1 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 1 Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" all data recorded on the (Movie) lamp. 3 On...
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See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for data management. • Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 20). • You can capture still images from recorded movies. US 15 Recording/Playback z Tips • You can check the free "Memory Stick PRO Duo" space by ... during movie recording. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. • The maximum recordable time of Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is as follows with recording mode [HD SP] (the default setting); 1 GB: approx. 15 minutes 2 GB: approx. 30 minutes...
See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for data management. • Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 20). • You can capture still images from recorded movies. US 15 Recording/Playback z Tips • You can check the free "Memory Stick PRO Duo" space by ... during movie recording. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. • The maximum recordable time of Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is as follows with recording mode [HD SP] (the default setting); 1 GB: approx. 15 minutes 2 GB: approx. 30 minutes...
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... the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is writing/reading data on your camcorder when you press POWER while sleep mode, your camcorder turns off your camcorder. When you attach your camcorder to the Handycam Station. Q Interface connector (Handycam Station) Connect to the interface connector on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Recording/Playback G DISP/BATT INFO button...
... the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is writing/reading data on your camcorder when you press POWER while sleep mode, your camcorder turns off your camcorder. When you attach your camcorder to the Handycam Station. Q Interface connector (Handycam Station) Connect to the interface connector on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Recording/Playback G DISP/BATT INFO button...
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... as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. They are recorded automatically on the LCD screens Following indicators appear during playback. US 21 However, you actually see. Recording/Playback Indicators on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for details. • The recording date and time are...
... as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. They are recorded automatically on the LCD screens Following indicators appear during playback. US 21 However, you actually see. Recording/Playback Indicators on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for details. • The recording date and time are...
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Connecting your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard definition) image quality. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Connecting with ease by pressing the (DISC BURN) button. tab [FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER], [SCENE SELECTION], [.../TIME], [SIZE] US 24 Due to the limited capacity of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," make sure that you save the image data to a disc with the A/V connecting cable You can save the images recorded on your camcorder to your computer on the supplied CD-ROM, you can also edit those...
Connecting your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard definition) image quality. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Connecting with ease by pressing the (DISC BURN) button. tab [FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER], [SCENE SELECTION], [.../TIME], [SIZE] US 24 Due to the limited capacity of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," make sure that you save the image data to a disc with the A/V connecting cable You can save the images recorded on your camcorder to your computer on the supplied CD-ROM, you can also edit those...
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b Notes • Formatting will delete all data recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." US 26
b Notes • Formatting will delete all data recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." US 26
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... recommended.) • Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster enables the following cases, do not use the Memory Stick slot of the computer, but connect your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in a Memory Stick slot of a computer. Importing the contents to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the...
... recommended.) • Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster enables the following cases, do not use the Memory Stick slot of the computer, but connect your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in a Memory Stick slot of a computer. Importing the contents to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the...
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... from the computer and the Handycam Station or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in an orderly manner. You cannot make new recording during this period. • The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not a... pack (p. 8). US 31 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • For the symptoms of your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and for your camcorder, use the following table to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 8). The power abruptly turns ...
... from the computer and the Handycam Station or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in an orderly manner. You cannot make new recording during this period. • The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not a... pack (p. 8). US 31 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • For the symptoms of your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and for your camcorder, use the following table to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 8). The power abruptly turns ...
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... Use the flash. • The camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FH50. Hold the camcorder steady with the flash. • The amount of the Handycam Station or your camcorder is not sufficient. Format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with your camcorder again. • A malfunction that ... of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FH50 (p. 8). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" was restricted ...
... Use the flash. • The camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FH50. Hold the camcorder steady with the flash. • The amount of the Handycam Station or your camcorder is not sufficient. Format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with your camcorder again. • A malfunction that ... of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FH50 (p. 8). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" was restricted ...
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..., and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.): 240 g (8 oz) main unit only 300 g (10 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack, and a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Handycam Station DCRA-C230 Input/Output connectors A/V OUT jack: Component/video and audio output jack USB jack: mini-B Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor Input/Output connectors...
..., and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.): 240 g (8 oz) main unit only 300 g (10 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack, and a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Handycam Station DCRA-C230 Input/Output connectors A/V OUT jack: Component/video and audio output jack USB jack: mini-B Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor Input/Output connectors...
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All other countries. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are not mentioned...Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony...
All other countries. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are not mentioned...Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony...