Operating Instructions
Page 4
...on external media. The number value indicates the amount of the LCD screen used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On playing back recorded images on other devices • Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which are not compatible with High Profile - About this ...without notice. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Other AVCHD format compatible devices which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this Handbook for HD (high definition) image quality recording. Therefore, you save all your recorded image data • To prevent your...
...on external media. The number value indicates the amount of the LCD screen used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On playing back recorded images on other devices • Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which are not compatible with High Profile - About this ...without notice. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Other AVCHD format compatible devices which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this Handbook for HD (high definition) image quality recording. Therefore, you save all your recorded image data • To prevent your...
Operating Instructions
Page 8
...(p. 29) • When you close the LCD panel during standby/recording, your camcorder. x Recording with HD (high definition) image quality • Your camcorder is compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality (p. 57). • "AVCHD 1080i format" is AVCHD format "1440 × 1080/50i" (p. 62). •...the LCD panel (p. 18). Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Get ready (p. 14). • On the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" you can enjoy highly-detailed, brilliant quality HD (high definition) movies. b Notes • The default setting is [HD SP] which is abbreviated as "AVCHD" ...
...(p. 29) • When you close the LCD panel during standby/recording, your camcorder. x Recording with HD (high definition) image quality • Your camcorder is compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality (p. 57). • "AVCHD 1080i format" is AVCHD format "1440 × 1080/50i" (p. 62). •...the LCD panel (p. 18). Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Get ready (p. 14). • On the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" you can enjoy highly-detailed, brilliant quality HD (high definition) movies. b Notes • The default setting is [HD SP] which is abbreviated as "AVCHD" ...
Operating Instructions
Page 9
Enjoying Your Camcorder B Play back the images from the Memory Stick slot of the PLAYSTATION®3 system software. • You may not be able to play images directly ... new images on the connected device. Delete image data that have been saved elsewhere, you can import images with HD (high definition) image quality to other devices (p. 52) The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on newly freed up space of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." If...
Enjoying Your Camcorder B Play back the images from the Memory Stick slot of the PLAYSTATION®3 system software. • You may not be able to play images directly ... new images on the connected device. Delete image data that have been saved elsewhere, you can import images with HD (high definition) image quality to other devices (p. 52) The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on newly freed up space of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." If...
Operating Instructions
Page 10
...15 (10) 30 (20) 65 (45) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play ) 35 (25) 80 (50) 160 (105) 8GB 115 (100) 170 (100) 325 (215) 16GB 230 (205) 340 (205) 655 (435) • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Approximate recordable time in minutes (Minimum recordable time...still images, see page 66. • You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999 scenes with AVCHD 1440 × 1080/50i format. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. ...
...15 (10) 30 (20) 65 (45) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play ) 35 (25) 80 (50) 160 (105) 8GB 115 (100) 170 (100) 325 (215) 16GB 230 (205) 340 (205) 655 (435) • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Approximate recordable time in minutes (Minimum recordable time...still images, see page 66. • You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999 scenes with AVCHD 1440 × 1080/50i format. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. ...
Operating Instructions
Page 17
... a power source from a wall outlet (wall socket) Make the same connections as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the battery as long as you do when charging the battery pack. The... pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not lose its charge in this case. To use a fully charged battery pack. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for up to turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 19)/access lamp (p. 21)/QUICK ON...
... a power source from a wall outlet (wall socket) Make the same connections as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the battery as long as you do when charging the battery pack. The... pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not lose its charge in this case. To use a fully charged battery pack. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for up to turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 19)/access lamp (p. 21)/QUICK ON...
Operating Instructions
Page 23
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) B. Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/ recorded (B for the still image) HOME MENU Previous 6 .../still images 1 Open the LCD panel to turn on the LCD screen (It may take some time to the Face Index screen. 3 :Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.* 4 :Displays still images. * appears when you close the LCD panel during recording, the recording will be stopped. z Tips • During Easy...
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) B. Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/ recorded (B for the still image) HOME MENU Previous 6 .../still images 1 Open the LCD panel to turn on the LCD screen (It may take some time to the Face Index screen. 3 :Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.* 4 :Displays still images. * appears when you close the LCD panel during recording, the recording will be stopped. z Tips • During Easy...
Operating Instructions
Page 26
...face image when playing back ([Face Index], p. 34). • You can capture still images from recorded movies (HDR-TG1E) (p. 47). • You can record still images during movie recording by touching (HOME) A t [PHOTO]. ...still being written onto the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, see page 2. • You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by... t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 58). • Movies are recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality in the default setting (p. 57). • For the recordable time ...
...face image when playing back ([Face Index], p. 34). • You can capture still images from recorded movies (HDR-TG1E) (p. 47). • You can record still images during movie recording by touching (HOME) A t [PHOTO]. ...still being written onto the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, see page 2. • You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by... t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 58). • Movies are recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality in the default setting (p. 57). • For the recordable time ...
Operating Instructions
Page 28
... sound can be recorded. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder. • To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need an AVCHD format device... compatible with 5.1ch surround. • When you move your finger on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. If you connect your camcorder with an HDMI cable (optional), the ...
... sound can be recorded. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder. • To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need an AVCHD format device... compatible with 5.1ch surround. • When you move your finger on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. If you connect your camcorder with an HDMI cable (optional), the ...
Operating Instructions
Page 39
... quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality. Recording/Playback t (p. 39) t (p. 40) Type Camcorder Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (p. 70) • If you...
... quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality. Recording/Playback t (p. 39) t (p. 40) Type Camcorder Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (p. 70) • If you...
Operating Instructions
Page 40
...(standard definition) and played back. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) TV or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality are converted to 2ch sound. Type Camcorder Cable HDMI cable (optional) : Signal flow TV HOME MENU setting • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. ...correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. • Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are played back with the HD (high definition) image quality are output on the other end. • Images are not output from the HDMI...
...(standard definition) and played back. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) TV or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality are converted to 2ch sound. Type Camcorder Cable HDMI cable (optional) : Signal flow TV HOME MENU setting • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. ...correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. • Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are played back with the HD (high definition) image quality are output on the other end. • Images are not output from the HDMI...
Operating Instructions
Page 42
...a component A/V cable**, a whole new world of your TV by pressing the SYNC MENU button - On "PhotoTV HD" Your camcorder is compatible with the mark printed on your camcorder. "PhotoTV HD" allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of the TV. Please refer to send both video/audio signals. Display...when displaying photos. ** Setup of the TV will be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using more than one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug ...
...a component A/V cable**, a whole new world of your TV by pressing the SYNC MENU button - On "PhotoTV HD" Your camcorder is compatible with the mark printed on your camcorder. "PhotoTV HD" allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of the TV. Please refer to send both video/audio signals. Display...when displaying photos. ** Setup of the TV will be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using more than one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug ...
Operating Instructions
Page 44
...images recorded on a disc. Connecting with the USB cable You can rewrite movies with HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard definition) image quality. For HDR-TG1E You can dub movies with HD (high definition) image quality from the computer to some type of external media such ...as described below. Creating a disc with ease. Creating a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images copied to your camcorder to a...
...images recorded on a disc. Connecting with the USB cable You can rewrite movies with HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard definition) image quality. For HDR-TG1E You can dub movies with HD (high definition) image quality from the computer to some type of external media such ...as described below. Creating a disc with ease. Creating a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images copied to your camcorder to a...
Operating Instructions
Page 49
...8226; If you divide the original movie, the movie added to confirm the movie. b Notes • Images with . The Playlist is marked with HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image quality are not changed even if you edit or delete the movies added to the Playlist...eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to the Playlist will also be added to the Playlist. Press...
...8226; If you divide the original movie, the movie added to confirm the movie. b Notes • Images with . The Playlist is marked with HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image quality are not changed even if you edit or delete the movies added to the Playlist...eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to the Playlist will also be added to the Playlist. Press...
Operating Instructions
Page 50
... to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. To erase unnecessary movies from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. Touch to return to a Playlist. • You cannot create a Playlist which contains both HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image quality. To add all the images from.... The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Touch the image on the screen. The recording dates of 999 movies with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 movies with . 50 The Playlist is , by date].
... to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. To erase unnecessary movies from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. Touch to return to a Playlist. • You cannot create a Playlist which contains both HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image quality. To add all the images from.... The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Touch the image on the screen. The recording dates of 999 movies with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 movies with . 50 The Playlist is , by date].
Operating Instructions
Page 52
...VIDEO jack : Video/Signal flow VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V OUT jack (p. 100, 102). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the... connecting cable either of the A/V connecting cable with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your computer, and copy the images to a disc in either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your setup. The yellow plug connection ...
...VIDEO jack : Video/Signal flow VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V OUT jack (p. 100, 102). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the... connecting cable either of the A/V connecting cable with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your computer, and copy the images to a disc in either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your setup. The yellow plug connection ...
Operating Instructions
Page 57
... for recording/playback/editing on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 59). z Tips • You can repair the management information on your camcorder. indicates HD (high definition) image quality, and indicates SD (standard definition) image quality. 3 Touch [YES] t . Setting the image quality You can...image quality. Utilizing Media 57 The image quality setting screen appears. 2 Touch the desired image quality. The image quality is set to HD (high definition). MEDIA INFO You can format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and recover the recordable free space (p. 58). REPAIR IMG...
... for recording/playback/editing on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 59). z Tips • You can repair the management information on your camcorder. indicates HD (high definition) image quality, and indicates SD (standard definition) image quality. 3 Touch [YES] t . Setting the image quality You can...image quality. Utilizing Media 57 The image quality setting screen appears. 2 Touch the desired image quality. The image quality is set to HD (high definition). MEDIA INFO You can format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and recover the recordable free space (p. 58). REPAIR IMG...
Operating Instructions
Page 64
...time of the screen where brightness is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on while the (Movie) lamp lights up - When your camcorder, on your camcorder recognizes the remaining "Memory Stick PRO Duo" capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up - ON ( ) Always uses the flash regardless ... while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is insufficient ambient light. b Notes • The images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can display the recording date and time while playing back the images recorded on devices compatible with the built-in...
...time of the screen where brightness is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on while the (Movie) lamp lights up - When your camcorder, on your camcorder recognizes the remaining "Memory Stick PRO Duo" capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up - ON ( ) Always uses the flash regardless ... while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is insufficient ambient light. b Notes • The images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can display the recording date and time while playing back the images recorded on devices compatible with the built-in...
Operating Instructions
Page 69
...to change the page. TV TYPE You need to convert the signal depending on a 4:3 standard TV. 16:9 (wide) images 4:3 images Customizing Your Camcorder b Notes • Horizontal to vertical ratio of the image recorded with / . Low intensity High intensity z Tips • This adjustment does not ... can adjust the color of the LCD screen with HD (high definition) image quality is not on a 16:9 (wide) TV. 16:9 (wide) images 4:3 images 4:3 Select this to view your camcorder to outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. b...
...to change the page. TV TYPE You need to convert the signal depending on a 4:3 standard TV. 16:9 (wide) images 4:3 images Customizing Your Camcorder b Notes • Horizontal to vertical ratio of the image recorded with / . Low intensity High intensity z Tips • This adjustment does not ... can adjust the color of the LCD screen with HD (high definition) image quality is not on a 16:9 (wide) TV. 16:9 (wide) images 4:3 images 4:3 Select this to view your camcorder to outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. b...
Operating Instructions
Page 79
...Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 79 • Batteries/Power sources 80 • LCD screen 80 • "Memory Stick PRO Duo 81 •...on and off your camcorder for your camcorder, use the following buttons/functions are not available. - The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to the default settings. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are fixed as follows. - [REC MODE]: [HD SP]/[SD SP]...
...Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 79 • Batteries/Power sources 80 • LCD screen 80 • "Memory Stick PRO Duo 81 •...on and off your camcorder for your camcorder, use the following buttons/functions are not available. - The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to the default settings. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are fixed as follows. - [REC MODE]: [HD SP]/[SD SP]...
Operating Instructions
Page 82
... • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: - The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that recording movie starts/stops. This... on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may not be able to [AUTO] (p. 74). • The recording conditions are recording with HD (high definition) image quality is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Adjust the focus manually (p. 74). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT...
... • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: - The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that recording movie starts/stops. This... on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may not be able to [AUTO] (p. 74). • The recording conditions are recording with HD (high definition) image quality is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Adjust the focus manually (p. 74). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT...