Operating Guide
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... make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the "Memory Stick" media you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being activated in any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 16) or the access lamp (p. 46...
... make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the "Memory Stick" media you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being activated in any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 16) or the access lamp (p. 46...
Operating Guide
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... this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as DVD-R using your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder. The scenes may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this manual for high definition image quality (HD) recording. US Playing back recorded images on -screen displays in each local language are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for illustration purposes are from Windows...
... this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as DVD-R using your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder. The scenes may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this manual for high definition image quality (HD) recording. US Playing back recorded images on -screen displays in each local language are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for illustration purposes are from Windows...
Operating Guide
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... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 15 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 16 Changing the language setting 17 Recording Recording 18 To switch between movie recording mode and photo recording mode 21 Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-TG5V 21 Playback Playback on the camcorder 22 Playing images on a TV 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 27 When using...
... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 15 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 16 Changing the language setting 17 Recording Recording 18 To switch between movie recording mode and photo recording mode 21 Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-TG5V 21 Playback Playback on the camcorder 22 Playing images on a TV 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 27 When using...
Operating Guide
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... camcorder or switching the recording/playback modes. Move the power zoom lever slightly for possible smile detection shot. To display the icon and indicators again, touch the LCD panel. If you can increase the zooming level by touching (MENU) [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (under [RECORDING SET] category) [ON] . Some settings may be disappeared, after turning on your camcorder is turned on an x.v.Color-compliant TV, record movies with the power zoom lever. Shooting photos...
... camcorder or switching the recording/playback modes. Move the power zoom lever slightly for possible smile detection shot. To display the icon and indicators again, touch the LCD panel. If you can increase the zooming level by touching (MENU) [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (under [RECORDING SET] category) [ON] . Some settings may be disappeared, after turning on your camcorder is turned on an x.v.Color-compliant TV, record movies with the power zoom lever. Shooting photos...
Operating Guide
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... 1 GHz or faster is sufficient for the following operations using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer Saving movies and photos with a computer (Windows) You can be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the hard disk file system. Operation with all computer environments is sufficient for processing...
... 1 GHz or faster is sufficient for the following operations using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer Saving movies and photos with a computer (Windows) You can be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the hard disk file system. Operation with all computer environments is sufficient for processing...
Operating Guide
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... compatible with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable. Connect the A/V connecting cable either way of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD...
... compatible with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO cable. Connect the A/V connecting cable either way of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD...
Operating Guide
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... problems using a pointed object. (If you for repair Your camcorder may be installed. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install "PMB" (p. 27). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to the camcorder (p. 13). Connect the plug of your computer. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO fully does not record images. Your camcorder is turned on. You cannot make any loss of internal memory data...
... problems using a pointed object. (If you for repair Your camcorder may be installed. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install "PMB" (p. 27). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to the camcorder (p. 13). Connect the plug of your computer. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO fully does not record images. Your camcorder is turned on. You cannot make any loss of internal memory data...
Operating Guide
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... files. Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i specification Movie recording format: Video: HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible SD: MPEG-2 PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media HDR-TG5: When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is approximately 1.24 GB. Image device: 3.6 mm (1/5 type) CMOS sensor Recording...
... files. Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i specification Movie recording format: Video: HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible SD: MPEG-2 PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: 16 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media HDR-TG5: When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is approximately 1.24 GB. Image device: 3.6 mm (1/5 type) CMOS sensor Recording...
Operating Guide
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... to change without notice. Manufactured under [RECORDING SET] category). Example of expected recording time of movies in the internal memory (in minute) To set to [SP]. The internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used as the recording media. Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the AC Adaptor for the supplied battery pack (in minute) Image quality Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time HD SD...
... to change without notice. Manufactured under [RECORDING SET] category). Example of expected recording time of movies in the internal memory (in minute) To set to [SP]. The internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used as the recording media. Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the AC Adaptor for the supplied battery pack (in minute) Image quality Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time HD SD...
Operating Guide
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... OPTION MENU 49 P Parts and controls 64 Photos 19, 24 Playback 22 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc 37 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 27, 28, 36 PMB Guide 36 Precautions 58 R Recording 18 Recording and playback time....61 Recording media 45 Repair 55 RESET 65 S Screen indicators 63 Self-diagnosis display 56 Setting the date and time...........16 Software 28 Specifications 60 Supplied items 7 T Tripod 65 Troubleshooting 55 Turning the power on 16 TV 25 TV CONNECT Guide 25 U USB 27, 41 Using...
... OPTION MENU 49 P Parts and controls 64 Photos 19, 24 Playback 22 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc 37 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 27, 28, 36 PMB Guide 36 Precautions 58 R Recording 18 Recording and playback time....61 Recording media 45 Repair 55 RESET 65 S Screen indicators 63 Self-diagnosis display 56 Setting the date and time...........16 Software 28 Specifications 60 Supplied items 7 T Tripod 65 Troubleshooting 55 Turning the power on 16 TV 25 TV CONNECT Guide 25 U USB 27, 41 Using...
Handycam® Handbook
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... displayed. Category To MY MENU screen Touch the menu item to be changed , your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode. Useful Recording Techniques Index 11 The MENU items are not available. You can touch or and drag on the screen to scroll the list of your camcorder is opened and your camcorder. Table of Contents [HIGHLIGHT], [LCD BRIGHT], [MOVIE DUB] To change settings by using MENU Open the LCD screen...
... displayed. Category To MY MENU screen Touch the menu item to be changed , your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode. Useful Recording Techniques Index 11 The MENU items are not available. You can touch or and drag on the screen to scroll the list of your camcorder is opened and your camcorder. Table of Contents [HIGHLIGHT], [LCD BRIGHT], [MOVIE DUB] To change settings by using MENU Open the LCD screen...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Operating Guide 43 40 40 87 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT REPAIR IMG.DB F. 62 62 88 64, 88 101, 104 (SOUND/DISP SET) category VOLUME 34 BEEP 90 LCD BRIGHT 90 LCD BL LEVEL 90 LCD COLOR 91 DISPLAY SET 91 Index Useful Recording Techniques Table of Contents SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TELE MACRO SMTH SLW REC (SHOOTING SET) category DIGITAL ZOOM GUIDEFRAME STEADYSHOT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL AUTO BACK LIGHT AUTO...
... Operating Guide 43 40 40 87 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT REPAIR IMG.DB F. 62 62 88 64, 88 101, 104 (SOUND/DISP SET) category VOLUME 34 BEEP 90 LCD BRIGHT 90 LCD BL LEVEL 90 LCD COLOR 91 DISPLAY SET 91 Index Useful Recording Techniques Table of Contents SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TELE MACRO SMTH SLW REC (SHOOTING SET) category DIGITAL ZOOM GUIDEFRAME STEADYSHOT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL AUTO BACK LIGHT AUTO...
Handycam® Handbook
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... camcorder. Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-TG5V) are not displayed during recording. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is still being written onto the recording media. If you rotate the LCD panel 270 degrees to your camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording/playback modes. Do not apply shock or vibration to the lens side (), you can record movies/photos in the default setting...
... camcorder. Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-TG5V) are not displayed during recording. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is still being written onto the recording media. If you rotate the LCD panel 270 degrees to your camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording/playback modes. Do not apply shock or vibration to the lens side (), you can record movies/photos in the default setting...
Handycam® Handbook
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... a DVD writer, etc., with the The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (MENU) [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category). Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD...
... a DVD writer, etc., with the The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (MENU) [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category). Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD...
Handycam® Handbook
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... or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations p. 98 Batteries/power sources p. 99 LCD screen p. 99 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 99 Recording p. 100 Playback p. 101 Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices p. 101 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder p. 102 Playback on . Attach a charged battery...
... or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations p. 98 Batteries/power sources p. 99 LCD screen p. 99 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 99 Recording p. 100 Playback p. 101 Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices p. 101 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder p. 102 Playback on . Attach a charged battery...
Handycam® Handbook
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..., you cannot use the flash with the flash while: Capturing photos while recording a movie [CONVERSION LENS] is not a malfunction. You cannot make new recording during this period. The recording media is called the focal plane phenomenon. SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 72). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 99). This is set to [ON], your camcorder, there...
..., you cannot use the flash with the flash while: Capturing photos while recording a movie [CONVERSION LENS] is not a malfunction. You cannot make new recording during this period. The recording media is called the focal plane phenomenon. SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 72). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 99). This is set to [ON], your camcorder, there...
Handycam® Handbook
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Index C:(or E Self-diagnosis display) C:04: Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are about 20 minutes remaining. (Warning indicator pertaining to fix a couple of "Memory Stick" media you cannot service has occurred. Contact your camcorder again. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FH50. (p. 115). Connect the DC plug of "Handycam" Station Cradle or your camcorder, see page 62. No "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Index C:(or E Self-diagnosis display) C:04: Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are about 20 minutes remaining. (Warning indicator pertaining to fix a couple of "Memory Stick" media you cannot service has occurred. Contact your camcorder again. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FH50. (p. 115). Connect the DC plug of "Handycam" Station Cradle or your camcorder, see page 62. No "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is...
Handycam® Handbook
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..., see Operating Guide too), delete unnecessary images, or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 88). The image data base file may be recorded during reading or writing the internal memory of the camcorder. If the message is full. Photos cannot be damaged. HD movie management information is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. The camcorder is damaged. If messages appear on the screen. After storing the images on your camcorder. Data error...
..., see Operating Guide too), delete unnecessary images, or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 88). The image data base file may be recorded during reading or writing the internal memory of the camcorder. If the message is full. Photos cannot be damaged. HD movie management information is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. The camcorder is damaged. If messages appear on the screen. After storing the images on your camcorder. Data error...
Handycam® Handbook
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..., Venezuela, etc. A component A/V cable or an HDMI cable (sold separately) must be connected. An A/V connecting cable must be connected. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can view the movies with your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of the recorded movies. You need an NTSC-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
..., Venezuela, etc. A component A/V cable or an HDMI cable (sold separately) must be connected. An A/V connecting cable must be connected. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can view the movies with your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of the recorded movies. You need an NTSC-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Handycam® Handbook
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... not be able to determine the location at all, depending on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, etc. Avoid using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at locations or in open sky environments. You may not be able to record location information at higher efficiency than the above the earth. A GPS...
... not be able to determine the location at all, depending on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, etc. Avoid using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at locations or in open sky environments. You may not be able to record location information at higher efficiency than the above the earth. A GPS...