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Refer to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. HDRSerial No. Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may ...
Refer to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. HDRSerial No. Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may ...
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...: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Battery pack This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. This product has received UL Listing. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Observe the following two conditions... retain it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is still supplied to charge the battery with Sony battery charger or the device that may result. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed...
...: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Battery pack This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. This product has received UL Listing. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Observe the following two conditions... retain it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is still supplied to charge the battery with Sony battery charger or the device that may result. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed...
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... operation. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. Notes HDR-TG5V is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for the FCC related matters only. CAUTION..., CA 92127 U.S.A. If you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Note This equipment has been tested and found to the USB cable (short) beforehand. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) Wrist strap (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 28) US ...
... operation. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. Notes HDR-TG5V is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for the FCC related matters only. CAUTION..., CA 92127 U.S.A. If you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Note This equipment has been tested and found to the USB cable (short) beforehand. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) Wrist strap (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 28) US ...
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... cannot be contrary to the camcorder. However, there may not be able to record or play back on the recording media. "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) ...to the protection features of data occurs on the camcorder, due to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane (HDR-TG5V). If you close the LCD panel...occur. ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder Applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder Do not apply shock ...
... cannot be contrary to the camcorder. However, there may not be able to record or play back on the recording media. "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) ...to the protection features of data occurs on the camcorder, due to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane (HDR-TG5V). If you close the LCD panel...occur. ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder Applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder Do not apply shock ...
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...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...drive or folder for movies and photos 35 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 36 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 36 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 37 Creating a Blu-ray disc 37 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that...
...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...drive or folder for movies and photos 35 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 36 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 36 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 37 Creating a Blu-ray disc 37 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that...
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... (wall socket). 3 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 4 Insert the battery. Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. Insert the battery in the direction of the arrow all the way in until it clicks. Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. 5 Place the camcorder on the "Handycam" Station Cradle as shown above, and...
... (wall socket). 3 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 4 Insert the battery. Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. Insert the battery in the direction of the arrow all the way in until it clicks. Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. 5 Place the camcorder on the "Handycam" Station Cradle as shown above, and...
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... When inserting the camcorder into the "Handycam" Station Cradle, close the DC IN jack cover. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the "Handycam" Station Cradle holding both your camcorder and the "Handycam" Station Cradle. the bottom. To charge the battery pack using only the AC ...Adaptor Close the LCD panel with your camcorder turns off , the battery is fully charged. See page...
... When inserting the camcorder into the "Handycam" Station Cradle, close the DC IN jack cover. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the "Handycam" Station Cradle holding both your camcorder and the "Handycam" Station Cradle. the bottom. To charge the battery pack using only the AC ...Adaptor Close the LCD panel with your camcorder turns off , the battery is fully charged. See page...
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... the default setting, the power turns off your camcorder without any metallic objects. US 15 Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder and open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor...
... the default setting, the power turns off your camcorder without any metallic objects. US 15 Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder and open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor...
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... photos from the internal memory to work with this camcorder. Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media until it clicks. Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. US 46 To eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover...
... photos from the internal memory to work with this camcorder. Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media until it clicks. Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. US 46 To eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover...
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...a same day at one time in a playlist. DOWNLOAD MUSIC Download music files that can be played with Highlight Playback. BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 45 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 45 MEDIA INFO Displays information on the ...a map. ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL Erases all movies from a playlist. USB CONNECT.......... MEMORY p. 44 MEMORY STICK p. 44 REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY p. 56 MEMORY STICK p. 56 US 52 MOVE/ MOVE.... Connects the internal memory via USB. Adds movies in a playlist. (VIEW IMAGES SET) category / SET Sets ...
...a same day at one time in a playlist. DOWNLOAD MUSIC Download music files that can be played with Highlight Playback. BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 45 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 45 MEDIA INFO Displays information on the ...a map. ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL Erases all movies from a playlist. USB CONNECT.......... MEMORY p. 44 MEMORY STICK p. 44 REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY p. 56 MEMORY STICK p. 56 US 52 MOVE/ MOVE.... Connects the internal memory via USB. Adds movies in a playlist. (VIEW IMAGES SET) category / SET Sets ...
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..."Handycam" Handbook (p. 54) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 36) on connecting your camcorder for any loss of internal memory data. During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p....recordable capacity of the computer other media (backup) before sending your camcorder to troubleshoot the problem. Delete unnecessary images (p. 44). Notes before sending your computer. However, your Sony dealer. US 55 Additional information If the problem persists, disconnect the...
..."Handycam" Handbook (p. 54) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 36) on connecting your camcorder for any loss of internal memory data. During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p....recordable capacity of the computer other media (backup) before sending your camcorder to troubleshoot the problem. Delete unnecessary images (p. 44). Notes before sending your computer. However, your Sony dealer. US 55 Additional information If the problem persists, disconnect the...
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...flash. The camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FH50. C:04: The battery pack is unsteady. C:06: The battery pack temperature is damaged. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. Inform them of the "Handycam" Station Cradle or your camcorder... appear on another device. There is something wrong with both hands. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your camcorder (p. 44). Incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" media is inserted (p. 45). Access to fix a ...
...flash. The camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FH50. C:04: The battery pack is unsteady. C:06: The battery pack temperature is damaged. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. Inform them of the "Handycam" Station Cradle or your camcorder... appear on another device. There is something wrong with both hands. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your camcorder (p. 44). Incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" media is inserted (p. 45). Access to fix a ...
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...battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your camcorder and have contacted your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it may malfunction. Noise may not be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may heat up inside the casing, unplug your local authorized Sony... or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it . This damages the inside of the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating...
...battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your camcorder and have contacted your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it may malfunction. Noise may not be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may heat up inside the casing, unplug your local authorized Sony... or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it . This damages the inside of the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating...
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... months if you may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] or formatting the media of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that you...media completely. The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, you do not use your camcorder at the seaside ...
... months if you may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] or formatting the media of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that you...media completely. The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, you do not use your camcorder at the seaside ...
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...battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-TG5: 220 g (7 oz) main unit only 270 g (9 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-TG5V: 230 g (8 oz) main unit only 280 g (9 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack "Handycam...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 set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) US 60 * The unique pixel array of Sony... V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.1 W...
...battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-TG5: 220 g (7 oz) main unit only 270 g (9 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-TG5V: 230 g (8 oz) main unit only 280 g (9 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack "Handycam...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 set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) US 60 * The unique pixel array of Sony... V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.1 W...
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...HD) in minute Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] Recording time HDR-TG5 HDR-TG5V 115 (115) 110 (110) 230 (165) 220 (155) 290 (205) 275 (195) 390 (300) 370 (285) Standard definition image quality (SD) in minute Recording mode [SD HQ] [SD SP] [SD LP] Recording time HDR-TG5 HDR... mode is [HD SP] (p. 50). Example of expected recording time of movies in a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Expected recording time of your camcorder and accessories are subject to [SP]. The internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
...HD) in minute Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] Recording time HDR-TG5 HDR-TG5V 115 (115) 110 (110) 230 (165) 220 (155) 290 (205) 275 (195) 390 (300) 370 (285) Standard definition image quality (SD) in minute Recording mode [SD HQ] [SD SP] [SD LP] Recording time HDR-TG5 HDR... mode is [HD SP] (p. 50). Example of expected recording time of movies in a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Expected recording time of your camcorder and accessories are subject to [SP]. The internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
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... Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button Self-timer recording GPS tracking status YOUR LOCATION button Flash, REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide ...show set Warning Playback mode Upper right Indicator / Meaning Recording quality (HD/ SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) ...
... Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button Self-timer recording GPS tracking status YOUR LOCATION button Flash, REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide ...show set Warning Playback mode Upper right Indicator / Meaning Recording quality (HD/ SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) ...
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... on when or where you can connect the USB cable to the "Handycam" Station Cradle or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor. By attaching the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor, you use the camcorder, attach the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor to either the long or the ...(HDR-TG5V) RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. BATT (battery) release lever Battery pack "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (46) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (46) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder ...
... on when or where you can connect the USB cable to the "Handycam" Station Cradle or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor. By attaching the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor, you use the camcorder, attach the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor to either the long or the ...(HDR-TG5V) RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. BATT (battery) release lever Battery pack "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (46) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (46) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder ...
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...Capturing photos from a movie 39 Care 58 Charging the battery abroad......15 Charging the battery pack..........13 Computer 27 Computer system 27 Copy 46 Copying a disc 38 Creating a disc 31, 40 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 36, 41 Creating a standard definition image quality ...up 34 Editing movies 39 F Format 44 H "Handycam" Handbook 54 "Handycam" Station Cradle 7, 13, 66 I Image quality 50, 52 Install 28 L Language 17 M Macintosh 28 Maintenance 58 "Memory Stick" media 45 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 45 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 45 Menus 47, 50 ...
...Capturing photos from a movie 39 Care 58 Charging the battery abroad......15 Charging the battery pack..........13 Computer 27 Computer system 27 Copy 46 Copying a disc 38 Creating a disc 31, 40 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 36, 41 Creating a standard definition image quality ...up 34 Editing movies 39 F Format 44 H "Handycam" Handbook 54 "Handycam" Station Cradle 7, 13, 66 I Image quality 50, 52 Install 28 L Language 17 M Macintosh 28 Maintenance 58 "Memory Stick" media 45 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 45 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 45 Menus 47, 50 ...
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... "Handycam" Handbook 2 Searching for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators 8 Using menus 10 To change settings by using MENU 11 Using the OPTION MENU 12 Menu lists 13 Read this before operating your camcorder 15 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack... in mirror mode 30 Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC 30 Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-TG5V 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 Playing movies 33 Viewing photos 34 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 36 Searching for desired images by...
... "Handycam" Handbook 2 Searching for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators 8 Using menus 10 To change settings by using MENU 11 Using the OPTION MENU 12 Menu lists 13 Read this before operating your camcorder 15 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack... in mirror mode 30 Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC 30 Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-TG5V 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 Playing movies 33 Viewing photos 34 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 36 Searching for desired images by...