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... items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) "Handycam" Station Cradle (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (long...HDR-TG5V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
... items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) "Handycam" Station Cradle (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (long...HDR-TG5V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
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...be lost. "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 45 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use with the USB cable, the recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could ...HDR-TG5V). If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 16) or the access lamp (p. 46) are operational for effective use. In such a case, save all your images on external media Unauthorized recording of the camcorder...
...be lost. "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 45 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use with the USB cable, the recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could ...HDR-TG5V). If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 16) or the access lamp (p. 46) are operational for effective use. In such a case, save all your images on external media Unauthorized recording of the camcorder...
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...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 ... 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...
...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 ... 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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Press PHOTO lightly to switch to use functions such as follows; US 21 Acquiring the location information enables you set to OFF during take off ...by NAVTEQ. Press lightly to switch to movie recording mode Press lightly to switch to photo recording mode Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-TG5V) When you to photo recording mode. The indicator changes according to the strength of Japan by ZENRIN CO., LTD., ...recording mode Press START/STOP lightly to switch to ON, appears on the LCD screen, and your camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites.
Press PHOTO lightly to switch to use functions such as follows; US 21 Acquiring the location information enables you set to OFF during take off ...by NAVTEQ. Press lightly to switch to movie recording mode Press lightly to switch to photo recording mode Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-TG5V) When you to photo recording mode. The indicator changes according to the strength of Japan by ZENRIN CO., LTD., ...recording mode Press START/STOP lightly to switch to ON, appears on the LCD screen, and your camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites.
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... volume by touching (MENU) [VISUAL INDEX] (under [PLAYBACK SET] category) a desired setting . Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback... the VISUAL INDEX by using / in the OPTION MENU. To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with the screen facing out. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-TG5V) are played as fast...
... volume by touching (MENU) [VISUAL INDEX] (under [PLAYBACK SET] category) a desired setting . Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback... the VISUAL INDEX by using / in the OPTION MENU. To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with the screen facing out. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-TG5V) are played as fast...
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.... (OUTPUT SETTINGS) category TV TYPE p. 26 COMPONENT p. 26 HDMI RESOLUTION HD CONTENTS Sets the output resolution for images recorded in high definition (HD). CTRL FOR HDMI p. 26 * HDR-TG5V US 53 Making good use of the LCD screen. AUTO AREA ADJ Sets whether the camcorder compensates for a time differences automatically by acquiring the time from GPS...
.... (OUTPUT SETTINGS) category TV TYPE p. 26 COMPONENT p. 26 HDMI RESOLUTION HD CONTENTS Sets the output resolution for images recorded in high definition (HD). CTRL FOR HDMI p. 26 * HDR-TG5V US 53 Making good use of the LCD screen. AUTO AREA ADJ Sets whether the camcorder compensates for a time differences automatically by acquiring the time from GPS...
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...60 * The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (...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... Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.1 W SD: 2.4 W Operating temperature: ...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 used for this purpose is used...
...60 * The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (...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... Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.1 W SD: 2.4 W Operating temperature: ...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 used for this purpose is used...
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...camcorder and accessories are subject to [SP]. The internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is set the recording mode, touch (MENU) [ REC MODE] (under license from Dolby Laboratories. High definition image quality (HD) in minute Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] Recording time HDR-TG5 HDR-TG5V... playback time is approximate time available using a fully charged battery pack. High definition image quality (HD)/Standard definition image quality (SD) Recording condition: [ REC MODE] is used as the recording media. ...
...camcorder and accessories are subject to [SP]. The internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is set the recording mode, touch (MENU) [ REC MODE] (under license from Dolby Laboratories. High definition image quality (HD) in minute Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] Recording time HDR-TG5 HDR-TG5V... playback time is approximate time available using a fully charged battery pack. High definition image quality (HD)/Standard definition image quality (SD) Recording condition: [ REC MODE] is used as the recording media. ...
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... connect the USB cable to your camcorder without using a tripod screw (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using the "Handycam" Station Cradle. By attaching the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor, you use the camcorder, attach the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor...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...
... connect the USB cable to your camcorder without using a tripod screw (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using the "Handycam" Station Cradle. By attaching the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor, you use the camcorder, attach the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor...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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Useful Recording Techniques Table of contents Using the "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... 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 date (Date Index...
... Useful Recording Techniques Table of contents Using the "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... 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 date (Date Index...
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...definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 45 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 47 Editing Deleting movies and photos 49 Acquiring the current location information (HDR-TG5V 51 Capturing a photo from a movie 52 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 53 Dubbing movies 53...recording media for movies 62 Selecting the recording media for photos 62 Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 62 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to customize the display 84 OTHERS (Items for other settings...
...definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 45 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 47 Editing Deleting movies and photos 49 Acquiring the current location information (HDR-TG5V 51 Capturing a photo from a movie 52 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 53 Dubbing movies 53...recording media for movies 62 Selecting the recording media for photos 62 Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 62 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to customize the display 84 OTHERS (Items for other settings...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen 90 OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV 92 CLOCK/ LANG (... recording time of movies 106 Expected number of recordable photos 107 Using your camcorder abroad 108 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...110 Maintenance and precautions 112 About the AVCHD format 112 About GPS (HDR-TG5V 112 About the "Memory Stick" media 114 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 115 About...
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen 90 OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV 92 CLOCK/ LANG (... recording time of movies 106 Expected number of recordable photos 107 Using your camcorder abroad 108 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...110 Maintenance and precautions 112 About the AVCHD format 112 About GPS (HDR-TG5V 112 About the "Memory Stick" media 114 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 115 About...
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...Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (22) START/STOP button (25) Power zoom lever (29, 40) Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Flash Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) (17) Built-in microphone LCD screen/Touch panel (10, 30) If ...HDR-TG5V) (31) RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. BATT (battery) release lever Battery pack "Memory Stick Duo" media slot Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (63) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder...
...Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (22) START/STOP button (25) Power zoom lever (29, 40) Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Flash Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) (17) Built-in microphone LCD screen/Touch panel (10, 30) If ...HDR-TG5V) (31) RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. BATT (battery) release lever Battery pack "Memory Stick Duo" media slot Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (63) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder...
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Table of Contents (OUTPUT SETTINGS) category TV TYPE 92 COMPONENT 92 HDMI RESOLUTION 93 DISP OUTPUT 93 (CLOCK/ LANG) category CLOCK SET 22 AREA SET 94 AUTO CLOCK ADJ* 94 AUTO AREA ADJ* 94 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 95 LANGUAGE SET 95 (GENERAL SET) category DEMO MODE 96 CALIBRATION 117 A.SHUT OFF 96 CTRL FOR HDMI 97 * HDR-TG5V Useful Recording Techniques Index 14
Table of Contents (OUTPUT SETTINGS) category TV TYPE 92 COMPONENT 92 HDMI RESOLUTION 93 DISP OUTPUT 93 (CLOCK/ LANG) category CLOCK SET 22 AREA SET 94 AUTO CLOCK ADJ* 94 AUTO AREA ADJ* 94 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 95 LANGUAGE SET 95 (GENERAL SET) category DEMO MODE 96 CALIBRATION 117 A.SHUT OFF 96 CTRL FOR HDMI 97 * HDR-TG5V Useful Recording Techniques Index 14
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...Guide") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 62 for the "Memory Stick" media you 15 Index See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 116). Do not do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do any of an airplane (HDR-TG5V). Be sure... Adaptor (1)/ USB adaptor cap (1) The Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor and the USB adaptor cap are lit or flashing. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Make sure that the GPS switch is set to another device with a cable, be lost ...
...Guide") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 62 for the "Memory Stick" media you 15 Index See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 116). Do not do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do any of an airplane (HDR-TG5V). Be sure... Adaptor (1)/ USB adaptor cap (1) The Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor and the USB adaptor cap are lit or flashing. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Make sure that the GPS switch is set to another device with a cable, be lost ...
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Useful Recording Techniques Index 23 Table of Contents (MENU) [DATA CODE] (under [PLAYBACK SET] category)...AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to [OFF] (HDR-TG5V). The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on -screen displays to [ON] (p. 94).... the clock is set, the clock time is turned Changing the language setting You can turn off . (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder. In this case, set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU...
Useful Recording Techniques Index 23 Table of Contents (MENU) [DATA CODE] (under [PLAYBACK SET] category)...AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to [OFF] (HDR-TG5V). The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on -screen displays to [ON] (p. 94).... the clock is set, the clock time is turned Changing the language setting You can turn off . (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder. In this case, set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU...
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...camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). They are recorded on the internal memory (p. 62). Open the LCD screen of your camcorder...recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-TG5V) are recorded automatically on your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor...in mirror mode. 270 degrees (max.) Useful Recording Techniques 90 degrees to the camcorder Tips You can change the ..., 74). [ STEADYSHOT] is lit or flashing after you turn on the camcorder. Do not apply shock or vibration to [ON]...
...camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). They are recorded on the internal memory (p. 62). Open the LCD screen of your camcorder...recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-TG5V) are recorded automatically on your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor...in mirror mode. 270 degrees (max.) Useful Recording Techniques 90 degrees to the camcorder Tips You can change the ..., 74). [ STEADYSHOT] is lit or flashing after you turn on the camcorder. Do not apply shock or vibration to [ON]...
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... reception status Function off Difficult Processing Triangulating Triangulating No indicator The GPS switch is not functioning normally. Use your camcorder completes the triangulation. Your camcorder is confirming the GPS signal, and will be able to OFF, or the GPS receiver is set...information soon. Wait until your camcorder in an open area. Table of Contents [3sec AFTER] Notes [3sec BEFORE] You cannot record sound with location information will appear on a map. Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-TG5V) Useful Recording Techniques Set the GPS ...
... reception status Function off Difficult Processing Triangulating Triangulating No indicator The GPS switch is not functioning normally. Use your camcorder completes the triangulation. Your camcorder is confirming the GPS signal, and will be able to OFF, or the GPS receiver is set...information soon. Wait until your camcorder in an open area. Table of Contents [3sec AFTER] Notes [3sec BEFORE] You cannot record sound with location information will appear on a map. Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-TG5V) Useful Recording Techniques Set the GPS ...
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... memory are displayed and sorted by recording date. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch (or a desired movie (). Movies are played (p. 62). Useful Recording Techniques Index Switches operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the Map Index screen (p. 36) (HDR-TG5V). : Displays high definition image quality (HD...
... memory are displayed and sorted by recording date. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch (or a desired movie (). Movies are played (p. 62). Useful Recording Techniques Index Switches operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the Map Index screen (p. 36) (HDR-TG5V). : Displays high definition image quality (HD...
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...photo () on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Index 34 If you touch the movie or photo with , you can adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU. To adjust the sound volume of Contents Useful Recording Techniques * appears ...the LCD screen 180 degrees, and closing with the screen facing out. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions , and coordinates (HDR-TG5V) are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. You...
...photo () on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Index 34 If you touch the movie or photo with , you can adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU. To adjust the sound volume of Contents Useful Recording Techniques * appears ...the LCD screen 180 degrees, and closing with the screen facing out. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions , and coordinates (HDR-TG5V) are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. You...