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Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed in Japan US/ES 4-133-714-11(1) HDR-TG5/TG5V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES 2009 Sony Corporation
Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed in Japan US/ES 4-133-714-11(1) HDR-TG5/TG5V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES 2009 Sony Corporation
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...to the USB cable (short) beforehand. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) Wrist strap (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 28) US CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the limits...and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-TG5V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127...
...to the USB cable (short) beforehand. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) Wrist strap (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 28) US CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the limits...and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-TG5V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127...
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...of data occurs on the recording media. These points are lit or flashing. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and ... the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. US Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-TG5V). ...Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 45 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use with this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen (p. 56). To view your image data from the camcorder...
...of data occurs on the recording media. These points are lit or flashing. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and ... the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. US Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-TG5V). ...Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 45 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use with this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen (p. 56). To view your image data from the camcorder...
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... 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...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...
... 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...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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... language . The clock may not be adjusted to [OFF] (HDR-TG5V). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. In this case, set to show messages in a specified language. US 17 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder. Getting started You can change the on the country/region selected...
... language . The clock may not be adjusted to [OFF] (HDR-TG5V). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. In this case, set to show messages in a specified language. US 17 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder. Getting started You can change the on the country/region selected...
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...other areas by companies as the Map Index. Acquiring the location information enables you set to ON, appears on the LCD screen, and your camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites. The indicator changes according to use functions such as follows; 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 the strength of GPS signal reception. Make sure that the GPS switch is powered by NAVTEQ. US 21
...other areas by companies as the Map Index. Acquiring the location information enables you set to ON, appears on the LCD screen, and your camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites. The indicator changes according to use functions such as follows; 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 the strength of GPS signal reception. Make sure that the GPS switch is powered by NAVTEQ. US 21
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...camcorder. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch (or a desired movie (). Switches operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the Map Index screen (HDR-TG5V). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies. : Displays photos. / : Displays movies recorded on the "Memory... movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on . Touch (PLAYBACK). The lens cover is turned on the...
...camcorder. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch (or a desired movie (). Switches operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the Map Index screen (HDR-TG5V). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies. : Displays photos. / : Displays movies recorded on the "Memory... movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on . Touch (PLAYBACK). The lens cover is turned on the...
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...(MENU) [DATA CODE] (under [PLAYBACK] category). You can display it during recording. Playback US 23 Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. 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 recorded automatically during playback by using / in the OPTION MENU. This information is not displayed during recording, but you repeat touching...
...(MENU) [DATA CODE] (under [PLAYBACK] category). You can display it during recording. Playback US 23 Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. 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 recorded automatically during playback by using / in the OPTION MENU. This information is not displayed during recording, but you repeat touching...
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...;To MENU screen Displays the Map Index screen (HDR-TG5V). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies. : Displays photos. / : Displays photos recorded on the screen. Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen... To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory...
...;To MENU screen Displays the Map Index screen (HDR-TG5V). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies. : Displays photos. / : Displays photos recorded on the screen. Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen... To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory...
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... . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR- connection is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may not...selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the... Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on... input jack on the device. Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You ...is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Since dubbing is not necessary. A/V OUT ...
... . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR- connection is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may not...selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the... Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on... input jack on the device. Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You ...is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Since dubbing is not necessary. A/V OUT ...
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... the color intensity of your camcorder AUTO AREA ADJ Sets whether the camcorder compensates for a time differences automatically by acquiring the time from GPS or not. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p. 15). CTRL FOR HDMI p. 26 * HDR-TG5V US 53 Making good use... on the LCD screen. (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). SD CONTENTS Sets the output resolution for images recorded in standard definition (SD). p. 16 LANGUAGE SET...
... the color intensity of your camcorder AUTO AREA ADJ Sets whether the camcorder compensates for a time differences automatically by acquiring the time from GPS or not. A.SHUT OFF Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p. 15). CTRL FOR HDMI p. 26 * HDR-TG5V US 53 Making good use... on the LCD screen. (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). SD CONTENTS Sets the output resolution for images recorded in standard definition (SD). p. 16 LANGUAGE SET...
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...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...) US 60 * The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) ...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...
...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...) US 60 * The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) ...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...
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...Type: Li-ion Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. Manufactured under [RECORDING SET] category). High definition image quality (HD) in minute Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] Recording time HDR-TG5 HDR-TG5V 115 (115) 110 (110) 230 (...SD HQ] [SD SP] [SD LP] Recording time HDR-TG5 HDR-TG5V 235 (210) 225 (200) 340 (210) 325 (200) 715 (460) 680 (440) The number in ( ) is [HD SP] (p. 50). Expected recording time of movies in a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (in minute) Recording mode ...
...Type: Li-ion Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. Manufactured under [RECORDING SET] category). High definition image quality (HD) in minute Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] Recording time HDR-TG5 HDR-TG5V 115 (115) 110 (110) 230 (...SD HQ] [SD SP] [SD LP] Recording time HDR-TG5 HDR-TG5V 235 (210) 225 (200) 340 (210) 325 (200) 715 (460) 680 (440) The number in ( ) is [HD SP] (p. 50). Expected recording time of movies in a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (in minute) Recording mode ...
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...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...short cable. Be careful not to hang or give strong impact to your camcorder without using a tripod screw (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using the "Handycam" Station Cradle. Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor USB cable Depending on the USB ...
...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...short cable. Be careful not to hang or give strong impact to your camcorder without using a tripod screw (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using the "Handycam" Station Cradle. Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor USB cable Depending on the USB ...
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Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-TG5/TG5V Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-133-712-11(1) US
Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-TG5/TG5V Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-133-712-11(1) US
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... 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 Getting started Step...Recording 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 ...
... 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 Getting started Step...Recording 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 ...
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... 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 Copying photos 54 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 55 Dividing a movie 56 Using the Playlist of movies 57 Creating the Playlist 57 Playing the Playlist 58 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 59 Creating a high definition image quality (HD..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 62 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MANUAL...
... 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 Copying photos 54 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 55 Dividing a movie 56 Using the Playlist of movies 57 Creating the Playlist 57 Playing the Playlist 58 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 59 Creating a high definition image quality (HD..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 62 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MANUAL...
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... 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 x.v.Color...
... 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 x.v.Color...
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...) 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 you rotate the...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...
...) 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 you rotate the...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