Page 1 Click “Handycam” Handbook HDR-TG5/TG5V 2009 Sony Corporation 4-133-712-11(1) ...
Page 2: Using The "Handycam" Handbook
Using the “Handycam” Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam” Handbook. Read the “Handycam” Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that is the Help of the supplied “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Using the “Handycam” Handbook..............2 Searching for information quickly.
Page 4 Playing images on a TV................43 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]..
Page 5 SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen)......90 OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV)....... 92 CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language)..
Page 6: Useful Recording Techniques
Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing  SMTH SLW REC ... 0 Capturing photos during movie recording  Dual Rec ... 9 A child on the stage under a spot light  SPOTLIGHT ... Fireworks with all its splendor ...
Page 7: Parts And Controls
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages.  Flash  Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) (17)  Built-in microphone  LCD screen/Touch panel (10, 30) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
Page 8: Screen Indicators
 Hook for wrist strap Attach the strap (supplied) and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from damage by being dropped.  Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
Page 9 Upper left Indicator Meaning MENU button (11) Self-timer recording (79) GPS tracking status (31) YOUR LOCATION button (51) Flash (79), REDEYE REDUC (80) MICREF LEVEL low (72) WIDE SELECT (75) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (72) 60 min Remaining battery Return button (11) Center Indicator Meaning...
Page 10: Using Menus
Using menus Your camcorder has MY MENU where 6 menu items you use most often can be registered, and MENU, where all menu items are displayed. MY MENU is displayed by default.  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on.
Page 11: To Change Settings By Using Menu
[HIGHLIGHT], [LCD BRIGHT], [MOVIE DUB] To change settings by using MENU  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on.  Touch (MENU). The MY MENU screen is displayed. If the MENU screen was previously ...
Page 12: Using The Option Menu
Using the OPTION MENU OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. The menu items you can change in the context appear.  Touch (OPTION). (OPTION) Touch the desired tab  the ...
Page 13: Menu Lists
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION FADER WHITE BAL. 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 SLW SHUTTR CONVERSION LENS (RECORDING SET) category REC MODE...
Page 14 (OUTPUT SETTINGS) category TV TYPE COMPONENT HDMI RESOLUTION DISP OUTPUT (CLOCK/ LANG) category CLOCK SET AREA SET AUTO CLOCK ADJ * AUTO AREA ADJ * DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET (GENERAL SET) category DEMO MODE CALIBRATION A.SHUT OFF CTRL FOR HDMI HDR-TG5V...
Page 15: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder
Read this before operating your camcorder Supplied 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)  ...
Page 16 insert the camcorder into the “Handycam” Station Cradle or remove the camcorder from it. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that is grayed out is not available  under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using ...
Page 17 Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
Page 18: Getting Started
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack /CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack DC plug You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FH50 (p. 115) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than NP-FH50 to your camcorder. ...
Page 19 Place the camcorder on the “Handycam” Station Cradle as shown above, and insert it into the “Handycam” Station Cradle securely, all the way to the bottom. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. When the /CHG (charge) lamp turns off, the battery is fully charged.
Page 20 To remove the battery pack Turn off your camcorder and open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever (), then eject the battery pack (). Be sure not to drop the battery pack.  To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.
Page 21 may cause a malfunction.
Page 22: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on the LCD screen.
Page 23: Changing The Language Setting
(MENU)  [DATA CODE] (under You can turn off the operation beeps by touching  SET] category)  [OFF]  If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 117).  Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO ...
Page 24: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording . S tabilizing.your.camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. .
Page 25: Recording
Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory (p. 62, 74). Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.   Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on.
Page 26: Shooting Photos
The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 5 seconds, then they will be  disappeared, after turning on your camcorder or switching the recording/playback modes. To display the icon and indicators again, touch the LCD panel. If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.
Page 27  Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3.  Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. See page 107 on the recordable number of photos. ...
Page 28 If white circular spots appear on photos This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camcorder’s flash, they appear as white circular spots. To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air...
Page 29: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos
Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever. Wider range of view (Wide angle) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. ...
Page 30: Recording In Mirror Mode
Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 270 degrees to the lens side (). Tips  A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. ...
Page 31: Acquiring Location Information (Gps) (Hdr-Tg5V)
 Notes You cannot record sound with [SMTH SLW REC].  Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording.  Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-TG5V) Set the GPS switch to ON ( to triangulate. When your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location information at the time movies and photos were recorded.
Page 32 The GPS switch is set to ON in the default setting. Movies and photos recorded during triangulation by  GPS will be recorded with location information. If you do not want to record location information, set the GPS switch to OFF. It may take from several seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information when you use the ...
Page 33: Playback On The Camcorder
Playback. on.the.camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal memory are played (p. 62). Playing movies  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. ...
Page 34: Viewing Photos
appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ SET] (p. 74).  is displayed when  is touched. You can scroll the display by touching and dragging  or .   appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the ...
Page 35  Switches operating button display.  To MENU screen  Displays the Map Index screen (p. 36) (HDR-TG5V).  : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.  : Displays photos.  : Displays photos recorded on the previous/next date. ...
Page 36: Useful Functions For Playing Movies And Photos
Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently. Select the recording media which contains the image you want to play back before the operation (p. 62). ...
Page 37 The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  Touch (Map Index). Previous Next You can change the scale using the zoom lever (W: larger, T: smaller).  The point you touch on the map scrolls to the center automatically. If you hold a certain point, the map ...
Page 38: Searching For Desired Scene By Pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
Tips  You can also display the Map Index by touching  [PLAYBACK] category). You can also search for the thumbnail of the movie or photo you want to play by touching  in step 3. The recording location of the movie or photo will be displayed at the center of the map.
Page 39: Playing Back A Digest Of Your Movies (Highlight Playback)
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen  Touch to select the desired movie.  Touch to search for the desired face image, then touch the desired face image to view the scene. Playback starts from the beginning of the scene with the selected face image. ...
Page 40: Using Pb Zoom With Photos
To Change the settings for Highlight Playback After touching [HIGHLIGHT], touch [HIGHLIGHT SET] before the Highlight Playback starts. You can set following items. [PLAYBACK RANGE]  Set the range of movies to be played by selecting the from and to date, then touch If no range is set, your camcorder plays the movies starting from those of the date displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen until the most recently recorded movie.
Page 41: Playing Back A Series Of Photos (Slide Show)
 Play back the photo you want to magnify.  Magnify the photo with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed.  Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame.  Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)
Page 42 Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch To restart the slide show Touch again.  Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show.  Tips  You can set continuous slide show playback by selecting ...
Page 43: Playing Images On A Tv
Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide].
Page 44: Connecting To A High Definition Tv
cable either to the “Handycam” Station Cradle or to your camcorder.  Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 33). Connecting to a high definition TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are played back with high definition image quality (HD).
Page 45: Connecting To A Non-High-Definition 16:9 (Wide) Or 4:3 Tv
 Notes Use the HDMI OUT jack of the “Handycam” Station Cradle. Your camcorder is not equipped a HDMI  OUT jack. Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.  Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of the “Handycam” Station Cradle, if copyright ...
Page 46 Type Camcorder Component A/V cable (supplied)  Notes If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red  plugs to output audio signals. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately)  Notes When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output.
Page 47: Using "Bravia" Sync
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. Tips ...
Page 48 Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details.  Tips  If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously. ...
Page 49: Editing
Editing Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to delete before starting the operation (p. 62). For movies, select the image quality (p. 74). ...
Page 50  Touch to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch Tips  Touch the image down on the LCD screen  to confirm the image. Touch return to the previous screen.  Touch  [YES]  ...
Page 51: Acquiring The Current Location Information (Hdr-Tg5V)
Acquiring the current location information (HDR-TG5V) You can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON so that your camcorder can acquire the current location information (p. 31). Touch YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen. The current location is displayed and marked at the center of the LCD screen.
Page 52: Capturing A Photo From A Movie
Capturing a photo from a movie Select the recording media which contains movies and the image quality, and the recording media where you want to save photos before the operation (p. 62, 74). (MENU)  [PHOTO Touch CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category).
Page 53: Pro Duo" Media
Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory of your camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation.
Page 54: Copying Photos
Tips  To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is  finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 62). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal memory of the camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
Page 55: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to protect before starting the operation (p. 62). For movies, select the image quality (p. 74). Tips ...
Page 56: Dividing A Movie
Dividing a movie Select the recording media which contains the movie and the image quality you want to divide before the operation (p. 62, 74). (MENU)  Touch DIVIDE] (under category). Touch the movie to be divided. The selected movie starts playback. Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into...
Page 57: Using The Playlist Of Movies
Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even if you edit or delete the movies added to the Playlist. Select the recording media and the image quality you want to create, play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p.
Page 58: Playing The Playlist
Playing the Playlist Select the recording media and the image quality you want to play a Playlist before the operation (p. 62). (MENU)   Touch [PLAYLIST] (under [PLAYBACK] category). Movies added to the Playlist appear.  Touch the movie you want to play back.
Page 59: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 20). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions.  Connect the AC Adaptor to the “Handycam”...
Page 60: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Sd) Disc With A Recorder, Etc
Select the recording media that contains movies and the image quality you want to dub before starting the operation (p. 62, 74). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. ...
Page 61 If your recording device has an input  selector, set it to the input mode.  Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable  (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO ...
Page 62: Utilizing Recording Media
Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media You can select the internal memory or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder. Select the medium to be used for movies and photos separately. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory.
Page 63 PRO-HG Duo” media) Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. See page 107 for the recordable time of  “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) “Memory Stick”...
Page 64: Preventing Data On The Internal Memory From Being Recovered
Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal memory of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY].
Page 65: Customizing Your Camcorder
Customizing your camcorder MANUAL SETTINGS The default settings are marked with . SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. Steps (MENU) [SCENE SELECTION] (under  desired setting   Automatically records images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] ...
Page 66 Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. SNOW** ( ) Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away.  Notes Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.], the setting changes to [AUTO] in movie recording mode. ...
Page 67  AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically. The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Outdoors  OUTDOOR ( Night views, neon signs and fireworks  Sunrise or sunset  Under daylight fluorescent lamps  The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors ...
Page 68 Steps (MENU) [SPOT MTR/FCS] (under  the subject you want to adjust the brightness and focus on To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO].  Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL].  SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
Page 69 To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO].  Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL].  EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. Steps (MENU) [EXPOSURE] (under ...
Page 70 The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about  1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. Tips  appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and ...
Page 71: Shooting Set (Items For Customized Shooting)
SHOOTING SET The default settings are marked with . DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level up to 10 × in case you want to zoom to a level greater than following optical zoom during recording. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.
Page 72 STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. Steps (MENU) STEADYSHOT] (under  setting    ON The SteadyShot function is used. The SteadyShot function is not used.
Page 73 Steps (MENU) [AUTO BACK LIGHT] (under  desired setting    ON Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Does not adjust the exposure for backlight subjects. AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) When recording in dark places, the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/30 second. Steps (MENU) [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] (under...
Page 74: Recording Set (Items For Image Quality And Recording Mode)
RECORDING SET mode) The default settings are marked with . You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps (MENU) SET] (under  setting [YES]  ...
Page 75  Notes If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements  may appear with block noise when you play back the image. Tips  See page 106 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. ...
Page 76: Face Func. Set (Items To Set Face Function)
FACE FUNC. SET The default settings are marked with . FRAME SETTING Sets whether to display the detection frame or not when a face is detected by [FACE DETECTION] or [SMILE DETECTION]. Steps (MENU) [FRAME SETTING] (under  setting  ...
Page 77 Tips  The detected faces are recorded in Face Index, however, some faces may not be. Also, there is a limit to  the number of faces that can be recorded in Face Index. To play back from the Face Index, see page 38. SMILE DETECTION The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile (SMILE SHUTTER).
Page 78  AUTO Detects and shoots smiling faces automatically. Detects and shoots with priority on a child’s face. CHILD PRIORITY Detects and shoots with priority on an adult’s face. ADULT PRIORITY...
Page 79: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)
PHOTO SETTINGS The default settings are marked with . SELF-TIMER Press PHOTO fully to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. Steps (MENU) SELF-TIMER] (under  setting    OFF Cancels the self-timer. Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, touch [RESET]. ON ( ) IMAGE SIZE You can select a photo size to be shot.
Page 80  Notes The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to 1.5 m (1  to 5 feet). Remove any dust from the surface of the flash before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat ...
Page 81 Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo.   SERIES Even if the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is replaced with another one,  the file number is assigned in sequence. Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing on the current recording medium.
Page 82: Playback (Items For Playback)
PLAYBACK (Items for playback) VISUAL INDEX See page 33. DATE INDEX See page 36. MAP (HDR-TG5V) See page 36. FILM ROLL See page 38. FACE See page 38. HIGHLIGHT See page 39. PLAYLIST See page 58.
Page 83: Edit (Items For Editing)
EDIT (Items for editing) DELETE See page 49. DELETE See page 49. PROTECT See page 55. PROTECT See page 55. DIVIDE See page 56. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 52. MOVIE DUB See page 53. PHOTO COPY See page 54. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 57.
Page 84: Playback Set (Items To Customize The Display)
PLAYBACK SET The default settings are marked with . You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps (MENU) SET] (under  setting [YES]   ...
Page 85 CAMERA DATA Movie  SteadyShot off  Brightness  White balance  Gain  Shutter speed  Aperture value  Exposure  Flash Tips  The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. ...
Page 86 CAMERA DATA Movie  SteadyShot off  Brightness  White balance  Gain  Shutter speed  Aperture value  Exposure  Flash COORDINATES  Latitude  Longitude Tips  The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. ...
Page 87: Others (Items For Other Settings)
OTHERS (Items for other settings) The default settings are marked with . YOUR LOCATION (HDR-TG5V) See page 51. USB CONNECT See page 59. TV CONNECT Guide See page 43. EMPTY MUSIC See page 40. DOWNLOAD MUSIC See page 40. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery.
Page 88: Manage Media (Items For Recording Media)
MANAGE MEDIA MOVIE MEDIA SET See page 62. PHOTO MEDIA SET See page 62. MEDIA INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 62), and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media.
Page 89  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation  (p. 20). To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p. 59, see Operating Guide too) before  formatting the recording media.
Page 90: Sound/Disp Set (Items To Adjust The Sound And The Screen)
SOUND/DISP SET screen) The default settings are marked with . VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Steps (MENU) [VOLUME] (under  (louder)   BEEP Steps (MENU) [BEEP] (under    ON A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. Cancels the melody.
Page 91  Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor,  [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.  If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the ...
Page 92: Output Settings (Items For When Connected To A Tv)
OUTPUT SETTINGS The default settings are marked with . TV TYPE You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations. Steps (MENU) [TV TYPE] (under ...
Page 93 Steps (MENU) [COMPONENT] (under  setting   Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component 480i input jack. Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component  1080i/480i input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. HDMI RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable.
Page 94: Clock/ Lang (Items To Set Clock And Language)
CLOCK/ LANG The default settings are marked with . CLOCK SET See page 22. AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 109. Steps (MENU) [AREA SET] (under...
Page 95  ON Compensates for the time difference with the current area automatically. Does not compensate for the time difference with the current area automatically.  Notes You must set date and time on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 22). ...
Page 96: General Set (Other Setup Items)
GENERAL SET The default settings are marked with . DEMO MODE When your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after you turn on the Steps (MENU) [DEMO MODE] (under  setting ...
Page 97 CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) When connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back movies on your camcorder by aiming the TV’s Remote Commander at the TV (p. 47). Steps (MENU) [CTRL FOR HDMI] (under...
Page 98: Troubleshooting
During repair, we may check a minimum  amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations The power does not turn on.
Page 99  correctly (p. 18). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
Page 100 Recording Refer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (p. 99). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO fully does not record images. Your camcorder is recording the image you  have just shot on the recording media. You cannot make new recording during this period.
Page 101 lamp. This is not a malfunction. Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 72).  [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be adjusted. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:  The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder ...
Page 102 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to edit because of the condition of the  image. Movies cannot be added in the Playlist. There is no free space in the recording media.  You can add no more than 999 high definition ...
Page 103: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) C:04: ...
Page 104 Fast flashing There are not enough free spaces for recording  images. After storing the images on other media (p. 59, see Operating Guide too), delete unnecessary images, or format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (p. 88). The image data base file may be damaged. ...
Page 105 File. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? The image management file is damaged, and ...
Page 106: Additional Information
Additional information Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “SD” stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with the supplied battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Page 107: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos
(105) 16GB (210) (210)  Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony  “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. The recordable time may vary depending on  the recording and subject conditions, [ MODE] (p. 74), and the type of “Memory Stick”...
Page 108: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i is supported, you can view the movies with the same high definition image quality...
Page 109 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch [SUMMERTIME] (under [CLOCK/ HDR-TG5V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS function (p.
Page 110 File/folder structure on the internal memory and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see “PMB Guide”...
Page 111 The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the  above operation. When you delete image files, follow the steps  on page 49. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer.
Page 112: Maintenance And Precautions
Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification 720p specification using efficient data compression coding technology.
Page 113 buildings. Between tall buildings or at narrow streets  surrounded by buildings. In underground locations, locations  surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields are generated, such as near high voltage cables. Near devices that generate radio signals of the ...
Page 114: About The "Memory Stick" Media
Hungary Copyright © 2003; Top-Map Ltd. Italy La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana. Japan Norway Copyright © 2000; Norwegian Mapping Authority Portugal Source: IgeoE – Portugal Spain Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG Sweden...
Page 115: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
Keep the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media out  of the reach of small children. There is danger that a child might swallow it. Do not insert anything other than “Memory  Stick PRO Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Page 116: About X.v.color
About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color  space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.
Page 117: Moisture Condensation
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
Page 118 the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. (MENU) [CALIBRATION] (under  [GENERAL SET] category).  Touch “” displayed on the screen with the corner of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or the like 3 times. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel calibration. ...
Page 119 Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ...
Page 120 URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SR87 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.
Page 121: Index
Index Symbols 1080i/480i ...93 16:9 ...92 4:3 ...92 480i ...93 A.SHUT OFF ...96 A/V connecting cable...60 Abroad ...108 AREA SET ...94 AUTO AREA ADJ ...94 AUTO BACK LIGHT ...72 AUTO CLOCK ADJ...94 AUTO SLW SHUTTR ...73 AVCHD format ...112 BATTERY INFO ...87 Battery pack ...18 BEACH ...65 BEEP...90...
Page 122 “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media ... 62, 114 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media ... 62, 114 Menus ...10, 13 MICREF LEVEL ...72 Mirror mode ...30 Moisture condensation ...117 MOVIE DUB ...53 MOVIE MEDIA SET ...62 Movies ...25, 33 MPEG ...110 MPEG-2 ...110 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ...112 MY MENU ...10...
Page 123 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

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