Sony Handycam HDR-TG5E Operating Manual
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HDR-TG5E/TG5VE/TG7VE
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
2009 Sony Corporation
4-133-715-12(1)
Table of contents
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images with a DVD
writer, recorder
Making good use of your
camcorder
Additional information
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- Page 1 HDR-TG5E/TG5VE/TG7VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide 2009 Sony Corporation 4-133-715-12(1) Table of contents Getting started Recording Playback Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder Making good use of your camcorder...
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Page 2: Read This First
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery with Sony battery charger or the device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small ... - Page 3 Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives (HDR-TG5E) The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For...
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Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
For the customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-TG5E... -
Page 5: Using The Camcorder
USB cable (long) (1) USB cable (short) (1) Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor (1)/ USB adaptor cap (1) The Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor and the USB adaptor cap are attached to the USB cable (short) beforehand. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) ... -
Page 6: About This Manual
Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. -
Page 7: Operation Flow
Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 15) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory. You can change the recording media selected, and the image quality of movies (p. 42). Playing movies and photos (p. -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
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Page 9: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder
Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder Selecting the method for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder)......37 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. -
Page 10: 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 after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than NP-FH50 to your camcorder. ... - Page 11 the bottom. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. When the /CHG (charge) lamp turns off, the battery is fully charged. See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the ...
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Page 12: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad
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 13: 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 14: Changing The Language Setting
You can turn off the operation beeps by touching SET] category) [OFF] Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] set to [ON]. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. -
Page 15: Recording
Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory (p. 42, 47). 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 16 To stop recording, press START/STOP fully again. You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 5 seconds, then they will ...
- Page 17 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. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. ...
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Page 18: To Switch Between Movie Recording Mode And Photo Recording Mode
To switch between movie recording mode and photo recording mode Press START/STOP lightly to switch to movie recording mode. Press PHOTO lightly to switch to photo recording mode. Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE) When you set the GPS switch to ON, acquires the location information from the GPS satellites. -
Page 19: Playback
Playback Playback .on.the.camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the internal memory are played (p. 42). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. Touch (PLAYBACK). - Page 20 Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous To stop To fast-reverse When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch As you repeat touching ...
- Page 21 Viewing photos (Photo) () a desired photo () on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch the Switches operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the Map Index screen (HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies. : Displays photos. ...
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Page 22: 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 of [TV CONNECT Guide]. - Page 23 On “Photo TV HD” This camcorder is compatible with the “Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.
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Page 24: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer
Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) You can perform following operations using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser). ” Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to websites ... -
Page 25: When Using A Macintosh
The supplied software “PMB” is not supported by Macintosh computers. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following website. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software “PMB” Install “PMB” before connecting your camcorder to a computer. - Page 26 Set the camcorder onto the “Handycam” Station Cradle. Turn on the camcorder by opening the LCD screen. Connect the (USB) jack of the “Handycam” Station Cradle or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor and the computer with the USB cable (supplied).
- Page 27 To disconnect your camcorder from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. You can create a Blu-ray disc by using a ...
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Page 28: Selecting The Method For Creating A Disc (Computer)
Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION 3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION 3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that can play DVDs, etc.) To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB”... - Page 29 Disc type DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL DVD-RW/DVD+RW Always maintain your PLAYSTATION software. The PLAYSTATION 3 may not be available in some countries/regions. Features Unrewritable Rewritable 3 to use the latest version of the PLAYSTATION 3 system ...
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Page 30: Creating A Disc With One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)
Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save movies and photos on a disc. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with One Touch Disc Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. -
Page 31: Importing Movies And Photos To A Computer (Easy Pc Back-Up)
(MENU) [USB Touch CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category) [DISC BURN]. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are not saved on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved... -
Page 32: Changing The Destination Drive Or Folder For Movies And Photos
camcorder is connected to other devices with the USB cable, the recorded images may be lost. Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer screen. -
Page 33: Starting Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)
If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB] to start “PMB. ” You can view, edit, or create discs of movies and photos using “PMB. ”... -
Page 34: Playing A High Definition Image Quality (Hd) Disc On A Computer
(HD) discs using “Player for AVCHD” that is installed together with “PMB. ” To start “Player for AVCHD” Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for AVCHD]. See the “Player for AVCHD” help on the operation. -
Page 35: Ordinary Dvd Players
You can also copy a disc by converting high definition image quality (HD) movies to standard definition image quality (SD) movies. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start the software. See “Video Disc Copier” help on the operation. -
Page 36: Editing Movies
Editing movies You can cut out only necessary parts from a movie and save it as another file. Using “PMB, ” select the movie you want to edit, then click [Manipulate] [Video Trimming] on the menu to display the Video Trimming window. See “PMB Guide”... -
Page 37: Saving Images With A Dvd Writer, Recorder
Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD-R, for creating a disc. See page 34 to create a Blu-ray disc. Player AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION 3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that can play DVDs, etc.) -
Page 38: (Usb Cable Connection)
Use USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device, which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. -
Page 39: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Sd) Disc With A Recorder, Etc
DVD players/recorders. Because DVD players/ recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to eject the disc. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. -
Page 40: Your Camcorder
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. (MENU) [DISP [OUTPUT SETTINGS] ... -
Page 41: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder
Making good use of your camcorder 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. 42). Touch (MENU). -
Page 42: Changing The 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 43: Memory Stick Pro Duo" Media
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to 16 GB are confirmed 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. ... -
Page 44: Customizing Your Camcorder With Menus
Customizing your camcorder with menus Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the “Handycam” Handbook (p. 51). 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. - Page 45 You can register up to 6 menu items in each MY MENU for recording and playback mode. The default settings for each MY MENU are the following: MY MENU for recording mode SET], [ REC MODE], IMAGE SIZE], [PHOTO MEDIA SET], [FLASH MODE], [SMILE DETECTION] MY MENU for playback mode ...
- Page 46 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 item to change the setting.
- Page 47 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION ... Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as night view or beach. FADER ... Fades scenes in or out. WHITE BAL..Adjusts the white balance. SPOT MTR/FCS ... Adjusts the brightness and focus for the seleted subject simultaneously. SPOT METER ...
- Page 48 (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER ... Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode. IMAGE SIZE ... Sets the photo size. FLASH MODE ... Sets how the flash is activated. FLASH LEVEL... Sets the brightness of flash. REDEYE REDUC ... Prevents redeye when shooting with flash. FILE NO.
- Page 49 DUB by date ... p. 43 DUB ALL/ DUB ALL ... p. 43 PHOTO COPY COPY by select ... p. 43 COPY by date ... p. 43 PLAYLIST EDIT ADD ... Adds movies in a playlist. ADD/ ADD by date/ ADD by date...
- Page 50 (SOUND/DISP SET) category VOLUME ... p. 20 BEEP ... p. 14 LCD BRIGHT... Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. LCD BL LEVEL ... Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. LCD COLOR... Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen. DISPLAY SET ...
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Page 51: Getting Detailed Information From The "Handycam" Handbook
Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook The “Handycam” Handbook is a user guide designed to be read on a computer screen. The functions of your camcorder are described, some of them with color photos. The “Handycam” Handbook is intended to be read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder. -
Page 52: Additional Information
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. See the “Handycam” Handbook (p. 51) for ... - Page 53 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:04: The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”...
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Page 54: Precautions
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 55: Rechargeable Battery
Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft ... -
Page 56: Specifications
Input/Output connectors A/V OUT jack: Component/ HDMI OUT jack: Type A (19-pin) USB jack: mini-B The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. The focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout. - Page 57 Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor Input/Output connectors USB jack: mini-B (HDR-TG7VE: output only) AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.4 V * Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 ...
- Page 58 70 (50) [LP] 95 (70) The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is used. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions, [ MODE], and the type of “Memory Stick”...
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Page 59: Screen Indicators
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Screen indicators Upper left Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Upper right Indicator Center Upper right Meaning... -
Page 60: Parts And Controls
Indicator Meaning Counter (hour:minute: 0:00:00 second) Estimated recording [00min] remaining time FADER Approximate number of 9999 recordable photos and 9999 recording media Playback folder Current playing movie or 100/112 photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos Bottom Indicator Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] SMILE DETECTION Manual focus... - Page 61 (movie)/ (Photo) lamps (13) START/STOP button (15) Power zoom lever (15, 17, 21) PHOTO button (17) GPS switch (HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE) RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. BATT (battery) release lever ...
- Page 62 “Handycam” Station Cradle Interface connector Connect to the interface connector on your camcorder when you attach your camcorder to the “Handycam” Station Cradle. A/V OUT jack (22, 39) HDMI OUT jack (22) DC IN jack (10) ...
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Page 63: Index
Index AVCHD...28, 37 A/V connecting cable...39 Battery ...10 Blu-ray disc ...34 Capturing photos from a movie ...36 Care ...54 Charging the battery abroad ...12 Charging the battery pack ...10 Computer...24 Computer system ...24 Copy ...43 Copying a disc ...35 Creating a disc ...28, 37 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc ...33, 38 Creating a standard definition... - Page 64 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...