Sony Handycam HDR-TG5E Handbook
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- Page 1 Click “Handycam” Handbook HDR-TG5E/TG5VE/TG7VE 2009 Sony Corporation 4-133-713-11(1) ...
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Page 2: Using The "Handycam" Handbook
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
Read this before operating your camcorder........ - Page 4 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered......64 Customizing your camcorder MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)......65 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting)..
- Page 5 About handling of your camcorder........
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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
“Memory Stick Duo” media slot Access lamp (Internal memory, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) (63) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. DC IN jack (18, 20) A/V Remote Connector (43) -
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: Your Location
Slide show button (41) 101-0005 Data file name (35) Protected image (55) Index button (35) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. -
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. -
Page 11: To Change Settings By Using Menu
After changing the setting, touch To return to the previous screen, touch Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode. -
Page 12: Using The Option Menu
When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. -
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 * SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET (GENERAL SET) category DEMO MODE CALIBRATION A.SHUT OFF CTRL FOR HDMI HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE HDR-TG5E/TG5VE...
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Page 15: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder
Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. LCD screen Battery/Memory Stick Duo cover The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ... -
Page 16: Note On The Camcorder/Battery Pack Temperature
When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being player/recorder or... - 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.
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Page 18: Getting Started
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. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the “Handycam” Station Cradle. -
Page 19: Charging Time
See page 106 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. -
Page 20: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad
The battery pack is damaged. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 96). Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. - Page 21 may cause a malfunction.
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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
AREA ADJ] set to [ON] (p. 94). The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to [OFF] (HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE). -
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
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. Press START/STOP fully to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP fully again. -
Page 26: Shooting Photos
[MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) (p. 88). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). If you rotate the LCD panel 270 degrees to the lens side (), you can record movies/photos in mirror mode. - Page 27 To change the image size, touch category) a desired setting Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work during movie recording. You can change how your camcorder flashes by [FLASH MODE] (p. 79).
- Page 28 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.
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Page 29: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos
the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. 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. -
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-Tg5Ve/Tg7Ve)
Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE) 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. The movies and photos with location information will appear on a map (p. 36), so that you can remember where you recorded those movies and photos. - Page 32 GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals. Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON. Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane.
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Page 33: 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. Touch (PLAYBACK). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. -
Page 34: Viewing Photos
appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous To stop... -
Page 35: Option Menu
: Displays photos recorded on the previous/next date. : Displays the previous/next photo. Returns to the recording screen. is displayed when is touched. Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips ... -
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 Touch (PLAYBACK). 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 ...
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Page 38: Searching For Desired Scene By Pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
When you record several movies and photos at the same location, the movie or photo recorded most recently will be displayed on the LCD screen. 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 ... -
Page 39: Playing Back A Digest Of Your Movies (Highlight Playback)
Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Your camcorder selects a number of short scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with music and visual effects. -
Page 40: To Change The Settings For Highlight Playback
[DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on the camcorder screen. (If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (MENU) [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] (under Guide. ” After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the music file may be damaged. Delete the music file by touching category), then transfer the music file again. -
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 ...
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Page 43: 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
“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 Set [TV TYPE] according to your TV. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
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Page 47: Using "Bravia" Sync
Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to view playback pictures. Tips If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI ... - Page 48 [ON] (the default setting) 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. (MENU) [CTRL FOR HDMI] (under [GENERAL SET]...
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Page 49: Editing
deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media while deleting images from the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”... - 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] ...
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Page 51: Acquiring The Current Location Information (Hdr-Tg5Ve/Tg7Ve)
Acquiring the current location information (HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE) 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. -
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: Dubbing/Copying Movies And Photos From The Internal Memory To
(MENU) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY STICK]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing. -
Page 54: Copying Photos
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during copying. -
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
Stick PRO Duo” media. A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided. -
Page 57: Using The Playlist Of Movies
Notes [EDIT] Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the ADD]. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media while editing movies on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”... -
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: Your Camcorder
(a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. -
Page 62: Utilizing 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 “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” media (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) You cannot use any type of memory card other ...
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Page 64: Preventing Data On The Internal Memory From Being Recovered
(wall socket). If you do not use the “Handycam” Station Cradle, connect the AC Adaptor to the camcorder (p. 19), then proceed to step 3. Set the camcorder onto the “Handycam” Station Cradle. Open the LCD screen to turn on your camcorder. -
Page 65: Customizing Your Camcorder
Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. FIREWORKS* ( ) Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in LANDSCAPE*( windows between the camcorder and the subject. Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while PORTRAIT (Soft creating a soft background. -
Page 66: White Bal. (White Balance)
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 If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.
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Page 68: Spot Meter (Flexible Spot Meter)
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 ...
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Page 70: Tele Macro
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: Auto Back Light
(This setting is not LOW ( ) suitable for recording conversations.) AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. [SHOOTING SET] category) [SHOOTING SET] category) [SHOOTING SET] category) a desired ... -
Page 73: Conversion Lens
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 1/25 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: Wide Select
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)
Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not function properly depending on recording conditions. Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case. (Items to set face function) [FACE FUNC. -
Page 77: Smile Sensitivity
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). Steps (MENU) [SMILE DETECTION] (under ... - 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...
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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: Flash Level
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.
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Page 82: Playback (Items For Playback)
PLAYBACK (Items for playback) VISUAL INDEX See page 33. DATE INDEX See page 36. MAP (HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE) 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)
You can record, play, or edit movies in the selected image quality only. To record, play, or edit movies in another image quality, perform this setting again. DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. Steps (MENU) [DATA CODE] (under ... -
Page 85: Camera Data
Exposure Flash Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE OFF Data code is not displayed. - Page 86 Exposure Flash COORDINATES Latitude Longitude Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. Photo...
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Page 87: Others (Items For Other Settings)
YOUR LOCATION (HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE) See page 51. USB CONNECT See page 59. TV CONNECT Guide See page 43. EMPTY MUSIC (HDR-TG5E/TG5VE) See page 40. DOWNLOAD MUSIC (HDR-TG5E/TG5VE) 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: Repair Img.db F
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 ... -
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: Lcd Color
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)
Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. Steps (MENU) [COMPONENT] (under ... -
Page 93: Hdmi Resolution
Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component 1080i/576i 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. Steps (MENU) [HDMI RESOLUTION] (under ... -
Page 94: Clock/ Lang (Items To Set Clock And Language)
GPS signal while it is being used. The clock is not adjusted until the camcorder is turned off. Also, the clock is not adjusted unless the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, even if the GPS switch is set to ON. -
Page 95: Summer Time
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). SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. -
Page 96: General Set (Other Setup Items)
The camcorder turns off automatically. The camcorder does not turn off automatically. NEVER Notes When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. (Other setup items) (Movie) lamp. [GENERAL SET] category) , the demonstration starts playing. -
Page 97: Ctrl For Hdmi (Control For Hdmi)
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). -
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: Batteries/Power Sources
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 START/STOP is pressed fully and the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP fully and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops.
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Page 101: Playing Back Images Stored On "Memory Stick Pro Duo" Media On Other Devices
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 with the LCD screen facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. ... -
Page 102: Editing Movies/Photos On Your Camcorder
(p. 60). GPS (HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE) The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal (HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE). Your camcorder may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions. Bring your camcorder to an open area, and set the GPS switch to ON again. -
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: Recording Media
The internal memory of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 88) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the internal memory. Data error. An error occurred during reading or writing ... - Page 105 Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly. Cannot recover data. Writing data onto the media of the camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Reinsert the Memory Stick.
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Page 106: Additional Information
recommended.) The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. -
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
TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must be connected. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-system- based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. -
Page 109: World Time Difference
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 [CLOCK/ LANG] category) (p. 94, 95). HDR-TG5VE/TG7VE 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 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” then use the supplied application.
- Page 111 49. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer. Do not format the recording media using a computer. The camcorder may not operate correctly. Do not copy the files on the recording ...
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Page 112: Maintenance And Precautions
GPS satellites. Avoid using the camcorder in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in open sky environments. You may not be able to record location ... - Page 113 During take off and landing of an airplane, set the GPS switch to OFF and turn off the camcorder, as you will be instructed to do by the on-board announcement. In other cases, use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation.
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Page 114: About The "Memory Stick" Media
If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”... -
Page 115: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
If you cannot use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media that have been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 88). Note that formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. You may not be able to play back images with ... -
Page 116: About Battery Life
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: How To Charge The Pre-Installed Rechargeable Battery
(wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. -
Page 119: Notes On The License
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “Blu-ray Disc” and the logo are trademarks. ... - 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.
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Page 121: Index
Index Symbols 1080i/576i ...93 16:9 ...92 4:3 ...92 576i ...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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