Acquiring Location Information (Gps) (Hdr-Tg5V) - Sony HANDYCAM HDR-TG5V User Manual

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Notes
You cannot record sound with [SMTH SLW REC].
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Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording.
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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.
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.
In addition, you can acquire your current location information to check where you are at the
moment (p. 51).
You can display where movies and photos were recorded on a map. For details, see page 36.
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Notes
The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.
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Triangulating status
Function off
Difficult
Processing
Triangulating
Triangulating
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appears on the LCD screen). Your camcorder starts trying
GPS indicators GPS reception status
The GPS switch is set to OFF, or the GPS receiver is not
No indicator
functioning normally.
Your camcorder cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it
cannot triangulate. Use your camcorder in an open area.
Your camcorder is confirming the GPS signal, and will be
able to acquire location information soon. Wait until your
camcorder completes the triangulation.
Your camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire
location information.
Your camcorder is receiving a strong GPS signal, and can
acquire location information.
[3sec AFTER]
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