Sony HDR-TG5 User Manual

Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Click“Handycam” HandbookHDR-TG5/TG5V 2009 Sony Corporation 4-133-712-11(1)US

10Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUsing menusYour camcorder has MY MENU where 6 menu items you use most often can be registered, an

100Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexRecordingRefer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (p. 99).Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO fully d

101Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexlamp. This is not a malfunction.Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer scree

102Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexEditing movies/photos on your camcorderUnable to edit.Unable to edit because of the condition of

103Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexmenu items.Cannot use Because of following settings[FACE DETECTION][SMTH SLW REC], [DIGITAL ZOO

104Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexFast flashingThere are not enough free spaces for recording images. After storing the images on

105Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexFile. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? The Image Database File is damaged. Do you

106Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexAdditional informationRecording time of movies/number of recordable photos“HD” stands for high d

107Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexrecording time.“Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaHigh definition image quality (HD)(unit: minute)AVC H

108Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using

109Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time differ

11Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index[HIGHLIGHT], [LCD BRIGHT], [MOVIE DUB]To change settings by using MENU Open the LCD screen of

110Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexFile/folder structure on the internal memory and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaThe file/folder str

111Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexThe image files may be destroyed or may not be played back.Operation is not guaranteed, if you p

112Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexMaintenance and precautionsAbout the AVCHD formatWhat is the AVCHD format?The AVCHD format is a

113Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexbuildings.Between tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings.In underground loc

114Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexHungaryCopyright © 2003; Top-Map Ltd.ItalyLa Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale r

115Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexKeep the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media out of the reach of small children. There is danger that a

116Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index30 C (50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) until the /CHG (charge) lampturns off. If you charge the battery pack ou

117Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexscreen, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen.Operate your

118Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexthe supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. (MENU) [CALIBRATION] (under [GENERAL SET] cat

119Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexOn trademarks“Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.“AVCHD” and “AVCHD”

12Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUsing the OPTION MENUThe OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when yo

120Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexThis informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code f

121Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSymbols1080i/480i ...9316:9 ...

122Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media ... 62, 114“Memory Stick PRO Duo

123Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexAdditional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at

13Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexMenu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) categorySCENE SELECTION 65FADER 66WHITE BAL. 66SPOT MTR/FCS 67SP

14Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index (OUTPUT SETTINGS) categoryTV TYPE 92COMPONENT 92HDMI RESOLUTION 93DISP OUTPUT 93 (CLOCK/ LAN

15Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexRead this before operating your camcorderSupplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quanti

16Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexinsert the camcorder into the “Handycam” Station Cradle or remove the camcorder from it.Menu item

17Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexactivated in such situations. In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen (p. 103).When

18Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexGetting startedStep 1: Charging the battery pack123455You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

19Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index5 Place the camcorder on the “Handycam” Station Cradle as shown above, and insert it into the “

2Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUsing the “Handycam” HandbookYou will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in t

20Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTo remove the battery packTurn off your camcorder and open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover.Sli

21Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexmay cause a malfunction.

22Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexStep 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time1 Open the LCD screen of your camcor

23Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index(MENU)  [DATA CODE] (under [PLAYBACK SET] category)  [DATE/TIME]   .You can turn off the

24Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexRecording/PlaybackFive pieces of advice for successful recording Stabilizing your camcorderWhen y

25Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexRecordingRecording moviesIn the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image q

26Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexThe icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 5 seconds, then they will b

27Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the (Photo) lamp.The LCD screen display switches for photo r

28Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexIf white circular spots appear on photosThis is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating

29Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUseful functions for recording movies and photosZoomingYou can magnify images up to 10 times the

3Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTable of contentsUsing the “Handycam” Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexRecording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 270 d

31Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotesYou cannot record sound with [SMTH SLW REC].Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good a

32Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexThe GPS switch is set to ON in the default setting. Movies and photos recorded during triangulati

33Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPlayback on the camcorderIn the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the inter

34Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index* appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ /SET] (p. 74

35Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index  Switches operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the Map Index screen (p. 36) (HDR

36Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUseful functions for playing movies and photosSearching for desired images by date (Date Index)Yo

37Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexThe VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch (Map Index).You can change the scale using the zoom l

38Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTipsYou can also display the Map Index by touching (MENU)  [ MAP] (under [PLAYBACK] category

39Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired face image, the

4Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPlaying images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTo Change the settings for Highlight PlaybackAfter touching [HIGHLIGHT], touch [HIGHLIGHT SET] be

41Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Play back the photo you want to magnify. Magnify the photo with T (Telephoto).The screen i

42Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTouch on the photo playback screen.The slide show begins from the selected photo.To stop the sl

43Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPlaying images on a TVConnection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard

44Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexcable either to the “Handycam” Station Cradle or to your camcorder. Play back movies and photo

45Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotesUse the HDMI OUT jack of the “Handycam” Station Cradle. Your camcorder is not equipped a HDM

46Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index : Signal flowType Camcorder Cable TV MENU setting[COMPONENT] (under [OUTPUT SETTINGS] category

47Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexWhen your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)Connect the yellow plug of t

48Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexAlso set your TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details.TipsIf you turn off the T

49Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexEditingDeleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deleting movies and photos from reco

5Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch .TipsTouch the

51Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexAcquiring the current location information (HDR-TG5V)You can display the current location on a ma

52Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCapturing a photo from a movieSelect the recording media which contains movies and the image qual

53Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexDubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaDubbing

54Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTipsTo check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA S

55Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexProtecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them b

56Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexDividing a movieSelect the recording media which contains the movie and the image quality you wan

57Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUsing the Playlist of moviesThe Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have

58Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPlaying the PlaylistSelect the recording media and the image quality you want to play a Playlist

59Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCreating a disc with a DVD writer, recorderCreating a high definition image quality (HD) disc wit

6Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUseful recording techniquesChecking your golf swingGetting a good shot of a ski slope or beachSMTH

60Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotesThe high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be used in DVD playe

61Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexIf your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcord

62Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUtilizing recording mediaChanging the recording mediaYou can select the internal memory or “Memor

63Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPRO-HG Duo” media)* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.See page 107 for the recordable

64Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPreventing data on the internal memory from being recovered[ EMPTY] allows you to write unintelli

65Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCustomizing your camcorder MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)The default setti

66Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSNOW** ( )Takes bright pictures of a white landscape.* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther awa

67Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexAUTOThe white balance is adjusted automatically.OUTDOOR ()The white balance is appropriately adj

68Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSteps (MENU)  [SPOT MTR/FCS] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category)  touch the subject you want t

69Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTo adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO].Notes[FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL].EXP

7Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexParts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages. Flash Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) (17) Built-i

70Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexThe minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is abou

71Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting)The default settings are marked with .DIGITAL ZOOMY

72Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSTEADYSHOTYou can compensate for camera shake.Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (

73Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSteps (MENU)  [AUTO BACK LIGHT] (under [SHOOTING SET] category)  a desired setting   ONA

74Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index RECORDING SET (Items for image quality and recording mode)The default settings are marked with 

75Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotesIf you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick mo

76Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index FACE FUNC. SET (Items to set face function)The default settings are marked with .FRAME SETTINGS

77Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTipsThe detected faces are recorded in Face Index, however, some faces may not be. Also, there is

78Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexAUTODetects and shoots smiling faces automatically.CHILD PRIORITYDetects and shoots with priorit

79Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)The default settings are marked with .SELF-TIMERPres

8Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Hook for wrist strapAttach the strap (supplied) and place your hand through the loop to prevent

80Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotesThe recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 t

81Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSERIESAssigns file numbers of photos in sequence.The file number becomes larger each time you re

82Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index PLAYBACK (Items for playback)VISUAL INDEXSee page 33.DATE INDEXSee page 36.MAP (HDR-TG5V)See pag

83Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index EDIT (Items for editing)DELETE See page 49.DELETESee page 49.PROTECTSee page 55.PROTECTSee page

84Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index PLAYBACK SET (Items to customize the display)The default settings are marked with ./ SETYou can

85Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCAMERA DATA SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Expo

86Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCAMERA DATA SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Expo

87Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index OTHERS (Items for other settings)The default settings are marked with .YOUR LOCATION (HDR-TG5V)

88Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media)MOVIE MEDIA SETSee page 62.PHOTO MEDIA SETSee page 62.ME

89Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotesConnect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this o

9Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUpper leftIndicator MeaningMENU button (11)Self-timer recording (79)GPS tracking status (31)YOUR L

90Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen)The default settings are marked with .

91Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotesWhen you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adapt

92Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV)The default settings are marked with .TV TYPE

93Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSteps (MENU)  [COMPONENT] (under [OUTPUT SETTINGS] category)  a desired setting   480iSel

94Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language)The default settings are marked with .CLOCK SETSee

95Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexONCompensates for the time difference with the current area automatically.OFFDoes not compensate

96Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index GENERAL SET (Other setup items)The default settings are marked with .DEMO MODEWhen your camcord

97Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)When connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV w

98Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTroubleshooting TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the followi

99Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexBatteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off.Use the AC Adaptor.In the default setting, w