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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Handycam Handbook
HDR-TG1E/TG3E
Enjoying Your
Camcorder
8
Getting Started 14
Recording/Playback
22
Editing 45
Utilizing Media 57
Customizing Your
Camcorder
60
Troubleshooting 79
Additional
Information
89
Quick
Reference
99
2
Read this before operating your camcorder
Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
On “Handycam Handbook” (this book)
The operations and handling of your
camcorder are explained. Refer also to
“Operating Guide” (the separate volume).
Handling the images recorded on your
camcorder on a computer
Refer to “PMB Guide” stored on the
supplied CD-ROM.
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
with your camcorder
• For recording movies, it is recommended
that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
of 1 GB or larger marked with:
– (“Memory Stick
PRO Duo”)*
– (“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”)
* You can use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” whether
Mark2 is indicated or not.
• See page 10 for the recordable time of a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”/“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both referred to
as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this
manual.
• You cannot use any type of memory card
other than those mentioned above.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used
only with “Memory Stick PRO”
compatible equipment.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory
Stick Duo adaptor.
• Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into
the Memory Stick Duo adaptor when
using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with
“Memory Stick PRO” compatible
equipment.
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About
handling of your camcorder” (p. 95).
• Do not do any of the following when the
(Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps
(p. 19), the access lamp (p. 21) or the
QUICK ON lamp (p. 15) is lit or flashing.
Otherwise, the media may be damaged,
recorded images may be lost or other
malfunctions could occur.
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from
the camcorder
– Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from the camcorder.
– Apply mechanical shock or vibration to
the camcorder.
Notes on use
LCD screen Battery/Memory
Stick Duo cover
3
• If you close the LCD panel when your
camcorder is connected to other devices
with the USB cable, the recorded images
may be lost.
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with a cable, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct
way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the
terminal will damage the terminal and
may result in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
Handycam Station holding both the
Handycam Station and the DC plug.
• Be sure to turn off your camcorder when
you insert the camcorder into the
Handycam Station or remove the
camcorder from it.
About 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
extremely high-precision technology, so
over 99.99% of the pixels are operational
for effective use. However, there may be
some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue, or green in color)
that appear constantly on the LCD screen.
These points are normal results of the
manufacturing process and do not affect
the recording in any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to
direct sunlight for long periods of time
may cause malfunctions.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take images of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
About changing the language setting
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 20).
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the image
and sound are recorded without any
problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
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.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
If you cannot record/play back
images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT]
• If you repeat recording/deleting images
for a long time, fragmentation of data
occurs on the media. Images cannot be
saved or recorded. In such a case, save
your images on some type of external
media first, and then perform [MEDIA
FORMAT] (p. 58).
Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 105)
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
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On playing back recorded images on
other devices
• Your camcorder is compatible with
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for
HD (high definition) image quality
recording. Therefore, you cannot play
back images recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality on your
camcorder with the following devices;
– Other AVCHD format compatible
devices which are not compatible with
High Profile
– Devices which are not compatible with
the AVCHD format
Save all your recorded image data
• To prevent your image data from being
lost, save all your recorded images on
external media. It is recommended that
you save the image data on a disc such as
DVD-R using your computer, etc. (p. 44).
Also, you can save your image data using
a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 52).
• It is recommended that you save your
image data periodically, after recording.
About this Handbook
• The images of the LCD screen used in this
Handbook for illustration purposes are
captured using a digital still camera, and
therefore may appear different.
• Design and specifications of your
camcorder and accessories are subject to
change without notice.
About the 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.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
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Table of Contents
Read this before operating your
camcorder ...................................2
Subject examples and solutions .....7
Operation flow ................................8
“ HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of
menus .......................................11
Step 1: Checking supplied items ..14
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
...................................................15
Step 3: Turning the power on and
adjusting the LCD panel ............18
Step 4: Setting the date and time
...................................................19
Changing the language setting .... 20
Step 5: Inserting a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” .................................21
Recording and playback with ease
(Easy Handycam operation) .....22
Recording .....................................26
Zooming ........................................ 28
Recording sound with more presence
(5.1ch surround recording) ........... 28
Starting shooting quickly
(QUICK ON) .................................. 29
Recording high quality still images
during movie recording
(Dual Rec) ..................................... 29
Recording in mirror mode ............. 29
Recording the fast action in slow-
motion (SMTH SLW REC) .............. 30
Playback .......................................31
Searching for desired scene by
pinpoint (Film Roll Index) .............. 34
Searching for desired scene by face
(Face Index) .................................. 34
Searching for desired images by date
(Date Index) .................................. 35
Using PB zoom .............................. 35
Playing back a series of still images
(Slide show) ................................... 36
Playing the image on a TV ............37
Saving images ..............................44
(OTHERS) category ................45
Deleting images ............................46
Capturing a still image from a movie
(HDR-TG1E) .............................47
Dividing a movie ...........................48
Creating the Playlist ......................49
Dubbing to other devices ..............52
Printing recorded images
(PictBridge compliant printer) ....55
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
...................................................57
Setting the image quality ..............57
Checking the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” information ........................58
Deleting all images (Formatting) ...58
Repairing the image database file
...................................................59
What you can do with the
(SETTINGS) category of the
HOME MENU .......................60
Using the HOME MENU ................ 60
List of the (SETTINGS) category
items .............................................. 61
Enjoying Your Camcorder
Getting Started
Recording/Playback
Editing
Utilizing Media
Customizing Your Camcorder
6
MOVIE SETTINGS ....................... 62
(Items for recording movies)
PHOTO SETTINGS ..................... 66
(Items for recording still images)
VIEW IMAGES SET ..................... 67
(Items to customize the display)
SOUND/DISP SET ....................... 68
(Items to adjust the sound and the
screen)
OUTPUT SETTINGS ................... 69
(Items for when connecting other
devices)
CLOCK/ LANG ......................... 70
(Items to set clock and language)
GENERAL SET ............................ 71
(Other setup items)
Activating functions using the
OPTION MENU ................... 72
Using the OPTION MENU ............. 72
Recording items on the OPTION
MENU ............................................ 73
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU
....................................................... 73
Functions set in the OPTION
MENU ....................................... 74
Troubleshooting ........................... 79
Warning indicators and messages
................................................... 86
Using your camcorder abroad ...... 89
Files/folder structure on the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” ........................ 91
Maintenance and precautions ...... 92
About the AVCHD format .............. 92
About the “Memory Stick” ............. 92
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
....................................................... 93
About x.v.Color .............................. 94
About handling of your camcorder
....................................................... 95
Identifying parts and controls ....... 99
Indicators displayed during recording/
playback .................................. 103
Glossary ..................................... 105
Index ........................................... 106
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
7
Subject examples and solutions
Checking your golf
swing
Getting a good
shot of a ski slope
or beach
B SMTH SLW REC........................30 B BEACH.......................................76
B SNOW .......................................76
Capturing still
images during
movie recording
A child on the
stage under a spot
light
B Dual Rec....................................29 BSPOTLIGHT...............................76
Flowers in close-
up
Fireworks with all
its splendor
B PORTRAIT .................................76
B FOCUS.......................................74
B TELE MACRO.............................74
B FIREWORKS..............................75
B FOCUS.......................................74
Focusing on the
dog on the left
side of the screen
A sleeping child
under dim light
B FOCUS.......................................74
B SPOT FOCUS .............................74
B COLOR SLOW SHTR .................77
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B Get ready (p. 14).
• On the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” you can use with your camcorder, see page 2.
• Your camcorder turns on when you open the LCD panel (p. 18).
B Record using your camcorder (p. 26).
x Recording with HD (high definition) image quality
• Your camcorder is compatible with AVCHD format “1920 × 1080/50i”
(p. 92), which provides highly-detailed, beautiful images.
x Using QUICK ON by opening/closing the LCD panel (p. 29)
• When you close the LCD panel during standby/recording, your
camcorder goes to sleep mode (power saving mode). You can start
recording quickly when you open the LCD panel again.
b Notes
• The default setting is [HD SP] which is AVCHD format “1440 × 1080/50i” (p. 62).
• You can also record with SD (standard definition) image quality (p. 57).
• “AVCHD 1080i format” is abbreviated as “AVCHD” in this manual, except when it must be
described in more detail.
B Play back the images using your camcorder.
x Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 31)
x Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 39)
You can enjoy highly-detailed, brilliant quality HD (high
definition) movies.
z Tips
• You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 38) displayed on the screen on connecting your TV
and camcorder.
• You can play back the images on a SD (standard definition) image quality TV.
Enjoying Your Camcorder
Operation flow
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Enjoying Your Camcorder
B Play back the images from the Memory Stick slot of
AVCHD format compatible devices.
You can play images saved on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
inserted into the Memory Stick slot of AVCHD format
compatible devices, such as a PLAYSTATION®3*
1
or
VAIO*
2
.
*1
The PLAYSTATION®3 may not be available in some countries/
regions.
*2
The operation has been confirmed on the VAIO put on the market after January, 2006 that satisfy
the recommended operating requirements of the supplied software (Picture Motion Browser).
• Always maintain your PLAYSTATION®3 to use the latest version of the PLAYSTATION®3
system software.
• You may not be able to play images directly from the Memory Stick slot, depending on the
AVCHD format compatible device.
B Save recorded images.
x Dubbing to other devices (p. 52)
The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard
definition)) varies depending on the connected device. For
details, see page 52.
x Editing on a computer (p. 44)
You can import images with HD (high definition) image quality
to a computer, or save images on a disc. Refer to “PMB Guide.”
B Delete images.
If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is full, you cannot record new
images. Delete image data that has been saved on a computer or
a disc from the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” If you delete images
that have been saved elsewhere, you can record new images on
newly freed up space of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
x Deleting the selected images (p. 46)
x Deleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p. 58)
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The recording time depends on the capacity of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and recording mode
(p. 62).
Approximate recordable time in minutes (Minimum recordable time in minutes)
* Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 × 1080/50i format.
** Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 × 1080/50i format.
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made by Sony Corporation.
z Tips
• Figures such as 16M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
• For the recordable number of still images, see page 66.
• You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999
scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality.
Expected recording time of movies
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” capacity
1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB
HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format
AVC HD 16M (FH)
(highest quality)*
6 (6) 10 (10) 25 (25) 55 (55) 110 (110)
AVC HD 9M (HQ)
(high quality)**
10 (9) 25 (20) 55 (40) 115 (80) 230 (160)
AVC HD 7M (SP)
(standard quality)**
15 (10) 30 (20) 65 (45) 140 (100) 280 (200)
AVC HD 5M (LP)
(long play)**
20 (15) 40 (35) 85 (70) 180 (145) 355 (290)
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” capacity
1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB
SD (standard definition) image quality MPEG2 format
SD 9M (HQ)
(high quality)
10 (10) 25 (25) 55 (50) 115 (100) 230 (205)
SD 6M (SP)
(standard quality)
20 (10) 40 (25) 80 (50) 170 (100) 340 (205)
SD 3M (LP)
(long play)
35 (25) 80 (50) 160 (105) 325 (215) 655 (435)
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the
recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces
the overall recording time.
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Enjoying Your Camcorder
“ HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of menus
B Categories and items of the HOME MENU
(CAMERA) category
(VIEW IMAGES) category
(OTHERS) category
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
(SETTINGS) category*
To customize your camcorder (p. 60).
* You can also set these items during Easy
Handycam operation (p. 22). For the items
available in the (SETTINGS) category, see
p. 61.
** For HDR-TG1E.
“ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your
camcorder
(HELP)
Displays a description of the item (p. 12)
Category
Item Page
MOVIE* 27
PHOTO* 27
SMTH SLW REC 30
Item Page
VISUAL INDEX* 31
INDEX* 34
INDEX* 34
PLAYLIST 50
Item Page
DELETE* 46
PHOTO CAPTURE** 47
EDIT 48
PLAYLIST EDIT 49
PRINT 55
USB CONNECT 53
TV CONNECT Guide* 38
Item Page
/ SET* 57
MEDIA INFO 58
MEDIA FORMAT* 58
REPAIR IMG.DB F. 59
Item Page
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1 Open the LCD panel to turn on
your camcorder.
2 Touch (HOME).
3 Touch the desired category.
Example: (OTHERS) category
4 Touch the desired item.
Example: [EDIT]
5 Follow the guide on the screen for
further operation.
To hide the HOME MENU screen
Touch .
B When you want to know something
about the function of each item on
the HOME MENU - HELP
1 Touch (HOME).
The HOME MENU appears.
2 Touch (HELP).
The bottom of the (HELP) turns
orange.
Using the HOME MENU
(HOME)
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Enjoying Your Camcorder
3 Touch the item you want to learn
more about.
When you touch an item, its explanation
appears on the screen.
To apply the option, touch [YES],
otherwise, touch [NO].
To deactivate the HELP
Touch (HELP) again in step 2.
Just a touch on the screen during shooting
or playback displays the functions available
at that moment. You will find it easy to
make various settings. See page 72 for
further details.
Using the OPTION MENU
(OPTION)
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have the following
items supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” 4 GB (1) (p. 21)
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 15)
Handycam Station (1) (p. 15, 102)
Component A/V cable (1) (p. 39)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 39, 52)
USB cable (long) (1)/
USB cable (short) (1) (p. 53, 55)
Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor (1)/
USB adaptor cap (1) (p. 101)
The Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor and the
USB adaptor cap are attached to the USB cable
(short) beforehand.
Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 15, 93)
NP-FH50
21-pin adaptor (p. 42)
For the model with the mark printed on their
bottom surfaces only.
Wrist strap (1) (p. 101)
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
Software” (1)
– Picture Motion Browser (Software)
–PMB Guide
– Handycam Handbook (This Handbook)
“Operating Guide” (1)
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Getting Started
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack NP-FH50 (p. 93) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
b Notes
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack other than NP-FH50 to your camcorder.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on the Handycam
Station.
Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug
is facing up.
2 Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
3 Make sure that the LCD panel is
closed.
4 Insert the battery.
1 Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo
cover.
2 Insert the battery pack all the way in
until it clicks.
3 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo
cover.
5 Place the camcorder on the
Handycam Station as shown
above, and insert it into the
Handycam Station 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.
DC IN jack
DC plug
AC Adaptor
Power cord
(Mains lead)
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
/CHG (charge) lamp
QUICK ON lamp
Battery pack
POWER button
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b Notes
• You cannot charge the battery pack while the
QUICK ON lamp is flashing. When the QUICK
ON lamp is flashing, press POWER to turn off
your camcorder. Make sure the QUICK ON
lamp is not flashing before charging the battery
pack.
• When inserting the camcorder into the
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the Handycam Station and the
DC plug.
To remove your camcorder from the
Handycam Station
Close the LCD panel, then remove the
camcorder from the Handycam Station
holding both your camcorder and the
Handycam Station.
To charge the battery pack using only
the AC Adaptor
Close the LCD panel with your camcorder
turns off, then connect the AC Adaptor to
the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
b Notes
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
To remove the battery pack
Turn off your camcorder and open the
battery/Memory Stick Duo cover.
Slide the battery eject lever.
Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
b Notes
• When you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the
(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 19)/
access lamp (p. 21)/QUICK ON lamp are turned
off.
• When you store the battery pack, fully discharge
the battery before storing it for an extended
period (see page 94 for the details of storage).
With the v mark
on the bottom
DC IN jack
Open the jack
cover
DC plug
Battery eject lever
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Getting Started
To use a power source from a wall
outlet (wall socket)
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
After opening the LCD panel, press
POWER to turn off your camcorder, then
press DISP/BATT INFO.
After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
information for up to 20 seconds by
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the
information is displayed.
Available running time for the battery
pack
Charging time:
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a completely exhausted
battery pack.
Recording/Playback time:
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
“HD” stands for high definition image
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image
quality.
(Unit: min.)
*1
[REC MODE]: SP
*2
When the LCD backlight is on.
*3
Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
On the battery pack
• When you remove the battery pack, turn off
your camcorder, and turn off the (Movie)
lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 19)/access lamp
(p. 21)/QUICK ON lamp.
• The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 17) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions:
– The battery pack is not inserted correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery
Info only).
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam
Station, even when the power cord (mains lead)
is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
socket).
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording capacity (approx.)
HD SD
Charging time 135
Recording time*
1
*
2
Continuous
recording time
100 120
Typical recording
time*
3
50 60
Playback time*
2
135 145
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On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured when using the camcorder at
25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
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.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
source (mains) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
Step 3: Turning the
power on and
adjusting the LCD
panel
Your camcorder turns on when you open
the LCD panel.
1 Open the LCD panel.
Your camcorder turns on.
To turn on your camcorder when the
LCD panel is opened, close it and open
it again, or press POWER with the LCD
panel opened.
2 Adjust the LCD panel.
Rotate the LCD panel to the best angle
to record or play.
90 degrees
to the
camcorder
270 degrees
(max.)
DISP/BATT INFO
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Getting Started
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded image
will not be affected by the setting. To turn
on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/
BATT INFO for a few seconds until
disappears.
To turn off the power
When recording standby/recording mode,
close the LCD panel, then press POWER.
Otherwise, close the LCD panel or press
POWER.
b Notes
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then
set the date and time again (p. 97).
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
• The lens cover opens automatically when the
power is turned on. It closes when the playback
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.
• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power
turns off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 71).
z Tips
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you
can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen
facing out. This is convenient during playback
operations.
• Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]
(p. 68), and adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
• The information is displayed or hidden (display
y no display) each time you press DISP/
BATT INFO.
Step 4: Setting the
date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the (Movie)/
(Still) select switch position.
1 Open the LCD panel to turn on
your camcorder.
2 Slide the (Movie)/ (Still)
select switch repeatedly in the
direction of the arrow until the
respective lamp lights up.
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
Go to step 4 when you turn on your
camcorder for the first time.
Touch the button
on the LCD
screen.
(Movie)/ (Still)
select switch
Lens cover
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3 Touch (HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/
LANG] t [CLOCK SET].
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
4 Select the desired geographical
area with / , then touch
[NEXT].
5 Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch
[NEXT].
6 Set [Y] (year) with / .
7 Select [M] with / , then set
the month with / .
8 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in
the same way, then touch [NEXT].
9 Make sure that the clock is
correctly set, then touch .
The clock starts.
You can set any year up to the year
2037.
z Tips
• The date and time does not appear during
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and can be
displayed during playback ([DATA CODE],
p. 67).
• Refer to page 90 for information concerning
“World time difference.”
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the touch panel
(CALIBRATION, p. 96).
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language. To
select the screen language, touch
(HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/
LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET]
(p. 70).
Changing the language setting
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Getting Started
Step 5: Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
See page 2 on the “Memory Stick” you can
use with your camcorder.
z Tips
• See following pages on the recordable time of
movies and recordable number of still images.
– Movies (p. 10)
– Still images (p. 66)
1 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
1 Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo
cover.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
all the way in until it clicks.
3 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo
cover.
2 Open the LCD panel
and turn on the
(Movie) lamp.
When you insert a new “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,” the [Create a new Image
Database File.] screen appears.
3 Touch [YES].
To eject a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover,
lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
in once.
b Notes
• Do not do any of the following when the
(Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (p. 19), the
access lamp or the QUICK ON lamp (p. 15) is
lit or flashing.
Otherwise, the media may be damaged,
recorded images may be lost or other
malfunctions could occur.
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from the
camcorder
– Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor
– Shake or knock your camcorder
• Do not open the battery/Memory Stick Duo
cover during recording.
• If you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into
the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or
image data may be damaged.
• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.
It may be possible that there is not enough free
space.] is displayed on step 3, format the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 58). Note that
formatting will delete all data recorded on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,” be careful so that the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” does not pop out and drop.
z Tips
• You can shoot still images without creating a
management file.
Access lamp
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Recording/Playback
Recording and playback with ease
(Easy Handycam operation)
Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform
recording or playback operation without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size
larger for easy viewing.
1 Open the LCD panel to
turn on the (Movie)
lamp.
2 Press EASY E.
3 Press START/STOP C to start
recording.*
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
1 Open the LCD panel.
2 Slide the (Movie)/
(Still) select switch F
in the direction of the
arrow until the (Still)
lamp lights up.
3 Press EASY E.
4
Press PHOTO D lightly to adjust
the focus
A
(a beep sounds), then
press it fully
B
(a shutter click
sounds).
* The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 62).
Recording movies
appears on
the LCD screen.
[STBY] b [REC]
Recording still images
appears on
the LCD screen.
Flashing b Lights up
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Recording/Playback
b Notes
• If you close the LCD panel during recording, the recording will be stopped.
z Tips
• During Easy Handycam operation, faces are detected with frames ([FACE DETECTION], p. 65).
1 Open the LCD panel to turn on your camcorder.
2 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) B.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display
the thumbnails).
1 :Goes to the Film Roll Index screen.
2 :Goes to the Face Index screen.
3 :Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.*
4 :Displays still images.
* appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in
[ / SET] (p. 57).
Playing back recorded movies/still images
HOME MENU
Previous 6 images
Next 6 images
Returns to the
recording screen
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/
recorded (B for the still image)
Searches for images
by date (p. 35)
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3 Start playback.
Movies:
Touch the or tab, and then touch the desired movie to play back.
z Tips
• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX
screen.
• You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during pause.
• You can adjust volume by touching (HOME) A t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t
[VOLUME], then touch / .
• To change the image quality of the movie for playback, select the desired image quality with [
/
SET] (p. 57).
Still images:
Touch the tab, and then touch the desired still image to play back.
b Notes
• If you close the LCD panel while the index screen is displayed or while playing back the images, the
camcorder turns off.
* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67).
* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 67).
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEX
screen)
Beginning of the
movie/previous movie
Return (to the
VISUAL INDEX
screen)
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch
Next movie
Reverse/ Forward
The recording
date/time*
Goes to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
Return (to the
VISUAL INDEX
screen)
Slide show (p. 36)
The recording date/
time*
Previous/Next
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Recording/Playback
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY E again. disappears
from the LCD screen.
Menu settings during Easy Handycam
operation
Touch (HOME) A to display the menu
items available for setup changes (p. 11,
60).
b Notes
• Most of the menu items automatically return to
the default settings. The settings of some menu
items are fixed. For details, see page 79.
• You cannot use the (OPTION) MENU.
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to
add effects to images or change settings.
Invalid functions during Easy
Handycam operation
You cannot use some functions during Easy
Handycam operation since they are
automatically set (p. 79).
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Recording
b Notes
• If the access lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the
battery or AC Adaptor.
• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.
• If you close the LCD panel during recording, the recording will be stopped.
z Tips
• For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder, see page 2.
• You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching (HOME) A t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 58).
• Movies are recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality in the default setting (p. 57).
• For the recordable time and the number of recordable images, see page 10 and 66.
• You can record still images during movie recording by pressing PHOTO D ([Dual Rec], p. 29).
• A frame is shown on the detected face, and the detected face image is optimized automatically ([FACE
DETECTION], p. 65).
• When a face is detected during movie recording, flashes and the detected face is stored in the index.
You can search for a desired scene by a face image when playing back ([Face Index], p. 34).
• You can capture still images from recorded movies (HDR-TG1E) (p. 47).
• You can switch the shooting mode by touching (HOME) A t (CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or
[PHOTO].
(Movie)/ (Still)
select switch C
PHOTO D
START/STOP B
Lens cover
Opens automatically when the
power is switched on.
(HOME)
A
(Movie) lamp
(Still) lamp
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Recording/Playback
1 Open the LCD panel to turn on the
(Movie) lamp.
2 Press START/STOP B.
To stop recording, press START/STOP
B again.
1 Open the LCD panel.
2 Slide the (Movie)/ (Still)
select switch C in the direction
of the arrow until the (Still)
lamp lights up.
3 Press PHOTO D lightly to adjust
the focus A (a beep sounds),
then press it fully B (a shutter
click sounds).
appears beside . When
disappears, the image has been
recorded.
Recording movies
[STBY] t [REC]
Recording still images
Flashing bLights up
The “White circular spots” on still images
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
Subject
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You can magnify images up to 10 times the
original size with the power zoom lever.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
b Notes
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, 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 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
z Tips
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you
want to zoom to a level greater than 10 × when
recording movies.
Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be
recorded with the Built-in microphone. You
can enjoy realistic sound when playing the
movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround
sound.
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound
1 Glossary (p. 105)
b Notes
• 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back
on your camcorder.
• To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded
with HD (high definition) image quality, you
need an AVCHD format device compatible with
5.1ch surround.
• When you connect your camcorder with an
HDMI cable (optional), the sound of movies
with HD (high definition) image quality is
automatically output in 5.1ch sound.
The sound of the movies with SD (standard
definition) image quality is converted to 2ch.
z Tips
• You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch
SURROUND] ( ) or [2ch STEREO]
( ) ([AUDIO MODE], p. 62).
Zooming
Close view: (Telephoto)
Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)
Recording sound with more
presence (5.1ch surround
recording)
Built-in microphone
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Recording/Playback
When you close the LCD panel, the
camcorder goes to sleep mode (power
saving mode) instead of turning off. The
QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during
sleep mode. Open the LCD panel again to
start recording next time. Your camcorder
returns to recording standby in
approximately 1 second.
z Tips
• During sleep mode, the battery is consumed at
about half that of usual recording.
• The power turns off automatically if you do not
operate your camcorder for a certain period
during sleep mode. You can set the time that
you want the camcorder to remain on before
automatically turning off in sleep mode
([QUICK ON STBY], p. 71).
• If you close the LCD panel while recording with
[SMTH SLW REC] (p. 30), your camcorder
will turn off without performing sleep mode.
You can record high quality still images
during movie recording by pressing
PHOTO.
b Notes
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
before movie recording is finished and the still
images are completely stored on the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo.”
• You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.
• may appear when the capacity of the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not enough or
when you record still images continuously. You
cannot record still images while is
displayed.
z Tips
• When the (Movie) lamp is lit, the size of
still images becomes [ 2.3M] (16:9 wide) or
[1.7M] (4:3).
• You can record still images during recording
standby in the same way as when the (Still)
lamp is turned on. You can also record with the
flash.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 270 degrees
to the lens side (2).
z Tips
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
• When recording in mirror mode, frames on the
detected faces are not displayed (p. 65).
Starting shooting quickly
(QUICK ON)
Recording high quality still
images during movie recording
(Dual Rec)
QUICK ON
lamp
Recording in mirror mode
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Fast moving subjects and actions, which
cannot be captured under the ordinary
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth
moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.
This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a
golf or tennis swing.
1 Touch (HOME) t (CAMERA)
t [SMTH SLW REC].
2 Press START/STOP.
A 3-second movie (approx.) is recorded as
a 12 second-slow-motion-movie.
[Recording···] disappears, when recording
is finished.
Touch to cancel the smooth slow
recording.
To change the setting
Touch (OPTION) t tab, then
select the setting you want to change.
• [TIMING]
Select the recording start point after
START/STOP is pressed. The default
setting is [3sec AFTER].
• [RECORD SOUND]
Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds
such as conversation on the slow motion
pictures (The default setting is [OFF]).
Your camcorder records sounds for about
12 seconds while [Recording···] is
displayed in step 2.
b Notes
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a
3-second movie (approx.).
• Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as
good as that of normal recording.
• During Easy Handycam operation, the [SMTH
SLW REC] function cannot be used. Cancel
Easy Handycam operation.
Recording the fast action in
slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)
[3sec AFTER]
[3sec BEFORE]
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Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback
Playback
b Notes
• If you close the LCD panel while the index screen is displayed or while playing back the images, the
camcorder turns off.
1 Open the LCD panel to turn on your camcorder.
2 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) B.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display
the thumbnails).
Lens cover
Closes when the INDEX screen appears.
(HOME) A
(VIEW
IMAGES) B
Power zoom lever C
Previous 6 images
Next 6 images
Selects images by date
(p. 35)
Appears with the image on the tab that was lastly played back/recorded
(B for the still image)
Returns to the
recording screen
(OPTION)
HOME MENU
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1 :Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 34).
2 :Goes to the Face Index screen (p. 34).
3 :Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.*
4 :Displays still images.
* appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in
[ / SET] (p. 57).
z Tips
• The number of the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen can be changed 6 y 12 by moving the power
zoom lever C. To fix this number, touch (HOME) A t (SETTINGS) t [VIEW IMAGES
SET] t [ DISPLAY] (p. 68).
3 Start playing back.
Touch the or tab, then select the desired movie to play back.
z Tips
• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX
screen.
• Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly.
• A touch of
/ makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it
approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster, and 4 touches makes it
approximately 60 times faster.
Playing movies
Beginning of the scene/
previous scene
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch
Next scene
Stop (go to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Reverse/Forward
(OPTION)
Return (to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
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Recording/Playback
Touch the tab, then select the desired still image to play back.
To adjust the sound volume
Touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / .
z Tips
• You can switch the playback mode by touching (HOME) A t (VIEW IMAGES) t
[VISUAL INDEX].
Viewing still images
Previous/Next
Goes to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
(OPTION)
Return (to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Slide show (p. 36)
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Movies can be divided by a set time and the
first scene of each division is displayed on
the index screen. You can start playing back
a movie from the selected thumbnail.
1 Turn on the camcorder, and touch
(VIEW IMAGES).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
2 Touch (Film Roll Index).
3 Touch / to select the desired
movie.
4 Touch / to search for the
desired scene, then touch the
scene you want to play back.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
z Tips
• You can display the [Film Roll Index] screen by
touching (HOME) t (VIEW
IMAGES) t [ INDEX].
The face images detected during movie
recording are displayed on the index screen.
You can play back the movie from the
selected face image.
1 Turn on the camcorder, and touch
(VIEW IMAGES).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
2 Touch (Face Index).
3 Touch / to select the desired
movie.
4 Touch / , then touch the
desired face image to view the
scene.
Playback starts from the beginning of
the scene with the selected face image.
b Notes
• Faces may not be detected depending on
recording conditions.
Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or
who do not face towards the camera.
• Set [ INDEX SET] to [ON] before recording
to play back from [ INDEX] (the default
setting) (p. 65). Make sure that flashes
during recording, and detected face images are
stored in [Face Index].
Searching for desired scene by
pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
Sets the interval at which to create
thumbnails of scenes in a movie.
Searching for desired scene by
face (Face Index)
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
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Recording/Playback
z Tips
• You can display the [Face Index] screen by
touching (HOME) t (VIEW
IMAGES) t [ INDEX].
You can search for desired movies by date
efficiently.
b Notes
• You cannot use the Date Index function for still
images.
1 Turn on the camcorder, and touch
(VIEW IMAGES).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
2 Touch the or tab.
3 Touch date on the screen.
The recording dates of movies are
displayed on the screen.
4 Touch / to select the date of
the desired movie, then touch
.
The movies of the selected date are
displayed on the VISUAL INDEX
screen.
z Tips
• On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen,
you can use the Date Index function by
following the steps 3 to 4.
You can magnify still images from about
1.1 to 5 times the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever.
1 Play back the still images you want to
magnify.
2 Magnify the still image with T
(Telephoto).
The screen is framed.
3 Touch the screen at the point you want
to display in the center of the displayed
frame.
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch .
Searching for desired images by
date (Date Index)
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
Using PB zoom
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Touch on the still image playback
screen.
The slide show begins from the selected
still image.
Touch to stop the slide show.
To restart, touch again.
b Notes
• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide
show.
z Tips
• You can also play back the slide show by
touching (OPTION) t tab t [SLIDE
SHOW] on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
• You can set continuous slide show playback by
touching (OPTION) t tab t [SLIDE
SHOW SET]. The default setting is [ON]
(continuous playback).
Playing back a series of still
images (Slide show)
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Recording/Playback
Playing the image on a TV
Connection methods and quality of the
image viewed on the TV screen differ
depending on what type of TV is connected,
and the connectors used.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
source (p. 15).
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.
b Notes
• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to
play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 63).
Some settings may need to be adjusted on the
TV when playing back. Refer to the instruction
manual of your TV for details.
You can connect your camcorder to the TV
easily following the instructions displayed
on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT
Guide].
b Notes
• Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are
equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V
OUT jack (p. 100, 102). Connect the A/V
connecting cable or component A/V cable either
to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder.
Operation flow
Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the
TV.
r
Connect your camcorder and TV
referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].
r
Make the required output settings
on your camcorder (p. 39, 40).
Handycam
Station
A/V Remote
Connector
Open the jack cover.
Open the jack cover.
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Your camcorder will advise you of the most
advantageous way of connecting your TV.
1 Turn on your camcorder, and
touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [TV CONNECT
Guide].
If the item is not on the screen, touch
/ to change the page.
2 Touch the answer to the question
displayed on the screen.
Meanwhile, you can make the relevant
connection between your camcorder and
the TV.
Selecting the most
advantageous connection - [TV
CONNECT Guide]
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Recording/Playback
Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high
definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are
played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.
Connecting to a high definition TV
: Signal flow
Type Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [COMPONENT] t
[1080i/576i] (p. 70)
• If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to
output audio signals.
t (p. 39) t (p. 40)
Component A/V cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) P
B
/C
B
(Red) P
R
/C
R
(Red)
(White)
40
Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality are converted to SD (standard definition)
and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back
with SD (standard definition) image quality.
To set the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 69).
b Notes
• When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is not
compatible with the 16:9 signal, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t
[WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 62).
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
• Use an HDMI mini Connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connection to your
TV on the other end.
• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are
recorded in the images.
• Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.
• Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with
the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.
• When the connected device is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, movies recorded with the HD (high
definition) image quality are output on 5.1ch surround sound automatically. Movies recorded with the SD
(standard definition) image quality are converted to 2ch sound.
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) TV or 4:3 TV
: Signal flow
Type Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting
HDMI cable (optional)
t (p. 41) t (p. 41)t (p. 41)
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Recording/Playback
* 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.).
: Signal flow
Type Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [COMPONENT] t
[576i] (p. 70)
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
[4:3]* (p. 69)
• If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to
output audio signals.
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
[4:3]* (p. 69)
• When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio
signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.
• This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type ).
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
[4:3]* (p. 69)
Component A/V cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) P
B
/C
B
(Red) P
R
/C
R
(Red)
(White)
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
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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.
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor
(EUROCONNECTOR)
Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with your
camcorder (For models with the mark
printed on their bottom surfaces only). This
adaptor is designed for output use only.
b Notes
• When the A/V connecting cable is used to
output images, images are output with SD
(standard definition) image quality.
z 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 t component t S VIDEO t video.
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality
images and digital audio.
On “PhotoTV HD”
Your camcorder is compatible with
“PhotoTV HD.” “PhotoTV HD” allows for
highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of
subtle textures and colors. By connecting
Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices
using an HDMI cable* or a component A/V
cable**, a whole new world of photos can
be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.
* The TV will automatically switch to the
appropriate mode when displaying photos.
** Setup of the TV will be necessary. Please refer
to the instruction manual of your PhotoTV HD-
compatible TV for details.
You can do the playback operation with the
remote commander of your TV by
connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA”
Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable.
1 Connect your camcorder and a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV
with the HDMI cable (optional).
2 Turn on your camcorder.
The TV input is switched automatically,
and the image of your camcorder is
displayed on the TV.
3 Operate the remote commander
of the TV.
You can do the following operations.
– Display (VIEW IMAGES) of
(HOME) by pressing the SYNC MENU
button
– Display an INDEX screen, such as the
VISUAL INDEX screen, by pressing up/
down/left/right/enter buttons on the remote
commander of your TV, and play back the
desired movies or still images
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
HDMI cable
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Recording/Playback
b Notes
• To set your camcorder, touch (HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t
[CTRL FOR HDMI] t [ON] (the default
setting).
• Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction
manual of the TV for details.
z Tips
• If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned
off simultaneously.
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Saving images
Recorded images are stored on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Due to the limited capacity of
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” make sure that you save the image data to some type of external
media such as a DVD-R or a computer.
You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below.
By using “Picture Motion Browser” on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save the images
recorded on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
For HDR-TG1E
You can rewrite movies with HD (high definition) image quality from the computer to your
camcorder, if necessary. For details, see “PMB Guide.”
Saving images using a computer
Creating a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)
You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to a disc
with ease.
Saving images on a computer
You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a
computer.
Creating a disc with selected images
You can save images copied to your computer on a disc. You can also
edit those images.
Refer to the supplied “Operating Guide.”
Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable
You can dub movies with SD (standard definition) image quality.
Connecting with the USB cable
You can dub movies with HD (high definition) image quality or SD
(standard definition) image quality.
See page 52.
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Editing
Editing
(OTHERS) category
This category enables you to edit the
images on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Also, you can enjoy your camcorder by
connecting to other devices.
b Notes
• If you close the LCD panel while editing images
or while the USB cable is connected with other
devices, the camcorder turns off.
DELETE
You can delete images on the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” (p. 46).
PHOTO CAPTURE (HDR-TG1E)
You can save a selected frame from a
recorded movie as a still image (p. 47).
EDIT
You can edit the images (p. 48).
PLAYLIST EDIT
You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 49).
PRINT
You can print still images on a connected
PictBridge printer (p. 55).
USB CONNECT
You can connect the camcorder to a
computer etc., via the USB cable. See
“Operating Guide” for connecting to the
computer.
TV CONNECT Guide
Your camcorder helps you select the
appropriate connection for your device
(p. 38).
Item list
(OTHERS) category
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Deleting images
You can delete images recorded on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” using your
camcorder.
b Notes
• You cannot restore images once they are deleted.
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor, or eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from
your camcorder while deleting the images. It may
damage the media.
• When write-protection is set to the images in the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” by another device, you
cannot delete the images.
• Important data should be saved on external media
(p. 44).
• Do not try to delete the files on the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” in your camcorder using a computer.
z Tips
• You can select up to 100 images at one time.
• You can delete an image on the playback screen
from (OPTION) MENU.
• To delete all images recorded in the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo,” and recover all the recordable
space, format the media (p. 58).
You can increase the free space on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” by deleting image
data.
You can check the free space on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” using [MEDIA
INFO] (p. 58).
Select the image quality of the movie you
want to delete before the operation (p. 57).
1 Touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].
2 Touch [ DELETE].
3 Touch [ DELETE] or
[ DELETE].
4 Touch the movie to be deleted.
The selected movie is marked with .
Press and hold the movie on the LCD
screen to confirm the movie.
Touch to return to the previous
screen.
5 Touch t [YES] t .
To delete all movies at one time
In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]/
[ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES]
t .
To delete all the movies recorded on
the same day at one time
1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by
date]/[ DELETE by date].
2 Touch / to select the recording
date of the desired movie, then touch
.
The movies recorded on the selected
date are displayed on the screen.
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to
confirm the movie. Touch to return
to the previous screen.
3 Touch t [YES] t .
Deleting movies
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Editing
b Notes
• If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist
(p. 49), the movie added to the Playlist is
deleted also from the Playlist.
1 Touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].
2 Touch [ DELETE].
3 Touch [ DELETE].
4 Touch the still image to be
deleted.
The selected still image is marked with
.
Press and hold the still image on the
LCD screen to confirm the still image.
Touch to return to the previous
screen.
5 Touch t [YES] t .
To delete all still images at one time
In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t
[YES] t [YES] t .
Deleting still images
Capturing a still
image from a movie
(HDR-TG1E)
You can save a selected frame from a
recorded movie as a still image. Select the
image quality of the movies to be captured
before the operation (p. 57).
1 Touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO CAPTURE].
The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen
appears.
2 Touch the movie to be captured.
The selected movie starts playback.
3 Touch at the point where
you want to capture.
The movie pauses.
4 Touch .
When capturing is finished, the screen
returns to pause.
To continue capturing
Touch , then follow the steps 3 to 4.
To capture a still image from another
movie, touch then follow the steps 2 to
4.
To finish capturing
Touch t .
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b Notes
• The image size is fixed depending on the image
quality of the movie:
– [ 2.1M] with HD (high definition) image
quality
– [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with SD (standard
definition) image quality
– [VGA (0.3M)] in 4:3 with SD (standard
definition) image quality
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” should have
enough free space.
• The recording date and time of captured still
images is the same as the recording date and
time of the movies.
• If the movie you are capturing from has no data
code, the recording date and time of the still
image will be the date and time you captured
from the movie.
Dividing a movie
Select the image quality of the movie you
want to divide before the operation (p. 57).
1 Touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [EDIT].
2 Touch [DIVIDE].
3 Touch the movie to be divided.
The selected movie starts playback.
4 Touch at the point where you
want to divide the movie into
scenes.
The movie pauses.
Play and pause toggles as you press
.
5 Touch t [YES] t .
b Notes
• You cannot restore movies once they are
divided.
Adjusts the dividing point with more
precision after the dividing point has
been selected with .
Returns to the beginning of the
selected movie.
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Editing
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor, or eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
from your camcorder while dividing the movie.
It may damage the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• If you divide the original movie, the movie
added to the Playlist will also be divided.
• A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch and the actual dividing
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on about half-second increments.
Creating the Playlist
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 image quality of the movie you
want to create, play, or edit a Playlist before
the operation (p. 57).
b Notes
• Images with HD (high definition) image quality
and SD (standard definition) image quality are
added to an individual Playlist.
1 Touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
2 Touch [ ADD] or [ ADD].
3 Touch the movie to be added to
the Playlist.
The selected movie is marked with .
Press and hold the movie on the LCD
screen to confirm the movie.
Touch to return to the previous
screen.
4 Touch t [YES] t .
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To add all the movies recorded on the
same day at one time
1 In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]/
[ ADD by date].
The recording dates of movies are
displayed on the screen.
2 Touch / to select the recording
date of the desired movie.
3 Touch while the selected recording
date is highlighted.
The movies recorded on the selected
date are displayed on the screen.
Touch the image on the LCD screen to
confirm the movie. Touch to return
to the previous screen.
4 Touch t [YES] t .
b Notes
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor, or eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
from your camcorder while editing the Playlist.
It may damage the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• You cannot add still images to a Playlist.
• You cannot create a Playlist which contains
both HD (high definition) image quality and SD
(standard definition) image quality.
z Tips
• You can add a movie on the playback screen or
the INDEX screen by touching (OPTION).
• You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is, by
using the supplied software.
• You can add a maximum of 999 movies with
HD (high definition) image quality, or 99
movies with SD (standard definition) image
quality to the Playlist.
Select the image quality of the movie you
want to create, play, or edit a Playlist before
the operation (p. 57).
1 Touch (HOME) t (VIEW
IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST].
The Playlist screen appears.
2 Touch the movie you want to
playback.
The Playlist is played back from the
selected movie to the end, then the
screen returns to the Playlist screen.
To erase unnecessary movies from
the Playlist
1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS)
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
2 Touch [ ERASE]/[ ERASE].
To erase all the images from the
Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL]/
[ERASE ALL] t [YES] t
[YES] t .
3 Select the movie to be erased from the
Playlist.
The selected movie is marked with .
Playing the Playlist
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Press and hold the movie on the LCD
screen to confirm the movie.
Touch to return to the previous
screen.
4 Touch t [YES] t .
z Tips
• The original scenes are not changed even if you
erase the scenes from the Playlist.
To change the order within the Playlist
1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS)
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
2 Touch [ MOVE]/[ MOVE].
3 Select the movie to be moved.
The selected movie is marked with .
Press and hold the movie on the LCD
screen to confirm the movie.
Touch to return to the previous
screen.
4 Touch .
5 Select the destination with / .
6 Touch t [YES] t .
z Tips
• When you select multiple movies, the movies
are moved following the order appearing in the
Playlist.
Destination bar
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Dubbing to other devices
You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs
or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for
this operation (p. 15). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be
connected.
b Notes
• Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will be dubbed with SD (standard
definition) image quality.
• To copy a movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software
(supplied) on your computer, and copy the images to a disc in the computer.
• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Your camcorder and the Handycam
Station are equipped with A/V Remote
Connector or A/V OUT jack (p. 100,
102). Connect the A/V connecting cable
either to the Handycam Station or to
your camcorder, depending on your
setup.
B A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional)
When connecting to another device via
the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V
connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable (optional), higher quality images
can be produced than with an A/V
connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable (optional). The yellow plug
connection is not necessary. S VIDEO
connection only will not output audio.
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable
Devices without an
S VIDEO jack
: Video/Signal flow
S VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
AUDIO
(Yellow)
(White) (Red)
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VCRs or DVD/
HDD recorders
Devices with an S VIDEO jack
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Editing
b Notes
• You cannot dub to recorders connected with an
HDMI cable.
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device
connected, touch (HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t
[DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the
default setting) on the HOME MENU (p. 70).
To record the date/time and camera settings
data, display them on the screen (p. 67).
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack,
and the red (right channel) or the white (left
channel) plug to the audio input jack on the
device.
1 Turn on your camcorder, and
select the image quality of the
images you want to dub (p. 57).
2 Touch (VIEW IMAGES).
Set [TV TYPE] according to the display
device (p. 69).
3 Insert the recording media in the
recording device.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
4 Connect your camcorder to the
recording device (VCR or DVD/
HDD recorder) with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or
an A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2.
Connect your camcorder to the input
jacks of the recording device.
5 Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with your recording device for
details.
6 When dubbing is finished, stop
the recording device, and then
your camcorder.
Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer,
etc., compatible with movie dubbing via
USB connection, to dub without image
degradation.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor (p. 15). Refer also to the
instruction manuals supplied with the
device to be connected.
b Notes
• Do not attempt the following operations while
your camcorder is connected to other devices:
– Close the LCD panel
–Press POWER
Connecting with the USB cable
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1 Set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station or attach the
Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor
to the camcorder securely, then
turn on your camcorder.
2 Connect the (USB) jack of the
Handycam Station or the
Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor
and a DVD writer, etc., with the
supplied USB cable (p. 102).
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen.
3 Touch [ USB CONNECT].
4 Operate the device to be
connected, and start recording.
For details, refer to the instruction
manuals supplied with the device to be
connected.
5 After dubbing is complete, touch
[END] t [YES], then disconnect
the USB cable.
Attention
This camcorder captures high definition
footage in the AVCHD format. Using the
enclosed PC software, high definition
footage can be copied onto DVD media.
However, DVD media containing AVCHD
footage should not be used with DVD based
players or recorders, as the DVD player/
recorder may fail to eject the media and
may erase its contents without warning.
DVD media containing AVCHD footage
may be played on a compatible Blu-ray
Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible
device.
z Tips
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,
touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t
[USB CONNECT].
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Editing
Printing recorded images
(PictBridge compliant printer)
You can print out still images using a
PictBridge compliant printer, without
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor
to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall
socket) (p. 15). Turn on the printer.
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
containing the still images you want to print
into your camcorder.
1 Set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station or attach the
Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor
to the camcorder securely, then
turn on your camcorder.
2 Connect the (USB) jack of the
Handycam Station or the
Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor
to the printer using the USB cable
(p. 102).
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen
automatically.
3 Touch [PRINT].
You can select a still image on the
screen.
4 Touch the still image to be
printed.
The selected still image is marked with
.
Press and hold the still image on the
LCD screen to confirm the still image.
Touch to return to the previous
screen.
5 Touch (OPTION), set the
following options, then touch .
[COPIES]: Set the number of copies of
a still image to be printed. You can set
up to 20 copies.
[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],
[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time
printed).
[SIZE]: Select the paper size.
If you do not change the setting, go to
step 6.
6 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t .
The image selection screen appears
again.
To finish printing
In step 3, touch on the image selection
screen.
b Notes
• We can guarantee the operation of only models
that are PictBridge compatible.
When connection is complete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears on
the screen.
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• Refer also to the instruction manual of the
printer to be used.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
is on the screen. The operations may not be
performed properly.
– Close the LCD panel
– Press POWER
– Operate the (Movie)/ (Still) select
switch
– Remove your camcorder from the Handycam
Station or the Dedicated USB Terminal
Adaptor
– Disconnect the USB cable from your
camcorder, the Handycam Station, the
Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor or the
printer
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB
cable, turn the printer off and on again, and
restart the operation from the beginning.
• You can select only the paper sizes that the
printer can print.
• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,
and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you
print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)
ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be
trimmed widely.
• Some printer models may not support the date
printing function. Refer to your printer’s
instruction manual for details.
• The still images described below may not be
printed out:
– The still image edited by a computer
– The still image recorded by other devices
– The still image file exceeding 4 MB
– The still image file larger than 3,680 × 2,760
pixels
z Tips
• PictBridge is an industry standard established
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). You can print still images without using
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a
digital video camera or digital still camera,
regardless of model or manufacturer.
• You can print a still image on the still image
playback screen from (OPTION) MENU.
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Utilizing Media
Utilizing Media
(MANAGE MEDIA)
category
This category enables you to use the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” for various
purposes.
/ SET
You can select the image quality for movies
(p. 57).
MEDIA INFO
You can display the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” information such as the recordable
time, etc. (p. 58).
MEDIA FORMAT
You can format the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” and recover the recordable free space
(p. 58).
REPAIR IMG.DB F.
You can repair the management
information on the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” (p. 59).
Setting the image
quality
You can select the image quality for
recording/playback/editing on your
camcorder.
In the default setting, the image quality is
set to HD (high definition).
z Tips
• You can perform recording/playback/editing
operations for the selected image quality. When
you want to change the image quality, select the
image quality again.
1 Touch (HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [/
SET].
The image quality setting screen
appears.
2 Touch the desired image quality.
indicates HD (high definition)
image quality, and indicates SD
(standard definition) image quality.
3 Touch [YES] t .
The image quality is changed.
Item list
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
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Checking the
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” information
You can check the remaining recordable
time for each [REC MODE] (p. 62), and the
approximate free and used space of the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
b Notes
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot
check the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
information. Cancel Easy Handycam operation
(p. 22).
1 Turn the (Movie) lamp on.
2 Touch (HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
INFO].
The remaining recordable time for each
recording mode is displayed.
z Tips
• You can check the recordable free space, etc. by
touching at the lower right on the screen.
To turn off the display
Touch .
b Notes
• The calculation for space available on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is 1MB = 1,048,576
bytes. The fractions less than 1 MB are
discarded when the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
space is displayed. Therefore, the displayed size
of the total space available on a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,” both free and used, will be slightly
smaller than the advertized size of the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo.”
• Since there is a management file area, the used
space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you
perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 58).
Deleting all images
(Formatting)
Formatting deletes all the images to recover
recordable free space.
To avoid the loss of important images, you
should save them before formatting.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor for this operation (p. 15).
1 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” to be formatted into your
camcorder.
2 Turn on your camcorder.
3 Touch (HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT].
4 Touch [YES] t [YES].
5 When [Completed.] appears,
touch .
b Notes
• While the access lamp is lit, do not eject the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” from your
camcorder.
• Even the still images protected with another
device against accidental deletion are also
deleted.
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Utilizing Media
• Do not attempt the following operations when
[Executing...] is on the screen:
– Close the LCD panel
– Operate the (Movie)/ (Still) select
switch or buttons
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
• While [MEDIA FORMAT] is activated, do not
disconnect the AC Adaptor.
Repairing the image
database file
This function checks the management
information and the consistency of movies/
still images in the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo,” and repairs any inconsistencies
found.
1 Touch (HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [REPAIR
IMG.DB F.].
2 Touch [YES].
Your camcorder will check the
management file.
If no inconsistency was found, touch
to finish the operation.
3 Touch [YES].
4 After [Completed.] appears, touch
.
b Notes
• Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to
your camcorder, and do not remove the AC
Adaptor or the battery pack, or eject “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” from your camcorder during
the operation.
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Customizing Your Camcorder
What you can do with the (SETTINGS)
category of the HOME MENU
You can change the recording functions and
the operating settings for your convenience.
1 Open the LCD panel to turn on
your camcorder, then touch
(HOME).
2 Touch (SETTINGS).
3 Touch the desired setup item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
/ to change the page.
4 Touch the desired item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
/ to change the page.
5 Change the setting, then touch
.
Using the HOME MENU
(SETTINGS) category
(HOME)
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Customizing Your Camcorder
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 62)
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 66)
VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 67)
SOUND/DISP SET** (p. 68)
OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 69)
CLOCK/ LANG (p. 70)
GENERAL SET (p. 71)
* You can set these items also during Easy
Handycam operation (p. 22).
** The menu name is changed to [SOUND
SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
List of the (SETTINGS)
category items
Items Page
REC MODE
62
AUDIO MODE
62
WIDE SELECT
62
DIGITAL ZOOM
63
STEADYSHOT
63
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
63
X.V.COLOR
63
GUIDEFRAME
63
ZEBRA
63
REMAINING SET
64
SUB-T DATE
64
FLASH MODE*
64
FLASH LEVEL
64
REDEYE REDUC
65
FACE DETECTION
65
INDEX SET*
65
Items Page
IMAGE SIZE*
66
FILE NO.
66
GUIDEFRAME
63
ZEBRA
63
FLASH MODE*
64
FLASH LEVEL
64
REDEYE REDUC
65
FACE DETECTION
65
Items Page
DATA CODE
67
DISPLAY
68
Items Page
VOLUME*
68
BEEP*
68
LCD BRIGHT
68
LCD BL LEVEL
69
LCD COLOR
69
Items Page
TV TYPE
69
DISP OUTPUT
70
COMPONENT
70
Items Page
CLOCK SET*
19
AREA SET
70
SUMMERTIME
70
LANGUAGE SET*
70
Items Page
DEMO MODE
71
CALIBRATION
96
A.SHUT OFF
71
QUICK ON STBY
71
CTRL FOR HDMI
71
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MOVIE SETTINGS
(Items for recording movies)
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch /
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 60
(OPTION MENU) t page 72
The default settings are marked with B.
You can select a recording quality to record
a movie.
x For HD (high definition) image
quality:
HD FH ( )
Records in the highest quality mode.
(AVC HD 16M (FH))
HD HQ ( )
Records in high quality mode.
(AVC HD 9M (HQ))
B HD SP ( )
Records in standard quality mode.
(AVC HD 7M (SP))
HD LP ( )
Increases the recording time (Long Play).
(AVC HD 5M (LP))
x For SD (standard definition) image
quality:
SD HQ ( )
Records in high quality mode.
(SD 9M (HQ)).
REC MODE
B SD SP ( )
Records in standard quality mode.
(SD 6M (SP)).
SD LP ( )
Increases the recording time (Long Play).
(SD 3M (LP))
b 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.
z Tips
• See page 10 on the expected recording time of
each recording mode.
You can change the recording sound
format.
B 5.1ch SURROUND ( )
Records sound in 5.1ch surround.
2ch STEREO ( )
Records sound in 2ch stereo.
b Notes
• appears temporarily regardless of the
setting when you play back movies recorded on
the setting; [RECORD SOUND] to [OFF] of
[SMTH SLW REC].
When recording with SD (standard
definition) image quality, you can select the
horizontal to vertical ratio according to the
TV connected. Refer also to the instruction
manuals supplied with your TV.
B 16:9 WIDE
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9
(wide) TV screen.
4:3 ( )
Records images to the full screen on a 4:3
TV screen.
AUDIO MODE
WIDE SELECT
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b Notes
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV
connected for playback (p. 69).
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom to a level greater
than 10 × during recording. Note that the
image quality decreases when you use the
digital zoom.
B OFF
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.
20 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is
performed digitally.
120 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 120 × zoom is
performed digitally.
You can compensate for camera shake (the
default setting is [ON]). Set
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when
using a tripod (optional), then the image
becomes natural.
When recording in dark places, the shutter
speed is automatically reduced to 1/25
second (The default setting is [ON]).
When recording, set to [ON] to capture
wider range of colors. Various colors such
as the brilliant color of flowers and
turquoise blue of the sea can be more
faithfully reproduced.
b Notes
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded
content will be played back on an x.v.Color-
compliant TV.
• If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is
played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,
the color may not be reproduced correctly.
• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:
– While recording with SD (standard definition)
image quality
– While recording a movie
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical by
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear
(The default setting is [OFF]).
z Tips
• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the
screen where brightness is at a preset level.
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the
brightness. When you change the default
setting, is displayed. The zebra pattern
is not recorded.
B OFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
70
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
DIGITAL ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
(Auto Slow Shutter)
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone
appears when you select the zooming
level.
X.V.COLOR
GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
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100
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 100 IRE or
higher.
b Notes
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.
z Tips
• IRE represents the unit of images brightness
amplitude.
B ON
Always displays the remaining “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” indicator.
AUTO
Displays the remaining recording time of
movies for about 8 seconds in situations
such as those described below.
– When your camcorder recognizes the
remaining “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
capacity while the (Movie) lamp
lights up
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the indicator from off to on while
the (Movie) lamp lights up
– When you select the movie recording
mode on the HOME MENU.
b Notes
• When the remaining recordable time for movies
is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the
screen.
When you set to [ON] (the default setting),
you can display the recording date and time
while playing back the images recorded on
your camcorder, on devices compatible
with the subtitle display function. Refer
also to the instruction manual of the display
device.
b Notes
• The images recorded with HD (high definition)
image quality can be played back only on
AVCHD format compatible devices.
• [SUB-T DATE] cannot be set for SD (standard
definition) image quality.
You can select the flash setting when you
record still images with the built-in flash.
B AUTO
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
ON ( )
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
OFF ( )
Records without flash.
b 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 discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
• The /CHG (charge) lamp flickers while
charging the flash, and remains lit when the
battery charge is complete.
• If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash.
HIGH( )
Makes the flash level higher.
B NORMAL( )
LOW( )
Makes the flash level lower.
REMAINING SET
SUB-T DATE
(Subtitle date)
FLASH MODE
FLASH LEVEL
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You can set this function when you record
still images using the built-in flash.
When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON],
then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or
[ON], appears. You can prevent redeye
by activating the pre-flash before the flash
flashes.
b Notes
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
Detects faces and adjusts the focus, color
and exposure automatically. Also,
optimizes the face image.
B ON ( )
Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The
detected face image is optimized
automatically.
ON[NO FRAMES] ( )
Detects a face without showing a frame.
The detected face image is optimized
automatically.
OFF
Does not use [FACE DETECTION]
function.
b Notes
• Faces may not be detected depending on
recording conditions.
• [FACE DETECTION] may not function
properly depending on recording conditions. Set
[FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
search for faces automatically and to
display the [Face Index] screen (p. 34).
Face icons and their meanings
: This icon appears when the setting is
[ON].
: This icon flashes when your camcorder
detects a face. The icon stops flashing
when the face is recorded in the [Face
Index].
:This icon appears when faces cannot
be recorded in the [Face Index].*
* The number of faces that can be detected is
limited.
REDEYE REDUC
FACE DETECTION
Face detection frame
Face detection mark
INDEX SET
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PHOTO SETTINGS
(Items for recording still images)
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch /
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 60
(OPTION MENU) t page 72
The default settings are marked with B.
B 4.0M ( )
Records still images clearly (2,304 ×
1,728).
3.0M ( )
Records still images clearly in the 16:9
(wide) ratio (2,304 × 1,296).
1.9M ( )
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200).
VGA (0.3M) ( )
Allows the maximum number of still
images to be recorded (640 × 480).
b Notes
• The set image size is effective during the
(Still) lamp turning on.
IMAGE SIZE
Capacity of the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” and the number of recordable
images (Unit: number of images)*
When the (Still) lamp lights up:
* The number of recordable still images shown is
for the maximum image size of your camcorder.
The actual number of recordable still images is
displayed on the LCD screen during recording
(p. 103).
b Notes
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made
by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable
still images varies depending on the recording
conditions or type of “Memory Stick.”
• The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid
CMOS sensor and image processing system
(BIONZ) allows for still image resolution
equivalent to the sizes described.
z Tips
• You can also use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
capacity of under 1 GB for recording still
images.
B SERIES
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is replaced
with another one. The file number is reset
when a new folder is created or the
recording folder is replaced with another.
RESET
Assigns file numbers in sequence,
following the largest file number existing
on the current recording “Memory Stick
PRO Duo.”
4.0M
2304 × 1728
1GB 475
2GB 970
4GB 1900
8GB 3850
16GB 7700
FILE NO.
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See page 63.
See page 63.
See page 64.
See page 64.
See page 65.
See page 65.
GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
FLASH MODE
FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
FACE DETECTION
VIEW IMAGES SET
(Items to customize the display)
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch /
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 60
(OPTION MENU) t page 72
The default settings are marked with B.
During playback, displays the information
(data code) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
B OFF
Data code is not displayed.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time.
CAMERA DATA (below)
Displays camera setting data.
DATE/TIME
ADate
BTime
DATA CODE
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CAMERA DATA
CSteadyShot off
DBrightness
EWhite balance
FGain
GShutter speed
HAperture value
IExposure
z Tips
• appears for an image recorded using a flash.
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if
you connect your camcorder to a TV.
• Depending on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.
You can select the number of thumbnails
that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Thumbnail 1 Glossary (p. 105)
B ZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)
with the power zoom lever on your
camcorder.
6IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.
12IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
DISPLAY
Movie
Still image
SOUND/DISP SET
(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch /
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 60
(OPTION MENU) t page 72
The default settings are marked with B.
Touch / to adjust the volume
(p. 33).
B ON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
OFF
Cancels the melody.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen with / .
1 Adjust the brightness with / .
2 Touch .
z Tips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
VOLUME
BEEP
LCD BRIGHT
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You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
B NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [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 camcorder body, the setting becomes
[NORMAL] automatically.
z Tips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen
with / .
z Tips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
LCD BL LEVEL
LCD COLOR
Low intensity High intensity
OUTPUT SETTINGS
(Items for when connecting other devices)
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch /
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 60
(OPTION MENU) t page 72
The default settings are marked with B.
You need to convert the signal depending
on the TV connected when playing back the
image. The recorded images are played
back as following illustrations.
B 16:9
Select this to view your images on a 16:9
(wide) TV.
4:3
Select this to view your images on a 4:3
standard TV.
b Notes
• Horizontal to vertical ratio of the image
recorded with HD (high definition) image
quality is 16:9.
TV TYPE
16:9 (wide)
images
4:3 images
16:9 (wide)
images
4:3 images
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B LCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the LCD screen.
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the TV screen and the LCD screen.
b Notes
• The setting of [DISP OUTPUT] may be
changed according to the setting of [CTRL FOR
HDMI] (p. 71).
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting
your camcorder to a TV with the
component input jack.
576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV with the component input jack.
B 1080i/576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV that has the component input jack
and is capable of displaying the 1080i
signal.
DISP OUTPUT
COMPONENT
CLOCK/ LANG
(Items to set clock and language)
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch /
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 60
(OPTION MENU) t page 72
See page 19.
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock.
Set your local area using / when using
your camcorder in other time zones.
Refer to the world time difference on page
90.
You can change this setting without
stopping the clock.
Set to [ON] to move the time forward
1hour.
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
z Tips
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot find
your native tongue among the options.
CLOCK SET
AREA SET
SUMMERTIME
LANGUAGE SET
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GENERAL SET
(Other setup items)
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch /
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 60
(OPTION MENU) t page 72
The default settings are marked with B.
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
view the demonstration in about 10
minutes, after you turn on the (Movie)
lamp.
z Tips
• The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
– When you press START/STOP or PHOTO.
– When you touch the screen during the
demonstration (The demonstration starts
again after about 10 minutes).
– When you turn on the (Still) lamp.
See page 96.
DEMO MODE
CALIBRATION
B 5 min
The camcorder is automatically turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder
for more than approximately 5 minutes.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is
automatically set to [NEVER].
You can set the time that you want the
camcorder to remain on before turning off
in sleep mode (p. 29) from [OFF], [5 min]
(the default setting), [10 min] and [15 min].
b Notes
• [A.SHUT OFF] does not work during sleep
mode.
z Tips
• When you set to [OFF], you can save battery
power by not using the QUICK ON function.
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
do the playback operation with the remote
commander of your TV by connecting your
camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync
compatible TV with the HDMI cable
(p. 42).
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut
off)
QUICK ON STBY
(Quick on standby)
CTRL FOR HDMI
(Control for HDMI)
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Activating functions using the OPTION MENU
The OPTION MENU appears just like
the pop-up window that appears when you
right-click the mouse on a computer.
Various available functions are displayed.
1 While using your camcorder,
touch (OPTION) on the screen.
2 Touch the desired item.
If you cannot find the desired item,
touch another tab to change the page.
If you cannot find the item anywhere,
the function does not work under the
current situation.
3 Change the setting, then touch
.
b Notes
• The tabs and items that appear on the screen
depend on the recording/playback status of your
camcorder at the time.
• Some items appear without a tab.
• The OPTION MENU cannot be used during
Easy Handycam operation.
Using the OPTION MENU
(OPTION)
Tab
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Recording items on the OPTION
MENU
Items * Page
tab
FOCUS
–74
SPOT FOCUS
–74
TELE MACRO
–74
EXPOSURE
–75
SPOT METER
–75
SCENE SELECTION
–75
WHITE BAL.
–76
COLOR SLOW SHTR
–77
tab
FADER
–77
D.EFFECT
–77
PICT.EFFECT
–77
tab
REC MODE
a 62
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
–78
MICREF LEVEL
–78
IMAGE SIZE
a 66
SELF-TIMER
–78
FLASH MODE
a 64
TIMING
–30
RECORD SOUND
–30
* Items that are included also in the HOME
MENU.
Viewing items on the OPTION
MENU
Items * Page
tab
DELETE
a 46
DELETE by date
a 46
DELETE ALL
a 46
tab
DIVIDE
a 48
ERASE ALL
a 50
MOVE
a 51
-- (The tab depends on the situation/No
tab)
ADD**
a 49
ADD**
a 49
ADD by date**
a 50
ADD by date**
a 50
PRINT
a 55
SLIDE SHOW
–36
VOLUME
a 68
DATA CODE
a 67
SLIDE SHOW SET
–36
ADD
a 49
ADD
a 49
ADD by date
a 50
ADD by date
a 50
COPIES
–55
DATE/TIME
–55
SIZE
–55
ERASE
a 50
* Items that are included also in the HOME
MENU.
** Items that are included in the HOME MENU
by a different name.
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Functions set in the OPTION MENU
Items you can set only on the OPTION
MENU will be described below.
The default settings are marked with B.
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen the focus. appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.
3 Touch .
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t in step 1.
b Notes
• 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 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
z Tips
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to
adjust the zoom for recording. When you want
to record a subject at close range, move the
power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the focus.
• The focal distance information (distance at
which the subject is focused on, if it is dark and
focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few
seconds in the following cases.
– when the focus mode is switched from
automatic to manual
– when you set focus manually
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located at the center
of the screen.
1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
2 Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
b Notes
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]
( ), the zoom (p. 28) moves to the top of
the T (telephoto) side automatically and
allows recording subjects at a close distance
as down to about 36 cm (14 1/4 in.).
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-
angle (W side).
b Notes
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 74)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
FOCUS
SPOT FOCUS
TELE MACRO
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You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is too bright or too dark.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
2 Adjust the exposure by touching /
.
3 Touch .
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t in step 1.
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.
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
2 Touch [END].
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
b Notes
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
You can record images effectively in
various situations.
B AUTO
Select to automatically record images
effectively without the [SCENE
SELECTION] function.
TWILIGHT* ()
Select to maintain the darkening
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in
twilight scenes.
TWILIGHT PORT. ( )
Select to take subject in foreground against
night view.
CANDLE ( )
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a
candlelit scene.
SUNRISE&SUNSET* ()
Select to reproduce the atmosphere of
scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.
FIREWORKS* ()
Select to take spectacular shots of
fireworks.
EXPOSURE
SPOT METER (Flexible
spot meter)
SCENE SELECTION
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LANDSCAPE*()
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
This setting also prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in
windows that comes in between the
camcorder and the subject.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( )
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
SPOTLIGHT**()
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
BEACH** ()
Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or
a lake.
SNOW** ()
Select to take bright pictures of a white
landscape.
b Notes
• Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.] while the
(Still) lamp is lit, the setting changes to
[AUTO] once the (Movie) lamp lights up.
• If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE
BAL.] setting is canceled.
You can adjust the color balance to the
recording environment.
B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
OUTDOOR ( )
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Outdoors
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
INDOOR (n)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Indoors
– At party scenes or studios where the lighting
conditions change quickly
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color
lamps
ONE PUSH ( )
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot
the subject.
3 Touch [ ].
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
WHITE BAL. (White
balance)
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b Notes
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white
fluorescent lamps.
• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing
white objects while is flashing quickly.
• flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not
be set.
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps
flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.]
to [AUTO].
• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE
SELECTION] is set to [AUTO].
z Tips
• If you have changed the battery pack while
[AUTO] was selected, or bring your camcorder
outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa,
select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a
nearby white object for about 10 seconds for
better color balance adjustment.
• When the white balance has been set with [ONE
PUSH], if you change the [SCENE
SELECTION] settings, or bring your camcorder
outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa,
you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to
readjust the white balance.
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to
[ON], appears, and you can record an
image brighter in color even in dark places.
To cancel, touch [OFF].
b Notes
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 74)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness, which may result
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.
You can record a transition with the
following effects added to the interval
between scenes.
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode,
then touch .
2 Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
To cancel the fader before starting the
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.
If you press START/STOP, the setting is
canceled.
WHITE FADER
BLACK FADER
When you select [OLD MOVIE],
appears and you can add an old movie
effect to images.
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].
You can add special effects to an image
during recording. appears.
B OFF
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.
SEPIA
Images appear in sepia.
B&W (Black and white)
Images appear in black and white.
COLOR SLOW SHTR
(Color Slow Shutter)
FADER
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
PICT.EFFECT (Picture
effect)
STBY REC
Fading out Fading in
78
PASTEL
Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.
When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to
[ON] ( ), you can record a movie with
directional sound as you move the power
zoom lever (The default setting is [OFF]).
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
Select [LOW] when you want to record
exciting and powerful sound in a concert
hall, etc.
B NORMAL
Records surrounding sounds, converting
them into the appropriate level.
LOW ( )
Records surrounding sounds faithfully.
This setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.
appears when [SELF-TIMER] is set to
[ON].
Press PHOTO to start the count down. A
still image is recorded after about 10
seconds.
To cancel the recording, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-
in zoom microphone)
MICREF LEVEL
(Microphone reference
level)
SELF-TIMER
79
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
• Overall operations/Easy Handycam
operation................................................79
• Batteries/Power sources ........................80
• LCD screen............................................80
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo”....................81
• Recording ..............................................81
• Playing back images .............................83
• Editing images on your camcorder .......83
• Viewing on the TV................................84
• Playing the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” on
other devices..........................................84
• Dubbing/Connecting to other devices ...84
• Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously.......................................84
The power does not turn on.
• Insert a charged battery pack into the
camcorder (p. 15).
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall
socket) (p. 15).
• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam
Station securely (p. 15).
The camcorder does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder
to be ready to shoot after the power is
turned on. This is not a malfunction.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
If the functions still do not work, press the
RESET button (p. 99) using a pointed
object (If you press the RESET button, all
settings, including the clock setting, are
reset).
Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycam operation (p. 22),
the following buttons/functions are not
available.
– Playback zoom (p. 35)
– To turn on and off the LCD backlight
(Pressing and holding the DISP/BATT
INFO button for a few seconds) (p. 19)
(OPTION) is not displayed.
• The OPTION MENU cannot be used
during Easy Handycam operation.
The menu settings have changed
automatically.
• During Easy Handycam operation, nearly
all the menu items will be automatically set
to the default settings.
• During Easy Handycam operation, some
menu items are fixed as follows.
– [REC MODE]: [HD SP]/[SD SP]
– [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]
• The following menu items return to the
default settings when you turn off your
camcorder for more than 12 hours.
– [FLASH MODE]
– [FOCUS]
– [SPOT FOCUS]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
– [SCENE SELECTION]
– [WHITE BAL.]
– [COLOR SLOW SHTR]
– [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]
– [MICREF LEVEL]
Even if you press EASY, menu
settings do not switch to their
defaults automatically.
• During Easy Handycam operation, settings
for the following menu items are
maintained the ones before Easy Handycam
operation.
–[
/ SET]
– [AUDIO MODE]
–[WIDE SELECT]
– [X.V.COLOR]
– [SUB-T DATE]
Overall operations/Easy
Handycam operation
80
– [FLASH MODE]
– [ INDEX SET]
– [ IMAGE SIZE]
– [FILE NO.]
– [ DISPLAY]
–[VOLUME]
– [BEEP]
–[TV TYPE]
– [COMPONENT]
– [CLOCK SET]
– [AREA SET]
– [SUMMERTIME]
– [ LANGUAGE SET]
– [DEMO MODE]
– [CTRL FOR HDMI]
Your camcorder gets warm.
• This is because the power has been turned
on for a long time. This is not a
malfunction.
The power abruptly turns off.
• When approximately 5 minutes have
elapsed while you do not operate your
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically
turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the
setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 71), or turn
on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.
• When the time selected in [QUICK ON
STBY] has elapsed during sleep mode, the
camcorder is automatically turned off
(p. 71). Turn on the power again.
• Charge the battery pack (p. 15).
The /CHG (charge) lamp does not
light while the battery pack is being
charged.
• Turn off your camcorder (p. 15).
• Insert the battery pack into the camcorder
correctly (p. 15).
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
• The battery charge is completed (p. 15).
• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam
Station securely (p. 15).
The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes
while the battery pack is being
charged.
• Insert the battery pack into the camcorder
correctly (p. 15). 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.
• The ambient temperature is too high or too
low. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If
the problem persists, replace the battery
pack with a new one (p. 15).
• The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
• The ambient temperature is too high or low.
This is not a malfunction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack
with a new one (p. 15).
Menu items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the
current recording/playback situation.
• There are some functions you cannot
activate simultaneously (p. 84).
The buttons do not appear on the
touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• Press DISP/BATT INFO (p. 18).
Batteries/Power sources
LCD screen
81
Troubleshooting
The buttons on the touch panel do
not work correctly or do not work at
all.
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION],
p. 96).
You cannot operate functions using
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• If you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
formatted on a computer, format it again on
your camcorder (p. 58).
You cannot delete images stored on
or format the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
• The maximum number of images that you
can delete at one time is 100.
• You cannot delete the images protected on
another device.
The data file name is not indicated
correctly or flashes.
• The file is damaged.
• The file format is not supported by your
camcorder (p. 92).
Refer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
(p. 81).
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO
does not record images.
• The playback screen is displayed. Slide the
(Movie)/ (Still) select switch to
turn on the (Movie) lamp or (Still)
lamp (p. 27).
• You cannot record images in sleep mode.
Open the LCD panel (p. 29).
• Your camcorder is recording the image you
have just shot on the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.” You cannot make new recording
during this period.
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is full. Use
a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or format
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 58). Or
delete the unnecessary images (p. 46).
• Total number of movie scenes or still
images exceeds the recordable capacity of
your camcorder (p. 10). Delete unnecessary
images (p. 46).
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn
off your camcorder and leave it for about 1
hour in a cool place (p. 95).
You cannot record a still image.
• You cannot record a still image together
with:
– [SMTH SLW REC]
– [FADER]
– [D.EFFECT]
– [PICT.EFFECT]
The access lamp remains lit or
flashing even when you stop
recording.
• Your camcorder is recording the scene you
have just shot on the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
The recording angle looks different.
• The recording angle may look different
depending on the condition of your
camcorder. This is not a malfunction.
The flash does not work.
• You cannot record with the flash when
capturing still images while shooting a
movie.
• Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the
internal flash with:
– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE],
[SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS],
[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],
[BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE
SELECTION]
– [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
Recording
82
The actual recording time for movie
is less than the expected
approximate recording time of the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• Depending on the recording conditions, the
time available for recording may be shorter,
for example when recording a fast moving
object, etc. (p. 10, 64).
There is a time difference between
the point where you press START/
STOP and the point that the
recorded movie starts/stops.
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight
time difference between the point where
you press START/STOP and the actual
point that recording movie starts/stops.
This is not a malfunction.
The horizontal to vertical ratio (16:9
(wide)/4:3) cannot be changed.
• The horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie
recorded with HD (high definition) image
quality is 16:9 (wide).
The auto focus does not function.
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 74).
• The recording conditions are not suitable
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually
(p. 74).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 63).
• [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to
compensate for excessive vibrations.
The subjects passing by the lens
very fast appear crooked.
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon.
This is not a malfunction. Because of the
way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads
out image signals, the subjects passing by
the lens rapidly might appear crooked
depending on the recording conditions.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or
green appear on the screen.
• The spots appear when you are recording
with [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. This is not a
malfunction.
The screen image is dark, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 19).
Horizontal stripes appear on the
images.
• This occurs when recording images under a
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp. This is not a malfunction.
Black bands appear when you
record a TV screen or computer
screen.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 63).
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not
operate correctly.
• [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate
correctly in total darkness.
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].
• 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.
83
Troubleshooting
An image cannot be found for
playback.
• Select the image quality of a movie you
want to play back by touching
(HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t
[ / SET] (p. 57).
Images cannot be played back.
• Images cannot be played back if you have
modified files or folders, or have edited the
data on a computer. (The file name flashes
in the case of still images.) This is not a
malfunction (p. 93).
• Images recorded on other devices may not
be played back. This is not a malfunction
(p. 93).
“ ” is indicated on an image in the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
• This may appear on still images recorded
on other devices, edited on a computer, etc.
• You removed the AC Adaptor or the
battery pack before the access lamp is
turned off after recording. This may
damage your image data and is
displayed.
“ ” is indicated on an image in the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Perform [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (p. 59). If it
still appears, delete the image marked with
(p. 46).
No sound or only a quiet sound is
heard during playback.
• Turn up the volume (p. 33).
• When you record sound with [MICREF
LEVEL] (p. 78) set to [LOW], the recorded
sound may be difficult to hear.
• When using [SMTH SLW REC], set
[RECORD SOUND] to [ON] (p. 30).
Left and right sound will be heard
unbalanced when playing back on
computers or other devices.
• This happens when sound recorded in 5.1ch
surround is converted to 2ch (normal stereo
sound) by a computer or other device
(p. 28). This is not a malfunction.
• Change the sound conversion type
(downmix type) when playing back on 2ch
stereo devices. Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with your playback device
for details.
• Change the sound to 2ch when creating a
disc using the supplied software “Picture
Motion Browser.”
• Record sound with [AUDIO MODE] set to
[2ch STEREO] (p. 62).
Unable to edit.
• Unable to edit because of the condition of
the image.
Images cannot be added in the
Playlist.
• There is no free space in the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo.”
• You can add no more than 999 images with
HD (high definition) image quality, or 99
images with SD (standard definition) image
quality, to a Playlist. Erase unnecessary
images from the Playlist (p. 50).
• You cannot add still images in the Playlist.
A movie cannot be divided.
• A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
• A movie protected on another device
cannot be divided.
Still images cannot be captured from
a movie (HDR-TG1E).
• There is no space on the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” to record a still image.
Playing back images
Editing images on your
camcorder
84
You cannot view the image or hear
the sound on the TV.
• When you are using the component A/V
cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the
requirements of the connected device
(p. 70).
• When you are using the component video
plug, make sure the red and white plugs of
the A/V connecting cable are connected
(p. 39, 41).
• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT
jack, if copyright protection signals are
recorded in the images.
• When you are using the S VIDEO plug,
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/
V connecting cable are connected (p. 41).
The image appears distorted on the
4:3 TV.
• This happens when viewing an image
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3
TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p. 69) and
play back the image.
Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV.
• This happens when viewing an image
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3
TV. This is not a malfunction.
The device does not play or read the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• You can play back the images with HD
(high definition) image quality only on
devices that comply with AVCHD-format.
You cannot dub correctly.
• You cannot dub images using an HDMI
cable.
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected
properly. Make sure to connect to the input
jack of another device (p. 52).
The following list shows examples of
unworkable combinations of functions and
menu items.
Viewing on the TV
Playing the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” on other devices
Dubbing/Connecting to other
devices
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously
Cannot use
Because of following
settings
[SCENE
SELECTION]
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [FADER],
[OLD MOVIE], [TELE
MACRO]
[ONE PUSH] in
[WHITE BAL.]
[SMTH SLW REC]
[SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION]
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR]
[FADER],
[D.EFFECT], [SCENE
SELECTION]
[FADER] [COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [D.EFFECT],
[CANDLE],
[FIREWORKS]
[D.EFFECT] [COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [FADER],
[SCENE SELECTION],
[PICT.EFFECT]
[PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE]
[STEADYSHOT] [SMTH SLW REC]
[TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION]
[AUTO SLW
SHUTTR]
[SMTH SLW REC],
[D.EFFECT], [SCENE
SELECTION],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [FADER]
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Troubleshooting
[WIDE SELECT] [OLD MOVIE]
[FACE
DETECTION]
[SMTH SLW REC],
[FOCUS], [SPOT
FOCUS],
[EXPOSURE], [SPOT
METER], [COLOR
SLOW SHTR],
[D.EFFECT],
[PICT.EFFECT],
[WHITE BAL.],
[DIGITAL ZOOM],
[TWILIGHT]/
[TWILIGHT PORT.]/
[CANDLE]/
[SUNRISE&SUNSET]/
[FIREWORKS]/
[LANDSCAPE]/
[SPOTLIGHT]/
[BEACH]/[SNOW] in
[SCENE SELECTION]
[MICREF
LEVEL]
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]
[DISP OUTPUT] [CTRL FOR HDMI]
Cannot use
Because of following
settings
86
Warning indicators and messages
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,
check the following.
You can fix some symptoms by yourself. If
the problem persists even after you have tried
a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service facility.
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis
display)
C:04:ss
• The battery pack is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-
FH50. Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack NP-FH50 (p. 93).
• Connect the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the
Handycam Station or your camcorder
securely (p. 15).
C:13:ss / C:32:ss
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
and operate your camcorder again.
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss /
E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss
• A malfunction that you cannot service
has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service
facility. Inform them of the 5-digit
code, which starts from “E”.
101-0001 (Warning indicator
pertaining to files)
Slow flashing
• The file is damaged.
• The file is unreadable.
E (Battery level warning)
Slow flashing
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
• Depending on the operating
environment or battery conditions, E
may flash, even if there are
approximately 20 minutes remaining.
(High temperature warning)
Slow flashing
• The temperature of your camcorder is
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Fast flashing*
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your
camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)
Slow flashing
• Free space for recording images are
running out. For the type of “Memory
Stick” you can use with your
camcorder, see page 2.
• No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is
inserted (p. 21).
Fast flashing
• There are not enough free space for
recording images. Delete unnecessary
images, or format the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” after storing the images on
other media (p. 44, 46, 58).
• The Image Database File is damaged
(p. 59).
(Warning indicators pertaining to
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
formatting)*
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is
damaged.
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not
formatted correctly (p. 58, 92).
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
C:04:00
87
Troubleshooting
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”)*
• An incompatible “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” is inserted (p. 92).
- (Warning indicator pertaining
to the write-protect of the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”)*
• Access to the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” was restricted on another device.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the flash)
Fast flashing*
• There is something wrong with the
flash.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
• The amount of lights is not sufficient,
so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the
flash.
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-
shake easily occurs. Hold the
camcorder steady with both hands and
record the image. However, note that
the camera-shake warning indicator
does not disappear.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
still image recording)
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is full.
• Still images cannot be recorded during
processing. Wait for a while, then
record.
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators
appear on the screen (p. 68).
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
x “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
Reinsert the Memory Stick.
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
a few times. If even then the indicator
flashes, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
could be damaged. Try with another
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
This Memory Stick is not
formatted correctly.
• Check the format, then format the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your
camcorder if necessary (p. 58, 92).
Memory Stick folders are full.
• You cannot create folders exceeding
999MSDCF. You cannot create or
delete folders using your camcorder.
• Format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
(p. 58), or delete unnecessary folders
using your computer.
This Memory Stick may not be able
to record or play movies.
• Use the recommended “Memory Stick”
(p. 2).
This Memory Stick may not be able
to record or play images correctly.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Do not eject the Memory Stick during
writing. Data may be damaged.
• Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
again, and follow the instructions on
the screen.
Description of warning
messages
88
The Image Database File is
damaged. Do you want to create a
new file?
HD movie management information
is damaged. Create new
information?
• The image management file is
damaged. When you touch [YES], a
new image management file is created.
The old recorded images on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” cannot be
played back (Image files are not
damaged). If you perform [REPAIR
IMG.DB F.] after creating new
information, playing back the old
recorded images may become possible.
If it does not work, copy the image to a
computer using the supplied software.
Inconsistencies found in Image
Database 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 Database File is damaged,
and you cannot record movies. Touch
[YES] to repair.
• You can record still images on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Recovering data
• Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was
not performed properly.
Cannot recover data.
• Because data writing onto the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” failed, your
camcorder tried to recover the data, but
could not recover data. You may not be
able to record or edit data on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
x PictBridge compliant printer
Not connected to PictBridge
compatible printer.
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
remove the USB cable (supplied) and
reconnect it.
Cannot print. Check the printer.
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
remove the USB cable (supplied) and
reconnect it.
x Other
No further selection is possible.
• You can select only 100 images at one
time for:
– deleting images
– editing the playlist of HD (high
definition) movies
– printing still images
Data protected.
• You tried to delete data protected on
another device. Release the protection
of the data on the device used to protect
the data.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
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, 50/60 Hz range.
Viewing images recorded with HD
(high definition) image quality
In countries/regions where 1080/50i is
supported, you can view the images with
the same HD (high definition) image
quality as that of the recorded images. You
need a PAL-system-based and 1080/50i
compatible TV (or monitor) with
component and AUDIO/VIDEO input
jacks, or an HDMI input jack. A component
A/V cable or an HDMI cable (optional)
must be connected.
Viewing images recorded with SD
(standard definition) image quality
To view images recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality, you need a PAL-
system-based 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.
System Used in
PAL
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL - M Brazil
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
NTSC
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam,
Taiwan, the Philippines, the
USA, Venezuela, etc.
SECAM
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
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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 (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t
[AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 70).
World time difference
Time-zone
differences
Area setting
GMT Lisbon, London
+01:00 Berlin, Paris
+02:00 Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul
+03:00 Moscow, Nairobi
+03:30 Tehran
+04:00 Abu Dhabi, Baku
+04:30 Kabul
+05:00 Karachi, Islamabad
+05:30 Calcutta, New Delhi
+06:00 Almaty, Dhaka
+06:30 Rangoon
+07:00 Bangkok, Jakarta
+08:00 HongKong, Singapore, Beijing
+09:00 Seoul, Tokyo
+09:30 Adelaide, Darwin
+10:00 Melbourne, Sydney
+11:00 Solomon Is.
+12:00 Fiji, Wellington
–12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein
–11:00 Samoa
–10:00 Hawaii
–09:00 Alaska
–08:00 LosAngeles, Tijuana
–07:00 Denver, Arizona
–06:00 Chicago, Mexico City
–05:00 NewYork, Bogota
–04:00 Santiago
–03:30 St. John’s
–03:00 Brasilia, Montevideo
–02:00 Fernando de Noronha
–01:00 Azores, Cape Verde Is.
Time-zone
differences
Area setting
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Additional Information
Files/folder structure on the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo”
The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/
folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images
or movies by connecting to a computer, see “PMB Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM, then use
the supplied application.
A Image management files
When you delete the files, you cannot
record/play back the images correctly.
The files are defaulted as hidden files
and not usually displayed.
B HD movie management
information folder
This folder contains recording data of
movies with HD (high definition) image
quality. Do not try to open this folder or
access the contents of this folder from a
computer. Doing so might damage
image files, or prevent image files from
being played back.
C SD movie files (MPEG2 files)
The extension of the files is “.MPG”.
The maximum size is 2 GB. When the
capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file
becomes divided.
The file numbers go up automatically.
When the capacity of a file number
exceeds 9999, another folder is created
to record new movie files.
The folder name goes up: [101PNV01]
t [102PNV01]
D Still image files (JPEG files)
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The
file numbers go up automatically. When
the capacity of a file number exceeds
9999, another folder is created to store
new image files.
The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF]
t [102MSDCF]
• By selecting (HOME) t (OTHERS)
t [USB CONNECT] t [USB
CONNECT], you can access a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” in the camcorder from a computer
through USB connection.
• Do not modify the files or folders on a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” in the camcorder from a
computer. The image files may be destroyed or
may not be played back.
• We (Sony) will not be responsible for the results
of operating the data on a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” in the camcorder from a computer.
• When you delete image files, follow the steps on
page 46. Do not delete the image files on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” in the camcorder
directly from a computer.
• Do not format a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in
the camcorder using a computer. The camcorder
may not operate correctly.
• Do not copy the files on a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” in the camcorder from a computer. We
(Sony) will not be responsible for the results of
this kind of operation.
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Maintenance and precautions
What is the AVCHD format?
The AVCHD format is a high definition
digital video camera format used to record
an HD (high definition) signal of either the
1080i specification*
1
or the 720p
specification*
2
, using efficient data
compression coding technology. The
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to
compress video data, and the Dolby Digital
or Linear PCM system is used to compress
audio data.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher efficiency
than that of the conventional image
compressing format. The MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 format enables a high definition
video signal shot on a digital video camera
recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs,
internal hard disk drive, flash memory,
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” etc.
Recording and playback on your
camcorder
Based on the AVCHD format, your
camcorder records with the HD (high
definition) image quality mentioned below.
In addition to HD (high definition) image
quality, your camcorder is capable of
recording an SD (standard definition) signal
in the conventional MPEG2 format.
Video signal*
3
:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i,
1440 × 1080/50i
Audio signal:
Dolby Digital 5.1/2 ch
Recording media:
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
*1: 1080i specification
A high definition specification which utilizes
1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace
system.
*2: 720p specification
A high definition specification which utilizes 720
effective scanning lines and the progressive
system.
*3: Data recorded in AVCHD format other than
the above mentioned cannot be played on your
camcorder.
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium with a large data
capacity.
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,”
which is about the half size of a standard
“Memory Stick,” with your camcorder.
However, we do not guarantee the
operation of all types of “Memory Stick
Duo” on your camcorder.
• This product cannot record or play data that uses
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a
copyright protection technology that records and
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.
• A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatted by a
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” and the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
compliant product you use.
• Damaged or lost data may occur in the
following cases (the data will not be
compensated for):
– If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” or
turn off your camcorder while your camcorder
is reading or writing image files on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (while the access
lamp is lit or flashing).
About the AVCHD format
About the “Memory Stick”
Types of “Memory Stick”
Recording/
Playback
“Memory Stick Duo”
(with “MagicGate”)
-
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” a
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” a*
* This product does not support 8-bit parallel data
transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data
transfer the same as with “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
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Additional Information
– If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” near
magnets or magnetic fields.
• It is recommended you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo.”
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo
adaptor.
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo,” put it in its case.
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo.”
• Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” get
wet.
• Keep “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 a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo
slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” in the following locations:
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer
– Places under direct sunlight
– Places with extremely high humidity or
subject to corrosive gases
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to
insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted facing in
the correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Note that improper use may cause a
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo
adaptor in the wrong direction, it may be
damaged.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor
without a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” attached
into a “Memory Stick” compliant device. Doing
so may result in malfunctions of the device.
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used with your
camcorder is 16 GB.
On image data compatibility
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” by your camcorder conform to the
“Design rule for Camera File system” universal
standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other devices (DCR-
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
that has been used with another device, format it
with your camcorder (p. 58). Note that
formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• You may not be able to play back images with
your camcorder:
– When playing back image data modified on
your computer.
– When playing back image data recorded with
other devices.
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FH50.
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs
have the mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/
charger.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack
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your camcorder, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
The battery pack NP-FH50 supplied with
HDR-TG1E/TG3E is compatible with
“ActiFORCE.” “ActiFORCE” is a new
generation power system. Battery capacity,
boost charge, and the speed and accuracy of
battery time remaining calculations have
been improved when compared with
current “InfoLITHIUM” P-series batteries.
To charge the battery pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the /CHG (charge) lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
of this temperature range, you may not be able
to charge it efficiently.
To use the battery pack effectively
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
ambient temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below,
and the length of time you can use the battery
pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the
following to use the battery pack for a longer
time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before
you start taking shots.
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or rewind operation
wears out the battery pack faster.
• Be sure to turn off your camcorder when not
recording or playing back on your camcorder.
The battery pack is also consumed when your
camcorder is in recording standby or playback
pause.
• Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times
the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings before making the actual recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
About the remaining battery time
indicator
• When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use
the remaining battery time indication as a rough
guide only.
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery
time remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.
About storage of the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, touch (HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t
[A.SHUT OFF] t [NEVER] and leave your
camcorder in recording standby with the LCD
panel opened until the power goes off (p. 71).
About battery life
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
• 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.
About x.v.Color
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Additional Information
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the
sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen or the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages inside the LCD
screen.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• 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. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep your camcorder turned off when you are
not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back or recording images for about 3
minutes.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder. This may
cause a malfunction to your camcorder.
x If moisture condensation has occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour
without turning it on.
x Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use
your camcorder in a humid place as
follows:
• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into
a place warmed up by a heating device.
• You bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
• You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
• You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
place.
About handling of your
camcorder
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x How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a
cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it
tightly. Remove the bag when the air
temperature inside the plastic bag has
reached the ambient temperature (after
about 1 hour).
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
x To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
x On adjustment of the touch panel
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended that
you connect your camcorder to the wall
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor during the operation.
1 Turn on your camcorder.
2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS)
t [GENERAL SET] t
[CALIBRATION].
3 Touch “×” displayed on the screen with the
corner of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or
the like 3 times.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
b Notes
• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD
screen.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
– 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
cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.
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Additional Information
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
and other settings even when your
camcorder turned off. The pre-installed
rechargeable battery is always charged
while your camcorder is connected to the
wall outlet (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.
However, even if the pre-installed
rechargeable battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation will not be affected as
long as you are not recording the date.
x Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor, and leave it with the power turned
off for more than 24 hours.
On trademarks
• “Handycam” and
are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick
Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,” “ ,”
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”
“ ,” “MagicGate,”
“ ,” “MagicGate Memory
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “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.
• “VAIO” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• “PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark of
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are
trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S.
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”
are not mentioned in each case in this Handbook.
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Notes on the License
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED
MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT
PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO 80206.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND /
OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC
VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM>
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”
software are provided in your camcorder. We
provide this software based on license agreements
with their owners of copyright. Based on requests
by the owners of copyright of these software
applications, we have an obligation to inform you
of the following. Please read the following
sections.
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”
software.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public
License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are
included in the camcorder.
This informs you that you have a right to have
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for
these software programs under the conditions of
the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use the
following URL to download it. When
downloading the source code, select DCR-
DVD810 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. You will find licenses (in English) of
“GPL,” and “LGPL” software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is
not installed on your computer, you can download
it from the Adobe Systems web page:
http://www.adobe.com/
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Quick Reference
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
A QUICK ON lamp (29)
B /CHG (charge) lamp (15)
C LCD screen/touch panel (18)
D DISP/BATT INFO button (17, 19)
E EASY button (22)
F (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps
(19)
G (Movie)/ (Still) select switch
(19)
H START/STOP button (27)
I Power zoom lever (28, 35)
J RESET button
Initializes all the settings, including the
setting of the date and time.
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A PHOTO button (27)
B Memory Stick Duo slot (21)
C Access lamp (21)
D Battery pack (15)
E Built-in microphone (28)
F POWER button (18)
G HDMI OUT jack (37)
H DC IN jack (15)
I A/V Remote Connector (37)
A Flash (64)
B Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (4)
C Speaker
Playback sounds come out from the
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,
see page 33.
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Quick Reference
A Hook for wrist strap
Attach the strap and place your hand
through the loop to prevent the
camcorder from damage by being
dropped.
B Tripod receptacle
Attach the tripod (optional) to the tripod
receptacle using a tripod screw
(optional: the length of the screw must
be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
C Interface connector
Connects your camcorder to the
Handycam Station or the Dedicated
USB Terminal Adaptor.
By attaching the Dedicated USB
Terminal Adaptor, you can connect the
USB cable to your camcorder without
using the Handycam Station.
On attaching the Dedicated USB
Terminal Adaptor/USB adaptor cap
• Depending on when or where you use the
camcorder, attach the Dedicated USB Terminal
Adaptor to either the long or the short cable.
• Attach the USB adaptor cap on the USB cable
when carrying it in bags, etc.
• Be careful not to hang or give strong impact to
the adaptor or the cable. It may become
damaged.
Dedicated USB
Terminal Adaptor
USB cable
(HDR-TG3E:
output only)
USB cable
Dedicated USB
Terminal Adaptor
USB adaptor cap
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Handycam Station
A (DISC BURN) button (44)
B Interface connector
Connect to the interface connector on
your camcorder when you attach your
camcorder to the Handycam Station.
C DC IN jack (15)
D A/V OUT jack (37)
E (USB) jack (53, 55)
HDR-TG3E: output only
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Quick Reference
Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording movies
Recording still images
Viewing movies
Viewing still images
A HOME button (12)
B Remaining battery (approx.) (17)
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
D Recording quality (HD/SD) (57) and
recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) (62)
E Media
F Counter (hour/minute/second)
G Recording remaining time
H OPTION button (13)
I FACE DETECTION (65)
J VIEW IMAGES button (31)
K Face Index set (65)
L 5.1ch surround recording (28)
M Image size (66)
N Approximate number of recordable still
images and media/During still image
recording
O Recording folder
P Return button
Q Playback mode
R Currently playing movie number/
Number of total recorded movies
S Previous/Next button (32)
T Video operation buttons (32)
U Currently playing still image number/
Number of total recorded still images
V Playback folder
W Slide show button (36)
X Data file name
Y VISUAL INDEX button (31)
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Following indicators appear during
recording/playback to indicate the settings
of your camcorder.
Upper left
Center
Upper right
Bottom
z Tips
• Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see.
The recording date and time is recorded
automatically on the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.” They are not displayed while
recording. However, you can check them as
[DATA CODE] during playback (p. 67).
Indicators when you made
changes
Indicator Meaning
AUDIO MODE (62)
Self-timer recording (78)
Flash light (64),
REDEYE REDUC (65)
MICREF LEVEL low
(78)
WIDE SELECT (62)
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
(78)
Indicator Meaning
IMAGE SIZE (66)
Continuous slide show
(36)
Color Slow Shutter (77)
PictBridge connecting
(55)
E Warning (86)
Upper left Upper right
Bottom
Center
Indicator Meaning
Fader (77)
LCD backlight off (19)
Indicator Meaning
Picture effect (77)
Digital effect (77)
9 Manual focus (74)
SCENE SELECTION
(75)
n White balance (76)
SteadyShot off (63)
SPOT METER (75)/
EXPOSURE (75)
Tele macro (74)
Zebra (63)
X.V.COLOR (63)
Face Index (65)
FACE DETECTION (65)
Data code during recording
105
Quick Reference
Glossary
x 5.1ch surround sound
A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at
the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear
(right and left) with an additional low-pass
subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for
frequencies of 120 Hz or lower.
x AVCHD format
A high definition digital video camera format
used to record an HD (high definition) signal
using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.
x Dolby Digital
An audio encoding (compression) system
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Sound compression technology developed by
Dolby Laboratories Inc. which compresses audio
efficiently while preserving high sound quality.
Sounds are compressed effectively with high
quality sound, and it enables producing 5.1ch
surround sound.
x Fragmentation
The condition of a media in which files are
divided into pieces scattered around the media.
You may not save your images correctly. You can
solve the condition by performing [MEDIA
FORMAT] (p. 58).
x JPEG
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts
Group, a still image data compression (data
capacity reduction) standard. Your camcorder
records still images in JPEG format.
x MPEG
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group,
the group of standards for the coding (image
compression) of video (movie) and audio. There
are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Your
camcorder records movies with SD (standard
definition) image quality in MPEG2 format.
x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
The latest image coding format standardized
jointly by two international standardization
organizations, the ISO-IEC and the ITU-T, in
2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG2
format, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 has more than twice
the efficiency. Your camcorder employs MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 to encode high definition movies.
x Thumbnail
Reduced-size images which enable you to view
many images at the same time. [VISUAL
INDEX]/[ INDEX]/[ INDEX] are
thumbnail display system.
x VBR
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the recording
format for automatically controlling the bit rate
(the volume of recording data in a given time
segment) according to the scene being recorded.
For fast-moving video, a lot of “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” space is used to produce a clear image,
so the recording time to the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” shortens.
106
Index
Numeric
1080i/576i.............................70
16:9.......................................69
21-pin adaptor.......................42
2ch STEREO ........................62
4:3.........................................69
576i.......................................70
5.1ch SURROUND ..............62
5.1ch surround recording......28
A
AC Adaptor ....................14, 15
ADD by date.........................50
AREA SET...........................70
AUDIO MODE ....................62
AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto
Slow Shutter)..................63, 84
AVCHD format ............92, 105
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
..............................................71
A/V connecting cable
..................................14, 41, 52
A/V OUT jack ......................37
A/V Remote Connector ........37
B
Backup........See Saving images
Battery pack..........................15
BEACH ................................76
BEEP ....................................68
BLACK FADER ..................77
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in
zoom microphone)................78
“BRAVIA” Sync ..................42
B&W (Black and white).......77
C
CALIBRATION...................96
CAMERA DATA.................67
CANDLE..............................75
CD-ROM..............................14
Charging the battery............. 15
Charging time ...................... 17
CLOCK SET........................ 19
CLOCK/LANG.................... 70
COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color
Slow Shutter) ................. 77, 84
COMPONENT..................... 70
Component A/V cable
................................. 14, 39, 41
Connection
4:3 TV........................... 40
DVD/HDD recorders.... 52
High definition TV ....... 39
Printer ........................... 55
USB device................... 53
VCR.............................. 52
Wide TV ....................... 40
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for
HDMI) ................................. 71
D
DATA CODE .............. 67, 104
Date Index............................ 35
DATE/TIME................ 67, 104
DC IN jack ........................... 15
Dedicated USB Terminal
Adaptor .................. 14, 54, 101
DELETE .............................. 46
DELETE ALL .............. 46
DELETE by date .......... 46
Still image..................... 47
DEMO MODE..................... 71
DIGITAL ZOOM ................ 63
DISP OUTPUT.............. 70, 85
DISPLAY............................. 68
Display indicators .............. 103
DIVIDE................................ 48
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator .... 28
Dual Rec .............................. 29
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
....................................... 77, 84
E
Easy Handycam operation....22
Editing ..................................45
EXPOSURE .........................75
F
FACE DETECTION ......65, 85
Face Index ............................ 34
FADER...........................77, 84
FH.........................................62
File........................................91
FILE NO. (File number).......66
Film Roll Index ....................34
FIREWORKS.......................75
Flash .....................................81
FLASH LEVEL....................64
FLASH MODE ....................64
FOCUS...........................74, 82
Folder ...................................91
Fragmentation.....................105
Full charge............................17
G
GENERAL SET ................... 71
GUIDEFRAME....................63
H
Handycam Station ................15
HD (high definition) image
quality.....................................8
HDMI cable..........................40
HD/SD SET..........................57
HELP....................................12
High Definition TV .............. 39
Holding the camcorder .........26
HOME MENU ...............11, 60
CLOCK/LANG.............70
GENERAL SET............ 71
MOVIE SETTINGS...... 62
OUTPUT SETTINGS...69
PHOTO SETTINGS .....66
107
Quick Reference
SETTINGS category .....60
SOUND/DISP SET .......68
VIEW IMAGES SET ....67
HQ ........................................62
I
Icon .......See Display indicators
Image management files .......91
Image quality ........................57
image quality setting.............57
IMAGE SIZE........................66
Index screen display button
............................................103
INDEX SET (Fase Index set)
..............................................65
Indicators ............................104
INDOOR...............................76
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
..............................................93
J
JPEG .............................91, 105
L
LANDSCAPE.......................76
LANGUAGE SET................70
LCD BL LEVEL ..................69
LCD BRIGHT ......................68
LCD COLOR........................69
LCD panel.............................18
LCD BL LEVEL ...........69
LCD BRIGHT...............68
LCD COLOR ................69
LCD screen ...........................18
LP..........................................62
M
Maintenance..........................92
MANAGE MEDIA category
..............................................57
MEDIA FORMAT ...............58
MEDIA INFO.......................58
“Memory Stick” ............... 2, 92
Memory Stick Duo adaptor
.......................................... 2, 93
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
.......................................... 2, 92
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
.......................................... 2, 92
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone
reference level)............... 78, 85
Mirror mode ......................... 29
Moisture condensation ......... 95
Movie
Recording mode............ 62
Recording quality.......... 10
Shooting........................26
MOVIE SETTINGS.............62
MPEG................................. 105
MPEG2.................................91
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.........105
N
Number of recordable pictures
.............................................. 66
O
OLD MOVIE .......................77
ONE PUSH .......................... 76
Operation confirmation beep
..................................See BEEP
OPTION MENU .................. 72
Original ................................ 49
OTHERS category ...............45
OUTDOOR .......................... 76
OUTPUT SETTINGS.......... 69
P
PAL ......................................89
PASTEL ...............................78
PB zoom............................... 35
PHOTO CAPTURE .............47
PHOTO SETTINGS ............66
“PhotoTV HD”..................... 42
PictBridge .............................55
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)
........................................77, 84
Playback .........................23, 31
Playback time .......................17
Playlist ..................................49
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ...76
Power cord (Mains lead) ......14
Pre-installed rechargeable
battery ...................................97
Print ......................................55
Q
QUICK ON...........................29
QUICK ON STBY (Quick on
standby) ................................71
R
REC MODE..........................62
Recording .......................22, 26
Recording format..................92
Recording quality .................10
Recording time .....................17
REDEYE REDUC................65
Remaining
Battery ...........................17
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
.......................................58
Remaining battery ................17
REMAINING SET (movie)
..............................................64
REPAIR IMG.DB F. ............59
RESET..................................99
S
S VIDEO cable...............41, 52
Saving images.......................44
SCENE SELECTION.....75, 84
SD (standard definition) image
quality .....................................8
Self-diagnosis display...........86
SELF-TIMER .......................78
108
SEPIA...................................77
SETTINGS ...........................60
SETTINGS category ............ 60
Sleep mode ...........................29
Slide show ............................36
SLIDE SHOW SET..............36
SMTH SLW REC.................30
SNOW ..................................76
SOUND/DISP SET ..............68
SP..........................................62
SPOT FOCUS ................74, 84
SPOT METER (Flexible spot
meter)....................................75
SPOTLIGHT ........................76
STEADYSHOT..............63, 84
Still image
IMAGE SIZE ................66
Shooting ........................27
Still image files .............91
SUB-T DATE (Subtitle date)
..............................................64
SUMMERTIME...................70
SUNRISE&SUNSET ...........75
T
TELE MACRO...............74, 84
Telephoto..............................28
Thumbnail ..........................105
Tripod.................................101
TV color system ...................89
TV CONNECT Guide ..........38
TV TYPE..............................69
TWILIGHT ..........................75
TWILIGHT PORT. ..............75
U
USB adaptor cap...........14, 101
USB cable.............................14
USB CONNECT ..................91
USB SELECT.................53, 54
Using abroad.........................89
V
VBR ............................. 10, 105
VIEW IMAGES SET........... 67
Viewing pictures on a TV.... 37
VISUAL INDEX ........... 23, 31
VOLUME ............................ 68
Volume adjustment.............. 33
W
Wall outlet (Wall socket)..... 15
Warning indicators............... 86
Warning messages ............... 87
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
....................................... 76, 84
WHITE FADER .................. 77
Wide angle ........................... 28
WIDE SELECT ............. 62, 85
Wide TV .............................. 40
World time difference.......... 90
Wrist strap.......................... 101
X
X.V.COLOR .................. 63, 94
Z
ZEBRA ................................ 63
Zoom.................................... 28
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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