Sony HDR-TG5 Handycam® Handbook
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Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-TG5/TG5V Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-133-712-11(1) US - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 2
internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
29 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 29 Recording in mirror mode 30 Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC 30 Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-TG5V 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 Playing movies 33 Viewing photos 34 Useful functions for - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 45 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 47 Editing Deleting movies and photos 49 Acquiring the current location information (HDR-TG5V 51 Capturing a photo from a movie 52 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 5
photos 107 Using your camcorder abroad 108 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...110 Maintenance and precautions 112 About the AVCHD format 112 About GPS (HDR-TG5V 112 About the "Memory Stick" media 114 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 115 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 6
Table of Contents Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC 30 Getting a DETECTION 77 SMILE SENSITIVITY 77 SMILE PRIORITY 77 A child on the stage under a spot light Flowers in close-up SPOTLIGHT 65 PORTRAIT 65 FOCUS 69 TELE MACRO 70 Fireworks - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 7
(HDR-TG5V) (31) RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. BATT (battery) release lever Battery pack "Memory Stick Duo" media slot Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (63) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 8
the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor, you can connect the USB cable to your camcorder without using the "Handycam" Station Cradle. Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor USB cable Notes Depending on when or where you use the camcorder, attach the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor to either the long or the - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 9
Useful Recording Techniques Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button (11) Self-timer recording (79) GPS tracking status (31) YOUR LOCATION button (51) Flash (79), REDEYE REDUC (80) MICREF LEVEL low (72) WIDE SELECT (75) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (72) Remaining battery Manual camcorder model. Index - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 10
Table of Contents Using menus Your camcorder has MY MENU where 6 menu items you use most often can be registered, and MENU, where all menu items are displayed. MY MENU is displayed by default. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 11
Table of Contents [HIGHLIGHT], [LCD BRIGHT], [MOVIE DUB] To change settings by using MENU Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. Touch (MENU). The MY MENU screen is displayed. If the MENU screen was previously displayed, - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 12
OPTION). (OPTION) Touch the desired tab the item to change the setting. Menu item Useful Recording Techniques Index Tab After completing the setting, touch . Notes Grayed out menu items on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 12 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 13
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION FADER WHITE BAL. SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TELE MACRO SMTH SLW REC (SHOOTING SET) category DIGITAL ZOOM GUIDEFRAME STEADYSHOT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL AUTO BACK LIGHT AUTO SLW SHUTTR CONVERSION LENS (RECORDING SET) - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 14
AREA ADJ* 94 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 95 LANGUAGE SET 95 (GENERAL SET) category DEMO MODE 96 CALIBRATION 117 A.SHUT OFF 96 CTRL FOR HDMI 97 * HDR-TG5V Useful Recording Techniques Index 14 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 15
"PMB Guide") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 62 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Battery/Memory Stick Duo cover - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 16
Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/ recorder - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
the recording media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first (p. 59, see Operating Guide too), and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 88). Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 18
the "Handycam" Station Cradle. Be sure that the 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 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 4 Insert the battery. Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 19
˚F) is recommended) To remove your camcorder from the "Handycam" Station Cradle Close the LCD panel, then remove the camcorder from the "Handycam" Station Cradle holding both your camcorder and the "Handycam" Station Cradle. Useful Recording Techniques Index To charge the battery pack using only - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 20
the mark on the bottom Turn off your camcorder and open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever (), then eject the battery pack (). Useful Recording Techniques Be sure not to drop the battery pack. To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 21
may cause a malfunction. 21 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 22
date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. (Movie): To record movies (Photo DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Useful Recording Techniques Index The date and time does not appear during recording, - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 23
automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to [OFF] (HDR-TG5V). To turn off the power Close the LCD SET] (under [CLOCK/ LANG] category) a desired language . Useful Recording Techniques Index 23 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
microphone than the recorded person. Using accessories Make good use of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 25
Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory (p. 62, 74). Built-in microphone Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 26
TG5V) are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 84). Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 62). Open the LCD screen of your camcorder - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 27
. Useful Recording Techniques Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. See page 107 on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch (MENU) [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting (p. 79). Your camcorder flashes - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 28
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 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 29
also be recorded. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 you want to zoom to a greater level. Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record fully. Notes You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec. - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 30
mirror mode Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 270 seconds. This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. Touch (MENU) [SMTH SLW REC] (under category). [MANUAL SETTINGS] Press - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 31
as that of normal recording. Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-TG5V) Useful Recording Techniques Set the GPS switch to ON ( appears on the LCD screen). Your camcorder starts trying to triangulate. When your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location information at - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 32
minutes to acquire the location information when you use the GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals. Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON. Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 33
are displayed and sorted by recording date. Useful Recording Techniques Index Switches operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the Map Index screen (p. 36) (HDR-TG5V). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies*. : Displays photos. / : Displays movies recorded on - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 34
Contents Useful Recording Techniques * appears when the standard definition image on the photo recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. and shooting conditions , and coordinates (HDR-TG5V) are recorded automatically during recording. This - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 35
(p. 36) (HDR-TG5V). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies. : Displays photos. / : Displays photos recorded on the previous/next date.* / : Displays the previous/next photo. Returns to the recording screen. * is displayed when is touched. Your camcorder displays the - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
back before starting this operation (p. 62). You can use the Map Index only with movies and photos having location information that was recorded with the GPS switch set to ON (p. 31). You cannot use the Map Index with photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Touch (PLAYBACK). 36 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 37
where you recorded the movies and photos to be played back. Useful Recording Techniques The image marker turns red. The movies or photos Playback starts from the selected scene. Notes Make sure that you set the GPS switch to ON prior to recording, to be able to create movies and photos that - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 38
want to play back before the operation (p. 62). Touch (MENU) [ FILM ROLL] (under [PLAYBACK] category). Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Useful Recording Techniques Sets the interval at which to create thumbnails of scenes in a movie. Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 39
Your camcorder selects a number of short scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) starts after several seconds. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Useful Recording Techniques Index To stop Highlight Playback To pause, touch - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
file again. If you delete music files using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can restore them using Music Transfer supplied with PMB. Refer to the PMB Guide for details. Using PB zoom with photos You can magnify photos - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 41
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Play back the photo you want to magnify. Magnify the photo with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed. Touch the screen at the point - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 42
. Tips You can set continuous slide show playback by selecting (OPTION) SET] while playing photos. The default setting is [ON] (continuous playback). tab [SLIDE SHOW Useful Recording Techniques Index 42 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 43
(high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. Connecting a TV using - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
cable either to the "Handycam" Station Cradle or to your camcorder. Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 33). Connecting to a high definition TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are played back with high definition image quality (HD). Standard definition image quality (SD - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
HDMI OUT jack of the "Handycam" Station Cradle and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are converted to standard definition image quality (SD) and - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 46
(under [OUTPUT SETTINGS] category) [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 92) * 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.). Index 46 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 47
of your TV or VCR. 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 component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 48
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Tips If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously. 48 Index - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 49
Useful battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting images from the "Memory Stick and photos in advance (p. 59, see Operating Guide too). Tips You can select up to - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 50
Table of Contents Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . Tips Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Useful Recording Techniques Index 50 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 51
location information (HDR-TG5V) You can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON so that your camcorder can acquire the Tips You can change the scale using the zoom lever (W: larger, T: smaller). Your camcorder acquires the current location information every 10 seconds. - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 52
high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (SD) [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition image will be the date and time you captured from the movie. Useful Recording Techniques Index Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 4 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 53
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory of your camcorder to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 54
photos You can copy photos from the internal memory of the camcorder to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 55
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect the same day at one time [ PRT. by date] of a photo is only valid when the recorded media is an internal memory. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]/[ PRT. by date]. To protect all photos on - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 56
once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while dividing movies on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. A slight difference may occur - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 57
, do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while editing movies on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. Tips You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (SD) movies - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 58
change the order within the Playlist Touch (MENU) [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category). Touch [ MOVE]/[ MOVE]. Select the movie to be moved. Useful Recording Techniques Touch the movie you want to play back. The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end, then - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 59
) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection) Use USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device, which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. The - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 60
starting the operation (p. 62, 74). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 20). High definition image quality (HD) movies will be dubbed with standard - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 61
camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals setting) . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR- TG5V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [DATA CODE] (under - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 62
PRO Duo" media Set the recording medium to [MEMORY STICK] to record movies and/or photos on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 62). Types of "Memory Stick" media you can use with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 1 GB or larger - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 63
time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick"media (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. "Memory Stick PRO Duo - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 64
Connect the AC Adaptor to the "Handycam" Station Cradle and the wall outlet (wall socket). If you do not use the "Handycam" Station Cradle, connect the AC Adaptor to the camcorder (p. 19), then proceed to step 3. 2 Set the camcorder onto the "Handycam" Station Cradle. 3 Open the LCD screen - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 65
Contents Useful Recording Techniques Customizing your camcorder MANUAL camcorder and the subject. Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. SPOTLIGHT**( ) Prevents people's faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 66
. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. Steps (MENU) [ FADER] (under setting [MANUAL SETTINGS] category) a desired OFF Does not use an effect. Out In WHITE FADER Fades in/out with the white effect. Out In BLACK FADER Fades in/out - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 67
same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 68
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Steps (MENU) [SPOT MTR/FCS] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category) touch the subject to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. Steps (MENU) [ - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 70
guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set focus manually TELE - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 71
level up to 10 × in case you want to zoom to a level greater factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level. Useful Recording Techniques OFF 20 × 120 × Up to 10 desired OFF Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. Index Tips Positioning the - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 72
a desired ON OFF ( ) The SteadyShot function is used. The SteadyShot function is not used. BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can record a movie with for recording conversations.) AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Index 72 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
Table of Contents Steps (MENU) [AUTO BACK LIGHT] (under desired setting [SHOOTING SET] category) function is used. The Auto Slow Shutter function is not used. CONVERSION LENS When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using the optimum compensation - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 74
mode to record high definition image quality (HD) movies from 4 levels. When recording fast moving subject, a high image quality, such as [FH], is recommended. HD FH ( ) Records in the highest quality mode (AVC HD 16M (FH))*1. HD HQ ( ) Records in high quality mode (AVC HD 9M (HQ))*2. HD SP - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 75
(SD) movies While recording a movie. WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (SD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. Steps (MENU) [ WIDE SELECT] (under - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
does not appear while using mirror mode (p. 30). FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts the image quality of face parts more finely, in the case of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. Steps (MENU) [FACE - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, appears on the screen sensitivity using the SMILE SHUTTER function. Steps (MENU) [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (under desired setting [FACE FUNC. SET] category) a HIGH - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 78
AUTO CHILD PRIORITY ADULT PRIORITY Detects and shoots smiling faces automatically. Detects and shoots with priority on a child's face. Detects and shoots with priority on an adult's face. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 78 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 79
9M ( ) VGA(0.3M) ( ) Records photos in the high quality (2,304 × 1,728). Records photos in the high quality in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (2,304 × 1,296 OFF ( ) Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness. Records without - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 80
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 function when you use the built-in flash. Steps (MENU) [FLASH LEVEL] (under setting [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired HIGH ( ) - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing on the current recording medium. When the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned for each "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 81 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 82
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques PLAYBACK (Items for playback) VISUAL INDEX See page 33. DATE INDEX See page 36. MAP (HDR-TG5V) See page 36. FILM ROLL See page 38. FACE See page 38. HIGHLIGHT See page 39. PLAYLIST See page 58. 82 Index - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 83
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques EDIT (Items for editing) DELETE See page 49. DELETE See page 49. PROTECT See page 55. PROTECT See page 55. DIVIDE See page 56. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 52. MOVIE DUB See page 53. PHOTO COPY See page 54. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 57. 83 Index - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 84
(SD). Steps (MENU) [ / setting [YES] SET] (under [PLAYBACK SET] category) a desired HD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) image. SD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits standard definition image quality (SD) image. Tips You can record, play, or edit - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. HDR-TG5V OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA COORDINATES Data code is not displayed. Displays the date and time. Displays camera setting data. Displays coordinates. DATE/TIME Date Time Useful - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 86
balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Flash COORDINATES Latitude Longitude Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 87
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques OTHERS (Items for other settings) The default settings are marked with . YOUR LOCATION (HDR-TG5V) See page 51. USB CONNECT See page 59. TV CONNECT Guide See page 43. EMPTY MUSIC See page 40. DOWNLOAD MUSIC See page 40. BATTERY INFO You can check the - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 88
are discarded when the recording media space is displayed. Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 88). Tips [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [INT. MEMORY]/[MEMORY STICK] [YES] [YES] . Index 88 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 89
(p. 59, see Operating Guide too) before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be deleted. While [Executing...] is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 90
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight. Steps (MENU) [LCD BL LEVEL] (under - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 91
Table of Contents Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. COMPONENT - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable. Steps (MENU) [HDMI RESOLUTION] (under [OUTPUT SETTINGS] category) [HD CONTENTS]/[SD CONTENTS] a desired setting HD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with high definition image quality (HD). AUTO Normal - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
signal while it is being used. The clock is not adjusted until the camcorder is turned off. Also, the clock is not adjusted unless the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, even if the GPS switch is set to ON. AUTO AREA ADJ (Auto area adjustment) (HDR-TG5V) Your camcorder will compensate for a time - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
. Does not compensate for the time difference with the current area automatically. Notes You must set date and time on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 22). DST SET/SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
Contents Useful Recording Techniques GENERAL SET (Other setup items) The default settings are marked with . DEMO MODE When your camcorder is memory The movie is recorded with high definition image quality (HD) CALIBRATION See page 117. A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off ) You can set your camcorder - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 97
Remote Commander at the TV (p. 47). Steps (MENU) [CTRL FOR HDMI] (under setting [GENERAL SET] category) a desired ON OFF Operates your camcorder using the TV's Remote Commander. Does not operate your camcorder using the TV's Remote Commander. Useful Recording Techniques Index 97 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 98
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following list to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations p. 98 Batteries/power sources p. 99 LCD screen p. 99 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 99
the "Handycam" Station Cradle securely (p. 18). The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 18). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 100
Useful Recording Techniques Recording Refer also to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 99). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO fully does not record images. Your camcorder use the flash with: [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [MANUAL] to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 101
case battery camcorder (p. 96). This is not a malfunction. Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices Images cannot be played back or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is not recognized. You cannot play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on "Memory Stick - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 102
dubbed correctly. You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable. The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack of another device (p. 60). GPS (HDR-TG5V) The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal (HDR-TG5V). Your camcorder may not be able to - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 103
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The battery pack is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FH50. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FH50. (p. 115). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of "Handycam" Station Cradle or your camcorder securely (p. 18). C:13 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 104
be some trouble with the GPS receiver. Turn on your camcorder again. (HDR-TG5V) The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file? HD movie management information is damaged. Create new information? (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) The amount of lights is - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 105
Memory Stick may not be able to record or play images correctly. Use "Memory Stick" media recommended for your camcorder (p.62). Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Useful - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 106
minute) HD SD 155 180 The internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used as the recording media. Expected recording time of movies Internal memory High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-TG5 HDR-TG5V [HD FH] 115 (115) 110 (110) [HD HQ - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 107
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques recording time. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD 16M (FH) AVC HD 9M (HQ) AVC HD 7M (SP) AVC HD 5M (LP) 1GB 6 10 15 20 (6) (9) (10) (15) 2GB 10 25 35 45 (10) (20) (25) (35) 4GB 25 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 108
use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i is supported USA, Venezuela, etc. System PAL PAL-M PAL-N SECAM Used - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 109
time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (MENU) [AREA SET] and [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] (under [CLOCK/ LANG] category) (p. 94, 95). HDR-TG5V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 110
and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see "PMB Guide" then use - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 111
you delete image files, follow the steps on page 49. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer. Do not format the recording media using a computer. The camcorder may not operate correctly. Do not copy the files on the recording media from the computer. Operation - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 112
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. About GPS (HDR-TG5V) The GPS (Global Positioning System - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 113
on the map based on the GPS information. On the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane During take off and landing of an airplane, set the GPS switch to OFF and turn off the camcorder, as you will be instructed to do by the on-board announcement. In other cases, use GPS in accordance with the - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 114
(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" media and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media compliant product you use. Damaged or lost data may occur in the following cases (the - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 115
on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media by your camcorder conform to the "Design rule for Camera File system" universal standard established by the JEITA 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 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 116
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 mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 20 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 117
to direct sunlight. This damages 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 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 118
the date. How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. Note on disposal/transfer of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Even if you delete data in - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 119
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 120
web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SR87 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net /Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read "license2.pdf " in - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 121
67 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 115 Internal memory 110 J JPEG 110 L LANDSCAPE 65 LANGUAGE SET 23, 95 LCD BL LEVEL 90 LCD BRIGHT 90 LCD COLOR 91 LP 74 M Maintenance 112 MANAGE MEDIA 62, 88 MANUAL SETTINGS 65 Map Index 36 MEDIA FORMAT 64, 88 MEDIA INFO 88 "Memory Stick" media...... 62 - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 122
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 62, 114 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 62, 114 26, 34 PHOTO SETTINGS 79 PLAYBACK 33 PLAYBACK SET 84 Playing 33 Playlist 57 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 65 Power on 22 Precautions 112 PROTECT 55 R REC MODE 74 Recording - Sony HDR-TG5 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 123
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