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Enjoying Your
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Camcorder
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 14
Recording/Playback 22
Handycam Handbook
Editing 45
Utilizing Media 57
HDR-TG1
Customizing Your
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Camcorder
Troubleshooting 79
Additional
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Information
Quick
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Reference
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for manual. future reference. � You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. � “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used Notes on use only with “Memory Stick PRO” On “Handycam Handbook” (this book) compatible equipment. � Do not attach a label or the like on a The operations and handling of your “Memory Stick PRO Duo
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� If you close the LCD panel when your � Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to camcorder is connected to other devices direct sunlight for long periods of time with the USB cable, the recorded images may cause malfunctions. may be lost. � Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might � When connecting your camcorder to cause your camcorder to malfunction. another device with a cable, be sure to Take images of the sun only in low light insert the connector plug in the correct conditions, such as at
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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
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Table of Contents Searching for desired scene by face Read this before operating your (Face Index) .................................. 34 camcorder ...................................2 Searching for desired images by date Subject examples and solutions .....7 (Date Index) .................................. 35 Using PB zoom .............................. 35 Playing back a series of still images Enjoying Your Camcorder (Slide show) ................................... 36 Playing the image on a T
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MOVIE SETTINGS ....................... 62 Quick Reference (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS ..................... 66 Identifying parts and controls ....... 99 (Items for recording still images) Indicators displayed during recording/ VIEW IMAGES SET ..................... 67 playback .................................. 103 (Items to customize the display) Glossary .....................................105 SOUND/DISP SET ....................... 68 Index .....................................
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Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf Getting a good swing shot of a ski slope or beach BSMTH SLW REC ........................30 BBEACH.......................................76 BSNOW .......................................76 Capturing still A child on the images during stage under a spot movie recording light BDual Rec....................................29 BSPOTLIGHT...............................76 Flowers in close- Fireworks with all up its splendor BPORTRAIT .................
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Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow 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 × 1080/60i” (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
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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 1 compatible devices, such as a PLAYSTATION®3* or 2 VAIO* . *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 supp
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Expected recording time of movies 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) “Memory Stick PRO 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Duo” capacity HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format AVC HD 16M (FH) 6 (6) 10 (10) 25 (25) 55 (55) 110 (110) (highest quality)* AVC HD 9M (HQ) 10 (9) 25 (20) 55 (40) 115 (80) 230 (160) (high quality)** AVC HD 7M (SP) 15 (10) 30 (20) 65 (45)
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Enjoying Your Camcorder “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 12) Category B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Item Page TV CONNECT Guide* 38 Item Page MOVIE* 27 (MANAGE MEDIA) category PHOTO* 27 Item Page SMTH SLW REC 30 / SET* 57 (VIEW IMAGES) category MEDIA INFO 58 MEDIA FORMAT* 58 Item Page REPAIR IMG.DB F. 59 VISUAL INDEX* 31 IND
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Using the HOME MENU 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] 1 Open the LCD panel to turn on your camcorder. 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . 2Touch (HOME). B When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP 1Touch (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) 3 Touch the desired category. Example: (OTHERS) category 2Touch (HELP). The bottom of the (HELP) turns orange. 12
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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. Using the OPTION MENU 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. (OPTION) 13
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following USB cable (long) (1)/ USB cable (short) (1) (p. 53, 55) 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) Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor (1)/ USB adaptor cap (1) (p. 101) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15) The Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor and the USB adaptor cap are attached to the USB cable (short) beforehand. Power co
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER button QUICK ON lamp /CHG (charge) lamp Battery pack Power cord (Mains lead) DC IN jack AC Adaptor DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 4 Insert the battery. battery pack NP-FH50 (p. 93) after attaching it to your camcorder. 1 Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. b Notes 2 Insert the battery pack all the way in � You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery until it clicks. pack other than NP-FH
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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. DC IN jack � When inserting the camcorder into the Open the jack Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. cover � Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. DC plug To remove your camcorder from t
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Getting Started To use a power source from a wall Available running time for the battery outlet (wall socket) pack Make the same connections as you do when Charging time: charging the battery pack. The battery pack Approximate time (min.) required when will not lose its charge in this case. you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack. To check the remaining battery Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when (Battery Info) you use a fully charged battery pack. Af
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Step 3: Turning the power on and On the charging/recording/playback time adjusting the LCD � Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is panel recommended). Your camcorder turns on when you open � The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low the LCD panel. temperatures. � The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. On the AC Adaptor �
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Getting Started Step 4: Setting the date and time To turn off the LCD backlight to make Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not the battery last longer set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few screen appears every time you turn on your seconds until appears. camcorder or change the (Movie)/ This setting is practical when you use your (Still) select switch position. camcorder in bright conditions or you wan
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3Touch (HOME) t 9 Make sure that the clock is (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ correctly set, then touch . LANG] t [CLOCK SET]. The clock starts. You can set any year up to the year The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. 2037. For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM. z Tips � The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded 4 Select the desired geographical on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and can be area with / , then touch displayed during pla
