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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

HDR-TG1E/TG3E
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to Handycam Handbook (PDF).

2008 Sony Corporation

Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable Accessories: Memory Stick PRO Duo, Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor

CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE

ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment
and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-TG1E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
HDR-TG1E is to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C230 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Memory Stick

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Notes on use

Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.
Memory Stick PRO Duo 4 GB (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Handycam Station (1) A Component A/V cable (1) B A/V connecting cable (1) C USB cable (long) (1) D USB cable (short) (1) E Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor (1) F USB adaptor cap (1) G 21-pin adaptor (1) For the models with the mark printed on their bottom surfaces only. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) Wrist strap (1) CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1) (p. 26) Picture Motion Browser (Software) PMB Guide Handycam Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

Battery pack and Memory Stick PRO Duo
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
* The Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor F and the USB adaptor cap G are attached to the USB cable (short) E beforehand.
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) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. A Memory Stick PRO Duo of up to 16 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this camcorder. See page 14 for the recordable time of a Memory Stick PRO Duo. Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo are both called as Memory Stick PRO Duo in this manual.
external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 24). 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.

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, recording 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.

Using the camcorder

The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See Precautions (p. 32). Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (p. 10), the access lamp (p. 12) or the QUICK ON lamp (p. 7) is lit or flashing. Otherwise, the Memory Stick PRO Duo may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. 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 inserting or ejecting the Memory Stick PRO Duo, be careful so that the Memory Stick PRO Duo does not pop out and drop (p. 12). 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. 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

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 other media. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using your computer, etc. Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 23). It is recommended that you save your image data periodically, after recording.

Table of Contents

When the camcorder is connected to a computer
Do not try to format the Memory Stick PRO Duo in the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly.

Read this first.. 2

Getting Started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack. 7 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time. 10
Changing the language setting... 11

About 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. 11).
Step 3: Inserting a Memory Stick PRO Duo. 12

About this manual

The images of the LCD screen used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. The screenshots are from Windows Vista. The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. Refer also to Handycam Handbook (PDF) and PMB Guide.

Recording/Playback

Recording.. 13 Playback.. 15
Playing the image on a TV. 16
Name and functions of each part. 17 Indicators displayed during recording/playback.. 19 Performing various functions - HOME and OPTION... 21 Saving images. 23 Deleting images.. 24

Enjoying with a computer

Performing with a computer.. 26
Installing and viewing Handycam Handbook (PDF).. 26 Installing Picture Motion Browser... 26

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.. 30

Additional Information

Precautions.. 32 Specifications.. 33
Step 1: Charging the battery pack

POWER button

Charging time Recording time*1*2 Continuous recording time Typical recording time*3 Playback time*50 135
*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. 10)/access lamp (p. 12)/QUICK ON lamp. 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). On the charging/recording/playback time Times measured when using the camcorder at 25C (77F) (10C to 30C (50F to 86F) is recommended). The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The available 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. On using abroad You can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Also, you can charge the battery pack. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket). See Handycam Handbook (PDF) for details.
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen.

POWER button (HOME)

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

(Movie) / select switch

(Still)

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. To adjust the LCD panel, open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). You can rotate the LCD panel 270 degrees to the lens side (2) to record in mirror mode.

2270 degrees (max.)

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.
When you turn on (Still) lamp, the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically (the default setting).
190 degrees to the camcorder

3 Touch

(HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET].
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. Getting Started
4 Select the desired geographical
area with [NEXT]. / , then touch
5 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year),
[M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then touch.

The clock starts.

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.

z Tips

The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the Memory Stick PRO Duo, and can be displayed during playback. You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [BEEP] t [OFF]. When you close the LCD panel during standby/ recording, the QUICK ON lamp starts flashing and your camcorder goes to sleep mode. If [QUICK ON STBY] is set to [OFF] on the HOME MENU (p. 22), closing the LCD panel makes your camcorder turn off.
Step 3: Inserting a Memory Stick PRO Duo
Access lamp If you insert a new Memory Stick PRO Duo, the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears.
See page 5 on the Memory Stick you can use with your camcorder.
Do not do any of the following when the (Movie) / (Still) mode lamps (p. 10), the access lamp or the QUICK ON lamp (p. 7) 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 in step 3, format the Memory Stick PRO Duo (p. 24). Note that formatting will delete all data recorded on the Memory Stick PRO Duo.

1 Insert the Memory Stick PRO
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.

3 On the [Create a new Image
Database File.] screen, 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.

Recording

START/STOP A (Movie) / (Still) select switch C

[STBY] t [REC]

PHOTO B

Flashing t Lights up

1 Open the LCD panel. 2 Slide the

lights up.

(Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images

(Movie)/

(Still) select switch C until the respective lamp

3 Start recording.

Movies
Press START/STOP A. To stop recording, press START/STOP A again.
See Handycam Handbook (PDF) to display the image of SD (standard definition) image quality.

Still Images

Press PHOTO B 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.
If you close the LCD panel during recording, the recording will be stopped.
You can check the free Memory Stick PRO Duo space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO]. You can capture still images by pressing PHOTO B during movie recording. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. The maximum recordable time of Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo is as follows with recording mode [HD SP] (the default setting); 1 GB: approx. 15 minutes 2 GB: approx. 30 minutes 4 GB: approx. 65 minutes 8 GB: approx. 140 minutes 16 GB: approx. 280 minutes When measuring Memory Stick PRO Duo capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management. Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 19). You can capture still images from recorded movies (HDR-TG1E). See Handycam Handbook (PDF) for details.

Playback

(VIEW IMAGES)
1 Goes to the (Film Roll Index) screen 2 Goes to the (Face Index) screen 3 Goes to (HOME) 4 Previous 6 images 5 Next 6 images 6 Returns to the recording screen
7 Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality* 8 Displays still images 9 Searches for images by date 0 (OPTION) * appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality.

1 Open the LCD panel to turn on your camcorder. 2 Touch
(VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display the thumbnails).

3 Start playback.

Touch the or tab, then select the desired movie to play back.
Beginning of the scene/previous scene Toggles Play or Pause as you touch
Touch the tab, then select the desired still image to play back.

Slide show Next scene

Stop (go to the INDEX screen)

Reverse/Forward OPTION

Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen

Previous/Next OPTION

To adjust the sound volume of movies
When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with /.
On the VISUAL INDEX screen, i appears with the image on the tab that was most recently played back/recorded (B for the still image). When you touch a movie marked with i, you can play it back from the point it was previously stopped.

Open the jack cover.

A/V Remote Connector Open the jack cover.
Playing the image on a TV
Connection methods and quality of the image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) 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. 7). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Some settings may need to be adjusted on the TV when playing back. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details.

Handycam Station

When the A/V connecting cable is used to output images, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V OUT jack. Connect the A/V connecting cable or component A/V cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder. If you connect A/ V connecting cables or component A/V cable to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may occur.

Operation flow

Face Index FACE DETECTION

Center

Indicator Meaning Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. See Handycam Handbook (PDF) for details. The recording date and time are recorded automatically on the Memory Stick PRO Duo. They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback.
IMAGE SIZE Continuous slide show Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting

Warning

Performing various functions - OPTION
You can display the menu screen by touching (HOME)/ (OPTION). For details of the menu items, see Handycam Handbook (PDF) (p. 26).

(HOME)

HOME and
To see the explanation of the HOME MENU (HELP)
1 Touch (HOME). 2 Touch (HELP). The bottom of (HELP) turns orange.

(OPTION)

3 Touch the item you want to learn about. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the selected item, touch [YES].

Using the HOME MENU

You can change the operating settings for your convenience. Touch (HOME) to display the menu screen.

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. Press (OPTION) to display the menu items you can change in the current situation.

Menu items

Category
1 Touch the desired category then
item to change the setting.
2 Follow the instructions on the

screen.

1 Touch the desired tab then item

to change the setting.

2 After completing the setting,
If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch. You cannot simultaneously select or activate the grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.
When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function is not available under the current situation.
The (OPTION) MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation.
(SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [AUDIO MODE], [WIDE SELECT], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [X.V.COLOR], [GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [ REMAINING SET], [SUB-T DATE], [FLASH MODE]*, [FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE REDUC], [FACE DETECTION], [ INDEX SET]* [ IMAGE SIZE]*, [FILE NO.], [GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [FLASH MODE]*, [FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE REDUC], [FACE DETECTION] [DATA CODE], [ DISPLAY] [VOLUME]*, [BEEP]*, [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR] [TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT], [COMPONENT]

1 Touch

(HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE].

2 Touch [ 3 Touch [

DELETE].
DELETE] or [ DELETE], then touch the movie to be deleted. The selected movie is marked with.

4 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 still images

1 In step 2, touch [ DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE], then touch the still image to be deleted. The selected still image is marked with. 3 Touch
To delete all still images at one time, in step 2, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t.
To delete all images (Format)
Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [YES] t [YES] t.
Formatting will delete all data recorded on the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
Performing with a computer
Handbook/software to be installed
x Handycam Handbook (PDF) Handycam Handbook (PDF) explains in detail about your camcorder and its practical use. x Picture Motion Browser (only for Windows users) Picture Motion Browser is the supplied software. You can enjoy the following operations.
Creating a disc with one touch operation Importing images to a computer Editing imported images Creating a disc
4 Select the desired language and the model name of your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. Installation starts. When the installation is completed, the short-cut icon of Handycam Handbook (PDF) appears on the desktop of your computer.
The model name of your Handycam is printed on the lower side of its side surface.
The supplied software Picture Motion Browser is not supported by Macintosh computers. To use a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following website for details. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/
5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. To view Handycam Handbook, doubleclick the short-cut icon of Handycam Handbook. z Tips
For Macintosh users, follow the steps below.
Installing and viewing Handycam Handbook (PDF)
To view Handycam Handbook (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer.
1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. The select screen for installation appears.
1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CDROM, double-click the [GB] folder and then drag-and-drop the Handbook.pdf on the computer. To view Handycam Handbook, double-click Handbook.pdf.
Installing Picture Motion Browser
x System requirements OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP SP2*/Windows Vista*
3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. The installation screen for Handycam Handbook (PDF) appears.

* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster, Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is recommended.)
Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster enables the following operations: Importing the contents to the computer One Touch Disc Burn Creating an AVCHD format disc/ DVD-video Copying a disc Processing only the contents in SD (standard definition) image quality
You can read images recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo in a Memory Stick slot of a computer. However, in the following cases, do not use the Memory Stick slot of the computer, but connect your camcorder to the computer with the USB cable: The computer is not compatible with a Memory Stick PRO Duo. A Memory Stick Duo adaptor is required. A Memory Stick PRO Duo cannot be read in the Memory Stick slot. Reading data from the Memory Stick slot is slow.
Memory: For Windows 2000, Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.) For processing SD (standard definition) image quality content only, 256 MB of memory or more is necessary. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk: Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (10 GB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs.) Display: Minimum 1,dots Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation)
x Installation procedure You need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS.
1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. b Notes
Log on as an Administrator for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. The installation screen appears.

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.

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.

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.

Specifications

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.

System

Video compression format: AVCHD (HD)/ MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format: Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal: PAL color, CCIR standards 1080/50i specification Recording format: Movie (HD): AVCHD 1080/ 50i Movie (SD): MPEG2-PS Still image: Exif Ver.2.2*1 Image device: 3.6 mm (1/5 type) CMOS sensor Recording pixels (still image, 4:3): Max. 4.0 mega (1 728) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 000 pixels Effective (movie, 16:9): Approx. 000 pixels Effective (still image, 16:9): Approx. 000 pixels Effective (still image, 4:3): Approx. 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 10 (Optical), 20 , 120 (Digital) Focal length: F1.8 ~ 2.3 f=3.2 ~ 32.0 mm (5/32 ~ 1 5/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies*3: 43 ~ 507 mm (1 3/4 ~ 20 in.) (16:9) For still images: 38 ~ 380 mm (1 1/2 ~ 15 in.) (4:3) Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (K), [OUTDOOR] (K) Minimum illumination: 5 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 sec) *1 Exif is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorders setting information at the time of recording. *2 The unique pixel array of Sonys ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (BIONZ) allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *3 The focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.