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Sony HDRTG3E Titanium 1080p Camcorder - HDRTG3E

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Summary
The worlds smallest, lightest Full HD 1920x1080 camcorder. Stylish, ultra-compact design with tough, scratch-resistant titanium body. Easy to use controls. Superb picture quality with Face Detection and 5.1 ch surround sound.
Pure titanium body with scratch-resistant Premium Hard Coating
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1920x1080i HD video recording on removable Memory Stick PRO Duo media - no discs or tapes required ClearVid CMOS Sensor and Exmor derived technology for superbly detailed HD pictures with high sensitivity and low noise BIONZ high-speed image processor for enhanced image quality and responsive performance Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 10x optical zoom / 120x digital zoom Face Detection automatically adjusts focus, exposure, colour balance and skin tone for clearer, more natural faces D-Range Optimiser adjusts exposure and contrast for evenly-exposed backlit shots x.v.Colour mode for vivid, lifelike colours 4 megapixel still photo recording Dual Rec simultaneous 2.3 megapixel still photo during video recording 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus touch panel for viewing shots and controlling functions Quick ON button for fast start-up from sleep mode Face Index, Film Roll Index and Visual Index for quick, easy searches using touchscreen 5.1 surround sound recording with zoom mic for clearer dialogue and sound of foreground subjects BRAVIA Sync via HDMI connection for playback control via compatible BRAVIA TV remote control PhotoTV HD output for optimised still photo display on compatible BRAVIA TV USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection for fast PC transfer (output only)

Technical Specifications

Lens System Playback zoom Lens System Optical zoom Megapixel Digital Zoom Image Sensor Sensor type Display Display diagonal 2.7 " CMOS Y Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 10 x 4 MP 20 x
Display Focusing Manual focus Auto Focus Still Image Still image capture resolutions Audio Built-in microphone Technical details Camcorder tape type Connectivity HDMI ports quantity USB 2.0 ports quantity Storage media Compatible memory cards Energy management Battery Technology

2304 x 1728

Flash Memory

4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo

Lithium-Ion
Price correct as at Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:36 AM. Please check the website for the latest price.

3-288-523-13(1)

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.

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

QUICK ON lamp /CHG lamp

Battery pack

Power cord (Mains lead) DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket)
You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack NP-FH50 after attaching it to your camcorder.

b Notes

You cannot attach any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than NP-FH50 to your camcorder.

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.
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.
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. The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station.
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.

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.
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.

Battery eject lever

DC IN jack Open the jack cover.
DC plug With the v mark on the bottom
Available running time for the supplied battery pack
Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack.
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 10)/ access lamp (p. 12)/QUICK ON lamp are turned off.

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.

O Recording folder P Return button Q Playback mode R Currently playing movie number/ Number of total recorded movies S Previous/Next button T Video operation buttons U Currently playing still image number/ Number of total recorded still images V Playback folder W Slide show button X Data file name Y VISUAL INDEX button

Viewing still images

Indicators on the LCD screens
Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.
Upper left Center Upper right

Upper right

Indicator Meaning

FADER LCD backlight off

Bottom
Picture effect Digital effect 9
Manual focus SCENE SELECTION

Upper left

White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA

X.V.COLOR

AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording Flash, REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
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]

Items of the HOME MENU

(CAMERA) category MOVIE* PHOTO* SMTH SLW REC (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX* INDEX* INDEX* PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE* [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ DELETE], DELETE] DELETE], DELETE], [DIVIDE] ADD], [ ADD], ADD by date], ADD by date], ERASE], [ ERASE], ERASE ALL], ERASE ALL], MOVE], [ MOVE]

PHOTO SETTINGS

PHOTO CAPTURE (HDR-TG1E) EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND/ DISP SET** OUTPUT SETTINGS CLOCK/ LANG GENERAL SET
PRINT USB CONNECT [ USB CONNECT], [DISC BURN]
[CLOCK SET]*, [AREA SET], [SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*
[DEMO MODE], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [QUICK ON STBY], [CTRL FOR HDMI]
TV CONNECT Guide* (MANAGE MEDIA) category / SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT* REPAIR IMG.DB F.
* You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation. ** The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.

Saving images

Items of the OPTION MENU
Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below.
tab [FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER], [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.], [COLOR SLOW SHTR] tab [FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT] tab [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC], [MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER], [TIMING], [RECORD SOUND] (The tab depends on the situation/No tab) [SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET], [COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE]
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 the hard disk of a computer. You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below.

Using a computer

By using Picture Motion Browser on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save the images recorded on your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard definition) image quality. For details, see PMB Guide (p. 28).

Creating a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)
You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to a disc with ease by pressing the (DISC BURN) button.
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.
Connecting your camcorder to other devices
For details, see Handycam Handbook (PDF).
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable
You can dub to VCRs, DVD/HDD recorders with SD (standard definition) image quality.

Deleting images

Connecting with the USB cable
You can dub to movie dubbing compatible DVD writers, etc., with HD (high definition) image quality. Select the image quality of the movie you want to delete before the operation.

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

When using the Handycam Station
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Set your camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn on your camcorder. 3 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station (p. 18) to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on your camcorder automatically. 4 Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the [USB SELECT] screen of your camcorder. 7 Click [Continue]. 8 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next]. 9 Confirm the installation settings, then click [Install]. 0 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. qa Restart the computer if required to complete the installation. qs Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer.
When using the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor
1 Attach the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor to your camcorder.
To disconnect the USB cable
1 Click the icon t [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device] t [OK] (Windows 2000 only) on the task tray on the bottom right of the desktop of the computer. 2 Touch [END] t [YES] on the screen of your camcorder. 3 Disconnect the USB cable.
Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor USB cable 2 Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder and a wall outlet (wall socket), then turn on your camcorder. 3 Connect the USB cable connected to the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor to the computer. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on your camcorder automatically. 4 Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the [USB SELECT] screen of your camcorder.
To operate the Picture Motion Browser
To start Picture Motion Browser, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB - Picture Motion Browser]. For the basic operation of Picture Motion Browser, see PMB Guide. To display PMB Guide, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide].

Picture Motion Browser does not work correctly.
Finish Picture Motion Browser and restart your computer.
The power abruptly turns off.
Turn on the power again. Use the AC Adaptor. Charge the battery pack (p. 7).
Your camcorder is not recognized by the computer.
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the Handycam Station or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in an orderly manner.
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Indicators Causes/Solutions

Indicators

Causes/Solutions

C:04:ss

The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack NP-FH50. Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack NP-FH50 (p. 7). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely (p. 7). Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. 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. When the indicator flashes slowly, the file is damaged or unreadable. Battery power is low. The temperature of your camcorder is getting high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it in a cool place.
When the indicator flashes slowly, free space for recording images are running out. For the type of Memory Stick you can use with your camcorder, see page 5. No Memory Stick PRO Duo is inserted (p. 12). When the indicator flashes quickly, 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. 24). The Image Database File is damaged. The Memory Stick PRO Duo is damaged. Format the Memory Stick PRO Duo with your camcorder. An incompatible Memory Stick PRO Duo is inserted. Access to the Memory Stick PRO Duo was restricted on another device. There is something wrong with the flash. The amount of light is not sufficient. Use the flash. The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The media is full. Still images cannot be recorded during processing. Wait for a while, then record.
C:13:ss/ C:32:ss E:20:ss/ E:31:ss/ E:61:ss/ E:62:ss/ E:91:ss/ E:94:ss

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.

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.
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 preinstalled 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 preinstalled 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.

Input/Output connectors

A/V Remote Connector: Component/video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini Connector

AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B

Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption: 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature: 0 C to + 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature: -20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to + 140 F) Dimensions (approx.): 81 mm (1 15/3/1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications.
Image: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total dot number: (960 220)

General

Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HD: 3.3 W SD: 2.7 W Operating temperature: 0 C to + 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature: -20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to + 140 F) Dimensions (approx.): 63 mm (1 5/3/1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 63 mm (1 5/3/1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.): 240 g (8 oz) main unit only 300 g (10 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack, and a Memory Stick PRO Duo
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V Output voltage: DC 6.8 V Capacity: 6.1 Wh (900 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Handycam Station DCRA-C230 Input/Output connectors
A/V OUT jack: Component/video and audio output jack USB jack: mini-B (HDR-TG3E: output only)
Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor Input/Output connectors
USB jack: mini-B (HDR-TG3E: output only)

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. x.v.Colour is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BIONZ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 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, Windows Media, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or 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 manual.
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