HDR-TG5V

Record brilliant, 1920 x 1080 high definition video2 on the go with the ultra-portable Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam camcorder. With a strong and lightweight pure titanium body and a built-in GPS receiver7 that maps where you shot your videos and photos and can display your current location, the HDR-TG5V makes an ideal travel companion.
1920x1080 high definition video recordingx1080 high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony Full High Definition quality2. 16GB embedded memory 16GB1 of embedded flash memory gives you the ability to record up to two hours of high definition video at the highest quality settings. Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver A built-in GPS receiver7 makes the HDRTG5V an ideal choice for travelers. In addition to automatically adjusting your camcorder's clock to the proper time zone, the GPS receiver also gives you the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations. Tagged videos and still images can be reviewed and played back using the Map Index function on the camcorder or once downloaded to your PC using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9. Slim, light and durable pure titanium body The slim, sleek Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam camcorder is constructed of pure titanium. This remarkably durable and lightweight metal makes the HDR-TG5V an ideal travel companion that can be carried with ease and slipped into a pocket or purse reducing the risk of nicks and scratches. 4 megapixel still image capture 4 megapixel still image capture lets you take high resolution digital photos. Built-in Intelligent Flash For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash reduces shadows and improves pictures. Face Detection technology for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos Made possible by the BIONZ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and by selecting the most prominent, automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection technology also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image. With variable bit allocation, the HDR-TG5V allocates encoding bits on detected face areas prior to encoding other parts of the picture, making them sharper and clearer. In still picture mode, Face Detection technology sets the flash level to optimize picture clarity. Smile Shutter technology for still and dual capture Smile Shutter technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting high definition video. You can also set the sensitivity and choose child, adult, or auto priority. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with SteadyShot image stabilization The HDR-TG5V features a professionalquality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake. 2.7 (diag.) wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display 2.7 (diag.) wide (16:9) touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Power On by opening LCD display 10X Optical / 120X Digital Zoom 1/5 Exmor CMOS image sensor with ClearVid array BIONZ Image Processor Highlight Playback Dolby Digital 2ch stereo recording with Built-in Zoom Mic Auto Lens Cover Dual Record with simultaneous still image and video capture Hybrid Recording to 16GB1 memory or optional Memory Stick media Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 Smooth Slow Record

Specifications

General
Imaging Device: 1/5" Exmor CMOS sensor with ClearVid array Pixel Gross: 2360K Recording Media: 16GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times: 16GB Flash Memory: High Definition: FH = up to 110 min., HQ = up to 120 min. SP = up to 280 min., LP = up to 355 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min. Video Actual: 1430K Pixels (16:9) 1080K Pixels (4:3) Still Actual: 1490K Pixels (16:9) 1990K Pixels (4:3) Processor: BIONZ image processor Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Still Picture Resolution: 4 megapixel Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB) USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output (s): Supplied (via A/V Remote jack) HDMI Connection Output(s): Yes (mini) Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Yes

Display

LCD Screen: 2.7 (diag.) touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display

Hardware

Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo Media slot Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto Light/Flash: Yes

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 53 - 621mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 43 - 507mm (16:9 Camera Mode) Aperture: F 1.8-2.3 Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel) Focal Distance: 3.2 - 32.0mm Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes (Still Image) Shutter Speed: Auto (Slow Shutter ON), 1/30 - 1/1000; Auto (Slow Shutter OFF) 1/60 - 1/1000; Scene Selection, 1/2 - 1/1000 Optical Zoom: 10x Digital Zoom: 20x Resolution: 4 megapixel still Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Minimum Illumination: 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone

Convenience

White Balance: Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One Push (via Touch panle) Still Image Mode(s): JPEG Face Detection: Yes - video and still Hybrid: Yes Quick On: Power On by LCD Dual Record: Yes Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function. Smile Shutter: Yes Embedded GPS: Yes

Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH50) Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes Multiple Language Display: Yes Slide Show Mode: Yes Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait), Spotlight, Beach, Snow Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes Fader Effect(s): Black, White Face Index: Yes Film Roll Index: Yes Photo Capture from Movie: Yes x.v.Color : Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization: SteadyShot image stabilization BRAVIA Sync : Yes

Software

Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.00 Supports Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1) (32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS.

Dimensions

Weight: w/o battery: 8oz (290g), w battery: 90oz (280g) Measurements: 1 3/16 x 4 5/8 x 2 1/2 inch (30x117x62mm) UPC Code: 027242763005
Format(s) Supported: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2
1. When measuring media capacity, 16GB equals 16 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. The capacity that a user can use is approximately 14.7GB. 2. 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 may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage must only be played back on a compatible Blu-ray Disc devices, PC with supplied software or PLAYSTATION3 devices. 3. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product, including a compatible BRAVIA HDTV. Please refer to owners manual to determine compatibility. 4. By using Picture Motion Browser software, supplied with Sony cameras and camcorders, a PC and a broadband Internet connection, your photos and videos can be shown on an online map service. The online map service is currently provided courtesy of Google, and is subject to change or termination without notice. Map detail is limited in some areas. 5. Requires Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported by Mac OS. 6. Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video, which play back over 12 seconds. 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam, SteadyShot, BIONZ, Clear Photo LCD Plus, Smile Shutter, AVCHD, ClearVid, x.v. Color, BRAVIA, Sync, Exmor, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks of Sony. PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Blu-ray Disc and its logo are trademarks. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. *Logo mentions need to be included if logo shown or listed in copy

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
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Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
/CHG (charge) lamp (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (22) START/STOP button (25) Power zoom lever (29, 40)
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques
Flash Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) (17) PHOTO button (27) GPS switch (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 reading or writing data.
DC IN jack (18, 20) A/V Remote Connector (43) Built-in microphone LCD screen/Touch panel (10, 30) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. Speaker
Hook for wrist strap Attach the strap (supplied) and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from damage by being dropped.

USB adaptor cap

Handycam Station Cradle
Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Interface connector Connects your camcorder to the Handycam Station Cradle or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor. By attaching the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor, you can connect the USB cable to your camcorder without using the Handycam Station Cradle.
Interface connector Connect to the interface connector on your camcorder when you attach your camcorder to the Handycam Station Cradle. A/V OUT jack (43, 60) HDMI OUT jack (44) DC IN jack (18) (USB) jack (59)
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 short cable. Be careful not to hang or give strong impact to the adaptor or the cable. It may become damaged. Attach the USB adaptor cap on the USB cable when carrying it in bags, etc.

Screen indicators

Upper left Center Upper right

Bottom

Upper left
Indicator 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) 60 min Remaining battery Return button (11)

Indicator 100/112

Meaning Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (34)
Indicator Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (76) SMILE DETECTION (77) Manual focus (69) SCENE SELECTION (65) White balance (66) SteadyShot off (72) SPOT MTR/FCS (67)/ SPOT METER (68)/ EXPOSURE (69) TELE MACRO (70) X.V.COLOR (75) CONVERSION LENS (73) OPTION button (12) PLAYBACK button (33) Slide show button (41) 101-0005 Data file name (35) Protected image (55) Index button (35)

insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station Cradle or remove the camcorder from it.
Menu items, LCD panel, and lens
A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. Table of Contents
Playing back recorded images on other devices
Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) 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
Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition)
Black points White, red, blue or green points
Exposing the LCD screen, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
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 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.
Save all your recorded image data

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

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/CHG (charge) lamp
DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor

Battery pack

Power cord (Mains lead)
To the wall outlet (wall socket)
You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack NP-FH50 (p.115) after attaching it to your camcorder.
You cannot attach any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than NP-FH50 to your camcorder.
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station Cradle.
Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is facing up.
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. Insert the battery.
Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. Insert the battery in the direction of the arrow all the way in until it clicks. Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover.
Place the camcorder on the Handycam Station Cradle as shown above, and insert it into the Handycam Station Cradle securely, all the way to the bottom.
The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. When the /CHG (charge) lamp turns off, the battery is fully charged.
See page 106 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station Cradle, close the DC IN jack cover. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station Cradle and the DC plug.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack NP-FH50 (supplied)

Charging time 135

When the battery pack is charged at 25 C (77 F) (10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 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.
To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor
Close the LCD panel with your camcorder turns off, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
DC IN jack Open the jack cover
To remove the battery pack
DC plug With 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 ().
Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source
Make the same connections as Step 1: Charging the battery pack. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
Charging the battery pack abroad
You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.

Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
Notes on the battery pack
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure (Movie) lamp/ (Photo) lamp (p.22) are turned off. that the The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p.96).

Notes 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.

Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
(Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos
Select the desired geographical area with
Touch the button on the LCD screen.

, then touch [NEXT].

To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [CLOCK SET] (under [CLOCK/ LANG] category). When an item is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears.
Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch

The clock starts.

If you set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Index
The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch
(MENU) [DATA CODE] (under [PLAYBACK SET] category) [DATE/TIME] . (MENU) [BEEP] (under [SOUND/DISP You can turn off the operation beeps by touching . SET] category) [OFF] If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p.117). Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] set to [ON] (p.94). The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time 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 screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. (MENU) [ LANGUAGE SET] (under [CLOCK/ LANG] category) Touch . a desired language

Five pieces of advice for successful recording
Stabilizing your camcorder
When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder.

Zooming smoothly

Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them.
Evoking a feeling of spaciousness
Use the panning technique. Stabilize yourself, move your camcorder horizontally as you turn your upper body slowly. Stay still at the end of panning for a while to make the scene look stable.
Accentuating movies with narration
Consider the sound to be recorded with your movies. Narrate the subject, or talk to the subject during shooting. Aim for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is closer to the 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 without worrying about battery power shortages.

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.
Press START/STOP fully to start recording.
To stop recording, press START/STOP fully again.

[STBY] [REC]

The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 5 seconds, then they will be disappeared, after turning on your camcorder or switching the recording/playback modes. To display the icon and indicators again, touch the LCD panel. If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. See page 106 on the recordable time of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the recording media and the recording mode (p.62, 74). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in the default setting. It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time. If the access lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means that data is still being written onto the recording media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. (MENU) You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching [MANAGE MEDIA] category) (p.88). [MEDIA INFO] (under To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). If you rotate the LCD panel 270 degrees to the lens side (), you can record movies/photos in mirror mode.

Wider range of view (Wide angle)

Close view (Telephoto)

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Notes Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.

Tips You can set [

DIGITAL ZOOM] (p.71) if you want to zoom to a greater level.
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)
You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully.
Notes You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec. may appear when the capacity of the recording media is not enough or when you record photos is displayed. continuously. You cannot record photos while
Tips During movie recording, the size of photos becomes [
2.3M] (16:9 wide) or [1.7M] (4:3). Index

Recording in mirror mode

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 270 degrees to the lens side ().
Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.
Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)
Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing.
(MENU) [SMTH SLW REC] (under

[MANUAL SETTINGS]

category).

Press START/STOP fully.

An about-3-second movie is recorded as a 12-second-slow-motion movie. [Recording] disappears, when recording is finished.

Touch Touch

to cancel the smooth slow recording. (OPTION), then select the setting you want to change.
To change the setting [TIMING]
Select the recording start point after START/STOP is fully pressed. The default setting is [3sec AFTER].

[3sec AFTER]

Notes You cannot record sound with [SMTH SLW REC]. Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording.

[3sec BEFORE]

Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-TG5V)
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 the time movies and photos were recorded. The movies and photos with location information will appear on a map (p.36), so that you can remember where you recorded those movies and photos. In addition, you can acquire your current location information to check where you are at the moment (p.51).

Using BRAVIA Sync

You can operate your camcorder with the Remote Commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable.

HDMI cable

Connect your camcorder and a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with the HDMI

cable (sold separately).

Turn on your camcorder.
The TV input is switched automatically, and the image of your camcorder is displayed on the TV.
Operate it with the remote commander of the TV.
You can do the following operations.

To To

display (PLAYBACK) of (MENU) by pressing the SYNC MENU button. display an index screen, such as the VISUAL INDEX screen, and play back the desired movies or photos by pressing up/down/left/right/enter buttons on the remote commander of your TV.
Notes There may be some operations you cannot do with the Remote Commander. To set your camcorder, touch (MENU) [CTRL FOR HDMI] (under . category) [ON] (the default setting)

[GENERAL SET]

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.
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Deleting movies and photos
You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to delete before starting the operation (p.62). For movies, select the image quality (p.74).
Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Do not remove the 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 PRO Duo media. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them, before you try to delete them (p.55). If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist (p.57), the movie added to the Playlist is deleted also from the Playlist. Save important movies and photos in advance (p.59, see Operating Guide too).

Steps (MENU) [CTRL FOR HDMI] (under setting
Operates your camcorder using the TVs Remote Commander. Does not operate your camcorder using the TVs Remote Commander.
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.

The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p.18). Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station Cradle securely (p.18).
Overall operations.. p.98 Batteries/power sources.. p.99 LCD screen.. p.99 Memory Stick PRO Duo media. p.99 Recording...p.100 Playback...p.101 Playing back images stored on Memory Stick PRO Duo media on other devices.p.101 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder...p.102 Playback on the TV..p.102 Dubbing/Connecting to other devices.p.102 GPS (HDR-TG5V)..p.102. Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously..p.102.
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press RESET (p.7) using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.)
The menu settings have changed automatically.
Notes before sending your camcorder for repair
Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on the internal memory will be deleted. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder for repair (p.59, see Operating Guide too). We will not compensate you for any loss of internal memory data. During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.

Overall operations

The power does not turn on.
The following menu items return to the default settings in more than 12 hours after you close the LCD screen. [AUTO BACK LIGHT] [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL.] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes. [ FADER] [TELE MACRO] [ SELF-TIMER]
Your camcorder gets warm.
Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.18).
Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.

The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of
Horizontal stripes appear on the images.
This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp.This is not a malfunction.
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
is indicated on an image on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p.72).
[LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be adjusted.
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by touching (MENU) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium. If it still appears, delete the image with (p.49).
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback.
Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched.
You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder is in the photo recording mode.

Playback

Images cannot be played back.
Turn up the volume (p.34). Sound is quiet when the LCD screen is closed facing out. Open the LCD screen. When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p.72) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may be difficult to hear. Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting an about-3-second movie using [SMTH SLW REC].
Select the recording media and the image quality of a movie you want to play back by touching (MENU) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) (p.62). Select the image quality of a movie you want to play back by touching (MENU) [ / SET] (under [PLAYBACK SET] category) (p.84).
A movie is played back automatically.
Movies play automatically as a demonstration movie when the filmed movie fulfills a certain condition on your camcorder (p.96). This is not a malfunction.
Photos cannot be played back.
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.
Photos cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is not a malfunction. Photos recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction.

You cannot play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on Memory Stick PRO Duo media on a device that is not compatible with AVCHD format.
This may appear on an image recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack before the access lamp is turned off after recording. This may damage your image data and is displayed.
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder

Unable to edit.

Unable to edit because of the condition of the image.
This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p.92) and play back the image.
Movies cannot be added in the Playlist.
Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV.
There is no free space in the recording media. You can add no more than 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (SD) movies, to a Playlist. Erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist (p.58). You cannot add photos in the Playlist.
This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction.
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices
Images are not dubbed correctly.
A movie cannot be divided.
A movie that is too short cannot be divided. A protected movie cannot be divided.
A photo cannot be captured from a movie.
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).
The recording media where you want to save photos is full.

GPS (HDR-TG5V)

The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal (HDR-TG5V).

Playback on the TV

Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV.
When you are using the component A/V cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p.92). When you are using the component video plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p.44, 45). Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. When you are using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p.46).
Your camcorder may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions. Bring your camcorder to an open area, and set the GPS switch to ON again.
The current location on the map of the camcorder is different from the actual current location (HDR-TG5V).
The margin of error of the radio signal from GPS satellites is large. The margin of error can be as wide as several-hundred meters at the maximum.
Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously

Continuous recording time HD SD 100 135
Typical recording time HD SD 50 65
Standard definition image quality (SD)
(unit: minute) Recording mode [SD HQ] [SD SP] [SD LP] Recording time HDR-TG5 HDR-TG5V 235 (210) 225 (200) 340 (210) 325 (200) 715 (460) 680 (440)
Each recording time is measured under the following condition: REC MODE]: SP [ Recording media: The internal memory or Memory Stick PRO Duo media Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE ramp, and zooming. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 F) (10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) is recommended.) The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.
Notes The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.

Playing time

Tips You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with high definition image quality (HD), and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image quality (SD). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall

recording time.

(unit: minute) AVC HD 16M (FH) 6 (6) 10 (10) 25 (25) 55 (55) 115 (115) AVC HD 9M (HQ) 10 (9) 25 (20) 55 (40) 115 (80) 230 (165) AVC HD 7M (SP) 15 (10) 35 (25) 70 (50) 145 (100) 290 (205) AVC HD 5M (LP) 20 (15) 45 (35) 95 (70) 195 (150) 390 (300)
Expected number of recordable photos
You can record the maximum 9,999 photos.
4.0M 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB

1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB

(unit: minute) SD 9M (HQ) 10 (10) 25 (25) 55 (50) 115 (105) 235 (210) SD 6M (SP) 20 (10) 40 (25) 80 (50) 170 (105) 340 (210) SD 3M (LP) 40 (25) 85 (55) 170 (110) 355 (230) 715 (460)
The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is lit. The number of recordable photos shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p.8).
Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media. The number of recordable photos may vary depending on the recording conditions, and the type of Memory Stick media. The unique pixel array of Sonys ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions, [ REC MODE] (p.74), and the type of Memory Stick media. The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.

An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately). The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. The battery pack NP-FH50 is compatible with ActiFORCE. ActiFORCE is a new generation power system. Battery capacity, boost charge, and the speed and accuracy of battery time remaining calculations have been improved when compared with current InfoLITHIUM P-series batteries.
On image data compatibility
To charge the battery pack
Image data files recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media by your camcorder conform to the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10C to
30C (50 F to 86 F) until the /CHG (charge) lampturns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently.
To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is 10C (50 F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or reverse operation wears out the battery pack faster. Be sure to close the LCD screen when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

On trademarks

Notes on the License
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (AVC VIDEO) AND /OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM> C Library, Expat, zlib, libjpeg, dtoa, and pcre software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Read license1.pdf in the License folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of C Library, Expat, zlib, libjpeg, dtoa, and pcre software.
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