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
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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
Notes
HDR-TG1E is to be used with the
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Handycam Station Model DCRA-C230 and
AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note
“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.
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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:
Notes on use
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 4 GB (1)
• AC Adaptor (1)
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• 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)
– 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.
For the models with
bottom surfaces only.
the mark printed on their
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1)
• Wrist strap (1)
• CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software”
– 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.
A
D
F
B
C
E
G
* The Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor F and
the USB adaptor cap G are attached to the USB
cable (short) E beforehand.
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external media first, and then perform [MEDIA
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:
• 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.
–
(“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.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
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.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo” are both called as “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.
• 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.
Using the camcorder
• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed
• Do not do any of the following when the
(Movie)/
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
(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
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
camcorder is connected to other devices with
the USB cable, the recorded images may be lost.
– Devices which are not compatible with the
AVCHD format
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,” be careful so that the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” does not pop out and drop
• 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.
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
• 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
• It is recommended that you save your image
data periodically, after recording.
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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.
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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
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.
Performing various functions
• Refer also to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) and
“PMB Guide.”
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Charging the battery pack
POWER button
QUICK ON
lamp
/CHG lamp
Battery pack
Power cord
(Mains lead)
DC IN jack
AC Adaptor
DC plug
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack NP-FH50 after attaching
it to your camcorder.
4
5
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.
b Notes
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack other than NP-FH50 to your camcorder.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on the Handycam
Station.
Place the camcorder on the
Handycam Station as shown
above, and insert it into the
Handycam Station securely, all
the way to the bottom.
Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug
is facing up.
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
3
Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
Make sure that the LCD panel is
closed.
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b Notes
• You cannot charge the battery pack while the
QUICK ON lamp is flashing. When the QUICK
ON lamp is flashing, press POWER to turn off
your camcorder. Make sure the QUICK ON
lamp is not flashing before charging the battery
pack.
DC IN jack
Open the jack cover.
To remove the battery pack
Turn off your camcorder and open the
battery/Memory Stick Duo cover.
Slide the battery eject lever.
DC plug
With the v mark
Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
on the bottom
Battery eject lever
Available running time for the
supplied battery pack
Charging time:
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a completely exhausted
battery pack.
Recording/Playback time:
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
b Notes
• When you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the
“HD” stands for high definition image
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image
quality.
(Movie) lamp/
(Still) lamp (p. 10)/
off.
(Unit:min.)
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.
HD
SD
Charging time
Recording time* *
135
1
2
Continuous recording
time
100
120
Typical recording
time*
50
60
3
2
Playback time*
135
145
*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.
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On the battery pack
• When you remove the battery pack, turn off
your camcorder, and turn off the
(Movie)
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
25°C (77°F) (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) 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.
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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) /
(Still)
select switch
2270 degrees (max.)
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.
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
camcorder for the first time.
190degrees
to the
camcorder
• When you turn on
(Still) lamp, the
screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3
automatically (the default setting).
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Changing the language setting
3
4
5
Touch
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/
(HOME) t
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
LANG] t [CLOCK SET].
Touch
t [CLOCK/
LANGUAGE SET], then select the
desired language.
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS)
LANG] t
Select the desired geographical
area with
[NEXT].
[
/
, then touch
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
makes your camcorder turn off.
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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.
b Notes
• Do not do any of the following when the
use with your camcorder.
(Movie) /
or flashing.
Otherwise, the media may be damaged,
recorded images may be lost or other
malfunctions could occur.
1
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
1 Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo
– 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.
cover.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
all the way in until it clicks.
3 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo
cover.
• 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
formatting will delete all data recorded on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
2
3
Open the LCD panel and turn on
the
(Movie) lamp.
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.
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Recording/Playback
Recording
START/STOP A
(Movie) /
(Still)
select switch C
[STBY] t [REC]
PHOTO B
Flashing t Lights up
1
2
Open the LCD panel.
Slide the
lights up.
(Movie)/
(Still) select switch C until the respective lamp
•
•
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
3
Start recording.
Movies
Still Images
Press START/STOP A.
To stop recording, press START/STOP A
again.
Press PHOTO B lightly to adjust the
focus A (a beep sounds), then press
it fully B (a shutter click sounds).
appears beside
disappears, the image has been recorded.
. When
• See “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) to display
the image of SD (standard definition) image
quality.
b Notes
• If you close the LCD panel during recording, the recording will be stopped.
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z Tips
• You can check the free “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” space by touching
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO].
(HOME) t
• 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
• You can capture still images from recorded
movies (HDR-TG1E). See “Handycam
Handbook” (PDF) for details.
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Playback
(VIEW IMAGES)
1 Goes to the
2 Goes to the
3 Goes to
(Film Roll Index) screen
(Face Index) screen
(HOME)
7 Displays movies with HD (high definition)
image quality*
8 Displays still images
4 Previous 6 images
9 Searches for images by date
5 Next 6 images
0
(OPTION)
6 Returns to the recording screen
*
appears when you select the movie with
SD (standard definition) image quality.
1
2
Open the LCD panel to turn on your camcorder.
Touch (VIEW IMAGES).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display
the thumbnails).
3
Start playback.
Movies
Still Images
Touch the
or
tab, then select
Touch the
tab, then select the
the desired movie to play back.
desired still image to play back.
Beginning of the Toggles Play
scene/previous
scene
or Pause as
you touch
Slide show
Next scene
Go to the VISUAL Previous/Next
INDEX screen
Reverse/Forward
OPTION
Stop (go to the
INDEX screen)
OPTION
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To adjust the sound volume of movies
When playing back a movie, touch
(OPTION) t
tab t [VOLUME],
then adjust the volume with
/
.
Open the jack cover.
z Tips
• 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.
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
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.
Handycam
Station
b Notes
• 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.
b Notes
• 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
Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the
TV.
r
Connect your camcorder and TV
referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].
Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS)
t [TV CONNECT Guide].
r
Make the required output settings
on your camcorder.
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Name and functions of each part
Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained
in other chapters, are explained here.
Recording/Playback
A Flash
The flash will flash automatically
depending on recording conditions in the
default setting.
Touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS)
t [PHOTO SETTINGS] t [FLASH
MODE] to change the setting.
B Speaker
C QUICK ON lamp
Flashes during sleep mode. When you open
the LCD panel while the QUICK ON lamp
is flashing, you can start recording in about
1 second (QUICK ON).
The flashing stops and the power turns off
automatically if you do not operate your
camcorder for a certain period during sleep
D Power zoom lever
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
You can magnify still images from about
1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback
zoom).
• When you touch the screen during playback
zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in
the center of the LCD screen.
E RESET button
Press RESET to initialize all the settings
including the clock setting.
F EASY button
Press EASY to display
and most of
the settings are set automatically for easy
recording/playback. To cancel, press EASY
again.
Handycam Station
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G DISP/BATT INFO button
You can switch the screen display when
you press DISP/BATT INFO while the
power is on.
You can check the remaining battery when
you press it after you open the LCD panel
and press POWER to turn off your
camcorder.
Connecting to other devices
K HDMI OUT jack
Connect with the HDMI cable (optional).
L A/V Remote Connector/A/V OUT
jack
Connect with the component A/V cable or
A/V connecting cable.
H Built-in microphone
N Interface connector (Bottom surface)
Connect your camcorder and the Handycam
Station 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.
Sound picked up by the internal
microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround
sound and recorded.
I Access lamp
When the access lamp is lit or flashing,
your camcorder is writing/reading data on
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
J POWER button
P
(DISC BURN) button
Press POWER to turn on your camcorder.
When you press it while the power is on,
your camcorder turns off.
• When you press POWER to turn on your
camcorder while the LCD panel is closed, your
camcorder goes to sleep mode. When you press
POWER while sleep mode, your camcorder
turns off.
Create a disc by connecting the camcorder
to a computer, etc. For details, see “PMB
Q Interface connector (Handycam
Station)
Connect to the interface connector on your
camcorder when you attach your camcorder
to the Handycam Station.
M Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)
Attach a tripod (optional) to the tripod
receptacle using a tripod screw (optional:
the length of the screw must be less than 5.5
mm (7/32 in.)).
R
(USB) jack
Connect with the USB cable.
• For HDR-TG3E: output only
O Hook for wrist strap (Bottom surface)
Attach the strap and place your hand
through the loop to prevent the camcorder
from damage by being dropped.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
A HOME button
Recording movies
B Remaining battery (approx.)
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
D Recording quality (HD/SD) and
Recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP)
E Media
F Counter (hour/minute/second)
G Recording remaining time
Recording still images
H OPTION button
I FACE DETECTION
J VIEW IMAGES button
K Face Index set
L 5.1ch surround recording
M Image size
N Approximate number of recordable still
images and media/During still image
recording
Viewing movies
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
Viewing still images
V Playback folder
W Slide show button
X Data file name
Y VISUAL INDEX button
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Upper right
Indicators on the LCD screens
Indicator
Meaning
Following indicators appear during
recording/playback to indicate the settings
of your camcorder.
FADER
LCD backlight off
Upper left
Center
Upper right
Bottom
Indicator
Meaning
Picture effect
Digital effect
Manual focus
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Bottom
SCENE SELECTION
Upper left
n
White balance
SteadyShot off
Indicator
Meaning
AUDIO MODE
EXPOSURE/
SPOT METER
Self-timer recording
Flash, REDEYE
REDUC
TELE MACRO
ZEBRA
MICREF LEVEL low
WIDE SELECT
X.V.COLOR
Face Index
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
FACE DETECTION
Center
z Tips
Indicator
Meaning
• Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see. See
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF) for details.
IMAGE SIZE
• 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.
Continuous slide show
Color Slow Shutter
PictBridge connecting
E
Warning
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Performing various functions - “ HOME” and
“ OPTION”
You can display the menu screen by
To see the explanation of the HOME
MENU (HELP)
touching
(HOME)/ (OPTION). For
details of the menu items, see “Handycam
1 Touch
2 Touch
The bottom of
(HOME).
(HELP).
(HELP) turns orange.
(HOME)
3 Touch the item you want to learn about.
When you touch an item, its explanation
appears on the screen.
(OPTION)
To apply the selected item, touch [YES].
Using the HOME MENU
Using the OPTION MENU
You can change the operating settings for
your convenience. Touch
display the menu screen.
(HOME) to
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
Menu items
Category
1
2
Touch the desired category then
item to change the setting.
Tab
1
2
Touch the desired tab then item
to change the setting.
Follow the instructions on the
screen.
After completing the setting,
touch
.
z Tips
• If the item is not on the screen, touch
change the page.
• To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch
/
to
.
b Notes
• 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.
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• The
(OPTION) MENU cannot be used
(SETTINGS) category
during Easy Handycam operation.
MOVIE
SETTINGS
[REC MODE], [AUDIO
MODE], [WIDE SELECT],
[DIGITAL ZOOM],
Items of the HOME MENU
[STEADYSHOT], [AUTO
SLW SHUTTR],
[X.V.COLOR],
(CAMERA) category
MOVIE*
[GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA],
PHOTO*
[
REMAINING SET],
SMTH SLW REC
(VIEW IMAGES) category
VISUAL INDEX*
INDEX*
[SUB-T DATE], [FLASH
MODE]*, [FLASH LEVEL],
[REDEYE REDUC], [FACE
DETECTION], [
INDEX
SET]*
INDEX*
PHOTO
SETTINGS
[
IMAGE SIZE]*, [FILE
PLAYLIST
NO.], [GUIDEFRAME],
[ZEBRA], [FLASH MODE]*,
[FLASH LEVEL], [REDEYE
REDUC], [FACE
(OTHERS) category
DELETE*
[
[
DELETE],
DELETE]
DETECTION]
PHOTO CAPTURE (HDR-TG1E)
VIEW
IMAGES
SET
[DATA CODE],
EDIT
[
[
DELETE],
DELETE], [DIVIDE]
[
DISPLAY]
PLAYLIST
EDIT
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
ADD], [
ADD],
SOUND/
DISP SET**
[VOLUME]*, [BEEP]*, [LCD
BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL],
[LCD COLOR]
ADD by date],
ADD by date],
ERASE], [
ERASE ALL],
ERASE ALL],
MOVE], [
ERASE],
MOVE]
OUTPUT
SETTINGS
[TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT],
[COMPONENT]
CLOCK/
LANG
[CLOCK SET]*, [AREA
SET], [SUMMERTIME],
PRINT
[
LANGUAGE SET]*
USB
[
USB CONNECT], [DISC
GENERAL
SET
[DEMO MODE],
CONNECT
BURN]
[CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT
OFF], [QUICK ON STBY],
[CTRL FOR HDMI]
TV CONNECT Guide*
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
/
SET
MEDIA INFO
* You can set these items also during Easy
Handycam operation.
MEDIA FORMAT*
REPAIR IMG.DB F.
**The menu name is changed to [SOUND
SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
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Saving images
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.
Items of the OPTION MENU
Items you can set only on the OPTION
MENU will be described below.
tab
You can save the images recorded on the
camcorder as described below.
[FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE MACRO],
[EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER], [SCENE
SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.], [COLOR
SLOW SHTR]
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.
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)
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
[SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET],
[COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE]
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.
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Deleting images
Select the image quality of the movie you
want to delete before the operation.
Connecting with the USB cable
You can dub to movie dubbing compatible
DVD writers, etc., with HD (high
definition) image quality.
1
Touch
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].
(HOME) t
2
3
Touch [
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
DELETE ALL]/[
DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t
.
To delete still images
2 Touch [ DELETE], then touch the
still image to be deleted.
The selected still image is marked with
.
3 Touch
t [YES] t
.
z Tips
touch [
t
DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES]
.
To delete all images (Format)
Touch
MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t
[YES] t [YES] t
(HOME) t
(MANAGE
.
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b Notes
• Formatting will delete all data recorded on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
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Enjoying with a computer
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.
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.
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
5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the
CD-ROM from the disc drive of your
computer.
To view “Handycam Handbook,” double-
click the short-cut icon of “Handycam
Handbook.”
– Creating a disc
b Notes
• 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.
z Tips
• For Macintosh users, follow the steps below.
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the
disc drive of your computer.
Installing and viewing
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF)
3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD-
ROM, double-click the [GB] folder and
then drag-and-drop the
“Handbook.pdf” on the computer.
To view “Handycam Handbook,”
double-click “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.
Installing “Picture Motion
Browser”
x System requirements
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
SP4/Windows XP SP2*/Windows
Vista*
* 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.
3 Click [Handycam Handbook].
The installation screen for “Handycam
Handbook” (PDF) appears.
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b Notes
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:
• 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.
– 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
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
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.)
connected to the computer.
2 Turn on the computer.
b Notes
• Log on as an Administrator for installation.
Display: Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots
• Close all applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
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)
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 the screen does not appear
1 Click [Start], then click [My
Computer]. (For Windows 2000,
double-click [My Computer].)
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary
depending on the computer.
4 Click [Install].
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5 Select the language for the application to
be installed, then click [Next].
6 As the screen to confirm the connection
appears, connect your camcorder to the
computer following the steps below.
When using the Handycam Station
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
Handycam Station and a wall outlet
(wall socket).
7 Click [Continue].
2 Set your camcorder onto the Handycam
Station, then turn on your camcorder.
3 Connect the (USB) jack of the
computer using the supplied USB
cable.
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.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on
your camcorder automatically.
4 Touch [
USB CONNECT] on the
[USB SELECT] screen of your
camcorder.
When using the Dedicated USB
Terminal Adaptor
1 Attach the Dedicated USB Terminal
qa Restart the computer if required to
complete the installation.
qs Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive
Adaptor to your camcorder.
of your computer.
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.
Dedicated USB
Terminal
Adaptor
3 Disconnect the USB cable.
USB cable
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].
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.
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b Notes
• If you close the LCD panel when your
camcorder is connected to other devices with
the USB cable, the recorded images may be lost.
z Tips
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,
touch
[USB CONNECT].
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
• For the symptoms of your camcorder, see
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF) and for
connecting to the computer, see “PMB Guide.”
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO
does not record images.
• Slide the
switch to turn on the
or
(Movie)/
(Still) select
(Movie) lamp
• You cannot record images in sleep
mode. Open the LCD panel.
• Your camcorder is recording the image
you have just shot on the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo.” You cannot make
new recording during this period.
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is full.
Use a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
or format the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.” Or delete the unnecessary
The power does not turn on.
• Insert a charged battery pack into the
• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to
The camcorder does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
• Total number of movie scenes or still
images exceeds the recordable capacity
of your camcorder. Delete the
• 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 the RESET button
(p. 17) using a pointed object. (If you
press the RESET button, all settings,
including the clock setting, are reset.)
You cannot install “Picture Motion
Browser.”
• Check the computer environment
required to install “Picture Motion
Browser.”
• Install “Picture Motion Browser” in an
“Picture Motion Browser” does not
work correctly.
Your camcorder gets warm.
• Finish “Picture Motion Browser” and
restart your computer.
• This is because the power has been
turned on for a long time. This is not a
malfunction.
Your camcorder is not recognized by
the computer.
The power abruptly turns off.
• Turn on the power again.
• Use the AC Adaptor.
• 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.
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Indicators
Causes/Solutions
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
• 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.
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.
• No “Memory Stick PRO
Indicators
Causes/Solutions
• 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
C:04:ss
• The battery pack is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack NP-FH50. Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery
• Connect the DC plug of the
AC Adaptor to the DC IN
jack of the Handycam
Station or your camcorder
• The Image Database File is
damaged.
• The “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” is damaged. Format
the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” with your camcorder.
C:13:ss/
C:32:ss
• Remove the power source.
Reconnect it and operate
your camcorder again.
E:20:ss/
E:31:ss/
E:61:ss/
E:62:ss/
E:91:ss/
E:94:ss
• A malfunction that you
cannot service has
• An incompatible “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” is inserted.
occurred. Contact your
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility. Inform them of the
5-digit code, which starts
from “E.”
-
• Access to the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” was
restricted on another
device.
• There is something wrong
with the flash.
101-0001
• When the indicator flashes
slowly, the file is damaged
or unreadable.
• The amount of light is not
sufficient. Use the flash.
E
• Battery power is low.
• The camcorder is unsteady.
Hold the camcorder steady
with both hands. However,
note that the camera-shake
warning indicator does not
disappear.
• The temperature of your
camcorder is getting high.
Turn off your camcorder
and leave it in a cool place.
• The media is full.
• Still images cannot be
recorded during processing.
Wait for a while, then
record.
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Additional Information
Precautions
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60°C (140°F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the
sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• Periodically turn on your camcorder and let it
run such as by playing back or recording images
for about 3 minutes.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the LCD screen.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
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 rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep your camcorder turned off when you are
not using your camcorder.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
– Handling the camcorder with above
substances on your hands.
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
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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
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
– 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.
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 (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*2
Gross: Approx. 2 360 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9): Approx. 1 430 000
pixels
Effective (still image, 16:9): Approx.
1 490 000 pixels
Effective (still image, 4:3): Approx. 1 990 000
pixels
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 pre-
installed 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 pre-
installed rechargeable battery.
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] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination: 5 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW
SHUTTR] [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 sec)
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.
*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 camcorder’s setting
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.
information at the time of recording.
*2 The unique pixel array of Sony’s 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.
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Input/Output connectors
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B
A/V Remote Connector: Component/video and
audio output jack
HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini Connector
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)
LCD screen
Image: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number: 211 200 (960 × 220)
Dimensions (approx.): 48 × 29 × 81 mm
(1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the
power cord (mains lead)
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:
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
HD: 3.3 W
SD: 2.7 W
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50
Operating temperature: 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to
104 °F)
Storage temperature: -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to +
140 °F)
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V
Capacity: 6.1 Wh (900 mAh)
Type: Li-ion
Dimensions (approx.): 32 × 119 × 63 mm
(1 5/16 × 4 3/4 × 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
32 × 119 × 63 mm
(1 5/16 × 4 3/4 × 2 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”
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)
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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,” “
Duo,” “
PRO Duo,” “
,” “Memory Stick
,” “Memory Stick
,”
“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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Additional information on this product and
answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at our Customer Support Website.
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper
using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-
free vegetable oil based ink.
Printed in Japan
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