Sony Handycam HDR-TG5V Specifications

HDR-TG5V

HD Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

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
recording

1920 x1080 high definition resolution lets
you record your memories in
exceptional Sony® Full High Definition
quality .

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16GB

embedded memory

16GB of embedded flash memory
gives you the ability to record up to
two hours of high definition video at the
highest quality settings.

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Geotagging with built-

in GPS receiver

A built-in GPS receiver 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) software .

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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 professional-

quality 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 16GB memory or
optional Memory Stick® media

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Includes Sony®

PMB (Picture Motion

Browser) software

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Smooth Slow Record

x.v.Color™ technology for superior
color

BRAVIA® Sync™ technology

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HDMI™ connection output via included
cradle

USB 2.0 interface

Map Index

Film Roll Index

Face Index

Dynamic Range Optimizer

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Last Updated: 06/19/2009

HDR-TG5V

HD Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder

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 PLAYSTATION®

3 devices.

3. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product, including a compatible BRAVIA® HDTV. Please refer
to owner’s manual to determine compatibility.

4. NAVTEQ map detail on the camcorder is limited in some areas. By using a compatible PC, a
broadband Internet connection, and supplied Picture Motion Browser software, 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.

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.

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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 it’s 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.

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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

Audio

Microphone:

Built

-in Zoom Microphone

Convenience

White Balance: Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One

Push (via Touch panel)

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.

Embedded GPS: Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight

Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait), Spotlight,
Beach, Snow

Image Stabilization: SteadyShot™ image

stabilization

Smile Shutter™ technology: Yes

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Fader Effect(s): Black, White
Face Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
x.v.Color™ : Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes

Video

Format:

HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via

A/V Remote Terminal)

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 )

Power

Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™

Meter System (NP-

FH50)

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack);

8.4V (AC Adaptor)

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)

Supplied Accessories

AC-

L200, AC Adaptor

NP

-FH50, Rechargeable Battery Pack
DCRA-C250, Handycam Station® cradle
Component A/V Cable
Composite A/V Cable
USB Cable (long)
USB Cable (short - travel)
USB Adaptor Cap
PMB Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-

ROM )

Wrist Strap

Optional Accessories

NP

-FH50, Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries
LCS-BBDB/R/L, Case
Starter Kit
AC-VQH10, AC Adaptor/Charger for H series

batteries

BC

-TRP, Travel Charger
VMC-30MHD, HDMI Cable (mini
HVL-10NH, Tripod (VCT-80AV Video Light)

UPC Code:

027242763005