Sony HDR-TG1 User Manual

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

3-288-522-12(1)

Operating Guide Guía de operaciones

HDR-TG1

For details on the advanced operations, please refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

Para obtener más información acerca de las funciones avanzadas, consulte la “Guía práctica de Handycam” (PDF).

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Use

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth

or other materials.

– Never block the slots and openings by placing

the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

– Never place the set in a confined space, such as

a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or

heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

– When the power cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.

– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the set. – If the set has been exposed to rain or water. – If the set has been subject to excessive shock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has been

damaged. – If the set does not operate normally when

following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are specified in the

operating instructions. Improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the set to normal operation. – When the set exhibits a distinct change in

performance – this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

Read this first

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

CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our

environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HDRSerial No. Model No. ACSerial No.

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.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this

product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-

222-SONY (7669).

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-TG1 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.

Notes

HDR-TG1 is to be used with the 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

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with t he equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

Notes on use

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 4 GB (1)

•AC Adaptor (1)

• Power cord (Mains lead) (1)

• Handycam Station (1) A

• Component A/V cable (1) B

• A/V connecting cable (1) C

• USB cable (long) (1) D

• USB cable (short) (1) E

• Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor (1) F

• USB adaptor cap (1) G

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1)

• Wrist strap (1)

• CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software”

(1) (p. 27)

– Picture Motion Browser (Software)

–PMB Guide

– Handycam Handbook (PDF)

• “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

ABC

* The Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor F and

the USB adaptor cap G are attached to the USB

cable (short) E beforehand.

Types of “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder

• For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of 1 GB or larger marked with:

– (“Memory Stick

PRO Duo”)*

– (“Memory Stick

PRO-HG Duo”)

* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.

• A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of up to 16 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this camcorder.

• See page 15 for the recordable time of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both called as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.

Using the camcorder

• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 33).

• Do not do any of the following when the

(Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (p. 11), the access lamp (p. 13) or the QUICK ON lamp (p. 8) is lit or flashing. Otherwise, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.

– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” – Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from

the camcorder.

– Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the

camcorder.

• If you close the LCD panel when your camcorder is connected to other devices with the USB cable, the recorded images may be lost.

• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” be careful so that the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” does not pop out and drop (p. 13).

• When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder.

• If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of

• The LCD screen is manufactured using

On recording

• Before starting to record, test the recording

• Compensation for the contents of recordings

• TV color systems differ depending on the

• Television programs, films, video tapes, and

On playing back recorded images on other devices

• Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4

Save all your recorded image data

• To prevent your image data from being lost,

• It is recommended that you save your image

external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 25).

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.

function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.

cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc.

country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

AVC/H.264 High Profile for HD (high definition) image quality recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on your camcorder with the following devices;

– Other AVCHD format compatible devices

which are not compatible with High Profile

– Devices which are not compatible with the

AVCHD format

save all your recorded images on other media. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using your computer, etc. Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 24).

data periodically, after recording.

Table of Contents

When the camcorder is connected to a computer

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

About language setting

• The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 12).

About this manual

• The images of the LCD screen used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen.

• Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.

• The screenshots are from Windows Vista. The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer.

• Refer also to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) and “PMB Guide.”

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..........2

Read this first...................................4

Getting Started

Step 1: Charging the battery pack ...8 Step 2: Turning the power on, and

setting the date and time..............11

Changing the language setting

................................................... 12

Step 3: Inserting a “Memory Stick

PRO Duo” ....................................13

Recording/Playback

Recording ......................................14

Playback ........................................16

Playing the image on a TV ........... 17

Name and functions of each part...18 Indicators displayed during

recording/playback.......................20

Performing various functions

- “ HOME” and “ OPTION”

.....................................................22

Saving images ...............................24

Deleting images.............................25

Enjoying with a computer

Performing with a computer...........27

Installing and viewing “Handycam

Handbook” (PDF) ...................... 27

Installing “Picture Motion Browser”

................................................... 27

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.............................31

Additional Information

Precautions....................................33

Specifications.................................34

Getting Started

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

POWER button

QUICK ON

/CHG lamp

DC IN jack

DC plug

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FH50 after attaching it to your camcorder.

b Notes

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

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack on the Handycam Station.

Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug is facing up.

2 Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket).

lamp

AC Adaptor

4 Insert the battery.

1 Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo

cover.

2 Insert the battery pack all the way in

until it clicks.

3 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo

cover.

5 Place the camcorder on the

Handycam Station as shown above, and insert it into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom.

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

Battery pack

Power cord (Mains lead)

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

3 Make sure that the LCD panel is

closed.

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.

To remove the battery pack

Turn off your camcorder and open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.

Battery eject lever

b Notes

• When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the

(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 11)/ access lamp (p. 13)/QUICK ON lamp are turned off.

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.

DC plug

With the v mark on the bottom

Available running time for the supplied battery pack

Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack.

Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

“HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “SD” stands for standard image quality.

(Unit:min.)

HD SD

Charging time 135 Recording time*

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time*

Playback time*

*1[REC MODE]: SP

When the LCD backlight is on.

Typical recording time shows the time when

you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.

1*2

95 120

45 60

130 145

Getting Started

On the battery pack

• When you remove the battery pack, turn off

your camcorder, and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 11)/access lamp (p. 13)/QUICK ON lamp.

• The power will not be supplied from the battery

as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured when using the camcorder at

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 [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].

AC-L200/L200B [a] [b]

See “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) for details.

Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen.

(HOME)

Touch the button on the LCD screen. (Movie) / (Still)

1 Open the LCD panel.

Your camcorder turns on. To turn on your camcorder when the

LCD panel is opened, close it and open it again, or press POWER with the LCD panel opened.

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

190 degrees to the camcorder

POWER button

select switch

2270 degrees (max.)

2 Slide the (Movie)/ (Still)

select switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up.

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

Go to step 4 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time.

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

Getting Started

3 Touch (HOME) t

(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/

LANG] t [CLOCK SET].

4 Select the desired geographical

area with / , then touch [NEXT].

5 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME],

[Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then touch .

The clock starts.

To turn off the power

When recording standby/recording mode, close the LCD panel, then press POWER. Otherwise, close the LCD panel or press POWER.

z Tips

• The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and can be displayed during playback.

• You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [BEEP] t [OFF].

• When you close the LCD panel during standby/ recording, the QUICK ON lamp starts flashing and your camcorder goes to sleep mode. If [QUICK ON STBY] is set to [OFF] on the HOME MENU (p. 23), closing the LCD panel makes your camcorder turn off.

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language.

Step 3: Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Access lamp

If you insert a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears.

See page 6 on the “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder.

1 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO

Duo.”

1 Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo

cover.

2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

all the way in until it clicks.

3 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo

cover.

2 Open the LCD panel and turn on

the (Movie) lamp.

3 On the [Create a new Image

Database File.] screen, touch [YES].

b Notes

• Do not do any of the following when the (Movie) / (Still) mode lamps (p. 11), the

access lamp or the QUICK ON lamp (p. 8) is lit or flashing. Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.

– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from the

camcorder – Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor – Shake or knock your camcorder

• Do not open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover during recording.

• If you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged.

• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed in step 3, format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 25). Note that formatting will delete all data recorded on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

Getting Started

To eject a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover, lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in once.

Recording/Playback

Recording

START/STOP A

(Movie) / (Still)

select switch C

[STBY] t [REC]

PHOTO B

Flashing t Lights up

1 Open the LCD panel. 2 Slide the (Movie)/ (Still) select switch C until the respective lamp

lights up.

• (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.

• 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.

Press PHOTO B lightly to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds).

appears beside . When

disappears, the image has been recorded.

z Tips

• You can check the free “Memory Stick PRO Duo” space by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO].

• You can capture still images by pressing PHOTO B during movie recording.

• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.

• The maximum recordable time of Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is as follows with recording mode [HD SP] (the default setting);

1 GB: approx. 15 minutes 2 GB: approx. 30 minutes 4 GB: approx. 65 minutes 8 GB: approx. 140 minutes 16 GB: approx. 280 minutes

• When measuring “Memory Stick PRO Duo” capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management.

• Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 20).

• You can capture still images from recorded movies. See “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) for details.

Recording/Playback

Playback

(VIEW IMAGES)

1 Goes to the (Film Roll Index) screen 2 Goes to the (Face Index) screen 3 Goes to (HOME) 4 Previous 6 images 5 Next 6 images 6 Returns to the recording screen

7 Displays movies with HD (high definition)

image quality*

8 Displays still images 9 Searches for images by date 0 (OPTION)

* appears when you select the movie with

SD (standard definition) image quality.

1 Open the LCD panel to turn on your camcorder. 2 Touch (VIEW IMAGES).

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display the thumbnails).

3 Start playback.

Movies

Touch the or tab, then select the desired movie to play back.

Beginning of the scene/previous scene

Stop (go to the INDEX screen)

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Next scene

Reverse/Forward

OPTION

Still Images

Touch the tab, then select the desired still image to play back.

Slide show

Previous/NextGo to the VISUAL

INDEX screen

OPTION

To adjust the sound volume of movies

When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / .

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.

Open the jack cover.

A/V Remote

Connector

Playing the image on a TV

Connection methods and quality of the image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 8). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.

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.

Operation flow

Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.

Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.

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.

Open the jack cover.

Handycam Station

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.

Recording/Playback

Name and functions of each part

Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained in other chapters, are explained here.

Handycam Station

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 mode ([QUICK ON STBY], p. 23).

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.

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.

H Built-in microphone

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

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.

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.)).

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.

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.

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.

P (DISC BURN) button

Create a disc by connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc. For details, see “PMB Guide” (p. 29).

Q Interface connector (Handycam

Station)

Connect to the interface connector on your camcorder when you attach your camcorder to the Handycam Station.

R (USB) jack

Connect with the USB cable.

Recording/Playback

Indicators displayed during recording/playback

Recording movies

Recording still images

Viewing movies

Viewing still images

A HOME button 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 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

O Recording folder P Return button Q Playback mode R Currently playing movie number/

Number of total recorded movies

S Previous/Next button T Video operation buttons U Currently playing still image number/

Number of total recorded still images

V Playback folder W Slide show button X Data file name Y VISUAL INDEX button

Indicators on the LCD screens

Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.

Upper left Upper right

Bottom

Upper left

Indicator Meaning

Flash, REDEYE

Center

Indicator Meaning

Center

AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording

REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC

IMAGE SIZE

Continuous slide show Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting

Warning

Upper right

Indicator Meaning

FADER

LCD backlight off

Bottom

Indicator Meaning

Picture effect Digital effect

9 Manual focus

n White balance

z Tips

• Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. See “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) for details.

• The recording date and time are recorded automatically on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them as [

] during playback.

CODE

SCENE SELECTION

SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/

SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA

X.V.COLOR

Face Index FACE DETECTION

DATA

Recording/Playback

Performing various functions - “ HOME” and “ OPTION”

You can display the menu screen by touching (HOME)/ (OPTION). For details of the menu items, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) (p. 27).

(HOME)

(OPTION)

Using the HOME MENU

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

Menu items

To see the explanation of the HOME MENU (HELP)

1 Touch (HOME). 2 Touch (HELP).

The bottom of (HELP) turns orange.

3 Touch the item you want to learn about.

When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen.

To apply the selected item, touch [YES].

Using the OPTION MENU

The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Press

(OPTION) to display the menu items

you can change in the current situation.