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- Page 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 3-288-523-13(1)
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Page 2: Read This First
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. -
Page 3: Memory Stick
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. -
Page 4: Notes On Use
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: –... - Page 5 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. 32). • Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (p.
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Page 6: 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. -
Page 7: Getting Started
NP-FH50 after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than NP-FH50 to your camcorder. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug is facing up. - Page 8 • 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.
- Page 9 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.
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Page 10: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Touch the button on the LCD screen. 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. -
Page 11: Changing The Language Setting
• When you close the LCD panel during standby/ recording, the QUICK ON lamp starts flashing and your camcorder goes to sleep mode. If [QUICK ON STBY] is set to [OFF] on the HOME MENU (p. 22), closing the LCD panel makes your camcorder turn off. -
Page 12: Step 3: Inserting A "Memory Stick Pro 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. • If you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory... -
Page 13: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Recording (Movie) / (Still) select switch C Open the LCD panel. Slide the (Movie)/ lights up. • (Movie): To record movies • (Still): To record still images Start recording. Movies Press START/STOP A. To stop recording, press START/STOP A again. - Page 14 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);...
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Page 15: Playback
4 Previous 6 images 5 Next 6 images 6 Returns to the recording screen 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). -
Page 16: Playing The Image On A Tv
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. -
Page 17: Name And Functions Of Each Part
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. 22). D Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. -
Page 18: Power Button
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. -
Page 19: Indicators Displayed During 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... - Page 20 Indicators on the LCD screens Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Center Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording Flash, REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC...
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Page 21: Performing Various Functions
Performing various functions - “ “ OPTION” You can display the menu screen by touching (HOME)/ (OPTION). For details of the menu items, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) (p. 26). (HOME) (OPTION) Using the HOME MENU You can change the operating settings for your convenience. - Page 22 • The (OPTION) MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. Items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE* PHOTO* SMTH SLW REC (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX* INDEX* INDEX* PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE* DELETE], DELETE] PHOTO CAPTURE (HDR-TG1E) EDIT DELETE], DELETE], [DIVIDE] PLAYLIST...
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Page 23: Saving Images
For details, see “PMB Guide” (p. 28). Creating a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to a disc with ease by pressing the (DISC BURN) button. Saving images on a computer You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer. -
Page 24: Deleting Images
Connecting with the USB cable You can dub to movie dubbing compatible DVD writers, etc., with HD (high definition) image quality. Select the image quality of the movie you want to delete before the operation. Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. Touch [ DELETE]. - Page 25 b Notes • Formatting will delete all data recorded on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”...
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Page 26: Enjoying With A Computer
Performing with a computer Handbook/software to be installed “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) explains in detail about your camcorder and its practical use. “Picture Motion Browser” (only for Windows users) “Picture Motion Browser” is the supplied software. You can enjoy the following operations. - Page 27 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.”...
- Page 28 3 Disconnect the 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,”...
- Page 29 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 (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [USB CONNECT].
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
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.”... - Page 31 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Indicators Causes/Solutions C:04:ss • The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”...
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Page 32: Additional Information
• 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. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. -
Page 33: Specifications
Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (BIONZ) allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. - Page 34 Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Component/video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini Connector LCD screen Image: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total dot number: 211 200 (960 × 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera...
- Page 35 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.
- Page 36 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...