Sony Handycam HDR-TG1 User manual

HDR-TG1
High Definition, Memory Stick PRO Duo ™media Handycam® camcorder
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Sony ’ s Handycam® camcorder, HDR -TG1, delivers Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution video recording in a small, light, and slim
camcorder perfect for travel or everyday recording. The stylish model incorporates a pure titanium body and Premium Hard Coating
for superior resistance to even the smallest scratches, giving you the confidence to take the HDR - TG1 wherever you go. The HDR - TG1
records to convenient Memory Stick PRO Duo ™media , and Sony ’ s ClearVid™CMOS Sensor (with Exmor™derived technology) and
BIONZ ™image processor provide spectacular video and stunning 4.0 MP still images. Additionally, Sony® Face Detection technology
automatically finds and enhances a face, beautifully recording your videos and photos. (PLEASE REFER TO AD COPY FOR WHAT TO USE
IN YOUR COMMUNICATIONS.)
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1920x1080 Recording
Record stunning, incredibly
detailed video footage in the
clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full HD
resolution.
Lightweight, Pure Titanium Body
Slim and lightweight -- only 8oz
without the battery -- the HDR -
TG1 ’ s body is constructed of high -
quality pure titanium. Additionally,
a Premium Hard Coating is applied
on the body surface (except for
hinge and lens ring area),
providing superior resistance to
scratches and fingerprints.
Face Detection 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 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.
2..3 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS
sensor (with Exmor™derived
technology) and BIONZ™image
processor
Sony's newly designed CMOS
image sensor delivers bright, vivid,
and spectacularly detailed 2.3
megapixel (effective) video
footage, as well as 4.0 megapixel
still images -- all with prolonged
battery life. Exmor™technology
captures images with high
resolution and high sensitivity. In
addition, the advanced Sony
BIONZ™image processor
improves camera response time
and screens out noise so the
signal from each pixel is as pure as
possible.
Supremely Mobile Design
Sony has created a camcorder
with the ability to fit in a shirt
pocket, yet still capture stunning
Full HD resolution video and 4.0
megapixel still images. Whether for
personal or business use, around
town or on vacation, the HDR - TG1
is the ideal travel companion for
capturing those special memories.
2..7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch
Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™
Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides exceptional 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
widescreen format makes
shooting in 16:9 mode and
composing shots even easier.
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Super SteadyShot ® Image
Stabilization System
An advanced version of Super
Steadyshot ® Picture Stabilization
from Sony controls an even higher
range of shake and vibration
frequencies, to achieve an even
higher level of smoothness without
degradation of video like some
other image stabilization systems.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss ®
Vario - Tessar ® Lens
Carl Zeiss ® Vario - Tessar ® lenses
use highly advanced optics to
deliver vivid image brilliance, true -
to - life color saturation, and perfect
renditions of subtle tones.
10x Optical/20x Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of
digital zoom.
Built - in zoom microphone with
5.1ch recording
Featuring Dolby ® Digital 5.1
Creator, the built - in zoom
microphone focuses audio
recording on your subjects in sync
with the camera ’ s zoom lens,
helping memories ring true with
clear dialogue and crisp, discrete
sounds.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Picture Motion Browser Software
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Dolby ® Digital 5.1ch Recording
Smooth Slow Recording
x.v. Color ™Technology
Dual Record
Quick On
PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI™
Output
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Face Index
Film Roll Index
Handycam ® Station
One Touch Disc Burn
InfoLITHIUM ® Battery with
AccuPower™Meter System

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Last Updated: 04/03/2008
HDR-TG1
High Definition, Memory Stick PRO Duo ™media Handycam® camcorder
1. Viewable area measured diagonally.
2.CamcordercaptureshighdefinitionfootageintheAVCHD ™ format.UsingtheenclosedPCsoftware,
highdefinitionfootage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD
footageshould not be used with DVDbasedplayers or recorders, as theDVDplayer/recorder may
failto eject the media and mayeraseits contents without warning. DVD mediacontainingAVCHD
footage may be played on a compatible Blu - rayDisc™player/recorder orothercompatible device.
3.4GB means 4 billion bites. Available storage capacitymayvary and a portion of the memory isused
for data management functions.
4.RequiresBRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to owner ’ smanualstodetermine
compatibility.
5. HDMI cable sold separately.
6.Compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and special TV settings are required. See BRAVIA ® TVinstructionmanual
fordetailsregardingPhotoTVrequirements.
7.HD viewing requires aSony®HDMI™ connector cable and HDTV, each sold separately.
8,Onlyusemedia bearing the Mark 2 logo (or other media suitable for high speed applications) when
capturingAVCHD content to MemoryStickPRO Duo™ media.
© 2008Sony Electronics, Inc. Allrightsreserved. Sony, Handycam, ClearVID,Exmore, BIONZ, HDNA,
SuperSteadyShot, Memory StickPRO Duo, ClearPhoto LCD Plus,x.v. Color, BRAVIA,Sync, Memory
Stick,AVCHD and theSony and HDNAlogosare trademarks ofSony. HDMI isa trademark ofHDMI
Licensing,Inc. Dolby is a trademarkof Dolby Laboratories. All othertrademarksare trademarks of their
respectiveowners.
Reproductionin whole or in part withoutwrittenpermission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo,ClearVid,
Handycam,i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM,like.no.other,Memory StickDuo,Memory StickPRO Duo, NightShot,
RemoteCommanderand SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario - Sonnarare
trademarksof Carl Zeiss.HDMI is atrademark of HDMILicensingLLC. All othertrademarks are property
oftheirrespective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non - metricweights andmeasures are
approximateandmayvary.
ScreenImagesSimulated
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device: 1/5" ClearVid ™CMOS
sensor (with Exmor™technology)
Pixel Gross: 2360K
Recording Media: Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media
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
Recording Time: When using supplied 4GB
Memory Stick PRO Duo™Mark 2 Media:
High Definition: FH = up to 25 min., HQ =
up to 55 min. SP = up to 65 min., LP = up
to 85 min.
Standard Definition: HQ = up to 55 min., SP
= up to 80 min., LP = up to 160 min.
Audio
Audio Format: Dolby ® Digital 5.1
Convenience
USB Streaming: N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Super
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
White Balance: 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON,
1/30 Shutter Speed )
Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
Minimum Illumination: 5 lux (Auto Slow
Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Face Detection: Yes -video and still
Hybrid: N/A
Hybrid Plus: N/A
Quick On: Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™: Yes
Dual Record: Yes
Memory Stick PRO Duo™Media
Compatibility: Tested to support up to 8GB
media capacity; does not support high
speed transfer function; does not support
Access Control security function.
Convenience Features
Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight
Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait (Soft
Portrait), Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Picture Effect(s): Sepia, Monotone, Pastel
Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes
Low Light Capability: N/A
Fader Effect(s): Black, White
Face Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
Dubbing Button: Yes
PhotoTVHD: Yes
x.v.Color™: Yes
Video
Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA
standards
Format: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2
Inputs and Outputs
LANC Terminal: N/A
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)
i.LINK® Interface: N/A
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Headphone Jack: N/A
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Microphone Input: N/A
S -Video Output(s): Included (via A/V
Remote Terminal)
HDMI™Connection Output(s): Yes (mini)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video/S
Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote
Active Interface Shoe: N/A
Display
LCD Screen: 2.7" wide touch panel Clear
Photo LCD Plus™ display
Hardware
Viewfinder: N/A
Microphone: Built -in Zoom mic
Flash: Yes
Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto
Assignable Dial: N/A
S/S & Zoom button on LCD: N/A
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent: 53 -621mm (4:3 Camera
Mode), 43 -507mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Aperture: F 1.8 - 2.3
Exposure: Touch Panel
Filter Diameter: N/A
Focal Distance: 3.2 - 32.0mm
Focus: Full range auto / Manual
Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/2 - 1/500 (Scene
Selection Mode)
Optical Zoom: 10x
Digital Zoom: 20x
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario -Tessar®
Power
Power Consumption: 3.4W
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™
Meter System (NP- FH50)
Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack);
8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft®
Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP
Professional, Windows Vista
Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser
Ver.3.0.00
Dimensions
Weight: 10oz (300g) with Battery
Measurements: 1 5/16 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 inch
(32x119x63mm)
Supplied Accessories
4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark 2 media
Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-
L200)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP- FH50)
Handycam Station™cradle
Component Video Cable
Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
Application CD -ROM w/ Driver
USB Cable long
USB Cable short (travel)
UPC Code: 027242729810
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