Sony HDR-TG5V User manual

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 HDR-
TG5V 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.Whenmeasuringmediacapacity,16GBequals16billionbytes,aportionofwhichisusedforsystem
management and/or application files. The capacity that a user can use is approximately 14.7GB.
2.ThiscamcordercaptureshighdefinitionfootageintheAVCHDformat.DVDmediacontaining
AVCHDfootageshouldnotbeusedwithDVDbasedplayersorrecorders,astheDVD
player/recordermay fail toeject the media andmay erase itscontentswithout warning. DVD
media containing AVCHD footage must only be played back on a compatible Blu - rayDiscdevices,
PCwith supplied software or PLAYSTATION® 3 devices.
3.RequiresBRAVIA Sync feature in each product, including a compatible BRAVIA ® HDTV.Pleaserefer
toowner ’ smanualtodeterminecompatibility.
4.NAVTEQmap detail on the camcorder is limited in some areas. By using a compatible PC, a
broadbandInternet connection, and supplied Picture Motion Browser software, your photos and
videoscanbe shown on an online map service. The online map service is currently provided
courtesyof Google, and is subject to change or termination without notice.
5.Requires Windows ® 2000Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista ® . Notsupportedby
MacOS.
6.Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video, which play back over 12 seconds.
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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