User manual SONY HD-PG5/W

[. . . ] You can jump to the pages by clicking on the page numbers mentioned in the book. Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Operate the camcorder in the order indicated. The default setting is indicated by . Index Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camcorder. z Indicates information that is useful to know. 2GB Table of contents Notes on using the camcorder How to use this handbook ·····································2 Sample images······················································5 Table of contents Sample images Basic operations Using the operating buttons ··································8 Menu ···································································10 Menu Using functions with the buttons on the control panel DISP (Display Contents) ·····································14 FOCUS (AF/MF Select) ········································· 16 GAIN (Gain) ··························································· 18 ISO········································································· 19 (Exposure Comp. ) ··········································20 WB (White Balance) ············································21 (Image Index) ·················································23 Index Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode ·························································10 Camera································································11 Rec Mode/Image Size ·········································11 Brightness/Color··················································11 Playback······························································12 Setup ···································································12 3GB Continued r Connecting with other equipment Creating a disc using a computer ························72 Creating a disc using a DVD writer/recorder ·······75 Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting···················································76 Warning messages··············································82 Sample images Others Menu Using the camcorder abroad ·······························85 AVCHD format·····················································86 Memory card ·······················································87 Battery pack ························································89 Battery charger ····················································90 Mount Adaptor·····················································91 Cleaning ······························································92 Index Index Index····································································93 4GB Sample images "This is the scene I want to capture in an image, but how can I do?" You may find the answer by going through the sample images listed here. Shooting movies as clear as still images (page 6) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand (page 6) Shooting landscapes (page 6) Shooting clear still images (page 7) If you click on an image, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of image. Table of contents Sample images Menu Click! Index 5GB Continued r Shooting movies as clear as still images Table of contents 25 Defocusing the background (25) 21 Adjusting the color (21) Sample images 16 Focusing manually (16) 20 In better brightness (20) Menu Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand 32 Preventing camera shake (32) 31 Following a moving subject (31) Index Shooting landscapes 20 The sky in vivid colors (20) 41 Colored leaves (41) 41 Vivid green colors (41) 53 Keeping your shot level (53) 6GB Continued r Shooting clear still images Table of contents 29 In candle light (29) 28 Holding the camera by hand (28) Sample images 36 The same scene with different brightness (36) 44 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (44) Menu 44 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (44) 34 Capturing the best moment (34) Index 7GB Basic operations Using the operating buttons The control dial and v/V/b/B buttons allow you to use various functions of the camcorder. MENU v/V/b/B Table of contents Sample images FOCUS Menu Control dial When you turn the control dial or press the v/V/b/B buttons following the on-screen display, you can select items and settings. [. . . ] · Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor. · Hold the camcorder's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camcorder. · Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camcorder during cleaning. 65GB Index Version Displays the version of your camcorder and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. Table of contents 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Version]. Note · An update can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC Adaptor. 66GB Sample images Menu Index Demo Mode Sets whether or not to display the movie for the demonstration, when there is only one movie on the memory card. Select [Off] when you do not want to see the demonstration. Table of contents 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. On If there is only one movie on the memory card, the demonstration begins automatically when the camcorder is not operated for about 1 minute. Does not show the demonstration. Sample images Off 67GB Menu Index Reset Default Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you activate [Reset Default], the images are retained. Table of contents 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Reset Default] t [OK]. Notes · Be sure not to turn off the camcorder while resetting. · The settings of [Date/Time Setup] and [Area Setting] are not reset. 68GB Sample images Menu Index Format Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camcorder for the first time, it is recommended to format the memory card using the camcorder for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. You cannot add contents to either type of disc once it has been created. · It may take a long time to create a Blu-ray Disc. · · · · Index Creating an AVCHD disc You can create an AVCHD disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using the supplied software "PMB. " 1 Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. 2 Start "PMB. " 3 Click [Calendar] or [Index] to the left of the screen, and select the date or folder of the high definition image quality (HD) movies you want to write. 4 Click (Disc Creation) at the top of the screen t [Create AVCHD Format Discs (HD)]. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. Notes · Install "PMB" beforehand. · Still images cannot be recorded on an AVCHD disc. · It may take a long time to create a disc. 73GB Continued r z Playing an AVCHD disc on a computer You can play back an AVCHD disc using "Player for AVCHD" that is installed together with "PMB. " To start the software, click on [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Launcher] t [View] t [Player for AVCHD]. For detailed operations, see the Help for "Player for AVCHD. " · Movies may not be played smoothly depending on the computer environment. Table of contents Sample images Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) DVD You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) DVD from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using supplied software "PMB. " Menu 1 Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. 2 Start "PMB. " 3 Click [Calendar] or [Index] to the left of the screen, and select the date or folder of the movies you want to write. 4 Click (Disc Creation) at the top of the screen t [Create DVD-Video Format Discs (STD)]. [. . . ] 35 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Shoot w/o Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Shutter Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]