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MHS-CM1/CM3 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-123-313-11(1) Instruction Manual Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Mobile HD Snap Camera For details on the advanced operations, please access "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.
MHS-CM1/CM3 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-123-313-11(1) Instruction Manual Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Mobile HD Snap Camera For details on the advanced operations, please access "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.
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... cause the malfunction of the computer. [ On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as examples of pictures in this camera is not guaranteed. [ Notes on the operating system of your camera to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in...AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera are used as movie file format. Change the screen language before operating the camera. • Be careful not to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations ...
... cause the malfunction of the computer. [ On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as examples of pictures in this camera is not guaranteed. [ Notes on the operating system of your camera to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in...AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera are used as movie file format. Change the screen language before operating the camera. • Be careful not to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations ...
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Menu/Setup 21 Menu items 21 Enjoying your computer 22 Viewing "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF 22 What you can do with a Windows computer 22 Using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 1 Charging the built-in battery 11 2 Inserting "Memory Stick PRO... Duo" media (sold separately 12 3 Turning the camera on the screen 27 Battery life and memory capacity 29 Battery life and the available recording and playback time 29 Number of still images...
Menu/Setup 21 Menu items 21 Enjoying your computer 22 Viewing "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF 22 What you can do with a Windows computer 22 Using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 1 Charging the built-in battery 11 2 Inserting "Memory Stick PRO... Duo" media (sold separately 12 3 Turning the camera on the screen 27 Battery life and memory capacity 29 Battery life and the available recording and playback time 29 Number of still images...
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... the image quality. Movie size you can select with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which is used VGA (640×480...) as well as HD (high definition) image quality. The number of movie recording method, which uses highly...
... the image quality. Movie size you can select with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which is used VGA (640×480...) as well as HD (high definition) image quality. The number of movie recording method, which uses highly...
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...on websites* You can enjoy uploading images on high definition TV (page 19) You can enjoy images in HD (high definition) image quality Select the image size suited for your camera, see page 17. For details on computers and take backups. * You can upload and save recorded ... image x Playing back on network services, etc. x Uploading images to upload images outside home. B Shooting in vivid and fine HD (high definition) image quality. By marking Sharemarks on images with the camera, you can use with your purpose. Flow of use B Getting started For types of the software. 9
...on websites* You can enjoy uploading images on high definition TV (page 19) You can enjoy images in HD (high definition) image quality Select the image size suited for your camera, see page 17. For details on computers and take backups. * You can upload and save recorded ... image x Playing back on network services, etc. x Uploading images to upload images outside home. B Shooting in vivid and fine HD (high definition) image quality. By marking Sharemarks on images with the camera, you can use with your purpose. Flow of use B Getting started For types of the software. 9
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Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. Hook 10 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • AC Adaptor (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • Hand strap (1) • Component A/V cable (1) • Lens cap (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) Mounted on the lens at factory. • CD-ROM (1) (page 22) - PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (page 24) -
Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. Hook 10 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • AC Adaptor (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • Hand strap (1) • Component A/V cable (1) • Lens cap (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) Mounted on the lens at factory. • CD-ROM (1) (page 22) - PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (page 24) -
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...: Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer VGA 30P: Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for shooting in other bright places. 17 Sports Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in dark places. Low Light Suitable for uploading on websites [ Selecting a camera mode Press... prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7") 2M: For prints up to A4 (8×10") 3:2: Shoot in (Camera) (page 21). To turn off the Image Size menu, press the (Image size) button again. (Photo Size): 5M: For prints up to the scene.
...: Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer VGA 30P: Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for shooting in other bright places. 17 Sports Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in dark places. Low Light Suitable for uploading on websites [ Selecting a camera mode Press... prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7") 2M: For prints up to A4 (8×10") 3:2: Shoot in (Camera) (page 21). To turn off the Image Size menu, press the (Image size) button again. (Photo Size): 5M: For prints up to the scene.
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...• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 2 instead of TV or input jacks the camera is displayed 1 Press (Delete). 2 Select [Delete] with SD (standard definition) image quality. 3 Select the images you connect only component video plugs, ...standard definition) image quality are played back with v, then press z. [ To view images on TV screen The connection or the image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the connected TV. 19 Connecting to the images played back. To delete images while a ...
...• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 2 instead of TV or input jacks the camera is displayed 1 Press (Delete). 2 Select [Delete] with SD (standard definition) image quality. 3 Select the images you connect only component video plugs, ...standard definition) image quality are played back with v, then press z. [ To view images on TV screen The connection or the image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the connected TV. 19 Connecting to the images played back. To delete images while a ...
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...images marked with Sharemarks (page 24). 20 Yellow/White/Red A/V OUT jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) • During playback of movies shot at HD (high definition) is large and therefore it may take time to playback mode. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV...) button. Movies shot at HD (high definition) on SD (standard definition) TV, the movie is displayed, display the image you want to upload on a website with v/V/b/B, then press z to display indicator on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to upload. The indicator is...
...images marked with Sharemarks (page 24). 20 Yellow/White/Red A/V OUT jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) • During playback of movies shot at HD (high definition) is large and therefore it may take time to playback mode. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV...) button. Movies shot at HD (high definition) on SD (standard definition) TV, the movie is displayed, display the image you want to upload on a website with v/V/b/B, then press z to display indicator on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to upload. The indicator is...
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... menu items vary depending on the menu items, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). [ Menu for shooting Camera Setup [ Menu for viewing (Folder) (Protect) DPOF (Slide) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) [ Setup items Camera Digital Zoom Function Guide Auto Review Flicker Cancel Memory Stick Tool Format... gray. • In PLAY mode, press z after setting an item. 3Select a setting with v/V/b/B, then press B. For details on the camera mode. Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool Format Setup 1 1 LCD Backlight Beep Setup 2 2 File Number USB Connect Language Initialize Video Out Clock...
... menu items vary depending on the menu items, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). [ Menu for shooting Camera Setup [ Menu for viewing (Folder) (Protect) DPOF (Slide) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) [ Setup items Camera Digital Zoom Function Guide Auto Review Flicker Cancel Memory Stick Tool Format... gray. • In PLAY mode, press z after setting an item. 3Select a setting with v/V/b/B, then press B. For details on the camera mode. Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool Format Setup 1 1 LCD Backlight Beep Setup 2 2 File Number USB Connect Language Initialize Video Out Clock...
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..." (PDF) For advanced use of both Windows XP and Vista. When the installation is completed, the short-cut icon of "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" appears on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the CD- ROM, double-click the [GB] folder and then drag...the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your camera, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). To view "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF), you can enjoy the following operations. • Importing images taken with your camera to a computer • Viewing imported images on the computer. The ...
..." (PDF) For advanced use of both Windows XP and Vista. When the installation is completed, the short-cut icon of "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" appears on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the CD- ROM, double-click the [GB] folder and then drag...the above OS has been upgraded or in the disc drive of your camera, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). To view "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF), you can enjoy the following operations. • Importing images taken with your camera to a computer • Viewing imported images on the computer. The ...
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... the same time. Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer may not recover at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate depending on the computer. • Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files.... 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk. • For details on the storage location of the images and file names, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook". 3 View images on the types of USB devices you are using a USB interface that image file.
... the same time. Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer may not recover at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate depending on the computer. • Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files.... 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk. • For details on the storage location of the images and file names, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook". 3 View images on the types of USB devices you are using a USB interface that image file.
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... order to correct the display. • The battery is discharged. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected...on again after about five minutes while the power is full, do not operate the camera for approximately 25 minutes. • Press (Play) button and set the camera to recording mode to "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). 2Turn the power off, and turn on the power. The ...
... order to correct the display. • The battery is discharged. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected...on again after about five minutes while the power is full, do not operate the camera for approximately 25 minutes. • Press (Play) button and set the camera to recording mode to "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). 2Turn the power off, and turn on the power. The ...
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...Insert the CD-ROM into the disk drive. Follow the steps below , not correctly recognized, is installed, right-click it and click [Uninstall]. • [Sony Mobile HD Snap Camera] in [Other Devices] 7 When [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK] and delete it. 8 Turn off the power of the... camera, remove the USB cable, and re-start . • Change the USB mode of the camera to uninstall the driver not recognized correctly and install the USB driver...
...Insert the CD-ROM into the disk drive. Follow the steps below , not correctly recognized, is installed, right-click it and click [Uninstall]. • [Sony Mobile HD Snap Camera] in [Other Devices] 7 When [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK] and delete it. 8 Turn off the power of the... camera, remove the USB cable, and re-start . • Change the USB mode of the camera to uninstall the driver not recognized correctly and install the USB driver...
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Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook MHS-CM1/CM3 VCLICK! Table of contents Getting started Basic Operations Using functions for shooting Using functions for viewing Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-123-312-11(1) GB
Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook MHS-CM1/CM3 VCLICK! Table of contents Getting started Basic Operations Using functions for shooting Using functions for viewing Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-123-312-11(1) GB
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...the playback and recording of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera are not guaranteed. *1 Joint Photographic Experts Group *2 Design rule for Camera File system *3 Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Warning on copyright.... This may be saved on the internal memory of the copyright laws. 3 On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may cause malfunctions. These points are operational for long periods may be contrary to ...
...the playback and recording of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera are not guaranteed. *1 Joint Photographic Experts Group *2 Design rule for Camera File system *3 Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Warning on copyright.... This may be saved on the internal memory of the copyright laws. 3 On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may cause malfunctions. These points are operational for long periods may be contrary to ...
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Getting started Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • AC Adaptor (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • Hand strap (1) • Component A/V cable (1) • Lens cap (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) Mounted on the lens at factory. • CD-ROM (1) - Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. Hook 15 PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide -
Getting started Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • AC Adaptor (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • Hand strap (1) • Component A/V cable (1) • Lens cap (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) Mounted on the lens at factory. • CD-ROM (1) - Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. Hook 15 PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide -
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...settings are recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - Movie image size Usage guidelines 1080 30P*1*2*3 Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition TV 720 30P Shoot... HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer VGA 30P*2 Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for e-mail attachment * Images are marked with this camera will be recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio,...
...settings are recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - Movie image size Usage guidelines 1080 30P*1*2*3 Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition TV 720 30P Shoot... HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer VGA 30P*2 Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for e-mail attachment * Images are marked with this camera will be recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio,...
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Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) (Sharemark) button z button v/V/b/B button Control button (Play) button 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. • Index screen appears. 2 Press (Sharemark) button and select [Select] with v/V on the control button, then press z. 3 Select the... of movies shot at [VGA 30P] is large and therefore it may take time to delete the indicator from the image. 34 Movies shot at HD (high definition) is recommended for uploading, then press z to upload. To cancel a selection Select the image you want to upload on a website ...
Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) (Sharemark) button z button v/V/b/B button Control button (Play) button 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. • Index screen appears. 2 Press (Sharemark) button and select [Select] with v/V on the control button, then press z. 3 Select the... of movies shot at [VGA 30P] is large and therefore it may take time to delete the indicator from the image. 34 Movies shot at HD (high definition) is recommended for uploading, then press z to upload. To cancel a selection Select the image you want to upload on a website ...
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... Folder containing movie data recorded using your camera When not creating any folder, there is used. ssss stands for the USA, Japan). Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to 9999. - Movie files: MAH0ssss.MP4 (HD size), MAQ0ssss.MP4 (VGA size) • For more ...information about folders, see page 49. PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is only the "101ANV01" folder •...
... Folder containing movie data recorded using your camera When not creating any folder, there is used. ssss stands for the USA, Japan). Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to 9999. - Movie files: MAH0ssss.MP4 (HD size), MAQ0ssss.MP4 (VGA size) • For more ...information about folders, see page 49. PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is only the "101ANV01" folder •...