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MHS-CM1/CM3 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-123-313-11(1) 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. Instruction Manual Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
MHS-CM1/CM3 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-123-313-11(1) 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. Instruction Manual Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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... recorded or edited with the playback and recording of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by JEITA*3. • Playback of your camera. • Do not use . These points are not guaranteed. *1 Joint Photographic Experts Group ...mail addresses may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. [ On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as examples of the camera. The file extension is not compatible with other bright light. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you ...
... recorded or edited with the playback and recording of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by JEITA*3. • Playback of your camera. • Do not use . These points are not guaranteed. *1 Joint Photographic Experts Group ...mail addresses may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. [ On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as examples of the camera. The file extension is not compatible with other bright light. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you ...
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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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...camera Enjoying high definition images The movies shot with this camera Movie Size 1080 30P 720 30P VGA 30P Usage guidelines Shoot HD... (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition TV Shoot HD...camera, which is recorded ...HD (high definition) images. Progressive playback The camera ... camera supports high definition images with this camera ...HD (high definition) image quality. MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - Shooting movies in image quality suited for your purpose The camera...
...camera Enjoying high definition images The movies shot with this camera Movie Size 1080 30P 720 30P VGA 30P Usage guidelines Shoot HD... (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition TV Shoot HD...camera, which is recorded ...HD (high definition) images. Progressive playback The camera ... camera supports high definition images with this camera ...HD (high definition) image quality. MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - Shooting movies in image quality suited for your purpose The camera...
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... 4. For details on network services, etc. Flow of use B Getting started For types of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, you can use with the camera, you can easily upload the images. B Enjoying the recorded image x Playing back 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. B Saving the recorded image* When the capacity of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of the...
... 4. For details on network services, etc. Flow of use B Getting started For types of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, you can use with the camera, you can easily upload the images. B Enjoying the recorded image x Playing back 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. B Saving the recorded image* When the capacity of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of the...
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PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (page 24) - 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) - 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.
PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (page 24) - 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) - 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.
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...VGA: Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment (Movie Size): 1080 30P: 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: Shoot SD (...standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for shooting in (Camera) (page 21). To turn off the Image Size menu, press ...
...VGA: Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment (Movie Size): 1080 30P: 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: Shoot SD (...standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for shooting in (Camera) (page 21). To turn off the Image Size menu, press ...
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...[All In This Folder] with v/V in step 2 instead of TV or input jacks the camera is connected to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. To delete images while a single image is displayed 1 Press (...Delete). 2 Select [Delete] 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 type of [Select], then press z. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are...
...[All In This Folder] with v/V in step 2 instead of TV or input jacks the camera is connected to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. To delete images while a single image is displayed 1 Press (...Delete). 2 Select [Delete] 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 type of [Select], then press z. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are...
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... • By using the software "PMB Portable" embedded in step 2 instead of [Select], then press z. • The file size of a movie at HD (high definition) is large and therefore it may take the same steps as when marking a Sharemark on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set... the camera to SD (standard definition) and played back. Index screen appears. 2 Press MENU button and select [Select] with v/V, then press z. 3 Select the images...
... • By using the software "PMB Portable" embedded in step 2 instead of [Select], then press z. • The file size of a movie at HD (high definition) is large and therefore it may take the same steps as when marking a Sharemark on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set... the camera to SD (standard definition) and played back. Index screen appears. 2 Press MENU button and select [Select] with v/V, then press z. 3 Select the images...
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... set with b/B 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 Change REC. Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool Format Setup 1 1 LCD Backlight Beep...
... set with b/B 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 Change REC. Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool Format Setup 1 1 LCD Backlight Beep...
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...in a multi-boot environment. • The driver for "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF) appears. 4 Select the desired language and the model name of your camera, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). The installation screen for Web Camera does not support 64-bit editions of both Windows XP and ...or in the CD- Enjoying your computer Viewing "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF) For advanced use of your camera, then click [Handbook (PDF)]. When the installation is completed, the short-cut icon of "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" appears on the desktop of your computer. •...
...in a multi-boot environment. • The driver for "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF) appears. 4 Select the desired language and the model name of your camera, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). The installation screen for Web Camera does not support 64-bit editions of both Windows XP and ...or in the CD- Enjoying your computer Viewing "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF) For advanced use of your camera, then click [Handbook (PDF)]. When the installation is completed, the short-cut icon of "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" appears on the desktop of your computer. •...
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... operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using. • Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. • Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Macintosh computers. The image files are copied 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 computer. • Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied ...
... operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using. • Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. • Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Macintosh computers. The image files are copied 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 computer. • Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied ...
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...31 If the LCD panel is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in order to the wall outlet (wall socket) (page 11). - Connect it back to "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). 2Turn the power off, and turn it on again after about five minutes...battery (page 11). - Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following : - However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery and power Cannot turn on the camera again (page 13). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been ...
...31 If the LCD panel is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in order to the wall outlet (wall socket) (page 11). - Connect it back to "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). 2Turn the power off, and turn it on again after about five minutes...battery (page 11). - Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following : - However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery and power Cannot turn on the camera again (page 13). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been ...
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...• Finish "PMB" and restart your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is not recognized by type]. 6 If the driver below to the computer with USB cable before the USB driver is installed, right-click it and click [Uninstall]. • [Sony Mobile HD Snap Camera] in an orderly manner (page 25). ...32 • Make sure the media check tool of the camera, remove the USB cable, and re-start . • Change the USB mode of the...
...• Finish "PMB" and restart your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is not recognized by type]. 6 If the driver below to the computer with USB cable before the USB driver is installed, right-click it and click [Uninstall]. • [Sony Mobile HD Snap Camera] in an orderly manner (page 25). ...32 • Make sure the media check tool of the camera, remove the USB cable, and re-start . • Change the USB mode of the...
Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook
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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 Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook MHS-CM1/CM3 VCLICK!
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... color) that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Be careful when placing the camera near a location that constantly appear on the LCD screen. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may cause irrecoverable damage to record or play back... points • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to others or on this camera is not compatible with a cable, be sure to the provisions of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by JEITA*3. • Playback of still images...
... color) that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Be careful when placing the camera near a location that constantly appear on the LCD screen. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may cause irrecoverable damage to record or play back... points • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to others or on this camera is not compatible with a cable, be sure to the provisions of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by JEITA*3. • Playback of still images...
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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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... 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 websites *1 Shoot the subject in a bright place because the image is recorded darkened. *2 ... SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for e-mail attachment * Images are marked with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - AVC: Advanced Video Codec • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality...
... 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 websites *1 Shoot the subject in a bright place because the image is recorded darkened. *2 ... SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for e-mail attachment * Images are marked with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - AVC: Advanced Video Codec • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality...
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Movies shot at HD (high definition) is recommended for uploading on the control button, then press z. 3 Select the images you have previously selected for uploading, then press z to delete ... take time to upload. 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 websites.
Movies shot at HD (high definition) is recommended for uploading on the control button, then press z. 3 Select the images you have previously selected for uploading, then press z to delete ... take time to upload. 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 websites.
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...not creating any folder, there is used. NTSC Sets the video output signal to the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is only the "101ANV01" folder • You cannot record/play back any number within the range from 0001 to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).... 55 Movie files: MAH0ssss.MP4 (HD size), MAQ0ssss.MP4 (VGA size) • For more information about folders, see page 49. Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 47 Image file storage ...
...not creating any folder, there is used. NTSC Sets the video output signal to the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is only the "101ANV01" folder • You cannot record/play back any number within the range from 0001 to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).... 55 Movie files: MAH0ssss.MP4 (HD size), MAQ0ssss.MP4 (VGA size) • For more information about folders, see page 49. Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 47 Image file storage ...
