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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. MHS-CM1/CM3 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-123-313-11(1)
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... recording, make a trial recording to make sure that constantly appear on the LCD screen. It may result in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the...playback of still images recorded or edited with other than those shot, edited or composed on this camera. • Design and specifications of the computer. [ On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may not be careful so that the "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
... recording, make a trial recording to make sure that constantly appear on the LCD screen. It may result in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the...playback of still images recorded or edited with other than those shot, edited or composed on this camera. • Design and specifications of the computer. [ On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may not be careful so that the "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
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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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...MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is suited for playing back images on websites or to attach to mails without the need to record HD (high definition) images. Enjoying the camera Enjoying high definition images The movies shot with effective scanning lines of 1080 or 720. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a... is able to compress images even more effectively. • In the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, the camera supports high definition images with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - Shooting movies in progressive mode*.
...MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is suited for playing back images on websites or to attach to mails without the need to record HD (high definition) images. Enjoying the camera Enjoying high definition images The movies shot with effective scanning lines of 1080 or 720. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a... is able to compress images even more effectively. • In the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, the camera supports high definition images with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - Shooting movies in progressive mode*.
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By marking Sharemarks on images with the camera, you can use with your camera, see page 17. For the image size and image quality, see page 4. B Shooting in HD (high definition) image quality Select the image size suited for your PC or on websites* You can enjoy uploading images on high definition... TV (page 19) You can enjoy images in vivid and fine HD (high definition) image quality. It is full, the camera cannot record new images anymore. Flow of use B Getting started For types of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, you ...
By marking Sharemarks on images with the camera, you can use with your camera, see page 17. For the image size and image quality, see page 4. B Shooting in HD (high definition) image quality Select the image size suited for your PC or on websites* You can enjoy uploading images on high definition... TV (page 19) You can enjoy images in vivid and fine HD (high definition) image quality. It is full, the camera cannot record new images anymore. Flow of use B Getting started For types of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, you ...
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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 PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (page 24) - 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. Hook 10 PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (page 24) - 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) -
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...(Movie Size) with b/B on the control button, then select the desired image size with v/V. Scene Selection . Landscape Focuses on websites [ Selecting a camera mode Press MENU, then select the desired item in other bright places. 17 [ Selecting the image size Press (Image size) button to 10×...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...
...(Movie Size) with b/B on the control button, then select the desired image size with v/V. Scene Selection . Landscape Focuses on websites [ Selecting a camera mode Press MENU, then select the desired item in other bright places. 17 [ Selecting the image size Press (Image size) button to 10×...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...
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... definition) image quality are not output. Therefore, the image may be distorted when switching the mode on the type of TV or input jacks the camera is displayed 1 Press (Delete). 2 Select [Delete] with v/V in the folder, select [All In This Folder] 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 3 Select the images you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are ...
... definition) image quality are not output. Therefore, the image may be distorted when switching the mode on the type of TV or input jacks the camera is displayed 1 Press (Delete). 2 Select [Delete] with v/V in the folder, select [All In This Folder] 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 3 Select the images you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are ...
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... image is recommended for uploading on websites. • To select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. Movies shot at HD (high definition) is large and therefore it may take the same steps as when marking a Sharemark on the selected image. 4 Press (Sharemark...
... image is recommended for uploading on websites. • To select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. Movies shot at HD (high definition) is large and therefore it may take the same steps as when marking a Sharemark on the selected image. 4 Press (Sharemark...
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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...Format Setup 1 1 LCD Backlight Beep Setup 2 2 File Number USB Connect Language Initialize Video Out Clock Set 21 For details on the camera mode. Menu/Setup z button v/V/b/B button Control button MENU button 1Press MENU to set an item with / indicator in gray. • ...
... 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...Format Setup 1 1 LCD Backlight Beep Setup 2 2 File Number USB Connect Language Initialize Video Out Clock Set 21 For details on the camera mode. Menu/Setup z button v/V/b/B button Control button MENU button 1Press MENU to set an item with / indicator in gray. • ...
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... operations. • Importing images taken with your camera to view the handbook. The select screen 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). ROM, double-click the [...500 MB* 22 The installation screen for installation appears. 3 Click [Handbook (PDF)]. Enjoying your computer Viewing "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF) For advanced use of your camera, then click [Handbook (PDF)]. CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (When playing/editing high definition ...
... operations. • Importing images taken with your camera to view the handbook. The select screen 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). ROM, double-click the [...500 MB* 22 The installation screen for installation appears. 3 Click [Handbook (PDF)]. Enjoying your computer Viewing "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF) For advanced use of your camera, then click [Handbook (PDF)]. CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (When playing/editing high definition ...
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...Duo" media to the hard disk icon. OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5) USB jack: Provided as this camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • Only [Mass Storage] mode is available for the USB connection of USB devices you connect two... location of the images and file names, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook". 3 View images on the types of this camera. • When your computer resumes from the computer. 26 The camera is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your...
...Duo" media to the hard disk icon. OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5) USB jack: Provided as this camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • Only [Mass Storage] mode is available for the USB connection of USB devices you connect two... location of the images and file names, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook". 3 View images on the types of this camera. • When your computer resumes from the computer. 26 The camera is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your...
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... remaining differs from the wall outlet (wall socket). However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Connect it is on, the camera turns off suddenly. • If you use the camera in order to prevent wearing down the battery. If it ...PRO Duo" media (page 30). Delete unnecessary images (page 18). - When repairing the camera, we may check a minimum amount of the following solutions. 1Check the items below, and refer to "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). 2Turn the power off, and turn it back to the wall outlet (...
... remaining differs from the wall outlet (wall socket). However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Connect it is on, the camera turns off suddenly. • If you use the camera in order to prevent wearing down the battery. If it ...PRO Duo" media (page 30). Delete unnecessary images (page 18). - When repairing the camera, we may check a minimum amount of the following solutions. 1Check the items below, and refer to "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). 2Turn the power off, and turn it back to the wall outlet (...
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...or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera 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 the computer. 2 Click...
...or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera 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 the computer. 2 Click...
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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... embedded in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by JEITA*3. • Playback of still images/movies recorded with other than those shot, edited or composed on this camera are operational for Camera File system *3 Japan Electronics and Information Technology ... for long periods may cause irrecoverable damage to the provisions of such materials may be careful so that do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is not guaranteed. This may cause malfunctions. Or it . • Do...
... embedded in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by JEITA*3. • Playback of still images/movies recorded with other than those shot, edited or composed on this camera are operational for Camera File system *3 Japan Electronics and Information Technology ... for long periods may cause irrecoverable damage to the provisions of such materials may be careful so that do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is not guaranteed. This may cause malfunctions. Or it . • Do...
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Hook 15 PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide - 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. 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) -
Hook 15 PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide - 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. 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) -
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... for uploading 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, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Image size 5M (2592×1944) 3:2* (2592... 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...
... for uploading 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, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Image size 5M (2592×1944) 3:2* (2592... 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...
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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 in step 2 instead of [Select], then press z.... • The file size of movies shot at [VGA 30P] is large and therefore it may take time to upload. Movies shot at HD (high definition) is recommended for uploading, then press z to display indicator on the selected image. 4 Press MENU. 5 Select [OK] with B, then ...
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 in step 2 instead of [Select], then press z.... • The file size of movies shot at [VGA 30P] is large and therefore it may take time to upload. Movies shot at HD (high definition) is recommended for uploading, then press z to display indicator on the selected image. 4 Press MENU. 5 Select [OK] with B, then ...
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...MAH0ssss.MP4 (HD size), MAQ0ssss.MP4 (VGA size) • For more information about folders, see page 49. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for any number within the range from 0001 to view images on Windows XP Customizing the settings A Folder containing image data recorded using your camera When... named as follows. 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 • You cannot record/play back any images to the TV color system of the connected video equipment....
...MAH0ssss.MP4 (HD size), MAQ0ssss.MP4 (VGA size) • For more information about folders, see page 49. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for any number within the range from 0001 to view images on Windows XP Customizing the settings A Folder containing image data recorded using your camera When... named as follows. 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 • You cannot record/play back any images to the TV color system of the connected video equipment....