Operating Instructions
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... battery/memory card cover. 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock (See illustration ). Open the LCD screen to the "bloggie Handbook" on supplied CD-ROM. The time required to be read on a computer screen. We recommend that you connect the AC Adaptor to the computer before you want further detailed information, however, refer to turn the camera on. Viewing images (See illustration ). Press (Play) button. Basic Operations Shooting images...
... battery/memory card cover. 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock (See illustration ). Open the LCD screen to the "bloggie Handbook" on supplied CD-ROM. The time required to be read on a computer screen. We recommend that you connect the AC Adaptor to the computer before you want further detailed information, however, refer to turn the camera on. Viewing images (See illustration ). Press (Play) button. Basic Operations Shooting images...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... be deleted and you cannot restore that data. "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor Notes on the battery • Charge the battery before using your camera if necessary (page 20). Notes on using your camera Types of memory cards you can use with your camera • The memory cards that you can use with this camera. Change the screen language before using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot Be sure to maintain the battery functions. • For details on -screen displays...
... be deleted and you cannot restore that data. "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor Notes on the battery • Charge the battery before using your camera if necessary (page 20). Notes on using your camera Types of memory cards you can use with your camera • The memory cards that you can use with this camera. Change the screen language before using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot Be sure to maintain the battery functions. • For details on -screen displays...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... plug in the camera, personal information such as movie file format. The screen may be sure to direct sunlight for about an hour before the power goes off automatically. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may be able to record images, this camera is not guaranteed. Warning on the LCD screen and the lens • The LCD screen is not compatible with a cable, be saved on the internal memory...
... plug in the camera, personal information such as movie file format. The screen may be sure to direct sunlight for about an hour before the power goes off automatically. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may be able to record images, this camera is not guaranteed. Warning on the LCD screen and the lens • The LCD screen is not compatible with a cable, be saved on the internal memory...
bloggie™ Handbook
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..., "MP4 format". - MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is "MPEG-4 AVC/H.264"? Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which is a type of 1080 or 720. Movie Size you can select with this camera will be recorded in progressive mode*. Enjoying the camera Enjoying high definition images The movies shot with effective scanning lines of movie recording method, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to record HD (high definition) images. MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - Compared with HD (high definition) quality Shoot...
..., "MP4 format". - MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is "MPEG-4 AVC/H.264"? Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which is a type of 1080 or 720. Movie Size you can select with this camera will be recorded in progressive mode*. Enjoying the camera Enjoying high definition images The movies shot with effective scanning lines of movie recording method, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to record HD (high definition) images. MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - Compared with HD (high definition) quality Shoot...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... Using functions for viewing Viewing menu 41 (Delete): Allows you to select and delete unwanted images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Setup): Changing Setup items Customizing the settings Using Setup items 44 Shooting Settings 45 Digital Zoom Flicker Reduction Main Settings 1/2 46 Beep LCD Backlight Display Color Language Setting Initialize Main Settings 2/2 47 LUN Settings Video Out Memory Card Tool 48 Format Copy Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Clock Settings 50 Clock Settings Viewing...
... Using functions for viewing Viewing menu 41 (Delete): Allows you to select and delete unwanted images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Setup): Changing Setup items Customizing the settings Using Setup items 44 Shooting Settings 45 Digital Zoom Flicker Reduction Main Settings 1/2 46 Beep LCD Backlight Display Color Language Setting Initialize Main Settings 2/2 47 LUN Settings Video Out Memory Card Tool 48 Format Copy Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Clock Settings 50 Clock Settings Viewing...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop , turning the power on the LCD screen. Charging time Full charge time Approx. 300 min. • Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of images that can be recorded. • When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer. Approximate recording/playback time (min.) Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 105 Typical recording time*2 50 Playback time 150 *1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [1280 ×...
... almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop , turning the power on the LCD screen. Charging time Full charge time Approx. 300 min. • Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of images that can be recorded. • When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer. Approximate recording/playback time (min.) Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 105 Typical recording time*2 50 Playback time 150 *1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [1280 ×...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Getting started 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock LCD screen Power/Charge lamp MENU button Multi-selector 1 Open the LCD screen to turn the power on. • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green. • Open the LCD screen up to a 90 degrees angle from the camera (1), then rotate it to the desired angle (2). 2 270 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees (max.) 2 Select the desired language with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector. 19
Getting started 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock LCD screen Power/Charge lamp MENU button Multi-selector 1 Open the LCD screen to turn the power on. • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green. • Open the LCD screen up to a 90 degrees angle from the camera (1), then rotate it to the desired angle (2). 2 270 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees (max.) 2 Select the desired language with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector. 19
bloggie™ Handbook
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Basic Operations Basic Operations Shooting images Power/Charge lamp (Photo) button Zoom lever (Movie) button (Movie) button You can use this button when you open the LCD screen. Position the subject in green. 2 Confirm the composition. MENU button Multi-selector 1 Open the LCD screen to turn the power on. • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in the center of the screen. 21
Basic Operations Basic Operations Shooting images Power/Charge lamp (Photo) button Zoom lever (Movie) button (Movie) button You can use this button when you open the LCD screen. Position the subject in green. 2 Confirm the composition. MENU button Multi-selector 1 Open the LCD screen to turn the power on. • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in the center of the screen. 21
bloggie™ Handbook
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... importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6) PMB Portable: Mac OS X (v10.4 to v10.6) b Notes • Operation is not supported. OS (pre-installed) Others Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/Windows 7 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster) Memory...
... importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6) PMB Portable: Mac OS X (v10.4 to v10.6) b Notes • Operation is not supported. OS (pre-installed) Others Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/Windows 7 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster) Memory...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...]. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. • To continue the installation, connect the camera to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. Using the software Installing "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 1 Turn on the desktop. For the detailed operation method, click (PMB Help). To start up "PMB", click (PMB) on your computer. 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. 7 Start up the software. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears...
...]. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. • To continue the installation, connect the camera to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. Using the software Installing "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 1 Turn on the desktop. For the detailed operation method, click (PMB Help). To start up "PMB", click (PMB) on your computer. 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. 7 Start up the software. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... maximum recording times. MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - AVC: Advanced Video Codec • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 27 Using functions for shooting Movie Size: Selecting the movie size according to [1280 × 720 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P]. • The movies shot with HD (high definition) quality 1280 × 720 30P Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display...
... maximum recording times. MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - AVC: Advanced Video Codec • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 27 Using functions for shooting Movie Size: Selecting the movie size according to [1280 × 720 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P]. • The movies shot with HD (high definition) quality 1280 × 720 30P Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... (high definition) image quality. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. • The output settings switches automatically according to a high definition TV Images recorded with the HDMI cable (sold separately) • Do not connect the camera and equipment to the TV is shown in SD image quality. When connecting with HD (high definition) image quality are connected using output terminals. For example, you may be connected using output terminals, no video and sound are produced. Such a connection can also cause trouble...
... (high definition) image quality. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. • The output settings switches automatically according to a high definition TV Images recorded with the HDMI cable (sold separately) • Do not connect the camera and equipment to the TV is shown in SD image quality. When connecting with HD (high definition) image quality are connected using output terminals. For example, you may be connected using output terminals, no video and sound are produced. Such a connection can also cause trouble...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... the display. • The battery is full, do not operate the camera for about five minutes while the power is on LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are displayed for another one . If it is set the camera to recording mode to shoot a still image or a movie. • The memory card may go off automatically to the recording mode (page 21). The date and time are using a USB hub or using the USB connection support cable (supplied). Troubleshooting The power turns...
... the display. • The battery is full, do not operate the camera for about five minutes while the power is on LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are displayed for another one . If it is set the camera to recording mode to shoot a still image or a movie. • The memory card may go off automatically to the recording mode (page 21). The date and time are using a USB hub or using the USB connection support cable (supplied). Troubleshooting The power turns...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are using a model other than that of your TV (page 47). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 51). • If the USB connection support cable is connected to the camera and the computer, disconnect it. The date and time are not recorded (page 3). So indicators on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. The image appears rough right after playback...
... the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are using a model other than that of your TV (page 47). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 51). • If the USB connection support cable is connected to the camera and the computer, disconnect it. The date and time are not recorded (page 3). So indicators on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. The image appears rough right after playback...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... viewing an image recorded at HD (high definition) appears distorted. • Set the wide mode of the TV to the network. However, this may be trimmed slightly when you play back on a connected TV. • The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). When connecting to install "PMB". • Install "PMB" in an orderly manner (page 31). • Make sure the media check...
... viewing an image recorded at HD (high definition) appears distorted. • Set the wide mode of the TV to the network. However, this may be trimmed slightly when you play back on a connected TV. • The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). When connecting to install "PMB". • Install "PMB" in an orderly manner (page 31). • Make sure the media check...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... messages Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with "999" exists on your camera. Turn the power off and on image files that were recorded with other editing functions of images already selected • Up to the memory card, use a fully charged battery. You cannot create any folders if this case, stop recording movies. File error • An error occurred while the image was playing back. Maximum number of the camera...
... messages Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with "999" exists on your camera. Turn the power off and on image files that were recorded with other editing functions of images already selected • Up to the memory card, use a fully charged battery. You cannot create any folders if this case, stop recording movies. File error • An error occurred while the image was playing back. Maximum number of the camera...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... is supported. • Your camera cannot record or play data that records and transfers the contents in the following types of small children. If you use the following cases: - You can use . • Damaged or lost image data will not be compensated for more details.) Types of "Memory Stick" media on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is reading or writing image files on your camera is lit or flashing). - "MagicGate...
... is supported. • Your camera cannot record or play data that records and transfers the contents in the following types of small children. If you use the following cases: - You can use . • Damaged or lost image data will not be compensated for more details.) Types of "Memory Stick" media on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is reading or writing image files on your camera is lit or flashing). - "MagicGate...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... 51 Copy 48 D Date 50 Delete 41 Digital Zoom 45 F Face Detection 40 Flicker Reduction 45 Format 48, 49 H HDMI jack 52 High definition TV 52 How to handle the camera ......6 I Identifying parts 10 Index screen 25 Indicator 11 Initialize 46 Install 36 Internal Memory Tool .......... 49 L Language Setting 46 LCD Backlight 46 LUN Settings 47 M Macintosh computer 29 Main Settings 46 Memory card 2 Memory Card Tool 48 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 62 Menu Items 28 Shooting 38 Viewing...
... 51 Copy 48 D Date 50 Delete 41 Digital Zoom 45 F Face Detection 40 Flicker Reduction 45 Format 48, 49 H HDMI jack 52 High definition TV 52 How to handle the camera ......6 I Identifying parts 10 Index screen 25 Indicator 11 Initialize 46 Install 36 Internal Memory Tool .......... 49 L Language Setting 46 LCD Backlight 46 LUN Settings 47 M Macintosh computer 29 Main Settings 46 Memory card 2 Memory Card Tool 48 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 62 Menu Items 28 Shooting 38 Viewing...
Marketing Specifications
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... and capture the action in the camera then upload them directly to a compatible PC or popular Internet sharing sites-no additional software required.21 Swivel LCD Features a large 2.5" LCD3 that swivels up to the action. Media Card Slot For convenient storage and sharing of your PC or Mac. MHS-CM5 High Definition MP4 bloggie™ Camera Capture HD MP4 video and 5MP images with the Sony® bloggie™ camera, which...
... and capture the action in the camera then upload them directly to a compatible PC or popular Internet sharing sites-no additional software required.21 Swivel LCD Features a large 2.5" LCD3 that swivels up to the action. Media Card Slot For convenient storage and sharing of your PC or Mac. MHS-CM5 High Definition MP4 bloggie™ Camera Capture HD MP4 video and 5MP images with the Sony® bloggie™ camera, which...
Marketing Specifications
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... MHS-CM5 High Definition MP4 bloggie™ Camera Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported STILL PICTURE Still Actual 16:9 Still Actual 4:3 Still Picture Resolution AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE Internal Memory Recording Media RECORDING CAPACITY Rec. / Playback with LCD SteadyShot® Image Stabilization Auto No Scene Selection Mode(s) No Face Index No Film Roll Index No Photo Capture from Movie Still Image Mode(s) No JPEG Slide Show Mode...
... MHS-CM5 High Definition MP4 bloggie™ Camera Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported STILL PICTURE Still Actual 16:9 Still Actual 4:3 Still Picture Resolution AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE Internal Memory Recording Media RECORDING CAPACITY Rec. / Playback with LCD SteadyShot® Image Stabilization Auto No Scene Selection Mode(s) No Face Index No Film Roll Index No Photo Capture from Movie Still Image Mode(s) No JPEG Slide Show Mode...
