Instruction Manual
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...(Sony Corporation 4-277-105-) Wrist Strap (1) Instruction Manual (this camera. ...3D/2D mode Light Go to use the camera's "Share it detects your camera, Bloggie Software will launch and help you import and share your computer. Hold the camera horizontal when shooting/playing back 3D... images. Windows: Click [Start] [Computer] (in supplies Battery/Bloggie Software/Bloggie Handbook If the camera...function. © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in playback ...3D images with this manual) Important Notice (1)...
...(Sony Corporation 4-277-105-) Wrist Strap (1) Instruction Manual (this camera. ...3D/2D mode Light Go to use the camera's "Share it detects your camera, Bloggie Software will launch and help you import and share your computer. Hold the camera horizontal when shooting/playing back 3D... images. Windows: Click [Start] [Computer] (in supplies Battery/Bloggie Software/Bloggie Handbook If the camera...function. © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in playback ...3D images with this manual) Important Notice (1)...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... the pixels are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording. On viewing 3D image When you view 3D images shot with this camera on a 3D-compliant monitors, you can charge the battery pack even if it before the power turns off automatically to ...you need to determine for long periods may experience discomfort in a malfunction of your child view 3D 3GB Continued r Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may not be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. •...
... the pixels are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording. On viewing 3D image When you view 3D images shot with this camera on a 3D-compliant monitors, you can charge the battery pack even if it before the power turns off automatically to ...you need to determine for long periods may experience discomfort in a malfunction of your child view 3D 3GB Continued r Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may not be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. •...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...Television programs, films, videotapes, and other devices The camera is not compatible with the playback and recording of the camera or recording media, etc. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan ...Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images on other materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. The images used as movie file format. Table of a 3D...
...Television programs, films, videotapes, and other devices The camera is not compatible with the playback and recording of the camera or recording media, etc. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan ...Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images on other materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. The images used as movie file format. Table of a 3D...
bloggie™ Handbook
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See page 39 about the way to view. 7GB The images allow you to enjoy the feeling of really being there. View in 3D You can shoot still images and movies in 3D with this camera. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Enjoy 3D images Shoot in 3D You can view the images shot in 3D on a TV which supports 3D by connecting an HDMI cable (sold separately). This camera allows you to record any scene in 3D, recreating the feeling of really being there. See page 29, 31 about the way to shoot.
See page 39 about the way to view. 7GB The images allow you to enjoy the feeling of really being there. View in 3D You can shoot still images and movies in 3D with this camera. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Enjoy 3D images Shoot in 3D You can view the images shot in 3D on a TV which supports 3D by connecting an HDMI cable (sold separately). This camera allows you to record any scene in 3D, recreating the feeling of really being there. See page 29, 31 about the way to shoot.
bloggie™ Handbook
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...Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Life with "Bloggie 5 Operation Search 11 About operation buttons of the camera 12 Menu/Settings Search... 13 Identifying parts 16 List of icons displayed on the screen 17 How to hold the camera 19 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 21 Charging the camera... 22 Installing the software 25 Setting the language and clock 28 Shooting 3D shooting (Still images 29 3D shooting ...
...Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Life with "Bloggie 5 Operation Search 11 About operation buttons of the camera 12 Menu/Settings Search... 13 Identifying parts 16 List of icons displayed on the screen 17 How to hold the camera 19 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 21 Charging the camera... 22 Installing the software 25 Setting the language and clock 28 Shooting 3D shooting (Still images 29 3D shooting ...
bloggie™ Handbook
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..."Press the function button ([Menu])" is displayed on the LCD screen of the camera. As illustrated below, press the A' function button when you want to use ...when shooting or playing back images. Function buttons Button function varies depending on the LCD screen of the camera. The function that is allocated to explain a [Menu] function. The function that is allocated to...button is held (vertically or horizontally). Table of contents Operation Search About operation buttons of the camera Multi-selector buttons You can use the A function , or press the B' function button for the ...
..."Press the function button ([Menu])" is displayed on the LCD screen of the camera. As illustrated below, press the A' function button when you want to use ...when shooting or playing back images. Function buttons Button function varies depending on the LCD screen of the camera. The function that is allocated to explain a [Menu] function. The function that is allocated to...button is held (vertically or horizontally). Table of contents Operation Search About operation buttons of the camera Multi-selector buttons You can use the A function , or press the B' function button for the ...
bloggie™ Handbook
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K Charge lamp L (Shutter) button M Tripod receptacle • Do not hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for wrist strap D LCD screen E Function buttons F 3D/2D button G MOVIE/ENTER button Multi-selector buttons (v/V/b/B) H Speaker I Stereo microphone J ON/OFF (Power) button • Press and hold the camera when attaching the tripod. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Identifying parts A Light B Lens C Hook for at least 7 seconds to force-quit the camera. N HDMI OUT jack (65) O Jack cover P (USB) jack 16GB
K Charge lamp L (Shutter) button M Tripod receptacle • Do not hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for wrist strap D LCD screen E Function buttons F 3D/2D button G MOVIE/ENTER button Multi-selector buttons (v/V/b/B) H Speaker I Stereo microphone J ON/OFF (Power) button • Press and hold the camera when attaching the tripod. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Identifying parts A Light B Lens C Hook for at least 7 seconds to force-quit the camera. N HDMI OUT jack (65) O Jack cover P (USB) jack 16GB
bloggie™ Handbook
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...movies When playing back 3000 z (green) 00:00:12 0:12 2011-1-1 9:30 AM z (red) 00:00:12 Self-timer Number of recordable still images 3D mode AE/AF lock Recordable time Recording time (m:s) Recorded date/time of the playback image During movie recording Share it Later Protect Overheating warning Counter... Zoom scaling Light Index Adjusting volume Portion of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search List of 360 Video image during playback Index 17GB Continued r
...movies When playing back 3000 z (green) 00:00:12 0:12 2011-1-1 9:30 AM z (red) 00:00:12 Self-timer Number of recordable still images 3D mode AE/AF lock Recordable time Recording time (m:s) Recorded date/time of the playback image During movie recording Share it Later Protect Overheating warning Counter... Zoom scaling Light Index Adjusting volume Portion of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search List of 360 Video image during playback Index 17GB Continued r
bloggie™ Handbook
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This is recommended to record more extended sound. 20GB Table of the screen during playback on TV or computer. Hold the camera horizontally when you shoot movies Portrait images are recorded. Holding the camera horizontally is useful when shooting portrait objects. Black bands appear on the left and right of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index zHolding the camera vertically when you shoot in 3D.
This is recommended to record more extended sound. 20GB Table of the screen during playback on TV or computer. Hold the camera horizontally when you shoot movies Portrait images are recorded. Holding the camera horizontally is useful when shooting portrait objects. Black bands appear on the left and right of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index zHolding the camera vertically when you shoot in 3D.
bloggie™ Handbook
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...from exceeding 2 GB. *3 Typical recording time shows the approximate time available of a fully charged battery pack when you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears. Playback time Approx. 120 min. *1 Recording time is possible for the first ...(Auto power off the power, or zooming. Index 24GB Approx. 40 min. Continuous recording of movies is the time when shooting movies in 3D. *2 Continuous recording time shows the approximate time available of the LCD screen. zHow long can I record or play back images? Table of...
...from exceeding 2 GB. *3 Typical recording time shows the approximate time available of a fully charged battery pack when you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears. Playback time Approx. 120 min. *1 Recording time is possible for the first ...(Auto power off the power, or zooming. Index 24GB Approx. 40 min. Continuous recording of movies is the time when shooting movies in 3D. *2 Continuous recording time shows the approximate time available of the LCD screen. zHow long can I record or play back images? Table of...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...) button 4 Press the (Shutter) button fully down . Recorded images are saved in 3D mode (shown by the icon). After turning on the camera, confirm that it does not move. • Keep a distance between the camera and the subject of approximately 1.2 m to 5.0 m (approx. 3 feet 11 ...1/4 inches to place fingers on the top of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search 3D shooting (Still images) Hold the camera horizontally when shooting. 1 Press the ON/OFF ...
...) button 4 Press the (Shutter) button fully down . Recorded images are saved in 3D mode (shown by the icon). After turning on the camera, confirm that it does not move. • Keep a distance between the camera and the subject of approximately 1.2 m to 5.0 m (approx. 3 feet 11 ...1/4 inches to place fingers on the top of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search 3D shooting (Still images) Hold the camera horizontally when shooting. 1 Press the ON/OFF ...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... be difficult in the following functions in 3D mode. • AF • Face detection • Zoom • Anti-blur • Shooting with the supplied 360 Video Lens attached to the camera (MHS-FS3K only) • Still image shooting during movie shooting • Image or movie size selection 30GB The...the following situations: - The subject is backlit. Table of contents zTo shoot a 2D still image • Press the 3D/2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while the camera is on. • You can shoot in either the vertical or horizontal position. • The z indicator (AE/...
... be difficult in the following functions in 3D mode. • AF • Face detection • Zoom • Anti-blur • Shooting with the supplied 360 Video Lens attached to the camera (MHS-FS3K only) • Still image shooting during movie shooting • Image or movie size selection 30GB The...the following situations: - The subject is backlit. Table of contents zTo shoot a 2D still image • Press the 3D/2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while the camera is on. • You can shoot in either the vertical or horizontal position. • The z indicator (AE/...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... images. • You cannot select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while shooting movies. • 3D shooting is not possible with the 360 Video Lens (supplied). (MHS-FS3K only) zTo best shoot an image • Hold the camera horizontally. • Hold the camera securely so it is approximately 2 GB.... Recording stops before 29 minutes if the file size reaches approximately 2 GB during movie recording. • 3D shooting is only available...
... images. • You cannot select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while shooting movies. • 3D shooting is not possible with the 360 Video Lens (supplied). (MHS-FS3K only) zTo best shoot an image • Hold the camera horizontally. • Hold the camera securely so it is approximately 2 GB.... Recording stops before 29 minutes if the file size reaches approximately 2 GB during movie recording. • 3D shooting is only available...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...progressive mode. • MPEG: Moving Picture Experts Group • AVC: Advanced Video Codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard of video camera, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to compress images even more effectively. 32GB Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index ...zTo shoot the 2D movie • Press the 3D/2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while the camera is able to record HD (high definition) images. The number of recorded image pixel is 1920 ...
...progressive mode. • MPEG: Moving Picture Experts Group • AVC: Advanced Video Codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard of video camera, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to compress images even more effectively. 32GB Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index ...zTo shoot the 2D movie • Press the 3D/2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while the camera is able to record HD (high definition) images. The number of recorded image pixel is 1920 ...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... zTo show the previous/next images Press b/B. Hold the camera horizontally when viewing 3D images. The movie will be paused if you press the MOVIE/ ENTER button. The index screen appears. 2 Select an image by using v/V/b/B, then press the ... button. appears at the upper left in the index of the movie. Index 39GB Continued r zFast forward/Fast rewind the movie Press b/B during playback of a 3D image. A single movie plays back when a movie is paused. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Viewing 1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to...
... zTo show the previous/next images Press b/B. Hold the camera horizontally when viewing 3D images. The movie will be paused if you press the MOVIE/ ENTER button. The index screen appears. 2 Select an image by using v/V/b/B, then press the ... button. appears at the upper left in the index of the movie. Index 39GB Continued r zFast forward/Fast rewind the movie Press b/B during playback of a 3D image. A single movie plays back when a movie is paused. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Viewing 1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to...
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Note that supports 3D can be sure to use the PC with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or the Bloggie Software. • Even in . Sometimes normal operations are not possible due ... view movies. For example, other open or background applications currently running may not play back and edit movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera on computers fulfilling the above system requirements. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Note on playback of the PC. • A PC that...
Note that supports 3D can be sure to use the PC with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or the Bloggie Software. • Even in . Sometimes normal operations are not possible due ... view movies. For example, other open or background applications currently running may not play back and edit movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera on computers fulfilling the above system requirements. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Note on playback of the PC. • A PC that...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... the menu screen. 2 Select [Movie Size] by using v/V and the desired size by using b/B. Table of movie recording method. zProgressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which is used in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format...". 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) to decide. The movies shot with the camera will be recorded in computers, and therefore is only available for playing back images on a computer (480×270 30p) Suitable for faster WEB...
... the menu screen. 2 Select [Movie Size] by using v/V and the desired size by using b/B. Table of movie recording method. zProgressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which is used in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format...". 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) to decide. The movies shot with the camera will be recorded in computers, and therefore is only available for playing back images on a computer (480×270 30p) Suitable for faster WEB...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... result in malfunction. • Some devices may not be output. • Use an HDMI cable with the camera appear on the TV. 5 Select the images to play back. 3D TV Allows 3D images shot by this camera to be played back in 2D. For TVs that of other devices. Notes • Connect the mini... separately) to the HDMI OUT jack of the camera. • Do not connect the output jack of the camera to that do not support 3D The 3D images are played back in 3D. HDMI jack 1 To HDMI jack HDMI cable 2 To HDMI OUT jack 3 Turn on the camera. 4 Turn on the TV and set the input...
... result in malfunction. • Some devices may not be output. • Use an HDMI cable with the camera appear on the TV. 5 Select the images to play back. 3D TV Allows 3D images shot by this camera to be played back in 2D. For TVs that of other devices. Notes • Connect the mini... separately) to the HDMI OUT jack of the camera. • Do not connect the output jack of the camera to that do not support 3D The 3D images are played back in 3D. HDMI jack 1 To HDMI jack HDMI cable 2 To HDMI OUT jack 3 Turn on the camera. 4 Turn on the TV and set the input...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Using the camera as a Web camera by connecting it to 640 × 480. • Use the computer's microphone during use the camera as a Web camera You can use . 1 Connect the camera to a computer. 2 Press the function button ([Menu]) t Select [Web Camera]. You can switch between 3D and 2D during Web camera mode. 66GB Notes • The movie size is fixed to a computer (USB streaming).
Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Using the camera as a Web camera by connecting it to 640 × 480. • Use the computer's microphone during use the camera as a Web camera You can use . 1 Connect the camera to a computer. 2 Press the function button ([Menu]) t Select [Web Camera]. You can switch between 3D and 2D during Web camera mode. 66GB Notes • The movie size is fixed to a computer (USB streaming).
bloggie™ Handbook
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...still images and recordable time of movies The number of the internal memory. Still images Size 4:3 (5M) 16:9 (3M) 16:9 (0.4M) 16:9 (2M)(3D) (Units: Images) 2729 6020 33544 2445 Notes • When the number of remaining recordable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. ...• When images recorded using other cameras are the total times for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Size 1920×1080 30p 1:20:00 (0:47:00) 1280...
...still images and recordable time of movies The number of the internal memory. Still images Size 4:3 (5M) 16:9 (3M) 16:9 (0.4M) 16:9 (2M)(3D) (Units: Images) 2729 6020 33544 2445 Notes • When the number of remaining recordable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. ...• When images recorded using other cameras are the total times for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Size 1920×1080 30p 1:20:00 (0:47:00) 1280...