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MHS-PM1 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-135-531-11(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-PM1 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-135-531-11(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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... may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. [ On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may be saved on your camera are not guaranteed. *1 Joint Photographic Experts Group *2 Design rule for if recording or playback is ".JPG...does not pop out and drop. • When connecting your camera to another device with the playback and recording of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera are compressed/recorded in JPEG*1 format. Pushing the plug forcibly...
... may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. [ On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may be saved on your camera are not guaranteed. *1 Joint Photographic Experts Group *2 Design rule for if recording or playback is ".JPG...does not pop out and drop. • When connecting your camera to another device with the playback and recording of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera are compressed/recorded in JPEG*1 format. Pushing the plug forcibly...
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...35 Specifications 37 7 Menu/Setup 22 Menu items 22 Enjoying your computer 23 Viewing "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF 23 What you can do with a Windows computer 23 Using your camera 5 Enjoying the camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 1 Preparing the battery pack 11 2 ...Inserting the battery pack/"Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately 12 3 Turning the camera on the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and the available recording and playback time 30 Number of still images...
...35 Specifications 37 7 Menu/Setup 22 Menu items 22 Enjoying your computer 23 Viewing "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF 23 What you can do with a Windows computer 23 Using your camera 5 Enjoying the camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 1 Preparing the battery pack 11 2 ...Inserting the battery pack/"Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately 12 3 Turning the camera on the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and the available recording and playback time 30 Number of still images...
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...the existing image compression encoding technology, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is used VGA (640×480) as well as HD (high definition) image quality. Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which is able to convert the image quality. Shooting movies in image quality suited for your... 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". - AVC: Advanced Video Codec What is a type of 1080...
...the existing image compression encoding technology, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is used VGA (640×480) as well as HD (high definition) image quality. Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which is able to convert the image quality. Shooting movies in image quality suited for your... 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". - AVC: Advanced Video Codec What is a type of 1080...
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...use the software "PMB Portable" embedded within the camera to your PC or on websites* You can enjoy uploading images on high definition TV (page 20) You can enjoy images in HD (high definition) image quality Select the image size suited for your camera, see page 17. For the image size ...and image quality, see page 5. It is full, the camera cannot record new images anymore. x Uploading images to upload images ...
...use the software "PMB Portable" embedded within the camera to your PC or on websites* You can enjoy uploading images on high definition TV (page 20) You can enjoy images in HD (high definition) image quality Select the image size suited for your camera, see page 17. For the image size ...and image quality, see page 5. It is full, the camera cannot record new images anymore. x Uploading images to upload images ...
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... (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. • CD-ROM (1) (page 23) - PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (page 25) - Mobile...
... (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. • CD-ROM (1) (page 23) - PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (page 25) - Mobile...
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... 2M: For prints up to approximately 2×. • When the movie is shot in the size of either [1080 30P] or [720 30P] and the camera is connected to a TV, etc, with v/V. To turn off r Indicators on * During playback, the image information is facing, or in the opposite way. [...to b/B, then select the desired image size with the Component A/V cable 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 17 Useful functions for shooting [ W/T Using the zoom Slide the...
... 2M: For prints up to approximately 2×. • When the movie is shot in the size of either [1080 30P] or [720 30P] and the camera is connected to a TV, etc, with v/V. To turn off r Indicators on * During playback, the image information is facing, or in the opposite way. [...to b/B, then select the desired image size with the Component A/V cable 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 17 Useful functions for shooting [ W/T Using the zoom Slide the...
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Low Light Suitable for uploading on websites [ Selecting a shooting mode Press MENU, then select the desired item in (Camera) (page 22). Backlight Shoots strongly backlight scenes. Sports Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in dark places. Scene Selection . Auto: Allows ...easy shooting with the preset settings according to the scene. Landscape Focuses on a distant subject. 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...
Low Light Suitable for uploading on websites [ Selecting a shooting mode Press MENU, then select the desired item in (Camera) (page 22). Backlight Shoots strongly backlight scenes. Sports Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in dark places. Scene Selection . Auto: Allows ...easy shooting with the preset settings according to the scene. Landscape Focuses on a distant subject. 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...
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... Green/Blue/Red White/Red A/V OUT jack Component A/V cable (supplied) • If you record movies in HD (high definition) image quality [1080 30P]/[720 30P] while connecting the camera to a high definition TV with a component cable, the image output to the TV is connected to the images... [Delete] with v, then press the multi-selector. [ To view images on TV screen The connection or the image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the type of TV or input jacks the camera is shown in step 2 instead of [Select], then press the multi-selector.
... Green/Blue/Red White/Red A/V OUT jack Component A/V cable (supplied) • If you record movies in HD (high definition) image quality [1080 30P]/[720 30P] while connecting the camera to a high definition TV with a component cable, the image output to the TV is connected to the images... [Delete] with v, then press the multi-selector. [ To view images on TV screen The connection or the image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the type of TV or input jacks the camera is shown in step 2 instead of [Select], then press the multi-selector.
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...an image, select the image to remove the Sharemark and take time to playback mode. Movies shot at HD (high definition) on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to upload. 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 the same steps as when marking a Sharemark on...
...an image, select the image to remove the Sharemark and take time to playback mode. Movies shot at HD (high definition) on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to upload. 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 the same steps as when marking a Sharemark on...
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... to B. Menu items The available 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 Function Guide Auto Review Flicker Cancel Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC. Changing the settings - You...
... to B. Menu items The available 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 Function Guide Auto Review Flicker Cancel Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC. Changing the settings - You...
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... of your computer. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your camera, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). ROM, double-click the [GB] folder and then drag-and-drop the "Handbook.pdf" on the computer. 2 Place the...the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. • The driver for installation: Approximately 500 MB* 23 To view "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF), you can do with a Windows computer Take either of both Windows XP and Vista. The installation screen for installation appears. 3...
... of your computer. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your camera, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). ROM, double-click the [GB] folder and then drag-and-drop the "Handbook.pdf" on the computer. 2 Place the...the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. • The driver for installation: Approximately 500 MB* 23 To view "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF), you can do with a Windows computer Take either of both Windows XP and Vista. The installation screen for installation appears. 3...
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...8226; Disconnecting the USB cable • Removing "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media • Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into the camera after copying images from the computer. 27 Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. •...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 types of USB devices you want to copy are not guaranteed for a computer connected to the "Trash"...
...8226; Disconnecting the USB cable • Removing "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media • Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into the camera after copying images from the computer. 27 Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. •...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 types of USB devices you want to copy are not guaranteed for a computer connected to the "Trash"...
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However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data. The battery remaining indicator is inserted in an recommended ambient temperature of data stored on your computer. 32 When repairing the camera, we may check a minimum amount of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). (BC-CSKA only) ... record images. • Check the free capacity of the following solutions. 1Check the items below, and refer to "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). 2Turn the power off, and turn on the screen before the power goes off suddenly. • If you do one of the internal...
However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data. The battery remaining indicator is inserted in an recommended ambient temperature of data stored on your computer. 32 When repairing the camera, we may check a minimum amount of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). (BC-CSKA only) ... record images. • Check the free capacity of the following solutions. 1Check the items below, and refer to "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). 2Turn the power off, and turn on the screen before the power goes off suddenly. • If you do one of the internal...
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...8226; Check the computer environment required to install "PMB". • Install "PMB" in an orderly manner (page 24). • Change the USB mode of the camera to the computer with USB cable before the USB driver is not recognized by the computer. • Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the... in [Other Devices] 7 When [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK] and delete it and click [Uninstall]. • [Sony Mobile HD Snap Camera] in USB mode. • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using . 3Click [Open], double-...
...8226; Check the computer environment required to install "PMB". • Install "PMB" in an orderly manner (page 24). • Change the USB mode of the camera to the computer with USB cable before the USB driver is not recognized by the computer. • Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the... in [Other Devices] 7 When [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK] and delete it and click [Uninstall]. • [Sony Mobile HD Snap Camera] in USB mode. • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using . 3Click [Open], double-...
Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook
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Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook MHS-PM1 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 4-135-530-11(1) GB
Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook MHS-PM1 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 4-135-530-11(1) GB
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...format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera cannot be played on devices that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record images, this camera is not a malfunction. Notes on using your camera • If you rotate...the lens • The LCD screen is connected to the provisions of the copyright laws. 3 On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • ...
...format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera cannot be played on devices that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record images, this camera is not a malfunction. Notes on using your camera • If you rotate...the lens • The LCD screen is connected to the provisions of the copyright laws. 3 On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • ...
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Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual (1) Hook 15 PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide - Getting started Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger ... (1) • USB cable (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • Wrist strap (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. • CD-ROM (1) -
Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual (1) Hook 15 PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide - Getting started Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger ... (1) • USB cable (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • Wrist strap (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. • CD-ROM (1) -
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...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 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264... Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - Selecting the image size according to 10×15 cm (4×6") Shoot at...
...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 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264... Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - Selecting the image size according to 10×15 cm (4×6") Shoot at...
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...on the selected image. (Sharemark) indicator 4 Press (Sharemark). 5 Select [OK] with B, then press the multi-selector. Movies shot at HD (high definition) is recommended for uploading, then press the multi-selector to upload. The (Sharemark) indicator turns white. • To select all...35 Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) Basic Operations (Sharemark) button (Play) button Multi-selector 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. • Index screen appears. 2 Press (Sharemark) button and select [Select] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press ...
...on the selected image. (Sharemark) indicator 4 Press (Sharemark). 5 Select [OK] with B, then press the multi-selector. Movies shot at HD (high definition) is recommended for uploading, then press the multi-selector to upload. The (Sharemark) indicator turns white. • To select all...35 Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) Basic Operations (Sharemark) button (Play) button Multi-selector 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. • Index screen appears. 2 Press (Sharemark) button and select [Select] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press ...