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MHS-PM1 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-135-531-11(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-PM1 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-135-531-11(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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... view the section on the packaging indicates that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this camera. • See page 31 for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the recycling of waste batteries. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which could otherwise be caused by qualified service staff only. In case of products that the battery provided with...
... view the section on the packaging indicates that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this camera. • See page 31 for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the recycling of waste batteries. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which could otherwise be caused by qualified service staff only. In case of products that the battery provided with...
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...the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of still images/movies recorded with your camera are from Windows XP. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do so after deleting the information input. [ About changing... the language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are used as examples of pictures in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this case, the message appears on the screen before using software embedded in JPEG*1 format. The...
...the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of still images/movies recorded with your camera are from Windows XP. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do so after deleting the information input. [ About changing... the language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are used as examples of pictures in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this case, the message appears on the screen before using software embedded in JPEG*1 format. The...
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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...
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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... 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 record HD (high definition) images. The number of recorded image pixel is 1440×1080 or 1280...recording method, which reads out all image pixels at once. 8 Enjoying the 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...
... 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 record HD (high definition) images. The number of recorded image pixel is 1440×1080 or 1280...recording method, which reads out all image pixels at once. 8 Enjoying the 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...
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... x Playing back on computers and take backups. * You can upload and save recorded images on high definition TV (page 20) You can enjoy images in HD (high definition) image quality Select the image size suited for your PC or on websites* You can enjoy uploading images on how to use the... software "PMB Portable" embedded within the camera to your purpose. B Saving the recorded image* When the capacity of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of the software. 9 You can also use the software...
... x Playing back on computers and take backups. * You can upload and save recorded images on high definition TV (page 20) You can enjoy images in HD (high definition) image quality Select the image size suited for your PC or on websites* You can enjoy uploading images on how to use the... software "PMB Portable" embedded within the camera to your purpose. B Saving the recorded image* When the capacity of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of the software. 9 You can also use the software...
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Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook 10 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSK/BC-CSKA (1) • Component A/V cable (1) &#... (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 HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook 10 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSK/BC-CSKA (1) • Component A/V cable (1) &#... (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) -
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... the way in until it clicks. 3Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 12 MB). 12 Press and hold the battery eject lever and insert the battery pack. 1Open...
... the way in until it clicks. 3Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 12 MB). 12 Press and hold the battery eject lever and insert the battery pack. 1Open...
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... set the numeric value with v/V. 3 Select [OK] with B, then press the multi-selector. Rotating the lens portion in (Setup 1) (page 22). 1 14 3 Turning the camera on the camera. To turn the power on by selecting [Beep] in the arrow direction turns on /setting the clock MENU button 1 LCD screen 1 ON/OFF button...
... set the numeric value with v/V. 3 Select [OK] with B, then press the multi-selector. Rotating the lens portion in (Setup 1) (page 22). 1 14 3 Turning the camera on the camera. To turn the power on by selecting [Beep] in the arrow direction turns on /setting the clock MENU button 1 LCD screen 1 ON/OFF button...
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... 2M: For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") 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 shooting [ W/T Using the zoom Slide the zoom lever toward T to zoom in, slide the zoom lever toward...Not using the self-timer : Using the self-timer If you press PHOTO, countdown timer is displayed, and after rapid beep sounds are heard, the camera will shoot. [ Recording in mirror mode Rotate the lens portion to b/B, then select the desired image size with v/V. Useful functions for display on computer ...
... 2M: For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") 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 shooting [ W/T Using the zoom Slide the zoom lever toward T to zoom in, slide the zoom lever toward...Not using the self-timer : Using the self-timer If you press PHOTO, countdown timer is displayed, and after rapid beep sounds are heard, the camera will shoot. [ Recording in mirror mode Rotate the lens portion to b/B, then select the desired image size with v/V. Useful functions for display on computer ...
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...Shoots strongly backlight scenes. Low Light Suitable for uploading on websites [ Selecting a shooting mode Press MENU, then select the desired item in (Camera) (page 22). Sports Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in dark places. Scene Selection: Allows you to the scene. Auto: Allows easy shooting ...with the preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Scene Selection . 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 ...
...Shoots strongly backlight scenes. Low Light Suitable for uploading on websites [ Selecting a shooting mode Press MENU, then select the desired item in (Camera) (page 22). Sports Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in dark places. Scene Selection: Allows you to the scene. Auto: Allows easy shooting ...with the preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Scene Selection . 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 ...
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... of the last movie ends, playback of a movie. (Index) while displaying a still image or pausing the [ To delete images 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to the index screen Slide the zoom lever toward playback of movies will end. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Slide the zoom lever... to return to normal playback.) Tilt to V to v/V/b/B. You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF. 2Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. Index screen appears. 19
... of the last movie ends, playback of a movie. (Index) while displaying a still image or pausing the [ To delete images 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to the index screen Slide the zoom lever toward playback of movies will end. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Slide the zoom lever... to return to normal playback.) Tilt to V to v/V/b/B. You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF. 2Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. Index screen appears. 19
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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. Connecting... to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are not output. 2 Press (Delete) ...
... 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. Connecting... to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are not output. 2 Press (Delete) ...
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...OK] with SD (standard definition) image quality. Movies shot at HD (high definition) is displayed with black space on the upper and lower sides. [ To select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image ... The (Sharemark) indicator turns white. • To select all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in the camera, you want to upload and press (Sharemark) button. The indicator is marked to the image. • To remove the Sharemark from an image, ...
...OK] with SD (standard definition) image quality. Movies shot at HD (high definition) is displayed with black space on the upper and lower sides. [ To select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image ... The (Sharemark) indicator turns white. • To select all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in the camera, you want to upload and press (Sharemark) button. The indicator is marked to the image. • To remove the Sharemark from an image, ...
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... 22 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. For details on the...
... 22 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. For details on the...
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.... [ For Windows users 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) 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 computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD- The installation...; Standard installation is required. • Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or 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...
.... [ For Windows users 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) 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 computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD- The installation...; Standard installation is required. • Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or 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...
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... is approximately 1 GB. [ Note on playback of movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) To play back and editing movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera, you are not possible due to the power savings function of your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Note...
... is approximately 1 GB. [ Note on playback of movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) To play back and editing movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera, you are not possible due to the power savings function of your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Note...
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... terms and conditions established by registering them in "PMB Portable" or you delete "PMB Portable" by Sony (the "Sony server"). This is also true when this camera is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB] to the Internet even when you are created on the service provider...
... terms and conditions established by registering them in "PMB Portable" or you delete "PMB Portable" by Sony (the "Sony server"). This is also true when this camera is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB] to the Internet even when you are created on the service provider...
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...Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the computer. b Notes • Operations are not guaranteed when multiple USB devices are redirected by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server... USB cable connection To assure the proper functioning of your camera, connect your camera, disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures described above. • Disconnect the USB cable using the proper procedures described above. Sony will not be held responsible for the purposes of the ...
...Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the computer. b Notes • Operations are not guaranteed when multiple USB devices are redirected by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server... USB cable connection To assure the proper functioning of your camera, connect your camera, disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures described above. • Disconnect the USB cable using the proper procedures described above. Sony will not be held responsible for the purposes of the ...
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... mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you want to copy 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 a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer, then connect the supplied USB cable. 2 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer. 1 Double-click...
... mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you want to copy 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 a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer, then connect the supplied USB cable. 2 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer. 1 Double-click...
