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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. 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.
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...on using it is recommended that you purchased the product. Always protect your household waste disposal service or the shop where you use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. [ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other ...media back up to 16 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this product shall not be destroyed. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which could otherwise be caused by making a back up copy. [ Types of "Memory Stick" media you can be used....
...on using it is recommended that you purchased the product. Always protect your household waste disposal service or the shop where you use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. [ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other ...media back up to 16 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this product shall not be destroyed. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which could otherwise be caused by making a back up copy. [ Types of "Memory Stick" media you can be used....
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... manufacturing process and do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is not compatible with the playback and recording of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by JEITA*3. • Playback... of still images/movies recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of still images recorded or edited with a cable,...
... manufacturing process and do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is not compatible with the playback and recording of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by JEITA*3. • Playback... of still images/movies recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of still images recorded or edited with a cable,...
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...32 Viewing images 32 Computers 33 Precautions 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 Macintosh computer 27 Indicators on the screen 28 ...the available recording and playback time 30 Number of still images and recording time of contents Read this first 2 Notes on 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 ...
...32 Viewing images 32 Computers 33 Precautions 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 Macintosh computer 27 Indicators on the screen 28 ...the available recording and playback time 30 Number of still images and recording time of contents Read this first 2 Notes on 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 ...
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...and widely used in sizes suited for uploading on websites or to attach to mails without the need to record HD (high definition) images. Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to convert the image quality. Shooting movies in ...215;720, and the image is a type of video camera, which is used VGA (640×480) as well as HD (high definition) image quality. Enjoying the camera Enjoying high definition images The movies shot with this camera Movie Size 1080 30P 720 30P VGA 30P Usage guidelines ...
...and widely used in sizes suited for uploading on websites or to attach to mails without the need to record HD (high definition) images. Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to convert the image quality. Shooting movies in ...215;720, and the image is a type of video camera, which is used VGA (640×480) as well as HD (high definition) image quality. Enjoying the camera Enjoying high definition images The movies shot with this camera Movie Size 1080 30P 720 30P VGA 30P Usage guidelines ...
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... images by using the supplied software "PMB (Picture Motion Browser) ". For the image size and image quality, see page 5. It is full, the camera cannot record new images anymore. B Saving the recorded image* When the capacity of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...can easily upload the images. B Enjoying the recorded image x Playing back on images with your camera, see page 17. By marking Sharemarks 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 ...
... images by using the supplied software "PMB (Picture Motion Browser) ". For the image size and image quality, see page 5. It is full, the camera cannot record new images anymore. B Saving the recorded image* When the capacity of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...can easily upload the images. B Enjoying the recorded image x Playing back on images with your camera, see page 17. By marking Sharemarks 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 ...
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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) - 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) -
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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
... 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
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...] in the arrow direction turns on /setting the clock MENU button 1 LCD screen 1 ON/OFF button 2 2 Multi-selector // : 1Rotate the lens portion. 3 Turning the camera on the camera. Rotating the lens portion in (Setup 1) (page 22). 1 14 To turn off the operation beeps by pressing ON/OFF button. • The lens rotates...
...] in the arrow direction turns on /setting the clock MENU button 1 LCD screen 1 ON/OFF button 2 2 Multi-selector // : 1Rotate the lens portion. 3 Turning the camera on the camera. Rotating the lens portion in (Setup 1) (page 22). 1 14 To turn off the operation beeps by pressing ON/OFF button. • The lens rotates...
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...215;7") 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... W to zoom out. • This camera is only capable of the mirror-image in the opposite way. [ Changing the screen display Each time you tilt the multi-selector to b/B, then select...
...215;7") 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... W to zoom out. • This camera is only capable of the mirror-image in the opposite way. [ Changing the screen display Each time you tilt the multi-selector to b/B, then select...
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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). Scene Selection . Sports Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places. 18 Scene Selection: Allows you to the ...preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Backlight Shoots strongly backlight scenes. 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...
Low Light Suitable for uploading on websites [ Selecting a shooting mode Press MENU, then select the desired item in (Camera) (page 22). Scene Selection . Sports Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places. 18 Scene Selection: Allows you to the ...preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Backlight Shoots strongly backlight scenes. 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...
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... toward 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 turn the power on . Adjust the position: v/V/b/B Cancel playback zoom: Press the multi-selector. When the playback of the last movie ends, playback... lever toward W. Index screen appears. 19 You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF. 2Press (Play) button to set the camera to pause and playback a movie. Viewing/Editing images MENU button Power lamp ON/OFF button (Delete) button (Sharemark) button Zoom lever (Play)...
... toward 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 turn the power on . Adjust the position: v/V/b/B Cancel playback zoom: Press the multi-selector. When the playback of the last movie ends, playback... lever toward W. Index screen appears. 19 You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF. 2Press (Play) button to set the camera to pause and playback a movie. Viewing/Editing images MENU button Power lamp ON/OFF button (Delete) button (Sharemark) button Zoom lever (Play)...
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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 shown in step 2 instead of TV or input ...jacks the camera is connected to. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. • The output settings switches automatically according to the images played ...
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 shown in step 2 instead of TV or input ...jacks the camera is connected to. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. • The output settings switches automatically according to the images played ...
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... 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 large and therefore it may take the same steps as when marking a Sharemark ... the image you want to upload on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is recommended for uploading on websites. • To select images to upload on the...
... 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 large and therefore it may take the same steps as when marking a Sharemark ... the image you want to upload on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is recommended for uploading on websites. • To select images to upload on the...
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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. Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool Format...
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. Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool Format...
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...Adobe Reader on your computer. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on a computer • Creating a disc with your camera to view the handbook. To view "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF), you can do with a Windows computer Take either of the following operations. • Importing images taken... the language displayed 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 camera, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (When playing/editing...
...Adobe Reader on your computer. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on a computer • Creating a disc with your camera to view the handbook. To view "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF), you can do with a Windows computer Take either of the following operations. • Importing images taken... the language displayed 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 camera, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (When playing/editing...
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... 1 GB. [ Note on the system environment 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 guaranteed, sometimes images cannot be sure to use the PC with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. The installation menu screen appears. • If it...
... 1 GB. [ Note on the system environment 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 guaranteed, sometimes images cannot be sure to use the PC with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. The installation menu screen appears. • If it...
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...help. In order to start "PMB" or click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. For the basic operation of the agreement, click [I Agree]. You can use this camera is not displayed on the service provider. Click [×] to close the AutoPlay Wizard for..." starts up. You can also open "PMB Guide" from the server administered by Sony (the "Sony server"). b Notes • Always connect to enjoy the benefits of "PMB". [ Operating the "PMB Portable" This camera has an application "PMB Portable". The Language Selection screen appears. 3 Select the desired...
...help. In order to start "PMB" or click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. For the basic operation of the agreement, click [I Agree]. You can use this camera is not displayed on the service provider. Click [×] to close the AutoPlay Wizard for..." starts up. You can also open "PMB Guide" from the server administered by Sony (the "Sony server"). b Notes • Always connect to enjoy the benefits of "PMB". [ Operating the "PMB Portable" This camera has an application "PMB Portable". The Language Selection screen appears. 3 Select the desired...
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... a computer using the USB cable. 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. If the USB cable is to be terminated, you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons...
... a computer using the USB cable. 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. If the USB cable is to be terminated, you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons...
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...or [MP_ROOT] (movies) t the folder where the images you want to copy are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. • Connecting your camera using . • Operations are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended...storage location of the images and file names, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook". 3 View images on the types of this camera is compatible with Macintosh computers. Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your camera, may not recover at the same time, some devices, ...
...or [MP_ROOT] (movies) t the folder where the images you want to copy are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. • Connecting your camera using . • Operations are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended...storage location of the images and file names, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook". 3 View images on the types of this camera is compatible with Macintosh computers. Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your camera, may not recover at the same time, some devices, ...