Operating Instructions
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...58320; Memory card ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 4 GB*/Only for MHS‑PM5K)(1) Wrist strap (1) CD-ROM (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") bloggie Handbook (PDF) Instruction Manual Important Notice * When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for any unnecessary drives. The time required to play back with a USB connection support cable. Approximate recording/playback time (min.) Continuous recording time 95 Typical recording time 60 Playback time 130 The image size...
...58320; Memory card ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 4 GB*/Only for MHS‑PM5K)(1) Wrist strap (1) CD-ROM (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") bloggie Handbook (PDF) Instruction Manual Important Notice * When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for any unnecessary drives. The time required to play back with a USB connection support cable. Approximate recording/playback time (min.) Continuous recording time 95 Typical recording time 60 Playback time 130 The image size...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... first time you use it with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot Be sure to maintain the battery functions. • For details on recording/playback • To ensure stable operation of the battery as is. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, use up copy. You cannot use a MultiMediaCard. • Memory cards of up • Do not turn off the camera or remove the memory card while the access...
... first time you use it with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot Be sure to maintain the battery functions. • For details on recording/playback • To ensure stable operation of the battery as is. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, use up copy. You cannot use a MultiMediaCard. • Memory cards of up • Do not turn off the camera or remove the memory card while the access...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may go off automatically to insert the connector plug in any way. Place the camera in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera is not compatible with a cable, be saved on the internal memory of the camera grows colder. 3 This may cause irrecoverable damage to another device with the playback and recording of your camera...
... image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may go off automatically to insert the connector plug in any way. Place the camera in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera is not compatible with a cable, be saved on the internal memory of the camera grows colder. 3 This may cause irrecoverable damage to another device with the playback and recording of your camera...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for uploading on websites * The progressive mode is able to record HD (high definition) images. Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which reads out all image pixels at once. 5 AVC: Advanced Video Codec What is recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - Movie Size...
... Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for uploading on websites * The progressive mode is able to record HD (high definition) images. Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which reads out all image pixels at once. 5 AVC: Advanced Video Codec What is recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - Movie Size...
bloggie™ Handbook
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To remove the battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Getting started 1 Preparing the battery pack • Do not apply force to the camera, when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. 17 This may be recorded. • When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer. Charging time Full charge time Approx. 300 min. • Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of...
To remove the battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Getting started 1 Preparing the battery pack • Do not apply force to the camera, when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. 17 This may be recorded. • When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer. Charging time Full charge time Approx. 300 min. • Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster) Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation-approximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more versatile use the function for creating discs. *2 Starter (Edition) is recommended when using the supplied software, "PMB Portable" and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6) PMB...
... 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster) Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation-approximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more versatile use the function for creating discs. *2 Starter (Edition) is recommended when using the supplied software, "PMB Portable" and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6) PMB...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... menu, select [Start] t [All programs] t (PMB). 38 To start up "PMB", click (PMB) on the desktop. For the detailed operation method, click (PMB Help). Using the software Installing "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 1 Turn on your computer. 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. 7 Start up the software. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. 3 Select the desired language, then proceed to the following the instructions on the screen...
... menu, select [Start] t [All programs] t (PMB). 38 To start up "PMB", click (PMB) on the desktop. For the detailed operation method, click (PMB Help). Using the software Installing "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 1 Turn on your computer. 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. 7 Start up the software. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. 3 Select the desired language, then proceed to the following the instructions on the screen...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...; 720 30P Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer 640 × 480 30P* Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for uploading on the shooting conditions. • Before the continuous shooting ends, the recording time indicator flashes, and after a while, the recording will be recorded in ( ) is possible for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Size Approx...
...; 720 30P Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer 640 × 480 30P* Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for uploading on the shooting conditions. • Before the continuous shooting ends, the recording time indicator flashes, and after a while, the recording will be recorded in ( ) is possible for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Size Approx...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... [OK] with . Initialize Initializes the setting to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. The settings are marked with v, then press the multi-selector. Bright Brightens the LCD screen. Language Setting Selects the language to be used to the default setting. The message "Reset to turn the power of the camera off the beep sound. To cancel the resetting Select [Cancel] in the internal memory are retained. 1 Select [Initialize] with the...
... [OK] with . Initialize Initializes the setting to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. The settings are marked with v, then press the multi-selector. Bright Brightens the LCD screen. Language Setting Selects the language to be used to the default setting. The message "Reset to turn the power of the camera off the beep sound. To cancel the resetting Select [Cancel] in the internal memory are retained. 1 Select [Initialize] with the...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...-selector. The message "All data on internal memory will be deleted and you cannot restore that formatting irrevocably erases all data on memory card will be copied" appears. 3 Select [OK] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to battery exhaustion. • You cannot copy individual images. • The original images in the camera. Copying starts. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is low can cause data transfer failure or damage...
...-selector. The message "All data on internal memory will be deleted and you cannot restore that formatting irrevocably erases all data on memory card will be copied" appears. 3 Select [OK] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to battery exhaustion. • You cannot copy individual images. • The original images in the camera. Copying starts. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is low can cause data transfer failure or damage...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... 360 Video Lens Remove the 360 Video Lens after you convert 360 Video images and play back images recorded using the "PMB" software supplied with your camera, and view the converted images on the computer using PMB (supplied) Convert images using the supplied Ring-shaped image software "PMB". 360 Video image b Notes • You cannot view converted 360 Video images using only the camera. • On the conversion confirmation screen of the supplied software "PMB", set "Lens span" to "Narrow" for images recorded using...
... 360 Video Lens Remove the 360 Video Lens after you convert 360 Video images and play back images recorded using the "PMB" software supplied with your camera, and view the converted images on the computer using PMB (supplied) Convert images using the supplied Ring-shaped image software "PMB". 360 Video image b Notes • You cannot view converted 360 Video images using only the camera. • On the conversion confirmation screen of the supplied software "PMB", set "Lens span" to "Narrow" for images recorded using...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... you record movies in SD image quality. Set the input selector on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality. The color system of the TV must match that of your camera to the LINE IN input on the VCR to the images played back. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. • The output settings switches automatically according to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camera. NTSC system...
... you record movies in SD image quality. Set the input selector on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality. The color system of the TV must match that of your camera to the LINE IN input on the VCR to the images played back. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. • The output settings switches automatically according to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camera. NTSC system...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... using a USB hub or using the USB connection support cable (supplied). Charge the battery. If it is connected to a computer. • You are shooting. • Your camera is discharged. Troubleshooting The power turns off suddenly. • If you do one of the following: - Delete unnecessary images (pages 28, 43). - Be sure to connect the camera directly to the playback mode. The LCD screen does not display the still images or movies you use a memory card of the internal memory or the memory card. The battery...
... using a USB hub or using the USB connection support cable (supplied). Charge the battery. If it is connected to a computer. • You are shooting. • Your camera is discharged. Troubleshooting The power turns off suddenly. • If you do one of the following: - Delete unnecessary images (pages 28, 43). - Be sure to connect the camera directly to the playback mode. The LCD screen does not display the still images or movies you use a memory card of the internal memory or the memory card. The battery...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...; Adjust the brightness of your camera, playback on your camera is set to AUTO. These dots are connected (pages 55, 56). 61 Troubleshooting Viewing images Your camera cannot playback images. • Press (Play) button to change to the playback mode (page 27). • The folder/file name has been changed on your TV (page 49). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 55). • If the USB connection support cable is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting The recording date is...
...; Adjust the brightness of your camera, playback on your camera is set to AUTO. These dots are connected (pages 55, 56). 61 Troubleshooting Viewing images Your camera cannot playback images. • Press (Play) button to change to the playback mode (page 27). • The folder/file name has been changed on your TV (page 49). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 55). • If the USB connection support cable is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting The recording date is...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... you play back on a connected TV. • The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Your camera is not recognized by the computer. • Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camera. • Disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer and the camera, and restart the computer, then connect the...
... you play back on a connected TV. • The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Your camera is not recognized by the computer. • Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camera. • Disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer and the camera, and restart the computer, then connect the...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media compliant product you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or turn the power off on your camera while your camera is reading or writing image files on your camera. • Data read/write speed may vary depending on this camera. Places under direct sunlight. - Doing so may occur in the following cases: - However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick" media Recording/ Playback "Memory Stick Duo" media...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media compliant product you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or turn the power off on your camera while your camera is reading or writing image files on your camera. • Data read/write speed may vary depending on this camera. Places under direct sunlight. - Doing so may occur in the following cases: - However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick" media Recording/ Playback "Memory Stick Duo" media...
bloggie™ Handbook
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.../16 inches) (4:3) Exposure control: Automatic exposure File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4) Audio: MPEG AAC Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 26 MB), "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 4, 6, 10) [Input and Output connectors] Multi use terminal (A/V-out (SD/HD Component)): Video output Audio output (monaural) USB jack: type A (built-in) USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD screen: 6.1 cm (2.4 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 230 400...
.../16 inches) (4:3) Exposure control: Automatic exposure File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4) Audio: MPEG AAC Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 26 MB), "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 4, 6, 10) [Input and Output connectors] Multi use terminal (A/V-out (SD/HD Component)): Video output Audio output (monaural) USB jack: type A (built-in) USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD screen: 6.1 cm (2.4 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 230 400...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... D Date 52 Delete 43 F Face Detection 42 Flicker Reduction 47 Format 50, 51 H High definition TV 56 How to handle the camera ......6 I Identifying parts 10 Index screen 27 Indicator 12 Initialize 48 Install 38 Internal Memory Tool .......... 51 L Language Setting 48 LCD Backlight 48 LUN Settings 49 M Macintosh computer 31 Main Settings 48 Memory card 2 Memory Card Tool 50 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 66 Menu Items 30 Shooting 40 Viewing 43 Mirror mode 26 N NTSC 49 O ON/OFF button...
... D Date 52 Delete 43 F Face Detection 42 Flicker Reduction 47 Format 50, 51 H High definition TV 56 How to handle the camera ......6 I Identifying parts 10 Index screen 27 Indicator 12 Initialize 48 Install 38 Internal Memory Tool .......... 51 L Language Setting 48 LCD Backlight 48 LUN Settings 49 M Macintosh computer 31 Main Settings 48 Memory card 2 Memory Card Tool 50 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 66 Menu Items 30 Shooting 40 Viewing 43 Mirror mode 26 N NTSC 49 O ON/OFF button...
Marketing Specifications
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... to upload your images and videos, this special kit includes an exclusive 360˚ lens that lets you record high-quality, panoramic videos that rotates up to an MP4 bloggie™ camera, this model accepts Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC media.20 Additional Features: • Sony® Picture Motion Browser software (PC Only)9 • PMB portable embedded software (PC/Mac compatible)9 Sony Electronics...
... to upload your images and videos, this special kit includes an exclusive 360˚ lens that lets you record high-quality, panoramic videos that rotates up to an MP4 bloggie™ camera, this model accepts Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC media.20 Additional Features: • Sony® Picture Motion Browser software (PC Only)9 • PMB portable embedded software (PC/Mac compatible)9 Sony Electronics...
Marketing Specifications
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... MHS-PM5 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 MARK2 (M2) logo, Memory Stick PRO-HG™, SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or higher) are recommended. 21. Some computers may vary. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory...
... MHS-PM5 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 MARK2 (M2) logo, Memory Stick PRO-HG™, SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or higher) are recommended. 21. Some computers may vary. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory...