Operating Instructions
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...) English Checking the accessories supplied Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) AV connecting cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-823-156-) USB connection support cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (Only for MHS‑PM5K) 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (Only for MHS‑PM5K) 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...
...) English Checking the accessories supplied Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) AV connecting cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-823-156-) USB connection support cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (Only for MHS‑PM5K) 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (Only for MHS‑PM5K) 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...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...; Do not turn off the camera or remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit, or the internal memory data or the memory card data may be used for illustrating the operating procedures. About changing the language setting • The on the memory card will be charged even if it with this camera are used . • See page 41 for the first time. • The battery can use with this manual. • For recording movies, it...
...; Do not turn off the camera or remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit, or the internal memory data or the memory card data may be used for illustrating the operating procedures. About changing the language setting • The on the memory card will be charged even if it with this camera are used . • See page 41 for the first time. • The battery can use with this manual. • For recording movies, it...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... camera cannot be saved on the internal memory of movies in JPEG*1 format. The screen may be played on disposal/transfer • When using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of movies other bright light. Note on devices that do so after deleting the information input. The file extension is not guaranteed. Or it may go off the camera and leave it to record images, this case, the message...
... camera cannot be saved on the internal memory of movies in JPEG*1 format. The screen may be played on disposal/transfer • When using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of movies other bright light. Note on devices that do so after deleting the information input. The file extension is not guaranteed. Or it may go off the camera and leave it to record images, this case, the message...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...: Movie Picture Experts Group - Select VGA (640×480) image quality to upload the recorded images on computer or high definition TV Shoots the rapidly moving action scenes such as HD (high definition) image quality. Shooting movies in image quality suited for your purpose The camera supports the common and widely used in sizes suited for display on websites or to attach to mails without the need to record HD (high definition) images. The number of video camera...
...: Movie Picture Experts Group - Select VGA (640×480) image quality to upload the recorded images on computer or high definition TV Shoots the rapidly moving action scenes such as HD (high definition) image quality. Shooting movies in image quality suited for your purpose The camera supports the common and widely used in sizes suited for display on websites or to attach to mails without the need to record HD (high definition) images. The number of video camera...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... battery. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Charging time Full charge time Approx. 300 min. • Time required to the computer for the number of [1280 × 720 30P] *2 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. 17 Approximate recording/playback time (min.) Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 95 Typical recording time*2 60 Playback time 130 *1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of images that is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable...
... battery. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Charging time Full charge time Approx. 300 min. • Time required to the computer for the number of [1280 × 720 30P] *2 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. 17 Approximate recording/playback time (min.) Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 95 Typical recording time*2 60 Playback time 130 *1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of images that is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable...
bloggie™ Handbook
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.../Windows 7 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 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 creating discs. *2 Starter (Edition) is recommended when using the supplied software, "PMB Portable" and importing images via a USB connection...
.../Windows 7 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 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 creating discs. *2 Starter (Edition) is recommended when using the supplied software, "PMB Portable" and importing images via a USB connection...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... detailed operation method, click (PMB Help). Using the software Installing "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 1 Turn on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t (SONYPMB). • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select "Run Install.exe" and follow the instructions that appear on your computer. 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation...
... detailed operation method, click (PMB Help). Using the software Installing "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 1 Turn on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t (SONYPMB). • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select "Run Install.exe" and follow the instructions that appear on your computer. 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation...
bloggie™ Handbook
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..., "MP4 format". - MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - AVC: Advanced Video Codec • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera will automatically stop. 41 Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 29 Using functions for shooting Movie Size: Selecting the movie size according to use Movie image size Usage guidelines 1920 × 1080 30P* Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies...
..., "MP4 format". - MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - AVC: Advanced Video Codec • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera will automatically stop. 41 Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 29 Using functions for shooting Movie Size: Selecting the movie size according to use Movie image size Usage guidelines 1920 × 1080 30P* Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... the background color of the LCD backlight. To cancel the resetting Select [Cancel] in the internal memory are reset to B. Bright Brightens the LCD screen. Initialize Initializes the setting to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Display Color You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. The message "Reset to turn the power of the camera off the beep sound. Even...
... the background color of the LCD backlight. To cancel the resetting Select [Cancel] in the internal memory are reset to B. Bright Brightens the LCD screen. Initialize Initializes the setting to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Display Color You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. The message "Reset to turn the power of the camera off the beep sound. Even...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... a specific folder on the memory card as the destination for the data to be deleted and you use it with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B. To ensure stable operation of the internal memory, remove the memory card after copying. The message "All data on memory card will be sure to store your important data on the computer before formatting the memory card. • Note that data. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount...
... a specific folder on the memory card as the destination for the data to be deleted and you use it with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B. To ensure stable operation of the internal memory, remove the memory card after copying. The message "All data on memory card will be sure to store your important data on the computer before formatting the memory card. • Note that data. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... Video" dedicated mode automatically. Viewing 360 Video images When you have finished recording. Shooting 360 Video images For details on the operation 1 page 53 To remove the 360 Video Lens Remove the 360 Video Lens after you play them back, the resolution of the played back images is displayed. The camera shifts to the "360 Video" dedicated mode when you stop recording. • When you cannot operate the following. - Zooming - You can convert 360 Video images using the "PMB" software supplied...
... Video" dedicated mode automatically. Viewing 360 Video images When you have finished recording. Shooting 360 Video images For details on the operation 1 page 53 To remove the 360 Video Lens Remove the 360 Video Lens after you play them back, the resolution of the played back images is displayed. The camera shifts to the "360 Video" dedicated mode when you stop recording. • When you cannot operate the following. - Zooming - You can convert 360 Video images using the "PMB" software supplied...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... (high definition) image quality. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. • The output settings switches automatically according to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your TV is used. When connecting to the LINE IN input on a TV screen, you need a TV with SD (standard definition) image quality. Set the input selector on the VCR to view images...
... (high definition) image quality. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. • The output settings switches automatically according to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your TV is used. When connecting to the LINE IN input on a TV screen, you need a TV with SD (standard definition) image quality. Set the input selector on the VCR to view images...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... camera is set the camera to recording mode to shoot a still image or a movie. • The memory card may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the screen before the power goes off automatically to correct the display. • The battery is on, the camera turns off . Exchange the memory card for another one of the computer using a USB cable other than the supplied USB connection support cable. - The LCD screen does not display the still images or movies...
... camera is set the camera to recording mode to shoot a still image or a movie. • The memory card may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the screen before the power goes off automatically to correct the display. • The battery is on, the camera turns off . Exchange the memory card for another one of the computer using a USB cable other than the supplied USB connection support cable. - The LCD screen does not display the still images or movies...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... the USB connection support cable is connected to v (Screen display) (page 25). The image does not appear on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the LCD backlight (page 48). Exchange the memory card for superimposing dates on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. This is too dark or too bright. • Adjust the brightness of your camera is set to the playback mode...
... the USB connection support cable is connected to v (Screen display) (page 25). The image does not appear on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the LCD backlight (page 48). Exchange the memory card for superimposing dates on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. This is too dark or too bright. • Adjust the brightness of your camera is set to the playback mode...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... slightly when you play back on a connected TV. • The LCD screen of images when played back on a TV which is turned on the upper and lower sides. • This happens when viewing an image recorded at HD (high definition) appears distorted. • Set the wide mode of the computer activates. This is not recognized by the computer. • Disconnect devices from the USB jack of...
... slightly when you play back on a connected TV. • The LCD screen of images when played back on a TV which is turned on the upper and lower sides. • This happens when viewing an image recorded at HD (high definition) appears distorted. • Set the wide mode of the computer activates. This is not recognized by the computer. • Disconnect devices from the USB jack of...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... format. • Your camera is supported. • Your camera cannot record or play data that uses "MagicGate" technology. Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, is compatible with "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") media. Places under direct sunlight. - "M2" is reading or writing image files on this camera. Doing so may vary depending on your camera is the abbreviation for the "Memory Stick Micro". • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac...
... format. • Your camera is supported. • Your camera cannot record or play data that uses "MagicGate" technology. Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, is compatible with "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") media. Places under direct sunlight. - "M2" is reading or writing image files on this camera. Doing so may vary depending on your camera is the abbreviation for the "Memory Stick Micro". • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac...
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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... MP4 video and 5MP still photos-and upload them directly 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 Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com Horizontal Playback...
... MP4 video and 5MP still photos-and upload them directly 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 Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com Horizontal Playback...
Marketing Specifications
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... features are trademarks of their respective owners. PlayStation is a trademark of this media capacity is used for typographical errors. 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 internet connectivity (not included). 64-bit...
... features are trademarks of their respective owners. PlayStation is a trademark of this media capacity is used for typographical errors. 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 internet connectivity (not included). 64-bit...