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...Still: JPEG Exif ver 2.21, DCF compliant Movie: MPEG4‑AVC/H.264 (.MP4) compliant Power Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BK1, 3.6V Power Consumption 1.9... in this manual. Mobile HD Snap Camera/Instruction Manual Appareil photo numérique...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...
...Still: JPEG Exif ver 2.21, DCF compliant Movie: MPEG4‑AVC/H.264 (.MP4) compliant Power Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BK1, 3.6V Power Consumption 1.9... in this manual. Mobile HD Snap Camera/Instruction Manual Appareil photo numérique...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...
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Handbook Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-PM5/PM5K © 2010 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Getting started Basic Operations Using with your computer Using functions for shooting Using functions for viewing Customizing the settings Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Viewing images on a TV Troubleshooting Others Index 4-167-123-11(1) GB
Handbook Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-PM5/PM5K © 2010 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Getting started Basic Operations Using with your computer Using functions for shooting Using functions for viewing Customizing the settings Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Viewing images on a TV Troubleshooting Others Index 4-167-123-11(1) GB
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...• The contents of the recording cannot be sure to store your important data on the computer before formatting the memory card. • This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. • Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that...destroyed. About changing the language setting • The on-screen displays in this manual. • For recording movies, it is to operate correctly with this camera. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG ...
...• The contents of the recording cannot be sure to store your important data on the computer before formatting the memory card. • This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. • Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that...destroyed. About changing the language setting • The on-screen displays in this manual. • For recording movies, it is to operate correctly with this camera. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG ...
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...that do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is not guaranteed. The screen may trail across on disposal/transfer • When using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of your camera • Do not aim the camera at the sun or ... in color) that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be played on the internal memory of the camera grows colder. 3 On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, ...
...that do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is not guaranteed. The screen may trail across on disposal/transfer • When using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of your camera • Do not aim the camera at the sun or ... in color) that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be played on the internal memory of the camera grows colder. 3 On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, ...
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Notes on using your camera Warning on copyright • Television programs, films, videotapes, and other accessories are not actual images shot using this Handbook are reproduced images, and are subject to the provisions of the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of recording media and other materials may be copyrighted. About this Handbook • The photographs used as examples of pictures in this camera. • Design and specifications of such materials may be contrary to change without notice. 4
Notes on using your camera Warning on copyright • Television programs, films, videotapes, and other accessories are not actual images shot using this Handbook are reproduced images, and are subject to the provisions of the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of recording media and other materials may be copyrighted. About this Handbook • The photographs used as examples of pictures in this camera. • Design and specifications of such materials may be contrary to change without notice. 4
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...(high definition) images. Movie Size you can select 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 recorded in progressive mode*. Progressive playback The camera ... more effectively. • In the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, the camera supports high definition images with HD (high definition) quality 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 ...
...(high definition) images. Movie Size you can select 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 recorded in progressive mode*. Progressive playback The camera ... more effectively. • In the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, the camera supports high definition images with HD (high definition) quality 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 ...
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How to handle the camera • When carrying the camera, rotate the lens portion back as illustrated. • Be careful not to block the lens with your finger when shooting. • Do not hold the camera by only holding the battery/memory card cover, jack cover, the USB jack or the lens portion. • See page 15 for how to attach the wrist strap. 6
How to handle the camera • When carrying the camera, rotate the lens portion back as illustrated. • Be careful not to block the lens with your finger when shooting. • Do not hold the camera by only holding the battery/memory card cover, jack cover, the USB jack or the lens portion. • See page 15 for how to attach the wrist strap. 6
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... on the screen 12 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 15 1 Preparing the battery pack 16 2 Inserting the memory card 19 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 21 Basic Operations Shooting images 23 Viewing images 27 Using the menu items 29 Menu items 30 Using with... your computer Using with your computer 31 Connecting the camera to the computer 33 Uploading videos and still images to media services 35 Using the software 38 Using functions for shooting Shooting menu 40...
... on the screen 12 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 15 1 Preparing the battery pack 16 2 Inserting the memory card 19 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 21 Basic Operations Shooting images 23 Viewing images 27 Using the menu items 29 Menu items 30 Using with... your computer Using with your computer 31 Connecting the camera to the computer 33 Uploading videos and still images to media services 35 Using the software 38 Using functions for shooting Shooting menu 40...
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with a USB connection support cable. V Jack cover 11 U A/V OUT jack (55) • Used when connecting to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches). S USB jack slide lever T (USB) jack (33) • Used when connecting to a computer with an A/V connecting cable. Identifying parts R Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches), and may damage the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV, etc.
with a USB connection support cable. V Jack cover 11 U A/V OUT jack (55) • Used when connecting to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches). S USB jack slide lever T (USB) jack (33) • Used when connecting to a computer with an A/V connecting cable. Identifying parts R Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches), and may damage the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV, etc.
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.... If you want to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes (page 25). Remaining number of operation. See the pages in effect when you purchased this camera. When shooting still images A Display / B Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Low battery warning (64) SteadyShot (42) Recording folder • This does not appear when using...
.... If you want to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes (page 25). Remaining number of operation. See the pages in effect when you purchased this camera. When shooting still images A Display / B Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Low battery warning (64) SteadyShot (42) Recording folder • This does not appear when using...
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...") - bloggie Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual • Important Notice Hook 15 Getting started Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (MHS-PM5K only) • Memory card ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" 4GB) (1) (MHS-PM5K only...) • A/V connecting cable (1) • USB connection support cable (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. • 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (MHS-PM5K only) •...
...") - bloggie Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual • Important Notice Hook 15 Getting started Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (MHS-PM5K only) • Memory card ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" 4GB) (1) (MHS-PM5K only...) • A/V connecting cable (1) • USB connection support cable (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. • 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (MHS-PM5K only) •...
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... cannot open the battery/memory card cover when a tripod is finished. • The Power/Charge lamp may not function properly. 16 b Notes • While the camera is connected to the computer that is turned on the type of USB device used, charging may turn off , charging is attached to the... jack slide lever USB jack cover AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) 1 Open the battery/memory card cover and insert the battery pack into this camera, then close the cover. • Insert the battery pack as far as it will go, then press the back of your...
... cannot open the battery/memory card cover when a tripod is finished. • The Power/Charge lamp may not function properly. 16 b Notes • While the camera is connected to the computer that is turned on the type of USB device used, charging may turn off , charging is attached to the... jack slide lever USB jack cover AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) 1 Open the battery/memory card cover and insert the battery pack into this camera, then close the cover. • Insert the battery pack as far as it will go, then press the back of your...
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Do not leave the camera connected to drop the battery. Be sure not to the computer for the number of images that is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable ...; When charging is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of the notebook computer may cause damage to the camera or the computer. • When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that can be depleted rapidly. Getting started 1 Preparing the battery pack • Do not apply force to the...
Do not leave the camera connected to drop the battery. Be sure not to the computer for the number of images that is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable ...; When charging is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of the notebook computer may cause damage to the camera or the computer. • When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that can be depleted rapidly. Getting started 1 Preparing the battery pack • Do not apply force to the...
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... remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about five minutes, the camera turns off function). • The Language Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on the LCD screen. 1 Preparing the battery pack To...
... remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about five minutes, the camera turns off function). • The Language Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on the LCD screen. 1 Preparing the battery pack To...
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When the movie size is no memory card inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 26 MB). When there is set to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies, however. 19 Getting started 2 Inserting the memory card 1 Battery/memory card cover 2 3 Be careful of the direction of the notched corner. 1 2 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card all the way in until it clicks with its notched corner directed downward as shown in the illustration. 3 Close the cover.
When the movie size is no memory card inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 26 MB). When there is set to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies, however. 19 Getting started 2 Inserting the memory card 1 Battery/memory card cover 2 3 Be careful of the direction of the notched corner. 1 2 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card all the way in until it clicks with its notched corner directed downward as shown in the illustration. 3 Close the cover.
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Getting started 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock ON/OFF button Power/Charge lamp MENU button Multi-selector 1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on. • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green. • Rotating the lens portion in the arrow direction turns on the camera. • You can also turn the power on by pressing the ON/OFF button. • The lens rotates within the range of 0 to 270 degrees. 2 Select the desired language with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector. 21
Getting started 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock ON/OFF button Power/Charge lamp MENU button Multi-selector 1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on. • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green. • Rotating the lens portion in the arrow direction turns on the camera. • You can also turn the power on by pressing the ON/OFF button. • The lens rotates within the range of 0 to 270 degrees. 2 Select the desired language with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector. 21
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... in the recording mode. • You cannot turn the power off, even if you rotate the lens portion back while the camera is in the playback mode. To change the language settings Press MENU and select (Setup) t (page 48). (Main Settings 1/2) t [Language Setting] To change... the date and time Press MENU and select (Setup) t [Clock Settings] (page 52). 22 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 3 Set the clock with the multi-selector. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press the multi-selector. 2 Select...
... in the recording mode. • You cannot turn the power off, even if you rotate the lens portion back while the camera is in the playback mode. To change the language settings Press MENU and select (Setup) t (page 48). (Main Settings 1/2) t [Language Setting] To change... the date and time Press MENU and select (Setup) t [Clock Settings] (page 52). 22 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 3 Set the clock with the multi-selector. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press the multi-selector. 2 Select...
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... the zoom lever. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. • The LCD screen will not display while the camera is set to make indicators appear again, carry out either of the LCD backlight. If you can increase the brightness of the following operations... tilting to v (Screen display) longer, you want to AUTO. Tilt to v (Screen display) longer again to normal. • If you purchased the camera. AUTO ON OFF • Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in effect when you view images in bright outside...
... the zoom lever. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. • The LCD screen will not display while the camera is set to make indicators appear again, carry out either of the LCD backlight. If you can increase the brightness of the following operations... tilting to v (Screen display) longer, you want to AUTO. Tilt to v (Screen display) longer again to normal. • If you purchased the camera. AUTO ON OFF • Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in effect when you view images in bright outside...
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... lever toward W to zoom out. You cannot use the zoom function when the movie size is displayed, and after rapid beep sounds are heard, the camera will be normal when recorded. • The same image as those recorded appears on the LCD screen instead of the mirror-image in the opposite...
... lever toward W to zoom out. You cannot use the zoom function when the movie size is displayed, and after rapid beep sounds are heard, the camera will be normal when recorded. • The same image as those recorded appears on the LCD screen instead of the mirror-image in the opposite...
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Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the screen. Menu for shooting (page 40) Photo Size SteadyShot Setup Movie Size Face Detection Menu for viewing (page 43) (Delete) (Protect) (Setup) (Slideshow) (Rotate) 30 The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode.
Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the screen. Menu for shooting (page 40) Photo Size SteadyShot Setup Movie Size Face Detection Menu for viewing (page 43) (Delete) (Protect) (Setup) (Slideshow) (Rotate) 30 The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode.
