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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... screen language before using your camera or recording media, etc. About changing the language setting • The on-screen displays in a cool, dry place. Always protect your important data on the computer before using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot Be sure to make sure that the camera is . • If you cannot restore that data. So, be charged even if it is lit, or the internal memory data or the memory card data...
... screen language before using your camera or recording media, etc. About changing the language setting • The on-screen displays in a cool, dry place. Always protect your important data on the computer before using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot Be sure to make sure that the camera is . • If you cannot restore that data. So, be charged even if it is lit, or the internal memory data or the memory card data...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... protection • The power may result in a malfunction of your camera. • Playback of movies other than those shot, edited or composed on this case, the message appears on the screen before using software embedded in the camera, personal information such as movie file format. When transferring the camera to insert the connector plug in the correct way. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail...
... protection • The power may result in a malfunction of your camera. • Playback of movies other than those shot, edited or composed on this case, the message appears on the screen before using software embedded in the camera, personal information such as movie file format. When transferring the camera to insert the connector plug in the correct way. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... sports smoothly 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 progressive mode is suited for your purpose The camera supports the common and widely used in computers, and therefore is a type of movie recording method, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to record HD (high definition) images. Movie Size you can select with...
... sports smoothly 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 progressive mode is suited for your purpose The camera supports the common and widely used in computers, and therefore is a type of movie recording method, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to record HD (high definition) images. Movie Size you can select with...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... × 720 30P] *2 Typical recording time shows the time when you connect the camera to drop the battery. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. 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 25°C (77°F). Be sure not to a computer. This may be recorded. • When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer.
... × 720 30P] *2 Typical recording time shows the time when you connect the camera to drop the battery. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. 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 25°C (77°F). Be sure not to a computer. This may be recorded. • When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer.
bloggie™ Handbook
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... 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 *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are using. • Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). •...
... 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 *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are using. • Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). •...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...]) 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 is complete. 7 Start up "PMB" from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All programs] t (PMB). 38 Using the software Installing "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 1 Turn on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. To start up "PMB", click...
...]) 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 is complete. 7 Start up "PMB" from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All programs] t (PMB). 38 Using the software Installing "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 1 Turn on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. To start up "PMB", click...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera will automatically stop. 41 These are the total times for all movie files. AVC: Advanced Video Codec • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - 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 in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition...
... Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera will automatically stop. 41 These are the total times for all movie files. AVC: Advanced Video Codec • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - 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 in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... 3 colors. Display Color You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Even if you operate the camera. The message "Reset to default settings" appears. 2 Select [OK] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to B. To cancel the resetting Select [Cancel] in the internal memory are reset to turn the power...
... 3 colors. Display Color You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Even if you operate the camera. The message "Reset to default settings" appears. 2 Select [OK] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to B. To cancel the resetting Select [Cancel] in the internal memory are reset to turn the power...
bloggie™ Handbook
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.... The message "All data on memory card will be copied. 50 The format is completed. To delete the contents of the memory cards, we recommend that you format the memory card the first time you copy the data in the camera. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is low can cause data transfer failure or damage the data due to battery exhaustion. • You cannot copy individual images. • The original images in the internal memory are...
.... The message "All data on memory card will be copied. 50 The format is completed. To delete the contents of the memory cards, we recommend that you format the memory card the first time you copy the data in the camera. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is low can cause data transfer failure or damage the data due to battery exhaustion. • You cannot copy individual images. • The original images in the internal memory are...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...; 720 30P - When shooting still images: Press the (Photo) button. (Photo) button (Movie) button 53 Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Shooting 360 Video images By attaching the supplied 360 Video Lens to the "360 Video" dedicated mode automatically. "Dedicated mode" means an automatic shift to the camera. The movie and photo size are as follows. - When shooting movies: Press the (Movie) button. Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) 1 Rotate the lens portion, then attach the 360 Video Lens to the appropriate settings here.
...; 720 30P - When shooting still images: Press the (Photo) button. (Photo) button (Movie) button 53 Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Shooting 360 Video images By attaching the supplied 360 Video Lens to the "360 Video" dedicated mode automatically. "Dedicated mode" means an automatic shift to the camera. The movie and photo size are as follows. - When shooting movies: Press the (Movie) button. Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) 1 Rotate the lens portion, then attach the 360 Video Lens to the appropriate settings here.
bloggie™ Handbook
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... have finished recording. Zooming - MENU button • Do not hold the camera by only holding the 360 Video Lens. For details on the installation of the played back images is often convenient to use the self-timer function when shooting. 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 attach the 360 Video Lens during recording in normal mode, the camera does not...
... have finished recording. Zooming - MENU button • Do not hold the camera by only holding the 360 Video Lens. For details on the installation of the played back images is often convenient to use the self-timer function when shooting. 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 attach the 360 Video Lens during recording in normal mode, the camera does not...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. • The output settings switches automatically according to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Set the input selector on the VCR to the images played back. When your TV is monaural (When your TV or VCR. Check the following lists for the TV color system of your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left...
Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. • The output settings switches automatically according to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Set the input selector on the VCR to the images played back. When your TV is monaural (When your TV or VCR. Check the following lists for the TV color system of your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... using the USB connection support cable (supplied). Troubleshooting The power turns off suddenly. • If you do one of the following: - Fully discharge and then charge the battery to the recording mode (page 23). 60 Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card. Delete unnecessary images (pages 28, 43). - Press (Play) button to change to correct the display. • The battery is low. In this case, the message...
... using the USB connection support cable (supplied). Troubleshooting The power turns off suddenly. • If you do one of the following: - Fully discharge and then charge the battery to the recording mode (page 23). 60 Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card. Delete unnecessary images (pages 28, 43). - Press (Play) button to change to correct the display. • The battery is low. In this case, the message...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... the camera, the setting of the screen display is set to image processing. These dots are using a model other than that of the LCD backlight (page 48). So indicators on your camera, playback on the screen disappear after playback starts due to AUTO. If you are not recorded (page 3). 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...
... the camera, the setting of the screen display is set to image processing. These dots are using a model other than that of the LCD backlight (page 48). So indicators on your camera, playback on the screen disappear after playback starts due to AUTO. If you are not recorded (page 3). 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...
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...; Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on. • Set [LUN Settings] to [Multi] (page 49). • Connect the computer to TV with A/V connecting cable, the image is displayed with full pixel display. However, this may be trimmed slightly when you play back on a connected TV. • The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. •...
...; Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on. • Set [LUN Settings] to [Multi] (page 49). • Connect the computer to TV with A/V connecting cable, the image is displayed with full pixel display. However, this may be trimmed slightly when you play back on a connected TV. • The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. •...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... image data will not be compensated for the "Memory Stick Micro". • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with MagicGate) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" a media "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media a* * Your camera does not support an 8-bit parallel data transfer. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media compliant product you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk...
... image data will not be compensated for the "Memory Stick Micro". • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with MagicGate) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" a media "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media a* * Your camera does not support an 8-bit parallel data transfer. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media compliant product you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk...
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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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... Playback Lets you record video while holding the camcorder in -a-lifetime high definition videos using the MP4 (H.264) format. Face Detection Technology Recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings when shooting videos and still images. Then when you . SteadyShot® image stabilization Helps reduce blur caused by camera shake. 4x Digital Zoom Lets you get in close and capture the action in USB Arm Lets you connect your camera directly to a compatible PC/Mac to upload videos...
... Playback Lets you record video while holding the camcorder in -a-lifetime high definition videos using the MP4 (H.264) format. Face Detection Technology Recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings when shooting videos and still images. Then when you . SteadyShot® image stabilization Helps reduce blur caused by camera shake. 4x Digital Zoom Lets you get in close and capture the action in USB Arm Lets you connect your camera directly to a compatible PC/Mac to upload videos...
Marketing Specifications
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...-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 environments not supported. 24. Picture Motion Browser software requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/Windows7. Uploading...
...-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 environments not supported. 24. Picture Motion Browser software requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/Windows7. Uploading...