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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...). Change the screen language before using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot Be sure to other devices with the USB connection support cable, the recorded images may be destroyed. So, be deleted and you cannot restore that data. Notes on using your camera Types of memory card you can use with your camera • The memory cards that you can use with this camera. You cannot use a MultiMediaCard. • Memory cards of up • Do not turn off the camera...
...). Change the screen language before using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot Be sure to other devices with the USB connection support cable, the recorded images may be destroyed. So, be deleted and you cannot restore that data. Notes on using your camera Types of memory card you can use with your camera • The memory cards that you can use with this camera. You cannot use a MultiMediaCard. • Memory cards of up • Do not turn off the camera...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... deleting the information input. Notes on the LCD screen and the lens • The LCD screen is not compatible with the playback and recording of movies in a malfunction of your camera. • Playback of movies other than those shot, edited or composed on this camera cannot be played on the LCD screen. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may result in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded...
... deleting the information input. Notes on the LCD screen and the lens • The LCD screen is not compatible with the playback and recording of movies in a malfunction of your camera. • Playback of movies other than those shot, edited or composed on this camera cannot be played on the LCD screen. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may result in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... HD (high definition) image quality. AVC: Advanced Video Codec What is recorded in progressive mode*. Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to record HD (high definition) images. Enjoying the camera Enjoying high definition images The movies shot 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 a type of movie recording...
... HD (high definition) image quality. AVC: Advanced Video Codec What is recorded in progressive mode*. Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to record HD (high definition) images. Enjoying the camera Enjoying high definition images The movies shot 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 a type of movie recording...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for the number of 25°C (77°F). Charging time Full charge time Approx. 300 min. • Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of images that is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer. 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 the notebook computer may be depleted...
Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for the number of 25°C (77°F). Charging time Full charge time Approx. 300 min. • Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of images that is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer. 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 the notebook computer may be depleted...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... 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 compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your...
... 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 compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... instructions on the screen. • DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. 3 Select the desired language, then proceed to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. 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...
... instructions on the screen. • DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. 3 Select the desired language, then proceed to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. 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...
bloggie™ Handbook
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..., "MP4 format". - Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 29 Using functions for shooting Movie Size: Selecting the movie size according to [1280 × 720 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P]. • The movies shot with this camera will be recorded 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 automatically stop. 41 The approximate recording time of time...
..., "MP4 format". - Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 29 Using functions for shooting Movie Size: Selecting the movie size according to [1280 × 720 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P]. • The movies shot with this camera will be recorded 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 automatically stop. 41 The approximate recording time of time...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... color of the LCD backlight. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in step 2, then press the multi-selector. • Be sure not to B. Off Turns off while initializing. 48 The message "Reset to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Beep Selects the sound produced when you press the multi-selector, (Photo) button or (Movie) button. Language Setting Selects the language to be used to default settings...
... color of the LCD backlight. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in step 2, then press the multi-selector. • Be sure not to B. Off Turns off while initializing. 48 The message "Reset to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Beep Selects the sound produced when you press the multi-selector, (Photo) button or (Movie) button. Language Setting Selects the language to be used to default settings...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... the [Format] command in the internal memory to B. You cannot choose a specific folder on the computer before formatting the memory card. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all images in [Internal Memory Tool] (page 51). • When you cannot restore that you format the memory card the first time you use it with this camera. Copying starts. The message "All data on memory card will be sure to store your important data on the memory card as...
... the [Format] command in the internal memory to B. You cannot choose a specific folder on the computer before formatting the memory card. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all images in [Internal Memory Tool] (page 51). • When you cannot restore that you format the memory card the first time you use it with this camera. Copying starts. The message "All data on memory card will be sure to store your important data on the memory card as...
bloggie™ Handbook
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.... - Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Shooting 360 Video images By attaching the supplied 360 Video Lens to the appropriate settings here. Photo Size: 5M 2 Start Shooting. Movie Size: 1280 × 720 30P - The camera shifts to the camera. To stop recording, press the (Movie) button again. When shooting still images: Press the (Photo) button. (Photo) button (Movie) button 53 Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) 1 Rotate the lens portion, then attach the 360 Video Lens to the "360 Video" dedicated mode automatically. When shooting movies: Press the (Movie) button.
.... - Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Shooting 360 Video images By attaching the supplied 360 Video Lens to the appropriate settings here. Photo Size: 5M 2 Start Shooting. Movie Size: 1280 × 720 30P - The camera shifts to the camera. To stop recording, press the (Movie) button again. When shooting still images: Press the (Photo) button. (Photo) button (Movie) button 53 Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) 1 Rotate the lens portion, then attach the 360 Video Lens to the "360 Video" dedicated mode automatically. When shooting movies: Press the (Movie) button.
bloggie™ Handbook
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... 360 Video images using only the camera. • On the conversion confirmation screen of the supplied software "PMB", set "Lens span" to use the self-timer function when shooting. z Using the self-timer function It is lower than that of normal images. 54 Shooting 360 Video images For details on the installation of "PMB", see page 38. For details on the operation 1 page 53 To remove the 360 Video Lens Remove the 360 Video Lens...
... 360 Video images using only the camera. • On the conversion confirmation screen of the supplied software "PMB", set "Lens span" to use the self-timer function when shooting. z Using the self-timer function It is lower than that of normal images. 54 Shooting 360 Video images For details on the installation of "PMB", see page 38. For details on the operation 1 page 53 To remove the 360 Video Lens Remove the 360 Video Lens...
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.). Viewing images on a TV Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are not output. Set the input selector on the VCR to the images played back. The color system of the TV must match that of your TV or VCR. Check the...
... Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. • The output settings switches automatically according to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Viewing images on a TV Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are not output. Set the input selector on the VCR to the images played back. The color system of the TV must match that of your TV or VCR. Check the...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the computer using a USB cable other than the supplied USB connection support cable. - The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger for recording movies. • Continuous shooting is recommended that you are using a USB hub or using the USB connection support cable (supplied). Be sure to connect the camera directly to the USB connector of the internal memory or the memory card. Troubleshooting The power turns...
... camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the computer using a USB cable other than the supplied USB connection support cable. - The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger for recording movies. • Continuous shooting is recommended that you are using a USB hub or using the USB connection support cable (supplied). Be sure to connect the camera directly to the USB connector of the internal memory or the memory card. Troubleshooting The power turns...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... screen display is set to the color system of the A/V connecting cable are not recorded (page 3). Exchange the memory card for superimposing dates on your TV (page 49). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 55). • If the USB connection support cable is not guaranteed. • The memory card may appear rough right after playback starts due to make sure the red and white plugs of your camera is connected to AUTO. The screen...
... screen display is set to the color system of the A/V connecting cable are not recorded (page 3). Exchange the memory card for superimposing dates on your TV (page 49). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 55). • If the USB connection support cable is not guaranteed. • The memory card may appear rough right after playback starts due to make sure the red and white plugs of your camera is connected to AUTO. The screen...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...). • Make sure the media check tool of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 44). 62 The image recorded at HD (high definition) on a 4:3 TV. Troubleshooting The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with black space on the upper and...
...). • Make sure the media check tool of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 44). 62 The image recorded at HD (high definition) on a 4:3 TV. Troubleshooting The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with black space on the upper and...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... a large data capacity. Places under direct sunlight. - "M2" is the abbreviation for more details.) Types of "Memory Stick" media listed below for the "Memory Stick Micro". • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases. Places with your camera is reading or writing image files on this camera. Others On the "Memory Stick" media "Memory Stick" media is a compact...
... a large data capacity. Places under direct sunlight. - "M2" is the abbreviation for more details.) Types of "Memory Stick" media listed below for the "Memory Stick Micro". • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases. Places with your camera is reading or writing image files on this camera. Others On the "Memory Stick" media "Memory Stick" media is a compact...
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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... start recording video or taking still shots immediately. INCLUDES: 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media25 & 360º Lens Capture HD 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...
... start recording video or taking still shots immediately. INCLUDES: 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media25 & 360º Lens Capture HD 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...
Marketing Specifications
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... Licensing LLC. 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 Rotating lens SteadyShot® Image Stabilization Auto No No No No No JPEG Yes Yes POWER Power Consumption Supplied Battery Type Power Requirements DIMENSIONS Dimensions...
... Licensing LLC. 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 Rotating lens SteadyShot® Image Stabilization Auto No No No No No JPEG Yes Yes POWER Power Consumption Supplied Battery Type Power Requirements DIMENSIONS Dimensions...
