Operating Instructions
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... connecting cable (Sony Corporation 1-823-156-) (1) USB connection support cable (Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) (1) Wrist strap (1) Lens Cap (1) CD-ROM (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") bloggie Handbook (PDF) Instruction Manual Important Notice Specifications Effective Pixel: Approx. 5.0 Megapixels (still images), Approx. 2.0 Megapixels (1080 30P) Optical zoom Format Still: JPEG Exif ver 2.21, DCF compliant Movie: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compliant (.MP4) Power Rechargeable Battery Pack...
... connecting cable (Sony Corporation 1-823-156-) (1) USB connection support cable (Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) (1) Wrist strap (1) Lens Cap (1) CD-ROM (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") bloggie Handbook (PDF) Instruction Manual Important Notice Specifications Effective Pixel: Approx. 5.0 Megapixels (still images), Approx. 2.0 Megapixels (1080 30P) Optical zoom Format Still: JPEG Exif ver 2.21, DCF compliant Movie: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compliant (.MP4) Power Rechargeable Battery Pack...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... on using your camera Types of memory cards you can use with your camera. Internal memory and memory cards back up copy. Notes on the battery • Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. • The battery can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Or it with Mark2 or not, either can use it may cause irrecoverable damage to operate correctly with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot...
... on using your camera Types of memory cards you can use with your camera. Internal memory and memory cards back up copy. Notes on the battery • Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. • The battery can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Or it with Mark2 or not, either can use it may cause irrecoverable damage to operate correctly with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... power may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be played on the LCD screen in JPEG*1 format. Place the camera in the manufacturing process and do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is not a malfunction. The file extension is not guaranteed. Note on the internal memory of the camera...
... power may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be played on the LCD screen in JPEG*1 format. Place the camera in the manufacturing process and do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is not a malfunction. The file extension is not guaranteed. Note on the internal memory of the camera...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... (high definition) image quality. Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which is used VGA (640×480) as well as 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 playing back images on websites or to attach to mails without the need to record HD (high definition) images. Movie Size...
... (high definition) image quality. Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which is used VGA (640×480) as well as 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 playing back images on websites or to attach to mails without the need to record HD (high definition) images. Movie Size...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... Using functions for viewing Viewing menu 41 (Delete): Allows you to select and delete unwanted images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Setup): Changing Setup items Customizing the settings Using Setup items 44 Shooting Settings 45 Digital Zoom Flicker Reduction Main Settings 1/2 46 Beep LCD Backlight Display Color Language Setting Initialize Main Settings 2/2 47 LUN Settings Video Out Memory Card Tool 48 Format Copy Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Clock Settings 50 Clock Settings Viewing...
... Using functions for viewing Viewing menu 41 (Delete): Allows you to select and delete unwanted images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Setup): Changing Setup items Customizing the settings Using Setup items 44 Shooting Settings 45 Digital Zoom Flicker Reduction Main Settings 1/2 46 Beep LCD Backlight Display Color Language Setting Initialize Main Settings 2/2 47 LUN Settings Video Out Memory Card Tool 48 Format Copy Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Clock Settings 50 Clock Settings Viewing...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... the USB connection support cable from the computer. To check the remaining battery time Open the LCD screen to drop the battery. Charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.) 16 Approximate recording/playback time (min.) Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 105 Typical recording time*2 50 Playback time 150 *1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [1280 × 720 30P] *2 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop soon. Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery...
... the USB connection support cable from the computer. To check the remaining battery time Open the LCD screen to drop the battery. Charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.) 16 Approximate recording/playback time (min.) Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 105 Typical recording time*2 50 Playback time 150 *1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [1280 × 720 30P] *2 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop soon. Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Getting started 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock LCD screen Power/Charge lamp MENU button Multi-selector 1 Open the LCD screen to turn the power on. • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green. • Open the LCD screen up to a 90 degrees angle from the camera (1), then rotate it to the desired angle (2). 2 270 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees (max.) 2 Select the desired language with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector. 19
Getting started 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock LCD screen Power/Charge lamp MENU button Multi-selector 1 Open the LCD screen to turn the power on. • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green. • Open the LCD screen up to a 90 degrees angle from the camera (1), then rotate it to the desired angle (2). 2 270 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees (max.) 2 Select the desired language with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector. 19
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MENU button Multi-selector 1 Open the LCD screen to turn the power on. • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in the center of the screen. 21 Position the subject in green. 2 Confirm the composition. Basic Operations Basic Operations Shooting images Power/Charge lamp (Photo) button Zoom lever (Movie) button (Movie) button You can use this button when you open the LCD screen.
MENU button Multi-selector 1 Open the LCD screen to turn the power on. • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in the center of the screen. 21 Position the subject in green. 2 Confirm the composition. Basic Operations Basic Operations Shooting images Power/Charge lamp (Photo) button Zoom lever (Movie) button (Movie) button You can use this button when you open the LCD screen.
bloggie™ Handbook
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... playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for creating discs. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when 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). • When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera...
... playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for creating discs. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when 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). • When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera...
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. To start up "PMB" from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All programs] t (PMB). 36 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. To start up "PMB" from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All programs] t (PMB). 36 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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... × 720 60P]. • The movies shot with this camera will automatically stop. 39 These are the total times for all movie files. MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 27 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 TV 1280 × 720 60P...
... × 720 60P]. • The movies shot with this camera will automatically stop. 39 These are the total times for all movie files. MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 27 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 TV 1280 × 720 60P...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... you use it with this camera. So, be copied. 48 Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is completed. However, if you cannot restore that you format the memory card the first time you copy the data in the internal memory to the memory card, a new folder is inserted in the internal memory to B. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press the multi-selector. • Charge the battery...
... you use it with this camera. So, be copied. 48 Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is completed. However, if you cannot restore that you format the memory card the first time you copy the data in the internal memory to the memory card, a new folder is inserted in the internal memory to B. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press the multi-selector. • Charge the battery...
bloggie™ Handbook
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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 not output. For example, you record movies in HD (high definition) image quality [1920 × 1080 30P], [1280 × 720 60P], or [1280 × 720 30P] while connecting the camera to high definition TV with a component cable, the image output to the TV is shown in SD image quality. When connecting with...
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 not output. For example, you record movies in HD (high definition) image quality [1920 × 1080 30P], [1280 × 720 60P], or [1280 × 720 30P] while connecting the camera to high definition TV with a component cable, the image output to the TV is shown in SD image quality. When connecting with...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... to the playback mode. Fully discharge and then charge the battery to the recording mode (page 21). Troubleshooting The power turns off suddenly. • If you do one of the following: - Exchange the memory card for 5 seconds after this case, the message appears on LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are using a USB hub or using the USB connection support cable (supplied). If it is connected to shoot a still image or a movie. • The memory card may...
... to the playback mode. Fully discharge and then charge the battery to the recording mode (page 21). Troubleshooting The power turns off suddenly. • If you do one of the following: - Exchange the memory card for 5 seconds after this case, the message appears on LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are using a USB hub or using the USB connection support cable (supplied). If it is connected to shoot a still image or a movie. • The memory card may...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... the USB connection support cable is connected to the camera and the computer, disconnect it. The date and time are not displayed. • In the default settings in effect when you purchased the camera, DISP is not a malfunction. If you are using the component video plug, make indicators appear again, tilt the multi-selector to image processing. Exchange the memory card for superimposing dates on the TV screen. • Check [Video...
... the USB connection support cable is connected to the camera and the computer, disconnect it. The date and time are not displayed. • In the default settings in effect when you purchased the camera, DISP is not a malfunction. If you are using the component video plug, make indicators appear again, tilt the multi-selector to image processing. Exchange the memory card for superimposing dates on the TV screen. • Check [Video...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... when viewing an image recorded at HD (high definition) appears distorted. • Set the wide mode of the TV to the network. When connecting to install "PMB". • Install "PMB" in an orderly manner (page 31). • Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates. For details on a connected TV. • The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Troubleshooting The...
... when viewing an image recorded at HD (high definition) appears distorted. • Set the wide mode of the TV to the network. When connecting to install "PMB". • Install "PMB" in an orderly manner (page 31). • Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates. For details on a connected TV. • The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Troubleshooting The...
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... the image was playing back. File protected • Release the protection (page 42). Turn the power off and on again • A problem with "999" exists on the memory card. Troubleshooting 61 Operation cannot be selected when using a computer or images that were recorded with size that is the case. Operation cannot be played back on image files that have selected a function that cannot be executed for movies. Maximum number of the camera...
... the image was playing back. File protected • Release the protection (page 42). Turn the power off and on again • A problem with "999" exists on the memory card. Troubleshooting 61 Operation cannot be selected when using a computer or images that were recorded with size that is the case. Operation cannot be played back on image files that have selected a function that cannot be executed for movies. Maximum number of the camera...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer. • Do not attach a label or the like on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing). - However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick" media Recording/ Playback "Memory Stick Duo" media - (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. "MagicGate" is a copyright protection...
... make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer. • Do not attach a label or the like on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing). - However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick" media Recording/ Playback "Memory Stick Duo" media - (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. "MagicGate" is a copyright protection...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... 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 2ch 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 HDMI jack : HDMI mini Connector USB jack : type A (built-in) USB communication : Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD screen: 6 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots...
... 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 2ch 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 HDMI jack : HDMI mini Connector USB jack : type A (built-in) USB communication : Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD screen: 6 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots...
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... 52 High definition TV 52 How to handle the camera ......6 I Identifying parts 10 Index screen 25 Indicator 11 Initialize 46 Install 36 Internal Memory Tool .......... 49 L Language Setting 46 LCD Backlight 46 LUN Settings 47 M Macintosh computer 29 Main Settings 46 Memory card 2 Memory Card Tool 48 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 62 Menu Items 28 Shooting 38 Viewing 41 Mirror mode 24 N NTSC 47 O OS 29 P PAL 47 Playback zoom 26 PMB 36 Protect 42 R Rechargeable battery ......14...
... 52 High definition TV 52 How to handle the camera ......6 I Identifying parts 10 Index screen 25 Indicator 11 Initialize 46 Install 36 Internal Memory Tool .......... 49 L Language Setting 46 LCD Backlight 46 LUN Settings 47 M Macintosh computer 29 Main Settings 46 Memory card 2 Memory Card Tool 48 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 62 Menu Items 28 Shooting 38 Viewing 41 Mirror mode 24 N NTSC 47 O OS 29 P PAL 47 Playback zoom 26 PMB 36 Protect 42 R Rechargeable battery ......14...
