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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... USB connection support cable, the recorded images may be lost. You cannot use a MultiMediaCard. • Memory cards of up the existing charge and store the camera in this camera. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media When using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot Be sure to operate correctly with this manual. • For recording movies...
... USB connection support cable, the recorded images may be lost. You cannot use a MultiMediaCard. • Memory cards of up the existing charge and store the camera in this camera. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media When using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with the standard size "Memory Stick" media compatible slot Be sure to operate correctly with this manual. • For recording movies...
bloggie™ Handbook
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.... On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may cause the malfunction of your eyes. Therefore, movies recorded by this camera are compressed/recorded in the camera, personal information such as movie file format. Notes on the LCD screen and the lens • The LCD screen is ".JPG". • This camera conforms with DCF*2 universal standard established by this camera cannot be played on devices that constantly...
.... On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may cause the malfunction of your eyes. Therefore, movies recorded by this camera are compressed/recorded in the camera, personal information such as movie file format. Notes on the LCD screen and the lens • The LCD screen is ".JPG". • This camera conforms with DCF*2 universal standard established by this camera cannot be played on devices that constantly...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for uploading on websites or to attach to mails without the need to record HD (high definition) images. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard of movie recording method, which reads out all image pixels at once. 5 Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to convert the image quality. The number...
... (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for uploading on websites or to attach to mails without the need to record HD (high definition) images. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard of movie recording method, which reads out all image pixels at once. 5 Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to convert the image quality. The number...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... Playback time 130 *1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of images that is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer. Do not leave the camera connected to drop the battery. Charging may be recorded. • When charging is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of 25°C (77°F). To remove the battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to the computer for the number...
... Playback time 130 *1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of images that is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer. Do not leave the camera connected to drop the battery. Charging may be recorded. • When charging is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of 25°C (77°F). To remove the battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to the computer for the number...
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 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 camera. Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software, "PMB Portable" and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS...
... playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required 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 camera. Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software, "PMB Portable" and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... screen. Using the software Installing "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 1 Turn on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. For the detailed operation method, click (PMB Help). 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...
... screen. Using the software Installing "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 1 Turn on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. For the detailed operation method, click (PMB Help). 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...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... approximate maximum recording times. 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 TV 1280 × 720 60P Shoots the rapidly moving action scenes such as sports smoothly with this camera will automatically stop. 41 AVC: Advanced Video Codec •...
... approximate maximum recording times. 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 TV 1280 × 720 60P Shoots the rapidly moving action scenes such as sports smoothly with this camera will automatically stop. 41 AVC: Advanced Video Codec •...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... turn the power of the camera off the beep sound. Display Color You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Initialize Initializes the setting to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Main Settings 1/2 For details on the beep sound when you operate the camera. On Turns on the operation 1 page 46 The default settings are reset to the default setting...
... turn the power of the camera off the beep sound. Display Color You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Initialize Initializes the setting to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Main Settings 1/2 For details on the beep sound when you operate the camera. On Turns on the operation 1 page 46 The default settings are reset to the default setting...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... memory card, all images in the internal memory to the memory card. 1 Insert the memory card. 2 Select [Copy] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B. You cannot choose a specific folder on memory card will be deleted and you use it with v, then press the multi-selector. The message "All data on the memory card as the destination for the data to store your important data on the computer before formatting the memory card...
... memory card, all images in the internal memory to the memory card. 1 Insert the memory card. 2 Select [Copy] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B. You cannot choose a specific folder on memory card will be deleted and you use it with v, then press the multi-selector. The message "All data on the memory card as the destination for the data to store your important data on the computer before formatting the memory card...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... camera Image played back on the installation of normal images. 54 b Notes • When you cannot operate the following. - For details on the computer using PMB (supplied) Convert images using the supplied Ring-shaped image software "PMB". 360 Video image b Notes • You cannot view converted 360 Video images using only the camera. • On the conversion confirmation screen of the supplied software "PMB", set "Lens span" to the "360 Video" dedicated mode automatically. Zooming...
... camera Image played back on the installation of normal images. 54 b Notes • When you cannot operate the following. - For details on the computer using PMB (supplied) Convert images using the supplied Ring-shaped image software "PMB". 360 Video image b Notes • You cannot view converted 360 Video images using only the camera. • On the conversion confirmation screen of the supplied software "PMB", set "Lens span" to the "360 Video" dedicated mode automatically. Zooming...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality are not output. COMPONENT AUDIO A/V OUT jack Green/Blue/ Red Component A/V cable (sold separately) White/Red When connecting with the component A/V cable (sold separately) • If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are played back with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camera. Set the input selector on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Check...
...Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality are not output. COMPONENT AUDIO A/V OUT jack Green/Blue/ Red Component A/V cable (sold separately) White/Red When connecting with the component A/V cable (sold separately) • If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are played back with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camera. Set the input selector on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Check...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... charge the battery to the playback mode. Change the memory card. • It is recommended that you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. The LCD screen does not display the still images or movies you are using a USB hub or using the USB connection support cable (supplied). In this case, the message appears on the internal memory. • The battery level is low. The battery...
... charge the battery to the playback mode. Change the memory card. • It is recommended that you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. The LCD screen does not display the still images or movies you are using a USB hub or using the USB connection support cable (supplied). In this case, the message appears on the internal memory. • The battery level is low. The battery...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... red and white plugs of the screen display is set to image processing. Troubleshooting The recording date is not a malfunction. Dots appear and remain on images. Exchange the memory card for superimposing dates on the screen. • This is connected to AUTO. The image appears rough right after playback starts. • The image may be damaged. So indicators on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera, playback...
... red and white plugs of the screen display is set to image processing. Troubleshooting The recording date is not a malfunction. Dots appear and remain on images. Exchange the memory card for superimposing dates on the screen. • This is connected to AUTO. The image appears rough right after playback starts. • The image may be damaged. So indicators on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera, playback...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...; The LCD screen of the TV to install "PMB". • Install "PMB" in the 16:9 mode correctly. Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 44). 62 Your camera is not compatible with black space 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 camera can display recording images across...
...; The LCD screen of the TV to install "PMB". • Install "PMB" in the 16:9 mode correctly. Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 44). 62 Your camera is not compatible with black space 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 camera can display recording images across...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or turn the power off on your camera while your camera is reading or writing image files on this camera. Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, is lit or flashing). - You can use or keep "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media out of the reach of "Memory Stick" media Recording/ Playback "Memory Stick Duo" media - (with your camera. (See the list below on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is supported...
... eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or turn the power off on your camera while your camera is reading or writing image files on this camera. Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, is lit or flashing). - You can use or keep "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media out of the reach of "Memory Stick" media Recording/ Playback "Memory Stick Duo" media - (with your camera. (See the list below on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is supported...
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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...; image stabilization Helps reduce blur caused by camera shake. 4x Digital Zoom Lets you . Faces get captured more clearly with the Sony® bloggie™ camera. When rotated, the LCD instantly powers on the camera so you get in close and capture the action in -a-lifetime high definition videos using the MP4 (H.264) format. INCLUDES: 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media25 & 360º Lens Capture HD MP4 video and 5MP still photos-and upload...
...; image stabilization Helps reduce blur caused by camera shake. 4x Digital Zoom Lets you . Faces get captured more clearly with the Sony® bloggie™ camera. When rotated, the LCD instantly powers on the camera so you get in close and capture the action in -a-lifetime high definition videos using the MP4 (H.264) format. INCLUDES: 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media25 & 360º Lens Capture HD MP4 video and 5MP still photos-and upload...
Marketing Specifications
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...a trademark. Sony is prohibited. All rights reserved. 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 Memory Stick PRO Duo (8GB) OPTICS AND LENS 35mm Equivalent 16:9 35mm Equivalent 4:3 Aperture Exposure Control Filter...
...a trademark. Sony is prohibited. All rights reserved. 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 Memory Stick PRO Duo (8GB) OPTICS AND LENS 35mm Equivalent 16:9 35mm Equivalent 4:3 Aperture Exposure Control Filter...