Sony bloggie MHS-PM5 User Manual

© 2010 Sony Corporation4-167-123-11(1)HandbookMobile HD Snap CameraMHS-PM5/PM5KTable of contentsGetting startedBasic OperationsUsing with your compute

10Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A LensB MicrophoneC Hook for wrist strap (15)D SpeakerE Battery/Memory card c

11Identifying partsR Tripod receptacle (bottom)• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches). You will be unable to firmly secu

12Indicators on the screenWhen you tilt the multi-selector to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes (page 25).Indicators on the screen di

13Indicators on the screenDEb Note• Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see.Display Indication Image si

14Indicators on the screenWhen playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABCb Note• Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ f

15Getting startedGetting startedChecking the accessories supplied• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1)• Memory card (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” 4GB) (1)

161 Preparing the battery pack1 Open the battery/memory card cover and insert the battery pack into this camera, then close the cover.• Insert the bat

17Getting started1 Preparing the battery pack• Do not apply force to the camera, when you connect the camera to a computer. This may cause damage to t

181 Preparing the battery packTo check the remaining battery timeRotate the lens portion or press the ON/OFF button to turn on and check the remaining

19Getting started2 Inserting the memory card1 Open the cover.2 Insert the memory card all the way in until it clicks with its notched corner directed

2Notes on using your cameraTypes of memory card you can use with your camera• The memory cards that you can use with this camera are “Memory Stick PRO

202 Inserting the memory cardTo remove the memory cardOpen the battery/memory card cover.• Never remove the memory card when the access lamp is lit. T

21Getting started3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on.• The Power/Charge lamp lights u

223 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock3 Set the clock with the multi-selector.1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press

23Basic OperationsBasic OperationsShooting images1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on.• The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green.• You can a

24Shooting images3 Start shooting.When shooting still images:1 Press and hold (Photo) halfway down.A beep sound is heard, and the z (AE lock) indicat

25Basic OperationsShooting imagesChanging the screen displayWhen you tilt the multi-selector to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes as

26Shooting imagesW/T Using the zoomSlide the zoom lever toward T to zoom in, slide the zoom lever toward W to zoom out.You cannot use the zoom functio

27Basic OperationsViewing images1 Press and hold (Play) button.• Index screen appears.2 Select the image you want to playback with the multi-selecto

28Viewing imagesTo return to the index screenSlide the zoom lever toward (Index) while displaying a still image or pausing the playback of a movie.T

29Basic OperationsUsing the menu items1 Press MENU to display the menu.• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode.• Different

3Notes on using your camera• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause

30Menu itemsThe available menu items vary depending on the camera mode.The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu

31Using with your computerUsing with your computerUsing with your computer“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow

32Using with your computerTo play back and editing movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera, you need to install the software compatible

33Using with your computerConnecting the camera to the computerConnect the camera as illustrated below.“PMB” allows you to easily import images.For de

34Connecting the camera to the computerPerform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:• Removing a memory card.• Inserting a memory card into th

35Using with your computerUploading videos and still images to media servicesThe application software “PMB Portable” is pre-installed on the camera.Yo

36Uploading videos and still images to media services1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.When you connect the camera and your co

37Using with your computerUploading videos and still images to media services• If we terminate the services provided by the Sony servers, we will noti

38Using the software1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.The installation menu screen appears.• If it does

39Using with your computerUsing the softwareb Notes• Log on as Administrator.• When “PMB” is started up for the first time, the confirmation message o

4Notes on using your cameraWarning on copyright• Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recordin

40Using functions for shootingShooting menuThe function in shooting mode using MENU button are described below. For details on how to operate the menu

41Using functions for shootingShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 29*The range you can shoot is narrowed compared to [1280 × 720 30P] or

42Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 29• The camera shake reduction function works only in [640 × 480 30P] or [1280 × 720 30P] mode.You

43Using functions for viewingUsing functions for viewingViewing menuThe function in viewing mode using MENU button are described below. For details on

44Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 29Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.The mark is displayed for registered images

45Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 29Using functions for viewing4 Select [Rotate] with v/V, then press the multi-selector.5 Select [

46Customizing the settingsUsing Setup itemsYou can change the default settings using the Setup screen.1 Press MENU to display the menu.2 Tilt the mult

47For details on the operation 1 page 46Customizing the settings Shooting SettingThe default settings are marked with .Curbs the flicker generated by

48For details on the operation 1 page 46 Main Settings 1/2The default settings are marked with .Selects the sound produced when you operate the camer

49For details on the operation 1 page 46Customizing the settings Main Settings 2/2The default settings are marked with .Allows you to select the sett

5Enjoying the cameraEnjoying high definition imagesThe movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 3

50For details on the operation 1 page 46 Memory Card ToolThis item appears only when the memory card is inserted in the camera.Formats the memory card

51For details on the operation 1 page 46Customizing the settings Internal Memory ToolThis item appears only when the memory card is not inserted in th

52For details on the operation 1 page 46 Clock SettingsSets the date and time.1 Select [Clock Settings] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then pres

53Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K)Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K)Shooting 360 Video imagesBy attaching the supplied 360 Video Lens to the camera, y

54Shooting 360 Video images For details on the operation 1 page 53To remove the 360 Video LensRemove the 360 Video Lens after you have finished record

55Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVYou can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV.The connection

56Viewing images on a TVImages recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images record

57Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVPAL systemAustralia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong K

58TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.When repairing the camera, we may check a mini

59TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot turn on the camera.• The remaining battery is low or depleted. – Connect the camera to a computer that is turne

6How 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 w

60TroubleshootingThe power turns off suddenly.• If you do not operate the camera for about five minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off au

61TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe recording date is not superimposed on an image.• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on im

62TroubleshootingThe top, bottom, right, and left edges of images may be trimmed slightly when you play back on a connected TV.• The LCD screen of the

63TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot insert a memory card.• Insert it in the correct direction.You have formatted a memory card by mistake.• All the

64Warning indicators and messagesIf the following messages appear, follow the instructions.• The battery level is low. Charge the battery immediately.

65Warning indicators and messagesTroubleshootingFile protected • Release the protection (page 44).Turn the power offand on again• A problem with the l

66OthersOn the “Memory Stick” media“Memory Stick” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity.You can use the followin

67On the “Memory Stick” mediaOthersOn the “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor• When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compli

68On the batteryOn charging the battery• We recommend charging the battery in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may n

69OthersPrecautionsDo not use/store the camera in the following places• In an extremely hot, cold or humid placeIn places such as in a car parked in t

7Table of contentsNotes on using your camera ...2Enjoying the camera...

70SpecificationsCamera[System]Image device: 7.13 mm (1/2.5 type) CMOS sensorTotal pixel number of camera:Approx. 5 038 000 (2 592 × 1 944) pixelsEffec

71IndexIndexIndexNumerics360 Video images ...534:3 TV...55AA/V connecting cable ...55A/V OUT jac

72IndexNotes on the LicenseTHIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THEAVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FORTHE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIALUSE OF A CONSUMER TO(i) EN

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8Table of contentsViewing menu ....... 43 (Delete): Allows you to se

9Table of contentsTroubleshooting ......................58Warning indicators and mess