VCLICK! Table of contents Getting started Basic Operations Using with your computer Using functions for shooting Using functions for viewing Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Troubleshooting Others Handbook Index Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-CM5 © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-167-124-11(1) GB
Notes on using your camera Types of memory cards you can use with your camera • The memory cards that you can use with this camera are “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. You cannot use a MultiMediaCard. • Memory cards of up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate correctly with this camera. • “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” are collectively called “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media in this manual.
Notes on using your camera • Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. • Do not shake or strike the camera.
Notes on using your camera About this Handbook • The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. • Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.
Enjoying the camera Enjoying high definition images The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, “MP4 format”. – MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group – AVC: Advanced Video Codec What is “MPEG-4 AVC/H.264”? MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard of video camera, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to record HD (high definition) images.
How to handle the camera • When carrying the camera, close the LCD screen as illustrated. • Be careful not to block the lens with your finger when shooting. • Do not hold the camera by only holding the battery/memory card cover, USB jack, jack cover or the LCD screen. • See page 14 for how to attach the wrist strap.
Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2 Enjoying the camera..................................................................................5 How to handle the camera ........................................................................6 Identifying parts.......................................................................................10 Indicators on the screen ..............................................................
Table of contents 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.....
Table of contents Others On the “Memory Stick” media .................................................................62 On the battery .........................................................................................64 Precautions .............................................................................................65 Specifications ..........................................................................................66 Index Index.......................................................
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. L Zoom lever For shooting: Zoom (W/T) (24) For viewing: Playback zoom/ (Index) (26) M Multi-selector Menu on: v/V/b/B (27) Menu off: DISP/ (24) N Jack cover O HDMI OUT jack (52) • Used when connecting to a TV, etc. with an HDMI cable (sold separately).
Indicators on the screen When you tilt the multi-selector to v (DISP) repeatedly, the display changes (page 23). Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in effect when you purchased this camera. If you want to make indicators appear again, carry out any operation other than those using the zoom lever. The indicators appear for only 5 seconds, however. See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Indicators on the screen D Display Indication Image size (38) [00:00:05] Remaining recordable time (38) Movie recording (red) 01:23 Recording time (39) Information on the movie settings appears near the (Movie) icon. b Note • Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see.
Indicators on the screen When playing back still images A Display Indication Battery remaining (16) Image size (38) Protect (42) When playing back movies VOL. Volume (25) Zoom scaling Low battery warning (60) B Display Indication Playback bar 00:00:00 Counter 2010-1-1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the playback image BACK/ NEXT Select images VOLUME Adjust volume C Display Indication Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • Lens cap (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) Mounted on the lens at factory. • CD-ROM (1) – “PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”) – bloggie Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual • Important Notice • USB connection support cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc.
1 Preparing the battery pack Power/Charge lamp USB connection support cable (supplied) Getting started AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) 1 Open the battery/memory card cover and insert the battery pack into this camera, then close the cover. • Insert the battery pack as far as it will go, then press the back of the battery pack gently until it clicks. 2 Connect the camera to the computer that is turned on with the USB connection support cable (supplied).
1 Preparing the battery pack To remove the battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery. Charging time Full charge time Approx. 300 min. • Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions. • See page 38 for the number of images that can be recorded. • When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer.
1 Preparing the battery pack • It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears. • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about five minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power off function). • The Language Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (page 19).
2 Inserting the memory card 1 2 3 Be careful of the direction of the notched corner. Battery/memory card cover 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card all the way until it clicks, with its notched corner directed downward as shown in the illustration. 3 Close the cover. When there is no memory card inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 26 MB). When the movie size is set to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies, however.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock Power/Charge lamp LCD screen Multi-selector Getting started MENU button 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.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 3 Set the clock with the multi-selector. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press the multi-selector. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 3 Select [OK] with B, then press the multi-selector. To turn the power off Close the LCD screen with it facing inside. To change the language settings Press MENU and select (page 46).
Basic Operations Shooting images Zoom lever Power/Charge lamp (Movie) button (Photo) button (Movie) button Multi-selector MENU button Basic Operations You can use this button when you open the LCD screen. 1 Open the LCD screen to turn the power on. • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green. 2 Confirm the composition. Position the subject in the center of the screen.
Shooting images 3 Start shooting. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold (Photo) button halfway down to focus. When the focus is set on the subject, the AF range finder frame (green) appears. A beep sound is heard, and the z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) lights on the lower center, little toward the left side of the screen. • The angle of view switches to the aspect ratio (4:3, 3:2 or 16:9) according to the shooting size of the still image.
Shooting images Changing the screen display v (DISP) (Screen display) button AUTO ON Basic Operations When you tilt the multi-selector to v (DISP) repeatedly, the display changes as follows. OFF • Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in effect when you purchased the camera. The default setting is set to AUTO. If you want to make indicators appear again, carry out either of the following operations. – Tilt the multi-selector to v (DISP).
Shooting images Useful functions for shooting W/T Using the zoom Slide the zoom lever toward T to zoom in, slide the zoom lever toward W to zoom out. You can use the Digital Zoom function by pressing MENU and selecting (Setup) t (Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom]. When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function (page 45). Using the self-timer Tilt the multi-selector to V ( ). • You can change settings with the multi-selector tilt to V ( ) repeatedly.
Viewing images Power/Charge lamp Zoom lever (Play) button MENU button 1 Open the LCD screen to turn the power on. Basic Operations Multi-selector • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green. 2 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. • Index screen appears. 3 Select the image you want to playback with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B. Still image: Press the multi-selector. • A still image is displayed. Movie: Press the multi-selector to pause and playback a movie.
Viewing images To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Slide the zoom lever toward T while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, slide the zoom lever toward W. Adjust the position: v/V/b/B Cancel playback zoom: Press the multi-selector. To return to the index screen Slide the zoom lever toward of a movie. (Index) while displaying a still image or pausing the playback To delete the images Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can delete images from the MENU button (page 41).
Using the menu items MENU button 1 Press MENU to display the menu. • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. Basic Operations Multi-selector 2 Select the desired menu item with the multi-selector tilt to v/V. 3 Select a setting with v/V, then press the multi-selector. 4 Press MENU to turn off the menu.
Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
Using with your computer Using with your computer “PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”or “PMB Portable” and importing images via a USB connection.
Using with your computer Note on playback of movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) To play back and editing movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera, you need to install the software compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or “PMB” on your computer. • Even under a PC environment where operations are guaranteed, sometimes images cannot be played back smoothly due to dropped frames. • Note that the transferred image itself is not affected.
Connecting the camera to the computer Connect the camera as illustrated below. 1 Turn the power on. USB connection support cable (supplied) 3 To a USB jack of the computer “PMB” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Help”.
Connecting the camera to the computer Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • Removing a memory card. • Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. • Turning off the camera. 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the task tray. Windows Vista Windows XP Disconnect icon 2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
Uploading videos and still images to media services The application software “PMB Portable” is pre-installed on the camera. You can do the following using “PMB Portable”. • You can easily upload videos and still images to media services, such as a blog. • You can upload your data via a computer connected to the Internet, even when you are away from home. • You can add media services, such as a blog you frequently use. For details, refer to help files of “PMB Portable”.
Uploading videos and still images to media services Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMBPORTABLE] appears on the desktop. Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives. 2 Click [PMBP_Mac] in the [PMBPORTABLE] folder. The Region Selection screen appears. 3 Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK]. The User Agreement screen appears. 4 Read the agreement carefully.
Uploading videos and still images to media services • If we terminate the services provided by the Sony servers, we will notify you of the termination of the service on the Sony website in advance. • We may record the URLs to which you are redirected by the Sony servers, and utilize the collected information for the improvement of the products or services offered by Sony. We never record personal information, however.
Using the software Installing “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 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 the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
Using the software b Notes • Log on as Administrator. • When “PMB” is started up for the first time, the confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen. Select [Start]. z Introduction to “PMB” Using with your computer • “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import]. • You can save and print images with the date.
Using functions for shooting Shooting menu The function in shooting mode using MENU button are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 27. The default settings are marked with . When the mode has been set to playback, switch it to shooting mode with (Play) button.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 27 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 HD (high definition) quality 1280 × 720 30P Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer 640 × 480 30P* Shoot SD (s
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 27 Your camera uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the memory card. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. SteadyShot: Allows you to reduce camera shake when shooting images On Activates the camera shake reduction function.
Using functions for viewing Viewing menu The function in viewing mode using MENU button are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 27. When the mode has been set to REC, switch it to playback with (Play) button. (Delete): Allows you to select and delete unwanted images This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Multiple Images Allows you to select and delete multiple images. 1 Select an image then press the multi-selector.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 27 Interval 1 sec Sets the slide show interval. 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. (This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 27 4 Select [Rotate] with v/V, then press the multi-selector. 5 Select [ ], then rotate the image with b/B. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, then press the multi-selector. • You cannot rotate the following types of images. – Movies – Protected still images • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software.
Customizing the settings Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. MENU button Multi-selector 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Tilt the multi-selector to v/V to select (Setup). 3 Tilt to v/V/b/B to select the item you want to set. The selected item is highlighted. 4 Tilt to B to enter the setting. You can also enter the setting by pressing the multi-selector. To turn off the Setup screen, press MENU.
Shooting Settings The default settings are marked with For details on the operation 1 page 44 . Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5×). When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses digital zoom. The camera enlarges up to the total zoom scale of approximately 20×, including the optical zoom 5×. On Use the digital zoom. Off Does not use the digital zoom. • The picture quality deteriorates when the zoom exceeds the optical zoom scale.
Main Settings 1/2 The default settings are marked with For details on the operation 1 page 44 . Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. On Turns on the beep sound when you press the multi-selector, (Movie) button. (Photo) button or Off Turns off the beep sound. LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Bright Brightens the LCD screen. Normal Standard brightness. • You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer.
Main Settings 2/2 The default settings are marked with For details on the operation 1 page 44 . LUN Settings Allows you to select the settings for the display method of images on the recording media set in a connected equipment, such as a computer, when the camera is connected to a computer or AV equipment with a USB connection. Multi Displays the images both on the memory card and in the internal memory of the camera. Select this when you connect the camera to a computer.
Memory Card Tool For details on the operation 1 page 44 This item appears only when the memory card is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the memory card. To ensure stable operation of the memory cards, we recommend that you format the memory card the first time you use it with this camera. However, if you format the memory card, all the data on the memory card will be deleted and you cannot restore that data. So, be sure to store your important data on the computer before formatting the memory card.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation 1 page 44 This item appears only when the memory card is not inserted in the camera. Format Formats data stored in the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [Format] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B. The message “All data on internal memory will be erased” appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press the multi-selector.
Clock Settings For details on the operation 1 page 44 Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select [Clock Settings] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to B. 2 Select the date display format with v/V, then press the multi-selector. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press the multi-selector. To cancel the clock setting Select [Cancel] in step 4, then press the multi-selector.
Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection or the image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the type of TV or input jacks the camera is connected to. • When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV color system (page 47). • Image will not be displayed on the LCD screen when an image signal is output to TV.
Viewing images on a TV Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.
Viewing images on a TV When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camera to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When your TV is monaural (When 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 channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 55 to 59. 2 Turn the power off, and turn it on again after about one minute. 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When repairing the camera, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to improve the condition. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data.
Troubleshooting Battery and power Cannot turn on the camera. • The remaining battery is low or depleted. – Connect the camera to a computer that is turned on, and charge the battery fully (page 15). – If you cannot turn on the camera, even after you have charged the battery, remove the battery once, then insert it into the camera again. • Check whether the battery is inserted in the correct direction (page 15).
Troubleshooting The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about five minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. Turn on the camera again. • The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the camera or the battery pack. In this case, the message appears on the screen before the power goes off. The battery remaining indicator is incorrect.
Troubleshooting The recording date is not superimposed on an image. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. The screen is too dark or too bright. • Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 46). Dots appear and remain on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 3). Viewing images Your camera cannot playback images. • Press (Play) button to change to the playback mode (page 25).
Troubleshooting The 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 camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display.
Troubleshooting Memory card Cannot insert a memory card. • Insert it in the correct direction. You have formatted a memory card by mistake. • All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. Internal memory Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory. • There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to the memory card. • The memory card is full. Check the capacity.
Warning indicators and messages Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. • The battery level is low. Charge the battery immediately. For use with compatible battery only • The battery inserted is not an NP-BK1 (supplied) battery pack. System error • Turn the power off and then on again. Camera overheating Allow it to cool • The camera temperature has risen. The power may go off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies.
Warning indicators and messages Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case. File error Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files • Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras. • An error occurred while the image was playing back.
Others On the “Memory Stick” media “Memory Stick” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use the following types of “Memory Stick” media listed below on this camera. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick” media on your camera. (See the list below for more details.
On the “Memory Stick” media On the “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor • When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor. • When inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. Note that improper use may cause a malfunction.
On the battery On 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 not be able to efficiently charge the battery outside of this temperature range. • You may not charge the battery pack, or the Power/Charge lamp may not light in the following. – When the he temperature of the battery pack is too low. Remove the battery pack and place it in a warm place. – When the temperature of the battery pack is too high.
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.13 mm (1/2.5 type) CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 5 040 000 (2 592 × 1 944) pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 5 040 000 (2 592 × 1 944) pixels (still images), Approx. 2 073 600 pixles ([1920 × 1080 30P] movie) Lens: F3.3 f = 6.3 to 31.
Index Index Numerics I R 4:3 TV...................................51 Identifying parts ................... 10 Rechargeable battery ......14, 66 Index screen ......................... 25 Rotate....................................42 A Indicator ............................... 11 A/V connecting cable ...........51 Initialize ............................... 46 S A/V OUT jack.......................51 Install.................................... 36 Screen AE/AF lock indicator............
Index Notes on the License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND /OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
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