J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\010COV.fm master:Right Mobile HD Snap Camera For details on the advanced operations, please access “Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook” contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer. Instruction Manual Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\020REG.fm master:Left_Safety Read this first Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MHS-PM1 Serial No. ___________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\020REG.fm master:Right For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\020REG.fm master:Left [ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\020REG.fm master:Right [ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\020REG.fm master:Left • When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, be careful so that the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media does not pop out and drop. • When connecting your camera to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camera.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\010COVTOC.fm master:Right Table of contents Read this first ............................................................................................ 2 Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 5 Enjoying the camera ....................................................................... 8 Getting started ...............................................................................
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left 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.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right Flow of use B Getting started For types of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, you can use with your camera, see page 5. B Shooting in HD (high definition) image quality Select the image size suited for your purpose. For the image size and image quality, see page 17. B Enjoying the recorded image x Playing back on high definition TV (page 20) You can enjoy images in vivid and fine HD (high definition) image quality.
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J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right_PrepL2 1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Plug For customers other than those in the USA and Canada 1 2 2 1 CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. • 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 battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left_PrepL2 2 Inserting the battery pack/“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately) Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover With the terminal side facing the LCD screen, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media until it clicks into place. Align the v mark of the battery slot with the v mark on the battery pack. Press and hold the battery eject lever and insert the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right [ To remove “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media in once. • Never remove “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left_PrepL2 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 1 ON/OFF button MENU button 1 LCD screen 2 2 Multi-selector / / : 1 Rotate the lens portion. Rotating the lens portion in the arrow direction turns on the camera. To turn off the power, rotate it back. • You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF button. • The lens rotates within the range of 0 to 270 degrees. 2 Set the clock with the multi-selector.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right Shooting images easily MENU button Power lamp ON/OFF button MOVIE button Zoom lever PHOTO button (Play) button Multi-selector 1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on. You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF. 2 Confirm the composition. Position the subject in the center of the screen. 3 Start shooting. When shooting still images: Press PHOTO.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left • Black bands appear on the top and bottom of the image in the following situations: –When the image size is either [1080 30P] or [720 30P]. –When the aspect ratio is 3:2. • You cannot shoot still images while shooting movies. • When shooting still images, the angle of view will change from that in shooting standby. When shooting movies: Press MOVIE. To stop recording, press MOVIE again.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right 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. • This camera is only capable of digital zoom. • When using the zoom, the image may not zoom in or zoom out smoothly. • When the movie is shot in the size of [1080 30P], the zoom scale the camera enlarges will be up to approximately 2×.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left 720 30P: Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer VGA 30P: Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for uploading on websites [ Selecting a shooting mode Press MENU, then select the desired item in (Camera) (page 22). Auto: Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Scene Selection: Allows you to shoot with the preset settings according to the scene.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right Viewing/Editing images MENU button Power lamp ON/OFF button (Delete) button (Sharemark) button Zoom lever (Play) button Multi-selector 1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on. You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF. 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.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left 2 Press (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V, then press the multi-selector. 3 Select the images you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press the multi-selector to display the (Delete) indicator on the selected image. 4 Press (Delete). 5 Select [OK] with B, then press the multi-selector. • To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 2 instead of [Select], then press the multi-selector.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is converted to SD (standard definition) and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left Changing the settings – Menu/Setup MENU button Multi-selector 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Select the desired menu item with the multi-selector tilt to b/B. Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the shooting mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. For details on the menu items, see “Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook” (PDF).
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right Enjoying your computer Viewing “Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook” (PDF) What you can do with a Windows computer For advanced use of your camera, see “Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook” (PDF). To view “Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook” (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer. Take either of the following ways to connect the camera with a Windows computer and enjoy the functions.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)) The installation menu screen appears. * For “PMB Portable”, the disk volume required on using the program temporarily is approximately 1 GB. [ Note on playback of movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) To play back and editing movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right [ Operating the “PMB”/Viewing the “PMB Guide” After you install the software, shortcut icons for “PMB” and “PMB Guide” are created on the desktop. For the basic operation of “PMB”, see “PMB Guide”. Double-click to start “PMB”. When you connect the camera and your computer, AutoPlay Wizard appears. Click [×] to close the AutoPlay Wizard for any unnecessary drives.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left • Services may be terminated or changed in accordance with the convenience of the website operators. Sony will not be held responsible for any trouble occurring between the users and third parties or any inconvenience caused to users relating to the utilization of the services inclusive of the termination of or changes to such services. • To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left Indicators on the screen Each time you tilt the multi-selector to v (DISP), the display changes (page 17). A Display Indication In shooting standby Battery remaining Shooting mode • When switching to the shooting mode, appears for approximately two seconds. Zoom scaling When recording movies .
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right B Display Display Indication Print order (DPOF) mark Image size Still image shooting mode [400] DPOF Remaining number of recordable images Indication Protect D Display Indication Menu/Guide menu Self-timer • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/ off. Image size +2.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and the available recording and playback time Sufficient power remaining The tables show the approximate time (min.) that the images can be recorded/ played back with the battery at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Note that the available recording and playback time may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The approximate recording time of movies in the default setting The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 25 minutes.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to “Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook” (PDF). 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.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection. Computers You cannot install “PMB”. • Check the computer environment required to install “PMB”. • Install “PMB” in an orderly manner (page 24). • Change the USB mode of the camera to [Mass Storage].
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left b Notes • The computer may not operate properly when you delete devices other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], or [USB Device]. • Press MENU and select (Setup) t 2 (Setup 2) t [USB Connect] t [Web Camera], then press the multi-selector (page 22). • The Web Camera function is not available for “PMB”.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right 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.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left [ On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Right 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. 2 074 000 pixels ([1080 30P] movie) Lens: F3.6 f = 7.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\030FNC.fm master:Left Trademarks • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, , “Memory Stick Micro”, “MagicGate”, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
J:\ichihashi\works\cx20300\paper\4135531111MHSPM1\040BCO.fm master:Left Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
