Summary of the content on the page No. 1
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
Index
Handbook
Mobile HD Snap Camera
MHS-CM5
© 2010 Sony Corporation
4-167-124-11(1) GB
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Notes on using your camera is not fully charged, you can use the partially Types of memory cards you can use with charged capacity of the battery as is. your camera � If you do not intend to use the camera for a long • The memory cards that you can use with this time, use up the existing charge and store the camera are “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, camera in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD the battery functions. memory cards and SDHC memory card
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Notes on using your camera � Do not use the camera near a location that Note on disposal/transfer generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. � When using software embedded in the camera, The camera may not be able to record or play personal information such as IDs and mail back properly. addresses may be saved on the internal memory � Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations of the camera. When transferring the camera to may cause malfunctions. others or on disposal, do so afte
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
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. 4
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
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. Compared with the existing image compression
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
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. 6
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
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...................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
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 Shooti
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Table of contents Others On the “Memory Stick” media .................................................................62 On the battery .........................................................................................64 Precautions .............................................................................................65 Specifications ..........................................................................................66 Index Index.............................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of L Zoom lever operation. 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). P A/V OUT jack (51) � Used when connecting to a TV, etc. with an A/V connecting cable. A Lens Q (USB) jack (31) B Speaker � Used when connecting to a computer with a C Ho
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Indicators on the screen When you tilt the multi-selector to v A (DISP) repeatedly, the display changes Display Indication (page 23). Battery remaining (16) Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in Low battery warning (60) effect when you purchased this camera. If SteadyShot (40) you want to make indicators appear again, carry out any operation other than those Zoom scaling using the zoom lever. The indicators appear for only 5 seconds, howev
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
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. 12
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Indicators on the screen A When playing back still images Display Indication Battery remaining (16) Image size (38) Protect (42) VOL. Volume (25) When playing back movies Zoom scaling Low battery warning (60) B Display Indication Playback bar 00:00:00 Counter 2010-1-1 Recorded date/time of the playback image 9:30 AM BACK/ Select images NEXT Adjust volume VOLUME C Display Indication Playback folder � This does not appear when using internal memory. 12/12 Image number/Number of ima
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
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 � USB connection support cable (1) � Important Notice � Wrist strap (1) Attach the strap and place your hand Hook through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. 14
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Getting started 1 Preparing the battery pack Power/Charge lamp USB connection support cable (supplied) 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). � The Power/Charge lamp lights up in
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
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. Approximate recording/play
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Getting started 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 firs
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
2 Inserting the memory card 12 3 Be careful of the direction of Battery/memory the notched corner. 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. T
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Getting started 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock Power/Charge lamp LCD screen 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
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 (Setup) t (Main Settings 1/2) t [Language Setting] (page 46). To change the date and time
