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VCLICK!
Table of contents
Getting started
Basic Operations
Using with your
computer
Using functions for
shooting
Using functions for
viewing
Customizing the settings
Enjoying the 360 Video
(MHS-PM5K)
Viewing images on a TV
Troubleshooting
Others
Handbook
Index
Mobile HD Snap Camera
MHS-PM5/PM5K
© 2010 Sony Corporation
4-167-123-11(1) GB
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Notes on using your camera is not fully charged, you can use the partially Types of memory card 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 cards
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Notes on using your camera � Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright � Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to cold location. This is not a malfunction. your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera. Note on disposal/transfer � Do not use the camera near a location that � When using software embedded in the camera, generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. personal information such as IDs and mail The camera m
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Notes on using your camera Warning on copyright � Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. 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.
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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
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How 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 when shooting. � Do not hold the camera by only holding the battery/memory card cover, jack cover, the USB jack or the lens portion. � See page 15 for how to attach the wrist strap. 6
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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...................................................
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Table of contents Using functions for viewing Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 43 (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................................................................................... 46 Shooti
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Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .......................................................................................58 Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................64 Others On the “Memory Stick” media .................................................................66 On the battery .........................................................................................68 Precautions .............................................
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of K Multi-selector operation. Menu on: v/V/b/B (29) Menu off: v (Screen display)/ V (Self-timer) (26) L (Play) button (27) A Lens B Microphone C Hook for wrist strap (15) D Speaker M Power/Charge lamp (16) � The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green when the power is turned on, and lights up in orange while charging the battery. N (Photo) button (23) � Shoots still images. O (Movie) button (23) � Starts/stops shooting movies. P ON/OFF
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Identifying parts R 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 secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches), and may damage the camera. S USB jack slide lever T (USB) jack (33) � Used when connecting to a computer with a USB connection support cable. U A/V OUT jack (55) � Used when connecting to a TV, etc. with an A/V connecting cable. V Jack cover 11
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Indicators on the screen When you tilt the multi-selector to v A (Screen display) repeatedly, the display Display Indication changes (page 25). Battery remaining (18) Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in Low battery warning (64) effect when you purchased this camera. If SteadyShot (42) you want to make indicators appear again, carry out any operation other than those Recording folder using the zoom lever. The indicators appear � This does
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Indicators on the screen D Display Indication Image size (40) [00:00:05] Remaining recordable time (40) Information on the movie settings appears near the (Movie) icon. E Display Indication Image size (40) Movie recording (red) 01:23 Recording time (41) b Note � Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. 13
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Indicators on the screen A When playing back still images Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Image size (40) Protect (44) VOL. Volume (27) When playing back movies Zoom scaling Low battery warning (64) 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 v DISP/ Change the display setting V VOLUME with v, and adjust the volume with V. The guidance message is displayed alternately. C Display I
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Getting started Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) � 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (MHS-PM5K only) � Memory card (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” 4GB) (1) (MHS-PM5K only) � 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (MHS-PM5K only) � Wrist strap (1) � A/V connecting cable (1) �CD-ROM (1) – “PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”) – bloggie Handbook (PDF) � USB connection support cable (1) � Instruction Manual � Important Notice Attach the strap and place your hand Hook
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1 Preparing the battery pack Power/Charge lamp USB connection support cable (supplied) USB jack USB jack slide AC Adaptor cover lever 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. � You cannot open the battery/memory card cover when a tripod is attached to the camera. 2 Open the USB jack cover, then s
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Getting started 1 Preparing the battery pack � Do not apply force to the camera, when you connect the camera to a computer. This may cause damage to the camera or the computer. � When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of the notebook computer may be depleted rapidly. Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery. Ch
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1 Preparing the battery pack To check the remaining battery time Rotate the lens portion or press the ON/OFF button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen. Battery remaining indicator Battery Sufficient Battery Battery half Battery low, Charge the battery. remaining power almost fully full recording/ (The warning guidelines remaining charged playback indicator flashes.) will stop soon. � It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears
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Getting started 2 Inserting the memory card 12 3 Battery/memory Be careful of the direction card cover of the notched corner. 1 2 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card all the way in 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 recor
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2 Inserting the memory card To remove the memory card Open the battery/memory card cover. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the memory card in once. � Never remove the memory card when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the memory card. 20
