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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.
MHS-PM1
© 2009 Sony Corporation 4-135-531-14(1)
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� Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack Read this first to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. � Do not short circuit and do not allow metal Owner’s Record objects to come into contact with the battery The model and serial numbers are located terminals. on the bottom. Record the serial number in � Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C the space provided below. Refer to these (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car numbers whenever yo
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For customers in the U.S.A. and For Customers in the U.S.A. CANADA UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION The UL Mark on the product means it has been BATTERIES UL Listed. Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. If you have any questions about this product, you You can help preserve our may call: environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to Sony Customer Information Center the collection and recycling 1-800-222-SONY (7669) location
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This product has been tested and found compliant [ Note: with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for This equipment has been tested and found to using connection cables shorter than 3 meters comply with the limits for a Class B digital (9.8 feet). device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable [ Attention protection against harmful interference in a The electromagnetic fields at the specific residential installation. This equipment gener
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[ Disposal of waste batteries [ Types of “Memory Stick” media (applicable in the European you can use with your camera Union and other European � For recording movies, it is recommended that you use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of countries with separate 512 MB or larger marked with: collection systems) –* – * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. � “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to 16 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this camera. This symbol on the battery or o
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� When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick [ On image data compatibility PRO Duo” media, be careful so that the � This camera supports “MP4 format” as movie “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media does not pop file format. Therefore, movies recorded by this out and drop. camera cannot be played on devices that do not � When connecting your camera to another device support “MP4 format”. with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug � This camera does not support “AVCHD format” in the corre
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Table of contents Read this first ............................................................................................ 2 Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 5 Enjoying the camera ....................................................................... 8 Getting started ............................................................................... 10 Checking the accessories supplied ..............................................
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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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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. x Uploading images to your PC or on websites* You can enjoy uploading images on net
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � Battery charger BC-CSK/BC-CSKA (1) � Component A/V cable (1) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) � A/V connecting cable (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) � USB cable (1) � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) � Wrist strap (1) � CD-ROM (1) (page 23) – PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (page 25) – Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF) � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap and place your hand Hook through the l
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1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and For customers other than those in the USA and Canada Canada Plug 1 2 2 1 CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert 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. 2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is fi
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2 Inserting the battery pack/“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately) Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” With the terminal side Align the v mark of the media cover facing the LCD screen, battery slot with the v insert the “Memory Stick mark on the battery pack. Press and hold the battery Duo” media until it clicks into place. eject lever and insert the battery pack. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately) all the way in u
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[ 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. 13
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF button 1 MENU button LCD screen 1 2 Multi-selector 2 /: / 1Rotate 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. 2Set 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
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Shooting images easily MENU button Power lamp ON/OFF button MOVIE button Zoom lever PHOTO button (Play) button Multi-selector 1Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on. You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF. 2Confirm the composition. Position the subject in the center of the screen. 3Start shooting. When shooting still images: Press PHOTO. In standby In pressing PHOTO (4:3) � You can only check the angle of view by pressing PHOTO half-way. To shoot still images, press PHOTO ful
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� 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. � Black bands appear on the top and bottom of the image when the image size is either [1080 30P] or [720 30P
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Useful functions for shooting � The image may become distorted when you [ W/T Using the zoom rotate the lens portion from the front to the same Slide the zoom lever toward T to zoom in, direction the LCD screen is facing, or in the slide the zoom lever toward W to zoom out. opposite way. � This camera is only capable of digital zoom. [ Changing the screen display � When using the zoom, the image may not zoom in or zoom out smoothly. Each time you tilt the multi-selector to v � When the mov
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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. Scene Selection Backlight . Shoots strongly backlight scene
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Viewing/Editing images MENU button Power lamp ON/OFF button (Delete) button (Sharemark) button Zoom lever (Play) button Multi-selector 1Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on. You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF. 2Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. Index screen appears. 3Select 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 t
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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. 4Press (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. To delete images while a single image is displayed 1Press (Delete
