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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 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 2
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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut Sony service station. 2 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 3
may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model No. : MHS-PM1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, manual could void your authority to operate this - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 4
the instructions, with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. 4 This product has been tested - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 5
Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and " manual. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • This camera - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 6
on devices that do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is not compatible with the playback and recording of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera are compressed/recorded in JPEG - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 7
camera 5 Enjoying the camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 1 Preparing the battery pack 11 2 Inserting the battery pack/"Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately 12 3 Turning the camera 23 Viewing "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF 31 Troubleshooting 32 Battery - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 8
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 quality suited for your purpose The camera supports the common and widely used VGA (640×480) as well as HD (high definition) image quality. Select - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 9
HD (high definition) image quality. x Uploading images to your PC or on websites* You can enjoy uploading images on network services, etc. By marking Sharemarks on images with the camera software "PMB (Picture Motion Browser) ". You can also use the software "PMB Portable" embedded within the camera - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 10
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSK/BC-CSKA (1) • Component camera from damage by being dropped, etc. • CD-ROM (1) (page 23) - PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (page 25) - Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual (this manual - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 11
For customers other than those in the USA and Canada 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 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 12
the way in until it clicks. 3Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 12 MB). 12 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 13
[ 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 " - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 14
MENU button 1 LCD screen 1 ON/OFF button 2 2 Multi-selector // : 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 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 15
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 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 16
• 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 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 17
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 (Movie Size): 1080 30P: Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition TV 17 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 18
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 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 19
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 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 20
. Therefore, the image may be distorted when switching the mode on the connected TV. • If you record movies in HD (high definition) image quality [1080 30P]/[720 30P] while connecting the camera to a high definition TV with a component cable, the image output to the TV is shown in SD image quality - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 21
instead of [Select], then press the multi-selector. • The file size of movies shot at HD (high definition) is large and therefore it may take time to upload. Movies shot at By using the software "PMB Portable" embedded in the camera, you can easily upload images marked with Sharemarks (page 25). 21 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 22
. For details on the menu items, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). [ Menu for shooting Camera Setup [ Menu for viewing (Folder) (Protect) DPOF (Slide) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) [ Setup items Camera Function Guide Auto Review Flicker Cancel Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 23
HD Snap Camera Handbook" appears on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your camera camera with a Windows computer and enjoy the functions. [ When using various functions By using the software • The driver for Web Camera does not support 64-bit GB or more) Video Memory: 32 MB or more (64 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 24
or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1,024 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" may appear. Select "Run Install.exe." and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 25
] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. You can also open "PMB Guide" from [Help] of "PMB". [ Operating the "PMB Portable" This camera has an remain in the computer being used depending on the service provider. This is also true when this camera is used for this purpose. • When a bug - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 26
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 keyboard and USB mouse connected as standard equipment, connect the camera to another USB port using the USB cable. b Notes - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 27
disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk. • For details on the storage location of the images and file names, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook". 3 View images on the computer. • Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 28
Indicators on the screen Each time you tilt the multi-selector to v (DISP), the display changes (page 17). In shooting standby A Display . When recording movies E Indication Battery remaining Shooting mode • When switching to the shooting mode, appears for approximately two seconds. Zoom scaling - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 29
2009 1 1 9:30 AM BACK/ NEXT VOLUME C Display 12/12 Still image shooting mode Remaining number of recordable images Menu/Guide menu • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/ off. Playback bar Folder-file number Recorded date/time of the playback image Select images Adjust volume Indication - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 30
are decreased under the following conditions: - The surrounding temperature is low. - The camera has been turned on and off many times. - The zoom is used frequently. remaining o o o Charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.) • It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 31
9999" indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. ends, the recording time indicator flashes, and after a while, the recording will automatically stop. Your camera uses the VBR (Variable Bit - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 32
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1Check the items below, and refer to "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). 2Turn the power off, and turn it on again after about one minute. 3Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service charger - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 33
tab and click [Device Manager]. 5 Click [View] and click [Devices by type]. 6 If the driver below, not correctly recognized, is installed, right-click it and click [Uninstall]. • [Sony Mobile HD Snap Camera] in [Other Devices] 7 When [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK] and delete it - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 34
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". 34 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 35
On the battery charger • Do not charge battery packs other than an NPBK type battery pack in the battery charger supplied with the camera. Batteries other than insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may indicate a battery - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 36
lens, you will be unable to record clear images. [ On disposing the battery Contact the nearest Sony dealer when disposing the battery. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 37
7.0 mm (9/32 inches) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 47 mm (1 7/8 inches) (16:9) For still , DCF compliant Movies: MPEG-4 compliant (.MP4) Video codec type: MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 CSKA battery charger Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 2.2 W Output voltage: DC 4.2 - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 38
, "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and DirectX are either Intel Corporation. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers - Sony MHS-PM1/V | Instruction Manual - Page 39
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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. Printed in China
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Mobile HD Snap
Camera
Instruction Manual
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
MHS-PM1
For details on the advanced operations, please access
“Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook”
contained on
the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.