Sony MHS-PM5, MHS-PM5K, MHS-PM5K/V manual

Handbook

Mobile HD Snap Camera

MHS-PM5/PM5K

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

Index

VCLICK!

GB

Contents

Main Handbook Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-PM5/PM5K GB Table of contents Index Notes on using your camera Types of memory card you can use with your camera Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media Be sure to insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor. Memory Stick Duo media adaptor Notes on using your camera Notes on the LCD screen and the lens Note on disposal/transfer On image data compatibility On the overheat protection Page Enjoying the camera Enjoying high definition images Progressive playback Shooting movies in image quality suited for your purpose Movie Size you can select with this camera How to handle the camera 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 Page Identifying parts Identifying parts Indicators on the screen When shooting still images When recording movies Indicators on the screen Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies A B C Checking the accessories supplied 1 Preparing the battery pack 1 2 3 4 1 Preparing the battery pack To remove the battery pack Charging time Approximate recording/playback time (min.) 1 Preparing the battery pack To check the remaining battery time 2 Inserting the memory card Page 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 1 2 3 Shooting images 1 2 Shooting images 3 In standby In pressing (Photo) halfway down AE lock indicator When shooting still images: When shooting movies: Shooting images Changing the screen display When you tilt the multi-selector to v(Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes as follows. Useful functions for shooting Viewing images 1 2 To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Page Using the menu items Menu items Menu for shooting Menu for viewing Using with your computer Recommended computer environment (Windows) Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) Note on playback of movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer without using PMB 1 2 3 1 2 3 Deleting the USB connection Uploading videos and still images to media services Starting up PMB Portable (Windows) 1 2 3 1 2 Notes on PMB Portable 3 4 Page Using the software Page Shooting menu The approximate number of still images Photo Size: Selecting the photo size according to use Image size Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 29 The approximate recording time of movies Movie Size: Selecting the movie size according to use Page Viewing menu To stop the slideshow To change the setup (Delete): Allows you to select and delete unwanted images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 29 Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. (Rotate): Rotating a still image To cancel the protection Rotates a still image. Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 29 (Setup): Changing Setup items See page 46. Using Setup items Shooting Setting Main Settings 1/2 For details on the operation 1 page 46 Main Settings 2/2 LUN Settings Video Out For details on the operation 1 page 46 Memory Card Tool Copy To cancel the formatting To cancel the copying Format Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings Shooting 360 Video images 1 2 Shooting 360 Video images For details on the operation 1 page 53 To remove the 360 Video Lens z Using the self-timer function Viewing 360 Video images Viewing images on a TV Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Viewing images on a TV When connecting with the component A/V cable (sold separately) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connecting to a high definition TV Page Troubleshooting Battery and power Cannot turn on the camera. You cannot charge the camera. The Power/Charge lamp does not light correctly while charging the battery pack. The battery life is short. Shooting still images/movies The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. The operation of the camera is unstable while it is connected to a computer. Your camera cannot record images. The LCD screen does not display the still images or movies you are shooting. Viewing images The screen is too dark or too bright. Dots appear and remain on the screen. Your camera cannot playback images. The date and time are not displayed. Computers Deleting/Editing images Memory card Internal memory Others Warning indicators and messages Messages Warning indicators and messages On the Memory Stick media On the Memory Stick media On the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media On image data compatibility On the battery On charging the battery Effective use of the battery How to store the camera On battery life Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places On carrying On cleaning On operating temperatures Specifications Camera [System] [Input and Output connectors] [LCD screen] Index Index Notes on the License