Handbook: Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-PM5/PM5K

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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
Mobile HD Snap Camera Index
MHS-PM5/PM5K
© 2010 Sony Corporation 4-167-123-11(1) GB
Notes on using your camera
Types of memory card you can use with is not fully charged, you can use the partially
your camera charged capacity of the battery as is.
• 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. You
cannot use a MultiMediaCard. • For details on the battery, see page 68.
• Memory cards of up to 32 GB have been No compensation for contents of the
confirmed to operate correctly with this camera.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory
recording
Stick PRO-HG Duo” are collectively called • The contents of the recording cannot be
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media in this compensated for if recording or playback is not
manual. possible due to a malfunction of your camera or
• For recording movies, it is recommended that recording media, etc.
you use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of
1 GB or larger marked with: Internal memory and memory card back
– * (“Memory Stick up
PRO Duo” media) • Do not turn off the camera or remove the
– (“Memory Stick memory card while the access lamp is lit, or the
PRO-HG Duo” media) internal memory data or the memory card data
* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. may be destroyed. Always protect your data by
• See page 41 for the recordable time of making a back up copy.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
About changing the language setting
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”/“Memory Stick • The on-screen displays in each local language
PRO-HG Duo” media are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
using your camera if necessary (page 22).
Notes on recording/playback
• To ensure stable operation of the memory cards,
When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” we recommend that you format the memory
media with the standard size “Memory card the first time you use it with this camera.
Stick” media compatible slot However, if you format the memory card, all the
data on the memory card will be deleted and you
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO cannot restore that data. So, be sure to store your
Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” important data on the computer before
media adaptor. formatting the memory card.
• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-
“Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor proof, nor water-proof.
• Before you record one-time events, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water
entering the inside of the camera may cause
Notes on the battery malfunctions which in some cases may not be
• Charge the battery before using the camera for repairable.
the first time. • If you rotate the lens portion back when your
• The battery can be charged even if it is not camera is connected to other devices with the
completely discharged. Also, even if the battery USB connection support cable, the recorded
images may be lost.
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• 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 may not be able to record or play addresses may be saved on the internal memory
back properly. of the camera. When transferring the camera to
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations others or on disposal, do so after deleting the
may cause malfunctions. information input.
• If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the
camera and leave it for about an hour before On image data compatibility
using it. • This camera supports “MP4 format” as movie
• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to file format. Therefore, movies recorded by this
malfunctions and an inability to record images, camera cannot be played on devices that do not
this may render the recording medium unusable, support “MP4 format”.
or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • This camera does not support “AVCHD format”
• When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be and therefore is not compatible with the
careful so that the memory card does not pop playback and recording of movies in “AVCHD
out and drop. format” like a Digital HD Video camera
• When connecting your camera to another device recorder.
with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug • Still images recorded by this camera are
in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly compressed/recorded in JPEG*1 format. The file
into the terminal will damage the terminal and extension is “.JPG”.
may result in a malfunction of your camera. • This camera conforms with DCF*2 universal
• Playback of movies other than those shot, edited standard established by JEITA (Japan
or composed on this camera is not guaranteed. Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association)*3.
Notes on the LCD screen and the lens • Playback of still images/movies recorded with
• The LCD screen is manufactured using your camera on other equipment and playback
extremely high-precision technology, so over of still images recorded or edited with other
99.99% of the pixels are operational for equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.
effective use. However, there may be some tiny *1 Joint Photographic Experts Group
black points and/or bright points (white, red, *2
Design rule for Camera File system
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on *3 Japan Electronics and Information
the LCD screen. These points are normal in the Technology Industries Association
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way. On the overheat protection
• The power may go off automatically to protect
Black, white, red, the camera depending on the temperature of the
blue or green camera or the battery pack. In this case, the
points message appears on the screen before the power
goes off. If the message “Camera overheating
Allow it to cool” appears, the camera has been
overheating. The power will go off
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct automatically. Place the camera in a cool place
sunlight for long periods may cause until the temperature of the camera grows
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the colder.
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
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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 encoding technology, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is
able to compress images even more effectively.
• In the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, the camera supports high definition images with effective scanning
lines of 1080 or 720. The number of recorded image pixel is 1920×1080 or 1280×720, and the
image is recorded in progressive mode*.
Progressive playback
The camera supports progressive mode*, which is used in computers, and therefore is suited
for playing back images on computers.
Shooting movies in image 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 VGA (640×480) image quality to upload the recorded images
on websites or to attach to mails without the need to convert the image quality.
Movie Size you can select with this camera

Movie Size Usage guidelines
1920 × 1080 30P Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display
on computer or high definition TV
1280 × 720 60P Shoots the rapidly moving action scenes such as sports smoothly with
HD (high definition) quality
1280 × 720 30P Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display
on computer
640 × 480 30P Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for
uploading on websites
* The progressive mode is a type of movie recording method, which reads out all image pixels at once.
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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.
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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 ..........................................................................12
Getting started
Checking the accessories supplied .........................................................15
1 Preparing the battery pack ..................................................................16
2 Inserting the memory card ..................................................................19
3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock .......................21
Basic Operations
Shooting images......................................................................................23
Viewing images .......................................................................................27
Using the menu items..............................................................................29
Menu items..............................................................................................30
Using with your computer

Using with your computer........................................................................31
Connecting the camera to the computer .................................................33
Uploading videos and still images to media services ..............................35
Using the software...................................................................................38
Using functions for shooting

Shooting menu ........................................................................................40
Photo Size: Selecting the photo size according to use
Movie Size: Selecting the movie size according to use
SteadyShot: Allows you to reduce camera shake when shooting images
Face Detection: Detects the faces of your subjects, and adjusts the exposure
automatically
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings
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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

Using Setup items................................................................................... 46
Shooting Setting ............................................................................... 47
Flicker Reduction
Main Settings 1/2 .............................................................................. 48
Beep Language Setting
LCD Backlight Initialize
Display Color
Main Settings 2/2 .............................................................................. 49
LUN Settings
Video Out
Memory Card Tool ............................................................................ 50
Format
Copy
Internal Memory Tool........................................................................ 51
Format
Clock Settings................................................................................... 52
Clock Settings
Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K)

Shooting 360 Video images .................................................................... 53
Viewing images on a TV ......................................................................... 55
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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 .............................................................................................69
Specifications ..........................................................................................70
Index
Index........................................................................................................71
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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 button (21)
E Battery/Memory card cover (19)
Q Zoom lever
F Battery slot For shooting: Zoom (W/T) (26)
G Memory card slot For viewing: Playback zoom/
(Index) (28)
H Access lamp (20)
I LCD screen (25)
J MENU button (29)
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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
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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).
Indicators on the screen disappear after Battery remaining (18)
about 5 seconds with the default settings in Low battery warning (64)
effect when you purchased this camera. If
you want to make indicators appear again, SteadyShot (42)
carry out any operation other than those Recording folder
using the zoom lever. The indicators appear
• This does not appear when
for only 5 seconds, however. using internal memory.
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation. Recording Media
Face Detection (42)
When shooting still images
Zoom scaling
/ Self-timer (26)
B
Display Indication
Image size (40)
Information on the still

image settings appears near
the (Photo) icon.
When recording movies [400] Remaining number of
recordable images (40)
5 z AE lock (green) (24)
C
Display Indication
2010-1-1 Current date and time
12:00 PM
v DISP Changing the screen
display
V Using the self-timer
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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.
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When playing back still images A

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
9:30 AM playback image
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 Indication
Playback folder
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
12/12 Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
Playback Media
b Note
• Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see.
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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”
Getting started
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

through the loop to prevent the camera Hook
from damage by being dropped, etc.
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1 Preparing the battery pack
Power/Charge lamp
USB connection support

cable (supplied)
USB jack slide USB jack

cover AC Adaptor
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 slide the USB jack slide lever.
3 Connect the camera to the computer that is turned on with the USB
connection support cable (supplied).
• The Power/Charge lamp lights up in orange, and charging starts.
• When the Power/Charge lamp turns off, charging is finished.
• The Power/Charge lamp may turn off when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating
temperature (10 to 30°C.)
4 When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable

from the USB jack of your camera.
b Notes
• While the camera is connected to a computer, you cannot operate the camera. Be sure to disconnect the
camera before operation.
• Charging the battery with customized or hand-built computers is not guaranteed. Depending on the type of
USB device used, charging may not function properly.
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• 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
Getting started
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 40 for the number of images that can be recorded.
• When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer.
Approximate recording/playback time (min.)

Recording time*1
Continuous recording time 95
Typical recording time*2 60
Playback time
130
*1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [1280 × 720 30P]
*2
Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off
and zooming.
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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.
• 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 first time (page 21).
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2 Inserting the memory card
1 2 3
Battery/memory Be careful of the direction
card cover of the notched corner.
Getting started
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 record
movies, however.
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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.
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the language
and clock
ON/OFF button
Power/Charge lamp
Getting started
Multi-selector
MENU button
1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on.

• The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green.
• Rotating the lens portion in the arrow direction turns on the camera.
• You can also turn the power on by pressing the ON/OFF button.
• The lens rotates within the range of 0 to 270 degrees.
2 Select the desired language with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the
multi-selector.
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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

Press the ON/OFF button.
• You can also turn the power off by rotating the lens portion back while the camera is in the recording
mode.
• You cannot turn the power off, even if you rotate the lens portion back while the camera is in the playback
mode.
To change the language settings

Press MENU and select (Setup) t (Main Settings 1/2) t [Language Setting]
(page 48).
To change the date and time

Press MENU and select (Setup) t [Clock Settings] (page 52).
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Basic Operations
Shooting images
ON/OFF button
Zoom lever
Power/Charge lamp
(Photo) button
(Movie) button
Basic Operations
MENU button Multi-selector
1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on.

• The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green.
• You can also turn the power on by pressing the ON/OFF button.
2 Confirm the composition.
Position the subject in the center

of the screen.
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Shooting images
3 Start shooting.
When shooting still images:
1 Press and hold (Photo) halfway down.
A beep sound is heard, and the z (AE lock) indicator (green) lights on the lower center, little toward
the left side of the screen.
• The angle of view switches to the aspect ratio (4:3, 3:2 or 16:9) according to the shooting size of
the still image. Black bands may appear depending on the setting of the image size.
In standby In pressing (Photo) halfway down
AE lock indicator
2 Press (Photo) fully down.

• You cannot shoot still images while shooting movies.
• When shooting still images, the angle of view may change from that in shooting standby.
• When a face is detected in shooting standby, a white frame appears. When multiple faces are detected,
multiple frames appear. If you press and hold (Photo) button halfway down, a white frame
becomes green and the image quality is optimized automatically.
When shooting movies:

Press (Movie) button.
• Start shooting movies.
To stop recording, press (Movie) button again.
• Black bands appear on the top and bottom of the image when the image size is any of [1920 ×
1080 30P], [1280 × 720 60P] or [1280 × 720 30P].
• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes.
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Shooting images
Changing the screen display
v (Screen display)
button
Basic Operations
When you tilt the multi-selector to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes as
follows.
AUTO ON OFF
• Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in effect when you
purchased the camera. The default setting is set to AUTO. If you want to make indicators appear again,
carry out either of the following operations.
– Tilt the multi-selector to v (Screen display).
– Carry out any operation other than those using the zoom lever. The indicators appear for only 5 seconds,
however.
• By tilting to v (Screen display) longer, you can increase the brightness of the LCD backlight. Tilt to
v (Screen display) longer again to return the brightness of the LCD backlight to normal.
• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up.
However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition.
• The LCD screen will not display while the camera is connected to a TV.
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Shooting images
Useful functions for shooting

W/T Using the zoom
Slide the zoom lever toward T to zoom in, slide the zoom lever toward W to zoom out.
You cannot use the zoom function when the movie size is [1920 × 1080 30P].
Using the self-timer

Tilt the multi-selector to V (Self-timer).
• You can change settings with the multi-selector tilt to V (Self-timer) repeatedly.
(Off): Not using the self-timer.

(10 sec): Shooting starts after a 10-second delay. Use this setting if you want to include
yourself in the image.
(2 sec): Shooting starts after a 2-second delay. This is to prevent blurring due to
unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed.
If you press (Photo) button and (Movie) button, countdown timer is displayed, and
after rapid beep sounds are heard, the camera will shoot.
Recording in mirror mode
Rotate the lens portion to the same direction the LCD screen is facing.
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.
• The same image as those recorded appears on the LCD screen instead of the mirror-image in playback
mode.
• The image may become distorted when you rotate the lens portion from the front to the same direction the
LCD screen is facing, or in the opposite way.
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Viewing images
Zoom lever
Power/Charge lamp
(Play) button
Basic Operations
MENU button Multi-selector
1 Press and hold (Play) button.

• Index screen appears.
2 Select 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 to pause and playback a movie.
Tilt to B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press the multi-selector to return to normal
playback.)
Tilt to V to display the volume control screen, then adjust the volume with b/B.
• When shooting movies of fast moving subjects, such as a sport scene, the movie may not be played
back smoothly.
• When the playback of the first movie ends, the playback of the next movie automatically starts. When
the playback of the last movie ends, playback of movies will end.
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

Slide the zoom lever toward T while displaying a still image.
To undo the zoom, slide the zoom lever toward W.
Adjust the position: v/V/b/B
Cancel playback zoom: Press the multi-selector.
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Viewing images
To return to the index screen

Slide the zoom lever toward (Index) while displaying a still image or pausing the playback
of a movie.
To delete the images

Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.
You can delete images from the MENU button (page 43).
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Using the menu items
Multi-selector
Basic Operations
MENU button
1 Press MENU to display the menu.

• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode.
• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.
2 Select the desired menu item with the multi-selector tilt to v/V.
3 Select a setting with v/V, then press the multi-selector.
4 Press MENU to turn off the menu.
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Menu items
The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode.

The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available
only in the playback mode.
Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
Menu for shooting (page 40)

Photo Size Movie Size
SteadyShot Face Detection
Setup
Menu for viewing (page 43)

(Delete) (Slideshow)
(Protect) (Rotate)
(Setup)
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“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more
versatile use of images shot with your camera.
Recommended computer environment (Windows)

The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software
“PMB”or “PMB Portable” and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/Windows 7

Others CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the
High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core
2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster)
Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition
movies: 1 GB or more)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—approximately
500 MB
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more
*1
64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating
discs.
*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
Recommended computer environment (Macintosh)

The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software,
“PMB Portable” and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6)

PMB Portable: Mac OS X (v10.4 to v10.6)
b Notes
• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above
or in a multi-boot environment.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including
the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant).
• When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera
and your computer may not recover at the same time.
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Note on playback of movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

To play back and editing movie 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” on your computer.
• Even under a PC environment where operations are guaranteed, sometimes images cannot be played back
smoothly due to dropped frames.
• Note that the transferred image itself is not affected.
• If you are using a notebook PC, be sure to use the PC with the AC adaptor plugged in. Sometimes normal
operations are not possible due to the power savings function of the PC.
b Note
• Operations are not guaranteed, even on computers fulfilling the above system requirements. For example,
other open or background applications currently running may limit product performance.
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Connecting the camera to the computer
Connect the camera as illustrated below.
1 Turn the power on.
USB connection support cable

(supplied)
2 To the USB jack 3 To a USB jack of the computer

“PMB” allows you to easily import images.
For details on “PMB” functions, see the “PMB Help”.
Importing images to a computer (Windows)

Importing images to a computer without using “PMB”
When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a
computer, click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t copy the
desired images to the computer.
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh)
1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the

newly recognized icon on the desktop t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t the folder
where the images you want to import are stored.
2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard disk.
3 Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder
containing the copied files.
The image is displayed.
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Connecting the camera to the computer
Deleting the USB connection

Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:
• Removing a memory card.
• Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
• Turning off the camera.
1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the task tray.

Windows Vista
Windows XP
Disconnect icon
2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop].
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
b Note
• Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you use
a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer.
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Uploading videos and still images to media
services
The application software “PMB Portable” is pre-installed on the camera.
You can do the following using “PMB Portable”.
• You can easily upload videos and still images to media services, such as a blog.
• You can upload your data via a computer connected to the Internet, even when you are away from home.
• You can add media services, such as a blog you frequently use.
For details, refer to help files of “PMB Portable”.
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows)

When you use the software for the first time, you must choose the language setting. Complete
the following procedure. Once the setting is made, you can skip steps 3 to 5 after the next
time.

1 Connect the camera to the computer using a USB connection.
1 The connection of the camera and the computer is established, the auto execution
wizard automatically starts.
2 Eliminate the unwanted drives with [×].
• If the auto execution wizard does not appear, click [Computer] ([My Computer] in Windows XP) t
[PMBPORTABLE], then double-click [PMBP_Win.exe].
2 Click [PMB Portable].

• If [PMB Portable] does not appear on the auto execution wizard screen, Click [Computer] t
[PMBPORTABLE], then double-click [PMBP_Win.exe].
(In Windows XP, click [PMB Portable] t [OK].
On a Macintosh, double-click [PMBP_Mac] in the [PMBPORTABLE] folder.)
The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, then click [OK].

The area selection screen appears.
4 Select [Region] and [Country/Area].

The “License Agreement” screen appears.
5 Read the agreement carefully, then click [I Agree].

“PMB Portable” starts.
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Uploading videos and still images to media services
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh)
1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.

When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMBPORTABLE] appears on the desktop.
Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives.
2 Click [PMBP_Mac] in the [PMBPORTABLE] folder.

The Region Selection screen appears.
3 Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK].
The User Agreement screen appears.
4 Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click
[I Agree].
“PMB Portable” starts up.
b Notes
• Set [LUN Settings] to [Multi] in the menu setting on the camera.
• Be sure to connect the computer to the network whenever you are using [PMB Portable].
• Depending on the service provider you use, when you upload videos and still images via the Internet, the
cached data may be left on the computer. This may apply to this product, too.
• When problems occur with [PMB Portable], or you accidentally delete [PMB Portable], you can
download the [PMB Portable] installer from the Internet and restore the software.
Notes on “PMB Portable”

You can download the URLs of some websites from servers managed by Sony Corporation
(hereinafter called “the Sony server”) using “PMB Portable”.
Please note the following when you use image uploading services provided by these website
(hereinafter called “the Services”) using “PMB Portable”.
• Depending on the websites, you may have to pay for registration or you may be charged for the Services.
When you utilize the Services, follow the terms of any agreement prescribed by the websites.
• The Services may be discontinued or may be subject to change, depending on the circumstances of the
administrators of the web sites. Including these cases, Sony Corporation is not responsible for the disputes
between you and any third party, or damages you suffered in relation to the Services.
• Your requests for the websites are redirected by the Sony servers. You may not be able to access the
desired websites, depending on various circumstances, such as server maintenance.
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Uploading videos and still images to media services
• If we terminate the services provided by the Sony servers, we will notify you of the termination of the
service on the Sony website in advance.
• We may record the URLs to which you are redirected by the Sony servers, and utilize the collected
information for the improvement of the products or services offered by Sony. We never record personal
information, however.
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Using the software
Installing “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM
drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
• If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t
(SONYPMB).
• If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the
screen to proceed with the installation.
2 Click [Install].
The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, then proceed to the following screen.

The “License Agreement” screen appears.
4 Carefully read the agreement, click the radio button ( t ) to accept the
terms of the agreement, and then click [Next].
5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

• To continue the installation, connect the camera to the computer halfway through this step (page 33).
• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on
the screen.
• DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.
6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
7 Start up the software.

To start up “PMB”, click (PMB) on the desktop.
For the detailed operation method, click (PMB Help).
To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All programs] t (PMB).
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Using the software
b Notes
• Log on as Administrator.
• When “PMB” is started up for the first time, the confirmation message of the Information tool appears on
the screen. Select [Start].
z Introduction to “PMB”
• “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a USB
connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import].
• You can save and print images with the date.
• You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display.
• You can correct still images, and change the shooting date and time.
• You can create discs with CD or DVD disc-writing drive.
• You can upload images to media services. (An internet connection environment is required.)
• For other details, see (PMB Help).
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Shooting menu
The function in shooting mode using MENU button are described below. For details on how to
operate the menu, see page 29.
The default settings are marked with .
When the mode has been set to playback, switch it to shooting mode with (Play) button.
Photo Size: Selecting the photo size according to use
Image size Guidelines
5M (2592×1944) For prints up to A4 (8×10")
3:2 (2592×1728) 3:2 aspect ratio as in photo prints and postcards
3M (2048×1536) For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7")
16:9 (1920×1080) For viewing on a high-definition TV
VGA (640×480) Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment
The approximate number of still images

(Units: Images)
Capacity Internal
Memory card formatted with this camera
memory
Size/
Approx.
Quality 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
26 MB
5M 6 390 770 1550 3100 6200 12400
3:2 10 550 1100 2200 4400 8800 17600
3M 17 620 1250 2500 5000 10000 20000
16:9 30 980 2000 4000 8000 16000 32000
VGA 110 6000 12000 23500 48000 96000 192000
• The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>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.
• When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data
management.
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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 29
Movie Size: Selecting the movie size according to use
Movie image size Usage guidelines

Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited
1920 × 1080 30P*
for display on computer or high definition TV
Shoots the rapidly moving action scenes such as sports
1280 × 720 60P
smoothly with HD (high definition) quality
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited
1280 × 720 30P
for display on computer
Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes
640 × 480 30P*
suited for uploading on websites
*
The range you can shoot is narrowed compared to [1280 × 720 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P].
• The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately
30 or 60 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, “MP4 format”.

– MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group
– AVC: Advanced Video Codec
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
The approximate recording time of movies

The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times
for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes.
(Units: hour : minute : second)
Capacity Internal
Memory card formatted with this camera
memory
Approx.
Size 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
26 MB
1920 × – 0:10:00 0:20:00 0:40:00 1:20:00 2:40:00 5:20:00
1080 30P (–) (0:06:00) (0:12:00) (0:25:00) (0:50:00) (1:40:00) (3:20:00)
1280 × – 0:20:00 0:40:00 1:20:00 2:40:00 5:20:00 10:40:00
720 60P (–) (0:10:00) (0:20:00) (0:40:00) (1:30:00) (3:10:00) (6:20:00)
1280 × 0:00:40 0:30:00 1:00:00 2:00:00 4:00:00 8:00:00 16:00:00
720 30P (0:00:25) (0:15:00) (0:30:00) (1:00:00) (2:10:00) (4:20:00) (8:40:00)
640 × 0:01:20 1:00:00 2:00:00 4:00:00 8:00:00 16:00:00 32:00:00
480 30P (0:01:00) (0:40:00) (1:20:00) (2:40:00) (5:30:00) (11:00:00) (22:00:00)
• The number in ( ) is the minimum recording time.

• The length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions.
• Before the continuous shooting ends, the recording time indicator flashes, and after a while, the recording
will automatically stop.
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Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 29
Your camera uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality
to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the
memory card.
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate,
and this reduces the overall recording time.
SteadyShot: Allows you to reduce camera shake when shooting images
On Activates the camera shake reduction function.

Off Does not activate the camera shake reduction function.
• The camera shake reduction function works only in [640 × 480 30P] or [1280 × 720 30P] mode.
Face Detection: Detects the faces of your subjects, and adjusts the exposure
automatically
On Activates the Face Detection function.

Off Does not activate Face Detection function.
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings
You can change the settings on the (setup) screen.
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Viewing menu
The function in viewing mode using MENU button are described below. For details on how to
operate the menu, see page 29.
When the mode has been set to shooting mode, switch it to playback with (Play) button.
(Delete): Allows you to select and delete unwanted images
This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.

Multiple Images Allows you to select and delete multiple images.
1 Select an image then press the multi-selector.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be deleted.
Select an image with a mark again to release the mark.
2 MENU t [OK] t the multi-selector
Delete All Images Deletes all images at once except protected images.
Press [OK].
(Slideshow): Playing back a series of images
1 Select the images you want to start slide show with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then press

the multi-selector.
3 Select (Slideshow) with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector.
4 Select [Start] with v/V, then press the multi-selector to start playback.
To stop the slideshow

Press the multi-selector.
• You cannot resume the slideshow from this status.
To change the setup

Before starting slideshow, you can change the settings using the multi-selector.
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Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 29
Interval
1 sec Sets the slide show interval.
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
Repeat
On Plays back images in a continuous loop.
Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show
ends.
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.

The mark is displayed for registered images.
(This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode.

(Multiple You can select and protect multiple images.
Images) 1 Select an image then press the multi-selector.
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be protected.
Select an image with a mark to release the mark.
2 MENU t [OK] t the multi-selector
To cancel the protection

Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing the multi-selector as the
same procedure to protect it.
The indicator disappears, and the protection is released.
(Rotate): Rotating a still image
Rotates a still image.
1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode.

2 Select the still image to rotate with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then press the multi-
selector.
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Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 29
4 Select [Rotate] with v/V, then press the multi-selector.

5 Select [ ], then rotate the image with b/B.
6 Select [OK] with v/V, then press the multi-selector.
• You cannot rotate the following types of images.
– Movies
– Protected still images
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on
the software.
(Setup): Changing Setup items
See page 46.
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Using Setup items

You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.
Multi-selector
MENU button
2 Tilt the multi-selector to v/V to select (Setup).
3 Tilt to v/V/b/B to select the item you want to set.

The selected item is highlighted.
4 Tilt to B to enter the setting.

You can also enter the setting by pressing the multi-selector.
To turn off the Setup screen, press MENU.

To return to the menu from the Setup screen, tilt to b repeatedly.
To cancel the setting change

Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press the multi-selector. If it does not appear, select the
previous setting again.
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
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Shooting Setting For details on the operation 1 page 46
Flicker Reduction
Curbs the flicker generated by fluorescent by using the electro-shutter.

On Use the Flicker Reduction.
Off Does not use the Flicker Reduction.
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Main Settings 1/2 For details on the operation 1 page 46
Beep
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

On Turns on the beep sound when you press the multi-selector,
(Photo) button or (Movie) button.
Off Turns off the beep sound.
LCD Backlight
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight.

Bright Brightens the LCD screen.
Normal Standard brightness.
• You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer.
• Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster.
Display Color
You can select the background color of the LCD monitor from 3 colors.
Language Setting
Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.
Initialize
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images
stored in the internal memory are retained.
1 Select [Initialize] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to B.
The message “Reset to default settings” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press the multi-selector.
The settings are reset to the default setting.
To cancel the resetting

Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press the multi-selector.
• Be sure not to turn the power of the camera off while initializing.
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Main Settings 2/2 For details on the operation 1 page 46
LUN Settings
Allows you to select the settings for the display method of images on the recording media set
in a connected equipment, such as a computer, when the camera is connected to a computer or
AV equipment with a USB connection.
Multi Displays the images both on the memory card and in the
internal memory of the camera. Select this when you connect
the camera to a computer.
Single Displays only the images on the memory card when a
memory card is inserted, and displays the images in the
internal memory when a memory card is not inserted. Select
this when you connect the camera to equipment other than a
computer, and neither the images on the memory card nor the
images in the internal memory of the camera are displayed.
b Note
• Be sure to set [LUN Settings] to [Multi], while uploading videos and still images to media services using
“PMB Portable”.
Video Out
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video

equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to
view images on a TV screen, check page 56 for the TV color system of the country or region
where the camera is used.
NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the
USA, Japan).
PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe,
China).
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Memory Card Tool For details on the operation 1 page 46
This item appears only when the memory card is inserted in the camera.
Format
Formats the memory card.

To ensure stable operation of the memory cards, we recommend that you format the memory
card the first time you use it with this camera. However, if you format the memory card, all the
data on the memory card will be deleted and you cannot restore that data. So, be sure to store
your important data on the computer before formatting the memory card.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on the memory card, including even protected images.
1 Select [Format] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B.
The message “All data on memory card will be erased” appears.
The format is completed.
To cancel the formatting

Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to the memory card.

1 Insert the memory card.
2 Select [Copy] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B.
The message “All data on internal memory will be copied” appears.
Copying starts.
To cancel the copying

• Charge the battery sufficiently. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is low can cause
data transfer failure or damage the data due to battery exhaustion.
• You cannot copy individual images.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the memory card after copying, then execute the [Format] command in [Internal
Memory Tool] (page 51).
• When you copy the data in the internal memory to the memory card, a new folder is created. You cannot
choose a specific folder on the memory card as the destination for the data to be copied.
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Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation 1 page 46
This item appears only when the memory card is not inserted in the camera.
Format
Formats data stored in the internal memory.

• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
1 Select [Format] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B.
The message “All data on internal memory will be erased” appears.
The format is completed.
To cancel the formatting

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Clock Settings For details on the operation 1 page 46
Clock Settings
Sets the date and time.

1 Select [Clock Settings] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to
B.
2 Select the date display format with v/V, then press the multi-selector.
3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V.
4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press the multi-selector.
To cancel the clock setting

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Shooting 360 Video images

By attaching the supplied 360 Video Lens to the camera, you can shoot 360-degree images of
the area around the camera.
1 Rotate the lens portion, then attach the 360 Video Lens to the camera.
The camera shifts to the “360 Video” dedicated mode automatically. “Dedicated mode” means an
automatic shift to the appropriate settings here.
The movie and photo size are as follows.
– Movie Size: 1280 × 720 30P
– Photo Size: 5M

(Photo) button
(Movie) button
2 Start Shooting.
When shooting movies:
Press the (Movie) button.
To stop recording, press the (Movie) button again.
When shooting still images:
Press the (Photo) button.
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To remove the 360 Video Lens

Remove the 360 Video Lens after you have finished recording.
z Using the self-timer function

It is often convenient to use the self-timer function when shooting.
b Notes
• When you attach the 360 Video Lens during recording in normal mode, the camera does not shift to the
“360 Video” dedicated mode automatically. The camera shifts to the “360 Video” dedicated mode when
you stop recording.
• When you attach the 360 Video Lens to the camera, you cannot operate the following.
– Zooming
– MENU button
• Do not hold the camera by only holding the 360 Video Lens.
Viewing 360 Video images
When you play back images recorded using the 360 Video Lens, a ring-shaped image is
displayed.
You can convert 360 Video images using the “PMB” software supplied with your camera, and
view the converted images on your computer.
For details on the installation of “PMB”, see page 38.
Image played back on Image played back on the computer using

this camera PMB (supplied)
Convert images
using the supplied
Ring-shaped image software “PMB”. 360 Video image
b Notes
• You cannot view converted 360 Video images using only the camera.
• On the conversion confirmation screen of the supplied software “PMB”, set “Lens span” to “Narrow” for
images recorded using the 360 Video Lens.
• When you convert 360 Video images and play them back, the resolution of the played back images is
lower than that of normal images.
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You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV.
The connection or the image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies
depending on the type of TV or input jacks the camera is connected to.
• When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of
your TV color system (page 49).
• Image will not be displayed on the LCD screen when an image signal is output to TV.
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV

Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is converted to SD (standard definition)
and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back
with SD (standard definition) image quality.
VIDEO AUDIO
A/V OUT jack
A/V connecting cable Yellow/White/Red

(supplied)
• During playback of a movie at HD (high definition) on SD (standard definition) TV, the movie is
displayed with black space on the upper and lower sides.
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Connecting to a high definition TV

Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high
definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are
played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.
COMPONENT AUDIO
A/V OUT jack
Green/Blue/
Red
White/Red
Component A/V cable
(sold separately)
When connecting with the component A/V cable (sold separately)

• If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white
and red plugs to output audio signals.
• The output settings switches automatically according to the images played back. Therefore,
the image may be distorted when switching the mode on the connected TV.
• If you record movies in HD (high definition) image quality [1920 × 1080 30P], [1280 ×
720 60P], or [1280 × 720 30P] while connecting the camera to high definition TV with a
component cable, the image output to the TV is shown in SD image quality.
When connecting to your TV via a VCR

Connect your camera to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set
the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the
white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
On TV color systems
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the
A/V connecting cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your camera. Check the
following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
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PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland,
Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items on pages 59 to 63.
2 Turn the power off, and turn it on again after about one minute.
3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
When repairing the camera, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal
memory in order to improve the condition. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save
your data.
Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the
appropriate corrective action.
Battery and power 59 Deleting/Editing images 62
Shooting still images/movies 60 Memory card 63
Viewing images 61 Internal memory 63
Computers 62 Others 63
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Troubleshooting
Battery and power

Cannot turn on the camera.
• The remaining battery is low or depleted.
– Connect the camera to a computer that is turned on, and charge the battery fully (page 16).
– If you cannot turn on the camera, even after you have charged the battery, remove the battery
once, then insert it into the camera again.
• Check whether the battery is inserted in the correct direction (page 16).
• If your camera turns off automatically, rotate the lens portion back and rotate it again.
You cannot charge the camera.

• No indicators appears on the LCD screen in the charging mode.
– Close the rotating lens and make a USB connection with your computer. Nothing appears on
the LCD screen.
– Confirm that the Power/Charge lamp (orange) is lit.
• The temperature of the battery pack is too low.
– Remove the battery pack and place it in a warm place.
• The temperature of the battery pack is too high.
– Remove the battery pack and place it in a cool place.
• The USB connection support cable is not properly connected to the computer.
– Disconnect the USB connection support cable and then connect it again.
– Be sure to use the USB connection support cable (supplied).
• The computer is not turned on.
– Turn on the computer.
• The computer is in the standby (sleep or hibernation) mode.
– Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status.
• You are using a USB hub.
– You may not charge the battery when using a USB hub. Connect the camera to the USB
connector of the computer directly.
The Power/Charge lamp does not light correctly while charging the battery
pack.
• The temperature may be outside of the recommended operating temperature. Charge the
battery pack in an recommended ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to
86°F).
Troubleshooting
• For details, see page 68.
The battery life is short.

• The charging time is insufficient.
– Depending on the conditions of the computer, it may take some time to charge this camera.
Charge the camera until the icon shows the .
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Troubleshooting
The power turns off suddenly.

• If you do not operate the camera for about five minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. Turn on the camera again.
• The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of
the camera or the battery pack. In this case, the message appears on the screen before the
power goes off.
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect.

• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
• The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge
the battery to correct the display.
• The battery is discharged. Charge the battery.
The operation of the camera is unstable while it is connected to a computer.

• You are using a USB hub or using a USB cable other than the supplied USB connection
support cable.
– Be sure to connect the camera directly to the USB connector of the computer using the USB
connection support cable (supplied).
Shooting still images/movies

Your camera cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card. If it is full, do one of the
following:
– Delete unnecessary images (pages 28, 43).
– Change the memory card.
• It is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger for recording movies.
• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes.
• Press (Play) button and set the camera to recording mode to shoot a still image or a
movie.
• The memory card may be damaged. Exchange the memory card for another one.
• When the movie size is [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies on
the internal memory.
• The battery level is low.
The LCD screen does not display the still images or movies you are shooting.
• Your camera is set to the playback mode. Press (Play) button to change to the recording
mode (page 23).
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Troubleshooting
The recording date is not superimposed on an image.

• This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images.
The screen is too dark or too bright.

• Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 48).
Dots appear and remain on the screen.

• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 3).
Viewing images
Your camera cannot playback images.
• Press (Play) button to change to the playback mode (page 27).
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
• The memory card may be damaged. Exchange the memory card for another one.
The date and time are not displayed.

• In the default settings in effect when you purchased the camera, the setting of the screen
display is set to AUTO. So indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds. If you
want to make indicators appear again, tilt the multi-selector to v (Screen display) (page 25).
The image appears rough right after playback starts.

• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a
malfunction.
The image does not appear on the TV screen.

• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of
your TV (page 49).
• Check whether the connection is correct (page 55).
• If the USB connection support cable is connected to the camera and the computer, disconnect
it.
Troubleshooting
You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the TV.
• When you are using the component video plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V
connecting cable are connected (pages 55, 56).
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Troubleshooting
The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images may be trimmed slightly when
you play back on a connected TV.
• The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full
pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left
edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display.
When connecting to TV with A/V connecting cable, the image is displayed with
black space on the upper and lower sides.
• This happens when viewing an image recorded at HD (high definition) on a 4:3 TV. This is
not a malfunction.
The image recorded at HD (high definition) appears distorted.

• Set the wide mode of the TV to display the image recorded in the 16:9 mode correctly.
Computers
You cannot install “PMB”.
• Check the computer environment required to install “PMB”.
• Install “PMB” in an orderly manner (page 38).
After making a USB connection, “PMB Portable” does not start.

• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on.
• Set [LUN Settings] to [Multi] (page 49).
• Connect the computer to the network.
“PMB” does not work correctly.

• Finish “PMB” and restart your computer.
Your camera is not recognized by the computer.

• Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and
your camera.
• Disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer and the camera, and restart
the computer, then connect the computer and your camera again in an orderly manner
(page 33).
• Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates. For details on the media check tool,
see “PMB Help” (page 38).
• Install “PMB” (page 38).
Deleting/Editing images
Your camera cannot delete an image.
• Cancel the protection (page 44).
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Troubleshooting
Memory card
Cannot insert a memory card.
• Insert it in the correct direction.
You have formatted a memory card by mistake.

• All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Internal memory
Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.
• There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to the memory card.
• The memory card is full. Check the capacity.
Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal
memory.
• Data on the memory card or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory.
Others
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before
using it.
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.
The Language Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the language again (page 48).
Troubleshooting
You want to change the date or time.

• Set the date and time again (page 52).
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Warning indicators and messages
Messages Cannot access

memory card
If the following messages appear, follow
Access denied
the instructions.
• You are using a memory card with the
access controlled.
• The memory card may be damaged.
• The battery level is low. Charge the Exchange the memory card for another
battery immediately. one.
Internal memory error Error formatting

• Turn the power off and then on again. memory card
• Format the media again (page 50).
System error
• Turn the power off and then on again. No memory space on
internal memory
• Delete unnecessary images or files
Reinsert (pages 28, 43).
the memory card
• Insert the memory card correctly
(page 19). Read only
• The inserted memory card cannot be
memory card
used in your camera (page 2). • Your camera cannot record or delete
• The memory card is damaged. images on this “Memory Stick PRO
• The terminal section of the memory Duo” media.
card is dirty.
Folder error
(Warning indicator pertaining to • A folder with the same first three digit
battery pack temperature) number already exists on the memory
• Wait until the temperature of the camera card (for example: 123MSDCF and
grows cool. 123ABCDE).
Memory card Cannot create

type error more folders
• The inserted memory card cannot be • The folder with a name beginning with
used in your camera (page 66). “999” exists on the memory card. You
cannot create any folders if this is the
case.
File error
• An error occurred while the image was
playing back.
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Warning indicators and messages
File protected
• Release the protection (page 44).
Turn the power off

and on again
• A problem with the lens caused an error.
Camera overheating
Allow it to cool
• The camera temperature has risen. The
power may go off automatically, or you
may be unable to record movies. Leave
the camera in a cool location until the
temperature goes down.
Troubleshooting
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Others
On the “Memory Stick” media

“Memory Stick” media is a compact, • It is recommended you make a back-up of
portable IC recording medium with a large important data on the hard disk of a computer.
data capacity. • Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory
You can use the following types of Stick PRO Duo” media or a “Memory Stick
“Memory Stick” media listed below on this Duo” media adaptor.
camera. However, we do not guarantee the • Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
operation of all types of “Memory Stick”
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
media on your camera. (See the list below
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
for more details.)
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Types of “Memory Stick” media Recording/ Stick PRO Duo” media.
Playback • Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
“Memory Stick Duo” media get wet.
— • Be careful to keep “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
(with MagicGate)
media out of the reach of small children. There
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is danger that a child might swallow it.
a
media • Do not insert anything other than “Memory
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” Stick PRO Duo” media into the “Memory Stick
a*
media Duo” media slot. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
* Your camera does not support an 8-bit parallel • Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO
data transfer. A 4-bit parallel data transfer, as Duo” media in the following locations:
same as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, is – Places subject to extremely high temperature,
supported. such as a car parked outside in the summer.
– Places under direct sunlight.
• Your camera cannot record or play data that uses
– Places with extremely high humidity or
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a
subject to corrosive gases.
copyright protection technology that records and
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.
• Your camera is compatible with “Memory Stick
Micro” (“M2”) media. “M2” is the abbreviation
for the “Memory Stick Micro”.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted by
a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not
have guaranteed compatibility with your
camera.
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media compliant product you use.
• Damaged or lost image data will not be
compensated for, and may occur in the
following cases:
– If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media or turn the power off on your camera
while your camera is reading or writing image
files on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
(while the access lamp is lit or flashing).
– If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media near magnets or magnetic fields.
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On the “Memory Stick” media
On the “Memory Stick Duo” media On image data compatibility

adaptor • Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick
• When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media PRO Duo” media by your camera conform to
with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, the “Design rule for Camera File system”
be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” universal standard established by the JEITA
media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media (Japan Electronics and Information Technology
adaptor. Industries Association).
• When inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” • On your camera, you cannot play back still
media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media images recorded on other devices that do not
adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick PRO conform to the universal standard. (These
Duo” media is inserted facing in the correct models are not sold in some regions.)
direction, then insert it all the way in. Note that • If you cannot use “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
improper use may cause a malfunction. Also, if media that has been used with another device,
you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media format it with your camera (page 50). Note that
into the “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor in formatting erases all information on the
the wrong direction, it may be damaged. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media • You may not be able to play back images with
adaptor without “Memory Stick PRO Duo” your camera:
media attached. Doing so may result in – When playing back image data modified on
malfunctions of the camera. your computer.
– When playing back image data recorded with
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” other devices.
media
• To use “Memory Stick Micro” media with this
camera, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor.
Insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into the
Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, then insert the adaptor
into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot. If you
insert “Memory Stick Micro” media into this
camera without using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor,
you might not be able to remove it from the
camera.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media
within the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it. Others
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On the battery
On charging the battery the end of its life. Contact your Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service facility.
• We recommend charging the battery in an
ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C • The battery life varies according to how it is
(50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to stored and the operating conditions and
efficiently charge the battery outside of this environment.
temperature range.
• You may not charge the battery pack, or the
On disposing the battery
Power/Charge lamp may not light in the • Contact the nearest Sony dealer when disposing
following. the battery.
– When the he temperature of the battery pack
is too low. On the internal rechargeable backup
Remove the battery pack and place it in a battery
warm place. This camera has an internal rechargeable battery
– When the temperature of the battery pack is for maintaining the date and time and other
too high. settings regardless of whether the power is on or
Remove the battery pack and place it in a cool off.
place. This rechargeable battery is continually charged
• For details, see page 16. as long as you are using the camera. However, if
you use the camera for only short periods, it
Effective use of the battery discharges gradually, and if you do not use the
• Battery performance decreases in low camera at all for about one week it becomes
temperature surroundings. So, the time that the completely discharged. In this case, be sure to
battery can be used is shorter in cold places. We charge this rechargeable battery before using the
recommend the following to ensure longer camera.
battery use: However, even if this rechargeable battery is not
– Put the camera in a pocket, etc. to warm it up charged, you can still use the camera, but the date
before using. and time will not be indicated.
• The battery will run out quickly if you use the
zoom frequently. Charging method of the internal
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling, rechargeable backup battery
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and
hammering, dropping or stepping on the battery then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with
pack. the power off.
• Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.
How to store the camera

• If the camera is not to be used for a long time, to
maintain its function, fully charge the internal
battery and use it up at least once a year, then
store the camera in a dry, cool place.
• To use the battery up, leave your camera in slide
show (page 43) playback mode until the power
goes off.
On battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
decreases little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. If the battery
operating time seems shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery has reached
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Precautions
Do not use/store the camera in the On moisture condensation

following places If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a
• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place warm location, moisture may condense inside or
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the outside the camera. This moisture condensation
camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction of the camera.
may cause a malfunction. If moisture condensation occurs
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the
The camera body may become discolored or moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to
deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you
• In a location subject to rocking vibration will be unable to record clear images.
• Near strong magnetic place
• In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the
camera. This may cause the camera to
malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
On carrying
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the
camera in the back pocket of your trousers or
skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the
camera.
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit
(sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with water, then wipe the surface with
a dry cloth. Do not use the following or they may
damage the finish or the casing.
• Chemical products such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent,
sunscreen or insecticide, etc.
• Do not touch the camera with the above on your
hand.
• Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber
or vinyl for a long time.
Others
On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the
temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places
that exceed this range is not recommended.
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Specifications
Camera Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1

[System] Used battery: Lithium-ion battery
Image device: 7.13 mm (1/2.5 type) CMOS sensor Maximum output voltage: DC 4.2 V
Total pixel number of camera: Mean output voltage: DC 3.6 V
Approx. 5 038 000 (2 592 × 1 944) pixels Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V
Effective pixel number of camera: Maximum charge current: 1.4 A
Approx. 5 038 000 (2 592 × 1 944) pixels Capacity:
(still images), Approx. 2 073 000 pixels typical: 3.4Wh (970mAh)
([1920 × 1080 30P] movie) minimum: 3.3Wh (930mAh)
Lens: F3.6
f = 7.0 mm (9/32 inches) Design and specifications are subject to change
When converted to a 35 mm still camera without notice.
For movies: 47 mm (1 7/8 inches) (16:9)
For still images: 42 mm (1 11/16 inches) (4:3) Trademarks
Exposure control: Automatic exposure • “bloggie” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
File format: • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”,
Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif , “Memory Stick Duo”,
Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant , “Memory Stick PRO
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4) Duo”, , “Memory
Audio: MPEG AAC Stick Micro”, “MagicGate”, and
Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. are trademarks of Sony
26 MB), “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, Corporation.
SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and
4, 6, 10) DirectX are either registered trademarks or
[Input and Output connectors] trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Multi use terminal (A/V-out
(SD/HD Component)): • Macintosh, Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook,
Video output Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or
Audio output (monaural) registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
USB jack: type A (built-in) • Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation.
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) • 360 Video is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
[LCD screen] • SDHC logo is a trademark.

LCD screen: 6.1 cm (2.4 type) TFT drive • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of the
MultiMediaCard Association.
Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots
In addition, system and product names used in this
[Power, general] manual are, in general, trademarks or registered
Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1, 3.6 V trademarks of their respective developers or
Power consumption: 1.9 W (when the movie manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are
image size is [1280 × 720 30P]) not used in all cases in this manual.
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)
Dimensions: Approx. 19.0 × 108.0 × 54.0 mm
(3/4 × 4 3/8 × 2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D,
excluding protrusions)
Mass (including NP-BK1 battery pack, memory
card): Approx. 130 g (4.6 oz)
Microphone: Monaural
Speaker: Monaural
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Index
Index
Numerics I R
360 Video images .................53 Identifying parts ................... 10 Rechargeable battery ......15, 70
4:3 TV...................................55 Index screen ......................... 27 Rotate....................................44
Indicator ............................... 12
A Initialize ............................... 48 S
A/V connecting cable ...........55 Install.................................... 38 Screen
A/V OUT jack.......................55 Internal Memory Tool .......... 51 Indicator ........................12
AE lock indicator..................24 LCD backlight ...............48
L Self-timer..............................26
B Language Setting.................. 48 Setup .....................................45
Battery ..................................68 LCD Backlight ..................... 48 Shooting................................40
Beep ......................................48 LUN Settings........................ 49 Movies...........................24
Still image .....................24
C M Shooting Setting ...................47
CD-ROM ..............................31 Macintosh computer............. 31 Slideshow..............................43
Clock Settings.......................52 Main Settings ....................... 48 Software................................38
Computer ..............................31 Memory card .......................... 2 SteadyShot ............................42
Importing images...........33 Memory Card Tool ............... 50
Connecting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” T
4:3 TV............................55 media............................. 66 Troubleshooting....................58
Computer .......................33 Menu
High definition TV ........56 Items.............................. 30 V
Wide TV ........................55 Shooting ........................ 40 VGA......................................40
Copy......................................50 Viewing ......................... 43 Video Out..............................49
Mirror mode ......................... 26 Viewing.................................43
D Viewing images ....................27
Date.......................................52 N Volume..................................27
Delete....................................43 NTSC ................................... 49
W
F O Warning indicators and
Face Detection ......................42 ON/OFF button .............. 10, 21 messages........................64
Flicker Reduction..................47 OS......................................... 31 Wide TV ...............................55
Format.............................50, 51 Windows computer ...............31
P
Z
Index
H PAL....................................... 49
High definition TV ...............56 Playback zoom ..................... 27 Zoom.....................................26
How to handle the camera ......6 PMB ..................................... 38
Protect .................................. 44
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Index
Notes on the License

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND
/OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED
IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED
TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS
GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY
OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM>
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Additional information on this product and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.

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Using with your

Using functions for

Using functions for

Customizing the settings

Enjoying the 360 Video

About this Handbook

Enjoying high definition images

What is “MPEG-4 AVC/H.264”?

Shooting movies in image quality suited for your purpose

Movie Size you can select with this camera

• See page 15 for how to attach the wrist strap.

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2

Using with your computer

Using functions for shooting

Using functions for viewing

Customizing the settings

Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K)

See the pages in parentheses for details of K Multi-selector

M Power/Charge lamp (16)

R Tripod receptacle (bottom)

When you tilt the multi-selector to v A

Information on the still

[00:00:05] Remaining recordable

Movie recording (red)

When playing back still images A

Checking the accessories supplied

• Memory card (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

• 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (MHS-PM5K only)

• A/V connecting cable (1)

Attach the strap and place your hand

USB connection support

USB jack slide USB jack

4 When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable

To remove the battery pack

Approximate recording/playback time (min.)

To check the remaining battery time

1 Open the cover.

3 Close the cover.

When there is no memory card inserted

To remove the memory card

1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on.

3 Set the clock with the multi-selector.

To turn the power off

To change the language settings

To change the date and time

1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on.

2 Confirm the composition.

Position the subject in the center

In standby In pressing (Photo) halfway down

2 Press (Photo) fully down.

When shooting movies:

Changing the screen display

Useful functions for shooting

Using the self-timer

(Off): Not using the self-timer.

Recording in mirror mode

1 Press and hold (Play) button.

To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP1 SP3/Windows Vista2 SP2/Windows 7