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Handbook
Mobile HD Snap Camera
MHS-PM5/PM5K
© 2010 Sony Corporation
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Getting started
Basic Operations
Using with your
computer
Using functions for
shooting
Using functions for
viewing
Customizing the settings
Enjoying the 360 Video
(MHS-PM5K)
Viewing images on a TV
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
4-167-123-11(1)
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  • Page 1 Basic Operations Using with your computer Using functions for shooting Using functions for viewing Customizing the settings Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Viewing images on a TV Troubleshooting Others Handbook Index Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-PM5/PM5K © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-167-123-11(1)
  • Page 2: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Notes on using your camera Types of memory card you can use with is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery as is. your camera • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long •...
  • Page 3 Notes on using your camera • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright • Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to cold location. This is not a malfunction. your eyes.
  • Page 4 Notes on using your camera Warning on copyright • Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. About this Handbook • The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
  • Page 5: Enjoying The Camera

    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.
  • Page 6: How To Handle The Camera

    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 •...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 8 Table of contents Using functions for viewing Viewing menu ..................43 (Delete): Allows you to select and delete unwanted images (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Setup): Changing Setup items Customizing the settings Using Setup items...................
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts K Multi-selector See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Menu on: (29) Menu off: (Screen display)/ (Self-timer) (26) (Play) button (27) A Lens B Microphone C Hook for wrist strap (15) D Speaker M Power/Charge lamp (16) •...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12: Indicators On The Screen

    Indicators on the screen When you tilt the multi-selector to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display Display Indication changes (page 25). Battery remaining (18) Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in Low battery warning (64) effect when you purchased this camera.
  • Page 13 Indicators on the screen Display Indication (40) Image size [00:00:05] Remaining recordable time (40) Information on the movie settings appears near the (Movie) icon. Display Indication Image size (40) Movie recording (red) 01:23 Recording time (41) Note • Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see.
  • Page 14 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Image size (40) Protect (44) VOL. (27) Volume When playing back movies Zoom scaling Low battery warning (64) Display Indication Playback bar 00:00:00 Counter 2010-1-1 Recorded date/time of the playback image 9:30 AM BACK/...
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (MHS-PM5K only) • Memory card (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” 4GB) (1) (MHS-PM5K only) • 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (MHS-PM5K only) • Wrist strap (1) •...
  • Page 16: Preparing The Battery Pack

    1 Preparing the battery pack Power/Charge lamp USB connection support cable (supplied) USB jack USB jack slide AC Adaptor cover lever Power cord (Mains lead) Open the battery/memory card cover and insert the battery pack into this camera, then close the cover. •...
  • Page 17 1 Preparing the battery pack • Do not apply force to the camera, when you connect the camera to a computer. This may cause damage to the camera or the computer. • When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of the notebook computer may be depleted rapidly.
  • Page 18 1 Preparing the battery pack To check the remaining battery time Rotate the lens portion or press the ON/OFF button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen. Battery remaining indicator Battery Sufficient Battery Battery half Battery low, Charge the battery.
  • Page 19: Inserting The Memory Card

    2 Inserting the memory card Battery/memory Be careful of the direction card cover of the notched corner. Open the cover. Insert the memory card all the way in until it clicks with its notched corner directed downward as shown in the illustration. Close the cover.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21: Turning The Camera On/Setting The Language And Clock

    3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock ON/OFF button Power/Charge lamp Multi-selector MENU button 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. •...
  • Page 22 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 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.
  • Page 23: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Shooting images ON/OFF button Zoom lever Power/Charge lamp (Photo) button (Movie) button Multi-selector MENU button 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. Confirm the composition.
  • Page 24 Shooting images 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. •...
  • Page 25 Shooting images Changing the screen display v (Screen display) button When you tilt the multi-selector to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes as follows. AUTO • Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in effect when you purchased the camera.
  • Page 26 Shooting images Useful functions for shooting 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).
  • Page 27: Viewing Images

    Viewing images Zoom lever Power/Charge lamp (Play) button Multi-selector MENU button Press and hold (Play) button. • Index screen appears. 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.
  • Page 28 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).
  • Page 29: Using The Menu Items

    Using the menu items Multi-selector MENU button 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. Select the desired menu item with the multi-selector tilt to v/V. Select a setting with v/V, then press the multi-selector.
  • Page 30: Menu Items

    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...
  • Page 31: Using With Your Computer

    Using with your computer Using with your computer “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”...
  • Page 32 Using with your computer 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. •...
  • Page 33: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Connecting the camera to the computer Connect the camera as illustrated below. 1 Turn the power on. USB connection support cable (supplied) 3 To a USB jack of the computer 2 To the USB jack “PMB” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PMB”...
  • Page 34: Deleting The Usb Connection

    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. •...
  • Page 35: Uploading Videos And Still Images To Media Services

    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. •...
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38: Using The Software

    Using the software Installing “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” 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]) (SONYPMB). •...
  • Page 39 Using the software 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].
  • Page 40: Using Functions For Shooting

    • 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.
  • Page 41: Movie Size: Selecting The Movie Size According To Use

    For details on the operation 1 page 29 Shooting menu 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 ×...
  • Page 42: Steadyshot: Allows You To Reduce Camera Shake When Shooting Images

    For details on the operation 1 page 29 Shooting menu 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.
  • Page 43: Using Functions For Viewing

    Using functions for viewing 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.
  • Page 44: (Protect): Preventing Accidental Erasure

    For details on the operation 1 page 29 Viewing menu Interval 1 sec Sets the slide show interval. 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Repeat Plays back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends.
  • Page 45: (Setup): Changing Setup Items

    For details on the operation 1 page 29 Viewing menu 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. –...
  • Page 46: Customizing The Settings

    Customizing the settings Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. Multi-selector MENU button Press MENU to display the menu. Tilt the multi-selector to v/V to select (Setup). Tilt to v/V/b/B to select the item you want to set. The selected item is highlighted.
  • Page 47: Shooting Setting

    For details on the operation 1 page 46 Shooting Setting The default settings are marked with Flicker Reduction Curbs the flicker generated by fluorescent by using the electro-shutter. Use the Flicker Reduction. Does not use the Flicker Reduction.
  • Page 48: Main Settings 1/2

    For details on the operation 1 page 46 Main Settings 1/2 The default settings are marked with Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Turns on the beep sound when you press the multi-selector, (Photo) button or (Movie) button.
  • Page 49: Main Settings 2/2

    For details on the operation 1 page 46 Main Settings 2/2 The default settings are marked with 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.
  • Page 50: Memory Card Tool

    For details on the operation 1 page 46 Memory Card Tool 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.
  • Page 51: Internal Memory Tool

    For details on the operation 1 page 46 Internal Memory Tool 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.
  • Page 52: Clock Settings

    For details on the operation 1 page 46 Clock Settings 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 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.
  • Page 53: Enjoying The 360 Video (Mhs-Pm5K)

    Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) 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. Rotate the lens portion, then attach the 360 Video Lens to the camera. The camera shifts to the “360 Video”...
  • Page 54 For details on the operation 1 page 53 Shooting 360 Video images 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. Notes •...
  • Page 55: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV 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. •...
  • Page 56 Viewing images on a TV 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/...
  • Page 57 Viewing images on a TV 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...
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 59: Battery And Power

    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 –...
  • Page 60: Shooting Still Images/Movies

    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.
  • Page 61: Viewing Images

    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.
  • Page 62: Computers

    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.
  • Page 63: Memory Card

    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.
  • Page 64: Warning Indicators And Messages

    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. • Exchange the memory card for another The battery level is low.
  • Page 65 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 •...
  • Page 66: Others

    Others On the “Memory Stick” media “Memory Stick” media is a compact, • It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer. portable IC recording medium with a large • Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory data capacity.
  • Page 67 On the “Memory Stick” media On the “Memory Stick Duo” media On image data compatibility adaptor • Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media by your camera conform to • When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media the “Design rule for Camera File system”...
  • Page 68: On The Battery

    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 • The battery life varies according to how it is ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C...
  • Page 69: Precautions

    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 warm location, moisture may condense inside or • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place outside the camera.
  • Page 70: Specifications

    • Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered USB jack: type A (built-in) trademarks of Intel Corporation. USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 • 360 Video is a trademark of Sony Corporation. compliant) • SDHC logo is a trademark. [LCD screen] •...
  • Page 71: Index

    Index Index Numerics 360 Video images ....53 Identifying parts ....10 Rechargeable battery ..15, 70 4:3 TV........55 Index screen ......27 Rotate........44 Indicator ....... 12 Initialize ....... 48 A/V connecting cable ...55 Screen Install........38 A/V OUT jack.......55 Indicator ......12 Internal Memory Tool ..
  • Page 72 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 (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED...
  • Page 73 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
  • Page 74 Press the (Photo) button. Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK]. The USB connection support cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) Close the battery/memory card cover. User Agreement screen appears. 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (Only for MHS-PM5K) Connect the camera to the computer with the USB connection support cable.
  • Page 75 Appuyez sur la touche (Photo). Lecture automatique pour les lecteurs inutiles. Câble prenant en charge la connexion USB (Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) (1) Fermez le cache de la batterie/de la carte mémoire. Si l’assistant Lecture automatique n’apparaît pas, cliquez sur [Ordinateur] (sous Windows XP, [Poste de travail]) ‚...
  • Page 77 Ne court-circuitez pas les bornes de la batterie et maintenez-les à l’ é cart de tout contact Consulter le détaillant ou un technicien expérimenté en radio/téléviseurs. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that avec des objets métalliques.
  • Page 78 No la incinere ni la arroje al fuego. No manipule baterías de iones de litio dañadas o con fugas. Asegúrese de cargar la batería con un cargador de baterías original de Sony o con un dispositivo que pueda cargarla. Mantenga la batería fuera del alcance de niños pequeños.

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