Sony MHS-CM1 Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook
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- Page 1 Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook MHS-CM1/CM3 © 2009 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Getting started Basic Operations Using functions for shooting Using functions for viewing Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Troubleshooting Others Index 4-123-312-11(1)
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Page 2: Notes On Using Your Camera
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” media you can use with your camera • For recording movies, it is recommended that you use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of 512 MB or larger marked with: – PRO Duo” media) –... - Page 3 Notes on using your camera • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
- Page 4 Notes on using your camera 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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Page 5: How To Handle The Camera
How to handle the camera When carrying the camera, close the LCD panel as illustrated. • Be careful not to block the lens with your finger when shooting. • Do not hold the camera by only holding the LCD panel. •... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Notes on using your camera ... 2 How to handle the camera ... 5 Identifying parts ... 9 Indicators on the screen... 11 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied... 15 1 Charging the built-in battery... 16 2 Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately) ... 18 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ... - Page 7 Table of contents Using functions for viewing Viewing menu (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure DPOF: Adding a Print order mark (Slide): Playing back a series of images (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Divide): Cutting movies (Setup): Changing Setup items Customizing the settings Using Setup items...
- Page 8 Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting... 60 Warning indicators and messages... 66 Others To use your camera abroad — Power sources ... 68 On the “Memory Stick” media ... 69 On the built-in battery ... 71 Index Index ... 72...
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Page 9: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Lens B Video light (28) C Microphone D Speaker E A/V OUT jack (57) • Used when connecting to a TV, etc. with an A/V connecting cable. (USB) jack (54) •... - Page 10 Identifying parts W 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.
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Page 11: Indicators On The Screen
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 26). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. In shooting standby When recording movies Display Display [400] Indication Battery remaining (17) Shooting mode (24) •... - Page 12 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Recording folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Recording Media Histogram Display Indication Self-timer Image size AE/AF lock (25) +2.0EV Exposure Value [00:28:25] Remaining recordable time (23) 2000 Shutter speed F4.5 Aperture value Movie recording mode Display...
- Page 13 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies Display Indication Battery remaining (17) Playback mode (30) • When switching to the playback mode, appears for approximately two seconds. Image size Playback/Stop/Slide Show fast forward (30, 42) Fast forward/ Rewind 00:00:00 Counter...
- Page 14 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Change folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media Recording mode Recording folders (49) Sharemark (34) Print order (DPOF) mark...
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Page 15: Getting Started
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • AC Adaptor (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Component A/V cable (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. •... -
Page 16: Charging The Built-In Battery
1 Charging the built-in battery CHG lamp The battery is built in within the camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camera, making sure the power is off. Plug the power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (wall socket). •... - Page 17 1 Charging the built-in battery Charging time Full charge time Approx. 90 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 23 for the number of images that can be recorded. •...
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Page 18: Inserting "Memory Stick Pro Duo" Media (Sold Separately)
2 Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately) “Memory Stick Duo” media cover Open the “Memory Stick Duo” media cover. Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately) all the way in until it clicks. Close the “Memory Stick Duo” media cover. When there is no “Memory Stick PRO Duo”... -
Page 19: Turning The Camera On/Setting The Clock
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF button LCD screen MENU button Open the LCD panel to turn the power on. • Open the LCD panel up to a 90 degrees angle from the camera (1), then rotate it to the desired angle (2). -
Page 20: Changing The Language Settings
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock To turn the power off Press ON/OFF button. • You can also turn the power off by closing the LCD panel. To change the date and time Press MENU and select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (page 56). -
Page 21: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Selecting the image size according to use (Image Size) button Make sure that the camera is set to recording mode. • If the camera is set to playback mode, press appears for approximately two seconds. Press (Image Size) button. Select (Photo Size) or then select the desired image size with v/V. - Page 22 Selecting the image size according to use The default settings are marked with Image size 5M (2592×1944) 3:2* (2592×1728) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1632×1224) VGA (640×480) * Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Movie image size 1080 30P 720 30P...
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Page 23: Number Of Still Images And Recording Time Of Movies
12 MB • 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 24: Shooting Images
Shooting images Power lamp ON/OFF button MENU button Open the LCD panel to turn the power on. • You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF. Confirm the composition. PHOTO button Zoom lever Control button MOVIE button (Play) button Position the subject in the center of the screen. - Page 25 Shooting images Start shooting. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold PHOTO halfway down to focus. When the focus is set on the subject, the AF range finder frame (green) appears. A beep sound is heard, and the z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) lights on the lower center, little toward the left side of the screen.
- Page 26 Shooting images If it is difficult to focus on a subject when shooting a still image • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/100 cm (39 3/8 inches) (T) (from the front of the lens). When you are shooting a subject closer than that position, use Macro (Shooting close-up) (page 28).
- Page 27 Shooting images • The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting – When the menu is displayed. – When recording movies During playback – When the menu is displayed. – In index mode – When you are using playback zoom. –...
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Page 28: Useful Functions For Shooting
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 can use the Digital Zoom function by selecting [Digital Zoom] in the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function (page 48). Macro (Shooting close-up) Press ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. - Page 29 Shooting images If you press PHOTO, countdown timer is displayed, and after rapid beep sounds are heard, the camera will shoot. To cancel, press B ( ) again. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camera ( •...
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Page 30: Viewing Images
Viewing images Power lamp ON/OFF button Open the LCD panel to turn the power on. • You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF. Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. • Index screen appears. Select the image you want to playback with v/V/b/B on the control button. - Page 31 Viewing images 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 z. To return to the index screen Slide the zoom lever toward (Index) while displaying a still image or pausing the playback of a movie.
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Page 32: Deleting Images
Deleting images (Delete) button Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. • Index screen appears. Press (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the control button, then press z. Select the images you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display (Delete) indicator on the selected image. - Page 33 Deleting images To delete images while a single image is displayed 1 Press (Delete). 2 Select [Delete] with v, then press z. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with V, then press z.
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Page 34: Select Images To Upload On A Website (Sharemark)
Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) (Sharemark) button Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. • Index screen appears. Press (Sharemark) button and select [Select] with v/V on the control button, then press z. Select the images you want to upload on a website with v/V/b/B, then press z to display Press MENU. - Page 35 • By using the software “PMB Portable” embedded in the camera, you can easily upload images marked with Sharemarks. For details, see Help in the “PMB Portable”. • When connecting to the network service, the page will be redirected by the server of Sony to the URL entered in the network service setting.
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Page 36: Using The Menu Items
Using the menu items 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 b/B on the control button. •... -
Page 37: 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 38) Camera... -
Page 38: Using Functions For Shooting
Using functions for shooting Shooting menu The function in shooting mode using MENU button are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 36. The default settings are marked with When the mode has been set to PLAY, switch it to REC with Camera: Selecting a camera mode The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. -
Page 39: Using Functions For Viewing
Using functions for viewing Viewing menu The default settings are marked with When the mode has been set to REC, switch it to PLAY with (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to playback when using the camera with “Memory Stick PRO Duo”... - Page 40 Viewing menu 5 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z. An orange indicator appears on the selected image. 6 Repeat step 5 to protect other images. 7 Press MENU. 8 Select [OK] with B, then press z. indicator turns white.
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Page 41: Dpof: Adding A Print Order Mark
Viewing menu To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode”, then press z. Select [Off] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media erases all data stored on the recording media, even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. -
Page 42: (Slide): Playing Back A Series Of Images
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 36 3 Select [DPOF] with b/B, then press z. (Print order) mark is added to the image. mark 4 To mark other images, display the desired image with b/B, then press z. To remove the mark To remove the mark from an image, select the image to remove the... -
Page 43: (Rotate): Rotating A Still Image
Viewing menu To change the setup The default settings are marked with Interval 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Repeat Image When you use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately) Folder (Rotate): Rotating a still image 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. -
Page 44: (Divide): Cutting Movies
Viewing menu • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. (Divide): Cutting movies Flow of the movie , Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary scenes of movies. This is a recommended function to use when the internal memory or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”... - Page 45 Viewing menu 3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary. 101_0004 101_0006 Delete 4 Only the desired scenes remain. 101_0006 Procedure 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. 2 Select the movie to divide with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z. The playback of the movie starts.
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Page 46: (Setup): Changing Setup Items
Viewing menu • The cut movies are assigned new numbers, then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder. • You cannot cut the following kinds of images. – Still images – Movies not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds) –... -
Page 47: Customizing The Settings
Customizing the settings Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. MENU button Press MENU to display the menu. Press B on the control button to select Press v/V/b/B to select the item you want to set. The frame of the selected item turns orange. -
Page 48: Camera
Camera The default settings are marked with Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 5 When the zoom scale exceeds 5 total zoom scale of approximately 20 • The picture quality deteriorates when the zoom exceeds the optical zoom scale. •... -
Page 49: Memory Stick Tool
Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Commercially available “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is already formatted, and can be used immediately. •... -
Page 50: Change Rec. Folder
Memory Stick Tool Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [Change REC. Folder] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press B. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 3 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. -
Page 51: Internal Memory Tool
Internal Memory Tool This item appears only when “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media 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 v/V/b/B on the control button, then press B. -
Page 52: Setup 1
Setup 1 The default settings are marked with LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Bright Normal • You can change the setting by pressing v (DISP) on the control button longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. -
Page 53: Setup 2
Setup 2 The default settings are marked with File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer using the USB cable. -
Page 54: Connecting The Camera And Your Computer
Setup 2 Connecting the camera and your computer Connect the camera as illustrated below. 2To the (USB) jack • If you make a USB connection while shooting a movie, the shooting is stopped. The movie is saved up to the point it was stopped. To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: •... -
Page 55: Video Out
Setup 2 Image file storage destinations and file names Example: viewing folders on Windows XP A Folder containing image data recorded using your camera When not creating any folder, there is only the “101MSDCF” folder B Folder containing movie data recorded using your camera When not creating any folder, there is only the “101ANV01”... -
Page 56: Clock Set
Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 47 Clock Set Sets the date and time. 1 Select [Clock Set] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press B. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. 3 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 4 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. -
Page 57: 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 58 Viewing images on a 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.
- Page 59 Viewing images on a TV 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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Page 60: Troubleshooting
4 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 61: Battery And Power
Troubleshooting Battery and power Cannot turn on the camera. The battery is discharged. Charge the battery (page 16). • The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (page 16). If the LCD panel is facing outside, face it back to the camera side (page 19). - Page 62 Troubleshooting The image is out of focus. The subject is too close. Shoot in • away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/100 cm (39 3/8 inches) (T) (from the front of the lens), when shooting (page 28).
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Page 63: Viewing Images
Troubleshooting Viewing images Your camera cannot playback images. Press (Play) button to change to the playback mode (page 30). • 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. -
Page 64: Deleting/Editing Images
Troubleshooting Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. Cancel the protection (page 39). • “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Cannot insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert it in the correct direction. • You have formatted “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media by mistake. All the data on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”... -
Page 65: Others
Troubleshooting 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. •... -
Page 66: Warning Indicators And Messages
Warning indicators and messages Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. The battery level is low. Charge the • battery immediately. The indicator may flash even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. No Memory Stick Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo”... - Page 67 Warning indicators and messages File protect Release the protection (page 39). • Image size over You are playing back an image with size • that cannot be played back on your camera. Invalid operation You are trying to playback a file that is •...
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Page 68: Others
Others To use your camera abroad — Power sources You can use your camera and the AC-DL960 AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a •... -
Page 69: On The "Memory Stick" Media
On the “Memory Stick” media “Memory Stick” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use the following types of “Memory Stick” media listed below on this camera. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick”... - Page 70 On the “Memory Stick” media On the “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor • When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor.
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Page 71: On The Built-In Battery
If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery has reached the end of its life. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility. • The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment. -
Page 72: Index
Index Index Numerics 4:3 TV...58 A/V connecting cable ...58 A/V OUT jack ...57 AE/AF lock indicator ...25 AF range finder frame ...25 Auto Review ...48 Backlight mode...38 Beep...52 Built-in battery ...71 Camera mode...38 Change REC. Folder...50 Clock Settings...56 Component A/V cable ...57 Connecting 4:3 TV ...58... - Page 73 Index Volume...30 Warning indicators and messages ...66 Web camera ...53 Wide TV ...58 Zoom...28...
- Page 74 Index Notes on the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300,...
- Page 75 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.