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© 2009 Sony Corporation
4-123-312-11(1)
Mobile HD Snap Camera
Handbook
MHS-CM1/CM3
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
VCLICK!
GB
2
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:
– *(“Memory Stick
PRO Duo” media)
– (“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo” media)
* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to
16 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly
with this camera.
• See page 23 for the recordable time of
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”/“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo” media
(This size can be used with your camera.)
“Memory Stick” media
(You cannot use it in your camera.)
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo” media are both referred to
as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media in this
manual.
• You cannot use any type of memory card other
than those mentioned above.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media can be used
only with “Memory Stick PRO” media
compatible equipment.
• Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media or a “Memory Stick
Duo” media adaptor.
When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media with “Memory Stick” media
compatible equipment
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo”
media adaptor.
“Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor
Notes on the battery
• Charge the built-in battery before using the
camera for the first time.
• The battery can be charged even if it is not
completely discharged. Also, even if the battery
is not fully charged, you can use the partially
charged capacity of the battery as is.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long
time, use up the existing charge and store the
camera in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain
the battery functions.
• For details on the battery, see page 71.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
• The contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is not
possible due to a malfunction of your camera or
recording media, etc.
Internal memory and “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” media back up
• Do not turn off the camera or remove “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media while the access lamp is
lit, or the internal memory data or “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media data may be destroyed.
Always protect your data by making a back up
copy.
About changing the language setting
• The on-screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
using your camera if necessary (page 20).
Notes on recording/playback
• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-
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
malfunctions which in some cases may not be
repairable.
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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.
The camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.
• If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the
camera and leave it for about an hour before
using it.
• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to
malfunctions and an inability to record images,
this may render the recording medium unusable,
or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” media, be careful so that the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media does not pop
out and drop.
• When connecting your camera to another device
with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug
in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly
into the terminal will damage the terminal and
may result in a malfunction of your camera.
• Playback of movies other than those shot, edited
or composed on this camera is not guaranteed.
Notes on the LCD screen and the lens
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
Note on disposal/transfer
• When using software embedded in the camera,
personal information such as IDs and mail
addresses may be saved on the internal memory
of the camera. When transferring the camera to
others or on disposal, do so after deleting the
information input.
On image data compatibility
• This camera supports “MP4 format” as movie
file format. Therefore, movies recorded by this
camera cannot be played on devices that do not
support “MP4 format”.
• This camera does not support “AVCHD format”
and therefore is not compatible with the
playback and recording of movies in “AVCHD
format” like a Digital HD Video camera
recorder.
• Still images recorded by this camera are
compressed/recorded in JPEG
*
1
format. The file
extension is “.JPG”.
• This camera conforms with DCF
*
2
universal
standard established by JEITA
*
3
.
• Playback of still images/movies recorded with
your camera on other equipment and playback
of still images recorded or edited with other
equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.
*
1
Joint Photographic Experts Group
*
2
Design rule for Camera File system
*
3
Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association
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.
Black, white, red,
blue or green
points
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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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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.
• See page 15 for how to attach the hand strap.
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Table of contents
Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 2
How to handle the camera........................................................................5
Identifying parts ........................................................................................ 9
Indicators on the screen.......................................................................... 11
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 .............................................. 19
Changing the language settings ..................................................................... 20
Selecting the image size according to use.............................................. 21
Shooting images .....................................................................................24
Viewing images....................................................................................... 30
Deleting images ...................................................................................... 32
Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) ............................... 34
Using the menu items ............................................................................. 36
Menu items ............................................................................................. 37
Shooting menu........................................................................................ 38
Camera: Selecting a camera mode
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings
Getting started
Basic Operations
Using functions for shooting
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Viewing menu......................................................................................39
(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
Using Setup items
................................................................................47
Camera .............................................................................................48
Memory Stick Tool ............................................................................49
Internal Memory Tool ........................................................................ 51
Format
Setup 1..............................................................................................52
Setup 2..............................................................................................53
Viewing images on a TV..........................................................................57
Using functions for viewing
Customizing the settings
Viewing images on a TV
Digital Zoom
Function Guide
Auto Review
Flicker Cancel
Format
Create REC. Folder
Change REC. Folder
Copy
1
LCD Backlight
Beep
Language
Initialize
2
File Number
USB Connect
Video Out
Clock Set
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Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 60
Warning indicators and messages.......................................................... 66
To use your camera abroad — Power sources ....................................... 68
On the “Memory Stick” media ................................................................. 69
On the built-in battery ............................................................................. 71
Index ....................................................................................................... 72
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
9
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.
F (USB) jack (54)
• Used when connecting to a computer with a
USB cable.
G DC IN jack (16)
• Used when connecting with the AC adaptor
to charge the battery or to operate the
camera by AC power.
H Jack cover
I LCD screen (26)
J (Image Size/Delete) button (21,
32)
K (Sharemark) button (34)
L MENU button (36)
M CHG: Battery charging lamp (16)
N ON/OFF (Power) button (19)
O Power lamp
P Zoom lever
For shooting: Zoom (W/T) (28)
For viewing: Playback zoom/
(Index) (31)
Q PHOTO button (24)
R Control button
Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (36)
Menu off: DISP/LIGHT/ /
(26, 28)
S RESET button
• Resets power. Date and settings will not be
reset to default settings.
T Hook for hand strap (15)
U (Play) button (24, 30, 34)
V MOVIE button (24)
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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.
X “Memory Stick Duo” media cover (18)
wg Access lamp (18)
wh “Memory Stick Duo” media slot
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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
A
B
P
Display Indication
Battery remaining (17)
Shooting mode (24)
• When switching to the
shooting mode,
appears for approximately
two seconds.
Zoom scaling (28)
.
Camera mode (Scene
Selection) (38)
Macro (28)
E
Low battery warning (66)
AF range finder frame (25)
Display Indication
Video light (28)
Image size (23)
Still image shooting mode
(24)
[400] Remaining number of
recordable images (23)
Menu/Guide menu (36)
• Pressing MENU switches
the menu/guide menu on/
off.
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Indicators on the screen
C
D
E
b
Note
• Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see.
Display Indication
Recording folder (49)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Recording Media
Histogram (26)
Display Indication
Self-timer (28)
Image size (23)
z 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 (24)
Display Indication
Movie recording
00:00:05 Recording time (23)
13
Indicators on the screen
When playing back still images
When playing back movies
A
B
Display Indication
Battery remaining (17)
Playback mode (30)
• When switching to the
playback mode,
appears for approximately
two seconds.
Image size (23)
//
/
Playback/Stop/Slide Show
fast forward (30, 42)
Fast forward/ Rewind
00:00:00 Counter
VOL. Vol u m e (30)
Zoom scaling (31)
E
Low battery warning (66)
Display Indication
Playback bar
101_0012 Folder-file number (49)
2009 1 1
9:30 AM
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
BACK/
NEXT
Select images
VOLUME
Adjust volume
Menu/Guide menu (36)
DPOF
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Indicators on the screen
C
D
b
Note
• Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see.
Display Indication
Change folder (39)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Playback folder (39)
• 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
(41)
Protect
(39)
Histogram (26)
• appears when histogram
display is disabled.
Display Indication
White balance
2000 Shutter speed
F4.5 Aperture value
ISO400 ISO number
+2.0EV Exposure Value
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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)
• USB cable (1)
• Hand strap (1)
• Lens cap (1)
Mounted on the lens at factory.
•CD-ROM (1)
– PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including
PMB Guide
– Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF)
• Instruction Manual (1)
Attach the strap and place your hand
through the loop to prevent the camera
from damage by being dropped, etc.
Hook
16
1 Charging the built-in battery
• The battery is built in within the camera.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camera, making sure the
power is off.
2 Plug the power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (wall socket).
• The CHG lamp lights on, and charging starts.
When the CHG lamp turns off, charging is finished.
CHG lamp
DC IN jack
AC Adaptor
Power cord (mains lead)
2
1
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Getting started
1 Charging the built-in battery
Charging time
• 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.
• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
• Even if the CHG lamp is not lit, the AC Adaptor is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor,
immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket).
To check the remaining battery time
Press ON/OFF button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen.
• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears.
• The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.
• The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (page 19).
Full charge time
Approx. 90 min.
Battery
remaining
indicator
Battery
remaining
guidelines
Sufficient
power
remaining
Battery
almost fully
charged
Battery half
full
Battery low,
recording/
playback
will stop
soon.
Charge the battery.
(The warning
indicator flashes.)
18
2 Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
(sold separately)
1 Open the “Memory Stick Duo” media cover.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately) all the way in
until it clicks.
3 Close the “Memory Stick Duo” media cover.
When there is no “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media inserted
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 12 MB).
To remove “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
Open the “Memory Stick Duo” media cover.
• Never remove “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to
data in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media all
the way in as shown in the illustration until it
clicks.
“Memory Stick Duo” media cover
1
2
Make sure that the access lamp
is not lit, then push the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media in once.
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Getting started
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock
1 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).
• You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF button.
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing
out. This is convenient during playback operations.
2 Set the clock with the control button.
1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z.
2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V.
3 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
1 LCD screen
1 ON/OFF button
z button
v/V/b/B button
MENU button
/:/
2 Control button
2 180 degrees (max.)
2 90 degrees (max.)
1 90 degrees (max.)
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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).
When you turn on the power
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 camera does not turn off automatically when connecting to the AC adaptor.
Changing the language settings
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. To select the
screen language, press MENU and select [ Language] in (Setup 1) (page 52).
2
1
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Selecting the image size according to use
1 Make sure that the camera is set to recording mode.
• If the camera is set to playback mode, press (Play) button to switch to recording mode.
appears for approximately two seconds.
2 Press (Image Size) button.
3 Select (Photo Size) or (Movie Size) with b/B on the control button,
then select the desired image size with v/V.
• Recommended use and number of remaining shots are displayed on the upper part of the LCD screen.
4 Press (Image Size) to complete the setting.
Photo size Movie size
(Play) button
z button
v/V/b/B button
(Image Size) button
Control button
22
Selecting the image size according to use
The default settings are marked with .
* Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
*
1
Shoot the subject in a bright place because the image is recorded darkened.
*
2
The range you can shoot is narrowed.
*
3
The anti-blur function does not work.
• 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
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
Image size
Guidelines
5M (2592×1944) For prints up to A4 (8×10")
3:2* (2592×1728) Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio
3M (2048×1536) For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7")
2M (1632×1224) For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6")
VGA (640×480) Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment
Movie image size Usage guidelines
1080 30P
*
1
*
2
*
3
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on
computer or high definition TV
720 30P Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on
computer
VGA 30P
*
2
Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for
uploading on websites
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Basic Operations
Selecting the image size according to use
The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the
shooting conditions.
The approximate number of still images
(Units: Images)
• 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.
• All numbers measured when using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media made by Sony Corporation. The
number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions
and the recording media.
• When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data
management.
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 25 minutes.
(Units: hour : minute : second)
• All numbers measured when using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media made by Sony Corporation. The
recordable time for movies varies depending on the recording conditions, subject conditions, and the type
of “Memory Stick” media.
Number of still images and recording time of movies
Capacity
Size/Quality
Internal
memory
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted with this camera
Approx.
12 MB
128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16 GB
5M 3 50 95 190 390 770 1550 3100 6200
3:2 4 70 135 270 550 1100 2200 4400 8800
3M 9 80 155 305 620 1250 2500 5000 10000
2M 15 130 235 480 980 2000 4000 8000 16000
VGA 75 780 1500 2950 6000 12000 23500 48000 96000
Capacity
Size
Internal
memory
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted with this camera
Approx.
12 MB
512 MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16 GB
1080 30P 0:00:15 0:10:00 0:20:00 0:40:00 1:20:00 2:50:00 5:40:00
720 30P 0:00:20 0:15:00 0:30:00 1:00:00 2:05:00 4:10:00 8:30:00
VGA 30P 0:00:45 0:30:00 1:00:00 2:00:00 4:00:00 8:10:00 16:30:00
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