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Table of contents
Getting started
Basic Operations
Using functions for
shooting
Mobile HD Snap Camera
Handbook
MHS-CM1/CM3
© 2009 Sony Corporation
Using functions for
viewing
Customizing the settings
Viewing images on a TV
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
4-123-312-11(1)
GB
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.
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“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 splashproof, 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.
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.
Black, white, red,
blue or green
points
• 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
extension is “.JPG”.
• This camera conforms with DCF
standard established by JEITA
• 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
*
1
format. The file
*
2
universal
*
3
.
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.
• 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.
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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
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 .............................................. 19
Changing the language settings ..................................................................... 20
Basic Operations
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
Using functions for shooting
Shooting menu........................................................................................ 38
Camera: Selecting a camera mode
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings
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Using functions for viewing
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
Customizing the settings
Using Setup items
................................................................................47
Camera .............................................................................................48
Digital Zoom
Function Guide
Auto Review
Flicker Cancel
Memory Stick Tool ............................................................................49
Format
Create REC. Folder
Change REC. Folder
Copy
Internal Memory Tool ........................................................................ 51
Format
Setup 1..............................................................................................52
1
LCD Backlight
Beep
Setup 2..............................................................................................53
2
File Number
USB Connect
Language
Initialize
Video Out
Clock Set
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV..........................................................................57
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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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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
P
When recording movies
A
Display Indication
Battery remaining (17)
Shooting mode (24)
• When switching to the
shooting mode,
appears for approximately
two seconds.
Zoom scaling (28)
.
E
B
Display Indication
Image size (23)
[400] Remaining number of
Camera mode (Scene
Selection) (38)
Macro (28)
Low battery warning (66)
AF range finder frame (25)
Video light (28)
Still image shooting mode
(24)
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
Display Indication
Recording folder (49)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Recording Media
Histogram (26)
D
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
F4.5
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Movie recording mode (24)
E
Display Indication
Movie recording
00:00:05 Recording time (23)
b
Note
• Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see.
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Indicators on the screen
When playing back still images
When playing back movies
A
Display Indication
Battery remaining (17)
Playback mode (30)
• When switching to the
playback mode,
appears for approximately
two seconds.
///Playback/Stop/Slide Show
00:00:00 Counter
VOL. Vol u m e (30)
E
Image size (23)
fast forward (30, 42)
Fast forward/ Rewind
Zoom scaling (31)
Low battery warning (66)
B
Display Indication
Playback bar
101_0012 Folder-file number (49)
2009 1 1
9:30 AM
BACK/
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
Select images
NEXT
VOLUME
DPOF
Adjust volume
Menu/Guide menu (36)
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Indicators on the screen
C
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
Playback Media
Recording mode
images recorded in selected
folder
Recording folders (49)
Sharemark (34)
Print order (DPOF) mark
(41)
Protect
(39)
Histogram (26)
• appears when histogram
display is disabled.
D
Display Indication
White balance
2000 Shutter speed
F4.5 Aperture value
ISO400 ISO number
+2.0EV Exposure Value
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
• 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.
• 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)
Hook
Getting started
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1 Charging the built-in battery
CHG lamp
1
DC IN jack
• The battery is built in within the camera.
AC Adaptor
2
Power cord (mains lead)
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.
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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.
• 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.
Battery
remaining
indicator
Battery
remaining
guidelines
• 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).
Sufficient
power
remaining
Battery
almost fully
charged
Battery half
full
Battery low,
recording/
playback
will stop
soon.
Charge the battery.
(The warning
indicator flashes.)
Getting started
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2 Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately)
1
“Memory Stick Duo” media cover
2
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media all
the way in as shown in the illustration until it
clicks.
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.
Make sure that the access lamp
is not lit, then push the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media in once.
• 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.
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock
1 ON/OFF button
1 LCD screen
2 Control button
MENU button
z button
v/V/b/B button
/:/
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).
2 180 degrees (max.)
Getting started
2 90 degrees (max.)
• 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.
1 90 degrees (max.)
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.
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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).
2
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 poweroff 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).
1
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Basic Operations
Selecting the image size according to use
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
(Play) button
(Image Size) button
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.
Photo size Movie size
• 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.
Basic Operations
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Selecting the image size according to use
The default settings are marked with .
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
* Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
Movie image size Usage guidelines
*1*2*
3
1080 30P
720 30P Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on
*
VGA 30P
*
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.
2
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on
computer or high definition TV
computer
Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for
uploading on websites
• 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.
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Selecting the image size according to use
Number of still images and recording time of movies
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)
Capacity
Size/Quality
Internal
memory
Approx.
12 MB
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
• 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.
Capacity
Size
Internal
memory
Approx.
12 MB
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
• 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.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted with this camera
128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16 GB
(Units: hour : minute : second)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted with this camera
512 MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16 GB
Basic Operations
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Shooting images
PHOTO button
Zoom lever
Powe r l am p
ON/OFF button
Control button
MOVIE button
(Play) button
MENU button
1 Open the LCD panel to turn the power on.
• You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF.
2 Confirm the composition.
Position the subject in the center
of the screen.
DISP button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Self-timer button
LIGHT button
Macro button
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Shooting images
3 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.
• The angle of view switches to the aspect ratio (4:3 or 3:2) according to the shooting size of the
still image.
In standby
2 Press PHOTO fully down.
• Black bands appear on the top and bottom of the image when the image size is either [1080 30P] or
[720 30P].
• You cannot shoot still images while shooting movies.
• When shooting still images, the angle of view will change from that in shooting standby.
When shooting movies:
Press MOVIE.
To stop recording, press MOVIE again.
In pressing PHOTO halfway down
720
720
AE/AF lock indicator
Basic Operations
• Black bands appear on the top and bottom of the image when the image size is either [1080 30P] or
[720 30P].
• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 25 minutes.
• When shooting movies, the anti-blur function will be set on.
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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).
• When the camera does not focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator will flash slowly
and the beep sound is not heard. Recompose the frame and focus on the subject again.
• Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
– The subject is seen through glass.
– The subject is moving quickly.
– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
– The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.
Changing the screen display
v (DISP) (Screen display)
button
Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows.
Histogram display
Histogram on*
*
During playback, the image information is displayed.
• By pressing v (DISP) button longer, you can increase the LCD backlight.
• 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.
Indicators off
Indicators on
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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.
– When you are rotating still images.
– During playback of movies
• A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when the
shutter speed is slow or fast.
• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.
z About the histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of
an image. Press v (DISP) repeatedly to display
A
the histogram inside the screen. The graph
display indicates a bright image when skewed to
the right side, and a dark image when skewed to
the left side.
A Number of pixels
BrightDark
B
B Brightness
Basic Operations
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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 can use the Digital Zoom function by selecting [Digital Zoom] in (Camera). When
the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function (page 48).
Macro (Shooting close-up)
Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No indicator): Auto
The camera adjusts the focus automatically on subjects, from those distant to close-up.
Normally, set the camera to this mode.
: Macro
The camera adjusts the focus with priority on subjects close-up.
Set the Macro on when shooting close subjects.
• When shooting in Macro, the Auto Focus speed slows down than usual.
• It is recommended to set the zoom all the way to the W side.
• It is recommended to shoot in Macro when the shooting distance is less than approximately 90 cm (3 feet).
Using the video light
Press V (LIGHT) on the control button repeatedly until the desired icon is displayed on the
LCD screen.
5M
(No indicator): Video light off
: Video light on
• The video light is for assisting the recording in a dark place, and therefore the same effect as of a normal
flash of the camera cannot be expected.
• The video light turns off when the camera switches to playback mode.
Using the self-timer
Press B ( ) on the control button.
(No indicator): Not using the self-timer
: Using the self-timer
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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
2
1
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camera (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side
2).
(
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.
• A mirror-image of the subject also appears on the LCD screen if you keep the LCD panel rotated 180
degrees and close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
• The same image as those recorded appears on the LCD screen instead of the mirror-image in playback
mode.
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Viewing images
Powe r l am p
ON/OFF button
Zoom lever
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
(Play) button
1 Open the LCD panel to turn the power on.
• You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF.
2 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode.
• Index screen appears.
3 Select the image you want to playback with v/V/b/B on the control button.
Still image:
Press z.
• A still image is displayed.
Movie:
Press z to pause and playback a movie.
Press B to fast forward, b
Press 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 rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.)
V
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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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Deleting images
Zoom lever
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
(Play) button
(Delete) button
1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode.
• Index screen appears.
2 Press (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the control button, then
press z.
3 Select the images you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display
the (Delete) indicator on the selected image.
4 Press (Delete).
5 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 2 instead of [Select],
then press z.
To cancel a selection
Select the image you have previously selected for deletion, then press z to delete the
indicator from the image.
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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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Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark)
(Sharemark) button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
(Play) button
1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode.
• Index screen appears.
2 Press (Sharemark) button and select [Select] with v/V on the control
button, then press z.
3 Select the images you want to upload on a website with v/V/b/B, then
press z to display indicator on the selected image.
4 Press MENU.
5 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
• To select all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 2 instead of [Select],
then press z.
• The file size of movies shot at HD (high definition) is large and therefore it may take time to upload.
Movies shot at [VGA 30P] is recommended for uploading on websites.
To cancel a selection
Select the image you have previously selected for uploading, then press z to delete the
indicator from the image.
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Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark)
To select images to upload on a website while a single image is displayed
1 Display the image you want to upload on a website.
2 Press (Sharemark) button.
The indicator is marked to the image.
To exit the function
Select [Exit] with V, then press z.
Removing Sharemarks
To remove the Sharemark from an image, select the image to remove the Sharemark and take
the same steps as when marking a Sharemark on an image.
• 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.
• When uploading images via Internet, including this product, note that depending on the Internet service
provider, the cache may remain within the computer used.
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Using the menu items
MENU button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control 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 b/B on the control button.
• In REC mode, / is indicated. You cannot set an item with the / indicator in gray.
• In PLAY mode, press z after setting an item.
3 Select a setting with v/V.
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 38)
Camera Setup
Menu for viewing (page 39)
(Folder) (Protect)
(Slide)
(Rotate) (Divide)
(Setup)
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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 (Play) button.
Camera: Selecting a camera mode
The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.
Scene Selection
*1*
.Backlight
Shoots strongly backlight
scenes.
Low Light
Suitable for shooting in dark
places.
2
Landscape
Focuses on a distant subject.
Auto
*
1
The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
*
2
The image may appear rough depending on the subject.
• The close-up shooting function (Macro) does not work when
Scene Selection mode.
• The Flicker Cancel function does not work when (Low Light) mode or (Sports) mode is selected
in the Scene Selection mode.
You can shoot images in Auto adjustment mode.
(Landscape) mode is selected in the
Sports
Shoots moving subjects
outdoors or in other bright
places.
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings
Select the settings for the shooting function. See page 47.
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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 (Play) button.
(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” media.
1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
To cancel selecting the folder selection
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
z On the folder
The camera stores images in a specified folder of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. You can change the
folder or create a new one.
• To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 49)
• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 50)
• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and the first or last image in
the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear.
: Moves to the previous folder
: Moves to the next folder
: Moves to either the previous or next folders
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
Protects images against accidental erasure.
(Protect)
Exit
See the following procedure.
Exits the Protection function.
To protect images in index mode
1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z.
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Viewing menu
5 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z.
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An orange indicator appears on the selected image.
(orange) indicator
6 Repeat step 5 to protect other images.
7 Press MENU.
8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
The indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.
• To protect all images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [On] with
B, then press z.
To protect images in single-image mode
1 Display the image you want to protect.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select (Protect) with b/B, then press z.
The image is protected and the indicator appears on the image.
indicator
4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z.
To cancel the protection
In index mode
1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in
index mode”.
2 Press z to turn the indicator gray.
3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, then press z.
In single-image mode
Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode”.
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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.
• It may take some time to protect an image.
DPOF: Adding a Print order mark
Adds (Print order) mark to images you want to print. By using the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media, images with DPOF marks can be printed at photo shops or with printers which
supports the DPOF standard.
• You cannot mark movies.
Marking in index mode
1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
3 Select [DPOF] with b/B on the control button, then press z.
4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z.
5 Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.
An orange mark appears on the selected image.
Orange mark
Using functions for viewing
6 Repeat step 5 to mark other images.
7 Press MENU.
8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
The mark turns white.
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z.
Marking in single-image mode
1 Display the image you want to print.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
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Viewing menu
3 Select [DPOF] with b/B, then press z.
The (Print order) mark is added to the image.
mark
4 To mark other images, display the desired image with b/B, then press z.
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To remove the mark
To remove the mark from an image, select the image to remove the mark and take
the same steps as when marking a mark on an image.
The indicator disappears.
To remove all the marks in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “Marking in index mode”, then press z. Select [Off],
then press z.
(Slide): Playing back a series of images
1 Select (Slide Show) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
2 Select [Start] with b/B, then press z to start playback.
To pause the slide show
Press z.
To restart, select [Continue] with v/V, then press z.
To display the previous/next image
Press b/B while the slide show is paused.
To end the slide show
Select [Exit] with v/V while the slide show is paused, then press z.
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To change the setup
The default settings are marked with .
Interval
3 sec
Sets the slide show interval.
5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
1 min
Repeat
On
Off
Plays back images in a continuous loop.
After all the images have been played back, the slide show
ends.
Image
When you use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately)
Folder
All
Plays back all the images in the selected folder.
Plays back all the images in “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
in order.
(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 v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.
3 Press MENU to display the menu.
4 Select [Rotate] with b/B, then press z.
5 Select [ ], then rotate the image with b/B.
6 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• You cannot rotate protected images or movies.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
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Viewing menu
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on
the software.
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(Divide): Cutting movies
Flow of the movie ,
Divide
Divide
Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary scenes of movies. This is a recommended function to use
when the internal memory or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media capacity is insufficient, or
when you attach movies to your e-mail messages.
• Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped. Also note that you cannot restore files
once you cut them.
OK
Cancel
See the following procedure.
Cancels division.
Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002
This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in
the following file configuration.
101_0001
1
2
101_0002
101_0003
3
1 Cutting scene A.
1
2
101_0002
3AB
Divide
101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005.
2 Cutting scene B.
101_0004
123 B
A
101_0005
101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.
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Divide
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 36
3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.
101_0004 101_0007
13
AB2
101_0006
Delete Delete
4 Only the desired scenes remain.
13
2
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.
3 Press z to stop playback.
4 Press MENU to display the menu.
5 Select [Divide] with b/B, then press z.
6 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The playback of the movie starts.
7 Press z.
Using functions for viewing
• When you want to adjust the cutting point, select c/C with b/B (frame rewind/forward).
• If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel] and press z. The playback of the movie starts
again.
8 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The confirmation screen appears.
9 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The movie is cut.
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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)
– Protected movies (page 39)
• You cannot cut the movies when the capacity of recording media is insufficient.
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(Setup): Changing Setup items
See page 47.
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Customizing the settings
Using Setup items
You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.
MENU button
z button
v/V/b/B button
Control button
1 Press MENU to display the menu.
2 Press B on the control button to select (Setup).
3 Press v/V/b/B to select the item you want to set.
The frame of the selected item turns orange.
Customizing the settings
4 Press B to enter the setting.
To turn off the Setup screen, press MENU.
To return to the menu from the Setup screen, press b repeatedly.
To cancel the setting change
Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press z. 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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Camera
The default settings are marked with .
Digital Zoom
For details on the operation 1 page 47
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
On
Off
• The picture quality deteriorates when the zoom exceeds the optical zoom scale.
• When the movie is shot in the size of [1080 30P], the total zoom scale the camera enlarges will be up to
approximately 10×, including the optical zoom 5×.
• When the movie is shot in the size of either [1080 30P] or [720 30P] and the camera is connected to a TV,
etc. with the Component A/V cable at the same time, the Digital Zoom will be set to [Off].
×, the camera uses digital zoom. The camera enlarges up to the
×, including the optical zoom 5×.
Use the digital zoom.
Does not use the digital zoom.
×).
Function Guide
When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed.
On
Off
.
Displays the function guide.
Does not display the function guide.
Auto Review
Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after
shooting a still image.
On
Off
Use the Auto Review.
Does not use Auto Review.
Flicker Cancel
Curbs the flicker generated by fluorescent by using the electro-shutter.
On
Off
Use the Flicker Cancel.
Does not use the Flicker Cancel.
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Memory Stick Tool
For details on the operation 1 page 47
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.
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, including even
protected images.
1 Select [Format] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press B.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The message “All data in “Memory Stick” will be erased” appears.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The format is completed.
To cancel the formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press z.
Create REC. Folder
Creates a folder in “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media for recording images.
1 Select [Create REC. Folder] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press B.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The folder creation screen appears.
Customizing the settings
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the
folder becomes the current recording folder.
To cancel the folder creation
Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press z.
• When not creating a new folder, the “101ANV01” folder is selected as the movie folder, and
“101MSDCF” folder is selected as the still image folder.
• You can create folders designated up to “999” for both still images and movies.
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected.
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
• Up to 9,999 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is
automatically created.
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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.
To cancel changing the recording folder
Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press z.
• You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder.
• You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.
Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
1 Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
2 Select [Copy] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press B.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The message “All data in internal memory will be copied” appears.
4 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Copying starts.
To cancel the copying
Select [Cancel] in step 4, then press z.
• 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 Stick PRO Duo” media 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 Stick PRO Duo” media, a new folder is
created. You cannot choose a specific folder on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media as the destination for
the data to be copied.
• Even if you copy data, a (Sharemark) or a (Print order) mark is not copied.
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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.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The message “All data in internal memory will be erased” appears.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The format is completed.
To cancel the formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press z.
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Setup 1
1
The default settings are marked with .
For details on the operation 1 page 47
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.
Brightens.
Beep
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Shutter
On
Off
Turns on the shutter sound when you press PHOTO.
Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control
button, PHOTO or MOVIE button.
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Language
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 v/V/b/B on the control button, then press B.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The message “Initialize all settings” appears.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The settings are reset to the default setting.
To cancel the resetting
Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press z.
• Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.
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Setup 2
2
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The default settings are marked with .
File Number
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.
Series
Reset
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording
folder or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is changed.
(When the replaced “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned
number, a number one higher than the largest number is
assigned.)
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the
recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the
largest number is assigned.)
USB Connect
Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer using the USB
cable.
Web camera
Mass Storage
Connect the camera and a computer with a USB cable and use
the camera as a webcam (USB streaming).
• Movies output will be QVGA 30P Motion JPEG format.
• Movies streamed will be also displayed on the LCD screen of
the camera.
Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
and a computer or other USB device.
Customizing the settings
Connecting the camera and your computer with Mass Storage
“Mass Storage” mode lets a computer recognize the camera with “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media inserted
as an external memory device and enables you to operate the camera through the computer connected with a
USB cable.
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Connecting the camera and your computer
Connect the camera as illustrated below.
1To a USB jack
2To the (USB) jack
USB cable
• 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:
• Disconnecting the USB cable
• Removing “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
• Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into the camera after copying images from the internal
memory
• Turning off the camera
1 Double-click on the tasktray.
Double-click here
2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop].
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
4 Click [OK].
The device is disconnected.
•Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
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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” folder
• You cannot record/play back any images to the “MISC” folder.
• Image files are named as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files: MAH0ssss.MP4 (HD size), MAQ0ssss.MP4 (VGA size)
• For more information about folders, see page 49.
Customizing the settings
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 58 for the TV color system of the country or region
where the camera is used.
NTSC
PAL
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the
USA, Japan).
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
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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.
5 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
To cancel the clock setting
Select [Cancel] in step 5, then press z.
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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.
• When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of
your TV color system (page 55).
• Image will not be displayed on the LCD panel when an image signal is output to 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.
Green/Blue/Red
White/Red
A/V OUT jack
Component A/V cable
(supplied)
• 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.
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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.
Yellow/White/Red
A/V OUT jack
A/V connecting cable
(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.
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.
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.
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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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Viewing images on a TV
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items on pages 61 to 65.
2 Turn the power off, and turn it on again after about one minute.
3 Press RESET button (page 9) using a fine-tipped object, and turn on the power.
Even if you do the operation above, the date and time setting is not cleared.
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.
Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the
appropriate corrective action.
Battery and power 61
Shooting still images/movies 61
Viewing images 63
Deleting/Editing images 64
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media 64
Internal memory 64
Others 65
60
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).
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 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.
Shooting still images/movies
Your camera cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. If it is
full, do one of the following:
– Delete unnecessary images (page 32).
– Change the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 25 minutes.
• Press (Play) button and set the camera to recording mode to shoot a still image or a
movie.
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 24).
Anti-blur function does not work.
• The anti-blur function does not work when shooting still images.
• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
• The anti-blur function does not work when the movie size is [1080 30P].
Recording takes a long time.
• The NR slow shutter function is activated. This is not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. Shoot in (Macro) mode. Make sure to position the lens farther
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).
The close-up shooting function (Macro) does not work.
• (Landscape) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode (page 38).
The date and time are not displayed on LCD screen.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
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 52).
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening
the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 3).
Cannot shoot images in succession.
• The internal memory or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is full. Delete unnecessary images
(page 32).
• The battery level is low.
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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.
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.
The date and time are not displayed.
• The display indicators are turned off. Show the display indicators by pressing v (DISP) on the
control button (page 26).
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 55).
• Check whether the connection is correct (page 57).
• If the USB cable is connected to the USB terminal, disconnect it.
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 (page 57).
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.
Troubleshooting
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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” media is deleted by formatting. You cannot
restore it.
Internal memory
Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.
• There is “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media.
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is full. Check the capacity.
Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or the computer
to the internal memory.
• Data on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or a computer cannot be copied to the internal
memory.
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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.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again (page 56).
You want to change the date or time.
• Set the date and time again (page 56).
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Troubleshooting
Warning indicators and messages
Messages
If the following messages appear, follow
the instructions.
E
• 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” media
(page 18).
System error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Internal memory error
• Turn the power off and then on again.
Reinsert the Memory Stick
• Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media correctly (page 18).
• The inserted “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media cannot be used in your camera
(page 69).
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is
damaged.
• The terminal section of the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media is dirty.
Memory Stick type error
• The inserted “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media cannot be used in your camera
(page 69).
Cannot access Memory Stick
Access denied
• You are using a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media with the access controlled.
Format error
• Format the media again (page 49).
No memory space
• Delete unnecessary images or files
(page 32).
Read only memory
• Your camera cannot record or delete
images on this “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media.
No file in this folder
• No images have been recorded in this
folder.
• You did not operate correctly when
copying images from your computer.
Folder error
• A folder with the same first three digit
number already exists on the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media (for example:
123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select
other folders, or create a new folder
(pages 49, 50).
Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with
“999” exists on the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media. You cannot create any
folders if this is the case.
Cannot record
• The camera cannot record images in the
selected folder. Select a different folder
(page 49).
File error
• An error occurred while the image was
playing back.
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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
not compatible with the camera.
• You have selected a function that is not
available for movies.
Turn the power off and on again
• A problem with the lens caused an error.
Unsupported data
• The data is unsupported by the camera
and cannot be played back.
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Troubleshooting
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
malfunction.
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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”
media on your camera. (See the list below
for more details.)
Types of “Memory Stick” media Recording/
“Memory Stick Duo” media
(with MagicGate)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media
* Your camera does not support an 8-bit parallel
data transfer. A 4-bit parallel data transfer, as
same as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, is
supported.
• Your camera cannot record or play data that uses
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a
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.
Playback
—
a
a*
• It is recommended you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing on a memo area on “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media.
• Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media or a “Memory Stick
Duo” media adaptor.
• When you carry or store “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media, put it in its case.
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media.
• Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
get wet.
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media out of the reach of small children. There
is danger that a child might swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media into the “Memory Stick
Duo” media slot. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media in the following locations:
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer.
– Places under direct sunlight.
– Places with extremely high humidity or
subject to corrosive gases.
Others
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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.
• When inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media
adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media is inserted facing in the correct
direction, then insert it all the way in. Note that
improper use may cause a malfunction. Also, if
you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
into the “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor in
the wrong direction, it may be damaged.
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media
adaptor without “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media attached. Doing so may result in
malfunctions of the unit.
On “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
• The maximum memory capacity of “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media that can be used on your
camera is 16 GB.
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”
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.
On image data compatibility
• Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” media by your camera conform to
the “Design rule for Camera File system”
universal standard established by the JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
• On your camera, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other devices that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
• If you cannot use “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media that has been used with another device,
format it with your camera (page 49). Note that
formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
• You may not be able to play back images with
your camera:
– When playing back image data modified on
your computer.
– When playing back image data recorded with
other devices.
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On the built-in battery
On charging the battery
We recommend charging the battery in an ambient
temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to
86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge
the battery outside of this temperature range.
Effective use of the battery
• Battery performance decreases in low
temperature surroundings. So, the time that the
battery can be used is shorter in cold places. We
recommend the following to ensure longer
battery use:
– Put the camera in a pocket, etc. to warm it up
before using.
• The battery will run out quickly if you use the
video light or zoom frequently.
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 42) 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
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.
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Others
Index
Index
Numerics
4:3 TV................................... 58
A
A/V connecting cable
....................................... 58
A/V OUT jack ......................57
AE/AF lock indicator ...........25
AF range finder frame ..........25
Auto Review.........................48
B
Backlight mode..................... 38
Beep......................................52
Built-in battery ..................... 71
C
Camera mode........................ 38
Change REC. Folder............. 50
Clock Settings....................... 56
Component A/V cable
....................................... 57
Connecting
4:3 TV ...........................58
High definition TV........57
Wide TV........................ 58
Copy .....................................50
Create REC. Folder ..............49
D
Date ......................................56
Delete
Format .....................49, 51
Deleting images .................... 32
Digital Zoom ........................48
Divide ...................................44
DPOF....................................41
F
File Number.......................... 53
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Flicker Cancel ...................... 48
Folder ................................... 39
Changing....................... 50
Creating ........................ 49
Selecting ....................... 39
Format............................ 49, 51
Function Guide .................... 48
H
High definition TV............... 57
Histogram............................. 26
Holding the camera .............. 24
How to handle the camera...... 5
I
Identifying parts ..................... 9
Image size ............................ 21
Index screen ......................... 30
Indicator ............................... 11
Initialize ............................... 52
Internal Memory Tool.......... 51
L
Landscape mode .................. 38
Language.............................. 52
LCD Backlight ..................... 52
Low Light mode................... 38
M
Macro ................................... 28
Mass Storage........................ 53
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media ............................ 69
Memory Stick Tool .............. 49
Menu
Items ............................. 37
Shooting........................ 38
Viewing......................... 39
Mirror mode......................... 29
N
NTSC.................................... 55
P
PAL....................................... 55
Playback zoom .....................31
Print order mark ................... 41
Protect................................... 39
R
Rotate ................................... 43
S
Screen
Indicator ........................11
LCD backlight......... 26, 52
Self-timer.............................. 28
Setup 1.................................. 52
Setup 2.................................. 53
Sharemark............................. 34
Shooting ............................... 38
Movies........................... 25
Still image .....................25
Slide...................................... 42
Sports mode.......................... 38
T
Troubleshooting.................... 60
U
USB Connect........................53
USB streaming .....................53
Using your camera abroad.... 68
V
VGA .....................................22
Video light............................ 28
Video Out .............................55
Viewing ................................39
Viewing images.................... 30
Index
Volume..................................30
W
Warning indicators and
messages ........................66
Web camera ..........................53
Wide TV ...............................58
Z
Zoom..................................... 28
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Index
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,
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
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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