Sony MHS-FS3, MHS-FS3 B Handbook

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How to use this handbook

Click on a button on the right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view.

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Marks and notations used in this handbook

In this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Operate the camera in the order indicated. Marks are shown as they appear in the camera’s default setting.

The default setting is indicated by .

Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera.

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z Indicates information that is useful to

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Internal memory back up

Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data.

Notes on recording/playback and connection

• Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

• The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” (page 76) before operating the camera.

• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light.

• Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 76).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged.

• 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.

On camera’s temperature

The camera may get warm due to continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.

On the overheat protection

Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will be displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies.

Notes on the battery pack

• The battery pack is built into the camera. Charge the camera before using for the first time.

• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.

• For details on the usable battery pack, see page

75.

Notes on the LCD screen and lens

• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over

99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording.

Black, white, red, blue or green dots

• 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.

On viewing 3D image

When you view 3D images shot with this camera on a 3D-compliant monitors, you may experience discomfort in the form of eye strain, fatigue, or nausea. To prevent these symptoms, we recommend that you take regular breaks. However, you need to determine for yourself the length and frequency of breaks you require, as they vary according to the individual. If you experience any type of discomfort, stop viewing the 3D images until you feel better, and consult a physician as necessary. Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device or software you have connected or are using with this camera. Note that a child’s eyesight is still at the development stage (particularly children below the age of 6). Consult a pediatrician or ophthalmologist before letting your child view 3D

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images, and make sure he/she observes the above precautions when viewing such images. The view of a 3D movie differs according to the individual’s eyesight.

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.

• The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

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No compensation for damaged content or recording failure

Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.

The images used in this handbook

• The images used as examples in this handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera.

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Notes on playing back movies on other devices

The camera is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile. Therefore, you cannot play back images on the camera with the devices which are not compatible with the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

Life with “Bloggie”

Capture your life

At a party

Record still images at maximum 5M (2592 ×

1944) and movies at maximum 1920 × 1080 30p full high-vision (page 48, 50). Also, you can record still images during movie recording (page 32).

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During a walk

Take compact “Bloggie” with you anywhere, anytime. Take it out, and record casually.

On a trip

Attach the 360 Video Lens to “Bloggie” and shoot exciting 360-degree panoramic images of the world around you. Enjoy 360-degree panoramic images by playing back with the Bloggie Software pre-loaded on the internal memory (page 36). (MHS-FS3K only)

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Share your life

Import and upload captured moments

You can upload images easily and intuitively, using the Bloggie Software pre-loaded on the internal memory (page 25, 47). You can also choose the images and the sharing site to upload in advance (Share it Later) (page 53).

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Connect to TV

Connect your “Bloggie” to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), and enjoy images on the big screen (page 65). You can still enjoy 2D movies with a TV that does not support 3D.

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Enjoy 3D images

Shoot in 3D

You can shoot still images and movies in 3D with this camera. This camera allows you to record any scene in 3D, recreating the feeling of really being there. See page 29, 31 about the way to shoot.

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View in 3D

You can view the images shot in 3D on a TV which supports 3D by connecting an HDMI cable (sold separately). The images allow you to enjoy the feeling of really being there. See page 39 about the way to view.

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How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Life with “Bloggie”·················································· 5 Operation Search················································ 11 About operation buttons of the camera··············· 12 Menu/Settings Search········································· 13 Identifying parts··················································· 16 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 17 How to hold the camera ······································ 19

Getting started

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Checking the accessories supplied····················· 21 Charging the camera··········································· 22 Installing the software ········································· 25 Setting the language and clock ··························· 28

3D shooting (Still images) ··································· 29 3D shooting (Movies) ·········································· 31 Zoom ··································································· 33 Light ···································································· 34 Self-Timer···························································· 35 Shooting 360 Video images

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Viewing································································ 39 Playback zoom···················································· 41 Volume control ···················································· 42

Recommended computer environment··············· 43 Using the Bloggie Software································· 45 Importing images to a computer·························· 46 Uploading images to a media service ················· 47

Menu items·························································· 13 Setting items ······················································· 14

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Viewing images on a TV ····································· 65

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ·················································· 68 Warning indicators and messages ······················ 72

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Number of still images and recordable time of movies································································· 74

Built-in battery pack············································· 75 Precautions ························································· 76 Specifications ······················································ 77

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Shooting still images

Shooting movies

Changing image size

Deleting images

Displaying enlarged images

Changing clock settings

Initializing settings

Shooting (Still images)······································· 29

Shooting (Movies) ··············································· 31

Photo Size ····························································· 48 Movie Size ····························································· 50

Delete······································································ 51 Format ···································································· 62

Playback zoom····················································· 41

Date & Time ·························································· 63 Daylight Savings ·················································· 64

Initialize··································································· 59

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Viewing on TVs

Marking the images to upload

Shooting a 360-degree view (MHS-FS3K only)

Connecting with an HDMI cable (sold separately) ·················································· 65

Share it Later ························································ 53

360 Video Lens···················································· 36

About operation buttons of the camera

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You can use the multi-selector buttons (v/V/b/B) to activate functions such as zooming when shooting or playing back images. The function that is allocated to each multi-selector button is displayed on the LCD screen of the camera. The display changes according to how the camera is held (vertically or horizontally).

Function buttons

Button function varies depending on when shooting or playing back images. The function that is allocated to a function button is displayed on the LCD screen of the camera. As illustrated below, press the A’ function button when you want to use the A function , or press the B’ function button for the B function [Menu]. In this handbook, the phrase “Press the function button ([Menu])” is used to explain a [Menu] function.

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• Press the C’ 3D/2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting.

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Menu items

In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed. Click an item to jump to the corresponding page.

Items Shooting mode Playback mode

Photo Size

Movie Size

Delete

Protect

Share it Later

3D Adjust

1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.

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3 Select the desired menu item by using

v/V to set.

MOVIE/ENTER button

4 Select the desired setting item by using b/B, then press the MOVIE/

ENTER button.

Press the function button ( ) to exit the menu screen.

Setting items

In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed. Click an item to jump to the corresponding page.

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Items Shooting mode Playback mode

Flicker Reduction

Beep

Language Setting

Demo Mode

Initialize

LUN Setting

HDMI Output

Format

Date & Time

Daylight Savings

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1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.

2 Press the function button ([Menu]) to display the menu screen.

3 Select (Settings) by using v/V, then press the MOVIE/ENTER button.

4 Select the desired setting item by using v/V, then press the MOVIE/

ENTER button.

The selected item will be highlighted. Press the function button ( ) to exit the setting screen. Press b repeatedly to go back to the menu screen from the setting screen.

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zTo cancel changing settings

Select [Cancel], then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. If [Cancel] does not appear on the screen, directly set back to the previous setting.

• Selected settings are retained even if the power is turned off.

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A Light B Lens C Hook for wrist strap D LCD screen E Function buttons F 3D/2D button G MOVIE/ENTER button

Multi-selector buttons (v/V/b/B)

H Speaker I Stereo microphone J ON/OFF (Power) button

• Press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds to force-quit the camera.

K Charge lamp L (Shutter) button M Tripod receptacle

• Do not hold the camera when attaching the tripod.

N HDMI OUT jack (65) O Jack cover P (USB) jack

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List of icons displayed on the screen

Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.

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When in standby for shooting

When shooting movies

When playing back

Icons

Display Indication

Battery remaining

Low battery warning

Photo Size (aspect ratio/

resolution)

Movie Size (resolution vertical shooting/frame rate)

Self-timer

3000

z (green)

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Number of recordable still images

3D mode

AE/AF lock

Recordable time

Recording time (m:s)

Recorded date/time of the playback image

During movie recording

Share it Later

Protect

Overheating warning

Counter

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• Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see.

• The screen display shifts both horizontally and vertically depending on the camera aspect.

• The screen display disappears automatically after about 5 seconds.

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How to hold the camera

• Be careful not to block the lens or microphone with your finger when shooting.

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• Do not hold the USB jack or HDMI OUT jack cover. Also, do not hold the 360 Video Lens when it is attached to the camera.

• Attach the strap and place your hand through its loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.

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zHolding the camera vertically when you shoot

movies

Portrait images are recorded. Black bands appear on the left and right of the screen during playback on TV or computer. This is useful when shooting portrait objects.

Hold the camera horizontally when you shoot in 3D. Holding the camera horizontally is recommended to record more extended sound.

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Checking the accessories supplied

• USB connection support cable (1)

Use this if the USB jack of the camera cannot be connected to the computer (page 22).

• 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP3 (1) / 360 Video Lens case (1) (only for MHS-FS3K)

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• Wrist strap (1)

• Software (page 25, 45) The following contents are included on the internal memory of this camera. – Bloggie Software (application software) – Bloggie Handbook (this manual)

• Instruction Manual (1)

• Important Notice (1)

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Charging the camera

The camera’s battery is continuously charged whenever the camera is connected to a running computer.

1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button to turn off

the camera.

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2 Slide the slide lever at the side of the camera.

The USB jack comes out as shown in the illustration.

3 Connect the camera to the computer that is

turned on.

The charge lamp lights up in orange, and charging starts. When the charge lamp turns off, charging is finished.

• The charge lamp may turn off when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).

ON/OFF (Power) button

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4 When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection between the

camera and computer (page 23).

Install Bloggie Software (pre-loaded on the internal memory) after completing the procedure above.

Notes

• While the camera is connected to a computer, you cannot operate the camera. Be sure to disconnect the camera before operation.

• Do not apply force to the camera, when you connect the camera to a computer. This may cause damage to the camera or the computer.

• When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of the notebook computer may be depleted rapidly. Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time.

• Charging the battery or the connection with customized or hand-built computers is not guaranteed. Depending on the type of the USB device used, charging may not function properly.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period, charge the camera once every 6 to 12 months to maintain battery performance.

Disconnecting the USB connection

Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:

• Disconnecting the USB connection support cable.

• Turning off the camera.

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1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the

Windows Vista

tasktray.

2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop].

3 Confirm the device on the confirmation

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window, then click [OK].

Disconnect icon

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• Drag and drop the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer.

zTo retract the USB jack

Push the USB jack back in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

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zHow long does it take to charge the camera?

Charging time

Full charge time

Approx. 200 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.

zHow long can I record or play back images?

Standard battery life

Recording time*

Continuous recording time*

Typical recording time*

Playback time

Approx. 120 min.

*1Recording time is the time when shooting movies in 3D.

Continuous recording time shows the approximate time available of a fully charged battery pack.

Continuous recording of movies is possible for approximately 29 minutes. Also, recording stops automatically to prevent the file size from exceeding 2 GB.

Typical recording time shows the approximate time available of a fully charged battery pack when

you repeatedly execute operations, such as setting to shooting mode, turning on/off the power, or zooming.

Approx. 60 min.

Approx. 40 min.

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zChecking the remaining battery charge

A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper right of the LCD screen.

High Low

• The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.

• If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about 5 minutes,

the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power off function).

• The Language/Clock Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time

(page 28).

• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears.

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