Sony MHS-PM1 D, MHS-PM1 V Instruction Manual
Mobile HD Snap
Camera
For details on the advanced operations, please access
“Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook” contained on
the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.
Instruction Manual
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
MHS-PM1
© 2009 Sony Corporation 4-135-531-11(1)
Read this first
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the bottom. Record the serial number in
the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. MHS-PM1
Serial No. ___________________________
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power
outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the
proper configuration for the power outlet.
CAUTION
[ BATTERY PACK
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack
can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns.
Observe the following cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack
to any shock or force such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.
• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
batteries.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
children.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by Sony.
• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as
discribed in the instructions.
Replace the battery with the specified type only.
Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
[ Battery Charger
Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible
wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery
charger 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 battery charger, immediately shut
off the power by disconnecting the plug from the
wall outlet (wall socket).
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,
(i.e., marked with an or mark) must be
used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
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For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
[ Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety
organization.
This product has received UL Listing.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
[ Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model No. : MHS-PM1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
[ CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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[ Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply,
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.
For Customers in Europe
[ Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
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This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters
(9.8 feet).
[ Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this unit.
[ Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
[ Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
[ Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The
recycling of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or
data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
hand over the product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Notes on using your camera
[ 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.
[ 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:
–*
–
* 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 31 for the recordable time of
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
• “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.
[ Notes on recording/playback
• Before you start recording, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”
(page 35) before operating the camera.
• 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.
• If you rotate the lens portion back when your
camera is connected to other devices with the
USB cable, the recorded images may be lost.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright
light. 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 (page 36).
• 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.
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• 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
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.
[ 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.
[ 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 14).
[ About this manual
• 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.
• The screenshots are from Windows XP. The
scenes may vary depending on the operating
system of the computer.
[ 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
.
[ On the overheat protection
The power may go off automatically to protect the
camera depending on the temperature of the unit
or the battery pack. In this case, the message
appears on the screen before the power goes off.
If the message “Camera overheating Allow it to
cool” appears, the camera has been overheating.
The power will go off automatically. Place the
camera in a cool place until the temperature of the
camera grows colder.
[ 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.
[ 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.
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Table of contents
Read this first ............................................................................................ 2
Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 5
Enjoying the camera ....................................................................... 8
Getting started ............................................................................... 10
Checking the accessories supplied ....................................................... 10
1 Preparing the battery pack .................................................................. 11
2 Inserting the battery pack/“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold
separately) .............................................................................................. 12
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ............................................. 14
To change the language ..................................................................... 14
Shooting images easily ................................................................. 15
Useful functions for shooting .................................................................. 17
Viewing/Editing images ................................................................ 19
Changing the settings – Menu/Setup .......................................... 22
Menu items ............................................................................................. 22
Enjoying your computer ............................................................... 23
Viewing “Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook” (PDF) ........................... 23
What you can do with a Windows computer .......................................... 23
Using your Macintosh computer ............................................................ 27
Indicators on the screen ............................................................... 28
Battery life and memory capacity ................................................ 30
Battery life and the available recording and playback time ................... 30
Number of still images and recording time of movies ............................ 31
Troubleshooting ............................................................................32
Battery and power .................................................................................. 32
Shooting still images/movies .................................................................. 32
Viewing images ...................................................................................... 32
Computers .............................................................................................. 33
Precautions .................................................................................... 35
Specifications ................................................................................37
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Enjoying the camera
Enjoying high definition images
The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile,
approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, “MP4 format”.
– MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group
– AVC: Advanced Video Codec
What is “MPEG-4 AVC/H.264”?
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard of video camera, which uses highly efficient
image compression encoding technology to record HD (high definition) images.
Compared with the existing image compression encoding technology, MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 is able to compress images even more effectively.
• In the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, the camera supports high definition images with effective
scanning lines of 1080 or 720. The number of recorded image pixel is 1440×1080 or 1280×720,
and the image is recorded in progressive mode*.
Progressive playback
The camera supports progressive mode*, which is used in computers, and therefore is suited
for playing back images on computers.
Shooting movies in image quality suited for your purpose
The camera supports the common and widely used VGA (640×480) as well as HD (high
definition) image quality. Select VGA (640×480) image quality to upload the recorded images
on websites or to attach to mails without the need to convert the image quality.
Movie size you can select with this camera
Movie Size Usage guidelines
1080 30P
720 30P
VGA 30P
* The progressive mode is a type of movie recording method, which reads out all image pixels at once.
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on
computer or high definition TV
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on
computer
Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for uploading
on websites
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Flow of use
B Getting started
For types of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, you can use with your camera, see
page 5.
B Shooting in HD (high definition) image quality
Select the image size suited for your purpose. For the image size and image quality,
see page 17.
B Enjoying the recorded image
x Playing back on high definition TV (page 20)
You can enjoy images in vivid and fine HD (high definition) image quality.
x Uploading images to your PC or on websites*
You can enjoy uploading images on network services, etc. By marking Sharemarks
on images with the camera, you can easily upload the images.
B Saving the recorded image*
When the capacity of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of the camera is full, the
camera cannot record new images anymore. It is recommended to constantly save
recorded images on computers and take backups.
* You can upload and save images by using the supplied software “PMB (Picture Motion Browser) ”. You
can also use the software “PMB Portable” embedded within the camera to upload images outside home.
For details on how to use the software, refer to the Help menu of the software.
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Getting started
Checking the accessories supplied
• Battery charger BC-CSK/BC-CSKA (1)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)
(not supplied in the USA and Canada)
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1)
• Component A/V cable (1)
• A/V connecting cable (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Wrist strap (1)
• CD-ROM (1) (page 23)
– PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including
PMB Guide (page 25)
– Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF)
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
Attach the strap and place your hand
through the loop to prevent the camera
from damage by being dropped, etc.
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Hook
1 Preparing the battery pack
For customers in the USA and
Canada
Plug
2
1
CHARGE lamp
For customers other than those in the USA and
Canada
1
2
CHARGE lamp
Power cord (mains lead)
1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.
• Insert the battery pack as far as it will go, then press the back of the battery pack gently until it clicks.
2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).
The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts.
When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge). Also, the CHARGE lamp
may turn off when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature (10 to 30°C),
as the charger is on standby.
[ Charging time
Full charge time
Approx. 300 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 31 for the number of images that can be recorded.
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2 Inserting the battery pack/“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
(sold separately)
Battery/“Memory Stick Duo”
media cover
With the terminal side
facing the LCD screen,
insert the “Memory Stick
Duo” media until it clicks
into place.
Align the v mark of the
battery slot with the v
mark on the battery pack.
Press and hold the battery
eject lever and insert the
battery pack.
1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover.
2Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately) all the way in
until it clicks.
3Close the battery/“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).
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