Sony MHS-TS55 User Guide

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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.

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

z Indicates information that is useful to

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Language displayed on the LCD screen

This camera supports English language display only.

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 70) 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 70).

• 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 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

69.

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.

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On camera’s temperature

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

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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 format. The file extension is “.JPG”.

• 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.

be blocked or suffer from intermittent outages. For details, check with your wireless LAN administrator and/or service provider.

• Sony makes no guarantees whatsoever regarding the provision of the network service. Sony bears absolutely no responsibility for damages that may arise from the use of the network service even in the case of claims made by a third-party.

Security precautions when using wireless network products

• Security settings are absolutely critical when using a wireless network. Sony bears no responsibility for any damages that may arise due to security problems occurring due to failure to implement security measures or unavoidable circumstances associated with the use of a wireless network.

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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.

On wireless network function

• The wireless network function built into this camera has been confirmed to conform with WiFi specifications set forth by the Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA).

• Depending on the region, access to a wireless LAN may not be available, may require a separate service charge, or communications may

Life with “Bloggie”

Capture your life

At a party

Record still images at maximum 12M (4128 ×

3096) and movies at maximum 1920 × 1080 30p full high-definition (page 33, 35). Also, you can record still images during movie recording (page 30).

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During a walk

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

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Import and upload captured moments

You can use Wi-Fi to directly upload and share recorded images from the camera (page 47). You can also transfer images to a smartphone or a tablet computer (page 49).

Connect to TV

Connect your “Bloggie” to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), and enjoy images on the big screen (page 59).

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How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Life with “Bloggie”·················································· 5 Operation Search················································ 10 Settings Search··················································· 11 Identifying parts··················································· 13 List of buttons/icons displayed on the screen ····· 14 How to hold the camera ······································ 16 How to use the touch panel································· 18

Getting started

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Checking the accessories supplied····················· 20 Charging the camera··········································· 21 Installing “Software” on a computer ···················· 24 Setting the clock·················································· 25

Shooting (Still images) ········································ 27 Shooting (Movies) ··············································· 29 Zoom ··································································· 31 Light ···································································· 32 Photo Size··························································· 33 Movie Size··························································· 35 Flicker Reduction ················································ 36 Self-Timer···························································· 37

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Viewing································································ 38 Playback zoom···················································· 40 Delete·································································· 41 Volume control ···················································· 42

Using Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)

What you can do with Wi-Fi ································ 43 Setting Wi-Fi························································ 44 Live Streaming ···················································· 46 Uploading images directly (Post and Share)······· 47 Uploading images to “PlayMemories Online”

(Save to PlayMemories Online) ·························· 48 Copying images to a smartphone

(View on Smartphone) ········································ 49

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Using the software ·············································· 50 Recommended computer environment··············· 51

Setting items ······················································· 11

Viewing images on a TV ····································· 59

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ·················································· 61 Warning indicators and messages······················ 66

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Number of still images and recordable time of movies································································· 68

Built-in battery pack············································· 69 Precautions ························································· 70 Specifications ······················································ 72

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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)······································· 27

Shooting (Movies) ··············································· 29

Photo Size ····························································· 33 Movie Size ····························································· 35

Delete······································································ 41 Format ···································································· 57

Playback zoom····················································· 40

Date & Time Setting············································ 58

Initialize··································································· 54

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Viewing on TVs

Uploading images to a network service

Connecting with an HDMI cable (sold separately) ·················································· 59

Wi-Fi ········································································ 43 Share······································································· 47

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Setting items

All settings can be changed in both shooting and playback mode.

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Wi-Fi Settings

Beep

Demo Mode

Initialize

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LUN Settings(USB)

Format

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How to set items

1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.

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2 Tap [MENU] t [Main Settings].

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3 Tap the items.

The displayed items scroll by dragging the LCD screen up and down with your finger.

4 Tap the desired mode.

5 Tap [Back].

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A Built-in antenna

• Do not cover the built-in antenna part with your hand when using Wi-Fi.

B Lens C Light D Hook for wrist strap E LCD screen/Touch panel F Speaker G Movie button H Stereo microphone I ON/OFF (Power) button

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

J Charge lamp K (Shutter) button L Tripod receptacle

• Do not hold the camera when attaching the tripod.

M Built-in USB arm N Jack cover O HDMI OUT jack (59)

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Buttons and 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

Buttons

Display Indication

Zoom scaling

Viewing mode

Light

Playback bar

Back

Delete

Adjusting volume

Volume

Exit the function

Shooting mode

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Battery remaining

Low battery warning

Photo Size (resolution)

Movie Size

Self-timer

1706

z(green) AE/AF lock

04:14:12

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z(red) During movie recording

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Number of recordable still images

Recordable time

Recording time (m:s)

Recorded date/time of the playback image

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Display Indication

During Wi-Fi connection

Notes

• 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 4 seconds. You can display it again by tapping the LCD screen.

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How to hold the camera

Be careful not to block the lens, stereo microphone, light or built-in antenna with your finger when shooting.

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• Do not cover the built-in antenna part with your hand if Wi-Fi connection is difficult.

Do not hold the built-in USB arm or HDMI OUT jack cover.

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

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zWhen you shoot movies holding the camera

vertically

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.

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How to use the touch panel

You can operate the camera by tapping the buttons on the LCD screen or dragging the screen.

Note

• Do not operate with a sharp-pointed object, such as pen or finger nail.

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Select the items (Tap)

Lightly touch the buttons or items on the screen with your finger.

Scroll the screen (Drag)

Touch and slide the screen with your finger.

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Drag upwards Release your finger

Display the next screen quickly (Flick)

Drag the screen quickly. To stop the screen, tap with your finger.

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Checking the accessories supplied

• USB connection support cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-836-378-)

Use this if the built-in USB arm of the camera cannot be connected to the computer (page 21).

• Wrist strap (1)

• Instruction Manual (1)

• Important Notice (1)

• Bloggie Handbook (this manual) This is included in the internal memory of this camera.

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Charging the camera

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

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

the camera.

ON/OFF (Power) button

2 Push the “PUSH” part at the bottom of the

camera.

The built-in USB arm comes out as shown in the illustration.

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Built-in USB armPUSH

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)).

• The charge icon is displayed on the LCD screen when charging is started. However, the icon disappears after a while.

• If the battery level is low (low battery), the charge icon may not be displayed on the LCD screen. In this case, check if the charge lamp is lighting up.

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

camera and computer.

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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 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.

Deleting the USB connection

Windows 7

1 Click on the tasktray.

2 Click the disconnect icon in Customize.

3 Click the device to remove.

Disconnect icon

Windows Vista/Windows XP

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

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

3 Confirm the device on the confirmation

Windows XP

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 Mac computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer.

zTo retract the built-in USB arm

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zHow long does it take to charge the camera?

Charging time

Full charge time

Computer

AC-UD20 (sold separately)

• 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.

• You can rapid-charge the camera with a USB charger AC-UD20 (sold separately). To use, connect

the USB charger to the USB jack of the supplied USB connection support cable, or directly to the built-in USB arm of the camera.

Approx. 330 min.

Approx. 150 min.

zHow long can I record or play back images?

Standard battery life

Approx. 125 min.

Approx. 80 min.

Continuous recording time*

Typical recording time*

Playback time

Approx. 160 min.

Recording time*

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*1Recording time is the time when you set image size to [1280×720 30p].

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 repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.

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 Clock Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (page 25).

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

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