Sony MHS-CM5 - High Definition Mp4 Bloggie™ Camera driver and firmware
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Operating Instructions - Page 1
...; USB connection support cable (Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) (1) Wrist strap (1) Lens Cap (1) CD-ROM (1)
"PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") bloggie Handbook (PDF) Instruction Manual Important Notice
Specifications
Effective Pixel: Approx. 5.0 Megapixels (still images), Approx. 2.0 Megapixels (1080 30P)
Optical...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 3
... 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...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 7
... the memory card 18 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 19
Basic Operations
Shooting images 21 Viewing images 25 Using the menu items 27 Menu items 28
Using with your computer
Using with your computer 29 Connecting the camera to the computer 31 Uploading videos and still images to media services 33 Using the software 36
Using...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 14
...• Lens cap (1)
• A/V connecting cable (1) • USB connection support cable (1) • Wrist strap (1)
Mounted on the lens at factory. • CD-ROM (1)
- "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") - bloggie Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual • Important Notice
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 29
... computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software "PMB"or "PMB Portable" and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed) Others
Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/Windows 7
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster) Memory...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 30
... and editing movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera, you need to install the software compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or "PMB" on your computer. • Even under a PC environment where ...normal
operations are not possible due to the power savings function of the PC.
b Note
• Operations are not guaranteed, even on computers fulfilling the above system requirements. For example...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 31
Connecting the camera to the computer
Connect the camera as illustrated below. 1 Turn the power on.
USB connection support cable (supplied)
Using with your computer
2 To the USB jack
3 To a USB jack of the computer
"PMB" allows you to easily import images. For details on "PMB" functions, see the "PMB Help".
Importing images to a computer (Windows)
Importing images to a computer without using "...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 32
...Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. • Turning off the camera.
1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the task tray.
Windows Vista
Windows XP Disconnect icon
2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
b Note
• Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 33
... via a computer connected to the Internet, even when you are away from home. • You can add media services, such as a blog you frequently use. For details, refer to help files of "PMB Portable".
Starting up "PMB Portable" (Windows)
When you use the software for the first time, you must choose the language setting. Complete the...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 34
... [PMB Portable] installer from the Internet and restore the software.
Notes on "PMB Portable"
You can download the URLs of some websites from servers managed by Sony Corporation (hereinafter called "the Sony server") using "PMB Portable". Please note the following when you use image uploading services provided by these website (hereinafter called "the Services") using "PMB Portable". •...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 36
Using the software
Installing "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)"
1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM
drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t
(SONYPMB). • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select "Run Install.exe" and follow the instructions that appear on the
screen ...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 37
... the date. • You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display. • You can correct still images, and change the shooting date and time. • You can create discs with CD or DVD disc-writing drive. • You can upload images to media services. (An internet connection environment is required.) •...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 43
...; You cannot rotate the following types of images. - Movies - Protected still images
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on
the software.
(Setup): Changing Setup items
See page 44.
Using functions for viewing
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bloggie™ Handbook - Page 58
...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.
Computers
You cannot install...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 62
...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...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 66
...: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4) Audio: MPEG AAC 2ch Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 26 MB), "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 4, 6, 10)
[Input and Output connectors]
Multi use terminal (A/V-out (SD/HD Component)): Video output Audio output
HDMI jack : HDMI mini Connector USB jack : type A (built-in) USB communication : Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant)
[LCD...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 67
...41 Digital Zoom 45
F
Face Detection 40 Flicker Reduction 45 Format 48, 49
H
HDMI jack 52 High definition TV 52 How to handle the camera ......6
I
Identifying parts 10 Index screen 25 Indicator 11 Initialize 46 Install 36 Internal Memory Tool .......... 49
L
Language Setting 46 LCD Backlight 46 LUN Settings 47
M
Macintosh computer 29 Main Settings 46 Memory card 2 Memory Card Tool...
Marketing Specifications - Page 1
MHS-CM5
High Definition MP4 bloggie™ Camera
Capture HD MP4 video and 5MP images with the Sony® bloggie™ camera, which features a vertical-grip design for more comfortable shooting, and 5x optical zoom to get you closer to the action. A built-in USB arm offers convenient uploading and charging24, and integrated software makes it easy to upload videos directly to...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2
MHS-CM5
High Definition MP4 bloggie™ Camera
Specifications
IMAGER Imaging Device Processor
VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported
STILL PICTURE Still Actual 16:9 Still Actual 4:3 Still Picture Resolution
AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone
MEDIA TYPE Internal Memory
Recording Media
RECORDING CAPACITY
Rec. / ...