Sony MHS-PM5/P - High Definition Mp4 Bloggie™ Camera driver and firmware
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Operating Instructions - Page 1
...cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (Only for MHS‑PM5K) 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (Only for MHS‑PM5K) Memory card ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 4 GB*/Only for MHS‑PM5K)(1) Wrist strap (1) CD-ROM (1)
"PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") bloggie Handbook (PDF) Instruction Manual...
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 19 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 21
Basic Operations
Shooting images 23 Viewing images 27 Using the menu items 29 Menu items 30
Using with your computer
Using with your computer 31 Connecting the camera to the computer 33 Uploading videos and still images to media services 35 Using the software 38
Using...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 15
...; Memory card ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" 4GB) (1) (MHS-PM5K only)
• A/V connecting cable (1)
• USB connection support cable (1)
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc.
• 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (MHS-PM5K only) • Wrist strap (1)
• CD-ROM (1) - "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") - bloggie Handbook...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 31
... 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 32
... 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 33
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 34
...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 35
... 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 36
... [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 38
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 39
... 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 45
...; 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 46.
Using functions for viewing
45
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 54
... cannot view converted 360 Video images using only the camera. • On the conversion confirmation screen of the supplied software "PMB", set "Lens span" to "Narrow" for
images recorded using the 360 Video Lens. • When you convert 360 Video images and play them back, the resolution of the played back images is
lower than...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 62
...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 66
...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 70
...(.MP4) Audio: MPEG AAC 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 (monaural)
USB jack: type A (built-in) USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant)
[LCD screen]
LCD screen: 6.1 cm (2.4 type) TFT drive...
bloggie™ Handbook - Page 71
...CD-ROM 31 Clock Settings 52 Computer 31
Importing images...........33 Connecting
4:3 TV 55 Computer 33 High definition TV ........56 Wide TV 55 Copy 50
D
Date 52 Delete 43
F
Face Detection 42 Flicker Reduction 47 Format 50, 51
H
High definition TV 56 How to handle the camera ......6
I
Identifying parts 10 Index screen 27 Indicator 12 Initialize 48 Install 38 Internal Memory Tool...
Marketing Specifications - Page 1
MHS-PM5
High Definition MP4 bloggie™ Camera
MHS-PM5K bloggie™ Camera Kit
Capture even more of the world around you. In addition to an MP4 bloggie™ camera, this special kit includes an exclusive 360˚ lens that lets you record high-quality, panoramic videos that encompass a 360˚ degree field of view. Plus you get a Sony® 4GB Memory Stick PRO...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2
MHS-PM5
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. / ...