Sony MHS PM5K User Manual

Notes on using your camera  
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright  
light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to  
your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of  
your camera.  
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a  
cold location. This is not a malfunction.  
Note on disposal/transfer  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the  
camera and leave it for about an hour before  
using it.  
• 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.  
• When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be  
careful so that the memory card 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.  
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*1 format. The file  
extension is “.JPG”.  
• This camera conforms with DCF*2 universal  
standard established by JEITA (Japan  
• Playback of movies other than those shot, edited  
or composed on this camera is not guaranteed.  
Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association)*  
.
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Notes on the LCD screen and the lens  
• 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.  
• 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.  
*
1 Joint Photographic Experts Group  
*
2 Design rule for Camera File system  
3 Japan Electronics and Information  
*
Technology Industries Association  
On the overheat protection  
• The power may go off automatically to protect  
the camera depending on the temperature of the  
camera 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  
Black, white, red,  
blue or green  
points  
automatically. Place the camera in a cool place  
until the temperature of the camera grows  
colder.  
• 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.  
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Notes on using your 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.  
About this Handbook  
• 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.  
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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 1920×1080 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  
1920 × 1080 30P  
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display  
on computer or high definition TV  
1280 × 720 60P  
1280 × 720 30P  
640 × 480 30P  
Shoots the rapidly moving action scenes such as sports smoothly with  
HD (high definition) quality  
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  
*
The progressive mode is a type of movie recording method, which reads out all image pixels at once.  
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How to handle the camera  
When carrying the camera, rotate the lens portion back as illustrated.  
Be careful not to block the lens with your finger when shooting.  
Do not hold the camera by only holding the battery/memory card cover, jack cover, the USB  
jack or the lens portion.  
See page 15 for how to attach the wrist strap.  
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Table of contents  
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Table of contents  
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Identifying parts  
See the pages in parentheses for details of  
operation.  
K Multi-selector  
Menu on: v/V/b/B (29)  
Menu off: v (Screen display)/  
V (Self-timer) (26)  
L
(Play) button (27)  
A Lens  
B Microphone  
C Hook for wrist strap (15)  
D Speaker  
M Power/Charge lamp (16)  
• The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green  
when the power is turned on, and lights up  
in orange while charging the battery.  
N
O
(Photo) button (23)  
• Shoots still images.  
(Movie) button (23)  
• Starts/stops shooting movies.  
P ON/OFF button (21)  
E Battery/Memory card cover (19)  
F Battery slot  
Q Zoom lever  
For shooting: Zoom (W/T) (26)  
For viewing: Playback zoom/  
(Index) (28)  
G Memory card slot  
H Access lamp (20)  
I LCD screen (25)  
J MENU button (29)  
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Identifying parts  
R Tripod receptacle (bottom)  
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than  
5.5 mm (7/32 inches). You will be unable to  
firmly secure the camera to tripods having  
screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches),  
and may damage the camera.  
S USB jack slide lever  
T
(USB) jack (33)  
• Used when connecting to a computer with a  
USB connection support cable.  
U A/V OUT jack (55)  
• Used when connecting to a TV, etc. with an  
A/V connecting cable.  
V Jack cover  
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Indicators on the screen  
When you tilt the multi-selector to v  
(Screen display) repeatedly, the display  
changes (page 25).  
Indicators on the screen disappear after  
about 5 seconds with the default settings in  
effect when you purchased this camera. If  
you want to make indicators appear again,  
carry out any operation other than those  
using the zoom lever. The indicators appear  
for only 5 seconds, however.  
A
Display  
Indication  
Battery remaining (18)  
Low battery warning (64)  
SteadyShot (42)  
Recording folder  
• This does not appear when  
using internal memory.  
See the pages in parentheses for details of  
operation.  
Recording Media  
Face Detection (42)  
When shooting still images  
Zoom scaling  
Self-timer (26)  
/
B
Display  
Indication  
Image size (40)  
Information on the still  
image settings appears near  
the  
(Photo) icon.  
When recording movies  
[400]  
Remaining number of  
recordable images (40)  
z
AE lock (green) (24)  
5
C
Display  
Indication  
2010-1-1  
12:00 PM  
Current date and time  
v DISP  
Changing the screen  
display  
V
Using the self-timer  
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Indicators on the screen  
D
Display  
Indication  
Image size (40)  
[00:00:05]  
Remaining recordable  
time (40)  
Information on the movie  
settings appears near the  
(Movie) icon.  
E
Display  
Indication  
Image size (40)  
Movie recording (red)  
Recording time (41)  
01:23  
b Note  
• Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and differ from what you actually see.  
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Indicators on the screen  
A
When playing back still images  
Display  
Indication  
Battery remaining (18)  
Image size (40)  
Protect (44)  
VOL.  
Volume (27)  
When playing back movies  
Zoom scaling  
Low battery warning (64)  
B
Display  
Indication  
Playback bar  
Counter  
00:00:00  
2010-1-1  
9:30 AM  
Recorded date/time of the  
playback image  
BACK/  
NEXT  
Select images  
v DISP/  
V VOLUME  
Change the display setting  
with v, and adjust the  
volume with V. The  
guidance message is  
displayed alternately.  
C
Display  
Indication  
Playback folder  
• This does not appear when  
using internal memory.  
12/12  
Image number/Number of  
images recorded in selected  
folder  
Playback Media  
b Note  
• Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and differ from what you actually see.  
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Getting started  
Checking the accessories supplied  
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1)  
• 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (MHS-PM5K  
only)  
• Memory card (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
4GB) (1) (MHS-PM5K only)  
• 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (MHS-PM5K only)  
• Wrist strap (1)  
• A/V connecting cable (1)  
• CD-ROM (1)  
– “PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”)  
– bloggie Handbook (PDF)  
• Instruction Manual  
• USB connection support cable (1)  
• Important Notice  
Attach the strap and place your hand  
through the loop to prevent the camera  
from damage by being dropped, etc.  
Hook  
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1 Preparing the battery pack  
Power/Charge lamp  
USB connection support  
cable (supplied)  
USB jack  
cover  
USB jack slide  
lever  
AC Adaptor  
Power cord (Mains lead)  
1
Open the battery/memory card cover and insert the battery pack into this  
camera, then close the cover.  
• Insert the battery pack as far as it will go, then press the back of the battery pack gently until it clicks.  
You cannot open the battery/memory card cover when a tripod is attached to the camera.  
2
3
Open the USB jack cover, then slide the USB jack slide lever.  
Connect the camera to the computer that is turned on with the USB  
connection support cable (supplied).  
• The Power/Charge lamp lights up in orange, and charging starts.  
• When the Power/Charge lamp turns off, charging is finished.  
• The Power/Charge lamp may turn off when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating  
temperature (10 to 30°C.)  
4
When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable  
from the USB jack of your camera.  
b Notes  
• While the camera is connected to a computer, you cannot operate the camera. Be sure to disconnect the  
camera before operation.  
• Charging the battery with customized or hand-built computers is not guaranteed. Depending on the type of  
USB device used, charging may not function properly.  
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1 Preparing the battery pack  
• 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.  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide the battery eject lever.  
Be sure not to drop the battery.  
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 40 for the number of images that can be recorded.  
• When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer.  
Approximate recording/playback time (min.)  
Recording time*1  
Continuous recording time  
95  
60  
Typical recording time*  
2
Playback time  
130  
*1  
Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [1280 × 720 30P]  
Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off  
and zooming.  
*2  
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1 Preparing the battery pack  
To check the remaining battery time  
Rotate the lens portion or press the ON/OFF button to turn on and check the remaining battery  
on the LCD screen.  
Battery  
remaining  
indicator  
Battery  
remaining  
guidelines  
Sufficient  
power  
remaining  
Battery  
almost fully full  
charged  
Battery half Battery low, Charge the battery.  
recording/  
playback  
will stop  
soon.  
(The warning  
indicator flashes.)  
• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears.  
• 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 five minutes, the  
camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power off function).  
• The Language Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (page 21).  
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2 Inserting the memory card  
1
2
3
Battery/memory  
card cover  
Be careful of the direction  
of the notched corner.  
1
2
1
Open the cover.  
2
3
Insert the memory card all the way in until it clicks with its notched corner  
directed downward as shown in the illustration.  
Close the cover.  
When there is no memory card inserted  
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 26 MB).  
When the movie size is set to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record  
movies, however.  
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2 Inserting the memory card  
To remove the memory card  
Open the battery/memory card cover.  
Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push  
the memory card in once.  
• Never remove the memory card when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the memory  
card.  
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the language  
and clock  
ON/OFF button  
Power/Charge lamp  
Multi-selector  
MENU button  
1
Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on.  
• The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green.  
• Rotating the lens portion in the arrow direction turns on the camera.  
You can also turn the power on by pressing the ON/OFF button.  
• The lens rotates within the range of 0 to 270 degrees.  
2
Select the desired language with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the  
multi-selector.  
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock  
3
Set the clock with the multi-selector.  
1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press the multi-selector.  
2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V.  
3 Select [OK] with B, then press the multi-selector.  
To turn the power off  
Press the ON/OFF button.  
You can also turn the power off by rotating the lens portion back while the camera is in the recording  
mode.  
You cannot turn the power off, even if you rotate the lens portion back while the camera is in the playback  
mode.  
To change the language settings  
Press MENU and select  
(Setup) t  
(Main Settings 1/2) t [Language Setting]  
To change the date and time  
Press MENU and select (Setup) t [Clock Settings] (page 52).  
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Basic Operations  
Shooting images  
ON/OFF button  
Zoom lever  
Power/Charge lamp  
(Photo) button  
(Movie) button  
Multi-selector  
MENU button  
1
2
Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on.  
• The Power/Charge lamp lights up in green.  
You can also turn the power on by pressing the ON/OFF button.  
Confirm the composition.  
Position the subject in the center  
of the screen.  
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Shooting images  
3
Start shooting.  
When shooting still images:  
1 Press and hold  
(Photo) halfway down.  
A beep sound is heard, and the z (AE lock) indicator (green) lights on the lower center, little toward  
the left side of the screen.  
• The angle of view switches to the aspect ratio (4:3, 3:2 or 16:9) according to the shooting size of  
the still image. Black bands may appear depending on the setting of the image size.  
In standby  
In pressing  
(Photo) halfway down  
AE lock indicator  
2 Press  
(Photo) fully down.  
You cannot shoot still images while shooting movies.  
• When shooting still images, the angle of view may change from that in shooting standby.  
• When a face is detected in shooting standby, a white frame appears. When multiple faces are detected,  
multiple frames appear. If you press and hold  
(Photo) button halfway down, a white frame  
becomes green and the image quality is optimized automatically.  
When shooting movies:  
Press  
(Movie) button.  
• Start shooting movies.  
To stop recording, press  
(Movie) button again.  
• Black bands appear on the top and bottom of the image when the image size is any of [1920 ×  
1080 30P], [1280 × 720 60P] or [1280 × 720 30P].  
• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes.  
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Shooting images  
Changing the screen display  
v (Screen display)  
button  
When you tilt the multi-selector to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes as  
follows.  
AUTO  
ON  
OFF  
• Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in effect when you  
purchased the camera. The default setting is set to AUTO. If you want to make indicators appear again,  
carry out either of the following operations.  
– Tilt the multi-selector to v (Screen display).  
– Carry out any operation other than those using the zoom lever. The indicators appear for only 5 seconds,  
however.  
• By tilting to v (Screen display) longer, you can increase the brightness of the LCD backlight. Tilt to  
v (Screen display) longer again to return the brightness of the LCD backlight to normal.  
• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up.  
However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition.  
• The LCD screen will not display while the camera is connected to a TV.  
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Shooting images  
Useful functions for shooting  
W/T Using the zoom  
Slide the zoom lever toward T to zoom in, slide the zoom lever toward W to zoom out.  
You cannot use the zoom function when the movie size is [1920 × 1080 30P].  
Using the self-timer  
Tilt the multi-selector to V (Self-timer).  
You can change settings with the multi-selector tilt to V (Self-timer) repeatedly.  
(Off): Not using the self-timer.  
(10 sec): Shooting starts after a 10-second delay. Use this setting if you want to include  
yourself in the image.  
(2 sec): Shooting starts after a 2-second delay. This is to prevent blurring due to  
unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed.  
If you press  
(Photo) button and  
(Movie) button, countdown timer is displayed, and  
after rapid beep sounds are heard, the camera will shoot.  
Recording in mirror mode  
Rotate the lens portion to the same direction the LCD screen is facing.  
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.  
• The same image as those recorded appears on the LCD screen instead of the mirror-image in playback  
mode.  
• The image may become distorted when you rotate the lens portion from the front to the same direction the  
LCD screen is facing, or in the opposite way.  
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Viewing images  
Zoom lever  
Power/Charge lamp  
(Play) button  
MENU button  
Multi-selector  
1
2
Press and hold  
(Play) button.  
• Index screen appears.  
Select the image you want to playback with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B.  
Still image:  
Press the multi-selector.  
• A still image is displayed.  
Movie:  
Press the multi-selector to pause and playback a movie.  
Tilt to B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press the multi-selector to return to normal  
playback.)  
Tilt to V to display the volume control screen, then adjust the volume with b/B.  
• When shooting movies of fast moving subjects, such as a sport scene, the movie may not be played  
back smoothly.  
• When the playback of the first movie ends, the playback of the next movie automatically starts. When  
the playback of the last movie ends, playback of movies will end.  
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)  
Slide the zoom lever toward T while displaying a still image.  
To undo the zoom, slide the zoom lever toward W.  
Adjust the position: v/V/b/B  
Cancel playback zoom: Press the multi-selector.  
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Viewing images  
To return to the index screen  
Slide the zoom lever toward  
of a movie.  
(Index) while displaying a still image or pausing the playback  
To delete the images  
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.  
You can delete images from the MENU button (page 43).  
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Using the menu items  
Multi-selector  
MENU button  
1
2
Press MENU to display the menu.  
• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode.  
• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.  
Select the desired menu item with the multi-selector tilt to v/V.  
3
4
Select a setting with v/V, then press the multi-selector.  
Press MENU to turn off the menu.  
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Menu items  
The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode.  
The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available  
only in the playback mode.  
Only the available items are displayed on the screen.  
Menu for shooting (page 40)  
Photo Size  
SteadyShot  
Setup  
Movie Size  
Face Detection  
Menu for viewing (page 43)  
(Delete)  
(Protect)  
(Setup)  
(Slideshow)  
(Rotate)  
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Using with your computer  
Using with your computer  
“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more  
versatile use of images shot with your camera.  
Recommended computer environment (Windows)  
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software  
“PMB”or “PMB Portable” and importing images via a USB connection.  
*1  
*2  
OS (pre-installed)  
Others  
Microsoft Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista 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: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition  
movies: 1 GB or more)  
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—approximately  
500 MB  
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more  
*1  
64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.  
Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating  
discs.  
Starter (Edition) is not supported.  
*2  
Recommended computer environment (Macintosh)  
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software,  
“PMB Portable” and importing images via a USB connection.  
OS (pre-installed)  
USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6)  
PMB Portable: Mac OS X (v10.4 to v10.6)  
b Notes  
• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above  
or in a multi-boot environment.  
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including  
the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.  
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)  
allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0  
compliant).  
• When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera  
and your computer may not recover at the same time.  
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Using with your computer  
Note on playback of movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)  
To play back 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 operations are guaranteed, sometimes images cannot be played back  
smoothly due to dropped frames.  
• Note that the transferred image itself is not affected.  
• If you are using a notebook PC, be sure to use the PC with the AC adaptor plugged in. Sometimes 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,  
other open or background applications currently running may limit product performance.  
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Connecting the camera to the computer  
Connect the camera as illustrated below.  
1 Turn the power on.  
USB connection support cable  
(supplied)  
3 To a USB jack of the computer  
2 To the USB jack  
“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 “PMB”  
When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a  
computer, click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t copy the  
desired images to the computer.  
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh)  
1
Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the  
newly recognized icon on the desktop t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t the folder  
where the images you want to import are stored.  
2
3
Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.  
The image files are copied to the hard disk.  
Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder  
containing the copied files.  
The image is displayed.  
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Connecting the camera to the computer  
Deleting the USB connection  
Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:  
• Removing a memory card.  
• 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
3
Click  
(USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop].  
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 the “Trash” icon beforehand when you use  
a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer.  
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Uploading videos and still images to media  
services  
The application software “PMB Portable” is pre-installed on the camera.  
You can do the following using “PMB Portable”.  
You can easily upload videos and still images to media services, such as a blog.  
You can upload your data 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 following procedure. Once the setting is made, you can skip steps 3 to 5 after the next  
time.  
1
2
Connect the camera to the computer using a USB connection.  
1 The connection of the camera and the computer is established, the auto execution  
wizard automatically starts.  
2 Eliminate the unwanted drives with [×].  
• If the auto execution wizard does not appear, click [Computer] ([My Computer] in Windows XP) t  
[PMBPORTABLE], then double-click [PMBP_Win.exe].  
Click [PMB Portable].  
• If [PMB Portable] does not appear on the auto execution wizard screen, Click [Computer] t  
[PMBPORTABLE], then double-click [PMBP_Win.exe].  
(In Windows XP, click [PMB Portable] t [OK].  
On a Macintosh, double-click [PMBP_Mac] in the [PMBPORTABLE] folder.)  
The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.  
3
4
5
Select the desired language, then click [OK].  
The area selection screen appears.  
Select [Region] and [Country/Area].  
The “License Agreement” screen appears.  
Read the agreement carefully, then click [I Agree].  
“PMB Portable” starts.  
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Uploading videos and still images to media services  
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh)  
1
Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer.  
When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMBPORTABLE] appears on the desktop.  
Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives.  
2
3
4
Click [PMBP_Mac] in the [PMBPORTABLE] folder.  
The Region Selection screen appears.  
Select the appropriate [Region] and [Country/Area], and then click [OK].  
The User Agreement screen appears.  
Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click  
[I Agree].  
“PMB Portable” starts up.  
b Notes  
• Set [LUN Settings] to [Multi] in the menu setting on the camera.  
• Be sure to connect the computer to the network whenever you are using [PMB Portable].  
• Depending on the service provider you use, when you upload videos and still images via the Internet, the  
cached data may be left on the computer. This may apply to this product, too.  
• When problems occur with [PMB Portable], or you accidentally delete [PMB Portable], you can  
download the [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”.  
• Depending on the websites, you may have to pay for registration or you may be charged for the Services.  
When you utilize the Services, follow the terms of any agreement prescribed by the websites.  
• The Services may be discontinued or may be subject to change, depending on the circumstances of the  
administrators of the web sites. Including these cases, Sony Corporation is not responsible for the disputes  
between you and any third party, or damages you suffered in relation to the Services.  
Your requests for the websites are redirected by the Sony servers. You may not be able to access the  
desired websites, depending on various circumstances, such as server maintenance.  
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Uploading videos and still images to media services  
• If we terminate the services provided by the Sony servers, we will notify you of the termination of the  
service on the Sony website in advance.  
• We may record the URLs to which you are redirected by the Sony servers, and utilize the collected  
information for the improvement of the products or services offered by Sony. We never record personal  
information, however.  
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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 to proceed with the installation.  
2
3
4
5
Click [Install].  
The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.  
Select the desired language, then proceed to the following screen.  
The “License Agreement” screen appears.  
Carefully read the agreement, click the radio button (  
terms of the agreement, and then click [Next].  
t
) to accept the  
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.  
• To continue the installation, connect the camera to the computer halfway through this step (page 33).  
• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on  
the screen.  
• DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.  
6
7
Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.  
Start up the software.  
To start up “PMB”, click  
For the detailed operation method, click  
To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All programs] t  
(PMB) on the desktop.  
(PMB Help).  
(PMB).  
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Using the software  
b Notes  
• Log on as Administrator.  
• When “PMB” is started up for the first time, the confirmation message of the Information tool appears on  
the screen. Select [Start].  
z Introduction to “PMB”  
• “PMB” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display. Make a USB  
connection between the camera and your computer, and click [Import].  
You can save and print images with 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.)  
• For other details, see  
(PMB Help).  
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Using functions for shooting  
Shooting menu  
The function in shooting mode using MENU button are described below. For details on how to  
operate the menu, see page 29.  
The default settings are marked with  
.
When the mode has been set to playback, switch it to shooting mode with  
(Play) button.  
Photo Size: Selecting the photo size according to use  
Guidelines  
Image size  
5M (2592×1944)  
For prints up to A4 (8×10")  
3:2 aspect ratio as in photo prints and postcards  
For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7")  
For viewing on a high-definition TV  
3:2 (2592×1728)  
3M (2048×1536)  
16:9 (1920×1080)  
VGA (640×480)  
Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment  
The approximate number of still images  
(Units: Images)  
Capacity  
Internal  
memory  
Memory card formatted with this camera  
2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB  
770 1550 3100  
Size/  
Approx.  
26 MB  
1 GB  
390  
32 GB  
Quality  
5M  
6
6200  
8800  
12400  
17600  
20000  
32000  
192000  
3:2  
10  
17  
550  
620  
1100  
1250  
2200  
2500  
4400  
5000  
3M  
10000  
16000  
96000  
16:9  
VGA  
30  
980  
2000  
4000  
8000  
110  
6000  
12000  
23500  
48000  
• The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.  
• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.  
• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ  
from the actual image size.  
• When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data  
management.  
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Shooting menu  
For details on the operation 1 page 29  
Movie Size: Selecting the movie size according to use  
Movie image size  
1920 × 1080 30P  
Usage guidelines  
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited  
for display on computer or high definition TV  
*
Shoots the rapidly moving action scenes such as sports  
smoothly with HD (high definition) quality  
1280 × 720 60P  
1280 × 720 30P  
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  
*
640 × 480 30P  
*
The range you can shoot is narrowed compared to [1280 × 720 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P].  
• The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately  
30 or 60 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, “MP4 format”.  
– MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group  
AVC: Advanced Video Codec  
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.  
The approximate recording time of movies  
The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times  
for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes.  
(Units: hour : minute : second)  
Capacity  
Internal  
memory  
Memory card formatted with this camera  
Approx.  
26 MB  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
Size  
1920 ×  
0:10:00  
0:20:00  
0:40:00  
1:20:00  
2:40:00  
5:20:00  
1080 30P  
(–)  
(0:06:00) (0:12:00) (0:25:00) (0:50:00) (1:40:00) (3:20:00)  
0:20:00 0:40:00 1:20:00 2:40:00 5:20:00 10:40:00  
(0:10:00) (0:20:00) (0:40:00) (1:30:00) (3:10:00) (6:20:00)  
0:30:00 1:00:00 2:00:00 4:00:00 8:00:00 16:00:00  
1280 ×  
720 60P  
(–)  
1280 ×  
0:00:40  
720 30P  
(0:00:25) (0:15:00) (0:30:00) (1:00:00) (2:10:00) (4:20:00) (8:40:00)  
0:01:20 1:00:00 2:00:00 4:00:00 8:00:00 16:00:00 32:00:00  
(0:01:00) (0:40:00) (1:20:00) (2:40:00) (5:30:00) (11:00:00) (22:00:00)  
640 ×  
480 30P  
• The number in ( ) is the minimum recording time.  
• The length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions.  
• Before the continuous shooting ends, the recording time indicator flashes, and after a while, the recording  
will automatically stop.  
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Shooting menu  
For details on the operation 1 page 29  
Your camera uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality  
to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the  
memory card.  
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate,  
and this reduces the overall recording time.  
SteadyShot: Allows you to reduce camera shake when shooting images  
Activates the camera shake reduction function.  
On  
Off  
Does not activate the camera shake reduction function.  
• The camera shake reduction function works only in [640 × 480 30P] or [1280 × 720 30P] mode.  
Face Detection: Detects the faces of your subjects, and adjusts the exposure  
automatically  
Activates the Face Detection function.  
On  
Off  
Does not activate Face Detection function.  
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings  
You can change the settings on the (setup) screen.  
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Using functions for viewing  
Viewing menu  
The function in viewing mode using MENU button are described below. For details on how to  
operate the menu, see page 29.  
When the mode has been set to shooting mode, switch it to playback with  
(Play) button.  
(Delete): Allows you to select and delete unwanted images  
Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode.  
This Image  
Allows you to select and delete multiple images.  
1 Select an image then press the multi-selector.  
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be deleted.  
Select an image with a mark again to release the mark.  
2 MENU t [OK] t the multi-selector  
Multiple Images  
Delete All Images Deletes all images at once except protected images.  
Press [OK].  
(Slideshow): Playing back a series of images  
1 Select the images you want to start slide show with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then press  
the multi-selector.  
2 Press MENU to display the menu.  
3 Select  
(Slideshow) with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector.  
4 Select [Start] with v/V, then press the multi-selector to start playback.  
To stop the slideshow  
Press the multi-selector.  
You cannot resume the slideshow from this status.  
To change the setup  
Before starting slideshow, you can change the settings using the multi-selector.  
The default settings are marked with  
.
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Viewing menu  
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Interval  
1 sec  
Sets the slide show interval.  
3 sec  
5 sec  
10 sec  
Repeat  
On  
Plays back images in a continuous loop.  
After all the images have been played back, the slide show  
ends.  
Off  
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure  
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.  
The mark is displayed for registered images.  
Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode.  
(This Image)  
You can select and protect multiple images.  
(Multiple  
Images)  
1 Select an image then press the multi-selector.  
Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be protected.  
Select an image with a mark to release the mark.  
2 MENU t [OK] t the multi-selector  
To cancel the protection  
Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing the multi-selector as the  
same procedure to protect it.  
The indicator disappears, and the protection is released.  
(Rotate): Rotating a still image  
Rotates a still image.  
1 Press  
(Play) button to set the camera to playback mode.  
2 Select the still image to rotate with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then press the multi-  
selector.  
3 Press MENU to display the menu.  
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Viewing menu  
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4 Select [Rotate] with v/V, then press the multi-selector.  
5 Select [ ], then rotate the image with b/B.  
6 Select [OK] with v/V, then press the multi-selector.  
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.  
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Customizing the settings  
Using Setup items  
You can change the default settings using the Setup screen.  
Multi-selector  
MENU button  
1
2
3
Press MENU to display the menu.  
Tilt the multi-selector to v/V to select  
(Setup).  
Tilt to v/V/b/B to select the item you want to set.  
The selected item is highlighted.  
4
Tilt to B to enter the setting.  
You can also enter the setting by pressing the multi-selector.  
To turn off the Setup screen, press MENU.  
To return to the menu from the Setup screen, tilt to b repeatedly.  
To cancel the setting change  
Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press the multi-selector. If it does not appear, select the  
previous setting again.  
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.  
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Shooting Setting  
The default settings are marked with  
.
Flicker Reduction  
Curbs the flicker generated by fluorescent by using the electro-shutter.  
Use the Flicker Reduction.  
On  
Off  
Does not use the Flicker Reduction.  
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Main Settings 1/2  
The default settings are marked with  
.
Beep  
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.  
On  
Turns on the beep sound when you press the multi-selector,  
(Photo) button or  
(Movie) button.  
Turns off the beep sound.  
Off  
LCD Backlight  
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight.  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
Standard brightness.  
Bright  
Normal  
You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer.  
• Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster.  
Display Color  
You can select the background color of the LCD monitor from 3 colors.  
Language Setting  
Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.  
Initialize  
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images  
stored in the internal memory are retained.  
1 Select [Initialize] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to B.  
The message “Reset to default settings” appears.  
2 Select [OK] with v, then press the multi-selector.  
The settings are reset to the default setting.  
To cancel the resetting  
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press the multi-selector.  
• Be sure not to turn the power of the camera off while initializing.  
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Main Settings 2/2  
The default settings are marked with  
.
LUN Settings  
Allows you to select the settings for the display method of images on the recording media set  
in a connected equipment, such as a computer, when the camera is connected to a computer or  
AV equipment with a USB connection.  
Displays the images both on the memory card and in the  
internal memory of the camera. Select this when you connect  
the camera to a computer.  
Multi  
Displays only the images on the memory card when a  
memory card is inserted, and displays the images in the  
internal memory when a memory card is not inserted. Select  
this when you connect the camera to equipment other than a  
computer, and neither the images on the memory card nor the  
images in the internal memory of the camera are displayed.  
Single  
b Note  
• Be sure to set [LUN Settings] to [Multi], while uploading videos and still images to media services using  
“PMB Portable”.  
Video Out  
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video  
equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to  
view images on a TV screen, check page 56 for the TV color system of the country or region  
where the camera is used.  
NTSC  
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the  
USA, Japan).  
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe,  
China).  
PAL  
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Memory Card Tool  
This item appears only when the memory card is inserted in the camera.  
Format  
Formats the memory card.  
To ensure stable operation of the memory cards, we recommend that you format the memory  
card the first time you use it with this camera. However, if you format the memory card, all the  
data on the memory card will be deleted and you cannot restore that data. So, be sure to store  
your important data on the computer before formatting the memory card.  
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on the memory card, including even protected images.  
1 Select [Format] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B.  
The message “All data on memory card will be erased” appears.  
2 Select [OK] with v, then press the multi-selector.  
The format is completed.  
To cancel the formatting  
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press the multi-selector.  
Copy  
Copies all images in the internal memory to the memory card.  
1 Insert the memory card.  
2 Select [Copy] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B.  
The message “All data on internal memory will be copied” appears.  
3 Select [OK] with v, then press the multi-selector.  
Copying starts.  
To cancel the copying  
Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press the multi-selector.  
• Charge the battery sufficiently. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is low can cause  
data transfer failure or damage the data due to battery exhaustion.  
You cannot copy individual images.  
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the  
internal memory, remove the memory card after copying, then execute the [Format] command in [Internal  
Memory Tool] (page 51).  
• When you copy the data in the internal memory to the memory card, a new folder is created. You cannot  
choose a specific folder on the memory card as the destination for the data to be copied.  
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Internal Memory Tool  
This item appears only when the memory card is not inserted in the camera.  
Format  
Formats data stored in the internal memory.  
• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.  
1 Select [Format] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B.  
The message “All data on internal memory will be erased” appears.  
2 Select [OK] with v, then press the multi-selector.  
The format is completed.  
To cancel the formatting  
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press the multi-selector.  
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Clock Settings  
Clock Settings  
Sets the date and time.  
1 Select [Clock Settings] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to  
B.  
2 Select the date display format with v/V, then press the multi-selector.  
3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V.  
4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press the multi-selector.  
To cancel the clock setting  
Select [Cancel] in step 4, then press the multi-selector.  
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Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K)  
Shooting 360 Video images  
By attaching the supplied 360 Video Lens to the camera, you can shoot 360-degree images of  
the area around the camera.  
1
Rotate the lens portion, then attach the 360 Video Lens to the camera.  
The camera shifts to the “360 Video” dedicated mode automatically. “Dedicated mode” means an  
automatic shift to the appropriate settings here.  
The movie and photo size are as follows.  
– Movie Size: 1280 × 720 30P  
– Photo Size: 5M  
(Photo) button  
(Movie) button  
2
Start Shooting.  
When shooting movies:  
Press the  
(Movie) button.  
To stop recording, press the  
(Movie) button again.  
When shooting still images:  
Press the (Photo) button.  
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Shooting 360 Video images  
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To remove the 360 Video Lens  
Remove the 360 Video Lens after you have finished recording.  
z Using the self-timer function  
It is often convenient to use the self-timer function when shooting.  
b Notes  
• When you attach the 360 Video Lens during recording in normal mode, the camera does not shift to the  
“360 Video” dedicated mode automatically. The camera shifts to the “360 Video” dedicated mode when  
you stop recording.  
• When you attach the 360 Video Lens to the camera, you cannot operate the following.  
– Zooming  
– MENU button  
• Do not hold the camera by only holding the 360 Video Lens.  
Viewing 360 Video images  
When you play back images recorded using the 360 Video Lens, a ring-shaped image is  
displayed.  
You can convert 360 Video images using the “PMB” software supplied with your camera, and  
view the converted images on your computer.  
For details on the installation of “PMB”, see page 38.  
Image played back on  
this camera  
Image played back on the computer using  
PMB (supplied)  
Convert images  
using the supplied  
software “PMB”.  
Ring-shaped image  
360 Video image  
b Notes  
You 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 that of normal images.  
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Viewing images on a TV  
Viewing images on a TV  
You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV.  
The connection or the image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies  
depending on the type of TV or input jacks the camera is connected to.  
• When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of  
your TV color system (page 49).  
• Image will not be displayed on the LCD screen when an image signal is output to TV.  
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV  
Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is converted to SD (standard definition)  
and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back  
with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
VIDEO AUDIO  
A/V OUT jack  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
Yellow/White/Red  
• During playback of a movie at HD (high definition) on SD (standard definition) TV, the movie is  
displayed with black space on the upper and lower sides.  
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Viewing images on a TV  
Connecting to a high definition TV  
Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high  
definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are  
played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
COMPONENT AUDIO  
A/V OUT jack  
Green/Blue/  
Red  
White/Red  
Component A/V cable  
(sold separately)  
When connecting with the component A/V cable (sold separately)  
If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white  
and red plugs to output audio signals.  
The output settings switches automatically according to the images played back. Therefore,  
the image may be distorted when switching the mode on the connected TV.  
If you record movies in HD (high definition) image quality [1920 × 1080 30P], [1280 ×  
720 60P], or [1280 × 720 30P] while connecting the camera to high definition TV with a  
component cable, the image output to the TV is shown in SD image quality.  
When connecting to your TV via a VCR  
Connect your camera to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set  
the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).  
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)  
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the  
white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.  
On TV color systems  
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the  
A/V connecting cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your camera. Check the  
following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.  
NTSC system  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,  
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.  
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Viewing images on a TV  
PAL system  
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland,  
Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,  
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.  
PAL-M system  
Brazil  
PAL-N system  
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay  
SECAM system  
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.  
1 Check the items on pages 59 to 63.  
2 Turn the power off, and turn it on again after about one minute.  
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.  
3
When repairing the camera, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal  
memory in order to improve the condition. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save  
your data.  
Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the  
appropriate corrective action.  
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Troubleshooting  
Battery and power  
Cannot turn on the camera.  
The remaining battery is low or depleted.  
Connect the camera to a computer that is turned on, and charge the battery fully (page 16).  
If you cannot turn on the camera, even after you have charged the battery, remove the battery  
once, then insert it into the camera again.  
Check whether the battery is inserted in the correct direction (page 16).  
If your camera turns off automatically, rotate the lens portion back and rotate it again.  
You cannot charge the camera.  
No indicators appears on the LCD screen in the charging mode.  
Close the rotating lens and make a USB connection with your computer. Nothing appears on  
the LCD screen.  
Confirm that the Power/Charge lamp (orange) is lit.  
The temperature of the battery pack is too low.  
Remove the battery pack and place it in a warm place.  
The temperature of the battery pack is too high.  
Remove the battery pack and place it in a cool place.  
The USB connection support cable is not properly connected to the computer.  
Disconnect the USB connection support cable and then connect it again.  
Be sure to use the USB connection support cable (supplied).  
The computer is not turned on.  
Turn on the computer.  
The computer is in the standby (sleep or hibernation) mode.  
Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status.  
You are using a USB hub.  
You may not charge the battery when using a USB hub. Connect the camera to the USB  
connector of the computer directly.  
The Power/Charge lamp does not light correctly while charging the battery  
pack.  
The temperature may be outside of the recommended operating temperature. Charge the  
battery pack in an recommended ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to  
86°F).  
For details, see page 68.  
The battery life is short.  
The charging time is insufficient.  
Depending on the conditions of the computer, it may take some time to charge this camera.  
Charge the camera until the icon shows the  
.
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Troubleshooting  
The power turns off suddenly.  
If you do not operate the camera for about five minutes while the power is on, the camera  
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. Turn on the camera again.  
The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of  
the camera or the battery pack. In this case, the message appears on the screen before the  
power goes off.  
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect.  
This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.  
The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge  
the battery to correct the display.  
The battery is discharged. Charge the battery.  
The operation of the camera is unstable while it is connected to a computer.  
You are using a USB hub or using a USB cable other than the supplied USB connection  
support cable.  
Be sure to connect the camera directly to the USB connector of the computer using the USB  
connection support cable (supplied).  
Shooting still images/movies  
Your camera cannot record images.  
Check the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card. If it is full, do one of the  
following:  
Delete unnecessary images (pages 28, 43).  
Change the memory card.  
It is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger for recording movies.  
Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes.  
Press  
movie.  
(Play) button and set the camera to recording mode to shoot a still image or a  
The memory card may be damaged. Exchange the memory card for another one.  
When the movie size is [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies on  
the internal memory.  
The battery level is low.  
The LCD screen does not display the still images or movies you are shooting.  
Your camera is set to the playback mode. Press  
mode (page 23).  
(Play) button to change to the recording  
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Troubleshooting  
The recording date is not superimposed on an image.  
This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images.  
The screen is too dark or too bright.  
Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 48).  
Dots appear and remain on the screen.  
This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 3).  
Viewing images  
Your camera cannot playback images.  
Press  
(Play) button to change to the playback mode (page 27).  
The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.  
When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded  
using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.  
The memory card may be damaged. Exchange the memory card for another one.  
The date and time are not displayed.  
In the default settings in effect when you purchased the camera, the setting of the screen  
display is set to AUTO. So indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds. If you  
want to make indicators appear again, tilt the multi-selector to v (Screen display) (page 25).  
The image appears rough right after playback starts.  
The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The image does not appear on the TV screen.  
Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of  
your TV (page 49).  
Check whether the connection is correct (page 55).  
If the USB connection support cable is connected to the camera and the computer, disconnect  
it.  
You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the TV.  
When you are using the component video plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V  
connecting cable are connected (pages 55, 56).  
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Troubleshooting  
The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images may be trimmed slightly when  
you play back on a connected TV.  
The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full  
pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left  
edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display.  
When connecting to 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 “PMB”.  
Check the computer environment required to install “PMB”.  
Install “PMB” in an orderly manner (page 38).  
After making a USB connection, “PMB Portable” does not start.  
Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on.  
Set [LUN Settings] to [Multi] (page 49).  
Connect the computer to the network.  
“PMB” does not work correctly.  
Finish “PMB” and restart your computer.  
Your camera is not recognized by the computer.  
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and  
your camera.  
Disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer and the camera, and restart  
the computer, then connect the computer and your camera again in an orderly manner  
Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates. For details on the media check tool,  
see “PMB Help” (page 38).  
Install “PMB” (page 38).  
Deleting/Editing images  
Your camera cannot delete an image.  
Cancel the protection (page 44).  
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Troubleshooting  
Memory card  
Cannot insert a memory card.  
Insert it in the correct direction.  
You have formatted a memory card by mistake.  
All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.  
Internal memory  
Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.  
There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it.  
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to the memory card.  
The memory card is full. Check the capacity.  
Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal  
memory.  
Data on the memory card or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory.  
Others  
The lens gets fogged.  
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before  
using it.  
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.  
This is not a malfunction.  
The Language Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.  
Set the language again (page 48).  
You want to change the date or time.  
Set the date and time again (page 52).  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Messages  
Cannot access  
memory card  
Access denied  
If the following messages appear, follow  
the instructions.  
You are using a memory card with the  
access controlled.  
The memory card may be damaged.  
Exchange the memory card for another  
one.  
The battery level is low. Charge the  
battery immediately.  
Error formatting  
memory card  
Format the media again (page 50).  
Internal memory error  
Turn the power off and then on again.  
System error  
No memory space on  
internal memory  
Turn the power off and then on again.  
Delete unnecessary images or files  
(pages 28, 43).  
Reinsert  
the memory card  
Insert the memory card correctly  
Read only  
memory card  
The inserted memory card cannot be  
used in your camera (page 2).  
The memory card is damaged.  
The terminal section of the memory  
card is dirty.  
Your camera cannot record or delete  
images on this “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media.  
Folder error  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
battery pack temperature)  
A folder with the same first three digit  
number already exists on the memory  
card (for example: 123MSDCF and  
123ABCDE).  
Wait until the temperature of the camera  
grows cool.  
Cannot create  
more folders  
Memory card  
type error  
The folder with a name beginning with  
“999” exists on the memory card. You  
cannot create any folders if this is the  
case.  
The inserted memory card cannot be  
used in your camera (page 66).  
File error  
An error occurred while the image was  
playing back.  
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Warning indicators and messages  
File protected  
Release the protection (page 44).  
Turn the power off  
and on again  
A problem with the lens caused an error.  
Camera overheating  
Allow it to cool  
The camera temperature has risen. The  
power may go off automatically, or you  
may be unable to record movies. Leave  
the camera in a cool location until the  
temperature goes down.  
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Others  
On the “Memory Stick” media  
• It is recommended you make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a computer.  
“Memory Stick” media is a compact,  
portable IC recording medium with a large  
data capacity.  
You can use the following types of  
“Memory Stick” media listed below on this  
camera. However, we do not guarantee the  
operation of all types of “Memory Stick”  
media on your camera. (See the list below  
for more details.)  
• Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media or a “Memory Stick  
Duo” media adaptor.  
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media.  
• Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
get wet.  
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media out of the reach of small children. There  
is danger that a child might swallow it.  
• Do not insert anything other than “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media into the “Memory Stick  
Duo” media slot. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
Types of “Memory Stick” media  
Recording/  
Playback  
“Memory Stick Duo” media  
(with MagicGate)  
a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
media  
a*  
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media in the following locations:  
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,  
such as a car parked outside in the summer.  
* Your camera does not support an 8-bit parallel  
data transfer. A 4-bit parallel data transfer, as  
same as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, is  
supported.  
– Places under direct sunlight.  
– Places with extremely high humidity or  
subject to corrosive gases.  
Your camera cannot record or play data that 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  
camera.  
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media compliant product you use.  
• Damaged or lost image data will not be  
compensated for, and may occur in the  
following cases:  
– If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media or turn the power off on your camera  
while your camera is reading or writing image  
files on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
(while the access lamp is lit or flashing).  
– If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media near magnets or magnetic fields.  
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On the “Memory Stick” media  
On the “Memory Stick Duo” media  
adaptor  
• When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device,  
be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media  
adaptor.  
On image data compatibility  
• Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media by your camera conform to  
the “Design rule for Camera File system”  
universal standard established by the JEITA  
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
• On your camera, you cannot play back still  
images recorded on other devices that do not  
conform to the universal standard. (These  
models are not sold in some regions.)  
• If you cannot use “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media that has been used with another device,  
format it with your camera (page 50). Note that  
formatting erases all information on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
• When inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media  
adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media is inserted facing in the correct  
direction, then insert it all the way in. Note that  
improper use may cause a malfunction. Also, if  
you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
into the “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor in  
the wrong direction, it may be damaged.  
You may not be able to play back images with  
your camera:  
– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer.  
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media  
adaptor without “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media attached. Doing so may result in  
malfunctions of the camera.  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices.  
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”  
media  
To use “Memory Stick Micro” media with this  
camera, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor.  
Insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into the  
Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, then insert the adaptor  
into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot. If you  
insert “Memory Stick Micro” media into this  
camera without using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor,  
you might not be able to remove it from the  
camera.  
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media  
within the reach of small children. They might  
accidentally swallow it.  
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On the battery  
the end of its life. Contact your Sony dealer or  
local authorized Sony service facility.  
• The battery life varies according to how it is  
stored and the operating conditions and  
environment.  
On charging the battery  
• We recommend charging the battery in an  
ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C  
(50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to  
efficiently charge the battery outside of this  
temperature range.  
You may not charge the battery pack, or the  
Power/Charge lamp may not light in the  
following.  
On disposing the battery  
• Contact the nearest Sony dealer when disposing  
the battery.  
– When the he temperature of the battery pack  
is too low.  
Remove the battery pack and place it in a  
warm place.  
– When the temperature of the battery pack is  
too high.  
Remove the battery pack and place it in a cool  
place.  
• For details, see page 16.  
On the internal rechargeable backup  
battery  
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery  
for maintaining the date and time and other  
settings regardless of whether the power is on or  
off.  
This rechargeable battery is continually charged  
as long as you are using the camera. However, if  
you use the camera for only short periods, it  
discharges gradually, and if you do not use the  
camera at all for about one week it becomes  
completely discharged. In this case, be sure to  
charge this rechargeable battery before using the  
camera.  
Effective use of the battery  
• Battery performance decreases in low  
temperature surroundings. So, the time that the  
battery can be used is shorter in cold places. We  
recommend the following to ensure longer  
battery use:  
However, even if this rechargeable battery is not  
charged, you can still use the camera, but the date  
and time will not be indicated.  
– Put the camera in a pocket, etc. to warm it up  
before using.  
• The battery will run out quickly if you use the  
zoom frequently.  
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as  
hammering, dropping or stepping on the battery  
pack.  
Charging method of the internal  
rechargeable backup battery  
Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and  
then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with  
the power off.  
• Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.  
How to store the camera  
• If the camera is not to be used for a long time, to  
maintain its function, fully charge the internal  
battery and use it up at least once a year, then  
store the camera in a dry, cool place.  
• To use the battery up, leave your camera in slide  
show (page 43) playback mode until the power  
goes off.  
On battery life  
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity  
decreases little by little as you use it more and  
more, and as time passes. If the battery  
operating time seems shortened considerably, a  
probable cause is that the battery has reached  
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Precautions  
Do not use/store the camera in the  
following places  
On moisture condensation  
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a  
warm location, moisture may condense inside or  
outside the camera. This moisture condensation  
may cause a malfunction of the camera.  
• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place  
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the  
camera body may become deformed and this  
may cause a malfunction.  
If moisture condensation occurs  
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater  
The camera body may become discolored or  
deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.  
• In a location subject to rocking vibration  
• Near strong magnetic place  
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the  
moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to  
shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you  
will be unable to record clear images.  
• In sandy or dusty places  
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the  
camera. This may cause the camera to  
malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
On carrying  
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the  
camera in the back pocket of your trousers or  
skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the  
camera.  
On cleaning  
Cleaning the LCD screen  
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit  
(sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.  
Cleaning the lens  
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove  
fingerprints, dust, etc.  
Cleaning the camera surface  
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly  
moistened with water, then wipe the surface with  
a dry cloth. Do not use the following or they may  
damage the finish or the casing.  
• Chemical products such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent,  
sunscreen or insecticide, etc.  
• Do not touch the camera with the above on your  
hand.  
• Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber  
or vinyl for a long time.  
On operating temperatures  
Your camera is designed for use under the  
temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and  
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places  
that exceed this range is not recommended.  
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Specifications  
Camera  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1  
Used battery: Lithium-ion battery  
Maximum output voltage: DC 4.2 V  
Mean output voltage: DC 3.6 V  
Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V  
Maximum charge current: 1.4 A  
[System]  
Image device: 7.13 mm (1/2.5 type) CMOS sensor  
Total pixel number of camera:  
Approx. 5 038 000 (2 592 × 1 944) pixels  
Effective pixel number of camera:  
Approx. 5 038 000 (2 592 × 1 944) pixels  
(still images), Approx. 2 073 000 pixels  
([1920 × 1080 30P] movie)  
Capacity:  
typical: 3.4Wh (970mAh)  
minimum: 3.3Wh (930mAh)  
Lens: F3.6  
f = 7.0 mm (9/32 inches)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
When converted to a 35 mm still camera  
For movies: 47 mm (1 7/8 inches) (16:9)  
For still images: 42 mm (1 11/16 inches) (4:3)  
Trademarks  
• “bloggie” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
Exposure control: Automatic exposure  
File format:  
• “Memory Stick”,  
, “Memory Stick PRO”,  
, “Memory Stick Duo”,  
, “Memory Stick PRO  
, “Memory  
Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif  
Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant  
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4)  
Audio: MPEG AAC  
Duo”,  
Stick Micro”, “MagicGate”, and  
are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and  
DirectX are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
• Macintosh, Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook,  
Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.  
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)  
• Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Intel Corporation.  
• 360 Video is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
USB jack: type A (built-in)  
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0  
compliant)  
• SDHC logo is a trademark.  
[LCD screen]  
LCD screen: 6.1 cm (2.4 type) TFT drive  
Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots  
• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of the  
MultiMediaCard Association.  
In addition, system and product names used in this  
manual are, in general, trademarks or registered  
trademarks of their respective developers or  
manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are  
not used in all cases in this manual.  
[Power, general]  
Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1, 3.6 V  
Power consumption: 1.9 W (when the movie  
image size is [1280 × 720 30P])  
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)  
Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)  
Dimensions: Approx. 19.0 × 108.0 × 54.0 mm  
(3/4 × 4 3/8 × 2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D,  
excluding protrusions)  
Mass (including NP-BK1 battery pack, memory  
card): Approx. 130 g (4.6 oz)  
Microphone: Monaural  
Speaker: Monaural  
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Index  
Index  
Numerics  
I
R
A
S
Screen  
L
B
C
M
Connecting  
T
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
Menu  
V
D
N
W
O
F
Warning indicators and  
P
Z
H
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Index  
Notes on the License  
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE  
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR  
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL  
USE OF A CONSUMER TO  
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH  
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND  
/OR  
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS  
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED  
IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL  
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED  
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED  
TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS  
GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY  
OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.  
SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM>  
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Additional information on this product and answers  
to frequently asked questions can be found at our  
Customer Support Website.  

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