Sony Camcorder MHS PM1 User Manual

Mobile HD Snap  
Camera  
For details on the advanced operations, please access  
“Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook” contained on  
the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.  
Instruction Manual  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.  
MHS-PM1  
© 2009 Sony Corporation  
4-135-531-14(1)  
 
For customers in the U.S.A. and  
CANADA  
For Customers in the U.S.A.  
UL is an internationally recognized safety  
organization.  
The UL Mark on the product means it has been  
UL Listed.  
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION  
BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
recyclable.  
If you have any questions about this product, you  
may call:  
Sony Customer Information Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669)  
The number below is for the FCC related matters  
only.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your  
used rechargeable batteries to  
the collection and recycling  
location nearest you.  
For more information regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call toll free  
[ Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name : SONY  
Model No. : MHS-PM1  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,  
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.  
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230  
[ Battery pack  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
[ CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
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This product has been tested and found compliant  
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for  
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters  
(9.8 feet).  
[ Note:  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
[ Attention  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific  
frequencies may influence the picture and sound  
of this unit.  
[ Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes  
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart  
the application or disconnect and connect the  
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.  
[ Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment (Applicable  
in the European Union and other  
European countries with separate  
collection systems)  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
The supplied interface cable must be used with the  
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a  
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of  
FCC Rules.  
For the State of California, USA only  
Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply,  
See  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging  
indicates that this product shall not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over  
to the applicable collection point for the recycling  
of electrical and electronic equipment. By  
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains  
perchlorate.  
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you  
will help prevent potential negative consequences  
for the environment and human health, which  
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste  
handling of this product. The recycling of  
materials will help to conserve natural resources.  
For more detailed information about recycling of  
this product, please contact your local Civic  
Office, your household waste disposal service or  
the shop where you purchased the product.  
For Customers in Europe  
[ Notice for the customers in the  
countries applying EU Directives  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-  
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for  
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland  
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters  
please refer to the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
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[ Disposal of waste batteries  
(applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
[ Types of “Memory Stick” media  
you can use with your camera  
• For recording movies, it is recommended that  
you use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of  
512 MB or larger marked with:  
*
* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.  
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to  
16 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly  
with this camera.  
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging  
indicates that the battery provided with this  
product shall not be treated as household waste.  
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potentially  
negative consequences for the environment and  
human health which could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The  
recycling of the materials will help to conserve  
natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety, performance or  
data integrity reasons require a permanent  
connection with an incorporated battery, this  
battery should be replaced by qualified service  
staff only.  
• See page 31 for the recordable time of  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory  
Stick PRO-HG Duo” media are both referred to  
as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media in this  
manual.  
[ Notes on recording/playback  
• Before you start recording, make a trial  
recording to make sure that the camera is  
working correctly.  
• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-  
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”  
(page 35) before operating the camera.  
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,  
hand over the product at end-of-life to the  
applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment.  
• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water  
entering the inside of the camera may cause  
malfunctions which in some cases may not be  
repairable.  
For all other batteries, please view the section on  
how to remove the battery from the product  
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of waste  
batteries.  
For more detailed information about recycling of  
this product or battery, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste disposal  
service or the shop where you purchased the  
product.  
• If you rotate the lens portion back when your  
camera is connected to other devices with the  
USB cable, the recorded images may be lost.  
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright  
light. It may cause the malfunction of your  
camera.  
• Do not use the camera near a location that  
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.  
The camera may not be able to record or play  
back properly.  
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations  
may cause malfunctions.  
Notes on using your camera  
• If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the  
camera and leave it for about an hour before  
• 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.  
[ Internal memory and “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media back up  
Do not turn off the camera or remove “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media while the access lamp is  
lit, or the internal memory data or “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media data may be destroyed. Always  
protect your data by making a back up copy.  
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• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media, be careful so that the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media does not pop  
out and drop.  
• When connecting your camera to another device  
with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug  
in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly  
into the terminal will damage the terminal and  
may result in a malfunction of your camera.  
[ 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.  
• Playback of movies other than those shot, edited  
or composed on this camera is not guaranteed.  
• Still images recorded by this camera are  
compressed/recorded in JPEG*1 format. The file  
extension is “.JPG”.  
[ Notes on the LCD screen and  
lens  
• This camera conforms with DCF*2 universal  
standard established by JEITA*  
.
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• 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.  
• Playback of still images/movies recorded with  
your camera on other equipment and playback  
of still images recorded or edited with other  
equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.  
*
1 Joint Photographic Experts Group  
*
2 Design rule for Camera File system  
*
3 Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association  
[ Note on disposal/transfer  
[ On the overheat protection  
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.  
The power may go off automatically to protect the  
camera depending on the temperature of the unit  
or the battery pack. In this case, the message  
appears on the screen before the power goes off.  
If the message “Camera overheating Allow it to  
cool” appears, the camera has been overheating.  
The power will go off automatically. Place the  
camera in a cool place until the temperature of the  
camera grows colder.  
[ About changing the language  
setting  
The on-screen displays in each local language are  
used for illustrating the operating procedures.  
Change the screen language before using your  
camera if necessary (page 14).  
[ 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 manual  
• The photographs used as examples of pictures in  
this Handbook are reproduced images, and are  
not actual images shot using this camera.  
• Design and specifications of recording media  
and other accessories are subject to change  
without notice.  
• The screenshots are from Windows XP. The  
scenes may vary depending on the operating  
system of the computer.  
[ No compensation for contents of  
the recording  
The contents of the recording cannot be  
compensated for if recording or playback is not  
possible due to a malfunction of your camera or  
recording media, etc.  
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Table of contents  
2 Inserting the battery pack/“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold  
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Enjoying the camera  
Enjoying high definition images  
The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile,  
approximately 30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, “MP4 format”.  
– MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group  
– AVC: Advanced Video Codec  
What is “MPEG-4 AVC/H.264”?  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard of video camera, which uses highly efficient  
image compression encoding technology to record HD (high definition) images.  
Compared with the existing image compression encoding technology, MPEG-4  
AVC/H.264 is able to compress images even more effectively.  
• In the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, the camera supports high definition images with effective  
scanning lines of 1080 or 720. The number of recorded image pixel is 1440×1080 or 1280×720,  
and the image is recorded in progressive mode*.  
Progressive playback  
The camera supports progressive mode*, which is used in computers, and therefore is suited  
for playing back images on computers.  
Shooting movies in image quality suited for your purpose  
The camera supports the common and widely used VGA (640×480) as well as HD (high  
definition) image quality. Select VGA (640×480) image quality to upload the recorded images  
on websites or to attach to mails without the need to convert the image quality.  
Movie size you can select with this camera  
Movie Size  
1080 30P  
Usage guidelines  
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on  
computer or high definition TV  
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on  
computer  
720 30P  
VGA 30P  
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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Flow of use  
B Getting started  
For types of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, you can use with your camera, see  
B Shooting in HD (high definition) image quality  
Select the image size suited for your purpose. For the image size and image quality,  
B Enjoying the recorded image  
x Playing back on high definition TV (page 20)  
You can enjoy images in vivid and fine HD (high definition) image quality.  
x Uploading images to your PC or on websites*  
You can enjoy uploading images on network services, etc. By marking Sharemarks  
on images with the camera, you can easily upload the images.  
B Saving the recorded image*  
When the capacity of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of the camera is full, the  
camera cannot record new images anymore. It is recommended to constantly save  
recorded images on computers and take backups.  
* You can upload and save images by using the supplied software “PMB (Picture Motion Browser) ”. You  
can also use the software “PMB Portable” embedded within the camera to upload images outside home.  
For details on how to use the software, refer to the Help menu of the software.  
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Getting started  
Checking the accessories supplied  
• Battery charger BC-CSK/BC-CSKA (1)  
• Component A/V cable (1)  
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)  
(not supplied in the USA and Canada)  
• A/V connecting cable (1)  
• USB cable (1)  
• Wrist strap (1)  
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1)  
• CD-ROM (1) (page 23)  
– PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including  
– Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF)  
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)  
Attach the strap and place your hand  
through the loop to prevent the camera  
from damage by being dropped, etc.  
Hook  
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1 Preparing the battery pack  
For customers in the USA and  
Canada  
For customers other than those in the USA and  
Canada  
Plug  
1
2
2
1
CHARGE lamp  
CHARGE lamp  
Power cord (mains lead)  
1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.  
• Insert the battery pack as far as it will go, then press the back of the battery pack gently until it clicks.  
2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).  
The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts.  
When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge). Also, the CHARGE lamp  
may turn off when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature (10 to 30°C),  
as the charger is on standby.  
[ Charging time  
Full charge time  
Approx. 300 min.  
• Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take  
longer under certain circumstances or conditions.  
• See page 31 for the number of images that can be recorded.  
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2 Inserting the battery pack/“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
(sold separately)  
Align the v mark of the  
battery slot with the v  
mark on the battery pack.  
Press and hold the battery  
eject lever and insert the  
battery pack.  
Battery/“Memory Stick Duo”  
media cover  
With the terminal side  
facing the LCD screen,  
insert the “Memory Stick  
Duo” media until it clicks  
into place.  
1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover.  
2Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately) all the way in  
until it clicks.  
3Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover.  
[ When there is no “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media inserted  
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 12 MB).  
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[ To remove “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover.  
Make sure that the access lamp  
is not lit, then push the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media in once.  
• Never remove “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to  
data in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock  
ON/OFF button  
1
MENU button  
LCD screen  
1
2
Multi-selector  
2
/
/
:
1Rotate the lens portion.  
Rotating the lens portion in the arrow direction turns on the camera. To turn off the power, rotate it  
back.  
• You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF button.  
• The lens rotates within the range of 0 to 270 degrees.  
2Set 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 ON/OFF button.  
• You can also turn the power off by rotating the lens portion back.  
[ To change the date and time  
Press MENU and select [Clock Set] in  
(Setup 2) (page 22).  
(Setup 1) (page 22).  
2
[ To change the language  
Press MENU and select [ Language] in  
1
You can turn off the operation beeps by selecting [Beep] in  
(Setup 1) (page 22).  
1
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Shooting images easily  
MENU button  
Power lamp  
ON/OFF button  
MOVIE button  
Zoom lever  
PHOTO button  
(Play) button  
Multi-selector  
1Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on.  
You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF.  
2Confirm the composition.  
Position the subject in the center of the screen.  
3Start shooting.  
When shooting still images:  
Press PHOTO.  
In pressing PHOTO (4:3)  
In standby  
• You can only check the angle of view by pressing PHOTO half-way. To shoot still images, press  
PHOTO fully.  
• The angle of view switches to the aspect ratio (4:3 or 3:2) according to the shooting size of the still  
image.  
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• Black bands appear on the top and bottom of the image in the following situations:  
–When the image size is either [1080 30P] or [720 30P].  
–When the aspect ratio is 3:2.  
• You cannot shoot still images while shooting movies.  
• When shooting still images, the angle of view will change from that in shooting standby.  
When shooting movies:  
Press MOVIE.  
To stop recording, press MOVIE again.  
• Black bands appear on the top and bottom of the image when the image size is either [1080 30P] or  
[720 30P].  
• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 25 minutes.  
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Useful functions for shooting  
• 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.  
[ W/T Using the zoom  
Slide the zoom lever toward T to zoom in,  
slide the zoom lever toward W to zoom out.  
• This camera is only capable of digital zoom.  
[ Changing the screen display  
Each time you tilt the multi-selector to v  
(DISP), the display changes as follows.  
• When using the zoom, the image may not zoom  
in or zoom out smoothly.  
• When the movie is shot in the size of [1080  
30P], the zoom scale the camera enlarges will be  
up to approximately 2×.  
Histogram on*  
• When the movie is shot in the size of either  
[1080 30P] or [720 30P] and the camera is  
connected to a TV, etc, with the Component  
A/V cable at the same time, the zoom function  
will be unavailable.  
r
Indicators off  
r
Indicators on  
* During playback, the image information is  
displayed.  
[
Using the self-timer  
Tilt the multi-selector to V ( ).  
(No indicator): Not using the self-timer  
: Using the self-timer  
[ Selecting the image size  
Press  
(Image size) button to select  
(Movie Size) with  
(Photo Size) or  
If you press PHOTO, countdown timer is  
displayed, and after rapid beep sounds are  
heard, the camera will shoot.  
the multi-selector tilt to b/B, then select  
the desired image size with v/V.  
To turn off the Image Size menu, press the  
(Image size) button again.  
[ Recording in mirror mode  
(Photo Size):  
5M:  
For prints up to A4 (8×10")  
3:2:  
Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio  
3M:  
For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or  
13×18 cm (5×7")  
2M:  
For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6")  
VGA:  
Rotate the lens portion to the same direction  
the LCD screen is facing.  
Shoot at a small image size for e-mail  
attachment  
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when  
recorded.  
(Movie Size):  
1080 30P:  
• The same image as those recorded appears on  
the LCD screen instead of the mirror-image in  
playback mode.  
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in  
sizes suited for display on computer or high  
definition TV  
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720 30P:  
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in  
sizes suited for display on computer  
VGA 30P:  
Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies  
in sizes suited for uploading on websites  
[ Selecting a shooting mode  
Press MENU, then select the desired item in  
(Camera) (page 22).  
Auto:  
Allows easy shooting with the settings  
adjusted automatically.  
Scene Selection:  
Allows you to shoot with the preset settings  
according to the scene.  
Scene Selection  
Backlight  
Shoots strongly backlight scenes.  
Low Light  
.
Suitable for shooting in dark places.  
Landscape  
Focuses on a distant subject.  
Sports  
Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in other  
bright places.  
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Viewing/Editing images  
MENU button  
Power lamp  
ON/OFF button  
(Delete) button  
(Sharemark) button  
Zoom lever  
(Play) button  
Multi-selector  
1Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on.  
You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF.  
2Press  
(Play) button to set the camera to playback mode.  
Index screen appears.  
3Select 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.  
To return to the index screen  
Slide the zoom lever toward  
playback of a movie.  
(Index) while displaying a still image or pausing the  
[ To delete images  
1 Press  
(Play) button to set the camera to playback mode.  
Index screen appears.  
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2 Press  
(Delete) and select [Select] with v/V, then press the multi-selector.  
3 Select the images you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press the multi-selector to  
display the  
4 Press  
(Delete) indicator on the selected image.  
(Delete).  
5 Select [OK] with B, then press the multi-selector.  
• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 2 instead of [Select],  
then press the multi-selector.  
To delete images while a single image is displayed  
1 Press  
(Delete).  
2 Select [Delete] with v, then press the multi-selector.  
[ To view images on TV screen  
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.  
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.  
Green/Blue/Red  
White/Red  
Component A/V cable  
(supplied)  
A/V OUT jack  
• 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 [1080 30P]/[720 30P] while connecting the  
camera to a high definition TV with a component cable, the image output to the TV is shown in SD image  
quality.  
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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.  
Yellow/White/Red  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
A/V OUT jack  
• 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.  
[ To select images to upload on a website (Sharemark)  
1 Press  
(Play) button to set the camera to playback mode.  
Index screen appears.  
2 Press  
(Sharemark) button and select [Select] with v/V, then press the multi-selector.  
3 Select the images you want to upload on a website with v/V/b/B, then press the multi-  
selector to display indicator on the selected image.  
4 Press (Sharemark).  
5 Select [OK] with B, then press the multi-selector.  
The (Sharemark) indicator turns white.  
• To select all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 2 instead of [Select],  
then press the multi-selector.  
• The file size of movies shot at HD (high definition) is large and therefore it may take time to upload.  
Movies shot at [VGA 30P] is recommended for uploading on websites.  
• To select images to upload on a website while a single image is displayed, display the image you want  
to upload and press  
(Sharemark) button. The  
indicator is marked to the image.  
• To remove the Sharemark from an image, select the image to remove the Sharemark and take the  
same steps as when marking a Sharemark on an image.  
• By using the software “PMB Portable” embedded in the camera, you can easily upload images  
marked with Sharemarks (page 25).  
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Changing the settings – Menu/Setup  
Menu items  
MENU button  
The available menu items vary depending  
on the shooting mode.  
The shooting menu is available only in the  
shooting mode, and the viewing menu is  
available only in the playback mode.  
For details on the menu items, see “Mobile  
HD Snap Camera Handbook” (PDF).  
Multi-selector  
[ Menu for shooting  
1Press MENU to display the menu.  
Camera  
Setup  
2Select the desired menu item with  
[ Menu for viewing  
the multi-selector tilt to b/B.  
(Folder)  
(Protect)  
DPOF  
(Rotate)  
(Divide)  
(Setup)  
(Slide)  
[ Setup items  
Camera  
• In shooting mode,  
cannot set an item with  
gray.  
/
is indicated. You  
indicator in  
Function Guide  
Auto Review  
Flicker Cancel  
/
• In playback mode, press the multi-selector  
after setting an item.  
Memory Stick Tool  
Format  
Change REC. Folder  
Create REC. Folder Copy  
Internal Memory Tool  
Format  
3Select a setting with v/V.  
4Press MENU to turn off the menu.  
[ To select a Setup item  
Setup 1  
1
1 Press MENU.  
LCD Backlight  
Beep  
Language  
Initialize  
2 Select  
tilt to B.  
(Setup) in step 2 and then  
3 Select the item to set with v/V/b/B,  
then tilt to B.  
Setup 2  
2
File Number  
Video Out  
Clock Set  
USB Connect  
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Enjoying your computer  
Viewing “Mobile HD Snap Camera  
Handbook” (PDF)  
What you can do with a Windows  
computer  
For advanced use of your camera, see  
“Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook”  
(PDF).  
Take either of the following ways to  
connect the camera with a Windows  
computer and enjoy the functions.  
To view “Mobile HD Snap Camera  
Handbook” (PDF), you need to install  
Adobe Reader on your computer.  
[ When using various functions  
By using the software “PMB (Picture  
Motion Browser)” in the supplied CD-  
ROM, you can enjoy the following  
operations.  
Importing images taken with your camera  
to a computer  
Viewing imported images on a computer  
Creating a disc with edited images  
Changing the language displayed in  
“PMB Portable”  
[ For Windows users  
1
2
Turn on the computer.  
Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the  
disc drive of your computer.  
The select screen for installation appears.  
Click [Handbook (PDF)].  
3
4
The installation screen for “Mobile HD  
Snap Camera Handbook” (PDF) appears.  
Select the desired language and the  
model name of your camera, then click  
[Handbook (PDF)].  
[ Environment for using “PMB”  
and “PMB Portable”  
*
1
OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3 /  
Installation starts. When the installation is  
completed, the short-cut icon of “Mobile  
HD Snap Camera Handbook” appears on  
the desktop of your computer.  
• The model name of your camera is printed  
on its bottom surface.  
Windows Vista SP1*  
2
*
1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not  
supported.  
2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.  
*
• Standard installation is required.  
• Operation is not assured if the above OS has  
been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.  
• The driver for Web Camera does not support  
64-bit editions of both Windows XP and Vista.  
5
Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the  
CD-ROM from the disc drive of your  
computer.  
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster  
(When playing/editing high definition  
movies: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or  
faster, Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster,  
Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel  
Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster)  
[ For Macintosh users  
1
2
Turn on the computer.  
Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the  
disc drive of your computer.  
3
Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD-  
ROM, double-click the [GB] folder and  
then drag-and-drop the “Handbook.pdf”  
on the computer.  
Memory: 512 MB or more (When playing/  
editing high definition movies: 1 GB or  
more)  
Video Memory: 32 MB or more (64 MB  
or more is recommended)  
Double-click “Handbook.pdf” to view the  
handbook.  
Hard disk: Disk volume required for  
installation: Approximately 500 MB*  
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The installation menu screen appears.  
Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible  
video card, Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots  
Others: USB port (this must be  
provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB  
(USB 2.0 compatible))  
* For “PMB Portable”, the disk volume required  
on using the program temporarily is  
approximately 1 GB.  
[ Note on playback of movie files  
• If it does not appear, double-click [Computer]  
(in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t  
(SONYPICTUTIL).  
• The AutoPlay screen may appear. Select “Run  
Install.exe.” and follow the instructions that  
appear on the screen to proceed with the  
installation.  
2 Click [Install].  
The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.  
3 Select the desired language, then click  
[Next].  
(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.  
The “License Agreement” screen appears.  
4 Read the agreement carefully. If you  
• If you are using a notebook PC, be sure to use  
the PC with the AC adaptor plugged in.  
accept the terms of the agreement, click  
the radio button next to [I accept the  
terms of the license agreement] and then  
click [Next].  
5 Follow the instructions on the screen to  
complete the installation.  
• When the restarting confirmation message  
appears, restart the computer following the  
instructions on the screen.  
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.  
[ Installing “PMB”  
You can install “PMB” using the following  
procedure.  
• Log on as Administrator.  
1 Turn on your computer, and insert the  
• DirectX may be installed depending on the  
system environment of your computer.  
6 Remove the CD-ROM after the  
installation is complete.  
CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM  
drive.  
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When you connect the camera and your  
computer, AutoPlay Wizard appears.  
Click [×] to close the AutoPlay Wizard for any  
unnecessary drives.  
• If the desired AutoPlay Wizard does not  
appear, click [Computer] (in Windows XP,  
[My Computer]) t [PMBPORTABLE], then  
double-click “PMB_P.exe”.  
[ Operating the “PMB”/Viewing the  
“PMB Guide”  
After you install the software, shortcut  
icons for “PMB” and “PMB Guide” are  
created on the desktop.  
For the basic operation of “PMB”, see  
“PMB Guide”.  
2 Click “PMB Portable” (in Windows XP,  
[PMB Portable] t [OK]).  
Double-click to start “PMB”.  
The Language Selection screen appears.  
3 Select the desired language, then click  
Double-click to start “PMB  
Guide”.  
[OK].  
The Region Selection screen appears.  
4 Select the appropriate [Area] and  
[Country/Region], and then click [OK].  
The User Agreement screen appears.  
5 Read the agreement carefully. If you  
accept the terms of the agreement, click [I  
Agree].  
• If the icon is not displayed on the computer  
screen, click [Start] t [All Programs] t  
[Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB] to start “PMB”  
or click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony  
Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide].  
You can also open “PMB Guide” from [Help] of  
“PMB”.  
“PMB Portable” starts up.  
b Notes  
[ Operating the “PMB Portable”  
This camera has an application “PMB  
Portable”.  
You can use this application to do the  
following:  
• You can easily upload images to a blog or other  
media service.  
• Always connect to a network when using “PMB  
Portable”.  
• When uploading images over the Internet, the  
cache may remain in the computer being used  
depending on the service provider. This is also  
true when this camera is used for this purpose.  
• When a bug occurs in “PMB Portable” or you  
delete “PMB Portable” by mistake, you can  
repair “PMB Portable” using “PMB”. For  
details, see the “PMB Guide” (page 25).  
• You can easily filter the images you want to  
upload by registering them in the camera as  
Sharemark images (page 21).  
• You can upload images from a computer  
connected to the Internet even when you are  
away from home or the office.  
• You can easily register the media services (such  
as blogs) you use frequently.  
For details on “PMB Portable”, see the  
“PMB Portable” help.  
[ Notes on “PMB Portable”  
“PMB Portable” makes it possible to  
download the URLs of a number of  
websites from the server administered by  
Sony (the “Sony server”).  
In order to use “PMB Portable” to enjoy the  
benefits of the image uploading service or  
other services (the “services”) provided by  
these and other websites, you must consent  
to the following.  
• Some websites require registration procedures  
and/or fees to use their services. In using such  
services, you must comply with the terms and  
conditions established by the websites  
concerned.  
When using “PMB Portable” for the first  
time, you must select the language. Follow  
the procedure below to make the selection.  
Once the language selection has been made,  
steps 3 to 5 are unnecessary the next time  
you use “PMB Portable”.  
1 Make a USB connection between the  
camera and a computer.  
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• Services may be terminated or changed in  
accordance with the convenience of the website  
operators. Sony will not be held responsible for  
any trouble occurring between the users and  
third parties or any inconvenience caused to  
users relating to the utilization of the services  
inclusive of the termination of or changes to  
such services.  
[ To disconnect the USB cable  
1
Click the [Unplug or eject hardware]  
icon on the task tray on the bottom right  
of the desk top.  
• To view a website, you will be redirected to it  
by the Sony server. There may be times when  
you cannot access the website because of server  
maintenance or for other reasons.  
• If the operation of the Sony server is to be  
terminated, you will be notified of the  
termination ahead of time on Sony’s website,  
etc.  
2
Click [Safely remove USB Mass  
Storage Device].  
• The URLs to which you are redirected by the  
Sony server and other information may be  
recorded for the purposes of improving Sony’s  
future products and services. However, no  
personal data will be recorded on such  
occasions.  
• To display the License Agreement screen of  
“PMB Portable”, double-click [APP] folder in  
the external drive (PMBPORTABLE), double-  
click [EULA], and then select the language of  
your choice.  
Disconnect the USB cable from the  
camera and the computer.  
b Notes  
• Before turning off your camera, disconnect the  
USB cable following the proper procedures  
described above.  
• Disconnect the USB cable using the proper  
procedures described above. Otherwise, files  
stored on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
may not be updated correctly. Also,  
disconnecting the USB cable improperly may  
cause a malfunction of the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media.  
[ Recommended USB cable  
connection  
To assure the proper functioning of your  
camera, connect your camera to a computer  
as below.  
• Connect the (USB) jack of the camera and a  
computer using the USB cable. Do not connect  
anything to other USB ports of a computer.  
• When connecting to a computer with a USB  
keyboard and USB mouse connected as standard  
equipment, connect the camera to another USB  
port using the USB cable.  
b Notes  
• Operations are not guaranteed when multiple  
USB devices are connected to a computer.  
• Be sure to connect the USB cable to a USB port.  
If the USB cable is connected to a computer via  
a USB keyboard or USB hub, operations are not  
guaranteed.  
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2 Copy image files to the Macintosh  
computer.  
Using your Macintosh computer  
1 Double-click the newly recognized  
icon t [DCIM] (still images) or  
[MP_ROOT] (movies) t the folder  
where the images you want to copy  
are stored.  
You can copy images to your Macintosh  
computer.  
• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh  
computers.  
2 Drag and drop the image files to the  
hard disk icon.  
The image files are copied to the  
hard disk.  
Recommended computer environment  
The following environment is  
recommended for a computer connected to  
the camera.  
• For details on the storage location of the  
images and file names, see “Mobile HD  
Snap Camera Handbook”.  
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac  
OS X (v10.1 to v10.5)  
USB jack: Provided as standard  
3 View images on the computer.  
b Notes  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the  
recommended computer environments  
mentioned above.  
• Double-click the hard disk icon t the  
desired image file in the folder containing  
the copied files to open that image file.  
To delete the USB connection  
Perform the procedures listed below  
beforehand when:  
• Disconnecting the USB cable  
• Removing “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
• Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into  
the camera after copying images from the  
internal memory  
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a  
single computer at the same time, some devices,  
including your camera, may not operate  
depending on the types of USB devices you are  
using.  
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a  
USB hub.  
• Connecting your camera using a USB interface  
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0  
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed  
transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-  
Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).  
• Turning off the camera  
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media to the  
“Trash” icon.  
• Only [Mass Storage] mode is available for the  
USB connection of this camera.  
• When your computer resumes from the suspend  
or sleep mode, communication between your  
camera and your computer may not recover at  
the same time.  
The camera is disconnected from the computer.  
Copying and viewing images on a  
computer  
1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh  
computer, then connect the supplied USB  
cable.  
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Indicators on the screen  
Each time you tilt the multi-selector to v  
A
(DISP), the display changes (page 17).  
Display  
Indication  
Battery remaining  
In shooting standby  
Shooting mode  
• When switching to the  
shooting mode,  
appears for approximately  
two seconds.  
Zoom scaling  
Shooting mode (Scene  
Selection)  
.
When recording movies  
Low battery warning  
Image size  
E
When playing back still images  
/
/
/
Playback/Stop/Slide Show  
fast forward  
Fast forward/Rewind  
00:00:00  
VOL.  
Counter  
Volume  
When playing back movies  
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B
Display  
Indication  
Display  
Indication  
Print order (DPOF) mark  
Image size  
Protect  
Still image shooting mode  
D
[400]  
Remaining number of  
recordable images  
Display  
Indication  
Self-timer  
Image size  
Menu/Guide menu  
DPOF  
• Pressing MENU switches  
the menu/guide menu on/  
off.  
+2.0EV  
Exposure Value  
Playback bar  
[00:28:25]  
Remaining recordable  
time  
101_0012  
Folder-file number  
Recorded date/time of the  
playback image  
2009 1 1  
9:30 AM  
Movie shooting mode  
White balance  
Select images  
BACK/  
NEXT  
2000  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
ISO number  
Adjust volume  
VOLUME  
F3.6  
ISO400  
C
Display  
Indication  
E
Recording folder  
• This does not appear when  
using internal memory.  
Display  
Indication  
Movie recording  
Recording time  
00:00:05  
Recording/Playback Media  
b Note  
Histogram  
• Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and differ from what you actually see.  
appears when histogram  
display is disabled.  
Change folder  
• This does not appear when  
using internal memory.  
Playback folder  
• This does not appear when  
using internal memory.  
12/12  
Image number/Number of  
images recorded in selected  
folder  
Shooting mode  
Sharemark  
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Battery life and memory capacity  
Battery life and the available  
recording and playback time  
Sufficient power remaining  
o
o
o
The tables show the approximate time  
(min.) that the images can be recorded/  
played back with the battery at full capacity  
and at an ambient temperature of 25°C  
(77°F).  
Charge the battery.  
(The warning indicator  
flashes.)  
Note that the available recording and  
playback time may be less than those  
indicated in the table depending on the  
conditions of use.  
• Battery capacity decreases as you use it more, as  
the time passes.  
• The available recording and playback time and  
the battery life are decreased under the  
following conditions:  
• It takes about one minute until the correct  
battery remaining indicator appears.  
• The displayed battery remaining indicator may  
not be correct under certain circumstances.  
– The surrounding temperature is low.  
– The camera has been turned on and off many  
times.  
– The zoom is used frequently.  
– [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright].  
– The battery power is low.  
[ Approximate recording/playback  
time (min.)  
Recording time*  
1
Continuous recording time  
100  
110  
150  
Typical recording time*  
2
Playback time  
*
1
Shooting movies continuously with an image  
size of [720 30P]  
Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
*
2
[ To check the remaining battery  
time  
Rotate the lens portion or press ON/OFF  
button to turn on and check the remaining  
battery on the LCD screen.  
The remaining amount of battery is shown  
as follows:  
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The approximate recording time of movies in  
the default setting  
The table below shows the approximate  
maximum recording times. These are the  
total times for all movie files. Continuous  
shooting is possible for approximately 25  
minutes.  
Number of still images and  
recording time of movies  
The number of still images and the length  
of time for movies may vary depending on  
the shooting conditions.  
(Units: hour : minute : second)  
The approximate number of still images in the  
default setting  
Movie size  
Capacity  
720 30P  
(Units: Images)  
Internal memory  
Photo size  
Approx. 12 MB  
0:00:20  
(0:00:10)  
Capacity  
5M  
Internal memory  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted with  
this camera  
Approx. 12 MB  
3
512 MB  
0:15:00  
(0:07:00)  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted with  
this camera  
1 GB  
0:30:00  
(0:15:00)  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
50  
95  
2 GB  
1:00:00  
(0:30:00)  
190  
390  
770  
1550  
3100  
6200  
4 GB  
2:05:00  
(1:05:00)  
2 GB  
8 GB  
4:10:00  
(2:10:00)  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
8:30:00  
(4:25:00)  
16 GB  
• 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.  
• All numbers measured when using “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media made by Sony  
Corporation. The number of still images and the  
length of time for movies may vary depending  
on the shooting conditions and the recording  
media.  
• The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable  
time.  
• All numbers are measured when using “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media made by Sony  
Corporation. The recordable time for movies  
varies depending on the recording conditions,  
subject conditions, and the type of “Memory  
Stick” media.  
• Before the continuous shooting ends, the  
recording time indicator flashes, and after a  
while, the recording will automatically stop.  
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 Stick PRO Duo” media. Movies  
containing quickly moving and complex  
images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and  
this reduces the overall recording time.  
• When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals  
1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for  
data management.  
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Troubleshooting  
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 (page 11).  
If you experience trouble with your camera,  
try the following solutions.  
1Check the items below, and refer  
to “Mobile HD Snap Camera  
Handbook” (PDF).  
The CHARGE lamp flashes while  
charging the battery pack.  
2Turn the power off, and turn it on  
again after about one minute.  
Remove the battery pack being charged,  
and then insert the same battery pack  
into the battery charger securely again.  
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).  
(BC-CSKA only)  
3Consult your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
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.  
For details, see page 35.  
Battery and power  
Shooting still images/movies  
Cannot turn on the camera.  
Your camera cannot record images.  
The battery is discharged. Charge the  
battery (page 11).  
Check whether the battery is inserted in  
the correct direction (page 12).  
Check the free capacity of the internal  
memory or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media (page 31). If it is full, do one of  
the following:  
Delete unnecessary images (page 19).  
Change the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media.  
Continuous shooting is possible for  
approximately 25 minutes.  
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 (page 14).  
The power may go off automatically to  
protect the camera depending on the  
temperature of the unit or the battery  
pack. In this case, the message appears  
on the screen before the power goes off.  
Press  
(Play) button and set the  
camera to shooting mode to shoot a still  
image or a movie.  
Viewing images  
Your camera cannot playback  
images.  
The battery remaining indicator is  
incorrect.  
Press  
(Play) button to change to the  
playback mode (page 19).  
The folder/file name has been changed  
on your computer.  
This phenomenon occurs when you use  
the camera in an extremely hot or cold  
location.  
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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.  
Cannot use the Web Camera  
The camera and a computer are  
connected with USB cable before the  
USB driver is installed.  
Follow the steps below to uninstall the  
driver not recognized correctly and  
install the USB driver again.  
The camera is in USB mode. Delete the  
USB connection.  
Log on to the computer with the user ID  
of the administrator authority.  
Computers  
1
Make sure the camera is connected to the  
computer.  
You cannot install “PMB”.  
Check the computer environment  
required to install “PMB”.  
Install “PMB” in an orderly manner  
2
3
Click [Start].  
Right-click [My Computer] and click  
[Property].  
Change the USB mode of the camera to  
[Mass Storage].  
[System Property] screen will appear.  
4
Click the [Hardware] tab and click [Device  
Manager].  
“PMB Portable” does not start.  
5
6
Click [View] and click [Devices by type].  
Change the USB mode of the camera to  
[Mass Storage].  
If the driver below, not correctly  
recognized, is installed, right-click it and  
click [Uninstall].  
• [Sony Webcam] in [Imaging devices]  
“PMB” does not work correctly.  
7
8
9
When [Confirm Device Removal] screen  
appears, click [OK] and delete it.  
Finish “PMB” and restart your  
computer.  
Turn off the power of the camera, remove  
the USB cable, and re-start the computer.  
Your camera is not recognized by  
the computer.  
Insert the CD-ROM into the disk drive.  
10 Re-install the USB driver by taking the  
Disconnect devices from the USB jack  
of the computer other than the  
keyboard, mouse, and your camera.  
Disconnect the USB cable from the  
computer and the camera, and restart  
the computer, then connect the  
computer and your camera again in an  
orderly manner (page 26).  
Make sure the media check tool of the  
computer activates. For details on the  
media check tool, see “PMB Guide”  
following steps.  
1Double-click [My Computer].  
2Right-click  
[SONYPICTUTIL(E:)](disk drive)*.  
* The driver letter (such as (E:)) may differ  
depending on the computer you are  
using.  
3Click [Open], double-click [USB  
Driver] and then double-click  
[setup.exe].  
Install “PMB” (page 24).  
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b Notes  
• The computer may not operate properly when  
you delete devices other than [USB Composite  
Device], [USB Audio Device], or [USB  
Device].  
• Press MENU and select  
(Setup 2) t [USB Connect] t [Web Camera],  
then press the multi-selector (page 22).  
(Setup) t  
2
• The Web Camera function is not available for  
“PMB”.  
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Precautions  
the same battery pack into the battery charger  
securely again.  
[ Do not use/store the camera in  
the following places  
When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again,  
this may indicate a battery error or that a battery  
pack other than the specified type has been  
inserted. Check that the battery pack is the  
specified type.  
• 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 the battery pack is the specified type, remove  
the battery pack, replace it with a new one or  
another one and check if the battery charger  
operates correctly. If the battery charger  
operates correctly, a battery error may have  
occurred.  
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it  
indicates that the battery charger stops charging  
temporarily on standby. The battery charger  
stops charging and enters the standby status  
automatically when the temperature is outside of  
the recommended operating temperature.  
When the temperature gets back within the  
appropriate range, the battery charger resumes  
charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up  
again. We recommend charging the battery pack  
in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to  
30°C (50°F to 86°F). (BC-CSKA only)  
• 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  
• 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 the battery pack  
[ On cleaning  
Cleaning the LCD screen  
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit  
(sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.  
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as  
hammering, dropping or stepping on the battery  
pack.  
• Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.  
Cleaning the lens  
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove  
fingerprints, dust, etc.  
[ On the battery charger  
Cleaning the camera surface  
• Do not charge battery packs other than an NP-  
BK type battery pack in the battery charger  
supplied with the camera. Batteries other than  
the specified kind may leak, overheat, or  
explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a  
risk of injury from electrocution and burns.  
• Remove the charged battery pack from the  
battery charger. If you leave the charged battery  
pack in the charger, battery life may be  
shortened.  
• The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery  
charger flashes in either way:  
– Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off  
repeatedly at the interval of 0.15 seconds.  
– Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off  
repeatedly at the interval of 1.5 seconds. (BC-  
CSKA only)  
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.  
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast, remove  
the battery pack being charged, and then insert  
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[ 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.  
If moisture condensation occurs  
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.  
[ On disposing the battery  
Contact the nearest Sony dealer when disposing  
the battery.  
[ 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.  
However, even if this rechargeable battery is not  
charged, you can still use the camera, but the date  
and time will not be indicated.  
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.  
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Specifications  
Speaker: Monaural  
Exif Print: Compatible  
PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible  
Camera  
[System]  
Image device: 7.13 mm (1/2.5 type) CMOS  
sensor  
Total pixel number of camera:  
BC-CSK/BC-CSKA battery charger  
Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V,  
50 Hz/60 Hz, 2.2 W (BC-CSK)/2.3 W (BC-  
CSKA)  
Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.33 A (BC-CSK)/  
0.30 A (BC-CSKA)  
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)  
Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to+140°F)  
Dimensions: Approx. 62 × 24 × 91 mm (2 1/2 ×  
31/32 × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D)  
Mass: Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz) (BC-CSK)/Approx.  
70 g (2.5 oz) (BC-CSKA)  
Approx. 5 040 000 (2 592 × 1 944) pixels  
Effective pixel number of camera:  
Approx. 5 040 000 (2 592 × 1 944) pixels  
(still images), Approx. 2 074 000 pixels  
([1080 30P] movie)  
Lens: F3.6  
f = 7.0 mm (9/32 inches)  
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)  
Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene  
Selection (4 modes)  
Rechargeable battery pack  
NP-BK1  
File format:  
Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant,  
DCF compliant  
Movies: MPEG-4 compliant (.MP4)  
Video codec type: MPEG-4 AVC/  
H.264 Main Profile  
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  
Capacity:  
Audio codec type: AAC LC  
Recording media: Internal Memory (approx.  
12 MB), “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
typical: 3.4Wh (970mAh)  
minimum: 3.3Wh (930mAh)  
[Input and Output connectors]  
USB jack: mini B, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0  
compliant)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
A/V OUT jack: Minijack, Video out, audio out  
(mono)  
[LCD screen]  
LCD panel: 4.6 cm (1.8 type) TFT drive  
Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots  
[Power, general]  
Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1, 3.6 V  
AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately),  
4.2 V  
Power consumption: 2.0 W (when the movie  
image size is [720 30P])  
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)  
Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)  
Dimensions: Approx. 23.5 × 103.3 × 55.3  
(15/16 × 4 1/8 × 2 1/4 inches)  
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
Mass: Approx. 120 g (4.2 oz) (including NP-BK1  
battery pack, etc.)  
Microphone: Monaural  
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Trademarks  
• “Memory Stick”,  
, “Memory Stick PRO”,  
, “Memory Stick Duo”,  
, “Memory Stick PRO  
, “Memory  
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.  
• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.  
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.  
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Additional information on this product and answers  
to frequently asked questions can be found at our  
Customer Support Website.  
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC  
(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based  
ink.  
Printed in China  
 

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