Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Handbook Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-TS10/TS20/TS20K © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-261-655-11(1) GB
Table of contents How to use this handbook Click on a button on the right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Operation Search Search for information by operation. Settings Search Search for information in a listing of Settings items. Marks and notations used in this handbook Settings Search Index Search for information by keyword. Operation Search Table of contents Search for information by function.
Notes on the battery pack Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data. • The battery pack is built into the camera. Charge the camera before using for the first time. • You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is. • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 69.
On image data compatibility Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search • This camera supports “MP4 format” as movie file format. Therefore, movies recorded by this camera cannot be played on devices that do not support “MP4 format”. • This camera does not support “AVCHD format” and therefore is not compatible with the playback and recording of movies in “AVCHD format” like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera are compressed/recorded in JPEG format.
Table of contents Life with “Bloggie” Capture your life Operation Search At a party Settings Search Record still images at maximum 12M (4128 × 3096) and movies at maximum 1920 × 1080 30p full high-vision (page 36, 37). Also, you can record still images during movie recording (page 31). During a walk Index Take compact “Bloggie” with you anywhere, anytime. Take it out, and record casually.
Connect your “Bloggie” to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), and enjoy images on the big screen (page 60). Operation Search Connect to TV Table of contents Share your life Settings Search Index Import and upload captured moments You can upload images easily and intuitively, using the Bloggie Software pre-loaded on the internal memory (page 24, 50). You can also choose the images and the sharing site to upload in advance (Share it Later) (page 43).
Notes on using the camera Operation Search Settings Search How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Life with “Bloggie”·················································· 5 Operation Search ················································ 10 Settings Search··················································· 11 Identifying parts··················································· 13 List of buttons/icons displayed on the s
Computer Settings Search Recommended computer environment ··············· 46 Using the Bloggie Software (Windows)··············· 48 Importing images to a computer·························· 49 Uploading images to a media service ················· 50 Operation Search Viewing································································ 39 Playback zoom···················································· 41 Delete·································································· 42 Share it Later········
Index Operation Search Number of still images and recordable time of movies································································· 68 Built-in battery pack············································· 69 Precautions ························································· 70 Specifications ······················································ 71 Table of contents Others Index ··································································· 73 Settings Search Index 9GB
Shooting (Movies) ··············································· 30 Changing image size Photo Size ····························································· 36 Movie Size ····························································· 38 Deleting images Delete ······································································ 42 Format ···································································· 58 Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom ················································
Table of contents Settings Search Setting items In the table below, cannot be changed. indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that Shooting mode Protect Playback mode – Beep Language Setting Operation Search Items Demo Mode Initialize HDMI Output Settings Search LUN Settings Format Date & Time Setting How to set items 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Index ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Tap (Settings).
3 Tap the items. Table of contents The displayed items scroll by dragging the LCD screen up and down with your finger. Operation Search 4 Tap the desired mode. 5 Tap [Back].
A Speaker B Lens Table of contents Identifying parts C Hook for wrist strap D LCD screen/Touch panel E Movie button G ON/OFF (Power) button • Press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds to force-quit the camera.
Buttons and icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.
Display Indication Overheating warning 00:00:12 Counter Table of contents Protect Notes Operation Search • Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. • The screen display shifts both horizontally and vertically depending on the camera aspect. • The screen display disappears automatically after about 4 seconds. You can change display/ nondisplay by tapping the LCD screen.
Table of contents How to hold the camera • Be careful not to block the lens or microphone with your finger when shooting. Operation Search Settings Search • Do not hold the USB jack. Index • Attach the strap and place your hand through its loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
vertically Portrait images are recorded. Black bands appear on the left and right of the screen during playback on TV or computer. This is useful when shooting portrait objects.
You can operate the camera by tapping the buttons on the LCD screen or dragging the screen. Note Table of contents How to use the touch panel • Do not operate with a sharp-pointed object, such as pen or finger nail. Lightly touch the buttons or items on the screen with your finger. Operation Search Select the items (Tap) Settings Search Index Scroll the screen (Drag) Touch and slide the screen with your finger.
Drag the screen quickly. To stop the screen, tap with your finger.
• USB connection support cable (1) Settings Search • Wrist strap (1) • Software (page 24, 48) The following contents are included in the internal memory of this camera.
The camera’s battery is continuously recharged whenever the camera is connected to a running computer. Table of contents Charging the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button to turn off the camera. Operation Search ON/OFF (Power) button Settings Search 2 Push the “PUSH” part at the bottom of the camera. The USB jack comes out as shown in the illustration. Index PUSH USB jack 3 Connect the camera to the computer that is turned on with the USB connection support cable (supplied).
• Install Bloggie Software (pre-loaded on the internal memory) after completing the procedure above. Notes Settings Search Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the USB connection support cable. • Turning off the camera. 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the tasktray. Windows Vista (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop]. Windows XP 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
Charging time Full charge time Table of contents z How long does it take to charge the camera? Approx. 200 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. Operation Search zHow long can I record or play back images? Standard battery life Recording time*1 Typical recording time* 3 Approx. 120 min. Approx. 70 min. Playback time Settings Search Continuous recording time*2 Approx. 150 min.
You can do the following using the Bloggie Software (pre-loaded on the internal memory). – Import images shot with the camera to a computer, and play back. – Upload images to a network service. Table of contents Installing the software (Windows) 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button to turn on the camera. Operation Search 2 Push the “PUSH” part at the bottom of the camera. Settings Search ON/OFF (Power) button The USB jack comes out as shown in the illustration.
4 Activate the installer. Settings Search Windows Vista/Windows XP 1 Click [Setup Bloggie Software] on the AutoPlay screen. Operation Search 2 Double-click “Setup_Bloggie.exe” in the folder. Table of contents Windows 7 1 Click [Open folder to view files] on the AutoPlay screen. Index • If the AutoPlay screen does not appear, click [Start] t [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]), then double-click [Bloggie Software] t “Setup_Bloggie.exe”.
1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. The camera is turned on. The demonstration movie plays back when you turn on the camera for the first time. Operation Search ON/OFF (Power) button Table of contents Setting the language and clock 2 Select the desired language, then tap [Next]. Settings Search 3 Select the desired date display format, then tap [Next]. Index 4 Select Daylight Savings [On]/[Off], then tap [Next]. 5 Scroll each item up or down to set the desired date and time, and tap [OK].
Tap (Settings) and select [Date & Time Setting] (page 59).
1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. ON/OFF (Power) button Table of contents Shooting (Still images) Operation Search 2 Compose the shot. Be sure not to place fingers on the lens. Touch and hold T on the T/W (zoom) bar to zoom in, W to zoom out. Settings Search (Shutter) button halfway AE/AF lock indicator (Shutter) button When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator (AE/AF lock) lights on the top of the display. 4 Press the Index 3 Press the down. (Shutter) button fully down.
to focus on • When the camera detects faces, the white frames appear, and the focus and exposure are adjusted to the faces automatically. • The frames turn green when the faces are in focus by pressing the (Shutter) button half way down. • The camera may not detect faces depending on the shooting condition. Settings Search z When shooting portrait Operation Search • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 10 cm (4 inches).
1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. ON/OFF (Power) button Table of contents Shooting (Movies) Operation Search 2 Compose the shot. Be sure not to place fingers on the lens. Touch and hold T on the T/W (zoom) bar to zoom in, W to zoom out. Settings Search To finish shooting the movie, press the movie button again. Movie button Index 3 Press the movie button. Notes • Continuous recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes. • The maximum size of a single movie file is approximately 2 GB.
• Press the (Shutter) button fully down during movie recording. • The recorded still image appears small on the LCD screen of the camera. – 1920 × 1080 30p: – 1280 × 720 30p/60p: (1920 × 1080) Operation Search • The image sizes are as follows, depending on the movie size. Table of contents z To shoot still images during movie recording (1280 × 720) For MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, the camera supports high definition images with an effective total number of scanning lines of 1080 or 720.
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. 1 Touch and hold T or W. Table of contents Zoom T side Touch and hold T to zoom in, W to zoom out. Operation Search W side Settings Search Notes Index • Only Digital zoom is available with this camera. • You may not be able to zoom in or out images smoothly when using zoom function. • Image quality decreases as the images are digitally processed.
1 Tap (Self-Timer) on the shooting standby screen. Table of contents Self-Timer Tap the LCD screen when the screen display is not shown. (Off) Does not use the self-timer. Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. When you press the (Shutter) button or movie button, a selftimer icon flashes, and after rapid beep sounds are heard, the camera will shoot. (10sec) Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. Settings Search (2sec) Operation Search 2 Tap the desired mode.
By attaching the supplied 360 Video Lens to the camera, you can shoot 360-degree images of the area around the camera. Table of contents Shooting 360 Video images (MHSTS20K only) Operation Search 1 Take out the 360 Video Lens from its case. Settings Search 2 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Index ON/OFF (Power) button 3 Attach the 360 Video Lens to the camera in the direction shown in the illustration.
Table of contents z To place the camera vertically Attach the bottom part of the 360 Video Lens case to the bottom of the camera. Operation Search z To remove the 360 Video Lens Pull the 360 Video Lens in the opposite direction of when attaching. You can play back 360 Video images on the computer using the Bloggie Software. For details on the installation of the Bloggie Software, see page 24.
The photo size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. The larger the photo size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on largeformat paper. The smaller the photo size, the more images can be recorded. Table of contents Photo Size 1 Tap (Switching image size) on the shooting standby screen. Operation Search Tap the LCD screen when the screen display is not shown. 2 Tap the desired size from [Photo Size]. Usage guidelines No.
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
The larger the movie size, the higher the movie quality. The movies shot with the camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, “MP4 format”. Table of contents Movie Size 1 Tap (Switching image size) on the shooting standby screen. Operation Search Tap the LCD screen when the screen display is not shown. 2 Tap the desired size from [Movie Size].
Table of contents Viewing 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. The index screen appears. Operation Search 2 Select an image and tap. Movie A single movie plays back when an image is selected. Settings Search Still image z To show previous/next images Index Drag your finger in the direction of the arrows. You can send multiple images at one time by flicking. Previous Next z Fast forward/Fast rewind the movie Tap / / .
Table of contents z To go back to shooting mode Do one of the following: – Tap on the index screen. (Shutter) button or movie button. (Shutter) button Settings Search Movie button Operation Search – Press the z To go back to the index screen Tap .
Enlarges the played back still images. 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Playback zoom 2 Select the still image and tap. 3 Double-tap the part you want to enlarge. Operation Search Settings Search 4 Adjust the magnification and the part to enlarge. Note Index Each double-tap on the LCD screen enlarges the image up to 8 times its original size. Drag the image to change the part to enlarge. To cancel playback zoom, tap .
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2 Tap (Delete) on the index screen. Table of contents Delete Operation Search Settings Search 3 Tap images you want to delete. Repeat the above step until there are no more images to be deleted. Select an image with a mark again to release the mark. Index 4 Tap [OK] t [OK]. z To delete images during playback Tap (Delete) t [OK] in single-image mode.
Table of contents Share it Later You can choose images and the sharing site to upload in advance. 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2 Tap (Share it Later) on the index screen. Operation Search Settings Search 3 Tap images you want to upload. Repeat the above step until there are no more images to be uploaded. Index 4 Tap [Next]. 5 Select and tap the sharing site to upload from the share list, and tap [OK]. For information on how to upload images, see page 50.
Tap (Share it Later) t The sharing site you upload images t [OK] in single-image mode. Table of contents z To share images during playback z To cancel sharing Operation Search Tap (Share it Later) t Release the mark on the sharing site t [OK] during playback of the image you want to cancel sharing.
Table of contents Volume control You can adjust the volume for playback movies. 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie and tap. 3 Tap (Volume control). Operation Search Tap the LCD screen when the screen display is not shown. Settings Search 4 Touch and hold the volume.
Table of contents Recommended computer environment Windows Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1/ Windows 7 Others CPU: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster Memory: 1 GB or more Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 200 MB Display: 1,024 × 768 dots or more *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
To play back and edit movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera on your computer, you need to install the software compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or the Bloggie Software. 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.
Table of contents Using the Bloggie Software (Windows) Activating If the Bloggie Software is already installed to a computer, Bloggie Software starts automatically. Settings Search z Connecting the camera to a computer Operation Search 1 Double-click the Bloggie Software (preloaded on the internal memory) shortcut icon on the desktop.
To connect the camera to your computer, see page 46. Table of contents Importing images to a computer Windows When not using the Bloggie Software 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. 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first.
Table of contents Uploading images to a media service Windows 2 Connect the camera to a computer in which the Bloggie Software (preloaded on the internal memory) is already installed. Bloggie Software starts automatically and the confirmation screen for uploading images appears. Upload images by following the uploading procedure of the network service. Notes Settings Search Macintosh Operation Search 1 Choose images and the sharing site to upload with the camera in advance (page 43).
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed when playing back registered images. 1 Tap Table of contents Protect (Playback) to switch to playback mode. In single-image mode, protect is completed in step 2. Settings Search 3 Tap images you want to protect. Select an image with a mark to release the Operation Search 2 Tap (Settings) t [Protect] on the index screen. mark. 4 Tap [OK].
Table of contents Beep Sets the sound for when you operate the camera. 1 Tap (Settings) t [Beep] t desired mode. Operation Search Turns on the beep sound when you press the movie button. Off Turns off the beep sound.
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 Tap (Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired language.
Performs a demonstration of the camera. 1 Tap (Settings) t [Demo Mode] t desired mode. Table of contents Demo Mode Operation Search Performs a demonstration. Off Does not perform a demonstration. Settings Search On Note Index • The demonstration stops when operating any of the following. – Touch LCD screen. – Press the (Shutter) button or movie button. – Turn off the power.
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 Tap Table of contents Initialize (Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK]. Operation Search Settings Search Note • Perform initialization after charging the camera to prevent the camera from turning off during the process. z When the camera does not work properly Index Press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds, and force-quit the camera (page 13). Then turn the camera on again.
Selects the type of signal to be output to a TV from the HDMI OUT jack. If images are not displayed on the TV clearly, changing the setting may improve the display. Table of contents HDMI Output 1 Tap (Settings) t [HDMI Output] t desired mode. Operation Search Outputs with 60Hz. 50Hz Outputs with 50Hz.
Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. Table of contents LUN Settings 1 Tap (Settings) t [LUN Settings] t desired mode. Operation Search Select this setting when you connect the camera to a computer. Single Select this setting in cases where the images are not displayed when the camera is connected to a device other than a computer.
Formats the internal memory. 1 Tap (Settings) t [Format] t [OK]. Table of contents Format Operation Search • Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
Sets the date and time again. 1 Tap (Settings) t [Date & Time Setting]. Table of contents Date & Time Setting Operation Search Date & Time Format Selects the date and time display format. Daylight Savings Pushes forward an hour. Date & Time Sets the date and time (page 26). Settings Search 2 Tap the items you want to set.
Connect the camera to a TV which has an HDMI terminal with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV. Table of contents Viewing images on a TV 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. Operation Search 2 Open the jack cover and connect the camera to the TV with the HDMI cable (sold separately). HDMI jack 1 To HDMI jack 2 To HDMI OUT jack Settings Search HDMI cable 3 Turn on the camera. 4 Turn on the TV and set the input.
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with an HDMI terminal and an HDMI cable (sold separately). The color system of the TV must match that of the camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used, and set [HDMI Output] (page 56).
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 62 to 67. Table of contents Troubleshooting 2 Turn the power off and then on again. Settings Search 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Operation Search 3 Press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds, and force-quit the camera. Then turn the camera on again (page 13).
Cannot charge the camera. Table of contents Operation Search • Turn off the camera and make the USB connection. • Disconnect the USB connection support cable, and then reconnect it. • Use the USB connection support cable (supplied). • Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). • Turn on the computer and connect the camera. • Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status. • Connect the camera directly to a computer using the supplied USB connection support cable.
The top and bottom edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. Table of contents • 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 that is not compatible with full pixel display. Black bands appear on the left and right of the screen.
The camera does not work properly. • Press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds, and force-quit the camera. Then turn the camera on again. Table of contents Others The lens gets fogged. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. Operation Search • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. System error • Turn the power off and then on again. Camera overheating Allow it to cool Settings Search • If you record movies for an extended period, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording movies. Operation Search • The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
Image size over limit Maximum number of images already selected • Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Delete], [Share it Later] and [Protect]. Table of contents • You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera. Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files Invalid operation • This message appears if you perform an invalid operation. Operation Search • Playback zoom cannot be performed on movies.
The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions. Table of contents Number of still images and recordable time of movies Still images Capacity (MHS-TS10) (MHS-TS20/TS20K) 4:3 (12M) 622 16:9 (8M) 16:9 (2M) 799 1665 3528 7343 1296 • When the number of remaining recordable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.
On charging the battery pack • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. • When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings.
Do not use/store the camera in the following places Operation Search • 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. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
Camera [System] Settings Search Power: Built-in rechargeable battery pack USB charging (supplied from the computer by connecting with the supplied USB connection support cable) Charging time: Approx. 200 mins. (full charge) (when charging from the USB connector of the computer) Power consumption (during shooting): 1.7 W (when the movie image size is [1280×720 30p]) Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions: Approx. 52.0 mm × 107.
Trademarks Operation Search • 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 and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Numerics N 360 Video images .............................................................34 Number of still images ...................................................68 B O Battery pack ........................................................................69 OS ............................................................................................46 Bloggie Software ........................................................24, 48 P Photo Size ...................................................
