General Features
Video Functions
Still Image Functions
Battery Information
Connections
Integrated Software
General Features
Overview: The Sony MHC-CM1 Webbie HD Camcorder can record HD
MP4 video and 5 megapixel still images. This ultra-compact and lightweight Webbie camcorder also
features pre-installed PMB portable software that allows you to pre-select video
and images in the camcorder and directly upload them to your compatible PC and
many of your favorite internet sharing sites. The Sony MHC-CM1 Webbie HD
Camcorder is available in silver, orange, and eggplant.
Compact Size: With a width of approximately 1.75", height of 2.5,
and depth of 4.25", along with a weight of approximately 7 ounces, the Webbie HD camcorder is compact enough to
effortlessly carry with you in your bag or pocket.
2.5" LCD Screen: The Webbie HD camcorder features a large 2.5"
(diagonally) 4:3 LCD with 153,000 pixels that opens up to a 90-degree angle from
the camcorder and swivels up to 270 degrees (180 degrees forward/90 degrees
backward), letting you clearly and
instantly see what you are filming from multiple positions. If you rotate the
LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing
out which is convenient during playback operation. The LCD monitor can be set to
two different brightness levels (Normal or Bright). Even more, when the
LCD is opened, the Webbie HD camcorder almost instantly powers on so you can
start taking still shots or recording video immediately.
Note: The Webbie HD camcorder does not feature a separate
viewfinder.
12 MB Internal Memory: This camcorder has 12 MB of internal
memory. Even when there is no Memory Stick inserted in the camcorder, you can
record images or very short video clips using the internal memory. This memory
is not removable.
Memory Stick Pro Duo Media Slot: Record video and still images
directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo media (sold separately), for easy transfer to a
compatible PC or Mac for e-mailing, printing, or sharing with other Memory Stick
PRO Duo compatible devices (sold separately). You can record up to 8.5 hours of
HD video footage or thousands of photos (based on 16GB media) on ultra-small
Memory Stick PRO Duo media (sold separately).
Note: You can copy video clips and still images stored on the
camcorder internal memory to an inserted Memory Stick Pro Duo card.
5MP CMOS Sensor: The Sony Webbie HD camcorder features a
7.13mm (1/2.5) CMOS sensor imaging device with 5,040,000 gross pixels. The
2,073,600 effective video pixels provide detail and clarity for high definition
and standard definition video. The 5,040,000 effective still megapixels provide
great digital still photography performance.
HD Video and 5MP Still Pictures: The Webbie HD camcorder
lets you record your favorite moments in High Definition MP4 (H.264) format and
features a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor that lets you take crisp 5 megapixel JPEG still images. MP4 is a popular
multimedia format that compresses the size of your audio and video, making your
media files small enough to easily transfer to your compatible PC or Mac. MP4 is
also highly compatible with the Web, so you can effortlessly upload your media
to popular photo or video-sharing websites like Photobucket or YouTube
(compatible PC with internet capability required).
Dual Record Buttons: Enjoy the convenience of individual
"Movie" and "Still" buttons that allow you to seamlessly switch from video
recording to still photo capture with the simple press of a button. The Webbie
HD camcorder also lets you capture both motion video and still
imagery without the need to switch capture modes so you do not have to miss
catching a special moment again.
Note: You cannot shoot still images while shooting movies
simultaneously.
20x Total Zoom: The Webbie HD camcorder boasts a 5x
Optical and 4x Digital zoom giving you a total zoom of 20x that lets you move in close and capture the action
in crisp detail.
5 Scene Selection Modes: Choose between 5 unique scene selection modes
to capture still images and record high-quality video or in different setting or
lighting environments. Choose among these 5 modes - Sports, Landscape, Low
Light, Backlight and Auto to optimize your results in various lighting
conditions.
Macro (Shooting Close-up): The camcorder adjusts the focus with
priority on subjects close-up.It is recommended to shoo in Macro when the
shooting distance is less than approximately 3 feet. You can set the camcorder to Macro Auto which
adjusts the camcorder's focus automatically on subjects, from those distant to
close-up.
Self-Timer: You can set the Self-Timer mode to a 10-second`
delay so you can be in the picture or movie.
Integrated LED Video Light: An integrated LED video light lets you
record video in dark light situations.
Flicker Cancel: This feature
curbs the flicker generated by fluorescent light by using an electro-shutter.
Stereo Audio Recording: Stereo Audio enhances your viewing experience by letting your record and playback your
favorite moments with full, rich, and deep sound.
Histogram: A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of
an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right
side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.
Function Guide: When you operate the camcorder, the description of
functions is displayed on the LCD screen.
Multi-Language Menu: You can choose from English or Spanish text for
the camcorder's menu.
Index Playback Screen: The Index Screen will display up to nine
thumbnails of video clips or still images (combined).
Beep Confirmation: The Webbie HD beeps to confirm functions. This
feature can be turned off.
Video Functions
Video Recording: The movies shot with this camera will be
recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profiles, at approximately 30 frames per
second. MP4 is a popular multimedia format that compresses the size of your
audio and video, making your media files small enough to easily transfer to your
compatible PC or Mac. MP4 is also highly compatible with the Web, so you can
effortlessly upload your media to popular photo or video-sharing websites like Photobucket or YouTube
(compatible PC with internet capability required).
Video Resolutions: With the Webbie HD camcorder you can enjoy the
flexibility of choosing to record and playback in either High Definition
(1440x1080/30p or 1280x720/30p) format with a 16:9 aspect ratio or Standard Definition (640x480/30p) format
with a 4:3 aspect ratio. You
can choose from the following movie image sizes.
| Movie Image Size |
Usage Guidelines |
| 1080 30P (1440 x 1080/30p) |
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in
sizes suited for display on your computer or high definition TV |
| 720 30P (1280 x 720/30p) |
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in
sizes suited for display on your computer |
| VGA 30P (640 x 480/30p) |
Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in
sizes suited for uploading on websites |
Approximate Recording Time of Movies: (Units = hour: minute:
second)
| Size/Capacity |
Internal Memory |
Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| 12 MB |
512 MB |
1 GB |
2 GB |
4GB |
8 GB |
16 GB |
| 1080 30P (16:9) |
0:00:15 |
0:10:00 |
0:20:00 |
0:40:00 |
1:20:00 |
2:50:00 |
5:40:00 |
| 720 30P (16:9) |
0:00:20 |
0:15:00 |
0:30:00 |
1:00:00 |
2:05:00 |
4:10:00 |
8:30:00 |
| VGA 30P (4:3) |
0:00:45 |
0:30:00 |
1:00:00 |
2:00:00 |
4:00:00 |
8:10:00 |
16:30:00 |
Note: For recording movies, it is recommended that you use
a Memory
Stick Pro Duo media of 512MB or larger. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 25
minutes.
Divide Movies: The Divide Movies feature allows you to
divide movies on the internal memory of the camcorder or on an inserted Memory
Stick Pro Duo card.
Still Image Functions
Still Image Recording: The integrated 5 megapixel CMOS sensor enables the
Webbie HD camcorder to take sharp JPEG still images up to 5 megapixels in addition to HD MP4
video. You can choose from the following still image sizes.
| Image Size |
Guidelines |
| 5M (2592 x 1944) |
For prints up to 8x10" |
| 3:2 (2592 x 1728) |
Shoots in a 3:2 aspect ratio |
| 3M (2048 x 1536) |
For prints up to 4x6" or 5x7" |
| 2M (1632 x 1244) |
For prints up to 4x6" |
| VGA (640 x 480) |
Shoots a small image size for e-mail attachment |
Approximate Number of Still Images: Units = Images
| Size/Quality/Capacity |
Internal Memory |
Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| 12 MB |
128 MB |
256 MB |
512 MB |
1 GB |
2 GB |
4 GB |
8 GB |
16 GB |
| 5M |
3 |
50 |
95 |
190 |
390 |
770 |
1550 |
3100 |
6200 |
| 3:2 |
4 |
70 |
135 |
270 |
550 |
1100 |
2200 |
4400 |
8800 |
| 3M |
9 |
80 |
155 |
305 |
620 |
1250 |
2500 |
5000 |
10000 |
| 2M |
15 |
130 |
235 |
480 |
980 |
2000 |
4000 |
8000 |
16000 |
| VGA |
75 |
780 |
1500 |
2950 |
6000 |
1200 |
23500 |
48000 |
96000 |
Auto Review: This feature displays the recorded image on the
camcorder's LCD screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting
a still image.
Playback Zoom: When viewing a single still image on the camcorder's
LCD screen you can zoom the image up to 5x. Once the image is zoomed, you can
pan left to right and up or down through the image.
Rotate Image: Recorded images can be rotated 360-degrees (clockwise or
counter-clockwise) in 90-degree increments on the camera's LCD screen.
Slide Show: The Slide Show function lets you play back
images one after the other. The interval between the pictures can be adjusted,
allowing you to choose 3, 5, 10, 30, or 60 seconds. You can select Folder play
(all images in the selected folder) or All play (all images on the Memory Stick
Duo). When repeat is selected, the images are replayed in a continuous loop.
Deleting/Protecting Images: You can delete a selected image,
or you can delete all the unprotected images at once. In order to avoid
accidentally deleting an image, it can be protected.
Print Mark: You can place a print mark on still images
recorded with this camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed
at a shop that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard.
Exif Print (Exif 2.21): The Webbie HD camcorder conforms to
"Exif Print," a worldwide standard. Vital camera settings (such as: exposure
mode, white balance, exposure time) and scene data are recorded to the image
file when it is captured. Printers compatible with "Exif Print" are able to use
this information to produce high quality photographs, exactly the way they were
intended at the time of capture. This intelligent communication process also
allows the printer to correct for poor lighting or mistakes, resulting in photos
that can be even better than the originals.
Battery Information
Integrated Sony Lithium Ion Battery: The built-in long
lasting rechargeable Lithium Ion battery allows you record up to 85 minutes and
is not
subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you are free to charge the
battery at any time. The Webbie HD camcorder's internal battery can be recharged
using the supplied AC adaptor. A full charge takes approximately 90 minutes.
Approximate recording/playback time (minutes):
| Continuous Recording Time |
85 min. |
| Typical Recording Time |
40 min. |
| Playback Time |
120 min. |
Connections
Multi-AV Terminal: A Multi-AV terminal and supplied
component AV cable or composite AV cable allows you to connect the Webbie HD camcorder to
your television
for easy playback. The camcorders AV output can be set to NTSC or PAL.
USB 2.0 Port: USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect this
camcorder to a compatible PC or Mac for fast transfer of video and still images
for editing (USB cable included).
Tripod Compatible: The Webbie HD camcorder can also be mounted a
tripods (sold separately) for added stability when capturing video or still
images. Us a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inches). You
will unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than
5.5mm (7/32 inches), and may damage the camcorder.
Integrated Software
Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Software (V.4.1.0): With Sharemark and
pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software, the Webbie HD
camcorder makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camcorder and
conveniently upload them from the camcorder to a compatible PC and popular Internet
sharing sites such as YouTube, Shutterfly, Dailymotion, and Picasa; without the need for any additional software. The Webbie HD
camcorder also comes with a Picture Motion Browser Software CD-ROM which allows
you to install this software on your compatible PC. The PMB CD-ROM software provides the following functions.
- Importing: You can import videos and still images by connecting
the camera and your computer using the supplied USB cable.
- Viewing: You can browse videos and still images imported to a
computer, in the Folder format that sorts and displays them by registered
folders, or in the Calendar format for that they are sorted by the time and
date they were taken.
- Editing Video: You can cut out only required video parts to save.
- Editing Still Images: You can correct brightness and contrast,
correct saturation, adjust sharpness, adjust tone curve, reduce red-eye,
trim images, and insert date
- Email Attachments: Attaching videos and still images to e-mail to
send them via e-mail.
- Disc Creation: You can save the imported images to CD and DVD. CD
burner drive or DVD burner drive required. The following 12 cm discs can be
used: CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R/RW, and DVD-R DL.
- Printing: Printing of still images. In the
main window, select the still image you want to print.
Note: Uploading directly to the web requires PMB Portable software
and USB cable (included), compatible PC with internet connectivity (not
included). Mac OS and 64 bit environments not supported with PMB Portable
software.
System Requirements: To use the Picture Motion Browser
software, your computer will need to meet the following system requirements.
- OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP1 (64-bit editions
and Starter editions are not supported)
- Note: Operation is not assured if the above OS has been
upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
- CPU: An Intel Pentium III 800MHz or faster is necessary. (When
playing/editing high definition movies: Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz or
faster/Intel Pentium D 2.8GHz or faster/Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz or fast/Intel
Core 2 Duo 1.20GHz or faster is necessary)
- Memory: 512MB or more (When playing/editing high definition
movies: 1GB or more)
- Video Memory: 32MB or more (64MB or more is recommended)
- Hard Disk: Disk volume required for installation: Approximately
500MB
- Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1,024
X 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color)
- Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB
(USB 2.0 compatible)
