Sony HDR-MV1 Operating Manual

4-479-706-11(1) Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.
Camcorder (1)
USB cable (Micro USB cable) (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1 (1)
Digital HD Video
Lens cap (1)
Cap string (1)
Camera Recorder
"Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)
Owner's Record
Operating Guide
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer
to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding the camcorder.
Model No. HDR-
SerialNo.
In some models, the nameplate showing trademarks,
certification marks, and other information is located beside
the battery holder.
Installing the battery pack
1
Remove the battery cover.
2
Install the battery pack in the direction
illustrated.
HDR-MV1
3
Attach the battery cover.
English
Battery cover
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Learning more about the camcorder
(Music Video Recorder User Guide)
The Music Video Recorder User Guide is an online manual.
Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions
of the camcorder.
 Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
 Select your country or region.
 Search for the model name of the
camcorder within the support page.
Check the model name on the bottom of
the camcorder.
© 2013 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
Charging the battery pack
1
Turn off the camcorder by pressing the POWER
button.
2
Open the terminal cover of the camcorder.
3
Connect the camcorder to a running computer
using the USB cable.
POWER button
CHG (charge) lamp
Terminal cover
Fully charging the battery pack takes approximately 245 minutes when

connected to a computer or approximately 155 minutes when using the
AC-UD10 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
When you use a fully charged battery pack, available recording time is

approximately 130 minutes (continuous recording time) or 75 minutes
(typical recording time), or available playback time is approximately 210
minutes (at default settings).
Inserting a memory card
1
Open the memory card cover.
2
Insert the memory card straight in the direction
illustrated until it clicks.
3
Close the memory card cover.
Indentations
Memory card cover
microSD memory
card
"Memory Stick
Micro"media
To eject the memory card, push it in lightly once.

 microSD memory cards, microSDHC memory cards, microSDXC memory
cards and "Memory Stick Micro"(Mark2) media are compatible with the
camcorder.
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.

Recording
1
Turn on the camcorder by pressing the POWER
button.
2
Press START/STOP to start recording.
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
POWER button
START/STOP Multi-selector
button
USB terminal
(Computer)
Select by moving multi-
selector in directions show
by arrows, then finalize by
pressing center.
USB cable (supplied)
When you turn on the power for the first time, the date and time setting

screen is displayed. Configure settings using the multi-selector.
 The camcorder can record MP4 movies.
Noise may be recorded when recording by holding the camcorder because

it is equipped with a high-sensitivity microphone.
The LCD screen will be dark during recording (at default settings).

Playback
1
Turn on the camcorder by pressing the POWER
button.
2
Press the button on the camcorder to enter
the playback mode.
3
Select contents you want to play back using
the multi-selector, then press the center of the
selector.
POWER button
button
Multi-selector
Terminal Main buttons for playback operations
Volume / Previous/Next
Delete / Fast-reverse/fast-forward
Printed Stop / Pause/Play
surface
Android device:
Transferring movies to your
1 Start up PlayMemories Mobile, and then select the
smartphone (Wi-Fi)
1
Install the application on your smartphone.
2 Enter the password that is displayed on the
Android 2.3 or later
(Android 4.0 or later if using NFC)
Search for and install PlayMemories Mobile from Google
play.
iPhone:
1 On your smartphone, select [Wi-Fi] in the settings
iOS 4.3 or later
(NFC is not available.)
Search for and install PlayMemories Mobile from App
Store.
 For details on PlayMemories Mobile, visit the following URL.
(http://www.sony.net/pmm/)
2 Enter the password that is displayed on the
 If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone,
update the software to the latest version.
 This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and
tablets.
The operation methods and display screens for the application are

subject to change without notice by future upgrades.
The information on supported OS versions is current as of

September 1, 2013.
2
3 Confirm that the SSID is selected.
Select a movie on the camcorder that you want
4 Start up PlayMemories Mobile.
to transfer, and then transfer it by connecting to
your smartphone.
Using your smartphone as a remote
When connecting to an Android device compatible
with NFC. commander (Wi-Fi)
 Play back a movie on the camcorder that you want to
transfer to your smartphone.
1
Select
 Start the [Setting] menu and select [Other settings]
camcorder.
on your smartphone, and confirm that [NFC] is
enabled.
The SSID and the password are displayed on the
 Touch
(N mark) on the camcorder with (N mark) camcorder, and the camcorder is ready for connection
on your smartphone. from your smartphone.
2
When connecting without using NFC. On your smartphone, select the SSID that is
displayed on the camcorder, and then enter the
 Enter the playback mode on the camcorder, and
password.
select [Edit/Copy] [Send to Smartphone]
  
[Select on This Device]. Perform the same procedure as in step  of
 Select the image you want to transfer, and add "Transferring movies to your smartphone (Wi-
Fi)"/"When connecting without using NFC."
mark, and then select  .
If you want to use NFC, enter the recording screen, and
The SSID and the password are displayed, and the
camcorder is ready for connection from your smartphone. then touch
 On your smartphone, select the SSID that is displayed mark) on your smartphone.
on the camcorder, and then enter the password. 3
Operate your smartphone.
SSID that is displayed on the camcorder.
camcorder (first time only).
menu, and then select the SSID that is displayed on
the camcorder.
camcorder (first time only).
on the recording screen of the
(N mark) on the camcorder with (N