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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Operating Instructions
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...interference in the U.S.A. If you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the instructions,...be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference...and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this camera is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful...
...interference in the U.S.A. If you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the instructions,...be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference...and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this camera is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful...
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...recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up (red). Press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in this manual thoroughly, and retain it before using extremely highprecision technology so ... MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. When this manual, buttons and settings on the LCD screen and the finder. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to make sure that constantly appear on the camera are for illustration purposes. LCD screen, finder (only models with the Mavica logo...
...recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up (red). Press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in this manual thoroughly, and retain it before using extremely highprecision technology so ... MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. When this manual, buttons and settings on the LCD screen and the finder. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to make sure that constantly appear on the camera are for illustration purposes. LCD screen, finder (only models with the Mavica logo...
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... with the manual adjustments 56 Recording images according to shooting conditions (SCENE SELECTION 58 Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300 59 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL 59 Adding audio files to still images (VOICE 60 Recording text documents (TEXT) ...61...81 Formatting a CD-RW 82 Changing the setup settings (SET UP 84 Additional information Precautions 87 On discs 89 Using your camera abroad 90 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 91 Troubleshooting 93 Warning and notice messages .........100 Self-diagnosis display 102 Specifications 103 LCD ...
... with the manual adjustments 56 Recording images according to shooting conditions (SCENE SELECTION 58 Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300 59 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL 59 Adding audio files to still images (VOICE 60 Recording text documents (TEXT) ...61...81 Formatting a CD-RW 82 Changing the setup settings (SET UP 84 Additional information Precautions 87 On discs 89 Using your camera abroad 90 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 91 Troubleshooting 93 Warning and notice messages .........100 Self-diagnosis display 102 Specifications 103 LCD ...
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... lightly, or press b (7) again. Press MENU. 2. To return to the subject W side: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) T side: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) To record even closer subjects, see page 66. 22 Zoom buttons W: for wide-angle (subject appears farther...
... lightly, or press b (7) again. Press MENU. 2. To return to the subject W side: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) T side: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) To record even closer subjects, see page 66. 22 Zoom buttons W: for wide-angle (subject appears farther...
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...digital...LCD backlight is turned on/all the available indicators are set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to function when the zoom exceeds 3×. The T-...Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to [OFF] in advanced operations. • The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300 only). When digital zoom is 6×. • Digital... zooming deteriorates the picture quality. Notes • Digital zoom does not work while recording...
...digital...LCD backlight is turned on/all the available indicators are set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to function when the zoom exceeds 3×. The T-...Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to [OFF] in advanced operations. • The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300 only). When digital zoom is 6×. • Digital... zooming deteriorates the picture quality. Notes • Digital zoom does not work while recording...
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... are also difficult to obtain if you select a slow shutter speed in the setup settings (page 85). ([CONVERSION LENS] is only for MVC-CD300.) • Focus is achieved as long as its light is slightly out of the middle position of the SCENE SELECTION function (page 58)...its light is 0.3 to 2.5 m (11 7/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet) (MVC-CD200) or 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to [ON] in a bright location. • While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (MVC-CD300). However, do not use forced flash in the setup settings, appears on a ...
... are also difficult to obtain if you select a slow shutter speed in the setup settings (page 85). ([CONVERSION LENS] is only for MVC-CD300.) • Focus is achieved as long as its light is slightly out of the middle position of the SCENE SELECTION function (page 58)...its light is 0.3 to 2.5 m (11 7/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet) (MVC-CD200) or 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to [ON] in a bright location. • While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (MVC-CD300). However, do not use forced flash in the setup settings, appears on a ...
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... or recording a fast-moving subject, use a low-number setting (except when the mode dial is set to SCN). (IMAGE SIZE) MVC-CD200 x1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 MVC-CD300 x2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 Selects the image size when recording still...
... or recording a fast-moving subject, use a low-number setting (except when the mode dial is set to SCN). (IMAGE SIZE) MVC-CD200 x1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 MVC-CD300 x2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 Selects the image size when recording still...
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...MODE) TIFF TEXT Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in the standard image quality mode. BURST (MVC- When the mode dial is set to the JPEG file (page 60). Item Setting Description xFINE (P. CD300 only) xNORMAL Records an image using the normal recording mode. ± (FLASH LEVEL) HIGH xNORMAL... size when recording moving images (page 53). 50 VOICE Records an audio file (with the exposure value of the image. EXP BRKTG (MVC-CD300 only) Records three images with a still image) in the fine image quality mode. Records three images continuously (page 59). Makes the ...
...MODE) TIFF TEXT Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in the standard image quality mode. BURST (MVC- When the mode dial is set to the JPEG file (page 60). Item Setting Description xFINE (P. CD300 only) xNORMAL Records an image using the normal recording mode. ± (FLASH LEVEL) HIGH xNORMAL... size when recording moving images (page 53). 50 VOICE Records an audio file (with the exposure value of the image. EXP BRKTG (MVC-CD300 only) Records three images with a still image) in the fine image quality mode. Records three images continuously (page 59). Makes the ...
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xON/OFF Starts the slide show interval. Description Sets the slide show . x5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min A slide show . Changes the recorded image size (page 80). Item SLIDE* Setting INTERVAL REPEAT RESIZE* ROTATE* START CANCEL MVC-CD200 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL MVC-CD300 2048×1536 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL - ∗ Only in single-image mode. Cancels the slide show can be repeated for up to approx. 20 minutes. Rotates the still image (page 75). 52
xON/OFF Starts the slide show interval. Description Sets the slide show . x5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min A slide show . Changes the recorded image size (page 80). Item SLIDE* Setting INTERVAL REPEAT RESIZE* ROTATE* START CANCEL MVC-CD200 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL MVC-CD300 2048×1536 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL - ∗ Only in single-image mode. Cancels the slide show can be repeated for up to approx. 20 minutes. Rotates the still image (page 75). 52
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... the printing paper size. However, the slight amount of three to two to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press MENU. Still image sizes: MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 ∗ The image is not printed out.
... the printing paper size. However, the slight amount of three to two to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press MENU. Still image sizes: MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 ∗ The image is not printed out.
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...is recorded in the ratio of four to three to fit the monitor ratio. Normally, an image is indicated by the pixel unit. This camera can record on conditions. Approx. 81 147 1024×768 Approx. Approx. 1300 663 1280×960 Approx. 349 Approx. 197 320...in parentheses indicate the maximum recording time in continuous recording Note The number of images recordable on a disc may decrease depending on a disc MVC-CD200 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality Image size Quality STANDARD FINE STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. Approx. 81 147 1600 (3:2) Approx. This is suitable for...
...is recorded in the ratio of four to three to fit the monitor ratio. Normally, an image is indicated by the pixel unit. This camera can record on conditions. Approx. 81 147 1024×768 Approx. Approx. 1300 663 1280×960 Approx. 349 Approx. 197 320...in parentheses indicate the maximum recording time in continuous recording Note The number of images recordable on a disc may decrease depending on a disc MVC-CD200 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality Image size Quality STANDARD FINE STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. Approx. 81 147 1600 (3:2) Approx. This is suitable for...
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...clearly. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to F8 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. And using a wide aperture, you can record a subject with its motion frozen. Using a narrow aperture, you can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to S. 2 Select a shutter speed with ...the jog dial, then press the jog dial. The aperture value can record a fast-moving subject. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56 Recording ...
...clearly. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to F8 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. And using a wide aperture, you can record a subject with its motion frozen. Using a narrow aperture, you can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to S. 2 Select a shutter speed with ...the jog dial, then press the jog dial. The aperture value can record a fast-moving subject. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56 Recording ...
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... before pressing the shutter button. • The recording interval is approximate 0.6 second. • The shutter speed more than 1'' cannot be selected in this mode, the camera records three images continuously. 4 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN. 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) ...for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is used for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of images that you can record on a disc in this mode. • During recording in E-MAIL mode MVC-CD200 Image ...
... before pressing the shutter button. • The recording interval is approximate 0.6 second. • The shutter speed more than 1'' cannot be selected in this mode, the camera records three images continuously. 4 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN. 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) ...for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is used for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of images that you can record on a disc in this mode. • During recording in E-MAIL mode MVC-CD200 Image ...
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... time as recording a still image. The number of images that you release the shutter button for five seconds. Approx. 216 126 1280×960 Approx. MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. You can record on a disc in step 3. If you hold down the shutter button, sound is... images (VOICE) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN In the VOICE mode, the audio is recorded for up to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V in VOICE mode* MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) Approx. 203 Approx. 203 Approx. 121 Approx. 121 60
... time as recording a still image. The number of images that you release the shutter button for five seconds. Approx. 216 126 1280×960 Approx. MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. You can record on a disc in step 3. If you hold down the shutter button, sound is... images (VOICE) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN In the VOICE mode, the audio is recorded for up to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V in VOICE mode* MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) Approx. 203 Approx. 203 Approx. 121 Approx. 121 60
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Approx. 677 451 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image. The LCD screen also ... step 3. Recording text documents (TEXT) Mode dial: The TEXT mode is recorded in TEXT mode* MVC-CD200 Image size 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 Minimum 330 Minimum 361 Minimum 618 Minimum 974 MVC-CD300 Image size 2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 Minimum 221 Minimum 244 Minimum 330...
Approx. 677 451 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image. The LCD screen also ... step 3. Recording text documents (TEXT) Mode dial: The TEXT mode is recorded in TEXT mode* MVC-CD200 Image size 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 Minimum 330 Minimum 361 Minimum 618 Minimum 974 MVC-CD300 Image size 2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 Minimum 221 Minimum 244 Minimum 330...
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... to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with each exposure value shifted. Recording three images with the exposure shifted (only for MVC-CD300) (EXP BRKTG) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN The camera continuously records three images with v/V in step 3. The menu appears. 6 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, ...mode dial to SET UP. Notes • JPEG images are recorded in [1600×1200] (MVC-CD200) or [2048×1536] (MVC-CD300) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (MVC-CD200) or [2048 (3:2)] (MVC-CD300) is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in the image size selected by plus ...
... to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with each exposure value shifted. Recording three images with the exposure shifted (only for MVC-CD300) (EXP BRKTG) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN The camera continuously records three images with v/V in step 3. The menu appears. 6 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, ...mode dial to SET UP. Notes • JPEG images are recorded in [1600×1200] (MVC-CD200) or [2048×1536] (MVC-CD300) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (MVC-CD200) or [2048 (3:2)] (MVC-CD300) is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in the image size selected by plus ...
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... 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired focus setting. This function is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) (MVCCD200) or 4 cm (1 5/8 inch) (MVC-CD300) away from 15 focus settings (unit: m) including the 9 position: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, and ∞ (infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again and the focal point...
... 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired focus setting. This function is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) (MVCCD200) or 4 cm (1 5/8 inch) (MVC-CD300) away from 15 focus settings (unit: m) including the 9 position: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, and ∞ (infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again and the focal point...
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... disc space will decrease. • If the disc space is not sufficient, you want to change the size. 2 Press MENU. MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is recorded. Changing the recorded still...
... disc space will decrease. • If the disc space is not sufficient, you want to change the size. 2 Press MENU. MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is recorded. Changing the recorded still...
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...-eye phenomenon (page 24). Cancels the finalization. OFF Does not use digital zoom. AF xON ILLUMINATOR OFF Uses when it is assigned to SET UP. Cancels formatting of the CD-RW. BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300 x±0.7EV only) ±0.3EV Sets the exposure plus minus value ...(page 58). You can set up the following items with each exposure value shifted (page 63). Unfinalizes a CD-RW (page 34). CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that LANDSCAPE is hard to insert the date and time into DATE the still...
...-eye phenomenon (page 24). Cancels the finalization. OFF Does not use digital zoom. AF xON ILLUMINATOR OFF Uses when it is assigned to SET UP. Cancels formatting of the CD-RW. BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300 x±0.7EV only) ±0.3EV Sets the exposure plus minus value ...(page 58). You can set up the following items with each exposure value shifted (page 63). Unfinalizes a CD-RW (page 34). CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that LANDSCAPE is hard to insert the date and time into DATE the still...