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Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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... (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your authority to the presence of the FCC Rules. ... digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of electric shock to qualified personnel only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony ...Electronics Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of optical instruments with this camera...
... (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your authority to the presence of the FCC Rules. ... digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of electric shock to qualified personnel only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony ...Electronics Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of optical instruments with this camera...
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Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. As you use . This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in this manual. LCD screen, finder (only models with Mavica discs*. • While the image is being recorded on the disc, the ACCESS lamp lights...
Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. As you use . This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in this manual. LCD screen, finder (only models with Mavica discs*. • While the image is being recorded on the disc, the ACCESS lamp lights...
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... recording Recording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK 55 Recording 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... 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 ...
... recording Recording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK 55 Recording 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... 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 ...
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The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300 only). W T Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to function when the zoom exceeds 3×. Set the zoom position before ... on/warning messages and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are not recorded. 23 When digital zoom is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Notes • Digital zoom does not work...
The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300 only). W T Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to function when the zoom exceeds 3×. Set the zoom position before ... on/warning messages and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are not recorded. 23 When digital zoom is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Notes • Digital zoom does not work...
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... required to the software operating instructions of February 2001. Be sure to finalize the disc. You do not need to also see the operation manuals for your camera on a computer. A Viewing images with the USB cable (page 38) There are two ways to install the USB driver and the software, DirectCD included...
... required to the software operating instructions of February 2001. Be sure to finalize the disc. You do not need to also see the operation manuals for your camera on a computer. A Viewing images with the USB cable (page 38) There are two ways to install the USB driver and the software, DirectCD included...
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... CD-ROM drive of your computer. A Viewing images with a CD-ROM drive Finalize the disc beforehand (page 32). Desired file type Double-click in this manual.
... CD-ROM drive of your computer. A Viewing images with a CD-ROM drive Finalize the disc beforehand (page 32). Desired file type Double-click in this manual.
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...(Example: CD-ROM (D:)), then select [Open (O)]. E.g., for Windows Me users 1 Turn on the disc. If other cases, restart it manually. 6 Prepare the camera before connecting the computer. • Connect the AC power adaptor to view images on your computer and allow Windows to the computer yet. If... CD-ROMs. Installing the USB driver Do not connect the camera to load. The USB driver is not recognized, see "Troubleshooting" on the camera. 38 In other application software works, quit the application software. 4 Double-click the [SONY USB] folder in the file list, and then double-...
...(Example: CD-ROM (D:)), then select [Open (O)]. E.g., for Windows Me users 1 Turn on the disc. If other cases, restart it manually. 6 Prepare the camera before connecting the computer. • Connect the AC power adaptor to view images on your computer and allow Windows to the computer yet. If... CD-ROMs. Installing the USB driver Do not connect the camera to load. The USB driver is not recognized, see "Troubleshooting" on the camera. 38 In other application software works, quit the application software. 4 Double-click the [SONY USB] folder in the file list, and then double-...
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... infrequently-used for "Advanced operations." How to operate your camera. S UPSET SCN M : To record still images, VOICE memos S: To record in the shutter speed priority mode A: To record in the aperture priority mode M: To record with the shutter speed and aperture set manually SCN: To record in the SCENE SELECTION mode SET...
... infrequently-used for "Advanced operations." How to operate your camera. S UPSET SCN M : To record still images, VOICE memos S: To record in the shutter speed priority mode A: To record in the aperture priority mode M: To record with the shutter speed and aperture set manually SCN: To record in the SCENE SELECTION mode SET...
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How to use the jog dial The functions which are used to change the value in manual adjustments. Yellow M 449 0.8m +2.0EV F5.6 60 • When the value number at the right end on the LCD screen is in yellow, you want ...
How to use the jog dial The functions which are used to change the value in manual adjustments. Yellow M 449 0.8m +2.0EV F5.6 60 • When the value number at the right end on the LCD screen is in yellow, you want ...
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... aperture, you can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to A. 2 Select an aperture value with its background unclear. And using the lower shutter speed, you can record a subject with its motion frozen. Recording with the manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M Shutter speed priority mode Once the shutter...
... aperture, you can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to A. 2 Select an aperture value with its background unclear. And using the lower shutter speed, you can record a subject with its motion frozen. Recording with the manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M Shutter speed priority mode Once the shutter...
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...adjust this setting, we, however, recommend that you adjust the flashedvalue again. The exposure value appears on page 56. 57 You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to your taste. 0 EV is the most suitable value ...set by the camera. 1 2-5 Note If the setting is not appropriate in this value according to your purpose. Manual exposure mode You can record in aperture priority mode, shutter speed priority mode, or...
...adjust this setting, we, however, recommend that you adjust the flashedvalue again. The exposure value appears on page 56. 57 You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to your taste. 0 EV is the most suitable value ...set by the camera. 1 2-5 Note If the setting is not appropriate in this value according to your purpose. Manual exposure mode You can record in aperture priority mode, shutter speed priority mode, or...
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.... Notes • You cannot use the flash in this setting is also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted, the adjusted value is used for use on the LCD screen. This is not displayed on home pages, etc. The menu appears.... Motion Files Mode dial: Clip Motion is approximate 0.6 second. This is convenient for use with portable data terminals. 64 The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [MOVING IMAGE] with B/ v/V, [CLIP MOTION] with v/V, then press z. 3 Set the mode dial to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. ...
.... Notes • You cannot use the flash in this setting is also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted, the adjusted value is used for use on the LCD screen. This is not displayed on home pages, etc. The menu appears.... Motion Files Mode dial: Clip Motion is approximate 0.6 second. This is convenient for use with portable data terminals. 64 The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [MOVING IMAGE] with B/ v/V, [CLIP MOTION] with v/V, then press z. 3 Set the mode dial to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. ...
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...• If you shoot a subject within 0.5 m (19 3/4 inches) with the LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE SELECTION function. The focus is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Turn the jog dial to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press FOCUS. You can shoot a subject that 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 ...
...• If you shoot a subject within 0.5 m (19 3/4 inches) with the LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE SELECTION function. The focus is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Turn the jog dial to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press FOCUS. You can shoot a subject that 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 ...
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... is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the flash is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of 1/3 EV. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to , S, A, SCN, or . 2 Press .... of the background. Set the exposure toward + 1 Set the mode dial to -2.0 EV in the automatic adjustment. 1 3 2 Tip Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of the image is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. B Various recording 67
... is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the flash is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of 1/3 EV. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to , S, A, SCN, or . 2 Press .... of the background. Set the exposure toward + 1 Set the mode dial to -2.0 EV in the automatic adjustment. 1 3 2 Tip Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of the image is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. B Various recording 67
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... IN DOOR (n) • Places where the lighting condition changes quickly • Under bright lighting such as paper full under the specific lighting condition, you can manually adjust the white balance. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to be set or was not able to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [WB...
... IN DOOR (n) • Places where the lighting condition changes quickly • Under bright lighting such as paper full under the specific lighting condition, you can manually adjust the white balance. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to be set or was not able to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [WB...
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...32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD200: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-CD300: F = 2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push Data system Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in ... of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (During shooting with the LCD backlight turned on) MVC-CD200: 3.0 W MVC-CD300: 3.5 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C ...
...32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD200: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-CD300: F = 2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push Data system Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in ... of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (During shooting with the LCD backlight turned on) MVC-CD200: 3.0 W MVC-CD300: 3.5 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C ...
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... O Image size indicator P Image quality indicator Q SCENE SELECTION indicator R Remaining disc capacity indicator S Remaining number of recordable images/Recording time indicator/Self-diagnosis function indicator T Manual adjustment indicators U Self-timer indicator V Light amount warning indicator W Jog dial indicator Additional information 105 LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording 1 qd 2 qf 3 qg...
... O Image size indicator P Image quality indicator Q SCENE SELECTION indicator R Remaining disc capacity indicator S Remaining number of recordable images/Recording time indicator/Self-diagnosis function indicator T Manual adjustment indicators U Self-timer indicator V Light amount warning indicator W Jog dial indicator Additional information 105 LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording 1 qd 2 qf 3 qg...
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...11 BEEP 85 C Charging 10 Cleaning 87 Clip Motion 64 CLOCK SET 14 Control button 46 D DELETE 77 DIGITAL ZOOM 23 Disc Format 82 Inserting 16 Number of recordable , , images ....... 54 59 , , , 60..." battery pack 9 91 INITIALIZE 18 J , Jog dial 48 JPEG 20 44 M Macro recording 66 Manual focusing 66 MOBILE mode 64 Mode dial 45 Moisture condensation.....87 Moving image Playback 29 , Recording 26 MPEG...UNFINALIZE 34 USB 35 Using 71 Using flash 24 Using your camera abroad .90 V Viewing images using a computer 35 VOICE 60 W Warning messages .........100 WHITE BALANCE.........68 ...
...11 BEEP 85 C Charging 10 Cleaning 87 Clip Motion 64 CLOCK SET 14 Control button 46 D DELETE 77 DIGITAL ZOOM 23 Disc Format 82 Inserting 16 Number of recordable , , images ....... 54 59 , , , 60..." battery pack 9 91 INITIALIZE 18 J , Jog dial 48 JPEG 20 44 M Macro recording 66 Manual focusing 66 MOBILE mode 64 Mode dial 45 Moisture condensation.....87 Moving image Playback 29 , Recording 26 MPEG...UNFINALIZE 34 USB 35 Using 71 Using flash 24 Using your camera abroad .90 V Viewing images using a computer 35 VOICE 60 W Warning messages .........100 WHITE BALANCE.........68 ...