Operating Instructions
Page 1
Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation 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. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation 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. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Operating Instructions
Page 2
...to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions: (1)...the cabinet. . Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with this camera is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance... use of optical instruments with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. As the laser beam used in the literature accompanying the...
...to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions: (1)...the cabinet. . Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with this camera is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance... use of optical instruments with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. As the laser beam used in the literature accompanying the...
Operating Instructions
Page 4
...shake or strike the camera. ∗ The Mavica disc is indicated as recording media. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this manual are normal in the illustrations. These points are for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. Back up recommendation ...to page 87 and follow the instructions on how to remove it for future reference. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in the text, for example, "MVC-CD300 only." Otherwise, the model name is working correctly. Be sure to read this manual, buttons...
...shake or strike the camera. ∗ The Mavica disc is indicated as recording media. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this manual are normal in the illustrations. These points are for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. Back up recommendation ...to page 87 and follow the instructions on how to remove it for future reference. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in the text, for example, "MVC-CD300 only." Otherwise, the model name is working correctly. Be sure to read this manual, buttons...
Operating Instructions
Page 5
... 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 ...
Operating Instructions
Page 23
...used in the setup settings (page 84). The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300 only). Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to [OFF] in advanced operations. • The indicators on See page 105 for moving ...images. • The zoom function does not work while recording a moving image. Notes • Digital zoom does not work for a detailed description of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function.
...used in the setup settings (page 84). The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300 only). Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to [OFF] in advanced operations. • The indicators on See page 105 for moving ...images. • The zoom function does not work while recording a moving image. Notes • Digital zoom does not work for a detailed description of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function.
Operating Instructions
Page 54
... NORMAL. ∗∗ The numbers in parentheses indicate the maximum recording time in the ratio 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. 1300 663 1280×960 Approx. 349 Approx. 197 320... of pixels is set to fit the monitor ratio. The higher the number of pixels is included. Approx. 81 147 1024×768 Approx. This camera can record on conditions.
... NORMAL. ∗∗ The numbers in parentheses indicate the maximum recording time in the ratio 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. 1300 663 1280×960 Approx. 349 Approx. 197 320... of pixels is set to fit the monitor ratio. The higher the number of pixels is included. Approx. 81 147 1024×768 Approx. This camera can record on conditions.
Operating Instructions
Page 59
... Approx. 216 126 1024×768 Approx. Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is approximate 0.6 second. • The shutter speed more...3. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V 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... the shutter button in this mode, the image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in E-MAIL mode MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) ...
... Approx. 216 126 1024×768 Approx. Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is approximate 0.6 second. • The shutter speed more...3. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V 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... the shutter button in this mode, the image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in E-MAIL mode MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) ...
Operating Instructions
Page 63
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 normal recording. The menu appears. 6...SCN. 5 Press MENU. 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. 7 Record the image. 63 The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [BRACKET STEP] with B/v/V, then press B. 3 Select the ...
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 normal recording. The menu appears. 6...SCN. 5 Press MENU. 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. 7 Record the image. 63 The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [BRACKET STEP] with B/v/V, then press B. 3 Select the ...
Operating Instructions
Page 84
CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that LANDSCAPE is hard to the SCN position (page 58). PORTRAIT MOVING IMAGE xMPEG ... 63). Cancels the finalization. Initializes a disc (page 18). Cancels the unfinalization. xOFF DIGITAL ZOOM xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). OFF Does not use digital zoom. Formats a CD-RW (page 82). Unfinalizes a CD-RW (page 34). BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300 x±0.7EV only) ±0.3EV Sets the exposure plus minus value when recording...
CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that LANDSCAPE is hard to the SCN position (page 58). PORTRAIT MOVING IMAGE xMPEG ... 63). Cancels the finalization. Initializes a disc (page 18). Cancels the unfinalization. xOFF DIGITAL ZOOM xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). OFF Does not use digital zoom. Formats a CD-RW (page 82). Unfinalizes a CD-RW (page 34). BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300 x±0.7EV only) ±0.3EV Sets the exposure plus minus value when recording...
Operating Instructions
Page 94
... LENS] is about 3 to 50 cm (1 3/16 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) or about 4 to 50 cm (1 5/8 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) away from the TV, etc. The resizing function does • You cannot resize moving images, mark. The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that is set...
... LENS] is about 3 to 50 cm (1 3/16 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) or about 4 to 50 cm (1 5/8 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) away from the TV, etc. The resizing function does • You cannot resize moving images, mark. The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that is set...
Operating Instructions
Page 95
...settings. tSet the exposure toward - (page 67). • [CONVERSION LENS] is set to . tSet [DIGITAL ZOOM] to , SET UP, or (MPEG MOVIE). Symptom The flash does not work . (MVC-CD300 only) Digital zoom does not function. The zoom does not work . The image is not a malfunction. tSet the ... image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG MOVIE]. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [OFF]. Additional information 95 EFFECT) is in TEXT mode. tCancel the B&W mode (page 69). tSet it to , S, A, M, SCN, or (CLIP MOTION). • The camera is set the flash to (page 24, 58). • [MODE...
...settings. tSet the exposure toward - (page 67). • [CONVERSION LENS] is set to . tSet [DIGITAL ZOOM] to , SET UP, or (MPEG MOVIE). Symptom The flash does not work . (MVC-CD300 only) Digital zoom does not function. The zoom does not work . The image is not a malfunction. tSet the ... image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG MOVIE]. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [OFF]. Additional information 95 EFFECT) is in TEXT mode. tCancel the B&W mode (page 69). tSet it to , S, A, M, SCN, or (CLIP MOTION). • The camera is set the flash to (page 24, 58). • [MODE...
Operating Instructions
Page 96
... 96 tTo continue the slide show, select [START] again (page 74). • [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [LANDSCAPE] in the setup settings (MVC-CD300 only). tCancel the SCENE SELECTION function (page 58). • [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON] in the setup settings. The power turns off ...Symptom The image cannot be able to play back images if you connect the camera to your computer with a fully charged battery pack. • The [VIDEO OUT] setting of your camera is protected. Your camera cannot delete an image. tConsult the computer or software manufacturer. • The ...
... 96 tTo continue the slide show, select [START] again (page 74). • [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [LANDSCAPE] in the setup settings (MVC-CD300 only). tCancel the SCENE SELECTION function (page 58). • [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON] in the setup settings. The power turns off ...Symptom The image cannot be able to play back images if you connect the camera to your computer with a fully charged battery pack. • The [VIDEO OUT] setting of your camera is protected. Your camera cannot delete an image. tConsult the computer or software manufacturer. • The ...
Operating Instructions
Page 103
...MVC-CD200: 6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD MVC-CD300: 8.93 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Lens 3× zoom lens MVC-CD200: f = 6.1 - 18.3 mm (1/4 - 3/4 inches) (39 - 117 mm (1 9/16 - 4 5/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD300: f = 7 - 21 mm (9/32 - 27/32 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...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 ...
...MVC-CD200: 6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD MVC-CD300: 8.93 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Lens 3× zoom lens MVC-CD200: f = 6.1 - 18.3 mm (1/4 - 3/4 inches) (39 - 117 mm (1 9/16 - 4 5/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD300: f = 7 - 21 mm (9/32 - 27/32 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...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 ...