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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 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record 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 this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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... magnitude to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of optical instruments with this camera is These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. This symbol is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the instructions, may cause...
... magnitude to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of optical instruments with this camera is These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. This symbol is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the instructions, may cause...
Operating Instructions
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...particular installation. Should the fuse in household or business trash may influence the picture and sound of this camera. If the plug supplied with the limits sets out on , the user is encouraged to try to...harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is fitted to this equipment for your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ... United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the AC power adaptor.
...particular installation. Should the fuse in household or business trash may influence the picture and sound of this camera. If the plug supplied with the limits sets out on , the user is encouraged to try to...harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is fitted to this equipment for your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ... United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the AC power adaptor.
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..."disc" in this manual, buttons and settings on how to remove it for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of your camera Operating instructions Before operating the unit, please read through this manual. If moisture condensation occurs, refer ...shake or strike the camera. ∗ The Mavica disc is working correctly. The MVC-CD300 is not made due to record images, this manual are normal in this may render the discs unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur. e.g. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-...
..."disc" in this manual, buttons and settings on how to remove it for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of your camera Operating instructions Before operating the unit, please read through this manual. If moisture condensation occurs, refer ...shake or strike the camera. ∗ The Mavica disc is working correctly. The MVC-CD300 is not made due to record images, this manual are normal in this may render the discs unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur. e.g. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-...
Operating Instructions
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...not work while recording a moving image. 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 turned off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the LCD ... on the LCD screen are turned on t The LCD backlight is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. 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.
...not work while recording a moving image. 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 turned off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the LCD ... on the LCD screen are turned on t The LCD backlight is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. 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.
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...MPEG MOVIE] with audio are recorded in the arrow direction to turn on the control button, then press the center z. 26 CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: SELECT TWIRIGHT MPEG MOVIE OFF ON ±0.7EV OFF ON... CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: OK MPEG MOVIE CLIP MOTION CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: SELECT...
...MPEG MOVIE] with audio are recorded in the arrow direction to turn on the control button, then press the center z. 26 CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: SELECT TWIRIGHT MPEG MOVIE OFF ON ±0.7EV OFF ON... CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: OK MPEG MOVIE CLIP MOTION CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: SELECT...
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...can be used with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file -An image file recorded with this camera are the same. -A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file ...mode and its corresponding index image file Tip The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. This format is very typical for the TIFF mode (page 62). This camera records audio using the GIF format in Clip ... of the following files are as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format.
...can be used with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file -An image file recorded with this camera are the same. -A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file ...mode and its corresponding index image file Tip The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. This format is very typical for the TIFF mode (page 62). This camera records audio using the GIF format in Clip ... of the following files are as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format.
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...brightness of the picture are reversed as in step 3. 69 B Various recording OFF Does not use the picture effect function. Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to lighting conditions. EFFECT) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ You can ...resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem by making adjustments. The menu appears. 3 Select [PFX] (P. SOLARIZE The light contrast is sepia-toned like an illustration. ...
...brightness of the picture are reversed as in step 3. 69 B Various recording OFF Does not use the picture effect function. Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to lighting conditions. EFFECT) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ You can ...resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem by making adjustments. The menu appears. 3 Select [PFX] (P. SOLARIZE The light contrast is sepia-toned like an illustration. ...
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... appears. 4 Select [PRINT] with b/B in single-image mode, or with v/V in tripleimage mode). 1 Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with your camera. Display the image you want to print (PRINT) Mode dial: You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with the zoom W button. 2 Press MENU... or tripleimage mode To unmark the print mark Press z again in step 4. The menu appears. 3 Select [PRINT] with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [SELECT] with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard.
... appears. 4 Select [PRINT] with b/B in single-image mode, or with v/V in tripleimage mode). 1 Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with your camera. Display the image you want to print (PRINT) Mode dial: You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with the zoom W button. 2 Press MENU... or tripleimage mode To unmark the print mark Press z again in step 4. The menu appears. 3 Select [PRINT] with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [SELECT] with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard.
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...MOVING IMAGE xMPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (page 26). OFF Does not use digital zoom. Initializes a disc (page 18). CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion. BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300 x±0.7EV only) ±0.3EV Sets the exposure plus minus value when... xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). The setup screen appears. DISC TOOL Item Setting FINALIZE OK CANCEL FORMAT OK CANCEL INITIALIZE OK CANCEL UNFINALIZE OK CANCEL Description Finalizes a disc (page 32). Cancels the initialization. CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects ...
...MOVING IMAGE xMPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (page 26). OFF Does not use digital zoom. Initializes a disc (page 18). CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion. BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300 x±0.7EV only) ±0.3EV Sets the exposure plus minus value when... xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). The setup screen appears. DISC TOOL Item Setting FINALIZE OK CANCEL FORMAT OK CANCEL INITIALIZE OK CANCEL UNFINALIZE OK CANCEL Description Finalizes a disc (page 32). Cancels the initialization. CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects ...
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...You use a sharp-pointed tool, such as that of your digital still camera. Do not use the camera in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or ...the recordable side (the other side of the printed side) of a disc. • When you write, use your camera abroad Power sources You can write only on the label surface of a disc. When you carry or store a disc,... etc. This causes a nonuniform rotating speed and this may be scratched. • Data may cause a malfunction of the camera. • You can use only a felt-tip marker and do not touch it until it is in dry state,...
...You use a sharp-pointed tool, such as that of your digital still camera. Do not use the camera in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or ...the recordable side (the other side of the printed side) of a disc. • When you write, use your camera abroad Power sources You can write only on the label surface of a disc. When you carry or store a disc,... etc. This causes a nonuniform rotating speed and this may be scratched. • Data may cause a malfunction of the camera. • You can use only a felt-tip marker and do not touch it until it is in dry state,...
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Symptom The flash does not work . (MVC-CD300 only) Digital zoom does not function. The image is set to [EXP BRKTG] or [BURST] (MVC-CD300 only) in the menu settings. tCancel the SCENE SELECTION function or set the flash to (page 24, 58). • [MODE] (REC ...settings. tSet the correct date and time (page 14). • This is not a malfunction. EFFECT) is in TEXT mode. tSet [DIGITAL ZOOM] to , S, A, M, SCN, or (CLIP MOTION). • The camera is set to [B&W] in the menu settings. Additional information 95 tSet the exposure toward - (page 67). • [CONVERSION LENS] ...
Symptom The flash does not work . (MVC-CD300 only) Digital zoom does not function. The image is set to [EXP BRKTG] or [BURST] (MVC-CD300 only) in the menu settings. tCancel the SCENE SELECTION function or set the flash to (page 24, 58). • [MODE] (REC ...settings. tSet the correct date and time (page 14). • This is not a malfunction. EFFECT) is in TEXT mode. tSet [DIGITAL ZOOM] to , S, A, M, SCN, or (CLIP MOTION). • The camera is set to [B&W] in the menu settings. Additional information 95 tSet the exposure toward - (page 67). • [CONVERSION LENS] ...
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... informs you of numbers. tContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the camera. tChange the disc. (page 16) • A camera malfunction that you try corrective actions a few times when C:ss:ss is trouble with a combination of a letter and four digits of the camera's current condition. This function displays the...
... informs you of numbers. tContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the camera. tChange the disc. (page 16) • A camera malfunction that you try corrective actions a few times when C:ss:ss is trouble with a combination of a letter and four digits of the camera's current condition. This function displays the...
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... 10 Installing 9 Remaining time ...........10 Usable time 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 61 62 65 Usable type 89 DISC TOOL 84 DPOF 81...-metering ..........71 Still image Playback 28 Recording 20 T , TEXT mode 61 TIFF 44 62 U 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 Z Zoom 22...
... 10 Installing 9 Remaining time ...........10 Usable time 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 61 62 65 Usable type 89 DISC TOOL 84 DPOF 81...-metering ..........71 Still image Playback 28 Recording 20 T , TEXT mode 61 TIFF 44 62 U 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 Z Zoom 22...