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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. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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.
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. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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.
Operating Instructions
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... with this camera is subject to qualified personnel only. Operation is harmful to eyes, do not expose the unit to persons. These limits are cautioned that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc...
... with this camera is subject to qualified personnel only. Operation is harmful to eyes, do not expose the unit to persons. These limits are cautioned that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc...
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...the details. You can reduce noises. If the plug supplied with BS 1363 is fitted to this camera. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, ...) must be used . This ferrite core can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony service station. and Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Note: In some areas the disposal of ...lithium ion batteries in order to comply with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the AC power adaptor. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Should ...
...the details. You can reduce noises. If the plug supplied with BS 1363 is fitted to this camera. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, ...) must be used . This ferrite core can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony service station. and Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Note: In some areas the disposal of ...lithium ion batteries in order to comply with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the AC power adaptor. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Should ...
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...remove it for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics and Information Technology Industries Association). When the camera is working correctly. This digital still camera uses 8 cm... use . Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this camera with the Mavica logo. No compensation for effective use this may...direct sunlight for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 87 and follow the instructions on the camera are for long periods may be ...
...remove it for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics and Information Technology Industries Association). When the camera is working correctly. This digital still camera uses 8 cm... use . Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this camera with the Mavica logo. No compensation for effective use this may...direct sunlight for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 87 and follow the instructions on the camera are for long periods may be ...
Operating Instructions
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...and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are not recorded. 23 B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. 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). Set the zoom position before you...
...and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are not recorded. 23 B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. 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). Set the zoom position before you...
Operating Instructions
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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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...file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file Tip The digital still camera saves recorded images as the file format. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip Motion (page 64...and saved on repeated occasions, the image will not deteriorate even if the image is called as digital data. Folder IMCIF100 MOML0001 MOMLV100 File DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF MOV0ssss.MPG DSC0ssss.MPG Meaning •...the following files are as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format.
...file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file Tip The digital still camera saves recorded images as the file format. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip Motion (page 64...and saved on repeated occasions, the image will not deteriorate even if the image is called as digital data. Folder IMCIF100 MOML0001 MOMLV100 File DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF MOV0ssss.MPG DSC0ssss.MPG Meaning •...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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Tip The image is clearer and the picture looks like an old photograph. Normally, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in a negative. Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to lighting conditions. EFFECT) with b/B, ...The image looks blue under sunlight in step 3. 69 B Various recording EFFECT) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ You can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem by making adjustments. SOLARIZE The light contrast is susceptible to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press MENU. OFF ...
Tip The image is clearer and the picture looks like an old photograph. Normally, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in a negative. Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to lighting conditions. EFFECT) with b/B, ...The image looks blue under sunlight in step 3. 69 B Various recording EFFECT) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ You can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem by making adjustments. SOLARIZE The light contrast is susceptible to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press MENU. OFF ...
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... you want to print with b/B. 3 Press MENU. The mark appears on still images recorded with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. Display the image you have images printed at a shop that conforms with your camera. In index mode 1 3 -5, 7 2, 6 1 2 2, 4 3 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 In single-image mode Display the image you...
... you want to print with b/B. 3 Press MENU. The mark appears on still images recorded with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. Display the image you have images printed at a shop that conforms with your camera. In index mode 1 3 -5, 7 2, 6 1 2 2, 4 3 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 In single-image mode Display the image you...
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Cancels formatting of the CD-RW. CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that LANDSCAPE is hard to the SCN position (page 58). xOFF DIGITAL ZOOM xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). Initializes a disc (page 18). Cancels the initialization. ... MOTION Records the Clip Motion. OFF Does not use digital zoom. RED EYE ON REDUCTION xOFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). The setup screen appears. Cancels the finalization. BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300 x±0.7EV only) ±0.3EV Sets the...
Cancels formatting of the CD-RW. CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that LANDSCAPE is hard to the SCN position (page 58). xOFF DIGITAL ZOOM xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). Initializes a disc (page 18). Cancels the initialization. ... MOTION Records the Clip Motion. OFF Does not use digital zoom. RED EYE ON REDUCTION xOFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). The setup screen appears. Cancels the finalization. BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300 x±0.7EV only) ±0.3EV Sets the...
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...90 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. The color system of a disc. Do not use your camera in dry state, and do not touch it until it . Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor... and this may cause a malfunction of the camera. • You can use a sharp-pointed tool, such as that of your camera abroad Power sources You can write only on ... Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. When you write, use the camera in the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan...
...90 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. The color system of a disc. Do not use your camera in dry state, and do not touch it until it . Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor... and this may cause a malfunction of the camera. • You can use a sharp-pointed tool, such as that of your camera abroad Power sources You can write only on ... Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. When you write, use the camera in the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan...
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...(no indication) or (page 24). • The mode dial is set to , S, A, M, SCN, or (CLIP MOTION). • The camera is set to [EXP BRKTG] or [BURST] (MVC-CD300 only) in TEXT mode. tSet it to [OFF] (page 85). • The zoom cannot be used when recording a moving image with...in monochrome. tSet the exposure toward - (page 67). • [CONVERSION LENS] is set correctly. Symptom The flash does not work . (MVC-CD300 only) Digital zoom does not function. The date and time are shooting a very bright subject. Vertical streaks appear when you are recorded incorrectly. Cause and/or ...
...(no indication) or (page 24). • The mode dial is set to , S, A, M, SCN, or (CLIP MOTION). • The camera is set to [EXP BRKTG] or [BURST] (MVC-CD300 only) in TEXT mode. tSet it to [OFF] (page 85). • The zoom cannot be used when recording a moving image with...in monochrome. tSet the exposure toward - (page 67). • [CONVERSION LENS] is set correctly. Symptom The flash does not work . (MVC-CD300 only) Digital zoom does not function. The date and time are shooting a very bright subject. Vertical streaks appear when you are recorded incorrectly. Cause and/or ...
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... a few times when C:ss:ss is trouble with a combination of a letter and four digits of the camera. The code informs you cannot repair has occurred. tContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the camera's current condition. Code C:32:ss C:13:ss E:61:ss E:91:ss Cause and/or...
... a few times when C:ss:ss is trouble with a combination of a letter and four digits of the camera. The code informs you cannot repair has occurred. tContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the camera's current condition. Code C:32:ss C:13:ss E:61:ss E:91:ss Cause and/or...
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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...