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.... Model No. MVC-CD500 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer _____ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before...
.... Model No. MVC-CD500 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer _____ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before...
Operating Instructions
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...digital device pursuant to persons. If you have any questions about this product, you may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of electric 2 shock to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual... prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device...
...digital device pursuant to persons. If you have any questions about this product, you may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of electric 2 shock to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual... prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device...
Operating Instructions
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... not to record images, this manual. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to get the camera wet When ...stick to the provision of the recording cannot be used with Mavica discs*. • While the image is not ...recorded or edited with the Design rule for precautions on handling discs. • We recommend that constantly appear on how to direct sunlight for discs that may cause a malfunction. • Images may cause dirt on the LCD screen in insufficient light emission. Notes on your camera This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD...
... not to record images, this manual. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to get the camera wet When ...stick to the provision of the recording cannot be used with Mavica discs*. • While the image is not ...recorded or edited with the Design rule for precautions on handling discs. • We recommend that constantly appear on how to direct sunlight for discs that may cause a malfunction. • Images may cause dirt on the LCD screen in insufficient light emission. Notes on your camera This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD...
Operating Instructions
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...States and other bright light This may be able to record or play back properly. • Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, tuner. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in all cases in this manual are reproduced images, and are registered trademarks of the... U.S. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same...
...States and other bright light This may be able to record or play back properly. • Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, tuner. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in all cases in this manual are reproduced images, and are registered trademarks of the... U.S. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same...
Operating Instructions
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... Deleting still images Deleting images 36 Formatting a CD-RW 39 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 15 How to use the jog dial 42 Deciding the still image quality 43 Creating or selecting a folder 43 Creating a new folder 44 Changing the recording folder 44 Advanced still image shooting Shooting with the manual adjustments...
... Deleting still images Deleting images 36 Formatting a CD-RW 39 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 15 How to use the jog dial 42 Deciding the still image quality 43 Creating or selecting a folder 43 Creating a new folder 44 Changing the recording folder 44 Advanced still image shooting Shooting with the manual adjustments...
Operating Instructions
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...) H FOCUS button (47, 50) I (Exposure) button (51) 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql J Mode dial (16) : To shoot still images in auto adjustment mode P: To shoot still images in programmed mode S: To shoot in the shutter speed priority mode A: To shoot in the aperture priority mode M: To shoot in... the manual exposure mode SCN: To shoot in the Scene Selection mode SET UP: To set the SET UP items : To shoot movies...
...) H FOCUS button (47, 50) I (Exposure) button (51) 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql J Mode dial (16) : To shoot still images in auto adjustment mode P: To shoot still images in programmed mode S: To shoot in the shutter speed priority mode A: To shoot in the aperture priority mode M: To shoot in... the manual exposure mode SCN: To shoot in the Scene Selection mode SET UP: To set the SET UP items : To shoot movies...
Operating Instructions
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...The shutter sounds. P (Program auto shooting) You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (page 47). The image will be damaged or the disc may be recorded in the disc. Do not shake or strike the camera while this time, as the data may become unusable.... mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to prevent wearing down . Also do not operate the camera for still image shooting When shooting still images with your camera, you can select the aperture value (page 47). When ACCESS lamp (page 10) goes out, you can shoot ...
...The shutter sounds. P (Program auto shooting) You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (page 47). The image will be damaged or the disc may be recorded in the disc. Do not shake or strike the camera while this time, as the data may become unusable.... mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to prevent wearing down . Also do not operate the camera for still image shooting When shooting still images with your camera, you can select the aperture value (page 47). When ACCESS lamp (page 10) goes out, you can shoot ...
Operating Instructions
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... you want to set The displayed value is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), EV adjustment, focusing manually or choosing AF range finder frame. Move the yellow indication b to select the item. 60min M 5.0M FINE 101...
... you want to set The displayed value is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), EV adjustment, focusing manually or choosing AF range finder frame. Move the yellow indication b to select the item. 60min M 5.0M FINE 101...
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...condition. b Shift the F value and shutter speed combination. Select the F value and shutter speed combination with the manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values according to the purpose of shooting. 60min M 5.0M FINE 101 4 M .... . Other settings are automatically adjusted to attain correct exposure according to the brightness of the subject. Advanced still image shooting 45 Advanced still image shooting Shooting with Program Shift - Other settings are automatically adjusted to attain correct exposure according to the...
...condition. b Shift the F value and shutter speed combination. Select the F value and shutter speed combination with the manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values according to the purpose of shooting. 60min M 5.0M FINE 101 4 M .... . Other settings are automatically adjusted to attain correct exposure according to the brightness of the subject. Advanced still image shooting 45 Advanced still image shooting Shooting with Program Shift - Other settings are automatically adjusted to attain correct exposure according to the...
Operating Instructions
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...shutter The NR slow shutter function removes noise from 1/1000 to S. The shutter speed can be selected from recorded images, providing clear images. • You cannot make manual adjustments when shooting movies. • If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the...When using a shutter speed of a moving subject with the jog dial (page 42). r Processing Finally, when "Processing" disappears, the image has been recorded. • To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of a tripod is recommended. • When a slow shutter speed is set , processing may...
...shutter The NR slow shutter function removes noise from 1/1000 to S. The shutter speed can be selected from recorded images, providing clear images. • You cannot make manual adjustments when shooting movies. • If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the...When using a shutter speed of a moving subject with the jog dial (page 42). r Processing Finally, when "Processing" disappears, the image has been recorded. • To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of a tripod is recommended. • When a slow shutter speed is set , processing may...
Operating Instructions
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... Mode The AF mode sets the focus operation according to the AF response and the battery consumption. Mode dial Jog dial FOCUS Control button Advanced still image shooting 47 Select an aperture value with a fuzzy background. 60min A 5.0M FINE 101 4 M AF 0EV F5.6 160 60min A 5.0M ... mode You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to your purpose. 60min M 5.0MFINE 101 4 M AF 0EV F5.6 50 The difference between the set value and the appropriate exposure determined by the camera is automatically adjusted from F2 ...
... Mode The AF mode sets the focus operation according to the AF response and the battery consumption. Mode dial Jog dial FOCUS Control button Advanced still image shooting 47 Select an aperture value with a fuzzy background. 60min A 5.0M FINE 101 4 M AF 0EV F5.6 160 60min A 5.0M ... mode You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to your purpose. 60min M 5.0MFINE 101 4 M AF 0EV F5.6 50 The difference between the set value and the appropriate exposure determined by the camera is automatically adjusted from F2 ...
Operating Instructions
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...dial: P/S/A/SCN/ This lets you select 0.1 m (4 inches) with the zoom set by automatic adjustment. Mode dial Jog dial DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF Advanced still image shooting 51 a Set the mode dial to focus preset. You can select values ranging from the following distance settings: (Units: m) 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8,...the lens up or down, the error will increase. • When you adjust the exposure value which is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing. • The focus preset does not work properly when...
...dial: P/S/A/SCN/ This lets you select 0.1 m (4 inches) with the zoom set by automatic adjustment. Mode dial Jog dial DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF Advanced still image shooting 51 a Set the mode dial to focus preset. You can select values ranging from the following distance settings: (Units: m) 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8,...the lens up or down, the error will increase. • When you adjust the exposure value which is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing. • The focus preset does not work properly when...
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...the left side, and a bright image when skewed to P, S, A, SCN or . Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. c Adjust the exposure based on the histogram. Overexposed t Adjust toward the + side....toward + Appropriate exposure Displaying a histogram A histogram is a useful reference for checking the exposure during recording and playback without being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is too dark ... a black, subject that you adjust the exposure manually. b Press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF to P, S, A, M or SCN.
...the left side, and a bright image when skewed to P, S, A, SCN or . Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. c Adjust the exposure based on the histogram. Overexposed t Adjust toward the + side....toward + Appropriate exposure Displaying a histogram A histogram is a useful reference for checking the exposure during recording and playback without being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is too dark ... a black, subject that you adjust the exposure manually. b Press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF to P, S, A, M or SCN.
Operating Instructions
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... shooting in this mode, the images are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 51), the adjusted value is used for the center value. • The recording interval is approximately 0.5 second. • You cannot select a shutter speed of 1/25 second or slower. • If ... 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with the selected bracket step value. 56 a Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN.
... shooting in this mode, the images are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 51), the adjusted value is used for the center value. • The recording interval is approximately 0.5 second. • You cannot select a shutter speed of 1/25 second or slower. • If ... 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with the selected bracket step value. 56 a Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN.
Operating Instructions
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...work correctly even though you select (Fluorescent). • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is not set or was not able to P, ...One push) mode). To shoot in automatic white balance mode. 57 Advanced still image shooting The indicator flashes quickly. Auto (no display) Adjusts the white ... cloudy sky (Fluorescent) Shooting under fixed conditions or special lighting conditions, you press v, record in one-push white balance mode 1 Select [ ] (One push). b Press MENU... the camera during quick flashing the indicator. • If the indicator keeps flashing...
...work correctly even though you select (Fluorescent). • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is not set or was not able to P, ...One push) mode). To shoot in automatic white balance mode. 57 Advanced still image shooting The indicator flashes quickly. Auto (no display) Adjusts the white ... cloudy sky (Fluorescent) Shooting under fixed conditions or special lighting conditions, you press v, record in one-push white balance mode 1 Select [ ] (One push). b Press MENU... the camera during quick flashing the indicator. • If the indicator keeps flashing...
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...Manual for your e-mail software. • For the number of images you can record in step 3. • For instructions on the LCD screen" (page 81). • For the number of images you press and release the shutter button, sound is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still ...image. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Voice] with v/ V. 63 To return to , P, S, A, M or SCN. Advanced still image shooting MENU a Set the mode dial to normal mode...
...Manual for your e-mail software. • For the number of images you can record in step 3. • For instructions on the LCD screen" (page 81). • For the number of images you press and release the shutter button, sound is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still ...image. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Voice] with v/ V. 63 To return to , P, S, A, M or SCN. Advanced still image shooting MENU a Set the mode dial to normal mode...
Operating Instructions
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... still camera) F2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (6 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One-push File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, GIF (for Clip Motion), TIFF, DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording...
... still camera) F2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (6 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One-push File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, GIF (for Clip Motion), TIFF, DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording...
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... 44 creating a new folder 44 playback folder 69 Recording folder 44 Formatting a CD-RW 39 G GIF 59, 90 H Histogram 52 Hologram AF 29 Hot shoe 117 I Image copying images to your computer ........ 94, 97 file names 90 image ... 92 PTP Manager 91 ISO 112 J Jog dial 42 Jog playback 73 JPG 90 130 L LCD screen brightness 118 screen display 125, 126, 127, 128 M Manual exposure mode 47 Menu settings 41, 112 Metering mode center-weighted metering 53 multi-pattern metering 53 spot metering 54 Mode dial 16, 23 Moisture...
... 44 creating a new folder 44 playback folder 69 Recording folder 44 Formatting a CD-RW 39 G GIF 59, 90 H Histogram 52 Hologram AF 29 Hot shoe 117 I Image copying images to your computer ........ 94, 97 file names 90 image ... 92 PTP Manager 91 ISO 112 J Jog dial 42 Jog playback 73 JPG 90 130 L LCD screen brightness 118 screen display 125, 126, 127, 128 M Manual exposure mode 47 Menu settings 41, 112 Metering mode center-weighted metering 53 multi-pattern metering 53 spot metering 54 Mode dial 16, 23 Moisture...
Marketing Specifications
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...Sony's 14-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range between the pattern's edge and the subject for precise focus, even in the frame. ➤ STEP-UP FEATURE Recordable CD Media CD Mavica cameras...MVC-CD500 CD Mavica® Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S ➤1/1.8" 5.0 Megapixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD's provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to evaluate correct exposure. ➤ Hot Shoe and ACC Terminal Connect Sony...the color temperature of the flash for manual control. ➤Hologram AF™ ...
...Sony's 14-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range between the pattern's edge and the subject for precise focus, even in the frame. ➤ STEP-UP FEATURE Recordable CD Media CD Mavica cameras...MVC-CD500 CD Mavica® Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S ➤1/1.8" 5.0 Megapixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD's provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to evaluate correct exposure. ➤ Hot Shoe and ACC Terminal Connect Sony...the color temperature of the flash for manual control. ➤Hologram AF™ ...
Marketing Specifications
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.... MVC-CD500 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 3 Shot Burst Mode 3 Shot Auto Exposure Bracketing Adjustable Color Saturation/Contrast Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR Spot Auto Focus MPEG1 Cue, Review 3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Video Output (PAL/NTSC Selectable) 4 Mode In-Camera Picture Effects 5 Step Manual Preset Focus S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Imaging Device: 1/1.8" 5.0 Megapixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 3" (8cm) CD...
.... MVC-CD500 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 3 Shot Burst Mode 3 Shot Auto Exposure Bracketing Adjustable Color Saturation/Contrast Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR Spot Auto Focus MPEG1 Cue, Review 3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Video Output (PAL/NTSC Selectable) 4 Mode In-Camera Picture Effects 5 Step Manual Preset Focus S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Imaging Device: 1/1.8" 5.0 Megapixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 3" (8cm) CD...
