Operating Instructions
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... may want to make sure that the camera is working correctly. The instructions in this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the two models: MVC-FD85, MVC-FD90. As you read this manual are shown in the text, for if recording or playback is indicated in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR...
... may want to make sure that the camera is working correctly. The instructions in this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the two models: MVC-FD85, MVC-FD90. As you read this manual are shown in the text, for if recording or playback is indicated in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR...
Operating Instructions
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... function 39 Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE 40 Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE 40 Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) .......41 Enjoying picture effects (PICTURE EFFECT 41 B Various playback Playing back six images at once (INDEX 42 Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming 43 Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE SHOW 44 Viewing images on a TV screen ....45 B Editing Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT 46 Deleting images (DELETE) ..........47 Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE 48 Copying images (COPY...
... function 39 Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE 40 Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE 40 Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) .......41 Enjoying picture effects (PICTURE EFFECT 41 B Various playback Playing back six images at once (INDEX 42 Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming 43 Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE SHOW 44 Viewing images on a TV screen ....45 B Editing Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT 46 Deleting images (DELETE) ..........47 Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE 48 Copying images (COPY...
Operating Instructions
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... ENTER SELECT/ADJUST CANCEL OK 12 ON/CHG lamp Control button 1 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on your camera, set , the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you first use your camera for recording. If these are not set the date and time. The ON/CHG (green) lamp lights up. 2 Press v on the control button, then press the center z. VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT CLOSE...
... ENTER SELECT/ADJUST CANCEL OK 12 ON/CHG lamp Control button 1 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on your camera, set , the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you first use your camera for recording. If these are not set the date and time. The ON/CHG (green) lamp lights up. 2 Press v on the control button, then press the center z. VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT CLOSE...
Operating Instructions
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... menu settings (page 34). Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy disk may change after the AE is locked, however, this lamp is being recorded on the control button, then press the center z. To return to save the battery. 16 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen may become unusable. • When using a "Memory Stick," writing and reading images take about twice times than using a floppy disk. Checking the last recorded image (Review...
... menu settings (page 34). Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy disk may change after the AE is locked, however, this lamp is being recorded on the control button, then press the center z. To return to save the battery. 16 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen may become unusable. • When using a "Memory Stick," writing and reading images take about twice times than using a floppy disk. Checking the last recorded image (Review...
Operating Instructions
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... cannot use forced flash in the menu settings (page 33). Notes • The recommended shooting distance is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 1/3 feet). • Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash and the recorded image may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on the LCD screen. (Flash) Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows. (No indication) t t t t (No indication) Auto red-eye reduction : The flash strobes before recording...
... cannot use forced flash in the menu settings (page 33). Notes • The recommended shooting distance is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 1/3 feet). • Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash and the recorded image may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on the LCD screen. (Flash) Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows. (No indication) t t t t (No indication) Auto red-eye reduction : The flash strobes before recording...
Operating Instructions
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... [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu settings is set to MOVIE. 2 Press the shutter button fully down for up to 60 seconds. If you hold the shutter button down The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is 15 seconds (page 32). LCD screen indicators during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk. 2 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to 10 or 15 seconds with audio are recorded on the LCD screen. The recording time...
... [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu settings is set to MOVIE. 2 Press the shutter button fully down for up to 60 seconds. If you hold the shutter button down The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is 15 seconds (page 32). LCD screen indicators during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk. 2 1 1 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to 10 or 15 seconds with audio are recorded on the LCD screen. The recording time...
Operating Instructions
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... below. Image file storage destinations and image file names Image files recorded with your camera. • Moving image file • Still image file recorded in TEXT mode (page 37) • Small-size image file recorded in EMAIL mode (page 36) • Audio file recorded in a "Memory Stick" have different file names. S: Still image file recorded at 320×240 size For Window98 users (The drive recognizing the floppy disk is [A].) Storage destination containing still or moving image data Folder containing E-mail mode image data Folder containing...
... below. Image file storage destinations and image file names Image files recorded with your camera. • Moving image file • Still image file recorded in TEXT mode (page 37) • Small-size image file recorded in EMAIL mode (page 36) • Audio file recorded in a "Memory Stick" have different file names. S: Still image file recorded at 320×240 size For Window98 users (The drive recognizing the floppy disk is [A].) Storage destination containing still or moving image data Folder containing E-mail mode image data Folder containing...
Operating Instructions
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MOVIE/STILL PLAY (single mode) PLAY (INDEX mode) EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF MVC-001F 2000 7 4 10:30PM DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY 2 Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT NTSC INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT OK 3 Select the desired setting with v/V/b/B on the control button to the position of...
MOVIE/STILL PLAY (single mode) PLAY (INDEX mode) EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF MVC-001F 2000 7 4 10:30PM DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY 2 Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT NTSC INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT OK 3 Select the desired setting with v/V/b/B on the control button to the position of...
Operating Instructions
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... PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector FORMAT OK Formats a floppy disk (page 52). PLAY DISK COPY OK Copies all data stored in a floppy disk to files in sequence even if the floppy disk is changed . Item FILE NUMBER Setting Description SERIES x NORMAL Assigns numbers to another disk (page 50). Resets the file number that can operate at the moment. MOVIE CANCEL Cancels formatting of the PLAY/ STILL/MOVIE selector. EFFECT Item P. Initial settings are indicated with x. (self-timer) Records with the self-timer (page 18). The LCD screen...
... PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector FORMAT OK Formats a floppy disk (page 52). PLAY DISK COPY OK Copies all data stored in a floppy disk to files in sequence even if the floppy disk is changed . Item FILE NUMBER Setting Description SERIES x NORMAL Assigns numbers to another disk (page 50). Resets the file number that can operate at the moment. MOVIE CANCEL Cancels formatting of the PLAY/ STILL/MOVIE selector. EFFECT Item P. Initial settings are indicated with x. (self-timer) Records with the self-timer (page 18). The LCD screen...
Operating Instructions
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CAMERA Item Setting Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector DIGITAL x ON ZOOM OFF Uses digital zoom. FD90 only) 1280×960 1024×768 640×480 x CANCEL PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector PLAY PLAY Setting x STBY/ON OFF Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector Displayed only when you do not operate your camera. 33 WHITE BALANCE IN DOOR Sets the white balance (page 40). EXPOSURE +2.0EV to -2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image. 1472×1104 Changes the recorded image size (MVC- (page 48). LOW...
CAMERA Item Setting Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector DIGITAL x ON ZOOM OFF Uses digital zoom. FD90 only) 1280×960 1024×768 640×480 x CANCEL PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector PLAY PLAY Setting x STBY/ON OFF Description PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector Displayed only when you do not operate your camera. 33 WHITE BALANCE IN DOOR Sets the white balance (page 40). EXPOSURE +2.0EV to -2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image. 1472×1104 Changes the recorded image size (MVC- (page 48). LOW...
Operating Instructions
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... the zoom lever set to the W side, you may be unable to MOVIE or STILL. 2 • MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the and 9 indicators disappear. Notes • If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you can record on the LCD screen. • MVC-FD90: 1Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch to normal recording mode MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until the (macro) indicator appears on a floppy disk in TEXT mode Image size Number of images 1472...
... the zoom lever set to the W side, you may be unable to MOVIE or STILL. 2 • MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the and 9 indicators disappear. Notes • If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you can record on the LCD screen. • MVC-FD90: 1Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch to normal recording mode MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until the (macro) indicator appears on a floppy disk in TEXT mode Image size Number of images 1472...
Operating Instructions
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... Panfocus mode in dark places. The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen is enlarged (double*) and the focal point information appears while the focus is from six focus settings: (macro), 0.5 m, 1.0 m, 3.0 m, 7.0 m, and ∞ (infinity) • MVC-FD90: 1Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. When you shoot a subject within 0.6 m (23 5/8 inches) (MVC-FD85)/ 0.9 m (35 1/2 inches) (MVC-FD90) while the zoom lever is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as a guide...
... Panfocus mode in dark places. The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen is enlarged (double*) and the focal point information appears while the focus is from six focus settings: (macro), 0.5 m, 1.0 m, 3.0 m, 7.0 m, and ∞ (infinity) • MVC-FD90: 1Set the FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. When you shoot a subject within 0.6 m (23 5/8 inches) (MVC-FD85)/ 0.9 m (35 1/2 inches) (MVC-FD90) while the zoom lever is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as a guide...
Operating Instructions
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... a TV or other equipment that the camera works properly. • The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is working (page 61). t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 8). • The floppy disk is too dark. t Adjust the exposure (page 40). • The brightness of the LCD screen (page 16). 56 t Turn off the power, and turn on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is set to MOVIE or STILL (page 15, 20). •...
... a TV or other equipment that the camera works properly. • The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is working (page 61). t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 8). • The floppy disk is too dark. t Adjust the exposure (page 40). • The brightness of the LCD screen (page 16). 56 t Turn off the power, and turn on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is set to MOVIE or STILL (page 15, 20). •...
Operating Instructions
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... the Panfocus mode (page 39). • You cannot use digital zoom to MOVIE. Vertical streaks appear when you are recorded incorrectly. Cause and/or Solution • The flash is too low. t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page 8). • The battery level is set to (page 19, 39). • The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is slow when using the camera for Memory Stick, writing and reading images take about...
... the Panfocus mode (page 39). • You cannot use digital zoom to MOVIE. Vertical streaks appear when you are recorded incorrectly. Cause and/or Solution • The flash is too low. t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page 8). • The battery level is set to (page 19, 39). • The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector is slow when using the camera for Memory Stick, writing and reading images take about...
Operating Instructions
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... file from the floppy disk. t Turn on the camera. • The battery pack is on the TV screen. t To continue the slide show function stops automatically. t Cancel TEXT mode (page 37). • The camera is set to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Cause and/or Solution • You shot the image in monochrome. The slide show , select [START] again (page 44). • The camera is in manual focus mode (MVC...
... file from the floppy disk. t Turn on the camera. • The battery pack is on the TV screen. t To continue the slide show function stops automatically. t Cancel TEXT mode (page 37). • The camera is set to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Cause and/or Solution • You shot the image in monochrome. The slide show , select [START] again (page 44). • The camera is in manual focus mode (MVC...
Operating Instructions
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... set to shoot. The tab on the disk is protected. The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is trouble with the disk. No disk has been inserted. • The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS formatted (512 bytes×18 sectors). • The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for "InfoLITHIUM" battery only - Message DRIVE ERROR NO DISK FORMAT ERROR DISK PROTECT DISK FULL NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT DISK ERROR NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IMAGE SIZE...
... set to shoot. The tab on the disk is protected. The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is trouble with the disk. No disk has been inserted. • The floppy disk loaded is not MS-DOS formatted (512 bytes×18 sectors). • The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for "InfoLITHIUM" battery only - Message DRIVE ERROR NO DISK FORMAT ERROR DISK PROTECT DISK FULL NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT DISK ERROR NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IMAGE SIZE...
Operating Instructions
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... numbers. Self-diagnosis display • C: ss: ss You can repair the camera yourself. • E: ss: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Replace the battery with the disk drive. Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. t Turn the power off and on again. • An unformatted floppy disk is inserted. t Change the disk. (page 14) • The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is trouble...
... numbers. Self-diagnosis display • C: ss: ss You can repair the camera yourself. • E: ss: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Replace the battery with the disk drive. Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. t Turn the power off and on again. • An unformatted floppy disk is inserted. t Change the disk. (page 14) • The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is trouble...
Operating Instructions
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... converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-FD85: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-FD90: F = 2.8 - 3.0 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data compression system Movie: MPEG1 Still: Floppy disk: JPEG (JFIF) "Memory Stick": JPEG (Exif2.1) GIF (in TEXT mode) Audio (with still image): MPEG AUDIO (Monaural) Recording medium Floppy disk: 3.5 inch 2HD MS-DOS format (1.44MB) MSAC-FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick: DCF98 format Flash Recommended recording distance: 0.3 m to 2.5 m (11 7/8 inches to...
... converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-FD85: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-FD90: F = 2.8 - 3.0 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data compression system Movie: MPEG1 Still: Floppy disk: JPEG (JFIF) "Memory Stick": JPEG (Exif2.1) GIF (in TEXT mode) Audio (with still image): MPEG AUDIO (Monaural) Recording medium Floppy disk: 3.5 inch 2HD MS-DOS format (1.44MB) MSAC-FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick: DCF98 format Flash Recommended recording distance: 0.3 m to 2.5 m (11 7/8 inches to...
Operating Instructions
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... N Number of recorded images O Remaining disk capacity indicator P Recording time indicator Q Self-diagnosis function indicator/Recording time indicator R Self-timer indicator S Spot light-metering indicator 63 Additional information LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa 120min +1.0EV DATE SOLARIZE 1280 3:2 10 REC 0 : 0 3 15s EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql A AE lock indicator/Focus lock indicator B Sharpness indicator C Focus mode indicator/Macro indicator D Battery remaining indicator E Flash level...
... N Number of recorded images O Remaining disk capacity indicator P Recording time indicator Q Self-diagnosis function indicator/Recording time indicator R Self-timer indicator S Spot light-metering indicator 63 Additional information LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa 120min +1.0EV DATE SOLARIZE 1280 3:2 10 REC 0 : 0 3 15s EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK MENU BAR OFF qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql A AE lock indicator/Focus lock indicator B Sharpness indicator C Focus mode indicator/Macro indicator D Battery remaining indicator E Flash level...
Operating Instructions
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... recordable images 35 Usable type 14 FORMAT 52 Full charge 9 I Image Copying 48 Deleting 47 File name 26 Print mark 51 Protect 46 Size 35 INDEX screen 42 Indicators on the LCD screen 63 J , JPEG 15 24 M Macro recording 37 Manual focusing 38 Menu 30 Moisture condensation .. 53 Moving image Playback 22 , Recording 20 MPEG 20 24 N Normal charge 9 Number of recordable images E-mail mode 36 Image size 35 TEXT mode 37 Voice mode 36 P PICTURE EFFECT....... 41 PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector 15 Playing back INDEX screen...
... recordable images 35 Usable type 14 FORMAT 52 Full charge 9 I Image Copying 48 Deleting 47 File name 26 Print mark 51 Protect 46 Size 35 INDEX screen 42 Indicators on the LCD screen 63 J , JPEG 15 24 M Macro recording 37 Manual focusing 38 Menu 30 Moisture condensation .. 53 Moving image Playback 22 , Recording 20 MPEG 20 24 N Normal charge 9 Number of recordable images E-mail mode 36 Image size 35 TEXT mode 37 Voice mode 36 P PICTURE EFFECT....... 41 PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector 15 Playing back INDEX screen...