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... temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as other bright light This may cause malfunctions. About the Carl Zeiss lens (MVC-CD400 only) This camera is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function, a numeric value indicating the amount of light from a specific part of the movable lens (... (white, red, blue or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as in a car parked in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. On battery pack Never expose the battery pack to the lens portion. However, there may occur....
... temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as other bright light This may cause malfunctions. About the Carl Zeiss lens (MVC-CD400 only) This camera is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function, a numeric value indicating the amount of light from a specific part of the movable lens (... (white, red, blue or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as in a car parked in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. On battery pack Never expose the battery pack to the lens portion. However, there may occur....
Operating Instructions
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... Identifying the parts 11 Getting started Charging the battery pack 13 Using an external power source 16 Using your camera abroad 16 Turning on/off your camera 17 Setting the date and time 17 Shooting ... in index (nine-image) mode 40 Deleting images in index (triple-image) mode 41 Formatting a CD-RW 42 Copying images to your computer Preparation for viewing images using a computer (Finalize 44 Finalizing a... advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera...62 Changing the menu settings 62 Changing the items in the SET UP screen 62 How to use the jog dial (MVC-CD400 only 63
... Identifying the parts 11 Getting started Charging the battery pack 13 Using an external power source 16 Using your camera abroad 16 Turning on/off your camera 17 Setting the date and time 17 Shooting ... in index (nine-image) mode 40 Deleting images in index (triple-image) mode 41 Formatting a CD-RW 42 Copying images to your computer Preparation for viewing images using a computer (Finalize 44 Finalizing a... advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera...62 Changing the menu settings 62 Changing the items in the SET UP screen 62 How to use the jog dial (MVC-CD400 only 63
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... display 108 Additional information Recording modes 109 Menu items 111 SET UP items 116 Precautions 118 On discs 119 On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .........120 Specifications 122 The LCD screen 124 Index 127 9 AE LOCK 74 Shooting three images with audio files - Multi...focus mode 66 Shooting with the exposure fixed (MVC-CD400 only) - Clip Motion 77 Shooting in TIFF mode - Confirm before write 83 Using an external flash 84 Using the Sony HVL-F1000 Flash ..... 84 Using a commercially available external flash (MVC-CD400 only 85 Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion...
... display 108 Additional information Recording modes 109 Menu items 111 SET UP items 116 Precautions 118 On discs 119 On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .........120 Specifications 122 The LCD screen 124 Index 127 9 AE LOCK 74 Shooting three images with audio files - Multi...focus mode 66 Shooting with the exposure fixed (MVC-CD400 only) - Clip Motion 77 Shooting in TIFF mode - Confirm before write 83 Using an external flash 84 Using the Sony HVL-F1000 Flash ..... 84 Using a commercially available external flash (MVC-CD400 only 85 Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion...
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...C Shutter button (25) D Self-timer lamp (MVC-CD250) (29)/ Hologram AF (MVC-CD400)/ AF illuminator (MVC-CD250) emitter (31, 116) E Self-timer lamp (MVC-CD400) (29) F Battery cover (13) G Lens qf qg qh H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) I Flash emitter (29) J Hot shoe (MVC-CD400)/ Accessory shoe (MVC-CD250) (84, 117) K Hook for lens ... with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Use ACC jack to connect an external flash or other equipment. • Audio output is monaural....
...C Shutter button (25) D Self-timer lamp (MVC-CD250) (29)/ Hologram AF (MVC-CD400)/ AF illuminator (MVC-CD250) emitter (31, 116) E Self-timer lamp (MVC-CD400) (29) F Battery cover (13) G Lens qf qg qh H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) I Flash emitter (29) J Hot shoe (MVC-CD400)/ Accessory shoe (MVC-CD250) (84, 117) K Hook for lens ... with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Use ACC jack to connect an external flash or other equipment. • Audio output is monaural....
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... intervals with all indicators on Shooting movies MVC-CD400 Continuous recording NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life (min.) Approx. 150 MVC-CD250 NP-FM50 (supplied) Continuous recording Battery life (min.) Approx. 170 • The battery life and number of images that can be decreased when using the camera at about 4-second intervals MVC-CD250 Image size 1600×1200...
... intervals with all indicators on Shooting movies MVC-CD400 Continuous recording NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life (min.) Approx. 150 MVC-CD250 NP-FM50 (supplied) Continuous recording Battery life (min.) Approx. 170 • The battery life and number of images that can be decreased when using the camera at about 4-second intervals MVC-CD250 Image size 1600×1200...
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... up and the power is operating. Do not touch the lens portion while it is on the power when the mode dial is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off function If you turn on . Turning off after about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP... viewing movies • When a connector is set to S*, A*, M*, SCN, , or . • To change the date and time, set to , S, A, M, SCN or , the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). When you do not operate the camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (page 17).
... up and the power is operating. Do not touch the lens portion while it is on the power when the mode dial is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off function If you turn on . Turning off after about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP... viewing movies • When a connector is set to S*, A*, M*, SCN, , or . • To change the date and time, set to , S, A, M, SCN or , the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). When you do not operate the camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (page 17).
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...subject that is useful for extending the battery life and for shooting under the following order. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast ...between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is difficult to flashing slowly. LCD screen indicators during shooting Indicators off r All indicators on 60min 640 4 • For a detailed description of the indicators, see page 124. • Indicators on . (MVC-CD400...
...subject that is useful for extending the battery life and for shooting under the following order. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast ...between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is difficult to flashing slowly. LCD screen indicators during shooting Indicators off r All indicators on 60min 640 4 • For a detailed description of the indicators, see page 124. • Indicators on . (MVC-CD400...
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... turn on (page 26). backlight set to your camera (page 16). p Firmly connect the power cord (mains lead) to , S*, A*, M*, SCN, or and 94). * MVC-CD400 only (pages 24 Troubleshooting 99 p Connect the AC power adaptor securely to appear on . • The power was used. p Install the battery pack correctly (page 13). - Shooting still images...
... turn on (page 26). backlight set to your camera (page 16). p Firmly connect the power cord (mains lead) to , S*, A*, M*, SCN, or and 94). * MVC-CD400 only (pages 24 Troubleshooting 99 p Connect the AC power adaptor securely to appear on . • The power was used. p Install the battery pack correctly (page 13). - Shooting still images...
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... socket) (page 16). p Turn off (MVC-CD400 only). p Clean the disc. p Replace the disc. p Charge the battery pack (page 13). p Replace it with an image size larger than 2272×1704 (MVC-CD400) or 1600×1200 (MVC-CD250) that the camera works properly. Cause • You are not... using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The AC power adaptor...
... socket) (page 16). p Turn off (MVC-CD400 only). p Clean the disc. p Replace the disc. p Charge the battery pack (page 13). p Replace it with an image size larger than 2272×1704 (MVC-CD400) or 1600×1200 (MVC-CD250) that the camera works properly. Cause • You are not... using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The AC power adaptor...
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... is still 5 to execute initialization or finalization. • The battery level is low. Depending on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in the lens (MVC-CD400 only). • The amount of remaining battery time left. • A CD-R or disc that has not been finalized is inserted. • A CD-R is inserted. • A disc formatted with equipment other than...
... is still 5 to execute initialization or finalization. • The battery level is low. Depending on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in the lens (MVC-CD400 only). • The amount of remaining battery time left. • A CD-R or disc that has not been finalized is inserted. • A CD-R is inserted. • A disc formatted with equipment other than...
Operating Instructions
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...even if the disc is not sold in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. [SETUP 1] Item FILE NUMBER CONVERSION LENS (MVC-CD400 only) Setting xSERIES RESET ON / xOFF HOT SHOE (MVC-CD400 only) / LANGUAGE CONFIRM B. Assigns numbers to PAL mode (e.g., Europe). 117 Resets the...BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and easy to the disk. Sets the video output signal to your camera with the battery pack. - Selects the brightness of the image before writing to see when using your camera is changed . WRITE CLOCK SET ON / xOFF xENGLISH / JPN ON / xOFF OK / ...
...even if the disc is not sold in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. [SETUP 1] Item FILE NUMBER CONVERSION LENS (MVC-CD400 only) Setting xSERIES RESET ON / xOFF HOT SHOE (MVC-CD400 only) / LANGUAGE CONFIRM B. Assigns numbers to PAL mode (e.g., Europe). 117 Resets the...BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and easy to the disk. Sets the video output signal to your camera with the battery pack. - Selects the brightness of the image before writing to see when using your camera is changed . WRITE CLOCK SET ON / xOFF xENGLISH / JPN ON / xOFF OK / ...
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...camera) F3.8 - 3.9 Camera Effective pixels number of camera MVC-CD400 Approx. 3 950 000 pixels MVC-CD250 Approx. 1 980 000 pixels Exposure control MVC-CD400 Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (4 modes) MVC...Recording media 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW Flash MVC-CD400 Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto): 0.5 m to 5.0 m (19 3/4 inches to 196 7/8 inches) MVC-CD250 Recommended distance ...dots General Used battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with LCD backlight on) MVC-CD400 3.0 W MVC-CD250 2.5 ...
...camera) F3.8 - 3.9 Camera Effective pixels number of camera MVC-CD400 Approx. 3 950 000 pixels MVC-CD250 Approx. 1 980 000 pixels Exposure control MVC-CD400 Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (4 modes) MVC...Recording media 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW Flash MVC-CD400 Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto): 0.5 m to 5.0 m (19 3/4 inches to 196 7/8 inches) MVC-CD250 Recommended distance ...dots General Used battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with LCD backlight on) MVC-CD400 3.0 W MVC-CD250 2.5 ...
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...(5 1/2×3 3/4×4 inches) (W/H/D, excluding maximum protrusions) Mass MVC-CD400 Approx. 638 g (1 lb 7 oz) (including battery pack NP-FM50, disc, and lens cap) MVC-CD250 Approx. 608 g (1 lb 6 oz) (including battery pack NP-FM50, disc, and lens cap) AC-L10A/L10B AC...mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • NP-FM50 battery pack (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) • 8 cm CD adaptor (1) • Mavica disc (7) (CD-R (6), CD-RW (1)) • Shoulder strap (1) • Lens cap (1) • Lens cap strap (1) • CD-ROM (SPVD-009) (1) • Operating instructions (1) Design and ...
...(5 1/2×3 3/4×4 inches) (W/H/D, excluding maximum protrusions) Mass MVC-CD400 Approx. 638 g (1 lb 7 oz) (including battery pack NP-FM50, disc, and lens cap) MVC-CD250 Approx. 608 g (1 lb 6 oz) (including battery pack NP-FM50, disc, and lens cap) AC-L10A/L10B AC...mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • NP-FM50 battery pack (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) • 8 cm CD adaptor (1) • Mavica disc (7) (CD-R (6), CD-RW (1)) • Shoulder strap (1) • Lens cap (1) • Lens cap strap (1) • CD-ROM (SPVD-009) (1) • Operating instructions (1) Design and ...
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...wg F Date/time indicator (32) Conversion lens indicator (117) (MVC-CD400 only) ISO number indicator (111) G Sharpness indicator (112, 113, 114) H Metering modes indicator (72) (MVC-CD400 only) I Picture effect indicator (83) J Low battery warning indicator (14) K AF range finder (68) L Spot... (74) (MVC-CD400 only) C AE/AF indicator (25) D Battery remaining indicator (14) E Flash mode indicator (29) Red-eye reduction indicator (30)/ Hot shoe indicator (84) (MVC-CD400 only) White balance indicator (76) Hologram AF1)/AF illuminator2) indicator (31) 124 1) MVC-CD400 2) MVC-CD250 qd qf...
...wg F Date/time indicator (32) Conversion lens indicator (117) (MVC-CD400 only) ISO number indicator (111) G Sharpness indicator (112, 113, 114) H Metering modes indicator (72) (MVC-CD400 only) I Picture effect indicator (83) J Low battery warning indicator (14) K AF range finder (68) L Spot... (74) (MVC-CD400 only) C AE/AF indicator (25) D Battery remaining indicator (14) E Flash mode indicator (29) Red-eye reduction indicator (30)/ Hot shoe indicator (84) (MVC-CD400 only) White balance indicator (76) Hologram AF1)/AF illuminator2) indicator (31) 124 1) MVC-CD400 2) MVC-CD250 qd qf...
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... qg 8 qh 9 WHITE BAL PFX qj A Recording mode indicator (109) B AE LOCK indicator (74) (MVC-CD400 only) C Battery remaining indicator (14) D White balance indicator (76) E Conversion lens indicator (117) (MVC-CD400 only) F Picture effect indicator (83) G Metering modes indicator (72) (MVC-CD400 only) H AF range finder (94) I Spot metering cross hair (72) J Image size indicator (94) K Recording...) P Self-timer indicator (29) Q Menu/Guide menu (62) • Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) appear on the MVC-CD250 menu.
... qg 8 qh 9 WHITE BAL PFX qj A Recording mode indicator (109) B AE LOCK indicator (74) (MVC-CD400 only) C Battery remaining indicator (14) D White balance indicator (76) E Conversion lens indicator (117) (MVC-CD400 only) F Picture effect indicator (83) G Metering modes indicator (72) (MVC-CD400 only) H AF range finder (94) I Spot metering cross hair (72) J Image size indicator (94) K Recording...) P Self-timer indicator (29) Q Menu/Guide menu (62) • Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) appear on the MVC-CD250 menu.