Operating Instructions
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... complies with the EMC regulations when used . If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this equipment for your nearest Sony service station. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture... and sound of this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be used under the lens. This statement is fitted to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. 4 If you...
... complies with the EMC regulations when used . If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this equipment for your nearest Sony service station. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture... and sound of this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be used under the lens. This statement is fitted to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. 4 If you...
Operating Instructions
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... MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. The lens for long periods may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the... same quality as in a car parked in the image. 6 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to the lens portion. On battery pack Never expose the battery pack to direct ...
... MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. The lens for long periods may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the... same quality as in a car parked in the image. 6 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to the lens portion. On battery pack Never expose the battery pack to direct ...
Operating Instructions
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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. 11 Identifying the parts See the pages in ...-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...
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. 11 Identifying the parts See the pages in ...-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...
Operating Instructions
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...movies • When a connector is plugged into the USB jack or the A/V OUT jack. Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (page 17). When playing back a Slide Show (page 87), the power automatically turns off ...after about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the camera turns off automatically to , S, A, M, SCN or , the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). Getting started Turning on/off your camera for about 20 minutes regardless of the arrow again. Setting the date and time Mode...
...movies • When a connector is plugged into the USB jack or the A/V OUT jack. Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (page 17). When playing back a Slide Show (page 87), the power automatically turns off ...after about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the camera turns off automatically to , S, A, M, SCN or , the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). Getting started Turning on/off your camera for about 20 minutes regardless of the arrow again. Setting the date and time Mode...
Operating Instructions
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... take about 10 minutes to the left , slide down the disc cover OPEN lever, and open the disc cover. • You can use only 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW discs that the disc has completely stopped rotating, then remove the disc. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit up , and push down the... the image data may be damaged or the disc may become unusable. • While the camera is writing data on the disc condition. 20 Shooting still images Inserting a disc Disc cover OPEN lever Lock tab Pickup lens 1 , Open the disc cover. Removing the disc While sliding the lock tab to prepare the...
... take about 10 minutes to the left , slide down the disc cover OPEN lever, and open the disc cover. • You can use only 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW discs that the disc has completely stopped rotating, then remove the disc. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit up , and push down the... the image data may be damaged or the disc may become unusable. • While the camera is writing data on the disc condition. 20 Shooting still images Inserting a disc Disc cover OPEN lever Lock tab Pickup lens 1 , Open the disc cover. Removing the disc While sliding the lock tab to prepare the...
Operating Instructions
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... as the AF mode (page 66). 24 Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating. • When the mode dial is set to [NORMAL]. Remove the lens cap. • Still images are adjusted automatically. 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of ...the focus frame. The lens portion moves when you turn on the power. Number of images2) that can...
... as the AF mode (page 66). 24 Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating. • When the mode dial is set to [NORMAL]. Remove the lens cap. • Still images are adjusted automatically. 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of ...the focus frame. The lens portion moves when you turn on the power. Number of images2) that can...
Operating Instructions
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Do not shake or strike the camera while this time, as the image data may be damaged or the disc may become unusable. • Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers. 25 Shooting still images 60min 640 4 0EV F5.6 50 Flashes green 3 t Lights up . To shoot even closer subjects, ...surroundings are dark. • If you do not turn off automatically to the subject is ready for about three minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off the power, remove the battery pack or disc, or open the disc cover at this lamp is not yet recorded. The shutter sounds...
Do not shake or strike the camera while this time, as the image data may be damaged or the disc may become unusable. • Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers. 25 Shooting still images 60min 640 4 0EV F5.6 50 Flashes green 3 t Lights up . To shoot even closer subjects, ...surroundings are dark. • If you do not turn off automatically to the subject is ready for about three minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off the power, remove the battery pack or disc, or open the disc cover at this lamp is not yet recorded. The shutter sounds...
Operating Instructions
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... operating. • Zoom does not work for shooting. The T side of the bar shows the digital zoom zone. Do not touch the lens portion while it is enlarged by digital processing. W T • During digital zoom, the AF frame does not appear on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To... return to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the LCD screen. • Digital zoom does not work ...
... operating. • Zoom does not work for shooting. The T side of the bar shows the digital zoom zone. Do not touch the lens portion while it is enlarged by digital processing. W T • During digital zoom, the AF frame does not appear on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To... return to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the LCD screen. • Digital zoom does not work ...
Operating Instructions
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... this operation when the mode dial is set all the way to the T side: Approx. 20 cm (7 7/8 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD400) Approx. 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD250) 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control button. The (macro) indicator appears on...such as flowers or insects. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: Approx. 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD400) Approx. 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD250) When the zoom is set to S*, A*, M*, SCN (other than landscape mode) (page 33), or . * MVC-CD400 ...
... this operation when the mode dial is set all the way to the T side: Approx. 20 cm (7 7/8 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD400) Approx. 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD250) 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control button. The (macro) indicator appears on...such as flowers or insects. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: Approx. 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD400) Approx. 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD250) When the zoom is set to S*, A*, M*, SCN (other than landscape mode) (page 33), or . * MVC-CD400 ...
Operating Instructions
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... SET UP settings (page 116). After the charging is strobing, the /CHG lamp turns on. • Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the built-in flash or cause the lens shadow to appear. • You cannot use the external flash HVL-F1000 (optional) and the built-in flash...
... SET UP settings (page 116). After the charging is strobing, the /CHG lamp turns on. • Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the built-in flash or cause the lens shadow to appear. • You cannot use the external flash HVL-F1000 (optional) and the built-in flash...
Operating Instructions
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.... ON appears on a subject in dark places. Complying with a dry cloth. • No safety problems will not emit light when [CONVERSION LENS] is dirty, the hologram AF light may be dimmed and focus may experience such effects like that encountered after looking into the hologram AF1) or... AF illuminator2) emitter at the laser light either directly or even through a lens for human eyes. * Hologram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base 30,000 seconds), specified in the SET UP settings (page 117). (MVC-CD400 ...
.... ON appears on a subject in dark places. Complying with a dry cloth. • No safety problems will not emit light when [CONVERSION LENS] is dirty, the hologram AF light may be dimmed and focus may experience such effects like that encountered after looking into the hologram AF1) or... AF illuminator2) emitter at the laser light either directly or even through a lens for human eyes. * Hologram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base 30,000 seconds), specified in the SET UP settings (page 117). (MVC-CD400 ...
Operating Instructions
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...) appear on the control button to select the item you want to setup and operate your camera The usage of the selected item turns yellow. Changing the items in [CAMERA]. • On MVC-CD250, the [CONVERSION LENS] (page 117) and [HOT SHOE] (page 117) items are most frequently used for "Advanced operations" is...
...) appear on the control button to select the item you want to setup and operate your camera The usage of the selected item turns yellow. Changing the items in [CAMERA]. • On MVC-CD250, the [CONVERSION LENS] (page 117) and [HOT SHOE] (page 117) items are most frequently used for "Advanced operations" is...
Operating Instructions
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... shot, and press the shutter button fully down . The Focus preset function is approximate, and should be used as a reference. • If you point the lens up or down, the error will be recorded with the zoom set to the T side, you press the shutter button fully down . The focus is..., the focus setting information flashes. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing. • The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens. b Press FOCUS twice. Setting the distance to achieve a proper focus using the auto focus function.
... shot, and press the shutter button fully down . The Focus preset function is approximate, and should be used as a reference. • If you point the lens up or down, the error will be recorded with the zoom set to the T side, you press the shutter button fully down . The focus is..., the focus setting information flashes. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing. • The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens. b Press FOCUS twice. Setting the distance to achieve a proper focus using the auto focus function.
Operating Instructions
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...settings is within 3 to 50 cm (1 3/16 to [OFF] (pages 62 and 117). p Cancel the setting (page 33). p Cancel [B&W] mode (page 83). Digital zoom does not function. The image is monochrome (black and white). The image is too bright. • The Landscape mode or Portrait mode is selected... LENS] in the SET UP settings is set to [OFF]. • You are shooting a very bright subject. • [P. Vertical streaks appear when you shoot a subject that is set to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). • Zoom cannot be used when shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE) (MVC-CD400 only). • The digital ...
...settings is within 3 to 50 cm (1 3/16 to [OFF] (pages 62 and 117). p Cancel the setting (page 33). p Cancel [B&W] mode (page 83). Digital zoom does not function. The image is monochrome (black and white). The image is too bright. • The Landscape mode or Portrait mode is selected... LENS] in the SET UP settings is set to [OFF]. • You are shooting a very bright subject. • [P. Vertical streaks appear when you shoot a subject that is set to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). • Zoom cannot be used when shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE) (MVC-CD400 only). • The digital ...
Operating Instructions
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... is selected for the Scene Selection function. • The Landscape mode is selected for the Scene Selection function. • [CONVERSION LENS] in the SET UP settings is not set to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). p Set the flash to other settings. p... Set the correct date and time (page 17). Symptom Your camera cannot record images. The macro function does not work . The eyes of the subject come out red. p Set it to (forced... is set to when shooting a movie. p Set it with a new one format the disc when using a CD-RW.
... is selected for the Scene Selection function. • The Landscape mode is selected for the Scene Selection function. • [CONVERSION LENS] in the SET UP settings is not set to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). p Set the flash to other settings. p... Set the correct date and time (page 17). Symptom Your camera cannot record images. The macro function does not work . The eyes of the subject come out red. p Set it to (forced... is set to when shooting a movie. p Set it with a new one format the disc when using a CD-RW.
Operating Instructions
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... properly. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button located on the camera. p Clean the disc. Other Symptom Your camera does not work . p Charge the battery pack (page 13). The lens does not retract even when the power is small. Solution p Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 13). p... is turned off and then on after about an hour at the room temperature for about one minute, and check that were recorded by another camera. • The image file has an error. • The image was not recorded correctly. • The disc is on the LCD screen. A ...
... properly. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button located on the camera. p Clean the disc. Other Symptom Your camera does not work . p Charge the battery pack (page 13). The lens does not retract even when the power is small. Solution p Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 13). p... is turned off and then on after about an hour at the room temperature for about one minute, and check that were recorded by another camera. • The image file has an error. • The image was not recorded correctly. • The disc is on the LCD screen. A ...
Operating Instructions
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... error occurred while playing back the image. • You are playing back an image of a size larger than can be played back with your camera. • You are playing back a file that was automatically protected with the same name already exists on the LCD screen. Insert a disc (...disc. • The remaining disc space is insufficient for the moisture to vibration. • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camera. Message Meaning/Corrective action LENS CAP ATTACHED (MVC-CD400 only) COVER OPEN NO DISC DRIVE ERROR SYSTEM ERROR DISC ERROR DEW ERROR DISC PROTECT FOLDER ERROR NOT...
... error occurred while playing back the image. • You are playing back an image of a size larger than can be played back with your camera. • You are playing back a file that was automatically protected with the same name already exists on the LCD screen. Insert a disc (...disc. • The remaining disc space is insufficient for the moisture to vibration. • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camera. Message Meaning/Corrective action LENS CAP ATTACHED (MVC-CD400 only) COVER OPEN NO DISC DRIVE ERROR SYSTEM ERROR DISC ERROR DEW ERROR DISC PROTECT FOLDER ERROR NOT...
Operating Instructions
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Depending on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in the lens (MVC-CD400 only). • The amount of light is not sufficient or the shutter speed is too slow. • You are not holding the camera steady enough. Troubleshooting 107 Message For "InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY NOT ENOUGH ...level is too low to 10 minutes 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 your camera is inserted. • A malfunction has occurred in place. Charge the battery pack...
Depending on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in the lens (MVC-CD400 only). • The amount of light is not sufficient or the shutter speed is too slow. • You are not holding the camera steady enough. Troubleshooting 107 Message For "InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY NOT ENOUGH ...level is too low to 10 minutes 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 your camera is inserted. • A malfunction has occurred in place. Charge the battery pack...
Operating Instructions
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...Europe). 117 Sets the video output signal to see when using the VCL-MHG07 conversion lens (not supplied). WRITE CLOCK SET ON / xOFF xENGLISH / JPN ON / xOFF OK / CANCEL Description - Sets to your camera with the battery pack. - Selects whether to confirm recording or deletion of the LCD ... English. - Turns on the recorded images. Also, note that the VAD-S70 adaptor ring needed to mount the conversion lens to [ON] when using the camera outdoors or in sequence even if the disc is heard when you press the shutter button.) - Selects the brightness of ...
...Europe). 117 Sets the video output signal to see when using the VCL-MHG07 conversion lens (not supplied). WRITE CLOCK SET ON / xOFF xENGLISH / JPN ON / xOFF OK / CANCEL Description - Sets to your camera with the battery pack. - Selects whether to confirm recording or deletion of the LCD ... English. - Turns on the recorded images. Also, note that the VAD-S70 adaptor ring needed to mount the conversion lens to [ON] when using the camera outdoors or in sequence even if the disc is heard when you press the shutter button.) - Selects the brightness of ...
Operating Instructions
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... properly. On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cotton swab. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with water, then wipe the surface dry. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a soft cloth to a warm location, or is designed... while the DC plug is taken from a cold location such as this range is not recommended. Pickup lens On pickup lens Do not touch the pickup lens inside or outside the camera. Cleaning the DC plug Do not use between the temperatures of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine...
... properly. On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cotton swab. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with water, then wipe the surface dry. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a soft cloth to a warm location, or is designed... while the DC plug is taken from a cold location such as this range is not recommended. Pickup lens On pickup lens Do not touch the pickup lens inside or outside the camera. Cleaning the DC plug Do not use between the temperatures of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine...