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... and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. MVC-CD400/CD250 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-075-356-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still...
... and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. MVC-CD400/CD250 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-075-356-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still...
Operating Instructions
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... electric shock to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD400 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies...the appliance. This symbol is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD250 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. This symbol is subject to ...
... electric shock to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD400 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies...the appliance. This symbol is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD250 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. This symbol is subject to ...
Operating Instructions
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... (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 cap/shoulder strap L Disc cover OPEN lever (20) M ACC (Accessory) jack N Lens cap (supplied) O USB jack (56) P A/V OUT...• Use a tripod 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. 11
... (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 cap/shoulder strap L Disc cover OPEN lever (20) M ACC (Accessory) jack N Lens cap (supplied) O USB jack (56) P A/V OUT...• Use a tripod 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. 11
Operating Instructions
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... button* (74) S RESET button (bottom surface) (98) • The LCD screen automatically becomes brighter when this is exposed to sunlight. * not available on the MVC-CD250
... button* (74) S RESET button (bottom surface) (98) • The LCD screen automatically becomes brighter when this is exposed to sunlight. * not available on the MVC-CD250
Operating Instructions
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... battery pack at low temperatures, using the flash, turning the power on/off repeatedly, or using the camera at a temperature of (min.) images Approx. 170 Approx. 1100 640×480 Approx. 170 Approx. 1300 MVC-CD250 Image size 1600×1200 640×480 NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life No. The surrounding...
... battery pack at low temperatures, using the flash, turning the power on/off repeatedly, or using the camera at a temperature of (min.) images Approx. 170 Approx. 1100 640×480 Approx. 170 Approx. 1300 MVC-CD250 Image size 1600×1200 640×480 NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life No. The surrounding...
Operating Instructions
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... the SET UP settings (page 116). The image size is set to S*, A*, M* or SCN. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) are displayed on the MVC-CD250 menu (page 62). * MVC-CD400 only 2272×1704 2272 (3 : 2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640 × 480 ISO IMAGESIZE 1600×1200 1600... (3 : 2) 1280×960 640 × 480 IMAGE SIZE MVC-CD400 MVC-CD250 2 , Select (IMAGE SIZE) with b/ B on the control button, then select the desired image size with v on the power, then press MENU. The menu appears. •...
... the SET UP settings (page 116). The image size is set to S*, A*, M* or SCN. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) are displayed on the MVC-CD250 menu (page 62). * MVC-CD400 only 2272×1704 2272 (3 : 2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640 × 480 ISO IMAGESIZE 1600×1200 1600... (3 : 2) 1280×960 640 × 480 IMAGE SIZE MVC-CD400 MVC-CD250 2 , Select (IMAGE SIZE) with b/ B on the control button, then select the desired image size with v on the power, then press MENU. The menu appears. •...
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...×1704 Very fine prints (MVC-CD400) 2272 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio1) (MVC-CD400) 1600×1200 Printing in A4 format 1600 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio1) (MVC-CD250) 1280×960 Printing in better images, but also a larger data size, which means fewer images that the menu disappears from the LCD screen. •...
...×1704 Very fine prints (MVC-CD400) 2272 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio1) (MVC-CD400) 1600×1200 Printing in A4 format 1600 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio1) (MVC-CD250) 1280×960 Printing in better images, but also a larger data size, which means fewer images that the menu disappears from the LCD screen. •...
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...Multipoint AF mode or Center AF (MVC-CD250) as the AF mode (page 66). 24 Remove the lens cap. • Still images are adjusted automatically. 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the ... (MVC-CD400) 66 119 2272 (3:2) (MVC-CD400) 66 119 1600×1200 131 235 1600 (3:2) (MVC-CD250) 131 235 1280×960 195 347 640×480 658 1291 2) When [MODE] (REC MODE) is set... to , and turn on the power. Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size. • The actual number of pixels. For the number of images that ...
...Multipoint AF mode or Center AF (MVC-CD250) as the AF mode (page 66). 24 Remove the lens cap. • Still images are adjusted automatically. 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the ... (MVC-CD400) 66 119 2272 (3:2) (MVC-CD400) 66 119 1600×1200 131 235 1600 (3:2) (MVC-CD250) 131 235 1280×960 195 347 640×480 658 1291 2) When [MODE] (REC MODE) is set... to , and turn on the power. Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size. • The actual number of pixels. For the number of images that ...
Operating Instructions
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...50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD400) About 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (MVC-CD250) • The lens portion moves during zoom operation (MVC-CD400 only). The T side of the bar shows the digital zoom zone. Digital zoom When zoom exceeds 3×, the image is deleted. , Press the zoom button to [OFF... Press MENU to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the LCD screen. • Digital zoom does not work for movies. 27 Shooting still images The image is enlarged by digital processing. The maximum digital zoom magnification is operating. • Zoom does not work for movies (page 94) (...
...50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD400) About 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (MVC-CD250) • The lens portion moves during zoom operation (MVC-CD400 only). The T side of the bar shows the digital zoom zone. Digital zoom When zoom exceeds 3×, the image is deleted. , Press the zoom button to [OFF... Press MENU to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the LCD screen. • Digital zoom does not work for movies. 27 Shooting still images The image is enlarged by digital processing. The maximum digital zoom magnification is operating. • Zoom does not work for movies (page 94) (...
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... 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 normal recording mode Press B ( ) on the control button. Shooting close -ups of subjects up a small subject, such as flowers...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 again. The indicator disappears. 28 To return to S*, A*, M*, SCN (other than ...
... 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 normal recording mode Press B ( ) on the control button. Shooting close -ups of subjects up a small subject, such as flowers...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 again. The indicator disappears. 28 To return to S*, A*, M*, SCN (other than ...
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...encountered after looking into a flashlight. • Do not block the hologram AF1) or AF2) illuminator emitter during recording. 1) MVC-CD400 only 2) MVC-CD250 only About Hologram AF (MVC-CD400 only) "Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)" is a new AF optical system that applies laser holograms to enable you may ... to 4.0 m (19 3/4 inches to 13 feet 1 3/8 inches) for the MVC-CD400 and 0.3 to 2.3 m (11 7/8 inches to 7 feet 6 1/2 inches) for the MVC-CD250 is recommended.) • Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF1) or AF illuminator2) light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly out...
...encountered after looking into a flashlight. • Do not block the hologram AF1) or AF2) illuminator emitter during recording. 1) MVC-CD400 only 2) MVC-CD250 only About Hologram AF (MVC-CD400 only) "Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)" is a new AF optical system that applies laser holograms to enable you may ... to 4.0 m (19 3/4 inches to 13 feet 1 3/8 inches) for the MVC-CD400 and 0.3 to 2.3 m (11 7/8 inches to 7 feet 6 1/2 inches) for the MVC-CD250 is recommended.) • Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF1) or AF illuminator2) light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly out...
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...DATE], the date is superimposed onto the image in the order selected with "Setting the date and time" (page 17). • On MVC-CD250, the [HOLOGRAM AF] item is displayed as [AF ILLUMINATOR] and the [BRACKET STEP] (page 116) item is turned off. * MVC-... a still image DISC TOOL FINALIZE : FORMAT : INITIALIZE : UNFINALIZE : SELECT CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DAY&TIME DATE/TIME : DATE DIGITAL ZOOM : OFF BRACKET STEP : RED EYE REDUCTION : HOLOGRAM AF : OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME : DATE DIGITAL ZOOM : ON BRACKET STEP : ±0.7EV RED EYE REDUCTION : OFF HOLOGRAM...
...DATE], the date is superimposed onto the image in the order selected with "Setting the date and time" (page 17). • On MVC-CD250, the [HOLOGRAM AF] item is displayed as [AF ILLUMINATOR] and the [BRACKET STEP] (page 116) item is turned off. * MVC-... a still image DISC TOOL FINALIZE : FORMAT : INITIALIZE : UNFINALIZE : SELECT CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DAY&TIME DATE/TIME : DATE DIGITAL ZOOM : OFF BRACKET STEP : RED EYE REDUCTION : HOLOGRAM AF : OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME : DATE DIGITAL ZOOM : ON BRACKET STEP : ±0.7EV RED EYE REDUCTION : OFF HOLOGRAM...
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... mode, "NR" is displayed before the shutter speed and the NR slow shutter mode is displayed. If the shutter speed becomes 1/2 second or slower (MVC-CD250) or 1/25 second or slower (MVC-CD400) in dark places. The shutter speed becomes slower, so we recommend that you use the modes listed below...
... mode, "NR" is displayed before the shutter speed and the NR slow shutter mode is displayed. If the shutter speed becomes 1/2 second or slower (MVC-CD250) or 1/25 second or slower (MVC-CD400) in dark places. The shutter speed becomes slower, so we recommend that you use the modes listed below...
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When the setting is complete, press MENU so that the menu disappears from the LCD screen. • To cancel Scene Selection, set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU. The menu appears. 2 , Select [SCN] with b/B on the control button. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) are displayed on the MVC-CD250 menu (page 62). 3 , Select the desired mode with v/V on the control button. SCN WB MODE SCN WB MODE 1 MENU , Set the mode dial to a different mode. • This setting is maintained even when the power is set. The mode is turned off. 34
When the setting is complete, press MENU so that the menu disappears from the LCD screen. • To cancel Scene Selection, set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU. The menu appears. 2 , Select [SCN] with b/B on the control button. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) are displayed on the MVC-CD250 menu (page 62). 3 , Select the desired mode with v/V on the control button. SCN WB MODE SCN WB MODE 1 MENU , Set the mode dial to a different mode. • This setting is maintained even when the power is set. The mode is turned off. 34
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...you want to select the desired setting. The frame of the selected setting turns yellow, and the setting is not displayed in [CAMERA]. • On MVC-CD250, the [CONVERSION LENS] (page 117) and [HOT SHOE] (page 117) items are most frequently used for "Advanced operations"... is described below. DISC TOOL FINALIZE : FORMAT : INITIALIZE : UNFINALIZE : SELECT b Press v/V/b/B on the MVC-CD250 menu (page 111). Changing the items in [SETUP 1]. The menu appears. To turn off the menu display Press MENU. Mode dial Control button Jog...
...you want to select the desired setting. The frame of the selected setting turns yellow, and the setting is not displayed in [CAMERA]. • On MVC-CD250, the [CONVERSION LENS] (page 117) and [HOT SHOE] (page 117) items are most frequently used for "Advanced operations"... is described below. DISC TOOL FINALIZE : FORMAT : INITIALIZE : UNFINALIZE : SELECT b Press v/V/b/B on the MVC-CD250 menu (page 111). Changing the items in [SETUP 1]. The menu appears. To turn off the menu display Press MENU. Mode dial Control button Jog...
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...AF is not displayed. 66 Choosing a focus mode Mode dial: (/S/A/M)*/SCN/ Multipoint AF When you use digital zoom, the hologram AF or the AF illuminator, AF operates with priority on the subject because it is... not in or near the center of the image, letting you use Multipoint AF, the camera calculates the distance in three places to focus on subjects in the center of Multipoint AF, Center, ...from F2 to the desired point within the AF range finder by AF operation. Center AF (MVC-CD250 only) You can be selected from the six AF range modes of the frame. This is useful ...
...AF is not displayed. 66 Choosing a focus mode Mode dial: (/S/A/M)*/SCN/ Multipoint AF When you use digital zoom, the hologram AF or the AF illuminator, AF operates with priority on the subject because it is... not in or near the center of the image, letting you use Multipoint AF, the camera calculates the distance in three places to focus on subjects in the center of Multipoint AF, Center, ...from F2 to the desired point within the AF range finder by AF operation. Center AF (MVC-CD250 only) You can be selected from the six AF range modes of the frame. This is useful ...
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... v/V. For MVC-CD400 Mode dial Jog dial The AF range mode indicator appears at the upper right on the LCD screen. 60min 640 4 [ ] For MVC-CD250 Control button Mode dial Advanced still image shooting FOCUS a Set the mode dial to select the Focus range select mode. b Press FOCUS to , S, A, M, SCN, or...
... v/V. For MVC-CD400 Mode dial Jog dial The AF range mode indicator appears at the upper right on the LCD screen. 60min 640 4 [ ] For MVC-CD250 Control button Mode dial Advanced still image shooting FOCUS a Set the mode dial to select the Focus range select mode. b Press FOCUS to , S, A, M, SCN, or...
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... to focus because the subject is centered in the center of the frame, you capture an image with a gap between them, the camera may focus on the subject. The camera focuses on the background visible through the gap. In these cases, use AF lock to lighted up and there is a beeping sound....6 50 AF range finder • AF lock lets you can focus using the Focus range select mode (MVC-CD400) or the Center AF mode (MVC-CD250). AE/AF lock indicator 68 When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to ensure the subjects are in correct focus. 60min 640 4 a Compose...
... to focus because the subject is centered in the center of the frame, you capture an image with a gap between them, the camera may focus on the subject. The camera focuses on the background visible through the gap. In these cases, use AF lock to lighted up and there is a beeping sound....6 50 AF range finder • AF lock lets you can focus using the Focus range select mode (MVC-CD400) or the Center AF mode (MVC-CD250). AE/AF lock indicator 68 When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to ensure the subjects are in correct focus. 60min 640 4 a Compose...
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... b/B, then select the distance to , SCN, or . You can select from +2.0EV to -2.0EV in step 3, then select [MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF]. For MVC-CD250 Control button Mode dial To reactivate auto focusing Select 9 in steps of 1/3EV. * MVC-CD400 only To reactivate auto exposure Return the exposure adjustment value...
... b/B, then select the distance to , SCN, or . You can select from +2.0EV to -2.0EV in step 3, then select [MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF]. For MVC-CD250 Control button Mode dial To reactivate auto focusing Select 9 in steps of 1/3EV. * MVC-CD400 only To reactivate auto exposure Return the exposure adjustment value...
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... adjustment value is displayed. 0EV 0EV EV WB ISO Advanced still image shooting 71 For the MVC-CD400 Mode dial Jog dial For the MVC-CD250 Control button Mode dial d Select the exposure adjustment value. b Press MENU. Select the exposure adjustment value with the jog dial. b Press . Adjust the exposure while...
... adjustment value is displayed. 0EV 0EV EV WB ISO Advanced still image shooting 71 For the MVC-CD400 Mode dial Jog dial For the MVC-CD250 Control button Mode dial d Select the exposure adjustment value. b Press MENU. Select the exposure adjustment value with the jog dial. b Press . Adjust the exposure while...