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... still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Enjoying movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. MVC-CD400/CD250 Serial No. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in...
... still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Enjoying movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. MVC-CD400/CD250 Serial No. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in...
Operating Instructions
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...interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this product will increase eye hazard. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD400 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ... interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION The use of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD250 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for the FCC related matters only.
...interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this product will increase eye hazard. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD400 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ... interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION The use of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD250 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for the FCC related matters only.
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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 ... 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 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 (MONO) jack...
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 ... 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 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 (MONO) jack...
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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
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When using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in order at about 5second intervals with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of (min.) images Approx. 120 Approx. 2300 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 * Shooting at about 4-second intervals MVC-CD250 Image size 1600...215;1200 640×480 NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life No. The camera has been turned ON and OFF many times - The battery power is low The battery capacity decreases...
When using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in order at about 5second intervals with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of (min.) images Approx. 120 Approx. 2300 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 * Shooting at about 4-second intervals MVC-CD250 Image size 1600...215;1200 640×480 NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life No. The camera has been turned ON and OFF many times - The battery power is low The battery capacity decreases...
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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 control button, then press z. * MVC-CD400 only •...
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 control button, then press z. * MVC-CD400 only •...
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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 the horizontal to vertical ratio of images you want to shoot. Shooting still images FINE WB ISO FINE STANDARD P.QUALITY...
...×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 the horizontal to vertical ratio of images you want to shoot. Shooting still images FINE WB ISO FINE STANDARD P.QUALITY...
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.... Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode dial 1 , Set the mode dial to [NORMAL]. Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size. • The actual number of images may differ depending on the shooting conditions. • The image size value (e.g., 2272×...) Quality Image size FINE STANDARD 2272×1704 (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 the size when viewing the images on the...
.... Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode dial 1 , Set the mode dial to [NORMAL]. Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size. • The actual number of images may differ depending on the shooting conditions. • The image size value (e.g., 2272×...) Quality Image size FINE STANDARD 2272×1704 (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 the size when viewing the images on the...
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...to the T side: About 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 image is enlarged by digital processing. Minimum focal distance to the subject When the zoom is set to choose the desired image... on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To return to the W side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD400) About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD250) When the zoom is 6×. The maximum digital zoom magnification is set to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the control button.
...to the T side: About 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 image is enlarged by digital processing. Minimum focal distance to the subject When the zoom is set to choose the desired image... on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To return to the W side: About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD400) About 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD250) When the zoom is 6×. The maximum digital zoom magnification is set to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the control button.
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... 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 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 S*, A*, M*, SCN (other than landscape mode) (page 33), or . * MVC-CD400 only 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and shoot the...
... 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 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 S*, A*, M*, SCN (other than landscape mode) (page 33), or . * MVC-CD400 only 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and shoot the...
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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 a human looks at a close range. ... uses gentler radiation than conventional high-brightness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying Laser Class 1* specifications and maintaining higher safety for the MVC-CD250 is recommended.) • Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF1) or AF illuminator2) light reaches the subject, even if the...
... 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 a human looks at a close range. ... uses gentler radiation than conventional high-brightness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying Laser Class 1* specifications and maintaining higher safety for the MVC-CD250 is recommended.) • Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF1) or AF illuminator2) light reaches the subject, even if the...
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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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... only) Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of your images. If the shutter speed becomes 1/2 second or slower (MVC-CD250) or 1/25 second or slower (MVC-CD400) in macro mode. • The flash does not strobe automatically. The screen turns black. Landscape mode Focuses only...
... only) Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of your images. If the shutter speed becomes 1/2 second or slower (MVC-CD250) or 1/25 second or slower (MVC-CD400) in macro mode. • The flash does not strobe automatically. The screen turns black. Landscape mode Focuses only...
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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 turned off. 34 The mode is complete, press MENU so that the menu disappears from the LCD screen. • To cancel Scene Selection, set . 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. When the setting is set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU.
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 turned off. 34 The mode is complete, press MENU so that the menu disappears from the LCD screen. • To cancel Scene Selection, set . 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. When the setting is set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU.
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... [HOLOGRAM AF] (pages 31, 116) item is displayed as [AF ILLUMINATOR] and the [BRACKET STEP] (page 116) item 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 entered. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS...z OK c Press z on the control button to select the item you want to set . Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are not displayed in [SETUP 1]. Mode dial Control button Jog dial* MENU (Exposure)*...
... [HOLOGRAM AF] (pages 31, 116) item is displayed as [AF ILLUMINATOR] and the [BRACKET STEP] (page 116) item 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 entered. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS...z OK c Press z on the control button to select the item you want to set . Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are not displayed in [SETUP 1]. Mode dial Control button Jog dial* MENU (Exposure)*...
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... can focus automatically using the AF range finder frame in the center of the frame. * MVC-CD400 only • When you use Multipoint AF, the camera calculates the distance in three places to F8. e Select the aperture value. When you select from F2 to the left and right and in or..., the AF range finder frame is not in the center of the frame. Center AF (MVC-CD250 only) You can be selected from the six AF range modes of the image, letting you use digital zoom, the hologram AF or the AF illuminator, AF operates with priority on the subject because it...
... can focus automatically using the AF range finder frame in the center of the frame. * MVC-CD400 only • When you use Multipoint AF, the camera calculates the distance in three places to F8. e Select the aperture value. When you select from F2 to the left and right and in or..., the AF range finder frame is not in the center of the frame. Center AF (MVC-CD250 only) You can be selected from the six AF range modes of the image, letting you use digital zoom, the hologram AF or the AF illuminator, AF operates with priority on the subject because it...
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... . 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 green when focus is achieved. • When you select Multipoint AF...
... . 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 green when focus is achieved. • When you select Multipoint AF...
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The camera focuses on the background visible through the gap. In these cases, use AF lock to ensure the subjects are ...focus because the subject is not in the center of the frame, you capture an image with a gap between them, the camera may focus on the subject. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to lighted up and there is a beeping ...8226; 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 For example, when shooting two human subjects with the correct focus even if the subject is centered...
The camera focuses on the background visible through the gap. In these cases, use AF lock to ensure the subjects are ...focus because the subject is not in the center of the frame, you capture an image with a gap between them, the camera may focus on the subject. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to lighted up and there is a beeping ...8226; 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 For example, when shooting two human subjects with the correct focus even if the subject is centered...
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... settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞(infinity) ∞ 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m CENTER AF MULTI AF FOCUS WB 1.0m ISO Adjusting the exposure - 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...
... settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞(infinity) ∞ 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m CENTER AF MULTI AF FOCUS WB 1.0m ISO Adjusting the exposure - 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. c Select (EV) with the jog dial. b Press MENU. b Press . Select the exposure adjustment value with...
... 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. c Select (EV) with the jog dial. b Press MENU. b Press . Select the exposure adjustment value with...