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... regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. MVC-CD400/CD250 Serial No. MVC-CD400/CD250 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-075-356-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Copying images to these ... Still image editing Enjoying movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom...
... regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. MVC-CD400/CD250 Serial No. MVC-CD400/CD250 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-075-356-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Copying images to these ... Still image editing Enjoying movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom...
Operating Instructions
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... the corresponding position in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These points are operational for MVC-CD400 only) This camera uses a movable lens. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a Carl Zeiss lens which is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer ... direct sunlight for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as in a car parked in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. About the Carl Zeiss lens (MVC-CD400 only) This camera is equipped with...
... the corresponding position in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These points are operational for MVC-CD400 only) This camera uses a movable lens. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a Carl Zeiss lens which is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer ... direct sunlight for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as in a car parked in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. About the Carl Zeiss lens (MVC-CD400 only) This camera is equipped with...
Operating Instructions
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...registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. On illustrations Illustrations used in this manual are reproduced images, and are registered trademarks of the MVC-CD400 unless noted otherwise. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used as examples of pictures in this manual are of the ...copy (back up) data to a disk. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are not actual images shot using the camera. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in all cases in the rain or under...
...registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. On illustrations Illustrations used in this manual are reproduced images, and are registered trademarks of the MVC-CD400 unless noted otherwise. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used as examples of pictures in this manual are of the ...copy (back up) data to a disk. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are not actual images shot using the camera. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in all cases in the rain or under...
Operating Instructions
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... Deleting images in singe-image mode 39 Deleting images 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 disc 44 What is finalization 44 Canceling finalization (... Viewing images on a computer connected with the USB cable (For Mac OS X users only 61 Before 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
... Deleting images in singe-image mode 39 Deleting images 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 disc 44 What is finalization 44 Canceling finalization (... Viewing images on a computer connected with the USB cable (For Mac OS X users only 61 Before 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
Operating Instructions
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...Attaching the shoulder strap 7 8 A Microphone B POWER ON/OFF (CHG) switch (17) 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... 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 ...
...Attaching the shoulder strap 7 8 A Microphone B POWER ON/OFF (CHG) switch (17) 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... 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before shooting. When using the flash, turning the power 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.) ... intervals with a fully charged battery pack at about 3-second intervals Viewing still images** MVC-CD400 Image size 2272×1704 NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life No. Shooting still images* MVC-CD400 Image size 2272×1704 640×480 NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life No....
...to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before shooting. When using the flash, turning the power 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.) ... intervals with a fully charged battery pack at about 3-second intervals Viewing still images** MVC-CD400 Image size 2272×1704 NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life No. Shooting still images* MVC-CD400 Image size 2272×1704 640×480 NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life No....
Operating Instructions
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... using a battery pack. The auto power-off function also will not operate in [SETUP 1] (page 117), and perform the procedure from step 3. * MVC-CD400 only 17 Turning off the power Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow. Do not touch the lens portion while it is...), 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). When you do not operate the camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (page 17).
... using a battery pack. The auto power-off function also will not operate in [SETUP 1] (page 117), and perform the procedure from step 3. * MVC-CD400 only 17 Turning off the power Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow. Do not touch the lens portion while it is...), 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). When you do not operate the camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (page 17).
Operating Instructions
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Do not shake or strike the camera during initialization. To cancel initialization Select [CANCEL] with v on the control button, then press z. 21 Mode dial 1 , Insert a new disc and set to S*, A*, M*, SCN or . * MVC-CD400 only INITIALIZE AVOID ANY VIBRATION READY TO INITIALIZE INITIALIZE AVOID ANY VIBRATION INITIALIZE IN PROGRESS INITIALIZE...disc. Shooting still images Initializing a disc What is also automatically performed, and you perform finalization (page 44) using your camera to view images through a disc drive, initialization is initialization? Initialization starts.
Do not shake or strike the camera during initialization. To cancel initialization Select [CANCEL] with v on the control button, then press z. 21 Mode dial 1 , Insert a new disc and set to S*, A*, M*, SCN or . * MVC-CD400 only INITIALIZE AVOID ANY VIBRATION READY TO INITIALIZE INITIALIZE AVOID ANY VIBRATION INITIALIZE IN PROGRESS INITIALIZE...disc. Shooting still images Initializing a disc What is also automatically performed, and you perform finalization (page 44) using your camera to view images through a disc drive, initialization is initialization? Initialization starts.
Operating Instructions
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...The lens portion moves when you turn on the power or use the zoom (page 27), the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size. • The actual number of images may differ depending on the power. Number of images2...) that can be saved on a disc (Units: images) Quality Image size FINE STANDARD 2272×1704 (MVC-CD400) 66 119 2272 (3:2) (MVC-CD400) 66 119 1600×...
...The lens portion moves when you turn on the power or use the zoom (page 27), the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size. • The actual number of images may differ depending on the power. Number of images2...) that can be saved on a disc (Units: images) Quality Image size FINE STANDARD 2272×1704 (MVC-CD400) 66 119 2272 (3:2) (MVC-CD400) 66 119 1600×...
Operating Instructions
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Each time you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on . (MVC-CD400 only)) DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF This is useful for extending the battery life and for shooting under the following order. Auto Focus When ... body. • A flashing subject. 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. r LCD backlight off (Only...
Each time you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on . (MVC-CD400 only)) DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF This is useful for extending the battery life and for shooting under the following order. Auto Focus When ... body. • A flashing subject. 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. r LCD backlight off (Only...
Operating Instructions
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... of the operation Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly to S*, A*, M*, SCN, or . * MVC-CD400 only 2 , Center the subject in front of the surrounding brightness. r (No flash): The flash does not strobe. 29 r (Forced flash): The flash strobes regardless of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set to select...
... of the operation Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly to S*, A*, M*, SCN, or . * MVC-CD400 only 2 , Center the subject in front of the surrounding brightness. r (No flash): The flash does not strobe. 29 r (Forced flash): The flash strobes regardless of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set to select...
Operating Instructions
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...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 :...power is not displayed in [CAMERA]. 3 , Select the date and time setting 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-CD400 only
...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 :...power is not displayed in [CAMERA]. 3 , Select the date and time setting 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-CD400 only
Operating Instructions
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... only) UNFINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE READY? Place the camera on the CD-RW. Once canceled, the disc space used for that finalization is recovered. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial ...on a CDRW after executing finalization. 46 Unfinalization takes about one minute. To unfinalize again after canceling the unfinalization Set the mode dial to S*, A*, M*, SCN or . * MVC-CD400 only UNFINALIZE AVOID ANY VIBRATION UNFINALIZE IN PROGRESS 2 , Select [OK] with v/V on the control button, then press z. To cancel the unfinalization Select [CANCEL] with v/V on...
... only) UNFINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE READY? Place the camera on the CD-RW. Once canceled, the disc space used for that finalization is recovered. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial ...on a CDRW after executing finalization. 46 Unfinalization takes about one minute. To unfinalize again after canceling the unfinalization Set the mode dial to S*, A*, M*, SCN or . * MVC-CD400 only UNFINALIZE AVOID ANY VIBRATION UNFINALIZE IN PROGRESS 2 , Select [OK] with v/V on the control button, then press z. To cancel the unfinalization Select [CANCEL] with v/V on...
Operating Instructions
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... button to select the item you want to set . The frame of the menus and SET UP screen items that are 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...the item you want to set . The menu appears. AUTO WHITE BAL ISO MODE b Press b/B on the MVC-CD250 menu (page 111). Mode dial Control button Jog dial* MENU (Exposure)* FOCUS* * MVC-CD400 only 62 Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. The frame of the selected setting turns yellow, and the...
... button to select the item you want to set . The frame of the menus and SET UP screen items that are 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...the item you want to set . The menu appears. AUTO WHITE BAL ISO MODE b Press b/B on the MVC-CD250 menu (page 111). Mode dial Control button Jog dial* MENU (Exposure)* FOCUS* * MVC-CD400 only 62 Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. The frame of the selected setting turns yellow, and the...
Operating Instructions
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.... e Select the aperture value. 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 difficult... aperture value with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. Focus range select mode (MVC-CD400 only) The Focus range select mode lets you shoot using the AF range finder frame in or near the...center of the frame. When you use Multipoint AF, the camera calculates the distance in three places to the desired point within the AF range finder by AF operation....
.... e Select the aperture value. 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 difficult... aperture value with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. Focus range select mode (MVC-CD400 only) The Focus range select mode lets you shoot using the AF range finder frame in or near the...center of the frame. When you use Multipoint AF, the camera calculates the distance in three places to the desired point within the AF range finder by AF operation....
Operating Instructions
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... between them, the camera may focus on the subject. In these cases, use AF lock to lighted up and there is a beeping sound, the focus adjustment is completed. 60min 640 4 F5.6 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). For example, when shooting two human subjects with the correct focus even if the subject is centered in the center of the...
... between them, the camera may focus on the subject. In these cases, use AF lock to lighted up and there is a beeping sound, the focus adjustment is completed. 60min 640 4 F5.6 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). For example, when shooting two human subjects with the correct focus even if the subject is centered in the center of the...
Operating Instructions
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... a subject in the snow, set the exposure toward -. The camera is too dark or too bright as shown below, we recommend using the center AF mode (MVC-CD250) (page 66) or the Focus range select mode (Center) (MVC-CD400) (page 66). 60min 640 4 Spot metering cross hair Overexposed ...near the center according to multi-pattern metering as a spotlight against a dark background, set to the shooting aim. Center-weighted metering ( ) (MVC-CD400 only) Metering is strong contrast between the subject and the background. This lets you adjust the exposure manually. Spot metering ( ) Light is ...
... a subject in the snow, set the exposure toward -. The camera is too dark or too bright as shown below, we recommend using the center AF mode (MVC-CD250) (page 66) or the Focus range select mode (Center) (MVC-CD400) (page 66). 60min 640 4 Spot metering cross hair Overexposed ...near the center according to multi-pattern metering as a spotlight against a dark background, set to the shooting aim. Center-weighted metering ( ) (MVC-CD400 only) Metering is strong contrast between the subject and the background. This lets you adjust the exposure manually. Spot metering ( ) Light is ...
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... record the image. 73 The spot metering cross hair disappears from the LCD, and the camera returns to , SCN, or . Press and hold the shutter button halfway down, wait until the camera completes the automatic adjustments, then press the shutter button fully down to record the image....as follows: Multi-pattern metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering c Shoot the image. The spot metering cross hair is displayed. For MVC-CD400 Mode dial Shutter For MVC-CD250 Control button Shutter Mode dial To cancel spot metering Select (SPOT METER) with b/B on the control button again, then ...
... record the image. 73 The spot metering cross hair disappears from the LCD, and the camera returns to , SCN, or . Press and hold the shutter button halfway down, wait until the camera completes the automatic adjustments, then press the shutter button fully down to record the image....as follows: Multi-pattern metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering c Shoot the image. The spot metering cross hair is displayed. For MVC-CD400 Mode dial Shutter For MVC-CD250 Control button Shutter Mode dial To cancel spot metering Select (SPOT METER) with b/B on the control button again, then ...
Operating Instructions
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... Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, then select [EXP BRKTG] with the exposure shifted (MVC-CD400 only) - Shooting three images with v/V. d Set the mode dial to SET UP. g Shoot the image. b Select [CAMERA] with v/V and [BRACKET STEP] with the exposure value shifted. The menu appears. MENU 75... UP screen appears. Control button Shutter Mode dial a Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN. Exposure Bracket Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN The camera records three images in 1/3EV steps. c Select the desired bracket step value with v/V, then press z. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus...
... Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, then select [EXP BRKTG] with the exposure shifted (MVC-CD400 only) - Shooting three images with v/V. d Set the mode dial to SET UP. g Shoot the image. b Select [CAMERA] with v/V and [BRACKET STEP] with the exposure value shifted. The menu appears. MENU 75... UP screen appears. Control button Shutter Mode dial a Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN. Exposure Bracket Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN The camera records three images in 1/3EV steps. c Select the desired bracket step value with v/V, then press z. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus...
Operating Instructions
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...reduced in MOBILE mode, so the image quality deteriorates. • For the number of images you select the one -push white balance mode (MVC-CD400 only) 1 Select [ONE PUSH]. Lit steady: The white balance has been set. • If the indicator keeps flashing even when you...making it convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to e-mail. • Due to 10 frames can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem without making adjustments. NORMAL (160×120) Clip Motion of consecutive still images (GIF animation). The indicator appears. ...
...reduced in MOBILE mode, so the image quality deteriorates. • For the number of images you select the one -push white balance mode (MVC-CD400 only) 1 Select [ONE PUSH]. Lit steady: The white balance has been set. • If the indicator keeps flashing even when you...making it convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to e-mail. • Due to 10 frames can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem without making adjustments. NORMAL (160×120) Clip Motion of consecutive still images (GIF animation). The indicator appears. ...