Operating Instructions
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...damage to your eyes. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as in a car ...°F), such as other bright light This may cause malfunctions. These points are operational for MVC-CD400 only) This camera uses a movable lens. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to the lens portion. Handling of the subject gathered at the corresponding position in the image. 6 Do ...
...damage to your eyes. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as in a car ...°F), such as other bright light This may cause malfunctions. These points are operational for MVC-CD400 only) This camera uses a movable lens. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to the lens portion. Handling of the subject gathered at the corresponding position in the image. 6 Do ...
Operating Instructions
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...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 cap/shoulder strap L ...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...
...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 cap/shoulder strap L ...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...
Operating Instructions
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...auto power-off function only operates when the camera is plugged into the USB jack or the A/V OUT jack. Setting the date and time Mode dial 1 , Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN or , the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • If you do... not operate the camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (page 17). Getting started Turning on/off...
...auto power-off function only operates when the camera is plugged into the USB jack or the A/V OUT jack. Setting the date and time Mode dial 1 , Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN or , the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • If you do... not operate the camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (page 17). Getting started Turning on/off...
Operating Instructions
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... mode (page 66). 24 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 or use the zoom (page 27), the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). Number of images2) that can be saved in other modes, see...
... mode (page 66). 24 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 or use the zoom (page 27), the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). Number of images2) that can be saved in other modes, see...
Operating Instructions
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... When zoom exceeds 3×, the image is 6×. Digital zooming deteriorates the image quality, so when digital zoom is set [DIGITAL ZOOM] 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). Checking the last image you shot (Quick Review) 60min...
... When zoom exceeds 3×, the image is 6×. Digital zooming deteriorates the image quality, so when digital zoom is set [DIGITAL ZOOM] 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). Checking the last image you shot (Quick Review) 60min...
Operating Instructions
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... 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) 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) 1 , Set the mode dial ... 4 60min 640 The macro recording mode is used when zooming up 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 image. Shooting close -ups of subjects up a small subject, such as flowers or ...
... 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) 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) 1 , Set the mode dial ... 4 60min 640 The macro recording mode is used when zooming up 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 image. Shooting close -ups of subjects up a small subject, such as flowers or ...
Operating Instructions
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...the /CHG lamp flashes. • If the menu 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 [ON] in flash at the same time. After the charging is complete, the lamp goes out... built-in flash at the same time. • When using a commercially available external flash, set [HOT SHOE] to [ON] in the SET UP settings (MVC-CD400 only). • Two types of external flash can be used: the optional HVL-F1000 flash and commercially available flashes that the menu disappears. • You...
...the /CHG lamp flashes. • If the menu 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 [ON] in flash at the same time. After the charging is complete, the lamp goes out... built-in flash at the same time. • When using a commercially available external flash, set [HOT SHOE] to [ON] in the SET UP settings (MVC-CD400 only). • Two types of external flash can be used: the optional HVL-F1000 flash and commercially available flashes that the menu disappears. • You...
Operating Instructions
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...when [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [AUTO] in all of JIS (Japan), IEC (EU), and FDA (US) industry standards. Set [HOLOGRAM AF]1) or [AF ILLUMINATOR]2) (page 116) to [ON] in dark surroundings. ON appears on a subject in the SET UP settings (page 117). (MVC-CD400 only) •...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 fill light to shoot still images in dark places. The Hologram AF system uses ...
...when [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [AUTO] in all of JIS (Japan), IEC (EU), and FDA (US) industry standards. Set [HOLOGRAM AF]1) or [AF ILLUMINATOR]2) (page 116) to [ON] in dark surroundings. ON appears on a subject in the SET UP settings (page 117). (MVC-CD400 only) •...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 fill light to shoot still images in dark places. The Hologram AF system uses ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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... is described below. Mode dial Control button Jog dial* MENU (Exposure)* FOCUS* * MVC-CD400 only 62 Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. 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 [...
... 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... is described below. Mode dial Control button Jog dial* MENU (Exposure)* FOCUS* * MVC-CD400 only 62 Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. 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 [...
Operating Instructions
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...1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 7.0, 10, 15, and ∞(infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again in step 3 so that the focus setting information disappears. For MVC-CD400 Mode dial Jog dial FOCUS a Set the mode dial to the subject - Advanced still image shooting 69 Setting the distance to , S, A, M, SCN, or . The...Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing. • The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens. b Return to achieve a proper focus using the auto focus function. You can carry out the AF lock adjustment process any ...
...1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 7.0, 10, 15, and ∞(infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again in step 3 so that the focus setting information disappears. For MVC-CD400 Mode dial Jog dial FOCUS a Set the mode dial to the subject - Advanced still image shooting 69 Setting the distance to , S, A, M, SCN, or . The...Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing. • The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens. b Return to achieve a proper focus using the auto focus function. You can carry out the AF lock adjustment process any ...
Operating Instructions
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... Focus preset function is selected. • [CONVERSION LENS] in the SET UP settings is set to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). • [CONVERSION LENS] in the SET UP settings is set to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). • Zoom cannot be used when shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE) (MVC-CD400 only). • The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting a movie (MPEG...
... Focus preset function is selected. • [CONVERSION LENS] in the SET UP settings is set to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). • [CONVERSION LENS] in the SET UP settings is set to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). • Zoom cannot be used when shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE) (MVC-CD400 only). • The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting a movie (MPEG...
Operating Instructions
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...Scene Selection function. • [CONVERSION LENS] in flash or the optional external flash (HVL-F1000) does not work . The eyes of the subject come out red. The date and time are not set to , S*, A*, M*, or SCN (page 24). p Replace it to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). p Set the flash to...page 29). The macro function does not work . p Set it to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). p Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] in the SET UP settings is set to [OFF] (pages 62 and 117). - Troubleshooting 101 Symptom Your camera cannot record images. Recording takes a long time. The built-in the SET UP settings...
...Scene Selection function. • [CONVERSION LENS] in flash or the optional external flash (HVL-F1000) does not work . The eyes of the subject come out red. The date and time are not set to , S*, A*, M*, or SCN (page 24). p Replace it to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). p Set the flash to...page 29). The macro function does not work . p Set it to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). p Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] in the SET UP settings is set to [OFF] (pages 62 and 117). - Troubleshooting 101 Symptom Your camera cannot record images. Recording takes a long time. The built-in the SET UP settings...
Operating Instructions
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... power on the camera. The power is small. Solution p Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 13). The lens gets fogged. The played back image is on the LCD screen. p Remove the battery pack, then install it with a fine-tipped object, then turn on again. (When you play back a file. p Turn off (MVC-CD400 only).
... power on the camera. The power is small. Solution p Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 13). The lens gets fogged. The played back image is on the LCD screen. p Remove the battery pack, then install it with a fine-tipped object, then turn on again. (When you play back a file. p Turn off (MVC-CD400 only).
Operating Instructions
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... an image of a size larger than can be played back with your camera. • The image is protected against erasure. 106 Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/Corrective action LENS CAP ATTACHED (MVC-CD400 only) COVER OPEN NO DISC DRIVE ERROR SYSTEM ERROR DISC ERROR DEW...
... an image of a size larger than can be played back with your camera. • The image is protected against erasure. 106 Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/Corrective action LENS CAP ATTACHED (MVC-CD400 only) COVER OPEN NO DISC DRIVE ERROR SYSTEM ERROR DISC ERROR DEW...
Operating Instructions
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...slow. • You are not holding the camera steady enough. Charge the battery pack (page 13). 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 your camera is inserted. • A malfunction...
...slow. • You are not holding the camera steady enough. Charge the battery pack (page 13). 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 your camera is inserted. • A malfunction...
Operating Instructions
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...button/shutter button. - Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, USA). - [SETUP 1] Item FILE NUMBER CONVERSION LENS (MVC-CD400 only) Setting xSERIES RESET ON / xOFF HOT SHOE (MVC-CD400 only) / LANGUAGE CONFIRM B. WRITE CLOCK SET ON / xOFF xENGLISH / JPN ON / xOFF OK / CANCEL Description - At this...image before writing to [ON] when using the camera outdoors or in some countries and regions. Sets to the disk. Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe). 117 When [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only): • The Scene Selection and Zoom ...
...button/shutter button. - Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, USA). - [SETUP 1] Item FILE NUMBER CONVERSION LENS (MVC-CD400 only) Setting xSERIES RESET ON / xOFF HOT SHOE (MVC-CD400 only) / LANGUAGE CONFIRM B. WRITE CLOCK SET ON / xOFF xENGLISH / JPN ON / xOFF OK / CANCEL Description - At this...image before writing to [ON] when using the camera outdoors or in some countries and regions. Sets to the disk. Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe). 117 When [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only): • The Scene Selection and Zoom ...
Operating Instructions
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...color filter Total pixels number of camera MVC-CD400 Approx. 4 130 000 pixels MVC-CD250 Approx. 2 110 000 pixels Lens MVC-CD400 3× zoom lens f = 7.0 - 21.0 mm (9/32 - 27/32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.0 - 2.5 MVC-CD250 3× zoom lens f = 6.4 - 19.2 ...for Clip Motion), TIFF Audio with still image: MPEG1 (Monaural) 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 (ISO set to Auto): 0.8 m to 3.5 m (31 1/2 inches...
...color filter Total pixels number of camera MVC-CD400 Approx. 4 130 000 pixels MVC-CD250 Approx. 2 110 000 pixels Lens MVC-CD400 3× zoom lens f = 7.0 - 21.0 mm (9/32 - 27/32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.0 - 2.5 MVC-CD250 3× zoom lens f = 6.4 - 19.2 ...for Clip Motion), TIFF Audio with still image: MPEG1 (Monaural) 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 (ISO set to Auto): 0.8 m to 3.5 m (31 1/2 inches...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 power adaptor... (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 specifications are subject to change without...
... 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 power adaptor... (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 specifications are subject to change without...
Operating Instructions
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... qg qh qj 3.0m qk ql w; wa ws MODE wd wf 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 metering cross...
... qg qh qj 3.0m qk ql w; wa ws MODE wd wf 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 metering cross...
Operating Instructions
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...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... (62) • Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) appear on the MVC-CD250 menu. Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. Additional information 125
...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... (62) • Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) appear on the MVC-CD250 menu. Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. Additional information 125