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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model 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 ...movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. MVC-CD400/CD250 Serial No.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model 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 ...movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. MVC-CD400/CD250 Serial No.
Operating Instructions
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...lens portion. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for MVC-CD400 only) This camera uses a movable lens. These points are operational for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as in a car parked in any way. ...in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight. About the Carl Zeiss lens (MVC-CD400 only) This camera is equipped with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision...
...lens portion. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for MVC-CD400 only) This camera uses a movable lens. These points are operational for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as in a car parked in any way. ...in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight. About the Carl Zeiss lens (MVC-CD400 only) This camera is equipped with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision...
Operating Instructions
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... are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of pictures in this manual are not actual images shot using the camera. Back up ) data to a disk. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. • Macintosh,...see page 118 and follow the instructions on how to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in this manual. 7 Trademarks • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are not used in all...copy (back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the MVC-CD400 unless noted otherwise.
... are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of pictures in this manual are not actual images shot using the camera. Back up ) data to a disk. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. • Macintosh,...see page 118 and follow the instructions on how to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in this manual. 7 Trademarks • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are not used in all...copy (back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the MVC-CD400 unless noted otherwise.
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
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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... qa qs 4 5 qd 6 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...
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... qa qs 4 5 qd 6 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...
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...recorded/ viewed with all indicators on /off repeatedly, or using the camera at a temperature of (min.) images Approx. 120 Approx. 2300 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 * Shooting at about 3-second intervals Viewing still images** MVC-CD400 Image size 2272×1704 NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life No.... Getting started NP-FM50 battery pack When you use it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before shooting. The camera has been turned ON and OFF...
...recorded/ viewed with all indicators on /off repeatedly, or using the camera at a temperature of (min.) images Approx. 120 Approx. 2300 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 * Shooting at about 3-second intervals Viewing still images** MVC-CD400 Image size 2272×1704 NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life No.... Getting started NP-FM50 battery pack When you use it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before shooting. The camera has been turned ON and OFF...
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Turning off automatically to , S, A, M, SCN or , the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is set to S*, A*, M*, SCN, , or . • To change the date and time, set to prevent wearing down the battery. Setting the ... mode dial to SET UP, select [CLOCK SET] in [SETUP 1] (page 117), and perform the procedure from step 3. * MVC-CD400 only 17 The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off function also will not operate in the following circumstances. • When viewing movies • When a connector is set the...
Turning off automatically to , S, A, M, SCN or , the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is set to S*, A*, M*, SCN, , or . • To change the date and time, set to prevent wearing down the battery. Setting the ... mode dial to SET UP, select [CLOCK SET] in [SETUP 1] (page 117), and perform the procedure from step 3. * MVC-CD400 only 17 The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off function also will not operate in the following circumstances. • When viewing movies • When a connector is set the...
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... a new disc and set to record images. Initialization starts. Do not shake or strike the camera during initialization. "INITIALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE" appears on the LCD screen. • You can continue to S*, A*, M*, SCN or . * MVC-CD400 only INITIALIZE AVOID ANY VIBRATION READY TO INITIALIZE INITIALIZE AVOID ANY VIBRATION INITIALIZE IN PROGRESS INITIALIZE...
... a new disc and set to record images. Initialization starts. Do not shake or strike the camera during initialization. "INITIALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE" appears on the LCD screen. • You can continue to S*, A*, M*, SCN or . * MVC-CD400 only INITIALIZE AVOID ANY VIBRATION READY TO INITIALIZE INITIALIZE AVOID ANY VIBRATION INITIALIZE IN PROGRESS INITIALIZE...
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... the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size. • The actual number of images may differ depending on a disc (Units: images) 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×...8226; When the mode dial is the size when viewing the images on the power or use the zoom (page 27), the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). Number of images2) that can be saved on the shooting conditions. • The image size value (e.g., 2272×1704) indicates the number...
... the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size. • The actual number of images may differ depending on a disc (Units: images) 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×...8226; When the mode dial is the size when viewing the images on the power or use the zoom (page 27), the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). Number of images2) that can be saved on the shooting conditions. • The image size value (e.g., 2272×1704) indicates the number...
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The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under conditions where the image is difficult to check using the jog dial are 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 ...using the LCD screen. 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...
The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under conditions where the image is difficult to check using the jog dial are 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 ...using the LCD screen. 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...
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...). r (Forced flash): The flash strobes regardless of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set. , Set the mode dial to select a flash mode. Each time you press the shutter button until the shutter button is set to S*, A*, M*, SCN, or . * MVC-CD400 only 2 , Center the subject in front of the...
...). r (Forced flash): The flash strobes regardless of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set. , Set the mode dial to select a flash mode. Each time you press the shutter button until the shutter button is set to S*, A*, M*, SCN, or . * MVC-CD400 only 2 , Center the subject in front of the...
Operating Instructions
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...CAMERA]. 3 , Select the date and time setting with v/V on 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...appear on the LCD screen during playback only. 32 2 , Select [CAMERA] with v/V on the control button, then press z. Select [DATE...17). • On MVC-CD250, the [HOLOGRAM AF] item is displayed as [AF ILLUMINATOR...
...CAMERA]. 3 , Select the date and time setting with v/V on 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...appear on the LCD screen during playback only. 32 2 , Select [CAMERA] with v/V on the control button, then press z. Select [DATE...17). • On MVC-CD250, the [HOLOGRAM AF] item is displayed as [AF ILLUMINATOR...
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... 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 LCD screen. • When using a CD-RW, you can continue and record images on a CDRW after executing finalization. 46...mode dial to RW . To cancel the unfinalization Select [CANCEL] with v/V on a stable surface, and do not shake or strike the camera during unfinalization. "UNFINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE" appears on the control button, then press z. Unfinalization starts and the disc remaining indicator changes...
... 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 LCD screen. • When using a CD-RW, you can continue and record images on a CDRW after executing finalization. 46...mode dial to RW . To cancel the unfinalization Select [CANCEL] with v/V on a stable surface, and do not shake or strike the camera during unfinalization. "UNFINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE" appears on the control button, then press z. Unfinalization starts and the disc remaining indicator changes...
Operating Instructions
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... usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are most frequently used for "Advanced operations" is not displayed in [CAMERA]. • On MVC-CD250, the [CONVERSION LENS] (page 117) and [HOT SHOE] (page 117) items are not displayed in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to ... BAL ISO MODE b Press b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set . Mode dial Control button Jog dial* MENU (Exposure)* FOCUS* * MVC-CD400 only 62 Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. The SET UP screen appears. Before advanced operations How to select the desired setting.
... usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are most frequently used for "Advanced operations" is not displayed in [CAMERA]. • On MVC-CD250, the [CONVERSION LENS] (page 117) and [HOT SHOE] (page 117) items are not displayed in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to ... BAL ISO MODE b Press b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set . Mode dial Control button Jog dial* MENU (Exposure)* FOCUS* * MVC-CD400 only 62 Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. The SET UP screen appears. Before advanced operations How to select the desired setting.
Operating Instructions
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e Select the aperture value. The Multipoint AF is not displayed. 66 Focus range select mode (MVC-CD400 only) The Focus range select mode lets you use digital zoom, the hologram AF or the AF illuminator, AF operates with priority on the subject because it is difficult to F8. In this case, ...in the center of the frame. When you shoot 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 the desired point within the AF range finder by AF operation. The aperture value...
e Select the aperture value. The Multipoint AF is not displayed. 66 Focus range select mode (MVC-CD400 only) The Focus range select mode lets you use digital zoom, the hologram AF or the AF illuminator, AF operates with priority on the subject because it is difficult to F8. In this case, ...in the center of the frame. When you shoot 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 the desired point within the AF range finder by AF operation. The aperture value...
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... 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). In these cases, use AF lock to focus because the subject is not in the AF range finder frame, then press and... shot so that the subject is centered in the center of the frame. For example, when shooting two human subjects with a gap between them, the camera may focus on the subject. The camera focuses on the background visible through the gap.
... 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). In these cases, use AF lock to focus because the subject is not in the AF range finder frame, then press and... shot so that the subject is centered in the center of the frame. For example, when shooting two human subjects with a gap between them, the camera may focus on the subject. The camera focuses on the background visible through the gap.
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... and determines a well-balanced exposure. The camera determines the exposure based on the same spot 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 ... performed with extremely bright illumination such as the factory setting. Center-weighted metering ( ) (MVC-CD400 only) Metering is located. Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. The camera is set to multi-pattern metering as a spotlight against a dark background, set the exposure...
... and determines a well-balanced exposure. The camera determines the exposure based on the same spot 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 ... performed with extremely bright illumination such as the factory setting. Center-weighted metering ( ) (MVC-CD400 only) Metering is located. Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. The camera is set to multi-pattern metering as a spotlight against a dark background, set the exposure...
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...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. The menu appears. For MVC-CD400 Mode dial Shutter For MVC-CD250 Control button Shutter Mode dial To cancel spot metering Select (SPOT METER... the desired setting. The spot metering cross hair is displayed. 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. 73 Each time you press , the...
...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. The menu appears. For MVC-CD400 Mode dial Shutter For MVC-CD250 Control button Shutter Mode dial To cancel spot metering Select (SPOT METER... the desired setting. The spot metering cross hair is displayed. 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. 73 Each time you press , the...
Operating Instructions
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... to , S, A, M, or SCN. d Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select [CAMERA] with v/V and [BRACKET STEP] with the exposure shifted (MVC-CD400 only) - e Press MENU. Shooting three images with B/ v/V, then press B. The SET UP screen appears. Exposure Bracket Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN The camera records three images in 1/3EV steps. The menu appears. MENU 75...
... to , S, A, M, or SCN. d Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select [CAMERA] with v/V and [BRACKET STEP] with the exposure shifted (MVC-CD400 only) - e Press MENU. Shooting three images with B/ v/V, then press B. The SET UP screen appears. Exposure Bracket Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN The camera records three images in 1/3EV steps. The menu appears. MENU 75...
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...after you will shoot the subject. 3 Press v. The indicator appears. 2 Shoot a white object such as you press v). Normally, the camera adjusts automatically, but if the image appears in strange colors, we recommend that flicker, the white balance adjustment function may deteriorate for use with...keeps flashing even when you press v, record in automatic white balance mode. • When you select the one -push white balance mode (MVC-CD400 only) 1 Select [ONE PUSH]. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. To ...
...after you will shoot the subject. 3 Press v. The indicator appears. 2 Shoot a white object such as you press v). Normally, the camera adjusts automatically, but if the image appears in strange colors, we recommend that flicker, the white balance adjustment function may deteriorate for use with...keeps flashing even when you press v, record in automatic white balance mode. • When you select the one -push white balance mode (MVC-CD400 only) 1 Select [ONE PUSH]. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. To ...