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Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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If you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence...conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 ...the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camera is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be of sufficient magnitude to ...
If you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence...conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 ...the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camera is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be of sufficient magnitude to ...
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...has a detachable fuse cover, be used under the following measures: - Refer to this camera. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. If you ... Center. For the Customers in a particular installation. For the Customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following circumstances: • Residential area • Business district • Light-industry district...
...has a detachable fuse cover, be used under the following measures: - Refer to this camera. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. If you ... Center. For the Customers in a particular installation. For the Customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following circumstances: • Residential area • Business district • Light-industry district...
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...this manual. As you use . e.g. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." • We recommend that the camera is the model used for long periods Note ...read this manual are clearly indicated in operation are for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. Do not get the camera wet. Be careful not to strike or apply excessive force to direct ... data to a disc. When this manual, buttons and settings on image data compatibility This camera conforms with the Mavica logo. However, there may occur. Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you ...
...this manual. As you use . e.g. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." • We recommend that the camera is the model used for long periods Note ...read this manual are clearly indicated in operation are for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. Do not get the camera wet. Be careful not to strike or apply excessive force to direct ... data to a disc. When this manual, buttons and settings on image data compatibility This camera conforms with the Mavica logo. However, there may occur. Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you ...
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... deteriorates the picture quality. The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300 only). B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to [OFF] in advanced operations. • The indicators on /warning messages and manual adjustment items...
... deteriorates the picture quality. The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300 only). B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to [OFF] in advanced operations. • The indicators on /warning messages and manual adjustment items...
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... power and insert a disc. 6, 7 1, 5 1 Set the mode dial to turn on the control button, then press the center z. 26 CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: SELECT TWIRIGHT MPEG MOVIE OFF ON ±0.7EV OFF ON... CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: OK MPEG MOVIE CLIP MOTION CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: SELECT...
... power and insert a disc. 6, 7 1, 5 1 Set the mode dial to turn on the control button, then press the center z. 26 CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: SELECT TWIRIGHT MPEG MOVIE OFF ON ±0.7EV OFF ON... CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: OK MPEG MOVIE CLIP MOTION CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: SELECT...
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... corresponding index image file -An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file Tip The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. Folder IMCIF100 MOML0001 MOMLV100 File DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF MOV0ssss.MPG DSC0ssss.MPG Meaning • Small-size ... in VOICE mode (page 60) The numerical portions of the following files are as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format. This camera records still images using the MPEG format for the TIFF mode (page 62).
... corresponding index image file -An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file Tip The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. Folder IMCIF100 MOML0001 MOMLV100 File DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF MOV0ssss.MPG DSC0ssss.MPG Meaning • Small-size ... in VOICE mode (page 60) The numerical portions of the following files are as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format. This camera records still images using the MPEG format for the TIFF mode (page 62).
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Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to lighting conditions. EFFECT) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ You can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem by making adjustments. SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture .... 3 Select [PFX] (P. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). To cancel PICTURE EFFECT Select [OFF] with v/V. Normally, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in the summer, and looks red under mercury lamps. NEG.ART The color and brightness of ...
Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to lighting conditions. EFFECT) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ You can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem by making adjustments. SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture .... 3 Select [PFX] (P. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). To cancel PICTURE EFFECT Select [OFF] with v/V. Normally, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in the summer, and looks red under mercury lamps. NEG.ART The color and brightness of ...
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... print with b/B. 3 Press MENU. When marking the mark, you have images printed at a shop that conforms with v/V in single-image mode, or with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. mark disappear. The menu appears. 4 Select [PRINT] with b/B in triple-image mode, then press z. The frame of the selected image turns... dial: You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with b/B, then press z. The menu appears. 3 Select [PRINT] with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [SELECT] with your camera.
... print with b/B. 3 Press MENU. When marking the mark, you have images printed at a shop that conforms with v/V in single-image mode, or with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. mark disappear. The menu appears. 4 Select [PRINT] with b/B in triple-image mode, then press z. The frame of the selected image turns... dial: You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with b/B, then press z. The menu appears. 3 Select [PRINT] with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [SELECT] with your camera.
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Unfinalizes a CD-RW (page 34). CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode...mode dial to the SCN position (page 58). Cancels the finalization. Initializes a disc (page 18). OFF Does not use digital zoom. RED EYE ON REDUCTION xOFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). The setup screen appears. Formats a CD... xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). You can set up the following items with each exposure value shifted (page 63). BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300 x±0.7EV only) ±0.3EV Sets the exposure plus minus value ...
Unfinalizes a CD-RW (page 34). CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode...mode dial to the SCN position (page 58). Cancels the finalization. Initializes a disc (page 18). OFF Does not use digital zoom. RED EYE ON REDUCTION xOFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). The setup screen appears. Formats a CD... xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). You can set up the following items with each exposure value shifted (page 63). BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300 x±0.7EV only) ±0.3EV Sets the exposure plus minus value ...
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..., Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. Do not use your camera in the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam,...necessary, depending on the surface of a disc. • Data may cause a malfunction of the camera. • You can use a sharp-pointed tool, such as that of your digital still camera. This causes a nonuniform rotating speed and this may be the same as a ballpoint pen. ...
..., Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. Do not use your camera in the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam,...necessary, depending on the surface of a disc. • Data may cause a malfunction of the camera. • You can use a sharp-pointed tool, such as that of your digital still camera. This causes a nonuniform rotating speed and this may be the same as a ballpoint pen. ...
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... • [PFX] (P. Vertical streaks appear when you are recorded incorrectly. The zoom does not work . tSet it to , S, A, M, SCN, or (CLIP MOTION). • The camera is set to [ON] in one of the following SCENE SELECTION modes: TWILIGHT or LANDSCAPE. EFFECT) is set to [OFF]. tSet the flash to (no... indication) or (page 24). • The mode dial is set to . Symptom The flash does not work . (MVC-CD300 only) Digital zoom does not function. Cause and/or Solution • The flash is set to , SET UP, or (MPEG MOVIE). tSet it to [OFF] (page...
... • [PFX] (P. Vertical streaks appear when you are recorded incorrectly. The zoom does not work . tSet it to , S, A, M, SCN, or (CLIP MOTION). • The camera is set to [ON] in one of the following SCENE SELECTION modes: TWILIGHT or LANDSCAPE. EFFECT) is set to [OFF]. tSet the flash to (no... indication) or (page 24). • The mode dial is set to . Symptom The flash does not work . (MVC-CD300 only) Digital zoom does not function. Cause and/or Solution • The flash is set to , SET UP, or (MPEG MOVIE). tSet it to [OFF] (page...
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... corrective actions a few times when C:ss:ss is indicated, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 102 The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four digits of the camera's current condition. tTurn the power off and on again. • A disc...
... corrective actions a few times when C:ss:ss is indicated, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 102 The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four digits of the camera's current condition. tTurn the power off and on again. • A disc...
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... 10 Installing 9 Remaining time ...........10 Usable time 11 BEEP 85 C Charging 10 Cleaning 87 Clip Motion 64 CLOCK SET 14 Control button 46 D DELETE 77 DIGITAL ZOOM 23 Disc Format 82 Inserting 16 Number of recordable , , images ....... 54 59 , , , 60 61 62 65 Usable type 89 DISC TOOL 84 DPOF 81...-metering ..........71 Still image Playback 28 Recording 20 T , TEXT mode 61 TIFF 44 62 U UNFINALIZE 34 USB 35 Using 71 Using flash 24 Using your camera abroad .90 V Viewing images using a computer 35 VOICE 60 W Warning messages .........100 WHITE BALANCE.........68 Z Zoom 22...
... 10 Installing 9 Remaining time ...........10 Usable time 11 BEEP 85 C Charging 10 Cleaning 87 Clip Motion 64 CLOCK SET 14 Control button 46 D DELETE 77 DIGITAL ZOOM 23 Disc Format 82 Inserting 16 Number of recordable , , images ....... 54 59 , , , 60 61 62 65 Usable type 89 DISC TOOL 84 DPOF 81...-metering ..........71 Still image Playback 28 Recording 20 T , TEXT mode 61 TIFF 44 62 U UNFINALIZE 34 USB 35 Using 71 Using flash 24 Using your camera abroad .90 V Viewing images using a computer 35 VOICE 60 W Warning messages .........100 WHITE BALANCE.........68 Z Zoom 22...