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... started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting _________ Advanced still image viewing __________ Still image editing Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before...
... started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting _________ Advanced still image viewing __________ Still image editing Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before...
Operating Instructions
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...cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - WARNING To ... to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to... expressly approved in the literature accompanying the appliance. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...
...cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - WARNING To ... to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to... expressly approved in the literature accompanying the appliance. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... and do not shake or strike the camera. ∗ The Mavica disc is not possible due to record images, this manual. However, there may cause dirt on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with the Mavica logo. Do not get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in any ...and follow the instructions on other equipment and playback of your camera This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/CDRWs as "disc" in insufficient light emission. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the recording cannot be careful not to the provision of flash emission may...
... and do not shake or strike the camera. ∗ The Mavica disc is not possible due to record images, this manual. However, there may cause dirt on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with the Mavica logo. Do not get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in any ...and follow the instructions on other equipment and playback of your camera This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/CDRWs as "disc" in insufficient light emission. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the recording cannot be careful not to the provision of flash emission may...
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The lens for 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 examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Pentium ...to sand or dust Using the camera in the United States and other bright light This may cause malfunction. Microsoft Corporation in sandy or dusty locations may cause irrecoverable damage to record or play back properly. • Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, tuner....
The lens for 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 examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Pentium ...to sand or dust Using the camera in the United States and other bright light This may cause malfunction. Microsoft Corporation in sandy or dusty locations may cause irrecoverable damage to record or play back properly. • Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, tuner....
Operating Instructions
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...in TIFF mode - TIFF 62 Shooting still images for e-mail - Voice 63 EV adjustment 51 Displaying a histogram 52 Selecting the metering mode 53 Shooting with the manual adjustments... 45 Shutter speed priority mode 46 Aperture priority mode 47 Manual exposure mode 47 Choosing an auto ...still images Deleting images 36 Formatting a CD-RW 39 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 15 How to use the jog dial 42 Deciding the still image quality 43 Creating or selecting a folder 43 Creating a new folder 44 Changing the recording folder 44 Advanced still...
...in TIFF mode - TIFF 62 Shooting still images for e-mail - Voice 63 EV adjustment 51 Displaying a histogram 52 Selecting the metering mode 53 Shooting with the manual adjustments... 45 Shutter speed priority mode 46 Aperture priority mode 47 Manual exposure mode 47 Choosing an auto ...still images Deleting images 36 Formatting a CD-RW 39 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 15 How to use the jog dial 42 Deciding the still image quality 43 Creating or selecting a folder 43 Creating a new folder 44 Changing the recording folder 44 Advanced still...
Operating Instructions
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...) H FOCUS button (47, 50) I (Exposure) button (51) 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql J Mode dial (16) : To shoot still images in auto adjustment mode P: To shoot still images in programmed mode S: To shoot in the shutter speed priority mode A: To shoot in the aperture priority mode M: To shoot in... the manual exposure mode SCN: To shoot in the Scene Selection mode SET UP: To set the SET UP items : To shoot movies...
...) H FOCUS button (47, 50) I (Exposure) button (51) 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql J Mode dial (16) : To shoot still images in auto adjustment mode P: To shoot still images in programmed mode S: To shoot in the shutter speed priority mode A: To shoot in the aperture priority mode M: To shoot in... the manual exposure mode SCN: To shoot in the Scene Selection mode SET UP: To set the SET UP items : To shoot movies...
Operating Instructions
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... damaged or the disc may become unusable. Mode dial for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off the power, remove the battery pack, or open the disc cover at...can select the aperture value (page 47). The image quality is being recorded on the disc, the ACCESS lamp flashes. M (Manual) You can set the desired shooting functions using a battery pack, if...When operating the camera using menus (pages 41 and 112). P (Program auto shooting) You can change the combination of the F value and the shutter speed (Program Shift, see page 45). Shooting still images 60min 5....
... damaged or the disc may become unusable. Mode dial for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off the power, remove the battery pack, or open the disc cover at...can select the aperture value (page 47). The image quality is being recorded on the disc, the ACCESS lamp flashes. M (Manual) You can set the desired shooting functions using a battery pack, if...When operating the camera using menus (pages 41 and 112). P (Program auto shooting) You can change the combination of the F value and the shutter speed (Program Shift, see page 45). Shooting still images 60min 5....
Operating Instructions
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... are displayed as gray. 42 Move the yellow indication b to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), EV adjustment, focusing manually or choosing AF range finder frame. Mode dial To select the item a Turn the jog dial to select...
... are displayed as gray. 42 Move the yellow indication b to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), EV adjustment, focusing manually or choosing AF range finder frame. Mode dial To select the item a Turn the jog dial to select...
Operating Instructions
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... speed combination with Program Shift - Advanced still image shooting Shooting with the jog dial (page 42). Other settings are automatically adjusted to attain correct exposure according to the brightness of the subject. M Mode for manually adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture values...to the purpose of the subject. Shutter Mode dial Jog dial a Set the mode dial to achieve the desired shooting condition. Advanced still image shooting 45 A Aperture priority mode. Program Shift Mode dial: P Program Shift lets you quickly change . 60min P 5.0MFINE 101...
... speed combination with Program Shift - Advanced still image shooting Shooting with the jog dial (page 42). Other settings are automatically adjusted to attain correct exposure according to the brightness of the subject. M Mode for manually adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture values...to the purpose of the subject. Shutter Mode dial Jog dial a Set the mode dial to achieve the desired shooting condition. Advanced still image shooting 45 A Aperture priority mode. Program Shift Mode dial: P Program Shift lets you quickly change . 60min P 5.0MFINE 101...
Operating Instructions
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...effects of vibration, use of one second or longer are indicated with the jog dial (page 42). The shutter speed can be selected from recorded images, providing clear images. If you select a shutter speed of 1/25 second or slower, NR slow shutter function is automatically activated. •...; Shutter speeds of a tripod is recommended. • When a slow shutter speed is set to S or A (page 51). • You cannot make manual adjustments when shooting movies. • If the proper exposure is not obtained after the value, such as 1". Select a shutter speed with ["] after making the ...
...effects of vibration, use of one second or longer are indicated with the jog dial (page 42). The shutter speed can be selected from recorded images, providing clear images. If you select a shutter speed of 1/25 second or slower, NR slow shutter function is automatically activated. •...; Shutter speeds of a tripod is recommended. • When a slow shutter speed is set to S or A (page 51). • You cannot make manual adjustments when shooting movies. • If the proper exposure is not obtained after the value, such as 1". Select a shutter speed with ["] after making the ...
Operating Instructions
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c Select the aperture value. Choosing an auto focus method You can set by the camera is automatically adjusted from 1/1000 to 8 seconds. Manual exposure mode You can be selected varies, depending on the zoom position. • The shutter speed is displayed on the screen as the EV value (... (page 42). AF range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to A. Mode dial Jog dial FOCUS Control button Advanced still image shooting 47 The aperture value can be selected from F2 to F8. • The range of values that the most suitable value has been...
c Select the aperture value. Choosing an auto focus method You can set by the camera is automatically adjusted from 1/1000 to 8 seconds. Manual exposure mode You can be selected varies, depending on the zoom position. • The shutter speed is displayed on the screen as the EV value (... (page 42). AF range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to A. Mode dial Jog dial FOCUS Control button Advanced still image shooting 47 The aperture value can be selected from F2 to F8. • The range of values that the most suitable value has been...
Operating Instructions
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.... • The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Mode dial Jog dial DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF Advanced still image shooting 51 c Turn the jog dial to P, S, A, M, SCN, or . You can select values ranging from the following order. You can select from +2.0EV to..., and ∞ (infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again so that the focus setting information disappears. • Focus setting information is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears.
.... • The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Mode dial Jog dial DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF Advanced still image shooting 51 c Turn the jog dial to P, S, A, M, SCN, or . You can select values ranging from the following order. You can select from +2.0EV to..., and ∞ (infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again so that the focus setting information disappears. • Focus setting information is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears.
Operating Instructions
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... subject is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. The histogram is a useful reference for checking the exposure during recording and playback without being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is being affected by the brightness of an... image. Underexposed t Adjust toward the - Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. When shooting a black, subject that you adjust the exposure manually. c Select the desired exposure value with the jog dial. snowy) background, adjust the ...
... subject is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. The histogram is a useful reference for checking the exposure during recording and playback without being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is being affected by the brightness of an... image. Underexposed t Adjust toward the - Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. When shooting a black, subject that you adjust the exposure manually. c Select the desired exposure value with the jog dial. snowy) background, adjust the ...
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b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with v/V. To return to shoot properly with v/V, then press z. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.... the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 51), the adjusted value is used for the center value. • The recording interval is approximately 0.5 second. • You cannot select a shutter speed of 1/25 second or slower. • If the...
b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with v/V. To return to shoot properly with v/V, then press z. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.... the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 51), the adjusted value is used for the center value. • The recording interval is approximately 0.5 second. • You cannot select a shutter speed of 1/25 second or slower. • If the...
Operating Instructions
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... and after you press v). To shoot in automatic white balance mode. 57 Advanced still image shooting When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the...8226; Do not shake or strike the camera during quick flashing the indicator. • If the indicator keeps flashing even when you can manually adjust the white balance. However, when ...(Cloudy) Shooting under a cloudy sky (Fluorescent) Shooting under fixed conditions or special lighting conditions, you press v, record in one-push white balance mode 1 Select [ ] (One push). c Select [WB] (White Bal)...
... and after you press v). To shoot in automatic white balance mode. 57 Advanced still image shooting When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the...8226; Do not shake or strike the camera during quick flashing the indicator. • If the indicator keeps flashing even when you can manually adjust the white balance. However, when ...(Cloudy) Shooting under a cloudy sky (Fluorescent) Shooting under fixed conditions or special lighting conditions, you press v, record in one-push white balance mode 1 Select [ ] (One push). c Select [WB] (White Bal)...
Operating Instructions
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.... If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to an e-mail message, consult the User's Manual for five seconds. To return to , P, S, A, M or SCN. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [E-Mail] with v/V. Advanced still image shooting MENU a Set the mode dial to...
.... If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to an e-mail message, consult the User's Manual for five seconds. To return to , P, S, A, M or SCN. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [E-Mail] with v/V. Advanced still image shooting MENU a Set the mode dial to...
Operating Instructions
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... still camera) F2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (6 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One-push File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, GIF (for Clip Motion), TIFF, DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording...
... still camera) F2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (6 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One-push File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, GIF (for Clip Motion), TIFF, DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording...
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... 44 creating a new folder 44 playback folder 69 Recording folder 44 Formatting a CD-RW 39 G GIF 59, 90 H Histogram 52 Hologram AF 29 Hot shoe 117 I Image copying images to your computer ........ 94, 97 file names 90 image ... 92 PTP Manager 91 ISO 112 J Jog dial 42 Jog playback 73 JPG 90 130 L LCD screen brightness 118 screen display 125, 126, 127, 128 M Manual exposure mode 47 Menu settings 41, 112 Metering mode center-weighted metering 53 multi-pattern metering 53 spot metering 54 Mode dial 16, 23 Moisture...
... 44 creating a new folder 44 playback folder 69 Recording folder 44 Formatting a CD-RW 39 G GIF 59, 90 H Histogram 52 Hologram AF 29 Hot shoe 117 I Image copying images to your computer ........ 94, 97 file names 90 image ... 92 PTP Manager 91 ISO 112 J Jog dial 42 Jog playback 73 JPG 90 130 L LCD screen brightness 118 screen display 125, 126, 127, 128 M Manual exposure mode 47 Menu settings 41, 112 Metering mode center-weighted metering 53 multi-pattern metering 53 spot metering 54 Mode dial 16, 23 Moisture...
Marketing Specifications
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...Manual Exposure modes. Multi-Pattern Measuring Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, MultiPattern Measuring establishes the optimum exposure, even when highlight and shadow isn't centered in the frame. ➤ STEP-UP FEATURE Recordable CD Media CD Mavica cameras shoot directly to 16,384 values, for hundreds of field, while still... 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion Sony's 14-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range ... exposure. The optical disc also provides "instant archiving" - MVC-CD500 CD Mavica® Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S ➤1/1.8" 5.0 Megapixel...
...Manual Exposure modes. Multi-Pattern Measuring Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, MultiPattern Measuring establishes the optimum exposure, even when highlight and shadow isn't centered in the frame. ➤ STEP-UP FEATURE Recordable CD Media CD Mavica cameras shoot directly to 16,384 values, for hundreds of field, while still... 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion Sony's 14-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range ... exposure. The optical disc also provides "instant archiving" - MVC-CD500 CD Mavica® Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S ➤1/1.8" 5.0 Megapixel...
Marketing Specifications
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... Selectable Still Image ...MVC-CD500 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 3 Shot Burst Mode 3 Shot Auto Exposure Bracketing Adjustable Color Saturation/Contrast Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR Spot Auto Focus MPEG1 Cue, Review 3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Video Output (PAL/NTSC Selectable) 4 Mode In-Camera Picture Effects 5 Step Manual Preset Focus S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Imaging Device: 1/1.8" 5.0 Megapixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 3" (8cm) CD...camera Charger, A/V and USB Cables, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, MCR-156A CD-R Media, MCRW-156A CD-RW Media; Hologram AF, Sony, InfoLithium, Mavica...
... Selectable Still Image ...MVC-CD500 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 3 Shot Burst Mode 3 Shot Auto Exposure Bracketing Adjustable Color Saturation/Contrast Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR Spot Auto Focus MPEG1 Cue, Review 3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Video Output (PAL/NTSC Selectable) 4 Mode In-Camera Picture Effects 5 Step Manual Preset Focus S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Imaging Device: 1/1.8" 5.0 Megapixel Effective Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 3" (8cm) CD...camera Charger, A/V and USB Cables, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, MCR-156A CD-R Media, MCRW-156A CD-RW Media; Hologram AF, Sony, InfoLithium, Mavica...