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...radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in... this equipment. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. 3-EN These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly ...
...radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in... this equipment. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. 3-EN These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly ...
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Table of contents Be sure to read before using your camera 6 Before using your camera 7 Getting started Preparation 9 Step 1: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 2: Installing the battery pack 11 Step 3: Setting the date and time 13 Basic operations Recording images 16 The indicators ... a personal computer 32 Advanced operations Changing the mode settings 33 Using various functions for recording (MVC-FD7 only) 36 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camera 38 Precautions 39 Troubleshooting 41 Self-diagnosis display 43 Specifications 44 Parts identification 45 Index 47 5-...
Table of contents Be sure to read before using your camera 6 Before using your camera 7 Getting started Preparation 9 Step 1: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 2: Installing the battery pack 11 Step 3: Setting the date and time 13 Basic operations Recording images 16 The indicators ... a personal computer 32 Advanced operations Changing the mode settings 33 Using various functions for recording (MVC-FD7 only) 36 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camera 38 Precautions 39 Troubleshooting 41 Self-diagnosis display 43 Specifications 44 Parts identification 45 Index 47 5-...
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...of Sony Corporation. 6-EN Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you use any other materials may not operate. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, floppy disk, and other battery or power sources to operate your camera Checking ... page 9) Digital still camera (1) Power cord (1 set) Shoulder strap (1) Battery charger (1) NP-F530 battery pack (1) Lens cap (1) (MVC-FD7 only) Image recording format on this camera The image data recorded with this camera is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-...
...of Sony Corporation. 6-EN Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you use any other materials may not operate. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, floppy disk, and other battery or power sources to operate your camera Checking ... page 9) Digital still camera (1) Power cord (1 set) Shoulder strap (1) Battery charger (1) NP-F530 battery pack (1) Lens cap (1) (MVC-FD7 only) Image recording format on this camera The image data recorded with this camera is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-...
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... you need Digital Still Camera Battery pack (NP-F530) Battery charger (BC-V615) (MVC-FD7) Floppy disk (not supplied) 3.5 inch, 2HD (1.44 MB) Power cord Shoulder strap Lens cap (MVC-FD7 only) Preparation outlines The clock is not set the clock before using your camera. 1 Charge the battery pack. (p. 10) 2 Install the battery pack. (p. 11) This camera operates by battery pack. If...
... you need Digital Still Camera Battery pack (NP-F530) Battery charger (BC-V615) (MVC-FD7) Floppy disk (not supplied) 3.5 inch, 2HD (1.44 MB) Power cord Shoulder strap Lens cap (MVC-FD7 only) Preparation outlines The clock is not set the clock before using your camera. 1 Charge the battery pack. (p. 10) 2 Install the battery pack. (p. 11) This camera operates by battery pack. If...
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.... Approximate minutes to the instruction manual of the $ mark. Slide it clicks. For details, refer to charge an empty battery pack using the battery charger BC-V615. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) * Charging for about one hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. ** Charging just until it down ...
.... Approximate minutes to the instruction manual of the $ mark. Slide it clicks. For details, refer to charge an empty battery pack using the battery charger BC-V615. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) * Charging for about one hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. ** Charging just until it down ...
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To remove the battery pack Open the battery cover. Step 2: Installing the battery pack 1 2 (base) 32 1 1 While sliding OPEN (BATT) in the direction of the arrow, open the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery pack with the $ mark facing toward the battery compartment. 3 Close the cover until it clicks. Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing. 11-EN While sliding BATT rightward, remove the battery pack.
To remove the battery pack Open the battery cover. Step 2: Installing the battery pack 1 2 (base) 32 1 1 While sliding OPEN (BATT) in the direction of the arrow, open the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery pack with the $ mark facing toward the battery compartment. 3 Close the cover until it clicks. Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing. 11-EN While sliding BATT rightward, remove the battery pack.
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...single image at about 3 minutes while the power is on /off function During recording if you leave the camera inactive for about 10 second intervals • Battery life and No. of images that can be recorded/played back under the temperature of images will be ... recording, remaining battery time is displayed while the power is on the LCD screen*. of images that can be displayed properly, depending on using NP-F530. ÷ Step 2: Installing the battery pack Battery life/No. However, the indication may not be recorded/ played back MVC-FD5 Continuous recording Unusing...
...single image at about 3 minutes while the power is on /off function During recording if you leave the camera inactive for about 10 second intervals • Battery life and No. of images that can be recorded/played back under the temperature of images will be ... recording, remaining battery time is displayed while the power is on the LCD screen*. of images that can be displayed properly, depending on using NP-F530. ÷ Step 2: Installing the battery pack Battery life/No. However, the indication may not be recorded/ played back MVC-FD5 Continuous recording Unusing...
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... in the menu which appears on , as in step 1, the clock set screen appears. If the "I" indicator appears on the LCD screen, replace the lithium battery according to turn on page 38. 13-EN If this occurs, follow the procedures from blue to Lower side execute. 2 When you use the... camera first With the floppy disk inserted (p.16) and the power turned on the LCD screen by pressing the upper, lower, left or right side of ...
... in the menu which appears on , as in step 1, the clock set screen appears. If the "I" indicator appears on the LCD screen, replace the lithium battery according to turn on page 38. 13-EN If this occurs, follow the procedures from blue to Lower side execute. 2 When you use the... camera first With the floppy disk inserted (p.16) and the power turned on the LCD screen by pressing the upper, lower, left or right side of ...
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... may occur. 17-EN AE (auto exposure), AWB (auto white balance) and AF (auto focus: MVC-FD7 only) are frozen. 8 Press the shutter button fully down . The AE lock indicator r (...on the LCD screen. of recorded images -EV +EV MENU 120min AE lock indicator (Green) Zoom indicator (MVC-FD7 only) 7 Press the shutter button halfway down . The image appears on the disk. Before inserting, ...open the floppy disk cover, turn the power off or remove the battery pack. W T Image quality indicator STD 11 Remaining disk capacity indicator No. 5 Insert the floppy disk until it...
... may occur. 17-EN AE (auto exposure), AWB (auto white balance) and AF (auto focus: MVC-FD7 only) are frozen. 8 Press the shutter button fully down . The AE lock indicator r (...on the LCD screen. of recorded images -EV +EV MENU 120min AE lock indicator (Green) Zoom indicator (MVC-FD7 only) 7 Press the shutter button halfway down . The image appears on the disk. Before inserting, ...open the floppy disk cover, turn the power off or remove the battery pack. W T Image quality indicator STD 11 Remaining disk capacity indicator No. 5 Insert the floppy disk until it...
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of stored images 120min Self-diagnosis function indicator FRAME indicator Remaining battery time indicator To go off the indicators Press DISPLAY. The indicators do not go off in the following modes: Program AE, Picture ...indicators during recording The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded. Flash indicator Manual focusing (MVC-FD7 only) Program AE indicator (MVC-FD7 only)/Macro shooting indicator (MVC-FD5 only) Exposure/Zoom indicator* (MVC-FD7 only) Picture effect indicator (MVC-FD7 only) LCD brightness indicator* Adjusting the exposure button f W T SEPIA -EV +...
of stored images 120min Self-diagnosis function indicator FRAME indicator Remaining battery time indicator To go off the indicators Press DISPLAY. The indicators do not go off in the following modes: Program AE, Picture ...indicators during recording The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded. Flash indicator Manual focusing (MVC-FD7 only) Program AE indicator (MVC-FD7 only)/Macro shooting indicator (MVC-FD5 only) Exposure/Zoom indicator* (MVC-FD7 only) Picture effect indicator (MVC-FD7 only) LCD brightness indicator* Adjusting the exposure button f W T SEPIA -EV +...
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The indicators during playback MVC-011S MENU INDEX STD 11/11 1997 7 4 12:30PM 120min Image number Image quality indicator Remaining disk capacity indicator Number of stored images in the floppy disk File name Recording date of the playback image Remaining battery time indicator / buttons (Single screen mode)/ / buttons (Index screen mode) INDEX... the brightness of the LCD screen Use the BRIGHT +/- As well do not open the floppy disk cover, turn the power off or remove the battery pack. button. 23-EN Note When the ACCESS lamp is flashing, never shake or strike the unit.
The indicators during playback MVC-011S MENU INDEX STD 11/11 1997 7 4 12:30PM 120min Image number Image quality indicator Remaining disk capacity indicator Number of stored images in the floppy disk File name Recording date of the playback image Remaining battery time indicator / buttons (Single screen mode)/ / buttons (Index screen mode) INDEX... the brightness of the LCD screen Use the BRIGHT +/- As well do not open the floppy disk cover, turn the power off or remove the battery pack. button. 23-EN Note When the ACCESS lamp is flashing, never shake or strike the unit.
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When recording fast-moving subjects in FIELD mode. Be sure that the battery is different depending on subjects. See page 25. The camera compensates for high quality recording. If flash is used in FRAME mode, the image is recorded in FRAME mode, the recorded image is blurry...cancel formatting. The FRAME indicator flashes on the floppy disk, including the protected image data. Items in this mode. shake. •Select FRAME for camera- DELETE Select this item to protect images. Formatting takes about 15 - 20 images can be recorded on 1 floppy disk) Number of the disk ...
When recording fast-moving subjects in FIELD mode. Be sure that the battery is different depending on subjects. See page 25. The camera compensates for high quality recording. If flash is used in FRAME mode, the image is recorded in FRAME mode, the recorded image is blurry...cancel formatting. The FRAME indicator flashes on the floppy disk, including the protected image data. Items in this mode. shake. •Select FRAME for camera- DELETE Select this item to protect images. Formatting takes about 15 - 20 images can be recorded on 1 floppy disk) Number of the disk ...
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...holder. 3 Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. 4 Close the lid. CAUTION Danger of in the camera When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the "I" indicator flashes on the LCD screen. Discard used batteries according to reset the date ...fire or explosion. When installing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack attached. Replace only with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Changing the lithium battery in fire. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Otherwise, you will need...
...holder. 3 Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. 4 Close the lid. CAUTION Danger of in the camera When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the "I" indicator flashes on the LCD screen. Discard used batteries according to reset the date ...fire or explosion. When installing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack attached. Replace only with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Changing the lithium battery in fire. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Otherwise, you will need...
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...to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camera. 2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside or outside the camera. Be sure to install the lithium battery so that terminals on the battery match the terminals on lithium battery •Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should...climates such as that of time. 1 Be sure to assure a good contact. •Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short- In this occur, the camera will not operate properly. circuit may condense inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it to adapt to room ...
...to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camera. 2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside or outside the camera. Be sure to install the lithium battery so that terminals on the battery match the terminals on lithium battery •Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should...climates such as that of time. 1 Be sure to assure a good contact. •Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short- In this occur, the camera will not operate properly. circuit may condense inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it to adapt to room ...
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...it. (p.17) You cannot record images. • PLAY/CAMERA is not set to keep, and then start recording. (p.28) n Change the floppy disk. • The battery is full. n Delete certain images you have made those checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The picture is noisy. • The macro .... n Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP- n Set it to the normal recording position. (p.21) • The camera is out of focus. n Place the camera away from the TV, etc. 41-EN If "C appears on the disk is set to MACRO. (MVC-FD5 only) n Turn the switch to CAMERA. (p.16) • Floppy ...
...it. (p.17) You cannot record images. • PLAY/CAMERA is not set to keep, and then start recording. (p.28) n Change the floppy disk. • The battery is full. n Delete certain images you have made those checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The picture is noisy. • The macro .... n Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP- n Set it to the normal recording position. (p.21) • The camera is out of focus. n Place the camera away from the TV, etc. 41-EN If "C appears on the disk is set to MACRO. (MVC-FD5 only) n Turn the switch to CAMERA. (p.16) • Floppy ...
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... has served its time. n Cancel the protection of the image. (p.26) • If you leave the camera inactive in CAMERA mode for about 3 minutes while the power is on . 42-EN The battery life deteriorates too fast. • The ambient temperature is too low. • Charging of the image. (p.21) ... behind the subject or light is dead. You cannot play back the images. • PLAY/CAMERA is not enough. n The camera is adjusted too dark. are not set to PLAY. n Adjust brightness of the battery pack is not set . The power turns off automatically to PLAY. (p.22) • The...
... has served its time. n Cancel the protection of the image. (p.26) • If you leave the camera inactive in CAMERA mode for about 3 minutes while the power is on . 42-EN The battery life deteriorates too fast. • The ambient temperature is too low. • Charging of the image. (p.21) ... behind the subject or light is dead. You cannot play back the images. • PLAY/CAMERA is not enough. n The camera is adjusted too dark. are not set to PLAY. n Adjust brightness of the battery pack is not set . The power turns off automatically to PLAY. (p.22) • The...
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...Lens MVC-FD5 MVC-FD7 Exposure control White balance Data compression Image capacity Image size Memory Flash 1/4-inch CCD f=4.8 mm (47 mm, when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F2.0 f=4.2 - 42 mm (40 - 400 mm, when converted into a 35 mm still camera)... 13 ft.) LCD screen Screen size LCD panel Total dot number 2.5 inch TFT 61380 dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-F530 Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) Power consumption (During shooting) MVC-FD5 3.2 W MVC-FD7 3.4 W Operation temperature 32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C) Storage ...
...Lens MVC-FD5 MVC-FD7 Exposure control White balance Data compression Image capacity Image size Memory Flash 1/4-inch CCD f=4.8 mm (47 mm, when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F2.0 f=4.2 - 42 mm (40 - 400 mm, when converted into a 35 mm still camera)... 13 ft.) LCD screen Screen size LCD panel Total dot number 2.5 inch TFT 61380 dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-F530 Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) Power consumption (During shooting) MVC-FD5 3.2 W MVC-FD7 3.4 W Operation temperature 32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C) Storage ...
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...Self-timer lamp (20) Macro switch (MVC-FD5 only) (21) Lens Hook for strap Battery cover/ OPEN (BATT) button (11) 45-EN button (20, 23) OPEN button (16) FLASH button (20) PLAY/CAMERA switch (16, 22) PICTURE EFFECT button (MVC-FD7 only) (36) PROGRAM AE button (MVC-FD7 only) (37) DISPLAY button (19...) LCD screen Zoom lever (MVCFD7 only) (20) Hook for strap POWER switch (13) Control button (13) Lithium battery compartment (38) Hook for strap FOCUS...
...Self-timer lamp (20) Macro switch (MVC-FD5 only) (21) Lens Hook for strap Battery cover/ OPEN (BATT) button (11) 45-EN button (20, 23) OPEN button (16) FLASH button (20) PLAY/CAMERA switch (16, 22) PICTURE EFFECT button (MVC-FD7 only) (36) PROGRAM AE button (MVC-FD7 only) (37) DISPLAY button (19...) LCD screen Zoom lever (MVCFD7 only) (20) Hook for strap POWER switch (13) Control button (13) Lithium battery compartment (38) Hook for strap FOCUS...
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The tab on the disk. The picture is weak. 46-EN The battery is protected. The disk is not closed. No image has been recorded on the disk is installed. Check them with the camera is set to the hooks for strap. ÷ ÷ Warning messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen...
The tab on the disk. The picture is weak. 46-EN The battery is protected. The disk is not closed. No image has been recorded on the disk is installed. Check them with the camera is set to the hooks for strap. ÷ ÷ Warning messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen...
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... Format Disk 34 Full charge 10 I Image quality 34 INDEX screen 24 Indicators on the LCD screen 19, 23 InfoLITHIUM battery pack ..... 6 J, L JPEG 6, 32 Lithium battery 38 M Manual focusing 36 Menu 34 Moisture condensation .......... 40 N, P Normal charge 10 Picture effect 36 Playing back 22 ...PROGRAM AE 37 Protect 25 R Recording 16 Recording in macro 21 Remaining battery indicator . 12 S, T Self-diagnosis display 43 Self timer 20 Setting the date and time ....... 13 Troubleshooting 41 U, V Using flash 20...
... Format Disk 34 Full charge 10 I Image quality 34 INDEX screen 24 Indicators on the LCD screen 19, 23 InfoLITHIUM battery pack ..... 6 J, L JPEG 6, 32 Lithium battery 38 M Manual focusing 36 Menu 34 Moisture condensation .......... 40 N, P Normal charge 10 Picture effect 36 Playing back 22 ...PROGRAM AE 37 Protect 25 R Recording 16 Recording in macro 21 Remaining battery indicator . 12 S, T Self-diagnosis display 43 Self timer 20 Setting the date and time ....... 13 Troubleshooting 41 U, V Using flash 20...