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3-860-624-15 (1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions EN Mode d'emploi F Manual de instrucciones ES MVC-FD7 MVC-FD5 MVC-FD7 ©1997 by Sony Corporation
3-860-624-15 (1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions EN Mode d'emploi F Manual de instrucciones ES MVC-FD7 MVC-FD5 MVC-FD7 ©1997 by Sony Corporation
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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 ...25 Deleting images 28 Viewing images using 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-EN
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 ...25 Deleting images 28 Viewing images using 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-EN
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...events, you use any other materials may be copyrighted. For details, see 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 copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, floppy disk..."InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of the camera, floppy disk, etc. Precaution on this camera The image data recorded with this camera is not made due to a malfunction of Sony Corporation. 6-EN Be sure to read before using your camera, the camera may not operate. No compensation for ...
...events, you use any other materials may be copyrighted. For details, see 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 copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, floppy disk..."InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of the camera, floppy disk, etc. Precaution on this camera The image data recorded with this camera is not made due to a malfunction of Sony Corporation. 6-EN Be sure to read before using your camera, the camera may not operate. No compensation for ...
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... looking at the bottom of differences Model number Macro shooting Zoom Manual focusing Picture effect Program AE MVC-FD5 Macro switch - - - - Before you read through this manual and operating the unit, check your camera. •The MVC-FD7 is indicated in capital letters. e.g., Press FLASH. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for illustration...
... looking at the bottom of differences Model number Macro shooting Zoom Manual focusing Picture effect Program AE MVC-FD5 Macro switch - - - - Before you read through this manual and operating the unit, check your camera. •The MVC-FD7 is indicated in capital letters. e.g., Press FLASH. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for illustration...
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... at the factory. Preparation What you turn on the camera in CAMERA mode. 9-EN The CLOCK SET screen appears whenever 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...
... at the factory. Preparation What you turn on the camera in CAMERA mode. 9-EN The CLOCK SET screen appears whenever 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...
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...80) 85 (75) 125 (110) 540 (450) 320 (280) 750 (650) MVC-FD7 Continuous recording Unusing the flash* Using the flash** Continuous playing*** Battery life No. of images will be recorded/ played back MVC-FD5 Continuous recording Unusing the flash* Using the flash** Continuous playing*** Battery life No. ÷... in a cold environment or while you repeat turning the power on , the camera turns off function During recording if you use the camera in parentheses indicate the time when you leave the camera inactive for about 10 second intervals • Battery life and No. of images...
...80) 85 (75) 125 (110) 540 (450) 320 (280) 750 (650) MVC-FD7 Continuous recording Unusing the flash* Using the flash** Continuous playing*** Battery life No. of images will be recorded/ played back MVC-FD5 Continuous recording Unusing the flash* Using the flash** Continuous playing*** Battery life No. ÷... in a cold environment or while you repeat turning the power on , the camera turns off function During recording if you use the camera in parentheses indicate the time when you leave the camera inactive for about 10 second intervals • Battery life and No. of images...
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The image captured by the lens and "NO DISK" appear on the power. 3 Set PLAY/CAMERA to turn on the LCD screen. 4 Slide OPEN in the direction of the ACCESS LCD screen) +/- The screen turns blue and "COVER OPEN" appears. 16-EN button lamp 5,6 Macro switch (MVC-FD5 only) 4 32 (MVC-FD5) DISPLAY button 1 Remove the lens cap. (MVC-FD7 only) 2 Slide POWER down to CAMERA. Recording images 3.5 inch, 2 HD (1.44 MB), MS-DOS format floppy disk is necessary for recording. 7,8 1 BRIGHT (brightness of the arrow and open the floppy disk cover.
The image captured by the lens and "NO DISK" appear on the power. 3 Set PLAY/CAMERA to turn on the LCD screen. 4 Slide OPEN in the direction of the ACCESS LCD screen) +/- The screen turns blue and "COVER OPEN" appears. 16-EN button lamp 5,6 Macro switch (MVC-FD5 only) 4 32 (MVC-FD5) DISPLAY button 1 Remove the lens cap. (MVC-FD7 only) 2 Slide POWER down to CAMERA. Recording images 3.5 inch, 2 HD (1.44 MB), MS-DOS format floppy disk is necessary for recording. 7,8 1 BRIGHT (brightness of the arrow and open the floppy disk cover.
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...protect tab set to the recordable position. 6 Close the cover. of recorded images -EV +EV MENU 120min AE lock indicator (Green) Zoom indicator (MVC-FD7 only) 7 Press the shutter button halfway down . Note When the ACCESS lamp is recorded on the LCD screen. As well do not open the... battery pack. The AE lock indicator r (green) appears on the LCD screen. AE (auto exposure), AWB (auto white balance) and AF (auto focus: MVC-FD7 only) are frozen. 8 Press the shutter button fully down . Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 17-EN W T Image quality indicator STD 11 ...
...protect tab set to the recordable position. 6 Close the cover. of recorded images -EV +EV MENU 120min AE lock indicator (Green) Zoom indicator (MVC-FD7 only) 7 Press the shutter button halfway down . Note When the ACCESS lamp is recorded on the LCD screen. As well do not open the... battery pack. The AE lock indicator r (green) appears on the LCD screen. AE (auto exposure), AWB (auto white balance) and AF (auto focus: MVC-FD7 only) are frozen. 8 Press the shutter button fully down . Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 17-EN W T Image quality indicator STD 11 ...
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..., Macro, AE Lock, Self-timer, Flash, FRAME and Adjusting the exposure. 19-EN 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 +EV MENU MENU button Self-timer button...
..., Macro, AE Lock, Self-timer, Flash, FRAME and Adjusting the exposure. 19-EN 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 +EV MENU MENU button Self-timer button...
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... is recorded in FRAME mode, the image is recorded. •The subject must be 2 m to 4 m (6.5 feet to record after focusing manually (MVC-FD7 only). 20-EN Self-timer Select with the control button, then press it again. The FRAME indicator flashes on the LCD screen (p. 34). •When... environment, it is recommended to 13 feet) away from the flash. •If flash is used in FIELD mode. Flash/Zoom/Self-timer Zoom (MVC-FD7) "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) FLASH CHARGE lamp Flash Press FLASH. To cancel...
... is recorded in FRAME mode, the image is recorded. •The subject must be 2 m to 4 m (6.5 feet to record after focusing manually (MVC-FD7 only). 20-EN Self-timer Select with the control button, then press it again. The FRAME indicator flashes on the LCD screen (p. 34). •When... environment, it is recommended to 13 feet) away from the flash. •If flash is used in FIELD mode. Flash/Zoom/Self-timer Zoom (MVC-FD7) "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) FLASH CHARGE lamp Flash Press FLASH. To cancel...
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.... • When the PROGRAM AE function is turned on, you cannot adjust the brightness of the image (MVC-FD7 only). ¡ When the subject is sharp. The macro indicator appears on the front of the camera to select the desired value. To raise the exposure value (brighten the picture): +EV To lower the... the "MACRO" side, and then focus on the subject. To resume normal recording slide the switch until the focus is too close to focus on MVC-FD5 Move the macro switch on the LCD screen. cMACRO MVC-FD7 Move the zoom lever to 9 inches (about 1 cm) away in macro mode.
.... • When the PROGRAM AE function is turned on, you cannot adjust the brightness of the image (MVC-FD7 only). ¡ When the subject is sharp. The macro indicator appears on the front of the camera to select the desired value. To raise the exposure value (brighten the picture): +EV To lower the... the "MACRO" side, and then focus on the subject. To resume normal recording slide the switch until the focus is too close to focus on MVC-FD5 Move the macro switch on the LCD screen. cMACRO MVC-FD7 Move the zoom lever to 9 inches (about 1 cm) away in macro mode.
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Select OFF to set at the factory. ** is setting of the FIELD/FRAME at the factory. CLOCK SET Select this item to turn the beep sound off. See page 13. * is set the date and time. MVC-FD5: FRAME MVC-FD7: FIELD 35-EN Items for both CAMERA and PLAY modes BEEP Normally select ON.
Select OFF to set at the factory. ** is setting of the FIELD/FRAME at the factory. CLOCK SET Select this item to turn the beep sound off. See page 13. * is set the date and time. MVC-FD5: FRAME MVC-FD7: FIELD 35-EN Items for both CAMERA and PLAY modes BEEP Normally select ON.
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To reactivate auto focusing Set AUTO/MANUAL to MANUAL. When you turn the power off or set CAMERA/ PLAY to PLAY, the picture effect is monochrome (black and white). To cancel picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly until the indicator on the ...the LCD screen goes out. SEPIA: The picture is reversed. ART: The color and brightness of the picture is sepia. Using various functions for recording (MVC-FD7 only) FOCUS AUTO/ MANUAL PROGRAM AE PICTURE EFFECT Focusing manually FOCUS NEAR/ FAR 1 Set AUTO/MANUAL to AUTO. Enjoying Picture Effect Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly...
To reactivate auto focusing Set AUTO/MANUAL to MANUAL. When you turn the power off or set CAMERA/ PLAY to PLAY, the picture effect is monochrome (black and white). To cancel picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly until the indicator on the ...the LCD screen goes out. SEPIA: The picture is reversed. ART: The color and brightness of the picture is sepia. Using various functions for recording (MVC-FD7 only) FOCUS AUTO/ MANUAL PROGRAM AE PICTURE EFFECT Focusing manually FOCUS NEAR/ FAR 1 Set AUTO/MANUAL to AUTO. Enjoying Picture Effect Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly...
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...device 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) F1.8...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 ...
...device 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) F1.8...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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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 (...) (36) FOCUS NEAR/FAR dial (MVC-FD7 only) (36) Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 7/32 inch (6.5 mm). Shutter button (16) Flash emitter (20) Self-timer lamp (20) Macro switch (MVC-FD5 only) (21) Lens Hook for strap Battery cover/ OPEN (BATT) button (11)...
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 (...) (36) FOCUS NEAR/FAR dial (MVC-FD7 only) (36) Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 7/32 inch (6.5 mm). Shutter button (16) Flash emitter (20) Self-timer lamp (20) Macro switch (MVC-FD5 only) (21) Lens Hook for strap Battery cover/ OPEN (BATT) button (11)...
Operating Instructions (English, Español, Français)
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3-860-624-15 (1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions EN Mode d'emploi F Manual de instrucciones ES MVC-FD7 MVC-FD5 MVC-FD7 ©1997 by Sony Corporation
3-860-624-15 (1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions EN Mode d'emploi F Manual de instrucciones ES MVC-FD7 MVC-FD5 MVC-FD7 ©1997 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (English, Español, Français)
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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 ...25 Deleting images 28 Viewing images using 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-EN
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 ...25 Deleting images 28 Viewing images using 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-EN
Operating Instructions (English, Español, Français)
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...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 copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, floppy disk, and other battery or power sources to a malfunction of the camera...InfoLITHIUM" is working correctly. Precaution on this camera is not made due to operate your camera Checking supplied accessories (see page 32. ... to make sure that the camera is a lithium ion battery ... Power sources This camera operates only with this camera The image data recorded with the...
...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 copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, floppy disk, and other battery or power sources to a malfunction of the camera...InfoLITHIUM" is working correctly. Precaution on this camera is not made due to operate your camera Checking supplied accessories (see page 32. ... to make sure that the camera is a lithium ion battery ... Power sources This camera operates only with this camera The image data recorded with the...
Operating Instructions (English, Español, Français)
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...MVC-FD5 Macro switch - - - - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are for the two models listed below. e.g., Press FLASH. As you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Types of your camera •The instructions in capital letters. MVC-FD7... Auto r r r r 8-EN ÷ Before using your camera. •The MVC-FD7 is indicated in the text, for example...
...MVC-FD5 Macro switch - - - - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are for the two models listed below. e.g., Press FLASH. As you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Types of your camera •The instructions in capital letters. MVC-FD7... Auto r r r r 8-EN ÷ Before using your camera. •The MVC-FD7 is indicated in the text, for example...
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...) The date and time data are recorded. The CLOCK SET screen appears whenever 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...
...) The date and time data are recorded. The CLOCK SET screen appears whenever 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...