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...operate this equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - 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 any changes or modifications not...Rules. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. This equipment generates, uses, and can return you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Factory Service Center nearest you unwanted lithium ion batteries to radio communications. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. -...
...operate this equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - 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 any changes or modifications not...Rules. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. This equipment generates, uses, and can return you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Factory Service Center nearest you unwanted lithium ion batteries to radio communications. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. -...
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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 ...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-...
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 ...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-...
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... compressed and recorded in JPEG format. If you may want to make a trial recording to the provision of Sony Corporation. 6-EN 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, and other...
... compressed and recorded in JPEG format. If you may want to make a trial recording to the provision of Sony Corporation. 6-EN 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, and other...
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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. If they are...
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. If they are...
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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 ...Charging begins. Charging time Full charge* 225 min. Step 1: Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack, use the battery charger. To remove the battery pack Slide up . The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up the battery pack. to wall outlet 1 Battery pack 2 CHARGE lamp (orange) Battery charger 1 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2 Insert the...
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 ...Charging begins. Charging time Full charge* 225 min. Step 1: Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack, use the battery charger. To remove the battery pack Slide up . The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up the battery pack. to wall outlet 1 Battery pack 2 CHARGE lamp (orange) Battery charger 1 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2 Insert the...
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Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing. 11-EN 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. While sliding BATT rightward, remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing. 11-EN 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. While sliding BATT rightward, remove the battery pack.
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... 3 minutes while the power is on . During playback, it is on , the camera turns off and zooming (MVC-FD7 only). • Battery life and No. of images will be recorded/ played back MVC-FD5 Continuous recording Unusing the flash* Using the flash** Continuous playing*** Battery life No. of images (min.) (record/playback) 90 (70) 70 (60...
... 3 minutes while the power is on . During playback, it is on , the camera turns off and zooming (MVC-FD7 only). • Battery life and No. of images will be recorded/ played back MVC-FD5 Continuous recording Unusing the flash* Using the flash** Continuous playing*** Battery life No. of images (min.) (record/playback) 90 (70) 70 (60...
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... Press to the procedures on , as in the menu which appears on the power. If the "I" indicator appears on the LCD screen, replace the lithium battery according to Lower side execute. 2 When you use the camera first With the floppy disk inserted (p.16) and the power turned on page 38. 13-EN
... Press to the procedures on , as in the menu which appears on the power. If the "I" indicator appears on the LCD screen, replace the lithium battery according to Lower side execute. 2 When you use the camera first With the floppy disk inserted (p.16) and the power turned on page 38. 13-EN
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...the unit. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 17-EN of recorded images -EV +EV MENU 120min AE lock indicator (Green) Zoom indicator (MVC-FD7 only) 7 Press the shutter button halfway down . The ACCESS lamp flashes, the remaining disk capacity indicator rotates and "RECORDING" appears on the LCD screen... r (green) appears on the LCD screen. As well do not open the floppy disk cover, turn the power off or remove the battery pack. 5 Insert the floppy disk until it clicks. Before inserting, check that the write protect tab set to the recordable position. 6 Close the ...
...the unit. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 17-EN of recorded images -EV +EV MENU 120min AE lock indicator (Green) Zoom indicator (MVC-FD7 only) 7 Press the shutter button halfway down . The ACCESS lamp flashes, the remaining disk capacity indicator rotates and "RECORDING" appears on the LCD screen... r (green) appears on the LCD screen. As well do not open the floppy disk cover, turn the power off or remove the battery pack. 5 Insert the floppy disk until it clicks. Before inserting, check that the write protect tab set to the recordable position. 6 Close the ...
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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. 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. 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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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 button MENU button Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Use the ...
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 button MENU button Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Use the ...
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...LCD screen. Care for camera- Check the contents of the disk before formatting. Formatting takes about 15 - 20 images can be recorded on 1 floppy disk) Number of images can be recorded is different depending on subjects. See page 28. Be sure that the battery is blurry. Items in...in FRAME mode, the recorded image is fully charged when formatting a floppy disk. When recording fast-moving subjects in FIELD mode. The camera compensates for camera-shake in this item to delete images. The FRAME indicator flashes on the floppy disk, including the protected image data. shake. ...
...LCD screen. Care for camera- Check the contents of the disk before formatting. Formatting takes about 15 - 20 images can be recorded on 1 floppy disk) Number of images can be recorded is different depending on subjects. See page 28. Be sure that the battery is blurry. Items in...in FRAME mode, the recorded image is fully charged when formatting a floppy disk. When recording fast-moving subjects in FIELD mode. The camera compensates for camera-shake in this item to delete images. The FRAME indicator flashes on the floppy disk, including the protected image data. shake. ...
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Use of any other battery may explode if mistreated. WARNING The battery may present a risk of in the camera When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the "I" indicator flashes on the LCD screen. When installing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack attached. Do not recharge, .... 3 Install the lithium battery with the same type recommended by the manufacturer. Otherwise, you will need to the manufacturer's instructions. 38-EN In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Discard used batteries according to reset the date...
Use of any other battery may explode if mistreated. WARNING The battery may present a risk of in the camera When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the "I" indicator flashes on the LCD screen. When installing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack attached. Do not recharge, .... 3 Install the lithium battery with the same type recommended by the manufacturer. Otherwise, you will need to the manufacturer's instructions. 38-EN In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Discard used batteries according to reset the date...
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... (about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Be sure to install the lithium battery so that the lithium battery has a positive (+) and a negative (-) terminals. ÷ Precautions Operational temperature recommendations This camera's operational temperature is placed in a very damp room, moisture may occur. •...Note that terminals on the battery match the terminals on lithium battery •Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should this camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over period of...
... (about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Be sure to install the lithium battery so that the lithium battery has a positive (+) and a negative (-) terminals. ÷ Precautions Operational temperature recommendations This camera's operational temperature is placed in a very damp room, moisture may occur. •...Note that terminals on the battery match the terminals on lithium battery •Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should this camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over period of...
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... set to MACRO. (MVC-FD5 only) n Turn the switch to the normal recording position. (p.21) • The camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. n Use a charged battery pack. (p.10) • The camera does not operate when using a battery pack that uses strong... self-diagnosis function has worked. n Remove the disk and reinstall it to CAMERA. (p.16) • Floppy disk is full. n Delete certain images you have made those checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you do not want to keep,...
... set to MACRO. (MVC-FD5 only) n Turn the switch to the normal recording position. (p.21) • The camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. n Use a charged battery pack. (p.10) • The camera does not operate when using a battery pack that uses strong... self-diagnosis function has worked. n Remove the disk and reinstall it to CAMERA. (p.16) • Floppy disk is full. n Delete certain images you have made those checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you do not want to keep,...
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... . 42-EN 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 protected. The power turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. n Set the date and time. (p.13) Vertical streaks appear when shooting a very bright subject. •...
... . 42-EN 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 protected. The power turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. n Set the date and time. (p.13) Vertical streaks appear when shooting a very bright subject. •...
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...batteries and floppy disks) MVC-FD7 Approx. 25 2/5 oz. (600 g) (excluding batteries and floppy disks) Supplied accessories See page 9. Specifications System Image 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... 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...
...batteries and floppy disks) MVC-FD7 Approx. 25 2/5 oz. (600 g) (excluding batteries and floppy disks) Supplied accessories See page 9. Specifications System Image 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... 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...
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... 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 AUTO/ MANUAL switch (MVC-FD7 only) (36) FOCUS NEAR/FAR dial (MVC-FD7...
... 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 AUTO/ MANUAL switch (MVC-FD7 only) (36) FOCUS NEAR/FAR dial (MVC-FD7...
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... has occurred during playback. Check them with the disk drive. No image has been recorded on the LCD screen. Unusable disk with the camera is with the following list. Message DRIVE ERROR NO DISK DISK ERROR DISK PROTECT DISK FULL NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT COVER OPEN ...i Meaning Trouble is installed. The battery is set to the hooks for strap. ÷ ÷ Warning messages Various messages appear on the disk. ÷ Parts identification Attaching the ...
... has occurred during playback. Check them with the disk drive. No image has been recorded on the LCD screen. Unusable disk with the camera is with the following list. Message DRIVE ERROR NO DISK DISK ERROR DISK PROTECT DISK FULL NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT COVER OPEN ...i Meaning Trouble is installed. The battery is set to the hooks for strap. ÷ ÷ Warning messages Various messages appear on the disk. ÷ Parts identification Attaching the ...
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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...