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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are designed to Part 15 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product will increase eye hazard. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Operation is for a Class B digital...electric shock to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Customers in this camera is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This ...
...SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are designed to Part 15 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product will increase eye hazard. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Operation is for a Class B digital...electric shock to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Customers in this camera is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This ...
Operating Instructions
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... used for effective use this manual. Otherwise, the model name is working correctly. Any differences in this camera with the Design rule 4 for example, "MVC-CD300 only." This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in operation are operational for illustration purposes. No... compensation for long periods may become hot. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability...
... used for effective use this manual. Otherwise, the model name is working correctly. Any differences in this camera with the Design rule 4 for example, "MVC-CD300 only." This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in operation are operational for illustration purposes. No... compensation for long periods may become hot. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability...
Operating Instructions
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...according to shooting conditions (SCENE SELECTION 58 Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300 59 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL 59 Adding audio files to still images ...images as uncompressed files (TIFF 62 Recording three images with the exposure shifted (only for MVCCD300) (EXP BRKTG 63 Creating Clip Motion Files 64 Setting the distance to the subject .....66...setup settings (SET UP 84 Additional information Precautions 87 On discs 89 Using your camera abroad 90 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 91 Troubleshooting 93 Warning and notice messages ...
...according to shooting conditions (SCENE SELECTION 58 Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300 59 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL 59 Adding audio files to still images ...images as uncompressed files (TIFF 62 Recording three images with the exposure shifted (only for MVCCD300) (EXP BRKTG 63 Creating Clip Motion Files 64 Setting the distance to the subject .....66...setup settings (SET UP 84 Additional information Precautions 87 On discs 89 Using your camera abroad 90 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 91 Troubleshooting 93 Warning and notice messages ...
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... the zoom W button repeatedly and move closer to the subject W side: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) T side: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) To record even closer subjects, see page 66. 22 The battery life will be longer. Minimum...
... the zoom W button repeatedly and move closer to the subject W side: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) T side: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) To record even closer subjects, see page 66. 22 The battery life will be longer. Minimum...
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...and some of the indicators. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to...recording (MVC-CD300 only). The indicators on t The LCD backlight is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to function when the zoom exceeds 3×. W T Using digital zoom... • The maximum zoom magnification is turned on t The LCD backlight is 6×. • Digital... the jog dial are not recorded. 23 Notes • Digital zoom does not work for a detailed description of the indicators...
...and some of the indicators. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to...recording (MVC-CD300 only). The indicators on t The LCD backlight is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to function when the zoom exceeds 3×. W T Using digital zoom... • The maximum zoom magnification is turned on t The LCD backlight is 6×. • Digital... the jog dial are not recorded. 23 Notes • Digital zoom does not work for a detailed description of the indicators...
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... and the AF illuminator emits light when the shutter button is not obtained easily when you use the built-in EXP BRKTG or BURST mode (MVC-CD300 only) (pages 59, 63). Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to [ON] in the setup settings (page 85). ([CONVERSION LENS] is only for... subject. • AF illuminator light is very strong. 25 After the charging is locked. Recording images with its light emitted directly to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (MVC-CD300). It keeps emitting light until the focus is complete, the lamp goes out. • The flash does not function when recording moving images or recording...
... and the AF illuminator emits light when the shutter button is not obtained easily when you use the built-in EXP BRKTG or BURST mode (MVC-CD300 only) (pages 59, 63). Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to [ON] in the setup settings (page 85). ([CONVERSION LENS] is only for... subject. • AF illuminator light is very strong. 25 After the charging is locked. Recording images with its light emitted directly to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (MVC-CD300). It keeps emitting light until the focus is complete, the lamp goes out. • The flash does not function when recording moving images or recording...
Operating Instructions
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To adjust the value, repeat step 2. The value number turns to SCN). (IMAGE SIZE) MVC-CD200 x1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 MVC-CD300 x2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 Selects the image size when recording still images (page 53). 49 Initial ...
To adjust the value, repeat step 2. The value number turns to SCN). (IMAGE SIZE) MVC-CD200 x1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 MVC-CD300 x2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 Selects the image size when recording still images (page 53). 49 Initial ...
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...a GIF file in the fine image quality mode. CD300 only) xNORMAL Records an image using the normal recording mode. ± (FLASH LEVEL) HIGH xNORMAL LOW Makes the flash level higher than normal. EXP BRKTG (MVC-CD300 only) Records three images with a still image) in... the standard image quality mode. Normal setting. BURST (MVC- EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART xOFF Sets the image special effects (page 69). +2...
...a GIF file in the fine image quality mode. CD300 only) xNORMAL Records an image using the normal recording mode. ± (FLASH LEVEL) HIGH xNORMAL LOW Makes the flash level higher than normal. EXP BRKTG (MVC-CD300 only) Records three images with a still image) in... the standard image quality mode. Normal setting. BURST (MVC- EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART xOFF Sets the image special effects (page 69). +2...
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xON/OFF Starts the slide show . Cancels the slide show . Rotates the still image (page 75). 52 x5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min A slide show interval. Changes the recorded image size (page 80). Item SLIDE* Setting INTERVAL REPEAT RESIZE* ROTATE* START CANCEL MVC-CD200 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL MVC-CD300 2048×1536 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL - ∗ Only in single-image mode. Description Sets the slide show can be repeated for up to approx. 20 minutes.
xON/OFF Starts the slide show . Cancels the slide show . Rotates the still image (page 75). 52 x5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min A slide show interval. Changes the recorded image size (page 80). Item SLIDE* Setting INTERVAL REPEAT RESIZE* ROTATE* START CANCEL MVC-CD200 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL MVC-CD300 2048×1536 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL - ∗ Only in single-image mode. Description Sets the slide show can be repeated for up to approx. 20 minutes.
Operating Instructions
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...: 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 ∗ The image is not printed out. The menu appears. 3 Select the ...
...: 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 ∗ The image is not printed out. The menu appears. 3 Select the ...
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...numbers in parentheses indicate the maximum recording time in continuous recording Note The number of images recordable on a disc may decrease depending on a disc MVC-CD200 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality Image size Quality STANDARD FINE STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. The higher the number of pixels, the more information is ... 1600×1200 Approx. 237 Approx. 132 640×480 Approx. Approx. 237 132 2048 (3:2) Approx. Approx. 237 132 2048×1536 Approx. This camera can record on conditions. This is set to accommodate the most common printing paper size.
...numbers in parentheses indicate the maximum recording time in continuous recording Note The number of images recordable on a disc may decrease depending on a disc MVC-CD200 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality Image size Quality STANDARD FINE STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. The higher the number of pixels, the more information is ... 1600×1200 Approx. 237 Approx. 132 640×480 Approx. Approx. 237 132 2048 (3:2) Approx. Approx. 237 132 2048×1536 Approx. This camera can record on conditions. This is set to accommodate the most common printing paper size.
Operating Instructions
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... aperture, the lens iris opens. The aperture value can be selected from F2 to F8 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. The shutter speed can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56 And using the lower shutter speed, you can record both the...
... aperture, the lens iris opens. The aperture value can be selected from F2 to F8 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. The shutter speed can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56 And using the lower shutter speed, you can record both the...
Operating Instructions
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... using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in the menu settings (page 53).) 4 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN. 2 Press MENU. Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is used for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of.... Press the shutter button in this mode, the image is approximate 0.6 second. • The shutter speed more than 1'' cannot be selected in this mode, the camera records three images continuously. 4 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN. 2 Press MENU.
... using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in the menu settings (page 53).) 4 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN. 2 Press MENU. Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is used for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of.... Press the shutter button in this mode, the image is approximate 0.6 second. • The shutter speed more than 1'' cannot be selected in this mode, the camera records three images continuously. 4 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN. 2 Press MENU.
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... Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) Approx. 203 Approx. 203 Approx. 121 Approx. 121 60 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. Approx. 306 182 640×480 Approx. If you press and release the shutter button, sound ...
... Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) Approx. 203 Approx. 203 Approx. 121 Approx. 121 60 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. Approx. 306 182 640×480 Approx. If you press and release the shutter button, sound ...
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... Image size 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 Minimum 330 Minimum 361 Minimum 618 Minimum 974 MVC-CD300 Image size 2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 Minimum 221 Minimum 244 Minimum 330 61 B Various recording Image size Quality STANDARD ...280 172 640×480 Approx. Approx. 203 121 1280×960 Approx. Approx. 677 451 ∗ When recording 5-second audio. Approx. 677 451 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. Approx. 133 77 1600×1200 Approx. Recording text documents (TEXT) Mode dial: The TEXT mode...
... Image size 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 Minimum 330 Minimum 361 Minimum 618 Minimum 974 MVC-CD300 Image size 2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 Minimum 221 Minimum 244 Minimum 330 61 B Various recording Image size Quality STANDARD ...280 172 640×480 Approx. Approx. 203 121 1280×960 Approx. Approx. 677 451 ∗ When recording 5-second audio. Approx. 677 451 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. Approx. 133 77 1600×1200 Approx. Recording text documents (TEXT) Mode dial: The TEXT mode...
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...value by plus or minus 0.3EV. 4 Set the mode dial to SET UP. B Various recording MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [BRACKET STEP] with B/v/V, then press B. 3 Select the desired bracket step value ...with v/V in step 3. TIFF images are recorded in normal recording. Recording three images with the exposure shifted (only for MVC-CD300) (EXP BRKTG) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN The camera continuously records three images with v/V. 7 Record the image. 63 The menu appears. 6 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) ...
...value by plus or minus 0.3EV. 4 Set the mode dial to SET UP. B Various recording MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [BRACKET STEP] with B/v/V, then press B. 3 Select the desired bracket step value ...with v/V in step 3. TIFF images are recorded in normal recording. Recording three images with the exposure shifted (only for MVC-CD300) (EXP BRKTG) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN The camera continuously records three images with v/V. 7 Record the image. 63 The menu appears. 6 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) ...
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... information may not get a clear focus. Note You cannot record images in macro with the zoom is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) (MVCCD200) or 4 cm (1 5/8 inch) (MVC-CD300) away from 15 focus settings (unit: m) including the 9 position: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, and ∞ (infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again and the focal point...
... information may not get a clear focus. Note You cannot record images in macro with the zoom is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) (MVCCD200) or 4 cm (1 5/8 inch) (MVC-CD300) away from 15 focus settings (unit: m) including the 9 position: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, and ∞ (infinity) To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS again and the focal point...
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.... 1 3, 4 2 Notes • When you change from a small size to change the size of images recorded in step 4, then press z. 80 MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is not sufficient, you may...
.... 1 3, 4 2 Notes • When you change from a small size to change the size of images recorded in step 4, then press z. 80 MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is not sufficient, you may...
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... DIGITAL ZOOM xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). RED EYE ON REDUCTION xOFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). Formats a CD-RW (page 82). AF xON ILLUMINATOR OFF Uses when it is assigned to focus on the subject under dark situations (page 25). 84 BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300... the setup settings (SET UP) Set the mode dial to insert the date and time into DATE the still image (page 70). CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that LANDSCAPE is hard to the SCN position (page 58). CLIP MOTION Records...
... DIGITAL ZOOM xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). RED EYE ON REDUCTION xOFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). Formats a CD-RW (page 82). AF xON ILLUMINATOR OFF Uses when it is assigned to focus on the subject under dark situations (page 25). 84 BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300... the setup settings (SET UP) Set the mode dial to insert the date and time into DATE the still image (page 70). CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that LANDSCAPE is hard to the SCN position (page 58). CLIP MOTION Records...