Operating Instructions
Page 1
3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Operating Instructions
Page 2
...of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with this camera is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within..., and (2) this device must accept any questions about this equipment. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. . If you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your authority to...
...of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with this camera is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within..., and (2) this device must accept any questions about this equipment. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. . If you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your authority to...
Operating Instructions
Page 4
...This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in color) that the camera body may occur. Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you use . Unauthorized recording of such materials may be compensated for if recording or playback is being recorded on the camera are... the text, for future reference. Any differences in operation are operational for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in this manual. The instructions in the rain or under similar conditions...
...This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in color) that the camera body may occur. Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you use . Unauthorized recording of such materials may be compensated for if recording or playback is being recorded on the camera are... the text, for future reference. Any differences in operation are operational for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in this manual. The instructions in the rain or under similar conditions...
Operating Instructions
Page 5
...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 print (PRINT 81...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 print (PRINT 81...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 ............
Operating Instructions
Page 23
...camera has a digital zoom function. When digital zoom is turned off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the indicators. Notes • Digital zoom does not work for a detailed description of the indicators used in the setup settings (page 84). The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300... only). W T Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. Set the zoom position before ...
...camera has a digital zoom function. When digital zoom is turned off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the indicators. Notes • Digital zoom does not work for a detailed description of the indicators used in the setup settings (page 84). The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300... only). W T Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. Set the zoom position before ...
Operating Instructions
Page 54
...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. This is the same ratio as the one that is...the pixel unit. So, an image that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for attaching to fit the monitor ratio. This camera can record on conditions. The higher the number of four to three to an E-mail. Normally, an image is included. Approx. 81 147 ...
...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. This is the same ratio as the one that is...the pixel unit. So, an image that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for attaching to fit the monitor ratio. This camera can record on conditions. The higher the number of four to three to an E-mail. Normally, an image is included. Approx. 81 147 ...
Operating Instructions
Page 59
... that you can record on the LCD screen. The number of the normal still image is used for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) 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. To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V in E-MAIL mode MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. The ...
... that you can record on the LCD screen. The number of the normal still image is used for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) 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. To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V in E-MAIL mode MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. The ...
Operating Instructions
Page 63
... in the image size selected by 1/3 EV. 7 1, 4 2, 3, 6 5 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN. 5 Press MENU. 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
... in the image size selected by 1/3 EV. 7 1, 4 2, 3, 6 5 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN. 5 Press MENU. 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
Operating Instructions
Page 84
... (page 26). OFF Does not use digital zoom. RED EYE ON REDUCTION xOFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). Cancels the finalization. Initializes a disc (page 18). CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the... SCENE SELECTION mode that LANDSCAPE is hard to insert the date and time into DATE the still image (page 70). xOFF DIGITAL ZOOM xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). The setup screen appears. CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion. BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300...
... (page 26). OFF Does not use digital zoom. RED EYE ON REDUCTION xOFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). Cancels the finalization. Initializes a disc (page 18). CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the... SCENE SELECTION mode that LANDSCAPE is hard to insert the date and time into DATE the still image (page 70). xOFF DIGITAL ZOOM xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). The setup screen appears. CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion. BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300...
Operating Instructions
Page 94
... the lens. tSet the macro recording mode (page 66). The picture is noisy. • Your camera is about 3 to 50 cm (1 3/16 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) or about 4 to 50 cm (1 5/8 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) away from the TV, etc. Symptom Cause and/or Solution The picture is out of focus.... • Your camera is not in the setup settings (MVC-CD300 only). tCancel the function. • The focus preset is too low. tAdjust the exposure (page 67). • The brightness of the LCD screen is ...
... the lens. tSet the macro recording mode (page 66). The picture is noisy. • Your camera is about 3 to 50 cm (1 3/16 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) or about 4 to 50 cm (1 5/8 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) away from the TV, etc. Symptom Cause and/or Solution The picture is out of focus.... • Your camera is not in the setup settings (MVC-CD300 only). tCancel the function. • The focus preset is too low. tAdjust the exposure (page 67). • The brightness of the LCD screen is ...
Operating Instructions
Page 95
...following SCENE SELECTION modes: TWILIGHT or LANDSCAPE. tCancel the B&W mode (page 69). Additional information 95 Symptom The flash does not work . (MVC-CD300 only) Digital zoom does not function. The image is in the menu settings. tCancel the SCENE SELECTION function or set the flash to (page 24,...be used when recording a moving image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG MOVIE]. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to , S, A, M, SCN, or (CLIP MOTION). • The camera is in the menu settings. tSet [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [B&W] in monochrome. tSet it to [ON] in TEXT mode. This is called the...
...following SCENE SELECTION modes: TWILIGHT or LANDSCAPE. tCancel the B&W mode (page 69). Additional information 95 Symptom The flash does not work . (MVC-CD300 only) Digital zoom does not function. The image is in the menu settings. tCancel the SCENE SELECTION function or set the flash to (page 24,...be used when recording a moving image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG MOVIE]. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to , S, A, M, SCN, or (CLIP MOTION). • The camera is in the menu settings. tSet [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [B&W] in monochrome. tSet it to [ON] in TEXT mode. This is called the...
Operating Instructions
Page 96
...the CD-ROM drive manufacturer. • Causes not described above are occurred. tCancel the protection (page 78). • If you do not operate the camera for about 20 minutes. tCancel the SCENE SELECTION function (page 58). • [CONVERSION LENS] is incorrect. tChange the setting (page 85). •... prevent wearing down the battery pack. tPossibly, you may be played back on the CDROM drive of your camera is set to [LANDSCAPE] in the setup settings (MVC-CD300 only). Your camera cannot delete an image. Symptom The image cannot be able to play back images if you connect the...
...the CD-ROM drive manufacturer. • Causes not described above are occurred. tCancel the protection (page 78). • If you do not operate the camera for about 20 minutes. tCancel the SCENE SELECTION function (page 58). • [CONVERSION LENS] is incorrect. tChange the setting (page 85). •... prevent wearing down the battery pack. tPossibly, you may be played back on the CDROM drive of your camera is set to [LANDSCAPE] in the setup settings (MVC-CD300 only). Your camera cannot delete an image. Symptom The image cannot be able to play back images if you connect the...
Operating Instructions
Page 103
... - 117 mm (1 9/16 - 4 5/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD300: f = 7 - 21 mm (9/32 - 27/32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD200: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-CD300: F = 2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure...123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (During shooting with the LCD backlight turned on) MVC-CD200: 3.0 W MVC-CD300: 3.5 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°...
... - 117 mm (1 9/16 - 4 5/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD300: f = 7 - 21 mm (9/32 - 27/32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD200: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-CD300: F = 2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure...123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (During shooting with the LCD backlight turned on) MVC-CD200: 3.0 W MVC-CD300: 3.5 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°...