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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.
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...of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Refer servicing to the presence of optical instruments with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the ...the appliance. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this camera is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to persons. If you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product will increase eye hazard. ...
...of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Refer servicing to the presence of optical instruments with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the ...the appliance. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this camera is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to persons. If you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product will increase eye hazard. ...
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... made due to a malfunction of the recording cannot be contrary to the provision of the movable lens This camera uses a movable lens. Do not get the camera wet. The MVC-CD300 is the model used for long periods may want to make a trial recording to make sure that you read... up (red). Any differences in this camera with the Mavica logo. As you use . This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in operation are operational for effective use this manual. Precaution on how to remove it for example, "MVC-CD300 only." Exposing the LCD screen, the ...
... made due to a malfunction of the recording cannot be contrary to the provision of the movable lens This camera uses a movable lens. Do not get the camera wet. The MVC-CD300 is the model used for long periods may want to make a trial recording to make sure that you read... up (red). Any differences in this camera with the Mavica logo. As you use . This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "disc" in operation are operational for effective use this manual. Precaution on how to remove it for example, "MVC-CD300 only." Exposing the LCD screen, the ...
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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 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 ............
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... to touch the lens. Be careful not 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 Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review...
... to touch the lens. Be careful not 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 Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review...
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... 84). B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. When digital zoom is not necessary, set using the jog dial are turned on t The LCD backlight is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300 only). Notes • Digital zoom does...
... 84). B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. When digital zoom is not necessary, set using the jog dial are turned on t The LCD backlight is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. The indicators on the LCD screen during recording Each time you start recording (MVC-CD300 only). Notes • Digital zoom does...
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...persons. B Recording Notes • When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings (page 49), the recommended shooting distance is safe for MVC-CD300.) • Focus is achieved as long as its light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject. • AF illuminator light is 0.3 ...not set to (Forced flash). • The AF illuminator will not be eclipsed. • You cannot use the built-in EXP BRKTG or BURST mode (MVC-CD300 only) (pages 59, 63). Recording images with its light emitted directly to [ON] in a bright location. • While charging the flash, the /CHG...
...persons. B Recording Notes • When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings (page 49), the recommended shooting distance is safe for MVC-CD300.) • Focus is achieved as long as its light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject. • AF illuminator light is 0.3 ...not set to (Forced flash). • The AF illuminator will not be eclipsed. • You cannot use the built-in EXP BRKTG or BURST mode (MVC-CD300 only) (pages 59, 63). Recording images with its light emitted directly to [ON] in a bright location. • While charging the flash, the /CHG...
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... be modified differ depending on the positions of the mode dial. 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...
... be modified differ depending on the positions of the mode dial. 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...
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...the image. Records three images continuously (page 59). PFX SOLARIZE (P. When the mode dial is set to the JPEG file (page 60). EXP BRKTG (MVC-CD300 only) Records three images with a still image) in addition to ([MOVING IMAGE] is 0). Normal setting. Records a GIF file in the standard image ...215;240 x160×112 Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images (page 53). 50 Makes the flash level lower than normal. CD300 only) xNORMAL Records an image using the normal recording mode. ± (FLASH LEVEL) HIGH xNORMAL LOW Makes the flash level higher than...
...the image. Records three images continuously (page 59). PFX SOLARIZE (P. When the mode dial is set to the JPEG file (page 60). EXP BRKTG (MVC-CD300 only) Records three images with a still image) in addition to ([MOVING IMAGE] is 0). Normal setting. Records a GIF file in the standard image ...215;240 x160×112 Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images (page 53). 50 Makes the flash level lower than normal. CD300 only) xNORMAL Records an image using the normal recording mode. ± (FLASH LEVEL) HIGH xNORMAL LOW Makes the flash level higher than...
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Changes the recorded image size (page 80). x5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min A slide show . Rotates the still image (page 75). 52 Cancels the slide show can be repeated for up to approx. 20 minutes. xON/OFF Starts the slide show interval. 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 .
Changes the recorded image size (page 80). x5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min A slide show . Rotates the still image (page 75). 52 Cancels the slide show can be repeated for up to approx. 20 minutes. xON/OFF Starts the slide show interval. 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 .
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... the printing paper size. The menu appears. 3 Select the desired image size with v/V on the LCD screen. Still image sizes: MVC-CD200: 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...
... the printing paper size. The menu appears. 3 Select the desired image size with v/V on the LCD screen. Still image sizes: MVC-CD200: 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...
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...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. Approx. 81 147 1600 (3:2) Approx. The higher the number...you can also record the image in the ratio of three to two to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This camera can record on conditions. Approx. 237 132 2048 (3:2) Approx. So, an image that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is ...
...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. Approx. 81 147 1600 (3:2) Approx. The higher the number...you can also record the image in the ratio of three to two to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This camera can record on conditions. Approx. 237 132 2048 (3:2) Approx. So, an image that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is ...
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... speed will be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure according to F8 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. Using a narrow aperture, you can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to A. 2 Select an aperture value with its background unclear. The aperture value can record... the subject. Using the higher shutter speed, you can record both the subject and the background stand out clearly. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56
... speed will be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure according to F8 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. Using a narrow aperture, you can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to A. 2 Select an aperture value with its background unclear. The aperture value can record... the subject. Using the higher shutter speed, you can record both the subject and the background stand out clearly. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56
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Notes • You cannot use the flash in this mode. • During recording 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. The number of the normal still image is approximate 0.6 second. • The ... button in this mode, the image is used for a continuous recording. Approx. 416 285 640×480 Approx. Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is not displayed on a disc in E-MAIL mode...
Notes • You cannot use the flash in this mode. • During recording 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. The number of the normal still image is approximate 0.6 second. • The ... button in this mode, the image is used for a continuous recording. Approx. 416 285 640×480 Approx. Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is not displayed on a disc in E-MAIL mode...
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... the same time as recording a still image. Approx. 138 79 2048 (3:2) Approx. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [VOICE] with v/V in VOICE mode* MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) Approx. 203 Approx. 203 Approx. 121 Approx. 121 60 The number of images that you... , S, A, M, or SCN. 2 Press MENU. Approx. 216 126 1280×960 Approx. Approx. 306 182 640×480 Approx. You can record on a disc in step 3. MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx.
... the same time as recording a still image. Approx. 138 79 2048 (3:2) Approx. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [VOICE] with v/V in VOICE mode* MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) Approx. 203 Approx. 203 Approx. 121 Approx. 121 60 The number of images that you... , S, A, M, or SCN. 2 Press MENU. Approx. 216 126 1280×960 Approx. Approx. 306 182 640×480 Approx. You can record on a disc in step 3. MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx.
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...recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image. Approx. 133 77 1600×1200 Approx. Approx. 203 121 1280×960 Approx. Approx. 677 451 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. Approx. 369 262 640×480 Approx. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, ... 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 Approx. 280 172 640×480 Approx. ...
...recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image. Approx. 133 77 1600×1200 Approx. Approx. 203 121 1280×960 Approx. Approx. 677 451 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. Approx. 369 262 640×480 Approx. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, ... 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 Approx. 280 172 640×480 Approx. ...
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...FINE 2048×1536 Approx. Notes • JPEG images are recorded in [1600×1200] (MVC-CD200) or [2048×1536] (MVC-CD300) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (MVC-CD200) or [2048 (3:2)] (MVC-CD300) is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in the image size selected by the...exposure value shifted. 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, then press z. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1....
...FINE 2048×1536 Approx. Notes • JPEG images are recorded in [1600×1200] (MVC-CD200) or [2048×1536] (MVC-CD300) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (MVC-CD200) or [2048 (3:2)] (MVC-CD300) is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in the image size selected by the...exposure value shifted. 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, then press z. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1....
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... flowers, insects. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press the control button B ( ) 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...
... flowers, insects. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press the control button B ( ) 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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...×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is not sufficient, you may not be able to resize ...
...×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is not sufficient, you may not be able to resize ...
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...TIME DAY & TIME Sets whether to SET UP. Cancels the finalization. CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion. BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300 x±0.7EV only) ±0.3EV Sets the exposure plus minus value when recording three images with the control button. DISC TOOL Item Setting... following items with each exposure value shifted (page 63). CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that LANDSCAPE is hard to the SCN position (page 58). xOFF DIGITAL ZOOM xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). Changing the setup settings (SET UP...
...TIME DAY & TIME Sets whether to SET UP. Cancels the finalization. CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion. BRACKET STEP ±1.0EV (MVC-CD300 x±0.7EV only) ±0.3EV Sets the exposure plus minus value when recording three images with the control button. DISC TOOL Item Setting... following items with each exposure value shifted (page 63). CAMERA Item Setting Description SCENE SELECTION xTWILIGHT Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that LANDSCAPE is hard to the SCN position (page 58). xOFF DIGITAL ZOOM xON Uses digital zoom (page 23). Changing the setup settings (SET UP...