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Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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. 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 Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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... device must accept any interference received, including interference that any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is harmful to eyes, do not expose the unit to provide reasonable protection .... Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camera is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to qualified personnel only. As the laser beam used in this device must accept any changes or modifications ...
... device must accept any interference received, including interference that any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is harmful to eyes, do not expose the unit to provide reasonable protection .... Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camera is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to qualified personnel only. As the laser beam used in this device must accept any changes or modifications ...
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... DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. You can reduce noises. If the plug supplied with the limits for a digital device pursuant to this camera. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Reorient or relocate the...
... DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. You can reduce noises. If the plug supplied with the limits for a digital device pursuant to this camera. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Reorient or relocate the...
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... similar conditions, be contrary to remove it for future reference. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." • We recommend that the camera is the model used for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics and Information... as recording media. Notes on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to a disc. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, ...
... similar conditions, be contrary to remove it for future reference. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." • We recommend that the camera is the model used for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics and Information... as recording media. Notes on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to a disc. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, ...
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... Recording text documents (TEXT) ...61 Recording still 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 Formatting a CD-RW 82 Changing the 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 .........100 Self-diagnosis display 102 Specifications 103 LCD screen...
... Recording text documents (TEXT) ...61 Recording still 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 Formatting a CD-RW 82 Changing the 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 .........100 Self-diagnosis display 102 Specifications 103 LCD screen...
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Recording is complete Record Finalize [About 1 min] (page 32) About 13 MB disc space is used View on the camera (page 28) View on a computer (page 35) View through the USB cable (page 38) The disc status is complete. Blank disc Format [About 7 min] (page ...
Recording is complete Record Finalize [About 1 min] (page 32) About 13 MB disc space is used View on the camera (page 28) View on a computer (page 35) View through the USB cable (page 38) The disc status is complete. Blank disc Format [About 7 min] (page ...
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... or other Carl Zeiss lenses. ∗ MTF is monaural. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other equipment. Getting started Getting started Identifying the.... 6 7 8 1 9 2 0 qa qs 3 qd 4 qf 5 qg A Shutter button (20, 26) B Built-in the image. 7 About the Carl Zeiss lens (MVCCD300 only) This camera is equipped with the flash. H Flash (24) I Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (24, 25) J Hook for flash Do not block while recording with a Carl...
... or other Carl Zeiss lenses. ∗ MTF is monaural. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other equipment. Getting started Getting started Identifying the.... 6 7 8 1 9 2 0 qa qs 3 qd 4 qf 5 qg A Shutter button (20, 26) B Built-in the image. 7 About the Carl Zeiss lens (MVCCD300 only) This camera is equipped with the flash. H Flash (24) I Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (24, 25) J Hook for flash Do not block while recording with a Carl...
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... ion battery pack which can exchange information such as illustrated. 3 Close the battery cover. Getting started Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with compatible video equipment. To remove the battery pack Open the battery cover. See page 91 for more information about "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack... is a trademark of the arrow. 2 Install the battery pack. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Slide the battery eject lever in the direction of Sony Corporation. 9 "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"?
... ion battery pack which can exchange information such as illustrated. 3 Close the battery cover. Getting started Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with compatible video equipment. To remove the battery pack Open the battery cover. See page 91 for more information about "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack... is a trademark of the arrow. 2 Install the battery pack. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Slide the battery eject lever in the direction of Sony Corporation. 9 "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"?
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...;F to the DC IN jack of use and the operating environment. Be sure to turn off , full charge is turned on the conditions of your camera. 2 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to 86°F) is recommended. 10 This indication may not be entirely accurate depending... , you can still record or play back images. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on the camera shows the remaining time for which you cannot charge the battery pack. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor Power cord (mains lead) 3 to a wall...
...;F to the DC IN jack of use and the operating environment. Be sure to turn off , full charge is turned on the conditions of your camera. 2 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to 86°F) is recommended. 10 This indication may not be entirely accurate depending... , you can still record or play back images. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on the camera shows the remaining time for which you cannot charge the battery pack. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor Power cord (mains lead) 3 to a wall...
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...CHG lamp may flash: • When a malfunction occurs in your pocket or other places to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using the LCD backlight, the operating time becomes short. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Full charge (min.) Approx...pack is not installed properly. Getting started NP-FM50 (supplied) battery pack When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in the battery pack (page 99). Battery life and number of images that can ...
...CHG lamp may flash: • When a malfunction occurs in your pocket or other places to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using the LCD backlight, the operating time becomes short. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Full charge (min.) Approx...pack is not installed properly. Getting started NP-FM50 (supplied) battery pack When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in the battery pack (page 99). Battery life and number of images that can ...
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... a wall outlet (mains) 1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camera abroad For details, see page 90. Using your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to use it...
... a wall outlet (mains) 1 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camera abroad For details, see page 90. Using your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to use it...
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... with v/V on the control button. When resetting the date and time once you set, set , the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera, set is indicated with v/V. CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2001 / 1 / 1 OK 12 : 00 O K AM CANCEL 14 Setting the date and time When you first... use your camera. 1 2 POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp 3-6 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, , SCN, or . 2 Push the POWER switch in the arrow direction to turn on the...
... with v/V on the control button. When resetting the date and time once you set, set , the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera, set is indicated with v/V. CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2001 / 1 / 1 OK 12 : 00 O K AM CANCEL 14 Setting the date and time When you first... use your camera. 1 2 POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp 3-6 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, , SCN, or . 2 Push the POWER switch in the arrow direction to turn on the...
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... initialize the disc. Basic operations B Recording Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE) When you use a new disc or the disc which was finalized with other equipment than this camera (page 32), you have to , S, A, M, SCN, or .
... initialize the disc. Basic operations B Recording Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE) When you use a new disc or the disc which was finalized with other equipment than this camera (page 32), you have to , S, A, M, SCN, or .
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You can also execute the initialization using [ (page 84). ] (DISC TOOL) in the setup settings B Recording 19 In case that you have executed the finalization (page 32) using a computer or other equipment, execute the initialization to record images on the disc. What is automatically executed. When executing the finalization using the camera to view images on a CD-ROM drive, the initialization is initialization? Images recorded before finalization will remain on a disc. Tip You can continuously record images. The initialization is required to record new images.
You can also execute the initialization using [ (page 84). ] (DISC TOOL) in the setup settings B Recording 19 In case that you have executed the finalization (page 32) using a computer or other equipment, execute the initialization to record images on the disc. What is automatically executed. When executing the finalization using the camera to view images on a CD-ROM drive, the initialization is initialization? Images recorded before finalization will remain on a disc. Tip You can continuously record images. The initialization is required to record new images.
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... up 20 If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up , and the camera is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. The beeps sound. Before recording still images, push the POWER switch in JPEG format...
... up 20 If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up , and the camera is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. The beeps sound. Before recording still images, push the POWER switch in JPEG format...
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...LCD screen, and the image will be too close the disc cover, will not affect the recorded image. • After you can record on the camera again. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur or the disc may be recorded on it is locked. Notes • When using a CD-R, ...During this will disappear. • When recording bright subjects, the color of images you press the shutter button fully down . Also, do not operate the camera for recording depending on because it again. 21 RECORDING For the number of the LCD screen may change the disc, "REPAIRING DATA" appears on the...
...LCD screen, and the image will be too close the disc cover, will not affect the recorded image. • After you can record on the camera again. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur or the disc may be recorded on it is locked. Notes • When using a CD-R, ...During this will disappear. • When recording bright subjects, the color of images you press the shutter button fully down . Also, do not operate the camera for recording depending on because it again. 21 RECORDING For the number of the LCD screen may change the disc, "REPAIRING DATA" appears on the...
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... the (self-timer) indicator and some of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Set the zoom position before you press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF, the status of the indicators. 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...
... the (self-timer) indicator and some of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Set the zoom position before you press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF, the status of the indicators. 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...
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After you press the shutter button. In this mode, the flash automatically pops up and strobes if the camera senses that the flash mode indicator on the control button repeatedly so that the surroundings become dark. To change the amount of the surrounding brightness. ...
After you press the shutter button. In this mode, the flash automatically pops up and strobes if the camera senses that the flash mode indicator on the control button repeatedly so that the surroundings become dark. To change the amount of the surrounding brightness. ...
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... power and insert a disc. 6, 7 1, 5 1 Set the mode dial to turn on the control button, then press the center z. 26 CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: SELECT TWIRIGHT MPEG MOVIE OFF ON ±0.7EV OFF ON... CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: OK MPEG MOVIE CLIP MOTION CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: SELECT...
... power and insert a disc. 6, 7 1, 5 1 Set the mode dial to turn on the control button, then press the center z. 26 CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: SELECT TWIRIGHT MPEG MOVIE OFF ON ±0.7EV OFF ON... CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: OK MPEG MOVIE CLIP MOTION CAMERA SCENE SELECTION: MOVING IMAGE: DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: BRACKET STEP: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: SELECT...
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... button. The ACCESS lamp lights and the last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. 2 Select the desired still image with this camera for a detailed description of the indicators. 28 b: To display the preceding image.
... button. The ACCESS lamp lights and the last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. 2 Select the desired still image with this camera for a detailed description of the indicators. 28 b: To display the preceding image.