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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation 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.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation 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.
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...Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to rain or moisture. CAUTION You are designed to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and ...sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to disassemble the cabinet. For the Customers in this camera is As the laser beam used in a residential installation. Telephone No.: 201-930-...
...Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to rain or moisture. CAUTION You are designed to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and ...sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to disassemble the cabinet. For the Customers in this camera is As the laser beam used in a residential installation. Telephone No.: 201-930-...
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Unauthorized recording of such materials may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in this manual. However, there may be copyrighted. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 87 and follow the instructions on the disc, the ...highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the recording cannot be careful not to remove it for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics and Information Technology Industries Association). e.g. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." • ...
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in this manual. However, there may be copyrighted. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 87 and follow the instructions on the disc, the ...highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the recording cannot be careful not to remove it for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics and Information Technology Industries Association). e.g. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." • ...
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... B Various recording Recording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK 55 Recording with the manual adjustments 56 Recording images according to shooting conditions (SCENE SELECTION 58 Recording three 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 ...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 ............
... B Various recording Recording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK 55 Recording with the manual adjustments 56 Recording images according to shooting conditions (SCENE SELECTION 58 Recording three 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 ...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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...manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are not recorded. 23 W T Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is turned off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital... zoom function. Notes • Digital zoom does not work while recording a moving image. Set the zoom position before you...
...manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are not recorded. 23 W T Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is turned off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital... zoom function. Notes • Digital zoom does not work while recording a moving image. Set the zoom position before you...
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...to [PTP] as standard. This section describes the general method for installing the USB driver. 35 B Viewing images with a computer connected with your camera on the CD-RW using a CD-ROM drive or CDR drive, the drive must be provided as of DirectCD. The CD-ROM drive is required...the setup settings. This is required to be installed at the factory. To view images on a computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your drive conforms to the operating systems described above OS is set using the [NORMAL] setting. Check the computer environment below, then follow ...
...to [PTP] as standard. This section describes the general method for installing the USB driver. 35 B Viewing images with a computer connected with your camera on the CD-RW using a CD-ROM drive or CDR drive, the drive must be provided as of DirectCD. The CD-ROM drive is required...the setup settings. This is required to be installed at the factory. To view images on a computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your drive conforms to the operating systems described above OS is set using the [NORMAL] setting. Check the computer environment below, then follow ...
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... before viewing is a trademark of Adaptec, Inc. • All other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are either registered trademarks or trademarks of your computer. 2 Open [ My Computer] and double click the drive recognizing the disc (Example...
... before viewing is a trademark of Adaptec, Inc. • All other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are either registered trademarks or trademarks of your computer. 2 Open [ My Computer] and double click the drive recognizing the disc (Example...
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...computer If the setup screen of the CD-ROM appears. In other application software works, quit the application software. 4 Double-click the [SONY USB] folder in the file list, and then double- B Viewing images with a computer connected with the USB cable Once you install DirectCD...the computer, restart the computer. E.g., for Windows Me users 1 Turn on the camera. 38 If other cases, restart it manually. 6 Prepare the camera before connecting the computer. • Connect the AC power adaptor to the camera. • Turn on your computer, install the USB driver to load. The ...
...computer If the setup screen of the CD-ROM appears. In other application software works, quit the application software. 4 Double-click the [SONY USB] folder in the file list, and then double- B Viewing images with a computer connected with the USB cable Once you install DirectCD...the computer, restart the computer. E.g., for Windows Me users 1 Turn on the camera. 38 If other cases, restart it manually. 6 Prepare the camera before connecting the computer. • Connect the AC power adaptor to the camera. • Turn on your computer, install the USB driver to load. The ...
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... which is used items (page 84). The SET UP position changes the settings of infrequently-used for "Advanced operations." How to operate your camera. Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for recording, playback, or editing. S... in the shutter speed priority mode A: To record in the aperture priority mode M: To record with the shutter speed and aperture set manually SCN: To record in the SCENE SELECTION mode SET UP: To display the setup items : To record moving images or Clip Motion ...
... which is used items (page 84). The SET UP position changes the settings of infrequently-used for "Advanced operations." How to operate your camera. Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for recording, playback, or editing. S... in the shutter speed priority mode A: To record in the aperture priority mode M: To record with the shutter speed and aperture set manually SCN: To record in the SCENE SELECTION mode SET UP: To display the setup items : To record moving images or Clip Motion ...
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... using the jog dial and the following direct buttons. How to use the jog dial The functions which are used to change the value in manual adjustments. The jog dial is in yellow, you can select the item.
... using the jog dial and the following direct buttons. How to use the jog dial The functions which are used to change the value in manual adjustments. The jog dial is in yellow, you can select the item.
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Aperture priority mode Once the aperture is adjusted manually, the aperture will be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure according to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56 Using a narrow aperture, ... shutter speed, you can record a fast-moving subject. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to S. 2 Select a shutter speed with the manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M Shutter speed priority mode Once the shutter speed is adjusted manually, the shutter speed will be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure according to the brightness...
Aperture priority mode Once the aperture is adjusted manually, the aperture will be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure according to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56 Using a narrow aperture, ... shutter speed, you can record a fast-moving subject. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to S. 2 Select a shutter speed with the manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M Shutter speed priority mode Once the shutter speed is adjusted manually, the shutter speed will be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure according to the brightness...
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...value according to your taste. 0 EV is the most suitable value set by the camera. 1 2-5 Note If the setting is not appropriate in aperture priority mode, shutter speed priority mode, or manual exposure mode, the setting value indicator on the LCD screen flashes when the shutter button...down. And you adjust the flashedvalue again. The exposure value appears on page 56. 57 Manual exposure mode You can also adjust this setting, we, however, recommend that you can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to your purpose...
...value according to your taste. 0 EV is the most suitable value set by the camera. 1 2-5 Note If the setting is not appropriate in aperture priority mode, shutter speed priority mode, or manual exposure mode, the setting value indicator on the LCD screen flashes when the shutter button...down. And you adjust the flashedvalue again. The exposure value appears on page 56. 57 Manual exposure mode You can also adjust this setting, we, however, recommend that you can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to your purpose...
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MOBILE (80×72) Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can be recorded. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [MOVING IMAGE] with B/ v/V, [CLIP MOTION] with portable data terminals. 64 This is suitable for use with v/V, then press z. 3 Set the mode dial to SET ... image is an animation function that plays back still images in this setting is also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted, the adjusted value is used for the center value. • The recording interval is convenient for use on the LCD screen. To return to...
MOBILE (80×72) Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can be recorded. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [MOVING IMAGE] with B/ v/V, [CLIP MOTION] with portable data terminals. 64 This is suitable for use with v/V, then press z. 3 Set the mode dial to SET ... image is an animation function that plays back still images in this setting is also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted, the adjusted value is used for the center value. • The recording interval is convenient for use on the LCD screen. To return to...
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... of the SCENE SELECTION function. The focus is set to the W side, you shoot a subject within 0.5 m (19 3/4 inches) with the zoom is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired focus setting. You can shoot a subject that is automatically adjusted. The (macro) indicator appears...
... of the SCENE SELECTION function. The focus is set to the W side, you shoot a subject within 0.5 m (19 3/4 inches) with the zoom is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. 3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired focus setting. You can shoot a subject that is automatically adjusted. The (macro) indicator appears...
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... is set it toward + 1 Set the mode dial to -2.0 EV in the snow, set in the automatic adjustment. 1 3 2 Tip Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the image is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend... that you adjust the exposure manually. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to , S, A, SCN, or . 2 Press . 3 Select the desired exposure value with fully displayed on ...
... is set it toward + 1 Set the mode dial to -2.0 EV in the snow, set in the automatic adjustment. 1 3 2 Tip Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the image is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend... that you adjust the exposure manually. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to , S, A, SCN, or . 2 Press . 3 Select the desired exposure value with fully displayed on ...
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... has been set . The indicator flashes quickly. To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] with the shooting condition fixed or under the same situation you can manually adjust the white balance. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to be set . • If the indicator keeps flashing even when you press...
... has been set . The indicator flashes quickly. To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] with the shooting condition fixed or under the same situation you can manually adjust the white balance. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to be set . • If the indicator keeps flashing even when you press...
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... 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 White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push Data system Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in ...Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive LCD size 2.5 type Total number of dots 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:...
... 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 White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push Data system Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in ...Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive LCD size 2.5 type Total number of dots 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:...
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... O Image size indicator P Image quality indicator Q SCENE SELECTION indicator R Remaining disc capacity indicator S Remaining number of recordable images/Recording time indicator/Self-diagnosis function indicator T Manual adjustment indicators U Self-timer indicator V Light amount warning indicator W Jog dial indicator Additional information 105 LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording 1 qd 2 qf 3 qg...
... O Image size indicator P Image quality indicator Q SCENE SELECTION indicator R Remaining disc capacity indicator S Remaining number of recordable images/Recording time indicator/Self-diagnosis function indicator T Manual adjustment indicators U Self-timer indicator V Light amount warning indicator W Jog dial indicator Additional information 105 LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording 1 qd 2 qf 3 qg...
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...11 BEEP 85 C Charging 10 Cleaning 87 Clip Motion 64 CLOCK SET 14 Control button 46 D DELETE 77 DIGITAL ZOOM 23 Disc Format 82 Inserting 16 Number of recordable , , images ....... 54 59 , , , 60..." battery pack 9 91 INITIALIZE 18 J , Jog dial 48 JPEG 20 44 M Macro recording 66 Manual focusing 66 MOBILE mode 64 Mode dial 45 Moisture condensation.....87 Moving image Playback 29 , Recording 26 MPEG...UNFINALIZE 34 USB 35 Using 71 Using flash 24 Using your camera abroad .90 V Viewing images using a computer 35 VOICE 60 W Warning messages .........100 WHITE BALANCE.........68 ...
...11 BEEP 85 C Charging 10 Cleaning 87 Clip Motion 64 CLOCK SET 14 Control button 46 D DELETE 77 DIGITAL ZOOM 23 Disc Format 82 Inserting 16 Number of recordable , , images ....... 54 59 , , , 60..." battery pack 9 91 INITIALIZE 18 J , Jog dial 48 JPEG 20 44 M Macro recording 66 Manual focusing 66 MOBILE mode 64 Mode dial 45 Moisture condensation.....87 Moving image Playback 29 , Recording 26 MPEG...UNFINALIZE 34 USB 35 Using 71 Using flash 24 Using your camera abroad .90 V Viewing images using a computer 35 VOICE 60 W Warning messages .........100 WHITE BALANCE.........68 ...