Sony CD300 User Manual

3-067-951-11(1)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it
for future reference.

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 product.

Model No. ________________________
Serial No. ________________________

MVC-CD300

MVC-CD200/CD300

©2001 Sony Corporation

.

WARNING

Topreventfire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

For the Customers in the
U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to
persons.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanyingthe
appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this camera is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MVC-CD200
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ

07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received,including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MVC-CD300
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ

07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received,including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable p rotection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is

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no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

About Ferrite Core

Be sure to attach the supplied ferrite core to
the cable of the AC power adaptor. This
ferrite core can reduce noises. Refer to the
addendum for the details.

For the Customers in the
U.S.A. and Canada

For the Customers in the
United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with

or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.

For the Customers in
Germany

Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,

92/31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:

• Residential area

• Business district

• Light-industry district

(This equipment complies with the EMC
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.

Note:

In some areas the disposalof lithiumion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium
ion battery.

For the Customers in Europe

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this camera.

This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits sets out on the
EMC Directive for using connection cables
shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

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Be sure to read the following
before using your camera

Operating instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
The instructions in this manual are for the
two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300.
The MVC-CD300 is the model used for
illustration purposes.
Otherwise, the model name is indicated in
the illustrations. Any differences in
operation are clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “MVC-CD300 only.”
As you read through this manual, buttons
and settings on the camera are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Press DISPLAY/LCDBACK LIGHT
ON/OFF.
This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/
CD-RWs as recording media. “CD-R” or
“CD-RW” mentioned above is indicated as
“disc” in this manual. When a distinction
between CD-Rs and CD-RWs is necessary,
“disc” is indicated as “CD-R” or “CD-RW.”

• We recommend that you
use this came ra with
Mavica discs*.

• While the image is being
recorded on the disc, the
ACCESS lamp lights up
(red). When this lamp is
lit, do not shake or strike
the camera.

∗ TheMavicadiscisan8cmCD-R/CD-RW

with the Mavica logo.

Trialrecording

Beforeyou recordone-timeevents,you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of
the recording

Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is
not made due to a malfunction of your
camera or recording medium, etc.

Notes on image data compatibility

This camera conforms with the Design rule

for Camera File system universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).

Precaution on copyright

Televisionprograms, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
maybecontrarytotheprovisionofthe
copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to
record images, this may render the discs
unusable or image data breakdown, damage
or loss may occur.

LCD screen, finder (only models
with a finder) and lens

• The LCD s creen and the finder are

manufactured using extremely high­precision technology so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly
appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the
manufacturingprocess and do not affect
the recording in any way.

• Be careful when placing the camera near a

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to
get the camera wet. If moisture
condensation occurs, refer to page 87 and
follow the instructions on how to remove it
before using the camera.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss,
always copy (back up) data to a disc.

When the camera is used for long
periods

Note that the camera body may become hot.

Handling of the movable lens

This camera uses a movable lens. Be careful
not to strike or apply excessive force to the
lens portion.

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Table of contents

Introduction ........................................ 6

Getting started

Identifying the parts ............................ 7

Preparing the power supply ................ 9

Setting the date and time .................. 14

Inserting a disc .................................. 16

Basic operati ons

B Recording

Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE) ......18

Recording still images ...................... 20

Recording moving images ................ 26

B Playback

Playing back still images .................. 28

Playing back moving images ............ 29

Preparation for viewing images using a

computer .................................... 31

Viewing images using a computer ... 35
Image file storage destinations and

image file names ........................ 43

Advanced operations

Before performing
advanced operations

How to use the mode dial ................. 45

How to use the control button .......... 46

How to use the jog dial ..................... 48

Menu settings .................................... 49

Setting the image size

(IMAGE SIZE) .......................... 53

B Various recording

Recording with the exposure fixed

(AE LOCK) ............................... 55

Recording with the manual adjustments

.................................................... 56

Recordingimages accordingto 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

(VOICE) .................................... 60

Recording text documents (TEXT) ...61
Recordingstill imagesas uncompressed

files (TIFF) .................................62

Recording three images with the

exposure shifted (only for MVC-

CD300) (EXP BRKTG) .............63

Creating Clip Motion Files ................64

Setting the distance to the subject .....66

Recording images in macro ...............66

Adjusting the exposure

(EXPOSURE) .............................67

Adjusting the white balance

(WHITE BALANCE) .................68

Enjoying picture effects

(P. EFFECT) ...............................69

Recording the date and time on the still

image (DATE/TIME) .................70

Using the Spot light-metering function 71

B Various playback

Playing back three or nine images at

once ............................................72

Enlarging a part of the still image

(Zoom and trimming) .................73

Playing back the still images in order

(SLIDE) ......................................74

Rotating a still image (ROTATE) .....75

Viewing images on a TV screen .......76

B Editing

Deleting images (DELETE) ..............77

Preventing accidental erasure

(PROTECT) ................................78

Changing the recorded still image size

(RESIZE) ....................................80

Selecting still images 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 indicators .....................105

Index ................................... Back cover

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Introduction

Captures images with your computer

You can easily copy images onto your computer through a CD-ROM drive, CD-R
drive,CD-RW drive, or the USB cable and view and modify images on your
computer using application software. When using a CD-ROM drive to view images
on your computer, the finalization is required (page 32).

Flow chart for disc operations

Start

• A new disc

• The disc finalized with a computer or other equipment

Initialize

(page 18)

Disc preparation for
recording is comp lete.

Recording is com plete

Record

Finalize

[About 1 min]
(page 32)
About 13 MB disc
space is used

View on a
computer
(page 35)

: CD-R
: CD-RW

[ ] :Requi red

time

View on the
camera
(page 28)

View through
the USB cable
(page 38)

Blank disc

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The disc status
is before
finalization

[About 7 min]
(page 82)
The disc space is f ully
available.

Unfinalize

[About 1 min]
(page 34)
About 13 MB disc
space restores.

Format

View through a
CD-R/CD-RW
drive
(page 41)

View through a
CD-ROM drive
(page37)

Disc preparation
for viewing through
a CD-ROM drive is
complete.

Getting started

6

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1
2

3
4

5

Getting started

7
8
9
0
qa
qs
qd

qf
qg

Shutter button (20, 26)

A

Built-in microphone

B

Do not touch while recording.

Battery cover (bottom surface)

C

(9)
Lens

D

Tripodreceptacle (bottom surface)

E

Use a tripod with a screw length of
less than 6.5 mm (7/32 inch). You
cannot firmly secure the camera to
tripods having longer screws, and
may damage the camera.

Accessory shoe

F

Photocell window for flash

G

Do not block while recording with
the flash.

Flash (24)

H

Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator

I

(24, 25)
Hook for strap and lens cap

J

Disc cover OPEN lever (16)

K

ACC (Accessory) jack

L

Connects an external flash or other
equipment.

Lens cap (supplied)

M

USB jack (38)

N

A/V OUT (MONO) jack (76)

O

Audio output is monaural.

About the Carl Zeiss lens (MVC­CD300 only)

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing fine
images. The lens for this camera uses t he
MTF* measurement system for cameras
developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in
Germany, and Sony Corporation, and
offers the same quality as other Carl Zeiss
lenses.

∗ MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation

Transfer Function/Factor, a numeric
value indicating the amount of light from
a specific part of the subject gathered at
the corresponding position in the image.

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1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
qa
qs

qd

POWER

A

M

ON/

S

OFF(CHG)

SCN

UP

SET

Attaching the
shoulder strap

qf
qg
qh
qj

qk
ql
w;
wa

Mode dial (45)

A

POWER switch (14)

B

(Exposure) button (67)

C

/CHG (Charge) lamp (10, 25)

D

FOCUS button (66)

E

Photocell window for LCD

F

screen

The LCD screen becomes brighter
when exposed to sunlight.

LCD screen

G

Disc window

H

DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/

I

OFF button (23)
ACCESS lamp (20)

J

Reset button (99)

K

DC I N cover/DC IN jack (10, 13)

L

8

Hook for strap

M

(Spot meter) button (71)

N

AE LOCK button (55)

O

Zoom W/T buttons ( 22)

P

Jog dial (48)

Q

POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp

R

(14)
Speaker

S

Control button (46)

T

MENU button (46)

U

Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Your camera operates only with the NP-FM50 (supplied) “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack* (M series). See page 91 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack.

1 2 3

1

2

2

Open the battery cover.

1

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Install the battery pack.

2

Insert the battery pack with the
as illustrated.

Close the battery cover.

3

T o rem ove the battery pack

Open the battery cover. Slide the battery eject lever in th e arrow direction,
and remove the battery pack.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.

mark facing toward the battery compartment

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Getting started

1

Battery eject le ve r

*

What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery
consumption with compatible video equipment. “InfoLITHIUM” Mseriesbatterypackshave
the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Charging the battery pack

When the camera is turned on, you cannot charge the battery pack. Be sure to turn off
the power of the camera.

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor

Power cord
(mains lead)

3

to a wall outlet (mains )

2

1

Battery pack

Insert the battery p ack into your camera.

1

Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC

2

IN jack o f your camera with the
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

3

then to a wall outlet (mains).

The /CHG lamp (orange) above the LCD screen lights up when charging
begins. When the /CHG lamp goes off, full charge is completed.

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera.

Battery remaining indicator

The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which y ou can still
record or play back images.
This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and
the operating environment.
Charging at a room temperature of 10°Cto30°C(50°Fto86°F ) is recommended.

mark facing up.

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10

NP-FM50 (supplied) battery pack

When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD backlight,
the operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold
location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other places to keep it warm, then
insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket
heater, take care not to let the heater directlycontact the battery.

Note on the /CHG lamp during charging

The /CHG lamp may flash:

• When a malfunction occurs in the battery pack (page 99).
The /CHG lamp d oes not light up:

• When the battery pack is n ot installed p roperly.

Charging time

Battery pa c k Full charge (min.)

NP-FM50 (supplied) Approx. 150

Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack at a temperature of
25°C(77°F).

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back

Still image recording/playback

NP-FM50 (supplied)

Battery l ife (min.) Number of images

Continuous recording* Approx. 75 Approx. 800
Continuous playback** Approx. 120 Approx. 1000

Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back at a
temperature of 25°C(77°F) with a fully charged battery pack, using 640×480 image
size, standard image quality, and NORMAL recording mode.

∗ Recording at about 5-second intervals
∗∗Playing back single-displayed images continuously at about 7-second intervals

Getting started

Moving image recording

NP-FM50 (sup plied)

Battery life (m in .)

Continuous recording Approx. 120

Approximatetime that can be recorded 160×112-sized images at a temperature of
25°C(77°F) with a fully charged battery pack.

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Notes

• The battery life and number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using

the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom.

• The numbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide. The numbers may be smaller

depending on conditions.

• If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the

battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.

• Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause a

malfunction.

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Using the AC power adaptor

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor

Power cord
(mains lead)

Getting started

2

to a wall outlet (mains)

Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC

1

IN jack of your camera with the
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adapto r and

2

then to a wall outlet (mains).

mark facing up.

v

1

Using a car battery

Use a Sony DC adaptor/charger.

Using your camera abroad

For details, see page 90.

When using the AC power adaptor

Be sure to use it near the wall outlet (mains). If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the
plug from the wall outlet (mains).

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Setting the date and time

When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera.

1
2

POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp

3–6

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, , SCN, or .

1

PushthePOWERswitchinthearrowdirectiontoturnonthe

2

power.

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (green) lights up.
The CLOCK SET screen appears.
When resetting the date and time once you set, set the mode dial to SET UP
(page 84), and then follow the procedure from step

3

.

Select the desired date display format with

3

on the control button, then pr ess the

v/V

center

.

z

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y]
(month/day/year), or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

4

item you want to set with

on the control

b/B

button.

The item to be set is indicated with

v/V

14

CLOCK SET

/:

OK

CLOCK SET

.

/:

OK

00AM12112001 /

00AM12112001 /

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

O K

CANCEL

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

O K

CANCEL

Set the numeric value withv/Von the

5

control button, then press t he center
enter it.

After entering the number,

moves to the next

v/V

item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step
time on a 24-hour cycle.

Select [OK] withBon the control button,

6

then press the center

at the desired

z

moment to begin clock movement.

3

z

,setthe

to

CLOCK SET

OK

CLOCK SET

00AM12172001 /

/:

The date and time are entered.

30PM10472001 /

/:

OK

T o cancel the date and time setting

Select [CANCEL] withv/V/b/Bon the control button, then press the centerz.

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

O K

CANCEL

Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y

O K

CANCEL

Getting started

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Inserting a disc

Youcanuseonlythe8cmCD-Rsor8cmCD-RWsthathavethese
marks.

1 2

Disc cover
OPEN lever

Lock tab

Whileslidingthelocktabtotheleft,slidedownthedisccover

1

OPEN lever.

Open the disc cover by your hand after the cover is unlocked.

Place a disc with the printed side up.

2

Push down the center of the disc until it clicks. When installing, do not push
with too much force and do not touch the pickup lens.

Close the disc cover.

3

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Pickup lens

Push here
Disc

Removing the disc

While slidingthe lock tab to the left, slidedown the disc coverOPEN lever, and open
the disc cover after the cover is unlocked. Then, remove the disc as illustrated below.

Notes

• Before removing the disc, be sure to check that the disc is not rotating.

• Do not open the disc cover while the ACCESS lamp is lit. If you do, the recorded image may be

damaged or the disc may become unusable.

• When writing data on a disc or connecting with a computer using the USB connection, the disc

cover OPEN lever is locked.

Getting started

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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 initialize the disc. Before initializing the disc,
push the POWER switch in the arrow direction to turn on the power and insert the
disc.

1

2

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN, or .

1

“INITIALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the LCD screen.
Be sure to avoid any vibration during the initialization in step

Select [OK] withvon the control button, then press the centerz.

2

Initialization starts.

2

.

INITIALIZE

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

READY TO INITIALIZE

INITIALIZE

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

INITIALIZE IN PROGRESS

INITIALIZE

INITIALIZE COMPLETE

To cancel the initialization

Select [CANCEL] withVon the control button, then press the centerz.

To initialize after cance ling the initialization

Openandclosethedisccover.Orsetthemodedialto ,S,A,M,SCN,or ,

on the control button, then press the centerz.

press

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What is initialization?

The initialization is required to record images on a disc.
In case that you have executedthe finalization (page 32) using the camera to view
images on a CD-ROM drive, the initialization is automatically executed. You can
continuously record images. When executing the finalization using a computer or
other equipment, execute the initialization to record new images. Images recorded
before finalization will remain on the disc.

Tip

You can also execute the initialization using [ ] (DISC TOOL) in the setup settings
(page 84).

BB

B Recording

B

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Recording still images

Still images are recorded in JPEG format. Before recording still images, push the
POWER switch in the arrow direction to turn on the power and insert a disc.

2, 31

ACCESS lamp

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN.

1

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

2

The beeps sound. However, the image has not been recorded yet. While the
AE/AF lock indicator
exposure and focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the
automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator

lights up, and the camera is ready for recording.

If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.

is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the

z

stops flashing, then

zzzz

AE/AF lock indicator (green)
flashes t lights up

20

Press the shutter button fully down.

3

The shutter clicks. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image
will be recorded on the disc. When “RECORDING” disappears from the LCD
screen, you can start the next recording.

RECORDING

For the number of images you can record on a disc

See page 54.

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off
automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Touse the camera again,
push the POWER switch in the arrow direction to turn on the camera again.

Whiletheimageisbeingrecordedonadisc,theACCESSlamplights.
When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not
turn the power off, not remove the battery pack/disc, or not open the
disc cover. Otherwise, an imag e data breakdown may occur or the
disc may become unusable.

Notes

• When using a CD-R, even if you delete images, the disc remaining space does not increase.

• Only when using a CD-RW, the disc remaining space increases after deleting the last-recorded

image if the is indicated on the LCD screen before deleting. If you modify an image, or
open and close the disc cover, will disappear.

• When recording bright subjects, the color of the LCD screen may change after the AE is

locked. However, this will not affect the recorded image.

• After you change the disc, “REPAIRING DATA” appears on the LCD screen and it may take

about 10 minutes to get ready for recording depending on the disc condition.

• When you press the shutter button fully down at once, the camera starts recording after the

automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while the /
CHG lamp (page 8) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is charging the flash.)

• When the AE/AF lock indicator flashes slowly,the subject may be hard to focus on because it

is too dark or no contrast, or it may be too close to the camera. Release the shutter button, and
focus on it again.

BB

B Recording

B

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Checking the last recorded image (

You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen
(page 46) and pressing
To returnto the normal recording mode: press the shutter button lightly,or press

) again.

b(7

To delete the image: 1. Press M ENU. 2. Select [DELETE] with
center

.3.Select[OK]withv, then press the centerz.

z

) on the control button.

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Quick Review

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B

,thenpressthe

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHTNESS] item in the setup settings
(page 85). This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on
the disc.

To turn off the LCD backlight

Press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF repeatedly to turn off the LCD
backlight (page 23). The battery life will be longer.

Using the zoom feature

The lens part moves in/out while zooming. Be careful not to touch the lens.

Zoom buttons

W: for wide-angle
(subject appears
farther away)

T: for telephoto
(subject appears
closer)

If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject

Press the zoom W button repeatedly and move closer to the subject until the focus is
sharp (page 66).

Minimum focal distance to the subject

W side: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200)

T side: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (MVC-CD200)

To record even closer subjects, see page 66.

Approx.50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300)

Approx.50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300)

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Digital zoom function

This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to function when
the zoom exceeds 3×.

T

W

The T-side of the bar shows the
digital zoom ing zone.

Using digital zoom

• The maximum zoom magnification is 6×.

• Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not

necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the setup settings (page 84).

Notes

• Digitalzoom does not work for moving images.

• The zoom function does not work while recording a moving image. Set the zoom position

before you start recording (MVC-CD300 only).

The indicators on the LCD screen during recording

Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF, the status of the LCD
screen changes as follows:

The LCD backlight is turned on/all the available indicatorsare turned on

t

The LCD backlight is turned on/warning messages and manual adjustment

items which are set using the jog dial are turned on

t

The LCD backlight is turned off/warning messages and manual adjustment

items which are set using the jog dial are turned on

See page 105 for a detailed description of the indicators.

DISPLAY/LCD BACK
LIGHT ON/OFF

BB

B Recording

B

Notes

• You cannot turn off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the indicators used in advanced

operations.

• The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.

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Using the self-timer

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after
you press the shutter button.

Self-timer lamp

Shutter button

V ( ) on the
control button

V

Clear the menu (page 46), then press
timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the subject is recorded about 10
seconds after you press the shutter button. After you press the shutter button, the self­timer lamp flashes until the image is recorded.

( ) on the control button. The (self-

Recording images with the flash

The initial setting is AUTO (no indication). In this mode, the flash automaticallypops
up and strobes if the camera senses that the surroundings become dark. Tochangethe
flash mode, clear the menu (page 46), then press
repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator on the LCD screen changes.

v

( ) on the control button

v ( ) on the
control button

Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows.
(No indication)

Forced flash : The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness.

No flash : The flash does not strobe.

Popdowntheflashbyyourhandafterrecording.

You c an change the amount of flash light with [ ±] (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu
settings (page 50).

tt t

(No indication)

To reduce the red-eye phenomenon

Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the setup settings (page 84), the flash
strobes before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. When [ON] is selected,

appears on the LCD screen.

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Notes

• When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings (page 49), the recommended shooting

distance is 0.3 to 2.5 m (11 7/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet) (MVC-CD200) or 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8
inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (MVC-CD300). When it is not set to [AUTO], the flash may be
ineffective even if the flash level is changed.

• Attaching a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flash and the recorded

image may be eclipsed.

• You cannot use the built-in flash and an external strobe (optional) at the same time.

• The RED EYE REDUCTION function may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects

depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the
pre-strobe, or other conditions.

• Red-eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you select a slow shutter speed in shutter

speed prioritymode.

• The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.

• While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes. After the charging is complete, the lamp

goes out.

• The flash does not function when recording moving images or recording in EXP BRKTG or

BURST mode (MVC-CD300 only) (pages 59, 63).

Recording images with the AF illuminator

The AF illuminator is fill light to focus on a subject easily under dark conditions. Set
[AF ILLUMINATOR] to [ON] in the setup settings, appears on the LCD screen
and the AF illuminator emits light when the shutter button is pressed halfway under
dark situations. It keeps emitting light until the focus is lo cked.

AF illuminator

BB

B Recording

B

Notes

• If AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast,

focus will not be achieved. Approximate 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches)
distance is recommended.

• In TWILIGHT mode of the SCENE SELECTION function (page 58), the AF illuminator will

emit only when the flash mode is set to (Forced flash).

• The AF illuminator will not emit when the LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE SELECTION

function (page 58) is selected or [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON] in the setup settings
(page 85). ([CONVERSION LENS] is only for MVC-CD300.)

• Focus is achieved as long as AF illuminator light reaches the subject even if its light is slightly

out of the middle position of the subject.

• AF illuminatorlight is safe for persons.However,do not use the AF illuminator with its light

emitted directly to person eyes at point-blank range as its light is very strong.

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Recording moving images

Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. Before recording moving
images, push the POWER switch in the arrow direction to turn on the p ower and
insert a disc.

1, 56, 7

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

1

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) withv/Von the

2

control button, then press

.

B

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

Select [MOVING IMAGE] withv/Von the

3

control button, then press

Select [MPEG MOVIE] withv/Von the

4

control button, then press the center

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.

.

z

CAMERA

SCENE SELECTION

MOVING IMAGE

:

DATE/TIME

:

DIGITAL ZOOM
BRACKET STEP
RED EYE REDUCTION
AF ILLUMINATOR

OK

CAMERA

SCENE SELECTION

:

MOVING IMAGE

:

DATE/TIME

:

DIGITAL ZOOM
BRACKET STEP
RED EYE REDUCTION
AF ILLUMINATOR

SELECT

:

:

:
:
:

:

:
:
:

MPEG MOVIE
CLIP MOTION

TWIRIGHT
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
ON
±0.7EV
OFF
ON

Set the mode dial to .

5

The preparation for recording a moving image is complete.

Press the shutter button fully down.

6

“REC” appears on the LCD screen and the image and sound are recorded on the
disc.

Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.

7

The recording automatically stops in the following time even if you do not
press the shutter button again.
When selecting the 320 (HQ) size: Approximate 15 seconds
When selecting the 320×240 size: Approximate 1 minute
When selecting the 160×112 size: Approximate 4 minutes
For details on the image size, see “Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)” on
page 53.

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen, zooming or using the
self-timer

See pages 22 to 24.

The indicators on the LCD screen during recording

Press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF to turn on/off the indicators on the
LCD screen.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 105 for a detailed description of the
indicators.

BB

B Recording

B

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Playing back still images

1600

1

2

ACCESS lamp

Set the mode dial to .

1

The ACCESS lamp lights and the last recorded image (still or moving) appears
on the LCD screen.

Select the desired still imag e withb/Bon

2

the control button.

: To display the preceding image.

b

: To display the next image.

B

120min

FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME

B Playback

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Note

You may not be able to play back images whose image sizes are larger than the maximum image
size that can be used with this camera for recording.

The indicators on the LCD screen during still image playback

Press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF to turn on/off the indicators on the
LCD screen.
See page 106 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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Playing back moving images

320

320

1

2, 3

ACCESS lamp

Set the mode dial to .

1

The ACCESS lamp lights and the last recorded image (still or moving) appears
on the LCD screen.

BB

B Playback

B

Select the desired moving image withb/

2

on the control button.

Moving images are displayed one size smaller than

B

120min

320

320

21/28

00:00

still images except when you shot at the 320 (HQ)
(page 53) size.

: To display the preceding image.

b

: To display the next image.

B

Press the centerz on the control button to

3

start the playback.

The moving image and sound are played back.
During playback,

(playback) appears on the LCD

B

FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME

PLAY

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screen.

10:30

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STOP

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T o stop the playback

Press the centerz on the control button to stop the playback.

To advance or rewind the moving image

Pressb/Bon the control button during playback. To return to the normal playback,
press the center

.

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Adjusting the volume

Pressv/Von the control button to adjust the volume.

on the

v/V

control button

The indicators on the LCD screen during moving image playback

Press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF to turn on/off the indicators on the
LCD screen.
See page 107 for a detailed description of the indicators.

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