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

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

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

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).

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.

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

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

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

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1 2

3 4

Getting started

7 8 9 0 qa qs qd

qf qg

Shutter button (20, 26)

Built-in microphone

Do not touch while recording.

Battery cover (bottom surface)

(9) Lens

Tripodreceptacle (bottom surface)

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

Photocell window for flash

Do not block while recording with the flash.

Flash (24)

Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator

(24, 25) Hook for strap and lens cap

Disc cover OPEN lever (16)

ACC (Accessory) jack

Connects an external flash or other equipment.

Lens cap (supplied)

USB jack (38)

A/V OUT (MONO) jack (76)

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.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs

POWER

ON/

OFF(CHG)

SCN

SET

Attaching the shoulder strap

qf qg qh qj

qk ql w; wa

Mode dial (45)

POWER switch (14)

(Exposure) button (67)

/CHG (Charge) lamp (10, 25)

FOCUS button (66)

Photocell window for LCD

screen

The LCD screen becomes brighter when exposed to sunlight.

LCD screen

Disc window

DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/

OFF button (23) ACCESS lamp (20)

Reset button (99)

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

Hook for strap

(Spot meter) button (71)

AE LOCK button (55)

Zoom W/T buttons ( 22)

Jog dial (48)

POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp

(14) Speaker

Control button (46)

MENU button (46)

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

Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Install the battery pack.

Insert the battery pack with the as illustrated.

Close the battery cover.

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

Getting started

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.

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)

to a wall outlet (mains )

Battery pack

Insert the battery p ack into your camera.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Using the AC power adaptor

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

Power cord (mains lead)

Getting started

to a wall outlet (mains)

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

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

then to a wall outlet (mains).

mark facing up.

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).

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 .

PushthePOWERswitchinthearrowdirectiontoturnonthe

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

Select the desired date display format with

on the control button, then pr ess the

v/V

center

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

item you want to set with

on the control

b/B

button.

The item to be set is indicated with

v/V

CLOCK SET

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

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,

then press the center

at the desired

moment to begin clock movement.

,setthe

CLOCK SET

00AM12172001 /

The date and time are entered.

30PM10472001 /

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

Inserting a disc

Youcanuseonlythe8cmCD-Rsor8cmCD-RWsthathavethese marks.

1 2

Disc cover OPEN lever

Lock tab

Whileslidingthelocktabtotheleft,slidedownthedisccover

OPEN lever.

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

Place a disc with the printed side up.

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.

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

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.

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

“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.

Initialization starts.

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

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).

B Recording

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.

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

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

stops flashing, then

zzzz

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

Press the shutter button fully down.

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.

B Recording

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.

) on the control button.

b(7

Quick Review

)

,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)

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×.

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

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

items which are set using the jog dial are turned on

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

B Recording

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.

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

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.

( ) 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.

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

B Recording

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.

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.

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) withv/Von the

control button, then press

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

control button, then press

Select [MPEG MOVIE] withv/Von the

control button, then press the center

CAMERA

SCENE SELECTION

MOVING IMAGE

DATE/TIME

DIGITAL ZOOM BRACKET STEP RED EYE REDUCTION AF ILLUMINATOR

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 .

The preparation for recording a moving image is complete.

Press the shutter button fully down.

“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.

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.

B Recording

Playing back still images

1600

ACCESS lamp

Set the mode dial to .

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

the control button.

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

120min

FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME

B Playback

1600

27/28

10:30

2001 7 4100-0028

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.

Playing back moving images

320

2, 3

ACCESS lamp

Set the mode dial to .

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

B Playback

Select the desired moving image withb/

on the control button.

Moving images are displayed one size smaller than

120min

320

21/28

00:00

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

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

Press the centerz on the control button to

start the playback.

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

(playback) appears on the LCD

FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME

PLAY

120min

10:30

2001 7 4MOV00022

320

21/28

00:04

screen.

10:30

REV/CUE VOLUME

STOP

2001 7 4MOV00022

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

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.

Preparation for viewing images using a computer

Using the supplied 8 cm C D adaptor

When your disc drive does not conform to 8 cm CD, use the supplied 8 cm CD adaptor.

Slide the disc into the inner groove and under two of the tabs on

the inner circle of adaptor in the numbered order.

Printed side of the disc (The other side is recordable side.)

B Playback

Pull the third tab out away from the disc and the disc will slip into

place. Release the third tab and the disc will b e held firmly in place.

Printed side of the adaptor (SONY is printed on this side and the othe r side is the luster side.)

Check that the disc is set correctly in the grooves of the adaptor,

that all the tabs are even with the surface of the adaptor, and that the disc is not protrude from the adaptor.

If the tabs protrude, press them back down into place. Other wise, it may cause malfunction of your disc drive.

Notes

• The supplied adaptor may not be used with your disc drive. For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the disc drive.

• Use the adaptor at a low-speed (8-speed or lower).

• Do not place the adaptor under direct sunlight or near the heat.

• The adaptor is only used with Mavica discs. This cannot be used with other 8 cm CD-Rs/CD-

RWs.

Preparing for viewing images on CD-ROM drives (FINALIZE)

You can play back the disc recorded with this camera on CD-ROM drives. You have to execute the finalization b efore viewing images on a CD-ROM drive. A disc that has not been executed the finalization cannot be read with CD-ROM drives.

What is finalization?

• The finalization is required to view images on a CD-ROM drive.

• Youcan record n ew images on the finalized disc if you execute the initialization on

it again. The initialization will be automatically executed when the finalization is executedusing the camera. You haveto execute the finalization to view new images on a CD-ROM drive.Each time you executethefinalization, approximate13 MB of the disc will decrease. We recommend that you execute the finalization onto compiled data at a time.

• You can execute the finalization onto the disc later, even if you remove it from the

camera.

• The CD-ROM drive must conform to the MultiRead type to read the disc that was

finalized.

Executing the finalization

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears on the LCD screen.

Select [ ] (DISC TOOL) withv/Von the

control button,then press

Select [FINALIZE] withv/Von the control

button, then press

Select [OK] withvon the control button,

then press

zzzz

BBBB

“FINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the LCD screen. Be sure to avoid any vibration during the finalization.

DISC TOOL

FINALIZE

FORMAT

INITIALIZE

UNFINALIZE

SELECT

DISC TOOL

FINALIZE

FORMAT

INITIALIZE

UNFINALIZE

FINALIZE

PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE

O K CANCEL

READY?

CANCEL

B Playback

O K

Select [OK] withvon the control button, then pr ess

Finalization starts and the disc remaining indicator changes from to , or

zzzz

from to .

FINALIZE

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

READY TO FINALIZE

FINALIZE

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

FINALIZE IN PROGRESS

FINALIZE

FINALIZE COMPLETE

T o cancel the finalization

Select [CANCEL] withVon the control button in step4or5, then press the center

. Once the finalization starts, you cannot cancel it.

Notes

• It takes for about one minute to execute the finalization. Do not shake or jar the camera during

this operation. Place the camera on a stable surface during the finalization.

• When you execute the finalization, we recommend that you use the external power source

(page 13).

Canceling the finalization (UNFINALIZE) (only for CD-RWs)

When using CD-RWs,you can cancel the last-executed finalization. Once you cancel it, the disc space for executing the finalization is recovered.

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

“UNFINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the LCD screen. Be sure to avoid any vibration during the unfinalization.

UNFINALIZE

PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE

READY?

O K

CANCEL

Select [OK] withvon the control button, then press

Unfinalization starts and the disc remaining indicator changes from to .

UNFINALIZE

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

READY TO UNFINALIZE

UNFINALIZE

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

UNFINALIZE IN PROGRESS

zzzz

UNFINALIZE

UNFINALIZE COMPLETE

To cancel the unfinalization

Select [CANCEL] withVon the control button in step2, then press the centerz. When it is canceled, you can continuously record an image on the CD-RW.

To unfinalize after canceling the unfinalization

Set the mode dial to SET UP, then execute [ UNFINALIZE] from [ ] (DISC TOOL) in the setup settings (page 84).

Notes

• Unfinalization cannot be executed when you record a new image or edit an image on the CD-

RW after executing the finalization.

• It takes about one minute to execute the unfinalization. Do not shake or jar the camera during

this operation. Place the camera on a stable surface during the unfinalization.

Tip

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

Viewing images using a computer

You can view data recorded with your camera on a computer.This section describes the general method for viewing images on a computer and installing the d river into a computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your computer and applicationsoftware. To view images on the CD-RW using a CD-ROM drive or CDR drive, the drive must conform to the MultiRead type. Whether your drive conforms to the MultiRead type or not, consult the drive manufacturer.

<<Recommended Windows environment>>

You can view images on a Windowscomputer in the following three ways,A,B,

. Check the computer environment below, then follow the procedures

and described on pages 37 to 42.

A Viewing images with a CD-ROM drive (page 37)

Finalize the disc beforehand (page 32).

OS:Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional

The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above.

B Viewing images with a computer connected with the USB

cable (page 38)

There are two ways to make the USB connection, which are the normal connection and the PTP connection (page 86). This is set using [USB CONNECT] in the setup settings.However, any OS does not conform to [PTP] as of February 2001. Here describesthe way using the [NORMAL] setting.

B Playback

You do not need to finalize the disc. You have to install the USB driver and the software, DirectCD included in the supplied CD-ROM. For details on DirectCD, refer to the software operating instructions of DirectCD.

OS:Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional

The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described

above. CPU:MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard. The CD-ROM drive is required for installing the USB driver.

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer

at the same time (except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard), or when using a hub.

• Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some equipment may

not operate.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned

above.

C Viewing images with a CD-R/CD-RW drive (page 41)

You do not need to finalize the disc. You have to install the software, DirectCD included in the supplied CD-ROM. For details on Windows environment, refer to the software operating instructions of DirectCD.

<<Recommended Macintosh environment>>

You cannot view images on a Macintosh computer by USB connection.

Install the driver, Adaptec UDF Volume Access included in the supplied CD-ROM into your computer and finalize the disc to view images.

Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed.

Note

Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

Notes on using your computer Software

• Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that

applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer.

— Still image (except TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG

format — Movingimage/Voice memo: M PEG format — Uncompressedmode still image: TIFF mode — TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format.

• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open

a still image file.

• When you copy the image to the camera from your computer, which was modified

with a retouching software and was converted to another file format, the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open the image.

• Depending on your application software, only the firstframe of the Clip Motion file

may be played back.

Communications with your computer (for Windows only)

Communications between your camera and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend or Sleep.

• Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

• DirectCD is a trademark of Adaptec, Inc.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Viewing images on a Windows computer

When playing back moving images, Real Player or Windows Media Player must be installedintoyourcomputer.

Viewing images with a CD-ROM drive

Finalize the disc beforehand (page 32).

E.g., for Windows Me users

Start up your computer and insert the disc i nto the CD-ROM drive

of your computer. Open [ My Computer] and double click the drive recognizing the

disc (Example:[ CD-ROM (D:)]). Double-click the desi red data file.

For the detailed folder and file names, see “Image file storage destinations and image file names” (page 43).

B Playback

Desired file

Double-click in this order

type

Still image “DCIM” folder

Moving image*

Audio*

Clip Motion

image

E-mail image

Tiffimage

(uncompressed)

∗ Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing is recommended. If you

play back the file directly from the disc, the image and sound may break off.

“MSSONY” folder “MSSONY” folder “DCIM” folder

“MSSONY” folder

“100MSDCF” foldertImage file

“MOML0001” foldertImage file

“MOMLV100” foldertAudio file

“100MSDCF” folder

“IMCIF100” folder

Image file

Viewing images with a computer connected with th e USB cable

Once you install DirectCD included in the supplied CD-ROM, you do not need to finalize the disc to view images on the disc. You can exchange data between the camera and a computer using the supplied USB cable and CD-ROMs.

Installing the USB driver

Do not connect the camera to the computer yet.

Before connecting your camera to your computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained in the supplied CD-ROM (SPVD-006). If the drive is not recognized, see “Troubleshooting” on page 93.

E.g., for Windows Me users

Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

Do not connect the USB cable in this step.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM (SPVD-006) in the CD-ROM drive of

your computer

If the setup screen of DirectCD appears, click [Finish] on the screen.

Open [ My Computer] on Windows and right-click the CD-ROM

drive (Example: CD-ROM (D:)), then select [Open (O)].

The file list of the CD-ROM appears. If other application software works, quit the application software.

Double-click the [SONY USB] folder in the file list, and then double-

click [ SET UP].

The installer of d evice driver starts and the necessary files are a utomatically copied to the computer.

Restart the co mputer.

If the message appears after the installation to verify that you restart the computer, restart the computer. In other cases, restart it manually.

Prepare the camera before connec ting the computer.

• Connect the AC power adaptor to the camera.

• Turn on the camera.

Connect the USB jack on your camera with the USB connecto r on

your computer using the supplied USB cable.

to the USB connector

computer

The computer automatically recognizes the camera.

Open [ My Computer], the newly recognized drive (Example: (E:)) is added. Installing driver is complete.

Insert the disc into the camera, connect the AC power adaptor to

the camera, then turn on the power of the camera.

Go to “Viewing images” below. If you remove the disc without viewing an image, be sure to read “Before disconnecting the USB cable” on page 40.

to the USB jack

USB cable

Push the connector as far as it will go

Viewing images

When you view images on the disc which was not finalized, you have to install DirectCD included in the supplied CD-ROM. For details on DirectCD, refer to the software operating instructions of DirectCD.

E.g., for Windows Me users

Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

Connect the USB jack on your camera with the USB connecto r on

your computer using the supplied USB cable.

B Playback

to the USB connector

computer

Insert the disc into the camera, connect the AC power adaptor to

the camera, then turn on the power of the camera.

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.

USB cable

to the USB jack

Push the connector as far as it will go

Open [ My Comput er ] on Windows and double-click the newly

recognized drive. (Example: [ CD Mavica (E:)])

The folders inside the disc are displayed, and the disc cover of the camera will be locked. To remove the disc, carry out the operation for removing the disc described on the software operating instructions of DirectCD. If the drive is not recognized, see “Troubleshooting” on page 93.

Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the

folder.

For the detailed folder and file names, see “Image file storage destinations and image file names” (page 43).

Desired file

Double-click in this order

type

Still image “DCIM” folder Moving image* Audio* Clip Motion

image E-mail image

Tiffimage (uncompressed)

∗ Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing is recommended. If you

play back the file directly from the disc, the image and sound may break off.

Before you remove the disc, be sure to read “Before disconnectingthe USB cable” on page 40.

“MSSONY” foldert“MOML0001” foldertImage file “MSSONY” foldert“MOMLV100” foldertAudio file “DCIM” folder

“MSSONY” foldert“IMCIF100” folder

“100MSDCF” foldertImage file

“100MSDCF” folder

Image file

Copying a file in the disc to a computer

Select the desired file, and d rag it to the desired drive or f older.

Copying a file in a computer to a disc

Once you install DirectCD included in the supplied CD-ROM into your computer, you can drag and drop the desired file to the disc. To view the image using this camera, the file name format mu st be as follows, “DSC0 For details, see “Image file storage destinations and image file names” (page 43).

ssss

.JPG”.

Before disconnecting the USB cable

Before disconnecting the USB cable, you must carry out the operation for removingthe disc. This operation is described in “Removing the disc” of the software operating instructions of DirectCD. The data in the disc may be broken if you do not carry out this operation. Refer to the procedure below.

Remove the disc.

For details, refer to the software operating instructions of DirectCD.

When using Windows Me , Windows 2000 Professional:

Select the applicable drive from [ ] on the task bar, then stop it.

After the message informing you that the drive has b een removed safely

appears, disconnect the USB cable.

When using other operating systems than above:

Simply,disconnect the USB cable.

Viewing images u sing a CD-R/CD-RW drive

You do not need to finalize the disc. You h ave to install DirectCD included in the supplied CD-ROM. For details on DirectCD, refer to the software operating instructions of DirectCD.

Viewing images on a Macintosh computer

Viewing images with a CD-ROM drive

Finalize the disc beforehand (page 32). Youhave to install the driver, Adaptec UDF Volume Access included in the supplied CD-ROM (SPVD-006).

Start up your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM (SPVD-006) in the CD-ROM d rive of

your computer. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

Double-click the icon of the hard d isk containing the OS to op en

the window. Move the driver, “Adaptec U DF Volume Access” from the window

opened in step3to the “System Folder” folder in the w indow opened in step

When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click

“OK.” Restart your computer.

4 (drag and drop).

B Playback

Viewing images

Start up your computer and insert the disc i nto the CD-ROM drive

of your computer.

Double click the disc folder.

Double-click the desired data file.

For the detailed folder and file names, see “Image file storage destinations and image file names” (page 43).

Desired file

Double-click in this order

type

Still image “DCIM” folder Moving image* Audio* Clip Motion

image E-mail image

Tiffimage (uncompressed)

∗ Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing is recommended. If you

play back the file directly from the disc, the image and sound may break off.

“MSSONY” foldert“MOML0001” foldertImage file “MSSONY” foldert“MOMLV100” foldertAudio file “DCIM” folder

“MSSONY” foldert“IMCIF100” folder

“100MSDCF” foldertImage file

“100MSDCF” folder

Image file

Image file storage destinations and image file names

Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. within the range from 0001 to 9999.

ssss

stands for any number

E.g., for Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is “E.”)

Folder containin g still image recorded in normal mode, TEXT mode image and Clip Motion image data

Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data

Folder containing moving image data Folder containing VOICE mode audio data

Folder File Meaning

100MSDCF DSC0

CLP0

MBL0

TXT0

ssss

.JPG • Still image file recorded normally

ssss

• Still image file recorded in

— E-MAIL mode (page 59) — TIFF mode (page 62) — VOICE mode (page 60)

.GIF • Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL

.THM • Index image file of Clip Motion file

ssss

.GIF • Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE

.THM • Index image file of Clip Motion file

.GIF • Stillimage file recorded in TEXT mo de

.THM • Index image file of still image file

mode (page 64)

recorded in NORMAL mode

mode (page 64)

recorded in MOBILE mode

(page 61)

recorded in TEXT mode

B Playback

Folder File Meaning

IMCIF100 DSC0

ssss

.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in E-

MAIL mode (page 59)

DSC0

ssss

.TIF • Uncompressed image file recorded in

TIFF mode (page 62) MOML0001 MOV0 MOMLV100 DSC0

ssss

.MPG • Moving image file recorded normally

.MPG • AudiofilerecordedinVOICEmode

(page 60)

The numerical portions of the following files are the same.

—A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file —An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file —An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file —An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file —An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file

Tip

The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. Th e format of the saved data is called as the file format. The formats that can be used with this camera are as follows:

JPEG format

Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format. This format is able to compress files without appreciable deterioration. However, if the image is compressed and saved o n repeated occasions, the image will deteriorate. This camera records s till images using the JPEG format for normal recording.

GIF format

Using this format, the image will not deteriorate even if the image is compressed and saved o n repeated occasions. This format limits the number of colors to 256 colors. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip Motion (page 64) or TEXT mode (page 61).

TIFF format

Stores shooting images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Most of operating systems and applications correspond to this format. This camera records still images using the TIFF format for the TIFF mode (page 62).

MPEG format

This format is very typical for moving images. This camera records audio using the MPEG format for the moving images recording and the VOICE mode (page 60).

Advanced operations

Before performing advanced operations

This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations.”

How to use the mode dial

The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. The SET UP position changes the settings of infrequently-used items (page 84). Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera.

SCN

SET

: To record still images , VOICE memos S: To record 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

images

: To play back or edit images

Before performing advanced operations

How to use the control button

When the menu or setup screen is displayed, the control button is used to select the buttons, images and menu items displayed on the LCD screen of your camera and modify the settings. The operation methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations” are described below.

Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu) on th e LCD scre en

Press MENU to display/clear the menu on the LCD screen.

DELETE

PROTECT

PRINT SLIDE

Settinguptheitemsinthesetupormenu

Set the mode dial to SET UP so that the setup screen appears,or

press MENU so that the menu a ppears.

Whenthemodedialissetto

SET UP or :

Pressv/V/b/Bon the control button to select the item or setting you want to set up. The selected setting turns yellow.

Press the centerzto enter the item.

Example: SET UP

DELETE

PROTECT

PRINT SLIDE

DELETE

Whenthemodedialissetto

,S,A,M,SCN,or :

Press

v/V/b/B

on the control button to select the setting of the item. The selected setting turns yellow, and the setup is complete.

Example:

ONE PUSH AUTO IN DOOR OUT DOOR

WHITE BAL

Before performing advanced operations

MODE

ISO

How to use the jog dial

The functions which are used frequently are set up using the jog dial and the following direct buttons. The jog dial is used to change the value in manual adjustments.

FOCUS*

Mode dial (S, A, M)

∗ This button is available when the mode dial is set to , S, A, M, SCN, or . ∗∗ This button is available when the mode dial is set to , S, A, SCN, or .

PressFOCUSor ,orsetthemodedialtoS,A,orM.

Turn the jog dial to select the item or value

number you want to adjust.

• When the indication

screen is in yellow,you can select the item. In such cases, go to step

at the right end on the LCD

Yellow

• When the value number at the right end on the

LCD screen is in yellow, you can adjust the value. (When you press FOCUS, the

value number position.) When you adjust only the value,the adjustment is complete.

mark appears on

+2.0EV

Yellow

449

0.8m

+2.0EV

F5.6

449

0.6m

F5.6

Press the jog dial.

The value number turns to yellow.To adjust the value, repeat step

Viewing the next/previous image using the jog dial during playback

When viewing an image in single-image mode (page 72), you can easily view the next/previous image by turning the jog dial.

Menu settings

Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with

When the mode dial is set to /S/A/M/SCN

Item Setting Descr iption

WB (WHITE BAL)

ISO 400

(IMAGE SIZE)

ONE PUSH AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

200 100 AUTO

MVC-CD200

1600×1200

1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480

MVC-CD300

2048×1536

2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480

Sets the white balance (page 68).

Selects the ISO film speed. When recording under dark situations or recording a fast-moving subject, use a high-number setting. When you record high-quality images, use a low-number setting (except when the mode dial is set to SCN).

Selects the image size when recording still images (page 53).

Before performing advanced operations

Item Settin g Descr iption

FINE Records still images in the fine image quality

(P . QUALITY)

MODE (REC MODE)

± (FLASH LEVEL)

PFX (P. EFFECT)

SHARPNESS

(

STANDARD Records still images in the standard image

TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in addition

TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white (page 61). VOICE Records an audio file (with a still image) in

E-MAIL Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in

EXP BRKTG (MVC-CD300 only)

BURST (MVCCD300 only)

NORMAL Records an image using the normal recording

HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal. NORMAL Normal setting.

LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal. SOLARIZE

B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

+2 to –2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

)

mode.

quality mode.

to the JPEG file (page 62).

addition to the JPEG file (page 60).

addition to the selected image size (page 59). Records three images with the exposure value of

each image shifted a little (page 63).

Records three images continuously (page 59).

mode.

Sets the image special effects (page 69).

The indicatorappears(exceptwhen the setting is 0).

When the mode dial is set to ([MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MPEG MOVIE] in the setup settings.)

Item Settin g Descr iption

WB (WHITE BAL)

(IMAGE SIZE)

ONE PUSH AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

320 (HQ) 320×240 160×112

Sets the white balance (page 68).

Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images (page 53).

Item Setting Descr iption

PFX (P. EFFECT)

SOLARIZE B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

Sets the image special effects (page 69).

When the mode dial is set to ([MOVING IMAGE] is set to [CLIP MOTION] in the setup settings.)

Item Setting Descr iption

WB (WHITE BAL)

(IMAGE SIZE)

± (FLASH LEVEL)

PFX (P. EFFECT)

SHARPNESS

(

ONE PUSH AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

NORMAL

MOBILE

HIGH Makes the flash levelhigher than normal. NORMAL Normal setting.

LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal. SOLARIZE

B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

+2 to –2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

)

Sets the white balance (page 68).

Selects the Clip Motion image size (page 53).

Sets the image special effects (page 69).

The indicator appears (except when the setting is 0).

Before performing advanced operations

When the mode dial is set to

Item Setting Descr iption

DELETE OK Deletes the displayed image (page 77).

CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image.

PROTECT – Protects images against accidentalerasure

(page 78).

PRINT – Marks the print mark on still images (page 81).

Item Settin g Descr iption

SLIDE*

RESIZE* MVC-CD200

ROTATE* – Rotates the still image (page 75).

∗ Only in single-image mode.

INTERVAL

REPEAT A slide show can be repeated for up to approx.

START Starts the slide show. CANCEL Cancels the slide show.

1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL

MVC-CD300

2048×1536 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL

Sets the slide show interval.

5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min

20 minutes.

ON/OFF

Changes the recorded image size (page 80).

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

Control button

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

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select the desired image size withv/Von the control button from

[ ] (IMAGE SIZE).

Still image si zes:

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 recorded in the ratio of three to two to fit the printing paper size. Using this

image size, the margin of an image is not printed out. However, the slight amount of the upper and lower black portions are displayed on the LCD screen.

Moving imag e (MPEG movie) sizes:

320 (HQ)*, 320×240, 160×112

∗ High Quality mode

Moving image (Clip Motion) sizes:

MOBILE (80×72), NORMAL (160×120)

Before performing advanced operations

The number of im ag es* or the time** that you can record on a disc

MVC-CD200 MVC-CD300

Image size Quality

STANDARD FINE

1600×1200 Approx.

237

1600 (3:2) Approx.

237

1024×768 Approx.

500

640×480 Approx.

1300

Approx.

132

Approx.

132

Approx.

321

Approx.

663

320 (HQ) Approx. 355 (15) sec **

320×240

160×112

Approx. 1420 (60) sec **

Approx. 5400 (240) sec **

MOBILE Approx. 1430

NORMAL Approx. 560

Image size Quality

STANDARD FINE

2048×1536 Approx.

Approx. 81

147

2048 (3:2) Approx.

Approx. 81

147

1600×1200

1280×960 Approx.

640×480 Approx.

Approx.

237

349

1300

Approx.

132

Approx.

197

Approx.

663

320 (HQ) Approx. 355 (15) sec **

320×240 160×112

Approx. 1420 (60) sec **

Approx. 5400 (240) sec **

MOBILE Approx. 1430

NORMAL Approx. 560

∗ When M ODE (REC MODE) is set to NORMAL. ∗∗The numbers in parentheses indicate the maximum recording time in continuous recording

Note

The number of images recordable on a disc may decrease depending on conditions.

Tip

The size of the image is indicated by the pixel unit. The higher the number of pixels, the more information is included. So, an image that is saved using a large number of pixels is suitable for a large-format print and one that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for attaching to an E-mail. Normally, an image is recorded in the ratio of four to three to fit the monitor ratio. This camera can also record the image in the ratio of three to two to accommodatethe most common printing paper size. This is the same ratio as the one used in photo-developing shops.

2048×1536 2048 (3: 2)

Various recording

Recording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK)

Mode dial: /S/A/SCN

Once you press AE LOCK, the exposure, now captured, is fixed. For instance, this function is convenient in the following use: Measure the exposure of the desired portion of the subject using the spot light-metering function and fix its exposure value by pressing AE LOCK. Then, recompose the picture.

3, 4 1

Set the mode dial to , S, A,

or SCN. Target the subject that has

desired exposure value, then press AE LOCK.

The exposure is fixed and the AEL mark appears.

Target the subject you want

to record and press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The focus is automatically adjusted.

Press down the shutter

button.

To release AE LOCK

Carry out one of the followings:

• Press AE LOCK again after step 2.

• Release your finger from the shutter button after step 3.

• Pressdowntheshutterbuttoninstep

B Various recording

Recording with the manual adjustments

Mode dial: S/A/M

Shutter speed priority mode

Once the shutter speed is adjusted manually, the aperture will be automatically adjusted to the suitable valuetoattaincorrectexposure according to the brightness of the subject. Using the higher shutter speed, you can record a fast-moving subject with its motion frozen. And using the lower shutter speed, you can record the flow motion of a moving subject.

1 2

Set the mode dial to S.

Select a shutter speed with

the jog dial, then press the jog dial.

The shutter speed can be selected from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step.

Aperture priority mode

Once the apertureis adjustedmanually, the shutter speed w ill be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure according to the brightness of the subject. As selecting a narrow aperture, the lens iris opens. Using a narrow aperture, you can record a subject with its background unclear. And using a wide aperture, you can record both the subject and the backgroundstand out clearly.

1 2

Set the mode dial to A.

Select an aperture value with

the jog dial, then press the jog dial.

The aperture value can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from F2 to F8 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step.

Manual exposure mode

640

You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to your purpose. The exposure value appears on the LCD screen (page 67). And you can also adjust this value according to your taste. 0 EV is the most suitable value set by the camera.

1 2–5

Set the mode dial to M.

FINE

640

449

+1.0EV

F5.6

Select the aper ture value

indication with the jog dial, then press the jog dial.

Select the aperture value with

the jog dial, then pr ess the jog dial.

Select the shutter speed

value indication with the jog dial, then press the jog dial.

Select the shutter speed

value with the jog dial.

For details on available values,see “Shutter speed priority mode” on page 56, or “Aperture priority mode” on page 56.

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 is pressed halfway down. Y oucan record in this setting, we, however, recommend that you adjust the flashedvalue again.

B Various recording

Recording images according to shooting conditions (SCENE SELECTION)

Mode dial: SCN

This camera has preset three SCENE SELECTION modes. Each mode is suitable for the following situations; night scene, landscape, and portrait.

1, 4 2, 3

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [SCENE SELECTION]

v/V

withB/v/V,thenpressB. Select the desired setting,

then press

TWILIGHT mode

You can record the subject without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. We recommend that you use a tripod to p revent camerashake as the shutter speed is set slow in this mode.

To cancel the SCENE SELECTION function

Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SET UP, , or .

Notes

• Youcan focus only on distant subjects in

LANDSCAPE mode.

• Set the forced flash when you use the

flash in the following modes: —TWILIGHT mode —LANDSCAPE mode

• When using the SCENE SELECTION

mode, the AF illuminator (page 25) emits in the following conditions: —TWILIGHT mode: when the flash mode

is set to the forced flash mode

—PORTRAIT mode: when the subject is

under dark situations

• When the LANDSCAPE mode is selected,

the AF illuminator cannot be used.

Tip

Under normal recording conditions, the camera automatically makes various adjustments, such as those for the focus, iris, exposure, and white balance, as it shoots. However, you may not be able to carry out your desired shooting depending on shooting conditions. The SCENE SELECTION function provides you with near-optimum adjustments to suit your shooting situation.

LANDSCAPE mode

Focusesonly on a distantsubject to record landscapes, etc.

PORTRAIT mode

Suits for portrait recordings. Backgrounds blurredaway,and the frontward person is sharpened.

Set the mode dial to SCN.

The selected setting is loaded.

Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

This mode is used for a continuous recording. Press the shutter button in this mode, the camera records three images continuously.

4 1

3 2

Set the mode dial to , S, A,

M, or SCN. Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

with Record the image .

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] withv/V in step 3.

Notes

• You cannot use the flash in this mode.

• During recording in this mode, the image

is not displayed on the LCD screen. Make the composition before pressing the shutter button.

• The recording interval is approximate 0.6

second.

• The shutter speed more than 1

selected in BURST mode.

, [BURST] withv/V.

b/B

cannot be

Recording still images for e-mail (EMAIL)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

In the E-MAIL mode, a small-size image which is suitable for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of the normal still image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in the menu settings (page 53).)

4 1

3 2

Set the mode dial to , S, A,

M, or SCN. Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

with Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a disc in E-MAIL mode

MVC-CD200

Image size Quality

1600×1200 Approx.

1600 (3:2) Approx.

1024×768 Approx.

640×480 Approx.

, [E-MAIL] withv/V.

b/B

STANDARD

216

416

855

FINE

Approx.

126

Approx.

126

Approx.

285

Approx.

524

B Various recording

MVC-CD300

Image size Quality

STANDARD

2048×1536 Approx.

138

2048 (3:2) Approx.

138

1600×1200 Approx.

216

1280×960 Approx.

306

640×480 Approx.

855

FINE

Approx.

126

Approx.

182

Approx.

524

To return to norma l recording mode

Select [NORMAL] withv/Vin step 3.

Adding audio files to still images (VOICE)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

In the VOICE mode, the audio is also recordedatthesametimeasrecording a still image. You can vividly record the situation with audio.

4 1

3 2

Set the mode dial to , S, A,

M, or SCN. Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

with Record the image .

If you press and release the shutter button, sound is

recorded for five seconds.

If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until

you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds.

, [VOICE] withv/V.

b/B

The numberof images that you can record on a disc in VOICE mode*

MVC-CD200

Image size Quality

STANDARD

1600×1200 Approx.

203

1600 (3:2) Approx.

203

FINE

Approx.

121

Approx.

121

Image size Quality

STANDARD

1024×768 Approx.

369

640×480 Approx.

677

MVC-CD300

FINE

Approx.

262

Approx.

451

Image size Quality

STANDARD

2048×1536 Approx.

133

2048 (3:2) Approx.

133

1600×1200 Approx.

203

1280×960 Approx.

280

640×480 Approx.

677

∗ When recording 5-second audio.

FINE

Approx.

121

Approx.

172

Approx.

451

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] withv/Vin step 3.

Recording text documents (TEXT)

Mode dial:

TheTEXTmodeissuitablefor recording a document to emphasize its character by the black and white colors. The LCD screen also turns to black and white, and the image is recorded in the GIF format.

4 1

3 2

Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

with Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a disc in TEXT mode*

MVC-CD200

Image size

1600×1200 Minimum 330

1600 (3:2) Minimum 361

1024×768 M inimum 618

640×480 Minimum 974

MVC-CD300

Image size

2048×1536 Minimum 221

2048 (3:2) Minimum 244

1600×1200 Minimum 330

,[TEXT]withv/V.

b/B

B Various recording

Image size

1280×960 Minimum 462

640×480 Minimum 974

∗ The maximum number of recordable

images depends on the document condition, such as the amount of text portions.

To return to norma l recording mode

Select [NORMAL] withv/Vin step 3.

Notes

• If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you

may be unable to record a clear image.

• Reading and writing data takes more time

than normal image recording.

• When the mode dial is set to M or SCN,

the image may be bleached out or may be turned black.

• The number of recordable images is the

same regardless of whether [ ] (P. QUALITY) is set to [STANDARD] or [FINE].

Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

Records the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for printing with a high-quality image. The JPEG (compressed)format image is also recorded with the TIFF format image.

4 1

3 2

Set the mode dial to , S, A,

M, or SCN. Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

with Record the image .

, [TIFF] withv/V.

b/B

The numberof images that you can recordonadiscinTIFFmode

MVC-CD200

Image size Quality

STANDARD

1600×1200 Approx.20Approx.

1600 (3:2) Approx.22Approx.

FINE

MVC-CD300

Image size Quality

STANDARD

2048×1536 Approx.12Approx.

2048 (3:2) Approx.14Approx.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] withv/Vin step 3.

Notes

• JPEG images are recorded in the image

size selected by the [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) menu (page 53). TIFF 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

normal recording.

FINE

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 each exposurevalue shifted. The exposure compensation valuecan be setbetween±1.0 EV from thecorrectexposurevalueby1/3EV.

7 1, 4

2, 3, 6 5

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [BRACKET STEP] with

v/V

, then pressB.

B/v/V

Select the desired bracket

step value with press

±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV.

Set the mode dial to , S, A,

M, or SCN. Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

with

v/V

Record the image.

, [EXP BRKTG] with

b/B

v/V

,then

B Various recording

To return to norma l recording mode

Select [NORMAL] withv/Vin step 6.

Notes

• You cannot use the flash in this mode.

• Duringrecording, the image is not

displayed on the LCD screen. Make the composition before pressing the shutter button.

• Focus and white balance are adjusted

against the first image and 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 approximate 0.6

second.

Creating Clip Motion Files

Mode dial:

Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back s till images in succession. The images are stored in GIF format, which is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to an e-mail.

6, 7 1, 3

2, 5, 8 4

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [MOVING IMAGE] withB/

v/V

, [CLIP MOTION] withv/V,

v/V

then press Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select t he desired mode from

[ ] (IMAGE SIZE) with

NORMAL (160×120)

ClipMotionofupto10framescan be recorded. This is suitable f or use on home pages, etc.

MOBILE (80×72)

Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can be recorded. This is suitable for use with portable data terminals.

v/V

Record the image for the first

160

frame.

60min

MAKING “CLIP MOTION”

160

2/10

Before carrying out step 8,the images are temporarily stored in memory.These images are not recorded on the disc, yet.

Record the image for the next

frame.

Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames.

Pressz.

All the frame images are recorded on the disc.

T o delete some of the frame images or all the frame images

Pressb(7)instep6 or 7. The recorded frame images are played back in turn.

Press MENU, and select [DELETE LAST] or [DELETE A LL], then

press

Select [OK] withv/V,thenpress

When [DELETE LAST] is selected

in step step

, each time you repeat

, the recorded frame is

deleted from the newest one.

The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a disc

Image size

NORMAL (160×120)

Approx.560*

MOBILE (80×72) Approx.

1430**

∗ When recording 10 frames per Clip

Motion file

∗∗When recording 2 frames per Clip

Motion file

Notes

• Reading and writing data takes more time

than normal image recording.

• Due to the limitations of the GIF format,

the number of colors for Clip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore,the picture quality may deteriorate for some images.

• The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode,

so the picture quality deteriorates.

• GIF files not created on this camera may

not be displayed correctly.

• All the frame images are immediately

recorded on the disc if the mode dial is switched or the power is turned off.

B Various recording

Setting the distance to the subject

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/

Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places.

Recording images in macro

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/

The macro recording is used when zooming up a little subject, such as flowers, insects.

1 3

Set the mode dial to ,S, A,

M, SCN, or . Press FOCUS.

The focus is fixed and the (manual focus) indicator appears.

Turn the jog dial to select t he

desired focus setting.

You can select from 15 focus settings (unit: m) including the 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

PressFOCUSagainand the focal point information disappears.

Notes

• Focal point information may not

completely show the correct distance. Use the information as a guide.

• The focus preset does not work properly

when attaching a conversion lens.

• If you shoot a subject within 0.5 m

(19 3/4 inches) with the zoom is set to the T side, you may not get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing.

1 2

Set the mode dial to , S, A,

M, SCN, or . Press the control button

( ) with the menu cleared.

The (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. With the zoom set to the W side, you can shoot a subject that is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) (MVCCD200) or 4 cm (1 5/8 inch) (MVC-CD300) away from the lens surface in macro mode.

To return to normal recording mode

Press the control buttonB ()again. The indicator disappears.

Note

You cannot record images in macro with the LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE SELECTION function.

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Mode dial: /S/A/SCN/

Adjusts the exposure value which is set in the automatic a djustment.

1 3

Set the mode dial to , S, A,

SCN, or Press .

Select the des ir ed exposure

value with the jog dial.

Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. You can select values rangingfrom+2.0EVto-2.0EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

Note

If a subject is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

Tip

Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of the image is too dark or bright as illustrated below,we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. When recording a backlighted subject or a subject in the snow,set it toward +, and when recording a dark subject with fully displayed on the LCD screen, set it toward –.

Set the exposure toward +

Set the exposure

–

toward

B Various recording

Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/

Normally, the white balance is automatically adjusted (AUTO). When you record with the shootingcondition fixed or under the specific lighting condition, you can manually adjust the white balance.

To shoot in one-push white balance mode

Select [ONE PUSH]. The indicator appears.

Shoot a white object such as paper full under the same situation you will shoot.

Pressv. The indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.

Set the mode dial to ,S, A,

M, SCN, or . Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [WB] (WHITE BAL)

with with

ONE PUSH ( )

Adjusting the white balance depending on the light source

AUTO (No indicator)

Adjusts the white balance automatically

IN DOOR (n)

• Places where the lighting

condition changes quickly

• Under bright lighting such as

photography studios

• Under sodium or mercury lamps

the desired setting

b/B,

v/V

1 3

Select [AUTO] withv/Vin step 3.

Notes

• Select [AUTO]when shooting with

fluorescent lighting.

• The indicator means:

Slow flashing: white balance is not set or was not able to be set. Quick flashing: white balance is being adjusted (after you press Lit steady: white balance has been set.

• If the indicator keeps flashing even

when you press white balance mode.

, record in automatic

To reactivate auto adjustment

OUT DOOR ( )

Recording a sunrise/sunset, night scene, neon signs, or fireworks

Tip

The image is susceptible to lighting conditions. The image looks blue under sunlight in the summer, and looks red under mercury lamps. Human eyes can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem by making adjustments. Normally, the cameraadjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in strange colors, we recommend that you change the white balance mode.

Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/

You can digitallyprocess images to obtain special effect.

1 3

Set the mode dial to , S, A,

M, SCN, or . Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PFX] (P. EFFECT) with

, the desired mode with

b/B

v/V

SOLARIZE

The lightcontrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration.

B&W

The picture is monochrome (black and white).

SEPIA

The picture is sepia-toned like an old photograph.

NEG.ART

The color and brightness of the picture are reversed as in a negative.

OFF

Does not use the picture effect function.

B Various recording

To cancel PICTURE EFFECT

Select [OFF] withv/Vin step 3.

Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

5 1, 4

2, 3

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [DAT E/TIME] withB/v/V,

v/V

then press Select the date and time

setting with

DAY & TIME

Imposes the date, hour, and minute.

DATE

Imposes the year, month, and day.

OFF

Does not impose the date and time.

Set the mode dial to ,S, A,

M, or SCN. Record the image.

The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback only.

,thenpress

v/V

Notes

• If you select [DATE] in step 3,thedateis

imposed onto the image in the order selected with “Setting the date and time” (page 14).

• The date and time are not superimposed

onto Clip Motion images.

2001 7 4

Using the Spot lightmetering function

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/

Use this function when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc.

Press to activate the spot lightmetering function. Position the point youwanttorecordatthespotlightmetering cross hair.

LCD screen

Spot lightmetering cross hair

B Various recording

Various playback

1600

Playing back three or nine images at once

Mode dial:

You can display multiple images on the LCD screen at one time using the zoom buttons.

1 2

Set the mode dial to .

Press the zoom W/T buttons

repeatedly.

The LCD screen display changes as follows:

• Single (single-image) screen

1600

1/10

• Triple-image screen

APERTURE VALUE SHUTTER SPEED EXPOSURE VALUE

SINGLE DISPLAY

F2.5

1/125

0.0

10:30

2001 7 4100-0005

The image indicated by the yellow frame in the index screen is displayed in the middle of the triple-image screen with the recording information. To display

the other information, press

v/V

The following marks are displayed on each image according to the image type and s ettings.

: Moving image file

: VOICE mode file

: E-mail file

:Printmark

:Protectmark TEXT: TEXT file TIFF: TIFF file CLIP:ClipMotionfile (No mark): Normal recording (no settings)

10:30

2001 7 4100-0001

FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME

W T

• Index (nine-image) screen

SINGLE DISPLAY

W T

To display the next (previous) index screen

Pressv/V/b/B.

T o return to normal playback (single-image)

• Press the zoom T button repeatedly.

• Press

Note

When viewing an image recorded in Clip Motion or TEXT mode on the index screen, the image may appear differentfrom the actual image.

Tip

When the triple-image screen is displayed, pressing MENU opens the menu including [PRINT], [PROTECT], and [DELETE]. For details on items, see pages 77, 78, and 81. To close the menu, press MENU again. The menu disappears and the recording information is indicated.

Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)

Mode dial:

1 3

Set the mode dial to .

Displaytheimagetobe

enlarged. Zoom in the image with the

zoom T button. Pressv/V/b/Brepeatedly to

select the desired portion of the image.

: The image moves downward

: The image moves upward

: The image moves rightward

: The image moves leftward

B Various playback

To return to the normal size

Pressz.

T o record an enlarged image (trimming)

Press MENU after zooming.

Select [TRIMMING] withB,then

press

Select the image size withv/V, then press The image is recorded and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording.

Notes

• Zoomscalingisupto5× regardless of the

original image size.

• The quality of enlarged images may be

deteriorated.

• The original data is left even if you enlarge

the image.

• The enlarged image is recorded as the

newest file.

• If you trim an image, the disc space will be

decrease.

• If the disc space is not sufficient, you may

be unable to trim an image.

• Moving images cannot be enlarged.

• The still images recorded in TEXT mode

can be enlarged, but these images cannot be trimmed.

Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE)

Mode dial:

This function is useful for c hecking the recorded images or for presentations, etc.

1 3, 4

Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [SLIDE], then pressz.

Set the following items.

INTERVAL

Youcanselectfrom1min(one minute), 30 sec (30 seconds), 10 sec (10 seconds), or 5 sec (5 seconds).

REPEAT

ON:Playsbackimagesina continuous loop (The slide show stops in approximately 20 minutes*). OFF: After all images have been played back, the slide show ends.

∗ The slide show does not end until all

the images are played back, even if it takes more than 20 minutes.

Select [START],then pressz.

The slide show begins.

T o cancel the SLIDE SHOW setting

Select [CANCEL] withv/Vin step 3, then press

T o stop the SLIDE SHOW playback

Pressz,select[EXIT]withB, then

press

T o skip to the next/previous image during the SLIDE SHOW

Selectb/B at the lower-left on the LCD screen.

Note

The interval setting time may vary depending on the image size.

Rotating a still image (ROT ATE)

Mode dial:

You can rotate the image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation.

1 3, 4

Set the mode dial to , and

display the image to rotate. Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [ROTATE] withb/B,

then press Rotate the image clockwise

or counterclockwise , then select [OK] with then press

v/V

B Various playback

To cancel rotation

Select [CANCEL] withv/Vin step 4, then press

Notes

• You cannot rotate protected or

uncompressed images, or images recorded in TEXT mode.

• You may not be able to rotate images

recorded with other equipment.

• Also, when viewing images on a computer,

the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the application software.

• If you rotate an image, the disc space will

decrease.

• If the disc space is not sufficient, you may

not be able to rotate an image.

Viewing images on a TV screen

Mode dial:

Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV.

Set the TV/VIDEO switch to “VIDEO”.

A/V connecting cable

to A/V OUT (MONO) jack

Connect the A/V connecting

cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of your camera and to the audio/video input jacks of the TV.

If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch jack.

Turn on the TV and start

playback on your camera.

Theplaybackimage appearson the TV screen.

Notes

• You cannot use a TV that has an antenna

(aerial) connector only.

• When viewing a still image on the TV,the

black band may appear around the image.

Editing

Deleting images (DELETE)

Mode dial:

Protectedimages cannot be deleted.

In single-image or tripleimage mode

1 2

2, 4, 5 3

Set the mode dial to .

In single-image mode:

Display the image y ou want to delete with

In triple-image mod e:

Press the zoom W button twice to turn to the triple-image mode. Display the image y ou want to delete with

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

b/B

In index mode

Set the mode dial to , then

display the index scree n with the zoom W button.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [DELETE] withb/B,

then press Select [ALL] or [SELECT]

with

b/B

, then pressz.

1 3–5

2, 5

B Editing

Select [DELETE] withb/Bin

single-image mode, or with

in triple-image mod e ,

v/V

then press Select [OK] withv/V,then

press

The image (or the middlepositioned image in triple-image mode) is deleted.

When you select [ALL]

Select [ENTER] with

press

All the unprotected images are deleted.

When you select [SELECT]

The frame of the selected image turns green.

Select the image to be deleted

v/V/b/B

with To cancel, press Repeat this step to select other images. The (delete) indicator appears on the selected images.

SET TO NEXT

Press MENU.

Select [OK] withb/B, then

press

,then

b/B

,thenpressz.

again.

To cancel deleting

Select [CANCEL] withb/Bin step 4 or [EXIT] with

press

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.

• If the disc space is not sufficient, y ou may

not be able to delete an image.

• If the lower four-digit file number of an

image is the same as the number of the selected image, that image also will be deleted.

in step 5, then

b/B

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)

Mode dial:

Protects images against accidental erasure.

In single-image or tripleimage mode

1 2

2, 4 3

Set the mode dial to .

In single-image mode

Display the image you want to protect with

In triple-image mode

Press the zoom W button twice to turn to the triple-image mode. Display the image you want to protect with

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PROTECT] withb/Bin

single-image mode, or with

in triple-image mode,

v/V

then press

The displayed image (or the middle-positioned image in tripleimage mode) is protected. The (protect) indicator appears on the image.

To release protection

Presszagaininstep4.The indicator disappears.

b/B

In index mode

Set the mode dial to , then

display the index screen with the zoom W button.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PROTECT] withb/B,

then press Select [ALL] or [SELECT]

with

b/B

,thenpressz.

1 3–5

2, 5

When you select [ALL]

Select [ON] with

All the images in the disc are protected.

When you select [SELECT]

The frame of the selected image turns green.

Select the image to be protected with

v/V/b/B

To cancel, press Repeat this step to select other images.

The the selected images.

Press MENU.

Select [OK] withb/B, then press

indicator appears on

SET TO NEXT

,thenpress

b/B

,thenpressz.

again.

To release protection

If you selected [ALL] in step 4, select [OFF] with selected [SELECT] in step 4, select the image to be unprotected with

,thenpressz. Repeat this step to

select other images. Press MENU and select [OK] with

,thenpressz.Ifyou

b/B

,thenpressz.

b/B

v/V/b

B Editing

Notes

• If you protect an image, the disc space will

decrease. Also, if you release protection, the disc space will decrease.

• If the disc space is not sufficient, you may

not be able to protect an image.

Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)

Mode dial:

You can change the image size of the recorded image.

1 3, 4

Set the mode dial to , then

display the image of which youwanttochangethesize.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [RESIZE] withb/B,

then press Select the desired size with

, then pressz.

v/V

MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480

The resized image is recorded.

Notes

• When you change from a small size to a

large size, the picture quality deteriorates.

• The original image is retained even after

resizing.

• Youcannot change the size of images

recordedin TEXT mode, moving images, uncompressed images, or Clip Motion images.

• The resized image is recorded as the

newest file.

• If you resize an image, the disc space will

decrease.

• If the disc space is not sufficient, you may

not be able to resize an image.

To cancel changing the size

Select [CANCEL] withv/Vin step 4, then press

Selecting still images to print (PRI NT)

Mode dial:

You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenientwhen you have images printed at a shop that conformswith the DPOF (DigitalPrint Order Format) standard.

In single-image or tripleimage mode

1 2

2, 4 3

Set the mode dial to .

In single-image mode

Display the image y ou want to print with

In triple-image mod e

Press the zoom W buttontwice to turn to the triple-image mode. Display the image y ou want to print with

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PRINT] withb/Bin

single-image mode, or with

in triple-image mod e ,

v/V

then press

The (print) mark is marked on the displayed image (or the middle-positioned image in tripleimage mode).

b/B

To unmark the print mark

Presszagain in step 4. mark disappear.

In index mode

1 3–5, 7

2, 6

Set the mode dial to , then

display the index scree n with the zoom W button.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PRINT] withb/B,then

press Select [SELECT] withb/B,

then press

When marking the mark, you cannot select [ALL]. The frame of the selected image turns green.

Select the image to be

marked with press

To cancel, press Repeat this step to select other images. The mark appears on the selected image.

SET TO NEXT

v/V/b/B

again.

,then

B Editing

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [OK] withb/B,then

press

To unmark selected print marks

Select the image to be unmarked in step 5 with

v/V/b/B

,thenpressz.

T o unmark all the print marks

Select [ALL] withb/Bin step 4, then

. Select [OFF] withb/B,then

press

press The marks on all images are unmarked.

Formatting a CD-RW

When deleting all the images in the CD-RW or using the CD- RW formatted with other equipment than this camera, format the CD-RW. When youformataCD-RW,alldatastored on the disc will be deleted. Check the contents of the d isc before formatting. The initialization is also executed after the format.

2 3–5

To cancel marking the print mark

Select [CANCEL] withb/Bin step 4, then press

in step 7,thenpressz.

Notes

• You cannot mark moving images, Clip

Motion images or images recorded in TEXT mode.

• If you mark an image recorded in TIFF

mode with a print mark, only the uncompressed image is printed, and the JPEG image recorded at the same time is not printed.

• If you mark an image with a print mark,

the disc space will decrease. Also, if you unmark the print mark, the disc space will decrease.

• If the disc space is not sufficient, y ou may

not be able to mark an image with a print mark.

, or select [EXIT] withb/

Insert only the CD-RW you

want to format. Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (DISC TOOL) with

, [FORMAT] withB/v/V,

v/V

then press Select [OK] withv/V,then

press

“FORMAT PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the LCD screen.

Select [OK] withv/V,then

press

To cancel formatting

Select [CANCEL] withv/Vin step 3, then press

Notes

• When you format, be sure to use a fully

charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the power source.

• CD-Rs cannot be formatted.

• The disc which is formatted using other

equipment than this camera cannot be used with this camera. Format the disc again with this camera.

• It takes about seven minutes to executethe

format.

• About 300 times formatting can be

available on a CD-RW.

• Once you format the CD-RW, protected

images are also deleted.

B Editing

Changing the setup settings (SET UP)

Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. Youcan set up the following items with the control button.

DISC TOOL

Item Setting Desc r iption

FINALIZE OK Finalizesa disc (page 32).

CANCEL Cancelsthe finalization.

FORMAT OK Formats a CD-RW (page 82).

CANCEL Cancelsformatting of the CD-RW.

INITIALIZE OK Initializes a disc (page 18).

CANCEL Cancelsthe initialization.

UNFINALIZE OK Unfinalizes a C D-RW (page 34).

CANCEL Cancels the unfinalization.

CAMERA

Item Setting Desc r iption

SCENE SELECTION

MOVING IMAGE

DATE/TIME DAY & TIME

DIGITAL ZOOM

BRACKET STEP (MVC-CD300 only)

RED EYE REDUCTION

AF ILLUMINATOR

TWILIGHT

LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT

MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (page 26).

CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion.

DA TE OFF

ON Uses digital zoom (page 23).

OFF Does not use digital zoom. ±1.0EV

±0.7EV

±0.3EV ON

OFF

Selects the SCENE SELECTION mode that is assigned to the SCN position (page 58).

Sets whether to insert the date and time into the still image (page 70).

Sets the exposure plus minus value when recording three images with each exposure valueshifted(page63).

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24).

Uses when it is hard to focus on the subject under dark situations (page 25).

SETUP 1

Item Setting Description

FILE NUMBER SERIES Assignsnumbers to files in sequence even if

RESET Resets the file number that starts from 0001

CONVERSION LENS (MVCCD300 only)

LANGUAGE CLOCK SET OK Sets the date and time (page 14).

When [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON]:

• The SCENE SELECTION and zoom functions are not activated.

• WhenthemodedialissettoSorM,theirisvaluecanbeselectedonlyfromF4ormore.

• The focus preset is not activated.

• The macro recording is not activated.

ON Set to [ON] when using the VCL-MHG07

OFF

ENGLISH Displays the menu items in En glish.

/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.

CANCEL

the disc is changed.

each time the disc is changed.

conversion lens (not supplied). At this time, the zoom function does not work. Also, note that the VAD-S70 adaptor ring needed to mount the conversion lens to your camera is not sold in some countries and regions.

SETUP 2

Item Setting Description

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD BACKLIGHT

BEEP SHUTTER Turns on the shuttersoundonly.(The shutter

VIDEO OUT NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode

BRIGHT NORMAL

DARK BRIGHT

NORMAL

ON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when you

OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode

Selects the LCD brightness (page 22).

Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight.

sound is heard when you press the shutter button.)

press the control button/shutter button).

(e.g., Japan, the USA).

(e.g., Europe).

B Editing

Item Setting Desc r iption

USB CONNECT PTP Switches the USB mode (page 35).

NORMAL

ON This is activated only when using the AC

DEMO

OFF

power adaptor. [DEMO] is set to [STBY] at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you haveset the modedialto ,S,A,M,orSCN.To cancel the demonstration, turn off the power.

Additional information

Precautions

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) a s long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

On handling the camera

Do not carry the camera by holding thedisccover

Do not touch the rotating disc

This may cause serious injuries.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzene as this may damage the finish or the casing.

After using your camera at the seashore or other dusty locations

Clean your camera carefully. Otherwise, the salty air may corrode the metal fittings or dust may enter the inside of your camera, causing a malfunction.

On operating temperature

Your camera is designed for use between the temperatures of 0°Cto 40°C(32°Fto104°F). Recording in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

On pickup lens cleaning

When the pickup lens is dirty and the camera cannot read any image, clean the pickup lens using a commercially availableblower.

Pickup lens

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. Should this occur, the camera will not operate properly.

Moisture condensation occurs easily wh en :

• The camera is brought from a cold

location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room.

• The camera is taken from an air-

conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors,etc.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditionsat the new location over a period of time (about an hour).

Additional information

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to record with moistureremaininginside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

• Do not place the unit in locations that

are: — Extremely hot or cold — Dusty or dirty — Very humid — Vibrating

On pickup lens

Do not touch the pickup lens inside the disccover.Anddonotopenthedisc cover except when inserting or removing a disc to keep dust out.

On AC power adaptor

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet

(mains) when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord (mains lead) itself.

• Do not operate the unit with a

damaged cord (mains lead) or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

• Do not bend the power cord (mains

lead) forcibly,or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord (mains lead) and may cause fire or electrical shock.

• Preventmetallicobjectsfrom coming

into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

• Always keep metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or

drop the unit.

• While the unit is in use, particularly

during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation.

• The unit becomes warm during use.

This is not a malfunction.

On battery pack

• Use only the specified charger with

the charging function.

• To prevent accident from a short

circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

• Keep the battery pack away from fire.

• Never expose the battery pack to

temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Do not expose the battery pack to any

mechanical shock.

• Do not disassemble nor modify the

battery pack.

• Attach the battery pack to the camera

securely.

• Charging while some capacity

remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

On the built-in rechargeable lithium battery

Your camera is supplied with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery installed so as to retain the date a nd time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery is always charged as longasyou areusingyour camera. The battery, however, will get discharged graduallyif you do not use your camera. It will be completely discharged in about one month if you do not use your camera at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect thecameraoperation.Toretainthe date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is discharged.

Charging the built-in rechargeable lithium battery:

• Connect your camera to house

current (mains) using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camera, and leave your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours.

• Or install the fully charged battery

pack in your camera, and leave your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours.

On discs

Be sure to use only 8 cm CD-Rs/CDRWs.You cannot read or write data on other type discs that do not correspond to this camera.

On cleaning

• Do not clean a disc using a cleaner

before recording. Use a commercially available blower to remove dust.

• If fingerprints,dust, drop of water, or

oil makes the recordable side (the other side of the printed side) of a disc dirty, the camera may not properly record an image on the disc. You should handle a disc with a lot of care.

• Ifadiscdoesbecomedirty,wipeitin

astraightlinefromcentertoedge with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. You can use a commercially available CD cleaner.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Additional information

• Do not use any solvent (benzine,

thinner,static protection product, record cleaner, etc.) to clean a disc.

Notes

• Do not remove the disc while reading or

writing data.

• Data may be damaged if:

—You remove the disc or turn off the

power while reading or writing data.

—Youuse the camera in a locationsubject

to the effects of static electricity or noise.

• Do not attach any material on the surface

of a disc. This causes a nonuniform rotating speed and this may cause a malfunction of the camera.

• You can write only on the label surface of a

disc. When you write, use only a felt-tip marker and do not touch it until it is in dry state, and do not heat it. Do not use a sharp-pointed tool, such as a ballpoint pen.

• Hold a disc at the edges while pressing the

center hole lightly. Do not touch the recordable side (the other side of the printed side) of a disc.

• When you carry or store a disc, put it in its

case.

• Do not strike, bend or drop a disc, or rub

the edge of a disc.

• Do not store a disc in the following

locations: —In dusty or dirty places —Under direct sunlight —Near heaters —In dump places

• If you play back the disc on which any

image has not been recorded using a CDROM drive, t he CD-ROM drive may malfunctionor the disc may be scratched.

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to

240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a

commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains)

[b].

AC-L10A/L10 B/L10C

Watching the playback picture on TV

If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, you need a TV having avideoinputjackandavideo connecting cable. The color system of the TV must be the same as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list:

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy,Kuwait, Malaysia, New Z ealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc.

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” batterypackisa lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camera and the AC power adaptor. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

Charging the battery pack

• Be sure to charge the battery pack

before you start using your camera.

• We recommend charging the battery

pack in an ambient temperature of between10°Cto30°C(50°Fto86°F) until the /CHG lamp goes out, indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you ma y not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

• After charging is completed, either

disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera or remove the battery pack.

Effective use of the battery pack

• Battery performance decreases in

low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to use th e battery pack longer: — Putthe battery pack in a pocket

closetoyourbodytowarmitup, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start taking shots.

• Frequently operating the zoom wears

out the battery pack faster.

• BecertaintoturnthePOWERswitch

to off when not taking shots or playingbackonyourcamera.

• We recommend having spare

batteries handy for two or three times the expectedshootingtime, and ma ke a trial shots before taking the actual shots.

• Do not expose the battery pack to

water. The battery pack is not waterresistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

• If the power goes off although the

battery remainingindicatorindicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time.

Additional information

• The

mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is 5 to 10 minutes.

How to store the battery pack

• Even if the battery pack is not used

for a long time, store it in a dry, cool place after fully charging it once per year and then using the battery pack up on your camera. This is to maintain the battery pack’s functions.

• Tousethebatterypackuponyour

camera, leave the POWER switch to on in mode until the power goes off without a disc inserted.

Battery life

• The battery life is limited. Battery

capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack.

• The battery life varies according to

how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack.

Troubleshooting

If you experiencetrouble with your camera, first check the followingitems. Should your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, press the reset button located on the bottom. (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.) Should your camera still not operate properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:

appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 102).

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

Your camera does not work.

Your camera cannot record images.

• You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 9).

• The disc is not inserted properly.

Eject the disc, and insert it again (page 16).

• The battery level is too low. (The

appears.)

Charge the battery pack fully (page 10).

• The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.

Connect it securely to the DC IN jack and a wall outlet (mains) (page 10, 13).

• The malfunction occurs inside the camera.

Turn off the power, and turn on after one minute, then check that the camera works properly.

• The mode dial is set to or SET UP.

Set it to , S, A, M, SCN, or (pages 20,

26).

• No disc is inserted into your camera.

Insert a disc (page 16).

• The disc has not been initialized.

Initialize the disc (page 18).

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Additional information

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The picture is out of focus. • Your camera is not in macro recording mode when

The resizing function does not work.

You cannot display a print mark.

The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed near a TV or other

The picture is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source

you shoot a subject that is about 3 to 50 cm (1 3/16 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) or about 4 to50cm(15/8to193/4inches)(MVC-CD300) away from the lens.

Set the macro recording mode (page 66).

Press the zoom W button repeatedly.

• The LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE

SELECTION function is selected.

Cancel the function.

• The focus preset is selected.

Cancel the function.

• [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON] in the setup

settings (MVC-CD300 only).

Setitto[OFF](page85).

• Youcannot resize moving images, text images, Clip

Motion images, and uncompressed images.

• Youcannot display print marks on moving images,

text images and Clip Motion images.

equipment that uses strong magnets.

Move your camera away from the TV, etc.

behind the subject.

Adjust the exposure (page 67).

• The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (page 22).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The flash does not work. • The flash is set to .

Set the flash to (no indication) or (page24).

• The mode dial is set to , SET UP, or

(MPEG MOVIE).

Set it to , S, A, M, SCN, or (CLIP MOTION).

• The camera is in one of the following SCENE

SELECTION modes: TWILIGHT or LANDSCAPE.

Cancel the S CENE SELECTION function or set the flash to (page 24, 58).

• [MODE] (REC MODE) is set to [EXP BRKTG] or

[BURST] (MVC-CD300 only) in the menu settings.

Set it to the other modes.

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.

The zoom does not work. (MVC-CD300 only)

Digital zoom does not function.

The image is in monochrome.

• The date a nd time are not set correctly.

Set the correct date and time (page 14).

• This is called the smear phenomenon. This is not a

malfunction.

Set the exposure toward– (page 67).

• [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON] in the setup

settings.

Set it to [OFF] (page 85).

• The zoom cannot be used when recording a moving

image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG MOVIE].

• The digital zoom cannot be used when recording a

moving image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG MOVIE].

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [OFF].

Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON] in the menu settings (page 23).

• You shot the image in TEXT mode.

Cancel the TEXT mode (page 61).

• [PFX](P.EFFECT)issetto[B&W]inthemenu

settings.

Cancel the B&W mode (page 69).

Additional information

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The image cannot be played back on the CDROM drive of your computer.

Your camera cannot delete an image.

The power turn s off suddenly.

The image does not appear on the TV screen.

The SLIDE SHOW function stops automatically.

The macro function does not work.

• The disc has not been finalized.

Finalize the disc (page 32).

• An error occurs during recordingby vibration.

Possibly, you may be able to play back images if you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.

• The CD-ROM drive does not correspond to the

packet-write system or does not conform to the MultiRead type.

Consult the computer or the CD-ROM drive manufacturer.

• Causes not described above are occurred.

Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

• The disc is not initialized.

Initialize the disc (page 18).

• The disc space is not sufficient.

This is not a m alfunction.

• The image is protected.

Cancel the protection (page 78).

• If you do not operate the camera for about three

minuteswhile the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack.

Turn on the camera.

• The battery pack is discharged.

Replace it with a fully charged battery pack.

• The [VIDEO OUT] setting of your camera is

incorrect.

Change the setting (page 85).

• The SLIDE SHOW function stops after about

20 minutes.

Tocontinue the slide show, select [START] again (page 74).

• [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [LANDSCAPE] in

the setup settings.

Cancel the SCENE SELECTION function (page 58).

• [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON] in the setup

settings (MVC-CD300 only).

Setitto[OFF](page85).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The TEXT mode recording cannot be properly done.

Your computer does not recognize your camera.

• The subject is not under even lighting situations.

Change lighting.

• The mode dial is set to S, A, M, or SCN.

Set it to .

• The battery level is low.

Use the AC power adaptor (page 13).

• The camera is turned off.

Turnon the camera.

• The USB cable is not connected firmly.

Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB MODE” is displayedontheLCDscreen(page38).

• The USB connectors on your computer are

connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

• The USB driver is not installed.

Install the US B driver (page 38).

• [USB CONNECT] is set to [PTP] in the setup

settings.

Set it to [NORMAL] (page 86).

• Since the camera is connected to a computer with

the USB cable before installing the USB driver, the drive is not recognized by the computer.

Delete the drive which is not recognized, then install the USB driver. For details, see the procedurebelow.

Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional

Perform all steps without skipping.

Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

Connect the USB ja ck on the camera and the computer with the

supplied USB cabl e. Insert a disc.

Connect the AC power ada ptor to your camera and then to a wall

outlet (mains), and turn on the power of your camera.

Additional information

Open “Device Manager” on Windows.

For Windows 98, Windows 98SE and W indows Me users:

Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click [System].

“System properties” is displayed. Click the [Device Manager] tab located at

the top. Click [ CD Mavica] in [ Other devices],then click the [Delete (E)]

button located at the lower-right corner.

For Windows 2000 Professional users: * Log in with the permission of administrator.

Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click [System].

“System properties” is displayed. Click the [Hardware]tab located at the top,

then click the [Device Manager (D)] button. Click [View] in [Device Manager], then click [Devices by type (E)].

Right-click [ CD Mavica] in [ Otherdevices], then click [Delete (E)].

After the message appears to verify that you delete the device

manager, click “OK.” Turn off the camera, disconnect the US B cable, an d restart the

computer. Install the USB driver in the supplied CD-ROM to the comput er

following the procedure on page 38.

Battery packs

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The battery pack cannot be charged.

The battery life is short. • You are recording/playing back images under

• The power of the camera is turned on.

Turn off the power of the camera (page 10).

extremely cold temperatures.

• The battery pack is not charged enough.

Charge the battery pack fully.

• The battery pack is dead.

Replace the battery pack with a new one.

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The indication of the battery remaining time is not proper, or the power is immediately turned off even if the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery level is sufficient.

The /CHG lamp flashes when charging a battery pack.

The /CHG lamp does not light up when charging a battery pack.

No function works though the power is on.

• You are using the camera for many hours under

extremely hot or cold temperatures.

• The battery pack is dead.

Replace the battery pack with a new one (page 9).

• The battery level is too low.

Install the fully charged battery pack (page 9,

10).

• A deviationhas occurred in the remaining battery

time.

Charge the battery pack fully (page 10).

• A malfunction has occurred in the battery pack.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

• The AC power adaptor is not connected.

Connect the power c ord firmly to a wall outlet (mains) (page 10).

• The battery pack is not installed properly.

Install it properly (page 9).

• Charging of the battery p ack is complete.

• —

Remove the battery pack, then install it again after about one minute. If the function still do not work, press the reset button located on the bottom using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the reset button, the d ate and time setting is cleared.)

Additional information

Warning and notice messages

Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list.

Message Meaning

LENS CAP ATTACHED The lens cap is attached. COVER OPEN The disc cover is opened. NO DISC No disc is inserted. DRIVE ERROR There is trouble with the disc drive or the

DISC ERROR An unusable disc is inserted or there is

DEW ERROR A moisture condensation has occurred

DISC PROTECT The disc was protected with a computer. DIRECTORYERROR The same directory exists. NOT ENOUGH DISC SPACE The remaining capacity of the disc is not

NOT INITIALIZED Since the disc has not been initialized,

ALREADY INITIALIZED It is not necessary to execute the

ALREADY FINALIZED It is not necessary to execute the

NO FILE No image is recorded on the disc. FILE ERROR Trouble has occurred during playback. IMAGE SIZE OVER You tried to play back images with an

INVALID OPERATION You try to play back the image recorded

FILE PROTECT The image is protected. For "InfoLITHIU M" BATTERY

ONLY NOT ENOUGH BATTERY The battery levelis too low to execute the

camera.

trouble with the disc.

inside the camera.

enough to operate other than executing the finalization.

the camera cannot record any image on the disc.

initialization, the disc was initialized.

finalization, the disc was finalized.

image size larger than the maximum playback size of this camera.

with other equipment.

The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.

initialization or finalization.

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