Sony MVC-A7AF User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Model No.: Still Video Floppy System Model No MVC A7AF
Built in Advanced Compact Camera still video Recording System
System of Recording Audio And Video in particular Format of Still Video floppy system.
Capacity of recording is as follows
Frame Recording: 16 audio synchronized still pictures collection ( 25 still pictures)
Field Recording: 25 sound synchronized different still pictures in a collections (50 still pictures)
Video recording includes up to 480 seconds of making sound covering 9.6 second per track at 5kHz ringing frequency: audio recording made in 1 track or 5 tracks
Different methods of recording videos such as manual and automatic can also be utilised
A single still image can be recorded or videos can be recorded that can be made in a continuous direction
4 shots of still images in video recordings can be made on a single device. Each image up to 4 seconds.
The Image Device CCD combines and filters up to 380000 picture units and 2 inches in size
Macro-photographic Zoom lens is used X 6 together with 12 mm to 72 mm lenses, Focal length 1.4 with 1.7.
Adjustment of the lens prior to its direct Point-Witnessing view eye calibration of a motor full structure employed for the lens zooming position.
Shutter Controls created in Korea, Operating speed of these shutters varies from 1/15 to 1/1000 second
Programmed Auto Exposure is shifted automatically and incentives to create structures comprising more vivid images in three pre-set positions.
The Automatic Exposure Control has a coverage of +2EV in steps of around 0.5.
External lighting set at ISO 80 enhances the Frame Recording whereas Field Recording makes it ISO 160.
The 3200 K and 5800 K coefficient in flash mode automatics for automatic white balance and linear white balance has proven to be quite effective.
Since Jan we have had Dates Indicated.

1. 1987 up until December 31 2009

Expected Lifespan: CR2025 Lithium battery provides approximately 1 year of use
Built-in equipment: uni direction electret condenser microphone
Pins and plugs: MIC jack, REMOTE jack, DC IN jack
Input requirements: 6 L40 (LR 6) alkaline batteries and DC IN 9.6 V jack
Watts Used: 3.7 W
Total weight: 1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz) including six size L40 alkaline batteries and disk
Operating temperature: 0 semigrade to 40 semigrade. (32 semigrade to 104 semigrade)
Allowed storage temperature: -20 semigrade to plus 60 semigrade. (-4 semigrade to 140 semigrade)
Extra features: To buy: Electronic flash MFL-30, Remote control unit RM S7, Car battery cord DCC 2600A, Battery pack NP 4000, Still video floppy disk MP 50, Cleaning disk MP 5CL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the greatest amount of images that can be captured by the device?

There is an utmost of 25 older images taken in the frame mode and then 50 images in the flying mode in the still video floppy disk.

What If I want to record audio manually

You go to AUDIO selector MAN, and seek to a picture on the shutter release button and it is now recording audio and has pressed AUDIO REC (MAN) switch.

Is it possible to use the equipment without putting in any batteries?

Batteries are an absolute necessity as 6 size L40 (LR6) alkaline batteries specifically power the machinery. Alternatively, you can connect a power supply to the DC IN 9.6 V taking a compatible source in order to use the machine.

What happens when the auto emphasis feature fails to respond?

Ensure that the AF is selected when shifting the range or shooting conditions which should encourage auto emphasis to work. In the event that auto emphasizing still does work, use manual focus to make adjustments.

What are the steps needed to set the white balance manually?

By pressing the WB button, you can choose the correct white balance setup by pressing the shift correct button up or down.

Are the machines or the recordings good enough to be used in dim lighting?

Although, the device comes with a sensitivity option at SENS. HI but even then it is difficult to record anything useable in dim lighting, Therefore, for improved quality it is better to use an external flash.

What kind of external device can I link to the microphone jack?

The built in microphone is automatically disabled when you plug in an external microphone with a mini plug into the MIC jack which allows you to use any external microphone to attach to the device.