Sony MVC-CD200 User Manual

3-067-951-12(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 USA 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 camera with Mavica discs *.

• While the image is being recorded on the disc, the ACCESS lamp lights up (red) . W h e n th is la m p 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

• Thiscamera conformswith the Designrule

for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics

and Information Technology Industries Association). Playback of images recorded with your

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camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

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

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windowor outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen,the finder or thelens 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.

Using your camera abroad

For details, see page 90.

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 directly contact 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 l ife (min.)

Continuous recording Approx. 120

Approximate time 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 a d aptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains).

Using a car battery

Use a Sony DC adaptor/charger.

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).

mark facing up.

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.

The date and time are entered.

,setthe

CLOCK SET

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

00AM12172001 /

30PM10472001 /

O K

CANCEL

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

O K

CANCEL

T o cancel the date and time setting

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

Note

If the rechargeable button battery is ever fully discharged (page 89), the CLOCK SET screen will appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time, by starting from step

above.

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 a f ter canc eling th e initializat ion

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 with the battery pack used as a power source, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batterypack. Touse the camera again,push the POWERswitch in the arrow direction to turn on the camera again. However, when a device is connected to the USB or AV/ OUT (MONO) jack, or when a moving image is played back, the auto power-off function does not work. (When using the slide show function, the power is automatically turned off after about 20 minutes regardless of the power source (the battery pack or the AC power adaptor).)

Whiletheimageisbeingrecordedonadisc,theACCESSlamplights. When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike the camera. Al so, 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 MENU. 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)

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 AF frame (page 105) does not appear on the LCD screen.

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.

B Recording

DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF

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 the controlbutton indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer recording,press the control button

()again.

( ). The (self-timer)

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. To changethe 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 can 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. 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 locked.

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.

• When using the focus preset function (page 66), you cannot use the AF illuminator.

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.

6, 7

1, 5

2–4

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

PAGE 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

PAGE 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 scr een, 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

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The indicators on the LCD screen during still image playback

Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF, the status of the LCD

screen changes as follows: all available indicators on

indicators offtLCD backlight off. 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

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10:30

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00:04

screen.

10:30

REV/CUE VOLUME

STOP

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T o stop the playback

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

To advance or rewind the moving image

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

Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)] (page 54)

The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps2and3.

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

Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as follows: all available indicators on backlight off. See page 107 for a detailed description of the indicators.

indicators offtLCD

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