Sony MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300 Service manual

MVC-CD200/CD300

SERVICE MANUAL

US Model

Canadian Model

Level 2

Ver 1.0 2001. 05

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Photo : MVC-CD300

This service manual contains information for japanese model as well.

On the SY-67 board and the DDX-G2100 COMPLETE ASSEMBLY (Including the MD-083 Board)

This service manual provides the information on the premised of the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair inside the SY-67 board in case of trouble. It is also premised that the mechanism deck DDX-G2100 COMPLETE ASSEMBLY (including the MD-083 board) shall be exchanged as an assembly in case of trouble . Therefore, disassembling procedure and exploded view of the DDX-G2100 COMPLETE ASSEMBLY are not shown. The block diagram, printed wiring board, schematic diagram and electrical parts list of the SY-67 board are also not shown. Note that the following pages are lacking intentionally.

SY-67 board

Block diagram............................... Page 3-15 to 3-20

Printed wiring board ..................... Page 4-19 to 4-22

Schematic diagram....................... Page 4-23 to 4-42

Electrical parts list ........................ Page 6-18 to 6-24

DDX-G2100 COMPLETE ASSEMBLY

Disassembly ................................. Page 2-15 to 2-16

Exploded view .............................. Page 6-8

MD-083 board

Block diagram ............................ Page 3-21 to 3-26

Printed wiring board ................... Page 4-43 to 4-46

Schematic diagram .................... Page 4-47 to 4-54

Electrical parts list ...................... Page 6-14 to 6-18

Japanese Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Chinese Model

Tourist Model

Korea Model

The above-described information is shown in service manual Level 3.

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Image device

MVC-CD200: 6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD MVC-CD300: 8.93 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD

Lens

3× zoom lens MVC-CD200: f = 6.1 –

18.3 mm (1/4 – 3/4 inches) (39 – 117 mm (1 9/16 – 4 5/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD300: f= 7– 21mm (9/32 –27/32 inches)(34 – 102 mm (1 3/8 – 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD200: F = 2.8 – 2.9 MVC-CD300: F = 2.0 – 2.5

Exposure control

Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority,Aperture priority, Manual exposure

White balance

Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push

Data system

Movie:MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode, Clip Motion), TIFF Audio with still image: MPEG1 (Monaural)

Recording medium

8 cm CD-R/CD-RW

Recommended flash recordingdistance (ISO is set to AU TO):

MVC-CD200:0.3mto

2.5 m (11 7/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet) MVC-CD300:0.3mto 3 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches)

Drive

Read: Maximum×8 Write: ×4

Readout

Noncontact optical readout (using s emiconductor laser)

Laser

Wavelength: 777 to 787 nm NA: 0.5 Maximum output: 23 mW Emission duration: 600 ns

Input and Output connector

A/V OUT (MONO) (Monaural)

Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ

ACC jack

Mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)

USB jack

mini-B

LCD screen

LCD panel

TFT (Thin Film Transistor activematrix) drive

LCD size

2.5 type

Total number of dots

123 200 (560×220) dots

General

Application

Sonybattery packNP-FM50 (supplied)

Power requirements

7.2 V

Power consumption (During shooting with the LCD backlight turned on)

MVC-CD200: 3.0 W MVC-CD300: 3.5 W

Operating temperature

0°Cto40°C(32°Fto104°F)

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

Storage temperature

–20°Cto+60°C(–4°Fto +140°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

MVC-CD200: 143×92× 89 mm (5 3/4×35/8× 3 5/8 inches) (w/h/d) MVC-CD300: 143×92× 94 mm (5 3/4×35/8× 3 3/4 inches) (w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

MVC-CD200: 610 g (1lb6oz) MVC-CD300: 650 g (1 lb 7 oz) (including NPFM50 battery pack, disc and lens cap,etc.)

Built-in microphone

Electret condenser microphone

Built-in speaker

Dynamic speaker

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Rated output voltage

DC 8.4 V,1.5 A in operating mode

Operating temperature

0°Cto40°C(32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°Cto+60°C(–4°Fto +140°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

125×39×62 mm (5×19/16× 2 1/2 inches) (w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

280g(10oz)

NP-FM50 battery pack

Battery type

Lithium ion

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Mean output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

8.5 Wh (1180 mAh)

Operating temperature

0°Cto40°C(32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

38.2×20.5×55.6 mm (1 9/16×13/16×2 1/4inches) (w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

76 g (3 oz)

Accessories

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC poweradaptor (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) FerriteCore(1) USB cable (1) NP-FM50 batterypack (1) A/V connecting cable (1) 8 cm CD adaptor (1) Mavica disc(2) (CD-R (1), CD-RW (1)) Shoulderstrap (1) Lens cap (1) Lens cap strap (1) CD-ROM (2) O

perating instructions (2) 2-pin conversion adaptor (1) (E, Hong Kong, Tourist model only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Table for difference of functions

Model Lens Carl Zeiss lens

Optical zoom Digital zoom Filter diameter

CCD imager Size

Pixels

Image size Still

Movie

MVC-CD200

37mm

1/2.7 type

2.1mega

1600×1200

1600 (3:2)

1024×768

640×480

320 (HQ)

320×240 640×480

MVC-CD300

3× 6×

52mm

1/1.8 type

3.3mega

2048×1536

2048 (3:2)

1600×1200

1280×960

640×480

CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs

of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE ····································································· 6

1. GENERAL

Introduction ···········································································1-1

Getting started

Identifying the parts ·······························································1-1 Preparing the power supply ···················································1-1 Setting the date and time························································1-3

Inserting a disc ·······································································1-3 Basic operations B Recording

Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE) ···········································1-4

Recording still images ···························································1-4

Recording moving images ·····················································1-6 B Playback

Playing back still images ·······················································1-6

Playing back moving images ·················································1-6

Preparation for viewing images using a computer·················1-7

Viewing images using a computer ·········································1-8

Image file storage destinations and image file names ········· 1-10 Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations

How to use the mode dial ····················································1-10

How to use the control button··············································1-11

How to use the jog dial ························································1-11

Menu settings······································································· 1-11

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) ································1-12 B V arious recording

Recording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK) ·················1-13

Recording with the manual adjustments······························ 1-13

Recording images according to shooting conditions

(SCENE SELECTION) ·······················································1-14

Recording three images continuously (BURST)

(only for MVC-CD300) ·······················································1-14

Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL)······················ 1-14

Adding audio files to still images (VOICE) ························1-14

Recording text documents (TEXT) ·····································1-14

Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF) ·········1-15

Recording three images with the exposure shifted

(only for MVC-CD300) (EXP BRKTG) ·····························1-15

Creating Clip Motion Files ··················································1-15

Setting the distance to the subject········································1-16

Recording images in macro ·················································1-16

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) ································1-16

Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) ············1-16

Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT) ·································1-16

Recording the date and time on the still image

(DATE/TIME)······································································ 1-17

Using the Spot light-metering function ······························· 1-17 B V arious playback

Playing back three or nine images at once···························1-17

Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)····1-17

Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE)··················· 1-18

Rotating a still image (ROTATE) ·········································1-18

Viewing images on a TV screen ·········································· 1-18 B Editing

Deleting images (DELETE) ················································1-18

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT) ·························1-19

Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)···············1-19

Selecting still images to print (PRINT) ·······························1-19

Formatting a CD-RW···························································1-20

Changing the setup settings (SET UP) ································1-20 Additional information

Precautions···········································································1-21

On discs ···············································································1-21

Using your camera abroad ···················································1-22

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack·································· 1-22

Troubleshooting ···································································1-22 Warning and notice messages ··············································1-24 Self-diagnosis display ··························································1-25 LCD screen indicators ·························································1-25

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. LCD SECTION (PK-58 BOARD) ··································2-2 2-2. CABINET (FRONT) SECTION ·····································2-3 2-3. LENS SECTION (CD-333/334 BOARD)·······················2-4 2-4. CABINET (FRONT) ASSEMBLY (TK-61 BOARD),

CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (RL-503) ·······················2-5 2-5. BATTERY HOLDER (JK-208 BOARD) ························2-6 2-6. SY-67 BOARD ································································2-6 2-7. STROBOSCOPE SECTION (FLASH UNIT) ················2-7 2-8. BASE UNIT 2-9. LID CD SECTION ··························································2-9 2-10. FUNCTION BUTTON (FS-83 BOARD) ·······················2-9 2-11. SOLENOID PLUNGER (DOOR LOCK/STROBO-

SCOPE), CD LOCK SLIDER·······································2-10 2-12. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (ZK-503),

STRAP SHAFT ·····························································2-11 2-13. MODE KNOB, POWER SPRING································2-12 2-14. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ·································2-13 2-15. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION ······························2-14

Disassembling procedure of Mechanism deck (DDXG2100 COMPLETE ASSEMBLY) are not shown. Pages 2-15 and 2-16 are not shown.

(DDX-G2100 COMPLETE ASSEMBLY) ·

2-8

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ···························3-1 3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ···························3-3 3-3. MODE CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM ·······················3-5 3-4. LCD BLOCK DIAGRAM ··············································3-7 3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) ································3-9 3-6. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ······························3-11 3-7. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) ······························3-13

Camera block diagrams and MD block diagrams are not shown. Pages from 3-15 to 3-26 are not shown.

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1/2) ·······················4-1

FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2/2) ·······················4-3 4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································4-5

• CD-333 (LENS DRIVE, CAMERA PROCESS, CCD IMAGER)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD (CD200)··········4-7

• CD-334 (LENS DRIVE, CAMERA PROCESS, CCD IMAGER)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD (CD300)··········4-9

• CD-333/334 (LCD DRIVE)(1/3)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-11

• CD-333/334 (CAMERA PROCESS)(2/3)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13

• CD-333 (CCD IMAGER)(3/3)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-15

• CD-334 (CCD IMAGER)(3/3)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-16

• TK-61 (LENS CAP DETECT)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-17

• TK-61 (LENS CAP DETECT)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-18

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Schematic diagram and printed wiring board of the SY67 and MD-083 boards are not shown. Pages from 4-19 to 4-54 are not shown.

• CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (ZK-503) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-55

• FS-83 (CHARGER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-56

• FS-83 (CHARGER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-57

• JK-208 (USB INTERFACE) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-59

• JK-208 (USB INTERFACE) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-61

• PK-58 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR,

BACK LIGHT)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-63

• PK-58 (RGB DRIVE)(1/3) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-67

• PK-58 (TIMING GENERATOR)(2/3) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-69

• PK-58 (BACK LIGHT)(3/3) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-71

4-3. WAVEFORMS ······························································4-73 4-4. MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION ·································4-78

5. ADJUSTMENTS

1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards·· 5-1 5-1. ADJUSTMENT·······························································5-2 1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT ·················5-2 1-1-1.List of Service Tools ························································5-2 1-1-2.Preparations ·····································································5-3 1-1-3.Discharging of the flashlight power supply·····················5-3 1-1-4.Precaution ········································································5-5

1. Setting the Switch····························································5-5

2. Order of Adjustments ······················································5-5

3. Subjects ···········································································5-5 1-2. INITIALIZATION OF B, D, E, F, 7, 9 PAGE DATA ·····5-6 1-2-1.INITIALIZATION OF D PAGE DATA ··························5-6

1. Initializing the D Page Data ············································5-6

2. Modification of D Page Data···········································5-6

3. D Page Table ····································································5-6 1-2-2.Initializing the B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data ···························· 5-7

1. Initializing the B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data ···························· 5-7

2. Modification of B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data···························5-7

3. F Page Table ····································································5-7

4. 7 Page Table····································································· 5-9

5. 9 Page Table···································································5-10

6. E Page Table ··································································5-10

7. B Page Table ··································································5-10 1-3. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS·····························5-11

1. Video Output Level Adjustment (SY-67 board) ············5-11 1-4. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS························5-12

1. HALL Adjustment (MVC-CD200) ·······························5-12

2. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box)·······5-13

3. Flange Back Adjustment ···············································5-14 3-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1)

(Using Flange Back Adjustment Chart) ························5-14

3-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2)(MVC-CD200) ·················5-14

4. Flange Back Check························································5-15

5. Picture Frame Setting ····················································5-16

6. F No. Standard Data Input·············································5-17

7. Mechanical Shutter Adjustment ····································5-17

8. Light V alue Adjustment················································· 5-18

9. Mixed Color Cancel Adjustment···································5-18

10. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input ····················· 5-19

11. Auto White Balance Adjustment ···································5-19

12. Color Reproduction Adjustment····································5-20 12-1. Color Reproduction Adjustment····································5-20 12-2. Color Reproduction Check·············································5-20

13. White Balance Check ····················································5-21

14. CCD White Defect Compensation and Check ··············5-22

15. CCD Black Defect Compensation and Check ···············5-22

16. Strobe Adjustment ·························································5-23

17. LED Illumination Check ···············································5-24 1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ···································5-25

1. LCD Initial Data Input (1)·············································5-25

2. LCD Initial Data Input (2)·············································5-26

3. VCO Adjustment (PK-58 board)···································5-26

4. D Range Adjustment (PK-58 board) ·····························5-27

5. Bright Adjustment (PK-58 board) ·································5-27

6. Contrast Adjustment (PK-58 board)······························5-28

7. Color Adjustment (PK-58 board) ··································5-28

8. V-COM Level Adjustment (PK-58 board) ····················5-29

9. V-COM Adjustment (PK-58 board) ······························5-29

10. White Balance Adjustment (PK-58 board)····················5-30 1-6. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ········5-31

1. Battery End Adjustment (SY-67 board)·························5-31

2. Serial No. Input ·····························································5-32 5-2. SERVICE MODE ··························································5-33 2-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER ················5-33

1. Using the Adjustment Remote Commander··················5-33

2. Precautions Upon Using the Adjustment Remote Commander ···································································5-33

2-2. DATA PROCESS··························································· 5-34 2-3. SERVICE MODE ··························································5-35

1. Setting the Test Mode ····················································5-35

2. Bit Value Discrimination ···············································5-35

3. Switch check (1) ····························································5-36

4. Switch check (2) ····························································5-36

5. Switch check (3) ····························································5-36

6. Switch check (4) ····························································5-37

7. Switch check (5) ····························································5-37

8. LED check ·····································································5-37

9. Self Diagnosis Log check·············································· 5-38

10. Record of Use check······················································5-38

6. REPAIR PARTS LIST

6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································6-1 6-1-1.OVERALL SECTION·····················································6-1 6-1-2.CABINET (FRONT) SECTION, LENS CABINET

SECTION (CD200) ·························································6-2

6-1-3.CABINET (FRONT) SECTION, LENS CABINET

SECTION (CD300) ·························································6-3

6-1-4.LENS SECTION ·····························································6-4 6-1-5.CABINET (REAR) SECTION-1 ····································6-5 6-1-6.CABINET (REAR) SECTION-2 ····································6-6 6-1-7.LID CD SECTION ··························································6-7

Exploded view and parts list of DDX-G2100 COMPLETE ASSEMBLY are not shown. Page 6-8 is not shown.

6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ·········································· 6-9

Electrical parts list of the SY-67 and MD-083 boards are not shown. Pages from 6-14 to 6-24 are not shown.

* LED illumination axis frame and color reproduction frame are

shown on pages 160 and 161.

— 4 —

• NOTE FOR REPAIR

SERVICE NOTE

Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal. Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point. (Take care that there are some pieces of gilt left inside)

When remove a connector, don't pull at wire of connector. Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.

When installing a connector, don't press down at wire of connector. Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.

[Discharging of the FLASH unit’s charging capacitor]

The charging capacitor of the FLASH unit is charged up to the maximum 300 V potential. There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the capacitor is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main power of the MVC-CD200/CD300 is simply turned off. Therefore, the remaining voltage must be discharged as described below.

Preparing the Short Jig

To preparing the short jig. a small clip is attached to each end of a resistor of 1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11) Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to prevent electrical shock.

1 kΩ/1 W

Wrap insulating tape.

Discharging the Capacitor

Short circuits between the positive and the negative terminals of charged capacitor with the short jig about 10 seconds.

Harness retainer

Capactior

Short jig

Capactior cap

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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

Self-diagnosis display

• C: ss: ss The contents which can be handled by customer, are displayed.

• E: ss: ss The contents which can be handled by engineer, are displayed.

Display Code

C:32:01

C:13:01

E:91:01

*1 E:61:00

*1 E:61:10

Note: The error code is cleared if the battery is removed.

*1 : The error display is given in two ways.

Change the disk and turn off the main power then back on.

Replace the CD-R/RW disk.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit

Checking of lens drive circuit

Countermeasure

Cause

Defective base unit.

• The type of CD-R/RW disk that cannot be used by this machine, is inserted.

• Data is damaged.

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

When failed in the focus initialization.

Caution Display During Error

DRIVE ERROR

DISK ERROR

Flash LED Flash display Flashing at 3.2 Hz

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Introduction

Captures images with your computer

You can easily copy images onto your com puter 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 finalizat ion 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 complete.

The disc status is before finalization

Blank disc

Record

Finalize

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

Unfinalize

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

Format

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

Recording is complete

View on a computer (page 35)

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

: CD-R : CD-RW

[ ] : Required

time

View on the camera (page 28)

View through the USB cable (page 38)

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

View through a CD-ROM drive (page 37)

SECTION 1

GENERAL

Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parenthe ses for details of operation.

A B

D E

F G

H I

J K

1 2

3 4

Shutter button (20, 26)

Built-in microphone

Do not touch while recording.

Battery cover (bottom surface) (9)

Lens

Tripod receptacle (bottom surface)

Use a tripod wi th a screw length of less than 6.5 mm (7/32 inch). You cannot firmly secure t he 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)

MVC-CD200/CD300

This section is extracted from instruction manual.

Getting started

7 8 9 0 qa qs qd

qf qg

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 equippedwith a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing fine images. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system forcameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other Ca rl Zeiss lenses.

∗ MTF i s 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

Mode dial (45)

POWER switch (14)

(Exposure) button (67)

/CHG (Charge) lamp (10, 25)

FOCUS button (6 6)

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 IN cover/DC IN jack (10, 13)

SCN

SET

POWER

ON/ OFF(CHG)

Attaching the shoulder strap

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)

qf qg qh qj

qk ql w; wa

Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Your camera operates only with the NP-F M50 (supplied) “InfoLITHIU M” battery pack* (M series). See page 91 for m ore information about “Info LITHIUM” 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.

mark facing toward the battery compartment

To remove the battery pack

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

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

Battery eject lever

What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

“InfoLITHIUM” is a lith ium ion battery pack which can exchange informati on such as battery consumption with compatibl e video equipment. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is atrademark of Sony Corporation.

Getting started

1-1

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)

Insert the battery pack into your camera.

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 adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains).

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

After charging the battery pack

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

Battery remaining indicator

The LCD screen o n the camera shows the remaini ng time for which you can sti ll 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 tem perature of 10°Cto30°C(50°Fto86°F) is recommended.

mark facing up.

Battery pack

NP-FM50 (supplied) battery pack

When you record ima ges in an extremely cold location or using the LCD bac klight, the operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the bat tery pack in your pocket or other p laces to keep it warm, then insert the battery pa ck into the camera just before r ecording. When using a poc ket 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 m alfunction occurs in the b attery pack (page 99). The /CHG lamp doe s not light up:

• When the battery pack is not installed properly.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (min.)

NP-FM50 (supp lied) 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 life (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 q uality, and NORMAL recording mode.

∗ Recording a t about 5-second intervals ∗∗Playing back single-displayed images continu ously at about 7-second intervals

Moving image recording

NP-FM50 (supplied)

Battery life (min.)

Continuous recording Approx. 120

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

Getting started

Notes

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

the flash, turning the power on/off frequen tly, or u sing the zoom.

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

depending on conditions.

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

battery so that the correct batt ery remaining time appears.

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

malfunction.

Using the AC power adaptor

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

Power cord (mains lead)

to a wall outlet (m ains)

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 adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains).

Using a car battery

Use a Sony DC adaptor/ch arger.

Using your camera abroad

For details, see page 90.

When using the AC power adaptor

Be sure to use it n ear the wall outlet (mains) . If a malfunction occurs, d isconnect the plug from the wall outlet (mains).

mark facing up.

Getting started

1-2

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 cam era.

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 scree n 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 press the

v/V

center

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

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

item you want to set with button.

The item to be set is indicated with

on the control

b/B

v/V

CLOCK SET

Set the numeric value withv/Von the

control button, then press the center enter it.

After entering the number, item. If you se lected [D/M/Y] in st ep time on a 24-hour cycle.

Select [OK] withBon the control button,

then press the center moment to begin clock movement.

Thedateandtimeareentered.

moves to the next

v/V

at the desired

,setthe

CLOCK SET

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

00AM12172001 /

O K

CANCEL

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

30PM10472001 /

O K

CANCEL

Getting started

To 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

00AM12112001 /

O K

CANCEL

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

00AM12112001 /

O K

CANCEL

Inserting a disc

Youcanuseonlythe8cmCD-Rsor 8cmCD-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 pic kup lens.

Pickup lens

Push here

Disc

Removing the disc

While sliding the lock tab to the left, slide down the disc cover OPEN 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 t hat the disc is not rotating.

• Do not openth edi sccover while the ACCESS lamp is lit. If you do, the recorded image may be

damaged or the disc may become unusa ble.

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

cover OPEN lever is locked.

Getting started

Close the disc cover.

1-3

Basic operations

Recording

Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE)

When you use a new disc o r the disc which was finalized with othe r equipment than this camera (page 32 ), you have to initialize the disc. Bef ore initializing the disc, push the P OWER switch in t he arrow directio n to turn on th e power and inser t 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.

What is initialization?

The initialization is required to record images on a disc. In case that you have executed the 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

INITIALIZE

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

READY TO INITIALIZE

To cancel the initialization

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

INITIALIZE

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

INITIALIZE IN PROGRESS

INITIALIZE

INITIALIZE COMPLETE

To initia liz e after canceling the initialization

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

on the control button, then press the centerz.

press

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 pow er 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 no t 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 indi cator

lights up, and the camer a is ready for recording.

If you release the shu tter button, the recording will be canceled.

is flashing, the cam era automatically adjusts th e

zzzz stops flashing, then

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

Press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter clicks. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, an d the image will be recorded on the disc. When “RECORDING” disappears from the LCD screen, you can sta rt 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 operat e the camera for about thr ee minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To use the camera again, push the POW ER switch in th e arrow direction to tur n on the camer a again.

Whiletheimageisbeingrecordedonadisc,theACCESSlamplights. When this lamp is lit, do not sh ake 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 image data breakd own may occur or the disc may become unusable.

Notes

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

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

image if the is indic ated on the LCD screen before deleting. If you modify a n image, or open and close the disc cover, will disappear.

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

locked. However, this will not affect the recordedimage.

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

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

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

automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while the / CHG lamp (page 8) is flashin g. (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 contra st, or it may be too close to the camera. Release the shutter button, and focus on it again.

B Recording

1-4

Checking the last recorded image (

You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen (page 46) and pressing To re turn to 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

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

center

) 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 ad justment does not affect the brig htness of the images record ed 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 subj ect until the focus is sharp (page 66).

Minimum focal distance to the subject

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

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

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

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

To record even closer subjects, see page 66.

Digital zoom function

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

The T-side of the bar show s the digital zooming zone.

Using digital zoom

• The maximum zoom magnification is 6×.

• Digital zoom ing deteriorates the pictu re quality. When digital zoom is not

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

Notes

• Digital zoom does not work for movingimages.

• 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 fol lows:

The LCD backlight is turned on/all the available indicators are turned on

The LCD backlight is t urned on/warning messages and manual adjustme nt

items which a re set using the jog dial are tu rned on

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

items which a re set using the jog dial are tu rned on

See page 105 for a detailed descrip tion of the indicators.

DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF

Notes

• You c annot turn off the (self-timer) indi cator and some of the indicators used in advanced

operations.

• The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.

B Recording

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, th e 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 thismode, the flash automatically pops up and strobes if the camera senses that the surroundings become dark. To change the flash mode, clear the menu (page 46), t hen press repeatedly so that the flash mode indica tor on the LCD screen changes.

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

Popdowntheflashbyyourhandafterrecording.

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

tt t

Forced flash : The fla sh strobes regardless of the s urrounding brightness.

No flash : The flash do es not strobe.

(No indication)

( ) on the control button

v ( ) on the control button

To reduce the red-eye phenomenon

Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the setup settings (page 84), the flash strobes before recor ding to reduce the red-eye p henomenon. When [ON] is sel ected,

appears on the LCD scr een.

Notes

• When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings (page 49), the recommende ds hooting

distance is 0.3 to 2.5 m (11 7/8 inch es to 8 1/3 feet) (MVC-CD200) or 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 101/8 inches) (MVC-CD300). When it is not set to [AUTO],the flash may be ineffective even if the flash level is chan ged.

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

image may be eclipsed.

• You c annot 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 reduct ion effects

depending on individual differences, the distanc e 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 aslow shutter speed in shutte r

speed prioritymode.

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

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

goes out.

• The flash does not function when recording moving images or r ecording 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 setting s, appears on the LCD sc reen and the AF illumina tor emits light when the shu tter button is pressed halfway und er dark situations. It keeps emitting light until the focus is locked.

AF illuminator

Notes

• If AF illuminator light does not reach the subject su fficiently or the subject has no c ontrast,

focus will not be achieved. A pproximate 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 fla sh 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 th e subject.

• AF illuminator lightis safe for persons. However, do not use the AF illuminator with itslight

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

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Recording moving images

1600

320

Moving images with aud io are recorded in MPEG for mat. Before recording moving images, push the POWER switch in the arrow direction to turn on the power 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

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

SELECT

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

: :

TWIRIGHT MPEG MOVIE OFF ON ±0.7EV OFF ON

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 3 20 (HQ) size: Approximate 1 5 seconds When selecting the 3 20×240 size: Approximate 1 minute When selecting the 1 60×112 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 n ot recorded. See page 105 for a detailed descri ption of the indicators.

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Playing back still images

ACCESS lamp

Set the mode dial to .

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

Select the desired still image withb/Bon

the control butto n.

: To display the p receding image .

: To display the next image.

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 cam era for recording.

The indicators on the LCD screen during still image playback

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

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FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME

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10:30

Playing back moving images

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.

Select the desired moving image withb/

on the control button.

Moving images are display ed one size smaller than still images except when you shot at the 3 20 (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 sou nd are played back. During playback, screen.

(playback) appears on the LCD

To stop the playback

Press the centerz on the control button to st op the playback.

To advance or rewind the moving image

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

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320

21/28

00:00

10:30

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PLAY

120min

320

21/28

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10:30

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STOP

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Adjusting the volume

Pressv/Von the control button to adjust the volume.

on the

v/V

control button

The indicators on the LCD screen during moving image playback

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

Preparation for viewing images using a computer

Using the supplied 8 cm CD 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 o rder.

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

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

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

Printed side of the adaptor (SONY is printed on this side and the other side is th e luster side.)

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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 bac k down into place. Otherwise, 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 h eat.

• 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 wit h this camera on CD-ROM drives. You have to execute the finalization before viewing images on a CD-ROM drive. A disc that has not been executed th e finalization cannot be read with CD-ROM drives.

What is finalization?

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

• You can record new images on the finalized disc if you execute the initialization on

it again. The initialization will be automatically executed when the finalization is executed using the camera. You have to execute the finalization to view new images on a CD-ROM drive.Each time you execute the finalization, approximate 13 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 co nform to the MultiRead type to read the disc that w as

finalized.

Executing the finalization

SetthemodedialtoSETUP.

The setup screen app ears 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

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

Select [OK] withvon the control button, then press

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

FINALIZE

zzzz

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

READY TO FINALIZE

BBBB

FINALIZE

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

FINALIZE IN PROGRESS

DISC TOOL

FINALIZE

FORMAT

INITIALIZE

UNFINALIZE

SELECT

DISC TOOL

FINALIZE

FORMAT

INITIALIZE

UNFINALIZE

FINALIZE

PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE

zzzz

FINALIZE

FINALIZE COMPLETE

O K CANCEL

READY?

CANCEL

O K

To cancel the finalization

Select [CANCEL] withVon the control button instep4or5, then press the center

. Once the finalization starts, you cannot cancel it.

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Notes

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

this operation. Place the camera o n 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 unfinaliz ation.

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

UNFINALIZE

PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE

zzzz

UNFINALIZE

UNFINALIZE COMPLETE

READY?

O K

CANCEL

To cancel the unfinalization

Select [CANCEL] withVon the control button in step2, then press the centerz. When it is canceled, you can continuou sly 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 o n a stable surface during the unfinalization.

Tip

You can also execute the unfinalization using [ ] (DISC TOOL) in the setup setting s (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 driver into a computer. Be sure to also see t he operation manuals for yo ur computer and application software. 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 Windows computer 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 t he 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 describes the way using the [NORMAL] setting.

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 so ftware operating inst ructions of DirectCD .

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

The above OS is required to be installed at t he 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 a s standard. The CD-ROM drive is required for installing the USB driver.

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Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed if you connect two orm oreU SBequip ment toa single computer

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

• Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simul taneously, 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 detai ls 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 i n 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 environmentsmentioned above.

Notes on using your computer Software

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

applications that su pport these file formats are i nstalled on your computer. — S till image (except TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG

format

— M oving image/Voice memo: MPEG format — Uncompressed mode still image: TIFF mode — TE XT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format.

• Depending o n your application software , the file size may increase w hen you open

a still image file.

• When you copy t he image to the camera from yo ur computer, which was modified

with a retouching sof tware and was converted to another file form at, the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unabl e to open the image.

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

may be played back.

Communications with your computer (for Windows only)

Communications bet ween your camera and your c omputer may not recover after recovering from Suspend or Sleep.

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

Microsoft Corporation in the Uni ted States and /or other countries.

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

Computer, Inc.

• DirectCD is a trademark of Adaptec, Inc.

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

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

Viewing images on a Windows computer

When playing back m oving images, Real Player or Windows Media Pla yer must be installedintoyourcomputer.

Viewing ima ges with a CD-ROM drive

Finalize the disc beforehand (page 32).

E.g., for Windows Me users

Start up your computer and insert th e disc into 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 desired data file.

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

Desired file

type

Still image “DCIM” folder

Moving image*

Audio*

Clip Motio n image

E-mail image Tiff image (uncompressed)

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

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

“MSSONY” foldert“MOML0001” foldertImage file

“MSSONY” foldert“MOMLV100” foldertAudio file

“DCIM” folder

“MSSONY” foldert“IMCIF100” foldertImage file

Double-click in this order

“100MSDCF” foldertImage file

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Viewing images with a computer connected with the 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. YoucanexchangedatabetweenthecameraandacomputerusingthesuppliedUSB cable and CD-ROMs.

Installing the USB driver

Do not connect the camera to the computer yet.

Before connecting y our camera to your comput er, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained in the supplied CD-ROM (SPVD -006). If the drive is not recognize d, 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 appear s. If other application software works, quit the application software.

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

click [ SET UP].

The installer of device driver starts and the necessary files are automatically copied to the computer.

Restart the computer.

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 connecting the co mputer.

• Connect the AC power a daptor to the camera.

• Turn on the camera.

Connect the USB jack on your camera with the USB connector on

your computer using the supplied USB cable.

USB cable

to the USB jack

Push the connector as far as it will go

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 camer a, connect the AC power adaptor to

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

Go to “View ing im ages ” below. If you remove the disc without viewing an image, be sure to read “Before disconnecting the USB cab le” on page 40.

Viewing images

When you view images on the disc which was not finalized, you have to inst all DirectCD included in th e 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 connector on

your computer using the supplied USB cable.

to the USB connector

computer

Insert the disc into the camer a, connect the AC power adaptor to

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

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD s creen of the camera.

USB cable

to the USB jack

Push the connector as far as it will go

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

recognized drive. (Exam ple: [ 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 re moving the disc described on th e software operating i nstructions of Direct CD. If the drive is not recogni zed, see “Troubleshooting” on page 9 3.

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

folder.

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

Desired file

type

Still image “DCIM” foldert“100MSDCF” foldertImage file

Moving image*

Audio*

Clip Motio n image

E-mail image Tiff image (uncompressed)

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

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

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

Copying a file in the disc to a computer

Select the desired file, and drag it to the desired drive or folder.

“MSSONY” foldert“MOML0001” foldertImage file

“MSSONY” foldert“MOMLV100” foldertAudio file

“DCIM” folder

“MSSONY” foldert“IMCIF100” foldertImage file

Double-click in this order

“100MSDCF” foldertImage file

Copying a file in a computer to a disc

Once you install Dir ectCD 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 must 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 removing the disc. This operation is described in “Removing the disc” of the software operating i nstructions of DirectCD. The data in the disc ma y be broken if you do not carr y 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 applicabl e drive from [ ] on the task bar, then sto p it.

After the message informing you that the drive has been removed safely

appears, disconnect the USB cable.

When using other operating systems than above:

Simply, disconnect the USB cable.

Viewing images using a CD-R/CD-RW drive

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

Viewing images on a Macintosh computer

Viewing images with a CD-ROM drive

Finalize the disc beforehand (page 32). You have to install the driver, Adaptec UDF Volume Access include d 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 drive of

your computer.

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

Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open

the window.

Move the driver, “Adaptec UDF Volume Access” from the window

opened in step 3 opened in step

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

“OK.”

Restart your computer.

to the “System Folder” folder in the window

4 (drag and drop).

Viewing images

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

of your computer.

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Doubleclickthediscfolder.

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

type

Still image “DCIM” foldert“100MSDCF” foldertImage file

Moving image*

Audio*

Clip Motio n image

E-mail image Tiff image (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 br eak off.

“MSSONY” foldert“MOML0001” foldertImage file

“MSSONY” foldert“MOMLV100” foldertAudio file

“DCIM” folder

“MSSONY” foldert“IMCIF100” foldertImage file

Double-click in this order

“100MSDCF” foldertImage 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 t he file names are as follows. within the range from 0001 to 9999.

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

Folder containing still i mage recorded in normal mode, TEXT mode image and Clip Motion image data

Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TI FF mode image data

Folder containing moving imag e data

Folder containing VOICE mode audio data

Folder File Meaning

100MSDCF DSC0

CLP0

MBL0

TXT0

.JPG • Still image file recorded normally

ssss

• Still image file recorded in

.GIF • Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL

.THM • Index image file of Clip Motion file

.GIF • Clip Mo tion file recorde d in MOBILE

.THM • Index image file of Clip Mo tion file

.GIF • Still image filerecorded in TEXT mode

.THM • Index image file of still image file

stands for any number

ssss

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

mode (page 64)

recorded in NORM AL mode

mode (page 64)

recorded in MOBI LE mode

(page 61)

recorded in TEX T mode

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Folder File Meaning

IMCIF100 DSC0

DSC0

MOML0001 MOV0

MOMLV100 DSC0

The numerical portio ns of the following files are the same.

—A small-size im age file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file —An uncompressed image file recorde d in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file —An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and i ts corresponding image file —An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file —An image file recorded w ith Clip Motion and its corresponding index ima ge file

Tip

The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. The 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 on repeated occasions, the imag e will deteriorate. This camera record s still images using the JPEG format for norma l recording.

GIF format

Using this format , the image will not deter iorate even if the image is comp ressed and saved on repeated occas ions. This format limits the nu mber of colors to 256 colors. This camera r ecords still images using the GIF format in C lip Motion (page 64) or TEXT m ode (page 61).

TIFF format

Stores shooting image s without compression, so the image does not de teriorate. Most of operating systems and applications correspond to this format. This camera records still imag es using the TIFF format fo r the TIFF mode (page 62 ).

MPEG format

This format is very ty pical for moving images. This c amera records audio using the MPEG format for th e moving images recording and the VOICE mode (page 60).

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

ssss

MAIL mode (page 59)

.TIF • Uncompressed image file recorded in

TIFF mode (page 62)

.MPG • Moving image file recorded normally

.MPG • AudiofilerecordedinVOICEmode

(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

: 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 spe ed 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 Motio n

images

: To play back or edit images

SET

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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. Th e operation methods that are fre quently used for “Advanced operations” are described below.

Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu) on the LCD screen

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

Settinguptheitemsinthesetupormenu

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

press MENU so that the menu appears.

DELETE

PROTECT

PRINT SLIDE

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.

Whenthemodedialissetto

,S,A,M,SCN,or :

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

v/V/b/B

on the control

Example: SET UP

DELETE

PROTECT

PRINT SLIDE

DELETE

PROTECT

PRINT SLIDE

Example:

ONE PUSH AUTO IN DOOR OUT DOOR

WHITE BAL

ISO

Before performing advanced operations

MODE

How to use the jog dial

The functions which are used frequen tly are set up using the jog di al and the following direct buttons. The jog dial is used t o change the value in manual adjustments.

FOCUS*

Mode dial (S, A, M)

∗ This button i s available when the mod e 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, youcan select the item. In such cases, go to step

• When the value number at the right end on the

LCD screen is in yellow, you can adju st the value. (When you press FOCUS, the value number position.) When you adjust only the value, the adjustment is complete.

at the right end on the LCD

mark appears on

Yel low

Yell ow

449

0.8m

+2.0EV

F5.6

449

0.6m

+2.0EV

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 Description

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 fas t-moving subject, use a high-num ber 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 w hen recording still images (page 53).

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Item Setting Description

(P. QUALITY)

MODE (REC MODE)

± (FLASH LEVEL)

PFX (P. EFFECT)

(

SHARPNESS

STANDARD Records still images in the standa rd 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 (MV CCD300 only)

NORMAL Records an image using the normal recordi ng

HIGH Makes the flash level higher tha n 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.

totheJPEGfile(page62).

addition to the JPEG file (page 60).

addition to the selected image size (page 59).

Records three images with the exposur e value of each image shifted a little (page 63).

Records three image s continuously (page 59).

mode.

Sets the image special effects (page 69).

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

FINE Records still images in the fine image quality

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

Item Setting Description

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 ima ge size when recording moving images (page 53 ).

Item Setting Description

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 Description

WB (WHITE BAL)

(IMAGE SIZE)

± (FLASH LEVEL)

PFX (P. EFFECT)

SHARPNESS

(

ONE PUSH AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

NORMAL

MOBILE

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 A djusts 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 whe n the setting is 0).

When the mode dial is set to

Item Setting Description

DELETE OK Deletes the displayed ima ge (page 77).

PROTECT – Protects images against accidental erasure

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

CANCEL Cancels deleting of the imag e.

(page 78).

Before performing advanced operations

Item Setting Description

SLIDE*

RESIZE* MVC-CD200

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

∗ Only in single -image mode.

INTERVAL

REPEAT A slide sh ow 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 se c/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 sizes:

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 disp layed on the LCD screen.

Moving image (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

1-12

The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a disc

640

MVC-CD200 MVC-CD300

Image size Quality

STANDARD FINE

1600×1200 Approx.

1600 (3:2) App rox.

1024×768 Approx.

640×480 App rox.

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

320×240

Approx. 1420 (60) sec **

160×112

Approx. 5400 (240) sec **

MOBILE Approx. 1430

NORMAL Approx. 560

∗ When MODE (REC MODE) is set to NORMAL. ∗∗Th e numbers in parentheses indicate the maximum recording time i n continuous recording

Note

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

Tip

The size of the image is indicated by the pixel unit. The higher the number of pixels, the more information is included. S o, an image that is saved using a large number of pixels is suit able for a large-format print and one th at is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for attaching to an E-m ail. Normally, an image is recorded in the ratio of four to three to fit the monitor ratio. This cam era can also record the image in the ra tio of three to two to accommodate the mostcommon printing paper size. This isthe same ratio as the one used in photo-developing shops.

Approx.

237

500

1300

132

Approx.

132

Approx.

321

Approx.

663

2048×1536 2048 (3:2)

Image size Quality

STANDARD FINE

2048×1536 A pprox.

2048 (3:2) Approx.

1600×1200

1280×960 Approx.

640×480 Approx.

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

320×240

Approx. 1420 (60) sec **

160×112

Approx. 5400 (240) sec **

MOBILE Approx. 1430

NORMAL Approx. 560

147

Approx.

237

349

1300

Approx. 81

Approx.

132

Approx.

197

Approx.

663

Various recording

Recording with the exposure fixed (AE LOCK)

Mode dial: /S/A/SCN

Once you press AE LOCK, the exposure, now captured, i s fixed. For instance, this function is convenient in the following use: Measure the exposu re of the desired portion of the subject using the spot light-metering functio n and fix its exposure value by pressing AE LOCK. Then, recompos e 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 t he 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 br ightness of the subject. Using the higher shutter speed, you can record a fast-m oving 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 thea perture is adjusted manually, the shutter speed will be automatically adjusted to the suitable value to attain correct exposure accor ding to the brightness of the subj ect. As selecting a narrow aperture, the lens iris opens. Using a narrow aperture, you can record a subject wi th its background unclear. And using a wide aper ture, you can record both the subject and the background stand 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 (M VC-CD200) or from F2 to F8 (M VC-CD300) by 1/3 step.

Manual exposure mode

You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to your pur pose. The exposure value appears on th e 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.

Select the aperture value

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

Select the aperture value with

the jog dial, then press 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.

FINE

640

449

+1.0EV

F5.6

Note

If the setting is not appro priate in aperture priority mode, shutter speed prior ity mode, or manual exposure mode, the set ting value indicator on the LCD screen flashes w hen the shutter button is pressed halfway down. Youcanrecordinthissetting,we,however, recommend that you adjust the flashedvalue again.

B Various recording

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Recording images according to shooting conditions (SCENE SELECTION)

Mode dial: SCN

This camera has preset three SCENE SELECTION modes. Each m ode is suitable for the following si tuations; night scene, landsca pe, and portrait.

1, 4

2, 3

SetthemodedialtoSETUP.

The setup screen app ears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [SCENE SELECTION]

v/V

withB/v/V,thenpressB.

Select the desired setting,

then press

You can record the subject without losing the dark atm osphere of the surroundings. We recommend tha t you use a tripod to prevent camerashake as the shutter speed is set slow in this mode.

Focuses only on adistant subjectto record landscapes, e tc.

Suits for portrait recordin gs. Backgroundsblurred away, and the frontward person i s sharpened.

Set the mode dial to SCN.

The selected setting is loaded.

TWILIGHT mode

LANDSCAPE mode

PORTRAIT mode

T o cancel the SCENE SELECTION function

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

Notes

• Yo u can focus only on distant subjects in

LANDSCAPE mode.

• Set the forced flash when you use th e

flash in the following modes:

—TWILIGHT m ode —LANDSCAPE mode

• When using the SCENE SELECTION

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

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 us ed.

Tip

Under normal recording conditions, the camera automatically makes various adjustments, such as those f or the focus, iris, exposure, andwhite 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 adjustm ents to suit your shooting situatio n.

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

, [BURST] withv/V.

b/B

Record the image.

T o retu rn to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] withv/V in step 3.

Notes

• You c annot use the flash in this mode.

• During recording in this mode, the image

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

• The recording interval is approximate 0.6

second.

• The shutterspeed more than 1

selected in BURST mode.

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 suitabl e 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 s ettings (page 53).)

4 1

3 2

Set themode dial to , S, A,

M, or SCN.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

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

MVC-CD200

Image size Quality

1600×1200 Approx.

, [E-MAIL] withv/V.

with

b/B

Record the image.

STANDARD

1600 (3:2) Approx .

1024×768 Approx.

640×480 Approx.

216

416

855

FINE

Approx.

126

Approx.

126

Approx.

285

Approx.

524

B Various recording

MVC-CD300

Image size Quality

2048×1536 Approx.

STANDARD

2048 (3:2) Approx.

1600×1200 Approx.

1280×960 App rox.

640×480 Approx.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] withv/Vin step 3.

138

216

306

855

FINE

Approx.

126

Approx.

182

Approx.

524

Adding audio files to still images (VOIC E )

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN

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

4 1

3 2

Setthemodedialto ,S,A,

M, or SCN.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

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

MVC-CD200

Image size Quality

1600×1200 Approx.

, [VOICE] withv/V.

with

b/B

Record the image. If you press and release th e shutter button, sound is

recorded for five seconds.

If you hold down the shutter button, soun d is recorded until

you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds.

STANDARD

Approx.

1600 (3:2) Approx .

203

Approx.

FINE

121

Image size Quali ty

1024×768 Approx.

STANDARD

640×480 App rox.

MVC-CD300

369

677

FINE

Approx.

262

Approx.

451

Image size Quali ty

2048×1536 A pprox.

STANDARD

2048 (3:2) Approx.

1600×1200 A pprox.

1280×960 Approx.

640×480 App rox.

∗ When record ing 5-second audio.

T o retu rn to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] withv/Vin step 3.

133

203

280

677

FINE

Approx.

121

Approx.

172

Approx.

451

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 fo rmat.

4 1

3 2

Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

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

MVC-CD200

Image size

1600×1200 Minimum 330

MVC-CD300

Image size

2048×1536 Minimum 221

1600×1200 Minimum 330

,[TEXT]withv/V.

with

b/B

Record the image.

1600 (3:2) Minimum 361

1024×768 Minimum 618

640×480 Minimum 974

2048 (3:2) Minimum 244

B Various recording

1-14

Image size

160

1280×960 Min imum 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 normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] withv/Vin step 3.

Notes

• If thesu bjectis not evenly illuminated, you

may be unable to recorda clear image.

• Reading and writing data takes more time

than normal image recording.

• When the modedial is set to M or SCN,

the image may be bleachedout 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 record ed in this mode are suitable for printing with a high-quality image. T he JPEG (compressed) format image is also recorded with the TIFF format image.

4 1

3 2

Setthemodedialto ,S,A,

M, or SCN.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

The numberof images thatyou can recordonadiscinTIFFmode

MVC-CD200

Image size Quality

1600×1200 Approx.20Approx.

1600 (3:2) Approx .22Approx.

, [TIFF] withv/V.

with

b/B

Record the image.

STANDARD

FINE

MVC-CD300

Image size Quality

2048×1536 App rox.12Approx.

STANDARD

2048 (3:2) Approx.14Approx.

T o retu rn to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] withv/Vin step 3.

Notes

• JPEG images are recorded in the image

size selected bythe [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) menu (page 53). TIFF imagesare recorded in [1600×1200] (MVC-CD200) or [2048×1536] (MVC-CD300) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (MVC-CD20 0) 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 reco rds three images with each exposure value shifted. The exposure compensation value can be set between±1.0 EV from thecorrectexposurevalueby1/3EV.

7 1, 4

2, 3, 6 5

SetthemodedialtoSETUP.

The setup screen app ears.

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 themode dial to , S, A,

M, or SCN.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE)

, [EXP BRKTG] with

with

b/B

v/V

Record the image.

v/V

,then

B Various recording

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] withv/Vin step 6.

Notes

• You ca nnot use the flash in this mode.

• Duringrecording, the imageis 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 ce nter value.

• The recording interval is approximate 0.6

second.

Creating Clip Motion Files

Mode dial:

Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back still images in succession. The im ages are stored in GIF format, which is convenient f or 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 app ears.

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 the desired mode from

[ ] (IMAGE SIZE) with

NORMAL (160×120)

Clip Motionofupto10 framescan be recorded. This is suitable for use on hom e pages, etc.

MOBILE (80×72)

Clip Motionofupto2framescan be recorded. This is suitable for use with portable data terminals.

v/V

Record the image for the first

frame.

60min

160

2/10

MAKING “CLIP MOTION”

Before carrying o ut step 8,the images are tempor arily stored in memory. These images are not recorded on the disc, yet.

Record the image for the next

frame.

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

Pressz.

All the frame im ages are recorded on the disc.

To 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 ALL], then

press

Select [OK] withv/V,thenpress

When [DELETE LAST] is selected

, each time you repeat

in step

1–3

steps deleted from the newest o ne.

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

, the recorded frame is

Image size

NORMAL (160×120)

MOBILE (80×72) Approx.

Approx. 560*

1430**

∗ When recording 10 frames per Clip

Motion file

∗∗Wh en recording 2 frames p er Clip

Motion file

Notes

• Reading and writing data takes more time

than normal image recording.

• Due to the limitations of th e GIF format,

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

• The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode,

so the picture quality deter iorates.

• GIF files not created ont his camera may

not be displayed correctly.

• All the frame images are immediately

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

B Various recording

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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.

1 3

Set themode dial to , S, A,

M, SCN, or .

Press FOCUS.

The focus is fixed and the (manual focus) indic ator appears.

Turn the jog dial to select the

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

Press FOCUSagain and thefocal 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 infor mation flashes. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing.

Recording images in macro

Mode dial: /S/A/M/SC N/

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

Setthemodedialto ,S,A,

M, SCN, or .

Press the control button

( ) with the menu cleared.

The (macro) indicator appea rs on the LCD screen. With the zoom set to the W side, you can shoot a sub ject that is about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch ) (MVC-

CD200) or 4 cm (1 5/8 inch ) (MVC-CD300) away from the lens surface in macro mode.

To return to no rmal recording mode

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

Note

Youcannot record images in macrowith 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 adjustment.

Set the mode dial to , S, A,

SCN, or

Press .

Select the desired 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 brightor dark situations, or the flash is used, t he exposure adjustment may not be effective.

1 3

Tip

Normally,the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of the image is too dark or brig ht as illustrated below, we recommend thatyou 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 i s automatically adjusted (AUTO). When you record with the shooting condition fixed or under the specific lig hting condition, you can manually adj ust the white balance.

3 2

Set themode dial to , S, A,

M, SCN, or .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [WB] (WHITE BAL)

the desired setting

with

b/B,

with

v/V

ONE PUSH ( )

Adjusting the white balance depending on the light source

AUTO (No indicator)

Adjusts the white bal ance automatically

IN DOOR (n)

• Places where the lighting

condition changes quickl y

• Under bright lighting such as

photography studios

• Under sodium or mercury lamps

OUT DOOR ( )

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

To shoot in one-push white balance mode

Select [ONE PUSH]. The indicator appears.

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

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

To reactivate auto adjustment

Select [AUTO] withv/Vin step 3.

Notes

• Select [AUTO] when shooting with

fluorescent lighting.

• The i ndicator means:

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

• If the indicator keeps flashing even

when you press white balance mode.

, record in automatic

Tip

The image is susceptible to li ghting conditions. The image looks blu e 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. Norm ally, the camera adjusts it automatically,but, if the image appears i n strange colors, we recommend that you change the white balance mode.

Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT)

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

You can digitally process images to obtain special effect.

3 2

Set themode 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 clearerand the picture looks like an illust ration.

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.

To cancel PICTURE EFFECT

Select [OFF] withv/Vin step 3.

B Various recording

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Recording the date

1600

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 app ears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

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

v/V

then press

Select the date and time

setting with

DAY & T IME

Imposes the date, hour, and minute.

DATE

Imposes the year, month, and day.

OFF

Does not impose the date and time.

Set themode dial to , S, A,

M, or SCN.

Record the image.

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

,thenpress

v/V

Notes

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

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

• The date and time are not superimposed

onto Clip Motion image s.

Using the Spot lightmetering function

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

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

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

LCD screen

Spot lightmetering cross hair

B Various recording

2001 7 4

Various playback

Playing back three or nine images at once

Mode dial:

Youcan display multipleimages on the LCD screen at one time using the zoom buttons.

Set the mode dial to .

Press the zoom W/T buttons

repeatedly.

The LCD screen d isplay changes as follows:

• Single (singl e-image) screen

1600

1/10

10:30

2001 7 4100-0001

FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME

W T

• Index (nine-image) screen

SINGLE DISPLAY

W T

• Triple-image screen

APERTURE VALUE

F2.5 1/125

SHUTTER SPEED

EXPOSURE VALUE

0.0

10:30

2001 7 4100-0005

SINGLE DISPLAY

The image indicated by the yel low frame in the index screen is displayed in the middle of the triple-image screen with the recording infor mation. To display the other information, press

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

: Moving image file : VOICE mode file

: E-mail file

:Printmark

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

T o 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 different from the actual image .

v/V

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

Setthemodedialto .

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

To return to the normal size

Pressz.

To record an enlarged image (trimming)

Press MENU after zoom ing.

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.

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Notes

• Zoomscalingisupto5× regardless of the

original image size.

• The quality of enlarged images may be

deteriorated.

• The original data is left evenif you enlarge

the image.

• The enlarged image is recorded asthe

newest file.

• If you trima nimage, the disc space will be

decrease.

• If the disc space is not sufficient, you may

be unable to trim an im age.

• 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 checkingthe recorded images or for presentations, etc.

3, 4 2

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 s econds), 10 sec (10 seconds), or 5 sec (5 seconds).

REPEAT

ON:Playsbackimagesina continuous loop (The sl ide 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 playedb ack, even if it takes more than 20 minutes.

Select [START], then pressz.

The slide show begins.

To cancel the SLIDE SHOW setting

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

To stop the SLIDE SHOW playback

Pressz,select[EXIT]withB, then press

To 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 (ROTATE)

Mode dial:

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

3, 4 2

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

then select [OK] with then press

To cancel rotation

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

Notes

• You ca nnot rotate protected or

uncompressed images, or images recorde d in TEXT mode.

• You m ay 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 applic ation 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.

or counterclockwise ,

v/V

B Various playback

Viewing images on a TV screen

Mode dial:

Before connecting y our 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 au dio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to th e Lch jack.

Turn on the TV and start

playback on your camera.

The playback image appears on the TV screen.

Notes

• You ca nnot 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:

Protected images 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 you want to delete with

In triple-image mode:

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

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [DELETE] withb/Bin

single-image mode, or with

v/V

then press

Select [OK] withv/V,then

press

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

b/B

in triple-image mode,

In index mode

Set the mode dial to , then

display the index screen with the zoom W button.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [DELETE] withb/B,

then press

Select [ALL] or [SELECT]

with

, then pressz.

b/B

3–5 2, 5

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When you select [ALL]

Select [ENTER] with

press

All the unprotected imag es 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 sel ected 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 spa ce 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 screenbefore deleting. If you modify an i mage, or open and close the disc cover, will disappear.

• If the discspace is not sufficient, you may

not be able to delete an im age.

• 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 (P R OTECT)

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 yo u want to protect with

In triple-im age mode

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

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PROTECT]withb/Bin

single-image mode, or with

v/V

then press

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

T o release protection

Presszagaininstep4.The indicator disappears.

b/B

in triple-image mode,

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]

withb/B,thenpressz.

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.

SET TO NEXT

Press MENU.

Select [OK] withb/B,then

press

,thenpress

b/B

,thenpressz.

again.

indicator appears on

To release protection

If you selected [ALL] in step 4, select [OFF] with selected [SELECT] in step4, select the image to be unprotected with

,thenpressz. Repeat this step to

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

Notes

• If you protect an image, thedi scspa cewill

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

• If the disc space is not sufficient, you may

not be able to protect an image.

,thenpressz.Ifyou

b/B

,thenpressz.

b/B

v/V/b

B Editing

Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)

Mode dial:

You can change the image size of the recorded image.

3, 4 2

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

v/V

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

The resized image is re corded.

To cancel changing the size

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

, then pressz.

Notes

• When you change from a small size to a

large size, the picture quali ty deteriorates.

• The original image is retained even after

resizing.

• Yo u cannot change the size of images

recorded in TEXT mode, moving images, uncompressed images, or Cl ip 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.

Selecting still images to print (PRINT)

Mode dial:

You can mark a print mark on still images recorded w ith your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print 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 you want to print with

In triple-image mode

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

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PRINT] withb/Bin

single-image mode, or with

v/V

then press

The (print) mark is markedon the displayed image (or the middle-positio ned image in tripleimage mode).

b/B

in triple-image mode,

To unm ark the print mark

Presszagain in step 4. mark disappear.

In index mode

3–5, 7 2, 6

Set the mode dial to , then

display the index screen 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

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Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [OK] withb/B,then

To unm ark selected print marks

Select the image to be unmarked in step 5 with

To unmark all the print marks

Select [ALL] withb/Bin step 4, then press press The marks on all images are unmarked.

To cancel marking the print mark

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

Notes

• You ca nnot mark moving images, Clip

• If you mark an image recorded in TIFF

• If you mark an image with a print mark,

• If the discspace is not sufficient, you may

press

,thenpressz.

v/V/b/B

. Select [OFF] withb/B,then

, or select [EXIT] withb/

in step 7,thenpressz.

Motion images or images r ecorded in TEXT mode.

mode with a print mark, on ly the uncompressed image is printed, a nd the JPEG image recorded at the sa me time is not printed.

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

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

Formatting a CD-RW

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

3–5

Insert only the CD-RW you

want to format.

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen app ears.

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

T o cancel formatting

Select [CANC EL] withv/Vin step 3, then press

Notes

• When you format, be sure to use afully

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. Form at the disc again with this camera.

• It takes about seven minutes to execute the

format.

• About 300 times formatting can be

available on a CD-RW.

• Once you format th e CD-RW, p rotected

images are also deleted.

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Changing the setup settings (SET UP)

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

DISC TOOL

Item Setting Description

FINALIZE OK Finalizes a disc (page 32).

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

INITIALIZE OK Initializes a disc (page 18).

UNFINALIZE OK Unfinalizes a CD-RW (page 34).

CAMERA

SCENE SELECTION

MOVING IMAGE

DATE/TI ME DAY & TIME

DIGITAL ZOOM

BRACKET STEP (MVC-CD300 only)

RED EYE REDUCTION

AF ILLUMINATOR

CANCEL Cancels the finalization.

CANCEL Cancels formatting of the CD-RW.

CANCEL Cancels the initialization.

CANCEL Cancels the unfinalization .

Item Setting Description

TWILIGHT

LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT

MPEG MOVIE R ecords the MPEG movie (page 26 ).

CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion.

DATE OFF

ON Uses digital zoom (page 23).

OFF D oes not use digital zoom.

±1.0EV ±0.7EV

±0.3EV

ON OFF

OFF

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

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

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

Reduces the red-eye phe nomenon (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 Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if

RESET Resets the file number that starts from 0001

CONVERSION LENS (MVCCD300 only)

LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET OK Sets t he 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 English.

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 yo ur camera is not sold in some count ries and regions.

/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.

SETUP 2

Item Setting Description

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD BACKLIGHT

BEEP SHUTTER Turns on the shutter sound only. (The shutter

VIDEO OUT NTSC S ets the video output signal to NTSC mode

BRIGHT NORMAL

DARK

BRIGHT NORMAL

ON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (wh en you

OFF Turns off th e beep/shutter sound.

PAL Sets the vid eo 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).

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Item Setting Description

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

DEMO

NORMAL

ON This is activated only when using the AC

OFF

power adaptor. [DEMO] is set to [STBY] at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set 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) as long as it is connected to the wall ou tlet, 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 injurie s.

On pickup lens cleaning

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

Pickup lens

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

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

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camer a surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surfa ce 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 c arefully. Otherwise, the sal ty air may corrode the metal fittings or dus t may enter the inside of your cam era, 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 pla ces that exceed this range is no t recommended.

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 o r outside the camera. Should this occur, the camera will not operate properly.

Moisture condensation occurs easily when:

• The camera is brought from a col d

location such as a ski sl ope into a warmly heated room.

• The camera is taken from an air-

conditioned room o r car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera fr om a cold place to a warm plac e, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at 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 moisture remaining insideth e lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

On pickup lens

Do not touch the pickup lens inside the disccover.Anddonotopenthedisc cover except when inserting or removing a disc to keep d ust 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 t he unit with a

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

• Do not bend the power cord (main s

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

• Prevent metallic objectsfrom coming

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

• Always keep metal c ontacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply me chanical shock or

drop the unit.

• While the unit is in use, p articularly

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

• The unit become s warm during use.

This is not a malfunction.

• Do not place theu nit in locations that

are:

— Extremely hot or cold — D usty or dirty — Very humid — Vibrating

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 p ack away from fire.

• Never expose the battery pack to

temperatures above 60°C (14 0°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 s ome 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 da te and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rec hargeable lithium battery is always charged as long asyou are usingyour camera. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camera. It will be completely discharged in about one month if you do not use your camer a 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 th e built-in recharg eable lithium battery:

• Connect your camera to house

current (mains) us ing 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 came ra, and leave your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours.

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

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 corresp ond to this camera.

On cleaning

• Do not clean a disc using a clea ner

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

• If fingerprints, dust, drop of water, or

oil makes the recordable s ide (the other side of the printed side) of a disc dirty, the camera may n ot 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 c leaner.

• Do not use a ny solvent (benzine,

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

Notes

• Do not remove the disc while reading or

writing data.

Additional information

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• Data may be damaged if :

— You remove the disc or turn off the

power while reading or writi ng data.

— You use the camera in alocation subject

to the effects of stat ic electricity or noise.

• Do not attachany material on the surface

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

• You can write only on the label surfaceof a

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

• 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 d rive, the CD-RO M drive may malfunction or 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/L10B/L10C

Watching the playback picture on TV

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

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Ca nada, 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, Ger many, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Sp ain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Mon aco, Poland, Ru ssia, Slovak Republi c, Ukraine, etc.

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” batterypackisa lithium-ion battery p ack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camera and the AC power adaptor. The “InfoLITHIUM” batter y pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and dis plays 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 t emperature of between 10°Cto30°C(50°Fto86°F) until the /CHG lamp goes out, indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. If you c harge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

• After charging i s completed, either

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

Effective use of the battery pack

• Battery perfor mance decreases in

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

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

• Frequently operat ing the zoom wears

out the battery pack fast er.

• BecertaintoturnthePOWER switch

to off when not taking shots or playingbackonyourcamera.

• We recommend having spare

batteries handy for two or three times the expectedshooting time, and make a trial shots befo re 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 remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again sothat the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery i ndication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fu lly charged state , or the battery pack is freq uently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time.

Additional information

• The E

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 ti me, store it in a dry, cool place after fully charging it once per year and then using the b attery pack up on your camera. T his is to maintain the battery pack’s fun ctions.

• 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 th e battery operating time is shor tened 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 f or each battery pack.

T roubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still no t operate properly after you h ave made these checks, press the reset button located on th e bottom. (If you press the reset button, the date and tim e setting is cleared.) S hould 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).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

Your camera does not work.

Your camera cannot record images.

• You are not using an “InfoLITHI UM” battery pack.

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

• The disc is not inserted properly.

Eject the disc, and inser t 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 1 0, 13).

• The malfunction occurs inside the camera.

Turn off the power, and turn on after on e 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 (pa ges 20,

26).

• No disc is inserte d into your camera .

Insert a disc (page 16).

• The disc has not been initialized.

Initialize the disc (page 18).

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

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

The resizing functio n does not work.

You cannot display a print mark.

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

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

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

Set the macro recording mode (page 66).

Press the zoom W butto n repeatedly.

• The LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE

SELECTION function is selec ted.

Cancel the function.

• The focus pres et is selected.

Cancel the function.

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

settings (MVC-CD300 only).

Setitto[OFF](page85).

• You cannot resize moving images, text images, Clip

Motion images, and uncompressed images.

• You cannot display print marks on moving images,

text images and Clip Motion images.

equipment that uses st rong 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 .

The dateandtimeare recorded incorrectly.

Vertical streaks appear when you are shootin g a very bright subject.

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

Digital zoom does not function.

The image is in monochrome.

Set the flash to (no indication) or (page 24).

• 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 SCENE 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 mod es.

• The date and time are not set correctly.

Set the correct da te and time (page 14) .

• This is called the s mear 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 (p age 61).

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

settings.

Cancel the B&W mode (page 69).

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

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

Your cameracannot delete an image.

The power turns off suddenly.

The image does not appear on the TV scr een.

The SLIDE SHOW function stops automatically.

The macro function does not work.

• The disc has no t been finalized.

Finalize the disc (pa ge 32).

• An error occurs during recording by vibration.

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

• The CD-ROM drive does not correspond to th e

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

Consult the computer or the CD-ROM drive manufacturer.

• Causes not described above are occ urred.

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 malfunction.

• The image is pr otected.

Cancel the pro tection (page 78).

• If you do not operate the camer a for about three

minutes while 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 ful ly charged battery pack.

• The [VIDEO O UT] setting of your camera is

incorrect.

Change the setting (pa ge 85).

• The SLIDE SHOW func tion stops after about

20 minutes.

To continue 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 cann ot be properly done.

Your computer does not recognize your came ra.

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 jack on the camera and the computer with the

supplied USB cable.

Insert a disc.

Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall

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

Turn on the camera.

• The USB cable is not connected firmly.

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

• The USB conn ectors on your computer are

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

Disconnect the USB c ables except for the ones connected to the keyboard, t he mouse, and your camera.

• The USB driver is not ins talled.

Install the USB 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 th e USB driver, the drive is not recognized by the comput er.

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

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Open “Device Manager” on Windows.

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

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

“System properties” is displayed. Click the [Device Manager] tab l ocated 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 Man ager (D)] button.

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

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

After the message appears to verify that you delete the device

manager, click “OK.”

Turn off the camera, disconnect the USB cable, and restart the

computer.

Install the USB driver in the supplied CD-ROM to the co mputer

following the procedure on page 38.

Battery packs

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The battery pack canno t be charged.

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

• The power of the ca mera is turned on.

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

extremely cold temperatures.

• The battery pac k is not charged enough.

Charge the battery pack fully.

• The battery pack is dead.

Replace the battery pa ck 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 batter y level is sufficient.

The /CHG lamp fla shes when charging a battery pack.

The /CHG lamp does not light upwhe n charging a battery pack.

No functionworks though the power is on.

• You are using the camera for many ho urs under

extremely hot or cold temp eratures.

• The battery pack is dead.

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

• The battery level is too low.

Install the fully charged battery pack (page 9,

10).

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery

time.

Charge the battery pack fully (page 10).

• A malfunction has occurred in t he battery pack.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

• The AC power adaptor is not connected.

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

• The battery pack is not installed properly.

Install it properly (page 9).

• Charging of the battery pack is complete.

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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 date and time setting is cleared.)

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Warning and notice messages

Various messages appear on the LCD scree n. 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 i nserted or there is

DEW ERROR A moisture condensation has occurred

DISC PROTECT The disc was protected with a computer.

DIRECTORY ERROR The same directory exists.

NOT ENOUGH DISC SPACE The remaining capacity of the disc is not

NOT INITIALIZED Since the disc has not be en initialized,

ALREADY INITIALIZED It is not necessary to execute the

ALREADY FINALIZED It is n ot 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 "InfoLITHIUM" BAT TERY ONLY

NOT ENOUGH BATTERY The battery level is too low to execute the

camera.

trouble with the disc.

inside the camera.

enough to operate other than executing the finalization.

the camera cannot rec ord any image on the disc.

initialization, the disc was initialized.

finalization, the disc was finalized.

imagesizelargerthanthemaximum playback size of this camera.

with other equipment.

The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.

initialization or finalization.

Message Meaning

CAN NOT UNFINALIZE A CD-R or the disc that is not finalized is

CAN NOT FORMAT A CD-R is inserted.

FORMAT ERROR The disc that is formatte d using other

TURN THE POWER OFF AND ON AGAIN

The battery level is too low.

inserted.

equipment than this camera is inserted .

A malfunction occurs on the lens (MVCCD300 only).

The amount of light is not sufficient or the shutter speed is too slow.

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