Sony MVC-CDZOO/CD300, MVC-CD2OO, MVC-CD300 Operating Instructions Manual

3-067-951-l l(1)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it

for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial

number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

MVGCD300

CD Mavica

m 4

InfoLfTHfLlM

MVC-CDZOO/CD300

02001 Sony Corporation

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

MVC-CD200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address:

680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ

07649

U.S.A.

Telephone No.:

201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

lo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that

may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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

If you have any questions about this product, you ma&call:

Sony Customer Information Center

l-800-222~SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

CAUTION

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

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:

MVCCD300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address:

680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ

07649

U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However. there is

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

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

About Ferrite Core

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

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

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

Note:

In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call

I-SOO-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-4?-SONY (Canada only)

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium

ion battery.

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

v or 8 mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has

a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the

fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never

use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,

9213

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

l Residential area l Business district l Light-industry district

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

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and

sound of this camera.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables

shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Operating instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. The instructions in this manual are for the two models: MVCCD200, MVC-CD300. The MVC-CD300 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “MVC-CD300 only.” As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are shown in capital letters. e.g. Press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT

ON/OFF.

This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rsl

CD-RWs as recording media. “CD-R” or “CD-RW” mentioned above is indicated as “disc” in this manual. When a distinction between CD-Rs and CD-RWs is necessary, “disc” is indicated as “CD-R’ or “CD-RW.”

We reconnnend that you use this camera with

Mavlca discs*.

While the image is being

recorded on the disc, the

ACCESS lamp lights up

(red). When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike

the camera.

* The Mavica disc is an 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW

with the Mavica logo.

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be

f+ompensated for if recording or playback is

not made due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc.

Notes on image data compatibility This camera conforms with the Design rule

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

Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the discs

unusable or image data breakdown,

damage

or loss may occur.

LCD screen, finder (only models

with a finder) and lens

l The LCD screen and the finder are

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

l Be careful when placing the camera near a

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

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

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

When the camera is used for long

periods Note that the camera body may become

hot.

Handling of the movable lens This camera uses a movable lens. Be

careful

not to strike or apply excessive force to the

lens portion.

Table of contents

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

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

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

Setting the date and time

..................

Inserting a disc

..................................

b Recording

Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE) . . 18

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

Recording moving images . . . . . 26

F Playback

Playing back still images . . . . . 28

Playing back moving images . . . 29 Preparation for viewing images using a

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1

Viewing images using a computer . . . 35

Image file storage destinations and

image file names . . . . . . . 43

Recording text documents (TEXT) . ..61 Recording still images as uncompressed

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

Recording three images with the

exposure shifted (only for MVC-

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

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

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

Recording images in macro . . . 66 Adjusting the exposure

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

Adjusting the white balance

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

Enjoying picture effects

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

Recording the date and time on the still

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

Using the Spot light-metering function 71

b Various playback

Playing back three or nine images at

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

Enlarging a part of the still image

(Zoom and trimming) . . . . 73

Plavine back the still imaees in order

-(SLIDE) . . . .T . . . 74

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

Viewing images on a TV screen . 76

Before performing advanced operations How to use the mode dial

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5

How to use the control button . . 46

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

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

Setting the image size

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

b Various recording Recording with the exposure fixed

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

Recording with the manual adjustments

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

Recording images according to shooting

conditions

(SCENE SELECTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Recording three images continuously

(B ‘RST)

u (on y for MVC-CD300) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Recording still images for e-mail

(E-MAIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Adding audio files to still images

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

F Editing

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

Preventing accidental erasure

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

Changing the recorded still image size

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

Selecting still images to print

(PRINT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Formatting a CD-RW . . . . . . . 82

Changing the setup settings

(SET UP) . . . . . . . 84

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Precautions ....................................... .87

On discs ............................................ .89

Using your camera abroad ............... .90

About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack 91

Troubleshooting ............................... .93

Warning and notice messages ........ ,100

Self-diagnosis display .................... ,102

Specifications ................................. ,103

LCD screen indicators .................... .105

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

introduction

Captures images with your computer You can easily copy images onto your computer through a CD-ROM drive, CD-R

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

Flow chart for disc operations

piq

0 : CD-R

: CD-RW

: Required

The disc finalized with a computer or other equipment

time

Recording is complete

Disc preparation for recording is complete.

Blaedisc

[About 7 minl (paw

82)

The disc space is fully available.

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

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Shutter button (20,26)

Built-in microphone

Do not touch while recording.

Bgery cover (bottom surface)

Lens

Tripod receptacle (bottom surface)

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

may damage the camera.

Accessory shoe

Photocell window for flash

Do not block while recording with the flash.

Flash (24)

If-timer IamplAF illuminator

( 4925)

Hook for strap and lens cap

Disc cover OPEN lever (16)

ACC (Accessory) jack

Connects an external flash or other equipment.

Lens cap (supplied)

USB jack (36)

AN OUT (MONO) jack (76)

Audio output is monaural.

About the Carl Zeiss lens (MVCCD300 only)

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

lenses. * MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation

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

IA-

Mode dial (45) POWER switch (14)

(Exposure) button (67)

$ /CHG (Charge) lamp (10,25)

FOCUS button (66) Photocell window for LCD

screen

The LCD screen becomes brighter

when exposed to sunlight.

LCD screen Disc window

DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/ OFF-button (23)

AC&S lamp (20)

Hook for strap

[a] (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)

q Reset button (99) q DC IN cover/DC IN jack (10,13)

Preparing the power supply

installing the battery pack

Your camera operates only with the NP-PM50 (supplied) “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack* (M series). See page 91 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack.

@ Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

@ Install the battery pack.

Insert the battery pack with the A mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated.

0 Close the battery cover.

To remcve 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 “Vi?foLITHIlJM”? “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery

pack

which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the @-?a mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

.,*,,*

Charging the battery pack

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

0 Insert the battery pack into your camera. 0 Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC

IN jack of your camera with the A mark facing up.

0 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains). The 5 /CHG lamp (orange) above the LCD screen lights up when charging

begins. When the 5 KHG lamp goes off, full charge is completed.

After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera.

Battery remaining indicator

The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still recsd or play back images. This indication may not be entirely

accurate depending on the conditions of use and the operating environment. Charging at a room temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) is recommended.

NPFM50 (supplied) battery pack When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD backlight,

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

Note on the 5 /CHG lamp during charging

The 5 KHG lamp may flash:

When a malfunction occurs in the battery pack (page 99).

The f /CHG lamp does not light up:

When the battery pack is not installed properly.

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

Still image recording/playback

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 640x480 image

size, standard image quality, and NORMAL recording mode.

* Recording at about Ssecond intervals **Playing back single-displayed images continuously at about 7-second intervals

Moving image recording

1 Contint& recording 1

Approx. 120 1

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

Notes

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

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

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

depending on conditions.

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

battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.

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

malfunction.

Using the AC power adaptor

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

IN jack of your camera with the A mark facing up.

0 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/charger.

Using your camera abroad For details, see page 90.

When using the AC power adaptor Be sure to use it near the wall outlet (mains). If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the

plug from the wall outlet (mains).

Setting the date and time

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

@ Set the mode dial to m, S, A, M, a, SCN, or

0 Push the POWER switch in the arrow direction to turn on the

power. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (green) lights up. The CLOCK SET screen appears. When resetting the date and time once you set, set the mode dial to SET UP (page 84) and then follow the procedure from step 0.

0 Select the desired date display format with

AIV on the control button, then press the center 0.

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

0 Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

item you want to set with 4+ on the control button.

The item to be set is indicated with &I.

@ Set the numeric value with A/V on the

control button, then press the center 0 to

enter it.

After entering the number, A/I moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 0, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.

0 Select [OK] with F on the control button,

then press the center 0 at the desired

moment to begin clock movement.

The date and time are entered.

To cancel the date and time setting Select [CANCEL] with A/I/d/b on the control button, then press the center 0.

n use only the 8 cm CD-Rs or 8 cm CD-RWs that have these

0 While sliding the lock tab to the left, slide down the disc cover

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

0 Place a disc with the printed side up.

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

0 Close tile disc cover.

While sliding the lock tab to t the disc cover after the cover is unlocked. Then, remove the disc as illustrated below.

Notes

l Before removing the disc, be sure to check that the disc is not rotating. l Do not open the disc cover while the ACCESS lamp is lit. If you do, the recorded image may be

damaged or the disc may become unusable.

l When writing data on a disc or conhecting with a computer using the USB connection, the disc

cover OPEN lever is locked.

Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE)

When you use a new disc or the disc which was finalized with other equipment than this camera (page 32), you have to initialize the disc. Before initializing the disc, push the POWER switch in the arrow direction to turn on the power and insert the disc.

0 Set the mode dial to m, S, A, M, SCN, or ll3.

“INITIALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the LCD screen. Be sure to avoid any vibration during the initialization in step 0.

0 Select [OK] with A on the control button, then press the center 0.

Initialization starts.

To cancel the initialization

Select [CANCEL] with v on the control button, then press the center 0. To initialize after canceling the initialization

Opekand close the disc cover. Or set the mode dial to m, S, A, M, SCN, or [#1, press A on the control button, then press the center 0.

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).

Recording still images

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

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

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The beeps sound. However,

the image has not been recorded yet.

While the

AE/AF lock indicator

is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the

exposure and focus of

e captured image. When th

era finishes the

automatic adjustments,

the AE/AF lock indicator

ps flashing, then

lights up, and the camera is ready for recording.

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

AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes -+ lights up

@ Press the shutter button fully down.

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

For

the number of images you can record on a disc

See page 54.

Auto powepoff function

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

While the image is being recorded on a disc, the ACCESS lamp lights. When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, not remove the battery pack/disc, or not open the

disc cover. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur or the disc may become unusable.

Notes

l When using a CD-R, even if you delete images, the disc remaining space does not increase. l Only when using a CD-RW, the disc remaining space increases after deleting the last-recorded

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

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

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

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

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

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

automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while the 5 / CHG lamp (page 8) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is charging the flash.)

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

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

You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen (page 46) and pressing 4 (0) on the control button. To return to the normal recording mode: press the shutter button lightly, or press 4 (0) again. To delete the image: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [DELETE] with ., then press the center 0. 3. Select [OK] with A, then press the center 0.

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

To turn off the LCD backlight Press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF repeatedly to turn off the LCD

backlight (page 23). The battery life will be longer.

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

Zoom buttons

If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject Press the zoom W button repeatedly and move closer to the subject until the focus is

sharp (page 66). Minimum focal distance to the subject

W side:

Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300)

T side:

&pprox. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (MVC-CDZOO)

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 the image by digital processing, and it starts to function when the zoom exceeds

3x.

The T-side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone.

Using digital zoom

The maximum zoom magnification is

6x.

Digital zooming deteriorates the picture 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 moving images.

The zoom function

does

not work while recording a moving image. Set the zoom position

before you start recording (MVC-CD300 only).

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

The LCD backlight is turned on/all the available indicators are turned on + The LCD backlight is turned on/warning messages and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are turned on

-+ The LCD backlight is turned off/warning messages and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are turned on

See page 105 for a detailed description of the indicators.

DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF

Notes

l You can& turn off the 0 (self-timer) indicator and some of the indicators used in advanced

operations.

The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.

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

Shutter button

V(@)onthe control button

Clear the menu (page 46), then press v ( 0) on the control button. The 0 (self-

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

up and strobes if the camera senses that the surroundings become dark. To change the flash mode, clear the menu (page 46), then press A ( f ) on the control button repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator on the LCD screen changes.

A ( 5 ) on the control button

Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows.

(No indication) + 5 -+ 8 + (No indication)

5 Forced flash : The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness,

8 No flash : The flash does not strobe.

Pop down the flash by your hand after recording.

You can change the amount of flash light with [ 5 +] (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu settings (page 50).

To%?duce the red-eye phenomenon Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the setup settings (page 84) the flash

strobes before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. When [ON] is selected,

0 appears on the LCD screen.

Notes

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

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

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

image may be eclipsed.

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

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

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

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

speed priority mode.

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

l While charging the flash, the 5 /CHG lamp flashes. After the charging is complete, the lamp a

goes out. 5

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

BURST mode (MVCCD300 only) (pages 59.63).

The AF illuminator is fill light to focus on a subject easily under dark conditions. Set

[AF ILLUMINATOR] to [ON] in the setup settings, Dzo~ appears on the LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits light when the shutter button is pressed halfway under dark situations. It keeps emitting light until the focus is locked.

AF illuminator

Notes

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

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

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

emit only when the flash mode is set to 5 (Forced flash).

l 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 MVCCD300.)

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

out of the middlwosition of the subject.

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

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

Recording moving images

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

@ Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears.

Select [m] (CAMERA) with UI on the control button, then press F.

Select [MOVING IMAGE] with UI on the control button, then press F.

0 Select [MPEG MOVIE] with UI on the

control button, then press the center 0.

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0 Set the mode dial to ‘Cl.

The preparation for recording a moving image is complete.

0 Press the shutter button fully down.

“REP’ appears

on the LCD screen and the image and sound are recorded on the

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@ Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.

The recording automatically stops in the following time even if you do not

‘I press the shutter button again. When selecting the 320 (HQ) size: Approximate 15 seconds When selecting the 320x240 size: Approximate 1 minute When selecting the 160x112 size: Approximate 4 minutes

8 For details on the image size, see “Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)” on

page 53.

See pages 22 to 24.

Press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF to turn on/off the indicators on the

LCD screen. These indicators are not recorded. See page 105 for a detailed description of the indicators.

Playing back still images

0 Set the mode dial to FJ.

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

@ Select the desired still image with 4/b on

the control button.

4: To display the preceding image. k 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 camera for recording.

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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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Waying back moving images

@ Set the mode dial to

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

0 Select the desired moving image with 4fF

on the control button. Moving images are displayed one size smaller than

still images except when you shot at the 320 (HQ) (page 53) size. 4: To display the preceding image. F: To display the next image.

0 Press the center 0 on the control button to

start the playback. The moving image and sound are played back. During playback, b (playback) appears on the LCD screen.

To stop the playback

Press the center l on the control button to stop the playback To advance or rewind the moving image

Press 4//, on thgcontrol button during playback. To return to the normal playback, press the center 0.

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Press A/I on the control button to adjust the volume.

A/V on the control button

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

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