Sony MVC-FD5, MVC-FD7 Operating Instruction

3-860-624-15 (1)

Digital Still Camera

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MVC-FD7

MVC-FD5 MVC-FD7

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English

Operating instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To 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.

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. MVC- Serial No.

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CAUTION

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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

Note:

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

For the Customers in the United States and CANADA

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return you 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 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

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NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with 2 or @ mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

• IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.A.

• MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks licensed to Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

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Table of contents

Be sure to read before using your camera 6 Before using your camera 7

Getting started

Preparation 9 Step 1: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 2: Installing the battery pack 11 Step 3: Setting the date and time 13

Basic operations

Recording images 16

The indicators during recording 19 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 20 Flash/Zoom/Self-timer 20 Adjusting the exposure 21

Watching images on the LCD screen 22

The indicators during playback 23 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 23 Playing back 6 recorded images at a time

(INDEX screen) 24 Protecting images 25 Deleting images 28

Viewing images using a personal computer 32

Advanced operations

Changing the mode settings 33 Using various functions for recording (MVC-FD7 only) 36

Additional information

Changing the lithium battery in the camera 38 Precautions 39 Troubleshooting 41 Self-diagnosis display 43 Specifications 44 Parts identification 45 Index 47

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Be sure to read before using your camera

Checking supplied accessories (see page 9)

Digital still camera (1) Battery charger (1) Power cord (1 set) NP-F530 battery pack (1) Shoulder strap (1) Lens cap (1) (MVC-FD7 only)

Image recording format on this camera

The image data recorded with this camera is compressed and recorded in JPEG format. Extension of the file is “.JPG”. For details, see page 32.

Power sources

This camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-F530*. If you use any other battery or power sources to operate your camera, the camera may not operate.

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 compensated for if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camera, floppy disk, etc.

Precaution on copyright

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

* “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with compatible equipment about its battery consumption. ”InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Before using your camera

This digital still camera uses a floppy disk as media. Use the following floppy disk type.

•Size: 3.5 inch

•Type: 2HD

•Capacity: 1.44 MB

•Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sector) When using 3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk other than described above, format it using the camera or personal computer.

Do not shake or strike the unit

Malfunctions, inability to record images as well as inability to use floppy disks or image and memory data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.

Do not get the unit wet

This unit is an electronic device, do not allow it to get wet. When shooting in the rain or outdoors, be careful not allow water to get on or into the unit. When moving this unit from one atmospheric condition to another, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. If this occurs refer to page 40 and follow instructions on how to remove it before using.

Back up recommendations

To avoid the potential risk of data loss always copy (back up) data to disk.

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÷Before using your camera

•The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed below. Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camera.

•The MVC-FD7 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-FD7 only.” As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are shown in capital letters. e.g., Press FLASH.

Types of differences

Model number MVC-FD5 MVC-FD7 Macro shooting Macro switch Auto Zoom – r Manual focusing – r Picture effect – r Program AE – r

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Preparation

What you need

Digital Still Camera

(MVC-FD7)

Floppy disk (not supplied)

3.5 inch, 2HD (1.44 MB)

Preparation outlines

The clock is not set at the factory. Be sure to set the clock before using your camera.

1 Charge the battery pack. (p. 10) 2 Install the battery pack. (p. 11)

This camera operates by battery pack. Install a fully charged battery pack.

3 Set the date and time. (p. 13)

The date and time data are necessary for MS-DOS format recording. If they are not set, incorrect date and time are recorded. The CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on the camera in CAMERA mode.

Battery pack (NP-F530)

Battery charger (BC-V615)

Power cord Shoulder strap Lens cap (MVC-FD7 only)

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Step 1: Charging the battery pack

To charge the battery pack, use the battery charger. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the battery charger.

to wall outlet

CHARGE lamp

Battery pack

1 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2 Insert the battery pack in the direction of the $

mark. Slide it down until it clicks.

The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins.

To remove the battery pack

Slide up the battery pack.

Charging time

Full charge* 225 min. Normal charge** 165 min. Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the battery charger BC-V615. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) * Charging for about one hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. ** Charging just until the CHARGE lamp goes out.

(orange)

Battery charger

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Step 2: Installing the battery pack

(base)

1 While sliding OPEN (BATT) in the direction of the

arrow, open the battery cover.

2 Insert the battery pack with the $ mark facing

toward the battery compartment.

3 Close the cover until it clicks.

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery cover. While sliding BATT rightward, remove the battery pack.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing.

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÷ Step 2: Installing the battery pack

Battery life/No. of images that can be recorded/ played back

MVC-FD5

Battery life No. of images (min.) (record/playback)

Continuous recording

Unusing the flash* 95 (80) 540 (450) Using the flash** 85 (75) 320 (280)

Continuous playing*** 125 (110) 750 (650)

MVC-FD7

Battery life No. of images (min.) (record/playback)

Continuous recording

Unusing the flash* 90 (70) 500 (400) Using the flash** 70 (60) 280 (240)

Continuous playing*** 120 (105) 720 (620)

Approximate battery life and No. of images that can be recorded/played back under the temperature of 77°F (25°C) using NP-F530. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. * Recording at about 10 second intervals ** Recording at about 15 second intervals *** Playing back single image at about 10 second intervals

• Battery life and No. of images will be decreased if you use the camera in a cold environment or while you repeat turning the power on/off and zooming (MVC-FD7 only).

• Battery life and No. of images above are a guide with using some floppy disks.

¡ Notes on remaining battery time indication

Remaining battery time is displayed on the LCD screen*. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances. * During recording, remaining battery time is displayed while the power

is on. During playback, it is displayed with the image on the LCD screen.

¡ Auto power-off function

During recording if you leave the camera inactive for about 3 minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery.

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Step 3: Setting the date and time

Function of the control button

You can select an item in the menu which appears on the LCD screen by pressing the upper, lower, left or right side of the control button. When an item is selected, the color of the item changes from blue to yellow. To enter your selection, press the center of the control button.

Control button

Upper side

Left side

Lower side

When you use the camera first

With the floppy disk inserted (p.16) and the power turned on, as in step 1, the clock set screen appears. If this occurs, follow the procedures from step 4.

Right side

Press to execute.

1 Slide POWER down to turn on the power.

If the “I” indicator appears on the LCD screen, replace the lithium battery according to the procedures on page 38.

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÷ Step 3: Setting the date and time

2 Select “MENU” with the control button, then

press it.

The menu appears on the LCD screen. To cancel menu screen, select “ RETURN” with the control button, then press it.

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3 Select “CLOCK SET” with the control button,

then press it.

 CLOCK SET BEEP FIELD/FRAME QUALITY RETURN

CLOCK SET

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

1997 1 8 10: 20

ENTER

CANCEL

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4 Select the desired display of the date with the

control button, then press it.

Y/M/D (year/month/day) M/D/Y (month/day/year) D/M/Y (day/month/year)

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5 Select the date and time with the control button,

then press it.

The item to be changed is indicated with 4/$. Select number by pressing the upper side or lower side of the control button, then press it to enter the number. After entering the number, 4/$ moves to the next item. When “D/M/Y” is selected, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.

CLOCK SET

Y/M/D



1997 1 8 10: 20

6 Select “ENTER” with the control button, then

press it at the desired moment to begin clock movement.

To cancel setting the date and time

Select “CANCEL” with the control button, then press it.

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