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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. ________________________
©2001 Sony Corporation
MVC-CD200/CD300
MVC-CD300
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.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this camera is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable 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
WARNING
For the Customers in the
U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the
product's enclosure that
may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the
appliance.
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
MVC-CD300
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.
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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
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium
ion battery.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with
or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,
92/31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:
· Residential area
· Business district
· Light-industry district
(This equipment complies with the EMC
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
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).
For the Customers in the
U.S.A. and Canada
For the Customers in the
United Kingdom
For the Customers in
Germany
For the Customers in Europe
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Operating instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
The instructions in this manual are for the
two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300.
The MVC-CD300 is the model used for
illustration purposes.
Otherwise, the model name is indicated in
the illustrations. Any differences in
operation are clearly indicated in the text,
for example, "MVC-CD300 only."
As you read through this manual, buttons
and settings on the camera are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Press DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT
ON/OFF.
This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/
CD-RWs as recording media. "CD-R" or
"CD-RW" mentioned above is indicated as
"disc" in this manual. When a distinction
between CD-Rs and CD-RWs is necessary,
"disc" is indicated as "CD-R" or "CD-RW."
TheMavicadiscis 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
compensated for if recording or playback is
not made due to a malfunction of your
camera or recording medium, etc.
Notes on image data compatibility
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
maybe contrarytothe provisionof 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
· The LCD screen and the finder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision 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.
· Be careful when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder 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.
Be sure to read the following
before using your camera
· We recommend that you
use this camera with
Mavica discs*.
· While the image is being
recorded on the disc, the
ACCESS lamp lights up
(red). When this lamp is
lit, do not shake or strike
the camera.
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Table of contents
Introduction ........................................ 6
Identifying the parts ............................ 7
Preparing the power supply ................ 9
Setting the date and time .................. 14
Inserting a disc .................................. 16
B Recording
Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE) ...... 18
Recording still images ...................... 20
Recording moving images ................ 26
B Playback
Playing back still images .................. 28
Playing back moving images ............ 29
Preparation for viewing images using a
computer .................................... 31
Viewing images using a computer ... 35
Image file storage destinations and
image file names ........................ 43
Before performing
advanced operations
How to use the mode dial ................. 45
How to use the control button .......... 46
How to use the jog dial ..................... 48
Menu settings .................................... 49
Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE) .......................... 53
B Various recording
Recording with the exposure fixed
(AE LOCK) ............................... 55
Recording with the manual adjustments
.................................................... 56
Recording images according to shooting
conditions
(SCENE SELECTION) ............. 58
Recording three images continuously
(BURST)
(only for MVC-CD300) ............. 59
Recording still images for e-mail
(E-MAIL) ................................... 59
Adding audio files to still images
(VOICE) .................................... 60
Recording text documents (TEXT) ...61
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
Playing back the still images in order
(SLIDE) ......................................74
Rotating a still image (ROTATE) .....75
Viewing images on a TV screen .......76
B Editing
Deleting images (DELETE) ..............77
Preventing accidental erasure
(PROTECT) ................................78
Changing the recorded still image size
(RESIZE) ....................................80
Selecting still images to print
(PRINT) ......................................81
Formatting a CD-RW ........................82
Changing the setup settings
(SET UP) ....................................84
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
Getting started
Basic operations
Advanced operations
Additional information
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