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3-862-980-11 (1)
Digital Still Image
Capture Adaptor
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
©1998 by Sony Corporation
MVC-FDR1/FDR1E
MVC-FDR3/FDR3E
EN
ES
MVC-FDR3/FDR3E


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To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and CANADA
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.
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.
WARNING
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT.
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.
Owner's Record
The model and serial number are located on the
inside of the front shell. 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. _____________


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Before using the image capture adaptor .. 4
Preparation ................................................... 7
1
Connect to the TV ........................... 7
2
Turn on the power ......................... 7
3
Insert the floppy disk until it
clicks ................................................. 8
Setting the date and time ..................... 9
Recording images ...................................... 11
Connection ........................................... 11
Recording ............................................. 12
Viewing images ......................................... 16
Playing back six images at a time
(INDEX screen) ............................. 17
Viewing images using a personal
computer .............................................. 18
Changing the mode settings .................... 20
Using the battery pack .............................. 23
Changing the lithium battery .................. 26
Precautions ................................................. 28
Troubleshooting ......................................... 29
Self-diagnosis display ............................... 30
Specifications .............................................. 31
Parts identifications ................................... 32
Index ............................................................ 35
Table of contents
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.
ATTENTION:
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture of
this unit.


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Before using the image capture adaptor
This digital still image capture adaptor uses a floppy disk to store the images.
Use the following floppy disk type.
· Size:
3.5-inch
· Type:
2HD
· Capacity: 1.44 MB
· Format:
MS-DOS format (512 bytes
× 18 sector)
If you use a 3.5-inch 2HD floppy disk other than described above, format it using this
unit or a personal computer.
Be sure to read before using the image capture adaptor
Image recording format on this image capture adaptor
The image data recorded with this image capture adaptor is compressed and recorded
in JPEG format. Extension of the file is ".JPG". For details, see page 19.
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.
Notes on the Operating Instructions
· The instructions in this operating instructions are for the four models listed below.
Before you start reading this operating instructions and operating the unit, check the
model number by looking at the bottom of the image capture adaptor.
· The MVC-FDR3/FDR3E 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-FDR3/FDR3E only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the image capture adaptor
are shown in capital letters.
e.g., Press REC.
Types of differences
Model number
MVC-FDR1
MVC-FDR1E
MVC-FDR3
MVC-FDR3E
LCD screen
No
No
Yes
Yes
TV color system
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL


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Power sources
You can use your digital still image capture adaptor in any country or area with the
supplied AC power adaptor 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 [b].
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country.
MVC-FDR1/FDR3 is an NTSC system image capture adaptor.
MVC-FDR1E/FDR3E is a PAL system image capture adaptor.
To record TV programs, etc., or to view the image on a TV, use a correct color system
TV.
Check the following list.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system*
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
* If your TV color system is SECAM, set the monitor image select switch to the
SOURCE position as described on page 15.
[a]
[b]
AC power adaptor
(supplied)