Operating Instructions (primary manual)

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model name1[MVC-CD400/CD250]

[3-075-356-12(1)]

3-075-356-12(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. MVC-CD400/CD250

Serial No.

MVC-CD400/CD250

Getting started _________________________

Shooting still images ___________________

Viewing still images ____________________

Deleting still images____________________

Copying images to your computer

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Before advanced operations ______________

Advanced still image shooting_____________

Advanced still image viewing______________

Still image editing _______________________

Enjoying movies_________________________

Troubleshooting_________________________

Additional information ____________________

Index

Summary of content (132 pages)

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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\010cov.fm] masterpage:Right 3-075-356-12(1) Getting started _________________________ Digital Still Camera Shooting still images ___________________ Viewing still images ____________________ Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\02war.fm] masterpage:Left WARNING 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. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. For the Customers in the U.S.A.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\02war.fm] masterpage:Right 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.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\02war.fm] masterpage:Left Notice on the supplied AC power adaptor 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 or mark) must be used.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\02war.fm] masterpage:Right Before using your camera This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/CDRWs 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 recommend that you use this camera with Mavica discs*. • While the image is being recorded on the disc, the ACCESS lamp lights up (red).
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\02war.fm] masterpage:Left 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. Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\02war.fm] masterpage:Right Do not get the camera wet Back up recommendation Trademarks When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 118 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera. To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\01covTOC.fm] masterpage:Left Table of contents Before using your camera ......................... 5 Introduction............................................. 10 Identifying the parts ............................... 11 Getting started Charging the battery pack ....................... 13 Using an external power source.............. 16 Using your camera abroad ...................... 16 Turning on/off your camera ....................
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\01covTOC.fm] masterpage:Right Advanced still image shooting Shooting with the manual adjustments (MVC-CD400 only) .......................64 Shutter speed priority mode ................64 Aperture priority mode .......................65 Manual exposure mode .......................65 Choosing a focus mode ...........................66 Shooting with AF lock ........................68 Setting the distance to the subject – Focus preset ................
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 Introduction This digital still camera is capable of recording still images and movies onto 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW discs. Capture images with your computer You can easily copy images onto your computer through a disc drive or the USB cable, and view and modify images on your computer using application software. When using a disc drive to view images on your computer, finalization is required (page 44).
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Right2:1(blank) Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 9 2 0 3 qa qs • Do not touch the microphone while recording. • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Use ACC jack to connect an external flash or other equipment. • Audio output is monaural.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Left2:1 1 0 2 3 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql 4 5 6 7 8 9 L Zoom button (for shooting) (27)/ Index button (for viewing) (36) M DC IN jack (13, 16) N Hook for shoulder strap O Jog dial* (63) P Speaker Q MENU button (22) R AE LOCK button* (74) S RESET button (bottom surface) (98) • The LCD screen automatically becomes brighter when this is exposed to sunlight.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Right Getting started Charging the battery pack DC IN jack cover 1 , Open the battery cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1. The battery cover opens in the direction the arrow 2. Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Left 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) • If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery pack so that the correct battery remaining time appears. To remove the battery pack Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator on the LCD shows the remaining shooting or viewing time.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Right Shooting still images* When you shoot images in an extremely cold location, the operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before shooting. When using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Left2:1 Using an external power source DC IN jack cover Using your camera abroad 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) DC connecting cable 1 AC power adaptor (supplied) , Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera. Connect the cable with the v mark facing up. • Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Right2:1 Turning on/off your camera Setting the date and time Mode dial Auto power-off function POWER lamp 1 , Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (page 17). Turning off the power Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow again.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Left CLOCK SET 2002 / 1 / 1 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 CLOCK SET OK 2002 / 1 / 1 AM CANCEL OK Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 CLOCK SET OK AM CANCEL 2002 / 1 / 1 OK Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 OK AM CANCEL OK POWER switch 2 3 , Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. , Select the desired date display format with v/V on the control button, then press z.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Right 2002 / 7 / 1 CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 2002 / 7 / 4 OK AM CANCEL , Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. Repeat this step until all of the items are set. • If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left Shooting still images Inserting a disc Disc cover OPEN lever Pickup lens Lock tab Disc 1 2 Push here 3 , Open the disc cover. , Place a disc in the disc tray. , Close the disc cover. While sliding the lock tab to the left, slide down the disc cover OPEN lever, and open the disc cover. Place the disc with the printed side up, and push down on the center of the disc until it clicks.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right Initializing a disc What is initialization? Mode dial INITIALIZE AVOID ANY VIBRATION READY TO INITIALIZE 1 , Insert a new disc and set the mode dial to , then turn on the power. “INITIALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the LCD screen. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to S*, A*, M*, SCN or .
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 Setting the still image size and image quality Initializing after canceling the initialization Open and close the disc cover, or set the mode dial to , S*, A*, M*, SCN, or , select [EXEC] with v on the control button, then press z . * MVC-CD400 only • You can also perform initialization using [DISC TOOL] in the SET UP settings (page 116). 1 MENU , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power, then press MENU.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right1:2 FINE ISO P.QUALITY MODE 3 , Select (P.QUALITY) with b/ B on the control button, then select the desired image quality with v/V. You can choose from the following table. You can choose the image size (number of pixels) and the image quality (compression ratio) according to the kind of images you want to shoot.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode dial Number of images2) that can be saved on a disc (Units: images) Quality FINE STANDARD 2272×1704 (MVC-CD400) 66 119 2272 (3:2) (MVC-CD400) 66 119 1600×1200 131 235 1600 (3:2) (MVC-CD250) 131 235 1280×960 195 347 640×480 658 1291 Image size 2) When [MODE] (REC MODE) is set to [NORMAL].
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right 60min 60min 640 640 4 0EV F5.6 50 Flashes green t Lights up 4 , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. , Press the shutter button fully down. The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to lighted up, the camera is ready for shooting. The flash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark. The shutter sounds.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left Auto Focus When you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly. The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under the following conditions. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right1:2 Checking the last image you shot (Quick Review) 60min 640 8/8 Using the zoom feature W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) REVIEW 60min W 4 W 640 T 4 2002 7 4 10:30PM , Press b (7) on the control button. To return to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the shutter button or press b (7) again.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left Shooting close-ups (Macro) 60min 60min 640 640 4 1 The macro recording mode is used when zooming up a small subject, such as flowers or insects. You can shoot close-ups of subjects up to the distances specified below. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: Approx. 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) from the lens surface (MVC-CD400) Approx.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right2:1 Using the self-timer 60min Selecting a flash mode 640 60min 4 60min 640 3 640 4 0EV F5.6 50 2 , Turn the mode dial to , and press V ( ) on the control button. , Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears. • You can change the brightness of the flash with [FLASH LEVEL] in the menu settings (page 112). • When using the Auto or (Forced flash) mode, you may notice some noise in the image when you look at the LCD screen in a dark place, but this will have no effect on the shot image. • While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right Recording images with the hologram AF1)/AF illuminator2) 60min 640 ON 6 • If hologram AF1) or AF illuminator2) light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (An approximate distance of 0.5 to 4.0 m (19 3/4 inches to 13 feet 1 3/8 inches) for the MVC-CD400 and 0.3 to 2.3 m (11 7/8 inches to 7 feet 6 1/2 inches) for the MVC-CD250 is recommended.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left Inserting the date and time on a still image DISC TOOL CAMERA FINALIZE : FORMAT : INITIALIZE : UNFINALIZE : DAY&TIME MOVING IMAGE : DATE DATE/TIME : OFF DIGITAL ZOOM : BRACKET STEP : RED EYE REDUCTION : HOLOGRAM AF : CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME : DATE DIGITAL ZOOM : ON BRACKET STEP : ±0.7EV RED EYE REDUCTION : OFF HOLOGRAM AF : AUTO OK SELECT PAGE SELECT 1 , Set the mode dial to SET UP.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right Shooting according to scene conditions (Scene Selection) Twilight mode Twilight portrait mode Twilight mode Allows you to shoot night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. The shutter speed becomes slower, so we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking. • The flash cannot be used in this mode. Twilight portrait mode Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left SCN 1 The menu appears. , Select [SCN] with b/B on the control button. • SCN MODE 2 MENU , Set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU. WB (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) are displayed on the MVC-CD250 menu (page 62). WB MODE 3 , Select the desired mode with v/V on the control button. The mode is set. When the setting is complete, press MENU so that the menu disappears from the LCD screen.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\05bas.fm] masterpage:Right2:1 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image) screen 60min Index (nine-image) screen Viewing single images 60min Index (triple-image) screen 640 8/8 640 2/28 100-0002 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY 100-0002 F5.6 1/125 0.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\05bas.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 Viewing an index screen (nine-image or triple-image) 60min 640 6/8 APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO : 100-0006 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY 100-0003 F5.6 1/125 0.0 100 2002 7 4 10:30PM • SINGLE DISPLAY 2 , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\05bas.fm] masterpage:Right Viewing images on a TV screen 60min 640 6/8 1 A/V OUT (Mono) jack , Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (Mono) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. • If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch jack. • Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V connecting cable.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\05bas.fm] masterpage:Left Viewing images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and a video connecting cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\06bas.fm] masterpage:Right Deleting still images Deleting images Deleting images in singe-image mode 60min 60min 640 5/5 60min 640 640 5/5 5/5 DELETE OK 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT DELETE PROTECT VOLUME CANCEL SLIDE OK OK 2 MENU , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select the image you want to delete.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\06bas.fm] masterpage:Left Deleting images in index (nine-image) mode DELETE 1 PROTECT PRINT MENU , While an index (nine-image) screen (page 36) is displayed, press MENU and select [DELETE] with b/B on the control button, then press z. DELETE CANCEL SELECT • SET ALL 2 , Select [SELECT] with b/B on the control button, then press z. To delete all the images in the screen Select [ALL] with b/B on the control button, then press z.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\06bas.fm] masterpage:Right1:2 Deleting images in index (triple-image) mode APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO : 100-0028 DELETE EXIT • SINGLE DISPLAY OK , Press MENU and select [OK] with b/B on the control button, then press z. “DISC ACCESS” appears on the LCD screen. When this message disappears, the images have been deleted.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\06bas.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 Formatting a CD-RW DISC TOOL FINALIZE : FORMAT : INITIALIZE : UNFINALIZE : DELETE OK OK CANCEL CANCEL 100-0028 • OK 2002 7 4 10:30PM 3 , Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. “DISC ACCESS” appears on the LCD screen. When this message disappears, the images have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] with V on the control button, then press z.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\06bas.fm] masterpage:Right FORMAT FORMAT PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE AVOID ANY VIBRATION ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED FORMAT IN PROGRESS READY? OK CANCEL OK 4 , Select [OK] with v/V on the control button, then press z. , Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. “FORMAT PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the LCD screen. When the message disappears, formatting has been completed.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Left Copying images to your computer Preparation for viewing images using a computer (Finalize) Finalizing a disc You must execute finalization before viewing images recorded with your camera through a disc drive. Discs that have not been finalized cannot be read with a disc drive. What is finalization? • Finalization is required to view images recorded with your camera through a disc drive.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Right FINALIZE FINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE AVOID ANY VIBRATION FINALIZE IN PROGRESS To cancel finalization Select [CANCEL] with v/V on the control button in step 3 or 4, then press z. Once finalization starts, you cannot cancel it. READY? OK CANCEL OK 3 “FINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the LCD screen.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Left Canceling finalization (Unfinalize) (CD-RW only) UNFINALIZE AVOID ANY VIBRATION UNFINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE UNFINALIZE IN PROGRESS READY? OK CANCEL To cancel the unfinalization Select [CANCEL] with v/V on the control button, then press z. After canceling the unfinalization, you can continue and record images on the CD-RW. OK 1 , Set the mode dial to 2 .
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Right Using the supplied 8 cm CD adaptor 1 2 Printed side of the disc Printed side of the adaptor 1 If your disc drive does not support 8 cm CD, use the supplied 8 cm CD adaptor. • The supplied adaptor may not be compatible with your disc drive. For details, see the operating instructions for the disc drive. • Use the adaptor at a low speed (8×-speed or less). • The reverse side of the disc is the recordable surface.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Left Viewing images through a disc drive 1 , Start up your computer and insert a finalized disc into the disc drive of your computer. • To view images on a CD-RW using a disc drive, the drive must support MultiRead. Consult the drive manufacturer as to whether your drive supports MultiRead. • This section describes how to view images through a disc drive using Windows Me as an example.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Right1:2 Image file storage destinations and image file names Image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the disc by recording mode. Example: For Windows Me users 4 • Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If you play back the file directly from the disc, the image and sound may break off.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Left Folder File name File meaning 100MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image file recorded normally • Still image file recorded in – E-MAIL mode (page 81) – TIFF mode (page 81) – VOICE mode (page 82) – BURST 3 mode (page 80) – Exposure Bracket mode (page 75) – Multi Burst mode (page 79) IMCIF100 CLP0ssss.GIF • Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode (page 77) CLP0ssss.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Right Copying images to your computer Follow the steps below to copy the images you have shot to your computer. Steps required by your OS (Operating System) OS Steps Windows 98/98SE/2000/ Steps 1 to 5 Me (pages 52, 55, 56, 57 and 61) Windows XP Page 61 • Step 1 may be unnecessary depending on your OS. • After the PIXELA PTP Manager is installed, step 1 is unnecessary.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Left 1 Installing PIXELA PTP Manager Click here Title screen 1 , Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the disc drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. 2 3 Click here , Click “PIXELA PTP Manager USB Driver” at the title screen. , Select “English” then click “OK” The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Right 4 Click here “Choose Destination Location” screen appears. Click here , Select the destination folder if necessary, then click “Next.” “Select Program Folder” screen appears. 6 Click here , Select “PIXELA PTP Manager” as a program folder, then click “Next.” “Start Copying Files” screen appears. Copying images to your computer , Click “Next.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Left 7 Click here , Check the settings and click “Next.” The PIXELA PTP Manager installation starts. When installation finishes, “InstallShield Wizard Complete” screen appears. 8 , Click “Finish.” The installation of PIXELA PTP Manager is completed.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Right 2 Preparing your camera POWER switch 1 To the wall outlet (wall socket) • For further details on the disc, see page 20. • For further details on the AC power adaptor, see page 16. , Turn on your computer and the camera. Copying images to your computer , Insert the disc with the images you want to copy into the camera.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Left 3 Connecting your camera to your computer USB MODE PTP aaaa 1 , Open the jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable to your camera. Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. 2 “USB MODE PTP” appears on the LCD screen. When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs the used program to recognize your camera. Wait for a while.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Right 4 Copying images 1 A wizard screen indicating the start of copying images appears. It may take some time to download the images from the disc. The downloading progress is displayed on the screen. • When using Windows XP, see page 59. , Click “Next.” The images stored on the disc are displayed. 3 , Select the images that you want to copy, then click “Next.” The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Left 4 , Specify the image group names to be copied and the copy destination, then click “Next.” 5 , Click “Finish.” The Explorer starts up and the copy destination folder opens. 6 The image is copied to the copy destination folder. • The images are copied into the “My Documents” folder as an example.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Right 4 Copying images 1 Click here The images stored in the disc are displayed. • When performing the procedure on page 56, the copy wizard screen appears on the desktop of your computer. 3 , Click the checkbox of images that you do not want to copy to your computer and remove the checkmark, then click “Next.” , Specify the image group names to be copied and the copy destination, then click “Next.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\07bas.fm] masterpage:Left When the PIXELA PTP Manager does not start up 1 Right-click “My Computer,” then click “Properties.” The “System Property” screen appears. 4 5 Click here , Select “Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures,” then click “Next.” , Click “Finish.” The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.
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5 Viewing the images on your computer For Macintosh users Viewing images on a computer connected with the USB cable (For Mac OS X users only) Only Mac OS X users can view images using a USB connection. 1 2 , Double-click the desired image file. The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. The image is displayed. • This section describes the procedure for copying images to the “My Documents” folder on pages 57 and 59. • When using Windows XP, double-click “Start” t “My Documents” in that order.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\08bef.fm] masterpage:Left Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The menu appears. The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are most frequently used for “Advanced operations” is described below. The SET UP screen appears.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\08bef.fm] masterpage:Right To turn off the SET UP screen display Set the mode dial to anything other than SET UP. b Turn the jog dial to select the item you want to adjust. 60min 640 AE S 4 0EV F5.
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Advanced still image shooting Shooting with the manual adjustments (MVC-CD400 only) Mode dial: S/A/M You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values according to the purpose of shooting. 60min 640 • You cannot make manual adjustments when shooting movies. • After making the settings, the setting value indicators on the LCD screen may flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but we recommend that you adjust the flashing values again.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Right NR slow shutter The NR slow shutter function removes noise from recorded images to provide clean, crisp images. Using a tripod is recommended to prevent shaking. Manual exposure mode This function lets you change the focus depth to bring both the subject and background into focus or to shoot a subject with its background unclear.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Left d Select the aperture value indication. Select the aperture value indication with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. e Select the aperture value. Select the aperture value with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. The aperture value can be selected from F2 to F8.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Right For MVC-CD400 Mode dial Jog dial The AF range mode indicator appears at the upper right on the LCD screen. 60min Control button 640 4 Mode dial [ ] When you press the shutter button halfway down, the color of the AF range finder frame changes from white to green when focus is achieved. FOCUS a Set the mode dial to M, SCN, or . For MVC-CD250 , S, A, b Press FOCUS to select the Focus range select mode.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Left Shooting with AF lock Multipoint AF 60min 640 4 Center AF 60min 640 4 Mode dial: /SCN/ When it is difficult to focus because the subject is not in the center of the frame, you can focus using the Focus range select mode (MVC-CD400) or the Center AF mode (MVC-CD250). For example, when shooting two human subjects with a gap between them, the camera may focus on the background visible through the gap.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Right b Return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. The image will be recorded with the proper focus for the subjects. 60min Setting the distance to the subject For MVC-CD400 Mode dial Jog dial – Focus preset Mode dial: (/S/A/M)*/SCN/ 640 • You can carry out the AF lock adjustment process any number of times before you press the shutter button fully down.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Left For MVC-CD250 To reactivate auto focusing Control button Mode dial Select 9 in step 3, then select [MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF]. Adjusting the exposure – EV adjustment Mode dial: (/S/A)*/SCN/ This lets you adjust the exposure value which is set by automatic adjustment. You can select values ranging from +2.0EV to –2.0EV in steps of 1/3EV. MENU a Set the mode dial to or . * MVC-CD400 only , SCN, b Press MENU.
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For the MVC-CD400 For the MVC-CD250 Control button Mode dial Jog dial d Select the exposure adjustment value. Select the exposure adjustment value with v/V. Adjust the exposure while checking the brightness of the background. Mode dial * a Set the mode dial to SCN, or . b Press MENU , S, A, . Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. 60min , SCN, b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (EV) with b/B. The exposure adjustment value is displayed. 640 +1.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Left Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the image is too dark or too bright as shown below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. When shooting a back-lit subject or a subject in the snow, set the exposure toward +, and when shooting a subject with extremely bright illumination such as a spotlight against a dark background, set the exposure toward –.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Right For MVC-CD400 For MVC-CD250 Mode dial Shutter a Set the mode dial to M, SCN, or . To cancel spot metering Control button Shutter Mode dial Select (SPOT METER) with b/B on the control button again, then select [OFF] with v/V. The spot metering cross hair disappears from the LCD, and the camera returns to the normal metering mode. MENU , S, A, b Press repeatedly to select the desired setting.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Left Shooting with the exposure fixed (MVC-CD400 only) To release AE LOCK Mode dial Shutter Carry out one of the followings: • Press AE LOCK again after step 2. • Release your finger from the shutter button after step 3. • Press down the shutter button in step 4. – AE LOCK Mode dial: /S/A/SCN/ Once you press AE LOCK, the exposure, now captured, is fixed.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Right a Set the mode dial to SET UP. Shooting three images with the exposure shifted (MVC-CD400 only) The SET UP screen appears. b Select [CAMERA] with v/V and [BRACKET STEP] with B/ v/V, then press B. c Select the desired bracket step value with v/V, then press z. – Exposure Bracket Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV.
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To return to normal mode Select [NORMAL] in step 6. • You cannot use the flash in this mode. • During shooting in this mode, the images are not displayed on the LCD screen. Compose the image before pressing the shutter button. • The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted, the adjusted value is used for the center value. • The recording interval is approximately 0.5 seconds.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Right To shoot in one-push white balance mode (MVC-CD400 only) 1 Select [ONE PUSH]. The indicator appears. 2 Shoot a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. 3 Press v. The indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Left Before operation Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [CLIP MOTION] in the SET UP settings (pages 62 and 116). Control button Shutter e Shoot the image for the next frame. Press the shutter button once to shoot the next frame, then repeat this operation until you have shot the desired number of frames. f Press z. Mode dial All the frame images are recorded on the disc. MENU a Set the mode dial to . b Press MENU.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Right d Shoot the image. Shooting in Multi Burst mode Control button Shutter Mode dial – Multi Burst Mode dial: This mode records 16 frames in succession each time you press the shutter button. This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. MENU a Set the mode dial to . b Press MENU. The menu appears. (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) appear on the MVC-CD250 menu (page 62).
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To delete recorded images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain images within the Multi Burst sequence. When you delete images, all 16 images are deleted at the same time. a Set the mode dial to . Shooting three images continuously , S*, A*, b Press MENU. The menu appears. – Burst Mode dial: (/S/A/M)*/SCN b Press MENU and select [DELETE] from the menu, then press z. This mode is used for continuous shooting.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Right Shooting still images in TIFF mode c Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, then select [TIFF] with v/V. Shooting still images for e-mail – TIFF d Shoot the image. – E-mail Mode dial: (/S/A/M)*/SCN This mode records an image without compression, so the image quality does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for printing with a high-quality image.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Left c Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, then select [E-MAIL] with v/V. Shooting still images with audio files d Shoot the image. – Voice To return to normal mode Select [NORMAL] in step 3. • For instructions on how to attach images to an e-mail message, consult the User’s Manual of your e-mail software. • For the number of images you can record in E-mail mode, see page 110. Mode dial: (/S/A/M)*/SCN d Shoot the image.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Right Adding special effects a Set the mode dial to M*, SCN, or . – Picture Effect b Press MENU. Mode dial: (/S/A/M)*/SCN/ You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. SOLARIZE B&W The menu appears. c Select [PFX] (P. EFFECT) with b/B, then select the desired mode with v/V. To cancel Picture Effects Select [OFF] in step 3.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Left c Set the mode dial to M*, SCN or . , S*, A*, d Record the image. 640 CONFIRM 1/1 To confirm recording of images shot in the Exposure Bracket or Burst modes You can confirm whether to record each of the images by pressing b/B in step 5 and displaying the three images in order. BRK RECORD DELETE (/S/A/M)*/SCN/ * MVC-CD400 only 1/3 Using the Sony HVL-F1000 Flash OK e Select [RECORD] or [DELETE].
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Right a Mount the HVL-F1000 external flash on the hot shoe1) or accessory shoe2). Using a commercially available external flash (MVC-CD400 only) b Plug the flash into the ACC jack. You can mount a commercially available external flash that supports hot shoe. c Turn on the HVL-F1000. a Mount the external flash to the hot shoe. d Shoot the image. The built-in flash does not strobes. b Set the mode dial to SET UP.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\10adv.fm] masterpage:Left Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion of a still image Mode dial: You can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. You can also record the magnified image as a new file. Control button Zoom button Mode dial e Press the zoom T button repeatedly to enlarge the portion of the image selected in step 4. Enlarging an image – Playback zoom a Set the mode dial to .
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\10adv.fm] masterpage:Right Recording an enlarged image – Trimming a Press MENU after playback zoom. b Select [TRIMMING] with B, then press z. The image is recorded, and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording. • The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file, and the original image is retained. • The quality of trimmed images may be deteriorated. • You cannot trim to an image size of 3:2.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\10adv.fm] masterpage:Left To cancel the slide show setting Select [CANCEL], then press z in step 3. To stop slide show playback Press z, select [EXIT] with B, then press z again. Rotating still images a Set the mode dial to , and display the image to rotate. Mode dial: b Press MENU. You can rotate image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\11adv.fm] masterpage:Right Still image editing Protecting images – Protect In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to In index (nine-image) mode . b Display the image you want to protect with b/B. Mode dial: This function protects images against accidental erasure. Note that when you format a CD-RW (page 42), all the images recorded on that CD-RW will be deleted even if they are protected. Control button Mode dial c Press MENU.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\11adv.fm] masterpage:Left g Press MENU. The menu appears. h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The selected images are protected. To exit the Protect function Select [CANCEL] in step 4 or select [EXIT] in step 8, then press z. To cancel individual protection Select the image to be unprotected, then press z in step 5. Repeat this operation for all images that are to be unprotected. Press MENU, select [OK], and then press z.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\11adv.fm] masterpage:Right Changing image size c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [RESIZE] with b/B, then press z. – Resize Mode dial: You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it as a new file. You can resize to the following sizes. 2272×1704 (MVC-CD400 only), 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The original image is retained even after resizing. Control button MENU a Set the mode dial to .
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\11adv.fm] masterpage:Left • If you mark an image shot in TIFF mode with a print mark, only the uncompressed image is printed, and the JPEG image recorded at the same time is not printed. • If you mark an image with a print mark, the disc remaining space will decrease. If you unmark the print mark, the disc remaining space will also decrease. • If the disc remaining space is not sufficient, you may not be able to mark an image with a print mark.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\11adv.fm] masterpage:Right g Press MENU. The menu appears. h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The (print) mark setting is completed. To unmark selected print mark s Select the images to be unmarked in step 5, then press z. To unmark all the print marks To exit the Print Mark function a Set the mode dial to , then press the zoom W button twice to display the index (tripleimage) screen. To unmark the print mark Press z again in step 4.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\12adv.fm] masterpage:Left Enjoying movies c Select (IMAGE SIZE) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V. Shooting movies Mode dial: You can shoot movies (MPEG MOVIE) with sound using your camera. Before starting Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MPEG MOVIE] in the SET UP settings (pages 62 and 116). Control button Shutter You can choose from 320 (HQX), 320×240, or 160×112. For details on the recording time for each image size, see page 110.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\12adv.fm] masterpage:Right Viewing movies on the LCD screen Mode dial: You can view movies on the LCD screen with sound from the speaker. a Set the mode dial to . b Select the desired moving image with b/B. The movie is displayed one size smaller than still images. 60min 160 6/ 8 0:00 Control button Mode dial MOV00001 2002 7 4 10:30PM PLAY VOLUME FILE BACK/NEXT c Press z. The movie and sound are played back.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\12adv.fm] masterpage:Left Deleting movies – Delete In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to In index (nine-image) mode . b Display the image you want to delete with b/B. Mode dial: You can delete unwanted movies. Control button Mode dial c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [DELETE] with b/B, then press z. The image has not yet been deleted at this point. e Select [OK] with v, then press z.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\12adv.fm] masterpage:Right g Press MENU. The menu appears. h Select [OK] with b/B, then press z. When the message “DISC ACCESS” disappears, the images have been deleted. To cancel deletion Select [EXIT] in step 8, then press z. To delete all images Select [ALL] in step 4, then press z. To cancel deletion, select [CANCEL] with b/ B, then press z.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\13trb.fm] masterpage:Left Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First check the items on the tables below. If code displays “C:ss:ss” appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnostics display function is working (page 108). 2 Should your camera still not work properly, press the RESET button on the bottom of the camera, then turn on the power again.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\13trb.fm] masterpage:Right Symptom Cause Solution The /CHG lamp does not light up when charging a battery pack. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. p Firmly connect the power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (wall socket) (page 14). p Install the battery pack correctly (page 13). — The camera turns on but no functions work. — p Remove the battery pack, then install it again after about one minute and turn on the camera again.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\13trb.fm] masterpage:Left Symptom Cause The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. • The Landscape mode or Portrait mode is selected for the Scene Selection function. • The Focus preset function is selected. • [CONVERSION LENS] in the SET UP settings is set to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only). Zoom does not work. Digital zoom does not function. The image is too dark.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\13trb.fm] masterpage:Right Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot record images. • • • • p Insert a disc (page 20). p Replace it with a new one format the disc when using a CD-RW. p Initialize the disc (page 21). — No disc has been inserted. The disc is full. The disc has not been initialized. You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The mode dial is not set to , S*, A*, M* or SCN when shooting a still image.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\13trb.fm] masterpage:Left Viewing images Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot play back images. • The mode dial is not set to . • Your camera cannot play back image files copied to the hard disk of your computer if the file name has been changed or the image has been modified. p Set it to — The image appears rough — right after playback starts. (page 35). p This is not a malfunction. The image does not appear on the TV screen.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\13trb.fm] masterpage:Right Computers Symptom Cause Solution You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible. — p Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 51). Your computer does not recognize your camera. • • • • p Turn on the camera (page 17). p Use the AC power adaptor or a fully charged battery back. (page 16). p Use the supplied USB cable. p Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\13trb.fm] masterpage:Left Symptom Cause Solution The image cannot be played back through the disc drive of your computer. • The disc has not been finalized. • Vibration caused an error during recording. p Finalize the disc (page 44). p You may be able to view the image if you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. p Consult the computer or the disc drive manufacturer.
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Other Symptom Cause Solution Your camera does not work. • You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The AC power adaptor is not connected securely. • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. p Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 13). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\13trb.fm] masterpage:Left Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/Corrective action LENS CAP ATTACHED (MVC-CD400 only) • The lens cap is attached. COVER OPEN • The disc cover is open. NO DISC • No disc is inserted. Insert a disc (page 20). DRIVE ERROR • Trouble has occurred with the disc drive. SYSTEM ERROR • Trouble has occurred with the disc drive or the camera.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\13trb.fm] masterpage:Right Message Meaning/Corrective action For "InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY • The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type. NOT ENOUGH BATTERY • The battery level is too low to execute initialization or finalization. E • The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack (page 13). Depending on the conditions of use, the indicator may flash even though there is still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\13trb.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 Self-diagnostics display Code Cause Corrective action C:32: ss • Turn the power off and on again (page 17). – If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears There is trouble with your camera’s hardware or zoom function. C:13: ss The camera cannot read or write data on the disc. • Clean the disc. The inserted disc cannot be used with your camera, or the data is damaged. • Insert a new disc (page 20).
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Right Additional information Recording modes In addition to setting the image size and image quality (page 22), you can also select various recording modes according to the purpose of shooting. Still image Recording mode Description NORMAL Records a normal still image (page 24). E-MAIL Records a small-size image suitable for e-mail transmission (page 81).
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Left Number of still images that can be saved (Units: images) Image size Recording mode 2272×1704 (MVC-CD400) 2272 (3:2) (MVC-CD400) 1600×1200 Standard Approx. 119 Approx. 119 Approx. 235 Fine Approx. 66 Approx. 66 Approx. 131 Standard Approx. 114 Approx. 114 Approx. 215 Approx. 215 Approx. 304 Approx. 849 Fine Approx. 64 Approx. 64 Approx. 125 Approx. 125 Approx. 181 Approx.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Right Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to , S*, A*, M*, or SCN Item Setting SCN x (EV) (MVC-CD250 only) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / –0.3EV / –0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV / –2.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Left Item Setting Description MODE (REC MODE) TIFF VOICE E-MAIL BURST 3 xNORMAL – Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in addition to the JPEG file (page 81). – Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 82). – Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size (page 81). – Records three images with the exposure value of each image slightly shifted (page 75).
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Right When the mode dial is set to (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [CLIP MOTION] in the SET UP settings) Item Setting Description (EV) (MVC-CD250 only) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / –0.3EV / –0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV / –2.0EV Adjusts the exposure value (page 70). 9 (FOCUS) (MVC-CD250 only) ∞ / 7.0 m / 3.0 m / 1.0 m / 0.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Left When the mode dial is set to (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MULTI BURST] in the SET UP settings) Item Setting Description (EV) (MVC-CD250 only) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / –0.3EV / –0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV / –2.0EV Adjusts the exposure value (page 70). 9 (FOCUS) (MVC-CD250 only) ∞ / 7.0 m / 3.0 m / 1.0 m / 0.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Right When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Description DELETE OK CANCEL – Deletes the displayed image (page 39). – Cancels deleting of the image. PROTECT — Protects images against accidental erasure (page 89). PRINT — Marks the print mark on still images you want to print (page 91). SLIDE INTERVAL – Sets the slide show interval. (Only in single-image mode.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Left SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. • The date and time are not superimposed onto moving images and Clip Motion images. The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear only during playback.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Right [SETUP 1] Item Setting Description FILE NUMBER xSERIES – Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the disc is changed. – Resets the file numbering each time the disc is changed. RESET CONVERSION LENS (MVC-CD400 only) ON / xOFF Sets to [ON] when using the VCL-MHG07 conversion lens (not supplied). At this time, the zoom or the focus preset function does not work.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Left Precautions On handling the camera Do not carry the camera by the disc cover On pickup lens Do not touch the pickup lens inside the disc cover. Also, do not open the disc cover except when inserting or removing a disc in order to keep dust out. On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen After using your camera at the seashore or other dusty locations Clean your camera carefully.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Right How to prevent moisture condensation Charging method When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, 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). Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains) using the AC power adaptor, or install a charged battery pack, and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Left • Do not use any solvent (benzine, thinner, static protection product, record cleaner, etc.) to clean a disc. Notes • Do not remove the disc while reading or writing data. • Data may be damaged if: – You remove the disc or shake the camera while reading or writing data. – You turn off your camera while reading or writing data. – You use the camera in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or noise.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Right Effective use of the battery pack How to store the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use: – Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Left Specifications System Image device MVC-CD400 8.98 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter MVC-CD250 6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera MVC-CD400 Approx. 4 130 000 pixels MVC-CD250 Approx. 2 110 000 pixels Lens MVC-CD400 3× zoom lens f = 7.0 – 21.0 mm (9/32 – 27/32 inches) (34 – 102 mm (1 3/8 – 4 1/8 inches) when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.0 – 2.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Right Dimensions MVC-CD400 Approx. 138×95×103 mm (5 1/2×3 3/4×4 1/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding maximum protrusions) MVC-CD250 Approx. 138×95×101 mm (5 1/2×3 3/4×4 inches) (W/H/D, excluding maximum protrusions) Mass MVC-CD400 Approx. 638 g (1 lb 7 oz) (including battery pack NP-FM50, disc, and lens cap) MVC-CD250 Approx.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Left2:1 M N O P The LCD screen When shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 6 60min 3.
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When shooting movies 1 2 3 4 60min STBY 5 SOLARIZE 6 + 7 8 9 WHITE BAL qd qf qg qh qj M Focus mode 9 indicator (69)/ Focus preset value (69) N EV level indicator (70) O Macro indicator (28) P Self-timer indicator (29) Q Menu/Guide menu (62) • Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) appear on the MVC-CD250 menu. Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\14add.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 When playing back still images When playing back moving images 1 0 qa 2 60min 640 11/12 x1.3 6 7 8 qs qd qf 60min 320 VOL.
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\01covIX.fm] masterpage:Right Index A C E AC power adaptor .................................13, 16, 55 Access lamp ......................................................20 AE lock .............................................................74 AF illuminator ..........................................31, 116 AF lock .............................................................68 Aperture priority mode .....................................
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\01covIX.fm] masterpage:Left G M Q GIF ............................................................. 50, 77 Manual exposure mode .................................... 65 Menu settings ........................................... 62, 111 Metering mode center-weighted metering ........................... 72 multi-pattern metering ................................ 72 spot metering .............................................. 72 Mode dial ..........
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filename[C:\MVC-CD400Nouhinn\3075356121\307535612MVCCD400U2\01covIX.fm] masterpage:Right Still image shooting AF mode ................................................24, 66 EV adjustment .............................................70 image size ............................................22, 110 metering mode .............................................72 number of images that can be saved .........................................15, 24, 110 picture effect ................................................
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