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3-860-624-15 (1)
Digital Still Camera
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Operating Instructions
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Mode d'emploi
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Manual de instrucciones
MVC-FD7
MVC-FD5
MVC-FD7
©1997 by Sony Corporation
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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 ope
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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 fo
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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
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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 t
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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 an
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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. D
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ÖBefore 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 camer
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Preparation What you need Battery pack (NP-F530) Digital Still Camera Battery charger (BC-V615) (MVC-FD7) Floppy disk (not supplied) 3.5 inch, 2HD (1.44 MB) Power cord Shoulder strap Lens cap (MVC-FD7 only) 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
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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 1 CHARGE lamp (orange) Battery pack 2 Battery charger 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.
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Step 2: Installing the battery pack 1 2 3 2 (base) 1 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. 11-EN
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Ö 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) Approxima
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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 Right 1 side Press to execute. Lower side 2 When you use the camera first With the floppy disk inserted (p.16) and th
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ÖStep 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. –EV + EV MENU 3 Select “CLOCK SET” with the control button, then press it.
CLOCK SET CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
BEEP
Ö FIELD/FRAME
1997 1 8 10: 20AM
QUALITY
ENTER CANCEL RETURN 4 Select the desired display of the date with the control button, then press it. Y/M/D (year/month/
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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/$. Select number by pressing CLOCK SET the upper side or lower side of the Y/M/D
control button, then press it to enter the number. 1997 1 8 10: 20AM After entering the number, 4/$ moves to the next item. When “D/M/Y” is selected, set the time on a 24-hour cycle. 6 Select “ENTER” with the control button, then press it at the desired moment to begin clock movement. To cancel setting t
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Recording images 3.5 inch, 2 HD (1.44 MB), MS-DOS format floppy disk is necessary for recording. 7,8 1 BRIGHT (brightness of the LCD screen) +/– button ACCESS lamp 5,6 Macro switch (MVC-FD5 only) 432 DISPLAY button (MVC-FD5) 1 Remove the lens cap. (MVC-FD7 only) 2 Slide POWER down to turn on the power. 3 Set PLAY/CAMERA to CAMERA. The image captured by the lens and “NO DISK” appear on the LCD screen. 4 Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and open the floppy disk cover. The screen turns blue
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5 Insert the floppy disk until it clicks. Before inserting, check that the write protect tab set to the recordable position. 6 Close the cover. The image appears Image quality indicator on the LCD screen. STD Remaining disk 11 W T capacity indicator No. of recorded images AE lock indicator + –EV EV MENU 120min (Green) Zoom indicator (MVC-FD7 only) 7 Press the shutter button halfway down. The AE lock indicator r (green) appears on the LCD screen. AE (auto exposure), AWB (auto white balance)
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ÖRecording images The number of images you can record on a floppy disk The number of images you can record is different depending on which image quality mode you select and subject complexity. STANDARD about 30 – 40 images FINE about 15 – 20 images Change the disk when the remaining disk capacity indicator is emptied and flashes. The image quality mode is set at the factory to STANDARD (p. 34). Notes • If you attempt to record 55 images or above, DISC FULL appears on the LCD screen and you canno
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The indicators during recording The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded. Flash indicator Self-timer Manual focusing indicator (MVC-FD7 only) AE lock indicator Program AE indicator (MVC-FD7 only)/Macro Image quality shooting indicator indicator (MVC-FD5 only) Remaining disk Exposure/Zoom capacity indicator indicator* (MVC-FD7 FRAME STD f 11 W T only) No. of stored E : 61 : 01 SEPIA Picture effect images indicator (MVC-FD7 only) Self-diagnosis function indicator LCD brightne
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ÖRecording images Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Use the BRIGHT +/– button. Flash/Zoom/Self-timer Zoom (MVC-FD7) “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) FLASH CHARGE lamp Flash Press FLASH. When the blinking FLASH CHARGE lamp lights up, you can shoot images using the flash. Self-timer To cancel flash mode, press it Select with the control again. button, then press it. About 10 seconds after you press the shutter button
