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Getting started ________________________
Shooting still images __________________
Digital Still Camera
Viewing still images ___________________
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and Deleting still images ___________________
retain it for future reference.
Copying images to your computer _______
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to
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This symbol is intended to alert The number below is for the FCC related matters WARNING the user to the presence of only. uninsulated “dangerous To prevent fire or shock hazard, do voltage” within the product’s Regulatory Information not expose the unit to rain or enclosure that may be of moisture. sufficient magnitude to Declaration of Conformity constitute a risk of electric CAUTION Trade Name: SONY shock to persons. The use of optical instruments with this Model No.: MVC-CD400
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CAUTION CAUTION For the Customers in the U.S.A. You are cautioned that any changes or TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE and Canada modifications not expressly approved in this THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN manual could void your authority to operate this EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER equipment. OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE BATTERIES Note: EXPOSURE. This equipment has been tested and found to Lithium-Ion batteries are
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Notice on the supplied AC For the Customers in Germany Attention for the Customers in power adaptor for the Europe Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, customers in the United 92/31/EEC This product has been tested and found compliant Kingdom This equipment complies with the EMC with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for regulations when used under the following using connection cables shorter than 3 meters A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted circumstances: (9.8 feets)
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Before using your camera This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/CD- No compensation for contents of the Precaution on copyright RWs as recording media. “CD-R” or “CD-RW” recording Television programs, films, video tapes, and other mentioned above is indicated as “disc” in this materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized Contents of the recording cannot be compensated manual. When a distinction between CD-Rs and recording of such materials may be contrary to for if recording or playback
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Do not shake or strike the camera LCD screen, LCD finder (only models Handling of the movable lens (for In addition to malfunctions and inability to record with an LCD finder) and lens MVC-CD400 only) images, this may render the discs unusable or The LCD screen and the LCD finder are This camera uses a movable lens. Be careful not image data breakdown, damage or loss may manufactured using extremely high-precision to strike or apply excessive force to the lens occur. technology so over 9
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Do not get the camera wet Back up recommendation Trademarks When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony under similar conditions, be careful not to get the copy (back up) data to a disk. Corporation. camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see Microsoft and Windows are registered page 118 and follow the instructions on how to trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation On illustrations remove it b
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Table of contents Before using your camera ......................... 5 Shooting according to scene conditions Viewing images through a disc drive .....48 Introduction.............................................10 (Scene Selection) ........................... 33 Image file storage destinations and Identifying the parts ............................... 11 image file names.............................49 Viewing still images Copying images to your computer ..........51 Getting started 1 Installing
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Shooting still images with audio files Advanced still image Enjoying movies – Voice ........................................... 82 shooting Shooting movies......................................94 Adding special effects Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......95 Shooting with the manual adjustments – Picture Effect............................... 83 Deleting movies – Delete ........................96 (MVC-CD400 only) .......................64 Confirming whether to record images In single-image mod
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Introduction This digital still camera is capable of Flow chart for disc operations recording still images and movies onto 8 cm : CD-R Start CD-R/CD-RW discs. : CD-RW [ ] : Required time A new disc Capture images with your computer Initialize You can easily copy images onto your (page 21) computer through a disc drive or the Recording is complete. Preparation for recording USB cable, and view and modify images on a disc. on your computer using application View on the camera (page 35) softw
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Do not touch the microphone while Identifying the parts recording. Use a tripod with a screw length of less See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be 1 unable to firmly secure the camera to 9 tripods having longer screws, and may 2 0 damage the camera. Use ACC jack to connect an external 3 qa flash or other equipment. Audio output is monaural. qs 4 5 qd 6 qf Attaching the shoulder strap 7 qg 8 qh A Microphone H Tripod receptacle (b
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L Zoom button (for shooting) (27)/ Index button (for viewing) (36) 1 M DC IN jack (13, 16) 0 2 N Hook for shoulder strap 3 qa O Jog dial* (63) qs P Speaker 4 qd Q MENU button (22) qf R AE LOCK button* (74) 5 S RESET button (bottom surface) qg 6 (98) qh 7 qj The LCD screen automatically becomes 8 qk brighter when this is exposed to sunlight. 9 ql * not available on the MVC-CD250 A Control button J Mode dial (17) (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) : To shoot still images (Menu off) ( / /7/) (27, 28, 29)
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Getting started Getting started Charging the battery pack DC IN jack cover DC connecting cable AC power adaptor (supplied) 1 2 3 , Open the battery cover. , Install the battery pack, then , Open the DC IN jack cover and close the battery cover. connect the DC connecting Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow cable to the DC IN jack of your 1. The battery cover opens in the direction Insert the battery pack with the v mark camera. the arrow 2. facing toward the battery compartment a
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If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated 2 To wall outlet but the power runs out soon, fully charge the (wall socket) Battery remaining indicator battery pack so that the correct battery The battery remaining indicator on the LCD Power cord remaining time appears. shows the remaining shooting or viewing (mains lead) time. To remove the battery pack 60min 640 4 1 AC power adaptor 4 (supplied) When charging, the battery remaining , Connect the power cord (mains indicator sho
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Getting started Shooting still images* MVC-CD250 NP-FM50 battery pack When you shoot images in an extremely cold NP-FM50 (supplied) MVC-CD400 location, the operating time becomes short. When Image size Battery life No. of NP-FM50 (supplied) using the camera in an extremely cold location, (min.) images Image size Battery life No. of place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack (min.) images 1600×1200 Approx. 180 Approx. 1200 into the cam
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Using an external power source Using your camera abroad Power sources DC IN jack cover 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger Power cord within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a (mains lead) commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of DC connecting the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. 1 cable AC power adaptor AC-L10A/L10B AC power adaptor (supplied) (supplied) 1 2 , Open the
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Getting started Turning on/off your camera Setting the date and time Mode dial Auto power-off function POWER lamp If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the camera turns off automatically to POWER prevent wearing down the battery. The switch auto power-off function only operates when the camera is operating using a 1 battery pack. The auto power-off 1 function also will not operate in the , Slide the POWER switch in
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CLOCK SET Y/M/D CLOCK SET Y/M/D CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y M/D/Y M/D/Y D/M/Y D/M/Y D/M/Y OK 2002/: 1 / 1 12 00 2002/: 1 / 1 12 00 OK 2002/: 1 / 1 12 00 OK AM AM AM CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL OK OK OK POWER switch 2 3 4 , Slide the POWER switch in the , Select the desired date display , Select the year, month, day, direction of the arrow to turn format with v/V on the control hour or minute item you want on the power. button, then press z. to set with b/B on the control button. The POWER lamp (gree
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Getting started CLOCK SET Y/M/D CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y M/D/Y D/M/Y D/M/Y OK 2002/: 7 / 4 10 30 OK 2002/: 7 / 1 12 00 PM AM CANCEL CANCEL OK OK 5 6 , Set the numeric value with v/V , Select [OK] with B on the on the control button, then control button, then press z. press z to enter it. The date and time are entered and the clock starts to keep time. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. Repeat this step until all of To cancel the date and time setting, select the items
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Shooting still images Inserting a disc Disc cover OPEN lever Pickup lens Lock tab Disc 1 2 3 Push here , Open the disc cover. , Place a disc in the disc tray. , Close the disc cover. Removing the disc While sliding the lock tab to the left, slide Place the disc with the printed side up, and While sliding the lock tab to the left, slide down down the disc cover OPEN lever, and open push down on the center of the disc until it the disc cover OPEN lever, and open the disc the disc cover. clic
