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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
© 2002 Sony Corporation
3-075-356-11(1)
Getting started ________________________
Shooting still images __________________
Viewing still images ___________________
Deleting still images ___________________
Copying images to your computer _______
Before advanced operations _____________
Advanced still image shooting____________
Advanced still image viewing_____________
Still image editing ______________________
Enjoying movies________________________
Troubleshooting ________________________
Additional information ___________________
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 2 (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD400...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in Germany...

  • Page 5: Before Using Your Camera

    Before using your camera This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/CD- RWs as recording media. “CD-R” or “CD-RW” mentioned above is indicated as “disc” in this manual. When a distinction between CD-Rs and CD-RWs is necessary, “disc” is indicated as “CD-R”...
  • Page 6 The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses. MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function, a numeric value...
  • Page 7 The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Trademarks • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    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 ... 17 Setting the date and time...
  • Page 9 – Picture Effect... 83 Confirming whether to record images – Confirm before write... 83 Using an external flash ... 84 Using the Sony HVL-F1000 Flash ... 84 Using a commercially available external flash (MVC-CD400 only) ... 85 Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion of a still image ...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 11: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Attaching the shoulder strap A Microphone B POWER ON/OFF (CHG) switch (17) C Shutter button (25) D Self-timer lamp (MVC-CD250) (29)/ Hologram AF (MVC-CD400)/ AF illuminator (MVC-CD250) emitter (31, 116) E Self-timer lamp (MVC-CD400) (29) F Battery cover (13)
  • Page 12 A Control button (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (Menu off) ( / ) (27, 28, 29) /CHG (charge) lamp (14) C Photocell window for LCD screen D LCD screen E ACCESS lamp (20) F DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/ OFF button (26) (Metering mode) button* (72) H FOCUS button* (66, 69) (Exposure) button* (70) J Mode dial (17)

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Charging the battery pack , 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. •...

  • Page 14: To Remove The Battery Pack

    2 To wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) AC power adaptor (supplied) , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket). The /CHG lamp (orange) lights up when charging begins, and goes off when charging is completed.
  • Page 15 NP-FM50 battery pack 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.

  • Page 16: Using An External Power Source

    • When you have finished using the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera. • To use power from an automobile, use the Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied). • If you insert or remove the DC plug while you are using the battery, the power may shut off.

  • Page 17: Turning On/Off Your Camera

    Turning on/off your camera POWER lamp POWER switch , 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).
  • Page 18 CLOCK SET 2002 / POWER switch , Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD screen. Y/M/D CLOCK SET M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 /...
  • Page 19 CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / 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.

  • Page 20: Shooting Still Images

    Inserting a disc Disc cover OPEN lever Lock tab , Open the disc cover. While sliding the lock tab to the left, slide down the disc cover OPEN lever, and open the disc cover. • You can use only 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW discs that have these marks.

  • Page 21: Initializing A Disc

    Initializing a disc What is initialization? Initialization is required to record images on a disc. When you perform finalization (page 44) using your camera to view images through a disc drive, initialization is also automatically performed, and you can continue to record images. Images recorded before finalization remain on the disc.

  • Page 22: 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*, , select [EXEC] with v on the control button, then press * MVC-CD400 only • You can also perform initialization using [DISC TOOL] in the SET UP settings (page 116).

  • Page 23: Image Size And Quality

    FINE FINE STANDARD P.QUALITY MODE , Select (P.QUALITY) with b/ B on the control button, then select the desired image quality with v/V. The image quality is set. When the setting is complete, press MENU so that the menu disappears from the LCD screen.

  • Page 24: Basic Still Image Shooting (Using Auto Adjustment Mode)

    Number of images that can be saved on a disc (Units: images) Quality FINE STANDARD Image size 2272×1704 (MVC-CD400) 2272 (3:2) (MVC-CD400) 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) (MVC-CD250) 1280×960 640×480 1291 When [MODE] (REC MODE) is set to [NORMAL]. For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 110.
  • Page 25 60min F5. 6 Flashes green t Lights up , Press and hold the shutter button halfway 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.

  • Page 26: Lcd Screen Indicators During Shooting

    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.

  • Page 27: Checking The Last Image You Shot (Quick Review)

    Checking the last image you shot (Quick Review) 60min REVIEW 100-0029 2002 7 4 10:30 , 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. To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen 1 Press MENU to display the menu.

  • Page 28: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    Shooting close-ups (Macro) 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.

  • Page 29: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer 60min , Turn the mode dial to , and press V ( ) on the control button. (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears. •...
  • Page 30 • 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...
  • Page 31 Recording images with the hologram AF /AF illuminator The hologram AF /AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. Set [HOLOGRAM or [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 116) to [AUTO] in the SET UP settings. appears on the LCD screen and the hologram AF or AF illuminator...

  • Page 32: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image

    Inserting the date and time on a still image DISC TOOL FINALIZE : FORMAT : INITIALIZE : UNFINALIZE : SELECT , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are shot with the date and time superimposed, the date and time cannot be removed later.

  • Page 33: Shooting According To Scene Conditions (Scene Selection)

    Shooting according to scene conditions (Scene Selection) Twilight mode Twilight portrait mode When shooting night scenes, shooting people at night, or shooting landscapes, use the modes listed below to improve the quality of your images. Twilight mode Allows you to shoot night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
  • Page 34 MENU , Set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU. The menu appears. MODE , Select [SCN] with b/B on the control button. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) are displayed on the MVC-CD250 menu (page 62). MODE , Select the desired mode with v/V on the control button.

  • Page 35: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image) Index (nine-image) screen screen 60min 2/28 100-0002 2002 7 4 10:30 • SINGLE DISPLAY FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following three methods for viewing images.

  • Page 36: Viewing An Index Screen (Nine-Image Or Triple-Image)

    60min 100-0026 2002 7 4 FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. b : To display the preceding image B : To display the next image Viewing an index screen (nine-image or triple-image) 10:30 •...

  • Page 37: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    Viewing images on a TV screen connecting cable (supplied) 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 • If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch jack.
  • Page 38 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...

  • Page 39: Deleting Still Images

    Deleting images Deleting images in singe-image mode 60min 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30 FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME , 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. •...

  • Page 40: Deleting Images In Index (Nine-Image) Mode

    Deleting images in index (nine-image) mode DELETE 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 , Select [SELECT] with b/B on the control button, then press To delete all the images in the screen Select [ALL] with b...

  • Page 41: Deleting Images In Index (Triple-Image) Mode

    DELETE EXIT , 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. To cancel deleting Select [EXIT] with b on the control button, then press z.

  • Page 42: Formatting A Cd-Rw

    DELETE CANCEL 100-0002 2002 7 4 10:30 • , 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.
  • Page 43 FORMAT PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED READY? CANCEL , Select [OK] with v/V on the control button, then press z. “FORMAT PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the LCD screen. To cancel formatting Select [CANCEL] with V/v on the control button, then press z.

  • Page 44: 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? •...
  • Page 45 FINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE READY? CANCEL , Select [OK] with v/V on the control button, then press z. “FINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the LCD screen. • When you execute finalization, be sure to use a fully charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor as the power source.

  • Page 46: Canceling Finalization (Unfinalize) (Cd-Rw Only)

    Canceling finalization (Unfinalize) (CD-RW only) UNFINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE READY? CANCEL , Set the mode dial to “UNFINALIZE PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the LCD screen. • When using a CD-RW, you can cancel the last- executed finalization (unfinalization). Once canceled, the disc space used for that finalization is recovered.

  • Page 47: Using The Supplied 8 Cm Cd Adaptor

    • The reverse side of the disc is the recordable surface. • “SONY” is printed on the reverse side of the adaptor and the surface is lustrous. , Pull the third tab to the outside and slip the disc into place.

  • Page 48: Viewing Images Through A Disc Drive

    • Windows Media Player must be installed on your computer in order to view movies. • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software to view images on your computer. For details, see the software’s help files. , Open [My Computer] and...

  • Page 49: Image File Storage Destinations And Image File Names

    , Double-click the desired image file. • 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. • You can view images using a USB connection on a Windows machine (page 51).
  • Page 50 Folder File name 100MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPG CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM IMCIF100 DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF MOML0001 MOV0ssss.MPG MOMLV100 DSC0ssss.MPG • During PTP connection, the user can optionally assign the upper four digits of the image file number. File meaning • Still image file recorded normally •...

  • Page 51: Copying Images To Your Computer

    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) Steps Windows 98/98SE/2000/ Steps 1 to 5 (pages 52, 55, 56, 57 and 61) Windows XP Steps 2 to 5 (pages 55, 56, 59,...

  • Page 52: Installing Pixela Ptp Manager

    1 Installing PIXELA PTP Manager Title screen , 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. The title screen appears. If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t “Image Mixer”...
  • Page 53 Click here , Click “Next.” “Choose Destination Location” screen appears. Click here , Select the destination folder if necessary, then click “Next.” “Select Program Folder” screen appears. Click here , Select “PIXELA PTP Manager” as a program folder, then click “Next.”...
  • Page 54 Click here , Check the settings and click “Next.” The PIXELA PTP Manager installation starts. When installation finishes, “InstallShield Wizard Complete” screen appears. , Click “Finish.” The installation of PIXELA PTP Manager is completed.

  • Page 55: Preparing Your Camera

    2 Preparing your camera To the wall outlet (wall socket) , Insert the disc with the images you want to copy into the camera. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket).

  • Page 56: Connecting Your Camera To Your Computer

    3 Connecting your camera to your computer , 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. USB MODE a a a a “USB MODE PTP” appears on the LCD screen.

  • Page 57: Copying Images

    4 Copying images , Connect the camera and your computer. A wizard screen indicating the start of installation appears. • When using Windows XP, see page 59. , Click “Next.” The images stored on the disc are displayed. , Select the images that you want to copy, then click “Next.”...
  • Page 58 , Specify the image group names to be copied and the copy destination, then click “Next.” • The images are copied into the “My Documents” folder as an example. , Click “Finish.” The Explorer starts up and the copy destination folder opens. The image is copied to the copy destination folder.
  • Page 59 4 Copying images Click here , Click “Next.” 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. , Click the checkbox of images that you do not want to copy to your computer and remove the checkmark, then click “Next.”...

  • Page 60: When The Pixela Ptp Manager Does Not Start Up

    2 Check whether a device is already installed. 1 Click “Device Manager.” 2 Double-click “ Other Devices.” 3 Check for a “ Sony PTP” with a mark. 3 If a device is installed, remove it. 1 Click “ Sony PTP.”...

  • Page 61: Viewing The Images On Your Computer

    • When using Windows XP, double-click “Start” t “My Documents” in that order. • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software to view images on your computer. For details, see the software’s help files. , Double-click the desired image file.

  • Page 62: Before Advanced Operations

    How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are most frequently used for “Advanced operations” is described below. Control button Jog dial* Mode dial MENU (Exposure)* FOCUS* * MVC-CD400 only Changing the menu settings a Press MENU.

  • Page 63: How To Use The Jog Dial (Mvc-Cd400 Only)

    To turn off the SET UP screen display Set the mode dial to anything other than SET UP. How to use the jog dial (MVC-CD400 only) The jog dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), EV adjustment or focusing...

  • Page 64: 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 Aperture value F5.6 Shutter speed value Mode dial Description Shutter speed priority mode. Other settings are automatically adjusted to attain correct exposure according to...

  • Page 65: Aperture Priority Mode

    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. Press the shutter button fully down. Exposure is performed for the set shutter speed time, the screen turns black, and “CAPTURING”...

  • Page 66: Choosing A Focus Mode

    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.
  • Page 67 For MVC-CD400 Mode dial Jog dial FOCUS a Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN, or b Press FOCUS to select the Focus range select mode. Each time you press FOCUS, the focus mode changes as follows: Focus range select mode Focus preset mode Auto focus mode...

  • Page 68: Shooting With Af Lock

    Multipoint AF 60min Center AF 60min Shooting with AF lock 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).

  • Page 69: Setting The Distance To The Subject

    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 • You can carry out the AF lock adjustment process any number of times before you press the shutter button fully down.

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Exposure

    For MVC-CD250 Control button Mode dial MENU a Set the mode dial to , SCN, b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (FOCUS) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings.
  • Page 71 For the MVC-CD400 Mode dial Jog dial a Set the mode dial to , S, A, SCN, or b Press c Select the desired exposure value with the jog dial. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background.

  • Page 72: Metering Mode

    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 –.
  • Page 73 For MVC-CD400 Mode dial Shutter a Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN, or b Press repeatedly to select the desired setting. Each time you press , the metering mode changes as follows: Multi-pattern metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering c Shoot the image.

  • Page 74: Shooting With The Exposure Fixed (Mvc-Cd400 Only)

    Shooting with the exposure fixed (MVC-CD400 only) – AE LOCK Mode dial: /S/A/SCN/ Once you press AE LOCK, the exposure, now captured, is fixed. For instance, this function is convenient in the following use: Measure the exposure of the desired portion of the image using the spot metering function and fix the exposure value by pressing AE LOCK.

  • Page 75: Shooting Three Images With The Exposure

    Shooting three images with the exposure shifted (MVC-CD400 only) – Exposure Bracket Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN The camera records three images in succession, each with the exposure value shifted. The exposure compensation value can be set between ±1.0EV from the appropriate exposure value in 1/3EV steps. a Set the mode dial to SET UP.

  • Page 76: Adjusting Color Tones

    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. •...

  • Page 77: Shooting Multiple Frames

    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.
  • Page 78 Before operation Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [CLIP MOTION] in the SET UP settings (pages 62 and 116). Control button Shutter Mode dial MENU a Set the mode dial to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (IMAGE SIZE) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V.

  • Page 79: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode

    Shooting in Multi Burst mode – 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. • (EV), 9 (FOCUS) and (SPOT METER) appear on the MVC-CD250 menu (page 62).

  • Page 80: Shooting Three Images Continuously

    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 b Press MENU and select [DELETE] from the menu, then press z.

  • Page 81: Shooting Still Images In Tiff Mode

    Shooting still images in TIFF mode – TIFF 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. A JPEG (compressed) format image is also recorded at the same time.

  • Page 82: Shooting Still Images With Audio Files

    c Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, then select [E-MAIL] with v/V. d Shoot the image. 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.

  • Page 83: Adding Special Effects

    Adding special effects – Picture Effect Mode dial: (/S/A/M)*/SCN/ You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. SOLARIZE B&W The light contrast is The picture is clearer and the picture monochrome (black looks like an and white). illustration. SEPIA NEG.ART The picture is sepia- The color and...

  • Page 84: Using An External Flash

    Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ Using the Sony HVL-F1000 Flash You can mount the Sony HVL-F1000 flash on the hot shoe of your camera. Using the HVL-F1000 will allow you to shoot more vivid flash pictures than when using an ordinary external flash.

  • Page 85: Using A Commercially Available External Flash (Mvc-Cd400 Only)

    a Mount the HVL-F1000 external flash on the hot shoe accessory shoe b Plug the flash into the ACC jack. c Turn on the HVL-F1000. d Shoot the image. The built-in flash does not strobes. Using a commercially available external flash (MVC-CD400 only) You can mount a commercially available external flash that supports hot shoe.

  • Page 86: 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 Enlarging an image –...

  • Page 87: Recording An Enlarged Image - Trimming

    Recording an enlarged image – Trimming a Press MENU after playback zoom. b Select [TRIMMING] with B, then press z. c Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording.

  • Page 88: Rotating Still Images

    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. To skip to the next/previous image during the slide show Press B (next) or b (previous). •...

  • Page 89: Still Image Editing

    Protecting images – Protect 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 MENU •...

  • Page 90: In Index (Triple-Image) Mode

    g Press MENU. The menu appears. h Select [OK] with B, then press 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.

  • Page 91: Changing Image Size - Resize

    Changing image size – 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.

  • Page 92: In Single-Image Mode

    • 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.

  • Page 93: In Index (Triple-Image) Mode

    g Press MENU. The menu appears. h Select [OK] with B, then press (print) mark setting is completed. To unmark selected print mark Select the images to be unmarked in step 5, then press z. To unmark all the print marks Select [ALL] in step 4, then press z.

  • Page 94: Enjoying Movies

    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 Mode dial MENU DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF a Set the mode dial to b Press MENU.

  • Page 95: Viewing Movies On The Lcd Screen

    Viewing movies on the LCD screen Mode dial: You can view movies on the LCD screen with sound from the speaker. Control button Mode dial DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF a Set the mode dial to b Select the desired moving image with b/B.

  • Page 96: Deleting Movies - Delete

    Deleting movies – Delete Mode dial: You can delete unwanted movies. Control button Mode dial MENU • When using a CD-R, the disc remaining space does not increase even if you delete images. • When using a CD-RW, the disc remaining space only increases if you delete the last image you shot while is indicated on the LCD...

  • Page 97: In Index (Triple-Image) Mode

    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.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    — p Fully charge the battery pack (page 13). p Replace the battery pack with a new one. p Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 3 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or...
  • Page 99 Symptom Cause • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. The /CHG lamp does not light up when charging a • The battery pack is not installed correctly. battery pack. • The battery pack is completely charged. The camera turns on but —...
  • Page 100 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 Zoom does not work.
  • Page 101 Symptom Cause Your camera cannot • No disc has been inserted. record images. • 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 SCN when shooting a still image.
  • Page 102 Viewing images Symptom Cause Your camera cannot play • The mode dial is not set to back images. • 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.
  • Page 103 (pages 52 and 56). p Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (page 51). p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” application software, click on HELP. p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony”...
  • Page 104 (pages 57, 59 and 61). p Check the printer settings. p Click on the HELP files for the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” application software. Solution p Replace it with a new one. Format the disc when using a CD- p Initialize the disc (page 21).
  • Page 105 Other Symptom Cause Your camera does not • You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery work. 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.

  • Page 106: Warnings And Messages

    Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the LCD screen. Message LENS CAP ATTACHED (MVC-CD400 only) COVER OPEN NO DISC DRIVE ERROR SYSTEM ERROR DISC ERROR DEW ERROR DISC PROTECT FOLDER ERROR NOT ENOUGH DISC SPACE NOT INITIALIZED ALREADY INITIALIZED ALREADY FINALIZED NO FILE...
  • Page 107 Message For "InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY NOT ENOUGH BATTERY CAN NOT UNFINALIZE CAN NOT FORMAT FORMAT ERROR TURN THE POWER OFF AND ON AGAIN Meaning/Corrective action • The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type. • The battery level is too low to execute initialization or finalization. •...

  • Page 108: Self-Diagnostics Display

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. Example: E:61:10 Corrective action •...

  • Page 109: 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).
  • Page 110 Number of still images that can be saved Recording mode NORMAL Standard Fine E-MAIL Standard Fine TIFF Standard (MVC-CD400) Fine TIFF Standard (MVC-CD250) Fine VOICE* Standard Fine * When recording sound for 5-second Shooting time Recording mode 320 (HQ) MPEG MOVIE Approx.

  • Page 111: Menu Items

    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...
  • Page 112 Item Setting MODE (REC MODE) TIFF VOICE E-MAIL EXP BRKTG* BURST 3 xNORMAL ± (FLASH LEVEL) HIGH xNORMAL PFX (P.EFFECT) SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA /NEG.ART / xOFF (SHARPNESS) +2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / –2 * MVC-CD400 only When the mode dial is set to Item Setting...
  • Page 113 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting (EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / (MVC-CD250 only) – 0.7EV / – 1.0EV / 2.0EV – 9 (FOCUS) / 7.0 m / 3.0 m / 1.0 m / 0.5 m / (MVC-CD250 only) CENTER AF / xMULTI AF WB (WHITE BAL)
  • Page 114 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting (EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / (MVC-CD250 only) +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / 0.7EV / – – 2.0EV 9 (FOCUS) / 7.0 m / 3.0 m / 1.0 m / 0.5 m / (MVC-CD250 only) CENTER AF / xMULTI AF WB (WHITE BAL)
  • Page 115 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting DELETE CANCEL PROTECT — PRINT — SLIDE INTERVAL REPEAT START CANCEL RESIZE 2272×1704 (MVC-CD400 only) / 1600×1200 / 1280×960 / 640×480 / CANCEL ROTATE (counter clockwise) (clockwise) / OK / CANCEL Description –...

  • Page 116: Set Up Items

    SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. [DISC TOOL] Item Setting FINALIZE OK / CANCEL FORMAT OK / CANCEL INITIALIZE OK / CANCEL UNFINALIZE OK / CANCEL [CAMERA] Item Setting...
  • Page 117 [SETUP 1] Item Setting FILE NUMBER SERIES RESET CONVERSION LENS ON / (MVC-CD400 only) HOT SHOE ON / xOFF (MVC-CD400 only) xENGLISH / LANGUAGE / JPN CONFIRM B. WRITE ON / CLOCK SET OK / CANCEL When [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON] (MVC-CD400 only): •...

  • Page 118: Precautions

    Precautions On handling the camera Do not carry the camera by the disc cover Do not touch the rotating disc This may cause injury. On cleaning the pickup lens When the pickup lens becomes dirty and the camera cannot operate properly, clean the pickup lens using a commercially available blower.

  • Page 119: On Discs

    How to prevent moisture condensation 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). If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.

  • Page 120: On "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    • 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.
  • Page 121 Effective use of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in low- temperature 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.

  • Page 122: Specifications

    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×...
  • Page 123 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.

  • Page 124: The Lcd Screen

    The LCD screen When shooting still images 60min SOLARIZE WHITE BAL A Recording mode indicator (109) B AE LOCK indicator (74) (MVC-CD400 only) C AE/AF indicator (25) D Battery remaining indicator (14) E Flash mode indicator (29) Red-eye reduction indicator (30)/ Hot shoe indicator (84) (MVC-CD400 only) White balance indicator (76)
  • Page 125 When shooting movies 60min STBY SOLARIZE WHITE BAL A Recording mode indicator (109) B AE LOCK indicator (74) (MVC-CD400 only) C Battery remaining indicator (14) D White balance indicator (76) E Conversion lens indicator (117) (MVC-CD400 only) F Picture effect indicator (83) G Metering modes indicator (72) (MVC-CD400 only) H AF range finder (94)
  • Page 126 When playing back still images 60min x1.3 FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME A Recording mode indicator (109) B Protect indicator (89)/ Print mark indicator (91) C Zoom scaling indicator (86) D Recoverable disc space indicator (39) E File name (49) F Image number/Number of images recorded on disc G Remaining disc space indicator H Image size indicator (23)

  • Page 127: Index

    Index AC power adaptor ...13, 16, 55 Access lamp ...20 AE lock ...74 AF illuminator ...31, 116 AF lock ...68 Aperture priority mode ...65 Auto adjustment mode ...24 Auto Focus ...26, 66 Auto power-off function ...17 Battery pack battery life ...15, 121 charging ...13, 120 charging time ...14 remaining indicator ...14, 121...
  • Page 128 GIF ... 50, 77 Hologram AF ... 31, 116 Hot shoe ... 84, 117 Image copying images to your computer ... 51, 57, 61 file names ... 49 image file storage destinations ... 49 image quality ... 22, 23 image size ... 22, 23, 111, 112, 113 Index screen ...
  • Page 129 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 ...83 Scene Selection ...33 shooting close-ups (Macro) ...28 superimposing the date and time ...32 using auto adjustment mode ...24 using the flash ...29 using the self-timer ...29...
  • Page 132 Printed on recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. The Sony customer support web page URL is as follows: Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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