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Sony Mavica MVC-CD1000 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-062-473-12(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-CD1000
Serial No. ________________________
MVC-CD1000
©2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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-CD1000 Serial No. ________________________ MVC-CD1000...
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Trade name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD1000 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 4 Be sure to read the following before using your camera Operating instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit, check the model number. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are shown in capital letters.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Identifying the parts ...6 Preparing the power supply ...8 Setting the date and time ...12 Inserting a disc ...14 Basic operations B Recording Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE) ...16 Recording still images ...18 Recording moving images ...24 B Playback Playing back still images ...25 Playing back moving images ...26...

  • Page 6: Identifying The Parts

    Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Flash (22) B Built-in microphone Do not touch while recording. C Self-timer lamp/Recording lamp (22, 24) D Shutter button (18, 24) E Zoom lever (20) F Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording.
  • Page 7 (Macro) button (50) (Flash) button (22) C Viewfinder (19) D Speaker E DISPLAY button (21) F Disc window G Viewfinder adjustment lever (19) H VOLUME+/– buttons (27) I LCD screen J Hooks for strap K SPOT METER button (52) L Control button (40) M ACCESS lamp (18) Do not shake or strike the camera while the ACCESS lamp is lit.

  • Page 8: Preparing The Power Supply

    Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the NP-F550 (supplied) “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack* (L series). Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button. Install the battery pack.

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack When the camera is turned on, you cannot charge the battery pack. Be sure to turn off the power of the camera. Insert the battery pack into your camera. Open the DC IN cover and connect the DC connecting plug to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
  • Page 10 Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To use the camera again, slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the camera again. Charging time Battery pack NP-F550 (supplied)
  • Page 11 • Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. Using the AC power adaptor Open the DC IN cover and connect the DC connecting plug to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.

  • Page 12: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (green) lamp lights up.
  • Page 13 Select the desired date display format with v/V on the control button, then press the center x. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year), or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button.

  • Page 14: Inserting A Disc

    Inserting a disc You can use only the 8 cm CD-Rs that have this mark. Disc cover OPEN lever Lock tab While sliding the lock tab to the left, slide down the disc cover OPEN lever. Open the disc cover by your hand after the cover is unlocked. Place a disc with the blue side down.

  • Page 15: Removing The Disc

    Removing the disc While sliding the lock tab to the left, slide down the disc cover OPEN lever, and open the disc cover after the cover is unlocked. Then, remove the disc as illustrated below. Notes • Before removing the disc, be sure to check that the disc is not rotating. •...

  • Page 16: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE) When you use a new disc, you have to initialize the disc. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power before initializing a disc. Press v on the control button. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder.
  • Page 17 Select [INITIALIZE] with v on the control button, then press the center x. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press the center x. “PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder. Be sure to avoid any vibration during the initialization in step 6.

  • Page 18: Recording Still Images

    Recording still images To record still images, slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and insert a disc. ACCESS lamp Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down and check the image. While the AE lock indicator flashing, the image is frozen, however, the image is not yet recorded.
  • Page 19 While the image is being recorded on a disc, the ACCESS lamp lights. When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, not remove the battery pack/disc, or not open the disc cover. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur or the disc may become unusable.
  • Page 20 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 46). This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the disc. Checking the last recorded image (Review) Clear the menu bar (page 41), and press b on the control button.
  • Page 21 Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is 20 • Digital zooming may deteriorate the picture quality. When digital zoom is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 45). Note Digital zoom does not work for moving images. Activating the SteadyShot function When the SteadyShot function is working, the camera compensates for camera- shake.
  • Page 22 Using the self-timer When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. Self-timer lamp Shutter button on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the Select center x. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder, and the subject is recorded 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.
  • Page 23 Notes • Do not block the photocell window for flash while recording. • The recommended shooting distance is 23 5/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet (0.6 to 2.5 m). • Attaching a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flash and the recorded image may be eclipsed.

  • Page 24: Recording Moving Images

    Recording moving images Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. To record moving images, slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and insert a disc. Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE. Press the shutter button fully down. “REC”...

  • Page 25: B Playback

    Playing backs still images Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder.

  • Page 26: Playing Back Moving Images

    Playing back moving images Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder.
  • Page 27 To pause playback Select X (pause) on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center x. When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the image and sound by pressing the center x.

  • Page 28: Viewing Images Using A Personal Computer

    Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e-mail. This section describes the general method for viewing images on a personal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and application software.
  • Page 29 Communications with your personal computer Communications between your camera and your personal computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, or Sleep. • Windows and Windows NT, ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries. •...
  • Page 30 Select [DISC TOOL] with v on the control button, then press the center x. Select [FINALIZE] with v on the control button, then press the center x. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press the center x. “PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE”...
  • Page 31 Using the supplied 8 cm CD adaptor When your disc drive does not conform to 8 cm CD or is an upright type, use the supplied 8 cm CD adaptor. Slide the disc into the inner groove and under two of the tabs on the inner circle of adaptor in the numbered order.
  • Page 32 Check that the disc is set correctly in the grooves of the adaptor, that all the tabs are even with the surface of the adaptor, and that the disc is not protrude from the adaptor. Notes • The supplied adaptor may not be used with your disc drive. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the disc drive.
  • Page 33 A Viewing images with a CD-ROM drive Finalize the disc beforehand (page 29). For Windows 98 users Start up your personal computer and insert the disc into the CD- ROM drive of your personal computer. Open [ My Computer] and double click the drive recognizing the camera (Example:[ Double-click the desired data file.
  • Page 34 Connect the DIGITAL I/O jack on your camera with the USB connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. to the USB connector Personal computer Insert a disc into your camera, connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your camera. “PC MODE”...
  • Page 35 Select the option [Search for the best driver for your device. [Recommended].] in the window, then click [Next]. Check that the option [CD-ROM] is selected, then click [Next]. After the location of the driver is searched, click [Next]. File copy starts. After [Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires.] is displayed, click [Finish].
  • Page 36 Connect the DIGITAL I/O jack on your camera with the USB connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. to the USB connector Personal computer Insert a disc into your camera, connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains), and turn on the power of your camera.
  • Page 37 Copying a file in the disc to a personal computer Select the desired file, and drag it to the desired drive or folder. Copying a file in a personal computer to a disc Once you install DirectCD included in the supplied CD-ROM, you can select the desired file, and drag it to the disc.
  • Page 38 Move the driver, “Adaptec UDF Volume Access” from the window opened in step 3 to “System Folder” folder in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click “OK.” Restart your personal computer. Viewing images Start up your personal computer and insert the disc into the CD- ROM drive of your personal computer.

  • Page 39: Image File Storage Destinations And Image File Names

    Image file storage destinations and image file names Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. Images in a disc have different file names. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is [D].) Folder...

  • Page 40: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations.” How to use the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector The PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or to play back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera.
  • Page 41 Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder. Press V V V V to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen or on the viewfinder.

  • Page 42: How To Change The Menu Settings

    How to change the menu settings Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder with the control button. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar. The menu bar appears as follows according to the position of the PLAY/STILL/ MOVIE selector.
  • Page 43 Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the PLAY/ STILL/MOVIE selector. The LCD screen or viewfinder shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with x. (self-timer) Records with the self-timer (page 22).
  • Page 44 Item Setting POS. SENSOR x OFF FILE SERIES NUMBER x NORMAL Resets the file number that starts from x 1600×1200 IMAGE SIZE 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 320 (HQ) 320×240 x 160×112 REC MODE TIFF TEXT VOICE E-MAIL x NORMAL Records a JPEG file in the selected REC TIME 15 sec 10 sec...
  • Page 45 Item Setting SLIDE INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval. SHOW (Only in REPEAT PLAY (single) mode) START CANCEL PRINT MARK x OFF PROTECT x OFF CAMERA Item Setting x ON DIGITAL ZOOM SHARPNESS +2 to –2 FLASH HIGH LEVEL x NORMAL Normal setting. EXPOSURE +2.0EV to –2.0EV TOOL (Only in PLAY (single) mode)
  • Page 46 SETUP Item Setting x STBY/ON DEMO VIDEO NTSC x ENGLISH LANGUAGE /JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese. CLOCK — BEEP SHUTTER Turns off the beep only. (The shutter x ON BRIGHT INDEX (Only in PLAY (single) mode) Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 56). DELETE Setting Deletes the displayed image.

  • Page 47: B Various Recording

    B Various recording Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE SIZE] from the menu. Select the desired image size. Still image sizes: 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 The image is recorded in the ratio of three to two to fit the printing paper size.

  • Page 48: Recording Still Images For E-Mail (E-Mail)

    Recording still images for e-mail (E- MAIL) The E-MAIL mode records a small- size (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc. Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [E-MAIL] from the menu.

  • Page 49: Recording Text Documents (Text)

    Recording text documents (TEXT) Text is recorded in black and white GIF format to provide a clearer image. Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TEXT] from the menu. Record the image. The number of images that you can record on a disc in TEXT mode Image size Number of...

  • Page 50: Recording Images In Macro

    Recording images in macro Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Set the FOCUS AUTO/ MANUAL switch to AUTO. Press (macro). (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder. With the zoom lever set to the W side, you can shoot a subject that is about 13/16 inch (2 cm) away from the lens surface in macro mode.

  • Page 51: Using The Program Ae Function

    Notes • Focal point information may not completely show the correct distance. Use the information as a guide. • Focal point information does not show the correct distance when attaching the conversion lens. • If you shoot a subject within 31 1/2 inches (0.8 m) while the zoom lever is set to T side, you cannot get a clear focus.

  • Page 52: Using The Spot Light-Metering Function

    Twilight plus mode Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function. Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes, etc. Panfocus mode Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject. To cancel PROGRAM AE Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder goes out.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Exposure (Exposure)

    Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [CAMERA] and then [EXPOSURE] from the menu. Select the desired exposure value. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to -2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

  • Page 54: Recording The Date And Time On The Still Image (Date/Time)

    2 Shoot a white object such as paper full under the same situation you will shoot. 3 Press indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] in step 2.

  • Page 55: Enjoying Picture Effects (Picture Effect)

    Enjoying picture effects (PICTURE EFFECT) Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [EFFECT] and then [P. EFFECT] from the menu. Select the desired mode. SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white).

  • Page 56: B Various Playback

    B Various playback Playing back six images at once (INDEX) Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder. Six images are displayed at once (index screen). TEXT 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 7 4 1 2 : 3 0 P M DELETE FILE...

  • Page 57: Enlarging A Part Of The Still Image (Zoom And Trimming)

    Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. Display the image to be enlarged. Zoom in/out the image with the zoom lever. The zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder.

  • Page 58: Rotating A Still Image (Rotate)

    Rotating a still image (ROTATE) Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. Display the image to rotate. Select [FILE] and then [ROTATE] from the menu. Rotate the image clockwise or counterclockwise then select [RETURN]. Notes • You may not be able to rotate protected images or images recorded with other equipment.

  • Page 59: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    To skip to the next/previous image during the slide show Select \b/B\ at the lower-left on the screen. Notes • The interval setting time may vary depending on the image size. • When [REPEAT] is set to [ON], the slide show does not end until all the images played back, even if it takes more than 20 minutes.

  • Page 60: B Editing

    B Editing Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT) The - (protect) indicator appears on protected images. In single mode Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image to be protected. Select [FILE], [PROTECT], and then [ON] from the menu. The displayed image is protected and the - indicator appears.

  • Page 61: Deleting Images (Delete)

    Deleting images (DELETE) Protected images cannot be deleted. In single mode Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image to be deleted. Select [DELETE] and then [OK] from the menu. The image is deleted. In INDEX mode Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.

  • Page 62: Changing The Recorded Still Image Size (Resize)

    Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE) Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the image of which you want to change the size. Select [TOOL] and then [RESIZE] from the menu. Select the desired size. 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480. The resized image is recorded and the image on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder returns to the...
  • Page 63 Select [ENTER]. marks on the selected images change from green to white. 0 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 6 / 0 1 0 0 PRINT MARK ENTER CANCEL SELECT To remove selected print marks Select the images to be removed in step 3 with the control button, then select [ENTER].

  • Page 64: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On handling the camera Do not carry the camera by holding the disc cover Do not touch the rotating disc This may cause serious injuries. On pickup lens cleaning When the pickup lens is dirty and the camera cannot read any image, clean the pickup lens using a commercially available blower.
  • Page 65 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 66: On Discs

    On vanadium-lithium battery Your camera is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadium-lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camera.

  • Page 67: Using Your Camera Abroad

    Notes • Do not remove the disc while reading or writing data. • Data may be damaged if: — You remove the disc or turn off the power while reading or writing data. — You use the camera in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or noise.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss:ss) appear on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 73).
  • Page 69 Symptom The flash does not work. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. The battery life is short. The indication of the battery remaining time is not proper. The power is immediately turned off even if the battery remaining indicator indicates that the...
  • Page 70 Symptom The image is in monochrome. The image cannot be played back on the CD- ROM drive of your personal computer. Your camera cannot delete an image. The power turns off suddenly. The image does not appear on the TV screen. The slide show function stops automatically.
  • Page 71 Symptom button does not work. You cannot resize the image. You cannot mark an image with the print mark. Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. The shutter cannot be released when using an external flash (not supplied). Cause and/or Solution •...

  • Page 72: Warning And Notice Messages

    Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list. Message COVER OPEN NO DISC DRIVE ERROR DISC ERROR DISC PROTECT DIRECTORY ERROR NOT ENOUGH DISC SPACE NOT INITIALIZED ALREADY INITIALIZED ALREADY FINALIZED...

  • Page 73: Self-Diagnosis Display

    Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder with a combination of a letter and four digits of numbers. If this appears, check the following code chart. The code informs you of the camera’s current condition.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    Specifications System Image device 1/2.7 type color CCD Lens 10× zoom lens f = 1/4 – 2 3/8 in (6.0 – 60.0 mm) (1 9/16 – 15 3/8 in (39 – 390 mm) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.8 Exposure control...

  • Page 75: Lcd Screen/Viewfinder Indicators

    LCD screen/viewfinder indicators The indicators during recording A Sharpness indicator B Focus mode indicator/Macro indicator C Battery remaining indicator D Flash level indicator/Flash mode indicator E PROGRAM AE indicator/Zoom indicator F White balance indicator G SteadyShot indicator H Picture effect indicator I Date and time indicator J EV level indicator K Iris/Shutter speed indicator...
  • Page 76 The indicators during still image playback 1 Protect indicator/Zoom scaling indicator B Print mark of the playback image C Recording mode of the playback image D Image size indicator E File name* The indicators during moving image playback A Moving image file indicator B Image size indicator C Playback button B is displayed during stop, and X...

  • Page 77: Index

    Index AC power adaptor... 11 Adjusting brightness Image... 53 LCD screen... 20 AE (auto exposure) ... 18 Auto power-off function ... 9 Battery pack Charging ... 9 Installing... 8 Remaining time ... 9 Usable time... 10 BEEP... 46 Charging ... 9 Cleaning...
  • Page 80 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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