Sony MVC-FD87 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Service Manual page 28

Recording text
documents (TEXT)
Text is recorded in GIF format to
provide a clear image.
3
1
2
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL.
2
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [TEXT] from the
menu.
3
Record the image.
The number of images that you
can record on a floppy disk or
"Memory Stick" (8 MB) in TEXT
mode
Image size Number of images*
Floppy disk "Memory Stick"
1472×1104 Minimum Minimum
5 29
1280×960 Minimum Minimum
7 40
1280 (3:2) Minimum Minimum
8 44
1024×768 Minimum Minimum
11 61
640×480 Minimum Minimum
28 160
The maximum number of recordable
images depends on the document
condition, such as the amount of text
portions.
Recording images in
macro
1
2
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Press FOCUS repeatedly
until the (macro) indicator
appears on the LCD screen.
With the zoom lever set to the W
side, you can shoot a subject that is
about 3 cm (1 3/16 inch) away
from the lens surface in macro
mode.
To return to normal
recording mode
Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the
9
and indicators disappear.
Notes
• You cannot record images in macro with
the following PROGRAM AE modes:
—Landscape mode
—Panfocus mode
• You cannot record images in macro if the
indicator appears.
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
Notes
• If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you
may be unable to record a clear image.
• Writing and reading data take more time
than normal recording.
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Setting the distance
to the subject
Normally the focus is automatically
adjusted. This function is useful when
the auto focus does not work well such
as in dark places.
1
2
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Press FOCUS repeatedly
until a sharp focus is
achieved.
9
The (manual focus) indicator
appears on the LCD screen. You
can select from six focus settings:
(macro), 0.5 m, 1.0 m, 3.0 m,
7.0 m, and (infinity)
To reactivate auto focusing
Press FOCUS repeatedly until both the
and 9 indicators disappear.
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 0.9 m
(35 1/2 inches) while the zoom lever is set
to T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In
such cases, the focal point information
flashes. Move the zoom lever to the W side
until the indicator stops flashing.
• You cannot use this function if you have
selected the Panfocus mode in the
PROGRAM AE function.
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Recording still
images as
uncompressed files
(TIFF)
This mode simultaneously records still
images in both TIFF format
(uncompressed) and JPEG format
(compressed) when using a "Memory
Stick."
1
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL.
2
Set the MS/FD selector to MS.
3
Select [FILE], [REC MODE],
and then [TIFF] from the
menu.
4
Record the image.
The number of images that you
can record on a "Memory Stick"
(8 MB) in TIFF mode
Image size Number of images
1280×960
1280 (3:2)
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
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Using the PROGRAM
AE function
1
2
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Press PROGRAM AE
repeatedly to select the
desired PROGRAM AE mode.
Twilight mode
Suppresses the blurring of colors
of a bright subject in a dark place
so that you can record the subject
without losing the dark atmosphere
of the surroundings.
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.
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Notes
• JPEG images are recorded in the image
size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu
(page 46). TIFF images are recorded in
[1280×960] size other than when [1280
(3:2)F] is selected.
• Writing data takes more time than in
normal recording.
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2
3
1
1
Spot light-metering mode
Select this mode when there is
backlight or when there is strong
contrast between the subject and
the background, etc. Position the
point you want to record at the spot
light-metering cross hair.
LCD screen
Spot light-metering
cross hair
To cancel PROGRAM AE
Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until
the indicator on the LCD screen goes
out.
Notes
• You can focus only on distant subjects in
Landscape mode.
• In Panfocus mode, the zoom position is set
to the W side and focus is fixed.
• When you record in Twilight plus mode,
we recommend that you use a tripod to
prevent shaking.
• Set the forced flash
when you use the
flash in the following modes:
–
Twilight mode
–
Twilight plus mode
–
Landscape mode
• You cannot use the PROGRAM AE
function when [REC MODE] is set to
[TEXT].