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Sony MVC-FD85 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

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3-060-831-12(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. ________________________
Serial No. ________________________
MVC-FD90
MVC-FD85/FD90
©2000 Sony Corporation

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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. ________________________ Serial No. ________________________...
  • Page 2 In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
  • Page 3 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 Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.92/...
  • Page 4 LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

  • 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 floppy disk ...14 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images ...15 Recording moving images ...20 B Playback Playing back still images ...21 Playing back moving images ...22 Viewing images using a personal computer ...24...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Self-timer lamp (18) B Flash (19) C Shutter button (15, 20) D Zoom lever (17) E Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording. F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod with a screw length of...
  • Page 7 A Photocell window for LCD screen The LCD screen becomes brighter when exposed to sunlight. B VOLUME +/– buttons (23) C LCD BACKLIGHT switch (16) D PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (28) E ON/CHG (Charge) lamp (9) (Flash) button (19) G FOCUS button (37, 38) (MVC- FD85) / (Macro) button (37) (MVC-FD90)

  • Page 8: Preparing The Power Supply

    * What is “InfoLITHIUM”? “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Battery eject lever...

  • 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. to DC IN jack Battery pack 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 Charging time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550 Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-L10A/ L10B/L10C AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording/playback NP-F330 (supplied) Battery life...
  • Page 11 DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor Power cord (mains lead)

  • 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. ON/CHG lamp Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power. The ON/CHG (green) lamp lights up.
  • Page 13 Select the desired date display format with v/V on the control button, then press the center z. 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 Floppy Disk

    FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied), other than floppy disks mentioned above. “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Removing the floppy disk While sliding the EJECT lock to the left, slide down the DISK EJECT lever.

  • Page 15: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power and insert a floppy disk. Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down and check the image.
  • Page 16 Notes • When recording bright subjects, the color of the LCD screen may change after the AE is locked, however, this will not affect the recorded image. • While the image is being recorded on a floppy disk, the ACCESS lamp lights. When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike the camera.

  • Page 17: Using The Zoom Feature

    Using the zoom feature T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject Slide the zoom lever to the W side and move closer to the subject until the focus is sharp.
  • Page 18 LCD screen indicators during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 63 for a detailed description of the indicators. DISPLAY Notes • You cannot turn off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the indicators used in advanced operations.

  • Page 19: Recording Images With The Flash

    Recording images with the flash The initial setting is AUTO (no indication). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press (Flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. (Flash) Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows.

  • Page 20: Recording Moving Images

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

  • Page 21: B Playback

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

  • Page 22: 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. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. Select the desired moving image with the control button.
  • Page 23 To pause playback Select X (pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. 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 z.

  • Page 24: 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 25 Viewing images For Windows98 users Start up your personal computer and insert the floppy disk into the disk drive of your personal computer. Open [ My computer] and double click [ Double-click the desired data file. Copying moving image files and audio files to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing is recommended.

  • Page 26: 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 floppy disk and ones in a “Memory Stick” have different file names. The meanings of the file names are as follows. When using floppy disks sss stands for any number within the range from 001 to 999.
  • Page 27 The numerical portion of the following files are the same. — An image file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding audio file — An image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding small-size image file — INDEX display files cannot be played back on other equipment. When using “Memory Stick”s ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.

  • Page 28: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations” (page 35). How to use the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector How to use the control button The control button is used to select the buttons, images and menus displayed on the LCD screen of your camera and modify the settings.
  • Page 29 Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. Press V to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen. Note You cannot clear the menu bar on the INDEX screen (page 42). Selecting items or images on the LCD screen Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you...

  • Page 30: 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 with the control button. PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector 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 31 Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the PLAY/ STILL/MOVIE selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with x. (self-timer) Records with the self-timer (page 18). EFFECT Item Setting...
  • Page 32 Item Setting x 1472×1104 IMAGE SIZE (MVC- FD90 only) x 1280× 960 1280(3:2) 1024×768 640×480 320×240 x 160×112 REC MODE TEXT VOICE E-MAIL x NORMAL Records a JPEG file in the selected REC TIME 15 sec 10 sec x 5 sec SLIDE INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval.
  • Page 33 CAMERA Item Setting x ON DIGITAL ZOOM SHARPNESS +2 to –2 WHITE IN DOOR BALANCE OUT DOOR HOLD x AUTO FLASH HIGH LEVEL x NORMAL Normal setting. EXPOSURE +2.0EV to –2.0EV TOOL Item Setting COPY x CANCEL RESIZE 1472×1104 (Only in (MVC- PLAY FD90 only)
  • Page 34 Item Setting x NTSC VIDEO /JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese. LANGUAGE x ENGLISH 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). DELETE (Only in PLAY (single) mode) Setting Deletes the displayed image.

  • Page 35: 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: 1472×1104 (MVC-FD90 only), 1280×960, 1280 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 The image is recorded in the ratio of three to two to fit the printing paper...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Recording Text Documents (Text)

    Recording text documents (TEXT) Text is recorded in GIF format to provide a clear 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 floppy disk in TEXT mode Image size Number of...

  • Page 38: Setting The Distance To The Subject

    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. MVC-FD85 MVC-FD90 Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL. • MVC-FD85: Press FOCUS repeatedly until a sharp focus is achieved.

  • Page 39: Using The Program Ae Function

    Using the PROGRAM AE function Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE or STILL. 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.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Recording The Date And Time On The Still Image (Date/Time)

    Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. Select [EFFECT] and then [DATE/TIME] from the menu. Select the date and time. DAY & TIME Imposes the date, hour, and minute. DATE Imposes the year, month, and day. Does not impose the date and time.

  • Page 42: 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. Six images are displayed at once (index screen). TEXT M V C - 0 0 1 F 2 0 0 0 7 4 1 2 : 3 0 P M DELETE FILE TOOL...

  • Page 43: 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. Press the control button repeatedly to trim the image.

  • Page 44: Playing Back The Still Images In Order (Slide Show)

    Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE SHOW) This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc. Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE SHOW] from the menu. Set the following items. INTERVAL You can select from 1 min (one minute), 30 sec (30 seconds),...

  • Page 45: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    Viewing images on a TV screen Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV. Set the TV/ VIDEO switch to “VIDEO”. to AUDIO (MONO)/ VIDEO OUT jack Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO (MONO)/ VIDEO OUT jack of your camera and to the audio/ video input jacks of the TV.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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. 1472×1104 (MVC-FD90 only), 1280×960, 1024×768, 640×480.
  • Page 49 In INDEX mode Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [ALL] or [SELECT] from the menu. When you select [ALL] Select [OK]. All the images are copied. When you select [SELECT] Select the images to be copied with the control button.

  • Page 50: Copying All The Information On Your Floppy Disk (Disk Copy)

    Copying all the information on your floppy disk (DISK COPY) You can copy to another disk not only the images you have recorded with your camera but also various files you have created in other software with your personal computer. Notes •...

  • Page 51: Selecting Still Images To Print (Print Mark)

    Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK) You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. 2, 3, 4 In single mode Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE...

  • Page 52: Format

    Format When you format a floppy disk, all data stored on the floppy disk will be deleted. Check the contents of the floppy disk before formatting. Note Even if images are protected, these images will be deleted. Insert the floppy disk you want to format.

  • Page 53: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry.
  • Page 54 If moisture condensation occurs Immediately eject the floppy disk, then turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to record with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. On AC power adaptor •...

  • Page 55: Using Your Camera Abroad

    • Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camera, and leave your camera with the power turned off for more than 24 hours. If any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer. Using your camera abroad Power sources...

  • Page 56: 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, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 61).
  • Page 57 Symptom The flash does not work. The read/write time is slow when using a “Memory Stick.” 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.
  • Page 58 Symptom The image is in monochrome. The image and sound break off when you play back an image on a personal computer. The image cannot be played back on a personal computer. Your camera cannot delete an image. The power turns off suddenly.

  • Page 59: Warning And Notice Messages

    Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list. Message DRIVE ERROR NO DISK FORMAT ERROR DISK PROTECT DISK FULL NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT DISK ERROR NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IMAGE SIZE OVER INVALID OPERATION for “InfoLITHIUM”...
  • Page 60 Message INVALID OPERATION DISK ERROR Meaning The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is too low to do some operations. • The battery level of the Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick is too low to operate.

  • Page 61: Self-Diagnosis Display

    E:61:ss E:91:ss If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Self-diagnosis display • C: ss: ss You can repair the camera yourself.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    LCD screen Used LCD panel TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 Power requirements 8.4 V Power consumption (During shooting) 3.3 W Operation temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to...

  • Page 63: Lcd Screen Indicators

    LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording A AE lock indicator/Focus lock indicator B Sharpness indicator C Focus mode indicator/Macro indicator D Battery remaining indicator E Flash level indicator/Flash mode indicator F PROGRAM AE indicator/Zoom indicator G White balance indicator H DATE indicator I Picture effect indicator J EV level indicator...

  • Page 64: File Name

    The indicators during still image playback A Recording mode indicator B Image size indicator C Image number D Remaining disk capacity indicator E Number of stored images on a floppy disk F Print mark indicator G Protect indicator/Zoom scaling indicator H Recording date of the playback image* I File name*...

  • Page 65: Playback Buttons

    The indicators during moving image playback A Moving image file indicator B Image size indicator C Image number/number of stored images on a floppy disk D Remainig disk capacity indicator E Counter F Playback image G Playback bar H Menu bar and guide menu I Image searching buttons J Playback buttons B is displayed during stop, and X...

  • Page 68: Index

    Copying ...50 Format ...52 Inserting...14 Number of recordable images ...35 Usable type...14 FORMAT...52 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Full charge... 9 Image Copying... 48 Deleting... 47 File name ... 26 Print mark ... 51 Protect ... 46 Size ... 35 INDEX screen ...

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