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MVC-FD97
SERVICE MANUAL
Level 2
Ver 1.1 2001. 06
US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model E Model Hong Kong Model Australian Model Korea Model Japanese Model
This service manual contains information for Japanese model as well.
When the machine needs to be repaired, please refer to page 6 to discriminate the type of LCD.
On the FC-85 board
This service manual procides the information that is premised the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair inside the FC-85 board. Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board and electrical parts list of the FC-85 board is not shown. The following pages are not shown.
FC-85 board
Schematic diagram ..................................... Page 4-15 to 4-38 Printed wiring board ................................... Page 4-11 to 4-14 Electrical parts list ...................................... Page 6-11 to 6-18 The above-described information is shown in service manual Level 3.
SPECIFICATIONS
System
Image device 6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Lens 10× zoom lens f = 6.0 60.0 mm (1/4 2 3/8 inches) (39 390 mm (1 9/16 15 3/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.8 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push Data system Movie: MPEG Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode, Clip Motion), TIFF Audio with still image: MPEG (Monaural) Recording medium Floppy disk: 3.5 inch 2HD MS-DOS format (1.44 MB) "Memory Stick" Flash Recommended recording distance: 0.6 m to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet) USB jack mini-B
LCD screen
LCD panel TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots
Finder
LCD panel TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive Total number of dots 180 000 (800×225) dots
Input and Output connector
A/V OUT (MONO) (Monaural) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 k load) Output impedance: 2.2 k ACC jack Minijack
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
General
Application Sony battery pack NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 Power requirements 8.4 V Power consumption (During shooting) 4.2 W (When using the LCD screen) 3.8 W (When using the finder) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature 20°C to +60°C (4°F to +140°F) Dimensions (Approx.) 127×124×184 mm (5×5×7 1/4 inches) (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.) 990 g (2 lb 3 oz) (including NP-F330 battery pack, floppy disk/"Memory Stick" and lens cap, etc.) Built-in microphone Electret condenser microphone Built-in speaker Dynamic speaker
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Rated output voltage DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature 20°C to +60°C (4°F to +140°F) Dimensions (Approx.) 125×39×62 mm (5×1 9/16× 2 1/2 inches) (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.) 280 g (10 oz)
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions (Approx.) 38.4×20.6×70.8 mm (1 9/16×13/16×2 7/8 inches) (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.) 70 g (2 oz)
Accessories
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) USB cable (1) NP-F330 battery pack (1) A/V connecting cable (1) Shoulder strap (1) Lens cap (1) Lens cap strap (1) CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) Operating instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
NP-F330 battery pack
Battery type Lithium ion Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Mean output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh (700 mAh)
· Floppy disk that can be used by the MVC-FD97
· Size : · Type : · Capacity : · Format : 3.5-inch 2 HD 1.44 MB MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sector) (FD can be formatted by the MVC-FD97)
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!! COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer. 1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges. 2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors. 3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement. 4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement. 5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified. 6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing · Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 °C during repairing. · Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times). · Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page SERVICE NOTE ................................................................... 5
Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. 7
Section
Title
Page
4-43 4-47 4-49 4-51 4-53 4-55 4-57 4-59 4-61 4-63 4-65 4-67 4-69 4-73
1.
GENERAL
1-1 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-6 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-12 1-15 1-16 1-18 1-18 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22
Introduction .............................................................................. Identifying the Parts ................................................................. Preparing the Power Supply ................................................... Setting the Date and Time ....................................................... Inserting a Floppy Disk ............................................................ Inserting a "Memory Stick" ..................................................... Recording Still Images ............................................................ Recording Moving Images ...................................................... Playing Back Still Images ........................................................ Playing Back Moving Images .................................................. Viewing Images Using a Computer ......................................... Image File Storage Destinations and Image File Names ....... Before Performing Advanced Operations ............................... Various Recording ................................................................... Various Playback ..................................................................... Editing ..................................................................................... As an External Drive ................................................................ Additional Information ............................................................. Troubleshooting ....................................................................... Warning and Notice Messages ............................................... Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. LCD Screen Indicators ............................................................
4-3. 4-4.
PK-55 Printed Wiring Board .......................................... PK-55 (MODE SWITCH, A/V OUT) Schematic Diagram ....................................................... PK-55 (LCD DRIVE) Schematic Diagram ..................... PK-55 (LCD TIMING GENERATOR) Schematic Diagram ....................................................... PK-55 (BACK LIGHT DRIVE) Schematic Diagram ...... VF-143 Printed Wiring Board ....................................... VF-143 (LCD DRIVE) Schematic Diagram ................... VF-143 (TIMING GENERATOR, EVF LCD, BACK LIGHT) Schematic Diagram ............................... MA-404 Printed Wiring Board and Schematic Diagram ....................................................... AE-25 Printed Wiring Board and Schematic Diagram ....................................................... CF-83 Printed Wiring Board and Schematic Diagram ....................................................... FU-153 Printed Wiring Board and Schematic Diagram ....................................................... Waveforms .................................................................... Parts Location ...............................................................
5.
ADJUSTMENTS
5-1 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-4 5-4 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-10 5-12 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-14 5-15 5-16
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2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 2-4. 2-5. 2-6. 2-7. 2-8. 2-9. 2-10. 2-11. 2-12. 2-13. 2-14. 2-15. 2-16. 2-17.
DISASSEMBLY
Top Cabinet Block Assembly ......................................... EVF Block Assembly ..................................................... VF Lens Assembly ........................................................ VF-143 Board ................................................................ Cabinet (Rear) Block Assembly .................................... PK-55 Board .................................................................. LCD Module ................................................................... FDD Block Assembly ..................................................... FU-153 Board ................................................................ Lens Complete Block Assembly ................................... Cabinet VP Block Assembly .......................................... VP-55 Board .................................................................. Lens Block Assembly .................................................... FC-85 Board .................................................................. CF-83 Board .................................................................. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. Flexible Boards Location ............................................... 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-6 2-6 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-9
3.
3-1. 3-12. 3-13. 3-14.
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
Overall Block Diagram ................................................ Power Block Diagram 1 ............................................... Power Block Diagram 2 ............................................... Power Block Diagram 3 ............................................... 3-1 3-23 3-25 3-27
4.
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
Frame Schematic Diagrams ......................................... Frame Schematic Diagram (1/2) ................................... Frame Schematic Diagram (2/2) ................................... Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ......... CD-311 Printed Wiring Board ........................................ CD-311 (CCD IMAGER) Schematic Diagram ............... CD-311 (STEADY SHOT SENSOR) Schematic Diagram ....................................................... VP-55 Printed Wiring Board ......................................... VP-55 Schematic Diagram ........................................... 4-3 4-3 4-5 4-7 4-7 4-8 4-9 4-39 4-41
4-1.
4-2.
Before Starting Adjustment ..................................................... 1-1. Adjusting Items when Replacing Main Parts and Boards .................................................. 5-1. Camera Section Adjustments ........................................ 1-1. Preparations Before Adjustment ................................... 1-1-1. List of Service Tools ................................................. 1-1-2. Preparations ............................................................. 1-1-3. Discharging of the Flashlight Power Supply ............ 1-1-4. Precautions .............................................................. 1. Setting the Switch .................................................... 2. Order of Adjustments ............................................... 3. Subjects .................................................................... 4. Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box ....................... 1-2. Initialization of B, D, E, F, 7 Page Data ........................ 1-2-1. Initialization of D Page Data .................................... 1. Initializing D Page Data ............................................ 2. Modification of D Page Data .................................... 3. D Page Table ............................................................ 1-2-2. Initialization of B, E, F, 7 Page Data ........................ 1. Initializing B, E, F, 7 Page Data ............................... 2. Modification of B, E, F, 7 Page Data ........................ 3. B Page Table ............................................................ 4. E Page Table ............................................................ 5. F Page Table ............................................................ 6. 7 Page Table ............................................................ 1-3. Video System Adjustments ........................................... 1. Video Sync Level Adjustment ....................................... 2. Video Burst Level Adjustment ....................................... 1-4. Camera System Adjustment ......................................... 1. Hall Adjustment ............................................................. 2. Flange Back Adjustment (Using the Minipattern Box) .. 3. Flange Back Adjustment (Using the Flange Back Adjustment Chart and a Subject More than 500 m Away) .................................................................. 4. Flange Back Check ....................................................... 5. F No. Standard Data Input ............................................ 6. Mechanical Shutter Adjustment .................................... 7. Picture Frame Setting ................................................... 8. Light Level Adjustment and ND Shutter Check ............ 9. Mixed Color Cancel Adjustment .................................... 10. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input ..................... 11. Auto White Balance ND Filter Compensation .............. 12. Auto White Balance Adjustment ................................... 13. Color Reproduction Adjustment .................................... 14. Color Reproduction Check ............................................ 15. Auto White Balance Check ........................................... 16. Strobe White Balance Adjustment ................................ 17. Strobe Light Level and White Balance Check .............. 18. CCD Black Defect Compensation .................................
5-17 5-18 5-19 5-19 5-20 5-21 5-22 5-22 5-23 5-24 5-25 5-26 5-28 5-30 5-31 5-32
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Section
19. 20. 1-5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1-6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1-7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5-2. 2-1. 1. 2. 2-2. 2-3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Title
Page
5-33 5-34 5-37 5-37 5-38 5-39 5-40 5-41 5-41 5-42 5-43 5-44 5-44 5-45 5-45 5-46 5-46 5-47 5-47 5-48 5-48 5-49 5-49 5-50 5-50 5-51 5-51 5-51 5-51 5-52 5-53 5-53 5-53 5-53 5-53 5-54 5-54 5-54
CCD White Defect Compensation ................................ Steady Shot Adjustment ................................................ Color Electronic Viewfinder System Adjustments ........ EVF Initial Data Input .................................................... VCO Adjustment (VF-141 Board) ................................. Bright Adjustment (VF-141 Board) ................................ Contrast Adjustment (VF-141 Board) ........................... Backlight Consumption Current Adjustment (VF-141 Board) .............................................................. White Balance Adjustment (VF-141 Board) .................. LCD System Adjustments ............................................. LCD Initial Data Input .................................................... VCO Adjustment (FC-85 Board) ................................... D Range Adjustment (FC-85 Board) ............................. Bright Adjustment (FC-85 Board) .................................. Contrast Adjustment (FC-85 Board) ............................. Color Adjustment (FC-85 Board) .................................. V-COM Level Adjustment (FC-85 Board) ..................... V-COM Adjustment (FC-85 Board) ............................... White Balance Adjustment (FC-85 Board) ................... System Control System Adjustments ........................... Battery Down Adjustment .............................................. ZOOM Center Adjustment ............................................. Eye Sensor Adjustment ................................................. Eye Sensor Check ........................................................ Alignment Check (FDD Unit) ......................................... Service Mode ................................................................ Adjusting Remote Commander ..................................... Used the Adjusting Remote Commander ..................... Precaution upon Using the Adjusting Remote Commander ..................................................... Data Process ................................................................. Service Mode ................................................................ Setting the Test Mode ................................................... Bit Value Discrimination ................................................ Switch Check (1) ........................................................... Switch Check (2) ........................................................... Switch Check (3) ........................................................... LED Check .................................................................... Self Diagnosis Code ......................................................
6.
REPAIR PARTS LIST
6-1 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7 6-8 6-9
6-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 6-1-1. Main Section ............................................................. 6-1-2. Top Cabinet Block Assembly ................................... 6-1-3. EVF Block Assembly ................................................ 6-1-4. Lens Complete Assembly ........................................ 6-1-5. Lens Block Assembly ............................................... 6-1-6. Cabinet (Front) Block Assembly .............................. 6-1-7. FDD Block Assembly ................................................ 6-1-8. Cabinet (Rear) Block Assembly ............................... 6-2. Electrical Parts List ........................................................
* The color reproduction frame is shown on page 169.
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SERVICE NOTE
· NOTE FOR REPAIR
Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal. Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly. When remove a connector, don't pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.
When installing a connector, don't press down at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.
Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point. (Be careful or some pieces of gilt may be left inside)
[Discharging of the FLASH unit's charging capacitor] The charging capacitor of the FLASH unit is charged up to the maximum 300 V potential. There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the battery is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main power of the MVC-FD97 is simply turned off. Therefore, the remaining voltage must be discharged as described below. Preparing the Short Jig To preparing the short jig. a small clip is attached to each end of a resistor of 1 k /1 W (1-215-869-11). Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to prevent electrical shock.
1 k/1 W
Discharging the Capacitor Short-circuit between the positive and the negative terminals of charged capacitor with the short jig about 10 seconds.
R: 1 k/1 W (Part code: 1-215-869-11)
Capacitor
Wrap insulating tape.
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[LCD type check] By measuring the resistor value between Pin qd of CN803 and Pin 4 of CN803 on FC-85 board, the type of LCD can be discriminated. Note: About PK-55 board and LCD module, discriminate LCD type on the machine, and replace the same type. FC-85 board CN803 Resistor value 4.7 k 47 k LCD type TYPE S TYPE C PD board PK-55 (TYPE S) PK-55 (TYPE C)
Volt ohm meter qd pin 4 pin
22 1
CPC cover 1 FC-85 board CN803 22
CPC-12 jig (J-6082-436-A)
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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]
Note : The "Self-diagnosis" data is backed up by the coin lithiumbattery. The data will be lost and initialized when the coin lithium battery is removed.
Display Code C:32:01
Countermeasure Change the disk and turn off the main power then back on. Replace the floppy disk or "Memory Stick". Format the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" with the MVC-FD97. Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit
Cause Defective floppy disk. · The type of floppy disk that cannot be used by this machine, is inserted. (Such as 2DD) · Data is damaged. · Unformatted disk or "Memory Stick" is inserted. Abnormality when flash is being charged.
Caution Display During Error DRIVE ERROR
C:13:01
DISK ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR
E:91:01 E:61:00 E61:10
*1
Flash LED Flash display Flashing at 3.2 Hz --
Checking of lens drive circuit
When failed in the focus initialization.
Note : The error code is cleared if the battery is removed, except defective flash, unit. *1: When the flash charging failed, Page: D, Address: 67, Data: 04 are written. After repair, be sure to write Page: D, Address: 67, Data: 00. [Power supplying Method] Use the AC power adaptor (AC-L10A) when supplying the power to this set.
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MVC-FD97 SECTION 1 GENERAL
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This section is extracted from instruction manual.
Regulatory Information
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-FD97 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. 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/ 31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances: · Residential area · Business district · Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
Note:
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)
CAUTION
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- 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.
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.
For the Customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or mark) must be used.
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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. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camera are shown in capital letters. e.g. Press DISPLAY.
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the floppy disks or "Memory Stick"s unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
Introduction
Deletes undesired images right away, checking the image after shooting
The digital still camera is able to play back the image and delete it right away. Recording still images: page 18 Playing back still images: page 26 Deleting images (DELETE): page 66
LCD screen, finder (only models with a finder) and lens
· The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. · Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc.
Captures images with your computer
You can easily copy images onto your computer using a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick," and view and modify images on your computer using application software. Viewing images using a computer: page 29
Notes on image data compatibility of the "Memory Stick"
· This camera conforms with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electrics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.) · Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 74 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.
Records a moving picture with audio
The digital still camera can record a moving picture with audio for maximum 60 seconds. Recording moving images: page 25
When the camera is used for long periods
Note that the camera body may become hot.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings according to your situation
Creating Clip Motion Files: page 49 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 51 Adding audio files to still images (VOICE): page 51 Recording text documents (TEXT): page 52 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 53
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1-1
Getting started
Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
qa
Getting started
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa
Attaching the shoulder strap
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws
K Hooks for strap L ACC (Accessory) jack M PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector (40) N Access lamp (18, 19) O DISK EJECT lever (16)
(Flash)
A OPEN (FLASH) button (23) B Built-in microphone Do not touch while recording. C Self-timer lamp (23) D Shutter button (18, 25) E Zoom lever (21) F Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording. G Focus ring (55) H Lens I DC IN cover/DC IN jack (10, 13) J
(One-push white balance) button (59)
K Flash (23) L Accessory shoe M SPOT METER button (57) N Finder adjustment dial (19) O WHITE BALANCE button (59) P PROGRAM AE button (56) Q STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch (22) R A/V OUT (MONO) jack (64) Audio output is monaural. S FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch (54, 55) T
(Macro) button (54)
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A LCD screen B Finder (19) C LCD ON/OFF switch (20) D VOL +/ buttons (28) E Lens cap (supplied) F
(Flash) button/ lamp (23)
P Speaker Q Floppy disk slot (16) R Battery cover/PUSH button (bottom surface) (9) S "Memory Stick" cover/ "Memory Stick" slot (17) T USB cover/USB jack (31) U MS /FD ("Memory Stick"/floppy disk) selector V Control button (40)
G POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (Charge) lamp (11, 14) H POWER switch (14) I Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 6.5 mm (7/32 inch). You cannot firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. J DISPLAY button (22)
U PROGRAM AE +/ buttons (56)
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Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
Your camera operates only with the NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied) "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack* (L series). See page 77 for more information about "InfoLITHIUM" 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.
Getting started
to DC IN jack
1
1
1 2
2
3
1 2
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
2
Battery pack
Power cord (mains lead)
1 2 3
Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button. Install the battery pack. Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated. Close the battery cover.
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to a wall outlet (mains)
1 2 3
Insert the battery pack into your camera. Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the 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). The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (orange) below the LCD screen lights up when charging begins. When the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp goes off, full charge is completed.
To remove the battery pack
Open the battery cover. Slide the battery eject lever rightward, and remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera.
Battery remaining indicator
Battery eject lever
* 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.
The LCD screen or finder on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still record or play back images. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and the operating environment. Charging at a room temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) is recommended.
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NP-F330 (supplied)/F550 (not supplied) battery pack
When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, 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 recording. When using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.
STILL mode recording/playback when using "Memory Stick"s
NP-F330 (supplied) Battery life Number of (min.) images Getting started
Continuous recording* Continuous playback** Approx. 80 Approx. 100 Approx. 1600 Approx. 3000
NP-F550 Battery life Number of (min.) images
Approx. 170 Approx. 230 Approx. 3400 Approx. 6900
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 to the right to turn on the camera again.
Note on the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp during charging
The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp may flash: · When a malfunction occurs in the battery pack (page 84). The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp does not light up: · When the battery pack is not installed properly. Charging time
Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) with a fully charged battery pack, 640×480 image size and in NORMAL recording mode.
Recording at about 5-second intervals when using a floppy disk, or at about 3-second intervals when using a "Memory Stick" Playing back single images continuously at about 2-second intervals
MOVIE mode recording when using floppy disks
NP-F330 (supplied) Battery life (min.) Full charge (min.)
Approx. 150 Approx. 210 Continuous recording Approx. 85
NP-F550 Battery life (min.)
Approx. 180
Battery pack
NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F550
MOVIE mode recording when using "Memory Stick"s
Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Continuous recording Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording/playback when using floppy disks
NP-F330 (supplied) Battery life (min.)
Approx. 90
NP-F550 Battery life (min.)
Approx. 190
Approximate time that can be recorded at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) and 160×112 image size with a fully charged battery pack.
Notes
· The battery life and number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom. · The capacity of the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" is limited. The above figures are as a guide when you continuously record/play back by replacing the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." · If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears. · Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause a malfunction.
NP-F330 (supplied) Battery life Number of (min.) images
Continuous recording* Continuous playback** Approx. 65 Approx. 80 Approx. 650 Approx. 2200
NP-F550 Battery life Number of (min.) images
Approx. 150 Approx. 170 Approx. 1600 Approx. 4800
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Using the AC power adaptor
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.
Getting started
to DC IN jack AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
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Power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (mains)
Control button
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POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp
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Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the 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).
Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn on the power. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (green) lamp lights up. Press v on the control button. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.
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Using a car battery
Use Sony DC adaptor/charger.
EFFECT FILE SELECT OK
CAMERA SETUP MENU BAR OFF
Using your camera abroad
For details, see page 76.
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Select [SETUP] with B on the control button, then press the center z.
VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT EFFECT FILE CAMERA SETUP SELECT CLOSE
When using the AC power adaptor
Be sure to use it near a wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
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Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the center z.
CLOCK SET
2001 1 1 1 2:0 0:0 0AM
VIDEO OUT /LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT EFFECT FILE SELECT OK
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y ENTER CANCEL
2001 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 AM
CAMERA SETUP SELECT OK
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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).
Inserting a floppy disk
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
2001 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 AM
Getting started
ENTER CANCEL
SELECT/ADJUST
OK
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Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with v/V.
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y ENTER CANCEL
2001 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 AM
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EJECT lock DISK EJECT lever
SELECT/ADJUST
OK
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Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press the center z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5, set the time on a 24-hour cycle. Select [ENTER] with B on the control button, then press the center z at the desired moment to begin clock movement. The date and time are entered.
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y ENTER CANCEL
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Check that the write protect tab is set to the recordable position for recording.
Recordable/erasable Unrecordable/unerasable
2001 / 7 / 1 12 : 00 AM
SELECT/ADJUST
OK
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CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y ENTER CANCEL
2001 / 7 / 4 10 : 30 PM
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Insert the floppy disk until it clicks.
SELECT
OK
Usable floppy disks
To cancel the date and time setting Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
· Size: 3.5 inch · Type: 2HD (1.44 MB) · Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sectors)
Notes
· Do not insert the media other than the floppy disks described above. · You cannot use the optional MSAC-FD2M/FD2MA Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick. · Never remove the floppy disk, turn off the power, or change the position of the MS/FD selector while the access lamp is lit up.
Removing the floppy disk While sliding the EJECT lock to the left, slide down the DISK EJECT lever.
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Basic operations
B Recording
Inserting a "Memory Stick"
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Recording still images
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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 or a "Memory Stick."
Getting started
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Open the "Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the "Memory Stick." Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward the "Memory Stick" slot as illustrated until it clicks. Close the "Memory Stick" cover.
Access lamp
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Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL. Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector. MS: When recording on the "Memory Stick." FD: When recording on the floppy disk. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The beeps sound and the image is frozen. However, the image has not been recorded yet. While the AE lock indicator z is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up, and the camera is ready for recording. If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.
AE lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up
Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" once lightly.
Notes
· If you do not insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, a message such as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed. · Never remove the "Memory Stick," turn off the power, or change the position of the MS/FD selector while the access lamp is lit up. · You cannot record or edit images on a "Memory Stick" if the write-protect switch is set to the LOCK position.
Terminal Write-protect switch
LOCK
Label space
The position or shape of the write-protect switch depends on the type of the "Memory Stick." "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter clicks. "RECORDING" appears on the LCD screen or on the finder, and the image will be recorded on the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick." When "RECORDING" disappears from the LCD screen or finder, you can start the next recording.
Turning off the LCD screen Press LCD ON/OFF switch to turn off the LCD screen. The battery life will be longer.
RECORDING
LCD ON/OFF switch
B Recording
Notes
· You cannot turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the menu settings. · When both the LCD screen and the finder display are turned off, you can only use followings: --LCD ON/OFF switch --POWER switch --PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector --Shutter button --MS/FD selector --STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch --FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch --Focus ring
For the number of images you can record on a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick"
See page 48.
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 or a "Memory Stick," the access lamp lights. When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, not change the position of the MS/FD selector, or not remove the battery pack/floppy disk/"Memory Stick." Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur and the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick" may become unusable. · When you press the shutter button fully down at once, the camera starts recording after the automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while the lamp (page 8) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is charging the flash.)
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen (page 41) and pressing b on the control button. To return to the normal recording mode: press the shutter button lightly, or select [RETURN] with b/B on the control button and then press the center z. To delete the image: first select [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the control button and press the center z, and then select [OK] with v/V on the control button and press the center z.
Recording images with the finder Turn the finder adjustment dial until the image appears clearly within the finder, then record the image.
Finder adjustment dial
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen
Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 47). This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the floppy disk or the "Memory Stick."
Note
The finder display is automatically turned off when your face is not near the finder.
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Using the zoom feature
Activating the SteadyShot function When the SteadyShot function is working, the camera compensates for camerashake.
Zoom lever
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
W side: for wideangle (subject appears farther away)
STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch
B Recording
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 54).
Set the STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch to ON. The appears on the LCD screen or on the finder.
Notes
(SteadyShot) indicator
Minimum focal distance to the subject
W side:About 25 cm (9 7/8 inches) T side: About 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) To record even closer subjects, see page 54.
· The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. · If you use a wide conversion lens (not supplied), this lens may influence the SteadyShot function.
The indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder during recording
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder. See page 89 for a detailed description of the indicators.
Digital zoom function
This camera has a digital zoom function. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to function when the zoom exceeds 10×.
W T
The T-side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone .
DISPLAY
Notes
Using digital zoom
· The maximum zoom magnification is 20×. · Digital zooming deteriorates 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.
· You cannot turn off the (self-timer) indicator and some of the indicators used in advanced operations. · The indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder are not recorded.
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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 Control button Shutter button
Notes
· The recommended shooting distance is 0.6 to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet). · Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash and the recorded image may be eclipsed. · You cannot use the built-in flash and an external strobe at the same time. · The indicator appears when the flash is not popped up under situations that you should use the flash. · Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In addition, red-eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you select a slow shutter speed in shutter priority mode of the PROGRAM AE function. · The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
B Recording
Select on the LCD screen or on the finder with b/B/v/V on the control button, (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or then press the center z. The on the finder, and the subject is recorded 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the image is recorded.
Recording images with the flash
Press OPEN (FLASH) to pop up the flash. The initial setting is AUTO (no indication). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark. To change the flash mode, press (Flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. This setting can be set only when the flash is popped up.
OPEN (FLASH) (Flash)
Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows. t t t (No indication) (No indication) t Auto red-eye reduction : The flash strobes before recording to reduce the redeye phenomenon. Forced flash : The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness. No flash : The flash does not strobe. You can change the amount of the flash light with [FLASH LEVEL] in the menu settings (page 46).
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B Playback
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 or a "Memory Stick."
Playing back still images
Access lamp
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B Recording
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Control button
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Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector. MS: When playing back images in the "Memory Stick." FD: When playing back images in the floppy disk. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen or on the finder. Select the desired still image with the control button. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B" on the LCD screen or on the finder, then press b/B. "b: To display the preceding image. B": To display the next image.
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Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to MOVIE. Select the recording media using the MS/FD selector. MS: When recording on the "Memory Stick." FD: When recording on the floppy disk. Press the shutter button fully down. "REC" appears on the LCD screen or finder, and the image and sound are recorded on the floppy disk or "Memory Stick."
If you press the shutter button momentarily
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6/8
The image and sound are recorded for 5 seconds. The recording time can be set to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings (page 45).
If you hold the shutter button down
INDEX DELETE SELECT
FILE
TOOL SETUP FILE BACK/NEXT
The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is held down for up to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu settings is set to [320×240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 48).
When the menu bar is not displayed
You can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the control button.
Notes
· You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other equipment. · You may not be able to play back images whose image sizes are larger than the maximum image size that can be used with this camera for recording.
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen, zooming or using the self-timer See pages 20 to 23. LCD screen or finder indicators during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder. These indicators are not recorded. See page 89 for a detailed description of the indicators.
LCD screen or finder indicators during still image playback
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder. See page 90 for a detailed description of the indicators.
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Playing back moving images
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Access lamp
Select the B (playback) button on the LCD screen or on the finder with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The moving image and sound are played back. During playback, B (playback) changes to X (pause).
B (playback)/ X (pause) button
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Control button
INDEX DELETE FILE SELECT OK
TOOL
SETUP
Playback bar
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To pause playback Select X (pause) on the LCD screen or on the finder 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. When you press the center z during playback, playback is paused. Adjusting the volume Press VOL +/ to adjust the volume. LCD screen or finder indicators during moving image playback
B Playback
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Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen or on the finder. Select the playback media using the MS/FD selector. MS: When playing back images in the "Memory Stick." FD: When playing back images in the floppy disk. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen or on the finder. Select the desired moving image with the control button. Moving images are displayed one size smaller than still images. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/ B" on the LCD screen or on the finder, then press b/B. "b: To display the preceding image. B": To display the next image.
"b/B"
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Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen or on the finder. See page 90 for a detailed description of the indicators.
INDEX DELETE SELECT
FILE
TOOL SETUP FILE BACK/NEXT
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Viewing images using a computer
You can view or modify data recorded with your camera using application software on a computer, or attach it to an E-mail. Viewing images using a floppy disk drive
xRecommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment
OS:Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above. CPU:MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard.
For Windows 98 users
Recommended Macintosh environment
Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation at the factory: iMac with a slot loading type CD-ROM drive, iBook, Power Mac G4 The USB connector must be provided as standard.
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Start up your computer and insert the floppy disk into the disk drive of your computer.
B Playback
Open [
My Computer] and double-click [
3 1/2 Floppy (A:)].
Double-click the desired data file. Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended when playing back an audio file or a moving image. If you play back the file directly from the floppy disk, the image and sound may break off.
Notes
· Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time (except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard), or when using a hub. · Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some equipment may not operate. · Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. · Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. · All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Viewing images on a computer connected using the USB cable This section describes the method for viewing images on a computer using the supplied USB cable. What is the USB connection? : You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable, to view or modify the images stored in a floppy disk or "Memory Stick." To make the USB connection: You have to install the USB driver in your computer beforehand. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your computer and application software.
Notes
· Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer. --Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG format --Moving images/audio: MPEG format --Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format --TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format · ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures). · QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
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xInstalling the USB driver
Do not connect your camera to your computer before installing the USB driver. First, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera. If the drive is not recognized properly, see "Troubleshooting" on page 79.
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Follow the on-screen messages to recognize the hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. If the message appears after the installation to verify that you restart the computer, restart the computer.
For Macintosh users
For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional users
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B Playback
Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window. Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the "System Folder" to open the window. Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). · Sony USB Driver · Sony USB Shim When "Put these items into the Extensions folder?" appears, click "OK." Restart your computer and connect the USB cable.
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Make sure that the camera is not connected to your computer. Do not connect the USB cable in this step. Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software screen appears. Click "USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000". USB driver installation starts. Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. If the message appears after the installation to verify that you restart the computer, restart the computer. Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on your camera with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
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To the USB jack Push the connector as far as it will go
Computer
USB cable
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Insert a floppy disk or a "Memory Stick" into your camera, and set the MS/FD selector to the appropriate position according to the media inserted. Connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your camera. "USB MODE" appears on the LCD screen or on the finder of your camera and the camera is set to communication standby mode. Your computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.
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xViewing images For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional users
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Select and double-click the desired image/audio file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see "Image file storage destinations and image file names" (page 36).
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Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB jack (miniB) on the camera and the other end to the USB connector on your computer.
When viewing an image in a floppy disk Desired file type
Audio* E-mail image Other files
Double-click in this order t Audio file* "E-mail" folder t Image file
"V ice" folder o Image file
To the USB connector
To the USB jack Push the connector as far as it will go
B Playback
When viewing an image in a " Memory Stick " Double-click in this order t "100msdcf" folder t Moving image* "Mssony" folder t "Moml0001" folder t Audio* "Mssony" folder t "Momlv100" folder t t "100msdcf" folder t Clip Motion "Dcim" folder Desired file type
Still image "Dcim" folder image "Mssony" folder t "Imcif100" folder t Image file E-mail image TIFF image (uncompressed)
Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If you play back the file directly from the floppy disk or "Memory Stick," the image and sound may break off.
Image file Image file* Audio file* Image file
USB cable Computer
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Insert a floppy disk or "Memory Stick" into your camera, and set the MS/FD selector to the appropriate position according to the media inserted. Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains) and turn on the power of your camera. "USB MODE" appears on the LCD screen or on the finder of the camera. Open "My Computer" on Windows and double-click the newly recognized drive, "Removable Disk"(Example (D:)). The folders inside the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" are displayed. If the drive is not recognized properly, see "Troubleshooting" on page 79.
Drive identifier depends on your computer.
For Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional users When using Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional, the following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your computer, ejecting the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" from the camera, or changing the position of the MS/FD selector, while it is connected to your computer.
1 Stop the drive by clicking on the "Unplug/Eject" icon in the task tray. 2 Carry out the operation after the message, confirming the safe removal of the
hardware, appears.
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Notes on using your computer
Floppy disk/" Memory Stick "
· Format the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" only using this camera (page 72). You cannot format the floppy disk or "Memory Stick" using a computer via the USB cable. · Use only a DOS/V 2HD format floppy disk. Other disks will not be recognized by a computer. · Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on a Windows machine. This will shorten the "Memory Stick" life. · Do not compress the data on the floppy disk or "Memory Stick." Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera.
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. f stands for one of the following characters below. B Playback
S: Still image file recorded at 640×480 size F: Still image file of more than 640×480 size V: Moving image file recorded at 160×112 size W: Moving image file recorded at 320×240 size T: Still image file recorded in TEXT mode C: Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode M: Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE mode
Software
· Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file. · When you load an image modified using the supplied retouching software from your computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so the "FILE ERROR" message may appear and you may be unable to open the file. · Depending on your application software, only the first frame of a Clip Motion image may be displayed.
For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the floppy disk is [A].)
Storage destination containing still image, moving image, TEXT mode image and Clip Motion image data Folder containing E-mail mode image data Folder containing VOICE mode audio data
Communications with your computer
Communications between your camera and your computer may not recover after recovering from Standby or Sleep.
Other
When connecting the camera to a computer or when using an external power source, remove the battery pack from inside the camera.
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Location
3 1/2 Floppy [A:]
File
MVC-sssf.JPG
Meaning
· Still image file recorded normally · Still image file recorded in -- E-MAIL mode (page 51) -- VOICE mode (page 51) · INDEX display file This file can only be played back on your camera. · Moving image file · Still image file recorded in -- TEXT mode (page 52) -- Clip Motion (page 49) · Index image file recorded in -- TEXT mode (page 52) -- Clip Motion (page 49) · Small-size image file recorded in EMAIL mode (page 51) · Audio file recorded in VOICE mode (page 51)
When using "Memory Stick"s
ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is " D." )
MVC-sssf.411
MVC-sssf.MPG MVC-