Sony MVC-CD350 operating instructions Disc

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Symptom

Cause

Solution

The image cannot be

• The disc has not been finalized.

p Finalize the disc (page 75).

played back through the

• Vibration caused an error during recording.

p You may be able to view the image if you connect the camera to

CD-ROM drive of your

 

your computer with the USB cable.

computer.

• The CD-ROM drive does not support the packet-

p Consult the computer or the CD-ROM drive manufacturer.

 

write system.

 

 

• The CD-ROM drive does not support the

p Consult the computer or the CD-ROM drive manufacturer.

 

MultiRead.

 

 

• The disc may be scratched or dirty.

p Clean the disc if the disc is dirty. When the disc is scratched

 

 

replace the disc.

 

p Causes not described above have occurred, consult the

 

 

computer or software manufacturer.

 

 

 

The image and sound are

• You are playing back the file directly from the

p Copy the file to the hard disk of your computer and then play

interrupted by noise when

disc.

back the file from the hard disk.

you view a movie on a

 

 

computer.

 

 

 

 

 

You cannot print an

p Check the printer settings.

image.

p Click on HELP for the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony”

 

 

application software.

 

 

 

An error message appears

• The computer display is not set correctly.

p Set the computer display as follows:

when you set the supplied

 

Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more

CD-ROM in your

 

High Color (16 bits, 65,000 colors) or more

computer.

 

Macintosh: 800 × 600 dots or more

 

 

32,000-color or more

 

 

 

Disc

Symptom

Cause

Solution

You cannot record on a

• The disc is full.

p Replace it with a new one. Format the disc when using a CD-

disc.

 

RW.

 

• The disc is not initialized.

p Initialize the disc (page 19).

 

• The disc is not placed correctly.

p Place the disc correctly in the disc tray (page 18).

 

 

 

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Contents Model No. MVC-CD350 Serial No Enjoying moviesRegulatory Information Declaration of Conformity If you have any questions about this product, you may callRecycling LITHIUM-ION Batteries Before using your camera Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Clean the flash surface before useDo not get the camera wet Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright lightTable of contents Still image editing Capture images with your computer Flow chart for disc operationsIntroduction RequiredIdentifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operationTo view or edit images Hook for shoulder strap SET UP To set the SET UP itemsSCN To shoot in the Scene Selection mode Image Size/Delete button 20Install the battery pack, then close the battery cover Charging the battery packOpen the battery cover Slide the cover in the direction of the arrowBattery pack Charging time Min CHG lampImage size No. Battery life Images Min NP-FM50 supplied Battery life minUsing an external power source Using your camera abroad Power sourcesPress Power Turning on/off your camera How to use the control buttonTurning off the power Setting the date and time Set the mode dial toSelect OK with B on the control button, then press z Date and time are entered and the clock starts to keep timePlace a disc in the disc tray Inserting and removing a discOpen the disc cover Close the disc coverInitializing a disc What is initialization?To cancel initialization Select OK with v on the control button, then press zImage Size setup appears Setting the still image sizeSet the mode dial to and turn on the power Press Image SizeImage size Examples Image size and qualityNumber of images that can be saved in a supplied CD-R2 Quality3 Fine Standard Image sizeDo not cover the lens or flash with your fingers Basic still image shooting Auto adjustment modeSet the mode dial to , and turn on the power Press and hold the shutter button halfway downProgram auto shooting Auto adjustment modePress the shutter button fully down SCN Scene SelectionPress b 7 on the control button Using the zoom featureChecking the last image you shot Quick Review To delete the image displayed on the screenWhen the zoom is set all the way to T side Macro recording mode is used whenWhen the zoom is set all the way to W side Shooting close-ups MacroTo return to normal recording mode Using the self-timerIndicator disappears To cancel the self-timer in the middle of the operation Selecting a flash modeEach time you press v , the indicator changes as follows To reduce the red-eye phenomenon when shooting live subjects Indicators on the screen during shooting SET UP screen appears Set the mode dial to SET UPInserting the date and time on a still image Single single-image screen Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraViewing single images Index nine-image screenTo display the next previous index Viewing an index screen nine-image or triple-imageImage screen ScreenViewing images on a TV screen Turn on the TV and set the TV/ Video switch to VideoSet the mode dial to , and turn on the camera Press b/B on the control button to select the desired imageSecam system Viewing images on a TV screen PAL-M systemPAL-N system Ntsc systemPress Delete To cancel deletingDeleting images Select Delete with v on the control button, then press zDeleting images in index nine-image mode Green indicator appears onDeleting images in index triple-image mode Select Exit with b on the control button, then press zFormatting a CD-RW CD-R cannot be formattedFormat Place on level surface appears on the LCD screen To cancel formattingSelect Cancel with V on the control button, then press z Select OK with v, then press zChanging the items in the SET UP screen How to setup and operate your cameraChanging the menu settings To turn off the SET UP screen displaySet the mode dial to or SCN Press Menu Mode dial /SCNMode dial SET UP Deciding the still image qualityCreating a new folder To cancel folder creationTo cancel changing the recording folder Changing the recording folderChoosing an auto focus method Choosing a focus range finder frameMonitoring AF Choosing a focus operationSingle AF Continuous AFShooting techniques Focus preset Setting the distance to the subjectAdjusting the exposure To reactivate auto focusingSelect EV with b/B Selecting the metering modeTo reactivate auto exposure Select the desired exposure value with v/VTo reactivate auto adjustment Adjusting color tonesWhite Balance You can adjust the amout of flash light Adjusting the flash levelFlash Level Clip Motion Shooting multiple framesBefore operation Set the mode dial to Press Menu Shooting in Multi Burst modeMulti Burst Shooting two images continuously To return to normal modeBurst Shooting still images for e-mail Shooting still images in Tiff modeSelect Mode REC Mode with b/B, then select Tiff with MailShooting still images with audio files Select Mode REC Mode with b/B, then select Voice withVoice Shooting according to scene conditions Scene SelectionTo cancel Scene Selection Confirming whether to record images To cancel Picture EffectsAdding special effects Picture EffectRecord the image To confirm recording of images shot in the Burst 2 modeIf you select Delete Mode dial Select the desired folder with To cancel the selectionWhen multiple folders are created in the disc Selecting the folder and playing back imagesEnlarging a portion of a still image To cancel playback zoomAdjust the image size with the zoom W/T button Enlarging an image Playback zoomRecording an enlarged Image Trimming To cancel the Slide Show settingPlaying back successive images Slide ShowTo stop slide show playback To cancel rotationRotating still images To skip to the next/previous image during the slide showTo pause playback Playing back images shot in Multi Burst modePlaying back continuously Playing back frame by frameTo return to the normal playback To delete shot imagesTo cancel the protection Single-image modeIndex nine-image mode Protecting imagesIndex triple-image mode Choosing images to print To cancel resizingChanging image size ResizeSelect Dpof with b/B, then press z To unmark the markRepeat to mark other images To exit the mark function To unmark marksTo unmark all the marks in the folder Select Dpof with v, thenShooting movies Indicators during shootingUsing the self-timer Before startingViewing movies on the LCD screen Indicators during viewing moviesTo adjust the volume To advance or rewind the movieDelete To cancel deletionDeleting movies Select Delete with v, then press zSelect Exit in or To delete all movies in the folderSelect Exit in , then press z Communication with your computer When a USB connector is not provided on your computerViewing images on your computer There are two methods for viewing images on a computerWhat is finalization? Viewing images using CD-ROM driveFinalizing a disc To cancel the unfinalization To cancel finalizationCanceling finalization Unfinalize CD-RW only To unfinalize again after canceling the unfinalizationGroove and under two Using the supplied 8cm CD adapterSlide the disc into the inner Tabs on the inner circleWindows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP Folder contents are displayedViewing images through a CD-ROM drive Double-click the desired image fileImage file storage destinations and image file names Example For Windows Me usersFolder File name File meaning 101MSDCFInstalling the PTP Manager Copying images into your computer through a USB connectionSelect Program Folder screen appears Check the settings and click NextSelect the destination folder, then click Next Select PTP Manager as a program folder, then click NextInstall ImageMixer according to the screen Installing ImageMixerConnecting the camera to your computer Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XPTurn on your computer and the camera USB Mode PTP appears on the LCD screen of the cameraWindows 98/98SE/2000/Me Users Images in the selected recording folder appear Copying imagesSelect the images that you want to copy, then click Next Images are copied to the copy destination folderCopying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay Wizard When the PTP Manager does not start upWindows XP Make a USB connection Creating a Video CD Viewing images on your computerFor Mac OS X v10.0/v10.1/ v10.2 users Battery pack and power TroubleshootingBottom of the camera using a fine-tipped Sufficient battery Symptom Cause Solution Battery remainingIndicator is incorrect, or Remaining indicator isShooting still images/movies SCN or Flash does not work Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot Record images Macro function doesViewing images Deleting/Editing ImagesComputers Disc Others Following messages may appear on the screen Turn the power off and on Message Meaning/Corrective action Not enough batteryFormat error Can not unfinalizeC13 ss Self-diagnosis displayCode Cause Corrective action C32 ss E61 ssNumber of images that can be saved or shooting time Recording mode Image sizeNumber of still images that can be saved 100 Shooting timeMenu items When the mode dial is set toWhen the mode dial is set to Or SCN 101102 ± Flash Level 103Interval 104 Camera SET UP items105 Disc ToolSetup 106Precautions 107On discs On internal rechargeable button batteryCleaning the disc 108Charging the battery pack On InfoLITHIUM battery packWhat is the InfoLITHIUM battery pack? 109How to store the battery pack Effective use of the battery packRemaining battery time indicator Battery life111 SpecificationsCamera System 112 NP-FM50 battery packAccessories AC-L15A/L15B AC AdaptorMode dial indicator/ Flash mode indicator When shooting still imagesCenter AF indicator 43/ Focus preset value LCD screenRecording time maximum recordable time indicator When shooting moviesSelf-timer indicator 26 P Menu/Guide menu EV level indicator 46 N Macro indicator115 When playing back still images When playing back moviesPlayback folder indicator 59 R Image number/Number Image number/Number of images recorded in selectedIndex 116117 GIF118 USBPage 308183511