Sony MVC-FD87 service manual Indicators on the LCD screen during recording, Using the zoom feature

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4Press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter clicks. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears from the LCD screen, you can start the next recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

RECORDING

 

 

Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the number of images you can record on a floppy disk or a “Memory Stick”

See page 46.

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 39) 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.

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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 8.

W

 

T

 

 

 

The T-side of the bar shows the

 

digital zooming zone.

B

 

 

Using digital zoom

 

Recording

 

 

The maximum zoom magnification is 16.

 

Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not

 

necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 43).

 

Note

 

 

Digital zoom does not work for moving images.

 

The indicators on the LCD screen during recording

 

Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 87 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.

 

 

The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.

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Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

LCD BACKLIGHT switch

Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 45). This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the floppy disk or the “Memory Stick.”

To turn off the LCD backlight

Set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF to save the battery.

Using the zoom feature

Zoom lever

T side: for

W side: for wide-

telephoto

angle (subject

(subject

appears farther

appears closer)

away)

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 53).

Minimum focal distance to the subject

W side:

About 25 cm (9 7/8 inches)

T side:

About 90 cm (35 1/2 inches)

To record even closer subjects, see page 53.

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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

Shutter button Control button

Select on the LCD screen with b/B/v/V on the control button, then press the

center z. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, 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

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.

(Flash)

Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows. (No indication) t t t t (No indication)

Auto red-eye reduction : The flash strobes before recording to reduce the red- eye 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 44).

Notes

The recommended shooting distance is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 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.

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.

The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.

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Contents Specifications PHoto MVC-FD92Floppy disk that can be used by the MVC-FD87/FD92 Table for differences of functionTable of Contents KΩ /1 W Wrap insulating tape KΩ /1 W Part code 215-869-11 CapacitorDescription on Self-diagnosis Display Display CodeChecking supplied accessories Other accessoriesAEP CD-ROMLCD Module Assembly FDD Block Assembly PK-54 Board FC-85 BoardMVC-FD87/FD92 Lens Block Assembly LCD Module Cabinet Front Section Cabinet Front Assembly 5966Remark COVER, DC FD92FDD Block Section 101 106 105 104104 103 102 108 104 107Cabinet Rear Section 156 157158 153Cabinet Rear Assembly 213 211 214210 212 215 208 217259 Lens Block Section FD87257 253 256 255 252 254 258 Lens Block Section FD92 303 302 307304 309 301Be sure to read the following before using your camera For the Customers in the U.S.ADeclaration of Conformity For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaPreparing the power supply Installing the battery packCharging the battery pack Identifying the partsSetting the date and time Using the AC power adaptorBattery pack NP-F330 supplied NP-F550To cancel the date and time setting Inserting a Memory StickInserting a floppy disk Recording still imagesIndicators on the LCD screen during recording Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screenUsing the zoom feature Using the self-timerLCD screen indicators during still image playback Recording moving imagesPlaying back moving images Playing back still imagesViewing images using a computer PlaybackImage file storage destinations and image file names Double-click in this orderHow to use the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector How to use the control buttonBefore performing advanced operations Location File MeaningHow to change the menu settings Setting DescriptionMovie selector Item-1Setting the image size Index Only in Play single modeDelete Only in Play single mode Return Only in Play Index modeCreating Clip Motion Files Recording still images for e-mail E- MailAdding audio files to still images Voice Various recordingSetting the distance to the subject Using the Program AE functionRecording text documents Text Recording still images as uncompressed files TiffAdjusting the exposure Exposure Adjusting the white balance White BalanceRecording the date and time on the still image DATE/TIME Enjoying picture effects Picture EffectPlaying back the still images in order Slide ShowEnlarging a part of the still image Zoom and trimming Viewing images on a TV screenCopying images Copy Changing the recorded still image size ResizeDeleting images Delete Format Copying all the information on your floppy disk Disk CopySelecting still images to print Print Mark Precautions On Memory SticksAdditional information About InfoLITHIUM battery packSymptom Cause and/or Solution Battery packs For Windows 2000 Professional usersSkipping For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, WindowsIndicators during recording Message MeaningCode AdditionalIndicators during still image playback Indicators during moving image playbackIs displayed during stop, and X during playback Image searching buttons Menu bar and guide menu2001F0500-1 2001 Published by PV Customer CenterRevision History