Shooting still images/movies, SCN or | Sony MVC-CD350 manual

Shooting still images/movies

Symptom

Cause

Solution

The subject is not visible

• The mode dial is not set to

,

, SCN or

p Set it to

,

, SCN or

(pages 22 and 70).

on the screen.

.

The image is out of focus.

• The subject is too close.

p Record in the macro recording mode. Make sure to position the

lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting

(Twilight mode) or

distance when shooting (page 25).

• The

(Landscape

p Set it to other modes (page 55).

mode) is selected for the Scene

Selection

function.

• The focus preset function is selected.

p Cancel the function (page 46).

Smart zoom does not

• You cannot use smart zoom while shooting

—

function.

movies (MPEG Movie).

• [Smart Zoom] is set to [Off] in the SET UP

p Set [Smart Zoom] to [On] (pages 40 and 105).

settings.

•The image size is set to [3.1M] or [2.8M (3:2)]. p Set the image size to other settings except [3.1M] and [2.8M

(3:2)].

The image is too dark.	• You are shooting a subject with a light source	p Adjust the exposure (page 46).
	behind the subject.
	• The brightness of the screen is too low.	p Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (pages 40 and 106).

The image is too bright.	• You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark	p Adjust the exposure (page 46).
	location such as on a stage.
	• The brightness of the LCD screen is too bright.	p Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (pages 40 and 106).

The image is	• [PFX] (P. Effect) in the menu settings is set to	p Cancel the B&W mode (page 57).
monochrome (black and	[B&W].
white).

Vertical streaks appear	• The smear phenomenon is occurring.	p This is not a malfunction.
when you are shooting a
very bright subject.

Noise appears in the	• The camera is functioning to increase the	p There is no effect on the recorded image.
image when you view the	visibility of the LCD screen by temporarily
LCD screen in a dark	brightening the image under conditions of low
place.	illumination.

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Sony MVC-CD350 operating instructions Shooting still images/movies, SCN or

Contents

Model No. MVC-CD350 Serial No Enjoying movies Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity If you have any questions about this product, you may call Recycling 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 light Table of contents Still image editing Capture images with your computer Flow chart for disc operationsIntroduction Required Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation To 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 20 Install the battery pack, then close the battery cover Charging the battery packOpen the battery cover Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow Battery pack Charging time Min CHG lamp Image size No. Battery life Images Min NP-FM50 supplied Battery life min Using an external power source Using your camera abroad Power sources Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button Press PowerTurning off the power Setting the date and time Set the mode dial to Select OK with B on the control button, then press z Date and time are entered and the clock starts to keep time Place a disc in the disc tray Inserting and removing a discOpen the disc cover Close the disc cover Initializing a disc What is initialization?To cancel initialization Select OK with v on the control button, then press z Image Size setup appears Setting the still image sizeSet the mode dial to and turn on the power Press Image Size Image size Examples Image size and qualityNumber of images that can be saved in a supplied CD-R2 Quality3 Fine Standard Image size Do 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 down Program auto shooting Auto adjustment modePress the shutter button fully down SCN Scene Selection Press b 7 on the control button Using the zoom featureChecking the last image you shot Quick Review To delete the image displayed on the screen When 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 Macro Using the self-timer To return to normal recording modeIndicator disappears Selecting a flash mode To cancel the self-timer in the middle of the operationEach 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 the mode dial to SET UP SET UP screen appearsInserting 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 screen To display the next previous index Viewing an index screen nine-image or triple-imageImage screen Screen Viewing 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 image Secam system Viewing images on a TV screen PAL-M systemPAL-N system Ntsc system Press Delete To cancel deletingDeleting images Select Delete with v on the control button, then press z Deleting images in index nine-image mode Green indicator appears on Deleting images in index triple-image mode Select Exit with b on the control button, then press z Formatting a CD-RW CD-R cannot be formatted Format 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 z Changing the items in the SET UP screen How to setup and operate your cameraChanging the menu settings To turn off the SET UP screen display Set the mode dial to or SCN Press Menu Mode dial /SCNMode dial SET UP Deciding the still image quality Creating a new folder To cancel folder creationTo cancel changing the recording folder Changing the recording folder Choosing an auto focus method Choosing a focus range finder frame Monitoring AF Choosing a focus operationSingle AF Continuous AF Shooting techniques Focus preset Setting the distance to the subjectAdjusting the exposure To reactivate auto focusing Select EV with b/B Selecting the metering modeTo reactivate auto exposure Select the desired exposure value with v/V Adjusting color tones To reactivate auto adjustmentWhite Balance Adjusting the flash level You can adjust the amout of flash lightFlash Level Shooting multiple frames Clip MotionBefore operation Shooting in Multi Burst mode Set the mode dial to Press MenuMulti Burst To return to normal mode Shooting two images continuouslyBurst Shooting still images for e-mail Shooting still images in Tiff modeSelect Mode REC Mode with b/B, then select Tiff with Mail Select Mode REC Mode with b/B, then select Voice with Shooting still images with audio filesVoice Shooting according to scene conditions Scene Selection To cancel Scene Selection Confirming whether to record images To cancel Picture EffectsAdding special effects Picture Effect To confirm recording of images shot in the Burst 2 mode Record the imageIf 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 images Enlarging a portion of a still image To cancel playback zoomAdjust the image size with the zoom W/T button Enlarging an image Playback zoom Recording an enlarged Image Trimming To cancel the Slide Show settingPlaying back successive images Slide Show To stop slide show playback To cancel rotationRotating still images To skip to the next/previous image during the slide show To pause playback Playing back images shot in Multi Burst modePlaying back continuously Playing back frame by frame To return to the normal playback To delete shot images To cancel the protection Single-image modeIndex nine-image mode Protecting images Index triple-image mode Choosing images to print To cancel resizingChanging image size Resize To unmark the mark Select Dpof with b/B, then press zRepeat to mark other images To exit the mark function To unmark marksTo unmark all the marks in the folder Select Dpof with v, then Shooting movies Indicators during shootingUsing the self-timer Before starting Viewing movies on the LCD screen Indicators during viewing moviesTo adjust the volume To advance or rewind the movie Delete To cancel deletionDeleting movies Select Delete with v, then press z To delete all movies in the folder Select Exit in orSelect 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 computer Viewing images using CD-ROM drive What is finalization?Finalizing a disc To cancel the unfinalization To cancel finalizationCanceling finalization Unfinalize CD-RW only To unfinalize again after canceling the unfinalization Groove and under two Using the supplied 8cm CD adapterSlide the disc into the inner Tabs on the inner circle Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP Folder contents are displayedViewing images through a CD-ROM drive Double-click the desired image file Image file storage destinations and image file names Example For Windows Me users Folder File name File meaning 101MSDCF Installing the PTP Manager Copying images into your computer through a USB connection Select 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 Next Install ImageMixer according to the screen Installing ImageMixerConnecting the camera to your computer Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP USB Mode PTP appears on the LCD screen of the camera Turn on your computer and 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 folder When the PTP Manager does not start up Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay WizardWindows XP Make a USB connection Viewing images on your computer Creating a Video CDFor Mac OS X v10.0/v10.1/ v10.2 users Troubleshooting Battery pack and powerBottom of the camera using a fine-tipped Sufficient battery Symptom Cause Solution Battery remainingIndicator is incorrect, or Remaining indicator is Shooting still images/movies SCN or Flash does not work Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannotRecord images Macro function does Viewing images Deleting/Editing Images Computers 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 unfinalize C13 ss Self-diagnosis displayCode Cause Corrective action C32 ss E61 ss Recording mode Image size Number of images that can be saved or shooting timeNumber of still images that can be saved 100 Shooting time Menu items When the mode dial is set toWhen the mode dial is set to Or SCN 101 102 103 ± Flash LevelInterval 104 Camera SET UP items105 Disc Tool Setup 106 Precautions 107 On discs On internal rechargeable button batteryCleaning the disc 108 Charging the battery pack On InfoLITHIUM battery packWhat is the InfoLITHIUM battery pack? 109 How to store the battery pack Effective use of the battery packRemaining battery time indicator Battery life Specifications 111Camera System 112 NP-FM50 battery packAccessories AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor Mode dial indicator/ Flash mode indicator When shooting still imagesCenter AF indicator 43/ Focus preset value LCD screen Recording time maximum recordable time indicator When shooting moviesSelf-timer indicator 26 P Menu/Guide menu EV level indicator 46 N Macro indicator 115 When playing back still images When playing back moviesPlayback folder indicator 59 R Image number/Number Image number/Number of images recorded in selected Index 116 117 GIF 118 USBPage 308183511