Sony MVC-FD87 service manual Creating Clip Motion Files, Recording still images for e-mail E- Mail

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The size of the image is indicated by the pixel unit. The higher the number of pixels, the more information is included. So, an image that is saved using a large number of pixels is suitable for a large- format print and one that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for attaching to an E-mail. Normally, an image is recorded in the ratio of four to three to fit the monitor ratio. This camera can also record the image in the ratio of three to two to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This is the same ratio as the one used in photo- developing shops.

1280×960 1280 (3:2)

Creating Clip Motion Files

Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back still images in succession. Clip Motion images are played back on this camera at approximately 0.5 s intervals. The images are stored in GIF format, which is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to an e-mail.

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1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.

2Select [FILE] and then [CLIP MOTION] from the menu.

3Select the desired mode.

160×120 (NORMAL)

Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can be recorded.

This is suitable for use on home pages, etc.

80×72 (MOBILE)

Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can be recorded.

This is suitable for use with portable data terminals.

CANCEL

This cancels the creation of Clip Motion.

B Various recording

4Record the image for the first frame.

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5Record the image for the next frame.

Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames.

The frame images are automatically recorded on the floppy disk or “Memory Stick” when you select [FINISH] or after recording the maximum number of frames.

To stop Clip Motion creation

Select [RETURN] after step 3.

Note that if you record even one frame, you cannot stop Clip Motion creation.

The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a floppy disk or “Memory Stick” (8 MB)

Image size	Number of images
	Floppy disk	“Memory Stick”
160×120	Approx.	Approx.
(NORMAL)	7*	40*
80×72	Approx.	Approx.
(MOBILE)	54**	400**

∗When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file

∗∗When recording 2 frames per Clip Motion file

Notes

•Reading and writing data takes more time than normal image recording.

•Due to the limitations of the GIF format, the number of colors for Clip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore, the picture quality may deteriorate for some images.

•The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode, so the picture quality deteriorates.

•GIF files not created on this camera may not be displayed correctly.

Recording still images for e-mail (E- MAIL)

The E-MAIL mode records a small- size (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc. Images in E-MAIL mode are recorded in the JPEG format.

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1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.

2Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [E-MAIL] from the menu.

3Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk or “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in E-MAIL mode

Image size	Number of images
	Floppy disk	“Memory Stick”
1472×1104	Approx. 4	Approx.
		10
1280×960	Approx. 5	Approx.
		12
1280 (3:2)	Approx. 5	Approx.
		12
1024×768	Approx. 8	Approx.
		20
640×480	Approx.	Approx.
	22	44

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To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

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B Various recording

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Adding audio files to still images (VOICE)

Images in VOICE mode are recorded in the JPEG format, and audio is recorded in the MPEG format.

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1Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.

2Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [VOICE] from the menu.

3Record the image.

If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded for five seconds.

If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds.

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The number of images that you can record on a floppy disk or “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in VOICE mode

Image size	Number of images*
	Floppy disk	“Memory Stick”
1472×1104	Approx. 3	Approx. 9
1280×960	Approx. 4	Approx.
		11
1280 (3:2)	Approx. 4	Approx.
		11
1024×768	Approx. 6	Approx.
		17
640×480	Approx.	Approx.
	12	34

∗When recording 5-second audio.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] in step 2.

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