Sony MVC-FD75 manual

3-066-544- 11 (1) © 2001 Sony Corporation MVC-FD75 Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions GB[...]

2-GB WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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 t[...]

3-GB CAUTION Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F ), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. 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. You are cautioned that any c[...]

4-GB 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. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a det[...]

5-GB T able of contents Before using your camera ....................................................................... 7 Parts identification .................................................................................. 8 Basic operations Preparation ...................................................................................... 11 1:[...]

6-GB Be sure to read before using your camera 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 the [...]

7-GB This digital still camera uses a floppy disk as media. Use the following floppy disk type. • Size: 3.5 inch • Type: 2HD • Capacity: 1.44 MB • Format: MS-DOS format (512 bytes × 18 sector) When using 3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk other than described above, format it using the camera or your computer. Do not shake or strike the unit Malfun[...]

8-GB Parts identification See pages in ( ) for more details. To insert the floppy disk Insert the floppy disk until it clicks. Before inserting, check that the write protect tab set to the recordable position. To remove the floppy disk While pressing PUSH, slide DISK EJECT in the direction of the arrow. DISK EJECT lever PUSH button Shutter button ([...]

9-GB Control button Upper side Left side Press to execute. Lower side Right side Function of the control button You can execute the functions by pressing the upper, lower, left or right side of the control button. When an item is selected in the menu, the color of the item changes from blue to yellow. To enter your selection, press the center of th[...]

10-GB Zoom lever “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) Move the zoom lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 100 cm (about 3 1/4 feet) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 in[...]

Basic operations 11-GB Pr eparation Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack, use the battery charger. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the battery charger. 1 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2 Insert the battery pack in the direction of the V mark. Slide it down until it clicks. Battery charger CHARGE lamp (orang[...]

12-GB k Preparation Installing the battery pack 1 Open the battery cover. While sliding the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Install the battery pack. Insert the battery pack with the V mark facing toward the battery compartment. 3 Close the cover. Press the cover until it clicks. (base) To remove the battery pack Open the battery cov[...]

Basic operations 13-GB –EV + EV MENU Setting the date and time When you use the camera first, set the date and time. The date and time data are necessary for MS-DOS format recording. If they are not set, incorrect date and time are recorded, and CLOCK SET screen in step 3 appears whenever you turn on the camera in CAMERA mode. 1 Slide POWER down [...]

14-GB k Preparation 3 Select the desired display of the date with the control button, then press it. Y/M/D (year/month/day) M/D/Y (month/day/year) D/M/Y (day/month/year) 4 Select the date and time with the control button, then press it. The item to be changed is indicated with v / V . Select number by pressing the upper side or lower side of the co[...]

Basic operations 15-GB To cancel setting the date and time Select “CANCEL” with the control button, then press it. Note If the “ W ” indicator appears on the LCD screen, replace the lithium battery according to the procedures on page 33.[...]

16-GB Recor ding images To record the images, slide POWER down to turn on the power and insert the floppy disk until it clicks. Recording and playing back images 1 Set PLAY/CAMERA to CAMERA. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down. The AE lock indicator z (green) appears. AE (auto exposure), AWB (auto white balance) and AF (auto focus) are frozen. [...]

Basic operations 17-GB STD 110min W T 10 –EV + EV MENU SEPIA E : 91 : 01 BMP Flash indicator /Flash level indicator Program AE indicator Exposure/Zoom indicator* Picture effect indicator LCD brightness indicator* Adjusting the exposure button MENU button Self-timer button AE lock indicator Self-timer indicator Recording mode indicator Image quali[...]

18-GB k Recording and playing back images Playing back images on the LCD screen To watch the recorded images, slide POWER down to turn on the power and insert the floppy disk until clicks. 1 Set PLAY/CAMERA to PLAY. The last recorded image appears on the LCD screen. 2 Select the recorded image with the control button. Select the button on the LCD s[...]

Basic operations 19-GB 11/12 INDEX 2001 7 4 12:30PM MENU MVC-011S 110min STD Image quality indicator Remaining disk capacity indicator Image number Recording date of the playback image INDEX button MENU button Remaining battery time indicator Image search buttons / buttons (Single screen mode) / / buttons (Index screen mode) File name Number of sto[...]

20-GB k Recording and playing back images Battery life/No. of images that can be recorded/played back Battery Battery life No. of images (min.) (record/playback) Continuous recording NP-F330 Unusing the flash 1) 70 (60) 950 (850) (Supplied) Using the flash 2) 60 (50) 600 (500) Continuous playing 3) 110 (100) 1700 (1500) Continuous recording NP-F550[...]

Basic operations 21-GB Viewing images using your computer The image data recorded with this camera is compressed in JPEG format. This data can be viewed using your computer which has JPEG view ability application installed such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. For detailed procedures using image data with an application, refer to your computer instr[...]

22-GB 1 Select “MENU” with the control button, then press it. The menu appears on the LCD screen. 2 Select desired item with the control button, then press it. When an item is selected, the color of the item changes from blue to yellow. 3 Change the setting with the control button, then press it. When the setting is finished, the menu screen re[...]

Advanced operations 23-GB To cancel changing the mode settings Press the left side of the control button. The screen returns to the menu screen. To cancel menu screen, select “ ” with the control button, then press it. Setting the mode of each item * is the default setting. Items in CAMERA mode REC MODE <NORMAL*/ E-MAIL/ BITMAP/ MULTI> ?[...]

24-GB k Changing the mode settings Recording File name No. of images that mode Recorded file (ex.) can be recorded MVC– STANDARD FINE NORMAL JPEG (640 × 480) 001S.JPG 25 - 40 15 - 20 For index screen 001S.411 E-MAIL JPEG (640 × 480) 001S.JPG JPEG (320 × 240) 001E.JPG 20 - 35 12 - 15 For index screen 001S.411 BITMAP non-compress 001S.BMP (640 ?[...]

Advanced operations 25-GB QUALITY <STANDARD*/FINE> • Select STANDARD as a standard image quality. • Select FINE when giving priority to image quality. FLASH LEVEL < HIGH/ NORMAL*/ LOW> • Set to make the flash level higher than normal. • Normally select NORMAL. • Set to make the flash level lower than normal. FILE NUMBER <NO[...]

26-GB k Changing the mode settings Items in PLAY mode PROTECT Select this item to protect a displayed image(s) from being deleted by mistake. To protect or unprotect an image file, select the desired option from the menu while the image is displayed on the LCD screen. In SINGLE screen mode <ON/OFF*> • Select ON to protect displayed image. ?[...]

Advanced operations 27-GB COPY Select this item to copy a displayed image(s) to another floppy disk. To copy an image(s), select the desired copy option from the menu while the image(s) is displayed on the LCD screen. In SINGLE screen mode <OK/CANCEL> • Select OK to copy displayed image. • Select CANCEL to cancel copying image. In INDEX s[...]

28-GB k Changing the mode settings 4 Once copying is completed, the message “COMPLETE” is displayed. To copy images to another floppy disk, select “CONTINUE” with the control button and repeat the operations in steps 2 through 4 above. To discontinue copying, select “EXIT” with the control button. Notes • When you copy to the floppy d[...]

Advanced operations 29-GB Items for both CAMERA and PLAY modes DISK TOOL <FORMAT/DISK COPY> • Select FORMAT to format the floppy disk loaded in the camera. • Select DISK COPY to copy all data stored in a floppy disk to another. To format a floppy disk Select “FORMAT”, then “OK”. “FORMATTING” will be displayed. Once formatting [...]

30-GB k Changing the mode settings BEEP <ON*/OFF> • Normally select ON. • Select OFF to turn the beep sound off. CLOCK SET Select this item to set the date and time. See page 13.[...]

Advanced operations 31-GB Enjoying Picture Effect Press PICTURE EFFECT repeatedly to select the desired picture effect mode. NEG. ART: The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA: The picture is sepia. B&W: The picture is monochrome (black and white). SOLARIZE: The light intensity is more clear, and the picture looks an illustlat[...]

32-GB Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select one of six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation, referring to the following. Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Soft Portrait mode Creates a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. Sports Lesson mode For recording fast-movi[...]

33-GB Additional information When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the “ W ” indicator flashes on the LCD screen. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. When installing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack attached[...]

34-GB On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a LCD cleaning kit (optional) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water. Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing. Using the came[...]

35-GB Additional information Operational temperature recommendations This camera’s operational temperature is between 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F). Do not use this camera in extreme climates outside the operational temperature range. Moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a[...]

36-GB Using your camera abroad You can use the battery charger BC-V615 within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [ a ] , if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [ b ] . k Precautions BC-V615 [ a ][ b ][...]

37-GB Additional information Symptom Cause and/or Solution • The camera does not operate when using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. t Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 13) • The floppy disk is not installed properly. t Remove the disk and reinstall it. (p. 8) • PLAY/CAMERA is not set to CAMERA. t Set it [...]

38-GB Symptom Cause and/or Solution • Panfocus mode in PROGRAM AE is working. t Cancel it. (p. 32) • PLAY/CAMERA is not set to PLAY. t Set it to PLAY. (p. 18) • The battery is dead. t Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The image is protected. t Cancel the protection of the image. (p. 26) • If you leave the camera inactive in CAMERA[...]

39-GB Additional information The camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition with five- digits (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen. If this occurs check the following code chart. The five- digit display informs you of the camera current condition. The last two digits (indicated by ss ) will[...]

40-GB Specifications System Image device 4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD Lens f=4.2 – 42 mm (40 – 400 mm, when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F1.8 – 2.9 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic Data compression Standard JPEG Memory Floppy disk: 3.5 inch 2HD MS-DOS format (1.44 MB) Flash Recording distance limitations: 0.5 – 2[...]

41-GB Additional information Warning messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check them with the following list. Message DRIVE ERROR NO DISK DISK ERROR DISK PROTECT DISK FULL NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT E W Meaning Trouble is with the disk drive. No disk has been inserted. Trouble is with the disk. Or the floppy disk loaded is not M[...]

42-GB J, L JPEG .................................... 21, 23 Lithium battery ....................... 35 M Menu ......................................... 22 Moisture condensation .......... 35 MULTI ...................................... 23 N, P Normal charge ........................ 11 PICTURE EFFECT .................. 31 Playing back ..............[...]

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