Sony Série Mavica MVC FD51 Manuel utilisateur

3-862-941-11 (1)

MVC-FD51

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Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Mode d'emploi

Manual de instrucciones

2-EN

English

Operating instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

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 to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions

in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial

number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you

call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. MVC-FD51

Serial No.

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CAUTION

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), 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 changes or modifications not expressly approved

in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For the Customers in the United States and CANADA

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return you unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony

Service Center or Factory Service Center.

Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or

business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call

1-800-222-SONY (United States only)

For the Factory Service Center nearest you call

416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

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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 2 or @ mark)

must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be

sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug

without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact

your nearest Sony service station.

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence

the picture of this camera.

• IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines

Corporation of the U.S.A.

• MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks licensed to Microsoft

Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the

U.S.A. and other countries.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, “TM” and “” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

5-EN

Table of contents

Be sure to read before using your camera 6

Before using your camera 7

Getting started 8

Preparation 8

Step 1: Charging the battery pack 9

Step 2: Installing the battery pack 10

Step 3: Setting the date and time 12

Basic operations 15

Recording images 15

The indicators during recording 18

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 19

Flash/Self-timer 19

Adjusting the exposure 20

Watching images on the LCD screen 21

The indicators during playback 22

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 22

Playing back 6 recorded images at a time

(INDEX screen) 23

Protecting images 24

Deleting images 27

Viewing images using a personal computer 31

Advanced operations 32

Changing the mode settings 32

Enjoying Picture Effect 35

Additional information 36

Changing the lithium battery in the camera 36

Precautions 37

Troubleshooting 39

Self-diagnosis display 41

Specifications 42

Parts identification 43

Index 46

MVC-FD51(U/C-E)

Table of contents 5

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Be sure to read before using your

camera

Checking supplied accessories (see page 8)

Digital still camera (1) Battery charger (1)

Power cord (1 set) NP-F330 battery pack (1)

Shoulder strap (1)

Image recording format on this camera

The image data recorded with this camera is compressed and

recorded in JPEG format. Extension of the file is “.JPG”. For details,

see page 31.

Power sources

This camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack*

NP-F330 (supplied)/F530/F550 and the AC power adaptor

AC-V700. If you use any other battery or power sources to operate

your camera, the camera may not operate.

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 camera, floppy

disk, etc.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, floppy disk, and other

materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such

materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

* “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data

with compatible equipment about its battery consumption.

”InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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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 personal computer.

Do not shake or strike the unit

Malfunctions, inability to record images as well as inability to use

floppy disks or image and memory data breakdown, damage or loss

may occur.

Do not get the unit wet

This unit is an electronic device, do not allow it to get wet. When

shooting in the rain or outdoors, be careful not allow water to get on

or into the unit. When moving this unit from one atmospheric

condition to another, moisture may condense inside or outside the

camera. If this occurs refer to page 38 and follow instructions on

how to remove it before using.

Back up recommendations

To avoid the potential risk of data loss always copy (back up) data to

disk.

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the

camera are shown in capital letters.

e.g., Press FLASH.

Before using your camera

8-EN

Preparation

What you need

Preparation outlines

The clock is not set at the factory. Be sure to set the clock before

using your camera.

1 Charge the battery pack. (p. 9)

2 Install the battery pack. (p. 10)

This camera operates by battery pack. Install a fully charged

battery pack.

3 Set the date and time. (p. 12)

The date and time data are necessary for MS-DOS format

recording. If they are not set, incorrect date and time are

recorded. The CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn

on the camera in CAMERA mode.

Floppy disk (not supplied)

3.5 inch, 2HD (1.44 MB)

Digital Still Camera

Power cord

Shoulder strap

Battery pack (NP-F330)

Battery charger (BC-V615)

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Step 1: 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 $

mark. Slide it down until it clicks.

The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins.

To remove the battery pack

Slide up the battery pack.

Charging time

Battery NP-F330 NP-F530 NP-F550

Full charge* 210 min. 225 min. 240 min.

Normal charge** 150 min. 165 min. 180 min.

Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the battery

charger BC-V615. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

* Charging for about one hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out.

** Charging just until the CHARGE lamp goes out.

Battery charger

Battery pack

CHARGE lamp

(orange)

to wall outlet

2

1

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Step 2: Installing the battery pack

1 While sliding OPEN (BATT) in the direction of the

arrow, open the battery cover.

2 Insert the battery pack with the $ mark facing

toward the battery compartment.

3 Close the cover until it clicks.

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery cover. While

sliding the battery release

lever rightward, remove the

battery pack.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack when

removing.

1

2

3

1

2

(base)

Battery release lever

11-EN

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)

85 (80) 620 (580)

(Supplied) Using the flash

2)

85 (80) 380 (360)

Continuous playing

3)

120 (110) 900 (820)

Continuous recording

NP-F530

Unusing the flash

1)

120 (105) 880 (770)

Using the flash

2)

115 (100) 520 (450)

Continuous playing

3)

165 (145) 1230 (1080)

Continuous recording

NP-F550

Unusing the flash

1)

150 (140) 1100 (1020)

Using the flash

2)

145 (135) 660 (610)

Continuous playing

3)

210 (195) 1570 (1460)

Approximate battery life and No. of images that can be recorded/played back

under the temperature of 77°F (25°C). Numbers in parentheses indicate the

time when you use a normally charged battery.

1)

Recording at about 10 second intervals

2)

Recording at about 15 second intervals

3)

Playing back single image at about 10 second intervals

• Battery life and No. of images will be decreased if you use the camera in a

cold environment or while you repeat turning the power on/off.

• Battery life and No. of images above are a guide with using some floppy

disks.

¡ Notes on remaining battery time indication

Remaining battery time is displayed on the LCD screen*. However, the

indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions

and circumstances.

* During recording, remaining battery time is displayed while the power

is on. During playback, it is displayed with the image on the LCD

screen.

¡ Auto power-off function

During recording if you leave the camera inactive for about 3 minutes

while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent

wearing down the battery.

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Step 3: Setting the date and time

Function of the control button

You can select an item in the menu which appears on the LCD

screen by pressing the upper, lower, left or right side of the control

button. When an item is selected, the color of the item changes from

blue to yellow. To enter your selection, press the center of the

control button.

When you use the camera first

With the floppy disk inserted (p. 15) and the power turned on, as in

step 1, the clock set screen appears. If this occurs, follow the

procedures from step 4.

1 Slide POWER down to turn on the power.

If the “I” indicator appears on the LCD screen, replace the

lithium battery according to the procedures on page 36.

1

2

Control button

Upper side

Left

side

Press to

execute.

Lower side

Right

side

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2 Select “MENU” with the control button, then

press it.

The menu appears on the LCD screen.

To cancel menu screen, select

“ RETURN” with the control button,

then press it.

3 Select “CLOCK SET” with the control button,

then press it.

4 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)

÷

–EV

+

EV

MENU



CLOCK SET

BEEP

FIELD/FRAME

QUALITY

RETURN

CLOCK SET

Y/M/D

M/D/Y

D/M/Y



1998

1

8

10: 20

AM



ENTER

CANCEL

14-EN

5 Select the date and time with the control button,

then press it.

The item to be changed is indicated

with 4/$. Select number by pressing

the upper side or lower side of the

control button, then press it to enter

the number.

After entering the number, 4/$

moves to the next item.

When “D/M/Y” is selected, set the

time on a 24-hour cycle.

6 Select “ENTER” with the control button, then

press it at the desired moment to begin clock

movement.

To cancel setting the date and time

Select “CANCEL” with the control button, then

press it.

÷Step 3: Setting the date and time

CLOCK SET

Y/M/D



1998

1

8

10: 20

AM

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Recording images

3.5 inch, 2 HD (1.44 MB), MS-DOS format floppy disk is necessary

for recording.

1 Slide POWER down to turn on the power.

2 Set PLAY/CAMERA to CAMERA.

The image captured by the lens and “NO DISK” appear on the

LCD screen.

3 Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and

open the floppy disk cover.

The screen turns blue and “COVER OPEN” appears.

ACCESS

lamp

BRIGHT (brightness of the

LCD screen) +/– button

6,7

4,5

321

Macro switch

DISPLAY button

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4 Insert the floppy disk until it clicks.

Before inserting, check that the write

protect tab set to the recordable

position.

5 Close the cover.

The image appears

on the LCD screen.

6 Press the shutter button halfway down.

The AE lock indicator r (green) appears on the LCD screen. AE

(auto exposure) and AWB (auto white balance) are frozen.

7 Press the shutter button fully down.

The image is recorded on the disk.

The ACCESS lamp flashes, the remaining disk capacity indicator

rotates and “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen.

Note

When the ACCESS lamp is flashing, never shake or strike the unit. As well do

not open the floppy disk cover, turn the power off or remove the battery pack.

Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

÷Recording images

Image quality

indicator

Remaining disk

capacity

indicator

No. of recorded

images

AE lock indicator

(Green)

STD

11

–EV

+

EV

MENU

120min

17-EN

The number of images you can record on a floppy

disk

The number of images you can record is different depending on

which image quality mode you select and subject complexity.

STANDARD about 30 – 40 images

FINE about 15 – 20 images

Change the disk when the remaining disk capacity indicator is

emptied and flashes.

The image quality mode is set at the factory to STANDARD (p. 33).

Notes

• If you attempt to record 55 images or above, DISK FULL appears on the

LCD screen and you cannot record the image even when the remaining disc

capacity indicator is not emptied.

• When the remaining disk capacity indicator flashes, image data cannot be

recorded and INDEX screen may not be displayed.

To remove the floppy disk

Open the floppy disk cover and press EJECT.

EJECT button

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÷Recording images

The indicators during recording

The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.

* Displayed when pressed only.

To go off the indicators

Press DISPLAY.

The indicators do not go off in the following modes:

Picture effect, Macro, AE Lock, Self-timer, Flash, FRAME and

Adjusting the exposure.

120min

11

–EV

+

EV

MENU

SEPIA

E : 61 : 01

Self-timer

indicator

Flash indicator

Macro shooting

indicator

Exposure indicator

Picture effect

indicator

LCD brightness

indicator*

Adjusting the

exposure button

MENU button

AE lock indicator

Image quality

indicator

Remaining disk

capacity indicator

No. of stored

images

Self-diagnosis

function indicator

FRAME indicator

Remaining

battery time

indicator

Self-timer button

FRAME STD

+1.5EV

MACRO

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Self-timer

Select with the control

button, then press it.

About 10 seconds after

you press the shutter

button, the subject is

recorded.

Flash

Press FLASH.

When the blinking FLASH

CHARGE lamp lights up, you

can shoot images using the

flash.

To cancel flash mode, press it

again.

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD

screen

Use the BRIGHT +/– button.

Flash/Self-timer

FLASH CHARGE lamp

•The subject must be 1 5/8 feet to 10 feet (50 cm to 3 m) away from

the flash.

•If flash is used in FRAME mode, the image is recorded in FIELD

mode. The FRAME indicator flashes on the LCD screen (p. 33).

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Adjusting the exposure

Select “+EV” or “–EV” with the control button, then press it to select

the desired value.

To raise the exposure value (brighten the picture): +EV

To lower the exposure value (darken the picture): –EV

The EV (exposure value) can be adjusted –1.5EV to +1.5EV.

¡ When the subject is too close to focus on

Move the macro switch on the front of the

camera to the “MACRO” side, and then focus

on the subject. The macro indicator

MACRO

appears on the LCD screen. You

can shoot a subject that is about 3 to 9 inches

(about 8 to 25 cm) or more away from the lens

surface in macro mode.

Put back the switch until it clicks after macro

recording, or you may not be able to focus on

a distant subject.

cMACRO

+1.5EV

–EV

+

EV

MENU

Selected value

÷Recording images

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