Sony CD500 Operating Instructions
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Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MVC-CD500 Serial No. MVC-CD500 © 2003 Sony Corporation Troubleshooting Additional information Index - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions SONY Model No.: MVC-CD500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics cable recommended in this manual must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
and sound of this camera. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. Notice Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
using your camera This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/CDRWs as recording media. "CD-R" or "CD-RW" mentioned above is indicated as "disc" in this manual. When a distinction between CD-Rs and CD-RWs is necessary, "disc" is indicated as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." Refer to page 18 for discs that can - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
in all cases in this manual. About the Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing fine images. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
the parts 9 Getting started Charging the battery pack 11 Using an external power source 14 Using your camera abroad 14 Turning on/off your camera 15 How to use the control button 15 Setting the date and time 16 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a disc 18 Initializing a disc 19 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
OS X users (v10.0/v10.1/v10.2 97 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 98 Warnings and messages 107 Self-diagnosis display 109 Additional information Number of images that can be saved or shooting time 110 Menu items 112 SET UP items 116 Precautions 119 On discs 120 On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
This digital still camera is capable of recording still images and movies onto 8 cm CD-R/CD-RW discs. Capture images with your computer You can easily copy images onto your computer through a CD-ROM drive or the USB cable, and view and modify images on your computer using application software. When - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
, 116) E Self-timer lamp (27) F Battery cover (11) G Lens H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) qf qg qh I Flash emitter (27) J Advanced accessory shoe (67) K Hook for lens cap/shoulder strap L Disc cover OPEN lever (18) M ACC (Accessory) jack (67) N Lens cap O (USB) jack (93) P A/V OUT (MONO) jack - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
To shoot in the aperture priority mode M: To shoot in the manual exposure mode SCN: To shoot in the Scene Selection mode SET shoot movies, Clip Motion images or Multi Burst mode images : To view or edit images K POWER lamp (15) L Zoom button (for shooting) (25)/ Index button (for viewing) (33) - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack (M series) (supplied) (page 121). 2 Battery eject lever , Install the battery pack, then close the battery cover. Insert the battery pack with the b mark - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket). The /CHG lamp (orange) lights up when charging begins, and goes off when charging is completed. /CHG lamp • After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camera. 12 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
: - The surrounding temperature is low - The flash is used - The camera has been turned on and off many times - The zoom is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] in the SET UP settings - The battery power is low. The battery capacity decreases as you use it more and more and as time - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
DC IN jack cover 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) DC plug 1 AC Adaptor , Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera. Connect the DC plug with the v mark facing up. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
the Clock Set screen appears (page 16). Turning off the power Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow again. The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor with the lens portion extended, as this may cause malfunction. • If you turn - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
control button, then press z. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, is ever fully discharged (page 120), the Clock Set screen will appear again. When this - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
Getting started Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / OK 1/ 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with v/V. Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / OK 7/ 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
read or written. Never open the disc cover or turn off the power at this time, as the image data may be damaged or the disc may become unusable. • While the camera is writing data on a disc, the disc cover OPEN lever is locked. • After you change the disc, "Repairing Data" may appear on the LCD - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
85) using your camera to view images through a CD-ROM drive, initialization is also automatically performed, and you can continue to record images. Images recorded before finalization remain on the disc. Mode dial 1 , Insert a new disc and set the mode dial to , then turn on the power. "Initialize - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
Setting the still image size 5.0M 5.0M 4.5M(3:2) 3.1M 1.2M VGA Image Size 1 , Set the mode dial to and turn on the power. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to P, S, A, M or SCN. 2 , Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. • For - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
you can save fewer images in your disc. Choose an image size and quality level The number of images that can be saved in a supplied CD-R2) (Units: images) Quality3) Image size Fine Standard • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
five seconds. • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be stored in the disc (page 43). 22 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of the focus frame. The lens portion moves when you turn on the power. Do not cover the lens or flash with - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
camera while this lamp is flashing. Also do not turn off the power, remove the battery pack, or open the disc cover at this time, as the data may be damaged or the disc ). M (Manual) You can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 41 and 112). In addition, you can manually adjust the - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor to the AF response and the battery consumption. See page 47 for details. Checking the last image you shot - Quick Review 60min Review 5.0M 101 8/8 101-0029 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
portion moves during zoom operation. Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating. • The zoom magnification cannot be changed while shooting movies (page 80). Smart zoom Digital processing lets you zoom in the image without deterioration. When the zoom exceeds 3×, enlargement is carried out - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: Approx. 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) from the lens surface When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: Approx. 20 cm (7 7/8 inches) from the lens surface 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control button. The (macro) indicator appears - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
Press V ( ) on the control button again. The indicator disappears from the LCD screen. • If you press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set. , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
turns on. • You can mount an external flash on this camera (page 67). • Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the built-in flash or cause the lens shadow to appear. • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. To reduce the red-eye phenomenon when - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
is set (page 50), the hologram AF does not function. • When [Conversion Lens] is set to [On] in the SET UP settings (page 117), the hologram The hologram AF emitter emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, directly looking into the hologram AF emitter at close range - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
description of the indicators, see page 125. • For a detailed description of the histogram, see page 52. • The setting selected here is maintained even when the power is turned off. - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
upper left corner of the LCD screen. The actual date and time appear in red during playback only. 2 , Select (Camera 1) with v on 1 the control button, then press B. Select [Date/Time] with v/V, then press B. • If P, S, A, M or SCN. • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. 31 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
2003 7 4 10:30PM SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following three methods for viewing mode dial to , and turn on the power. The last image in the selected recording folder (page 43) appears on the screen. - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
Viewing still images Viewing an index screen (nine-image or triple-image) 60min VGA 101 3/9 101-0003 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME SINGLE DISPLAY MOVE Aperture Value: F2.8 Shutter Speed: 1/30 Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT 2 , - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch jack. • Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V connecting cable. • We recommend using the AC Adaptor (supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway. 2 TV/Video switch - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select the image you want to delete. • When using a CD-R, the disc remaining space does not increase even if you delete images. • When using a CD-RW, the disc remaining space increases only if you delete the last image - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
Deleting still images Deleting images in index (nine-image) mode Delete Exit Select All In Folder Delete Exit Select All In Folder SELECT MOVE TO NEXT 1 , While an index (nine-image) screen (page 33) is displayed, press (Delete). 2 , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT 4 , Press (Delete) and select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. When the message "Disc access" disappears, the images have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z. 1 , While an index (triple - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
image has been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with V on the control button, then press z. 1 , Place the CD-RW you want to format in the disc tray. Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera. • A CD-R cannot be formatted. • Formatting is performed to delete all the images on the - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
press z. When the message "Format in progress" disappears, formatting has been completed. • It may take some time to format a CD-RW. • A CD-RW can be formatted about 300 times. • A CD-RW formatted using other equipment than this camera cannot be used with this camera. Format the disc again with this - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
display Press MENU. Changing the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera 1 1 Moving Image : 2 AF Mode : MPEG Movie Monitor 1 Smart Zoom : On Date/Time : Off 2 Red Eye Reduction : Off 1 Hologram AF : Auto 2 SELECT b Press v/V/b/B on - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
the jog dial The jog dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), EV adjustment, focusing manually or choosing AF range finder frame. Mode dial To select the item a Turn the jog - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
power is turned off. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to (Multi Burst) (page 60). Creating or selecting a folder Mode dial: SET UP Your camera can create multiple folders within a disc. You can select the folder used to store images. When not creating a new folder - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
a number one higher than the largest number in the disc, and the folder becomes the recording folder. To cancel folder creation Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3. • Once you create a new folder, you cannot delete the new folder with the camera. • Images are recorded in the newly created folder until - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
also change. 60min P 5.0MFINE 101 96 M AF F5.6 800 60min P 5.0MFINE 101 96 M AF 0EV F8.0 400 Shooting with the manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values according to the purpose of shooting. 60min M 5.0M FINE 101 4 M AF 0EV F3.5 50 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
• You cannot make manual adjustments when shooting movies. • If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen may flash when - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
exposure mode You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to your purpose. 60min M 5.0MFINE 101 4 M AF 0EV F5.6 50 The difference between the set value and the appropriate exposure determined by the camera is displayed on the - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
range finder Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ Multipoint AF The camera calculates the distance in three places to the left the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition. Take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame. a Set the mode - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
held halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked. The factory setting is Monitoring AF. • Battery consumption may be faster than in Single AF mode. Continuous AF The camera adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down, and then continues to adjust the - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
Y AF range finder frame select The focus is fixed and the 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. c Turn the jog dial to select the desired information is approximate, and should be used as a reference. • If you point the lens up or down, the error will increase. • When you select 0.1 m (4 inches) - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the image is too dark or too bright as shown below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. When shooting a back-lit subject or a subject against a white - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
check the histogram while playing back a single-image or during Quick Review. In particular a large difference may appear in the following cases: - high • The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. Selecting the metering mode Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ This function enables - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
Spot metering ( ) Light is measured only for the specific region where the subject is located. This lets you adjust the exposure to the subject even when the subject is backlit or there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Position the spot metering cross hair on one point of - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
. Portion of the image used to determine the exposure Shooting three images with the exposure shifted - Exposure Bracket Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN The camera records three images in succession, each with the exposure value shifted. The exposure compensation value can be set between ±1.0EV from the - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with B/v, then press B. c Select and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 51), the adjusted value is used for the center value. • The - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
correctly even though you select (Fluorescent). • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto] mode (except white balance has been set. • Do not shake or strike the camera during quick flashing the indicator. • If the indicator keeps flashing even - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
a reddish tint under incandescent light bulbs, etc. The human eye can resolve these problems, but digital still cameras cannot recognize the correct colors without adjustments. Normally, the camera makes these adjustments automatically, but if recorded image colors appear unnatural, we recommend - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
the next frame, then repeat this operation until you have shot the desired number of frames. f Press z. All the frame images are recorded on the disc. To delete some or all of the frame images while making a Clip Motion recording 1 Press b (7) in step 4 or 5. The frame images you shot are played - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
frame you shot is deleted. • Note that all images are not recorded on the disc until you carry out step 6. • For the number of images that can be appear different from the actual image. • GIF files not created on this camera may not be displayed correctly. Shooting in Multi Burst mode - Multi Burst - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
See page 73 to play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode using this camera. • For the number of images that can be recorded in Multi Burst shooting. Each time you press the shutter button in this mode, the camera records three images in succession. Shutter Mode dial Control button MENU a - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
Shooting still images in TIFF mode - TIFF Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN This mode records an image without compression, so the image quality does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for editing on a computer, etc. Mode dial Control button When the "Recording" indication - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
, you can shoot the next image. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in step 3. • For instructions on how to attach images to an e-mail message, consult the User's Manual for your e-mail software. • For the number of images you can record in E-mail mode, see page 110. Shooting still images - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
Shooting according to scene conditions - Scene Selection Mode dial: SCN When shooting night scenes, shooting people at night, shooting landscapes, shooting portraits, shooting snowy scenes, or shooting at the shore, use the following modes to increase the quality of your images. When the shutter - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
function activates, shooting may take some time. • The setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. Adding special effects - Picture Effect Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. Solarize The light contrast is clearer and the picture - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
function is activated, recorded images are temporarily stored in the camera memory, letting you confirm whether or not to save the images you have recorded on a disc. If you delete an unwanted image before recording, the disc remaining space does not decrease. Shutter Mode dial Control button - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to (Clip Motion). Using the Sony HVL-F32X Flash You can mount the Sony HVL-F32X flash on the advanced accessory shoe of your camera. The HVL-F32X is also equipped with automatic flash level adjustment and AF fill light shooting functions - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
that supports advanced accessory shoe. a Mount the external flash to the advanced accessory shoe. b Set the mode dial to SET UP. c Select (Camera 2) with v/V, 2 [Hot Shoe] with B/V, [On] with B/v, then press z. d Turn on the external flash. For details, please consult the operating instructions - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
OK BACK/NEXT O K Cancel e Select [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel the selection In step 5, select [Cancel]. When multiple folders are created in the disc When the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear on the screen. : Moves to the previous folder - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
still image Mode dial: You can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. You can also record the magnified image as a new file. Mode dial Control button MENU Zoom button can enlarge the images displayed with the Quick Review function (page 24) by performing steps c to e. 70 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
image size of 3:2. • You cannot trim uncompressed (TIFF) images. • You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review. • If you trim an image, the disc remaining space will decrease. • If the disc remaining space is not sufficient, you may be unable to trim an image. Playing back successive images - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the application software. • If you rotate an image, the disc remaining space will decrease. • If the disc remaining space is not sufficient, you may - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
displayed on the LCD screen. • When Multi Burst images are played back on a computer or on a camera without the Multi Burst function, the 16 frames you shot will be displayed at the same time as part of one image. Playing back frame by frame - Jog playback a Set the mode dial to . b Select - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
To return to the normal playback Press z in step 4. The playback starts from the frame displayed on the LCD screen. To delete shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time. 1 Display the desired - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
erasure. Mode dial Control button MENU Zoom button • If you protect an image, the disc remaining space will decrease. If you cancel the protection, the disc remaining space will also decrease. • If the disc remaining space is not sufficient, you may not be able to protect an image. • It - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected. To exit the Protect function Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. To cancel individual protection Select the image to be unprotected with v/V/b/B, then - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
, and save it as a new file. You can resize to resize an image, the disc remaining space will decrease. • If the disc remaining space is not camera that you want to have printed. This function is convenient when you have images printed at a shop or using a printer that conforms with the DPOF (Digital - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
space is not sufficient, you may not be able to mark an image with a print mark. • Make sure to finalize the disc before having images printed at a shop that supports the DPOF standard (page 85). In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to mark with - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
Still image editing g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The mark turns white. The mark setting is completed. To unmark marks Select the images to be unmarked in step 5, then press z. To unmark all the marks in the folder Select [All In Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
the shutter button fully down. "REC" appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. 60min 160 101 REC 00:00:02[00 Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. 80 • Recording stops when the disc is full. e Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
128. • The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is the same as that for viewing still images (page 34). • The movies recorded using earlier Sony models may be also displayed a size smaller. 101_0010 2003 7 4 10:30PM STOP REV/CUE VOLUME Playback bar To stop playback Press z again. To adjust - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
Mode dial: You can delete unwanted movies. Mode dial Zoom button Control button • When using a CD-R, the disc remaining space does not increase even if you delete images. • When using a CD-RW, the disc remaining space only increases if you delete the last image you shot while is indicated on the - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
OK] with B, then press z. When the message "Disc access" disappears, the movies have been deleted. To been deleted at this point. d Select [Delete] with v, then press z. When the message "Disc access" disappears, the middle-positioned movie has been deleted. To cancel deletion Select [Exit] in - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
cannot view the contents of discs using the CD-ROM drive. USB connector: Provided as standard Display: 800 × 600 dots or more 32,000-color mode or more • If you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, some equipment, including your camera, may not operate depending - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
multiple images at a time. • You can finalize a disc later, even if you remove it from the camera. • The CD-ROM drive must support MultiRead in order to read discs that have been finalized. Control button a Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power. The SET UP screen appears on the LCD - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
cannot cancel it. Canceling finalization (Unfinalize) (CD-RW only) a Place the CD-RW you want to unfinalize in the disc tray. Set the mode dial to . Unfinalize ] under (Disc Tool 1) in the 1 SET UP settings (pages 41 and 117). • You cannot execute unfinalization when you record a new image or edit - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
If your CD-ROM drive does not support 8 cm CD, use the supplied 8 cm CD adaptor. • The supplied adaptor may not be compatible with your CD-ROM drive. For details, see the operating instructions for the CD-ROM drive. • The reverse side of the disc is the recordable surface. • "SONY" is printed - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
as to whether your drive supports MultiRead. • This section describes how to view images through a CD-ROM drive using Windows Me as an example. The required operations may differ depending on your OS. • You can use the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" software to view images on your computer - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
Image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the disc. Example: For Windows Me users 311 Folder containing image data recorded using a camera without the folder creation function Folder containing image data recorded with this camera When no new folders have been created, this - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
Folder 101MSDCF up to 999MSDCF File name DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.JPE DSC0ssss.MPG DSC0ssss.TIF CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM MOV0ssss.MPG File meaning • Still image files shot in - Normal mode - Bracket mode (page 55) - Burst 3 mode (page 61) • Image files shot in Multi Burst - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The model selection screen appears. If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (ImageMixer) in that order. b Click [CD Mavica] on the model selection screen. The installing menu screen appears. c Click [PTP Manager USB Driver] on the - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
[Finish]. Installing "ImageMixer" - Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP You can use the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" software to copy, view and edit images. For details, see the software's help files. a Click [ImageMixer] on the installing menu screen. Select the desired language, then click [OK]. The - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
the disc with the images you want to copy into the camera. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor (supplied) and then to a wall outlet (wall socket). To a wall outlet (wall socket) b Turn on your computer and the camera. c Open the jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable to - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
turn red. It may take some time for your computer to recognize the disc. 94 PDisconnecting the USB cable from your computer or removing the disc from your camera during USB connection Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Users 1 Click [Cancel] and close the window when using the PTP Manager. 2 Disconnect the - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
, remove it. 1 Click [ Sony PTP]. (When using Windows 2000, rightclick [ Sony PTP].) 2 Click [Remove] (or [Uninstall] in Windows 2000). The "Confirm Device Removal" screen appears. 3 Click [OK]. The device is deleted. Try PTP Manager installation again using the supplied CD-ROM (page 91). 95 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay Wizard - Windows XP a Make a USB connection (page 93). The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. b Click [Next]. The images stored on the disc are displayed. c Click the checkbox of images that you do not want to copy to your computer and remove the - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
.1/v10.2) Mac OS X users can view images through a USB connection. a Connect your camera to your computer For details, see page 93. b Connect the USB cable For details, see page 94. c Copy the images using Image Capture Image Capture starts up automatically. Follow the instructions appearing on the - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
are cleared.) RESET button 3 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power Symptom You cannot charge the battery pack. Cause • The camera is turned on. The battery pack cannot be installed. The /CHG lamp - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
(page 11). p Replace the battery pack with a new one. • If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes when using a battery pack, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (page 15). • The battery pack is discharged. p Turn on the camera again (page 15) or - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
is too bright. Cause • The power was turned off with the LCD backlight turned off the last time you used the camera. • The mode dial is not 80). p Record in the macro recording mode. Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance when shooting (page - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
you view the LCD screen in a dark place. Your camera cannot record images. Recording takes a long time. The built on the recorded image. p Insert a disc (page 18). p Replace it with a new one. Format the disc when using a CD- RW. p Initialize the disc (page 19). - p Set it to Troubleshooting 101 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
hard disk of your computer if the folder/file name has been changed or the image has been modified. • The camera is in USB mode. p Set it to (page 32). - p Cancel USB communication (page 94). The image appears rough - right after playback starts. p This is not a malfunction. The image does not - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
camera cannot delete an image. You have deleted an image by mistake. The resizing function does not work. You cannot display a print (DPOF) mark. Cause • The image is protected. • The disc 84). p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 91). Troubleshooting 103 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
computer or software manufacturer. • The disc has not been finalized. p Finalize the disc (page 85). • Vibration caused an error during recording. p You may be able to view the image if you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. • The CD-ROM drive does not support the packet - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
on a disc. Cause • The disc is full. • The disc is not initialized. • The disc is not placed correctly. Solution p Replace it with a new one. Format the disc when using a CDRW (page 39). p Initialize the disc (page 19). p Place the disc correctly in the disc tray (page 18). Troubleshooting 105 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
Your camera does not work. The power is on, but the camera does not work. You cannot identify an indicator on the screen. The lens gets fogged. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. A file error occurs when you play back a file. Cause • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
lens cap. Cover open No disc • The disc cover is open. Close the disc cover (page 18). • No disc is inserted. Insert a disc (page 18). Drive error • Trouble has occurred with the drive. Turn the power off and on again (page 15). System error • Trouble has occurred with the drive or the camera - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. • A CD-R or disc that has not been finalized is inserted. • A CD-R is inserted. • A disc formatted with equipment other than your camera is inserted. Format again with your camera (page 39). • A problem with the lens caused an error. • The amount - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
the bottom of the camera, then turn on the power again. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. Self-diagnosis display Troubleshooting 109 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
see page 21. • The numbers in the table indicate the number of images that can be recorded or the recordable time for the supplied CDR disc. Number of still images that can be saved Recording mode Normal Standard Fine E-Mail Standard Fine TIFF Standard Fine Voice* Standard Fine * When - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
Shooting time Recording mode 640(VGA) Image size 160 (Mail) Mobile MPEG Movie 5 min. 51 sec. 89 min. 11 sec. - Clip Motion* - - 1070 Multi Burst** - - - * When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file ** The image size is 1.2M. Normal - 505* - (Units: images) Image quality - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The screen shows only the items you can operate in each specific mode. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Mode (REC Mode) Setting TIFF Voice E-Mail Exp Brktg Burst - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
Item Mode (REC Mode) Setting TIFF Voice E-Mail Exp Brktg ± (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Sharpness) Burst 3 xNormal High / xNormal / Low Solarize / Sepia / Neg. Art /xOff + / xNormal / - (Saturation) + / xNormal / - (Contrast) + / xNormal / - Description - Records a uncompressed (TIFF) file - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
When the mode dial is set to (when [Moving Image] is set to [Clip Motion] in the SET UP settings) Item (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ± (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) Setting Spot / Center / xMulti / WB / / / / / xAuto High / xNormal / Low Solarize / Sepia / Neg. Art /xOff Description Adjusts the - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 115
When the mode dial is set to Item Folder Protect DPOF Slide Setting OK / Cancel - - Interval Image Repeat Resize Rotate Start Cancel 5.0M / 3.1M / 1.2M / VGA / Cancel (counter clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel Description Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back ( - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. 1 (Camera 1) Item Moving Image AF Mode Smart Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction Hologram AF Setting xMPEG Movie / Clip Motion / Multi Burst Single / xMonitor / Cont xOn / - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 117
the VAD-S70 adaptor ring needed to mount the conversion lens to your camera is not sold in some countries and regions. Set to [ disc to allow viewing through a CD-ROM drive (page 85). Formats a CD-RW (page 39). Initializes a disc (page 19). Cancels the last executed finalization (page 86) (CD - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 118
/ xOff Description - Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the disc is changed or the recording folder is changed. - Resets the file numbering the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. Displayed only when using your camera with the battery - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 119
or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired. On cleaning Cleaning the LCD battery pack. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
to a wall outlet (mains) using the AC Adaptor, or install a charged battery pack, and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off. On discs Cleaning the disc • Do not clean a disc using a cleaner before shooting. Use a commercially available blower to remove dust. • If fingerprints - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
the CD-ROM drive may malfunction or the disc may be scratched. On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camera and - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 122
as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 123
USB jack mini-B [LCD screen] LCD panel 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots [General] Used battery pack NP-FM50 Power requirements 7.2 V Power 606 g (1 lb 5 oz) (including battery pack NP-FM50, disc, and lens cap) Built-in microphone Electret condenser microphone - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 124
x Accessories • AC Adaptor (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • NP-FM50 battery pack (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) • 8 cm CD adaptor (1) • Mavica disc (2) (CD-R (1), CD-RW (1)) • Shoulder strap (1) • Lens cap (1) • Lens cap strap (1) • CD-ROM (SPVD-010) (1) • Operating instructions - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 125
55) C AE/AF lock indicator (22) D Battery remaining indicator (12) E White balance indicator ( reduction indicator (28)/ Conversion lens indicator (117) F Date/ images indicator (21) Q Remaining disc capacity indicator R AF mode (49 Light amount warning indicator Y Menu/Guide menu (41) • Pressing - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 126
Low battery warning lens indicator (117) K Recording folder indicator (43) L Remaining disc capacity indicator M AF range finder frame indicator (48)/Focus preset value (50) N Self-diagnosis display (109)/EV level indicator (51) O Macro indicator (26) P Self-timer indicator (27) Q Menu/Guide - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 127
H Playback folder indicator (69) I Recording folder indicator J Remaining disc capacity indicator K Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (20) P Recording date of the playback image (31)/Menu/Guide menu (41) Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 128
/ Playback folder indicator (69) F Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder G Remaining disc capacity indicator H Counter (81) I Playback image (81) J Menu/Guide menu (41) 128 5 6 7 8 9 q; Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 129
Access lamp 18 Advanced accessory shoe 9, 67 AE/AF lock 50 AE/AF lock indicator 22 AF lock 50 AF Mode 49 AF range finder frame 48 Aperture priority mode 47 Auto adjustment mode 22 Auto Focus 24, 47 Auto power-off function 15 A/V connecting cable 34 B Battery pack battery life 13, 122 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 130
the recording folder 44 creating a new folder 44 playback folder 69 Recording folder 44 Formatting a CD-RW 39 G GIF 59, 90 35, 118 Picture effect 65 Power AC Adaptor 14 battery pack 11 on/off 15 Precautions 119 Print (DPOF) mark 77 Protect 75 Q Quick Review 24 R Red-eye reduction - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 131
using the flash 27 using the self-timer 27 using the zoom feature 25 White Balance 57 Still image viewing delete 36 index screen 33 71 TV color system 35 U Unfinalizing a disc 86 USB 91, 93, 97 Using your camera abroad 14 V Video CD 96 Viewing images on the LCD screen .......... 32 - Sony CD500 | Operating Instructions - Page 132
308183712 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Additional information on this product and answers to frequent asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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Digital Still Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
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-CD500
Serial No.
MVC-CD500
© 2003 Sony Corporation
Getting started
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Shooting still images
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Viewing still images
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Deleting still images
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Before advanced operations
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Advanced still image shooting
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Advanced still image viewing
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Still image editing
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Enjoying movies
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Enjoying images on your computer
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Troubleshooting
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Additional information
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Index ______________________________