S o NY 3-862-880-11 (1} 2 Digital Still Image Capture Adapter Operating Instructions B Manual de instructions B b MVC-FDR3IFDR3E Avicenna ©1998 by Sony Corporation
EN To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the US.A. and CANADA CAUTION CATION Y0 REDUCE THE i 0 LEOTARD K 0RO REMOVE COVER 108 BAGS LR VICING 56 DO BEAVER PERENNIALS “This symbol is intended t alert the user fo the presence of insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shack to persons.
+NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A molded fug complying with BS 1363 s fitted ta this equipment for your safety and convenience, Should the fuse in the plug supplied reed t be replaced, a5 AMP fuse approved by PASTA or BSI 10851362, (L., marked with @ or © mark) must e used. 1f the plug supplied with this equipment has 2 detachable fuse caver, be sure 10 attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
Before using the image capture adapter “This digital steel image capture adapter uses a flippy disk o stare the images. Use the following floppy disk type.
You can use your digital still image capture adapter in any country or area with the supplied AC power adapter within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adapter [al, it necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet {B]. AC power adapter (supplied) color systems differ from country to country. is an SCENT system image capture adapter. E is a PAL system image capture adapter. To record TV programs, etc, or to view the image on a TV, use a correct cooler system V.
»EN Before using the image capture adapter g Do not shake or strike the image capture adapter Malfunctions, inability to record images or to use floppy disks, image and memory data breakdown, damage or loss may occur Do not get the image capture adapter wet T moisture condensation occurs, refer to “Precautions” on page 26 and follow instructions on how to remove the condensation before using, sack up recommendations Ta avid the potential risk of data loss always copy (back up) data to a disk,
To view the image recorded on a floppy disk and /or the on-screen display, connect the TV as shown below. You can view higher quality images with § video cable connection for MY only You can view the image on the LCD screen instead of connecting the unit to the TV, 1D lock release button $ VIDEO OUT s } § video cable S ot supplied) o eiw, Video cable (supplied) BOON on, Signal flow In advance: For Turn on the TV and set the TV/VCK selector on the TV w0 VCR.
LEN LT T Before inserting, check that the write protect tab i To view the image, see page 16. Slide the tab to shut the opening. Floppy disk eject button To eject the floppy disk Tress the floppy disk eject button. Using the control button You can select an item in the menu which appears on the LD screen by ing the upper, lower, left or right side of the control button, When an inert is selected, the color of the item changes from blue to yellow.
To store the file in the MS-DOS system, you need to set the date and time. Otherwise, the file will be stored with wrong date and time, and the CLOCK SET menu will appear each ime you tum on the power. When you use the image capture adapter for the first time Since the CLOCK SET menu appears when you turn on the power, skip steps (2} and (3) below. (1) Press POWER to turn on the power. 1 the “s indicator appears on the LCT screen, replace the lithium battery according fo the procedures on page 26.
Preparation {5) Select the date and dime with the control button, then press it. The item to be changed is indicated with A/¥. Select number by pressing the upper side or lower side of the control bunion, then press it to enter the number, CLOCK SET After entering the number, A/Y moves to the next item, When you selected set the time on a 12-hour cycle. 12:00 AM stands for midnight. 12:00 PM stands for oon. Select “ENTER” with the control button, then press it to start the clock.
Recording images You can record images from TV, video equipment, video game, ac, on a Sloppy disk in the form of a still image. Connect the source to be recorded as shown below. Then, turn on the power and insect the floppy disk You can record higher quality images with $ video cable connection For MVCFDR1/FDRIE: I you want to chick the image during recording, connect the TV as shows on page 7 in addition to the below connection.
68 Recording images (1) Press STANDBY. woe s Elect The STANDBY lamp lights up. (2) Start playing back the source fo be recorded. The image from the TV or video equipment appears on the LCD screen. {3} Press MEMORY when you want to record. MEMORY lamp The captured image becomes still. appears on the LCD screen and the MEMORY lamp lights up. (4) Press REC. The captured image is recorded on the flippy disk.
The number of images you can record on a floppy disk ‘The number of images you can record is different depending on image quality and subject complexity. image quality STANDARD: About 30 40 images about 20 30 images FINE: about 15 20 images about 10 15 images BITMAP: Image 1 image Change the disk when the remaining disk capacity indicator is empty and flashes. The image quality is set to FINE and BITMAP is set to OFF at the factory. You can change the image quality and BITMAP in the men {page 20).
Recording images 14.en If two or three source units are connected The signal input to the CAMERA jack has priority, followed by the § VIDEO jack, and then the VIDEO jack. 1f a camera is connected, only the image from the camera appears. 1f both the § VIDEO and VIDEO jacks are connected to video equipment, only the image from the § VICED jack appears Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen only} y Press the BRIGHT buttons, BRIGHT The indicators during recording The indicators are not recorded.
If noise or black stripes appear on the image {1} Set the monitor image select switch to the SOURCE position, NORMAL e SOURCE (2} Check the connection: * If you connect the source to be recorded to the CAMERA or VIDEO IN jack, connect the TV to the VIDEO OUT jack. You cannot view the image if the TV is connected to the $ VIDEO OUT jack, * i you connect the source to be recorded to the $ VIDEO iN jack, connect the TV to the 5 VIDEO OUT jack.
.en Viewing images You can view the still images recorded using this unit o a digital still camera on the LCD screen only) or the TV. You can also play back six images at time from the floppy disk (INDEX screen). To view on the TV, concert the TV as shown on page 7. “Turn an the power and insert the floppy disk. DISPLAY Control button FLAY ACCESS lamp OWED SELECT (1} Press PLAY.
156 The > mark appears on the image that is displayed before changing to INDEX screen made. * To display the following 6 images, select with the control button, then pass it « To display the preceding 6 images, select “” with the control button, then press it. * To rearm to the normal playback screen (SINGLE screen}, select an image with the control button, then press it. * The number displayed at the upper right side of the image shows the recording order E on the disk.
Viewing images using a personal computer 18-en The image data recorded with this unit is compressed and stored in JPEG format. 1f BITMAP is set to ON in the menu when you record the image, the data is stored also in BITMAP format, This data can be viewed using a personal computer which has the JPEG or BITMAP view ability application installed. For detailed procedures using image data with an application, refer to the application instruction manual.
Image file File name and extension The images recorded on this unit are given the file names "MY-0xE" or “Maoism” “xxx” stands for a number between 001 ta 999 “F" stands for FINE and is given when the picture quality is set fo FINE in the menu 5+ stands for STANDARD and is giver when the picture quality is set ta STANDARD in the menu. ‘The extension is “BMP” o1 “JOG” “BMP” is given to the BITMAP file* recorded when the BITMAP is set to “ON" in the menu.
Changing the mode settings {1) Select MENU with the control button, then press it The menu appears. STANDBY mode PLAY mode b ] RETURNEES RETURNEES (2} Select the desired item with the control button, then press it. The selected inert changes from blue io yellow. When the control button is pressed, only the item is left on the screen. {3} Change the setting with the control button, then press it. When the setting is finished, the menu screen disappears.
» Hems in STANDBY mode only FILE NUMBER « Select SERIES fo continue to number the image files sequentially from one floppy disks to another « Select NORMAL to number the image files from 001 in each floppy disk. Notes on the SERIES setting « The image lies are numbered up to 99 irrespective of muting the power on/off. 1f you record the files with file numbers exceeding 900 and eject the floppy disk, the file number is reset o 001. The file number starts from 001 in the new floppy disk.
Changing the mode settings 1268 FORMAT DISK CANCELLATION + Select OK to format floppy disks. « Select CANCEL fo cancel formatting, Formatting erases all information on the floppy disk, including the protected image data, Check the contents of the disk before formatting, Be sure that the battery is fully charged when formatting a floppy disk. Formatting takes about 2 minutes maximum PROTECT ‘To prevent accidental erasure, you can protect the image.
Using the battery pack This unit operates only with the “In fol LITHIUM” battery pack. “In fol LITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Sony “Info Lithium” battery packs NP-FS50, NP-F750, NP-FIST, efc. are commercially available. To remove the battery pack, while pressing the battery eject switch, slide the battery pack to the right. You can charge the battery pack while you are not using the unit. [f you turn on the power, charging stops.
Using the battery pack 14.en (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. The CHARGE lamp lights up and charging begins. When the battery is charged, the CHARGE lamp turns off (normal charge). If you keep charging for another one hour (full charge), you can use the battery pack slightly Longer CHARGE lamp Notes If you turn on the unit, charging stops. Do not tum on the unit while charging the battery pack + Do not connect or disconnect the AC power adapter while using the unit on the battery pack.
MVC-FDRUFDR1E Continuous recording Battery pack Battery fife Number of images NP-E550 185 (125) 750 (890) NP-F750 240 (225) 1330 (1250 NI-F9S0 360 (335) 2000 (1860) Continuous playing* Battery pack Battery life Number of images NE-F550 150 (140) 900 {840) NP-E750 280 (255) 1660 (1530 NP-F950 410 (360) 2460 (2280) Battery Rife and number of images when using the LOD scene.
Changing the lithium battery * When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the %" indicator flashes on the screen, In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell FL-2025 lithium battery, Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. When installing the lithium battery, keep the power rouse connected. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date and time retained by the lithium battery. (1) Slide the lid of the lithium battery compartment and open it.
Notes + Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. + Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact + Do riot hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur. * Note that the lithium battery has a positive and a negative terminals. Be sure to install the lithium battery so that terminals on the battery match the terminals on the unit. +) WARNING The battery may explode if mistreated.
.eN Precautions On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the surface Clean the 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.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made those checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If “ILLICIT" appears on the LCD screen o on the TV, the misdiagnosis function has worked. See page 30. Symptom The unit does nat quark. You cannon record images The picture is oy The picture on the LCD screen is o dark. (MVC-FDR3/ FDR only) Incorrect date and time are recorded. Cause andiron Solution The parer is not trued on » Turn on the power. (p. 7) The floppy disk is not installed properly.
Self-diagnosis display The unit has 2 self-diagnosis display. This function displays the unit condition with five-digits (a combination of 4 letter and figures) on the LCD screen or on the TV. If this occurs check the following code chart, The five-digit display informs you of the unit current condition. The last fwa digits {indicated by U0 will differ depending on the state of the unit. Self-diagnosis display « canon You can restore the unit malfunction yourself.
Specification * system Data compression Standard JPEG Number of the pictures stored on 1 floppy disk STANDARD about 30 40 pictures FINE about 15 20 pictures BITMAP 1 picture STANDARD about 20 30 pictures FINE about 10~ 15 pictures BITMAP 1 picture mage size 640 x 480 (VGA) 752 x 568 (VGA) Memory Floppy disk 35-inch 2HD MS-DOS format (144 MB) Input and output connectors S VIDEO input/output 4-pin mini DIN Luminescence signal: 1 VP-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative Microfinance signal: 0.286 VP-p 0.
REC lamp (p. 12) [2} MEMORY damp (p. 12) DISPLAY button CHARGE lamp (p. 24} (8] POWER lamp (6] POWER switch (p. 7) {7} PLAY button and lamp (p. 16} (8] ACCESS lamp (p. 16 [3] STANDBY button and lamp (p. 12} Floppy disk eject button (p. 8} MEMORY button (p. 12) [i2 Remote sensor [f8 REC button {p. 12) FIELD/FRAME button {p. 12) {8 BRIGHT buttons (p. 14,17, MVCFDR3/FDR3E only) LCD serene only) A CAMERA jack VIDEO input jack (p.7) S VIED output jack (p. 11 VIDEO output jack {p. 7} VIDEO input jack (p.
{11 STANDBY button (p. 12) FIELD/FRAME button (reverse) button {p. 16) DISPLAY button (forward) button (p. 16) [8] Transmitter Paint toward the remote sensor to control the image capture adapter after turning on the image capture adapter. REC button (p. 12} {8} MEMORY button (p. 12) [8] PLAY/PAUSE button (p. 16} To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two RS (size AA) batteries (not supplied) by matching the + and on the batteries 10 the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Parts identifications " e e Various messages appear on the LCD screen or an the TV, Check them with the following list. Message Meaning RIVE ERROR Trouble is with the disk drive. NO DISK No disk has been inserted. DISK ERROR Trouble is with the disk. Unusable disk with the image capture adapter is installed. DISK PROTECT “The tab on the disk is 5t to the write protect position. DISK RILL “The disk is full NO FILE No image has been recorded on the disk. FILE ERROR Ruble has occurred during playback.
A AC power adapter . 7,23 Adjusting brightness LCD screen L1417 Battery pack 13,19,21 Connection Playback Recording Control button . Full charge . ¥ Image quality INDEX screen Indicators Playback 16 Recording 14 In Fol LITHIUM battery pack . 23 3 PEG 2,19 L Lithium battery Menu Moisture condensation Normal charge . P Playing back Protect R Recording Remaining battery time indicator Remote Commander ST Self-diagnoses display Setting the date and time Slide show .
e e Para evitar riegas de incendio o descargas, no exponga fa unidad posdiluviana humedad. Para evitar descargas eléctricas, no abra la unidad y solicite asistencia técnica fofos a personal cualificado. Para clientes Canadá FORMA DE DESHACERSE DE LAS PILAS DE IONES DE LITIO PILA DE IONES DE LITIO FORMA APROPIADA DE DESHACERSE DE LAS PILAS Usted podré devolver las pilas de fosen de litio a un centro de reparaciones Son 0 a una fabrica Son.
Antes de utilizar el adaptador de captura de imágenes Este adaptador de captura de imágenes fijas digital emplea un disquete para almacenar las imagines. Utilice el siguiente tipo de disquete.
Es posible utilizar el adaptador de captura de imanes fijas digital en cualquier país o zona con el adaptador de alimentación de CA suministrado dentro del margen de 100 V 2240V CA, 50/60 Hz. i es necesario, utilice un adaptador de enchufe de CA (8] disponible en el mercada, en función del disenso de ia toma mural {b] Adaptada de alimentación de CA — —p {suministrado) Tos sistemas de color de TV varían en función del pata. El adaptador de captura de oxigenes es de sistema TASCAN.
Antes de utilizar el adaptador de captura de imágenes agite ni golpee el adaptador de captura de imágenes Si lo hace, pueden producirse fallos de funcionamiento, impasibilidad de grabar imágenes o de utilizar disquetes, o desperfectos, dacios o pérdidas de los datos de memoria ¢ imagen No moje el adaptador de captura de imágenes Si se condensa humedad, consulte la sección “Precauciones” de la pagina 28 y siga las instrucciones sobre como eliminar Ia condensación antes del usa.
Para ver la imagen grabada en un disquete y/o Ia indicación en pantalla, conecte el TV como se muestra a continuación. Es posible ver imágenes de mayor calidad mediante 1a conexión de un cable de vivido 5.
3e5 Preparativos Antes de insertarlo, compruebe que la engrilleta de protección contra escritura esté ajustada en ta posición de grabación. Para ver la imagen, consulte la paginé 16, Deslice la engrilleta para cerrar ta abertura Botón de expulsión de disquetes Para expulsar el disquete Pulse el botón de expulsión de disquetes. Uso del boten de control Es pasible seleccionar elementos del mentí que aparezcan en Ja pantalla LCD pulsada el lado superior, inferior, izquierda ¢ derecho del botan de control.
L TR T 10£5 (5) Seleccione la fecha y Ia hora con e botón de control y, a continuación, picárselo, El elemento que vaya a cambiarse se indica con A/¥. Seleccione el animero pulsando el lado superior o el inferior del boten de control y, a continuación, picárselo para introducir ¢l animero. Una vez introducido el minero, A/¥ s desplaza hasta el elemento siguiente. Si selecciona ajuste la hora en el ciclo de 12 horas.
Grabación de imágenes 1265 (1) Pulse STAND. DOME SELECTA Fl indicador STAND se ilumina. (2) Inicie Ia reproducción de la fuente que desee grabar, La imagen del TV o del equipo de vídeo aparece en la pantalla LCD. (3) Pulse MEMORA cuando desee grabar. La imagen capturada aparece como fufa, mientras que Ja pantalla LCD muestra v el indicador MEMORA se ilumina Indicador MEMORA (4) Pulse REC La imagen capturada se graba en el disquete.
Si aparece ruido o franjas negras en {a imagen (1} Ajuste el interruptor de selección de imágenes de monitor en la posición SORCE. NORMAL v SORCE (2) Compruebe la conexionar: » Si conecta la fuente que desee grabar a la toma CAMERA o VÍDEO IN, conecte toma VIDES OUT. No sera posible ver la imagen si 2l TV esta conectado ala toma S VÍDEO OUT, » conecta fa fuente que desee grabar 2 la toma VIDES IN, conecte el TV ala toma VÍDEO OUT.
s 19932 marca P aparece en Ja imagen que se muestra antes de cambiar al modo de pantalla INDEXA. + Para mostrar las 6 imágenes siguientes, seleccione " con el boten de contra y, 4 continuación, prisuelo. « Para mostrar las & imágenes anteriores, seleccione con el batan de control y, a continuación, picárselo. « Para recuperar ka pantalla de reproducción normal (pantalla SINGLE), seleccione una imagen con ¢l boten de control y, a continuación, palíela.
Visualización ordenador personal de imágenes mediante un Los datos de imagen grabados con esta unidad se comprimen y s almacenan en formato PEGUE. 5i BITA se ajusta mine al grabar Ia imagen, los datos también se almacenan en formato BITA, Estos datos pueden visualizarse mediante un ordenador personal que disponga dela aplicación de visualización PEGUE o BITA.
Archivo de imagen Nombre y extensión del archivo Las imágenes grabadas en esta unidad reciben los nombres de archive “MOCA-xxxE” o “MOCA-xxxS". “xux” significa un minero comprendido entre 001 y 999. “F" significa FINE y se asigna cuando Ia calidad de imagen estad ajustada en FINE en el mime. “S" significar BASTARDAN y se asigna cuando la calidad de agitanaren esté ajustada en BASTARDAN en el mine.
Cambio de los ajustes de modo (1) Selecciona MENÚ con ¢l boten de control v, a continuación, picárselo. Aparece el menda. Modo STAND Modo LAY TUSTURRE (2) Seleccione el elemento que desee con el botón de control y, a continuación, páselo. El elemento seleccionado cambia de azul a amarillo. Al pulsar el boten de control, salo el elemento permanece en pantalla. (2) Cambie el ajuste con el botón de control y, a continuación, pélelo. Una vez finalizado el ajuste, la pantalla de menda desaparece.
Notas sobre ef ajuste de SERIES « Los archivos de imagen se numeran hasta 999 independientemente de si s activa o se desactiva la alimentación. + i graba los archivos con mineros superiores a900 y expulsa el disquete, el manero de archivo se reajusta en 001. Dicho minero comienza a partir de 001 en el disquete nuevo. Si ¢ disquete ya contiene archivos de imagen grabados, el numero de archivo comenzaré & partir del minero siguiente al ultimo minero de archivo.
Cambio de los ajustes de modo 255 FORMAR DISIDE CANCELARIATO « Seleccione OK para formatear disquetes. « Seleccione CANCEL para cancelar el formateo. El formateo borra toda la información del disquete, incluidos los datos de imagen protegidos. Compruebe el contenido del disquete antes de formatearía. Compruebe que la pila esté completamente cargada cuando formatee disquetes. E proceso de formateo dura unos 2 minutos como máximo. PROTECTOR Para evitar borrados accidentales, es posible proteger las imágenes.
Uso del paquete de batería » (3) Conecte e cable de alimentación a la toma mural. El indicador CHARRE se lamina y comienza la carga. Una vez cargado ¢l paquete, dicho indicador se apaga (carga formal. Si contunda la carga durante una hora més (carga completa), podré utilizar el paquete durante un espacio de tiempo ligeramente superior. Notas = Si enciende la unidad, la carga se detendrá. No encienda la unidad mientras ¢ carga el paquete de batería.
Cambio de la pila de litio Cuando la pila de litio dispone de poca energía o estad agotada, el indicador parpadea en la pantalla. En este caso, Sustituya Ia pila por otra Son CR2025 o Borcellar D-2025 de litio. El empleo de otras tipos de pilas puede presentar el riesgo de incendios o explosiones. Cuando instala 1a pila de litio, mantenga conectada la fuente de alimentación. En caso contrario, ser preciso volver a ajustar 1a fecha y la hora que mantiene la pila de litio.
Notas + Mantenga la pila de litio fuera del alcance de los nidios. En caso de ingestión, pingase inmediatamente en contacto con un médico. » Limpie la pila con un pafio seco para garantizar un contacto Optima. No agarre la pila con pinzas metílicas, ya que puede producirse un cortocircuito. + Tenga en cuenta que la pila de litio tiene un terminal positivo y otro negativo Asegúrese de instalarla de forma que sus germinales coincidan con los de Ja unidad.
[T L T 285 limpieza Limpieza de [a pantalla LCD Limpie I superficie de la pantalla con un kit de limpieza para pantallas LCD (no suministrado) con el fin de eliminar huellas dactilares, polvo, etc. limpieza de la superficie Limpie la superficie con un pao suave ligeramente humedecido con agua. No utilice ningún tipo de disolvente coma alcohol 6 bencina, ya que puede datar el acabado.
Solución de problemas Si algún problema no se soluciona una vez realizadas las siguientes comprobaciones, pingase en contacto con el proveedor Son més próximo. SU “CIVILICE” aparece en fa pantalla LCD significa que se ha activado la función de diagnostico. Consulte la pagina 30. Problema Causa yio solución La unidad no funciona, +La alimentación no esta activada » Nivelación (p.7} No ha instalado el disquete correctamente. » Extráigalo v vulva a instalarlo. posible grabar imágenes.
Botón STAND (p. 12) (3] Botón FIERAMENTE (p. 12} (8] Boten i (hacia atesé) (p. 16} Botan DISIMILA (p. 14, 16} Botón w (hacia delante) {p. 16) (8] Transmisor Oriéntate hacia ¢l sensor de control remoto para controlar el adaptador de captura de imágenes después de encender éste. Boten REC (p. 12) Boten MEMORA (p. 12} [8] Botón DESPLAYASE (p.