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MVC-5000

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Analogue still-video recording. The video floppy is not an MS-DOS 1.44 MB disk; do not use the digital FD transfer instructions for this camera.

Cover of the MVC-5000 operating instructions

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English · 35 pages

Analogue Mavica / ProMavica

2-inch still-video floppy disk PDF p. 4

Optional MCL-913T: 9.5–123.5 mm; Nikkor lenses via optional MCL-200N PDF p. 35

Optional MCL-913T: F1.8 PDF p. 35

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Selected facts from MVC-5000 operating instructions. No specifications are inferred from other models.

Original Sony instructions, document 3-751-213-26(1). This scan has two printed pages per PDF page: PDF page 35 contains printed pages 68–69. The pictured MCL-913T lens is optional.

From the specifications

Recording system	Hi-band / normal-band still-video camera with interchangeable lenses PDF p. 4
Image sensor	Two 2/3-inch interline-transfer CCD image sensors PDF p. 35
Lens focal length	Optional MCL-913T: 9.5–123.5 mm; Nikkor lenses via optional MCL-200N PDF p. 35
Maximum aperture	Optional MCL-913T: F1.8 PDF p. 35
Recording media	2-inch still-video floppy disk PDF p. 4
Batteries named in the manual	NP-55 / NP-77; NP-77H also listed among optional accessories PDF p. 35
Recording formats	Analogue frame / field still video; sound up to 9.6 seconds per track PDF p. 35

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PrecautionsPDF p. 3
Still-video system and playback equipmentPDF p. 4
Attaching a lensPDF p. 9
Power sourcesPDF p. 10
Inserting a video floppyPDF p. 13
ShootingPDF p. 15
Exposure settingsPDF p. 17
White balancePDF p. 19
Sound recordingPDF p. 24
Electronic flashPDF p. 28
Remote controlPDF p. 30
Recording band selectionPDF p. 31
Video outputPDF p. 32
Troubleshooting and warning indicationsPDF p. 34
Specifications and optional accessoriesPDF p. 35

Computer-transfer instructions refer to period software. PDF page links may open at the beginning in older PDF viewers; use the shown page number.

Named accessories

Check the exact part number. These are parts named in each camera’s own manual, not an exhaustive compatibility list. A similar name, connector or battery shape is not proof of compatibility. Supplied items can vary by region. Read the original setup and safety instructions before connecting equipment.

Accessory	Manual reference	Camera / source
MCL-913TLens	Optional zoom lens, not a supplied fixed camera lens	MVC-5000 PDF p. 35
MCL-200NLens adaptor	Optional adaptor for Nikkor lenses; see operating restrictions	MVC-5000 PDF p. 35
NP-55 / NP-77 / NP-77HBattery	Optional battery packs	MVC-5000 PDF p. 35
AC-V55AC adapter	Named optional AC power adaptor; region-specific voltage	MVC-5000 PDF p. 35
MFL-30Flash	Optional electronic flash	MVC-5000 PDF p. 35
RM-S7Remote control	Optional remote control unit	MVC-5000 PDF p. 35
MP-50Video floppy	Named optional still-video disk	MVC-5000 PDF p. 35
MVP-660Playback equipment	Optional still-video player for picture / audio playback	MVC-5000 PDF p. 4
MVR-5600Playback equipment	Optional still-video recorder for picture playback	MVC-5000 PDF p. 4

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