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SERVICE MANUAL VERSION 1.3 2004.07
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DSC-S30/S50
SERVICE MANUAL
Level 2
Ver 1.3 2004. 07
Photo: DSC-S30
US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model E Model Hong Kong Model Australian Model Chinese Model Korea Model Tourist Model Japanese Model
SY-58 board
Schematic diagram ................................... Pages 4-15 to 4-30 Ptinted wiring board .................................. Pages 4-11 to 4-14 Electrical parts list ................................... Pages 6-11 to 6-15 The above-described information is shown in service manual Level 3.
This service manual contains information for Japanese model as well.
On the SY-58 board
This service manual procides the information that is premised the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair inside the SY-58 board. Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board and electrical parts list of the SY-58 board are not shown. The following pages are not shown.
SPECIFICATIONS
System
Image device 1/2.7 type color CCD Lens 3 × zoom lens f = 6.1 18.3 mm (39 117 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.8 2.9 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data system Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode), TIFF Movie (DSC-S50 only): MPEG1 Audio with still image (DSC-S50 only): MPEG1 (Monaural) Recording medium "Memory Stick" Flash Recommended recording distance: 11 7/8 inches to 8 1/4 feet (0.3 m to 2.5 m)
Output connector
A/V OUT (Monaural) (DSC-S50 only) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kilohm load) Output impedance: 2.2 kilohms VIDEO OUT (DSC-S30 only) Minijack Digital I/O (USB) Special minijack
Operation temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage temperature 4°F to +140°F (20°C to +60°C) Maximum dimensions 4 1/2 ×2 3/4 ×2 3/4 inches (113 ×68 ×69 mm) (w/h/d) Mass Approx. 13 oz (370 g) (including battery pack NPFM50, "Memory Stick", wrist strap and lens cap etc.) Built-in microphone (DSC-S50 only) Electret condenser microphone Built-in speaker (DSC-S50 only) Dynamic speaker
Rated output voltage DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode Operation temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage temperature 4°F to +140°F (20°C to +60°C) Maximum dimensions 5× 1 9/16 ×2 1/2 inches (125 ×39 ×62 mm) (w/h/d) Mass Approx. 10 oz (280 g)
NP-FM50 battery pack
Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LCD screen
Used LCD panel 2 type TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive Total number of dots 123 200 (560 ×220) dots
General
Used battery pack NP-FM50 Power requirements 8.4 V Power consumption (during recording) 2.9 W
AC-L10 AC power adaptor
Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
Supplied accessories
1 2 3 4 1 AC-L10 AC power adaptor 2 Power cord (1)
3 A/V connecting cable (DSC-S50) (1) 4 NP-FM50 Battery pack (1) 5 6 7 8 5 Wrist strap (1) 6 Lens cap strap (1) 7 Memory Stick (4MB) (1) 8 Lens cap (1) 9 0 qa qs 9 Bundle soft (2000) (1) (Compact Disk) 0 USB cable (1) qa 2-pin conversion adaptor (1) E model qs 2-pin conversion adaptor (1) Tourist model qd VIDEO connecting cable (DSC-S30) (1)
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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!! COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer. 1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges. 2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors. 3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement. 4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement. 5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified. 6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing · Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 °C during repairing. · Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times). · Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page Section Title Page
4-39 4-41 4-43 4-45 4-47 4-49 4-51
SERVICE NOTE ................................................................... 5 1. GENERAL
1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-9 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-14 1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16
Identifying the Parts ................................................................. Preparing the Power Supply .................................................... Setting the Date and Time ....................................................... Inserting the "Memory Stick" ................................................... Recording Still Images ............................................................ Recording Moving Images (DSC-C50 only) ............................ Playing Back Still Images ........................................................ Playing Back Moving Images .................................................. Viewing Images Using a Personal Computer ......................... Image File Storage Destinations and Image Files .................. Before Performing Advanced Operations ............................... Various Recording ................................................................... Various Playback ..................................................................... Editing ..................................................................................... Precautions .............................................................................. On "Memory Sticks" ................................................................. Using Your Camera Abroad ..................................................... Troubleshooting ....................................................................... Warning and Notice Messages ............................................... Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. LCD Screen Indicators ............................................................
4-3. 4-4.
· JK-194 (USB, A/V out), KJ-11 (Panel Reverse), SW-339 (Switch) Schematic Diagrams .................... · DD-141 (DC/DC Converter, Video, USB) Printed Wiring Board ................................................ · DD-141 (DC/DC Converter) Schematic Diagram .................................................. · DD-141 (Video) Schematic Diagram .................................................. · DD-141 (USB) Schematic Diagram .................................................. Waveforms ..................................................................... Parts Location ...............................................................
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ADJUSTMENTS
5-1 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-4 5-4 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-13 5-13 5-14 5-15 5-16 5-16 5-17 5-18 5-18 5-19 5-19 5-20 5-21 5-22 5-23 5-23 5-24 5-24 5-25 5-26 5-26 5-27 5-27 5-28 5-28 5-29 5-29 5-30
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DISASSEMBLY
2-1 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-5 2-5 2-6 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-8
· Attachment of CPC-9 Jig ...................................................... 2-1. PD-127 Board and Indicator Module ............................ · Service Position (LCD Panel and PD-127 Board) ................ 2-2. Front Cabinet Block Assembly ...................................... 2-3. Battery Lid Assembly and Control Switch Block .......... 2-4. Flash Unit and Upper Cabinet Block ............................. 2-5. MS-50 Board and BT Holder Assembly ........................ 2-6. Lens Block Assembly .................................................... 2-7. SY-58 Board, DD-141 Board and JK-194 Board ......................................................... 2-8. Control Switch Block and SW-339 Board ..................... · Overall Check Service Position ............................................ 2-9. Hinge Assembly and KJ-11 Board ................................ 2-10. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-11. Flexible Boards Location ...............................................
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3-1. 3-8. 3-9.
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
Overall Block Diagram ................................................... 3-1 Power Block Diagram 1 ................................................. 3-15 Power Block Diagram 2 ................................................. 3-17
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PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
Frame Schematic Diagram (1/2) ................................... Frame Schematic Diagram (2/2) ................................... Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagram ........... · CD-262 (CCD Imager) Printed Wiring Board ................................................ · CD-262 (CCD Imager) Schematic Diagram .................................................. · MS-50 (FU, Memory Stick) Printed Wiring Board ................................................ · MS-50 (FU, Memory Stick) Schematic Diagram .................................................. · PD-127 (TG, LCD) Printed Wiring Board ................................................ · PD-127 (LCD Drive) Schematic Diagram .................................................. · PD-127 (Timing Generator) Schematic Diagram .................................................. · JK-194 (USB, A/V out), KJ-11 (Panel Reverse), SW-339 (Switch) Printed Wiring Boards .................. 4-3 4-5 4-7 4-7 4-8 4-9 4-10 4-31 4-33 4-35 4-37
4-1. 4-2.
Before Starting Adjustment ..................................................... 1-1. Adjusting Items when Replacing Main Parts and Boards .................................................. 5-1. Camera Section Adjustment ......................................... 1-1. Preparations Before Adjustment ................................... 1-1-1. List of Service Tools ................................................. 1-1-2. Preparations ............................................................. 1-1-3. Discharging of the Flashlight Power Supply ............ 1-1-4. Precautions .............................................................. 1. Setting the Switch .................................................... 2. Order of Adjustments ............................................... 3. Subjects .................................................................... 4. Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box ....................... 1-2. Initialization of B, D, E, F, 7 Page Data ......................... 1-2-1. Initialization of D Page Data .................................... 1. Initializing the D Page Data ...................................... 2. Modification of D Page Data .................................... 3. D Page Table ............................................................ 1-2-2. Initialization of B, E, F, 7 Page Data ........................ 1. Initializing the B, E, F, 7 Page Data ......................... 2. Modification of B, E, F, 7 Page Data ........................ 3. B Page Table ............................................................ 4. E Page Table ............................................................ 5. F Page Table ............................................................. 6. 7 Page Table ............................................................. 1-3. Video System Adjustments ........................................... 1. Video Sync Level Adjustment ....................................... 2. Video Burst Level Adjustment ....................................... 1-4. Camera System Adjustment ......................................... 1. HALL Adjustment .......................................................... 2. Flange Back Adjustment (Using the minipattern box) ........................................... 3. Flange Back Check ....................................................... 4. F No. Standard Data Input ............................................ 5. Mechanical Shutter Adjustment .................................... 6. Picture Frame Setting .................................................... 7. Light Level Adjustment .................................................. 8. Mixed Color Cancel Adjustment .................................... 9. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input ..................... 10. Auto White Balance Adjustment ................................... 11. Color Reproduction Adjustment .................................... 12. Color Reproduction Check ............................................ 13. White Balance Check .................................................... 14. Strobe White Balance Adjustment ................................ 15. Strobe Light Level and White Balance Check .............. 16. CCD Black Defect Compensation ................................. 17. CCD White Defect Compensation ................................ 1-5. LCD System Adjustments ............................................. 1. LCD Initial Data Input .................................................... 2. VCO Adjustment (PD-127 Board) ................................. 3. D Range Adjustment (PD-127 Board) .......................... 4. Bright Adjustment (PD-127 Board) ............................... 5. Contrast Adjustment (PD-127 Board) ........................... 6. Color Adjustment (PD-127 Board) ................................ 7. V-COM Level Adjustment (PD-127 Board) ................... 8. V-COM Adjustment (PD-127 Board) ............................. 9. White Balance Adjustment (PD-127 Board) .................
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Section
1-6. 1. 5-2. 2-1. 1. 2. 2-2. 2-3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Title
Page
5-31 5-31 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-33 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-35 5-35 5-35
System Control System Adjustments ........................... Battery Down Adjustment ............................................. Service Mode ................................................................ Adjusting Remote Commander ..................................... Used Adjusting Remote Commander ........................... Precautions upon Using the Adjusting Remote Commander ............................... Data Process ................................................................. Service Mode ................................................................ Setting the Test Mode .................................................... Bit Value Discrimination ................................................ Switch Check (1) ........................................................... Switch Check (2) ........................................................... LED Check .................................................................... LCD Check ....................................................................
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REPAIR PARTS LIST
6-1 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5
6-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 6-1-1. Front Panel Section .................................................. 6-1-2. Main Section ............................................................. 6-1-3. Rear Cabinet Section ............................................... 6-1-4. Lens Block Assembly ............................................... 6-2. Electrical Parts List .......................................................
* The color reproduction frame is shown on page 117.
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SERVICE NOTE
· NOTE FOR REPAIR
Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal. Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly. When remove a connector, don't pull at wire of connector. Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.
When installing a connector, don't press down at wire of connector. Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.
Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point. (Take care that there are some pieces of gilt left inside)
[Discharging of the FLASH unit's charging capacitor] The charging capacitor of the FLASH unit is charged up to the maximum 300 V potential. There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the battery is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main power of the MVC-FD71 is simply turned off. Therefore, the remaining voltage must be discharged as described below. Preparing the Short Jig To preparing the short jig. a small clip is attached to each end of a resistor of 1 k /1 W (1-215-869-11). Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to prevent electrical shock.
1 k/1 W
Discharging the Capacitor Short-circuit between the positive and the negative terminals of charged capacitor with the short jig about 10 seconds.
Capacitor
R: 1 k/1 W (Part code: 1-215-869-11)
Wrap insulating tape.
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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]
Self-diagnosis display · C: ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. (However, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility when you cannot recover from the camera malfunction.) · E: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Display Code C:32:ss C:13:ss E:61:ss E:91:ss
Countermeasure Turn the power off and on again. Format the "Memory stick". Insert a new "Memory Stick".
Cause Trouble with hardware. Unformatted memory stick is inserted. Memory stick is broken. When failed in the focus and zoom initialization. Abnormality when flash is being charged.
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Caution Display During Error SYSTEM ERROR FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR
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Checking of lens drive circuit. Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit.
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Note: The error code is cleared if the battery is removed, except defective flash, unit. *1: The error display is given in two ways. *2: When the flash charging failed, Page : D, Address: 67. Data: 04 are written. After repair, be sure to write Page: D, address: 67. Data: 00.
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DSC-S30/S50 1. GENERAL
CAUTION
This section is extracted from DSC-S30/S50 instruction manual.
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.
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. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
For the Customers in Canada
CAUTION
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.
Declaration of Conformity For the Customers in the U.S.A.
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S30 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a 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.
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. Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S50 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.
For the Customers in Germany
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.92/ 31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances: · Residential area · Business district · Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
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 Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
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Getting started
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.
Notes on image data compatibility
· This camera conforms with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industries Development Association). You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.) · Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.
Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
1 2 3
"Memory Stick"
5 6 7 8
N50
For the Customers in CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
9 0 qa
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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A Flash (19) B MODE selector (29) C Shutter button (16) (20) D Lens cap E Photocell window for flash
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I Lens J A/V OUT jack (DSC-S50 only) (48)
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
LCD screen and lens
· The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. · Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.
Audio output is monaural.
VIDEO OUT jack (DSC-S30 only) (48) K USB jack (25) (26) L Tripod receptacle (bottom surface)
Be sure to read the following before using your camera
· This Owner's Manual is for the two models of the DSC-S30 and the DSC-S50. Check to make sure which model you have purchased before you use your camera. · The illustrations in this manual show the DSC-S50.
Do not block while recording.
F Self-timer/recording lamp G Built-in microphone (DSC-S50 only)
Do not touch while recording.
H Speaker (DSC-S50 only)
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.
Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 54 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.
No compensation for contents of the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera, etc.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.
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1-1
Attaching the strap
Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack* (M series). You cannot use any other battery pack.
Getting started
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A Flash button B FOCUS button (41) C LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/ NORMAL switch
9 0 qf qg qh qj
G DISPLAY button H LCD screen I Hook for lens cap/strap J Zoom button K Access lamp (15) L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover M Battery eject lever (8) N OPEN switch O POWER switch P DC IN jack (9) (12) Q POWER lamp/BATT CHARGE lamp (9) (13)
qa qs qd
Battery eject lever
1 2
Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow. Install the battery pack. Insert the battery pack with the B mark facing tow ard the battery compartment as illustrated. Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover.
Usually set to NORMAL. When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places, setting this to BRIGHT makes the LCD screen bright and easy to see, but also uses up the battery faster.
D Control button E PROGRAM AE +/ button VOLUME +/ button F PROGRAM AE button (42)
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To remove the battery pack
Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the battery eject lever downward, and remove the battery pack.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.
* What is "InfoLITHIUM"?
"InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Charging the battery pack
You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera before charging.
Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Full charge (min.) 150 Normal charge (min.) 90
Getting started
BATT CHARGE lamp Battery pack (M series) To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead)
Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the A AC power adaptor. Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording* DSC-S50 LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Number of images 2300 (2100) 2500 (2300)
DC IN jack cover
AC-L10 AC power adaptor
DSC-S30 LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Number of images 2800 (2600) 3000 (2800)
1 2 3
Insert the battery pack into your camera. Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). The BATT CHARGE lamp lights orange when charging begins. When the BATT CHARGE lamp goes off, normal charge is completed. For full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack inserted for about one hour after normal charge is completed.
STILL mode playback** (DSC-S50/S30) LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) C-L10 170 (160) 220 (210) Number of images 3400 (3200) 4400 (4200)
Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77°F (25°C), 640×480 image size and in NORMAL recording mode. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack.
Recording at about 5-second intervals Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals
Battery remaining indicator The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still record or play back images. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and the operating environment. Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To use the camera again, slide down the POWER switch to turn on the camera again.
MOVIE mode recording (DSC-S50 only) LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140)
Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77°F (25°C) and 160×112 image size. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack.
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Notes
· The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom. · The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is limited. The above figures are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." · If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears. · Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction. · Do not expose the battery pack to water.
Using the AC power adaptor
Getting started
To the wall outlet (mains) DC IN jack cover Power cord (mains lead)
AC-L10 AC power adaptor
1 2
Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains).
Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger.
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Setting the date and time
When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording.
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Select the desired date display format with v/V on the control button, then press the center z. Select from Y/M/D (year/month/day), M/D/Y (month/day/year) or D/M/Y (day/month/year).
Getting started
Control button
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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.
POWER lamp
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Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press the center z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5, set the time on a 24-hour cycle. Select [ENTER] with B on the control button, then press the center z at the desired moment to begin clock movement. The date and time are entered.
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Slide down the POWER switch to turn on the power. The POWER lamp lights up. Press v on the control button. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
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Select [SETUP] with B on the control button, then press the center z.
To cancel the date and time setting Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
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Basic operations
B Recording
Inserting the "Memory Stick"
Getting started
Recording still images
Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick."
Access lamp POWER switch
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Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow. Insert the "Memory Stick." Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks. Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover.
ention switch is set to
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Set the MODE selector to STILL. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down and check the image. utton. While the AE lock indicator z (green) is flashing, the image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z lights up and the camera is ready for recording. To cancel the recording, release the shutter b
Remaining memory capacity indicator
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Removing the "Memory Stick"
Notes
Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly.
· Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed. · Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up. · You cannot record or edit images on a "Memory Stick" if the erasure prev the LOCK position.
AE lock indicator
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Connector Erasure prevention switch
Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the "Memory Stick." When "REC" disappears, you can record the next image.
LOCK
Exposure and focus are automatically adjusted.
The number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" See pages 37 to 40.
Note Label space
While the image is being recorded on the "Memory Stick," do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick."
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Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen (page 31) and pressing b on the control button. To return to the normal recording mode, press lightly on the shutter button or select [RETURN] with b/B on the control button and then press the center z. You can also delete the image first by selecting [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the control button and pressing the center z, and then selecting [OK] with v/V on the control button and pressing the center z.
LCD screen indicators during recording
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
B Recording
DISPLAY
Using the zoom feature
Zoom button W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
Notes
· You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced operations. · The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
Using the self-timer
When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.
Shutter button
Minimum focal distance to the subject W side: About 9 7/8 inches (25 cm) or more T side: About 23 5/8 inches (60 cm) or more To record even closer subjects, see page 41. Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when zoom exceeds 3×.
Self-timer lamp Control button
The T side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone.
Select (self-timer) indicator on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released.
Using digital zoom · The maximum zoom magnification is 6×. · Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 34).
Note
Digital zoom does not work for moving images.
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Recording images with the flash
The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Recording moving images (DSC-S50 only)
Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. To record moving images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick."
(flash)
B Recording
Each time you press the (flash), the indicator changes as follows. (No indicator) t t t t (No indicator) Auto red-eye reduction: The flash strobes before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Forced flash: The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness. No flash: The flash does not strobe. You can change the brightness of the flash (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu settings (page 34).
Notes
· The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet (0.3 m to 2.5 m). · Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash or cause the lens shadow to appear. · Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In addition, red-eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you set the shutter to a slow speed in the PROGRAM AE shutter priority mode. · The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
DISPLAY POWER switch
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Set the MODE selector to MOVIE. Press the shutter button fully down. "REC" appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are recorded on the "Memory Stick."
If you press the shutter button momentarily
The image and sound are recorded for five seconds. You can change the recording time to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings (page 33).
If you hold the shutter button down
The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is held down for up to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu setting is set to [320×240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 33). Zooming or using the self-timer, etc. See pages 17 and 18. LCD screen indicators during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. These indicators are not recorded. See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicators.
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B Playback
Playing back still images
Playing back moving images
VOLUME +/
DISPLAY
POWER switch
POWER switch DISPLAY
B Playback
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Set the MODE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. Select the desired still image with the control button. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control button. "b: To display the preceding image. B": To display the next image.
Set the MODE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. Select the desired moving image with the control button. Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than still images. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control button. "b: To display the preceding image. B": To display the next image. Select B (playback) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The moving image and sound* are played back. During playback, B (playback) changes to X (pause).
You can play back sound in DSC-S50 only.
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When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the control button.
Notes
· You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other equipment. · You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can be recorded with this camera.
B (playback)/X
Playback bar
LCD screen indicators during still image playback
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicators.
To pause playback Select X (pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
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When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the image and sound (DSC-S50 only) by pressing the center z. When you press the center z during playback, playback is paused.
Viewing images using a personal computer
You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e-mail. This section describes the method for installing the USB driver and viewing images on a personal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and application software.
Note
Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer. · Still images (other than TEXT and uncompressed modes): JPEG format · Moving images/audio: MPEG format · Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format · TEXT mode: GIF format
Adjusting the volume (DSC-S50 only)
Press VOLUME +/ to adjust the volume.
LCD screen indicators during moving image playback
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicators.
B Playback
Recommended computer environment
Recommended Windows environment
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded from: Windows 3.1, Windows 95 to Windows 98 or Windows 98 to Windows 98SE. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard. ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures). OS:
Recommended Macintosh environment
Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models. · iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive · iBook or G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation The USB connector must be provided as standard. QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Notes
· Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single personal computer at the same time (except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard), or when using a hub. · Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some equipment may not operate. · Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
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Installing the USB driver
Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera. For Windows 98 users
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Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window. Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window. Move the following two driver files from the window opened in step 3 to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). · Sony USB Driver · Sony USB Shim When "Put these items into the Extensions folder?" appears, click "OK." Restart your personal computer.
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Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer. Connect the USB jack on your camera with the USB connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.
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to the USB connector
to the USB jack
Viewing images
For Windows 98 users
Personal computer
USB cable
Push in until the connector clicks into place
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Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camera and the other end to the USB connector on your personal computer.
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Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your camera. "PC MODE" appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set to communication standby mode. Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts. Follow the on-screen messages to specify the CD-ROM drive and install the USB driver. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.
to the USB connector
to the USB jack
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Personal computer
Note
Be sure to insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera before installing the USB driver. Otherwise, you will be unable to install the USB driver.
USB cable
Push in until the connector clicks into place
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Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains). Turn on the power of your camera. "PC MODE" appears on the LCD screen of the camera. Open "My Computer" on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (D:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed.
For Macintosh users
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Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer.
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Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see "Image file storage destinations and image files" (page 28). Desired file type Still image Audio* "Dcim" folder Double-click in this order t "100msdcf" folder t Image file
Image file storage destinations and image files
Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is "D.")
Moving image* "Mssony" folder t "Moml0001" folder t Image file* "Mssony" folder t "Momlv100" folder t Audio file* t Image file E-mail image "Mssony" folder t "Imcif100" folder TIFF image (uncompressed)
Folder containing still image data
B Playback
Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing it is recommended. If you play back the file directly from the "Memory Stick", the image and sound may break off.
Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data Folder containing moving image data Folder containing VOICE mode audio data
Notes on using your personal computer
"Memory Stick"
· "Memory Stick" operations on your camera cannot be assured if the "Memory Stick" has been formatted on your personal computer. · Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on a Windows machine. This will shorten the "Memory Stick" life. · Do not compress the data on the "Memory Stick." Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera.
Folder 100msdcf
File DSC0ssss.JPG
Meaning · Still image file recorded normally · Still image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 38) · Still image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 40) · Still image file recorded in VOICE mode (page 39) · Still image file recorded in TEXT mode (page 39) · Small-size image file recorded in EMAIL mode (page 38) · Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 40) · Moving image file recorded normally · Audio file recorded in VOICE mode (page 39)
Software
· Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file. · When you load an image modified using the supplied retouch software from your personal computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so the "FILE ERROR" message may appear and you may be unable to open the file.
TXT0ssss.GIF Imcif100 DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF Moml0001 Momlv100 MOV0ssss.MPG DSC0ssss.MPG
Communications with your personal computer
Communications between your camera and your personal computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep. · Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. · 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.
The numerical portions of the following files are the same. -- A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file -- An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file -- An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file
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Advanced operations
Before performing advanced operations
This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for "Advanced operations".
Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen
Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen.
How to use the MODE selector
The MODE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or to play back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera.
Note
PLAY PLAY STILL STILL MOVIE MOVIE PLAY PLAY STILL STILL
Press V to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen.
Menu bar
You cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen display (page 45).
DSC-S50 PLAY:
DSC-S30
Selecting items and images on the LCD screen
To play back or edit images STILL: To record still images and voice memos MOVIE: To record moving images (DSC-S50 only)
Before performing advanced operations
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Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set or the image you want to display. The color of the selected item or the border of the selected image changes from blue to yellow. Press the center z to enter the item. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute each function.
How to use the control button
The control button is used to select the indicators, images and menus appearing on the LCD screen of your camera. The operation methods that are frequently used for "Advanced operations" are described below.
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Select
Enter (OK)
The "Advanced operations" section of this manual refers to selecting and entering items by the above procedure as "Select [(item name)]."
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How to change the menu settings
Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button.
Menu settings
Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with x. (SELF TIMER) Records with the self-timer (page 18). EFFECT Item P.EFFECT Setting Description MODE selector
MODE selector
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Press v on the control button to display the menu bar. The menu bar appears as follows according to the setting of the MODE selector.
MOVIE/STILL PLAY (single mode) PLAY (INDEX mode)
SOLARIZE Sets the image special effects (page 44). MOVIE STILL B&W SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF
Before performing advanced operations
DATE/ TIME
DAY&TIME Sets whether to insert the date and time STILL into the image (page 44). DATE x OFF
FILE Item FORMAT OK CANCEL POS. SENSOR ON Setting Description Formats a "Memory Stick." Cancels formatting of a "Memory Stick." Plays back images recorded with the camera on its side (vertical images) as horizontal images. This function does not work for images recorded in TEXT mode. When this camera may be subject to vibration such as when you record images from inside a moving car, set this to OFF to prevent improper horizontal/vertical judgement. Assigns numbers to files in sequence MOVIE even if the "Memory Stick" is changed. STILL Resets the file numbering each time the "Memory Stick" is changed. MODE selector MOVIE STILL PLAY STILL
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Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The color of the selected item changes from blue to yellow, and when you press the center z, the modes that can be set for that item are displayed.
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Select the desired mode with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
x OFF
To clear the menu Press V on the control button until the LCD screen returns to the menu bar display in step 1. To clear the menu bar, press V again. FILE NUMBER SERIES x NORMAL
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Item IMAGE SIZE
Setting
Description
MODE selector STILL
Item PROTECT
Setting ON x OFF
Description Protects images against accidental erasure (page 49). Releases protection of images against accidental erasure.
MODE selector PLAY
x 1600 ×1200 Selects the image size when recording 1600 (3:2) still images (DSC-S50 only). 1024 ×768 640 ×480 1472 ×1104 Selects the image size when recording x 1280 ×960 still images (DSC-S30 only). 1280 (3:2) 1024 ×768 640 ×480 320 ×240 x 160 ×112 Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images (DSC-S50 only). Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in addition to the JPEG file. Records a GIF file in black-and-white. Records an audio file (with still image) in addition to the JPEG file (DSC-S50 only). Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size. Records a JPEG file in the selected image size. Adjusts the recording time for moving images (DSC-S50 only). Rotates the still image. --
STILL
CAMERA Item
MOVIE
Setting x ON OFF
Description Uses digital zoom. Does not use digital zoom. Adjusts the sharpness of the image. appears on the LCD screen except when set to 0.
MODE selector STILL STILL
DIGITAL ZOOM
SHARPNESS +2 to 2
STILL
REC MODE
TIFF TEXT VOICE
WHITE BALANCE
IN DOOR Sets the white balance (page 43). OUT DOOR HOLD x AUTO HIGH x NORMAL LOW Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal setting. Makes the flash level lower than normal. Adjusts the exposure.
MOVIE STILL
Before performing advanced operations
E-MAIL
FLASH LEVEL
STILL
x NORMAL REC TIME SET ROTATE (in single mode only) SLIDE SHOW (in single mode only) 15 SEC 10 SEC x 5 SEC
MOVIE
EXPOSURE +2.0 EV to 2.0 EV TOOL Item COPY RESIZE (in single mode only) OK CANCEL Setting
MOVIE STILL
PLAY
Description Copies an image (page 51). Cancels copying of the image.
MODE selector PLAY PLAY
INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval. PLAY x 3 SEC/5 SEC/10 SEC/30 SEC/1 MIN
REPEAT START CANCEL Repeats the slide show. x ON/OFF Starts the slide show. Cancels the slide show settings and execution. Marks the still images to be printed (page 53). Unmarks the print mark of the still images. PLAY
1600 ×1200 Changes the recorded still image size 1024 ×768 (page 51) (DSC-S50 only). 640 ×480 x CANCEL 1472 ×1104 Changes the recorded still image size 1280 ×960 (page 51) (DSC-S30 only). 1024 ×768 640 ×480 x CANCEL
PLAY
PRINT MARK
ON x OFF
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SETUP Item DEMO Setting x ON/STBY OFF Description MODE selector
3 (RETURN)** Returns to PLAY (single) mode.
Displayed only in PLAY (single) mode. Displayed only in PLAY (INDEX) mode.
MOVIE Displayed only when you use the AC power adaptor in MOVIE or STILL STILL mode. When ON is selected, a demonstration will start if you do not operate your camera for about 10 minutes. To stop the demonstration, turn off your camera. Select ON to make the demonstration appear again. Sets the video output signal to NTSC MOVIE mode (North American countries, Japan, STILL etc.). PLAY Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (European countries, etc.). Displays the menu items in English.
VIDEO OUT
x NTSC
PAL
/ LANGUAG E
CLOCK SET BEEP
x ENGLISH
/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese. Sets the date and time (page 13). -- SHUTTER Turns off the beep only. (The shutter sound is heard when you press the shutter button.) x ON Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when you press the control button/shutter button). Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Adjusts the LCD screen brightness using the +/ buttons on the LCD screen. This has no effect on the recorded images.
MOVIE STILL PLAY MOVIE STILL PLAY MOVIE STILL PLAY
Before performing advanced operations
OFF LCD BRIGHT
MOVIE STILL PLAY
INDEX* Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 45). DELETE Setting OK CANCEL Description Deletes the displayed image. Cancels deleting of the image. MODE selector PLAY
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B Various recording
Rotating the LCD screen -- Face-to-Face recording
You can record images with the lens facing you.
Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)
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The number of images or the time that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB):
Recording still images for email (E-MAIL)
E-MAIL mode records a small-size (320 ×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc.
Image size 1600 × 120 0 1600 (3:2) 1472 ×110 4
Number of images or time* Approx. 4 Approx. 4 Approx. 5 Approx. 6 Approx. 6 Approx. 10 Approx. 57 Approx. 42 (15**) sec.
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Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. (MOVIE is for DSC-S50 only) Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE SIZE] from the menu. Select the desired image size. DSC-S50: Still image sizes 1600 ×1200, 1600 (3:2), 1024 ×768, 640 ×480 Moving image sizes 320 ×240, 160 ×112 DSC-S30: Still image sizes 1472 ×1104, 1280 ×960, 1280 (3:2), 1024 ×768, 640 ×480
1280 ×960 1280 (3:2) 1024 ×768 640 ×480 320 ×240 160 ×112
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Approx. 169 (60**) sec.
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Set the MODE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [E-MAIL] from the menu. Record the image.
Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen. Rotate the LCD screen by 180° for Face-to-Face recording. Record the image. The image appears on the LCD screen as a mirror image, but the recorded image is the same as the actual subject.
When [REC MODE] is set to [NORMAL]. Numbers in parentheses indicate the maximum recording time during continuous recording.
B Various recording
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When [1600 (3:2)], [1280 (3:2)] is selected The image is recorded in 3:2 size to match the printing paper size ratio of 3:2.
The number of images that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in E-MAIL mode.
Image size 1600 ×1200 1600 (3:2) 1472 ×1104 1280 ×960 1280 (3:2)
Number of images Approx. 3 Approx. 3 Approx. 4 Approx. 5 Approx. 5 Approx. 9 Approx. 46
Image appearing on the LCD screen
Recorded image
1024 ×768 640 ×480
To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
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Notes
Adding audio files to still images (VOICE) (DSC-S50 only)
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Recording text documents (TEXT)
Text is recorded in black and white GIF format to provide a clearer image.
Recording uncompressed images (TIFF)
This mode simultaneously records still images in both TIFF format (uncompressed) and JPEG format (compressed).
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· JPEG images are recorded in the image size selected by the [IMAGE SIZE] menu. TIFF images are recorded in [1600 ×1200] size in DSC-S50, and [1280 ×960] size in DSC-S30 other than when [1600 (3:2)] or [1280 (3:2)] is selected. · Writing data takes more time than in normal recording. · The supplied "Memory Stick" (4 MB) does not have sufficient capacity to record uncompressed images.
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Set the MODE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [VOICE] from the menu. Record the image. If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded for 5 seconds. If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds.
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Set the MODE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TEXT] from the menu. Record the image.
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Set the MODE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TIFF] from the menu. Record the image.
The number of images that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in TEXT mode:
B Various recording
Image size 1600 ×1200 1600 (3:2) 1472 ×1104 1280 ×960 1280 (3:2) 1024 ×768 640 ×480
Number of images Approx. 12 to 87 Approx. 14 to 97 Approx. 14 to 97 Approx. 20 to 114 Approx. 22 to 137 Approx. 30 to 160 Approx. 80 to 363
The number of images that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (16 MB) in TIFF mode:
Image size 1600 ×1200 1600 (3:2) 1280 ×960 1280 (3:2)
Number of images Approx. 2 Approx. 2 Approx. 3 Approx. 3
The number of images that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in VOICE mode (when recording sound for five seconds):
Image size 1600 ×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024 ×768 640 ×480
Number of images Approx. 3 Approx. 3 Approx. 8 Approx. 28
To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
Notes
· If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you may be unable to record a clear image. · Writing and reading data takes more time than in normal recording. · The flash does not strobe in TEXT mode regardless of the surrounding brightness.
To return to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] in step 2.
When using the DSC-S30
The DSC-S30 does not have a VOICE function. When you edit (delete, protect, or copy files, etc.) files recorded in VOICE mode on a different camera, the still image file is edited but the audio file is not.
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Recording images in macro
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Setting the distance to the subject
Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places.
Using the PROGRAM AE function
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Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes, etc. Panfocus mode Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject. Spot light-metering mode Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you want to record on the spot light-metering cross hair.
LCD screen
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Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Press FOCUS repeatedly until the (auto macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can record a subject as close as about 1 3/16 inches (3 cm) from the lens surface with the zoom set all the way to the W side.
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Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.
A Aperture priority mode Makes the subject stand out against an unclear background or makes both the subject and the background stand out clearly. Press +/ repeatedly to select an aperture value in 9 steps from F2.8 to F11. S Shutter speed priority mode Records a sharp picture of a fastmoving subject or the flow of motion of a moving subject. Press +/ repeatedly to select a shutter speed in 18 steps from 8" to 1/725 when recording a still image and in 12 steps from 1/8 to 1/725 when recording a moving image.
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Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Press FOCUS r