Sony CSS-FEB, CSS-PHA Operating Manual

3-091-630-12 (1)

Cyber-shot Station

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

CSS-PHA CSS-FEB

2004 Sony Corporation

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English

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: CSS-PHA Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: CSS-FEB Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

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CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

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

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Attention for the Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic field at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

Notice

Certain countries and regions may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

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Features

Easily view and print your photos via Cyber-shot Station. This convenient Cyber-shot Station is supplied with wireless remote cotrol for effort-less viewing on a TV. Also attaches to PictBridge enabled printers and USB enabled computers. In-camera charging while stationed. The CSS-PHA can be used with the DSC-P100 digital still camera. The CSS-FEB can be used with the DSC-F88 digital still camera.

*The illustrations of the CSS-PHA are mainly used in this operating

instructions. However, these illustrations are applied to the CSS-FEB.

An AC adaptor is not supplied. Use either the AC adaptor (AC-LS5/LS5B) comes with the Cyber-shot (DSC-P100/DSC-F88), or an optional AC adaptor (AC-LS5).

zYou can easily view photos on a TV screen by remote control (p.15). zThe buttons on the Remote Commander have the same functions as those on

your camera (p.13). Using the remote control, you can operate the followings; – Viewing images – Slide Show – Trimming images – Playback zoom For further details, see the operating instructions supplied with the camera.

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zWhen the CSS-PHA or CSS-FEB is connected to a PictBridge enabled printer,

you can easily print images just by pressing PRINT button on the Remote Commander (p.19). The photo currently shown on the TV can be printed by remote control. Note: If you want to print one of the images in a Slide Show, cancel the Slide

Show first, then press PRINT button.

*You must connect an AC adaptor to the Cyber-shot Station for remote control

operations.

Index

Precautions .................................................................................................... 6

Notes on using the Cyber-shot Station......................................................6

Care and maintenance ................................................................................. 6

Identifying the parts.....................................................................................7

Before using the Cyber-shot Station .......................................................... 8

Placing the camera on the Cyber-shot Station /

Removing the camera from the Cyber-shot Station .........................8

Charging the battery pack ......................................................................... 10

Connecting the camera to your computer via the Cyber-shot Station.....11

Using the Remote Commander ................................................................ 13

Viewing images on a TV screen................................................................15

Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer........................................ 16

Printing images using the Remote Commander.................................... 19

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 22

Specifications............................................................................................... 25

Trademarks .................................................................................................. 25

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Precautions

• Do not use or keep the Cyber-shot Station in locations subject to the following conditions: – Locations with extremes of temperature

In closed automobiles during summer, the ambient temperature may be very hot, causing deformation or malfunction of the Cyber-shot Station.

– Locations in direct sunlight or near heaters

This may cause deformation or malfunction of the Cyber-shot Station. – Locations subject to vibration – Locations subject to strong magnetism – Locations subject to dust or sand

If you use the Cyber-shot Station, for example, on a beach or in a desert,

make sure that you keep the Cyber-shot Station away from sand. The

Cyber-shot Station that is covered with sand may malfunction.

• Do not use the Cyber-shot Station in locations that are subject to strong radio waves or radiation. Images may not be played back properly.

Notes on using the Cyber-shot Station

• Do not connect the supplied USB cable to the multi connector on the bottom of the camera. This may cause a malfunction of the multi connector.

• Be sure to connect the USB cable to the shot Station.

• Use caution when removing the AC adaptor.

• When you disconnect the cable, do not grasp the cable itself.

• Do not bend the cable or add stress to it.

(USB) jack on the back of the Cyber-

Charging the battery

For the full performance of the battery pack, we recommend that you charge it at temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).

Care and maintenance

Clean the Cyber-shot Station with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine as this may damage the surface.

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Identifying the parts

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See “Using the Remote Commander” (p.13) to identify parts of your Remote Commander.

1 Multi connector 2 Blue illumination

Lights up in blue when the AC adaptor is connected. Goes off when the camera is placed on the Cyber-shot Station.

3 POWER lamp

Lights up in green when the AC adaptor is connected.

4 CHARGE lamps

Light up while the battery is charging.

5 Remote sensor 6 DC IN jack 7

(USB) jack

8 A/V OUT (MONO) jack

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Before using the Cyber-shot Station

Refer to the operating instruction for your camera as well as this manual.

Placing the camera on the Cyber-shot Station / Removing the camera from the Cyber-shot Station

1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Cyber-shot Station.

You must use either the AC adaptor (AC-LS5/LS5B) comes with the Cybershot, or an optional AC adaptor (AC-LS5).

AC adaptor

Cyber-shot Station

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

DC plug

Power cord (mains lead)

2 Place the camera on the Cyber-shot Station as illustrated.

– Make sure the camera is securely attached to the Cyber-shot Station.

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3 Remove the camera from the Cyber-shot Station.

Holding both the camera and the Cyber-shot Station, then remove the camera as illustrated.

– Be sure to turn off the camera before placing it on the Cyber-shot Station

or removing it from the Cyber-shot Station.

– During the USB connection, do not remove the camera from the Cyber-

shot Station. The image data in the camera may be damaged.

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Charging the battery pack

1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover of the camera. 2 Install the battery pack into the camera, then close the battery/

“Memory Stick” cover.

3 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Cyber-shot Station.

Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket).

– You must use either the AC adaptor (AC-LS5/LS5B) comes with the

Cyber-shot, or an optional AC adaptor (AC-LS5).

– Do not short the DC plug of the AC adaptor with a metalic object, as this

may cause a malfunction.

4 Place the camera on the Cyber-shot Station.

Charging starts automatically. Both the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot Station light up.

/CHG lamp of the camera and the

While charging, the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot Station light up one by one, from the left to the right. When charging is completed, the lamp of the camera and the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot Station go off.

Note: The CHARGE lamps do not indicate the charging level of the battery. – When charging the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off.

– Make sure the camera is securely attached to the Cyber-shot Station.

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/CHG

Connecting the camera to your computer via the Cyber-shot Station

1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the

camera. Connect the AC adaptor, then plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket).

– You must use either the AC adaptor (AC-LS5/LS5B) comes with the

Cyber-shot, or an optional AC adaptor (AC-LS5).

– For further details on the “Memory Stick”, see the operating instructions

supplied with the camera.

3 Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the USB jack of the Cyber-shot

Station.

USB plug

4 Connect the USB cable to your computer.

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5 Place the camera on the Cyber-shot Station and turn on the camera.

POWER button

POWER button*

* You can turn the camera on either by pressing POWER button or rotating

the lens portion for DSC-F88. For further details, see the operating instructions supplied with the camera.

– Make sure the camera is securely attached to the Cyber-shot Station.

6 “USB Mode Normal” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.

When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs the used program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.

USB Mode

Normal

Access indicators

Switch on

– If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear, press MENU button, select [USB

Connect], and set it to [Normal].

*During communication, the access indicators turn red.

Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white.

USB Connect

PictBridge PTP Normal

– During the USB connection, do not remove the camera, the USB cable or

the AC adaptor from the Cyber-shot Station. The image data in the camera may be damaged.

– For further details, see the operating instructions supplied with the

camera.

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Using the Remote Commander

x Identifying the parts

PRINT button POWER button

/ (Playback zoom) button

MENU button Control buttons (v/V/b/B/ )

(Display / LCD on/off) button

The buttons on the Remote Commander have the same functions as those on your camera.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Notes on the Remote Commander

• The Remote Commander is powered by a button type lithium battery (CR2025) installed at the factory. To avoid draining the battery, an insulating sheet is inserted. Before using the Remote Commander for the first time, remove the insulation sheet.

• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.

• The remote control range is less than five meters (when using indoor). Point the Remote Commander at the remote sensor of the Cyber-shot Station. Try adjusting the angle of the Remote Commander if you cannot operate the Cyber-shot Station.

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x Removing the insulation sheet

Insulation sheet

x Replacing the button type lithium battery

* A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is already installed in the Remote

Commander. Do not use any batteries other than CR2025.

1 Pull out the battery holder while pushing the tab on the holder.

2 Take out the button type lithium battery from the holder.

3 Put a new battery into the holder with its + side facing upward.

4 Insert the holder into the Remote Commander until it clicks.

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Viewing images on a TV screen

1 Connect the AC adaptor, then plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall

socket). Connect the A/V connecting cable (supplied) to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the Cyber-shot Station and the audio/video input jacks of the TV.

You must use either the AC adaptor (AC-LS5/LS5B) comes with the Cybershot, or an optional AC adaptor (AC-LS5).

A/V connecting cable

AC adaptor

Power cord

DC plug

If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the left audio jack.

– Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the

TV with the A/V connecting cable.

2 Place the camera on the Cyber-shot Station.

– Make sure the camera is securely attached to the Cyber-shot Station.

(mains lead)

3 Turn on the TV and set the TV/Video switch to “Video”. 4 Set the mode dial of the camera to , and turn on the power.

Press b/B on the Control buttons to select the desired image. You can also operate the camera using the Remote Commander.

– The Cyber-shot Station is compatible with both NTSC and PAL TV

systems. For further details, see the operating instructions supplied with the camera.

To a wall outlet (wall socket)

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Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer

Even if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly or via Cyber-shot Station to a PictBridge compliant printer.

• The available print functions may differ depending on the printer.

• Using the AC adaptor is recommended to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.

1 Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the

camera.

– You must use either the AC adaptor (AC-LS5/LS5B) comes with the

Cyber-shot, or an optional AC adaptor (AC-LS5).

2 Place the camera on the Cyber-shot Station. 3 Turn on the camera.

POWER button

* You can turn the camera on either by pressing POWER button or rotating

the lens portion for DSC-F88. For further details, see the operating instructions supplied with the camera.

POWER button*

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