Sony CSS-PHB User Manual
Cyber-shot Station
2-586-723-11 (1)
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
CSS-PHB
2005 Sony Corporation
GB
FR
English
Before operating the product, 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 Customers in the U.S.A.
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.
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-PHB
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.
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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.
Notice on the supplied AC adaptor for customers in the
United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with
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.
or mark) must be used.
For 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 the
camera used with this Cyber-shot Station.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
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Features
The CSS-PHB can be used with the DSC-P200 digital still camera.
When you place a digital still camera (here in after referred to as the "camera") on the Cyber-shot
Station, you can use the Cyber-shot Station in the following way.
zYou can easily view images on a TV screen by wireless remote control.
Using the remote control, you can operate the followings;
– Viewing images
– Slide Show
– Playback zoom
– Shooting images
zWhen the CSS-PHB is connected to a PictBridge enabled printer, you can easily print still images
just by pressing PRINT button on the remote control.
The still image currently shown on the TV can be printed by remote control.
Note: If you want to print one of the still images in a Slide Show, cancel the Slide Show first, then
press PRINT button.
zUsing the Cyber-shot Station, you can charge the battery pack inside the camera. While charging
the battery pack, you can check the battery level with the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot
Station.
zYou can connect the Cyber-shot Station to your computer using the supplied USB cable for
image forwarding.
zYou can take time-lapse photos by the built-in intervalometer of CSS-PHB.
Trademarks
• and Cyber-shot Station are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the
marks are not used in all cases in this manual.
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Index
Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 6
Before using the Cyber-shot Station ................................................................................ 6
Identifying the parts ...........................................................................................................7
Set up .................................................................................................................................... 8
Placing the camera on the Cyber-shot Station ............................................................... 8
Charging the battery pack ................................................................................................. 9
Viewing images on a TV screen........................................................................................ 9
Shooting images ................................................................................................................ 10
Printing still images .......................................................................................................... 11
Connecting the camera to your computer via the Cyber-shot Station ..................... 12
Care and maintenance ..................................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 13
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 15
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Precautions
• The Cyber-shot Station is not a dust-proofed, moist-proofed or water proofed product.
• 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.
• The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Before using the Cyber-shot Station
Refer to the operating instruction for your camera as well as this manual.
• Recording contents cannot be compensated for if shooting or playback is not possible due to
damaged “Memory Stick”, a malfunction of your camera or of the Cyber-shot Station, etc.
• 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.
• The screw hole on the bottom of the Cyber-shot Station is for retail display only.
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Identifying the parts
Cyber-shot Station
Multi connector
A/V OUT
(MONO) jack
(USB) jack
DC IN jack
Remote Control
SHUTTER button
POWER button
PRINT button
Zoom (W/T) button
Remote sensor
INTERVAL SHOT
button
Interval selector
Interval Shot
lamp
CHARGE lamps
POWER lamp
Remote sensor
Control buttons (v/V/b/B/ )
MENU button
(Display / LCD on/off) button
The remote control buttons share the functions as the ones on your camera.
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Set up
Preparing the Cyber-shot Station
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of
the Cyber-shot Station.
Cyber-shot Station
DC plug
AC adaptor
AC Power cord
(mains lead)
Do not use the AC adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
To use your Cyber-shot Station abroad
- Power sources
You can use the Cyber-shot Station and the AC
adaptor (supplied) in any country or region
where the power supply is within 100 V to
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Use a commercially available AC plug
adaptor, if neccessary, depending on the
design of the wall outlet (wall socket).
To a wall outlet
(wall socket)
Preparing the remote control
Notes on the remote control
• The remote control is powered by a button
type lithium battery (CR2025) installed at the
factory. To avoid draining the battery, an
insulation sheet is inserted. Before using the
remote control for the first time, remove the
insulation sheet.
• Point the remote sensor of the Cyber-shot
Station away from strong light sources such
as direct sunlight or overhead lighting.
Otherwise, the remote control may not
function properly.
• The remote control range is less than five
meters (for indoor use). Point the remote
control at the remote sensor of the Cybershot Station. Try adjusting the angle of the
remote control if you cannot operate the
Cyber-shot Station.
Removing the insulation sheet
Insulation sheet
Placing the camera on
the Cyber-shot Station
AC plug adaptor
Do not use an electronic transformer
(travel converter), as this may cause a
malfunction.
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– Insert the “Memory Stick” into your
camera.
– Be sure to turn off the camera before
placing it on the Cyber-shot Station or
removing it from the Cyber-shot Station.
– Be sure the camera is securely attatched
to the Cyber-shot Station.
Charging the battery
pack
Viewing images on a TV
screen
Place the camera with the battery pack
inserted on the Cyber-shot Station.
Charging starts automatically. Both the /
CHG lamp of the camera and the CHARGE
lamps of the Cyber-shot Station light up.
Battery level: LOW
Battery level: MIDDLE
Battery level: HIGH
• The light starts coming on from the left.
• It might take a few seconds for showing an
accurate battery level.
• The battery level will be displayed in three
levels on the CHARGE lamps of the Cybershot Station while charging the battery pack.
When charging is completed, the CHARGE
lamps go off.
– When charging the battery pack, make
sure the camera is turned off.
1 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.
A/V connecting
cable
If your TV provides stereo input jacks,
connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V
connecting cable to the left audio jack.
– Turn off both camera and TV before
connecting the Cyber-shot Station and
the TV by the A/V connecting cable.
2 Set the mode dial of the camera to .
3 Turn on the power with the remote
control.
4 Turn on the TV and set the TV/Video
switch to “Video”.
5 Press b/B on the Control buttons of the
remote control to select the desired
image.
– You can also select the image by
pressing b/B on the Control buttons of
the camera.
– The Cyber-shot Station is compatible
with both NTSC and PAL TV systems.
For further details, see the operating
instructions supplied with the camera.
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Shooting images
By connecting the Cyber-shot Station to a TV,
you can shoot an image while checking it on
the big screen.
1 Set the mode dial of the camera to the
position you desire and turn on the
camera.
For further details, see the operating
instructions supplied with the camera.
2 Adjust the camera angle using the
rotating base of the Cyber-shot Station.
Shooting an image with the remote
control
3 Press the SHUTTER button of the remote
control.
You cannot press the SHUTTER button
halfway down.
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Taking time-lapse photos by Interval
Shot
3 Set shooting interval using the interval
selector of the Cyber-shot Station.
You can choose the shooting interval from
5 minutes, 30 minutes or 60 minutes.
4 Press the INTERVAL SHOT button.
When you press the INTERVAL SHOT
button, the camera will be turned off and
interval shooting (time-lapse shooting) will
start. Then the Interval Shot lamp will
blink green.
When the camera is turned on, the Interval
Shot lamp now blinks red.
When the shooting is completed, the
Interval Shot lamp remains red for five
seconds. The camera is soon turned off to
start blinking green again.
5 Finish interval shooting.
Interval shooting will finish automatically
when the 12 times of shooting has
completed, and then the Interval Shot lamp
will go off.
You can also quit interval shooting in the
following ways.
– Press the INTERVAL SHOT button
again.
– Change the interval time.
– Remove the camera from the Cyber-shot
Station.
• When you set the camera for interval
shooting, the shooting will be repeated 12
times in spite of the conditions of the camera.
Make sure that the camera is ready for the
shooting before you start interval shooting.
For further details, see the operating
instructions supplied with the camera.
• During interval shooting, the camera is
turned off each time an image is shot. For
this reason, zoom and self-timer will return
to the default settings.
• You cannot use the remote control, while the
interval shooting is in process.
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