(Recommended exposure Index) set to Auto):
approx. 0.2 to 7.0 m (7 7/8 inches to 22 feet
11 5/8 inches) (W)/approx. 0.9 to 5.6 m
(2 feet 11 1/2 inches to 18 feet 4 1/2 inches)
(T)
[Input and Output connectors]
Multi connector: Video output
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant)
Audio output (Monaural)
USB communication
[LCD screen]
LCD panel: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots: 115 200 (480 × 240) dots
[Power, general]
Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V
AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V
Power consumption (during shooting): 0.95 W
Operating temperature: 0 to 40˚C (32 to 104˚F)
Storage temperature: –20 to +60˚C (–4 to +140˚F)
Dimensions: 106.0 × 68.5 × 47.5 mm (4 1/4 ×
23/4 × 17/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding
protrusions)
Mass: Approx. 380 g (13.4 oz) (including NP-
2.6 W (BC-CSGB)
Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A
Operating temperature: 0 to 40˚C (32 to 104˚F)
Storage temperature: –20 to +60˚ C (–4 to
+140˚F)
Dimensions: Approx. 62 × 24 × 91 mm (2 1/2 ×
31/32 × 35/8 inches) (W/H/D)
Mass: Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz)
Rechargeable battery pack NPBG1
Used battery: Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V
Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V
Capacity: 3.4 Wh (960 mAh)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
CAUTION
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.
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, through 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.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS 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 PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
Unleaded solder
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size.)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than
ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350°C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the
heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
• Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than
ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such
as on IC pins, etc.
•Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.
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1. SERVICE NOTE
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1-1. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE SY-185 BOARD
DESTINATION DATA
When you replace to the repairing board, the written destination data of repairing board also might be changed to original setting.
Refer to Service Manual ADJ, and perform “DESTINATION DATA WRITE”.
USB SERIAL No.
The set is shipped with a unique ID (USB Serial No.) written in it.
This ID has not been written in a new board for service, and therefore it must be entered after the board replacement.
Refer to Service Manual ADJ, and perform “USB SERIAL No. INPUT”.
1-2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1-2-1. Self-diagnosis Function
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the LCD screen what to
do.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.
LCD screen
Blinks at 3.2 Hz
0 0
Refer to “1-2-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table”.
Repaired by:
C : Corrected by customer
E : Corrected by service
engineer
3 2C
Block
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
13 ....Format the “Memory Stick Duo”.
32 ....Turn on power again.
1-2-2. Self-diagnosis Display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the LCD screen
shows a 4-digit display consisting of an alphabet and numbers, which
blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character display indicates the “repaired
by:”, “block” in which the problem occurred, and “detailed code”
of the problem.
Detailed Code
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1-2-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table
Self-diagnosis Code
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Function
Repaired by:
C
C
Block
13
32
Detailed
Code
01
01
Symptom/State
The internal memory has experienced a
format error.
“Memory Stick Duo” is unformatted.
“Memory Stick Duo” is broken.
“Memory Stick Duo” type error
The camera cannot read or write data
on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Trouble with hardware
Format the internal memory.
Format the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Insert a new “Memory Stick Duo”.
Insert a supported “Memory Stick Duo”.
Turn the power off and on again, or taking out and inserting the
“Memory Stick Duo” several times.
Turn the power off and on again.
Retry turn the power on by the power switch. If it does not
E
61
00
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus)
recover, check the focus reset sensor of lens block (pin wj of
CN402 on the SY-185 board). If it is OK, check the focus motor
drive IC (IC401 on the SY-185 board).
Retry turn the power on by the power switch. Check the zoom
reset sensor of lens block (pin qj of CN402 on the SY-185
board), if zooming is performed when the zoom button is
operated. If it is OK, check the zoom motor drive IC (IC401 on
Check or replacement of the IC for steadyshot (IC501 on the SY185 board).
Check or replacement of the IC for steadyshot (IC501 on the SY185 board).
Check the HALL element (PITCH) of optical image stabilizer
E
62
11
Lens overheating (PITCH).
(pin 2, 3 of CN401 on the SY-185 board). If it is OK, check
PITCH/YAW angular velocity sensor (SE501 on the SY-185
board) peripheral circuits.
Check the HALL element (YAW) of optical image stabilizer (pin
E
62
12
Lens overheating (YAW).
6, 7 of CN401 on the SY-185 board). If it is OK, check
PITCH/YAW angular velocity sensor (SE501 on the SY-185
board) peripheral circuits.
E
E
E
62
91
92
20
01
00
Abnormality of thermistor.
Abnormality when flash is being charged.
Non-standard battery is used.
Replacement of lens block.
Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit. (Note)
Use the compatible battery only.
Note: After repair, be sure to perform “1-3. PROCESS AFTER FIXING FLASH ERROR”.
Correction
1-3. PROCESS AFTER FIXING FLASH ERROR
When “FLASH error” (Self-diagnosis Code E : 91 : 01) occurs, to prevent any abnormal situation caused by high voltage, setting of the flash
is changed automatically to disabling charge and flash setting.
After fixing, this setting needs to be deactivated. Flash error code can be initialized by the operations on the HOME screen.
Method for Initializing the Flash Error Code
Initialize
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images
stored in the internal memory are retained.
1 Select [Initialize] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.
The message “Initialize all settings” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The settings are reset to the default setting.
To cancel initializing
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
• Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing.
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1-4. METHOD FOR COPYING OR ERASING THE DATA IN INTERNAL MEMORY
The data can be copied/erased by the operations on the HOME screen. (When erasing the data, execute formatting the internal memory.)
Note 1: When replacing the SY-185 board, erase the data in internal memory of the board before replacement.
Note 2: When replacing the SY-185 board, execute formatting and initialize the internal memory after replacement.
Method for Copying the Data in Internal Memory
Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having sufficient free capacity.
2 Select [Copy] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in internal memory will be copied” appears.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Copying starts.
To cancel copying
Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press z.
• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little
remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
• You cannot select images to copy.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then format the internal memory
([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]).
• A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot
choose a specific folder and copy images to it.
• The (Print order) marks on the images are not copied.
Method for Formatting the Internal Memory
This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
Format
Formats the internal memory.
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
1 Select [Format] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data in internal memory will be erased” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Formatting starts.
To cancel formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
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1-5. HOW TO WRITE DATA TO INTERNAL MEMORY
Usually, the camera has been set so as to disable the data writing from the PC to the internal memory of the camera.
This setting must be changed temporarily when the data is to be written to the internal memory such as a case after the board replacement.
To change the setting, use the write enable tool “WriteEnableTool.exe”.
Data writing method
1)Connect the PC to the camera (USB mode: Mass Storage), and switch the driver to the “Sony Seus USB Driver”.
2)Start the Write Enable Tool and the SeusEX.
3)Click the [Activate Write Enable Mode] button of the Write Enable Tool.
4)Upon completion of the setting change, the following message will be displayed.
5)Return the driver to the original one, and connect the PC to the camera (USB mode: Mass Storage).
6)Write the data read out into the PC to the internal memory of the camera.
7)Disconnect the PC from the camera, and turn off the camera.
Note: By turning off the camera, the write enable setting is reset.
• 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. It is possible that a wire is snapped.
• When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector.
It is possible that a wire is snapped.
• Do not apply excessive load to the gilded flexible board.
Cut and remove the part of gilt
which comes off at the point.
(Be careful or some
pieces of gilt may be left inside)
DISCHARGING OF THE ST-176 FLEXIBLE BOARD’S CHARGING CAPACITOR
(C006)
The charging capacitor (C006) of the ST-176 flexible board is
charged up to the maximum 300 V potential.
There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the
capacitor is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by
the charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the
main power of the unit 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 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11).
Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to
prevent electrical shock.
1 kΩ/1 W
Note: High-voltage cautions
Discharging the Capacitor
Short-circuit between the two points
with the short jig about 10 seconds.