SONY DSC-P52 SERVICE MANUAL L1 V1.0

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SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.0 2003. 03

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SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LEVEL 1

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Australian Model

Hong Kong Model

Korea Model

Chinese Model

Tourist Model

Brazilian Model

ORNAMENTAL PARTSSPECIFICATIONS

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

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SPECIFICATIONS

x Camera [System]

Image device 6.67 mm (1/2.7 type) color

Total pixels number of camera

Effective pixels number of camera

Lens

Exposure control

White balanceAutomatic, Daylight, Cloudy,

File format (DCF compliant)

Recording media

Flash Recommended distance

CCD Primary color filter

Approx. 3 340 000 pixels

Approx. 3 210 000 pixels 2× zoom lens

f=6.3 to 12.6 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 41 to

82 mm (1 F3.8

Automatic, Program, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Landscape, Snow, Beach

Fluorescent, Incandescent

Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG compliant, GIF (for Clip Motion), DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)

“Memory Stick”

0.5 to 3.3 m (19 10 feet 9

/8 to 3 1/4 inches))

/4 inches to

/32 inches)

[Output connectors]

A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural)

USB jack mini-B

Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalan ced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance 2.2 kΩ

[LCD screen]

LCD panel used

Total number of dots

4.0 cm (1.6 type) TFT drive

61 600 (280×220) dots

[Power, general]

Power AA nickel hydride batteries (2)

Power consumption (when recording)

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

Dimensions

Mass

Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker

2.4 V AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V

1.6W

0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)

–20° to +60°C (– 4° to +140°F)

123.2

× 57.7 × 52 mm

× 2

/8 × 2 1/8 inches)

Approx. 280 g (9.9 oz) (two batteries, “Memory Stick” and wrist strap included)

x BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery

charger

Power requirements

Output voltage

Operating temperature range

Dimensions 71 × 30 × 91 mm

Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz)

AC 100 to 240V 50/60Hz 3 W

AA : DC 1.4 V 400 mA × 2 AAA : DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2

0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)

× 3

/8 inches) (W/H/

× 1

x AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied)

Power requirements

Rated output voltage

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

Dimensions 48 × 29 × 81 mm (1

Mass Approx. 180 g (6 oz)

AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 11 W 0.16 to 0.09 A

DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A

0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)

–20° to +60°C (–4 ° to +140°F)

/4 inches) (W/H/D, protruding

parts not included)

(adaptor only)

/16 × 1 3/16

Accessories

HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2) Battery case BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) USB cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) Wrist strap (1) “Memory Stick” (16MB) (1) CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-010) (1) Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

CAUTION :

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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 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.

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Checking supplied accessories.

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

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Power cord (1)(AUS model)

1-696-819-21

Power cord (1)(AEP,E model)

1-769-608-11

Power cord (1)(CH model)

1-782-476-13

Power cord (1)(KR model)

1-776-985-11

Power cord (1)(UK,HK model)

1-783-374-11

Power cord (1)(US,CND model)

1-790-107-22

Power cord (1)(JE model)

1-790-732-12

CD-ROM (USB DRIVER) (1) (SPVD-010) (AEP,UK,E,HK,AUS, CH,JE,KR,BR model) 3-078-942-03 CD-ROM (USB DRIVER) (1) (SPVD-010 (I)) (US,CND model) 3-078-943-03

Battery charger (BC-CS2)(1) (US,CND,JE model)

1-477-814-11 Battery charger (BC-CS2)(1) (AEP,UK,E,HK,AUS,BR model)

1-477-814-21 Battery charger (BC-CS2)(1) (CH, KR model)

1-477-814-32

Memory stick (1) (MSA-16A) (not supplied)

HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (not supplied)

Other accessories

3-082-146-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

3-082-146-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH/GERMAN)

3-082-146-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)

3-082-146-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN/DUTCH) (AEP)

3-082-146-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CHINESE) (E,HK,CH,JE) 3-082-146-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (RUSSIAN/SWEDISH) (AEP,JE) 3-082-146-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC) (E) 3-082-146-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN) (KR,JE)

(US,CND,AEP,UK,E,HK,AUS,CH,JE)

(CND,AEP,JE)

(AEP,E,JE)

Connection cord (AV Cable 1.5m)(1) 1-824-111-11

Battery carrying case (1) 3-074-757-01

2P conversion adaptor (1) (JE model) 1-569-007-12

• Abbreviation CND : Canadian model HK : Hong Kong model AUS : Australian model CH : Chinese model

Note :

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Hand strap (1) 3-070-841-01

Cord with connector (1) (USB 5P) 1-827-038-11

2P conversion adaptor (1) (E model) 1-569-008-12

JE : Tourist model KR : Korea model BR : Brazilian model

Note :

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

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.

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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

Display Code

C:32:01

Turn off the main power then back on.

Countermeasure

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

Self-diagnosis display

• C: ss: ss The contents which can be handled by customer, are displayed.

• E: ss: ss The contents which can be handled by engineer, are displayed.

Cause

Trouble with hardware.

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR

• The type of memory stick that cannot be

C:13:01

E:61:00 *1

E:61:10 *1

E:91:01

Note : The error code is cleared if the battery is removed, except defective flash unit.

*1: The error display is given in two ways.

Replace the memory stick. Format the memory stick with the DSC-P52.

Checking of lens drive circuit

Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit.

used by this machine, is inserted.

• Data is damaged.

• Unformatted memory stick is inserted.

When failed in the focus initialization.

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

MS ERROR

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Flash LED Flash display Flashing at 3.2 Hz

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Note:

• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section. Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.

MAIN PARTS

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

Jack cover 3-080-985-01 (When change it, need to dismantle the set.

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9-876-248-41

Sony EMCS Co.

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2003C1600-1

Published by DI Customer Center

3-082-146-11(1)

Getting started _______________________

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

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

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-P32/P52/P72

Serial No.

DSC-P32/P52/P72

Shooting still images _________________

Viewing still images __________________

Deleting still images __________________

Before advanced operations ____________

Advanced still image shooting___________

Advanced still image viewing____________

Still image editing _____________________

Enjoying movies_______________________

Enjoying images on your computer_____

Troubleshooting _______________________

Additional information __________________

Index ____________________________

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 uninsulated “dangerous voltage” withi n the p r o duct’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.: DSC-P32 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 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 interfe rence, a nd (2) this device mus t acce pt an y in t erference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P52 Responsible Party:Sony Electro n ics In c. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Orad ell, NJ 07649 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, an d (2) this device must acc ep t any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P72 Responsible Party:Sony Electro n ics In c. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Orad ell, NJ 07649 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to oper ate 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 a re designed to provide reasonable protection against ha r mful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, use s, 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 co rrect t he int erferen ce 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 fro m that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experien ced

radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable m u st be use d with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device purs ua nt to Subpart B of Part 15 of FC C Rules.

For the Customers i n the U .S.A. and Canada

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride batt e ri es are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batt e ri es .

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.

Notice on the supplied battery charger for the customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 136 3 is fitted to this equipment for your safe ty and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by AST A or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipm e nt ha s 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 .

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 shorte r than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

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

Notice

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

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this produ c t. Please consult with your local authority.

“Memory Stick”

N50

For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 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 THA T MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Before using your camera

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a tr ial recording to make sure that the camera is working correc tl y.

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 malfunctio n of you r camera or recording medium, etc.

Back up recommendation

To av oid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.

Notes on image data compatibility

• This camera conform s w ith the Design rule

for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information T echnology Industries Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your

camera on other equipment and pl a yback of images recorded or edited with othe r equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Precaution on copyright

Television progra ms, films, video tap e s, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized record ing of such ma teria ls may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunc tions and inability to record images, this may render the “Memory Stick” unusable or image data brea kdown, damage or loss may occur.

LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a LCD finder) and lens

• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are

manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points ( white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly ap pe ar on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

• Be careful when placing the camera ne ar a

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may c au se malfunctions.

• Do not press the LCD sc r e en hardly. The

screen may be uneven and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may be trailed on the LCD scr een in

a cold location. Th is is not a malfunction.

The power zoom lens (for th e DSCP72 only)

This camera is equipped with power zoom lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

Remove dirt from the surface of the flash

If the dirt changes color or sticks to the surface of the fla sh due to t he heat of the flash , sufficient light may not be emitted.

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 conde nsa t ion occurs, see page 108 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or dust

Using the camera in sandy or dusty loca tions may cause a malfunction.

Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes or the malfunction of your camera .

Notes on locations where you can use the camera

• Do not use the camera near a location that

generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be ab le to record or play back properly.

• Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, or

tuner. This may cause noise to interfer e the camera.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

The illustrations and s creen status used in this manual

The illustrations and screen status used in this manual are of the DSC-P72 unless noted otherwise.

Trademarks

• “Memory Stick,” , and “Magic Ga te

Memory Stick” are trademar ks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick Duo” and

Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO” and

Corporation.

• “MagicGate” a n d are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft and Wi n d ows are registered

trademarks o f the U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and othe r countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iBook, and

Power Mac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• “Pentium” is a trademark or a registered

trademark of Inte l Corporation.

• In addition, system and product names used

in this manual are, in gene ra l, tr ademarks or registered trademarks of their respectiv e developers or manufacturers. However, the

™

or ® marks are not u sed in all ca se s in th is

manual.

are trademarks of Sony

Table of contents

Before using your camera.........................4

Identifying the parts..................................8

Getting started

Preparing batteries..................................14

Charging the batteries.............................14

Inserting the batteries..............................16

Using an external power source..............19

Using your camera abroad......................19

Turning your camera on/off.................. ..20

How to use the control button.................20

Setting the date and time.........................21

Shooting still images

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

........................................................23

Setting the still image size......................24

Image size and quality ............................25

Basic still image shooting

– using auto mode...........................26

Checking the last image shot

– Quick Review................. .............28

Using the zoom feature....................... 29

Shooting close-ups – Macro

(DSC-P72 only)..............................30

Using the self-timer............................31

Selecting a flash mode........................32

Shooting with the finder.....................34

Inserting the date and time on a still

image..............................................35

Viewing still images

Viewing images on the LCD screen of your

camera............................................ 36

Viewing images on a TV screen.............38

Deleting still images

Deleting images........................... ........... 40

Formatting a “Memory Stick”................44

Before advanced operations

How to setup and operat e your camera

........................................................ 45

Changing menu settings..................... 45

Changing item s in the SET UP screen

........................................................ 45

Deciding the still image quality.............. 46

Creating or selecting a folder................. 46

Creating a new folder.........................47

Selecting the recording folder............47

Advanced still image shooting

Choosing a focus method........................48

Setting the distance to the subject

– Focus preset .................................49

Adjusting the exposure

– EV adjustment.............................50

Selecting a metering mode......................51

Adjusting color tones – White Ba lance... 52

Adjusting the flash level – Flash level ... .53

Shooting multiple fra mes

– Clip Motion .................................54

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

– Multi Burst...................................55

Shooting two images in succession

– Burst 2 .........................................56

Shooting still images for e-mail

– E-Mail..........................................56

Shooting still images with audio files

– Voice............................................57

Shooting according to scene conditions

........................................................58

Adding specia l effects

– Picture Effect...............................60

Advanced still image viewing

Selecting the folder an d playing back

images – Folder..............................61

Enlarging a portion of a still image.........62

Enlarging an image

– Playback zoom.............................62

Recording an enlarged image

– Trimming.....................................63

Playing back successive images

– Slide show....................................63

Rotating still images – Rotate.................64

Playing back images sh ot in Multi Burst

mode ...............................................65

Playing back continuously..................65

Playing back frame by fr am e

– Jog playback................................65

Still image editing

Protecting images – Protect.....................67

On the single screen........................... .67

On the Index (nine-image) screen.......67

On the Index (tripl e-image) screen.....68

Changing image size – Resize.................69

Choosing im ages to print

– Print (DPOF) mark......................70

On the single screen........................... .70

On the Index (nine-image) screen.......70

On the Index (tripl e-image) screen.....71

Enjoying movies

Shooting movies.....................................72

Viewing movies on the LCD screen....... 73

Deleting movies............................... .......74

On the single screen....... .....................74

On the Index (nine-image) scr een ......74

On the Index (triple- image) screen.....75

Editing movies........................................76

Cutting movies....................................76

Deleting unnecessary portions of movies

........................................................77

Enjoying images on your computer

Copying images to your computer

– For Windows users......................78

Installing the USB driver....................79

Installing “Image Transfer”................80

Installing “ImageMixer”..................... 81

Connecting the camera to your computer

........................................................82

Copying images using “Image Tra nsfer”

........................................................83

Changing “Image Transfer” settings .. 84 Copying images without using “Image

Transfer” ........................................84

Viewing the images on yo ur computer

........................................................85

Image file storage destinati ons and file

names..............................................86

Copying images to your computer

– For Macintosh users.....................88

Creating a Video CD...............................90

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting......................................91

Warnings and messages..........................98

Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting

with an alphabet letter appears......100

Additional information

The number of images that can be saved/

shooting time.................................101

Menu items............................................102

SET UP items.................... ....................1 0 6

Precautions............................................108

The “Memory Stick”..................... ........109

The nickel-metal hydride batteries........110

The battery charger........................ ........111

Specifications........................................111

The LCD screen ................ ................. ...113

Index

Index......................................................116

Identifying th e parts

(DSC-P72)

A POWER button (20) B Shutter button (26) C Flash (32) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (31)/

AF illumina tor (33)

F Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

G POWER lamp (20) H Finder window I Lens

J Access lamp (23) K “Memory Stick” cover (23)

• “3.2MEGA PIXELS” shown on the surface of

the camera is the number of effective pixels of the CCD. However, the maximum number of pixels recorded is 3.1 mega pixels. The indication of the number of effective pixels of the CCD is a recommendation of the JCIA (Japan Camera Industry Association).

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.

3 4 5 6 7 8

q; qa qs qd qf qg qh

J RESET button (91) K DC IN jack (19) L

(USB) jack (82)

M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (38) N Battery cover O OPEN button (16) P Wrist strap hook

Attaching the wrist strap

A Zoom buttons (during shooting)

(29)/Index buttons (during playback) (37)

B C ontrol button

(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ (Menu off) ( / /7 /) (32/31/28/

30)

C Mo de selector (21)

: To view or edit images : To shoot still images

: T o shoot movies/Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images SET UP: To set the SET UP items

D Finder (34)

Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (31/27)

AE/AF lock lamp (green) (26)

(Flash charge)

lamp (orange) (32)

E LCD screen F Sp eaker G MENU button (102) H (LCD status/LCD on/off)

button (34)

I (Image Size/Delete)

button (24/40)

Q Jack cover

Identifying the parts (continued)

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A POWER button (20) B Shutter button (26) C Flash (32) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (31)/

AF illumina tor (33)

F Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

G POWER lamp (20) H Finder window I Lens

J Access lamp (23) K “Memory Stick” cover (23)

• “3.2MEGA PIXELS” shown on the surface of

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.

3 4 5 6 7 8

q; qa qs qd qf qg qh

J RESET button (91) K DC IN jack (19) L

(USB) jack (82)

M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (38) N Battery cover O OPEN button (16) P Wrist strap hook

Attaching the wrist strap

A Zoom buttons (during shooting)

(29)/Index buttons (during playback) (37)

B C ontrol button

(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ (Menu off) ( / /7 /) (32/31/28/

51)

C Mo de selector (21)

: To view or edit images

: To shoot still images

: T o shoot movies/Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images SET UP: To set the SET UP items

D Finder (34)

Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (31/27)

AE/AF lock lamp (green) (26)

(Flash charge)

lamp (ora nge) (32)

E LCD screen F Sp eaker G MENU button (102) H (LCD status/LCD on/off)

button (34)

I (Image Size/Delete)

button (24/40)

Q Jack cover

Identifying the parts (continued)

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A POWER button (20) B Shutter button (26) C Flash (32) D Finder window E Lens F Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

G POWER lamp (20) H Microphone I Self-timer lamp (31)/

AF illumina tor (33)

J Access lamp (23) K “Memory Stick” cover (23)

• “3.2MEGA PIXELS” shown on the surface of

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.

3 4 5 6 7 8

q; qa qs qd qf qg qh

J RESET button (91) K DC IN jack (19) L

(USB) jack (82)

M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (38) N Battery cover O OPEN button (16) P Wrist strap hook

Attaching the wrist strap

A Zoom buttons (during shooting)

(29)/Index buttons (during playback) (37)

B C ontrol button

(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ (Menu off) ( / /7 /) (32/31/28/

51)

C Mo de selector (21)

: To view or edit images

: To shoot still images

: T o shoot movies/Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images SET UP: To set the SET UP items

D Finder (34)

Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (31/27)

AE/AF lock lamp (green) (26)

(Flash charge)

lamp (ora nge) (32)

E LCD screen F Sp eaker G MENU button (102) H (LCD status/LCD on/off)

button (34)

I (Image Size/Delete)

button (24/40)

Q Jack cover

Preparing

Getti

batteries

Use the following batterie s in this camera.

Acceptable batteries

HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2)

– NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) – NH-AA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied)

Charging the batteries

CHARGE lamp

ng starte

to a wall outl et (wall socket)

R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)

Batteries that cannot be used

Manganese batteries, li th iu m bat teries, nicad batteries If you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by property of the batteries, such as brownout of the batteries. The battery remaining indicator does not display the correct info rm ation.

• When alkaline batteries are used, take note of

the following information. – There is a big difference in the performance

of batteries of different types and of batteries made by different manufacturers. This is especially true in low temperatures, where some batteries are noticeably weaker. You may not be able to shoot in temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

– The battery remaining indicator may not

display the correct information.

, Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries into the batte ry charger (supplied) with the correct po larity +/−.

• Y ou cannot charge alkaline batteries using the

battery charger.

• Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries supplied with your camera before using them.

• Connect the battery charger to an easily

accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.

• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the set is

not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

Power cord

(mains lead)

, Connect the ba tter y cha rge r to

a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (mains lead) .

Charging starts, and the CHARGE lamp lights. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is finished. For details on the battery charger, see page page 111.

To remove the batteries

Press the - end of the battery down in order to raise the + end, then remove the batt ery.

• When charging is finished, disconnect the

power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries from the battery charger.

Charging time

Nickel-Metal Hydride battery

NH-AA-DA × 2

(supplied)

This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F).

• Charging is complete in approximately six

hours. The CHARGE lamp may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is not a malfunction.

• If you use the BC-CSQ2 battery charger

supplied with the STAMINA “Super Quick charge” kit (not supplied), the batteries will charge faster. Charging time When charging two Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes When charging four Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 5 hours

Charging time

Approx. 6 hours

Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

• If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge properly. Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them with a dry cloth.

• When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries, be sure to use the battery case (supplied). If the +/- metal terminals are shorted, there is a possibility of danger from excessive heat or fire.

• At the time of purchase, or when the Nickel-

Metal Hydride batteries have not been used for a long time, they may not fully charge. This is typical of this type of battery, and is not a malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem.

• Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are

not being used they loose their charge naturally over time. It is recommended that you recharge the batteries just before using them.

• If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

before fully using up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will be triggered sooner than expected. Charging the battery after fully depleting the existing charge should correct the problem.

* The “memory effect” – the situation in which a

battery temporarily accepts a less than full charge.

• To use up the batteries completely, put the

camera in the slide show mode (page 63) and leave it that way until the batteries are used up.

• Do not peel off the external seal s or damage the

batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused. These may cause a malfunction of the battery charger.

Getting started

Inserting the batteries

, Open the battery cover .

Slide it in the direc tion of the arr ow with the OPEN button pressed, and it opens out.

2 3

, Insert the batteries.

Match the +/− poles of the batteries to the +/

− marks inside the battery cas e.

• Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries

and the terminals of the battery cover by wiping them with a dry cloth. If the poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a film of dirt or oil from the skin, the operating time of the camera can be greatly reduced.

, Close the battery cover.

Close the battery cover while holding the batteries in. The cover is closed when it clicks.

To remove the batteries

Stand the camera on end, open the battery cover upward, then remove the batteries.

• Make sure you do not drop the batteries when

opening or closing the battery cover.

Battery remaining indicator (When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries)

As the battery po wer decreases wi th use, the battery remaining indica to r disp la ys the amount of power remaining usi ng t he following symbols.

Battery remaining indicator

• If the LCD screen is off, press to turn it

on.

• Based on the conditions under which the

camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this information may not be correctly indicated.

• When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is being

used, the remaining battery information is not displayed.

Battery remaining guidelines (A full charge is 100%)

Sufficient power rema ining Battery half full Battery low, recording/

playback will stop soon. Change the batt er ie s for fully

charged ones, or charge these batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.)

The Power Save function

When the Power Save func tion is set to On, you can shoot for a longer per iod of time. Turn the mode selector to SET UP, and set [Power Save] in Setup 1 to [On]. The factory setting of the camera is set to [On] (page 107). We recommend that you set [Power Save] to [On] when us i ng alkaline batteries.

When the Power Save function is On

• In shooting still images, the focus only focuses

when the shutter is pushed down halfway.

• While charging the flash, the lamp flashes

and the LCD screen is turned off. After the flash is completely charged, the LCD screen turns on.

Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/ played back

The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera can be used when you shoot in Normal mode in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F), and the batteries are fully charged. The guidelines for the number of images that can be recorded or played back allow for changing the supplied “Memory Stick” as necessary. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on the conditions of use.

Shooting still images Under the average conditions

NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied)

Image

LCD

size

DSC-P72

3.1M

VGA DSC-P52

3.1M

VGA DSC-P32

3.1M

VGA

No. of

screen

images

Approx. 300 A pprox. 150

Off

Approx. 500 A pprox. 250

Approx. 300 A pprox. 150

Off

Approx. 500 A pprox. 250

Approx. 320 A pprox. 160

Off

Approx. 540 A pprox. 270

Approx. 320 A pprox. 160

Off

Approx. 540 A pprox. 270

Approx. 320 A pprox. 160

Off

Approx. 540 A pprox. 270

Approx. 320 A pprox. 160

Off

Approx. 540 A pprox. 270

Battery life (min.)

Getting started

Inserting the batter ies (continued)

R6 (Size AA) alkaline battery (2) (not supplied)

Image

LCD

size

screen

No. of images

Battery life (min.)

DSC-P72

3.1M

VGA

Approx. 70 Approx. 35

Off

Approx. 130 A pprox. 65

Approx. 70 Approx. 35

Off

Approx. 130 A pprox. 65

DSC-P52

3.1M

VGA

Approx. 80 Approx. 40

Off

Approx. 140 A pprox. 70

Approx. 80 Approx. 40

Off

Approx. 140 A pprox. 70

DSC-P32

3.1M

VGA

When using Sony alkaline batteries

Shooting under the following conditions:

– The image quality is set to [Fine]. – Shooting one image every 30 seconds. – Alternatively pressing the zoom W and T

buttons fully for each shot (DSC-P72/P52 only).

– Using the flash once in every two shots. – Turning on and off once in every ten shots.

Approx. 80 Approx. 40

Off

Approx. 140 A pprox. 70

Approx. 80 Approx. 40

Off

Approx. 140 A pprox. 70

Playing back2) still images

NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied)

Image size

No. of images

Battery life (min.)

DSC-P72

3.1M VGA

Approx. 5400 Approx. 5400

Approx. 270 Approx. 270

DSC-P52

3.1M VGA

Approx. 6000 Approx. 6000

Approx. 300 Approx. 300

DSC-P32

3.1M VGA

Showing single images in order, one approximately every three seconds

Approx. 6000 Approx. 6000

Approx. 300 Approx. 300

Shooting3) movies

NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) LCD

screen On

DSC-P72 DSC-P52 DSC-P32

Continuous shooting with a picture size of 160 (Mail)

Approx. 160 Approx. 160 Approx. 160

LCD screen Off

Approx. 210 Approx. 210 Approx. 210

• The battery life and the number of images

recordable decrease under the following conditions:

– At low temperatures. – Using the flash. – Turning the camera on and off frequently. – Using the zoom heavily (DSC-P72/P52 only) – When [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright]. – When [Power Save] is set to [Off]. – After using the batteries repeatedly over a

long period of time or after often allowing it to self-discharge after charging (page 110).

Using an external po wer source

AC Adaptor (not supplied)

DC plug

, Open the jack cover , then

connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camer a.

Connect the plug with the v m ark facing toward the LCD screen.

• Be sure to use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Other AC adaptors cannot be used with this camera.

• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily acc essible

wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If some trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

Jack cover

, Connect the p ower cord (mai ns

lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket).

• When you have finished using the AC Adaptor,

disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera.

• The set is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Power cord (mains lead)

2 To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger or AC Adaptor (not supplied) with in 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC pl ug ada ptor [a], if nec essary, depending on the design of the w al l ou tl et (wall socket) [b].

BC-CS2A/CS2B

• Do not use an electrical transformer (travel

converter), as this may cause a malfunction.

Getting started

Turning your camer a on/off

POWER lamp

POWER

, Press POWER to turn on the

camera.

The POWER lamp lights in gree n an d the power is on. When you turn on t he camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page21).

To turn off the power

Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the cam era turns off.

• Do not remove the batteries or AC Adaptor with the lens portion pulled out. This may cause a malfunction (DSC-P72 only).

• When you turn the power on with the mode

selector set to or , the lens begins to move (DSC-P72 only). Please be careful not to touch the lens.

POWER

The Auto Power Off function

If no tasks are performed for a while* when shooting, viewing images, or setting up the camera while using the ba tt e rie s, po w er is automatically shut off to preserve battery power. However, in the following circumstances, even if the b atteri es are being u sed to po wer the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work.

• Movies are being played back

• A slide show is being shown

• A cable is connected to the (USB) jac k or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack

* When [Power Save] is se t to [On]:

approximately 90 seconds When [Power Save] is set to [Off]: approximately three mi nutes

How to use the control button

Program Auto

Mode

Camera

Voic e E-Mail Burst 2 Normal

REC Mode

To change the curre nt settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (page 45), and use the control button to make the changes. For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the desired value, then press z or b/B to make the setting .

Setting the date a nd time

Mode selector

, Set the mode selector to .

• You can carry out this operation even when the

mode selector is set to or .

• To set the time and the date again, set the mode

selector to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 1) (pages 45, 107), then proceed from Step 3.

POWER

Clock Set

2003

12 00

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

, Press POWER to turn on the

camera.

The POWER lamp lights in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen.

Clock Set

2003

12 00

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

, Select the desired date format

with v/V on the control button, then press z.

You can select from [Y/M/D] (ye ar/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].

• If the rechargeable button battery, which

provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page109), the Clock Set screen automatically reappears. If this happens, start from Step 3 to set up the date and time again.

Getting started

Clock Set

2003

12 00

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

Clock Set

2003

12 00

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

Clock Set

2003

10 30

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

, Select the year, mont h, d ay ,

hour, or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button.

v is shown above and V is shown below the selected it em.

, Set the desired numerical

value with v/V on the control button, then press z.

After setting the current nume rical value, set the next item. Repeat the above process until all of the items have been set.

• If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, set the time

on a 24- hour cycle.

, Select [OK] with B on the

control button, then press z.

The date and ti me are set and t he cl oc k wil l start to keep time.

• To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel],

then press z.

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

Shooti

till i

ng s

mage

1 2

, Open the “Memory St ic k”

cover.

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.

• For more information about the “Memory

Stick,” see page 109.

Label side

Terminal side

, Insert the “Memory Stick.”

Insert the “Mem ory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration.

• Whenever you insert a “Memory Stick,” push it

as far as it can go. If you do not insert it correctly, a proper recording or playback may not be carried out.

Access lamp

Shooting still images

, Close the “Memory Stick”

cover.

To remove th e “Memor y Stick”

Open the “Memory Stick” cover, then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out.

• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power at this time. The data may be corrupted.

Setting the still image size

3.1M

2.8M(3:2)

2.0M

1.2M VGA

Image Size

3.1M

Mode selector

, Set the mode sele ct or t o . , Turn on the camera, then press

(Image Size).

The Image Size setup item appears.

• For more information about the image size, see

page 25.

VGA

3.1M

2.8M(3:2)

2.0M

1.2M VGA

Image Size

, Select the desired image size

with v/V on the control button.

The image size is set. After the setting is completed, press

(Image Size). Th e Image Size setup it em disappears from the screen.

• The image size value selected here is preserved

even when the camera is turned off.

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