This service manual contains information for Japanese model as well.
On the SY-075 board
This service manual procides the information that is premised the
circuit board replacement service and not intended repair inside the
SY-075 board.
Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board and electrical
parts list of the SY-075 board are not shown.
The following pages are not shown.
US Model
DSC-P71/P71M
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Hong Kong Model
Australian Model
Chinese Model
Korea Model
Tourist Model
Japanese Model
DSC-P71
SY-075 board
Schematic diagram...................................Pages 4-11 to 4-26
Printed wiring board .................................Pages 4-43 to 4-46
Electrical parts list ....................................Pages 6-4 to 6-11
The above-described information is shown in service manual
Level 3.
System
Image device
Effective pixels number of camera
Lens
Exposure control
White balanceAutomatic, Daylight, Cloudy,
Data formats Moving images: MPEG1
Recording media
FlashRecommended distance
Output connectors
VIDEO OUT jack
USB jackmini-B
LCD screen
LCD panel used
Tot al number of dots
8.93mm (1/1.8 type) color
CCD
Primary color filter
Approx. 3 210 000 pixels
3×zoomlens
f=8~24.0 mm (35 mm camera
conversion: 39 to 117mm)
F2.8~5.3
Automatic,
Scene Selection (3 mode)
Fluorescent, Incandescent
Still images: JPEG, GIFF(fo rClip
Motion)
“Memory Stick”
0.5 to 3.8 m (1.6 to 12.5
0.5 to 2.5 m (1.6 to 8.2 ft) (T)
(when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto)
MassApprox. 70g (2 oz)
Operating temperature range
2.4 V
AC- LS1 AC power a d aptor
(not supplied), 4.2 V
2.1W
0° to
+40°C (32° to +104°F)
−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)
124.9 ×58 ×43.6 mm (5 ×2
1 3/4inches)
(W/H/D, protruding portions not
included)
284 g (10 oz) (camera,two batteries,
“Memory Stick” and wrist strap
included)
AC 100 to 240V 50/60Hz
2.2 W
DC 1.8V 180/110 mA 2
inches) (W/H/D)
0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)
×
7
/8×1 3/16×3
AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not
supplied)
Power requirements
Rated output voltage
External dimensions
3
/
8
MassApprox. 180 g (6 oz)
Operating temperature range
Storage temperature range
Accessories
•Video connector cable (1)
•R6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2)
•Ni-MH Battery charger (1)
•Power cord (mains lead) (1)
•USB cable (1)
•Wrist strap
•“Memory Stick” (16MB) (1)
•CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-008) (1)
•CD-ROM (for Customer registration) (1)
•Operation Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A
105 ×36 ×56 mm (4
2 1/4)(W/H/D, protruding parts not
included)
(adaptor only)
0° to
+40°C (32° to +104°F)
−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)
1
/4××1 7/
16
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
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Table for differences of function
ModelDSC-P71
US, Canadian, AEP, UK
Destination
Note: DSC-P71M is the same as DSC-P71 (US model) except packing materials.
Therefore, information about DSC-P71 (US model) in the text is applied.
E, J, Hong Kong,
Australian, Chinese,
Korea, Tourist
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DSC-P71M
(Note)
US
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, though functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
•Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 ˚C
during repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of
the circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when sol-
dering or unsoldering.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0
SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE
DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ
DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES
NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SectionTitlePageSectionTitlePage
SERVICE NOTE................................................................... 5
6-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 6-4
* The color reproduction frame is shown on page 167.
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• NOTE FOR REPAIR
When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector.
It is possible that a wire is snapped.
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SERVICE NOTE
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.
Cut and remove the part of gilt
which comes off at the point.
(Be careful or some
pieces of gilt may be left inside)
When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector.
It is possible that a wire is snapped.
[Discharging of the ST-075 board’s charging capacitor
(C510)]
The charging capacitor (C510) of the ST-075 board is charged up
to the maximum 300 V potential.
There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the
battery is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the
charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main
power of the 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
Wrap insulating tape.
Discharging the Capacitor
Short-circuit between the positive and the negative terminals of
charged capacitor with the short jig about 10 seconds.
Capacitor
R:1 kΩ/1 W
(Part code:
1-215-869-11)
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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]
Self-diagnosis display
• C: ss: ss
You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. (However , contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility
when you cannot recover from
the camera malfunction.)
• E: ss: ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Display Code
C:32:ss
C:13:ss
E:61:ss
E:91:ss
E:92:ss
Countermeasure
Turn the power off and on again.
Format the “Memory stick”.
Insert a new “Memory Stick”.
Checking of lens drive circuit.
Checking of flash unit or replacement
of flash unit.
Insert a battery pack correctly.Battery pack is not inserted correctly.
Turn the power off and on again.
Trouble with hardware.
Unformatted memory stick is inserted.
Memory stick is broken.
When failed in the focus and zoom
initialization.
Abnormality when flash is being
charged.
Battery pack was installed or removed
when using the AC adaptor.
Cause
Caution Display During Error
SYSTEM ERROR
FORMAT ERROR
MEMORY STICK ERROR
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
DSC-P71/P71M
This section is extracted from
DSC-P31/P71 instruction manual.
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” 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 th e lite ra ture
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:SONY
Model No.:D SC -P31
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 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.:DSC-P71
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 interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipm en t.
2
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the lim its fo r a C la ss B d ig ital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interferenc e in a r es id en tia l in sta llatio n . T h is
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. Howev er , there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to ra dio 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 fo r a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL-METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Nickel-metal hydride batteries
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 regardin g rec y clin g o f
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or
visit http://www .rbrc.org/.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPT ACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of hazards, use only
USA/UL Certified power supply cord set,
cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum
NO.18 AWG copper, one end is provided
with a moulded-on male attachment plug
cap (with a specified NEMA
configuration), and the other end is
provided with a moulded-on female
connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration).
NOTICE FOR THE
CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.
For the Customers in Germany
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,
92/31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EM C
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:
•Residential area
•Business district
•Light-industry district
(This equipment complies with the E MC
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
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Attention for the Customers in
Europe
This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC
Directive for using connection cables shorter
than 3 mete rs.
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this camera.
“Memory Stick”
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
THIS CLASS B DIGIT AL DEVICE
COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES AND THE CANAD IAN ICES-003
OPERA TION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2)THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLU DING INT ERFE REN CE T HAT MAY
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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N50
Before using your camera
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the cam era is working correctly .
No compensation for contents of the
recording
Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is
not possible due to a malfunction of your
camera or recording medium, etc.
Notes on image data compatibility
•This camera conforms with the Design Rules
for Camera File Systems universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).
•Playback of images recorded with your
camera on other equipment and playback of
images recorded or edited with other
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provision of the copyright
laws.
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Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to
record images, this may render the “Memory
Stick” unusable or image data breakdown,
damage or loss may occur.
LCD screen, LCD finder (only models
with a finder) and lens
•The LCD screen and the LCD f inder 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 appear on
the LCD screen and the LCD f inder. These
points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in
any way.
•Be careful when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to get
the camera wet. If moisture condensation
occurs, see page 99 and follow the
instructions on ho w to remo v e it before using
the camera.
6
The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71
only)
This camera is equipped with an auto zoom lens.
Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful
not to apply force to it.
On illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSCP71 unless noted otherwise.
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.
Trademarks
• “Memory Stick,” , “MagicGate Memory
Stick,” and , are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime, are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• 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
or ® marks not used in all cases in this manual.
™
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1
q
Identifying the parts (DSC-P71)
Attaching
the strap
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A POWER ON/OFF lamp (20)
B POWER button (20)
C Shutter button (26)
D Flash (30)
E Self-timer lamp (29)/
AF illuminator (31, 97)
F Finder window
G Lens
H Tripod receptacle (bottom
I LCD screen
J DC IN jack cover (19)
K DC IN jack (19)
L Mode dial (21)
: To shoot still images
: To view or edit images
: To shoot mo vies /Clip Motion
images/Multi Burst mode images
SET UP: To set the SET UP items
SCN: To shoot in the SCENE
SELECTION mode
M Zoom button (for shooting) (28)/
Index button (for viewing) (37)
N Wrist strap hook
O Open lever
P Battery cover
Q “Memory Stick” cover
R Access lamp (23)
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Getti
d
ng starte
Preparing batteries
Use the following batteries in this camera.
Acceptable batteries
R6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries (2)
– NH-AA-DI (2) (supplied)
– NH-AA-2DI twin-pack (recommended, not
supplied)
Batteries that cannot be used
Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, nicad batteries, alkaline batteries (cannot be
used with the DSC-P71)
* Use of AA alkaline batteries may result in
shorter than desired operating time. (only in the
DSC-P31)
When alkaline batteries are used, take note of
the following information.
• Turn POWER SAVE “ON”, shut the LCD
screen off, and use the Finder to shoot your
images. This will lengthen battery life
(page 16).
• 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.
Charging the batteries
BC-CS1 (supplied)
Insert with the cor-
1
,
Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries into the charger
(supplied).
• Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries supplied with your camera before
using them.
• Be sure to charge the batteries in an
environment where the ambient temperature is
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). If the batteries are
charged in an environment where the
temperature is outside that range, the batteries
may not charge efficiently.
• Connect the battery charger to an easily
accessible wall outlet (mains) close by. If
something goes wrong while you are using the
charger, immediately shut off the power by
pulling the plug out of the wall outlet.
rect polarity +/−
To the wall outlet
(mains)
Charge
lamp
Power cord
(mains lead)
2
, Connect the charger to a wall
outlet (mains) using the power
cord (mains lead).
Charging starts, and the charge lamp lights.
When the charge lamp goes out, charging is
finished.
• When charging is finished, disconnect the
power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet
(mains), and remove the Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries from the charger.
• 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.
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Charging 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.
• At the time of purchase, or when the Nickel-
Metal Hydride batteries haven’t 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 “SLIDE SHOW” mode
and leave it that way until the batteries
are used up (page 67).
Precautions to be observed
when charging the batteries
• Do not charge any other batteries except Sony
Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the charger
supplied with your camera. If you try to
charge any other type of battery (e.g.,
manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, or
one-time lithium batteries) than the batteries
specified, those batteries may leak, overheat,
or explode, causing the danger of burns or
other injuries.
• Be sure to charge both Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries at the same time.
• When the batteries are charged, use them only
in an environment where the temperature
range is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Otherwise, there is a danger of leaks,
explosions, excessive heat, fire, or electric
shock.
• Do not charge fully charged Nickel Metal
Hydride batteries again. Otherwise, there is a
danger of leaks, explosions, excessive heat,
fire, or electric shock.
• Do not peel off the external seals 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.
Charging time
Nickel-Metal
Charging time
Hydride battery
NH-AA-DI × 2
(supplied)
Approx. 13
hours
This represents the time required to charge
fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries using the supplied BC-CS1
charger in an environment where the
ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F).
• Charging is complete in approximately 13
hours. The charge lamp may remain lit longer
than 13 hours, but this is not a malfunction.
• If you use the ACC-CSNQ STAMINA “Super
Quick charge” kit (not supplied), the batteries
will charge faster.
Getting started
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Charging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries (continued)
Battery remaining indicator
As the battery power decreases with use,
the Battery remaining indicator displays
the amount of power remaining using the
following symbols.
Battery
remaining
indicator
Flashing
• If the LCD screen is off, press the DISPLAY/
LCD ON/OFF button 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 is being used, the
Remaining battery information is not
displayed.
Battery remain in g
guidelines
(A full charge is 100%)
Sufficient power
remaining
Battery half full
Battery low, recording/
playback will stop soon.
Change the batteries for
fully charged ones, or
charge these batteries.
The POWER SAVE function
When the POWER SAVE function is set
to ON, you can shoot for a longer period of
time.
DSC-P71
Turn the Mode dial to SET UP, and set
“POWER SAVE” in “SETUP 2” to “ON”.
When the camera is shipped from the
factory, this item is set to “ON” (page 98).
DSC-P31
Set the POWER SAVE switch to ON.
When the camera is shipped from the
factory, this switch is set to ON.
When the POWER SAVE function is
ON
• The LCD screen will be darker than it is when
POWER SAVE is set to OFF. You cannot
change the settings for “LCD BACKLIGHT”
at this time (page 98). To make the available
shooting time even longer, it is recommended
that you turn off the LCD screen and use the
Finder to do your shooting (page 32).
• In Flash mode, the “ ” (No flash) is
displayed. If you want to shoot using the
flash, press v ( ) on the control button, and
select “ ” (forced flash) or Auto (page 30).
• When the power turns on, the Flash mode is
normally set to “ ” (No flash).
• When the flash is charging (“ ” the Flash
charge lamp blinks), the LCD screen turns
off.
• In shooting still images, the focus only
focuses when the shutter is pushed down
halfway.
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Inserting the batteries
123
, Open the Battery cover.
Slide it in the direction of the arrow, and it
opens out.
, Insert th e batte ries.
Match the
marks inside the battery case.
−
• 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.
poles of the batteries to the
+/−
+
, Close the Battery cover.
Close the Battery cover while holding the
/
batteries in. Make sure the cover is closed
securely.
To remove the batteries
Stand the camera on end, open the Battery
cover upward, then remove the batteries.
• Make sure you don’t drop the batteries when
opening or closing the Battery cover.
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Inserting the batteries (continued)
(
)
)
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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 picture quality is set to
Standard, when you shoot in Flash mode
“”, and when you shoot in Normal
mode in an environment where the
ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F), and
the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries are fully charged. The guidelines
for the number of images that can be
recorded or played back allow for
changing the “Memory Stick” as
necessary. Actual results may differ
slightly from these, depending on the
conditions of use.
then connect the AC-LS1 AC
power adaptor (not supplied)
to the DC IN jack of the c amera .
Connect the cable with the v mark facing
up.
• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily
accessible wall outlet (mains) close by. If
something goes wrong while you are using the
adaptor, immediately shut off the power by
pulling the plug out of the wall outlet.
2
, Connect the power cord (mains
• When you have finished using the AC power
adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of
the camera.
• To use power from an automobile, use a DC
adaptor/Charger (not supplied).
• If you insert or remove the DC plug while you
are using the batteries, the power may shut off.
Power cord
(mains lead)
lead) to the AC power adaptor
and to the wall ou tle t (mains).
2 To the wall outlet (mains
1
Using your camera
abroad
Power sources
You can use your camera in any country or
area with the supplied battery charger
within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a
commercially available AC plug adaptor
[a], if necessary, depending on the design of
the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].
BC-CS1
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Turning on/off your camera
POWER ON/
OFF lamp
POWER button
1
, Press the POWER button.
The POWER ON/OFF lamp lights in green,
the power is on, and the lens cover opens.
When you turn on your camera for the first
time, the “CLOCK SET” screen appears
(see the next page).
To turn off the power
If you press the POWER button again, the
POWER ON/OFF lamp goes out, and the
camera turns off.
• if you turn the power on when the Mode dial is
set to , , or SCN, the lens begins to move
(DSC-P71 only). Please be careful not to touch
the lens.
The Auto Power Off feature
If no tasks are performed for a while*
when shooting, playing back, or
performing SET UP while using the
batteries, power is automatically shut
off to preserve battery power.
However, in the following
circumstances, even if the battery is
being used to power the camera, the
Auto Power Off feature will not work.
•Movies are being played back
•A slide show is being shown
•There is a plug in the USB terminal
or the VIDEO OUT jack
* When POWER SAVE is set to ON:
approximately 90 seconds
When POWER SAVE is set to OFF:
approximately 3 minutes
How to use the
control button
0EV
0EV
WB
EV
To change the current settings of the
camera, bring up the menu or SET UP on
the LCD screen (page 55), and use the
control button to make the changes.
For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the
desired value, then press the center z or
b/B to make the setting.
• (Spot light-metering) is not displayed on
the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61).
AUTO
WHITE BAL
ISO
ISO
20
Setting the date and time
Mode dial
1
, Turn the Mode dial to .
• To change values for the time and the date that
have been previously set, change the Mode dial
to SET UP, choose “CLOCK SET” in “SETUP
1” (page 97), then proceed from Step 3.
• Yo u can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to SCN, , or .
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Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
AM
CANCEL
OK
CLOCK SET
2002
1
/:
/
1
OK
POWER button
2
, Press the POWER button.
The POWER lamp lights in green and the
“CLOCK SET” screen appears.
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Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
AM
CANCEL
OK
CLOCK SET
2002
1
/:
/
1
OK
3
, Choose the desired order for
the date, the month and the
year using v/V on the control
button, then push the center z.
You can choose from “Y/M/D” (year/
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 (page 99), the “CLOCK
SET” screen automatically reappears. If this
happens, reset the date and time by following
the above procedure, starting from Step 3.
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CLOCK SET
2002
1
/:
/
1
OK
4
, Choose the year, month, day,
hour, and minute items using
b/B.
A v will be shown above, and a V will be
shown below the item currently selected to
be set.
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12 02
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
AM
CANCEL
10 30
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
PM
CANCEL
OK
CLOCK SET
2002
4
/:
/
7
OK
12 02
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
AM
CANCEL
OK
6
, Choose “OK” using the B on
the control button, and then
press the center z.
After the date and time are set, the clock
will start to keep time.
• To abort the setting process, choose
“CANCEL”, and press the center z.
CLOCK SET
OK
2002
1
/:
/
7
OK
5
, Set the desired numerical
value using v/V on the control
button, then press the center
z.
After setting the current numerical value,
move to the next item. Repeat the above
process until all of the items have been set.
• If you choose “D/M/Y” in Step 3, use the 24
hour clock display.
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”
Bottom
1
, Open the “Memory Stick”
cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow
to open it.
Label side
2
, Inse rt th e “M em ory Stick.”
Holding the “Memory Stick” as shown in
the illustration, insert it all the way in until
it clicks.
• Whenever you insert a “Memory Stick,” push it
all the way in until it clicks. If you do not insert
it correctly, a message such as “MEMORY
STICK ERROR” will be displayed on the LCD
screen.
Connector
side
Access
lamp
ng s
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3
, Close the ”Memory Stick”
cover.
To remove a “Memory 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.
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Deciding the still image size and image quality
FINE
AUTO
WHITE BAL
Menu button
ISO
1
, Turn the Mode dial to , turn
on the power, and then push
the MENU button.
The menu appears.
• Yo u can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to SCN.
• (Spot light-metering) is not displayed on
the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61).
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2048x1536
2048 (3 : 2)
1600x1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
IMAGESIZE
SO
1600x1200
1600 (3 : 2)
1280 x 960
640 x 480
IMAGE SIZE
DSC-P71DSC-P31
2
, Select “ ” (Image size) using
b/B on the control button. Use
v/V to sele ct the desired image
size.
The image size is set.
FINE
STANDARD
P.QUALITY
MODE
PFX
3
, Select “ ” (Image quality)
using b/B on the control
button. Use v/V to s e lec t th e
desired image quality.
The image quality is set.
When the setting is completed, press the
MENU button. The menu disappears from
the screen.
• For image quality, you can choose either
“FINE” or “ST ANDARD”.
• The image size and quality values chosen here
will be preserved even when the camera is
turned off.
Image size and quality
You can choose image size (number of
pixels) and image quality (compression
ratio) based on the kind of images you
want to shoot. The larger you make the
image size and the higher you make the
image quality, the better your image, but
also the larger the amount of data needed
to preserve your image. This means you
can save fewer images in your “Memory
Stick.”
Choose an image size and quality level
appropriate for the kind of images you
want to shoot.
You can resize the images later (Resize
function, see page 71).
You can choose image size from among
the six options in the following tables.
For the number of images that can be saved in
other modes, see page 91.
• The image size is the screen size used when
viewing the images on a personal computer.
When the images are viewed on the LCD
screen of the camera, they all look the same
size.
• Number of shooting images can differ from
these values according to shooting conditions.
1)
This option records images in a horizontal to
vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of
the print paper used.
8MB16MB32MB64MB128MB
5 (9)10 (18)20 (36)40 (72)80 (144)
5 (9)10 (18)20 (36)40 (72)80 (144)
8 (15)16 (30)32 (60)64 (120)128 (240)
• The image size value (e.g., 2048×1536) is the
number of pixels displayed.
For information how to shoot images to be
used as attachments to e-mail messages,
see page 65.
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Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode)
DSC-P71/P71M
Mode dial
1
, Set the mode d ia l to , and
turn on your camera.
• The lens cover opens when the power is turned
on.
• When the camera is turned on or when using
the zoom, and the lens is moving, don’t touch
the lens assembly (DSC-P71 only) (page 28).
• When the Mode dial is set to , the exposure
and focus are adjusted automatically.
• Clean the lens with a soft cloth if it is dirty
(page 99).
2
, Hold your camera with your
both hands and position a
subject in the center of the
frame to fo c u s on .
Do not cover the lens or flash with your
fingers.
• Yo u can choose either Multi-point AF mode or
Center AF as the AF mode (page 58).
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4
F2.1
50
Flashes in
3
green t Lights up
, Press and hold the shutter
halfway down.
The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock
indicator stops flashing and remains on, the
camera is ready for shooting.
• If you remove your finger from the shutter,
shooting will be canceled.
• The minimum focal distance to a subject is 50
11
/16 inches) for the DSC-P71, and 10
cm (19
15
/16 inches) for the DSC-P31. To shoot
cm (3
subjects at distances closer than this, use Macro
mode (DSC-P71 only) (page 28).
• The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows
the limits of the area where the focus will be
adjusted. (For more details on the AF range
finder, see page 58.)
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4
, Press the shutter fully down.
A beeping sound is heard, the shooting is
completed, and the still image is saved in
the “Memory Stick.” When the Recording
lamp goes out, you can shoot the next
image.
• When you are shooting with the battery, if no
tasks are performed for a while* with the
camera turned on, power is automatically shut
off to preserve battery power (page20).
* When POWER SAVE is set to ON:
approximately 90 seconds
When POWER SAVE is set to OFF:
approximately 3 minutes
About Auto Focus
When you try to shoot a subject that is
hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock
indicator will change to flashing
slowly.
The Auto Focus function may be
difficult to use with in the following
subjects. In such cases, release the
shutter, then try to recompose the shot
and focus again.
• The subject is distant from the camera and
dark
• The contrast of the subject and its
background is poor
• The subject is seen through glass, such as
a window
• A fast-moving subject
• The subject has a reflection, such as that
from a mirror, or there is a luminous body
and a lustrous subject
• A flashing subject.
Checking the last shot
image (Quick Review)
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10:30
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REVIEW
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, Press b (7) on the control
button.
To return to shooting mode, press the
shutter lightly or press b (7) on the control
button again.
To delete the image displayed on the
LCD screen
1 Press MENU button to display the menu.
2 Press B on the control button to select
“DELETE”, then press the center z.
3 Press v on the control button to select
“OK”, then press the center z.
The image will be deleted.
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Using the zoom feature
W (wide-angle) T (telephoto)
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4
T
W
W
, Press the Zoom button to
choose the desired image size,
and shoot your image.
The minimum distance needed
to focus on a subject
DSC-P71
50 cm (19
angle) and T (telephoto)
DSC-P31
10 cm (3
• The lens moves when the zoom feature is being
used (DSC-P71 only). Be very careful not to
touch the lens.
• The zoom feature cannot be used when
shooting movies (page 83).
11
/16 inches) for both W (wide
15
/16 inches)
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Shooting close-ups (Macro)
(DSC-P71 only)
Digital zoom
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4
T
DSC-P71
When the zoom exceeds 3x,
enlargement is carried out using digital
processing of the image. The image can
then be enlarged up to 6x using the
digital zoom feature. Because picture
quality deteriorates when digital zoom
is used, set “DIGITAL ZOOM” in SET
UP to “OFF” when this feature is not
needed (page 97).
The T side of this line shows
the extent of digital zoom
W
T
DSC-P31
The DSC-P31 does not have an optical
zoom. It has only a 3x digital zoom.
There is no Digital zoom item in SET
UP.
• When you are using digital zoom, you
cannot confirm the image using the finder.
• When you are using the digital zoom
feature, the Auto focus frame is not
displayed.
For close-ups of small subjects like flowers
or insects, shoot using the Macro feature.
You can use this feature for close-ups of
subjects up to the distances specified below.
When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side: distances up to 10 cm (3
15
/16
inches) from the end of the lens
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side: distances up to 50 cm (19
11
/16
inches) from the end of the lens
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4
1
, Turn the Mode dial to , and
press B () on the control
button.
(Macro) will appear on the LCD screen.
• If the menu is currently displayed, press the
MENU button first and the menu will
disappear.
• Yo u can perform this operation even when the
Mode dial is set to SCN (other than Landscape
mode) (page 34), or .
2048
2
, Center the subject in the frame,
and shoot the image.
To return to normal shooting
Press B () on the control button one more
time. disappears from the LCD screen.
• Use the LCD screen to shoot when using the
Macro feature. If you use the finder, the limits
of what you see and what you actually shoot
may be different.
Using the self-timer
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4
1
, Turn the Mode dial to , and
press V () on the control
button.
(Self-timer) will appear on the LCD
screen.
• If the menu is currently displayed, press the
MENU button first and the menu will
disappear.
• Yo u can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to SCN, or .
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Selecting a flash mode
DSC-P71/P71M
2048
3
0EV
F2.3
50
2
, Center the subject in the frame,
and press the shutter all the
way down.
The Self-timer lamp (page 10 for the DSCP71, page 12 for the DSC-P31) will blink in
orange, and you will hear a beeping sound.
The image will be shot within
approximately 10 seconds.
To cancel the self-timer in the middle
of the operation
Press V () on the control button one more
time.
• If you stand in front of the camera and press the
shutter, the focus and the exposure may not be
correctly set.
2048
4
, Turn the mode dial to select ,
and press v () on the control
button repeatedly to select a
flash mode.
Flash mode has the following features.
No indicator (Auto): Based on the
lighting conditions, the camera will decide
if there is enough light, and will use the
flash accordingly (factory setting).
(forced flash): The flash will be used
regardless of the amount of ambient light.
(no flash): The flash will not be used.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows.
When POWER SAVE is OFF
No indicator (Auto) t (forced flash) t
(no flash)
When POWER SAVE is ON
(no flash) t No indicator (Auto) t
(forced flash)
• If the menu is currently displayed, press the
MENU button first and the menu will
disappear.
• Yo u can change the brightness of the flash
using “FLASH LEVEL” in the settings menu
(page 93).
• When Flash mode is set to Auto or (forced
flash), and you look at the LCD screen in a dark
place, you may notice some “noise” in the
image, but this will have no effect on the image
you shoot.
• While the flash is being charged, the Flash
charging lamp blinks. When charging is
completed, the lamp goes out.
• When you press the shutter button halfway
down while the flash is flashing, ( ) the Flash
charge lamp turns on.
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To reduce “red-eye” when
recording live subjects
When the flash begins to strobe before
the image is shot, the red-eye
phenomenon is reduced. In SET UP,
set “RED EYE REDUCTION” to
“ON” (page 97). “ ” will be displayed
on the LCD screen.
m
• The amount of red-eye reduction possible
varies according to the individual. In
addition, the distance to the subject, and
whether or not the subject has seen the
flash begin to strobe may also reduce the
effectiveness of the red-eye reduction
process.
Shooting with th e AF
illumina to r
This is additional lighting provided to
assist in focussing when shooting in dark
places.
Set “AF ILLUMINATOR” (page 97) in
SET UP to “AUTO”.When shooting,
“” is displayed; the AF illuminator
ON
will flash automatically during the time
between when the shutter is pressed
halfway down and the focus locks.
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6
ON
• When the AF illuminator flashes, but
sufficient light does not reach the subject
(the maximum recommended distance for
this feature is 2.8m (9.2 ft.) (wide), 1.8m (5.9
ft.) (tele) in DSC-P71, 2.5m (8.2 ft.) in DSCP31, or the subject has weak contrast, the
camera may not focus properly.
• The light from the AF illuminator may miss
the center of the image somewhat, but as
long as it reaches the subject, the camera will
focus properly.
• When the focus is adjusted manually, the AF
illuminator doesn’t function.
• Under the following conditions, the AF
illuminator will not function.
– When shooting in Twilight landscape
mode
– When shooting in Landscape mode
• The AF illuminator is a bright light. There
are no safety hazards, but when shooting at
short distances, do not aim it directly at the
subject’s eyes.
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Shooting with the finder
Finder
DISPLAY/
LCD
ON/OFF
button
The finder is convenient when you want to
save battery power, or when it is difficult to
confirm the image using the LCD screen.
Each time you press the DISPLAY/LCD
ON/OFF button, the display changes in the
following order.
When the LCD screen display is off (only
warning messages are displayed)
r
LCD screen display is OFF
r
Screen display is set to ON.
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4
• For further details on the items displayed, see
page 103.
• Just as with the AE/AF lock indicator on the
LCD screen display, when the AE/AF lock
lamp of the Finder section stops flashing and
remains lit, you can start shooting again
(page 26).
• When the LCD screen display is turned off, the
digital zoom does not function (page 28).
• When the LCD screen display is turned off, if
you press the (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/
(Macro, DSC-P71) or (Spot lightmetering, DSC-P31), the image will be
displayed on the screen for approximately 2
seconds so you can check or change the setting.
Shooting with the date and
time inserted
CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
SELECT
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
1
, Turn the mode dial to SET UP.
The SET UP menu is displayed.
• When images are shot with the date and time
inserted, the date and time cannot be removed
later.
• When shooting images with the date and time
inserted, the actual date and time are not
displayed on the LCD screen, instead, “” is
displayed in the upper left portion of the LCD
screen. The actual date and time are displayed
when the image is played back.
• When you have chosen a date format, you can
choose [Insert the correct date and time]
(page 21), and the information will be inserted
in the format you chose.
• The “DIGITAL ZOOM” item is not displayed
on the SET UP screen of the DSC-P31
(page 28).
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OK
2
,
Select (
on the control button and
press
Select “
and press
CAMERA
B
.
DATE/TIME
B.
CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
DAY&TIME
DATE
OFF
) using
” using
v/V
v/V
CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
SELECT
3
, Choose the type of data to be
inserted using v/V on the
control button, then press the
center z.
DAY/TIME: Inserts the day and the time of
shooting into the image
DATE: Inserts the year, the month and the
date of shooting into the image
OFF: Does not insert date/time data into the
image
After the setting have been completed, turn
the mode dial to , and continue your
shooting.
• Yo u can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to SCN.
• The settings made here will be saved even
when the power is turned off.
MPEG MOVIE
Y/M/D
ON
OFF
OFF
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Shooting according to scene conditions
(SCENE SELECTION)
Twilight mode
Twilight portrait mode
Landscape mode
1
0EV
WB
EVSCN
MENU button
DSC-P71/P71M
0EV
Ordinarily shoot with the camera set to set
to Auto (Mode dial: ), but when shooting
at night, shooting people at night , or
shooting landscapes, use the modes listed
below to increase the quality of your
images.
Twilight mode
Under dark lighting conditions, you can
shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get
good images. However, because the shutter
speed is slower under these conditions, we
recommend you use a tripod.
• The flash cannot be used.
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SCN
WB
2
, Select “SCN” using b/B on the
control button.
• (Spot light-metering) is not displayed on
the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61).
Twilight portrait mode
Use this mode when shooting people in the
foreground at night.
Because the shutter speed is slow, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
• Allows you to shoot images of people in the
foreground with distinct outlines without losing
the feeling that you are shooting at night.
• The flash can be used.
Landscape mode
Focuses on images far away, so is
convenient for shooting landscapes at a
distance.
• Yo u cannot shoot in Macro mode.
SCN
WB
3
, Select the desired mode using
v/V on the control button.
The mode will be set to your choice.
When the setting is completed, press the
MENU button. The menu disappears from
the screen.
• When you cancel Scene selection, set the mode
dial to something other than SCN.
• The settings made here will be saved even
when the power is turned off.
, Turn the mode dial to SCN, and
press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
NR slow shutter
In Twilight or Twilight portrait mode,
when the shutter speed exceeds a 1/2
second, “NR” is displayed before the
shutter speed indication, and the
camera automatically changes to the
NR slow shutter mode.
The NR slow shutter mode removes
noise from recorded images, providing
clear, crisp images. To eliminate the
effects of vibration, use of a tripod is
recommended.
Press the shutter all the way down.
r
“CAPTURING” is displayed on the
screen.
Then the screen turns black.
r
Next, “PROCESSING” is displayed.
Finally, when “PROCESSING”
disappears, the image has been
recorded.
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Viewing images on the LCD screen of your
camera
Single
(Single image display)
640
6/8
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FILE BACK/NEXTVOLUME
PM
You can see the images you shoot with this
camera almost immediately on the LCD
screen. This camera offers the following
three methods for viewing your images.
Single (Single image display)
You can view one image at a time,
occupying the entire screen.
Index (9 images display)
Nine images will be displayed
simultaneously in separate panels on the
screen.
Index (3 images display)
Three images will be displayed
simultaneously in separate panels on the
screen. Various items of image information
will also be displayed.
Index
(9 images display)
SINGLE
•
• For movies, see page 75.
• For information on the various symbols
Index
(3 images display)
APERTURE VALUE :
SHUTTER SPEED :
EXPOSURE VALUE :
:
ISO
SINGLE
•
displayed, see page 105.
F2.2
1/125
0.0
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Viewing single images
640
6/8
10:30
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PM
1
, Turn the mode dial to , and
turn on the power.
The last image you shot will be displayed.
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FILE BACK/NEXT
2
, Select S till Image using b/B on
the control button.
b : Displays the previous image.
B : Displays the next image.
Viewing Index
(9 or 3 images display)
6/8
PM
, Press the Zoom W button once.
The display switches to the Index (9
images) screen.
SINGLE
•
, Press the Zoom W button once
more.
The display switches to the Index (3
images) screen.
To display the previous (next) Index
screen
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to
When you press v/V on the control button,
the remaining image information is
displayed.
move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.
To display the previous (next) Index
screen
Press b/B on the control button.
APERTURE VALUE :
SHUTTER SPEED :
EXPOSURE VALUE :
:
ISO
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•
F2.2
1/125
0.0
100
10:30
PM
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To return to the Single image screen
Repeatedly press the Zoom T button, or
press the center z on the control button.
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Video connecting cable
1
(supplied)
, Using the video connecting
cable, connect the VIDEO OUT
jack of the camera to the Image
of the TV set.
• Connect the video cable to the camera and the
TV set only after confirming that both are
turned off.
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TV/Video toggle switch
2
, Turn on the power of the TV
set, and set the TV/Video
toggle switch of the TV to
“Video.”
• Depending on your TV set, the name and
location of this switch may be different.
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, Turn the Mode dial to and
turn on the camera.
Press b/B on the control button to select an
image.
• When using this feature, it may be necessary to
switch the video output signal to match that of
your TV system (see page 98).
Watching the playback picture
on TV
If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, you need a TV having
a video input jack and a video
connecting cable.
The color system of the TV must be the
same as that of your digital still camera.
Check the following list:
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada,
Central America, Chile, Columbia,
Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary,
Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia,
Ukraine, etc.
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PM
1
, Turn the Mode dial to and
turn on the camera. Press b/B
on the control button to select
an image to be deleted.
DELETE
OK
MENU
button
ng s
PROTECT
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SLIDEPRINT
2
, Press the MENU button, press
b/B on the control button to
select “DELETE”, then press
the center z.
The image has not yet been deleted at this
point.
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DELETE
OK
OK
CANCEL
3
, Select “OK” using v on the
control button, then press the
center z.
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” is displayed
on the screen. When this message
disappears, the image has been deleted.
To cancel the deletion
Using V on the control button, choose
“CANCEL”, then press the center z.
Deleting on the Index (9 images) screen
PROTECT PRINTDELETE
MENU
button
1
, While an Index (9 images)
screen (page 37) is displayed,
press the MENU button, select
2
, Select “SELECT” using b/B on
the control button, then press
the center z.
“DELETE” using b/B on the
control button, then press the
center z.
To delete the entire screen
Select “ALL” using b/B on the control
button, then press the center z. Select
“OK” again, and press the center z. To halt
the deletion, select “EXIT”, then press the
center z.
DELETE
CANCEL
ALLSELECT
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MENU
SET
•
TO NEXT
3
, Select the image you want to
delete using v/V/b/B on the
control button then press the
center z.
The mark appears next to the selected
images. At this point, the images have not
yet been deleted. Put a mark next to all
of the images you want to delete.
• To cancel your selection, press the center z
one more time.
EXITDELETEOK
4
, Press the MENU button, select
“OK” using b/B on the control
button, then press the center
z.
When “MEMORY STICK ACCESS”
disappears, the images have been deleted.
To cancel the deletion
Using b on the control button, select
“EXIT”, then press the center z.
Deleting on the Index (3
images) screen
APERTURE VALUE :
SHUTTER SPEED :
EXPOSURE VALUE :
ISO
SINGLE
•
F2.2
1/125
0.0
100
:
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1
, While an Index (3 images)
screen (page 37) is displayed,
select the images you want to
delete using b/B on the control
button.
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PM
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PROTECT
DELETE
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OK
•
MENU
button
2
, Press the MENU button, and
select “DELETE” using the V
on the control button, then
press the center z.
At this point, the images have not yet been
deleted.
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DELETE
OK
CANCEL
10:30
PM
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OK
•
PM
3
, Select “OK” using v on the
control button, then press the
center z.
When “MEMORY STICK ACCESS”
disappears, the image has been deleted.
To cancel the deletion
on the control button to select
V
Use
“CANCEL”, then press the center z.
Formatting a “Memory Stick”
1
, Insert the “Memory Stick” you
want to format into the cam era.
Turn the mode dial to SET UP,
and turn on the power.
• The term “formatting” means preparing a
“Memory Stick” to record images; this process
is also called “initialization.” The “Memory
Stick” provided with this camera, and those
available commercially, are already formatted,
and can be used immediately. When you
format a “Memory Stick,” be aware that
all of the images in the “Memory Stick”
will be permanently deleted.
2
, Select
v/V on the control button,
select “FORMAT” by pressing
B. Then, press B, s e le c t " OK"
using v/V, and press the
center z.
To cancel the formatting
Select “CANCEL” using V on the control
button, then press the center z.
SETUP 1
FORMAT :
FILE NUMBER :
/LANGUAGE :
CLOCK SET :
OK
“”
(“SETUP 1”) using
OK
CANCEL
FORMAT
ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED
READY?
O K
OK
CANCEL
3
, Select “OK” using v/V on the
control button, then press the
center z.
The “FORMATTING” message appears.
When this message disappears, the format
is complete.
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Copying still images to your computer
Follow the steps below to copy the images
you shot to your computer.
Steps required by your OS
(Operating System)
OSSteps
Windows 98/98SE/2000/MeSteps 1 to 5
Windows XPSteps 2 to 5
Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/
9.0/9.1/9.2,
Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)
• Step 1 may be unnecessary depending on your
OS.
• After you complete the installation of the USB
driver, step 1 is unnecessary.
(pages 45 to 53)
(pages 46, 47, 49,
and 53)
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Recommended computer
environment
Recomm ended Windows environment
OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows
98SE, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows Millennium Edition,
Windows XP Home Edition, or
Windows XP Professional
An OS installed at the factory (not
upgraded) is required for correct
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operations. We cannot guarantee
operations for operating systems not
listed above.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
USB connector:
Provided as standard equipment
Recommended Macintosh environment
OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or
Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1)
An OS installed at the factory is
required for correct operations. For
the following models, update your
OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1.
– iMac with Mac OS 8.6 installed at
the factory, and a slot loading type
CD-ROM drive
–iBook or Power Mac G4 with the
Mac OS 8.6 installed at the factory
USB connector:
Provided as standard equipment
• If you connect two or more USB devices to
your computer at one time, some devices,
including your camera, may not work,
depending on the type of USB device.
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
USB hub.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended environments mentioned above.
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mages to your computer
USB mode
There are two modes for a USB connection,
“NORMAL” and “PTP” modes. The
factory setting is the “NORMAL” mode.
This section describes the USB connection
using the “NORMAL” mode.
Communication with your
computer (for Windows users
only)
If you recover your computer from the
suspend or sleep mode, communication
between your camera and your computer
may not recover at the same time.
When a USB connector is not
provided on your computer
When neither a USB connector nor a
“Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can
copy images using an additional device. See
the Sony Website for details.
1 Installing the USB driver
Opening window
1
, Turn on your computer, and
insert the s u pplied C D -ROM
into the C D -ROM drive.
Do not connect your camera to your
computer at this time.
The opening window appears. If it does not
appear, double-click (My Computer) t
(ImageMixer) in order.
• This section describes how to establish a USB
connection using Windows Me as an example.
Required operations may be different
depending on your OS.
•Shut down all other applications before
installation of the driver.
• When you are using Windows 2000, log on as
Administrators.
2
, Click “USB Driver” on the
opening window.
The “InstallShield wizard” appears.
Click here
3
Click here
, Clic k “ N ext.” When the
“Information” window
appears, click “Next,” and eject
the CD-ROM.
The USB driver installation starts. When
the installation is completed, the window
informs you of completion.
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2 Preparing your camera
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4
, Click “Yes, I want to restart my
computer now,” then click
“Finish.”
Your computer restarts. Then, you can
establish the USB connection.
• Yo u can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for
Sony” software to copy images to your
computer. To install this software, click
“PIXELA ImageMixer,” on the operating
window, then follow instructions on each
window.
• Be sure to install DirectX when using the
“PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software.
Click “DirectX” and follow instructions on
each window. Your computer restarts when the
installation is completed.
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“Memory
Stick”
1
AC power 2
adaptor
3
To the
wall outlet
(mains)
, Insert th e “M emory Stick” with
the images you want to copy
into the camera. Connect the
camera and the AC power
adaptor, and plug the adaptor
into a w all outlet (m ain s).
• For further details on the “Memory Stick,” see
page 23.
• For further details on the AC power adaptor,
see page 19.
2
, Turn on the PC and your
camera.
3 Connecting your camera to your computer
USB MODE
NORMAL
a a a a
1
, Open the jack cover, and
connect the supplied USB
cable to your camera. Then,
connect the other end of the
USB cable to your computer.
• When using a desktop computer, connect the
USB cable to the USB connector on the rear
panel.
• When using Windows XP, the copy wizard
automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed
to page 49.
2
“USB MODE NORMAL” appears on the
LCD screen of your camera. When a USB
connection is established for the first time,
your computer automatically runs the used
program to recognize your camera. Wait for
a while.
• If “USB MODE NORMAL” is not shown,
confirm that “USB CONNECT” is set to
“NORMAL” in the SET UP settings (page 98).
Removing the USB cable
from your computer or the
“Memory Stick” from your
camera during a USB
connection
For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users
1 Double-click at the lower-right
corner of the desktop.
2 Click (Sony DSC), then click
“Stop.”
3 Confirm the device on the
confirmation window, then click
“OK.”
4 Click “OK.”
5 Disconnect the USB cable or
remove the “Memory Stick.”
For Windows 98 or 98SE users
Carry out only Step 5 above.
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4 Copying images
1
, Double-click “My Computer,”
then double-click “Removable
Disk.”
The contents of the “Memory Stick”
inserted in your camera appear.
• This section describes an example of copying
images into the “My Documents” folder.
• When using Windows XP, see pages 49 to 51.
• When the “Removable Disk” icon is not shown,
see the next page.
• Yo u can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for
Sony” software to copy images to your
computer. For details, see the software’s help
files.
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When a removable disk
icon is not shown
1 Right-click “My Computer,” then
click “Property.”
The “System Property” window
appears.
2 Confirm if other devices are already
installed.
1 Click “Device Manager.”
2 Double-click “ Other
Devices.”
3 Confirm if there is a “ Sony
DSC” or “ Sony Handycam”
with a mark.
3 If you find either of the devices
above, follow the steps below to
delete them.
1 Click “ Sony DSC” or “
Sony Handycam.”
2 Click “Delete.”
The “Device deletion
confirmation” window appears.
3 Click “OK.”
The device is deleted.
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, Double-click “ D CIM,” then
double-click “100MSDCF.”
The “100MSDCF” folder opens.
• The “100MSDCF” folder contains the image
files you shot using your camera.
• The folder names vary depending on the type of
images they contain (page 51).
4 Copying images (for
Windows XP users)
2
1
, Click “Copy pictures to a folder
on my computer using
Microsoft Scanner and Camera
Wizard, ” then click “OK .”
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”
appears.
• When following the steps on page 47, the copy
wizard appears on the desktop of your
computer.
, Drag and drop the image files
into the “My Documents”
folder.
The image files are copied to the “My
Documents” folder.
• When you try to copy an image to a folder in
which an image with the same file name is
stored, the overwrite confirmation message
appears. When you want to overwrite the
existing image with the new one, click “Yes.”
When you do not want to overwrite it, click
“No,” then change the file name.
2
, Clic k “ N ext.”
The images stored in the “Memory Stick”
are displayed.
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Try the USB driver installation again
using the supplied CD-ROM (page 45).
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1
3
, Click to rem o v e th e
checkmark from any images
you do not want to copy to
your computer, then click
“Next.”
The “Picture Name and Destination”
window appears.
1
1
2
4
, Specify the image file names to
be copied and the copy
destination.
Copying of the images starts. When the task
is completed, the “Other Options” window
appears.
• Copy images into the “My Documents” folder.
2
5
2
, Click “Nothing. I’m finished
working with these pictures,”
then click “Next.”
The “Completing the Scanner and Camera
Wizard” window appears.
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6
, Clic k “ F inish.”
The wizard closes.
• When you want to continue copying other
images, disconnect the USB cable once and
reconnect it. Then, follow the process from
Step 1.
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Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with your camera
are grouped as folders in the “Memory
Stick,” depending on the recording modes.
Example: when viewing folders on
Windows Me
Folder containing still image/Clip Motion/
Multi Burst mode image data
Folder containing E-mail mode image data
Folder containing Movie data
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Image file storage destinations and file names (continued)
FolderFile nameFile meaning
100MSDCFDSC0ssss.JPG• Still image files s h o t n o rmally
IMCIF100DSC0ssss.JPG
MOML0001MOV0ssss.M P G
Note on the table
• The meanings of the file names are as above:
ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
• The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
–A small-size image file shot in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file
–An image file shot with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file
from the window opened in step 3 to the
System Folder icon in the window
opened in step 4.
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•Sony USB Shim
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6 When the message “Do you want to put
these items into Extension Folder?” is
shown, click “OK.”
7 Restart your computer.
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Preparing your camera
For details, see page 46.
3
Connecting your camera to
your computer
For details, see page 47.
Removing the USB cable from your
computer or the “Memory Stick” from
your camera during a USB connection.
Drag and drop the drive icon of the
“Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then
remove the USB cable or “Memory Stick.”
* If you are using Mac OS X, remove the USB
cable, etc., after you have turned your computer
off.
4
Copy in g images
1 Double-click the newly recognized icon
on the desktop.
The contents of the “Memory Stick”
inserted in your camera appear.
2 Double-click “DCIM.”
3 Double-click “100MSDCF.”
4 Drag and drop the image files to the hard
disk icon.
The image files are copied to your hard
disk.
5
Viewing the images on your
computer
1 Double-click the hard disk icon.
2 Double-click the desired image file in
the folder containing the copied files.
The image file opens.
• Yo u can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for
Sony” software to copy images to your
computer and view the images on your
computer. To install the software, insert the
supplied CD-ROM drive, then click “PIXELA
ImageMixer” on the opening window and
follow the instructions on each window. For
details, see the software's help files.
How to setup and
operate your camera
Here we will explain the most commonly
used menus and the SET UP screen.
Control button
MENU button
Mode Dial
Changing menu settings
a Press the MENU button and
the me nu will be displayed.
0EV
0EV
WB
EVISO
b Select the setting item you
want to change using b/B on
the control button.
The letters and symbols of the item
you select will turn yellow.
∞
7.0m
3.0m
1.0m
0.5m
CENTER AF
MULTI AF
WB
FOCUSISO
c Select the desired setting
using v/V on the control
button.
The frame of the selected setting will
turn yellow, and the setting will be
made.
• (Spot light-metering) is not displayed on
the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61).
To turn off the menu display
Press the MENU button.
Changing items in the SET
UP screen
a Turn the Mode dial to SET UP,
and the SET UP screen
appears.
CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
SELECT
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ore advanced operations
b Select the setting item you
want to change using v/V/b/B
on the control button.
The frame of the item you select will
turn yellow.
SETUP 2
LCD BRIGHTNESS :
LCD BACKLIGHT :
BEEP :
VIDEO OUT :
USB CONNECT :
POWER SAVE :
SELECT
c Press the center z on the
control button to enter the
setting.
• On the DSC-P31, the "DIGITAL ZOOM"
(page 28) and "POWER SAVE" (page 16)
items are not displayed.
To turn off the SET UP screen
display
Turn the Mode dial to anything other than
SET UP.
SHUTTER
ON
OFF
Before advanced operations
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Adjusting the
exposure
– EV adjustment
Mode dial setting: /SCN/
Used when you want to change the
automatic exposure to one of your own
choice. The value can be set over a range
from +2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV
increments.
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
a Turn the Mode dial to , SCN,
.
or
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c Select “ ”
using b/B.
The value of the exposure adjustment
is displayed.
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0EV
0EV
WB
EVISO
d Select the exposure
adjustment value.
Select the exposure adjustment value
using
Make your adjustment while
confirming the brightness of the
background of the subject on the LCD
screen.
v/V
.
To return to auto adjust mode
Return the exposure adjustment value to 0
EV.
• (Spot light-metering) is not
displayed on the menu of the DSC-P31
(page 61).
•When the subject is at the brightest or
darkest ends of the range, or when you are
using the flash, the adjustment value set
may not actually be used.
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mage shooting
Shooting techniques
In normal shooting, the camera makes
automatic exposure adjustments. Check the
image to be shot, if it looks like the image
below, you should make manual adjustments.
If you are shooting a back-lit person or a
snowy scene, make your adjustments in the +
plus direction; if you have a dark subject that
fills the screen, making your adjustments in the
– direction should give the best results.
Inadequate exposure
t Adjust in the + direction
Appropriate exposure
Overexposed t Adjust in
the – direction
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Adjusting color tones
– WHITE BALANCE
Mode dial setting: /SCN/
When shooting images using automatic
features, the white balance is set
automatically in response to the condition
of the subject, and the overall color balance
is adjusted accordingly. When you want to
fix the conditions under which the image is
captured, or when shooting under special
lighting conditions, you can select the
settings manually.
AUTO (no display)
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
Daylight ( )
Used when shooting outdoors, and for
shooting at night, under neon lights, for
fireworks, sunrises and sunsets.
Cloudy ()
Used when shooting under a cloudy sky.
Fluorescent ()
Used when shooting under fluorescent
lights.
Incandescent ( )
•Used when shooting, for example, at a
party, where the lighting conditions
change often
•Used in a studio, or under video lights
•Used when shooting under sodium or
mercury lights
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
a Turn the mode dial to , SCN,
or
.
b Push the menu button.
The menu appears.
c Select WB using b/B, then
select the desired setting
using v/V.
To return to automatic settings
In Step 3, select “AUTO”.
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you
choose Fluorescent, you may feel that the
overall color of the image may show
differences from the actual color.
• When the flash is triggered, the manual setting
is cancelled, and the shooting of the image is
done in “AUTO” mode.
Shooting techniques
The color of the subject that you see will be
captured according to the lighting
conditions. Under the bright summer sun,
everything will appear bluish, under a light
sources like a light bulb, white objects will
appear will appear reddish. The human eye
has an excellent ability to adjust. Even when
lighting conditions change, the eye can
adjust and recognize the correct color almost
instantly. Ho wever, digital still cameras are
greatly influenced by light. Normally, this
camera adjusts automatically, but if you
notice that the color of the entire image
seems to be a bit unnatural when replaying
an image on the LCD screen, it is
recommended that you adjust the white
balance.
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Choosing a focus
method
Mode dial settings: /SCN/
Multipoint AF
When you use Multipoint AF, it calculates
the distance in three places, in the center of
the image, and to both the left and right of
the center, you can shoot with the auto focus
function without being dependent on the
composition of the image. It is useful when
it is difficult to focus on the subject because
it is not in the center of the frame.
Center AF
You can focus automatically using the AF
range finder in the center of the frame.
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
a Turn the Mode dial to either ,
SCN, or .
b Press the MENU button.
c Select “
” using b/B, select
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“MULTI AF” or “CENTER AF”
using v/V.
The focus is adjusted automatically using
the AF range finder. The color of the range
finder frame changes from white to green.
Multipoint AF
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• When you are shooting movies (MPEG
MOVIE) and you choose Multipoint AF, the
distance to the center of the screen is estimated
as an average, so the AF works even with a
certain amount of vibration. The Center AF
automatically focuses only on the center of the
image, so it is convenient when you want to
focus only on what you aim at.
• When you use Digital zoom or AF illuminator,
priority AF movement is given to subjects in or
near the center of the frame. In this case, the AF
range finder isn’t displayed.
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Shooting with the AF lock
using Center AF
If it is difficult to focus because the subject
is not in the center of the frame, you can
focus in this situation using the AF range
finder. For example, when you are shooting
two human subjects, and there is a gap
between them, the camera may focus on the
background visible in the gap. In a case like
this, use AF lock to ensure the subjects are
in correct focus.
• When you are using AF lock, you can capture
an image with the correct focus even if the
subject is at the edge of the frame.
a Compose the shot so that the
subject is centered in the AF
range finder, and press the
shutter halfway down.
First, the focus for the subject you are
aiming at will be adjusted. When the
AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing
and stays lit, and there is a beeping
sound, focus adjustment is completed.
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AF range finder
AE/AF lock
indicator
b Return to the fully composed
shot, and press the shutter
down again.
When you hear a beeping sound, the
image will be recorded with the proper
focus for the human subjects.
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• Yo u can carry out the AF lock adjustment
process any number of times, as long as you do
it before you press the shutter.
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Setting the distance
to the subject
– Focus preset
Mode dial setting: /SCN/
When shooting an image using a previously
set distance to the subject, or when shooting
a subject through a net or through window
glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus
using the automatic focus function. This is
when use of the Focus preset is convenient.
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
You can select from the following
distance settings.
0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m,
(unlimited
∞
distance)
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∞
7.0m
3.0m
1.0m
0.5m
CENTER AF
MULTI AF
FOCUS
1.0m
9
WB
ISO
To return to automatic adjustment
Press the MENU button again, select “9”,
then select “MULTI AF” or “CENTER
AF”.
• (Spot light-metering) is not displayed on
the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61).
• The focus distance settings include a small
margin of error. Use them as guidelines only.
• If you point the lens up or down, the error
increases (DSC-P71 only).
Adding special effects
– Picture effect
Mode dial setting: /SCN/
You can add special effects to bring out the
contrast in your images.
SOLARIZEB&W
Like an illustration
with clearly delineated
bright and dark
portions
SEPIANEG.ART
In black and white
a Turn the Mode dial to , SCN,
.
or
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c Select “
” using b/B, then
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subject using v/V.
a Turn the Mode dial to , SCN,
.
or
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c Select “PFX” (P. EFFECT)
using b/B, th e n s e le c t th e
desired mode using v/V.
To cancel Picture Effect
In Step 3, select “OFF”
Spot light-metering
Mode dial setting: /SCN/
When there is reflected light, or the
background of the subject provides a very
high contrast, you can adjust the focus to
that most appropriate for your subject. You
can aim at a particular point, and meter the
light to adjust the focus for that point.
• When the place you want to focus on and the
place you are using Spot light-metering on are
the same, it recommended that you use Center
AF (page 58).
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
Shutter button
Colored to look like an
old photograph
Made to look like a
negative image
For the DSC-P71
a Turn the Mode dial to , SCN,
.
or
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c Select “” using b/B, the n
select “ON” using v/V.
The Spot light-metering aiming point
is displayed.
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Spot lightmetering
aiming point
d Aim the Spot light-metering
aiming point at the spot you
want to shoot, then shoot your
image.
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To cancel Spot light-metering
Press the MENU button again and select
“” using b/B on the control button,
select “OFF” then using v/V. The Spot
light-metering aiming point disappears, and
the camera returns to normal lightmetering.
For the DSC-P31
a Turn the Mode dial to , SCN,
.
or
b Press B () on the control
button to turn Spot lightmetering on.
The Spot light-metering aiming point
is displayed.
c Aim the Spot light-metering
aiming point at the spot you
want to shoot, then shoot your
image.
To cancel Spot light-metering
Press B () on the control button to turn
Spot light-metering off. The Spot lightmetering aiming point disappears, and the
camera returns to normal light-metering.
Shooting multiple
frames
– Clip Motion
Mode dial setting:
You can shoot a number of still images
consecutively (GIF animation). Because the
file size is small, these images are ideal for
use on a home page, or for attaching to an email message.
• Clip Motion images are restricted to color
levels of 256 colors and below. This is a
characteristic of GIF format recording. For this
reason, the image quality of some images may
deteriorate.
NORMAL (160×120)
The maximum number of frames you can
shoot in one Clip Motion shot is ten. This is
the best choice for use on a home page.
MOBILE (120×108)
Two frames is the maximum number that
can be shot in Clip Motion in this mode.
• MOBILE mode has strict file size limits, so
picture quality falls accordingly.
• For the number of images you can record using
Clip Motion, see page 91.
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Before using Clip Motion
In “MOVING IMAGE” in SET UP, select
“CLIP MOTION” (pages 55, 97).
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
Shutter button
a Turn the Mode dial to .
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c Select “ ” (IMAGE SIZE)
using b/B, a n d s e le c t th e
desired mode useing v/V.
d Shoot one frame.
MAKING “CLIP MOTION”
e Shoot the next frame.
Press the shutter once to shoot the next
frame, then repeat this operation until
you have shot the desired number of
frames.
f Press the center z.
All of the frames will be saved in the
“Memory Stick.”
• If you do not complete Step 6, the image will
not be saved in the “Memory Stick.” Up to that
point, the image is saved temporarily in the
camera.
• In Clip Motion mode, the date and time will not
be recorded.
• When you view Clip Motion images using the
Index screen, the images may appear different
from the actual image recorded.
• GIF files made on other cameras may not
display correctly on this camera.
To delete shot images in the
midst of shooting
1 In Steps 4 or 5 on the previous page,
press b (7)
Shot images will be played back in
order, playback stops when the last
image is reached.
2 Press the MENU button, select either
“DELETE LAST”, or “DELETE ALL”,
and press the center z.
3 Select “OK”, then press the center z. If
you chose “DELETE LAST” in Step 2,
repeat Steps 1 to 3 to delete the images
in order, from the latest one shot.
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Shooting in Multi
Burst mode
– Multi Burst mode
Mode dial setting:
Pressing the shutter once records 16 frames
in a row. This is convenient for checking
your form in sports, for example. You can
set the interval between frames using the
menu.
Before beginning the operation, select
“MULTI BURST” in “MOVING IMAGE”
(page 55).
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
Shutter button
a Turn the Mode dial to .
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c Select “” using b/B, then
select the desired betweenframe interval using v/V.
You can choose the between-frame
interval from among the following.
NTSC: 1/7.5 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.
PAL: 1/6.3 sec., 1/12.5 sec., 1/25 sec.
(For information on NTSC/PAL, see
page 95.)
1/7.5
1/7.5
1/15
1/30
INTERVAL
PFX
d Press the shutter.
16 frames will be recorded as one
image (image size: 1280
• When you play back images recorded with this
camera in Multi Burst mode, the 16 frames will
be played back in order, with a fixed interval
between them.
• When the images are played back on a
computer, the 16 frames you shot will all be
displayed at the same time as part of one image.
960).
×
• When Multi Burst images are played back on a
camera without the Multi Burst feature, the 16
frames will all be displayed at the same time, as
part of one image, just as they are on a
computer.
• For the number of images that can be recorded
using the Multi Burst mode, see page 91.
• In Multi Burst mode, the date and time cannot
be displayed.
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Deleting shot images
When using this mode, you cannot delete
only certain frames. When you delete
images, all 16 of the frames will be deleted
at the same time.
a Turn the Mode dial to
b Press the MENU button and
select “DELETE” from the
menu, then press the center z.
c Select “OK”, and press the
center z.
All of the frames are deleted.
.
Shooting still images
for e-mail
– E-MAIL
Mode dial setting: /SCN
You can shoot images and save them in a
file that is small enough to attach to an email message (see page 24 for available file
sizes).
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
Shutter button
a Turn the Mode dial to , or
SCN.
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c Select “MODE” (recording
mode) using b/B, the n s e le c t
“E-MAIL” using v/V.
d Shoot your image.
To return to Normal mode
In Step 3, select “NORMAL.”
• For instructions on how to attach your images
to an e-mail message, refer to the Help files of
the e-mail software you are using.
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till i
Enlarging a portion of
a still image
Mode dial setting:
You can magnify an image up to five times
the size of the original image. You can also
record the magnified image as a new file.
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
Zoom button
Enlarging an image
zoom
a Turn the Mode dial to
– Playback
.
b Display the image you want to
enlarge.
c Press the T zoom button, the
image will be enlarged.
d Press the control button
repeatedly to select a portion
of the image to e n la rge.
Press v
Press
b
Press V
v:To view a portion of the top of the
image
V:To view a portion of the bottom of
the image
b:To view a portion of the left side
of the image
B:To view a portion of the right side
of the image
Press
B
vanced s
mage viewing
e Press the T zoom button
repeatedly, the portion of the
image s e le c ted in Ste p 4 will
be enlarged .
To cancel enlarged viewing
Press the center z.
• Yo u cannot use Playback zoom with movies
(MPEG MOVIE)/Clip Motion/Multi Burst
images
• If you press the W zoom button when you are
viewing images that have not been enlarged,
the Index screen will appear (page 37).
• The images displayed in Quick Review
(page 27) can be enlarged using the procedures
outlined in Steps 3 to 5.
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Recording an enlarged
image
a After you have viewed an
b Select “TRIMMING” using B,
c Select the image size using v/
• The trimmed image will be recorded as the
• The trimmed image may suffer some
• Yo u cannot trim an image using the 3:2 image
– Trimming
image using playback zoom,
press the MENU button.
then press the center z.
V, then press the center z.
The image will be recorded, and the
screen image will return to the size it
was before enlargement.
newest file, and the original image will be
retained.
deterioration in image quality
size.
Playing back
successive images
– Slide show
Mode dial setting:
You can playback recorded images in
succession, one after another. This is useful
for checking your images, or for giving a
presentation.
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
a Turn the mode dial to
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c Select “SLIDE” using v/V, and
press the center z.
Select an interval from those listed
below.
INTERVAL settings
3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min
REPEAT
ON:Plays the images back repeatedly.
OFF:Plays through the images one
time and then stops.
d Select “ST ART” using v/V/b/
B, then press the center z.
The slide show begins.
To cancel the Slide show setting
In Step 3, select “CANCEL”, then press
the center z.
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Still i
ditti
To stop the playback of the slide
show
Press the center z, select “EXIT” using B,
then press the center z.
To fast forward or to go back to a
previous image during a slide
show
Press the B (Forward), or the b
(Backward).
• The interval settings are just guidelines. The
actual intervals will differ, based on factors lik e
the size of the image.
Rotating still images
Mode dial setting:
Images shot when holding the camera
vertically can be rotated and displayed
horizontally.
a Turn the mode dial to , and
display the image you want to
rotate.
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c Select “ROTATE” using b/B,
then press the center z.
d Select “ ” using v/V, and
rotate the image using b/B.
e Select “OK” using b/B, then
press the center z.
To cancel rotation
In Step 4, select “CANCEL”, then press
the center z.
• Protected images (page 69)/movies (MPEG
MOVIE)/Clip Motion/Multi Burst images
cannot be rotated.
• Images shot on other cameras may not rotate
correctly on this camera.
• When viewing images on a personal computer,
the image viewing software used may not
handle the rotation information correctly.
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Protecting images
– Protect
Mode dial setting:
To prevent accidental erasure of an
important image, you can protect it.
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
For single images
a Turn the mode dial to
.
b Display the image you want to
protect using b/B.
c Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
d Select “PROTECT” using b/B,
then press the center z.
The image currently being displayed is
now protected, and a - (Protect)
mark is shown on the screen.
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SLIDEPRINT
DELETE
OK
To cancel the protection applied
to an image
In Step 4, press the center z again. The
- (Protect) mark disappears.
mage e
For Index (9 images) screen
a Turn the mode dial to , press
the W zo o m button once, th e
Index (9 image) screen
appears.
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears
c Select “PROTE C T” u sing b/B,
and press the center z.
d Select “SELECT” using b/B,
and press the center z.
The frame around the selected image
turns green.
e Select the imag e you want to
protect using the control
button, and press the center
z.
A - (Protect) mark will be attached
to the selected image.
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f To protect other images,
repeat Step 5.
g Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
h Select “OK” using the B, then
press the center z.
The selected image will be protected.
To end the protection operation
Select “CANCEL” in Step 4 or select
“EXIT” in Step 8, then press the center z
To cancel protection of a
protected image
In Step 5, using the control button, select
an image for which you want to cancel
protection, and press the center z. Repeat
this operation for all of the images for
which you want to cancel protection. Then,
press the MENU button, select “OK”, and
press the center z.
To protect all of your images
In Step 4 select “ALL”, and press the
center z. Then select “ON”, and press the
center z.
To remove protection from all of
your images
In Step 4 select “ALL”, and press the
center z. Then select “OFF”, and press the
center z.
For Index (3 images) screen
a Turn the mode dial to , press
the W z oom button twice, the
Index (3 images) screen
appears.
b Move the image you want to
protect to the center using b/B, and press the center z.
c Press the MENU button.
The menu appears
d Select “PROTECT” using v/V,
and press the center z.
The center image is protected, and a
- (Protect) mark will be attached to
that image.
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e To protect other images, move
the image you want to protect
to the ce n te r u s in g b/B, and
repeat Step 4.
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To remove protection from
previously protected images
In Step 4, select the image from which
you want to remove protection, and press
the center z. To remove protection from all
of your images, repeat this process for each
of them.
Changing image size
– Resize
Mode dial setting:
You can change the size of your images,
and record them as new files.
You can change your images to the
following sizes.
2048×1536 (DSC-P71 only), 1600×1200,
1280×960, 640×480
After the resizing is finished, the original
image is retained.
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
c Press the MENU button.
The menu appears
d Select “RESIZE” using b/B,
then press the center z.
e Using v/V, select the new size,
then press the center z.
The resized image is recorded as the
newest file.
To stop the resizing process
In Step 5, select “CANCEL”, then press
the center z.
• Movies (MPEG MOVIE)/Clip Motion/Multi
Burst images cannot be resized.
• When images are resized from a smaller to a
larger size, the image quality will deteriorate.
• 3:2-sized images cannot be resized.
• If you try to resize a 3:2-sized image, black
bands will appear at the top and bottom of the
image.
Still image editting
a Turn the mode dial to
.
b Select the image for which the
size is to be changed using b/
B
.
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Choosing images to
print
– Print mark
Mode dial setting:
You can designate certain images to be
printed.
This is convenient when you want to have
images printed in shops that follow DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) specifications.
• Print marks cannot be attached to movies
(MPEG MOVIE) or images recorded using
Clip Motion.
• In E-MAIL mode, the Print mark will be
attached to the normal size image that was
recorded at the same time.
• Yo u can attach a print mark to images shot
using Multi Burst mode; all the images will be
printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels.
Single images
a Turn the mode dial to
.
b Display the image you want to
print using b/B.
c Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
d Select “PRINT” using b/B,
then press the center z.
A (Print) mark will be attached to
this image.
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PRINT
SLIDE
DELETE
OK
To delete a Print mark
In Step 4, press the center z again. The
(Print) mark disappears.
Index (9 images) screen
a Turn the mode dial to and
press the W zoom button once
to switch to the Index (9
images) screen.
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c Select “PRINT” using b/B,
then press the center z.
The frame around the image selected
turns green.
• Yo u cannot select “ALL”.
d Select “SELECT” using b/B,
then press the center z.
The frame of the selected picture
changes to green.
• Yo u cannot select “ALL”.
e Select the images you want to
print using the control button,
then press the center z.
A (Print) mark is attached to the
image.
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f To print other images, repeat
Step 5 for each of them.
g Press the MENU button.
The menu appears
h Select “OK” using B, then
press the center z.
The setting of the (Print) mark is
completed.
To delete a (Print) mark
To delete a (Print) mark, select an
image using the control button, and press
the center z.
To delete the Print marks
attached to all of your images
In Step 4, select “ALL”, then press the
center z. Next, select “OFF”, and press the
center z.
To cancel the Print mark
operation
In Step 4, select “CANCEL”, or select
“EXIT” in Step 8, then press the center z.
Index (3 images) screen
a Turn the mode dial to , press
the W z o om b u tton twice, and
the Index (3 images) screen
appears.
b Display the image you want to
print in the center using b/B.
c Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
d Select “PRINT” using v/V,
then press the center z.
The image in the center will have a
(Print) mark attached to it.
PRINT
PROTECT
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•
e To print other ima g e s , move
the image you want to print to
the center using b/B, and
repeat Step 4.
MENU
SET
•
TO NEXT
To delete a Print mark
In Step 4, press the center z again.
The (Print) mark will disappear.
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Shooting movies
Enjoyi
Mode dial setting:
You can shoot movies.
Before starting
In “MOVING IMAGE” in SET UP, select
“MPEG MOVIE” (pages 55, 97).
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button
a Turn the Mode dial to
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
.
c Select “ ” (Image s ize) using
b/B, and select the desired
mode using v/V.
You can choose from 320 (HQX),
320×240, or 160×112.
See page 91 for the recording time
allowed for each screen size.
d Press the shutter all the way
down.
“RECORDING” appears on the screen
and the camera starts recording the
image.
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• When the capacity of the “Memory Stick”
is used up, recording stops.
• For details on the recording time for
movies, see page 91.
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160
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e Press the shutter all the way
down again to stop recording.
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ng movies
The message displayed on the
screen while you are shooting
It is not written onto the image.
Each time you press the DISPLAY/LCD
ON/OFF button, the status of the LCD
screen changes as follows: Display OFF t
LCD OFF t Display ON. See page 104
for a detailed description of the indicated
items.
To shoot close-ups (MACRO)
(DSC-P71 only)
Turn the Mode dial to and follow the
procedure on page 28.
To shoot with a self-timer
Turn the Mode dial to and follow the
procedure on page 29.
• Yo u cannot use a flash.
• Yo u cannot write the date and time on the
image.
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Viewing movies on
the LCD screen
Mode dial setting:
You can view movies on the LCD screen of
the camera.
a Turn the Mode dial to
b Select the desired movie using
b/B.
Movies are displayed a size smaller
than still images.
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.
c Press the center z.
The movie is played back.
B (PLAYBACK) appears on the LCD
screen while a movie is playing back.
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Playback bar
PM
To stop playback
Press the center z.
To rewind / fast-forward
Press b/B while playing back a movie.
To return to the normal playback, press the
center z.
High quality movies
Movies with the image size “320 (HQX)”
appear on the full screen.
Messages displayed on the
screen while movies are being
played back
Each time you press the DISPLAY/LCD
ON/OFF button, the status of the LCD
screen changes as follows: Display OFF t
LCD OFF t Display ON. See page 105
for a detailed description of the indicated
items.
• The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is
the same as that for viewing still images
(page 38).
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Deleting movies
Mode dial setting:
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
Deleting on the single
screen
a Turn the Mode dial to
.
b Select the image you want to
delete using b/B.
c Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
d Select “DELETE” using b/B
and press the center z.
You have not deleted the image yet at
this point.
e Select “OK” using v and press
the center z.
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”
appears on the screen.
The image has been deleted when the
message disappears.
To cancel the deletion
Select “CANCEL” in Step 5, and press
the center z.
Deleting on the Index (9
images) screen
a Turn the Mode dial to and
press the W zoom button once
to display an Index (9 images)
screen.
b Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c Select “DELETE” using b/B
and press the center z.
d Select “SELECT” using b/B
and press the center z.
e Select the image you want to
delete using v/V/b/B and
press the center z.
Selected images are indicated with
“”.
MENU
SET
•
You have not deleted the images yet at
this point.
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f Repeat Step 5 o f th e
procedure to delete other
image s .
g Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
h Select “OK” using b/B and
press the center z.
The image is deleted when the
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”
message disappears.
To cancel the deletion
Select “CANCEL” in Step 8, and press
the center z.
To Delete all the images
Select “ALL” in Step 4, and press the
center z. To cancel the deletion, select
“CANCEL” using b/B and press the center z.
Deleting on the Index (3
images) screen
a Turn the Mode dial to and
press the W zoom button twice
to display an Index (3 images)
screen.
b Show the desired image at the
center using b/B.
c Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
d Select “DELETE” using V and
press the center z.
You have not deleted the image yet at
this point.
DELETE
OK
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•
To cancel the deletion
Select “CANCEL” in Step 5, and press
the center z.
e Select “OK” using v and press
the center z.
The image is deleted when the
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”
message disappears.
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Editing movies
Mode dial setting:
With the Mode dial, you can cut movies, or
delete unnecessary portions of movies. This
is the recommended mode to use when the
“Memory Stick” capacity is insufficient, or
when you attach movies to your e-mail
messages.
The file numbers assigned when
movies are cut
The files saved after a movie cut are
recognized as the latest files and are
assigned new numbers. The original files
are deleted, and the numbers previously
assigned to those files are treated as missing
numbers.
<Example> Cutting a file numbered
MOV00002.MPG
MOV00001.MPG
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1. Cutting scene A
1
DIVIDE point
2. Cutting scene B
123BA
3. Deleting scene A and B if they are
unnecessary
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4. Only the desired scenes remain
13
MOV00002.MPG
MOV00002.MPG
MOV00004.MPG
MOV00005.MPG
MOV00004.MPG MOV00007.MPG
AB
DELETEDELETE
MOV00003.MPG
2
2
2
MOV00006.MPG
2
DIVIDE
point
Cutting movies
3
3AB
a Turn the Mode dial to .
b Select the image you want to
c Press the MENU button.
d Select “DIVIDE” using B and
Control button
MENU button
Mode dial
cut using b/B.
The menu appears.
press the center z, and s e le c t
“OK” using v, then press the
center z.
The playback of the movie starts.
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e Deciding on a cutting point.
Press the center z at the desired
cutting point.
160
DIVIDING
POINT
c C
OK
CANCEL
EXIT
6/8
0:04
DIVIDE
OK
When you want to adjust the cutting
point, use “c/C” (frame forward/
rewind) and adjust the cutting point
using b/ B. If you want to change the
cutting point, select “CANCEL”. The
playback of the movie starts again.
f When you have decided on a
cutting point, select “OK”
using v/V, and press the
center z.
g Select “OK” using v and press
the center z.
The movie is cut.
To cancel cutting
Select “EXIT” in Step 5. The movie
appears on the screen again.
MOV00006.MPG
• Yo u c a n n ot cut the following files.
– Clip Motion files
– Multi Burst files
– Still image files
– Files not long enough to cut
• Yo u cannot restore files once you cut them.
• The original file is deleted when you cut it.
Deleting unnecessary
portions of a movie
a Cut an unnecessary portion of
a movie (see the previous
page).
b Display the portion of the
movie you want to delete.
c Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
d Select “DELETE” using b/ B
and press the center z.
e Select “OK” using v and press
the center z.
The movie currently displayed on the
screen is deleted.
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Copying movies to
your computer
Follow the steps below to copy movies you
shot to your computer.
Preparations
1 Install the USB driver.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick” on which the
movies are stored, into your camera.
Then, turn on the camera.
3 Connect the camera to your PC.
•For details, see page 44.
•Step 1 is unnecessary when your OS is
Windows XP, Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS 9.2,
or Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1).
For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000,
Me users
a Double-click
“My
Computer,” then double-click
“Remov ab le Disk.”
The contents of the “Memory Stick”
inserted into your camera appear.
•This section describes an example of
copying movies into the “My
Documents” folder.
b Double-click “MSSONY,”
then double-click
“MOML0001.”
The “MOML0001” folder opens.
c Drag and drop the movie files
into the “M y Docum ents”
folder.
The movie files are copied to the “My
Documents” folder.
For Windows XP users
a On the Copy Wizard screen,
clic k “Cop y ima ges to a folder
on the computer. Use the
Microsoft Scanner and Camera
Wizard.”, then click O.K.
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard
starting..” screen appears.
b Click “Next.”
All of the images recorded in the
“Memory Stick” will be displayed on
the screen.
c Click to remove the checkmark
from th e c hec kboxes of
images that you do not want to
copy to the computer, then
clic k “ N ext.”
The “Image names and Copy
destination” screen is displayed.
d Designate the image names
and copy destination, then
clic k “ N ext.”
The copying of your images begins.
When the copying is finished, the
“Other Options” screen is displayed.
•Please select “My Documents” as the
copy destination.
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e Select “Finish”, the n click
“Next.”
The “Close the Scanner and Camera
Wizard” screen is displayed.
f Click “Fin is h .”
The Wizard screen closes.
•If you want to copy other images,
disconnect the USB cable, and then
start over again from Step 1.
For Macintosh users
1 Double-click the newly recognized icon
on the desktop.
The contents of the “Memory Stick”
inserted into your camera appear.
2 Double-click “MSSONY.”
3 Double-click “MOML0001.”
4 Drag and drop the movie files to the hard
disk icon.
The movie files are copied to your hard
disk.
To copy movie files using
“ImageMixer”
You can copy movie files using the supplied
“PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software.
The operation is the same as the operation
used to copy still images. For details, see
the software’s help files.
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2 Press the RESET button (pages 11, 13)
T
Troubleshooting
If you have trouble with your camera, try
the following solutions.
1 Check the items on pages 82 to 88. If the
screen or the display window
shows “C:ss:ss”, the selfdiagnostics function is working.
Please see page 90.
on the bottom of the camera, then turn on
the power again. (This will erase the
date/time settings, etc.)
RESET button
Batteries and Power
SymptomCauseSolution
The battery remain ing
indicator is incorrect. O r
the sufficien t b a ttery
remaining indicator is
displayed but the power
soon runs out.
The battery runs down too
quickly.
The power cannot be
turned o n .
The power turns off
suddenly.
•You have used the camera for a long time in an
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
•The batteries are dead (page 101).
•The batteries are discharged.
•A mismatch has occurred in the remaining
battery time info rmation.
•You are recording/playing back images in an
extremely cold location.
•The batteries are not charged enough.
•The batteries are dead (page 101).
•The batteries are not installed correctly.
•The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three
minutes while the power is on, the camera turns
off automatically to prevent wearing down the
battery (when POWER SAVE is ON, after 90
seconds.) (page20).
•The batteries are discharged.
—
p Replace the batteries with a new one.
p Install a charged batteries (page 14).
p Fully charge the batteries (page 16).
—
p Fully charge the batteries (page 14).
p Replace the batteries with a new one.
p Install the batteries correctly (page 17).
p Connect it securely to your camera (page 19).
p Turn on the power again (page 20).
p Replace it with a charged battery (page 14).
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3 Consult your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
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Taking Still / Moving images
SymptomCauseSolution
The LCD screen does not
light when the power is
turned on .
The subject is not visible
on the LCD screen.
The image is out of focus. •The subject is too close.
Unable to zoom.•You cannot zoom while shooting a movie
Digital zoom does not
function.
The image is too dark.•You are shooting a subject with a light source
The image is too bright. •You are shooting under a spotlight in a dark
The image is
monochrome (black and
white).
•The power was turned off with the LCD screen
set to OFF th e la st time the camera w as u se d .
•The mode dial is not set to or SCN, or .p Set it to or SCN, or (pages 26, 74).
•Scene selection is set to the Landscape mode.
•Manual focus is selected.
•Center AF is selected.
(MPEG Movie).
•You cannot zoom while shooting a movie
(MPEG MOVIE).
•DIGITAL ZO OM is set to “OFF” in S E T UP
(DSC-P7 1 o n ly).
•The LCD screen is OFF.
behind the subject.
•The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.
•The POWER SAVE is set to ON.
location, like stage lighting.
•The LCD is too bright.
•P. EFFECT is set to “B & W” mode. p Cancel “B&W” mode (page 60).
p Turn the LCD screen on (page 32).
p Set the macro recording mode (DSC-P71 only) when you shoot
a subject that is within 50 cm (19
Make sure to place the lens farther away from the subject than
the shortest shooting distance when shooting (page 28).
p Cancel the setting (page 34).
p Choose a focus method (page 58).
p Use either the Multipoint AF (page 58) or Center AF to shoot
with AF lock (page 59).
—
—
p Change it to “ON” (pages 55, 97).
p Turn it ON (page 32).
p Adjust the exposure (page 56).
p Adjust the brightness of the L CD screen in the S ET UP setting s
(pages 55, 98).
p Turn the POWER SAVE O FF (page 16).
p Adjust the exposure (page 56).
p Adjust the “LCD BA CKLIG HT” in the SET U P settings (pages
55, 98).
11
/16 inches) from the lens.
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SymptomCauseSolution
Vertical streaks appear
when you are shooting a
very bright subject.
You cannot shoot images. •No “Memory Stick” has been inserted.
Cannot record images
with the flash.
The eyes of the subject
come out red.
The date and time are
recorded incorrectly.
•The smear phenomenon is occurring. pThis is not a malfunction.
p Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 23).
•The “Memory Stick” is full.
•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is
set to the LO C K position.
•You cannot shoot while the flash is charging.
•The mode dial is not set to or SCN while
shooting a still picture.
•The mode dial is not set to when shooting a
moving picture.
•The mode dial is set to , SET UP, or .
•The flash is set to (No flash).
•When recording still images, Scene Selection is
set to Night Scene mode.
—p Set the red eye reduction mode (page 31).
•The date and time are not set correctly. p Set the correct date and time. (page 21)
p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it.
p Change the “Memory Stick.”
p Change the LOCK position (page 100).
—
p Set it to or SCN (page26).
p Set it to (page 74).
p Set it to a setting oth er th a n , SET U P , o r (page 30).
p Set the flash to “AUTO” (no in d ica tor) o r (forced flash)
(page 30).
p Cancel the setting (forced flash) (page 34).
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Viewing images
SymptomCauseSolution
The image cannot be
played back.
Images are coarse right
after being played back.
The images cannot be
played back on a TV.
The images cannot be
played back on a personal
computer.
Deleting/Editing an image
SymptomCauseSolution
Your camera cannot
delete an image.
You have deleted the
image by mistake.
The resizing function
does not work.
You cannot display a print
mark.
•The mode dial is not set to .p Set the mode dial to (page 36).
—p This is not a malfunction.
•The “VIDEO OUT ” setting for your camera in
SET UP is incorrect.
•The connection is not correct.
—p See page 86.
•The image is protected.
•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is
set to the LO CK position.
•Once you have deleted a file, you cannot restore
it.
•Movies (MPEG MOVIE)/Clip Motion/Multi
Burst images cannot be resized.
•You cannot display print marks on Clip Motion
images and MPEG movies.
p Set it to “NTSC” or “PAL” (pages 55, 98).
p Check the connection (page 38).
p Cancel the protection (page 69).
p Change the LOCK position (page 100).
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p The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” will prevent you
from deleting images by mistake (page 100).
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Personal computers
SymptomCauseSolution
You do not know the OS of
your computer.
You cannot install the
USB driver.
Your personal computer
does not recognize your
camera.
You cannot copy images. •The camera is not correctly connected to your
The image cannot be
played back on a personal
computer.
—p Check “Recommended environment for personal computers”
—p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrators (authorized
•The camera is tu rn e d o ff.
•The battery level is too low.
•You are not using the supplied USB cable.
•The USB cable is not connected securely.
•“USB CONNECT” is set to “PTP” in the SET
UP settings.
•The USB connectors on your personal computer
are connected to other equipment besides the
keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.
•The USB driver is not installed.
•Your computer does not properly recognize the
device because you connected the camera and
your computer with the USB cable before you
installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied
CD-ROM.
computer.
•The copy procedure differs depending on your
OS.
—
—
—
(page 44).
Administrators) (page 45).
p Turn on the camera (page 20).
p Use the AC power adaptor (not supplied) (page 19).
p Use the supplied USB cable (page 47).
p Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again securely. Make
sure that “USB MODE ” is displayed on the LCD screen
(page 47).
p Set it to “NOR MAL” (pages 55 , 98 ) .
p Disconnect the USB cables except for those connected to the
keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.
p Install the USB drive r (p a g e45).
p Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer,
then install the USB driver (pages 45, 49).
p Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the USB
cable.
p Follow the copy procedure that your OS suggests (pages 48, 49,
54).
p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software,
click on HELP.
p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software,
click on HELP.
p Consult the personal computer or software manufacturer.
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Personal computers (continued)
SymptomCauseSolution
The image is affected by
noise when you play back
an image on a personal
computer.
You cannot print an
imag e .
“Memory Stick”
SymptomCauseSolution
You cannot insert a
“Memory Stick.”
You cannot record on a
“Memory Stick.”
You cannot format a
“Memory Stick.”
You have formatted a
“Memory Stick” by
mistake.
Others
SymptomCauseSolution
The camera doesn’t work,
no operations can be
performed.
•You are playing back the file directly from the
“Memory Stick.”
—p Check the printer settings.
•You are inserting it backwards. p Insert it from the right side (pa g e23).
•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is
set to the LO CK position.
•The “Memory Stick” is full.
•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is
set to the LO CK position.
•All the images on the “Memory Stick” are
deleted by formatting.
•The battery level is low or zero (The
indicator appears.).
•The AC power adaptor is not connected
securely.
•The built-in microcomputer is not working
properly.
p Copy the file to the hard disk of the personal computer and then
play the file back from the hard disk (page 80).
p Click on HELP files for the “PIXELA ImageM ixer for Sony”
software.
p Change the LOCK position (page 100).
p Delete unnecessary images (page 39).
p Change the LOCK position (page 100).
p Set the “Memory Stick” write-protect tab to the LOCK position
(page 100).
p Charge the battery (page 14).
p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a
wall outlet (mains) (page 19).
p Disconnect, and then, after one minute, reconnect all power
sources. Then turn the power on and check that the camera
works properly.
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SymptomCauseSolution
The power is on, but the
camera does not work.
You cannot identify the
indicato r on the LCD
screen.
The lens does not move
when you turn off the
camera. (DSC-P71 only)
The lens gets fogged.•Condensation is occurring. p Leave the camera for about an hour and then try to use it again
•The built-in microcomputer is not working
properly.
—p Check the indicator (pages 103 to 105).
•The battery pack is discharged. p Replace it with a full charged battery or use the AC power
p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the b attery. If this
doesn’t work, press the RESET button on the bottom of the
camera with pointed object, then turn the power on again. (This
will clear the date/time settings, etc.)
adaptor (pages 14, 17, 19).
(page 99).
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Warnings and
messages
The following messages appear on the LCD screen.
MessageMeaning/ Corrective Action
NO MEMORY STICK•Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 23).
SYSTEM ERROR•Turn the power off and on again (page 20).
MEMORY STICK ERROR•The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 100).
FORMAT ERROR•The “Mem ory Stick” format failed. Format the “Memory Stick” again (page 43).
MEMORY STICK LOCKED•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. Move it to the recording/UNLOCK
NO SPACE ON MEMORY
STICK
NO FILE•No images have been recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
FILE ERROR•An error occurred while playing back the image.
FILE PROTECT•The image is protected against erasure.
FOLDER ERROR•A folder with the same name already exists on the “Memory Stick.”
OVERSIZED IMAGE•You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.
INVA LID OPERATION•You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera.
CANNOT DIVIDE•The file is not long enough to be divided.
RESTART•A problem with the lens caused an error.
•The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty.
•Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (page 23).
position (page 100).
•The “Memory Stick” is full. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images (page 39).
•The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery (page 14). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of
battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
•The file is not a moving image.
•You are not holding the camera steadly enough. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure
the camera in place.
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Self-Diagnostics
Display
– When a message starting with a
letter of the alphabet appears
Your camera has a self-diagnostics display.
This function displays the condition of the
camera on the LCD screen using a
combination of a letter and four numerical
digits. If this occurs, check the following
code chart and take the corresponding
countermeasure. The last two digits
(indicated by ss)will differ depending on
the state of the camera.
C:32:ss
Self-diagnostics display
MessageCauseCountermeasure
C:32: ssThere is trouble with your
C:13: ssThe camera cannot read or write
E:61: ss
E:91: ss
E:92: ss
If your camera is not still functioning well
after trying the countermeasure a couple of
times, contact your nearest Sony service
station and inform them of the 5-digit
service code.
Example: E:61:10
camera’s hardware, or w ith the
zoom function.
data on the “Memory Stick.”
An unformatted “Memory Stick”
has been inserted.
The inserted “Memory Stick”
cannot be used with your camera,
or the data is damaged.
A camera malfunction that you
cannot reverse has occurred.
•Turn the power off and on again
(page 20).
•Re-insert the “Memory Stick” several
times.
•Format the “Memory Stick”(page 43).
•Insert a new “Memory Stick” (page 23).
•Press the RE SET button (pages 11, 13) on
the bottom of the camera, then turn the
power on again.
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The number of images
that can be saved/
shooting time
The number of images that can be saved and
the shooting time are different, depending
on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the
image size, and the image quality. Refer to
the following charts when you choose a
“Memory Stick.”
•The number of images is listed in FINE
(STANDARD) order.
•The values for the number of images that
can be saved and the shooting time may
vary, depending on the shooting
conditions.
•For normal shooting times and numbers
of images that can be saved, see page 25.
E-mail
8M 16M 32M 64M 128M
2048×1536
(DSC-P71)4(8)9(17)20(36)40(72)80(146)
2048 (3:2)
(DSC-P71)4(8)9(17)20(36)40(72)80(146)
1600×1200
1600 (3:2)
(DSC-P31)8(14)16(28)32(59)64(118)
1280×960
640×480
Clip Motion
Normal4080160320640
Mobile350450900 1800 3600
Normal: When 10 frames are shot
Mobile: When 2 frames are shot
MPEG movies
320 (HQX)
320×240
160×112
8
(14)16(28)32(59)64(118)
12
(21)21(42)48(88)96(176)
43
(95)87(192)
8M 16M 32M 64M 128M
8M 16M 32M 64M 128M
204085170340
80160340680 1360
320640 1300 2700 5400
(Units: images)
177
357
(390)
(786)
(Units: images)
(Units: seconds)
128
(236)
128
(236)
192
(352)
714
(1572)
Multi Burst
1280×960
(22)
(Units: images)
8M 16M 32M 64M 128M
12
24
50
100
(44)
(93)
(186)
200
(372)
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Additi
Menu items
Menu items that can be changed differ
depending on the position of the Mode dial.
The LCD screen shows only the items you
can operate based on the current position of
the Mode dial. Factory settings are
indicated with x.
When the Mode dial is set to , SCN
ItemSettingDescription
SCN
EV
9 (F OCUS)x MULTI AF / CENTER AF /
WB (WHITE BAL)xAUTO / / / / Sets the wh ite b a lan c e (p a g e57)
Spot light-metering
(can be set using a
menu with the DSCP71 only)
ISOxAUTO / 100 / 200 / 400Selects the ISO sensitivity. When recording under dark conditions or recording a fast-
(IMAGE S IZ E )
(DSC-P 71 )
(IMAG E S IZ E )
(DSC-P 31 )
x / /
+
2.0 / +1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 /
+
0.3 / x0 / −0.3 / −0.7 / −1.0 /
−
1.3 / −1.7 / −2.0
0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m /
ON / x OFFTo match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61).
Selects one of the scene selections. (In mode, this setting cannot be carried out.)
(page 34)
Adjusts the exposure (page 56).
Chooses the auto focus method, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60)
∞
moving subject, use a high-number setting. When recording high-quality images, use
a low-number setting (except when the Mode dial is set to SCN).
Selects the image size used when shooting still pictures (page 24).
Selects the image size used when shooting still pictures (page 24)
onal information
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When the Mode dial is set to , SCN. (continued)
ItemSettingDescription
(QUA LITY)xFINE / STANDARDRecords images with fine image quality mode. / Records images in the standard
MODE(REC MODE)E-MAIL
xNORMAL
(FLAS H LEVE L)BRIGHT
xSTANDARD
DARK
PFX (P.EFFECT)SOLARIZE/B&W/SEPIA/
NEG.ART/xOFF
(SHARPNESS)+2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / –2Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (except when the
image quality mode (page 24).
–Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size
(page 65).
–Records an image using the normal recording mode.
–Makes the flash level higher than normal.
–Normal setting.
–Makes the flash level lower than normal.
Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).
setting is 0).
When the Mod e dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to MPEG MOV IE in the SET UP s e ttin g s .)
ItemSettingDescription
EV
9 (FOCUS)x MULTI AF / CENTER AF /
WB (WHITE BAL)xAUTO / / / / Sets the white ba la n ce (p a g e57).
Spot light-metering
(can be set using a
menu with the DSCP71 only)
(IMAG E SIZE)320(HQX)/ 320×240/ x160×112Selects the MPEG image size when recording movies (page 74).
PFX (P.EFFECT)SOLARIZE/B&W/SEPIA/
+
2.0 / +1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 /
+
0.3 / x0 / −0.3 / −0.7 / −1.0 /
−
1.3 / −1.7 / −2.0
0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m /
ON / x OFFTo match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61).
NEG.ART/xOFF
Adjusts the exposure (page 56).
Chooses the auto focus method, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60).
∞
Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).
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When the Mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to CLIP MOTION in the SET UP settings.)
ItemSettingDescription
+
EV
9 (F OCUS)x MULTI AF / CENTER AF /
WB (WHITE BAL)
Spot light-metering
(can be set using a
menu with the DSCP71 only)
(IMAG E SIZE)xNORMAL/ MOBILESelects the Clip Motion image size (page 62).
± (FLASH LEVEL)BRIGHT
PFX (P.EFFECT)SOLARIZE/B&W/SEPIA/
(SHARPNESS)+2/ +1/ x0/ –1/ –2Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (except when the
2.0 / +1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 /
+
0.3 / x0 / −0.3 / −0.7 / −1.0 /
−
1.3 / −1.7 / −2.0
0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m /
xAUTO / / / /
ON / x OFFTo match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61).
xSTANDARD
DARK
NEG.ART/xOFF
Adjusts the exposure (page 56).
Chooses the auto focus method, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60).
∞
Sets the white balance (p a ge57).
Makes the flash level higher than normal.
Normal setting.
Makes the flash level low er th a n n o rmal.
Sets the special effects for the image (page60).
setting is 0).
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When the Mode dial is set to (when MOVING IMAGE in SET UP is set to Multi Burst)
ItemSettingDescription
EV
9 (FOCUS)x MULTI AF / CENTER AF /
WB (WHITE BAL)
Spot light-metering
(can be set using a
menu with the DSCP71 only)
(INTERVAL)x1/30 / 1/15 / 1/7.5 (NTSC)
(QUALITY)xFINE / STANDARDRecords images with fine/high image quality. / Records images in the standard image
PFX (P.EFFECT)SOLARIZE/B&W/SEPIA/
(SHARPNESS)+2/ +1/ x0/ –1/ –2Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (except when the
+
2.0 / +1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 /
+
0.3 / x0 / −0.3 / −0.7 / −1.0 /
−
1.3 / −1.7 / −2.0
0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m /
xAUTO / / / /
ON / x OFFTo match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61).
x1/25 / 1/12.5 / 1/6.3 (PAL)
NEG.ART/xOFF
Adjusts the exposure (page 56).
Chooses the auto focus method, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60).
∞
Sets the white balanc e ( p a ge57).
–In NTSC mode, choose the M u lti Bu rst b etween-frame shutter interval.
–In PAL mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval.
*The choices of between-fra me shutter interval change depend ing o n the setting
of the “VIDEO OUT” item in SET U P (page 98 ).
quality mode (page 24).
Sets the special effects for the image (page60).
setting is 0).
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When the Mode dial is set to
ItemSettingDescription
DELETEOK
PROTECT — Protects images against accidental erasure (page 69).
PRINT — Selects still images you want to print. (page 72).
SLIDE SHOWINTERVAL
RESIZE2048×1536 (DSC-P71) /
ROTATE (clockwise) / (counter-
DIVIDEOK / CANCELDivides a moving image (page 78). (For single images only.)
CANCEL
REPEAT
START
CANCEL
1600×1200/1280×960/ 640×480/
CANCEL
clockwise) / OK / CAN CEL
Deletes the displayed image (page 39).
Cancels deleting of the image.
–Sets the slide show interval. (For single images only.)
x3 sec/ 5sec/ 10sec/ 30sec/ 1min
– xON/OFF
–Starts the slide show
–Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show
Changes the recorded image size (page 71). (For single images only.)
Rotates the still imag e (p a g e68). (For single imag e s o n ly .)
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SET UP items
Set the Mode dial to SET UP. The setup
screen appears.
Factory settings are indicated with x.
CAMERA
ItemSettingDescription
MOVING IMAGE
DATE/TIMEDAY & TIME
DIGITAL ZOOM (DSC-
P71)
RED EYE REDUCTION ON /
AF ILLUMINATOR
SETUP 1
ItemSettingDescription
FORMAT
FILE NUMBER
/ LAN G U A G E
CLOCK SET
x
MPEG MOVIE
/
MULTI BURST
/
x
ON
OFF
x
OFFReduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 31).
x
AUTO / OFFSelects whether to emit an AF assist light in the dark. Helps when it is hard to focus
OK
CANCEL
/
x
SERIES
RESET
x ENGLISH
/ JPN
OK
CANCEL
/
When shooting movies/Clip Motion, the
date and time cannot be inserted in the
image. Also, the date and time will not be
displayed when shooting. The date and time
of playback will be displayed when the
image is played back.
/
CLIP MOTION
/
/ x
DATE
OFF
Formats the “Memory Stick”. Please note that formatting erases all the information recorded on a
“Memory Stick”, including even erasure protected images (page 43).
–Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the “Memory Stick” is changed.
–Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the “Memory Stick” is changed.
–Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in English.
–Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in Japanese.
Sets the date and time (page21).
Selects the shooting mode (pages 55, 74).
Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 32).
Selects whether to use the digital zoom (page 28).
on the subject under dark lighting (page 31).
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SETUP 2
ItemSettingDescription
BRIGHT
LCD
BRIGHTNESS
LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/
BEEPSHUTTER
VIDEO OUT
USB CONNECT
POWER SAVE
(DSC-P 71 )
/
xNORMAL
x
NORMAL
x
ON
OFF
x
NTSC
PAL
PTP
/
xNORMAL
ON / OFF
x
DARK
/
Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting “BRIGHT” makes the screen bright and easy to
see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge
faster. Displayed only when you are using your camera with the battery pack.
–Turns on the shutter sound when you release the shutter button.
–Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ release the shutter button.
–Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
–Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (Japan, USA).
–Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (Europe).
Switches the USB mode (page44).
Selects whether to use the POWER SAVE m ode (page16).
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Precautions
Cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Clean the screen surface with an LCD
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface 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 finish or the
casing.
Note on operating temperature
The camera is designed for use within a
temperature range of 0° – 40° (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
locations that exceed this range is not
recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. This moisture
condensation may cause a malfunction of
the camera.
Moisture condensation occurs easily
when:
•The camera is brought from a cold
location such as a ski slope into a warmly
heated room.
•The camera is taken from an airconditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
To prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and leave it in the new location
for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag
when the camera has adapted to the new
temperature.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to shoot with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.
The internal rechargeable button
battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of
whether the power is on or off.
This rechargeable button battery is
continually charged as long as you are using
the camera. However, if you use the camera
for only short periods it discharges
gradually, and if you do not use the camera
at all for about one month it becomes
completely discharged. In this case, be sure
to charge this rechargeable button battery
before using the camera.
Note that even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
Charging the battery
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains)
using the AC power adapter or install a
charged battery pack, and leave the camera
for 24 hours or more with the POWER
button set to OFF.
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1
The “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a
floppy disk.
There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an
ordinary “Memory Stick” and a
“MagicGate Memory Stick.” You can use
both types of “Memory Stick” with your
camera. However, because your camera
does not support the MagicGate standards,
data recorded with your camera is not
subject to MagicGate* copyright
protection.
* MagicGate is copyright protection technology
that uses encryption technology.
• Yo u cannot record or delete images when the
write-protect tab is set to LOCK. The position
or the shape of the write-protect tab may differ
depending on the “Memory Stick” you use.
Connector
Write-protect
tab
Labeling position
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while
reading or writing data.
• Data may be damaged in a location subject to
the effects of static electricity or noise.
• Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the labeling position.
• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,”
put it in the case supplied with it.
• Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.”
• Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory
Stick.”
• Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.
The nickel hydride
batteries
Effective use of the battery
•Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery
life is shortened under such
circumstances. To use the battery longer,
we recommend you keep the battery in a
pocket close to your body to warm it, and
insert it in your camera just before you
start shooting.
• If you use the LCD screen or shoot a lot
using the zoom, the battery power will be
used up faster.
•We recommend having spare batteries
handy for two or three times the expected
shooting time, and try test shooting
before the actually using the camera.
•Do not expose the battery to water. The
battery is not water-resistant.
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The LCD screen
For shooting still images
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
A Image size indicator (24, 25)
B Recording mode indicator (65)
C AE/AF LOCK indicator (26, 59)
D Remaining battery indicator
G Sharpness indicator (93, 94, 95)
H Picture effect indicator (60)
I Low battery warning (16)
J AF range finder (58)
K Spot light-meter aiming point
(61)
L Image quality indicator (24, 25)
M Mode dial indicator
N Remaining images indicator (25)
Self-diagnostics display (90)
O Remaining “Memory Stick”
capacity indicator (25)
P Center AF indicator (58)/
Focus preset value (60) 3.0 m
Q EV adjustment indicator (56)
R Iris value indicator
S Shutter speed indicator (89)
T Macro (DSC-P71) (28)
U Self-timer display (29)
V Vibration warning indicator (89)
W Menu/Guide menu (55)
• When you press the MENU button, Menu/
Guide menu is toggled between display/don’t
display.
• is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-
P31 (page 61).
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For shooting movies
1
1
q
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A Recording mode indicator (74)
B Remaining battery indicator
display (16)
C White balance indicator (57)
D Picture effect indicator (60)
E Spot light-metering aiming point
(61)
F AF range finder (58)
G Image size indicator (74)
H Recording time remaining
A 2.9V
D 2.9V
D 3.1V
PANEL 13.5V
PANEL 4.9V
PANEL 2.9V
PANEL –15.5V
BL VO+
−
BL VO
UNREG SCK, UNREG SO
AVC UNREG
ST UNREG
BATT UNREG
EVER 4V
XPWR ON
SYS DD ON
IC401
FRONT CONTROLLER
(1/3)
KEY INPUTS
BEEP
RESET
KEY AD0, 1
KEY AD3
MODE DIAL
IC402
INITIAL RESET,
BACK UP VCC
(1/3)
EVER 4V
FUNCTION
SWITCH
ZOOM
SWITCH
MODE
DIAL
BT401
LITHIUM
BATTERY
BZ901
BUZZER
3-13-2
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3-7. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM 1
DSC-P71/P71M
J001
DC IN
BT901
BATTERY
TERMINAL
+
–
SY-075 BOARD (1/2)
CN001
ACV UNREG
2
BATT/XEXT
1
ACV GND
3
CN002
BATT UNREG/+
4
BATT UNREG
3
BATT GND/-
2
1
05
D002, 003
Q004, 006
Q001
FLASH
UNIT
Q002, 007, 008,
010, 011
SWITCH
CONTROL
ST-075 BOARD
BATT/XEXT
FAST CHARGE
FLASH
DRIVE
T501
Q505,
Q507,
Q508
STB CHARGE
SYS DD ON
XCS DDCON
UNREG SO
UNREG SCK
EVER 3.2V
Q506
STRB ON
F001
F007
F006
F002
F003
F004
F005
Q501, 502
57
CONT
44
XCS
45
DATA
46
CLK
47
RST
48
LD ON
56
VCC1
CN502
12
10
2
9
IC001
DC/DC CONTROL
(8/8)
VCC2
OUT 1p
OUT 1n
VIN 1–
OUT 3p
VIN 3–
VCC3
VCC5
OUT 4p
OUT 4n
VIN 4–
OUT 5p
OUT 5n
OUT 5S
VIN 5–
OUT 6p
OUT 6n
OUT 6S
VIN 6–
OUT 9
IN 9–
SCP 9
VCC4
OUT 10
AMP IN
AMP OUT
IN 10
SCPIN
ST UNREG
M 5V
STB CHARGE 5V
41
D005
36
37
55
32
54
42
20
30
31
53
38
39
43
52
28
29
18
50
23
80
1
19
22
4
5
−
3
10
L005
L002
1
3
11
4
L006
L003
SWITCHING
CN707
Q022
ST UNREG
BATT UNREG
ACV UNREG
Q017, 020
SWITCHING
Q033, 044
SWITCHING
Q023, 026
SWITCHING
Q024, 027
SWITCHING
D009 D011
Q013
EMERGENCY
DETECT
D014
D006
Q704
2
VDD
D017
L007L015
L025
L001
Q028
Q029
SWITCHING
Q018, 021
SWITCHING
Q019
OUT
Q042, 043
SWITCHING
1
IC004
BATTERY DETECT
(7/8)
L008
VCC
7
VEE
3
−
7.5V/13.5V/15V REG.
IC003
(8/8)
L010
REG2
STB
REG3
REG1
L020
CAM 15V
CAM −7.5V
A 4.9V
A 2.9V
D 2.9V
D 3.1V
M 5V
D 1.5V
CAM DD ON
D010
L009, 014
L011
L012
L013
L017
L018
SWITCHING
6
1
4
8
Q039, 040
L023
B
D016
IC002
(7/8)
DC/DC
CONVERTER
L021
POWER BLOCK 2
(3-16)
CN701
L016
D 1.5V
D 3.1V
D 2.9V
A 2.9V
A 4.9V
M 5V
CAM 15V
CAM DD ON
CAM −7.5V
EVER 3.2V
SYS DD ON
FAST CHARGE
STB CHARGE
XCS DDCON
UNREG SO
UNREG SCK
BATT/XEXT
74
75
65
63
7373
6969
68
62
67
64
60
76
72
70
79
57
55
56
59
BATT UNREG
ACV UNREG
EVER 4V
DD CON SENS
D 2.9V
PANEL 2.9V
PANEL 4.9V
BL VO+
PANEL 13.5V
BUZZER 15V
−
BL VO
EVER 3.2V
SYS DD ON
FAST CHARGE
STB CHARGE
XCS DDCON
UNREG SO
UNREG SCK
BATT/XEXT
PK-064 BOARD (1/2)
CN901
74
75
65
63
68
62
67
64
60
76
72
70
79
57
55
56
59
BATT UNREG
ACV UNREG
EVER 4V
DD CON SENS
PANEL 2.9V
PANEL 4.9V
BL VO+
PANEL 13.5V
BUZZER 15V
BL VO
EVER 3.2V
SYS DD ON
FAST CHARGE
STB CHARGE
XCS DDCON
UNREG SO
UNREG SCK
BATT/XEXT
D 2.9V
POWER BLOCK 2
A
(3-15)
−
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3-8. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM 2
PK-064 BOARD (2/2)
A
POWER
BLOCK1
(3-14)
05
LITHIUM BATTERY
EVER 4V
EVER 3.2V
SYS DD ON
FAST CHARGE
STB CHARGE
XCS DDCON
UNREG SO
UNREG SCK
BATT/XEXT
DD CON SENS
BATT UNREG
ACV UNREG
D 2.9V
BUZZER 15V
PANEL 4.9V
PANEL 13.5V
PANEL 2.9V
BL VO–
BL VO+
BT401
(BACK UP)
IC803
BACK LIGHT
CONTROL
(2/3)
CL802
INITIAL RESET, BACK UP VCC
3
8
7
L803
L801
L802
IC802
LCD TIMING
GENERATOR
(2/3)
VBAT
VRO
VIN
IC402
(1/3)
VOUT
RESET
FB302
CD-392 BOARD
CN301
19
3
FB301
CCD IMAGER
FB301
L301
IC301
CAMERA DSP
(1/8)
L301
IC301
XLENS RST LED
L302
198
PIO01
SY-075 BOARD (2/2)
IC401
FRONT CONTROLLER
(1/3)
L401
BACKUP VCC
6
4
CS
5
D805
IC801
LCD
DRIVER
(2/3)
Q805
31 BATT IN
73 XRESET
76
SYS DD ON
FAST CHARGE
48
46 STB CHG
22
XCS DDCON
20
UNREG SO
21
UNREG SCK
8
BATT/XEXT
66
DD CON SENS
67
BATT SENS
68 ACV SENS
D806
Q810
REF VOLTAGE
GEN
CN902
CN903
AVC UNREG
BL L2
CN801
D804
CN802
10
18
16
11
1
6
9
6
1
UNREG
BL L2
VDD
VDDG
CRext
REF
BL L
BL THH
BZ901
BUZZER
CPC
(FOR CHECK)
PANEL UNIT
MONITOR
BACK LIGHT
LCD901
COLOR
LCD
D901
B
POWER
BLOCK1
(3-14)
CAM 15V
CAM −7.5V
A 4.9V
A 2.9V
D 3.1V
M 5V
D 1.5V
D 2.9V
CAM DD ON
34
33
29
31
32
36
Q701
D701
L502
L501
30
D23/PTA (7)
CAM 15V
CAM −7.5V
A 4.9V
A 2.9V
A 2.9V
D 3.1V
D 2.9V
FB502
IC501
MC CAM, SH DSP
(4/8)
L203
L651
FB501
D 2.9V
M 5V
IC651
VIDEO AMP
(2/8)
198
PTM (6)
CH-109 BOARD
CN101CN705
37
38
R124
42
40
39
36
L204
L202
IC202
7ch LENS DRIVER
(3/8)
FB303
D 3.1V
5V
R123
IC302
128M
SDRAM
(2/8)
L206
IC204
EVR
(D/A CONV.)
(3/8)
FB102
L101
3V
L103
FB105
L102
Q203
XLENS RST LED
A 2.9V
D 1.5V
D 2.9V
FB06
EEPROM
CN703
CN202
IC503
(5/8)
FB103
40 HCVDD
46 FE3V
47 DRV3V
44 TG3V
VCC
2
16
FB101
IC101
CAMERA
MODULE
MEMORY
STICK
FOCUS RESET VCC
FB504
IC502
16M FLASH
(5/8)
CN102
CAM 15V
CAM −7.5V
FB781
19
3
LENS ASSY
ZOOM
FOCUS
SENSOR
SENSOR
L781
IC781
CLOCK GEN.
(5/8)
CAM 15V
CAM −7.5V
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4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
FRAME (1/2)
DSC-P71/P71M
SECTION 4
1
OVF_NZM
3
5
6842
7
9141112
D902
SELF TIMER/
AF ILLUMINATOR
13
1510
A
FP-528
12345
6P
CN351
B
C
CD-392 BOARDLENS BLOCK
D
E
FP-074
1011121314151617181920
H2
CCD_OUT
GND
H1
VSUB_CONT
20P
GND
CN102
GND
CAM_15V
F
V2
RG
V1A
V1B
V3B
VSHT
V3A
123456789
V4
GND
GND
CAM_-7.5V
CCD_TEMP
G
H
CH-109 BOARD
I
J
20P
1
GND
2
CCD_TEMP
3
CAM_-7.5V
4
GND
5
V4
6
V3A
7
V3B
8
V2
9
V1A
10
V1B
11
VSHT
12
RG
13
H1
14
H2
15
VSUB_CONT
16
GND
CCD_OUT
17
GND
18
19
CAM_15V
20
GND
REG_GND
70
REG_GND
68
REG_GND
66
CA_AD12
64
CA_AD10
62
CA_AD8
60
CA_AD6
58
CA_AD4
56
CA_AD2
54
CA_AD0
52
REG_GND
50
XTG_CSXGCAM_CS
48
XCAM_SO
46
REG_GND
44
A_4.9V
42
A_2.9V
40
CAM_-7.5V
38
D_3.1V
36
REG_GND
34
REG_GND
32
REG_GND
30
REG_GND
28
CLPDM
26
CA_HD
24
REG_GND
22
REG_GND
20
REG_GND
18
CCD_TEMP
16
REG_GND
14
REG_GND
12
REG_GNDREG_GND
10
REG_GND
8
REG_GND
6
REG_GND
4
REG_GND
2
CN101
TG_CLK
REG_GND
CA_AD13
CA_AD11
CA_AD9
CA_AD7
CA_AD5
CA_AD3
CA_AD1
REG_GND
XCAM_SCK
REG_GND
REG_GND
CAM_15V
TG_WEN
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
XCAM_RESET
VSUB_CONT
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
MCK12
A_2.9V
CLPOB
CA_FD
25PCN202
SHUTTER+
1
SHUTTER+
2
3
SHUTTER-
4
SHUTTER-
5
IRIS-
IRIS+
6
7
N.C.
8
FOCUS_A-
9
FOCUS_B-
FOCUS_A
10
11
FOCUS_B
12
TEMP_GND
TEMP_OUT
13
14
FOCUS_RESET_SENS
15
FOCUS_RESET_GND
16
FOCUS_RESET_VCC
17
ZOOM_ENCODER_4
18
ZOOM_ENCODER_3
19
ZOOM_ENCODER_2
20
ZOOM_ENCODER_1
21
ENCODER_GND
22
ZOOM_DRIVE+
23
ZOOM_DRIVE+
24
ZOOM_DRIVE-
25
ZOOM_DRIVE-
70P
69
67
65
63
61
59
57
55
53
51
49
47
45
43
41
39
37
35
33
B to B
31
29
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
70PCN705
REG_GND
1
REG_GND
3
REG_GND
5
CA_AD12
7
CA_AD10
9
CA_AD8
11
CA_AD6
13
CA_AD4
15
CA_AD2
17
CA_AD0
19
21
REG_GND
23
XTG_CS
25
XCAM_SO
27
REG_GND
29
A_4.9V
31
A_2.9V
33
CAM_-7.5V
35
D_3.1V
37
REG_GND
39
REG_GND
41
REG_GND
43
45
CLPDM
47
CA_HD
49
REG_GND
51
REG_GND
53
REG_GND
55
CCD_TEMP
57
REG_GND
59
REG_GND
61
REG_GND
63
REG_GND
65
REG_GND
67
REG_GND
69
REG_GND
TG_CLK
MCK12
REG_GND
CA_AD13
CA_AD11
CA_AD9
CA_AD7
CA_AD5
CA_AD3
CA_AD1
REG_GND
XGCAM_CS
XCAM_SCK
REG_GND
REG_GND
A_2.9V
CAM_15V
TG_WEN
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GNDREG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
XCAM_RESET
VSUB_CONT
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
CLPOB
CA_FD
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
CN708
AF_LED_5V
6
N.C.
N.C.
AF_LED_5V
PRELAMP_LED_ON
PRELAMP_LED_ON
SY-075 BOARD (1/2)
10PCN704
USB_JACK_IN
V_OUT
REG_GND
REG_GND
AV_JACK_IN
N.C
123456789
REG_GND
REG_GND
D+
D-
10
K
AV JACK
J201
JK-231 BOARD
CN202
5P
VCC
1
D-
L
05
2
3
4ID
5
D+
GND
USB
CN201
10P
AV_JACK_IN
10
V_OUT
9
REG_GND
8
N.C.
7
REG_GND
6
USB_JACK_IN
REG_GND
REG_GND
5
4
D-
3
D+
2
1
FP-072
4-14-2
FRAME (1/2)
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FRAME (2/2)
1
3
FLASH UNIT
5
6842
7
914111216
13
1510
A
ST-075 BOARD
BZ901
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
XPWR_LED
XSHTR_ON
REG_GND
FR_SO
REG_GND
XCS_MC
XMC_HELP
REG_GND
XMS_IN
SYS_V
REG_GND
PANEL_V
REG_GND
LCD_SO
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
BL_VO-
BL_VO+
BUZER_15V
EVER_3.2V
REG_GND
XSTB_FULL
BUZZER
PK-064 BOARD
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
80
CN903
CVCHK_OUT
REG_GND
CPC_IN
PANEL_COM
UNREG
LANC_IN
LANC_OUT
MAKER_RECOG
CN802
BL_THH
BL_THL
CN801
SLVSSG
18P
BL_L1
N.C.
BL_L2
HSY
VG
RF7
TXD
RXD
RESET
VDD
6P
N.C.
BL_H
N.C.
BL_L
24P
N.C. 24
COM 23
VST 22
VCK 21
EN 20
DWN 19
VDD 18
VSS 17
VDDG 16
VVSSG 15
WIDE 13
HST 12
REF 11
N.C. 10
CRext 9
HCK2 8
HCK1 7
PSIG 6
G5
R4
B3
RGT
N.C. 1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
CPC
(FOR CHECK)
12PCN502
B
STB_CHARGE
ST_UNREG
ST_UNREG
121110
REG_GND
ST_UNREG
987654321
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
XSTB_PWRSAVE
XSTB_FULL
M_5V
STRB_ON
FP-530
987654321
REG_GND
XSTB_FULL
XSTB_PWRSAVE
M_5V
121110
STRB_ON
C
12P
CN707
ST_UNREG
ST_UNREG
ST_UNREG
STB_CHARGE
REG_GND
REG_GND
REG_GND
D
E
F
SY-075 BOARD (2/2)
G
H
CONTROL
SWITCH
BLOCK
123456789
10P
CN706
REG_GND
N.C.
D_2.9V
XPWR_LED
N.C.
XPWR_ON
N.C.
REG_GND
XSHTR_ON
10
XAE_LOCK_SW
REG_GNDREG_GND
2
REG_GND
4
REG_GNDREG_GND
6
REG_GND
8
REG_GND
10
REG_GND
12
REG_GND
14
XPWR_LED
16
XAE_LOCK_SW
18
XSHTR_ON
20
REG_GND
22
FR_SOFR_SI
24
REG_GND
26
XCS_MC
28
XMC_HELP
30
REG_GND
32
AV_JACK_IN
34
XMS_IN
36
SELF_TIMER_LED
38
SYS_VXMS_ACCESS_LED
40
REG_GND
42
PANEL_V
44
REG_GND
46
LCD_SO
48
REG_GND
50
REG_GND
52
REG_GND
54
UNREG_SCK
56
REG_GND
58
BL_VO-
60
BL_VO+
62
BUZER_15V
64
PANEL_-15V
66
PANEL_4.9V
68
FAST_CHARGE
70
SYS_DD_ON
72
BATT_UNREG
74
EVER_3.2V
76
REG_GND
78
XSTB_FULLSTB_CHARGE
80
XSTB_PWRSAVE
CN701
REG_GND
PANEL_R
PANEL_G
PANEL_B
REG_GND
AE_LOCK_LED
XPWR_ON
REG_GND
XFR_SCK
REG_GND
XMC_NMI
PAL/XNTSC
XRST_SYS
USB_JACK_IN
CVCHK_OUT
REG_GND
REG_GND
XLCD_SCK
XCS_PANEL_TG
REG_GND
REG_GND
UNREG_SO
XCS_DDCON
BATT/XEXT
REG_GND
DD_CON_SENS
EVER_4.0V
PANEL_13.5V
PANEL_2.9V
REG_GND
D_2.9V
ACV_UNREG
REG_GND
2P
CN902
1BEEP_OUT
2REG_GND
80P
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
FP-067
41
HDO
43
45
47
49
51
53
55
57
59
61
63
65
67
69
71
73
75
77
79
REG_GND
1
REG_GND
3
REG_GND
5
PANEL_R
7
PANEL_G
9
PANEL_B
11
REG_GND
13
AE_LOCK_LED
15
XPWR_ON
17
XSTB_PWRSAVE
19
REG_GND
21
FR_SI
23
XFR_SCK
25
REG_GND
27
XMC_NMI
29
PAL/XNTSC
31
XRST_SYS
33
USB_JACK_IN
35
CVCHK_OUT
37
XMS_ACCESS_LED
39
REG_GND
41
HDO
43
REG_GND
45
XLCD_SCK
47
XCS_PANEL_TG
49
REG_GND
51
REG_GND
53
UNREG_SO
55
XCS_DDCON
57
BATT/XEXT
59
REG_GND
61
DD_CON_SENS
63
EVER_4.0V
65
PANEL_13.5V
67
PANEL_2.9V
69
REG_GND
71
D_2.9V
73
ACV_UNREG
75
REG_GND
77
STB_CHARGE
79
80PCN901
XAE_LOCK_SW
AV_JACK_IN
SELF_TIMER_LED
UNREG_SCK
PANEL_-15V
PANEL_4.9V
FAST_CHARGE
SYS_DD_ON
BATT_UNREG
I
8PCN703
MS_SCLK
MS_DIO
XMS_IN
VCC
VSS
1234567
MS_VCC
VSS
MS_BS
J
8
FP-529
4P
CN002
BATT_GND/-
BATT_GND/-
123
BATT_UNREG/+
BATT_UNREG
4
3PCN001
ACV_GND
ACV_UNREG
BATT/XEXT
123
FRAME (2/2)
MS SOCKET
BT901
DRY BATTERY
ACV
J001
LCD901
PANEL UNIT
K
D901
05
BACK LIGHT
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4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
(In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block)
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(For schematic diagrams)
• All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF : µ
µF. 50 V or less are not indicated except f or electrolytics
and tantalums.
• Chip resistors are 1/10 W unless otherwise noted.
kΩ=1000 Ω, MΩ=1000 kΩ.
• Caution when replacing chip parts.
New parts must be attached after removal of chip.
Be careful not to heat the minus side of tantalum
capacitor, Because it is damaged by the heat.
• Some chip part will be indicated as follows.
ExampleC541L452
22U10UH
TA A2520
Kinds of capacitor
Temperature characteristics
External dimensions (mm)
• Constants of resistors, capacitors, ICs and etc with XX
indicate that they are not used.
In such cases, the unused circuits may be indicated.
•Parts with ★ differ according to the model/destination.
Refer to the mount table for each function.
• All variable and adjustable resistors have characteristic
curve B, unless otherwise noted.
• Signal name
XEDIT→ EDITPB/XREC → PB/REC
• 2: non flammable resistor
• 5: fusible resistor
• C: panel designation
• A: B+ Line
• B: B– Line
•J : IN/OUT direction of (+,–) B LINE.
• C: adjustment for repair.
• A: VIDEO SIGNAL (ANALOG)
• A: AUDIO SIGNAL (ANALOG)
• A: VIDEO/AUDIO SIGNAL
• A: VIDEO/AUDIO/SERVO SIGNAL
• A: SERVO SIGNAL
• Circled numbers refer to waveforms.
(Measuring conditions voltage and waveform)
•Voltages and waveforms are measured between the
measurement points and ground when camera shoots
color bar chart of pattern box. The y are reference values
and reference waveforms.
(VOM of DC 10 MΩ input impedance is used)
•Voltage values change depending upon input impedance
of VOM used.)
1. Connection
Pattern box
L
Front of the lens
L = About 30 cm
2. Adjust the distance so that the output waveform of Fig.
a and the Fig. b can be obtain.
AABBA=B
Fig. a (Video output terminal output waveform)
H
Yellow
Cyan
White
Magenta
Green
Red
Blue
Note :The components identified by mark 0 or
dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
Fig.b (Picture on monitor TV)
When indicating parts by reference number, please
include the board name.
Note :Les composants identifiés par une marque
0 sont critiques pour la sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant
le numéro spécifie.
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CD-392 (CCD IMAGER) • See page 4-39 for CD-392 printed wiring board. • See page 4-57 for waveforms.
1
37
5
642
8
CD-392 BOARD
A
B
20P
CN351
CAM_-7.5V
GND
CCD_TEMP
GND
123456789
TH351
C
CL351
D
1
CH-109
(THROUGH THE FP-074 FLEXIBLE)
V3A
CN102
(SEE PAGE 4-10)
V1A
V3B
V2
VSHT
V1B
1011121314151617181920
2
H2
H1
GND
VSUB_CONTRGGNDV4CAM_15V
CCD_OUT
GND
L351
100uH
CCD IMAGER
XX MARK:NO MOUNT
NO MARK:REC/PB MODE
R:REC MODE
P:PB MODE
Q352
2SC4250(T5LSONY1)
BUFFER
R14.8/P0
R10.4/P0
C360
10p
6
R10.9/
3
4
E
5
F
SIGNAL PATH
VIDEO
SIGNAL
G
05
Y/CHROMA
REC
C352
3.3u
35V
MA111-(K8).S0
FB351
C353
22u
16V
D351
1uC351
C354
0.01u
R353
R352
100k
68
R355
3.3
1V42
IC351
ICX412AQF-13
R354
3.3
C355
0.1u
V3A3V3B
H2
18VL19H120
C356
0.1u
R356
2700
R12.9/P0
0
Q351
DTC144EHT2L
SWITCH
4V25
16
V1A6V1B
SUB17CSUB
47
R357
R358
0.1u
C358
7
1M
C357
2200p
TEST8TEST
9
10
GND
VOUT
VDD12RG13H214H115GND
11
C359
0.1u
P0
R360
4700
IC351
Note:The voltage and waveform of IC351
CCD IMAGER
cannot be measured,because it is mounted
by the side of the lens.
Precautions for Replacement of CCD Imager
• The CD-392 board mounted as a repair part is not equipped
with a CCD imager.
When replacing this board, remove the CCD imager from the
old one and mount it onto the new one.
• If the CCD imager has been replaced, carry out all the
adjustments for the camera section.
• As the CCD imager may be damaged by static electricity from
its structure, handle it carefully like for the MOS IC.
In addition, ensure that the receiver is not covered with dusts
nor exposed to strong light.
CD-392
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CH-109 (CAMERA PROCESS) • See page 4-41 for CH-109 printed wiring board.
1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards
When replacing main parts and boards, adjust the items indicated by z in the following table.
Block
replacement
Mounted parts
replacement
Replaced parts
Board
replacement
Adjustment sectionAdjustment
Initialization of A, B, D,
E, F, 7, 9 page data
VideoComposite video level adj.
CameraFlange back adj.
LCDLCD initial data input
Initialization of A, D page data
Initialization of B, E, F, 7, 9, page data
F No. compensation
Mechanical shutter adj.
Light value adj.
Mixed color cancel adj.
Auto white balance standard data input
Auto white balance adj.
Color reproduction adj.
CCD (white and black) defect
compensation
CCD linearity check
Strobe white balance adj.
Backlight current adj.
VCO adj.
PSIG Gray adj.
D range adj.
Black limit adj.
Contrast adj.
Center volatge adj.
V-COM DC adj.
White balance adj.
(LCD panel)
(Back light unit)
(CCD imager)
(Camera Module)
(EVR)
(CAMERA DSP)
(VIDEO AMP)
(LCD drive)
(LCD Timing generator)
LCD901
D901
IC351
IC204
IC301
IC651
IC801
IC802
(COMPLETE)
(COMPLETE)
Lens block assy
Flash unit
LCD block
LCD block
CD-392 board
CH-109 board
SY-075 board
SY-075 board
SY-075 board
PK-064 board
PK-064 board
CH-109 board
ST-075 board
zz
zz
zzzzz
zzzzz
zzzzz
zzzzz
zzzzzzz
zzzzzzz
zzzzzzz
zzzzzzz
zzzzzzz
zzzzz
zz
zzzzzzzzz
zzz
zzzzz
zzzz
zzzz
zzzz
zzzz
zzzz
zzzz
zzzzz
zzzzzz
EEPROM
(COMPLETE)
(COMPLETE)
IC503
SY-075 board
PK-064 board
SY-075 board
RadarW
RadarW
RadarWRadarW
RadarW
RadarW
Supporting
Table 5-1-1
5-2
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Ref. No.
J-1
J-2
J-3
J-4
J-5
J-6
J-7
J-8
Name
Filter for color temperature correction (C14)
Pattern box PTB-450
Color bar chart for pattern box
Adjusting remote commander (RM-95 upgraded).
(Note 1)
Siemens star chart
Clear chart for pattern box
CPC-9 jig (Note 2)
Minipattern box
Parts Code
J-6080-058-A
J-6082-200-A
J-6020-250-A
J-6082-053-B
J-6080-875-A
J-6080-621-A
J-6082-393-C
J-6082-353-B
Usage
Auto white balance adjustment/check
White balance adjustment/check
For checking the flange back
For connecting the adjusting remote commander
For adjusting the LCD block
For adjusting the flange back
J-9Back ground paper J-2501-130-A For adjusting the strobe
5-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUS TMENT
1-1.PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT
1-1-1. List of Service Tools
• Oscilloscope• Color monitor• Vectorscope
• Regulated power supply• Digital voltmeter
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Note 1: If the micro processor IC in the adjusting remote
commander is not the new micro processor (UPD7503GC56-12), The pages cannot be switched. In this case,
replace with the new micro processor (8-759-148-35).
J-1J-5J-2
J-6J-7
J-3J-4
J-8J-9
Note 2: The old CPC-9 jig (Parts code: J-6082-393-B) cannot be
used, because it cannot operate the adjusting remote
commander.
Fig. 5-1-1
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1-1-2. Preparations
Note 1: For details of how remove the cabinet and boards, refer
to “2. DISASSEMBLY”.
Note 2: When performing only the adjustments, the lens block
and boards need not be disassemble.
1) Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 5-1-
6.
2) Connect the Adjusting remote commander to PK-064 board
CN903 via CPC-9 jig (J-6082-393-C). (See Fig. 5-1-3)
Note 3: Setting the “Forced CAMERA mode power ON” Mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: D, address: 21, set data: 04, and press
the PAUSE button of the adjusting remote commander.
The above procedure will enable the camera power
to be turned on. After completing adjustments, be
sure to exit the “Forced CAMERA mode power ON
Mode”.
Note 4: Exiting the “Forced CAMERA mode power ON Mode”
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: D, address: 21, set data: 00, and press
the PAUSE button of the adjusting remote commander.
3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
Pattern box
L
Front of the lens
L = About 30 cm
Fig. 5-1-2
1-1-3. Discharging of the Flashlight Power Supply
The capacitor which is used as power supply of flashlight is charged
with 200 V to 300 V voltage. Discharge this voltage before starting adjustments in order to protect service engineers from electric
shock during adjustment.
Discharge procedure
1. Press the FLASH button (PK-064 board S253 (CONTROL
UP)) and set the NO FLASH mode.
2. Fabricate the discharging jig as shown in Fig. 5-1-5 locally by
yourself. Connect the discharging jig to the positive (+) and
negative (–) terminal of the flash voltag e charge capacitor . Allow ten seconds to discharge the voltage.
Capacitor
R:1 kΩ/1 W
(Part code:
1-215-869-11)
CPC-9 jig
(J-6082-393-C)
(Note 1, 2)
CPC lid
Note 1: Don’t use the 12 pin flexible board of CPC-9 jig.
It causes damage to the unit.
Note 2: The old CPC-9 jig (Parts code: J-6082-393-B)
cannot be used, because it cannot operate
the adjusting remote commander.
1
18
PK-064 board
CN903
Fig. 5-1-4
Fig. 5-1-3
1 kΩ/1 W
Wrap insulating tape.
Fig. 5-1-5
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Note 1: Don’t use the 12 pin flexible board of CPC-9 jig.
Note 2: The old CPC-9 jig (Parts code: J-6082-393-B)
It causes damage to the unit.
cannot be used, because it cannot operate
the adjusting remote commander.
CPC-9 jig (Note 1, 2)
(J-6082-393-C)
–
118
+
Regulated
power supply
(6.0 to 7.2 Vdc)
BUZZER
CN903
CN902
Adjusting
remote
commander
CN801
PK-064
BOARD
CN802
BACK LIGHT
LCD PANEL
CN901
ST-075
BOARD
CN502
CONTROL
SWITCH
BLOCK
CD-392
BOARD
CN351
LENS UNIT
CN101
CH-109
BOARD
CN102
AF ILLUMINATION
CN705
JK-231
BOARD
CN708
CN202
CN201
J201
SY-075
BOARD
CN703
CN704
CN701
MS SOCKET
Color
monitor
Video
CN707
CN001
Vectorscope
CN706
DC IN jack
AC IN
AC power
adaptor
Terminated
75 Ω
Fig. 5-1-6
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1-1-4. Precautions
1. Setting the Switch
Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and perform adjustments.
1. Mode Dial .......................................... CAMERA
2. ZOOM switch
(PK-064 board S252, S254) .............. WIDE end
3. EV (Menu display) ............................ 0EV
4. DSIPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button
(PK-064 board S256)......................... OSD OFF
5. WB (WHITE BALANCE)
(Menu display) ................................... AUTO
6. P.EFFECT (Menu display) ................ OFF
7. VIDEO OUT (SET UP setting) ......... NTSC
2. Order of Adjustments
Basically carry out adjustments in the order given.
Color bar chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame)
H
Yellow
Cyan
White
Magenta
Green
ABB
A=B
Red
Blue
A
Enlargement
B
A
3. Subjects
1) Color bar chart (Standard picture frame).
When performing adjustments using the color bar chart, adjust the picture frame as shown in Fig. 5-1-7. (Standard picture frame)
2) Clear chart (Standard picture frame)
Remove the color bar chart from the pattern box and insert a
clear chart in its place. (Do not perform zoom operations during this time)
3) Chart for flange back adjustment
Join together a piece of white A0 size paper (1189mm × 841
mm) and a piece of black paper to make the chart shown in
Fig. 5-1-8.
C=D
V
Difference in level
DC
Fig. 5-1-7
Electronic beam scanning frame
Red
Cyan
White
Green
Yellow
Fig. b (monitor TV picture)
Adjust the camera zoom and direction to
obtain the output waveform shown in Fig a
and the monitor TV display shown in Fig. b.
Black
Magenta
1189 mm
Blue
CRT picture frame
White
841 mm
Note: Use a non-reflecting and non-glazing vellum paper. The
size must be A0 or larger and the joint between the white
and black paper must not have any undulations.
Fig. 5-1-8
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4. Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box
A dark room is required to provide an accurate flash adjustment.
If it is not available, prepare the flash adjustment box as given
below;
1) Provide woody board A, B and C of 15 mm thickness.
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woody board A (2)
530 mm
1026 mm: Depth 1m
513 mm: Depth 50cm
woody board B (2)
500 mm
1000 mm1030 mm
2) Apply black mat paint to one side of woody board A and B.
3) Attach background paper (J-2501-130-A) to woody board C.
4) Assemble so that the black sides and the background paper
side of woody board A, B and C are internal. (Fig 5-1-10)
1026 mm: Depth 1m
Fig. 5-1-9
woody board A
513 mm: Depth 50cm
woody board B
woody board A
woody board C (1)
1000 mm
1000 mm
woody board B
woody board C
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1-2.INITIALIZATION OF A, B, D, E, F, 7, 9 PAGE
DAT A
1-2-1. Initialization of A, D Page Data
1. Initializing A, D Page Data
Note: If the A, D page data has been initialized, the following
adjustments need to be performed again.
1) Modification of A, D page data
2) Video system adjustments
3) LCD system adjustments
4) System control system adjustments
Adjsuting pageA
Adjsuting Address00 to FF
Adjusting pageD
Adjusting Address10 to 73
Initializing Method:
Order Page Address DataProcedure
10 0101
24 0306
34 002D
44 012DPress PAUSE button.
54 02Check the data changes to “01”.
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2. Modification of A, D Page Data
If the A, D page data has been initialized, change the data of the
“Fixed data-2” address shown in the following table by manual
input.
Modifying Method:
1) Before changing the data, select page: 0, address: 01, and set
data: 01.
2) New data for changing are not shown in the tables because
they are different in destination. When changing the data, copy
the data built in the same model.
Note: If copy the data built in the different model, the
camera may not operate.
3) When changing the data, press the PAUSE button of the
adjusting remote commander each time when setting new data
to write the data in the non-volatile memory.
4) Check that the data of adjustment addresses is the initial value.
If not, change the data to the initial value.
Perform “Modification of
A, D page Data”.
3. A Page Table
Note 1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data.
(Refer to “1. Initializing the A Page Data”)
Note 2: Fixed data-2: Modified data.
(Refer to “2. Modification of A Page Data”)
Address Initial valueRemark
00, 01Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
0200Test mode
03 to 61Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
62
63
64 to 7FFixed data-1 (Initialized data)
808EBacklight current adj. (BL L)
8136Backlight current adj. (BL H)
825EVCO adj. (NTSC)
837CVCO adj. (PAL)
84A9V-COM DC adj.
859BD Range adj.
860ABlack limit adj.
873APsig Gray adj./V-COM adj.
8890
8983
8A4CContrast adj.
8B48Center voltage adj.
8C
8D
8E
8F
90 to 9FFixed data-1 (Initialized data)
A080Composite video level adj.
A1, A2Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
A3
A4
A5 to A8Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
A9Fixed data-2
AA to FFFixed data-1 (Initialized data)
Fixed data-2
White balance adj.
Fixed data-2
Fixed data-2
Processing after Completing Modification of A, D Page Data:
Order Page Address DataProcedure
12 0029
22 0129Press PAUSE button.
4. D Page Table
Note 1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data.
(Refer to “1. Initializing the D Page Data”)
Note 2: Fixed data-2: Modified data.
(Refer to “2. Modification of D Page Data”)
Address Initial valueRemark
10 to1FFixed data-1 (Initialized data)
20Not used
2100Test mode
22 to 36Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
37 to 3FNot used
40 to 5AFixed data-1 (Initialized data)
5BNot used
5C to 73Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
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1-2-2. Initialization of B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data
1. Initializing B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data
Note: If the B, E, F, 7, 9 Page data has been initialized,
“Modification of B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data” and following
adjustments need to be performed again.
1) Modification of B, E, F, 7, 9 page data
2) Camera system adjustments
Adjusting pageB
Adjusting Address00 to FF
Adjusting pageE
Adjusting Address00 to FF
Adjusting pageF
Adjusting Address00 to FF
Adjusting page7
Adjusting Address00 to FF
Adjusting page9
Adjusting Address00 to FF
Initializing Method:
Order Page Address DataProcedure
10 0101
26 0306
36 002D
46 012D Press PAUSE button.
56 02Check the data changes to “01”.
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Perform “Modification of B,
E, F, 7, 9 page Data”.
3. B Page Table
Note 1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data.
(Refer to “1. Initializing B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data”)
Note 2: Fixed data-2: Modified data.
(Refer to “2. Modification of B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data”)
Address Initial valueRemark
00 to FFFixed data-1 (Initialized data)
4. E Page Table
Note 1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data.
(Refer to “1. Initializing B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data”)
Note 2: Fixed data-2: Modified data.
(Refer to “2. Modification of B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data”)
Address Initial valueRemark
00 to FFFixed data-1 (Initialized data)
2. Modification of B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data
If the B, E, F, 7, 9 Page data has been initialized, change the data
of the “Fixed data-2” address shown in the following tables by
manual input.
Modifying Method:
1) Before changing the data, select page: 0, address: 01, and set
data: 01.
2) New data for changing are not shown in the tables because
they are different in destination. When chang ing the data, copy
the data built in the same model.
Note: If copy the data built in the different model, the
camera may not operate.
3) When changing the data, press the PAUSE button of the
adjusting remote commander each time when setting new data
to write the data in the non-volatile memory.
4) Check that the data of adjustment addresses is the initial value.
If not, change the data to the initial value.
Processing after Completing Modification of B, E, F, 7, 9
Page data
Order Page Address DataProcedure
12 0029
22 0129Press PAUSE button.
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5. F Page Table
Note 1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data”)
Note 2: Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data”)
AFE9
B000AWB 3200K standard data input
B100AWB 5800K standard data input
B200AWB 3200K standard data input
B300AWB 5800K standard data input
B400AWB 3200K standard data input
B5Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
B628
B770
B80C