SONY DSC-P71 REPAIR MANUAL L1 V1

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SERVICE MANUAL

Level 1

Ver 1.0 2002. 03

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Image device

Effective pixels number of camera

Lens

Exposure control

White balanceAutomatic, Daylight, Cloudy,

Data formats Moving images: MPEG1

Recording media

Flash Recommended distance

Output connectors

VIDEO OUT jack

USB jack mini-B

LCD screen

LCD panel used

Total number of dots

8.93mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter

Approx. 3 210 000 pixels 3×zoom lens

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, GIF F(for Clip 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)

Minijack 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalanced, sync negative

3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive

123 200 (560x220) dots

ft) (W)

Power, etc.

Power AA nickel hydride batteries (2)

Power consumption (when recording)

Operating temperature range

Storage temperature range

Dimensions

Mass

BC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger

Power requirements

Output voltage

Dimensions 70 ×29 ×74 mm (2

Mass Approx. 70g (2 oz) Operating temperature range

2.4 V AC-LS 1 AC p owe r ad apt or (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)

×

/8×1 3/16×3

AEP Model

UK Model

AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied)

Power requirements

Rated output voltage

External dimensions

Mass Approx. 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

/4× ×

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 7/

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

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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.

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Section Title Page

SERVICE NOTE................................................................... 4

Self-diagnosis Display .......................................................... 5

1. MAIN PARTS

1. Ornamental parts .......................................................... 6

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Cabinet (Rear) Block Assembly .................................... 8

2-2. PK-064 Board ................................................................ 8

2-3. LCD Module................................................................... 9

2-4. Cabinet (Front) Block Assembly.................................... 9

2-5. Cabinet (Upper) Block Assembly .................................. 10

2-6. ST-075 Board................................................................. 10

2-7. Lens Block Assembly .................................................... 11

2-8. Memor y Stick Connector ............................................... 11

2-9. JK-231 Board ................................................................ 12

2-11. SY-075 Board ................................................................ 12

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3. REPAIR PARTS LIST

3-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 13

3-1-1. Cabinet (Front) Section ............................................ 13

3-1-2. Cabinet (Rear) Assembly......................................... 14

3-1-3. Lens Block Assembly............................................... 15

4. GENERAL

Before using your camera ....................................................... 17

Identifying the Parts................................................................. 19

Preparing batteries .................................................................. 20

Charging the batteries ............................................................. 20

Inserting the batteries ............................................................. 21

Using an external power source ............................................. 22

Using your camera abroad...................................................... 22

Turning on/off your camera ..................................................... 23

How to use the control button ................................................. 23

Setting the data and time ........................................................ 23

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” ............................... 24

Deciding the still image size and image quality...................... 25

Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) ...... 26

Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera .............. 31

Viewing images on a TV screen .............................................. 32

Deleting still images ................................................................ 32

Formatting a “Memory Stick” ................................................... 34

Copying still images to your Computer ................................... 35

Installing the USB driver.......................................................... 35

Preparing your camera............................................................ 36

Connecting your camera to your computer............................. 36

Copying images....................................................................... 37

Viewing the images on your computer.................................... 39

For Macintosh users ................................................................ 40

How to setup and operate your camera.................................. 40

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 54

Warning and Messages........................................................... 57

Self-diagnostics Display .......................................................... 58

Menu items .............................................................................. 59

SET UP items .......................................................................... 61

The LCD screen ...................................................................... 63

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• NOTE FOR REPAIR

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.

When installing a connector, don’t press down 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.

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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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1. MAIN PARTS

Note:

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

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

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

DC cover 3-074-007-01 (When change it, need to dismantle the set.)

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

Hinge assembly X-3952-462-1

Checking supplied accessories.

Power cord (1)

0 1-769-608-11 (AEP) 0 1-783-374-11 (UK)

BATTERY CARRYING CASE (1)

3-074-757-01

CPC lid 3-074-035-01

Ni-MH battery charger BC-CS1 (1) 0 1-477-227-31

Wrist strap (1)

3-070-841-01

R6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2)

CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB driver) (1) 3-072-414-01

"Memory Stick" (16MB) (1)

USB cable (1) 1-823-932-11

A/V connecting cable (1) 1-824-009-81

Other accessories

3-074-351-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) 3-074-351-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(FRENCH, GERMAN) (AEP)

3-074-351-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP)

3-074-351-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(DUTCH, ITALIAN) (AEP)

3-073-074-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(SWEDISH, RUSSIAN) (AEP)

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2-1. CABINET (REAR)

BLOCK ASSEMBLY (Page 8)

2-2. PK-064 BOARD

(Page 8)

2-4. CABINET (FRONT)

BLOCK ASSEMBLY (Page 9)

2-3. LCD MODULE

(Page 9)

2-8. MEMORY STICK

CONNECTOR (Page 11)

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2-5. CABINET (UPPER)

BLOCK ASSEMBLY (Page 10)

2-7. LENS BLOCK ASSEMBLY

(Page 11)

2-9.JK-231 BOARD

(Page 12)

2-6. ST-075 BOARD

(Page 10)

2-10.SY-075 BOARD

(Page 12)

2. DISASSEMBLY

• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

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Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-1. CABINET (REAR) BLOCK ASSEMBLY

7 FP-067 flexible board

(CN701)

8 Cabinet (rear) block assembly

5 Claw

1 Screw (M2)

2-2. PK-064 BOARD

1 FP-067 flexible board

(CN901)

4 Claw

2 Screw (M2)

3 Tw o screws (M2)

2 tape

3 Flexible board

(CN802)

9 PK-064 board

8 Three screws

(1.7

× 4)

4 tape

6 Connector (CN902)

7 Three screws (1.7 × 4)

5 Flexible board

(CN801)

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2-3. LCD MODULE

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4 Light guide plate block

1 Tw o screws (1.7

3 LCD retainer

2 Tw o screws (1.7 × 4)

2-4. CABINET (FRONT) BLOCK ASSEMBLY

2 Open the BT lid

5 LCD module

1 FP-528 board (CN708)

3 Screw (M 2)

5 Cabinet (front) block assembly

4 Screw (M 2)

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2-5. CABINET (UPPER) BLOCK ASSEMBLY

4 Flexible board

(CN706)

1 Screw (1.7 × 4)

2 Three claws

5 Cabinet (upper) block assembly

2-6. ST-075 BOARD

4 ST-075 board

3 FP-530 flexible board

(CN502)

1 Claw

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2-7. LENS BLOCK ASSEMBLY

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3 FP-072 flexible board

(CN704)

6 Lens block assembly

1 Screw (1.7

5 FP-074 flexible board

(CN102)

2-8. MEMORY STICK CONNECTOR

4 Flexible board (CN201)

1 Connector (CN703)

2 Tw o screws (M1.7)

4 Memory stick connector

3 FP-529 flexible board

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2-9. JK-231 BOARD

3 FP-072 flexible board (CN203)

2-10. SY-075 BOARD

4 DC jack

1 Screw (M 1.7)

3 Connector (CN001)

4 JK-231 board

2 Fixed JK plate

6 SY-075 board

2 Tw o screws (1.7 × 4)

1 Connector (CN904)

5 CH-109 board

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3. REPAIR PARTS LIST

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3-1. EXPLODED VIEWS

NOTE:

• -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some difference from the original one.

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

3-1-1. CABINET (FRONT) SECTION

ns: not supplied

• The mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views are not supplied.

• Accessories are given in the last of the electrical parts list.

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

Cabinet (rear) block assembly (See page 14)

D902

Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description

1 X-3952-319-1 CABINET (FRONT) ASSY 23-074-049-01 WINDOW, OVF 33-968-729-71 SCREW (M2), LOCK ACE, P2 53-074-032-01 HOLDER, AF 63-914-366-01 SCREW (DIA. 1.7X4), PRECISION

71-684-481-11 FP-528 FLEXIBLE BOARD 81-477-243-11 SWITCH BLOCK, CONTROL 9 X-3952-320-1 CABINET (UPPER) ASSY

10 3-968-729-91 SCREW (M2), LOCK ACE, P2 11 1-684-471-11 FP-529 FLEXIBLE BOARD 12 1-815-853-13 CONNECTOR, MEMORY STICK 13 3-056-030-31 ACE (M1.7), 0 PLATE 2 MAIN LOCK 14 3-713-791-11 SCREW (M1.7X5), TAPPING, P2

15 3-060-274-01 SCREW, TRIPOD 16 3-074-035-01 LID, CPC D902 6-500-102-01 DIODE TLOH20TP (SONY 2)

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3-1-2. CABINET (REAR) ASSEMBLY

ns: not supplied

D901

LCD901

BZ901

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

Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description

51 1-684-470-21 FP-067 FLEXIBLE BOARD 52 3-914-366-01 SCREW (DIA. 1.7X4), PRECISION 53 not supplied PK-064 BOARD, COMPLETE 54 3-074-036-01 RETAINER, LCD 55 X-3952-321-1 CABINET (REAR) ASSY

56 3-074-007-01 COVER, DC

57 X-3952-462-1 HINGE ASSY 58 3-075-492-01 SHEET, LCD BZ901 1-544-829-21 BUZZER, PIEZOELECTRIC

0 D901 not supplied BLOCK, LIGHT GUIDE PLATE (1.5)

LCD901 not supplied ACX309AK-1

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3-1-3. LENS BLOCK ASSEMBLY

114

113

112

BT901

115

J001

117

116

117

106

118

111

110

105

103

119

IC351

104

102

108

101

Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description

101 not supplied LENS, VIDEO (98WB) 102 not supplied FILTER BLOCK, OPTICAL 103 not supplied RUBBER (K), SEAL 104 not supplied CD-392 BOARD, COMPLETE 105 3-713-791-41 SCREW (M 1.7X5), TAPPING, P2

0 112 not supplied FLASH UNIT

113 not supplied ST-075 BOARD, COMPLETE 114 1-684-472-11 FP-530 FLEXIBLE BOARD 115 X-3952-304-1 BATTERY HOLDER ASSY 116 not supplied SY-075 BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE)

109

107

106

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

106 3-056-030-31 ACE (M1.7), 0 PLATE 2 MAIN LOCK 107 3-074-311-01 PLATE, FIXED, JK 108 1-684-482-11 FP-072 FLEXIBLE BOARD 109 not supplied JK-231 BOARD, COMPLETE 110 1-684-483-11 FP-074 FLEXIBLE BOARD

111 3-074-312-01 FRAME, LENS

117 3-914-366-01 SCREW (DIA. 1.7X4) PRECISION 118 not supplied CH-109 BOARD, COMPLETE 119 3-065-690-01 PLATE, LIGHT INTERCEPTION BT901 1-694-812-21 TERMINAL BOARD, BATTERY IC351 not supplied CCD BLOCK ASSY

J001 1-815-571-31 JACK, DC

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4. GENERAL

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.: DSC-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.

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”

N50

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

THIS CLASS B DIGIT A L 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 MA Y 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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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 finder are

manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly 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.

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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Identifying the parts (DSC-P71)

2 3

Attaching the strap

4 5

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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

surface)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa

A Finder

Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green)

Flash charge lamp

(orange) (30)

B DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button

(32)

C MENU button (24) D VIDEO OUT jack (38) E Jack cover F USB jack (47)

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

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

s qd qf

G Control button

(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/) (27, 29, 30)

H RESET button (bottom surface)

(82)

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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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-

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)

, 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.

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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SONY DSC-P71 REPAIR MANUAL L1 V1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

8 Cabinet (rear) block assembly

9 PK-064 board

5 Cabinet (upper) block assembly

4 ST-075 board

6 Lens block assembly

4 Memory stick connector

4 JK-231 board

6 SY-075 board