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SERVICE MANUAL
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
SPECIFICATIONS
DSC-S30/S50
Level 1
AEP Model
UK Model
System
Image device
1/2.7 type color CCD
Lens
3
×
zoom lens
f = 6.1 – 18.3 mm
(39 – 117 mm when converted
into a 35 mm still camera)
F = 2.8 – 2.9
(39 – 117 mm when converted
into a 35 mm still camera)
F = 2.8 – 2.9
Exposure control
Automatic exposure
White balance
Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor,
Hold
Hold
Data system
Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT
mode), TIFF
Movie (DSC-S50 only):
MPEG1
Audio with still image
(DSC-S50 only):
MPEG1 (Monaural)
mode), TIFF
Movie (DSC-S50 only):
MPEG1
Audio with still image
(DSC-S50 only):
MPEG1 (Monaural)
Recording medium
“Memory Stick”
Flash
Recommended recording
distance:
11 7/8 inches to 8 1/4 feet
(0.3 m to 2.5 m)
distance:
11 7/8 inches to 8 1/4 feet
(0.3 m to 2.5 m)
Output connector
A/V OUT (Monaural)
(DSC-S50 only)
(DSC-S50 only)
Minijack
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio: 327 mV (at a
47 kilohm load)
Output impedance:
2.2 kilohms
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio: 327 mV (at a
47 kilohm load)
Output impedance:
2.2 kilohms
VIDEO OUT
(DSC-S30 only)
(DSC-S30 only)
Minijack
Digital I/O (USB)
Special minijack
LCD screen
Used LCD panel
2 type TFT (Thin Film
Transistor active matrix) drive
Transistor active matrix) drive
Total number of dots
123 200 (560
×
220) dots
General
Used battery pack
NP-FM50
Power requirements
8.4 V
Power consumption
(during recording)
(during recording)
2.9 W
Operation temperature
32˚F to 104˚F
(0˚C to 40˚C)
(0˚C to 40˚C)
Storage temperature
–4˚F to +140˚F
(–20˚C to +60˚C)
(–20˚C to +60˚C)
Maximum dimensions
4 1/2
×
2 3/4
×
2 3/4 inches
(113
×
68
×
69 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 13 oz (370 g)
(including battery pack NP-
FM50, “Memory Stick”, wrist
strap and lens cap etc.)
(including battery pack NP-
FM50, “Memory Stick”, wrist
strap and lens cap etc.)
Built-in microphone
(DSC-S50 only)
(DSC-S50 only)
Electret condenser microphone
Built-in speaker
(DSC-S50 only)
(DSC-S50 only)
Dynamic speaker
AC-L10 AC power
adaptor
adaptor
Power requirements
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated output voltage
DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating
mode
mode
Operation temperature
32˚F to 104˚F (0˚C to 40˚C)
Storage temperature
–4˚F to +140˚F
(–20˚C to +60˚C)
(–20˚C to +60˚C)
Maximum dimensions
5
×
1 9/16
×
2 1/2 inches
(125
×
39
×
62 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 10 oz (280 g)
NP-FM50 battery pack
Used battery
Lithium ion battery
Maximum voltage
DC 8.4 V
Nominal voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
8.5 Wh (1 180mAh)
Design and specifications are
subject to change without
notice.
subject to change without
notice.
Photo: DSC-S30
Ver 1.3 2004. 07
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1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-sol-
dered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder
splashes and bridges.
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 transis-
tors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them
out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recom-
mend their replacement.
mend 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.
during repairing.
•
Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of
the circuit board (within 3 times).
the circuit board (within 3 times).
•
Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when sol-
dering or unsoldering.
dering or unsoldering.
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 PUB-
LISHED BY SONY.
OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH
SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS
SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB-
LISHED BY SONY.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE NOTE
Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. 4
1.
MAIN PARTS
1.
Ornamental Parts .......................................................... 5
2.
DISASSEMBLY
2-1.
PD-127 Board and Indicator Module ............................ 6
2-2.
Front Cabinet Block Assembly ...................................... 7
2-3.
Battery Lid Assembly and Control Switch Block .......... 7
2-4.
Flash Unit and Upper Cabinet Block ............................. 8
2-5.
MS-50 Board and BT Holder Assembly ........................ 8
2-6.
Lens Block Assembly .................................................... 9
2-7.
SY-58 Board, DD-141 Board and JK-194 Board .......... 9
2-8.
Control Switch Block and SW-339 Board ..................... 10
2-9.
Hinge Assembly and KJ-11 Board ................................ 10
3.
REPAIR PARTS LIST
3-1.
Exploded Views
3-1-1. Front Panel Section .................................................. 11
3-1-2. Main Section ............................................................. 12
3-1-3. Rear Cabinet Section ............................................... 13
3-1-4. Lens Block Assembly ............................................... 14
3-1-2. Main Section ............................................................. 12
3-1-3. Rear Cabinet Section ............................................... 13
3-1-4. Lens Block Assembly ............................................... 14
4.
GENERAL
Identifying the Parts ................................................................. 15
Preparing the Power Supply ................................................... 16
Setting the Date and Time ....................................................... 17
Inserting the “Memory Stick” ................................................... 18
Recording Still Images ............................................................ 18
Recording Moving Images (DSC-S50 only) ............................ 19
Playing Back Still Images ........................................................ 19
Playing Back Moving Images .................................................. 19
Viewing Images Using a Personal Computer ......................... 20
Image File Storage Destinations and Image Files .................. 21
Before Performing Advanced Operations ............................... 21
Various Recording ................................................................... 23
Various Playback ..................................................................... 25
Editing
Preparing the Power Supply ................................................... 16
Setting the Date and Time ....................................................... 17
Inserting the “Memory Stick” ................................................... 18
Recording Still Images ............................................................ 18
Recording Moving Images (DSC-S50 only) ............................ 19
Playing Back Still Images ........................................................ 19
Playing Back Moving Images .................................................. 19
Viewing Images Using a Personal Computer ......................... 20
Image File Storage Destinations and Image Files .................. 21
Before Performing Advanced Operations ............................... 21
Various Recording ................................................................... 23
Various Playback ..................................................................... 25
Editing
.................................................................................. 26
Precautions .............................................................................. 27
On “Memory Sticks” ................................................................. 28
Using Your Camera Abroad ..................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 28
Warning and Notice Messages ............................................... 29
Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. 29
LCD Screen Indicators ............................................................ 30
On “Memory Sticks” ................................................................. 28
Using Your Camera Abroad ..................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 28
Warning and Notice Messages ............................................... 29
Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. 29
LCD Screen Indicators ............................................................ 30
Section
Title
Page
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Self-diagnosis display
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• C: 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.)
malfunction yourself. (However,
contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility
when you cannot recover from the
camera malfunction.)
• E: ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
authorized Sony service facility.
[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]
SERVICE NOTE
Display Code
C:32:ss
C:13:ss
E:61:ss
E:91: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.
of flash unit.
Cause
Trouble with hardware.
Unformatted memory stick is inserted.
Memory stick is broken.
When failed in the focus and zoom
initialization.
initialization.
Abnormality when flash is being
charged.
charged.
Caution Display During Error
SYSTEM ERROR
FORMAT ERROR
MEMORY STICK ERROR
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