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DSC-S30/S50 SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model UK Model Level 1 Ver 1.1 2000. 09 With SUPPLEMENT-1 (9-929-819-81) Photo: DSC-S30 SPECIFICATIONS Operation temperature Storage temperature Output connector System –4˚F to +140˚F 32˚F to 104˚F A/V OUT (Monaural) Image device (–20˚C to +60˚C) (0˚C to 40˚C)
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page SERVICE NOTE Self-diagnosis Display ............. 4 MAIN PARTS Ornamental Parts ............5 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.
[Description on Self-diagnosis Display] Self-diagnosis display • 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.) • E: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
DSC-S30/S50 1. MAIN PARTS Note: • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. The components identified by mark 0 or dotted Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
DSC-S30/S50 2. DISASSEMBLY • This set can be disassembled in the order shown below. 2-1. PD-127 BOARD AND DSC-S30/S50 INDICATOR MODULE (page 6) 2-2. FRONT CABINET BLOCK ASSEMBLY (page 7) 2-3. BATTERY LID ASSEMBLY 2-5. MS-50 BOARD AND AND CONTROL SWITCH...
2-4. FLASH UNIT AND UPPER CABINET BLOCK 1 Two screws (1.7 × 4) 3 Upper cabinet block Capacitor 4 Flash unit Note: Do not touch the capacitor terminals. You could get an electric shock. 2 Claw 8 Speaker (S50) 5 Buzzer (S30) 7 Microphone unit 6 MISP holder...
2-8. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK AND SW-339 BOARD 3 Control switch block (Zoom/power SW) 1 Two screws (1.7 × 4) 2 Screw (1.7 × 4) 4 Two screws Note: In mounting the SW-339 board, (1.7 × 4) align the SW knob (S109) with the slide knob holder.
DSC-S30/S50 3. REPAIR PARTS LIST 3-1. EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are The components identified by mark have some difference from the original one.
3-1-2. MAIN SECTION Rear cabinet section (See page 13) BT901 Lens block assembly supplied (See page 14) supplied The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number speci- fied.
3-1-3. REAR CABINET SECTION LCD901 ND901 supplied The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number speci- fied. Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark 3-061-079-01 COVER (T), HINGE...
• Light-industry district Sony Customer Information Center (This equipment complies with the EMC 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For the Sony Service Center nearest you call standard regulations EN55022 Class B.) or write to: 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Sony Customer Information Center...
“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Charging time Charging the battery pack Battery pack Full charge (min.)
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. Setting the date and time Select the desired date display format with v/V on the control button, then press the center z.
Basic operations B Recording Inserting the “Memory Stick” Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” Access lamp POWER switch Open the battery/“Memory Stick”...
Recording moving images (DSC-S50 only) Recording images with the flash The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the To record moving images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and (flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen.
3 to the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load. • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer.
STILL STILL STILL MOVIE MOVIE Selecting items and images on the LCD screen DSC-S50 DSC-S30 PLAY: To play back or edit Press v/V/b/B on the images control button to select the STILL: To record still images item you want to set or the and voice memos image you want to display.
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1024 ×768 x OFF Releases protection of images against 640 ×480 accidental erasure. 1472 ×1104 Selects the image size when recording STILL x 1280 ×960 still images (DSC-S30 only). CAMERA 1280 (3:2) Item Setting Description MODE 1024 ×768 selector 640 ×480...
When [1600 (3:2)], [1280 (3:2)] is record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB) Record the image. selected in E-MAIL mode. DSC-S30: The image appears on the LCD The image is recorded in 3:2 size to Still image sizes screen as a mirror image, but the...
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DSC-S50, and [1280 ×960] size in Text is recorded in black and white This mode simultaneously records still DSC-S30 other than when [1600 (3:2)] or GIF format to provide a clearer image. images in both TIFF format [1280 (3:2)] is selected.
Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the white balance Recording the date and time Enjoying picture effects (WHITE BALANCE) (EXPOSURE) on the still image (DATE/ (P.EFFECT) TIME) Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted. Set the MODE selector to Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.
TV. After recorded images or for presentations, connecting A/V connecting cable etc. 2,3,4 (DSC-S50) or VIDEO connecting cable (DSC-S30), turn on the TV. Set the TV/VIDEO switch to VIDEO. Set the MODE selector to A/V connecting cable or PLAY.
Adjust the exposure (page 43). Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss:ss) t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (page appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 62).
If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective camera. actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. INVALID OPERATION You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than your camera.
LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording A Battery remaining indicator J Self-diagnosis function/ recording time indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash K Number of recorded images mode indicator C White balance/EV level/ L Remaining memory capacity sharpness indicator indicator D Picture effect indicator M Moving image/VOICE recording time indicator (DSC-S50 only) E Date/time indicator...
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DSC-S30/S50 AEP Model UK Model SERVICE MANUAL Level 1 2000. 09 SUPPLEMENT-1 File this supplement with the service manual. (PV00-007) • Change of service parts.
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DSC-S30/S50 3. REPAIR PARTS LIST 3-1. EXPLODED VIEWS & : Points added portion. NOTE: : Points changed portion. • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.
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DSC-S30/S50 3-1-3. REAR CABINET SECTION (Service manual page 13) supplied supplied Former Type New Type Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark X-3950-658-1 CABINET (REAR) ASSY (S50) X-3950-658-3 CABINET (REAR) ASSY (S50) X-3950-794-1 CABINET (REAR) ASSY (S30)