Sony DSC-P9 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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SETUP 2
Item
Setting
Description
LCD
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHT/
xNORMAL/ DARK
xNORMAL/ DARK
Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.
LCD BACKLIGHT
BRIGHT/
x
NORMAL
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. When [POWER SAVE]
is set to [ON], this item cannot be set.
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. When [POWER SAVE]
is set to [ON], this item cannot be set.
BEEP
SHUTTER
x
ON
OFF
– Turns on the shutter sound when you release the shutter.
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ release the shutter.
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ release the shutter.
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
VIDEO OUT
x
NTSC
PAL
– Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (Japan, USA).
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (Europe).
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (Europe).
USB CONNECT
PTP/xNORMAL
Switches the USB mode (page 39).
POWER SAVE
x ON / OFF
Selects whether to use the POWER SAVE mode (page 12). Displayed only when you are using your
camera with the battery pack.
camera with the battery pack.
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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 kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the DC plug
Clean the DC plug of the AC power adaptor
with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty
plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly
charge the battery pack.
with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty
plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly
charge the battery pack.
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.
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° to 40° (32°F to
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
locations that exceed this range is not
recommended.
temperature range of 0° to 40° (32°F to
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.
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:
when:
• The camera is brought from a cold
location such as a ski slope into a warmly
heated room.
heated room.
• The camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 (wall
socket) 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.
socket) 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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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” that are
equipped with the MagicGate copyright
protection technology. 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.
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” that are
equipped with the MagicGate copyright
protection technology. 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.
that uses encryption technology.
•
You cannot record or delete images when the
write-protect switch is set to LOCK. The
position or the shape of the write-protect switch
may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”
you use.
write-protect switch is set to LOCK. The
position or the shape of the write-protect switch
may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”
you use.
•
Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while
reading or writing data.
reading or writing data.
•
Data may be damaged in a location subject to
the effects of static electricity or noise.
the effects of static electricity or noise.
•
Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the labeling position.
supplied label on the labeling position.
•
When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,”
put it in the case supplied with it.
put it in the case supplied with it.
•
Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
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.”
Stick.”
•
Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.
The “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack
battery pack
What is the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack?
battery pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions of your camera.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camera, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions of your camera.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camera, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
Charging the battery pack
• We recommend charging the battery pack
in an ambient temperature of between
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). If you
charge the battery pack outside of this
temperature range, you may not be able to
efficiently charge the battery pack.
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). If you
charge the battery pack outside of this
temperature range, you may not be able to
efficiently charge the battery pack.
• We recommend fully charging the battery
pack.
Connector
Write-protect
switch
switch
Labeling position
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Effective use of the battery
• Battery performance decreases in low-
temperature surroundings, and the battery
life is shortened under such
circumstances. To use the battery pack
longer, we recommend you keep the
battery pack in a pocket close to your
body to warm it, and insert it in your
camera just before you start shooting.
life is shortened under such
circumstances. To use the battery pack
longer, we recommend you keep the
battery pack 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 or flash, the battery power
will be used up faster.
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.
shooting time, and try test shooting
before the actually using the camera.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water.
The battery pack is not water-resistant.
Remaining battery time indicator
If the power goes off although the battery
remaining indicator indicates that the
battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again so that
the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct. Note, however, that the
correct battery indication sometimes will
not be restored if it is used in high
temperatures for a long time or left in a fully
charged state, or the battery pack is
frequently used.
remaining indicator indicates that the
battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again so that
the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct. Note, however, that the
correct battery indication sometimes will
not be restored if it is used in high
temperatures for a long time or left in a fully
charged state, or the battery pack is
frequently used.
How to store the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not to be used for a
long time, do the following procedure
once per year to maintain proper function.
1. Fully charge the battery.
2. Discharge on your camera.
3. Remove the battery from your camera
once per year to maintain proper function.
1. Fully charge the battery.
2. Discharge on your camera.
3. Remove the battery from your camera
and store it in a dry, cool place.
• To use the battery pack up on your
camera, leave the POWER button to on in
slide show playback mode (page 62) until
the power goes off.
slide show playback mode (page 62) until
the power goes off.
Battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery
capacity decreases little by little as you
use it more and more, and as time passes.
When the battery operating time seems to
have been considerably shortened, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached the end of its life.
use it more and more, and as time passes.
When the battery operating time seems to
have been considerably shortened, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached the end of its life.
• The battery life varies depending on
storage, operating conditions, and
environment, and is different for each
battery pack.
environment, and is different for each
battery pack.
Specifications
System
Image device 8.98 mm (1/1.8 type) color
CCD
Primary color filter
Primary color filter
Total pixels number of camera
Approx. 4 130 000 pixels
Lens
3× zoom lens
f=8
f=8
−
24.0 mm (
5
/
16
−
15
/
16
inches)
(35 mm camera conversion: 39 to
117mm (1
117mm (1
17
/
32
−
4
19
/
32
inches))
F2.8
−
5.6
Camera
Effective pixels number of camera
Approx. 3 950 000 pixels
Exposure control
Automatic,
Scene selection (three modes)
Scene selection (three modes)
White balance
Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent, Incandescent
Fluorescent, Incandescent
Data formats Movies: MPEG1 (Monaural)
Still images: JPEG, GIF (for Clip
Motion)
Audio with still image: MPEG1
(Monaural)
Motion)
Audio with still image: MPEG1
(Monaural)
Recording media
“Memory Stick”
Flash
Recommended distance
0.5 to 3.8 m (1.6 to 12.5 ft) (W)
0.6 to 2.4 m (2 to 7.9 ft) (T)
(when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto)
0.5 to 3.8 m (1.6 to 12.5 ft) (W)
0.6 to 2.4 m (2 to 7.9 ft) (T)
(when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto)
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