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Additional inf
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Your camera cannot play
back images.
back images.
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The MODE selector is set to STILL or MOVIE.
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Set it to PLAY (page 21).
The image and sound
break off when you play
back an image on a
personal computer.
break off when you play
back an image on a
personal computer.
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You are playing back the file directly from the
“Memory Stick.”
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“Memory Stick.”
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Copy the file to the hard disk of the personal
computer and then play back the file from the
hard disk (page 27).
computer and then play back the file from the
hard disk (page 27).
The image cannot be
played back on a personal
computer.
played back on a personal
computer.
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Consult the personal computer or software
manufacturer.
manufacturer.
Your camera cannot delete
an image.
an image.
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The image is protected.
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t
Cancel the protection (page 49).
The power turns off
suddenly.
suddenly.
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With the MODE selector set to STILL or MOVIE,
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.
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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.
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Turn on the camera.
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The battery is discharged.
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Replace it with a charged battery.
The image does not
appear on the TV screen.
appear on the TV screen.
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The video output signal setting of your camera is
incorrect.
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incorrect.
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Change the setting (page 48).
A file error occurs when
you play back a file.
you play back a file.
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The image size is larger than 1600
×
1200.
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Use an image size of 1600
×
1200 or smaller.
The PROGRAM AE
function does not work.
function does not work.
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The camera is set to text mode.
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Cancel text mode (page 42).
The LCD screen freezes
momentarily.
momentarily.
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This is a characteristic of the system and is not a
malfunction.
malfunction.
Symptom
Cause and/or Solution
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Your personal computer
does not recognize your
camera.
does not recognize your
camera.
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The camera is turned off.
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Turn on the camera.
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The battery level is low.
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Use the AC power adaptor (page 12).
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The USB cable is not connected firmly.
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t
Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again
firmly. Make sure that “PC MODE” is displayed
on the LCD screen (page 26).
firmly. Make sure that “PC MODE” is displayed
on the LCD screen (page 26).
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The USB connectors on your personal computer
are connected to other equipment besides the
keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.
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are connected to other equipment besides the
keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.
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Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones
connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your
camera (page 24).
connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your
camera (page 24).
Symptom
Cause and/or Solution
Additional inf
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rmation
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Warning and notice messages
Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions
in the following list.
in the following list.
Message
Meaning
NO MEMORY STICK
No “Memory Stick” has been inserted.
SYSTEM ERROR
Turn the power off and on again.
MEMORY STICK ERROR
The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be
used with your camera, or is damaged.
used with your camera, or is damaged.
FORMAT ERROR
Failed to format the “Memory Stick.”
MEMORY STICK LOCKED
The write-protect tab on the “Memory
Stick” is set to the LOCK position.
Stick” is set to the LOCK position.
NO MEMORY SPACE
The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is
full, and you cannot record or copy
images.
full, and you cannot record or copy
images.
NO FILE
No image has been recorded on the
“Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick.”
FILE ERROR
An error occurred while playing back the
image.
image.
FILE PROTECT
The image is protected against erasure.
for “InfoLITHIUM” battery only
The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM”
type.
type.
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY
The images you want to copy are too big
to copy with your camera.
to copy with your camera.
DIRECTORY ERROR
A directory with the same name already
exists.
exists.
IMAGE SIZE OVER
You are playing back an image of a size
that cannot be played back with your
camera.
that cannot be played back with your
camera.
INVALID OPERATION
You are playing back a file that was
created on equipment other than your
camera.
created on equipment other than your
camera.
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The battery level is low or zero.
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The image is protected.
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Self-diagnosis display
Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This
function displays the camera condition on the
LCD screen with a combination of a letter and
four digits of numbers. If this occurs, check the
following code chart. The code informs you of the
camera’s current condition. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) will differ depending on the
state of the camera.
function displays the camera condition on the
LCD screen with a combination of a letter and
four digits of numbers. If this occurs, check the
following code chart. The code informs you of the
camera’s current condition. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) will differ depending on the
state of the camera.
If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective
actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
First three digits
Cause and/or Corrective Action
C:32:ss
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There is trouble with your camera’s hardware.
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Turn the power off and on again.
C:13:ss
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An unformatted “Memory Stick” is inserted.
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Format the “Memory Stick” (page 32).
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The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with
your camera, or is damaged.
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your camera, or is damaged.
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Insert a new “Memory Stick” (page 15).
E:61:ss
E:91:ss
E:91:ss
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A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has
occurred.
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occurred.
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Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-
digit service code. (example: E:61:10)
Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-
digit service code. (example: E:61:10)
Self-diagnosis display
•
C:ss:ss
You can reverse the camera
malfunction yourself.
You can reverse the camera
malfunction yourself.
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E:ss: ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
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LCD screen indicators
A
Battery remaining indicator
B
PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash
mode indicator
mode indicator
C
White balance/EV level/
sharpness indicator
sharpness indicator
D
Picture effect indicator
E
Date/time indicator
F
Aperture/shutter speed
indicator
indicator
G
AE lock/focus lock indicator
H
Recording mode indicator
I
Image size indicator
J
Self-diagnosis function/
recording time indicator
recording time indicator
K
Number of recorded images
L
Remaining memory capacity
indicator
indicator
M
Moving image/VOICE recording
time indicator (DSC-S50 only)
time indicator (DSC-S50 only)
N
Self-timer indicator
O
Spot light-metering indicator
P
Focus/macro mode indicator
Q
Menu bar and guide menu
They appear by pressing v on the
control button and disappear by
pressing V of it.
control button and disappear by
pressing V of it.
The indicators during recording
2-1
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
DSC-S30/S50
DSC-S30/S50
2-2. FRONT CABINET BLOCK
ASSEMBLY
(page 2-3)
(page 2-3)
2-3. BATTERY LID ASSEMBLY
AND CONTROL SWITCH
BLOCK (page 2-3)
BLOCK (page 2-3)
2-4. FLASH UNIT AND
UPPER CABINT BLOCK
(page 2-4)
(page 2-4)
2-7. SY-58 BOARD, DD-141
BOARD AND JK-194 BOARD
(page 2-5)
(page 2-5)
2-5. MS-50 BOARD AND
BT HOLDER ASSEMBLY
(page 2-4)
(page 2-4)
2-6. LENS BLOCK ASSEMBLY
(page 2-5)
2-8. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK
AND SW-339 BOARD
(page 2-6)
(page 2-6)
2-9. HINGE ASSEMBLY AND
KJ-11 BOARD
(page 2-7)
(page 2-7)
OVERALL CHECK SERVICE
POSITION
(page 2-6)
POSITION
(page 2-6)
2-1. PD-127 BOARD AND
INDICATOR MODULE
(page 2-2)
(page 2-2)
SERVICE POSITION
(LCD PANEL AND PD-127 BOARD)
(page 2-2)
(LCD PANEL AND PD-127 BOARD)
(page 2-2)
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This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
• ATTACHMENT OF CPC-9 JIG
SY-58 board
(CN709)
(CN709)
CPC lid
(Note 3)
(Note 3)
Open the battery lid assembly
BT holder
assembly
assembly
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 adjustment remote commander.
the adjustment remote commander.
Note 3: In removing the CPC lid, start from
the upper side.
CPC-9 jig (J-6082-393-C)
(18P flexible board)
(Note 1, 2)
(18P flexible board)
(Note 1, 2)
CPC lid
1
18
1
18
2-2
Display block
3
Two screws
(M2)
(M2)
2
Screw
(M2)
(M2)
6
Screw
(M1.7)
(M1.7)
qd
Two screws
(M1.7)
(M1.7)
1
Screw
(M2)
(M2)
5
P cabinet
(Rear)
(Rear)
4
Two claws
0
PD-127 board and
inverter transformer
unit
inverter transformer
unit
qs
Screw
(1.7
(1.7
×
4)
9
Two claws
8
Flexible board
(CN851)
(CN851)
7
Flexible board
(CN901)
(CN901)
qg
Indicator module
qf
Cold cathode
fluorescent tube
fluorescent tube
qa
Two connectors
(CN801, 802)
(CN801, 802)
Note: In removing
3
two screws,
rotate the display block.
AC power
adaptor
adaptor
PD-127 board
CPC-9 jig
(J-6082-393-C)
(Note 1, 2)
(J-6082-393-C)
(Note 1, 2)
Inverter
transformer unit
transformer unit
Adjustment remote
commander
commander
AC IN
Indicator module
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 jit (Parts code: J-6082-393-B) cannot be used,
because it cannot operate the adjustment remote commander.
Cold cathode
fluorescent tube
fluorescent tube
[SERVICE POSITION (LCD PANEL and PD-127 BOARD)]
Note:
Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-1. PD-127 BOARD AND INDICATOR MODULE
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