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The charging capacitor of the FLASH unit 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 MVC-FD71 is simply turned off.  Therefore, the re-
maining voltage must be discharged as described below.

To preparing the short jig. a small clip is attached to each end of a
resistor of 1 k

Ω

 /1 W (1-215-869-11).

Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to pre-
vent electrical shock.

1 k

Ω

/1 W

Wrap insulating tape.

Short-circuit between the positive and the negative terminals of
charged capacitor with the short jig about 10 seconds.

•

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.

When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector.
Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.

Cut and remove the part of gilt 
which comes off at the point.
(Take care that there are some 
pieces of gilt left inside) 

When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector.
Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.

Capacitor

R: 1 k

Ω

/1 W

(Part code: 
1-215-869-11)

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.

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.

Cause

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.

Checking of flash unit or replacement
of flash unit.

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR

FORMAT ERROR

MEMORY STICK ERROR

—

*1

*2

The error code is cleared if the battery is removed, except defective flash, unit.

*1: The error display is given in two ways.
*2: When the flash charging failed, Page : D, Address: 67. Data: 04 are written.

After repair, be sure to write Page: D, address: 67. Data: 00.

This section is extracted from DSC-S30/S50
instruction manual.

  

Never expose the battery pack to 
temperature above 140˚F (60˚C), such as in 
a car parked in the sun or under direct 
sunlight.

If you have any questions about this 
product, you may call: 

Sony Customer Information Center 
1-800-222-SONY (7669) 

or write to: 

Sony Customer Information Center 
1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park 
Ridge, NJ 07656 

You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in this 
manual could void your authority to operate 
this equipment.  

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 the literature 
accompanying the 
appliance. 

Trade Name:

SONY 

Model No.:

DSC-S30 

Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. 
Address:

1 Sony Drive, Park 
Ridge, NJ 07656 
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. 

Trade Name:

SONY 

Model No.:

DSC-S50 

Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. 
Address:

1 Sony Drive, Park 
Ridge, NJ 07656 
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. 

This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This 
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. However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur 
in a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio 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 shielded interface cable recommended 
in this manual must be used with this 
equipment in order to comply with the limits 
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of 
Part 15 of FCC Rules. 

You can return your unwanted lithium ion 
batteries to your nearest Sony Service 
Center or Factory Service Center. 

In some areas the disposal of lithium ion 
batteries in household or business trash may 
be prohibited. 

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 
1-800-222-SONY (United States only) 
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest 
you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) 

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium 
ion battery.

  

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO 
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG 
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, 
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET 
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY 
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE 
EXPOSURE.  

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. 

Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.92/

31/EEC 

This equipment complies with the EMC 
regulations when used under the following 
circumstances: 

Residential area 

Business district 

Light-industry district 

(This equipment complies with the EMC 
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.) 

The electromagnetic fields at the specific 
frequencies may influence the picture and 
sound of this camera. 

 

This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003. 

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.  

Before you record one-time events, you may 
want to make a trial recording to make sure 
that the camera is working correctly.

Contents of the recording cannot be 
compensated for if recording or playback is 
not possible due to a malfunction of your 
camera, etc.

This camera conforms with the Design 
Rules for Camera File Systems universal 
standard established by the JEIDA (Japan 
Electronic Industries Development 
Association). You cannot play back on 
your camera still images recorded on other 
equipment (DCR-TRV890/TRV900/
TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that 
does not conform with this universal 
standard. (These models are not sold in 
some areas.)

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.

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. 

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.

The LCD screen is manufactured using 
high-precision technology. However, there 
may be some tiny black points and/or 
bright points (red, blue or green in color) 
that constantly appear on the LCD screen. 
These points are normal in the 
manufacturing process and do not affect 
the recording in any way. Over 99.99% of 
the pixels are operational for effective use. 

Be careful when placing the camera near a 
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD 
screen or the lens to direct sunlight for 
long periods may cause malfunctions.

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or 

under similar conditions, be careful not to 
get the camera wet. If moisture 
condensation occurs, refer to page 54 and 
follow the instructions on how to remove it 
before using the camera.

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, 
always copy (back up) data to a disk.

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

A

B

C

D

E

Do not block while recording.

F

G

Do not touch while recording.

H

I

J

Audio output is monaural.

K

L

Use a tripod with a screw length of  
less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). You 
will be unable to firmly secure the 
camera to tripods having longer 
screws, and may damage the 
camera.

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

9

0

qs

qa

 

A

B

C

Usually set to NORMAL. When 
you use the camera outdoors or in 
other bright places, setting this to 
BRIGHT makes the LCD screen 
bright and easy to see, but also 
uses up the battery faster.

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

2

1

3

4

5

6

9

0

qa

qh

qj

7

qs

qd

qf

qg

8

Installing the battery pack 

Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FM50 battery pack* (M 
series). You cannot use any other battery pack.
 

To remove the battery pack 

Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it. 

“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.

1

Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.

2

Insert the battery pack with the B mark facing tow ard the battery compartment
as illustrated.

3

Charging the battery pack

You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn 
off your camera before charging. 

 

Battery remaining indicator 

The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still 
record or play back images. 
This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and 
the operating environment.

Auto power-off function 

If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the 
camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To use the 
camera again, slide down the POWER switch to turn on the camera again.

1

2

v

3

The BATT CHARGE lamp lights orange when charging begins. When the 
BATT CHARGE lamp goes off, 

 is completed.  For 

, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the 

battery pack inserted for about one hour after normal charge is completed. 

Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the A

C-L10 

AC power adaptor. 

Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back 
with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77˚F (25˚C), 640

×

480 image 

size and in NORMAL recording mode. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time 
when you use a normally charged battery pack. 

∗

Recording at about 5-second intervals 

∗∗

Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals

Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a 
temperature of 77˚F (25˚C) and 160

×

112 image size. Numbers in parentheses 

indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack. 

NP-FM50 (supplied)

150

90

BRIGHT

140 (130)

2300 (2100)

NORMAL

150 (140)

2500 (2300)

BRIGHT

140 (130)

2800 (2600)

NORMAL

150 (140)

3000 (2800)

BRIGHT

170 (160)

3400 (3200)

NORMAL

220 (210)

4400 (4200)

BRIGHT

140 (130)

NORMAL

150 (140)