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3) Search the model whose new Destination Data file you want to get on the TISS homepage.
When the Destination Data file has been updated, a file with a name “Destination File For ‘model name’.zip” is registered.
(Example) Destination File For DSC-WX50.zip
Furthermore, the version supported by the Destination Data file is shown in the Remarks column.
Note : If the Destination Data file has not been updated, contact the Service Headquarters.
4) Download the Destination Data file of the relevant model and unzip the file.
5) Execute “DESTINATION DATA WRITE” in the Adjust tab of the Adjust manual.
Click the [START] button.
6) Click the [File Update] button in the window.
7) A file selection screen opens. Select the Destination Data file to be added and click the [Open] button.
8) When the file has been successfully added, the following window opens.
9) Check the Destination Ver. window and confirm that the version has been updated.
Destination Ver. window
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1-3. CHECKING THE Wi-Fi FUNCTION
Perform the following procedure to check the Wi-Fi function.
Required equipment: Windows personal computer with Wi-Fi interface
1. Turn on the power of the unit.
2. Press [MENU] button and select “Wi-Fi” in the menu.
3. Press set button in the center of the control wheel to open the “Wi-Fi Standby” screen.
4. When preparation for Wi-Fi has been completed, the following screen opens and a password for Wi-Fi connection is displayed.
2. Press [MENU] button and select “Wi-Fi” in the menu.
3. Press set button in the center of the control wheel to open the “Wi-Fi Standby” screen.
4. When preparation for Wi-Fi has been completed, the following screen opens and a password for Wi-Fi connection is displayed.
Ctrl with Smartphone
Operate smartphone to connect to
this device via Wi-Fi.
SSID
DIRECT-XXXX:DSC-XXXX
Password
XXXXXXXX
Device Name
DSC-XXXX
Wi-Fi
Exit
5. Confirm on the personal computer that the unit is detected as a connectable wireless network.
6. To further confirm that the unit is connectable, connect the unit to the personal computer and select “Network and Internet” → “Manage Wireless
6. To further confirm that the unit is connectable, connect the unit to the personal computer and select “Network and Internet” → “Manage Wireless
Networks” from Control Panel to open the network connection list. The unit is included in the list.
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1-4. METHOD FOR COPYING OR ERASING THE DATA IN INTERNAL MEMORY
The data can be copied/erased by the operations on the MENU. (When erasing the data, execute formatting the internal memory.)
Note 1:When replacing the SY-1015 board, erase the data in internal memory of the board before replacement.
Note 2:When replacing the SY-1015 board, execute formatting and initialize the internal memory after replacement.
Note 2:When replacing the SY-1015 board, execute formatting and initialize the internal memory after replacement.
Method for Copying the Data in Internal Memory
Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card.
1. Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera.
2. MENU
(Settings)
(Memory Card Tool)
[Copy]
[OK]
Notes
Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little
remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the
data.
Images cannot be copied individually.
The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents
of the internal memory, remove the memory card after copying, then format the internal memory
([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]).
The data will be copied to the recording folder that is currently being used, with a number one
higher than the largest data number in that folder.
remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the
data.
Images cannot be copied individually.
The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents
of the internal memory, remove the memory card after copying, then format the internal memory
([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]).
The data will be copied to the recording folder that is currently being used, with a number one
higher than the largest data number in that folder.
Method for Formatting the Internal Memory or Memory Card media
Format
Formats the memory card or the internal memory.
When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card
using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting
permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a
computer, etc.
When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card
using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting
permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a
computer, etc.
1. MENU
(Settings)
(Memory Card Tool) or
(Internal Memory Tool)
[Format]
[OK]
Notes
Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
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1-5. HOW TO WRITE DATA TO INTERNAL MEMORY
Usually, the camera has been set so as to disable the data writing from the PC to the internal memory of the camera.
This setting must be changed temporarily when the data is to be written to the internal memory such as a case after the board replacement.
To change settings is enabled with using the writing enabler tool (Write Enable Tool) on the Adjust Manual is activating from the Adjust Station.
This setting must be changed temporarily when the data is to be written to the internal memory such as a case after the board replacement.
To change settings is enabled with using the writing enabler tool (Write Enable Tool) on the Adjust Manual is activating from the Adjust Station.
Data writing method
1) Start the Adjust Manual from the Adjust Station.
2) Click
(Write Enable Tool) button.
3) Click “Activate Write Enable Mode” button.
4) Upon completion of the setting change, the following message will be displayed.
5) Return the driver to the original one, and connect the PC to the camera (USB mode: Mass Storage).
6) Write the data read out into the PC to the internal memory of the camera.
7) Disconnect the PC from the camera, and turn off the camera.
6) Write the data read out into the PC to the internal memory of the camera.
7) Disconnect the PC from the camera, and turn off the camera.
Note: By turning off the camera, the write enable setting is reset.
1-6. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1-6-1. Self-diagnosis Function
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis func-
tion starts working, and displays on the LCD screen what to do.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.
tion starts working, and displays on the LCD screen what to do.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.
1-6-2. Self-diagnosis Display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the LCD screen shows
a 4-digit display consisting of an alphabet and numbers, which blinks at
3.2 Hz. This 5-character display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in
which the problem occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.
a 4-digit display consisting of an alphabet and numbers, which blinks at
3.2 Hz. This 5-character display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in
which the problem occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.
0 0
3 2
C
Repaired by:
Refer to “1-6-3. Self-diagnosis Code Tabl e”.
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
13 ....Format the “memory card”.
32 ....Turn on power again.
step to be taken.
E.g.
13 ....Format the “memory card”.
32 ....Turn on power again.
Block
Detailed Code
Blinks at 3.2 Hz
C : Corrected by customer
E : Corrected by service
E : Corrected by service
engineer
LCD screen
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1-6-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table
Self-diagnosis Code
Symptom/State
Correction
Repaired by:
Block
Function
Detailed
Code
C
1
3
0
1
The internal memory has experienced a me-
dia error.
dia error.
Turn the power off and on again.
The internal memory has experienced a for-
mat error.
mat error.
Format the internal memory.
Memory card is unformatted.
Format the memory card.
Memory card is broken.
Insert a new memory card.
Memory card type error
Insert a supported memory card.
The camera cannot read or write data on the
memory card.
memory card.
Turn the power off and on again, or taking out and inserting the memory
card several times.
card several times.
C
3
2
0
1
Trouble with hardware
Turn the power off and on again.
E
4
1
0
0
Abnormality of wireless LAN module or
host CPU.
host CPU.
Replace the SY-1015 board.
E
6
1
0
0
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus)
(Cannot initialize focus)
Retry turn the power on by the power switch. If it does not recover,
check the focus MR sensor signal of lens block (pin 5, 6 of CN401
on the SY-1015 board). If it is OK, check the focus motor drive IC
(IC401 on the SY-1015 board).
check the focus MR sensor signal of lens block (pin 5, 6 of CN401
on the SY-1015 board). If it is OK, check the focus motor drive IC
(IC401 on the SY-1015 board).
E
6
1
1
0
Zoom operations fault
(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)
(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)
Retry turn the power on by the power switch. Check the zoom reset
sensor signal of lens block (pin 3 of CN401 on the SY-1015 board)
when zooming is performed when the zoom button is operated. If it
is OK, check the zoom motor drive IC (IC401 on the SY-1015 board).
sensor signal of lens block (pin 3 of CN401 on the SY-1015 board)
when zooming is performed when the zoom button is operated. If it
is OK, check the zoom motor drive IC (IC401 on the SY-1015 board).
E
6
1
3
0
Reset position detection error on the stepper
iris initializing
iris initializing
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
6
2
0
2
Abnormality of IC for steadyshot.
Check or replacement of the IC for steadyshot (IC401 on the SY-1015
board).
board).
E
6
2
1
0
Lens initializing failure.
Check or replacement of the IC for steadyshot (IC401 on the SY-1015
board).
board).
E
6
2
1
1
Lens overheating (PITCH).
Check the HALL element (PITCH) of optical image stabilizer (pin wj,
wk
wk
of CN401 on the SY-1015 board). If it is OK, check PITCH angular
velocity sensor (SE401 on the SY-1015 board) peripheral circuits.
E
6
2
1
2
Lens overheating (YAW).
Check the HALL element (YAW) of optical image stabilizer (pin ql,
w;
w;
of CN401 on the SY-1015 board). If it is OK, check YAW angular
velocity sensor (SE401 on the SY-1015 board) peripheral circuits.
E
6
2
2
0
Abnormality of thermistor.
Check the temp sensor of optical image stabilizer (pin 8 of CN401
on the SY-1015 board).
on the SY-1015 board).
E
9
1
0
0
Battery / Dry cell distinction defect
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
9
1
0
1
Abnormality when flash is being charged.
Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit. (Note 1)
E
9
4
0
0
Internal memory fault
Inspect the internal memory (IC211 on the SY-1015 board).
E
9
5
0
0
GPS hardware error
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
9
5
0
1
Acceleration sensor hardware error
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
9
5
0
2
Electronic compass hardware error
(GPS hardware error)
(GPS hardware error)
Turn power off and turn power on again.
Note 1: After repair, be sure to perform “1-7. PROCESS AFTER FIXING FLASH ERROR”.
Note 2: Functions of codes with * mark are not provided in this unit.
Note 2: Functions of codes with * mark are not provided in this unit.
1-7. PROCESS AFTER FIXING FLASH ERROR
When “FLASH error” (Self-diagnosis Code E : 91 : 01) occurs, to prevent any abnormal situation caused by high voltage, setting of the flash is changed
automatically to disabling charge and flash setting.
After fixing, this setting needs to be deactivated.
automatically to disabling charge and flash setting.
After fixing, this setting needs to be deactivated.
Method for Initializing the Flash Error Code
Reset Flash Error using the Flash Error Repair Tool Ver_[].[].exe.
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