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... retain it for future reference. Model No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-P41/P43 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-349-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images...
... retain it for future reference. Model No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-P41/P43 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-349-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images...
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...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P41, DSC-P43 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful...manual could void your authority to operate this device must be used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any interference received, including ...
...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P41, DSC-P43 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful...manual could void your authority to operate this device must be used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any interference received, including ...
Operating Instructions
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... after you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your used rechargeable batteries to power this digital camera. Certain countries or regions may influence the picture and sound of the battery used . For... regarding recycling of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with...you change the fuse. For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada (DSC-P43 only) RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable.
... after you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your used rechargeable batteries to power this digital camera. Certain countries or regions may influence the picture and sound of the battery used . For... regarding recycling of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with...you change the fuse. For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada (DSC-P43 only) RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable.
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... eMac, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Macromedia and Flash are of the DSC-P43 unless noted otherwise. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick... PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft ...
... eMac, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Macromedia and Flash are of the DSC-P43 unless noted otherwise. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick... PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft ...
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...59 Enlarging a portion of your camera 37 Viewing images on a TV screen (DSC-P43 only 39 Deleting still images Deleting images 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 43 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera on the Setup screen .. 46 Deciding the still image quality 46 Creating or ... the flash level - Focus preset 51 Adjusting the exposure - Picture Effect 58 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - Using auto mode 24 Checking the last image shot - Multi Burst 57 Shooting with the finder ......... 31 6 Inserting the date and...
...59 Enlarging a portion of your camera 37 Viewing images on a TV screen (DSC-P43 only 39 Deleting still images Deleting images 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 43 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera on the Setup screen .. 46 Deciding the still image quality 46 Creating or ... the flash level - Focus preset 51 Adjusting the exposure - Picture Effect 58 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - Using auto mode 24 Checking the last image shot - Multi Burst 57 Shooting with the finder ......... 31 6 Inserting the date and...
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...driver 80 Connecting the camera to your computer 81 Copying images 82 Viewing the images on your computer Copying images to your computer - Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 62 Playing back continuously 63 Playing back frame by frame 63 Still image editing Protecting ... items 109 Precautions 111 The "Memory Stick 112 The batteries 113 The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) ....114 Specifications 114 The LCD screen 116 Index Index 120 7 Print (DPOF) mark 66 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer 68 Printing images 69 ...
...driver 80 Connecting the camera to your computer 81 Copying images 82 Viewing the images on your computer Copying images to your computer - Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 62 Playing back continuously 63 Playing back frame by frame 63 Still image editing Protecting ... items 109 Precautions 111 The "Memory Stick 112 The batteries 113 The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) ....114 Specifications 114 The LCD screen 116 Index Index 120 7 Print (DPOF) mark 66 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer 68 Printing images 69 ...
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E (LCD status/LCD on the LCD screen, see pages 116 to 119. A Mode switch : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies B Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (17) Menu off: / /7/ (29/28/26/ 54) C Finder (31) Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (28/25) ... details on the items on /off) button (31) F MENU button (45, 106) G RESET button (93) H DC IN jack (15) I (USB) jack (81) J A/V OUT (MONO) jack (DSC-P43 only) (39) K (Image Size/Delete) button (21, 41) L D-Zoom (W/T) buttons (27)/ (Index) button (38)/ / (Playback zoom) buttons (60) M Access lamp (20) N OPEN button (12) O...
E (LCD status/LCD on the LCD screen, see pages 116 to 119. A Mode switch : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies B Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (17) Menu off: / /7/ (29/28/26/ 54) C Finder (31) Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (28/25) ... details on the items on /off) button (31) F MENU button (45, 106) G RESET button (93) H DC IN jack (15) I (USB) jack (81) J A/V OUT (MONO) jack (DSC-P43 only) (39) K (Image Size/Delete) button (21, 41) L D-Zoom (W/T) buttons (27)/ (Index) button (38)/ / (Playback zoom) buttons (60) M Access lamp (20) N OPEN button (12) O...
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... of the batteries and the terminals of battery, and is typical of this camera. If the +/- Never use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by wiping them with the DSC-P41) Batteries that you recharge the batteries just before fully using up the batteries ...; If the poles of the battery, and personal scald or injury may cause a malfunction of the battery charger. NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P43). NH-AA-2DA twin-pack, etc. (not supplied) R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) - These may be sure to use up the battery fully...
... of the batteries and the terminals of battery, and is typical of this camera. If the +/- Never use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by wiping them with the DSC-P41) Batteries that you recharge the batteries just before fully using up the batteries ...; If the poles of the battery, and personal scald or injury may cause a malfunction of the battery charger. NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P43). NH-AA-2DA twin-pack, etc. (not supplied) R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) - These may be sure to use up the battery fully...
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...time. To remove the batteries Press the - In this case, replace the batteries with your camera before using them. • Connect the battery charger to the characteristics of alkaline batteries, the camera may shut off if you use the nickel-metal hydride batteries supplied with the STAMINA "Quick...plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only) Getting started Notes on the battery charger, see page 114. This is a big difference in low temperatures, where some trouble occurs ...
...time. To remove the batteries Press the - In this case, replace the batteries with your camera before using them. • Connect the battery charger to the characteristics of alkaline batteries, the camera may shut off if you use the nickel-metal hydride batteries supplied with the STAMINA "Quick...plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only) Getting started Notes on the battery charger, see page 114. This is a big difference in low temperatures, where some trouble occurs ...
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...Mail) Off Approx. 160 Approx. 80 1) Shooting in order at about three second intervals Shooting movies3) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P43) LCD screen LCD screen On Off Approx. 170 Approx. 220 AM3-P2AE (2) (supplied with fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or new alkaline...times - Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) No. Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show the ...
...Mail) Off Approx. 160 Approx. 80 1) Shooting in order at about three second intervals Shooting movies3) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P43) LCD screen LCD screen On Off Approx. 170 Approx. 220 AM3-P2AE (2) (supplied with fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or new alkaline...times - Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) No. Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show the ...
Operating Instructions
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... circumstances, even if the batteries are being used to the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack (DSC-P43 only) 16 However, in green and the power is connected to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. • Movies are performed for the first time, the Clock Set... turn off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Turning your camera in any country or region with the battery charger (supplied with the DSC-P43 only) or the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to preserve...
... circumstances, even if the batteries are being used to the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack (DSC-P43 only) 16 However, in green and the power is connected to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. • Movies are performed for the first time, the Clock Set... turn off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Turning your camera in any country or region with the battery charger (supplied with the DSC-P43 only) or the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to preserve...
Operating Instructions
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...still images Viewing images on a TV screen (DSC-P43 only) VGA 101 2/9 A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 A/V OUT (MONO) jack , Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to match that of the TV. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image. • When using the camera abroad, it may differ depending on the camera...connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch audio input jack. • Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the TV. 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 3 , Set the mode switch to...
...still images Viewing images on a TV screen (DSC-P43 only) VGA 101 2/9 A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 A/V OUT (MONO) jack , Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to match that of the TV. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image. • When using the camera abroad, it may differ depending on the camera...connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch audio input jack. • Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the TV. 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 3 , Set the mode switch to...
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...Each time you press , the status of the LCD screen changes as follows: Indicators off t LCD screen off t Indicators on the LCD screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. 101 REC 00:00:02[00:10:48] • When the capacity of the indicated items. To shoot with... from [640 (Fine)], [640 (Standard)], or [160]. • The [640 (Fine)] image size can shoot movies with the flash - The LCD screen turns blue (DSC-P43 only). • See page 105 for the recording time allowed for a detailed description of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops. b Press (Image Size...
...Each time you press , the status of the LCD screen changes as follows: Indicators off t LCD screen off t Indicators on the LCD screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. 101 REC 00:00:02[00:10:48] • When the capacity of the indicated items. To shoot with... from [640 (Fine)], [640 (Standard)], or [160]. • The [640 (Fine)] image size can shoot movies with the flash - The LCD screen turns blue (DSC-P43 only). • See page 105 for the recording time allowed for a detailed description of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops. b Press (Image Size...
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... z again. Control button a Set the mode switch to normal playback, press z. The movie images and sound are displayed a size smaller than still images. 75 Enjoying movies To adjust the volume Adjust the volume with the image size [160] are played back. To fast-forward / rewind Press...screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camera. See page 119 for a detailed description of the LCD screen changes as that for viewing still images (page 39) (DSC-P43 only). • A movie recorded using other Sony devices may be displayed a size smaller than still images. Viewing ...
... z again. Control button a Set the mode switch to normal playback, press z. The movie images and sound are displayed a size smaller than still images. 75 Enjoying movies To adjust the volume Adjust the volume with the image size [160] are played back. To fast-forward / rewind Press...screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camera. See page 119 for a detailed description of the LCD screen changes as that for viewing still images (page 39) (DSC-P43 only). • A movie recorded using other Sony devices may be displayed a size smaller than still images. Viewing ...
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...on . The shooting image is not displayed on the LCD screen during a movie shooting (DSC-P43 only). • The image size is on, the camera turns off automatically to . Symptom The power cannot be turned on the camera again (page 16). p Properly install the batteries (page 12). • The AC ... movie. 94 Cause Solution • The batteries are discharged. Unable to zoom. • The subject is too close. • When shooting still images, (Camera) is set to or . • You have set the focus preset distance. • The mode switch is not set to prevent wearing ...
...on . The shooting image is not displayed on the LCD screen during a movie shooting (DSC-P43 only). • The image size is on, the camera turns off automatically to . Symptom The power cannot be turned on the camera again (page 16). p Properly install the batteries (page 12). • The AC ... movie. 94 Cause Solution • The batteries are discharged. Unable to zoom. • The subject is too close. • When shooting still images, (Camera) is set to or . • You have set the focus preset distance. • The mode switch is not set to prevent wearing ...
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... by mistake (page 112). p See page 86. • You cannot play back the image on a computer. you modify the image on a computer. P43 only). • The connection is not a malfunction. p Check the connection (page 39). p Protecting the image can prevent accidental erasure (page 64). p... switch is incorrect. p Cancel the protection (page 64). • The write-protect switch on a TV (DSC- The image is coarse right • The image momentarily becomes rough for the camera on the played back on the "Memory Stick" p Set it . Symptom Cause Unknown pattern appears • ...
... by mistake (page 112). p See page 86. • You cannot play back the image on a computer. you modify the image on a computer. P43 only). • The connection is not a malfunction. p Check the connection (page 39). p Protecting the image can prevent accidental erasure (page 64). p... switch is incorrect. p Cancel the protection (page 64). • The write-protect switch on a TV (DSC- The image is coarse right • The image momentarily becomes rough for the camera on the played back on the "Memory Stick" p Set it . Symptom Cause Unknown pattern appears • ...
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..."Memory Stick Duo," insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. • When the "Memory Stick Duo" is equipped with the DSC-P43) life is not water-resistant. Under direct sunlight. - Inserting it in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction. • Do not insert a "Memory...shortened, a probable cause is that the label does not stick out. • When you may cause a malfunction of a "Memory Stick" with the camera. Note on use of the "Memory Stick PRO" (not supplied) "Memory Stick PRO" with a capacity of the battery • Battery performance decreases in...
..."Memory Stick Duo," insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. • When the "Memory Stick Duo" is equipped with the DSC-P43) life is not water-resistant. Under direct sunlight. - Inserting it in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction. • Do not insert a "Memory...shortened, a probable cause is that the label does not stick out. • When you may cause a malfunction of a "Memory Stick" with the camera. Note on use of the "Memory Stick PRO" (not supplied) "Memory Stick PRO" with a capacity of the battery • Battery performance decreases in...
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... conditions, and environment, and is different for each battery. 114 The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) • Do not charge any other types of battery (manganese, alkaline, lithium... mm camera conversion: 33 mm) F2.8 Exposure control Automatic, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Candle, Landscape, Beach, Soft snap White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent File format (DCF compliant) Still images:... using the supplied battery charger. If you charge other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity ...
... conditions, and environment, and is different for each battery. 114 The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) • Do not charge any other types of battery (manganese, alkaline, lithium... mm camera conversion: 33 mm) F2.8 Exposure control Automatic, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Candle, Landscape, Beach, Soft snap White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent File format (DCF compliant) Still images:... using the supplied battery charger. If you charge other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity ...
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Additional information 115 [Input and output connectors] A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural) (DSC-P43 only) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance 2.2...8226; HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2) (DSC-P43 only) • R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) (DSC-P41 only) • Battery case (1) (DSC-P43 only) • BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1) (DSC-P43 only) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (DSC-P43 only) • USB cable (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) (DSC-P43 only) • Wrist strap (1) • "...
Additional information 115 [Input and output connectors] A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural) (DSC-P43 only) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance 2.2...8226; HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2) (DSC-P43 only) • R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) (DSC-P41 only) • Battery case (1) (DSC-P43 only) • BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1) (DSC-P43 only) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (DSC-P43 only) • USB cable (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) (DSC-P43 only) • Wrist strap (1) • "...
Service Manual
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board and electrical parts list of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown. Schematic diagram Pages 4-9 to 4-26 Printed wiring ... boards This service manual procides the information that is shown in service manual Level 3. DSC-P41/P43 SERVICE MANUAL Ver 1.0 2004.04 Revision History How to use Acrobat Reader Photo: DSC-P43 2 LEVEL DSC-P41 US Model DSC-P43 Hong Kong Model Tourist Model Japanese Model DSC-P41/P43 Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model E Model Australian Model Chinese Model Korea Model...
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board and electrical parts list of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown. Schematic diagram Pages 4-9 to 4-26 Printed wiring ... boards This service manual procides the information that is shown in service manual Level 3. DSC-P41/P43 SERVICE MANUAL Ver 1.0 2004.04 Revision History How to use Acrobat Reader Photo: DSC-P43 2 LEVEL DSC-P41 US Model DSC-P43 Hong Kong Model Tourist Model Japanese Model DSC-P41/P43 Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model E Model Australian Model Chinese Model Korea Model...