Sony Digital Camera CSS PHA User Manual

3-091-630-12 (1)  
Cyb e r-sh o t St a t io n  
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FR  
Operating Instructions  
Mode demploi  
CSS-PHA  
CSS-FEB  
2004 Sony Corporation  
 
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in  
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.  
No t e :  
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 supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to  
comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of  
FCC Rules.  
At t e n t io n fo r t h e Cu st o m e rs in Eu ro p e  
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out in the  
EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).  
At t e n t io n  
The electromagnetic field at the specific frequencies may influence the picture  
and sound of this camera.  
No t ice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue  
midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable  
again.  
No t ice  
Certain countries and regions may regulate disposal of the battery used to  
power this product. Please consult with your local authority.  
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Fe a t u re s  
Easily view and print your photos via Cyber-shot Station.  
This convenient Cyber-shot Station is supplied with wireless remote cotrol for  
effort-less viewing on a TV.  
Also attaches to PictBridge enabled printers and USB enabled computers.  
In-camera charging while stationed.  
The CSS-PHA can be used with the DSC-P100 digital still camera.  
The CSS-FEB can be used with the DSC-F88 digital still camera.  
*The illustrations of the CSS-PHA are mainly used in this operating  
instructions. However, these illustrations are applied to the CSS-FEB.  
An AC adaptor is not supplied. Use either the AC adaptor (AC-LS5/ LS5B)  
comes with the Cyber-shot (DSC-P100/ DSC-F88), or an optional AC adaptor  
(AC-LS5).  
zYou can easily view photos on a TV screen by remote control (p.15).  
zThe buttons on the Remote Commander have the same functions as those on  
your camera (p.13).  
Using the remote control, you can operate the followings;  
– Viewing images  
– Slide Show  
– Trimming images  
– Playback zoom  
For further details, see the operating instructions supplied with the camera.  
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zWhen the CSS-PHA or CSS-FEB is connected to a PictBridge enabled printer,  
you can easily print images just by pressing PRINT button on the Remote  
Commander (p.19). The photo currently shown on the TV can be printed by  
remote control.  
Note: If you want to print one of the images in a Slide Show, cancel the Slide  
Show first, then press PRINT button.  
*You must connect an AC adaptor to the Cyber-shot Station for remote control  
operations.  
In d e x  
Precautions .................................................................................................... 6  
Notes on using the Cyber-shot Station ...................................................... 6  
Care and maintenance ................................................................................. 6  
Identifying the parts ..................................................................................... 7  
Before using the Cyber-shot Station .......................................................... 8  
Placing the camera on the Cyber-shot Station /  
Removing the camera from the Cyber-shot Station ......................... 8  
Charging the battery pack ......................................................................... 10  
Connecting the camera to your computer via the Cyber-shot Station ..... 11  
Using the Remote Commander ................................................................ 13  
Viewing images on a TV screen ................................................................ 15  
Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer ........................................ 16  
Printing images using the Remote Commander .................................... 19  
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 22  
Specifications ............................................................................................... 25  
Trademarks .................................................................................................. 25  
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Pre ca u t io n s  
• Do not use or keep the Cyber-shot Station in locations subject to the following  
conditions:  
– Locations with extremes of temperature  
In closed automobiles during summer, the ambient temperature may be  
very hot, causing deformation or malfunction of the Cyber-shot Station.  
– Locations in direct sunlight or near heaters  
This may cause deformation or malfunction of the Cyber-shot Station.  
– Locations subject to vibration  
– Locations subject to strong magnetism  
– Locations subject to dust or sand  
If you use the Cyber-shot Station, for example, on a beach or in a desert,  
make sure that you keep the Cyber-shot Station away from sand. The  
Cyber-shot Station that is covered with sand may malfunction.  
• Do not use the Cyber-shot Station in locations that are subject to strong radio  
waves or radiation. Images may not be played back properly.  
No t e s o n u sin g t h e Cyb e r-sh o t St a t io n  
• Do not connect the supplied USB cable to the multi connector on the bottom of  
the camera. This may cause a malfunction of the multi connector.  
• Be sure to connect the USB cable to the (USB) jack on the back of the Cyber-  
shot Station.  
• Use caution when removing the AC adaptor.  
• When you disconnect the cable, do not grasp the cable itself.  
• Do not bend the cable or add stress to it.  
Charging the battery  
For the full performance of the battery pack, we recommend that you charge it  
at temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).  
Ca re a n d m a in t e n a n ce  
Clean the Cyber-shot Station 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 surface.  
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
See “Using the Remote Commander” (p.13) to identify parts of your Remote  
Commander.  
1 Multi connector  
2 Blue illumination  
Lights up in blue when the AC adaptor is connected.  
Goes off when the camera is placed on the Cyber-shot Station.  
3 POWER lamp  
Lights up in green when the AC adaptor is connected.  
4 CHARGE lamps  
Light up while the battery is charging.  
5 Remote sensor  
6 DC IN jack  
7
(USB) jack  
8 A/V OUT (MONO) jack  
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Be fo re u sin g t h e Cyb e r-sh o t St a t io n  
Refer to the operating instruction for your camera as well as this manual.  
Placing the cam era on the Cyber-shot Station /  
Rem oving the cam era from the Cyber-shot Station  
1
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Cyber-shot Station.  
You must use either the AC adaptor (AC-LS5/ LS5B) comes with the Cyber-  
shot, or an optional AC adaptor (AC-LS5).  
AC adaptor  
To a w all outlet  
(w all socket)  
Cyber-shot Station  
Pow er cord  
(mains lead)  
DC plug  
2
Place the camera on the Cyber-shot Station as illustrated.  
– Make sure the camera is securely attached to the Cyber-shot Station.  
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3
Remove the camera from the Cyber-shot Station.  
Holding both the camera and the Cyber-shot Station, then remove the  
camera as illustrated.  
– Be sure to turn off the camera before placing it on the Cyber-shot Station  
or removing it from the Cyber-shot Station.  
– During the USB connection, do not remove the camera from the Cyber-  
shot Station. The image data in the camera may be damaged.  
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Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck  
1
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover of the camera.  
2
Install the battery pack into the camera, then close the battery/  
“Memory Stick” cover.  
3
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Cyber-shot Station.  
Connect the pow er cord (mains lead) to the AC adaptor and to a w all  
outlet (w all socket).  
– You must use either the AC adaptor (AC-LS5/ LS5B) comes with the  
Cyber-shot, or an optional AC adaptor (AC-LS5).  
– Do not short the DC plug of the AC adaptor with a metalic object, as this  
may cause a malfunction.  
4
Place the camera on the Cyber-shot Station.  
Charging starts automatically. Both the / CHG lamp of the camera and the  
CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot Station light up.  
While charging, the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot Station light up one  
by one, from the left to the right. When charging is completed, the / CHG  
lamp of the camera and the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot Station go off.  
Note: The CHARGE lamps do not indicate the charging level of the battery.  
– When charging the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off.  
– Make sure the camera is securely attached to the Cyber-shot Station.  
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Co n n e ct in g t h e ca m e ra t o yo u r co m p u t e r  
via t h e Cyb e r-sh o t St a t io n  
1
Turn on your computer.  
2
Insert the “Memory Stick” w ith the images you w ant to copy into the  
camera.  
Connect the AC adaptor, then plug the adaptor into a w all outlet (w all  
socket).  
– You must use either the AC adaptor (AC-LS5/ LS5B) comes with the  
Cyber-shot, or an optional AC adaptor (AC-LS5).  
– For further details on the “Memory Stick”, see the operating instructions  
supplied with the camera.  
3
Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the USB jack of the Cyber-shot  
Station.  
USB plug  
4
Connect the USB cable to your computer.  
4
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5
Place the camera on the Cyber-shot Station and turn on the camera.  
POWER button  
POWER button*  
* You can turn the camera on either by pressing POWER button or rotating  
the lens portion for DSC-F88. For further details, see the operating  
instructions supplied with the camera.  
– Make sure the camera is securely attached to the Cyber-shot Station.  
6
“USB Mode Normal” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.  
When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer  
automatically runs the used program to recognize the camera. Wait for a  
while.  
USB Mode  
Normal  
Access indicators*  
Switch on MENU  
– If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear, press MENU button, select [USB  
Connect], and set it to [Normal].  
*During communication, the access indicators turn red.  
Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white.  
USB Connect  
PictBridge  
PTP  
Normal  
– During the USB connection, do not remove the camera, the USB cable or  
the AC adaptor from the Cyber-shot Station. The image data in the camera  
may be damaged.  
– For further details, see the operating instructions supplied with the  
camera.  
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Usin g t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r  
x Identifying the parts  
PRINT button  
POWER button  
/
(Playback zoom) button  
MENU button  
Control buttons (v/V/b/B/  
)
(Display / LCD on/off) button  
The buttons on the Remote Commander have the same functions as those on  
your camera.  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in  
fire.  
CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.  
Notes on the Remote Commander  
• The Remote Commander is powered by a button type lithium battery  
(CR2025) installed at the factory. To avoid draining the battery, an insulating  
sheet is inserted. Before using the Remote Commander for the first time,  
remove the insulation sheet.  
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight  
or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function  
properly.  
• The remote control range is less than five meters (when using indoor). Point  
the Remote Commander at the remote sensor of the Cyber-shot Station. Try  
adjusting the angle of the Remote Commander if you cannot operate the  
Cyber-shot Station.  
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x Removing the insulation sheet  
Insulation sheet  
x Replacing the button type lithium battery  
* A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is already installed in the Remote  
Commander. Do not use any batteries other than CR2025.  
1
Pull out the battery holder w hile pushing the tab on the holder.  
2
Take out the button type lithium battery from the holder.  
3
4
Put a new battery into the holder w ith its + side facing upw ard.  
Insert the holder into the Remote Commander until it clicks.  
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Vie w in g im a g e s o n a TV scre e n  
1
Connect the AC adaptor, then plug the adaptor into a w all outlet (w all  
socket).  
Connect the A/V connecting cable (supplied) to the A/V OUT (MONO)  
jack of the Cyber-shot Station and the audio/video input jacks of the  
TV.  
You must use either the AC adaptor (AC-LS5/ LS5B) comes with the Cyber-  
shot, or an optional AC adaptor (AC-LS5).  
A/V connecting  
cable  
AC adaptor  
To a w all outlet  
(w all socket)  
Pow er cord  
(mains lead)  
DC plug  
If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/ V  
connecting cable to the left audio jack.  
– Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the  
TV with the A/ V connecting cable.  
2
Place the camera on the Cyber-shot Station.  
– Make sure the camera is securely attached to the Cyber-shot Station.  
3
4
Turn on the TV and set the TV/Video sw itch to “Video”.  
Set the mode dial of the camera to  
, and turn on the pow er.  
Press b/ B on the Control buttons to select the desired image.  
You can also operate the camera using the Remote Commander.  
– The Cyber-shot Station is compatible with both NTSC and PAL TV  
systems. For further details, see the operating instructions supplied with  
the camera.  
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Co n n e ct in g t o a Pict Brid g e co m p lia n t  
p rin t e r  
Even if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your  
camera by connecting the camera directly or via Cyber-shot Station to a  
PictBridge compliant printer.  
• The available print functions may differ depending on the printer.  
• Using the AC adaptor is recommended to prevent the power from turning off  
partway through printing.  
1
Insert the “Memory Stick” w ith the images you w ant to copy into the  
camera.  
– You must use either the AC adaptor (AC-LS5/ LS5B) comes with the  
Cyber-shot, or an optional AC adaptor (AC-LS5).  
2
3
Place the camera on the Cyber-shot Station.  
Turn on the camera.  
POWER button  
POWER button*  
* You can turn the camera on either by pressing POWER button or rotating  
the lens portion for DSC-F88. For further details, see the operating  
instructions supplied with the camera.  
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4
Set the USB mode on the camera to PictBridge.  
Control button  
Mode dial  
Mode dial  
(v/V/b/B/z)  
1 Set the mode dial to SET UP.  
2 Select  
(Setup 2) with V, then select [USB Connect] with v/ V/ B.  
2
3 Select [PictBridge] with B/ v, then press z.  
Setup 2  
File Number:  
USB Connect:  
Video Out:  
Clock Set:  
PictBridge  
PTP  
Normal  
1
2
The USB mode is set.  
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5
6
Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the USB jack of the Cyber-shot  
Station.  
Connect the USB cable to the USB jack of the printer.  
Printer  
1M  
After the connection is  
101  
2/9  
made, the  
indicator  
appears on the LCD screen.  
101-0002 2005  
1
1
10:30AM  
BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] on the SET UP screen, you cannot  
use the PictBridge function even if you turn on the camera. Set [USB Connect] to  
[PictBridge].  
When the camera is turned on, the camera turns to playback mode regardless of  
the mode dial position and an image in the selected playback folder is displayed  
on the LCD screen.  
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Prin t in g im a g e s u sin g t h e Re m o t e  
Co m m a n d e r  
• You cannnot print movies.  
• When an error notification is received from the connected printer, the  
indicator flashes for approximately 5 seconds. Check the connected printer.  
x Printing still images using the Remote Commander  
(In single-image mode)  
PRINT button  
Control buttons  
1
2
Display the image you w ant to print w ith b/B.  
Press PRINT.  
The print setting screen appears.  
1M  
101  
2/9  
Print  
Index  
Date  
Off  
Off  
1
Quantity  
Exit  
OK  
– Setting items that the printer does not support cannot be displayed.  
3
Select [Quantity] w ith v/V, select the number of sheets w ith b/B.  
You can select the number up to 20.  
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4
Select [OK] w ith V/B, then press  
The image is printed.  
.
Printing  
1/3  
Exit  
– When printing is completed, the screen returns to the previous screen.  
– Do not disconnect the USB cable while the  
cable) indicator appears on the LCD screen.  
(Not disconnect USB  
To cancel printing  
Select [Exit] in step 2 or 4.  
To insert the date and time on images  
• Select [Date] in step 3, then select the date format with b/ B. You can select  
from [Day & Time] or [Date]. The date of recording will be inserted on the  
image.  
• This function may not be available, depending on the printer.  
• For details, refer to the operating instructions for your camera.  
x Printing still images using the Remote Commander  
(In index mode)  
PRINT button  
Control buttons  
1
Select the image you w ant to print w ith v/V/b/B.  
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2
Press PRINT.  
The print setting screen appears.  
1M  
101  
2/9  
Print  
Index  
Date  
Off  
Off  
1
Quantity  
Exit  
OK  
– Setting items that the printer does not support cannot be displayed.  
3
4
Select [Quantity] w ith v/V, select the number of sheets w ith b/B.  
You can select the number up to 20.  
Select [OK] w ith V/B, then press  
.
The image is printed.  
Printing  
1/3  
Exit  
– Do not disconnect the USB cable while the  
LCD screen.  
indicator appears on the  
To cancel printing  
Select [Exit] in step 2 or 4.  
To insert the date and time on images  
• Select [Date] in step 3, then select the date format with b/ B. You can select  
from [Day & Time] or [Date]. The date of recording will be inserted on the  
image.  
• This function may not be available, depending on the printer.  
• For details, refer to the operating instructions for your camera.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If you have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.  
If the trouble persists, contact your Sony dealer.  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
• The camera is turned on.  
t Turn the camera off.  
You cannot charge the  
battery pack  
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.  
t Install the battery pack correctly.  
• The AC adaptor is disconnected.  
t Properly connect the AC adaptor.  
• The camera is not placed on the Cyber-shot  
Station correctly.  
The /CHG lamp does not  
light up when charging a  
battery pack  
t Place the camera correctly.  
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.  
t Install the battery pack correctly.  
• The battery pack is completely charged.  
The CHARGE lamps do not  
light up when charging a  
battery pack  
• The AC adaptor is disconnected.  
t Properly connect the AC adaptor.  
• The camera is not placed on the Cyber-shot  
Station correctly.  
t Place the camera correctly.  
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.  
t Install the battery pack correctly.  
• The battery pack is completely charged.  
You cannot turn on the  
camera  
• The camera is not placed on the Cyber-shot  
Station correctly.  
t Place the camera correctly.  
• The AC adaptor is disconnected.  
t Properly connect the AC adaptor.  
The power turns off  
suddenly  
• The camera is not placed on the Cyber-shot  
Station correctly.  
t Place the camera correctly.  
The images/sounds cannot  
be played back on a TV  
• The connection is not correct.  
t Check the connection.  
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Cause/Solution  
Symptom  
• The camera is turned off.  
t Turn on the camera.  
• You are not using the supplied USB cable.  
t Use the supplied USB cable.  
Your computer does not  
recognize your camera  
• The USB cable is not connected firmly.  
t Disconnect the USB cable from both the  
computer and the Cyber-shot Station,  
and connect it again firmly. Make sure  
that “USB Mode” is displayed on the  
LCD screen.  
• The camera is not placed on the Cyber-shot  
Station correctly.  
t Place the camera correctly.  
• The USB connectors on your computer are  
connected to other equipment besides the  
keyboard, the mouse, and the Cyber-shot  
Station.  
t Disconnect all equipment other than the  
keyboard, the mouse, and the Cyber-  
shot Station from the USB connectors.  
• The camera is not placed on the Cyber-shot  
Station correctly.  
t Place the camera correctly.  
The camera does not work,  
and no operations can be  
performed  
• The AC adaptor is disconnected.  
t Properly connect the AC adaptor.  
• The battery in the Remote Commander is  
dead.  
The Remote Commander  
does not work  
t Replace it with a new one.  
The connection between the  
printer and the Cyber-shot  
Station cannot be  
• The printer is not PictBridge-compliant.  
t Consult with the printer manufacturer.  
• The printer is not set for the connection with  
the camera.  
established  
t Check that the printer is turned on and  
can connect with the camera.  
• [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in  
the SET UP settings.  
t Set it to [PictBridge].  
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Cause/Solution  
Symptom  
• The camera is not connect to the printer.  
t Check that the camera and the printer  
are properly connected using the USB  
cable.  
You cannot print images  
• The printer is not turned on.  
t Turn on the printer.  
For further infomation, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the  
printer.  
• Movies cannot be printed.  
• Images modified with a computer or images  
shot using other than this camera may not  
be able to be printed.  
• You disconnected the USB cable before the  
Printing is canceled  
mark disappears.  
• You removed the camera from the Cyber-shot  
Station before the  
mark disappears.  
• The printer does not provide these  
functions.  
t Consult with the printer manufacturer  
whether the printer provides these  
functions or not.  
You cannot insert the date or  
print images in the index  
mode  
• The date may not be inserted in the index  
mode, depending on the printer.  
t Consult with the printer manufacturer.  
“---- -- --” is printed on the  
date-inserted part  
• The recording date data is not recorded on  
the image.  
t The images that do not have the  
recording date data cannot be printed  
with the date inserted. Set [Date] to [Off]  
and print the image.  
The CHARGE lamps light  
up when no camera is placed  
on the Cyber-shot Station  
• You have pressed the Control button (in the  
order of v/ b/ V/ B and ) when the  
camera was placed on the Cyber-shot  
Station, and now the Cyber-shot Station is  
in the demonstration mode.  
t To cancel the demonstration mode,  
discconect the AC adaptor once and  
connect it again. Alternatively, place the  
camera on the Cyber-shot Station again.  
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