Page 1: Specifications
DSC-P31/P31M SERVICE MANUAL US Model DSC-P31/P31M Level 3 Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model E Model Hong Kong Model Ver 1.1 2002. 04 Australian Model Chinese Model Korea Model Tourist Model Japanese Model DSC-P31 This service manual contains information for Japanese model as well. SPECIFICATIONS Power, etc.
Page 2 Destination J, Hong Kong, Australian, Chinese, Korea, Tourist Note : DSC-P31M is the same as DSC-P31 (US model) except packing materials. Therefore, information about DSC-P31 (US model) in the text is applied. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
DSC-P31/P31M TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page Section Title Page SERVICE NOTE PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND ..............5 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Self-diagnosis Display ............6 4-1. Frame Schematic Diagrams .......... 4-1 GENERAL Frame Schematic Diagram (1/2) ........4-1 Frame Schematic Diagram (2/2) ........4-3 4-2.
Page 4 DSC-P31/P31M Section Title Page Flange Back Adjustment (Using the flange back adjustment chart and Subject More than 500 m Away) ......5-17 Flange Back Check ............5-18 F No. Compensation ............5-18 Mechanical Shutter Adjustment ........5-19 Light Value Adjustment ..........5-19 Mixed Color Cancel Adjustment ........
Page 5: Service Note
DSC-P31/31M SERVICE NOTE • NOTE FOR REPAIR Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector. bent at the terminal. It is possible that a wire is snapped. Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.
Page 6: Self-Diagnosis Display
[Description on Self-diagnosis Display] Self-diagnosis display • C: ss: ss You can reverse the camera mal- function yourself. (However, con- tact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility when you cannot recover from the camera malfunction.) • E: ss: ss...
Page 7: General
If you have any questions about this product, WARNING Declaration of Conformity you may call: Trade Name: SONY Sony Customer Information Services Center To prevent fire or shock hazard, do Model No.: DSC-P71 1-800-222-SONY (7669) not expose the unit to rain or Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Page 8: Before Using Your Camera
DSC-P31/P31M Attention for the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.
Page 9 Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSC- • “Memory Stick,” , “MagicGate Memory P71 unless noted otherwise. Stick,” and , are trademarks of Sony This camera is equipped with an auto zoom lens. Corporation. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful •...
Page 10: Identifying The Parts
DSC-P31/P31M Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P31) Attaching the strap A POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to B POWER button (20) firmly secure the camera to tripods having C Shutter button (26) longer screws, and may damage the camera.
Page 11: Preparing Batteries
Nickel-Metal Charging time Hydride battery • If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony batteries are dirty, the batteries may not Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the charger NH-AA-DI × 2 Approx. 13 charge properly.
Page 12: Inserting The Batteries
DSC-P31/P31M Charging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries (continued) Battery remaining indicator The POWER SAVE function When the POWER SAVE function is As the battery power decreases with use, When the POWER SAVE function is set • The LCD screen will be darker than it is when the Battery remaining indicator displays to ON, you can shoot for a longer period of POWER SAVE is set to OFF.
Page 13: Using An External Power Source
DSC-P31/P31M Inserting the batteries (continued) Battery life and the number of DSC-P31 **With the LCD screen on, showing single images in order, one approximately every images that can be recorded/ R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) three seconds played back Image Battery No.
Page 14: Turning On/Off Your Camera
DSC-P31/P31M Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button POWER ON/ The Auto Power Off feature OFF lamp If no tasks are performed for a while* when shooting, playing back, or performing SET UP while using the batteries, power is automatically shut POWER button off to preserve battery power.
Page 15: Inserting And Removing A "Memory Stick
DSC-P31/P31M Setting the date and time (continued) CLOCK SET CLOCK SET Y/M/D CLOCK SET Y/M/D Y/M/D M/D/Y M/D/Y M/D/Y D/M/Y D/M/Y D/M/Y 2002 / 2002 / 2002 / CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL , Choose the year, month, day, , Set the desired numerical , Choose “OK”...
Page 16: Deciding The Still Image Size And Image Quality
DSC-P31/P31M Deciding the still image size and image quality FINE 2048x1536 2048 (3 : 2) 1600x1200 1600x1200 1600 (3 : 2) FINE AUTO 1280 x 960 1280 x 960 STANDARD WHITE BAL 640 x 480 640 x 480 P.QUALITY MODE IMAGESIZE IMAGE SIZE DSC-P71...
Page 17: Basic Still Image Shooting (Using Auto Adjustment Mode)
DSC-P31/P31M Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode dial 2048 F2.1 Flashes in green t Lights up , Set the mode dial to , and , Hold your camera with your , Press and hold the shutter turn on your camera. both hands and position a halfway down.
Page 18: Digital Zoom
DSC-P31/P31M Using the zoom feature Shooting close-ups (Macro) (DSC-P71 only) Digital zoom W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) DSC-P71 2048 2048 When the zoom exceeds 3x, enlargement is carried out using digital processing of the image. The image can then be enlarged up to 6x using the digital zoom feature.
Page 19 DSC-P31/P31M Selecting a flash mode Each time you press the button, the display 2048 2048 changes as follows. F 2 . 3 When POWER SAVE is OFF No indicator (Auto) t (forced flash) t (no flash) When POWER SAVE is ON (no flash) t No indicator (Auto) t (forced flash) , Center the subject in the frame,...
Page 20 DSC-P31/P31M Shooting with the finder Shooting with the date and time inserted When the LCD screen display is off (only CAMERA warning messages are displayed) Finder MOVING IMAGE : MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : DISPLAY/ SELECT...
Page 21: Landscape Mode
DSC-P31/P31M Shooting according to scene conditions (SCENE SELECTION) Twilight mode Twilight portrait mode Landscape mode MENU button , Turn the mode dial to SCN, and Twilight portrait mode Ordinarily shoot with the camera set to set press the MENU button. Use this mode when shooting people in the to Auto (Mode dial: ), but when shooting...
Page 22: Viewing Images On The Lcd Screen Of Your Camera
DSC-P31/P31M Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your Viewing single images camera Single Index Index (Single image display) (9 images display) (3 images display) APERTURE VALUE : F2.2 1/125 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30 SHUTTER SPEED : FILE BACK/NEXT EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO :...
Page 23: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen
DSC-P31/P31M Viewing images on a TV screen VIDEO OUT jack 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30 FILE BACK/NEXT Video connecting cable TV/Video toggle switch (supplied) , Using the video connecting , Turn on the power of the TV , Turn the Mode dial to cable, connect the VIDEO OUT set, and set the TV/Video turn on the camera.
Page 24 DSC-P31/P31M Deleting images (continued) Deleting on the Index (9 images) screen 2048 DELETE CANCEL DELETE PROTECT PRINT DELETE CANCEL SELECT MENU button , Select “OK” using v on the , While an Index (9 images) , Select “SELECT” using b/B on control button, then press the screen (page 37) is displayed, the control button, then press...
Page 25: Formatting A "Memory Stick
DSC-P31/P31M Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen (continued) DELETE PRINT PROTECT CANCEL DELETE 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30 • • MENU button , Press the MENU button, and , Select “OK” using v on the select “DELETE”...
Page 26: Copying Still Images To Your Computer
Recommended computer Provided as standard equipment copy images using an additional device. See environment the Sony Website for details. • If you connect two or more USB devices to Recommended Windows environment your computer at one time, some devices, OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows...
Page 27: Preparing Your Camera
USB connection. into a wall outlet (mains). • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software to copy images to your • For further details on the “Memory Stick,” see computer. To install this software, click page 23.
Page 28: Copying Images
2 Confirm if other devices are already installed. 1 Click “Device Manager.” 2 Double-click “ Other Devices.” 3 Confirm if there is a “ Sony , Click “Copy pictures to a folder , Click “Next.” DSC” or “ Sony Handycam” on my computer using with a mark.
Page 29 DSC-P31/P31M 4 Copying images (for Windows XP users) (continued) , Click to remove the , Specify the image file names to , Click “Nothing. I’m finished checkmark from any images be copied and the copy working with these pictures,” you do not want to copy to destination.
Page 30: Viewing The Images On Your Computer
“My Documents” folder on page 48. • When using Windows XP, click “Start”t“My Documents” in that order. • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software to view images on your computer. For details, see the software’s help files. 1-24...
Page 31: For Macintosh Users
“Memory Stick” from • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for The “PIXELA ImageMixer” window Sony” software to copy images to your your camera during a USB connection. appears. computer and view the images on your...
Page 32: Adjusting The Exposure
DSC-P31/P31M Advanced still image shooting The value of the exposure adjustment Shooting techniques Adjusting the is displayed. In normal shooting, the camera makes exposure 2048 automatic exposure adjustments. Check the image to be shot, if it looks like the image –...
Page 33: Choosing A Focus Method
DSC-P31/P31M a Turn the Mode dial to either • When you are shooting movies (MPEG Choosing a focus MOVIE) and you choose Multipoint AF, the SCN, or distance to the center of the screen is estimated method as an average, so the AF works even with a b Press the MENU button.
Page 34: Setting The Distance To The Subject
DSC-P31/P31M You can select from the following Setting the distance Adding special effects distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, (unlimited to the subject – Picture effect distance) – Focus preset Mode dial setting: /SCN/ 2048 1.0m Mode dial setting: /SCN/ You can add special effects to bring out the 7.0m 3.0m...
Page 35 DSC-P31/P31M To cancel Spot light-metering For the DSC-P31 Shooting multiple Press the MENU button again and select a Turn the Mode dial to , SCN, frames ” using b/B on the control button, “ select “OFF” then using v/V. The Spot b Press B ( –...
Page 36: Shooting Still Images
DSC-P31/P31M a Turn the Mode dial to • When Multi Burst images are played back on a Shooting in Multi camera without the Multi Burst feature, the 16 b Press the MENU button. frames will all be displayed at the same time, as Burst mode part of one image, just as they are on a The menu appears.
Page 37: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image
DSC-P31/P31M Advanced still image viewing e Press the T zoom button Enlarging an image – Playback Enlarging a portion of repeatedly, the portion of the zoom a still image image selected in Step 4 will a Turn the Mode dial to be enlarged.
Page 38: Protecting Images
DSC-P31/P31M a Turn the mode dial to , and To stop the playback of the slide Rotating still images show display the image you want to Press the center z, select “EXIT” using B, rotate. Mode dial setting: then press the center z. b Press the MENU button.
Page 39: Changing Image Size
DSC-P31/P31M f To protect other images, To protect all of your images For Index (3 images) screen repeat Step 5. In Step 4 select “ALL”, and press the a Turn the mode dial to , press center z. Then select “ON”, and press the g Press the MENU button.
Page 40: Choosing Images To Print
DSC-P31/P31M Single images Index (9 images) screen Choosing images to a Turn the mode dial to a Turn the mode dial to print press the W zoom button once b Display the image you want to to switch to the Index (9 –...
Page 41: Shooting Movies
DSC-P31/P31M Enjoying movies c Select “ ” (Image size) using The message displayed on the Shooting movies screen while you are shooting b/B, and select the desired It is not written onto the image. mode using v/V. Mode dial setting: Each time you press the DISPLAY/LCD You can choose from 320 (HQX), You can shoot movies.
Page 42: Deleting Movies
DSC-P31/P31M Deleting on the single Deleting on the Index (9 Deleting movies screen images) screen a Turn the Mode dial to a Turn the Mode dial to Mode dial setting: press the W zoom button once Control button b Select the image you want to to display an Index (9 images) delete using b/B.
Page 43: Editing Movies
DSC-P31/P31M Cutting movies <Example> Cutting a file numbered Editing movies MOV00002.MPG Control button MOV00001.MPG MOV00003.MPG Mode dial setting: MENU button With the Mode dial, you can cut movies, or Mode dial delete unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended mode to use when the MOV00002.MPG 1.
Page 44: Copying Movies To Your Computer
To copy movie files using “ImageMixer” You can copy movie files using the supplied “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software. The operation is the same as the operation used to copy still images. For details, see the software’s help files.
Page 45: Troubleshooting
DSC-P31/P31M Troubleshooting 2 Press the RESET button (pages 11, 13) 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local Troubleshooting on the bottom of the camera, then turn on authorized Sony service facility. the power again. (This will erase the If you have trouble with your camera, try date/time settings, etc.)
Page 46 DSC-P31/P31M Symptom Cause Solution Vertical streaks appear • The smear phenomenon is occurring. p This is not a malfunction. when you are shooting a very bright subject. You cannot shoot images. • No “Memory Stick” has been inserted. p Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 23). p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,”...
Page 47 • The copy procedure differs depending on your p Follow the copy procedure that your OS suggests (pages 48, 49, 54). p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software, — click on HELP. The image cannot be p If you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony”...
Page 48: Warnings And Messages
DSC-P31/P31M Symptom Cause Solution The power is on, but the • The built-in microcomputer is not working p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery. If this camera does not work. properly. doesn’t work, press the RESET button on the bottom of the camera with pointed object, then turn the power on again.
Page 49: Self-Diagnostics Display
(indicated by ss)will differ depending on the state of the camera. If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, contact your nearest Sony service station and inform them of the 5-digit C:32:ss service code.
Page 50: Menu Items
DSC-P31/P31M Additional information Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the Mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate based on the current position of the Mode dial. Factory settings are indicated with x.
Page 51 DSC-P31/P31M When the Mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to CLIP MOTION in the SET UP settings.) Item Setting Description 2.0 / 1.7 / 1.3 / 1.0 / 0.7 / Adjusts the exposure (page 56). 0.3 / x0 / 0.3 / 0.7 / 1.0 / 1.3 / 1.7 / 2.0 9 (FOCUS) x MULTI AF / CENTER AF /...
Page 52: Set Up Items
DSC-P31/P31M When the Mode dial is set to Item Setting Description DELETE Deletes the displayed image (page 39). CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image. PROTECT — Protects images against accidental erasure (page 69). PRINT — Selects still images you want to print. (page 72). SLIDE SHOW INTERVAL –...
Page 53 DSC-P31/P31M SETUP 2 Item Setting Description Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images. BRIGHT xNORMAL BRIGHTNESS DARK LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/ Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting “BRIGHT” makes the screen bright and easy to NORMAL see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.
Page 54: The Lcd Screen
DSC-P31/P31M • You cannot record or delete images when the The “Memory Stick” The nickel hydride write-protect tab is set to LOCK. The position or the shape of the write-protect tab may differ batteries depending on the “Memory Stick” you use. “Memory Stick”...
Page 55 DSC-P31/P31M For shooting movies STBY SOLARIZE A Recording mode indicator (74) J Center AF indicator (58)/ The page numbers in parentheses indicate B Remaining battery indicator Focus preset value (60) the location of additional important K EV adjustment indicator (56) display (16) information.
Page 56: Disassembly
DSC-P31/P31M SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY • This set can be disassembled in the order shown below. DSC-P31 2-1. CABINET (REAR) SERVICE POSITION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (CD-391 BOARD, PK-062 BOARD, SY-075 BOARD: SIDE B) (Page 2-2) (Page 2-2) 2-2. PK-062 BOARD 2-3. LCD MODULE (Page 2-3) (Page 2-3) 2-4.
Page 57: Cabinet (Rear) Block Assembly
DSC-P31/P31M Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 2-1. CABINET (REAR) BLOCK ASSEMBLY 7 FP-067 flexible board (CN701) 6 Cabinet (rear) block assembly 1 Screw (M2) 2 Screw (M2) 3 Two screws (M2) 5 Claw 4 Claw [SERVICE POSITION (CD-391 BOARD, PK-062 BOARD, SY-075 BOARD: SIDE B)] Note 1: Don’t use the 12 pin flexible board of CPC-9 jig.
Page 58: Board
DSC-P31/P31M 2-2. PK-062 BOARD Mode knob 8 PK-062 board Power save knob 6 Three screws × (DIA. 1.7 S258 5 LCD flexible board (CN801) S257 2 Connector (CN902) 7 Three screws × (DIA. 1.7 3 Tape Note: When installing PK-062 board, connect S257 with 4 Back light flexible board (CN802) power save knob and S258 with mode knob.
Page 59: Board
DSC-P31/P31M 2-4. CD-391 BOARD 2 Two screws 3 CD-391 board × (M1.7 4 CCD seal rubber (MM) 5 Optical filter block 1 FP-076 flexible board (CN301) 2-5. CABINET (FRONT) BLOCK ASSEMBLY 2 Open the BT lid. 4 Claw 3 Screw (M2) 6 FP-527 board (CN602) 5 Cabinet (front) block assembly 7 Connector (CN601)
Page 60: Cabinet (Upper) Block Assembly
DSC-P31/P31M 2-6. CABINET (UPPER) BLOCK ASSEMBLY 1 Screw 2 Three claws × (DIA. 1.7 3 Cabinet (upper) block assembly 4 Flexible board (CN706) 2-7. ST-068 BOARD 3 FP-530 flexible board (CN502) 1 Claw 2 ST-068 board...
Page 61: Memory Stick Connector
DSC-P31/P31M 2-8. MEMORY STICK CONNECTOR 1 Connector (CN703) 2 Two screws (M1.7) 4 FP-529 flexible board 3 Memory stick connector 2-9. LENS BLOCK ASSEMBLY 1 FP-069 flexible board (CN708) 4 Claw 6 Lens block assembly 2 FP-071 flexible board (CN201) 3 FP-073 flexible board (CN704) 7 FP-076 flexible board...
Page 62: Board
DSC-P31/P31M 2-10. JK-223 BOARD 4 Screw (M1.7) 5 JK-223 board 6 FP-073 flexible board 2 Two screws × (DIA. 1.7 3 JK fixed plate 1 FP-076 flexible board 2-11. LENS (LSV-780A) 1 Two screws × (M1.7 2 Lens (LSV-780A)
Page 63: Board
DSC-P31/P31M 2-12. SY-075, CH-109 BOARD 2 SY-075 board 5 Connector (CN001) 1 Two screws × (DIA. 1.7 6 DC jack 4 CH-109 board 3 Connector (CN904) [SERVICE POSITION (SY-075 BOARD: SIDE A)] Note 1: Don’t use the 12 pin flexible board of CPC-9 jig. Adjustment remote It causes damage to the unit.
Page 64: Circuit Boards Location
DSC-P31/P31M 2-13. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION PK-062 ST-068 CD-391 SY-075 CH-109 JK-223 Board Name Function CD-391 CCD IMAGER CH-109 CAMERA PROCESS JK-223 JACK PK-062 FRONT CONTROL, LCD DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, CONTROL SWITCH ST-068 FLASH DRIVE SY-075 CAMERA DSP, VIDEO, MEMORY, LENS DRIVE, SH DSP, FLASH MEMORY CLOCK GENERATOR, CONNECTOR, DC IN, DC/DC CONVERTER 2-14.
Page 65: Block Diagrams
DSC-P31/P31M SECTION 3 BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM CD-391 BOARD CH-109 BOARD SY-075 BOARD (1/2) PANEL UNIT LENS IRIS PK-062 BOARD (1/2) METER PANEL R PANEL R CCD OUT IC301 DATA BUS PANEL G PANEL G IC801 CCD IMAGER LCD901 PANEL B PANEL B...
Page 66: Camera Block Diagram 1
DSC-P31/P31M 3-2. CAMERA BLOCK DIAGRAM 1 1.2 Vp-p 103 µsec Q302 E (CN301 qj) REC CH-109 BOARD SY-075 BOARD (1/4) CD-391 BOARD 65 – 69 CN101 CN705 DATA BUS D00 – 15 ı 71 81 CN102 Q302 CN301 AD0 − AD13 CAMERA BLOCK 2 3.5 Vp-p CCD OUT...
Page 67: Camera Block Diagram 2
DSC-P31/P31M 3-3. CAMERA BLOCK DIAGRAM 2 SY-075 BOARD (2/4) PK-062 BOARD (1/3) CN701 CN901 (3/5) (1/4) 39 41 – 45 47 49 DATA BUS DATA BUS D0 – 15 XMS ACCESS LED D251 51 52 54 56 – 60 MSDIR/PTC (0) (MS ACCESS LED) AE LOCK LED CAMERA BLOCK 1...
Page 68: Lens Motor Drive Block Diagram
DSC-P31/P31M 3-4. LENS MOTOR DRIVE BLOCK DIAGRAM SY-075 BOARD (3/4) LENS ASSY IC203 (3/4) IC201 (1/2) IRIS DRIVE IRIS METER IRIS DRIVE (3/8) (3/8) CN201 Q202 IRIS CONT1 DRIVE (−) – IRIS CONT2 IRIS – DRIVE (+) DRIVE IC201 (2/2) IRIS DRIVE D205 IC203...
Page 69: Video Flash Mode Control Block Diagram
DSC-P31/P31M 3-5. VIDEO FLASH MODE CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM PK-062 BOARD (2/3) BZ901 Q901 CN902 BUZZER BEEP SP+/BEEP OUT BUZZER CN901 (2/4) 1.9 Vp-p 460 mVp-p FR SI FR SO 1.32 Vp-p CAMERA XFR SCK IC651 6 REC/PB IC651 4 REC/PB XMS IN BLOCK 2 32.768 kHz...
Page 70: Lcd Block Diagram
DSC-P31/P31M 3-6. LCD BLOCK DIAGRAM PK-062 BOARD (3/3) 500 mVp-p 3.7 Vp-p 3.0 Vp-p 3.0 Vp-p 360 mVp-p 360 mVp-p IC801 LCD DRIVE IC801 rk REC/PB IC801 w; REC/PB IC801 ws REC/PB IC801 wf REC/PB (2/3) IC801 rh REC/PB IC801 rj REC/PB PANEL UNIT CN901 (4/4) CN801...
Page 71: Power Block Diagram 1
DSC-P31/P31M 3-7. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM 1 ST-068 BOARD CAM 15V CAM −7.5V CN502 T501 CN707 Q501, 502 A 4.9V FLASH ST UNREG UNIT A 2.9V POWER BLOCK 2 D 2.9V Q505, (3-16) Q507, Q506 Q704 D 3.1V Q508 FLASH M 5V M 5V DRIVE STB CHARGE 5V...
Page 72: Power Block Diagram 2
DSC-P31/P31M 3-8. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM 2 CH-109 BOARD SY-075 BOARD (2/2) CD-391 BOARD CN102 CN301 PK-062 BOARD (2/2) CN705 CN101 CAM 15V CAM 15V CAM 15V CAM 15V IC401 FRONT CONTROLLER CAM −7.5V CAM −7.5V CAM −7.5V CAM −7.5V IC402 (1/3) FB103 FB101...
Page 73: Printed Wiring Boards And Schematic Diagrams
DSC-P31/P31M SECTION 4 PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS FRAME (1/2) D902 SELF TIMER/ AF ILLUMINATOR FP-069 CN301 CCD_TEMP CAM_-7.5V CN201 LENS BLOCK CD-391 BOARD DRIVE- DRIVE+ VSHT HALL- BIAS+ BIAS- HALL+ VSUB_CONT XZM_RST_SENS XFC_RST_SENS CCD_OUT ZM_SENS_VCC FC_SENS_VCC CAM_15V...
Page 74 DSC-P31/P31M FRAME (2/2) FLASH UNIT ST-068 BOARD BZ901 CONTROL BUZZER SWITCH BLOCK CN903 BL_L1 CN902 BEEP_OUT CVCHK_OUT FP-530 REG_GND N.C. REG_GND PK-062 BOARD CPC_IN BL_L2 CN901 PANEL_COM CN701 REG_GND REG_GND REG_GND REG_GND (FOR CHECK) REG_GND REG_GND REG_GND REG_GND UNREG REG_GND REG_GND REG_GND REG_GND...
Page 75: Schematic Diagrams
DSC-P31/P31M 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block) (For schematic diagrams) • Circled numbers refer to waveforms. • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF : µ (Measuring conditions voltage and waveform) µF.
Page 76: Ccd Imager
DSC-P31/P31M CD-391 (CCD IMAGER) • See page 4-39 for CD-391 printed wiring board. • See page 4-57 for waveforms. CD-391 BOARD CH-109 CN102 (THROUGH THE FP-076 FLEXIBLE) CCD IMAGER (SEE PAGE 4-10) XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE R:REC MODE P:PB MODE Q302 2SC4250(T5LSONY1)
Page 77: Camera Process)
DSC-P31/P31M CH-109 (CAMERA PROCESS) • See page 4-41 for CH-109 printed wiring board. CH-109 BOARD CAMERA MODULE(CH BLOCK) XX MARK:NO MOUNT R118 CN101 REG_GND TG_CLK REG_GND MCK12 R119 REG_GND REG_GND R109 R102 CA_AD12 CA_AD13 R110 R103 CA_AD10 CA_AD11 R111 R104 CN102 CA_AD8 CA_AD9...
Page 78: Sy-075 (1/8) (Camera Dsp)
DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 (1/8) (CAMERA DSP) • See page 4-43 for SY-075 printed wiring board. SY-075 BOARD (1/8) CAMERA DSP(HMS BLOCK 1/2) A_2.9V D_2.9V XX MARK:NO MOUNT CA_HD D_1.5V CA_HD CA_FD CA_FD VSUB_CONT VSUB_CONT REG_GND CA_AD13 CA_AD13 FB301 FB302 CA_AD12 R309 CA_AD12 R306 AMP_OUT_ON...
Page 79: Sy-075 (2/8) (Video, Memory)
DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 (2/8) (VIDEO, MEMORY) • See page 4-43 for SY-075 printed wiring board. • See page 4-58 for waveforms. SY-075 BOARD (2/8) SIGNAL PATH VIDEO MEMORY VIDEO SIGNAL L302 10uH SY-075 (8/8) A_2.9V (HMS BLOCK 2/2, A_2.9V CHROMA Y/CHROMA C341 VI BLOCK,LD2 BLOCK) 6.3V...
Page 80: Sy-075 (3/8) (Lens Drive)
DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 (3/8) (LENS DRIVE) • See page 4-43 for SY-075 printed wiring board. SY-075 BOARD (3/8) NO MARK:REC/PB MODE LENS DRIVE(LD BLOCK) XX MARK:NO MOUNT CN201 21P R236 DRIVE- 2200 R231 DRIVE+ R230 0.5% HALL- 0.5% R260 R233 0.1u BIAS+ 100k (SUFFIX-12)
Page 81: Sy-075 (4/8) (Sh Dsp)
DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 (4/8) (SH DSP) • See page 4-43 for SY-075 printed wiring board. SY-075 BOARD (4/8) SH DSP(SH BLOCK 1/2) XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE SY-075 (8/8) D_2.9V D_2.9V C501 6.3V SY-075 (8/8) D_3.1V D_1.5V L502 10uH Q501 DTA144EHT2L SWITCH C502...
Page 82: 5/8)
DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 (5/8) (FLASH MEMORY CLOCK GENERATOR) • See page 4-43 for SY-075 printed wiring board. • See page 4-58 for waveforms. R785 R788 SY-075 BOARD (5/8) XX MARK:NO MOUNT MC_CLK1 NO MARK:REC/PB MODE FLASH MEMORY CLOCK GENERATOR (SH BLOCK 2/2,GEN BLOCK) C784 0.1u L781...
Page 83: Sy-075 (6/8) (Connector)
DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 (6/8) (CONNECTOR) • See page 4-43 for SY-075 printed wiring board. SY-075 BOARD (6/8) CONNECTOR(CN BLOCK) XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE PK-062 (1/3) CN901 (THROUGH THE FP-067 FLEXIBLE) (SEE PAGE 4-27) CN706 CN701 REG_GND REG_GND XAE_LOCK_SW SY-075 (7/8) EVER_4.0V REG_GND REG_GND...
Page 84: Sy-075 (7/8) (Dc In)
DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 (7/8) (DC IN) • See page 4-43 for SY-075 printed wiring board. SY-075 BOARD (7/8) DC IN(DD BLOCK 1/2) XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE Q001 CPH6313-TL SWITCH CN001 R005 J001 C001 470k BATT/XEXT DC IN 0.022u LF001 ACV_UNREG BATT/XEXT Q004,006...
Page 85: Sy-075 (8/8) (Dc/Dc Converter)
DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 (8/8) (DC/DC CONVERTER) • See page 4-43 for SY-075 printed wiring board. SY-075 BOARD (8/8) UNREG_SCK UNREG_SCK UNREG_SO UNREG_SO XCS_DDCON XCS_DDCON DC/DC CONVERTER(DD BLOCK 2/2) SYS_DD_ON SY-075 (6/8) Q017 SYS_DD_ON MCH3306-TL-E XX MARK:NO MOUNT SWITCHING DD_CON_SENS L007 L015 22uH 10uH D_1.5V...
Page 86: Pk-062 (1/3) (Front Control)
DSC-P31/P31M PK-062 (1/3) (FRONT CONTROL) • See page 4-47 for PK-062 printed wiring board. • See page 4-59 for waveforms. PK-062 BOARD (1/3) NO MARK:REC/PB MODE R:REC MODE FRONT CONTROL(FR BLOCK) P:PB MODE ∗ :IMPOSSIBLE TO MEASURE THE XX MARK:NO MOUNT VOLTAGE AT THE MARKED POINTS.
Page 87: Pk-062 (2/3) (Lcd Drive, Timing Generator)
DSC-P31/P31M PK-062 (2/3) (LCD DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR) • See page 4-47 for PK-062 printed wiring board. • See page 4-59, 60 for waveforms. PK-062 BOARD (2/3) LCD DRIVE,TIMING GENERATOR(RGB/TG BLOCK) XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE L803 10uH L804 10uH C814 C815 C818...
Page 88: Jack
DSC-P31/P31M PK-062 (3/3) (CONTROL SWITCH) • See page 4-47 for PK-062 printed wiring board. JK-223 (JACK) • See page 4-51 for JK-223 printed wiring board. SIGNAL PATH JK-223 BOARD PK-062 BOARD (3/3) VIDEO SIGNAL Y/CHROMA JACK CONTROL SWITCH(SW1 BLOCK) XX MARK:NO MOUNT XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE CN201...
Page 89: Flash Drive)
ST-068 (FLASH DRIVE) • See page 4-53 for ST-068 printed wiring board. ST-068 BOARD FLASH DRIVE(ST BLOCK) XX MARK:NO MOUNT LND501 NO MARK:REC/PB MODE Q502 Q503 T501 D502 XE_H MCH3306-TL CPH3209-SONY-TL-E R:REC MODE HAU160C030TP SWITCH TRANS DRIVE P:PB MODE R514 4.7M R502 C501 C512 100k 0.22u...
Page 90: Printed Wiring Boards
DSC-P31/P31M 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR WIRING BOARDS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block) (For printed wiring boards) • : Uses unleaded solder. • Chip parts. Transistor Diode • : Pattern from the side which enables seeing. (The other layers’...
Page 91 DSC-P31/P31M CD-391 (CCD IMAGER) • For Printed Wiring Board. • :Uses unleaded solder. • CD-391 board is four-layer print board. However, the patterns of layers 2 to 3 have not been included in the diagram. • There are a few cases that the part isn't mounted in this model is printed on this diagram.
Page 92 DSC-P31/P31M CH-109 (CAMERA PROCESS) • For Printed Wiring Board. • :Uses unleaded solder. • CH-109 board is eight-layer print board. However, the pat- terns of layers 2 to 7 have not been included in the diagram. • There are a few cases that the part isn't mounted in this model is printed on this diagram.
Page 93 DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 (CAMERA DSP, VIDEO MEMORY, LENS DRIVE, SH DSP, FLASH MEMORY, CLOCK GENERATOR, DC/DC CONVERTER) • For Printed Wiring Board. • :Uses unleaded solder. • SY-075 board is eight-layer print board. However, the patterns of layers 2 to 7 have not been included in the diagram. •...
Page 94 DSC-P31/P31M 11, (21) (MS SOCET) 4-45 4-46 SY-075...
Page 95 DSC-P31/P31M PK-062 (FRONT CONTROL, LCD DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, CONTROL SWITCH) • For Printed Wiring Board. • :Uses unleaded solder. • PK-062 board is four-layer print board. However, the patterns of layers 2 to 3 have not been included in the diagram. •...
Page 96 DSC-P31/P31M POWER SAVE (TALLY/ACCESS) (AE LOCK/FLASH) ZOOM (W) ZOOM (T) MODE DIAL (STRB/CHARGE) MENU DISPLAY/LCD CONTROL (MS ACCESS) RESET 4-49 4-50 PK-062...
Page 97 DSC-P31/P31M JK-223 (JACK) • For Printed Wiring Board. • :Uses unleaded solder. • JK-223 board is four-layer print board. However, the patterns of layers 2 to 3 have not been included in the diagram. • There are a few cases that the part isn't mounted in this model is printed on this diagram.
Page 98 DSC-P31/P31M ST-068 (FLASH DRIVE) • For Printed Wiring Board. • :Uses unleaded solder. • ST-068 board is four-layer print board. However, the patterns of layers 2 to 3 have not been included in the diagram. • There are a few cases that the part isn't mounted in this model is printed on this diagram.
Page 99 DSC-P31/P31M FP-527 FLEXIBLE BOARD 4-55 4-56 FP-527 FLEXIBLE...
Page 100: Waveforms
DSC-P31/P31M 4-4. WAVEFORMS CD-391 BOARD 1.2 Vp-p 7.4 Vp-p 103 µsec 103 µsec IC301 1, 2, 3 (CN301 5, 6, 7) REC Q302 E (CN301 qj) REC 7.4 Vp-p 103 µsec IC301 4, 5, 6 (CN301 8, 9, q;) REC 3.5 Vp-p 18 MHz IC301 qf (CN301 qs) REC...
Page 101 DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 BOARD 460 mVp-p 310 mVp-p Q301 E REC/PB IC651 6 REC/PB 4.0 Vp-p 330 mVp-p 27 MHz Q302 E REC/PB IC781 2 (X781) REC/PB 3.0 Vp-p 340 mVp-p 44 MHz Q303 E REC/PB IC781 4 REC/PB 450 mVp-p 4.3 Vp-p 27 MHz Q304 E REC/PB...
Page 102 DSC-P31/P31M PK-062 BOARD (1/2) 2.3 Vp-p 5.3 Vp-p 10 MHz IC401 wk REC/PB IC801 wj REC/PB 1.32 Vp-p 360 mVp-p 32.768 kHz IC401 ts REC/PB IC801 rh REC/PB 3.7 Vp-p 360 mVp-p IC801 w; REC/PB IC801 rj REC/PB 500 mVp-p 3.0 Vp-p IC801 ws REC/PB IC801 rk REC/PB...
Page 103 DSC-P31/P31M PK-062 BOARD (2/2) 4.2 Vp-p 5.24 MHz IC802 wj REC/PB 2.8 Vp-p IC802 rk REC/PB 4-60...
Page 104: Parts Location
DSC-P31/P31M 4-5. PARTS LOCATION no mark : SIDE A * mark : SIDE B CD-391 BOARD CH-109 BOARD SY-075 BOARD * C226 * D002 * L021 * R026 * C301 * C103 * C001 * C227 * D003 * L023 * R028 * C302 * C105...
Page 105 DSC-P31/P31M PK-062 BOARD JK-223 BOARD ST-068 BOARD * R313 Q807 R811 BT401 * CN202 C503 * R314 Q808 R812 CN203 C504 * R315 Q809 R813 C401 * C507 * R316 Q810 R814 C402 * D201 C508 * R317 Q812 R815 C403 * D206 * C509...
Page 106: Adjustments
DSC-P31/P31M SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS Before starting adjustment EVR Data Re-writing Procedure When Replacing Board The data that is stored in the repair board, is not necessarily correct. Perform either procedure 1 or procedure 2 or procedure 3 when replacing board. Procedure 1 Save the EVR data of the machine in which a board is going to be replaced.
Page 107: Adjusting Items When Replacing Main Parts And Boards
DSC-P31/P31M 1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards When replacing main parts and boards, adjust the items indicated by z in the following table. Replaced parts Block Mounted parts Board replacement replacement replacement Adjustment section Adjustment Initialization of A, D page data Initialization of A, B, D, E, F, 7, 9 page data Initialization of B, E, F, 7, 9, page data...
Page 108: Camera Section Adjustments
DSC-P31/P31M 5-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT 1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT 1-1-1. List of Service Tools • Oscilloscope • Color monitor • Vectorscope • Regulated power supply • Digital voltmeter Ref. No. Name Parts Code Usage Auto white balance adjustment/check Filter for color temperature correction (C14) J-6080-058-A White balance adjustment/check Pattern box PTB-450...
Page 109: Preparations
DSC-P31/P31M 1-1-2. Preparations Note 1: For details of how remove the cabinet and boards, refer Pattern box to “2. DISASSEMBLY”. Note 2: When performing only the adjustments, the lens block and boards need not be disassemble. 1) Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 5-1- 2) Connect the Adjusting remote commander to PK-062 board CN903 via CPC-9 jig (J-6082-393-C).
Page 110 DSC-P31/P31M Note 1: Don’t use the 12 pin flexible board of CPC-9 jig. It causes damage to the unit. Adjusting Note 2: The old CPC-9 jig (Parts code: J-6082-393-B) remote cannot be used, because it cannot operate commander the adjusting remote commander. BACK LIGHT CPC-9 jig (Note 1, 2) (J-6082-393-C)
Page 111: Precautions
DSC-P31/P31M 1-1-4. Precautions 1. Setting the Switch Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and per- form adjustments. 1. Mode Dial .......... CAMERA 2. ZOOM switch (PK-062 board S252, S254) ....WIDE end 3. EV (Menu display) ......0EV 4.
Page 112: Preparing The Flash Adjustment Box
DSC-P31/P31M 4. Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box A dark room is required to provide an accurate flash adjustment. If it is not available, prepare the flash adjustment box as given below; 1) Provide woody board A, B and C of 15 mm thickness. woody board A (2) woody board B (2) woody board C (1)
Page 113: Initialization Of A, B, D, E, F
DSC-P31/P31M 1-2. INITIALIZATION OF A, B, D, E, F, 7, 9 PAGE 3. A Page Table Note 1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. DATA (Refer to “1. Initializing the A Page Data”) 1-2-1. Initialization of A, D Page Data Note 2: Fixed data-2: Modified data. 1.
Page 114: Initialization Of B, E, F
DSC-P31/P31M 1-2-2. Initialization of B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data 3. B Page Table 1. Initializing B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data Note 1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. Note: If the B, E, F, 7, 9 Page data has been initialized, (Refer to “1.
Page 115 DSC-P31/P31M 5. F Page Table Note 1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data”) Note 2: Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data”) Address Initial value Remark Address Initial value...
Page 116: Page Table
DSC-P31/P31M Address Initial value Remark Address Initial value Remark Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Strobe white balance adj. Strobe white balance adj. F0 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) 6. 7 Page Table Note 1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data”) Note 2: Fixed data-2: Modified data.
Page 117: Video System Adjustment
DSC-P31/P31M 1-3. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 1. Composite Video Level Adjustment Adjust the sync level of the composite video signal output and check the burst level of the composite video signal output. Mode PLAY Signal Arbitrary Measurement Point Video terminal of VIDEO OUT jack (75 Ω...
Page 118: Camera System Adjustments
DSC-P31/P31M 1-4. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS After completing the camera system adjustments, release the data setting: Before perform the camera system adjustments, check that the specified values of “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS” are sat- Order Page Address Data Procedure isfied. Note: For “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS”, perform in order of item numbers.
Page 119: Picture Frame Setting
DSC-P31/P31M Picture Frame Setting How to reset the zoom and focus when they deviated: Order Page Address Data Procedure Mode CAMERA Subject Color bar chart (Standard picture frame with the zoom lens at WIDE end) Measurement Point Video terminal of VIDEO OUT (Note 2) jack (75 Ω...
Page 120: Hall Adjustment
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 1. HALL Adjustment Mode CAMERA Subject Not required Measurement Point Displayed data of page: 1 (Note 2) Measuring Instrument Adjusting remote commander Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 58 to 5D, 68 Specified value 14 to 18 during IRIS OPEN 84 to 88 during IRIS CLOSE Note 1: Check that the data of page: 6, address: 02 is “00”.
Page 121: Flange Back Adjustment (Using The Minipattern Box)
DSC-P31/P31M 2. Flange Back Adjustment Adjusting method: RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW (Using the minipattern box) Order Page Address Data Procedure The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out auto- Perform “Data setting during matically. In whichever case, the focus will be deviated during camera system adjustment”.
Page 122: Flange Back Adjustment (Using The Flange Back Adjustment Chart And Subject More Than 500 M Away)
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 3. Flange Back Adjustment 3-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2) (Using the flange back adjustment chart and Perform this adjustment after performing “Flange Back Adjust- Subject More than 500 m Away) ment (1)”. The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out auto- Mode CAMERA matically.
Page 123: Flange Back Check
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 4. Flange Back Check 5. F No. Compensation Compensate the unevenness of the iris meter sensitivity. Mode CAMERA Mode CAMERA Subject Siemens star (50 cm from the front of the lens) Subject Clear chart (Luminance: 200 to 400 lux) (Standard picture frame with the zoom lens at WIDE end)
Page 124: Mechanical Shutter Adjustment
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 7. Light Value Adjustment 6. Mechanical Shutter Adjustment Adjust the period which the mechanical shutter is closed, and com- Adjust the standard LV value. pensate the exposure. Mode CAMERA Mode CAMERA Subject Clear chart Subject...
Page 125: Mixed Color Cancel Adjustment
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW 8. Mixed Color Cancel Adjustment To perform mixed color cancel adjustment based on data of each color in color bar. Mode CAMERA Subject Color bar chart (Standard picture frame with the zoom lens at WIDE end) Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 6E and 6F...
Page 126: Auto White Balance 3200K Standard Data Input
DSC-P31/P31M 9. Auto White Balance 3200K Standard Data Input RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW Order Page Address Data Procedure Adjust the white balance standard data at 3200K. Check the data changes to “01”. Mode CAMERA Press PAUSE button. Subject Clear chart (Standard picture frame with the zoom lens at WIDE end) Press PAUSE button.
Page 127: Auto White Balance 3200K Check 1
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW 10. Auto White Balance 3200K Check 1 Order Page Address Data Procedure Mode CAMERA Subject Clear chart Check that the R-Y level data (Standard picture frame with the (Note 2) satisfied the zoom lens at WIDE end) specified value.
Page 128: Auto White Balance 3200K Check 2
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 11. Auto White Balance 3200K Check 2 Mode CAMERA Order Page Address Data Procedure Subject Clear chart Read the data, and this data (Standard picture frame with the is named D zoom lens at WIDE end) Measurement Point Displayed data Video terminal of...
Page 129: Auto White Balance 5800K Standard Data Input
DSC-P31/P31M 12. Auto White Balance 5800K Standard Data Input RadarW RadarW RadarW Order Page Address Data Procedure Adjust the white balance standard data at 5800K. Read the data, and this data is named D Mode CAMERA Subject Clear chart (Standard picture frame with the zoom lens at WIDE end) Press PAUSE button.
Page 130 DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 13. Auto White Balance 5800K Check 1 Order Page Address Data Procedure Mode CAMERA Perform “Auto White Subject Clear chart Balance 5800K check 2”. (Standard picture frame with the zoom lens at WIDE end) Processing after Completing Adjustment: Filter Filter C14 for color temperature...
Page 131: Auto White Balance 5800K Check 1
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW 14. Auto White Balance 5800K Check 2 Order Page Address Data Procedure Mode CAMERA Check that the displayed data Subject Clear chart (Note 3) satisfied the B ratio (Standard picture frame with the specified value. zoom lens at WIDE end) Measurement Point Displayed data Video terminal of...
Page 132: Color Reproduction Adjustment
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 15. Color Reproduction Adjustment Adjust the color separation matrix coefficient so that proper color reproduction is produced. Mode CAMERA Subject Color bar chart (Standard picture frame with the zoom lens at WIDE end) Measurement Point Video terminal of VIDEO OUT jack (75 Ω...
Page 133: Ccd White Defect Compensation
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 16. CCD White Defect Compensation Mode CAMERA Subject Not required Measurement Point Displayed data of page: 6, address: 55 Measuring Instrument Adjusting remote commander Note 1: Check that the data of page: 6, address: 02 is “00”. If not, turn the power of unit OFF/ON.
Page 134: Ccd Black Defect Compensation
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW Processing after Completing Adjustment: 17. CCD Black Defect Compensation Order Page Address Data Procedure Mode CAMERA Press PAUSE button. Subject Clear chart (Standard picture frame with the zoom lens at WIDE end) Measurement Point Displayed data of page: 6, Set data noted down at step address: 55...
Page 135: Ccd Linearity Check
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW 18. CCD Linearity Check Check that CCD output keeps being straight even ISO sensitivity Order Page Address Data Procedure is changed. Check that the displayed data Mode CAMERA (Note 1) satisfied the B ratio specified value. Subject Clear chart (Standard picture frame with the...
Page 136: Strobe White Balance Adjustment
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 19. Strobe White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance when the strobe light flashed. Order Page Address Data Procedure Mode CAMERA Press PAUSE button. Subject Flash adjustment box (Note 3) Check the flashing. (1 m from the front of lens) Check the data changes to Measurement Point Displayed data of page: 1 (Note...
Page 137: Af Illumination Check
DSC-P31/P31M RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 20. AF Illumination Check Adjusting method: Check the deviation of optical axis of AF illuminator. Order Page Address Data Procedure Mode CAMERA Perform “Data setting during Subject Flash adjustment box (Note 3) camera system adjustment”. (50 cm or 1 m from the front of (Refer to page 5-13) lens)
Page 138: Lcd System Adjustments
DSC-P31/P31M 1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS [Adjusting connector] Most of the measuring points for adjusting the LCD system are Before perform the camera system adjustments, check that the concentrated in CN 903 of the PK-064 board. specified values of “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS” are sat- Connect the Measuring Instruments via the CPC-9 jig (J-6082- isfied.
Page 139: Lcd Initial Data Input
DSC-P31/P31M 1. LCD Initial Data Input 2. Backlight Current Adjustment (PK-062 Board) Adjust electric current value of backlight in two modes. Mode PLAY Mode PLAY Signal Arbitrary Signal Arbitrary Adjustment Page Measurement Point Pin 6 of CN903 (BL-L2) Adjustment Address 62, 63, 80 to 8F, A3, A4 Pin 1 of CN903 (BL-L1) Measuring Instrument...
Page 140: Vco Adjustment (Pk-062 Board)
DSC-P31/P31M 3. VCO Adjustment (PK-062 Board) 4. D Range Adjustment (PK-062 Board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the LCD screen will Set the D Range of the RGB decoder for driving the LCD to the be blurred. specified value. If deviated, the LCD screen image will be blackish or saturated Mode PLAY...
Page 141: Contrast Adjustment (Pk-062 Board)
DSC-P31/P31M 5. Contrast Adjustment (PK-062 Board) 6. V-COM Level Adjustment (PK-062 Board) Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the speci- Set the common electrode drive signal level of LCD to the speci- fied value. fied value.
Page 142: V-Com Dc Adjustment (Pk-062 Board)
DSC-P31/P31M 7. V-COM DC Adjustment (PK-062 Board) Processing after Completing Adjustments: Set the DC bias of the common electrode drive signal of LCD to Order Page Address Data Procedure the specified value. Press PAUSE button. If deviated, the LCD display will be move, producing flicker and conspicuous vertical lines.
Page 143: White Balance Adjustment (Pk-062 Board)
DSC-P31/P31M 8. White Balance Adjustment (PK-062 Board) Correct the white balance. If deviated, the LCD screen color cannot be reproduced. Mode PLAY Signal Arbitrary Measurement Point Check on the LCD screen Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 88, 89 Specified Value LCD screen must not be colored Note 1: Check the white balance only when replacing the fol- lowing parts.
Page 144: Service Mode
DSC-P31/P31M 5-2. SERVICE MODE • Changing the address The address increases when the FF (M) button is pressed, 2-1. ADJUSTING REMOTE COMMANDER and decreases when the REW (M) button is pressed. There The adjusting remote commander is used for changing the calcu- are altogether 256 addresses, from 00 to FF.
Page 145: Data Process
DSC-P31/P31M 2-2. DATA PROCESS The calculation of the adjusting remote commander display data (hexadecimal notation) are required for obtaining the adjustment data of some adjustment items. In this case, after converting the hexadecimal notation to decimal notation, calculate and convert the result to hexadecimal notation, and use it as the adjustment data.
Page 146: Service Mode
DSC-P31/P31M 2-3. SERVICE MODE 3. Switch Check (1) 1. Setting the Test Mode Page 2 Address 80 Page D Address 21 Function When bit value=1 When bit value=0 Data Function POWER SW (CONTROL Normal SWITCH BLOCK) Forced MOVIE mode power ON Forced PLAY mode power ON Forced CAMERA mode power ON SHUTTR SW...
Page 147: Switch Check (2)
DSC-P31/P31M 4. Switch Check (2) Page 2 Addresses 90, 91, 92, 94 Using method: 1) Select page: 2, addresses: 90, 91, 92 and 94. 2) By discriminating the dispaly data, the pressed key can be discriminated. Data Address 00 to 0C 0D to 27 28 to 48 49 to 73...
Page 148: Repair Parts List
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce • DSC-P31M is the same as DSC-P31 (US model) portant le numéro spécifié. except packing materials. Therefore, information about DSC-P31 (US model) in the text is applied.
Page 149: Cabinet (Rear) Assembly
DSC-P31/P31M 6-1-2. CABINET (REAR) ASSEMBLY ns: not supplied BZ901 LCD901 D901 : BT401 (BATTERY, LITHIUM SECONDARY) Board on the mount position. (See page 4-47.) The components identified by Les composants identifiés par une mark 0 or dotted line with marque 0 sont critiques pour la mark 0 are critical for safety.
Page 150: Lens Block Assembly
A-7078-116-A JK-223 BOARD, COMPLETE 3-074-032-01 HOLDER, AF 1-684-474-11 FP-071 FLEXIBLE BOARD BT901 1-694-812-21 TERMINAL BOARD, BATTERY 3-074-034-01 FRAME, LENS D001 6-500-102-01 DIODE TLOH20TP (SONY 2) 0 112 1-476-678-31 FLASH UNIT IC301 A-7031-357-A CCD BLOCK ASSY (CCD IMAGER) (Note) A-7078-121-A ST-068 BOARD, COMPLETE J001...
Page 151: Electrical Parts List
METAL OXIDE: Metal oxide-film resistor. F: nonflammable • COILS uH: µH • DSC-P31M is the same as DSC-P31 (US model) • Abbreviation except packing materials. Therefore, information AUS : Australian model about DSC-P31 (US model) in the text is applied.
Page 152 DSC-P31/P31M CH-109 JK-223 PK-062 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description < RESISTOR > < VARISTOR > R102 1-218-943-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W VDR201 1-803-974-21 VARISTOR, CHIP R103 1-218-943-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R104 1-218-943-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R105 1-218-943-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W A-7078-119-A PK-062 BOARD, COMPLETE R106 1-218-943-11 RES-CHIP...
Page 153 DSC-P31/P31M PK-062 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description < CONNECTOR > R263 1-218-954-11 RES-CHIP 1.2K 1/16W R264 1-218-955-11 RES-CHIP 1.5K 1/16W * CN801 1-774-261-11 CONNECTOR, FFC (ZIF) 24P R265 1-218-959-11 RES-CHIP 3.3K 1/16W CN802 1-766-336-21 CONNECTOR, FFC/FPC 6P CN901 1-778-599-31 CONNECTOR, BOARD TO BOARD 80P R266...
Page 154 0.5% 1/16W Q501 8-729-052-64 TRANSISTOR DTC144EHT2L Q502 8-729-055-89 TRANSISTOR MCH3306-TL-E R835 1-208-707-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W Q503 6-550-183-01 TRANSISTOR CPH3209-SONY-TL-E R836 1-218-941-81 RES-CHIP 1/16W Q504 8-729-053-57 TRANSISTOR RN1902FE (TPLR3) R838 1-218-939-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W Q505 8-729-053-57 TRANSISTOR RN1902FE (TPLR3)
Page 155 DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description C009 1-164-677-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.033uF C213 1-125-777-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF C010 1-107-819-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.022uF C214 1-125-777-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF C014 1-164-677-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.033uF C215 1-164-937-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.001uF C015 1-164-677-11 CERAMIC CHIP...
Page 156 DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description C651 1-125-837-91 CERAMIC CHIP 6.3V 0 F002 1-576-415-21 FUSE, MICRO (1608) (2A/32V) 0 F003 C652 1-117-919-11 TANTAL. CHIP 10uF 6.3V 1-576-415-21 FUSE, MICRO (1608) (2A/32V) C653 1-107-820-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF 0 F004 1-576-415-21 FUSE, MICRO (1608) (2A/32V)
Page 157 DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description Q704 8-729-054-48 TRANSISTOR UPO4601008SO L021 1-469-757-21 INDUCTOR 10uH L023 1-414-770-91 INDUCTOR 4.7uH < RESISTOR > L025 1-419-628-21 INDUCTOR 22uH L202 1-469-757-21 INDUCTOR 10uH R001 1-218-953-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W L203 1-412-028-11 INDUCTOR CHIP 4.7uH R004 1-218-965-11 RES-CHIP...
Page 158 DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description R088 1-218-965-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R206 1-218-990-11 SHORT R526 1-218-973-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R208 1-216-797-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R527 1-218-953-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R528 1-218-973-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R209 1-218-941-81 RES-CHIP 1/16W R533 1-218-973-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W...
Page 159 DSC-P31/P31M Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 1-477-227-21 CHARGER, BATTERY (BC-CS1) (US, CND) 1-477-227-31 CHARGER, BATTERY (BC-CS1) (AEP, UK, E, HK, AUS, JE) 1-477-227-41 CHARGER, BATTERY (BC-CS1) (KR) 1-477-227-51 CHARGER, BATTERY (BC-CS1) (CH) 1-569-007-11 ADAPTOR, CONVERSION (E, JE) 1-569-008-21 ADAPTOR, CONVERSION 2P (E) 1-696-819-11 CORD, POWER (AUS) 1-769-608-11 CORD, POWER (AEP, E)
Page 160 DSC-P31/P31M FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR For NTSC mode REPRODUCTION FRAME with a clear sheet for use. DSC-P31/P31M – 199 –...
Page 162 DSC-P31/P31M US Model DSC-P31/P31M Canadian Model SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model UK Model Level 3 E Model Hong Kong Model Ver 1.1 2002. 04 Australian Model Brazilian Model Chinese Model Korea Model Tourist Model Japanese Model DSC-P31 SUPPLEMENT-1 File this supplement with the service manual. (PV01-066) •...
Page 163 DSC-P31/P31M 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR WIRING BOARDS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block) (For printed wiring boards) • : Uses unleaded solder. • Chip parts. Transistor Diode • : Pattern from the side which enables seeing. (The other layers’...
Page 164 DSC-P31/P31M CD-391 (CCD IMAGER) • For Printed Wiring Board. • :Uses unleaded solder. • CD-391 board is four-layer print board. However, the patterns of layers 2 to 3 have not been included in the diagram. • There are a few cases that the part isn't mounted in this model is printed on this diagram.
Page 165 DSC-P31/P31M CH-109 (CAMERA PROCESS) • For Printed Wiring Board. • :Uses unleaded solder. • CH-109 board is eight-layer print board. However, the pat- terns of layers 2 to 7 have not been included in the diagram. • There are a few cases that the part isn't mounted in this model is printed on this diagram.
Page 166 DSC-P31/P31M SY-075 (CAMERA DSP, VIDEO MEMORY, LENS DRIVE, SH DSP, FLASH MEMORY, CLOCK GENERATOR, DC/DC CONVERTER) • For Printed Wiring Board. • :Uses unleaded solder. • SY-075 board is eight-layer print board. However, the patterns of layers 2 to 7 have not been included in the diagram. •...
Page 167 DSC-P31/P31M 12, 22 (MS SOCET) – 11 – – 12 – SY-075...
Page 168 DSC-P31/P31M PK-062 (FRONT CONTROL, LCD DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, CONTROL SWITCH) • For Printed Wiring Board. • :Uses unleaded solder. • PK-062 board is four-layer print board. However, the patterns of layers 2 to 3 have not been included in the diagram. •...
Page 169 DSC-P31/P31M POWER SAVE (TALLY/ACCESS) (AE LOCK/FLASH) ZOOM (W) ZOOM (T) MODE DIAL (STRB/CHARGE) MENU DISPLAY/LCD CONTROL (MS ACCESS) RESET – 15 – – 16 – PK-062...
Page 170 DSC-P31/P31M JK-223 (JACK) • For Printed Wiring Board. • :Uses unleaded solder. • JK-223 board is four-layer print board. However, the patterns of layers 2 to 3 have not been included in the diagram. • There are a few cases that the part isn't mounted in this model is printed on this diagram.
Page 171 DSC-P31/P31M ST-068 (FLASH DRIVE) • For Printed Wiring Board. • :Uses unleaded solder. • ST-068 board is four-layer print board. However, the patterns of layers 2 to 3 have not been included in the diagram. • There are a few cases that the part isn't mounted in this model is printed on this diagram.
Page 172 DSC-P31/P31M 4-5. PARTS LOCATION no mark : SIDE A * mark : SIDE B CD-391 BOARD CH-109 BOARD SY-75 BOARD * C225 CN707 * L011 * R010 * C301 * C103 * C001 * C226 * CN708 * L012 * R011 * C302 * C105 * C002...
Page 173 DSC-P31/P31M PK-062 BOARD JK-223 BOARD ST-068 BOARD BT401 * CN202 C503 * R236 R786 Q807 R810 * R247 R787 Q808 R811 CN203 C504 C401 * C507 * R256 R788 Q809 R812 C402 * D201 C508 * R258 R789 Q810 R813 C403 * D206 * C509...
Page 175: Revision History
Reverse 992994812.pdf Revision History S.M. Rev. Ver. Date History Contents issued 2002.03 Official Release — — 2002.04 Supplement-1 Change of the end number of the board. (PV01-066) Addition of Brazilian Model.

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