Page 1 DSC-F828 SERVICE MANUAL LEVEL US Model Ver 1.0 2003. 12 Canadian Model Revision History Revision History AEP Model UK Model E Model Hong Kong Model Australian Model Korea Model Tourist Model Chinese Model Japanese Model Link Link SPECIFICATIONS SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION...
Page 2 DSC-F828 SPECIFICATIONS x Camera [LCD screen] x AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor [System] LCD panel used Power requirements AC 100 − 240 V, 50/60 Hz 4.6 cm (1.8 type) TFT drive Image device 11 mm (2/3 type) color Total number of dots Current consumption 134 400 (560×240) dots...
Page 3 CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU PUBLISHED BY SONY.
Page 4 • The type of memory stick that cannot be Replace the memory stick. used by this machine, is inserted. C:13:01 MEDIA ERROR Format the memory stick with the DSC-F828. • Data is damaged. • Unformatted memory stick is inserted. Flash LED Checking of flash unit or replacement of...
Page 5: Ornamental Parts
DSC-F828 MAIN PARTS Note: • Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. • The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section.
Page 6: Other Accessories
DSC-F828 Checking supplied accessories. Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your digital still camera. Power cord (Main lead) (1) AC adaptor (1) (AC-L15A) A/V connecting cable (1) (AEP, E model) 0 1-477-533-51 1-824-111-11 0 1-769-608-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1)
Page 8: Operating Instructions
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers Advanced still image viewing_____________ whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-F828 Still image editing ______________________ Serial No.
Page 9 Class B digital you may call: product will increase eye hazard. device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Sony Customer Information Services Center Use of controls or adjustments or performance These limits are designed to provide 1-800-222-SONY (7669)
Page 10 RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION should lose the fuse cover, please contact your connect the USB cable again. BATTERIES nearest Sony service station. Certain countries or regions may regulate Lithium-Ion batteries are disposal of the battery used to power this recyclable.
Page 11: Before Using Your Camera
Before using your camera Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Remove dirt from the surface of the flash Before you record one-time events, you may In addition to malfunctions and inability to want to make a trial recording to make sure record images, this may render the recording If the dirt changes color or sticks to the that the camera is working correctly.
Page 12 Carl Zeiss, in trademarks of Sony Corporation. Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses. Corporation. The lens for your camera is also T*-coated •...
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Before using your camera ......4 Changing the lens orientation..... 32 Selecting the recording folder.....51 Identifying the parts ........9 Shooting close-ups – Macro....33 Advanced still image Using the self-timer......34 Getting started Using the flash........34 shooting Inserting the date and time on a still Charging the battery pack .......
Page 14 – Folder ......83 ............93 Using an external flash......71 Enlarging a portion of a still image ..84 Printing images........94 Using the Sony Flash ......72 Enlarging an image Printing index-images ......96 Using a commercially available external – Playback zoom ......84 flash ..........72...
Page 15 Copying images using “Image Transfer” On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ..146 ............110 Specifications ........147 Changing “Image Transfer” settings Display window........149 ............111 The LCD/finder screen ......150 Copying images without using Quick reference chart ......155 “Image Transfer” ......111 Viewing the images on your computer Index ............
Page 16: Identifying The Parts
S NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING Identifying the parts button (77) T FOCUS (AUTO/MANUAL) switch See the pages in parentheses for details of (67) operation. • Pressing the (Display window backlight) button turns on the backlight in the display window for about seven seconds. A Display window J Flash emitter (34) B WB (White balance) button (73)
Page 17 SET UP: To set the SET UP items :To shoot movies :To view or edit images K AE LOCK/ (Delete) button (43, L Command dial (48) OPEN (CF) lever (23) N CF card cover (23) O CF card eject lever (24) A MENU button (47, 137) J Mode dial (27) (Flash) lamp (68)
Page 18 A LCD screen B Finder (29) C Finder adjustment lever (29) D FINDER/LCD switch (29) (Screen status) button (30) (Self-timer/Index) button (34, 40) G POWER lamp (18) H POWER switch (18) (Digital zoom/Playback zoom) button (30, 84) J 7 (Quick review) button (29)
Page 19 A Hook for shoulder strap B Tripod receptacle C Microphone D Lens E ACC (Accessory) jack F Battery/“Memory Stick” cover (14) G RESET button (119) H Battery eject lever (15) I Hook for shoulder strap • Use the ACC (accessory) jack to connect an external flash or the remote control tripod.
Page 20: Attaching The Lens Hood
Attaching the lens hood Storing the lens hood • You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood attached. When you shoot in bright lighting The lens hood can be attached in the reverse conditions, such as outdoors, we direction to store it with the camera when it recommend that you use the lens hood to is not in use.
Page 21: Getting Started
Getting started Charging the battery pack Battery eject lever Jack cover DC plug b mark AC Adaptor , Open the battery/“Memory , Install the battery pack, then , Open the jack cover and Stick” cover. close the battery/“Memory connect the AC Adaptor Stick”...
Page 22: To Remove The Battery Pack
– [LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to Battery remaining indicators 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) [Normal] The battery remaining indicators on the screen or – Using a “Memory Stick” on the display window show the remaining Power cord –...
Page 23 Number of images and battery Viewing still images • The battery life and the number of images recordable or viewable does not depend on the life that can be recorded/ NP-FM50 (supplied) image size setting. viewed Recording No. of Battery life •...
Page 24: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC Adaptor Using your camera abroad Power sources 2 To a wall outlet You can use your camera in any country or (wall socket) Jack cover region with the supplied AC Adaptor within Power cord 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a (mains lead) commercially available AC plug adaptor DC plug...
Page 25: Turning Your Camera On/Off
Turning your camera on/off How to use the multi-selector The Auto Power Off function Camera 1 If no tasks are performed for about three AF Mode: Monitor Digital Zoom: Precision minutes when shooting, viewing images, or Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: Hologram AF: Auto setting up the camera while using the...
Page 26: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Clock Set Clock Set Mode dial Y/M/D Y/M/D M/D/Y M/D/Y D/M/Y D/M/Y 2003 12 : 2003 12 : POWER Cancel Cancel switch , Slide the POWER switch in the , Select the desired date format , Set the mode dial to direction of the arrow to turn by moving the multi-selector to...
Page 27 Clock Set Clock Set Clock Set Y/M/D Y/M/D Y/M/D M/D/Y M/D/Y M/D/Y D/M/Y D/M/Y D/M/Y 2003 12 : 2004 10 : 2004 10 : Cancel Cancel Cancel , Select the year, month, day, , Set the desired numerical , Move the multi-selector to B to hour, or minute item you want value by moving the multi- select [OK], then press the...
Page 28: Shooting Still Images
Shooting still images Inserting and removing a recording medium Switching the recording medium /CF switch “Memory Stick” Microdrive/ CompactFlash • Copying between media cannot be done with , Select the recording medium You can use a “Memory Stick,” this camera. Microdrive or CompactFlash card (CF with the...
Page 29: Inserting And Removing A "Memory Stick
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Terminal side Label side Access lamp , Open the battery/“Memory , Insert the “Memory Stick.” , Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Stick” cover. Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Page 30: Inserting And Removing A Microdrive/Cf Card
Inserting and removing a Microdrive/CF card Front (The v mark- printed side) , Open the CF card cover. , Insert the Microdrive/CF card. , Close the CF card cover. Slide the OPEN (CF) lever in the Insert the Microdrive/CF card all the way in •...
Page 31: Setting The Still Image Size
Setting the still image size To remove the Microdrive/CF card Open the CF card cover, then push the CF card eject lever so that the Microdrive/CF card is ejected. Image Size Mode Image Size Image Size Mode Mode MENU , Set the mode dial to , Select (Image Size) by turn on the power, then press...
Page 32: Image Size And Quality
Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of Image size Examples pixels) and image quality (compression • For storing important images or printing A3 size or fine A4 size Larger (3264×2448) ratio) based on the kind of images you want images.
Page 33 The number of images that can • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size be saved in a Microdrive indication may be different from the actual The number of images that can be saved in image size.
Page 34: Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Mode
Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode FINE Mode dial F2.0 AE/AF lock indicator Flashes in green t Remains on , Set the mode dial to , Hold the camera steadily with , Press and hold the shutter , and turn on the camera.
Page 35 Mode dial for still image M (Manual exposure) You can manually adjust the shutter speed shooting and the aperture value (page 57). In When shooting still images with your addition, you can set the desired shooting camera, you can choose from the following functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
Page 36: Checking The Last Image Shot - Quick Review
Checking the last image Shooting images with the – shot Quick Review finder About Auto Focus When you try to shoot a subject that is hard Review to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will change to flashing slowly and the AE lock FINDER/LCD switch beep does not sound (except in Continuous...
Page 37: Indicators On The Screen During Shooting
Indicators on the screen during shooting Using the zoom feature Indicators on T (telephoto) W (wide-angle) x5.0 x1.1 Histogram on (Image information is Zoom ring displayed during playback) , Turn the zoom ring to choose Each time you press (screen status), the display changes in the following order.
Page 38: Digital Zoom
Digital zoom • The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting Precision digital zoom in RAW mode (page 79). Enlarges the image two times larger than Enlarges the image using digital processing. • AF range finder frame is not shown when using the optical zoom scaling now selected.
Page 39: Changing The Lens Orientation
Changing the lens orientation Smart zoom You can zoom in the image with much less image quality deterioration. You can use the smart zoom as though it were the optical zoom. The zoom scaling becomes the number that multiplies the following smart zoom scaling by the optical zoom scaling now selected.
Page 40: Shooting Close-Ups - Macro
– Shooting close-ups Macro , Set the mode dial to , Center the subject in the frame, For close-ups of subjects like flowers or , and insects, shoot using the macro feature. You press (macro). and press and hold the shutter can shoot subjects approaching up to 2 cm button halfway down, then (macro) indicator appears on the...
Page 41: Using The Self-Timer
Using the self-timer Using the flash Flash emitter FINE Hologram AF emitter F2.0 , Set the mode dial to , and , Center the subject in the frame, The flash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark. Close the press (self-timer).
Page 42 Recording images with the About Hologram AF may not be achieved. In this case, wipe the hologram AF emitter with a dry cloth. hologram AF “Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is an AF fill • Do not block the hologram AF emitter during light system that applies laser holograms to The hologram AF is fill light to focus more recording.
Page 43: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image
Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera 1 Camera 1 AF Mode: Monitor AF Mode: Day&Time Digital Zoom: Precision Digital Zoom: Date Camera 1 Date/Time: Date/Time: AF Mode: Monitor Red Eye Reduction: Red Eye Reduction: Digital Zoom: Precision Hologram AF: Auto...
Page 44: Shooting According To Scene Conditions - Scene Selection
– Shooting according to scene conditions Scene Selection Twilight mode Twilight portrait mode Landscape mode Portrait mode Twilight portrait mode Portrait mode When shooting night scenes, shooting people at night, shooting landscapes, or Use this mode when shooting people in the Backgrounds blur away, and the subject is shooting portraits, use the modes listed foreground at night.
Page 45 Scene Scene MENU SCN ISO Mode PFX SCN ISO Mode , Set the mode dial to SCN, then , Select [SCN] (Scene) by , Select the desired mode by press MENU. moving the multi-selector to b. moving the multi-selector to v/ The menu appears.
Page 46: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images Viewing images on the screen of your Viewing on the single-image screen camera Index screen Single screen 101-0008 2004 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME 101-0008 2004 1 1 10:30 SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT VOLUME You can view images shot with the camera almost immediately on the screen. You can select , Set the mode dial to , and the following two methods for viewing images.
Page 47 Viewing on the index screen 101-0003 2004 1 1 10:30 SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Select the desired still image , Press (index). by moving the multi-selector to The display switches to the Index screen. b/B. To display the next (previous) Index b : Displays the previous image.
Page 48: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen
Viewing images on a TV screen 101-0002 2004 1 1 10:30 connecting BACK/NEXT VOLUME cable (supplied) A/V OUT (MONO) TV/Video switch jack , Connect the supplied A/V , Turn on the TV, and set the TV/ , Set the mode dial to , and connecting cable to the A/V Video switch to “Video.”...
Page 49 Watching images on a TV screen SECAM system If you want to view images on a TV, you Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, need a TV having a video input jack and the Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc. A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match as that of your digital still camera.
Page 50: Deleting Still Images
Deleting still images Deleting images Delete Delete 101-0002 2004 1 1 10:30 Exit Exit BACK/NEXT VOLUME BACK/NEXT BACK/NEXT , Press , Select [Delete] by moving the (delete). , Set the mode dial to , and multi-selector to v , then press turn on the camera.
Page 51 Deleting on the Index screen Delete Delete Exit Select All In This Folder Exit Select All In This Folder • Select TO NEXT , While an Index screen , Select [Select] by moving the , Select the image you want to (page 40) is displayed, press multi-selector to b/B, then delete by moving the multi-...
Page 52: Formatting A Recording Medium
Formatting a recording medium To delete all the images in the folder In Step 2, Select [All In This Folder] by moving the multi-selector to B, then press the center. Next, select [OK], then press the center. All of the unprotected images in the switch folder are deleted.
Page 53 Memory Stick Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Format: Format: Create REC. Folder: Cancel Create REC. Folder: Cancel Change REC. Folder: Change REC. Folder: All data will be erased Ready? Cancel , When you format a “Memory , Select [OK] by moving the , Select [OK] by moving the Stick,”...
Page 54: Before Advanced Operations
Before advanced operations Changing menu settings To turn off the menu display How to setup and Press MENU. a Press MENU. operate your camera The menu appears. • You cannot select the dim items. • For details on the menu items, see page 137. This section describes how to operate the menu and the SET UP screen.
Page 55: Changing Items In The Set Up Screen
Changing items in the SET How to use the command Command dial UP screen dial a Set the mode dial to SET UP. There are two methods for operating the command dial. One is using only the The SET UP screen appears. command dial and the other is using the Camera 1 command dial in combination with other...
Page 56: Deciding The Still Image Quality
b Press MENU. • The following functions can be set by simply Deciding the still turning the command dial. The menu appears. – Program shift (page 54) image quality c Select – Shutter speed priority mode (page 55) (P. Quality) with b/B, –...
Page 57: Creating Or Selecting A Folder
Creating a new folder • Images are recorded in the newly created folder Creating or selecting until a different folder is created or selected. a Set the mode dial to SET UP, a folder and select the recording medium with the Mode dial: SET UP switch.
Page 58: Selecting The Recording Folder
Selecting the recording • The image is stored in the newly selected folder. You cannot move images to other folder folders using the camera. a Set the mode dial to SET UP, and select the recording medium with the switch. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) (CF Card Tool) with v/V,...
Page 59: Advanced Still Image Shooting
Advanced still image shooting Q: To shoot a portrait against Q: To shoot a night scene? Manual features to light? photo-shooting situations After you are familiar with your camera, let’s shoot an image in various situations with some settings changed. This section , Shooting with shutter speed describes some representative manual , Selecting a flash mode (page 68)
Page 60 Q: To shoot without flash? Q: To shoot a moving subject? Q: To shoot the beautiful afterglow of the sunset , Selecting the ISO sensitivity , Shooting with shutter speed (page 64) priority mode (page 55) , Adjusting color tones (page 73) When you cannot use the flash or set the When shooting a moving person or subject, If the image you shot is not expressed in...
Page 61: Shooting With Program Auto
Program Shift • You may not be able to change the aperture Shooting with value and shutter speed combination depending You can change the aperture value and on your shooting situations. Program auto • When the flash mode setting is changed, shutter speed combination while keeping Program Shift is canceled.
Page 62: Shooting With Shutter Speed Priority Mode
a Set the mode dial to S. NR slow shutter Shooting with shutter b Select a shutter speed with the The NR slow shutter mode removes noise speed priority mode from recorded images, providing clear command dial. images. When using shutter speeds of 1/25 Mode dial: S second or slower, the camera automatically FINE...
Page 63: Shooting With Aperture Priority Mode
Command dial Shooting techniques Shooting with When shooting a moving person, car, or Shutter button aperture priority spindrift, etc., using the high shutter speed, mode Mode dial you can express moment that is beyond what the human eye can see. Mode dial: A You can adjust the amount of light that passes through the lens.
Page 64: Shooting With Manual Exposure Mode
• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting techniques Shooting with manual from 1/2000 to 8 seconds. When you set an aperture value of F8, the values start from The depth of field is the in-focus range. exposure mode 1/3200 second. Opening the aperture makes the depth of •...
Page 65: Selecting The Metering Mode
c Press and hold (exposure) Command dial Selecting the and select an aperture value metering mode with the command dial. Shutter button FINE Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ Mode dial You can select a metering mode to determine the exposure, depending on what part of the subject is used to measure.
Page 66: Adjusting The Exposure
c When selecting Spot metering Spot metering ( Adjusting the in Step 2, position the spot Spot metering allows you to meter for the exposure subject directly in a small area of the whole metering cross hair on one image. This lets you adjust the exposure to point of the subject you want –...
Page 67: Displaying A Histogram
To reactivate auto exposure Displaying a histogram Command dial In Step 2, select [0EV]. A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The horizontal axis • When the subject is extremely bright or Mode dial shows the brightness, and the vertical axis extremely dark, or when you are using the shows the number of pixels.
Page 68 • The histogram also appears when you press (screen status) while playing back a single Shooting techniques When shooting a darker overall image, the image (page 39) or during Quick Review camera judges that the subject is dark and may While shooting images, the camera (page 29).
Page 69: Shooting With The Exposure Fixed
b Target the subject for which Shooting techniques Shooting with the you want to meter the The camera automatically adjusts the exposure fixed exposure, then press AE exposure according to the subject. If you LOCK. change the composition of your shot, the –...
Page 70: Shooting Three Images With The Exposure
Command dial First shot Shooting three (Adjusted in the + direction) images with the Mode dial exposure shifted Shutter button – Exposure Bracket Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN In addition to an image with the exposure Second shot automatically set by the camera, two other (Proper exposure set by the camera) images are recorded with exposure values shifted to the + and –...
Page 71: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity - Iso
d Select [BRK] (Bracket Step) • If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may Selecting the ISO be unable to shoot properly with the selected with b/B, then select the bracket step value. sensitivity desired bracket step value •...
Page 72: Focus
c Select [ISO] with b, then select Choosing a focus range Choosing an auto desired setting with v/V. finder frame focus method Choose from [800], [400], [200], – AF range finder [100], [64], or [Auto]. You can set the AF range finder frame and Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ the AF mode.
Page 73: Choosing A Focus Operation
d When selecting Flexible Spot Flexible Spot AF ( Choosing a focus operation AF in Step 3, move the AF This is useful when focusing on an – AF Mode extremely small subject or a narrow area. range finder frame to the Mode dial: SET UP Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in the portion you want to focus on...
Page 74: Focusing Manually
a Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, Continuous AF ( C A F Focusing manually SCN or The camera adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway b Set the FOCUS switch to Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ down, and then continues to adjust the focus MANUAL.
Page 75: Selecting A Flash Mode
• The focus distance information indicator is Command dial Selecting a flash approximate, and should be used as a reference. • The focus distance information indicator does mode Mode dial not appear when using the NightShot function. • When focusing manually, the following Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN functions cannot be used:...
Page 76 • Attaching the supplied lens hood blocks a flash To pop up the flash manually To reduce “red-eye” when light. • Because the shutter speed is slower under dark (Pop-up Flash mode) shooting live subjects conditions when (Slow synchro) or Normally, the flash strobes The flash pre-strobes before shooting flash) is selected, it is recommended that you...
Page 77: Adjusting The Flash Level
Shooting techniques Adjusting the flash (Slow synchro) is effective when you shoot a person during a sunset and the like. Making the best of the flash gives you various level You can shoot the person clearly using the options. flash light and the background using a long –...
Page 78: Using An External Flash
c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with • You cannot have an external flash and the built- Using an external in flash strobe at the same time. b/B, then select the desired • If you use two or more external flashes at the flash setting with v/V.
Page 79: Using The Sony Flash
• Set the most appropriate aperture value according to the guide number of the flash used available external flash You can mount the Sony HVL-F32X or and the distance to the subject. • The flash guide number varies according to the...
Page 80: Adjusting Color Tones
(Fluorescent) Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) Adjusting color tones Used when shooting under fluorescent lights. Mode dial – White Balance Command (Color temperature: about 4000 K) dial Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ (Incandescent) Normally, this camera adjusts color tones • Used when shooting, for example, at a automatically, but you can also select the party, where the lighting conditions following modes according to your...
Page 81: Color
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you • When the indicator flashes slowly, the Selecting color choose , the white balance may not be white balance is not set or was not able to be properly adjusted. set. Record in automatic white balance mode. reproduction •...
Page 82: Shooting Images In Succession
Shooting images in Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) Mode dial succession MENU Shutter button Mode dial: Mode dial /P/S/A/M/SCN You can shoot up to seven images in succession while pressing the shutter button only once. Speed Burst ( The frame interval becomes shorter (about 0.38 second), but the images are not Command dial /BRK...
Page 83: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode
c Shoot the image. b Press and hold /BRK (Burst) Shooting in Multi and select (Multi Burst) You can shoot up to seven images Burst mode when you press and hold the shutter with the command dial. button. FINE You can do the next shooting after –...
Page 84: Shooting In The Dark
• When [Mode] (REC Mode) is not set to NightShot Shooting in the dark [Normal], you cannot use the Multi Burst The NightShot function lets you shoot mode. • The following functions cannot be used in subjects in dark places without the flash Mode dial: Multi Burst mode: such as camp scenes at night or nocturnal...
Page 85: Nightframing
– If you perform any invalid operation, the NightFraming • While using the NightFraming function: – The white balance is set to Auto. indicator flashes, and the “Night shot” The NightFraming function enables you to indicator lights for about five seconds. –...
Page 86: Shooting With Special Effects
Shooting with special Shooting still images Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) Shutter button effects in RAW mode MENU Mode dial – Picture Effect – RAW Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN You can add special effects to bring out the Used when you want to record the raw data contrast in your images.
Page 87: Shooting Still Images In Tiff Mode
b Press MENU. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with Shooting still images b/B, then select [TIFF] with v/ The menu appears. in TIFF mode c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [RAW] with v. d Shoot the image. –...
Page 88: Shooting Still Images For E-Mail
c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with Shooting still images Shooting still images b/B, then select [E-Mail] with for e-mail with audio files v/V. d Shoot the image. – E-Mail – Voice You can do the next shooting after Mode dial: Mode dial: /P/S/A/M/SCN /P/S/A/M/SCN...
Page 89 d Shoot the image. If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded for five seconds. If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds. To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Normal].
Page 90: Advanced Still Image Viewing
Advanced still image viewing d Select the desired folder with On the single screen Selecting the folder b/B. and playing back Select Folder images Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: – Folder 2004 1 1 1: : 05:34 101-0009 2004 1 1 10:30 Cancel...
Page 91: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image
e Adjust the zoom with the Enlarging an image Enlarging a portion of – Playback zoom command dial. a still image a Set the mode dial to Mode dial: b Display the image you want to You can enlarge an image up to five times enlarge with b/B.
Page 92: Recording An Enlarged Image - Trimming
c Select Recording an enlarged (Slide) with b/B, Playing back image – Trimming then press the center of the successive images multi-selector. a After you have viewed an Set the following items with v/V/b/B. image using playback zoom, – Slide show Interval settings press MENU.
Page 93: Rotating Still Images - Rotate
a Set the mode dial to To skip to the next/previous , and Rotating still images image during slide show display the image you want to Move the multi-selector to B (next) or b rotate. – Rotate (previous). b Press MENU. Mode dial: •...
Page 94: Playing Back Images Shot In Multi Burst Mode
Playing back continuously Playing back frame by frame Playing back images a Set the mode dial to a Set the mode dial to shot in Multi Burst b Select the Multi Burst image b Select the Multi Burst image mode with b/B.
Page 95 To delete shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time. 1 Display the Multi Burst image you want to delete. 2 Press (delete).
Page 96: Still Image Editing
Still image editing On the single screen On the Index screen Protecting images a Set the mode dial to a Set the mode dial to , press – Protect (index) to switch to the b Display the image you want to Index screen.
Page 97: Changing Image Size - Resize
g Press MENU. To release protection of all the Changing image size images in the folder h Select [OK] with B, then press In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], and the center of the multi- – Resize press the center of the multi-selector. Then selector.
Page 98: Choosing Images To Print
d Select (Resize) with b/B, • In E-Mail mode, the print (DPOF) mark is Choosing images to marked on the normal size image that was then press the center of the recorded at the same time. print multi-selector. • When you mark images shot in Multi Burst mode, all the images are printed on one sheet e Select the new size with v/V, –...
Page 99 f To mark other images, repeat On the single screen On the Index screen Step 5 for each of them. a Set the mode dial to a Set the mode dial to g Press MENU. press (index) to switch b Display the image you want to to the Index screen.
Page 100: Still Image Printing
Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Preparing the camera Connecting the camera to Connecting to a the printer Set the USB mode on the camera to connect PictBridge printer the camera with a printer. Connect the (USB) jack on the camera and the USB connector on the printer using Even if you do not have a computer, you Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
Page 101: Printing Images
When [USB Connect] is not set On the single screen Printing images to [PictBridge] in the SET UP a Select the recording medium settings You can select an image and print it. Set up with the /CF switch and You cannot use the PictBridge function, the camera following the procedure on page display the image you want to even when you turn on the camera.
Page 102 f Select [OK] with V/B, then To insert the date and time on On the Index screen images press the center of the multi- a Select the recording medium In Step 5, select [Date], then select the selector. with the /CF switch and date format with b/B.
Page 103: Printing Index-Images
f To print other images, repeat To cancel printing Printing index-images Step 5. In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 9, select [Exit]. g Press MENU. You can print some images side-by-side. We refer to this function as an index print*. The Print screen appears.
Page 104 f Select [Quantity] with v/V, • You cannot print movies and images recorded On the single screen in RAW mode. select the number of images a Select the recording medium • When printing E-mail mode images or laid side-by-side with b/B. uncompressed (TIFF) images, only their with the /CF switch and...
Page 105 g Press MENU. To print all the images indicated On the Index screen with the mark a Select the recording medium h Select [Index] with v , then In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the with the /CF switch and select [On] with b/B.
Page 106 To print all the images indicated with the mark In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed, regardless of the image displayed. To print all the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then press the center of the multi-selector.
Page 107: Enjoying Movies
Enjoying movies To shoot close-ups (Macro) • The [640 (Fine)] image size can be used Shooting movies only when you record the image into the Set the mode dial to and follow the “Memory Stick PRO” or Microdrive. procedure on page 33. Mode dial: d Press the shutter button fully You can shoot movies with audio.
Page 108: Viewing Movies On The Screen
B (playback) appears on the screen the same as that for viewing still images while a movie is playing back. (page 41). • A movie recorded using other Sony devices Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) may be displayed a size smaller than still 10/10 00:00:03 images.
Page 109: Deleting Movies
On the single screen On the Index screen Deleting movies a Set the mode dial to a Set the mode dial to Mode dial: press (index) button to b Select the movie you want to switch to the Index screen. You can delete unwanted movies.
Page 110: Editing Movies
g Select [OK] with B, then press <Example> Cutting the movie numbered Editing movies 101_0002 the center of the multi- 101_0001 101_0003 selector. Mode dial: “Access” message appears on the You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary screen and the movie will be deleted. portions of movies.
Page 111: Cutting Movies
Cutting movies Deleting unnecessary 10/10 portions of movies Divide 00:00:02 Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) Dividing Point a Cut an unnecessary portion of MENU Cancel a movie. Exit Mode dial b Display the portion of the When you want to adjust the cutting movie you want to delete.
Page 112: Enjoying Images On Your Computer
• If you connect two or more USB equipment to copy images using an additional device. See a single computer at the same time, some the Sony Website for details. equipment, including your camera, may not operate depending on the type of USB http://www.sony.net/...
Page 113: Installing The Usb Driver
c Click [USB Driver] on the title e Click [Yes, I want to restart my Installing the USB driver screen. computer now], then click When using Windows XP, you need not [Finish]. install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver.
Page 114: Installing "Image Transfer
c Click [Next]. When “License e Select the folder to be Installing “Image Transfer” Agreement” screen appears, installed, then click [Next]. You can use the “Image Transfer” software click [Yes]. Select the program folder, then to copy images to your computer click [Next].
Page 115: Installing "Imagemixer
“Information” screen You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for appears. Follow the procedure on the screen. Sony” software to copy, view and edit c Restart your computer images, and create video CDs. For details, according to the screen.
Page 116: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer
c Connect the supplied USB Connecting the camera to your computer cable to the (USB) jack of USB Mode the camera. a Insert the recording medium Normal Access with the images you want to Memory Stick indicators* copy into the camera. Connect Switch on MENU the supplied AC Adaptor, and...
Page 117: Copying Images Using "Image Transfer
Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. Double-click here b Right-click [Sony 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. MemoryStick], then click 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation [Properties]. window, then click [OK]. c Cancel the setting.
Page 118: Changing "Image Transfer" Settings
d Double-click the “My Changing “Image Transfer” Copying images without settings using “Image Transfer” Documents” folder and right- click on the “My Documents” You can change “Image Transfer” settings. – Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me window to display the menu, Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon on If you do not set to launch “Image Transfer”...
Page 119 [Device Manager] tab. to the desired name. However, note that if The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” 3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it. you change the file name, you may not be screen appears. 1 Right-click [ Sony DSC].
Page 120: Viewing The Images On Your Computer
Then, perform the procedure from Step 1 [My Documents] on the desktop. • You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for again. Sony” software to view and edit images on your computer. For details, see the software’s help files. b Double-click the desired image file.
Page 121: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names
• Even when using a Microdrive/CF card, • You cannot record any images to “Sony MemoryStick” may be displayed, “100MSDCF” or “MSSONY” folders. depending on your computer The images in these folders are available environment.
Page 122 Folder File name File meaning 101MSDCF to DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image files shot in 999MSDCF – Normal mode (page 27) – Exposure Bracket mode (page 63) – Burst mode (page 75) – Multi Burst mode (page 76) • Still image files recorded simultaneously in –...
Page 123: Viewing An Image Previously Copied To A Computer
2 Select the [DCIM] folder from • Images modified with a computer or images [Removable Disk] or [Sony shot using other than this camera may not be MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. able to be played back on the camera.
Page 124: Copying Images To Your Computer - For Macintosh Users
The contents of the recording medium copy images using an additional device. See • If you connect two or more USB equipment to inserted in your camera appear. the Sony Website for details. a single computer at the same time, some 2 Double-click “DCIM.” http://www.sony.net/...
Page 125 [Open]. software’s help files. • When the image cannot be displayed, increase the virtual memory capacity. • “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” cannot be used with Mac OS X. • “Image Transfer” cannot be used with Macintosh.
Page 126: Troubleshooting
Install the battery pack correctly (page 14). • The battery pack is not installed correctly. window flashes quickly p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service • The battery pack has malfunctioned. when charging a battery facility.
Page 127 • The AC Adaptor is disconnected. p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 17). • The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Install a charged battery pack (page 14). • The battery pack is discharged.
Page 128 Symptom Cause Solution The shooting image is not • The image size is set to [640 (Fine)] when the A/ p Disconnect the A/V connecting cable. displayed on the screen p Set the image size to any setting other than [640 (Fine)]. V connecting cable is connected to the A/V OUT during a movie shooting.
Page 129 Symptom Cause Solution You cannot shoot images. • No recording medium is inserted. p Insert a recording medium (pages 22, 23). • The capacity of the recording medium is p Delete the images saved in the recording medium (page 43). insufficient.
Page 130 Symptom Cause Solution Cannot shoot images with • The mode dial is set to p Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN (page 27). the flash. p Set the flash to “Auto” (No indicator), (Forced flash), or •...
Page 131 Viewing images Symptom Cause Solution The image cannot be p Set the mode dial to • The mode dial is not set to (page 39). played back. • You changed the folder/file name on a computer. p See page 116. •...
Page 132 Follow the copy procedure for your OS (pages 110, 111, 117). • The copy procedure differs depending on your — p If you are using the “Image Transfer” software, see page 110. p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software, — click on HELP.
Page 133: Memory Stick
• You try to play back the image recorded in the played back on a RAW mode. (page 79). computer. p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software, — click on HELP. p Consult the computer or software manufacturer. —...
Page 134 Symptom Cause Solution You have formatted a • All the data on the “Memory Stick” are erased by p We recommend that you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect “Memory Stick” by formatting. You cannot restore them. switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure mistake.
Page 135 Symptom Cause Solution You cannot print images. • The camera does not connect to the printer. p Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. • The printer is not turned on. p Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it.
Page 136 Symptom Cause Solution You cannot identify the — p Check the indicator (pages 149 to 154). indicator on the screen. p Turn off the camera, leave the camera for about an hour and then The lens gets fogged. • Condensation is occurring. try to use it again (page 143).
Page 137: Warnings And Messages
Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the screen. Message Meaning/ Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 22). • Set the /CF switch to CF and record the image using the Microdrive/CF card. System error •...
Page 138 Message Meaning/ Corrective Action • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery pack (page 14). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. Folder error •...
Page 139 Message Meaning/ Corrective Action No printable image • You tried to execute [DPOF image] without checking the mark. • You tried to execute [All In This Folder] while selecting the folder that stores only movies or images recorded in RAW mode. You cannot print movies or images recorded in RAW mode. Printer busy •...
Page 140 If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, the camera may need to be repaired. Contact your Sony dealer or local autholized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
Page 141: Additional Information
Additional information “Memory Stick” The number of images that can be saved/ (Units: images) 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G shooting time 0 (0) 1 (1) 3 (3) 6 (6) 10 (11) 22 (24) 45 (49) — — — —...
Page 142 E-mail (Units: images) 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 4 (7) 8 (14) 16 (29) 32 (59) 59 (108) 120 (220) 244 (449) 4 (7) 8 (14) 16 (29) 32 (59) 59 (108) 120 (220) 244 (449) 6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (46) 50 (94)
Page 143 Microdrive E-mail (Units: images) 1G (DSCM-11000) (Units: images) 271 (498) 1G (DSCM-11000) 271 (498) 50 (55) 421 (782) — 670 (1173) 54 (57) 1565 (2739) 56 (58) 5478 (10956) 59 (60) Multi Burst (Units: images) 61 (61) 1G (DSCM-11000) TIFF (Units: images) 1643 (2988) 1G (DSCM-11000)
Page 144: Menu Items
Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The screen shows only the items you can operate based on the current position of the mode dial. Default settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting...
Page 145 Item Setting Description Mode (REC Mode) – Records RAW data file in addition to the JPEG file (page 79). TIFF – Records uncompressed (TIFF) file in addition to the JPEG file (page 80). Voice – Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 81). E-Mail –...
Page 146 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Description (Folder) OK/Cancel Selects the folder that contains the images you want to play back (page 83). - (Protect) — Protects/unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 89). DPOF (DPOF) — Selects still images you want to attach/cancel the print (DPOF) mark (page 91). (Print) —...
Page 147: Set Up Items
SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Default settings are indicated with x. (Camera 1) Item Setting Description AF Mode Single / Monitor / Cont Selects the focus operation mode (page 66). Digital Zoom Smart / Precision...
Page 148 (Memory Stick Tool) (When the /CF switch is set to Item Setting Description Format OK / Cancel Formats the “Memory Stick.” Note that formatting erases all data on a “Memory Stick,” including even protected images (page 45). Create REC. OK / Cancel Creates a folder for recording images (page 50).
Page 149 Item Setting Description Language — Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language. (Setup 2) Item Setting Description File Number Series – Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording medium is changed or the recording folder is changed.
Page 150: Precautions
Cleaning the DC plug On moisture condensation Precautions Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with If the camera is brought directly from a cold a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. to a warm location, or is placed in a very Use of the dirty plug may not properly Do not leave the camera in the damp room, moisture may condense inside...
Page 151: The "Memory Stick
The internal rechargeable button [640 (Fine)] size movies can be recorded or The “Memory Stick” played back only using a “Memory Stick PRO” battery or Microdrive. This camera has an internal rechargeable • The “Memory Stick” formatted with a computer “Memory Stick”...
Page 152: The Microdrive
• When you attach the supplied label, be sure to • When formatting the “Memory Stick Duo,” The Microdrive attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the the label does not stick out. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor and use the •...
Page 153: On "Infolithium" Battery Pack
Effective use of the battery pack • The Microdrive may be hot just after it has been On “InfoLITHIUM” used. Be careful when you handle it. • Battery performance decreases in low- • Do not write on the label. battery pack temperature surroundings.
Page 154: Specifications
How to store the battery pack Flash Recommended distance (when ISO Specifications sensitivity is set to Auto) • If the battery pack is not to be used for a 0.5 to 4.5 m (19 inches to long time, do the following procedure 14 feet 9 inches) (W) x Camera...
Page 155 Accessories [Power, general] x AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor Used battery pack Power requirements • AC Adaptor (1) AC 100 − 240 V, 50/60 Hz NP-FM50 • Power cord (mains lead) (1) Power requirements Current consumption • USB cable (1) 0.35 − 0.18 A 7.2 V •...
Page 156: Display Window
* The selected mode mark or setting value is not Display window displayed on the display window as it is in the LCD screen/finder. Note that the mark on the display window is not changed even when you change the mode or setting value. The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information.
Page 157: The Lcd/Finder Screen
A Burst/Multi Burst indicator The LCD/finder screen (75, 76) B Image size indicator (24)/ For shooting still images Multi Burst between-frame interval indicator (76) C Recording mode indicator (79–81) D AE/AF lock indicator (27) E Battery remaining indicator (15) F White balance indicator (73)/ Mode dial indicator/ Scene Selection indicator (37)/ Flash mode (34)/Red-eye...
Page 158 M NR slow shutter indicator (55)/ Shutter speed indicator (55) N Aperture value indicator (56) O Image quality indicator (49) P Recording folder indicator (50) Q Remaining number of recordable images indicator (25, 26) R Remaining recording medium capacity indicator S Self-diagnosis display (133)/ Date/time indicator (36)/ Color reproduction indicator...
Page 159 For shooting movies [ 00:28:25 ] STBY 00:00:00 C:32:00 SOLARIZE +2.0 A Image size indicator (100) L Remaining recording medium B Recording mode indicator (100) capacity indicator C Battery remaining indicator (15) M Self-diagnosis display (133) D White balance indicator (73) N Self-timer indicator (34) E Metering mode indicator (58)/ O AF range finder frame (65)
Page 160 For still image playback The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0 x1.3 2000 F5.6 BACK/NEXT VOLUME A PictBridge connecting indicator J Image number K Number of images recorded in (93) B Change folder indicator (83) the playback folder L Remaining recording medium C Image size indicator (24)
Page 161 For movie playback VOL. 00:00:12 DPOF A Change folder indicator (83) The page numbers in parentheses indicate B Image size indicator (101) the location of additional important C Recording mode indicator (101) information. D Playback indicator (101)/ Volume indicator (101) E Playback folder indicator (83) F Image number/Number of images recorded in the playback...
Page 162: Quick Reference Chart
Quick reference chart This section describes the restrictions in the setup of the following functions, depending on the mode dial position or the setup of some functions : shutter speed, aperture, flash, etc. Quick chart of exposure, white balance, and auto focus functions (based on the mode dial position) AF range White Metering...
Page 163 Quick chart of flash mode Exposure Mode dial Normal/E-Mail/Voice/RAW/TIFF Burst Multi Burst NightShot NightFraming Bracket Auto/ / Auto/ / — — — — — — Twilight — — — — — Twilight — — — — — portrait Landscape — —...
Page 164 The relation between the shutter The movement of the program diagram speed and aperture The program diagram shows the movement of the combination of the shutter speed and aperture value. To shoot clear images, selecting the proper exposure is very important, adding to the The program shift function (page 54) quickly shifts the combination of exposure that the camera has decided upon.
Page 165: Index
Index CompactFlash ..........21 Index Continuous AF ..........67 Histogram ............60 Contrast ............138 Hologram AF ........... 35, 140 Copying images to your computer ..110, 111 Hot Shoe ............140 Cutting movies ..........104 A/V connecting cable ........41 AC Adaptor ..........
Page 166 Metering mode ..........58 USB driver ............. 106 Microdrive ............145 Using your camera abroad ....... 17 Quick reference chart ........155 Mode dial ............27 Quick Review ..........29 Moisture condensation ........143 Monitoring AF ..........66 VGA ..............25 MPG ...............115 Viewing images on TV ........41 RAW ..............
Page 167 Printed on 100% recycled paper Additional information on this product and answers to frequent using VOC (Volatile Organic asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...
Page 168 DSC-F828 SERVICE MANUAL LEVEL US Model Ver 1.1 2004. 04 Canadian Model Revision History Revision History AEP Model UK Model How to use How to use E Model Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader Hong Kong Model Australian Model Korea Model Tourist Model...
Page 169 DSC-F828 SPECIFICATIONS x Camera [LCD screen] x AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor [System] LCD panel used Power requirements AC 100 − 240 V, 50/60 Hz 4.6 cm (1.8 type) TFT drive Image device 11 mm (2/3 type) color Total number of dots Current consumption 134 400 (560×240) dots...
Page 170 CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU PUBLISHED BY SONY.
Page 171 DSC-F828 TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTE • AS-050 FLEXIBLE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-14 1-1. NOTE FOR REPAIR ······················································· 1-1 • UA-003 (AV, USB JACK) 1-2. DISCHARGING OF THE FLASH UNIT’S CHARGING SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-15 CAPACITOR ··································································· 1-1 • LB-091 (EVF, EVF BACK LIGHT) 1-2-1.
Page 172 DSC-F828 5-1-5. BTH BLOCK ASSEMBLY ············································· 5-7 5-1-6. CABINET (REAR) BLOCK ASSEMBLY ····················· 5-8 5-1-7. EVF ASSEMBLY ···························································· 5-9 5-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ········································ 5-10 SY-096 Parts list of the board are not shown. Pages from 5-14 to 5-18 are not shown.
Page 173: Service Note
There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the capacitor is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main power of the DSC-F828 is simply turned off. Therefore, the remaining voltage must be discharged as described below.
Page 174: Notes On Handling The Laser Diode
• The type of memory stick that cannot be Replace the memory stick. used by this machine, is inserted. C:13:01 MEDIA ERROR Format the memory stick with the DSC-F828. • Data is damaged. • Unformatted memory stick is inserted. Flash LED Checking of flash unit or replacement of...
Page 175: Disassembly
DSC-F828 SECTION 2 HELP HELP DISASSEMBLY The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure. DISASSEMBLY HELP HELP DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY HELP Discharging the Capacitor DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY HELP HELP HELP DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY SY-096 board service position HELP HELP HELP DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY...
Page 176: Cabinet (Lr) Assembly, Sw-410 Board
DSC-F828 NOTE: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 2-1. CABINET (LR) ASSEMBLY, SW-410 BOARD Caution Tape (A) Note: When installing, be careful not to pinch the extra length of flexible board because it can be easily pinched during installation.
Page 177: Stroboscope Block Assembly
DSC-F828 2-2. STROBOSCOPE BLOCK ASSEMBLY 2 Peel the Radiation sheets (LR) from flexible boards. Dowel 1 Tapping screw Caution (M1.7 × 4) Radiation sheet (LR) Tapping screw Harness processing (M1.7 × 4) ST-088 board harness 8 Two screws (PT132) Note: Be careful not to drop (M2 ×...
Page 178: St Section
DSC-F828 2-3. ST SECTION 5 ST section 1 Two screws (M2 × 4), 2 LS-067 board lock ace (6P) 3 SI-037 board (26P) 4 MT-067 board (16P) 2-4. ST-088 BOARD, LENS SECTION 8 Lens section 5 FP-750 flexible board (22P)
Page 179: St Cabinet Assembly
DSC-F828 2-5. ST CABINET ASSEMBLY 2 Tapping screw (M1.7 × 4) 3 ST blind cover 4 Four tapping screws (M1.7 × 4) 6 ST section 1 AS-050 flexible board 5 ST cabinet assembly (10P) 2-6. MT-067 BOARD 1 Three tapping screws (M1.7 ×...
Page 180: Board, Flash Unit
DSC-F828 2-7. SI-037 BOARD, FLASH UNIT Remove the ST unit holder from the SI-037 board by disengaging the claw while sliding the (A) section of the SI-037 board in the direction of the arrow (B). 5 ST cover SI-037 board...
Page 181: Board, Laser Unit
DSC-F828 2-8. LS-067 BOARD, LASER UNIT 1 Tapping screw (M1.7 × 4) Two dowels 4 ST laser holder Two grooves 5 Remove the 6 Laser unit (D001) three solderings 7 LS-067 board Caution When soldering the laser unit on the LS-067 board, observe the following things.
Page 182: Rear Cabinet Block Assembly
DSC-F828 2-9. REAR CABINET BLOCK ASSEMBLY (M2 × 5 Screw 4), lock ace Caution The LB-091 board may be damaged if you remove the rear cabinet block assembly forcibly. Be very careful not to damage the flexible board. (M2 ×...
Page 183: Control Switch Block (Under)
DSC-F828 2-11.CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (UNDER) 3 Block light guide plate (6P) Cabinet (rear) assembly Caution 4 LCD module (24P) Control switch block (mid)(10p) Control switch block (under) Control switch block (under) Tape (A) Caution 1 Three screws (M1.7 × 3),...
Page 184: Bth Section
DSC-F828 2-13.BTH SECTION Caution Note: When installing, be careful not to pinch the flexible board or harness during installation. 6 Harness (microphone) 4 Control switch block (top) 7 Harness (speaker) (12P) 1 FP-754 flexible board 5 LCD module (26P) (21P)
Page 185: Board
DSC-F828 2-14.SY-096 BOARD 2 FP-749 flexible board (10P) 4 FP-756 flexible board (51P) 6 SY-096 board 3 FP-748 board (60P) 5 Cushion (SY) screws (M1.7 × 3), 1 Two lock ace Caution Cushion (SY) SY-096 board 2-11...
Page 186 DSC-F828 2-15.DD-204 BOARD Caution Note: The power supply capacitor of the flash unit is charged to the high tension voltage as high as 300 V at a maximum. You will get electrical shock when you touch the terminal of the charged capacitor . The charged potential remains even after the main power of the machine is turned off.
Page 187: Memory Stick Connector
DSC-F828 2-17.LR-018 BOARD, LITHIUM BATTERY 2 Two claws 4 Remove soldering from the two points. 3 LR-018 board (M1.7 × 4) 1 Tapping screw 5 Lithium battery 2-18.MEMORY STICK CONNECTOR 2 Hook 4 FP-749 flexible board (10P) 5 Memory stick connector...
Page 188: Dc-In Connector, Ua-003 Board
DSC-F828 2-19.AJ-007 BOARD Screws (M1.7 × 3), lock ace 2 AJ-006 flexible board 3 AJ-007 board (6P) 2-20.DC-IN CONNECTOR, UA-003 BOARD Jack holder assembly 4 Three Claws 3 Two tapping screws (M1.7 × 4) 5 UA-003 board 6 Jack ground plate...
Page 189 DSC-F828 2-21.FP-747/746/754 FLEXIBLE BOARD FP-754 flexible board Caution 1 Ferrite core Tape (A) 2 harness (PT132) 3 Screw (M1.7 × 3), lock ace Radiation sheet (LR) FP-747 flexible board 6 Two screws (M1.7 × 3), Flexible guide (R) lock ace...
Page 190: Hinge/Cabinet (Ll) Assembly
DSC-F828 2-22.HINGE/CABINET (LL) ASSEMBLY Hinge /Cabinet (LL) Assembly Remove it while rotating the Hinge/Cabinet (LL) Assembly. screws(2 × 4), 2 Two lock ace 1 Rotate the Hinge/Cabinet (LL) Assembly up to the position where screw becomes visible. 2-23.SPEAKER/MICROPHONE SECTION Harness processing screws (M1.7 ×...
Page 191 DSC-F828 2-24.CABINET UPPER ASSEMBLY (M1.7 × 4) 4 Three tapping screws Notch Control switch block (top), LCD module section screws (M1.7 × 3), 1 Two lock ace 6 MD cushion Cabinet upper section Control switch block (top) Caution When installing it, align the switch position Cabinet upper assembly as shown.
Page 192: Cabinet Upper Assembly
DSC-F828 [SERVICE POSITION (SY-096 BOARD) ] FP-756 flexible board (51P) FP-749 flexible board (10P) Control switch block (top) (12P) Memory stick connector CN709 CN451 SY-096 board Control switch block (under) (50P) CN706 CN711 CN701 CN751 FP-746 flexible board (51P) CN703...
Page 193 DSC-F828 2-25.CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (TOP) 3 LCD panel Two claws Caution Control switch block (top) Tape (A) Tape (A) Control switch block (top) 2-19...
Page 194: Circuit Boards Location
DSC-F828 2-26.CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION CF-097 DD-204 SY-096 ST-088 UA-003 SW-410 AJ-007 Board Name Function CAMERA DSP, CAMERA SYSTEM CONTROL, CF DRIVE I/F, USB I/F, MODE CONTROL, SY-096 AUDIO AMP, LCD DRIVER, EVF, LCD DRIVER, CONNECTOR, POWER SUPPLY AV, USB JACK...
Page 195: Circuit Boards And Flexible Boards Location
DSC-F828 2-27.CIRCUIT BOARDS AND FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION Control switch block (top) Control switch block (under) FP-748 FP-749 (flexible) SI-037 LR-018 FP-754 FP-746 (flexible) (flexible) AJ-006 FP-751 (flexible) (flexible) Control switch block (mid) FP-756 (flexible) LB-091 LS-067 MT-067 FP-747 (flexible) FP-750...
Page 196: Front Cabinet Section
DSC-F828 2003. 12. 8 Update HELP Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown. STROBOSCOPE SECTION CABINET (LR) SECTION Tape (A) Tape (A) SW-410 board Control switch block (top) FP-751 flexible board FRONT CABINET SECTION FP-747 flexible board...
Page 197 DSC-F828 BTH SECTION CF radiation sheet (B) CF radiation sheet (A) SY-096 board Cushion (SY) BT holder assembly (front side) BT holder assembly (rear side) Tape (A) Ferrite bead DD-204 board Sheet (MS) Memory stick connector Fuse replacement caution label...
Page 198: Block Diagrams
DSC-F828 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS Link Link OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3)
Page 199 DSC-F828 SECTION 3 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. LENS UNIT (1/3) FP-756...
Page 200 DSC-F828 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. 3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) AJ-006 SY-096 BOARD (2/3) LENS UNIT (2/3) AJ-007 BOARD...
Page 201 DSC-F828 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3-3. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. SY-096 BOARD (3/3) CONTROL SWITCH CONTROL SWITCH SW-410 BOARD...
Page 202 DSC-F828 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. 3-4. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) DD-204 BOARD Q401,402,407,T401 F001 CN401 STRB UNREG HIGHT VOLTAGE...
Page 203 DSC-F828 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. FP-756 FP-749 SY-096 BOARD (3/3) FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE CN103...
Page 204: Schematic Diagrams
DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS SECTION 4 PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1/4) D001 Infrared ray emitter CN505 IR_LED_A IR_LED_K N.C. N.C. CN501 N.C. STRB_POPUP+...
Page 205: Frame Schematic Diagram (1/4)
DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2/4) REG_GND REG_GND REG_GND REG_GND REG_GND XFE_CS XCAM_SCK CAM_SO MF_OUT_F0 XCAM_RST MF_VCC XTG_CS MF_OUT_F1 XCDS_CS MF_GND CAM_SI SHUTTER+ EXT_STRB_CONT SHUTTER+ REG_GND SHUTTER-...
Page 206: Frame Schematic Diagram (2/4)
DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (3/4) CN709 EVER_3.0V XPOWER_LED_ON XPWR_ON XAE_LOCK_ON XSHTR_ON CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK(TOP) CN901 N.C. MODE_DIAL1 EVF_LED_K MODE_DIAL0 CN001 N.C. KEY_AD0_L2 EVF_LED_A N.C. XMINILCD_BL_ON LB-091...
Page 207: Frame Schematic Diagram (3/4)
DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (4/4) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (MID) CN001 XCD2 XCD2 XIOIS16 XIOIS16 XSTSCHG XSTSCHG XSPKR XSPKR XREG XREG XINPACK XINPACK XWAIT XWAIT CN703 B TO B...
Page 208 DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Link Link DD-204 BOARD LB-091 BOARD DD-204 BOARD LB-091 BOARD (DC/DC CONVERTER) (DC/DC CONVERTER) (EVF, EVF BACK LIGHT) (EVF, EVF BACK LIGHT) LR-018 BOARD CF-097 BOARD LR-018 BOARD (BATTERY, RESET SW) CF-097 BOARD (CF CARD CONNECTOR)
Page 209 DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 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) 1. Connection • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF : µ...
Page 210 DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DD-204 BOARD DD-204 BOARD LR-018 BOARD LR-018 BOARD For Schematic Diagram 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS • Refer to page 4-49 for printed wiring board. DD-204 BOARD NO MARK:REC/PB MODE DC/DC CONVERTER R :REC MODE...
Page 211 DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ST-088 BOARD LS-067 BOARD MT-067 BOARD SI-037 BOARD ST-088 BOARD LS-067 BOARD MT-067 BOARD SI-037 BOARD For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-51 for printed wiring board of ST-088 and MT-067. • Refer to page 4-52 for printed wiring board of LS-067.
Page 212 DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS UA-003 BOARD UA-003 BOARD LB-091 BOARD LB-091 BOARD For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-54 for printed wiring board. R002 UA-003 BOARD R003 AV,USB JACK FB001 J001 A/V OUT(MONO) R004 V_OUT GND_GUARD(REG_GND)
Page 213 DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS CF-097 PRINTED WIRING BOARD CF-097 PRINTED WIRING BOARD For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-55 for printed wiring board. FP-756 CF-097 BOARD FLEXIBLE CF CARD CONNECTER CF_XCD2 CF_XCD2 XCD2 XCD2 XCD2 XCD2...
Page 214 DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS SW-410 BOARD SW-410 BOARD AJ-007 BOARD AJ-007 BOARD For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-57 for printed wiring board of SW-410. • Refer to page 4-56 for printed wiring board of AJ-007.
Page 215 DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK D001 CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK SML-310LTT86 (TOP) (Flash) (MID) XX MARK:NO MOUNT D001 TLGU1002(TPX1,SONY) XX MARK:NO MOUNT (POWER) S006 S002 POWER (Multi-Selector) EVER_3.0V...
Page 216 DSC-F828 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (UNDER) S006 CF("Memory Stick"/CF card) XX MARK:NO MOUNT TO SY-096 BOARD(9/10) CN703 (PAGE 4-41 of LEVEL3) CN002 B TO B VCOM KEY_AD0_L5...
Page 217 Schematic diagrams of the SY-096 board are not shown. Pages from 4-25 to 4-44 are not shown.
Page 218: Dc/Dc Converter
DSC-F828 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS Link Link DD-204 BOARD LB-091 BOARD DD-204 BOARD LB-091 BOARD LR-018 BOARD UA-003 BOARD LR-018 BOARD UA-003 BOARD ST-088 BOARD CF-097 BOARD ST-088 BOARD CF-097 BOARD MT-067 BOARD AJ-007 BOARD MT-067 BOARD AJ-007 BOARD LS-067 BOARD...
Page 219: Printed Wiring Board
DSC-F828 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 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) • Chip parts. • : Uses unleaded solder.
Page 220 DSC-F828 MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-47 for common note for printed wiring board.
Page 221 DSC-F828 MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-47 for common note for printed wiring board. ST-088 BOARD(SIDE B)
Page 222 DSC-F828 MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-47 for common note for printed wiring board. LB-091 BOARD...
Page 223 DSC-F828 MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-47 for common note for printed wiring board. CF-097 BOARD...
Page 224: Printed Wiring Board
DSC-F828 MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-47 for common note for printed wiring board. SW-410 BOARD(SIDE A)
Page 225 DSC-F828 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS no mark : side A 4-4. MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION * mark : side B ST-088 BOARD CF-097 BOARD AJ-007 BOARD SW-410 BOARD DD-204 BOARD * C001 L001 * C501 C101 C201...
Page 226: Repair Parts List
DSC-F828 NOTE NOTE 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST NOTE: Characters A to Z of the electrical parts list indicate location of exploded views in which the desired part is shown. EXPLODED VIEWS EXPLODED VIEWS Link Link STROBOSCOPE BLOCK CABINET (FRONT) CABINET (FRONT)
Page 227 DSC-F828 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some differences from When indicating parts by reference number, the original one. please include the board name. • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine The components identified by mark 0 or service.
Page 228 DSC-F828 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1. EXPLODED VIEWS 5-1-1. OVERALL SECTION ns : not supplied BTH block assembly (See page 5-7) Cabinet (rear) block assembly (See page 5-8) Cabinet (front) block assembly-1 (See page 5-5) Stroboscope block assembly (See page 5-4) Ref.
Page 229 DSC-F828 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-2. STROBOSCOPE BLOCK ASSEMBLY ns : not supplied M910 D001 (Note1) (See page 5-5) CD-469 board (Note2) Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description A-7112-735-A REPAIR (EB08A) (LENS BLOCK ASSY)
Page 230 DSC-F828 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-3. CABINET (FRONT) BLOCK ASSEMBLY-1 ns : not supplied Cabinet (front) block assembly-2 (See page 5-6) (See page 5-4) Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description X-3953-808-1 CABINET (LL) ASSY...
Page 231 DSC-F828 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-4. CABINET (FRONT) BLOCK ASSEMBLY-2 ns : not supplied MIC901 SP901 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description X-3953-802-1 CABINET (FRONT) ASSY 3-087-108-01 CUSHION, MD 3-087-116-01 BRACKET (FRONT), STRAP 1-478-227-11 SWITCH BLOCK, CONTROL (TOP) 3-989-735-51 SCREW (M1.7), LOCK ACE, P2...
Page 232 DSC-F828 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-5. BTH BLOCK ASSEMBLY ns : not supplied BT901 BT001 C405 : BT001 (Lithium battery) LR-018 board on the mount position. (See page 4-50) Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No.
Page 233 DSC-F828 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-6. CABINET (REAR) BLOCK ASSEMBLY ns : not supplied EVF assembly (See page 5-9) LCD901 ND901 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 3-989-735-51 SCREW (M1.7), LOCK ACE, P2...
Page 234: Evf Assembly
DSC-F828 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-7. EVF ASSEMBLY ns : not supplied LCD902 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description A-7078-887-A LB-091 BOARD, COMPLETE 3-059-734-01 CUSHION (1), LCD 3-072-214-01 GUIDE (20), LAMP X-3953-807-1 EVF ASSY...
Page 235: Electrical Parts List
DSC-F828 AJ-007 CF-097 DD-204 5-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description A-7078-885-A AJ-007 BOARD, COMPLETE R111 1-218-937-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R112 1-218-937-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W ********************** R113 1-218-937-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W < CAPACITOR > R114 1-218-937-11 RES-CHIP...
Page 236 DSC-F828 DD-204 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description C058 1-165-908-11 CERAMIC CHIP L006 1-456-136-21 INDUCTOR 10uH C062 1-131-860-91 TANTAL. CHIP 4.7uF L007 1-456-137-11 INDUCTOR 22uH C065 1-135-993-11 TANTAL. CHIP 33uF L010 1-414-392-41 INDUCTOR C066 1-100-662-11 TANTAL. CHIP 47uF 6.3V...
Page 237 DSC-F828 DD-204 FP-748 LB-091 LR-018 LS-067 MT-067 SI-037 ST-088 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description R043 1-218-965-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W < SWITCH > R044 1-218-977-11 RES-CHIP 100K 1/16W R048 1-208-707-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W S001 1-786-179-31 SWITCH, PUSH (1KEY)
Page 238: Pages From 5-14 To 5-18 Are Not Shown
DSC-F828 ST-088 SW-410 SY-096 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description < TRANSISTOR > SY-096 BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE) ******************************* Q501 6-550-237-01 TRANSISTOR 2SC5658T2LQ/R Q502 8-729-042-58 TRANSISTOR UN9111J-(K8).SO Q503 8-729-053-57 TRANSISTOR RN1902FE(TPLR3) Q504 8-729-037-52 TRANSISTOR 2SD2216J-QR(K8).SO Electrical parts list of the SY-096 board is <...
Page 239 DSC-F828 UA-003 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description A-7078-888-A UA-003 BOARD, COMPLETE ********************** < CONNECTOR > CN001 1-794-962-11 CONNECTOR, SQUARE TYPE(USB 5P) < DIODE > D001 8-719-075-15 DIODE MAZT082H08S0 D002 8-719-073-03 DIODE MA8082-(K8).S0 D003 8-719-075-15 DIODE MAZT082H08S0 D004 8-719-073-01 DIODE MA111-(K8).S0...
Page 240 DSC-F828 Checking supplied accessories. Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your digital still camera. Power cord (Main lead) (1) AC adaptor (1) (AC-L15A) A/V connecting cable (1) (AEP, E model) 0 1-477-533-51 1-824-111-11 0 1-769-608-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1)
Page 242 SY-096 BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS LS-067, MT-067, SI-037, UA-003, LB-091, CF-097, SW-410, AJ-007 BOARD CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (TOP)/(MID)/(UNDER) 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEWS ELECTRICAL PARTS a (SY-096 BOARD) 2004D1600-1 ©2004.4 Sony EMCS Co. 9-876-279-52 Published by DI CS Strategy Div.
Page 243 DSC-F828 TABLE OF CONTENTS ADJUSTMENT 1-6. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ··································· 6-35 Data Setting during LCD System Adjustments ············· 6-35 Before starting adjustment ··············································· 6-1 LCD Initial Data Input ·················································· 6-35 1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards ···· 6-2 VCO Adjustment (SY-096 board) ·································...
Page 244: Before Starting Adjustment
DSC-F828 SECTION 6 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.
Page 245: Adjusting Items When Replacing Main Parts And Boards
DSC-F828 1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards When replacing main parts and boards, adjust the items indicated by in the following table. Replaced parts Board EEPROM Block replacement Mounted Parts replacement replacement replacement Adjustment Adjustment Section Initialization of data...
Page 246: Camera Section Adjustment
DSC-F828 6-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT 1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT 1-1-1. List of Service Tools • Oscilloscope • Color monitor • Vectorscope • AC power adapter • Calculator which can hexadecimal calculation Clear chart for pattern box Pattern box PTB-1450 9 colors chart for...
Page 247: Preparations
DSC-F828 1-1-2. Preparations Pattern box 1) Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 6-1-4. 2) Set the MS/CF switch to MS (Memory stick). 3) Start up the application for adjustment (SEUS). About 6cm (PTB-1450) Note1: Setting the “Forced Power ON Mode (Forced STILL Mode)”...
Page 248 DSC-F828 [CONNECTION OF EQUIPMENT] Personal computer (with two USB ports) USB2 HASP key USB1 DC IN AC power AC IN adaptor Memory stick Fig. 6-1-4.
Page 249: Precaution
DSC-F828 1-1-4. Precaution 1. Setting the Switch Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and perform adjustments. Switch settings EV ..................0EV Mode dial ..........STILL (P AUTO) (P) FOCUS ................. AUTO ZOOM ..............WIDE end USB CONNECT (SET UP setting) ....... NORMAL MS/CF .............
Page 250: Preparing The Flash Adjustment Box
DSC-F828 4. Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box A dark room is required to provide an accurate strobe 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.
Page 251: Initialization Of Data
DSC-F828 1-2. INITIALIZATION OF DATA 2. Initializing Single Page Data By performing the following procedure, data of the page that you want to initialize will be initialized. 1-2-1. INITIALIZATION OF DATA Initializing Method: 1. Initializing All Pages Data 1) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 01.
Page 252: E Page Adjustment Address
DSC-F828 5. 6E Page Adjustment Address Address Address Remark Remark Initial value Initial value Address Address Remark Remark Initial value Initial value AWB 3200K/5800K standard data AWB 3200K/5800K standard data input input Strobe adj. Linear matrix adj. Table. 6-1-4.
Page 253 DSC-F828 6. 6F Page Adjustment Address Address Address Remark Remark Initial value Initial value Address Address Remark Remark Initial value Initial value Flange back adj. Color shade check AF laser output adj. Flange back adj. Auto focus illumination adj IRIS reset sensor adj.
Page 254: F Page Adjustment Address
DSC-F828 6F page Address Address Remark Remark Initial value Initial value Mechanical shutter adj. Strobe adj. Table. 6-1-5. 7. 8E Page Adjustment Address Address Address Remark Remark Initial value Initial value Fixed data-2 Table. 6-1-6. 8. 8F Page Adjustment Address...
Page 255: Video System Adjustments
DSC-F828 1-3. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 1. Video Output Level Adjustment (SY-096 board) Adjust the sync level of the composite video signal output. Mode PLAY ( Signal No signal Measurement Point Video terminal of AV OUT jack (75Ω terminated) Measuring Instrument...
Page 256: Camera System Adjustments
DSC-F828 1-4. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 2. IRIS Reset Sensor Adjustment Measuring the iris reset sensor output voltage, and compensate the dispersion of the reset position detecting voltage. Before perform the camera system adjustments, check that the specified values of “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” are...
Page 257: Flange Back Adjustment
DSC-F828 3. Flange Back Adjustment 4. Flange Back Check To adjust the flange back, compensate the dispersion of the zoom position A/D value at WIDE end and TELE end. Mode STILL (P AUTO) (P) Mode STILL (P AUTO) (P) Subject...
Page 258: Picture Frame Setting (Ptb-450)
DSC-F828 5. Picture Frame Setting (PTB-450) Check on an oscilloscope 1. Horizontal period Mode STILL (P AUTO) (P) Subject Color bar chart and clear chart A = C = (Standard picture frame) About 20cm from the front of the lens...
Page 259: Picture Frame Setting (Ptb-1450)
DSC-F828 6. Picture Frame Setting (PTB-1450) Check on an oscilloscope 1. Horizontal period Mode STILL (P AUTO) (P) Subject 9 colors chart and clear chart A = B (Standard picture frame) (Note1) About 6cm from the front of the lens...
Page 260: Color Shade Check
DSC-F828 7. Color Shade Check 7-2. Color Shade Check Compensate the color shade. 7-1. Installing the “F828 C1 MATRIX ADJ” STILL (P AUTO) ( P ) Mode Install the adjustment software “F828 C1 MATRIX ADJ” in the Subject Clear chart (PTB-1450)
Page 261: F No. Compensation
DSC-F828 8. F No. Compensation 9. Mechanical Shutter Adjustment Adjusted the dispersion of the iris to every to every F number, and Adjust the dispersion of the opening/closing time and the closing compensate the exposure. loss rate of the mechanical shutter. and compensate the exposure.
Page 262: Light Value Adjustment
DSC-F828 10. Light Value Adjustment Adjust the standard LV value. Mode STILL (P AUTO) (P) Subject Clear chart (PTB-1450/PTB-450) (Standard picture frame) Measurement Point Data of page: 10, address: 0C, 0D Measuring Instrument Data of page: 6F, address: 65 Adjustment Page...
Page 263 Preparation (Get Reference Data) In this work, acquire a reference data for the liner matrix adjustment using a DSC-F828 camera that operates normally. And saves the data in the inside of the PC. Therefore, if the same pattern box and the same 9 colors chart are used, it is not necessary to perform “Get Reference Data”...
Page 264: Linear Matrix And Awb Adjustment
CCD imager. frame, and repeat from step 7). AWB 3200K/5800K (Mon) standard data input When the “File C:\ProgramFiles\Sony\F828C1MATRIX\ Acquire the white balance standard data at 3200K and 5800K GodRawData.CSV can not be open” message is displayed, the in monitoring mode.
Page 265: Color Reproduction Check (Cap-Normal Mode)
DSC-F828 12. Color Reproduction Check (CAP-Normal mode) Adjust the color reproduction of yellow, red, blue and cyan so that proper color reproduction is produced. For CAP-Normal mode Mode STILL (P AUTO) (P) Subject 9 colors chart (PTB-1450) Color bar chart (PTB-450)
Page 266: Color Reproduction Check (Cap-Real Mode)
DSC-F828 13. Color Reproduction Check (CAP-Real mode) Adjust the color reproduction of yellow, red, blue and cyan so that proper color reproduction is produced. For CAP-Real mode Mode STILL (P AUTO) (P) Subject 9 colors chart (PTB-1450) Color bar chart (PTB-450)
Page 267: Ccd Linearity Check
DSC-F828 14. CCD Linearity Check Checking method: Data picking is done to keep output linearity of the CCD imager, Order Page Address Data Procedure even if the input level of CCD imager changes. Perform “Preparation” before Mode STILL(P AUTO) (P) this adjustment.
Page 268 DSC-F828 Order Page Address Data Procedure Order Page Address Data Procedure Calculate D using the Linearity check of low following equation luminance (Hexadecimal calculation) Check that R/G ratio (2) satisfies × 100 + D the specified value 2. (Decimal Read the data, and this data is...
Page 269: Ccd White Defect Compensation Check
DSC-F828 15. CCD White Defect Compensation Check Processing after Completing Adjustments: The positions of the white defective pixel are detected, and check Order Page Address Data Procedure that the pixels can be corrected. Set the data. Mode STILL (P AUTO) (P) Wait for 1 sec.
Page 270: Ccd Black Defect Compensation Check
DSC-F828 16. CCD Black Defect Compensation Check Processing after Completing Adjustments: The positions of the black defective pixel are detected, and check Order Page Address Data Procedure that the pixels can be corrected. And confirms that there is no trash Set the data.
Page 271: Strobe Adjustment
DSC-F828 17. Strobe Adjustment Processing after Completing Adjustments: Adjust the light level and white balance when the strobe light flashes. Order Page Address Data Procedure Mode STILL (P AUTO) (P) Set the data. Subject Background paper (J-2501-130-A) Set the data.
Page 272: Af Laser Output Adjustment
DSC-F828 18. AF Laser Output Adjustment Adjust the AF laser output power. Mode STILL (P AUTO) (P) Subject Background paper (J-2501-130-A). (50cm from the front of the lens) Measurement Point Data of page 6F, address: 13 Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page...
Page 273: Af Laser Axis Check
DSC-F828 19. AF Laser Axis Check Check the AF laser optical axis. Mode STILL(P AUTO) (P) Subject Background paper (J-2501-130-A) (1m from the front of the lens) Measurement Point Monitor TV (under scan) Measuring Instrument Specified Value All hologram patterns are within the inspection frame.
Page 274: Color Electronic Viewfinder
DSC-F828 1-5. COLOR ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER 2. EVF Initial Data Input ADJUSTMENT Mode PLAY ( Signal Arbitrary Note1: When replacing the LCD unit, be careful to prevent damages Adjustment Page caused by static electricity. Note2: If you perform the adjustments with FINDER/LCD switch (Control...
Page 275: Vco Adjustment (Sy-096 Board)
DSC-F828 3. VCO Adjustment (SY-096 board) 4. Bright Adjustment (SY-096 board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the LCD screen will Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified be blurred. value. If deviated, the screen image will be blackish or saturated (whitish).
Page 276: Contrast Adjustment (Sy-096 Board)
DSC-F828 5. Contrast Adjustment (SY-096 board) 6. V COM Adjustment (SY-096 board) Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified Set the DC bias of the common electrode drive signal of LCD to the value.
Page 277: White Balance Adjustment (Sy-096 Board)
DSC-F828 7. White Balance Adjustment (SY-096 board) Correct the white balance. If deviated, the LCD screen color cannot be reproduced. Mode PLAY ( Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point Check on LCD display Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 78, 7A Specified Value The EVF screen should not be colored.
Page 278: Lcd System Adjustment
DSC-F828 1-6. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 2. LCD Initial Data Input Note1: When replacing the LCD unit, be careful to prevent damages Mode PLAY ( caused by static electricity. Signal Arbitrary Note2: If you perform the adjustments with FINDER/LCD switch (Control switch block (UNDER)) removed, set the following data.
Page 279: Vco Adjustment (Sy-096 Board)
DSC-F828 3. VCO Adjustment (SY-096 board) 4. Contrast Adjustment (SY-096 board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the LCD screen will Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified be blurred. value. If deviated, the screen image will be blackish or saturated (whitish).
Page 280: Com Adjustment (Sy-096 Board)
DSC-F828 5. V COM Adjustment (SY-096 board) 6. White Balance Adjustment (SY-096 board) Set the DC bias of the common electrode drive signal of LCD to the Correct the white balance. specified value. If deviated, the LCD screen color cannot be reproduced.
Page 281: Service Mode
DSC-F828 6-2. SERVICE MODE 2. Operation • Page change 2-1. APPLICATION FOR ADJUSTMENT (SEUS) To change the page, click [Page] on the SEUS screen and enter The application for adjustment (SEUS) is used for changing the the page to be changed. The page is displayed in hexadecimal calculation coefficient in signal processing, EVR data, etc.
Page 282: Service Mode
DSC-F828 2-2. SERVICE MODE 2. Bit value discrimination Bit values must be discriminated using the hexadecimal data for following items. Use the table below to discriminate if the bit value 1. Setting the Test Mode is “1” or “0”. Page 2F...
Page 283: Switch Check (1)
DSC-F828 3. Switch check (1) Page 20 Address 80 Function When bit value=1 When bit value=0 POWER switch (XPWER ON) (Control switch block (TOP)) Using method: 1) Select page: 20, address: 80. 2) Read the data. By discriminating the bit value of the data, the state of the switch can be discriminated.
Page 284: Switch Check (4)
DSC-F828 6. Switch check (4) Page 80 Address 13 Function When data = 00 When data = 01 When data = 02 Shutter button (XAE LOCK SW) (Control switch block (TOP)) Shutter button (XSHTR ON SW) (Control switch block (TOP)) Using method: Select page: 80, address: 13.
Page 285: Record Of Use Check
DSC-F828 10. Record of Use check Page 4F Address 94 to 97 Address Function Remarks Recording counter 1000000-digit and 1000000-digit (Hexadecimal) 1000000-digit and 10000-digit 1000-digit and 100-digit 10-digit and 1-digit Using method: 1) The recording counter data is displayed at page: 4F, addresses: 94 to 97. These data are named D and D respectively.
Page 286 DSC-F828 〈 〉 FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT For CAP-Normal mode Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME with a clear sheet for use. For CAP-Real mode — 43 —...
Page 287 DSC-F828 〈 〉 AF ILLUMINATION FRAME Take a copy of AF ILLUMINATION FRAME with a clear sheet for use. — 44E —...

Sony DSC-F828 Service Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Shooting Still Images

Viewing Still Images

Deleting Still Images

Before Advanced Operations

Advanced Still Image Shooting

Manual Features to Photo-Shooting Situations

Focus

Color

Advanced Still Image Viewing

Still Image Editing

Still Image Printing

Pictbridge Printer

Enjoying Movies

Enjoying Images on Your Computer

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Index

Table of Contents

1 Service Note

2 Disassembly

3 Block Diagrams

Schematic Diagrams

5 Repair Parts List

Table of Contents

Quick Links

Chapters

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