DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
DSC-S730
SERVICE MANUAL
Ver. 1.0 2007.11
Revision History
Internal memory
ON BOARD
DSC-S730 Cyber-Shot Digital Still Camera
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
Hong Kong Model
Chinese Model
Korea Model
Tourist Model
The components identified by mark 
or dotted line with mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.
In case of the lens block assy, main board, or main frame assembly failure, contact your local Sony Service Headquarter for the measures.
SPECIFICATIONS
[System]
Image device: 7.20 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD,
Primary color filter
Total pixel number of camera:
Approx. 7 410 000 pixels
Effective pixel number of camera:
Approx. 7 201 000 pixels
Lens: 3´ zoom lens f = 5.8 – 17.4 mm (35 – 105 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 (W) – 4.8 (T)
Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes)
White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
File format (DCF compliant):
Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible
Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG)
Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 22 MB), “Memory Stick Duo”
Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto):
approx. 0.5 to 3.5 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to 11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/approx. 0.5 to 2.0 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to 6 feet 6 3/4 inches) (T)
[Input and Output connectors]
(USB)• A/V OUT terminal: Video, Audio (Monaural), USB communication
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
[LCD screen]
LCD panel: 6.0 cm (2.4 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots: 112 320 (480´234) dots
[Power, general]
Power: LR6 (size AA) Alkaline batteries (2), 3 V
HR15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal
Hydride batteries (2) (not supplied), 2.4 V
ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (2) (not supplied), 3 V
AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V
Power consumption (during shooting): 1.2 W
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Storage temperature: –20 to +60 C (–4 to +140
Dimensions: 91.4´61.0´29.1 mm (3 5/8´2 1/2´1 3/16 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
Mass: Approx. 189 g (6.7 oz) (including two batteries and strap, etc.)
Microphone: Monaural Buzzer
Exif Print: Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible
PictBridge: Compatible
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
- Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.
- Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.
- Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
- Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
- Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
- FLEXIBLE Circuit Board Repairing Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 C during repairing.
Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).
Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.
Unleaded solder
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
- Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 C higher than ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350 C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful! - Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc. - Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.
SERVICE NOTE
1-1. PROCESS AFTER FIXING FLASH ERROR
Method for Initializing the Flash Error
Initialize
Initializes the setting to the default setting.
Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained.
- Select [OK] with
on the control button, then press ●.
The message “Initialize all settings Ready?” appears. - Select [OK] with , then press ●.
The settings are reset to the default setting.
To cancel initializing
Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press ●.
Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing.
1-2. METHOD FOR COPYING OR ERASING THE DATA IN INTERNAL MEMORY
The data can be copied/erased by the operations on the Setup screen. (When erasing the data, execute formatting the internal memory.)
Note: When replacing the camera, erase the data in internal memory of the board before replacement.
Method for Copying the Data in Internal Memory
Copy
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
- Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having sufficient free capacity.
- Select [OK] with on the control button, then press ●.
The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears. - Select [OK] with , then press ●.
Copying starts.
To cancel copying
Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3, then press ●.
- Use batteries with enough power remaining. If you attempt to copy image files using batteries with little remaining charge, the batteries may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
- You cannot select images to copy.
- The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then format the internal memory ([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]).
- A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it.
- The
(Print order) marks on the images are not copied.
Method for Formatting the Internal Memory
This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.
Format
Formats the internal memory.
- Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
- Select [OK] with on the control button, then press ●.
The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?” appears. - Select [OK] with , then press ●.
The format is complete.
To cancel formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press ●.
DISASSEMBLY
The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure.
2-1. DISASSEMBLY
BLOCK DIAGRAM
3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM
REPAIR PARTS LIST
4-1. EXPLODED VIEWS
4-1-1. OVERALL SECTION
ns: not supplied
Note: The adjustment is not required after replacing the LCD
• Refer to cover for mark .
| Ref. No. | Part No. | Description |
| 1 | X-2188-411-1 | CABINET (FRONT) ASSY |
| 2 | X-2188-412-1 | CABINET (REAR) ASSY |
| 3 | 3-286-696-01 | SHAFT, STRAP |
| 4 | 3-286-697-01 | BLOCK, RL |
| 5 | 3-286-698-01 | LCD |
| 6 |
A-1444-049-A | ST BLOCK ASSY |
| 7 | 3-286-700-01 | SHAFT, BT LID |
| 8 | 3-286-701-01 | LID, BT |
| 9 | 3-286-702-01 | SPRING, BT LID |
| 10 | 3-286-703-01 | LID, JACK |
| 11 | 3-287-023-11 | SCREW M1.7 X 2.7 |
| 12 | 3-287-026-01 | SCREW TP1.4 X 2.5 |
| 13 | 3-287-028-01 | SCREW TP1.7 X 3.5 |
| 14 | 3-287-027-01 | SCREW TP1.7 X 4 |
| 15 | 3-287-025-01 | SCREW TP1.4 X 3 |
| 16 | 3-287-032-01 | SCREW TP1.7 X 6.5 |
| 17 | 3-296-920-01 | SCREW TP1.4 X 3.5 |
| 18 | 3-296-921-01 | SCREW TP1.4 X 4 |
| 19 | 3-299-366-01 | SCREW TP1.7 X 3.5 |
4-1-2. MAIN FRAME BLOCK
ns: not supplied
Note 1: In case of the lens block assy or main board failure, contact your local Sony service Headquarter for the measures.
Note 2: When separate lens block assy and main board for main frame replacement, assemble original lens block assy and main board back after repaire.
| Ref. No. | Part No. | Description |
| 101 | 3-286-699-01 | SUPPORT (JACK) |
| 102 | 3-287-024-01 | SCREW TP1.4 X 3 |
| 103 | 3-287-026-01 | SCREW TP1.4 X 2.5 |
| 104 | 3-287-028-01 | SCREW TP1.7 X 3.5 |
| 105 | 3-286-704-01 | FRAME, MAIN |
4-2. ACCESSORIES
Checking supplied accessories.
 |
 |
Note 1: This item is supplied with the unit as an accessory, but is not prepared as a service part.
| 3-281-198-11 | (ENGLISH) (CND, AEP, UK, E, AUS, HK, JE) |
| 3-281-198-21 | (FRENCH, ITALIAN) (CND, AEP) |
| 3-281-198-31 | (SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP, E, JE) |
| 3-281-198-41 | (GERMAN, DUTCH) (AEP) |
| 3-281-198-51 | (TRADITIONAL CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (E, HK, JE) |
| 3-281-198-61 | (RUSSIAN, UKRAINIAN) (AEP) |
| 3-281-198-71 | (ARABIC, PERSIAN) (E) |
| 3-281-198-81 | (KOREAN) (KR, JE) |
| 3-281-198-91 | (POLISH, CZECH) (AEP) |
| 3-281-199-11 | (HUNGARIAN, SLOVAK) (AEP) |
| 3-281-199-21 | (SWEDISH, FINNISH) (AEP) |
| 3-281-199-31 | (NORWEGIAN, DANISH)(AEP) |
| 3-281-199-41 | (THAI, MALAYSIAN) (E) |
| 3-281-199-51 | (TURKISH, GREEK) (AEP) |
| 3-281-199-61 | (ENGLISH, SPANISH) (US) |
| 3-281-199-71 | (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) (CH) |
NOTE:
- Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service.
Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. - Abbreviation
AUS: Australian model
CH: Chinese model
CND: Canadian model
HK: Hong Kong model
JE: Tourist model
KR: Korea model
【Regarding Fuse】
• MAIN BOARD
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Revision History
| Ver. | Date | History | Contents | S.M. Rev. issued |
| 1.0 | 2007.11 | Official Release | — | — |
DSC-S730
9-852-239-11
Sony EMCS Co.
2007K0200-1
© 2007.11
Published by Kohda TEC
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