Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S600 User manual

FEATURES
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STEP-UP FEATURE
1/2.4" 5.1 Megapixel Effective
Super HAD™ CCD
Super HAD (Hole Accumulation
Diode) CCDs provide excellent
image quality by allowing more
light to pass to each pixel, increasing
sensitivity and reducing noise.
Carl Zeiss®Vario-Tessar®Lens
The Vario-Tessar®lens is specially
produced for compact cameras and
provides rapid auto focus with
appealing zoom range. Utilizing a highly
transmissive optical grade prism, the lens is
housed entirely inside the camera body, and
does not need to extend for use.
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Innovative Design
Compact and just 1" slim, DSC-M1’s vertical
orientation and articulated LCD flexibly adapt
to the demands of still and video recording,
with direct access keys for each. Folding the
2.5" LCD back on the body creates a personal
media viewer!
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Enhanced Control Layout
The DSC-M1 is designed with “Mode-less
Recording”functionality with dedicated over-
sized function keys designed for direct still
image capture or MPEG4 movie recording.
Real Imaging Processor™Technology
The innovative Real Imaging
Processor in the DSC-M1 not only
improves picture quality and
clarity but also improves camera response
time, decreases shutter lag, and improves
battery stamina.
3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total Zoom
3X Optical Zoom helps you frame
your shots for better digital
pictures. And Sony’s Precision
Digital Zoom provides an additional 2X
magnification without the jagged edges of
other designs, resulting in smoother images.
14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion
Sony’s 14-bit Digital EXtended
Processor captures the range
between highlight and shadow
with up to 16,384 values, for extended
dynamic contrast and detail.
2.5" Hybrid LCD Monitor
The enormous 2.5”LCD
provides a high resolution
view while shooting, with
transmissive/reflective Hybrid design for
extraordinary brightness in direct sunlight and
large, easy to read menus. Unique in such a
compact camera, this large screen makes it
easy to share image playback with friends.
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Free Angle LCD
Free angle LCD rotates for the shooting/
playback situation. Folded in for protection
when carried or folded out for easy recording.
On-LCD button functionality allows for
recording ease as well as direct playback.
Scene Selection Mode
With 9 Scene Modes, parameters
can be matched to the shooting
conditions. Choose from one of
the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait,
Landscape, Snow, Beach, High Speed Shutter,
Fireworks, Magnifying Glass and Candle.
Magnifying Glass Mode
With its extraordinarily close
focusing capability (1cm) and
oversized LCD, the DSC-M1’s
Magnifying Glass mode can display images at
over 3X actual size. This capability opens up
new possibilities in Macro photography.
5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
By evaluating 5 separate
focus areas of the frame, Sony’s
Multi-Point AF system can
intelligently focus on the subject and avoid
mistakenly focusing on the background. In
addition, you can manually select a point, or
position a point anywhere in the frame with
Flexible Spot AF
AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator
Briefly illuminating the subject, in
low or no-light conditions, the AF
Illuminator helps establish a
positive focus lock.
Continuous Auto Focus
To maintain accurate focus lock
with fast moving subjects,
Continuous AF keeps focusing
from the time the camera is turned on until the
moment of exposure, providing properly focused
images even when your subject is moving.
Memory Stick Duo™Media
Digital. Powerful. Transportable.™
Memory Stick Duo media is
compact, portable and rugged—
connecting a variety of hardware and software
applications.
Multi-Burst Mode
Captures 16 consecutive
320 x 240 frames as part of a
single 1280x960 image which
plays back sequentially in the camera or as a
single image on your computer. Selectable
1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second frame intervals
provide convenient motion analysis.
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MPEGMovie4TV Mode
By capturing full-screen
(640x480) high frame rate (up to
30fps) video with stereo sound in
MPEG4 format, DSC-M1 video clips have 50%
more horizontal resolution and take up 1/4 the
file size. This allows more clips to be stored
and longer continuous recording.
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Hybrid Recording
Selectable with still images, Hybrid Record
combines a brief 320x240 video clip with the
shot, in a separate internal file. By capturing
continuously before you release the shutter,
Hybrid Record keeps 5 seconds of video and
sound before the shot, together with 3 seconds
after —perfect for unanticipated moments!
Rechargeable InfoLithium®Battery
Provides reliable, long-lasting
power for continuous shooting,
without “Memory Effect”. The
supplied AC-LM5 adapter/charger provides
stable power for USB Transfer.
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Cyber-shot®Station Supplied
Placing the DSC-M1 on the
supplied Cyber-shot Station
provides a quick and easy
connection between the camera and a TV for
easy viewing, or a USB supported computer for
MPEG video and still image transfer. It also
supplies power to the camera for charging
the battery.
DSC-M1
Cyber-shot®Digital Still Camera
DSC-M1
Front-view Convenient One Touch Recording Easy Compact Playback
DSC-M1 in Cyber-shot Station

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Imaging Device: 1/2.4" 5.1 Megapixel Effective Super HAD™CCD
Recording Media: Memory Stick Duo™Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™Media
Lens Construction: 11 Elements in 8 Groups (Including 3 Aspheric Elements,
1 Prism)
Zoom: 3X Optical, 2X Digital, 6X Total Zoom
Filter Diameter: N/A
Focal Length: 6.7 –20.1mm
35mm Equivalent: 38 –114mm
Aperture: f3.5 –4.4
Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, 5 Step Manual Preset
Minimum Focus Distance: 19 5⁄8" (50cm)
Macro Focus Distance: Selectable 3 1⁄16" (8cm), Magnifying Glass Mode 3⁄8" (1cm)
Shutter Speed: Auto (1/8 –1/1000 sec), Program Auto (1 –1/1000 sec),
High Speed (1/250 –1/1000 sec)
Aperture Range: f3.5 –f5.6 (W), f4.4 –f10.0 (T)
Exposure Compensation: ±2.0EV, 1/3EV steps
Color LCD: 2.5" 123K TFT Pixels Hybrid LCD Screen
Flash Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synchro
Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off
Flash Effective Range: 11 7⁄8" –4' 11 1⁄8" (0.3 –1.5m)
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
Speed Burst Mode: 4 Shot (5MP JPEG Fine) 3fps
Picture Effects: Black & White, Sepia
ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400
Scene Modes: Beach, Candle, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter, Landscape,
Magnifying Glass Mode, Snow, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Self-Timer: Yes, 10 Seconds
Audio/Video Output: Yes, by Supplied Multi-connector Cable
Still Image Modes: JPEG (Fine/Standard), Burst, Auto Bracketing
Hybrid Record Mode: Continuously accumulates 320x240 15fps video with sound,
and records 5 seconds before still image capture and
3 seconds after. Still image recorded at selected resolution.
MPEG Movie Mode
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: MPEGMOVIE 4TV (MPEG4) with Stereo Audio (640 x 480,
30 fps/2.88 Mbps Bit Rate)
MPEGMOVIE 4TV (MPEG4) with Stereo Audio (320 x 240,
30 fps/975 kbps Bit Rate)
MPEGMOVIE 4TV (MPEG4) with Stereo Audio (320 x 240,
15 fps/277 kbps Bit Rate)
Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes
USB Terminal: Yes, by Supplied Multi-connector Cable, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed2
Memory Stick PRO Duo™Media Compatibility*: Tested to support up to
512MB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
Battery Type/Capacity: Designed for use with InfoLithium®NP-FT1, 2.4W
(680mAh)
Supplied Software: Picture Package™for Sony v1.2 (Windows), USB Driver
OS Compatibility: Microsoft®Windows®98, 98SE, 2000 Professional, Me, XP
Home and Professional
USB OS Driver Support: Microsoft®Windows®98, 98SE, 2000 Professional, Me,
XP Home and Professional
Macintosh®OS 9.1, 9.2/X (v10.0 - 10.3)
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
Cyber-shot, Digital. Powerful. Transportable., InfoLithium, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, the
Memory Stick logo, Real Imaging Processor, Smart Zoom and Super HAD are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss
and Vario-Tessar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measures are approximate. All screen images simulated.
1Windows Media Player must be installed for MPEG4 playback
2Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations
3Recording numbers are approximate and do not include hybrid recorded video, and will vary depending upon
images recorded.
*Available storage capacity of Memory Stick Duo™ and Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 32=30,
64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460
BC-TR1 Travel Battery Charger
DC-CL1 Car Battery Adaptor
LCS-CP2 Soft Carrying Case
LCS-CSD Soft Carrying Case
MSAC-US30 Memory Stick PRO™Media
USB Adaptor
MSH-M64A, MSH-M128A Memory Stick
Duo™Media
MSX-M256A, MSX-M512A Memory Stick PRO
Duo™Media
NP-FT1 Rechargeable Battery Pack
VCT-MTK Travel Accessory Kit
VCT-T1500L Advanced Tripod
VCT-TK1 Portable Travel Tripod
VMC-15MR Stereo Audio/Video Cable
VMC-15MU USB Cable
3 Shot Auto Exposure Bracketing
3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Adjustable
Color Saturation/Contrast
Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR
Multi-Pattern Measuring
Slow Shutter Noise Reduction
Spot Focus
DSC-M1
Cyber-shot®Digital Still Camera
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For more information:
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Memory Stick 2592x1944 2592x1728 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480
Duo™Media (5MP) (3:2) (3MP) (1MP) (VGA)
8MB 3/5 3/5 5/9 12/23 48/121
16MB 6/11 6/11 10/18 25/46 97/243
32MB 12/23 12/23 20/37 50/93 196/491
64MB 25/48 25/48 41/74 101/187 394/985
128MB 51/96 51/96 82/149 202/376 790/1,975
Memory Stick
PRO Duo™Media
256MB 92/174 92/174 148/264 357/649 1,428/3,571
512MB 188/354 188/354 302/537 726/1,320 2,904/7,261
JPEG Still Image Mode3
Fine/Standard Picture Quality
(640 x 480)/30fps (320 x 240)/30fps (320x 240)/15fps
Standard Fine
(2.88 Mbps Bit Rate) (975 kbps Bit Rate) (277 kbps Bit Rate)
8MB 22s 1m 5s 3m 50s
16MB 44s 2m 10s 7m 40s
32MB 1m 29s 4m 20s 15m 30s
64MB 2m 59s 8m 49s 31m 7s
128MB 5m 59s 17m 42s 1h 2m 23s
256MB 10m 50s 32m 1h 52m 48s
512MB 22m 1s 65m 4s 3h 49m 21s
MPEG MOVIE 4TV MODE3
Maximum Recording Time (minutes/seconds)
with audio
h = hours m = minutes s = seconds
Supplied Accessories: NP-FT1 Rechargeable InfoLithium®Battery, AC-LM5
Battery Charger, UC-MA Cyber-shot®Station, Stereo A/V Connecting
Cable, USB Cable, Wrist Strap, MSA-32A 32MB Memory Stick®Media,
Memory Stick Duo Adapter, Software CD-ROM
Dimensions: 2" x 4 1⁄2" x 1 1⁄16" (51 x 114 x 27.8mm)
Weight: 6.5 oz (185g) Body; 7.5 oz (215g) Body w/Battery, Media & Wrist Strap