Canon S230 High Image Quality

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-Selectable video output format (NTSC/PAL)

-High-speed image transfer on USB Interface

-International supporting twelve languages

System accessories / Application software

High Image Quality

N - 1/2.7-type approx. 3.2M camera effective pixels CCD (3.3M-pixels in total)

N - High definition and fast processing with the newly developed DIGIC (Digital Imaging Processor)

N - VGA size movie achieves higher image quality

-Fine color reproduction owing to primary color filters

-High-resolution retractable 2x zoom lens

-New image capturing optics brings out high resolution

-Noise reduction feature for high S/N

-Built-in SI Sensor enhances precision of AE, AF and AWB

-Wide range of ISO-equivalent speed settings (Auto/ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent)

-High-precision white balance (Auto + Five preset positions + Custom)

-Totally round aperture for better background blur

-Applying to Exif 2.2

-Waterproof case good to 30 m (100 ft) underwater (Equipped with flash diffusion plate)

-Compact Li-ion battery with hight energy capacity (Nominal capacity : 840 mAH)

-Compact car battery charger for Li-ion battery

-Compact power adapter also compatible with the PS A-series

-Full featured application software

N - ZoomBrowser EX 4.0 (Win) made more ergonomic

(ImageBrowser 2.7 (for Mac) is as in the past)

-Photorecord 1.6 (Win) for easy layout and printing of many pictures

-PhotoStitch 3.1 for creating panoramic pictures with precision

-RemoteCapture 2.6 for remote picture-taking through a PC (permits display of the Finder

screen on the PC)

N - New File Viewer Utility 1.0 application for developing RAW images

-TWAIN Driver 5.0 / WIA Driver 5.0 (Win)

-USB Mounter 1.8 (Macintosh) that allows the system to handle the camera as a card reader

-Printer Driver CP-100/CP-10 2.1 for prints from a pictures in PC

-Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 for Printer driver’s manual

-Proven third-party software

ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0 (Win) / 4.0 (Mac ) (processing/editing for still images)

ArcSoft VideoImpression 1.7 (Win) / 1.6 (Mac) (processing/editing for movies)

Contents

Main Page SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Page CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT Page 1-1 1 Development Background + Stylish & Convenient High grade design / Ultra compact Full Features / Operation Ease 1-2 System accessories / Application software 1-3 High Image Quality 1-4 1-5 1-4 Spec. Comparison between IXY Digital 320 and IXY Digital 200a IXY DIGITAL 3 20 IXY DIGITAL 2 00a Page 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 ZoomBrowser RemoteCapture (ImageBrowser) PhotoStitch PhotoRecord File Viewer Utility PhotoStudio/VideoImpression Page 1-13 1-14 1-15 Page 1-17 3-2 6-dimensional diagram 1-18 3-3 Nomenclature 1-19 3-4 UI Information 1-20 -Setting the Printing Area (Trimming) DISP -Editing Movies SET SET 1-21 4 Specifications 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 Page 1-30 1-31 IXY DIGITAL 320 supports 3200(H) x 2400(V) pixels. zReplay compatibility Replay cameras 1-32 4-2 System Requirements 1-33 5 System 5-1 Accessories Compatibility 1-34 1-35 5-2 System diagram USB Port e Supplied with Camera VS 1-37 High speed and high precision AF, AE and AWB AF Page CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Page 2-1 1. Functions of each unit Fig. 1 1.1 MAIN PCB ASSY 1.2 FLASH/DC UNIT MAIN PCB ASSY FLASH/DC UNIT 2. Outline of Circuits Fig. 2 Power System Block Diagram 2.1 Power Supply Control The power supply is controlled by the CPU mounted on the MAIN PCB ASSY. 2.1.1 Power Supply Block Diagram 2.2 Signal Processing Fig. 3 Signal System Block Diagram 2.2.1 System Control MAIN PCB ASS'Y 2-4 2.2.2 Picture Processing 2.2.3 Audio Processing (During record and playback) 2-5 3. Troubleshooting 3.1 When an Error Code is Displayed 2-6 2-7 3.2 When a Problem Occurs Page CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTION Page 3-1 Fig. 3-1 Precaution on flash high tension circuit 1. Before Starting the Repair Work FLASH UNIT 1.1 Precaution on Flash High Tension Circuit + 1.2 List of Supplies 1.3 Flexible Connectors 3 Type C 4 Type D Fig. 3-2 Flexible connectors Fig. 3-3 Holes for removal 2. Disassembly/Assembly 2.1 Procedure CAUTION 3-4 Fig. 3-4 REAR COVER UNIT, CF COVER 2.2 REAR COVER UNIT, CF COVER CAUTION 2.3 FRONT COVER UNIT 3-6 Fig. 3-6 SHUTTER BUTTON UNIT 2.4 SHUTTER BUTTON UNIT 3-7 Fig. 3-7 SHIELD SHEET, MAIN PCB ASSY 2.5 SHIELD SHEET, MAIN PCB ASSY NOTE (Assembling) 3-8 Fig. 3-8 LITHIUM BATTERY (2ND), MICROPHONE UNIT 2.6 LITHIUM BATTERY (2ND), MICROPHONE UNIT 3-9 Fig. 3-9 BATTERY LOCK, BATTERY COVER 2.7 BATTERY LOCK, BATTERY COVER 3-10 Fig. 3-10 OPERATION KEY UNIT, TRIPOD SOCKET 2.8 OPERATION KEY UNIT, TRIPOD SOCKET 3-11 Fig. 3-11 LCD PANEL, BACKLIGHT UNIT 2.9 LCD PANEL, BACK LIGHT UNIT 3-12 Fig. 3-12 OPERATION PLATE, BATTERY BOX UNIT, CF UNIT NOTE1 (Assembling) 2.10 OPERATION PLATE, BATTERY BOX UNIT, CF UNIT 3-13 Fig. 3-13 OPTICAL UNIT, FINDER UNIT 2.11 OPTICAL UNIT, FINDER UNIT 3-14 Fig. 3-14 Assembling the FINDER UNIT 2.12 Assembling the FINDER UNIT 3-15 Fig. 3-15 OPTICAL UNIT NOTE2 (Assembling) 2.13 OPTICAL UNIT 3-16 Fig. 3-16 FLASH/DC UNIT, FLASH UNIT, ELECT CAPACITOR Attach the DIABOND. 2.14 FLASH/DC UNIT, FLASH UNIT, ELECT CAPACITOR (1) FLASH/DC UNIT 1. Remove the screw of h and two screws of l. 2. Remove the FLASH/DC UNIT. 3-17 2.15 Screw List o k n h 3. Adjustments 3.1 Replacement Parts and Adjustment Items 3-19 3.2 Adjustment Tools The following tools are required for electrical adjustment. 3.3 Before Starting Electrical Adjustments Page 3-22 3.3.3 Preparation 3-23 3.3.4 Starting up the Adjustment Software 3.3.5 Menu Window 3.3.6 How to Use the Adjustment Software 3-24 3.4 Calibration 3.4.1 Calibration 3-25 3-26 3-27 Page 3-29 3.5 Adjustment Procedure 3.5.1 CCD Adjustment Page 3-31 3.5.2 Optical Unit Adjustment Page 3-33 3.5.3 Imaging Process Adjustment 3-34 Page 3-36 3.5.4 Color Adjustment 3-37 3-38 3.5.5 Pixel Dot Adjustment Page 3-40 3.5.6 Flash Adjustment Page Page CHAPTER 4. PARTS CATALOG Page Pg1 Casing Parts Pg1 Internal Parts-1 Page Internal Parts-2 Pg3 OPTICAL UNIT Page N.Sl : N.S Stand for No Stock (Product available) Accessories-1 Page Pg6 N.Sl : N.S Stand for No Stock (Product available) Accessories-2 Waterproof Case WP-DC 600 Waterproof Seal Silicone Grease Anti-Condensation Solution Neck Strap Wrist Strap Diffusion Plate Unit Page Accessories-3 Pg7 Service Tools Page CHAPTER 5. DIAGRAMS Page 1. INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM CN1901 CN1004 BATTERY BOX UNIT MIC FLASH FLASH/DC UNIT CONNECTORS CN1002 CN1003 CN1004 CN1005 2. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 2.1 OVERALL RLS FPC CCD FPC BATTERY BOX UNIT 2.2 MAIN PCB ASSY (1/3) MAIN PCB ASSY (1/3) L1304 TG_HD OPTICAL UNIT 1/2 2.3 MAIN PCB ASSY (2/3) MAIN PCB ASS Y (2/3) OPTICAL UNIT 2/2 DATA COMMUNICATION ANALOG AUDIO SIGNAL 2.4 MAIN PCB ASSY (3/3) MAIN PCB ASSY (3/3) (OPR FPC) BATTERY BOX RLS FPC FLASH/DC UNIT D104 C132 C121 C120 2.6 Abbreviation in Block Diagrams Page Page Page Page Page Page How to print out the Zoom/AF Chart Page Page Page Dimensions