Sony DCR-SX33E, DCR-SX34E, DCR-SX43, DCR-SX43E, DCR-SX44 Service manual

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DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43/SX43E/SX44/SX44E/SX53E/SX63/SX63E_L2

Sony EMCS Co.

Revision History

SERVICE NOTE (Check the following note before the service.)

Ver. Date History Contents

S.M. Rev.

issued

LEVEL 2

985273431.pdf

2010A0800-1

Published by Tokai TEC

Ver. 1.0 2010.01

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

—Official Release2010.011.0

9-852-734-31

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LEVEL 2

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

North European Model

E Model

Australian Model

Chinese Model

Korea Model

Argentine Model

Brazilian Model

1-1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS 1-2. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE VC-587 BOARD 1-3. USING SERVICE JIG 1-4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43/SX43E/SX44/

SX44E/SX53E/SX63/SX63E

Photo: DCR-SX43/Silver

SERVICE MANUAL

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SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

These specifications are extracted from instruction manual of DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E.

System

Signal format: PAL color, CCIR standards Movie recording format:

Video: MPEG-2 PS

Audio recording system:

Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator

Photo file format

: DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible

Recording media (Movie/Photo)

Internal memory DCR-SX34E/SX44E: 4 GB DCR-SX53E/SX63E: 16 GB “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 2, 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. The capacity that a user can use is below. DCR-SX34E/SX44E: Approx. 3.86 GB DCR-SX53E/SX63E: Approx. 15.5 GB

Image device

2.25 mm (1/8 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. 490 000 pixels Effect ive (Photo, 16:9) : Appro x. 310 000 pixels Effective (Photo, 4:3): Approx. 410 000 pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 60 × (Optical), 2 000 × (Digital) F1.8 ~ 6.0 Focal length: f=1.8 ~ 108 mm (3/32 ~ 4 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 39 ~ 2 340 mm (1 9/16 ~ 92 1/4 in.) (16:9) For photos: 44 ~ 2 640 mm (1 3/4 ~ 104 in.) (4:3) Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)

Minimum illumination

3 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/25 second)

Input/Output connectors

A/V Remote Connector: Video/audio output jack USB jack: mini-AB (DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX53E: output only)

LCD screen

Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels: 230 400 (960 × 240)

General

Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery

pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption: During camera

recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: 1.8 W

Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C

(32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature: –20 °C to + 60 °C

(–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

50 × 55 × 103 mm (2 × 2 1/4 × 4 1/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 50 × 55 × 112 mm (2 × 2 1/4 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached

Mass (approx.)

190 g (6 oz) main unit only 230 g (8 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack and memory card

AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D

Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,

50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C

(32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: –20 °C to + 60 °C

(–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16

× 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the

projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the

power cord (mains lead) * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other

specifications.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30

Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V Output voltage: DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.12 A Capacity

typical: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)

minimum: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Type: Li-ion

Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

System

Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards Movie recording format:

Video: MPEG-2 PS

Audio recording system:

Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator

Photo file format

: DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible

Recording media (Movie/Photo)

Internal memory DCR-SX44: 4 GB DCR-SX63: 16 GB “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (Class 2, 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. The capacity that a user can use is below. DCR-SX44: Approx. 3.86 GB DCR-SX63: Approx. 15.5 GB

Image device

2.25 mm (1/8 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9): App rox . 410 000 pixels Effect ive (Photo, 16:9) : Appro x. 250 000 pixels Effective (Photo, 4:3): Approx. 340 000 pixels

Lens

Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH],

[INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR]

(5 800 K) Minimum illumination 3 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to [ON],

shutter speed 1/30 second)

Input/Output connectors

A/V Remote Connector: Video/audio output jack USB jack: mini-AB

LCD screen

Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels: 230 400 (960 × 240)

General

Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery

pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption: During camera

recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: 1.8 W

Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C

(32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature: –20 °C to + 60 °C

(–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

Mass (approx.)

190 g (6 oz) main unit only 230 g (8 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack and memory card

AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D

Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,

50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C

(32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: –20 °C to + 60 °C

(–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16

× 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the

projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the

power cord (mains lead) * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other

specifications.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30

Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V Output voltage: DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.12 A Capacity

typical: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)

minimum: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Type: Li-ion

Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

These specifications are extracted from instruction manual of DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63.

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Model information table

Model DCR-SX33E DCR-SX34E DCR-SX43 DCR-SX43E

Destination AEP, UK AEP, UK US, CND, E, BR, AR NE, E, CH, AUS

Color system PAL PAL NTSC PAL

Recording media Memory card

Internal memory

Memory card

Memory card Memory card

Internal memory - 4 GB - -

USB function Output Output Input/Output Input/Output

Model DCR-SX44 DCR-SX44E DCR-SX53E DCR-SX63 DCR-SX63E

Destination US, CND, E, BR, KR NE, E, AUS AEP, UK US, CND, E, BR, AR NE, E, CH, AUS

Color system NTSC PAL PAL NTSC PAL

Recording media

Internal memory

Memory card

Internal memory

Memory card

Internal memory

Memory card

Internal memory

Memory card

Internal memory

Memory card

Internal memory 4 GB 4 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB

USB function Input/Output Input/Output Output Input/Output Input/Output

• Abbreviation AR : Argentine model AUS : Australian model BR : Brazilian model CH : Chinese model CND : Canadian model KR : Korea model NE : North European model

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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 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.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

Caution

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. 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.

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1. SERVICE NOTE

1 1

3 1C

Repaired by:

Refer to “1-4-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table” .

Indicates the appropriate step to be taken. E.g.

31 ....Reload the tape.

32 ....Turn on power again.

Block

Detailed Code

Blinks at 3.2Hz

C : Corrected by customer H : Corrected by dealer E : Corrected by service

engineer

Viewfinder or LCD screen

C : 3 1 : 1 1

1-1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS

In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied to the battery terminal using the regulated power supply (8.4V), the power is shut off so that the unit cannot operate. These following method is available to prevent this.

Method:

Use the genuine AC power adaptor

1-2. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE VC-587 BOARD

Turn on the set and establish a USB connection , save the USB serial data before replacing the board.

DESTINATION DATA

When you replace to the repairing board, the written destination data of repairing board also might be changed to original setting. Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the “DESTINATON DATA WRITE”.

After the board replacement, the error of the built-in recording media may be displayed. In this case, execute the [DESTINATION DATA WRITE] then the error will be cleared. If it is not cleared with [DESTINATION DATA WRITE], format the built-in recording media.

USB SERIAL SAVE

When you replace to the repairing board, get the data from the former one. Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and perform “USB SERIAL SAVE” to get the data.

USB SERIAL No.

The set is shipped with a unique ID (USB Serial No.) written in it. This ID has not been written in a new board for service, and therefore it must be entered after the board replacement. Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the “USB SERIAL No. INPUT”.

1-3. USING SERVICE JIG

Connect the extension cable (J-6082-578-A) between CN4003 on the DA-049 board and CN1001 on the VC-587 board.

CN4003

CN1001

DA-049 board (side A)

VC-587 board (side B)

Extension cable (100P) (J-6082-578-A)

CN4003

CN1001

DA-049 board (side A)

VC-587 board (side B)

Extension cable (100P) (J-6082-578-A)

1-4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1-4-1. Self-diagnosis Function

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis function starts working, and displays on the Viewfinder or the LCD screen what to do. This function consists of two display; selfdiagnosis display and service mode display. Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction manual.

1-4-2. Self-diagnosis Display

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the Viewfinder or the LCD screen shows a 4-digit display consisting of an alphabet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.

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1-4-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table

Self-diagnosis Code

Symptom/State Correction

Repaired by:

Block

Function

Detailed

Code

C 0 4 0 0 Non-standard battery is used. Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.

C 0 6 0 0 The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or replace it in a cool place.

C 1 3 0 1

Memory card is unformatted. Memory card is broken.

Format the memory card. Insert a new memory card.

C 1 3 0 2

Access error (SX34/SX44/SX44E/SX53/SX63/ SX63E)

Remove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your camcorder again.

E 2 0 0 0 Flash memory data are rewritten. Make flash memory data correct value. (Note)

E 6 1 0 0

Difficult to adjust focus (Cannot initialize focus.)

Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (pin 8 of CN5401 on the VC-587 board) when focusing is performed when the focus buttons of the touch panel are pressed in the focus manual mode, and the focus motor driver circuit (IC5401 on the VC-587 board) when focusing is not performed.

E 6 1 1 0

Zoom operations fault (Cannot initialize zoom lens.)

Inspect the lens block zoom MR sensor (pin 0 of CN5401 on the VC-587 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lever is operated, or the zoom motor drive circuit (IC5401 on the VC-587 board) when zooming is not performed.

E 6 1 1 1

The abnormalities in initialization of the focus lens and the abnormalities in initialization of the zoom lens occurred simultaneously.

Check E: 61: 00 and E: 61: 10 of the self-diagnosis code.

E 9 2 0 1

Battery current value gose over the max discharge current

Check the remaining battery power because this symptom may be depended on the remaining battery level, and comfirm whether or not the symptom is occurred after replacing the battery. If the symptom is still occurred, overhaul inspection is needed. Check each output of DC/DC converter (IC4701) on VC-587 board connected to DA-049 board with extension cable (100P), and connect DC/Batt harness (the minimum connection to periphery) to DA-049 board.

E 9 4 0 0

Fault of writing or erasing the flash memory

Inspect the flash memory (IC7301 on the MS-428 board).

E 9 4 0 1 Internal memory fault

Format the internal memory (IC7301 on the MS-428 board). Inspect or replacement of the internal memory (IC7301 on the MS-428 board). (Note 2)

Note1: Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and refer to the “Destination data write”. Note2: Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and refer to the “INTERNAL MEMORY ADJUSTMENTS”.

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2. REPAIR PARTS LIST

Follow the disassembly in the numerical order given.

IDENTIFYING PARTS

AC- DIS-

Link

ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY

(ENGLISH)

NOTE:

• -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some differences from the original one.

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• The mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views are not supplied.

• Due to standardization, replacements in the parts list may be different from the parts specified in the diagrams or the components used on the set.

• Color Indication of Appearance Parts Example: (SILVER) : Cabinet’s Color (Silver) : Parts Color

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

• Abbreviation AR : Argentine model AUS : Australian model BR : Brazilian model CH : Chinese model CND : Canadian model KR : Korea model NE : North European model

Right View

Left View

Front View

Bottom View

Top View

Back View

View Position

VC-587

DA-049

3 Cabinet (R) Section [Disassembly]

[Exploded View]

• OC-023 Board

• PD-404 Board

• FP-1169 Flexible Board

5 BT Panel Section

6 Lens Section

Lens Frame (L) Assy

Lens Frame (R)

4 Top Cabinet Section

7 VC-587 Board

8 DA-049 Board

1 Cabinet (L) Section

2 Cabinet (F) Assy

PWB Holder

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NOTE FOR REPAIR

• Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal.

Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

• When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.

• When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector.

It is possible that a wire is snapped.

• Do not apply excessive load to the gilded flexible board.

Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point. (Be careful or some pieces of gilt may be left inside)

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2-1. EXPLODED VIEWS

2-1-1. CABINET (L) SECTION

ns: not supplied

Ref. No. Part No. Description

1 A-1750-021-A CABINET (F (331S)) ASSY (SILVER) 1 A-1750-065-A CABINET (F (331L)) ASSY (BLUE) 1 A-1750-066-A CABINET (F (331R)) ASSY (RED) 2 4-166-606-01 BELT, GRIP (10) (SILVER) 2 4-166-606-11 BELT, GRIP (10) (BLUE)

2 4-166-606-21 BELT, GRIP (10) (RED) 3 4-173-827-01 BELT (FRONT (10)), GRIP 4 A-1759-824-A CABINET (L) ASSY, SERVICE (SERVICE) * 5 4-166-394-01 PLATE (REAR), GB

#2 2-635-562-31 SCREW (M1.7) #11 3-078-890-11 SCREW, TAPPING

1. Remove to numerical order (1 to 2) in the left figure.

2. The meaning of the sign in left figure is as follows. Be careful when it removes.

◆-X: Flexible Board, Flat Cable, Harness

DISASSEMBLY

1 #2 X 6

2 #2 X 2

Screw

#2: M1.7 X 4.0

(Black) 2-635-562-31

4.0

1.7

-2

#11

2 1

1 4

Top Cabinet Section (See page 2-4)

#11: M1.7 X 4.0 (Tapping)

(Silver) 3-078-890-11

4.0

1.7

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2-1-2. TOP CABINET SECTION

Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description

51 A-1750-019-A CABINET TOP (331S) ASSY (SILVER) 51 A-1750-060-A CABINET TOP (331L) ASSY (BLUE) 51 A-1750-061-A CABINET TOP (331R) ASSY (RED) 52 1-487-527-11 SWITCH BLOCK, CONTROL (PS33100)

* 53 4-166-380-01 RETAINER, SPEAKER

* 54 4-166-383-01 INSULATING SHEET (BM)

SP901 1-826-837-41 SPEAKER (1.3CM) (SERVICE) (Note)

#1 2-635-562-11 SCREW (M1.7) #2 2-635-562-31 SCREW (M1.7) #11 3-078-890-11 SCREW, TAPPING

#11

SP901 (Note)

#11

3 Cabinet (R) Section

(See page 2-7)

BT Panel Section (See page 2-5)

1. Remove to numerical order (3 to 4) in the left figure.

DISASSEMBLY

3 #2 X 2

4 #1 X 3

Screw

#1: M1.7 X 2.5

(Black) 2-635-562-11

2.5

1.7

#2: M1.7 X 4.0

(Black) 2-635-562-31

4.0

1.7

#11: M1.7 X 4.0 (Tapping)

(Silver) 3-078-890-11

4.0

1.7

Note

Note : Refer to “Assembly-4:Installation Caution of the

Speaker Herness”.

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