Sony Handycam DCR-HC51E, Handycam DCR-HC52, Handycam DCR-HC52E, Handycam DCR-HC53E, Handycam DCR-HC54 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

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SERVICE NOTE

MODEL INFORMATION TABLE

SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

BLOCK DIAGRAMS

DISASSEMBLY

PRINTED WIRING BOARDS

REPAIR PARTS LIST

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

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DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

Ver. 1.1 2008.04

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

2008D0800-1

© 2008.04

Published by Kohda TEC

9-852-224-31

Photo: DCR-HC52

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.

• Precaution on Replacing the VC-537 Board

N MECHANISM (MDX-N220)

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

East European Model

North European Model

E Model

Argentine Model

Australian Model

Chinese Model

Korea Model

Brazillian Model

Mexican Model

Thai Model

DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/

HC54/HC54E

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DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

SPECIFICATIONS

These specifications are extracted from instruction
manual of DCR-HC51E/HC52E/HC53E/HC54E.

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

PAL color, CCIR standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the mark
printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s

Recording/playback time

SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)

Fast forward/rewind time

Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60
cassette and AC Adaptor)

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels
Effective (movie): Approx. 400 000
pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
40

× (Optical), 2 000 × (Digital)

Focal length

f=1.9 ~ 76 mm (3/32 ~ 3 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA: 36 ~ 1 440 mm (1 7/16 ~
56 3/4 in.)
F1.8 ~ 4.1
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)

Color temperature

[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]
(3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)

Minimum illumination

11 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus
function)

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 the
viewfinder 1.8 W
During camera recording using the
LCD 2.1 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.)

63

× 85 × 114 mm

(2 1/2

× 33/8 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)

including the projecting parts
63

× 85 × 115 mm

(2 1/2

× 33/8 × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)

including the projecting parts with
supplied battery pack NP-FH30
attached

Mass (approx.)

380g(13oz) main unit only
440g(15oz) including the NP-FH30
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette.

Supplied accessories

AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B

Power requirements

AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Current consumption

0.35 - 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 × 13/16 ×

31/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the
projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

170 g (6.0 oz) exclud ing the power cord
(mains lead)
*

See the label on the AC Adap tor for

other specifications.

Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH30)

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

3.6 Wh (500 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

31.8

× 18.5 × 45.0 mm

(1 5/16

× 3/4 × 1 13/16 in) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

40 g (1.5 oz)

Operating temperature

0 ˚C to 40 ˚C (32 ˚F to 104 ˚ F)

Type

Lithium ion

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Input/Output connectors

A/V Remote Connector

10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75

Ω (ohms)

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75

Ω (ohms)

Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(ohms)
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k

Ω (kilohms)), Output

impedance with less than 2.2 k

Ω

(kilohms)

USB jack (DCR-HC53E/HC54E)

mini-B

DV input/output jack (DCR-HC52E/
HC54E)

i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin
connector S100)

DV output jack (DCR-HC51E/HC53E)

i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin
connector S100)

LCD screen

Picture

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

Total dot number

123 200 (560

× 220)

AC Adaptor (1)
Power c ord (Mains lead) (1)
A/V connec ting c able (1 )
USB cable (1)
(DCR-HC53E/HC54E)
Rec harge able ba ttery pac k NP-FH30 (1)
CD-ROM “Ha ndycam Application
Software ” (1) (DCR-HC53E/54E )
Operating Gu ide (1)

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DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

SPECIFICATIONS

These specifications are extracted from instruction
manual of DCR-HC52/HC54.

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the mark
printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s

Recording/playback time

SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)

Fast forward/rewind time

Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60
cassette and AC Adaptor)

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Effective (movie): Approx. 340 000
pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
40

× (Optical), 2 000 × (Digital)

Focal length

f=1.9 ~ 76 mm (3/32 ~ 3 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA: 36 ~ 1 440 mm (1 7/16 ~
56 3/4 in.)
F1.8 ~ 4.1
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)

Input/Output connectors

A/V Remote Connector

10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75

Ω (ohms)

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75

Ω (ohms)

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(ohms)
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k

Ω (kilohms)), Output

impedance with less than 2.2 k

Ω

(kilohms)

USB jack (DCR-HC54)

mini-B

DV input/output jack

i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin
connector S100)

LCD screen

Picture

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

Total dot number

123 200 (560

× 2 20)

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 the
viewfinder 1.8 W
During camera recording using the
LCD 2.1 W

Operating temperature

0 ˚C to 40 ˚C (32 ˚F to 104 ˚ F)

AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B

Power requirements

AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Current consumption

0.35 - 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 m m (1 15/16 × 13/16 ×

31/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the
projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

170 g (6.0 oz) excludi ng the power cord
(mains lead)

*

See the label on the AC Adaptor for

other specifications.

Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH30)

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

3.6 Wh (500 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

31.8

× 18.5 × 45.0 mm

(1 5/16

× 3/4 × 1 13/16 in) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

40 g (1.5 oz)

Operating temperature

0 ˚C to 40 ˚C (32 ˚ F to 104 ˚F)

Type

Lithium ion

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Color temperature

[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]
(3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)

Minimum illumination

11 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus
function)

Storage temperature

-20 ˚C to + 60 ˚C (-4 ˚F to + 140 ˚F)

Dimensions (approx.)

63

× 85 × 114 mm

(2 1/2

× 33/8 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)

including the projecting parts
63

× 85 × 115 mm

(2 1/2

× 33/8 × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)

including the projecting parts with
supplied battery pack NP-FH30
attached

Mass (approx.)

380g(13oz) main unit only
440g(15oz) including the NP-FH30
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette.

Supplied accessories

AC Adaptor (1)
Power c ord (Mains lead) (1)
A/V connec ting c able (1 )
USB cable (1)
(DCR-HC54)
Rec harge able ba ttery pac k NP-FH30 (1)
CD-ROM “Ha ndycam Application
Software ” (1) (DCR-HC54)
Operating Gu ide (1)

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DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

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

Model information table

HC51E

AEP, UK, NE, EE

PAL

OUT

Model

Destination

Color system

DV i.LINK Interface

USB jack

HC53E

AEP, UK, NE, EE

PAL

OUT

HC52

NTSC

IN/OUT

HC52E

NE, AUS, CH, E

US, CND, MX, BR,

AR, KR, E

PAL

IN/OUT

HC54

CND, AR, E

NTSC

IN/OUT

HC54E

NE, CH, E

PAL

IN/OUT

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DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

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.

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.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS 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 PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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.

CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

1. SERVICE NOTE

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 AC power adaptor (AC-L200/L200B).

1-2. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)

1 Refer to “2. DISASSEMBLY” to remove the mechanism deck block.
2 Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor and unload with a pressing the cassette compartment.

Loading motor

DC power suppl

y

(+ 4.5Vdc)

1-3. SETTING THE “FORCED POWER ON” MODE

It is possible to turn on power by adjustment remote commander (RM-95 or NEW LANC JIG).
Operate the VTR function using the adjustment remote commander.

1-3-1. Setting the “Forced Camera Power ON” Mode

1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data:01.

2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data:01 and press the “PAUSE (Write)” button of the adjustment remote commander.

1-3-2. Setting the “Forced VTR Power ON” Mode

1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data:01.

2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data:02 and press the “PAUSE (Write)” button of the adjustment remote commander.

1-3-3. Exiting the “Forced Power ON” Mode

1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data:01.

2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data:00 and press the “PAUSE (Write)” button of the adjustment remote commander.

3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

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DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

1-5. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1-5-1. Self-diagnosis Function

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or LCD
screen what to do.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.

1-5-2. Self-diagnosis Display

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or 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.

1 1

3 1C

Repaired by:

Refer to “1-5-3. 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

18

CN1014

VC-537 BOARD

(SIDE A)

1

8

CPC-15

(J-6082-564-A)

I/F unit for LANC control

(J-6082-521-A)

1-4. USING SERVICE JIG

Connect the CPC-15 jig connector (J-6082-564-A) and I/F unit for LANC control (J-6082-521-A) to the CN1014 of VC-537 board.

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DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

1-5-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

Block

Function

04

21

22

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

31

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

Detailed

Code

00

00

00

10

11

20

21

22

23

30

31

40

41

42

43

44

10

11

20

21

22

23

30

31

40

41

42

43

44

Symptom/State

Non-standard battery is used.

Condensation.

Video head is dirty.

LOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time

UNLOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time

T reel side tape slacking when unloading

.

S reel

side tape slacking when unloading

.

T reel fault.

S reel fault.

FG fault when starting capstan.

FG fault during normal capstan operations.

FG fault when starting drum.

PG fault when starting drum.

FG fault during normal drum operations.

PG fault during normal drum operations.

Phase fault during normal drum operations.

LOAD direction loading motor time­out.

UNLOAD direction loading motor
time-out.

T reel side tape slacking when
unloading.

S reel side tape slacking when
unloading.

T reel fault.

S reel fault.

FG fault when starting capstan.

FG fault during normal capstan
operations.

FG fault when starting drum.

PG fault when starting drum.

FG fault during normal drum
operations.

PG fault during normal drum
operations.

Phase fault during normal drum
operations.

Repaired by:

Correction

Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.

Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.

Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Self-diagnosis Code

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DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

E

E

E

Block

Function

61

61

61

Detailed

Code

00

10

11

Symptom/State

Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)

Zoom operations fault
(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)

Focus lens initializing failure and zoom
lens initializing failure occur simulta­neously.

Self-diagnosis Code

Repaired by:

Correction

Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin 7, of CN3101 of VC­537 board) when focusing is performed when the touch panel is
operated in the focus manual mode and the focus motor drive circuit
(IC3101 of VC-537 board) when the focusing is not performed.

Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin qa, of CN3101 of
VC-537 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom switch
is operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC3101 of VC-537
board) when zooming is not performed.

Inspect the flexible board for breakage or loose connection.
If not faulty, inspect the focus and zoom motor drive circuit (IC3101
of VC-537 board).

1-6. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE VC-537 BOARD

Exif Model Data Check

When you replace to the repairing board, the written data of repairing board also might be changed to original setting.
When the data has changed because of board replaceing etc, check the data setting (Exif Model Data) is right. If not, rewrite to the right value.

Exif Model Data

Page

C

C

C

Data

DCR-HC51E

35

31

45

DCR-HC52

35

32

00

Address

D2

D3

D4

DCR-HC52E

35

32

45

DCR-HC53E

35

33

45

DCR-HC54

35

34

00

DCR-HC54E

35

34

45

Writing Method:

1) Select page: 0, address: 01 and set data: 01.

2) Select page: C, address: D2 to D4, and set the Exif Model Data.

Note: To write in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM), press the PAUSE (Write) button each time to set the data.

3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

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2. DISASSEMBLY

DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

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.

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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DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

2-1. IDENTIFYING PARTS

2-2-1. OVERALL SECTION

- Front Cabinet Block

- Microphome Unit

- Cabinet (L)

- Cabinet (Upper (2122))

2-2-2. BOTTOM FRAME SECTION

- JK-367 Board

- Bottom Frame

- BT-EVF Section

2-2-3. CABINT (L) SECTION

- VC-537 Board

- CD-735 Board

- Lens Device LSV-1171A

- Mechanism Deck

- Control Key Block (SS21200)

2-2-4. CABINET (R) SECTION

- Loud Speaker

- CF-111 Board

- LCD Panel Block

BT-EVF Section

⋅ LB-137 Board

⋅

AV-125 Board

⋅

FP-626 Flexible Board

Cabinet (L) Section

⋅ VC-537 Board

⋅

CD-735 Board

Cabinet (R) Section

⋅ CF-111 Board

⋅

PD-358 Board

⋅

FP-386 Flexible Board

⋅

FP-625 Flexible Board

Front Cabinet Block

Bottom Frame

- DISASSEMBLY FLOW -

Cabinet (Upper (2122))

Cabinet (L)

JK-367 Board

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2-2. DISASSEMBLY

2-2-1. OVERALL SECTION

Follow the disassembly in the numerical order given.

1 Cabinet (R) Section (1-1 to 1-14)
2 Front Cabinet Block (2-1 to 2-6)

HELP

HELP

EXPLODED VIEW

HARDWARE LIST

1 Cabinet (R)
Section

(See Page 2-6)

1-1
(Open)

1-2 (#2)

1-3

1-4

1-5

2-1 (#2)

2-3

2-4 (#1)

2-5 (#1)

2-6

2-2 (#2)

Note: On installation of the NS knob,
adjust the position of the NS
switch and the NS knob.

1-12
(Boss)

1-11
(Boss)

1-6
(#2)

1-7
(#2)

1-14

1-13

1-9

(#2)

1-8
(Open)

2 Front Cabinet
Block

1-10
(Claw)

Bottom Frame
Section

(See Page 2-4)

2-4

DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

2-2-2. BOTTOM FRAME SECTION

Follow the disassembly in the numerical order given.

1 BT-EVF Section (1-1 to 1-3)
2 JK-367 Board (2-1 to 2-7)

EXPLODED VIEW

HARDWARE LIST

Cabinet (L) Section

(See Page 2-5)

1 BT-EVF Section

1-2

1-3

1-1 (#2)

2-4

2-6

2-2

2-3 (#1)

2-1

2-5 (Claw)

2 JK-367 Board

2-7 (#3)

Note:On installation of the bottom frame,

insert the claw of the bottom frame
to the hole of the MD frame.

Claw
(Bottom Frame)

Hole
(MD Frame)

2-5

DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

2-2-3. CABINET (L) SECTION

Follow the disassembly in the numerical order given.

1 Lens Block (1-1 to 1-3)
2 VC-537 Board (2-1 to 2-8)
3 Mechanism Deck (3-1 to 3-3)

EXPLODED VIEW

HARDWARE LIST

2 VC-537

Board

3 Mechanism Deck

1-1

1-3

1-2 (#12)

2-1

2-2

2-8

2-3

2-7

3-3 (#15)

3-2

2-4 (#3)

2-5 (Claw)

3-1 (Claw)

VC-537

2-6
(Claw)

1 Lens Block

HELP01

2-6E

DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

2-2-4. CABINET (R) SECTION

Follow the disassembly in the numerical order given.

1 CF-111 Board (1-1 to 1-7)
2 LCD Panel Block (2-1 to 2-4)

EXPLODED VIEW

HARDWARE LIST

1 CF-111 Board

1-1

1-4

1-5 (#12)

2-2

2-1 (#12)

2-3 (#12)

1-7

(Claw)

2 LCD Panel

Block

1-2 (#12)

1-6 (#12)

Note:On installation of the CF-111

board, adjust the position of
the Panel Open/Close switch.

1-3

2-4

HELP02

HELP03

HELP

DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

HELP

Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown.

Harness arrangement

Plating Lead

Lens Device
(LSV-1171A)

Loud SpeakerCF-111 Board

F Insulating Sheet

Sticking Standard

Sticking
Standard

HELP01

HELP02

HELP

DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

4 Install the hinge cover (C) in the hinge cover (M).

Hinge cover (M)

Hinge cover (C)

Claw

Panel hinge assy (M)

2 Put the FP-625 flexible board on the

hinge cover (M).

3 Fix hinge cover (M) and the panel hinge assy (M)

with the screw.

Screw

Hinge cover (M)

FP-625 flexible board

Hinge cover (M)

1 Fold dotted line parts of the FP-625 flexible board

as shown in figure.

Valley fold

Mountain
fold

Stick it together in the adhesive tape
while bending the FP-625 flexible board.

Mountain
fold

Valley fold

Adhesive tape

Adhesive tape

THE METHOD OF ATTACHMENT OF FP-625 FLEXIBLE BOARD

HELP03

DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

Link

Link

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/5)

OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/5)

OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/5)

OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/5)

POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3)

POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3)

POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3)

OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (5/5)

3-1

DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/5) ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located.

A10

S/H, AGC,

A/D CONVERTER,

TIMING

GENERATOR

(4/13)

IC3001

P6

N3

P2

P3
F14
N5
N2

X3001
36MHz

P5

CN7101

CD-735 BOARD

VC-537 BOARD (1/5)

V1 - V4, RG,

VSHT, H1, H2

7

CCD

IMAGER

IRIS

(SHUTTER)

H

M

IRIS

METER

M

FOCUS
SENSOR

ZOOM

SENSOR

FOCUS

MOTOR

ZOOM

MOTOR

M

LENS BLOCK

CCD_ OUT

CN3101

13

17

18

7

LENS TEMP

SENSOR

IC7101

BUFFER

Q7101

IRIS

DRIVE

Q3101

HALL GAIN

CONTROL

Q3103

LED

DRIVE

Q1001

8

NIGHTSHOT

PLUS

(5/13)

IRIS DRIVE

I_DRIVE (-)

I_BIAS (-)

15

I_BIAS (+)

I_HALL (-)

16

I_HALL (+)

FC_A, FC_XA,
FC_B, FC_XB

ZM_A, ZM_XA,
ZM_B, ZM_XB

FC_SENS_OUT

11

ZM_SENS_OUT

6

THERMO_OUT

19

NightShot_Vcc

FC_RST

ZM_RST

HALL AMP

IC3103

(5/13)

IC3102

(5/13)

IC3101

FOCUS

MOTOR

DRIVE

ZOOM

MOTOR

DRIVE

SPCK

CAMERA/

MECHA

CONTROL

(10/13)

OVERALL (5/5)

(PAGE 3-5)

9

OVERALL (2/5)

(PAGE 3-2)

1

216

214
215
212
213

190

LD_EN0, LD_DIR0A, LD_DIR0B

LD_EN1, LD_DIR1A, LD_DIR1B

FC_RST
ZM_RST

LD_EN0, LD_DIR0A, LD_DIR0B

LD_EN1, LD_DIR1A, LD_DIR1B

14
15

DV SIGNAL

PROCESS

(6/13)

IC6001

IR_ON

B6

A13

R22

P20

D17

Y18

Y5

CN3001

7

VCK

XRST_VTR

XSYS_RST

XRST_VTR

TG_AHD, TG_AVD

TG_ZSG1

TG_ZV1

TG_ID

TG_VGAT

CH_SO, CH_SCK, XCS_TG

CH_SO, CH_SCK, XCS_TG

CAM_SO, CAM_SCK

XTAL AMP

HALL REG

IC3104

(5/13)

IC9201

EVR

(D/A CONVERTER)

(12/13)

FREQ_AMPOUT

FREQ_TUNE

75

1

1

2

3

8

1

7

HALL GAIN

5 7

HALL_OFFSET

5

HALL_GAIN

6

3

HALL BIAS

1 3
2

TRCKO

143

DV INTERFACE

(6/13)

19

LCKO

XACC, XENA, DIR,

FCLR, FRL

159

62

78

177

XCS_IC_6002

XCS_OSD

XCS_IC_6002

LBUS0 - LBUS3

USB_D+, USB_D- USB_D+, USB_D-

USB_D+

USB_DET

D24A00 - D31A07, DXXA08, DXXA09, ALE, WRX, RDX

D24A00 - D31A07, DXXA08, DXXA09, ALE, WRX, RDX

78

77

96

OVERALL (2/5)

(PAGE 3-2)

2

OVERALL (4/5)

(PAGE 3-4)

4

OVERALL (3/5)

(PAGE 3-3)

3

OVERALL (4/5)

(PAGE 3-4)

5

OVERALL (3/5)

(PAGE 3-3)

6

OVERALL (4/5)

(PAGE 3-4)

7

OVERALL (2/5)

(PAGE 3-2)

8

RECDT

RECA1, RECA2

RECCK

RFIN

DATA_TO_SFD

SFD_BCK

DATA_FROM_SFD

SFD_FCK

SFD_LRCK

IC_6001_C_OUT

IC_6001_Y_OUT

63

68

64

69

67

110
113

121
123
119

141

PANEL_R
PANEL_G
PANEL_B

PANEL_HD, PANEL_VD

OSD_V

OSD_V

CAM_DD_ON

VFO_VD, VFO_OE

USB_DET

XUSB_ON

XCS_OSD

MELODY_ENV

MELODY_CARR

XUSB_EN

VREF

LINE_OUT_VD

189

XCS_IC_6001

FRRV, TRRV, TRRT

193

XCS_IC_6001_1

197

XIRQ_IC_8601

192

181

182

129

SWP

161

DRP

162

XCS_SFD

187

XCS_VFD

188

Y17
C22
D6

B3

W20

N20

B7

J2

B8

N22
A21

163

ATF_LATCH

B22
B21
E23
B2

VD_SO, VD_SCK

VD_SI, VD_SO, VD_SCK

VD_SI, VD_SO, VD_SCK

VSP_SO, XVSP_SCK

VSP_SO, XVSP_SCK

VSP_SI, VSP_SO, XVSP_SCK

VSP_SI, VSP_SO, XVSP_SCK

SWP

XSYS_RST

U1

XCS_EVF

V1

EVF_BL_ON

AB9

PANEL_BL_ON

U2

XCS_AU1

AC18

BEEP

D8

D1026

(NIGHTSHOT)

TPA+, TPA-, TPB+, TPB-

AD0 - AD9

A : VIDEO SIGNAL

A : AUDIO SIGNAL

A : VIDEO/AUDIO SIGNAL

A : VIDEO/AUDIO/SERVO SIGNAL

3 - 6, 14, 13 11,10

21 - 241 - 4

1, 2, 4, 5, 9 - 12

N1, M2

199 - 208196 - 194180 - 178

157 - 154145 - 149164 - 176184 - 186

24, 26 - 28

52, 51, 48, 47

N4, P8, P9, P11,

P12, N10, P7, N6

1 - 4, 9, 10, 12, 13

2, 23, 4, 215, 19, 17, 7

6, 7

9 - 1213 - 16

4, 311, 5, 612, 8, 9

L2, D15, A16

Y11, AB11, AB10

AA2, Y2, W4,

W2, Y1, V4,

V2, W1, P2,

P1, K4, L1, L4

Y16, AC17

42, 43

75, 76131, 130126, 127

2 - 4, 6 - 9

11, 75 - 77

12 - 15

17

A7, Y8

Q8601, Q8602

MODULATOR

A2 - A4

AC9, Y9, K1

DA_STRB

DA_STRB

HALL_AD

LENS_TEMP_AD

XNS_SW

CAM_DD_ON

CAM_SI, CAM_SO, CAM_SCK

IRIS_PWM, IRIS_COM

19

18, 20

Y12, AC12, Y13

AC8, AB8, AC7

AC5

C1, D2, D1, E2, E1,

F2, F1, G1, G2, H1

XRST_VTR

CAM_SI, CAM_SO, CAM_SCK

IC8601

(1/2)

IC6002

(1/2)

USB

PULL UP

Q6003

HC53E/HC54/HC54E

3-2

DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/5)

( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located.

A : VIDEO/AUDIO/SERVO SIGNAL

A : SERVO SIGNAL

IC8601

(2/2)

VC-537 BOARD (2/5)

IC9001

(3/3)

IC2201

(1/2)

CAP_PWM

DRUM_ERROR

CAP_ERROR

DRUM

MOTOR

DRIVE

FG AMP

PG AMP

535052

49

21 20

18

MECHA

CONTROL

(10/13)

Q2208

CN1009

DRUM FG

M901

DRUM MOTOR

DRUM_VS

LOADING

MOTOR

DRIVE

TAPE END

DETECT

43

45

LPF

Q2207

10

CAPSTAN

MOTOR

DRIVE

FG AMP

4

DRUM_U, V, W

LM_

LOAD, UNLOAD

TAPE_END_C

DRUM_FG

DRUM_PG

CAP_VS

CAP_FWD, CAP_ON

CAP_FWD, CAP_ON

CAP_FG

DRUM_FG

DRUM_PG

DEW_AD

MODE_SW_A - MODE_SW_C

MODE_SW_A - MODE_SW_C

LOAD, UNLOAD

TAPE_END

TAPE_LED_ON

TAPE_END

CAP_FG

8

7

9

28

16

25

11

18

TAPE_TOP_C

TAPE TOP

DETECT

T REEL
FG AMP

S REEL
FG AMP

DEW_AD

CAP_U, V, W

CN1007

6

M

DRUM PG

M903

CAPSTAN MOTOR

M

HU, HV, HW

DEW SENSOR

MODE SWITCH

S903

Q9002

M902

LOADING MOTOR

Q901

TAPE END

SENSOR

D901

TAPE LED

M

FG1, FG2

CAPSTAN FG

Q902

TAPE TOP

SENSOR

H902

T REEL

SENSOR

H901

MIC902

S901

CC DOWN

S902

REC PROOF

S REEL

SENSOR

4PIN

CONNECTOR

(11/13)

IC9001

(1/3)

(11/13)

IC9001

(2/3)

(11/13)

DRUM/

CAPSTAN

PWM DRIVE

(3/13)

21

7

24

8

DRUM_FG_SENS

59

DRUM_COM

51

FG_PG_COM

DRUM_PG_SENS

LED

DRIVE

TAPE_LED_K

1

IC8602

EEPROM

(10/13)

D1

C1

X8601
20MHz

XCS_EEP

F1

SERIAL

INTERFACE

38, 36

77, 78

64, 67

63, 65, 6874, 76, 78

75, 771, 80

10 - 157, 8

75, 76

37

XCS_IC_9001_1

34

XRST_VTR

OVERALL (1/5)

(PAGE 3-1)

1

OVERALL (1/5)

(PAGE 3-1)

8

F2

XSYS_RST

F4

LM_LIM_DET LM_LIM_DET

41

35

SPCKSPCK

EEP_SI, EEP_SO, EEP_SCK

OVERALL (1/5)

(PAGE 3-1)

2

OVERALL (5/5)

(PAGE 3-5)

10

REC_PROOF

CHIME_SDA, CHIME_SCK

XRST_VTR

IC_8001_SI, IC_8001_SO, IC_8001_SCK, XCS_IC_8001

VIDEO HEAD

CN1008

RF_MON

ODD

XODD, YODD

XEVEN, YEVEN

SWP

CN1014

EVEN

SWP

IC6501

REC/PB AMP

(7/13)

XCS_EEP

2
4

7 - 5

1

30

44
35

46

38

CPC

(FOR CHECK)

CONT1, SW_PS, ALL_PSCONT1, SW_PS, ALL_PS

RECDT

RECA1, RECA2

RECCK

RFIN

RF_MON

N MECHANISM DECK

(MDX-N220)

VSP_SO, XVSP_SCKVSP_SO, XVSP_SCK

SWITCH

SWITCH

31

AC15

N4

B9

A9

D10, B10,

W23, V20

D19, B20

D11

V23

H4

L22

19

N2

TAPE_TOP

TAPE_TOP

29

B11

TREEL_FG

TREEL_FG

A11

25

SREEL_FG

SREEL_FG

REC_PROOF

CHIME_SDA, CHIME_SCK

XCC_DOWNXCC_DOWN

B15

B5

SWP

EEP_SI, EEP_SO, EEP_SCK

ZOOM_VR_AD

SYS_V

D14
M22

2, 5, 6

A18, N1, M4Y7, AB7, AB6, AC6

AB14, AC14, AB13

H2, G4

32, 33

40, 42

10, 93, 4

39, 37, 45

69, 7226, 2722, 23

AB20

-

AB22

XFFREW_UP

Q9004

AC13

1 - 6

CN1010

UHE ,
VHE ,
WHE

9 - 202 - 77 - 91 - 420, 1922, 2313, 14 27, 24

5, 62, 3

DV INTERFACE

(6/13)

OFR

16

D9

IC_6002_SLEEP

39

A6

XRST_LINK

80

A4

XDVCN

41

M2

XRST_PHY

43

E20

LPS

42

D22

IC6002

(2/2)

DRUM_PWM

44

Y14

T_RELL_

S_RELL_

3-3

DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

3-3. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/5)

( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located.

VC-537 BOARD (3/5)

OVERALL (1/5)

(PAGE 3-1)

6

OVERALL (5/5)

(PAGE 3-5)

11

OVERALL (1/5)

(PAGE 3-1)

3

A : VIDEO SIGNAL

PANEL_R
PANEL_G
PANEL_B

TP_Y

TP_SEL1

TP_X

XCS_EVF
EVF_BL_ON
PANEL_BL_ON

PANEL_HD, PANEL_VD

LB-137 BOARD

COLOR

EVF
UNIT

PD-358 BOARD (1/2)
FP-625 FLEXIBLE
BOARD (1/2)

EVF

LED_K

BACKLIGHT

DRIVE

Q9306

CN6404

5

2
6

3

TP_L

TP_R

TP_BOT

TP_TOP

TOUCH
PANEL

TOUCH
PANEL

I/F

Q6401, Q6402

2.5 inch
COLOR

LCD
UNIT

34

21
22

26

10

28

20

42, 45, 44

5, 11, 18

48, 1

R
G
B

COM, CS

COM_P

EVF_COM_CS

EVF_STBY

EVF_STB STB

LED_K

COM

RGT_P, DWN_P, XSTBY_P RGT, DWN, XSTBY RGT, DWN, XSTBY

CN6405

HCK1, HCK2, HST,

PCG, EN, VCK, VST,

WIDE, PSIG, REF

33
32

6 - 9, 12,

14, 16, 17,

24, 30

LCD901

31

5

3

7

6

1

2

43

3

LCD

BACKLIGHT

DRIVE

Q9312 - Q9315

XSYS_RST

VR
VG
VB

COM, CS

18
16

17

CN302

D302

(BACKLIGHT)

D6403 - D6405
(BACKLIGHT)

EVF_VR
EVF_VG

EVF_VB

EVF_COM_CS

14
13

17

15

CN9301

EVF_HCK1, EVF_HCK2,

EVF_HST, EVF_PCG,

EVF_EN, EVF_VCK, EVF_VST,

WIDE, EVF_VP, EVF_REF

HCK1, HCK2, HST,

PCG, EN, VCK, VST,

WIDE, PSIG, REF

HCK1, HCK2, HST,

PCG, EN, VCK, VST,

BLK, PSIG, REF

EVF_HCK1, EVF_HCK2, EVF_HST,

EVF_PCG, EVF_EN, EVF_VCK, EVF_VST,

WIDE, EVF_VP, EVF_REF

LCD/EVF

DRIVE

(13/13)

IC9301

LCD/EVF

BACKLIGHT

CONTROL

(13/13)

IC9302

LCD902

20

7
8

4

6

CN301

1

7

14 11

VD_SI, VD_SO, VD_SCK

CN9302

(1/2)

1
2
3

30

14
16

15

PANEL_VR
PANEL_VG
PANEL_VB

EVF_VR
EVF_VG

EVF_VB

TP_Y

TP_SEL1

BL_H1 - BL_H3

TP_X

TP_Y

TP_SEL1

BL_H1 - BL_H3

TP_X

CN6401
(1/2)

30
29
28

17
15

16

19 - 23, 29, 28, 7, 24, 17 3 - 6, 8 - 12, 16

21, 19

18 - 15, 13 - 9, 5

5 - 7, 9, 10, 12 - 15, 20

5
3

4

24, 23

6 - 9, 11 - 13, 20 - 222, 19, 14

27 - 25

1

12 - 8, 2, 3, 24, 7, 144 - 6

11 - 9

20 - 22

3-4

DCR-HC51E/HC52/HC52E/HC53E/HC54/HC54E_L2

3-4. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/5)

( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located.

SP

L

R

MIC901

MICROPHONE

VC-537 BOARD (4/5)

CN1001

1

3

INT_MIC_L

INT_MIC_R

VIDEO OUT,

AUDIO I/O

(8/13)

IC6701

33

44

32

18

21

20
24
22
23

16

42

14
12

11

CN2001

(1/2)

26, 27

2, 4

VSP_SO, XVSP_SCKVSP_SO, XVSP_SCK

OVERALL (1/5)

(PAGE 3-1)

4

OVERALL (1/5)

(PAGE 3-1)

7

OVERALL (5/5)

(PAGE 3-5)

12

DATA_TO_SFD

SFD_BCK

DATA_FROM_SFD

SFD_FCK

SFD_LRCK

28

47

BEEP

XCS_AU1

IC_6001_C_OUT

IC_6001_Y_OUT

CN402

VIDEO_I/O

MULTI_JACK_IN

AUDIO_L_I/O

AUDIO_R_I/O

S_C_I/O

S_Y_I/O

MULTI_JACK_IN

VIDEO_OUT

AUDIO_L_I/O
AUDIO_R_I/O

S_C_OUT

S_Y_OUT

VIDEO_IN/OUT

S-C

S-Y

JACK_AD

AUDIO_R

AUDIO_L

AV-125 BOARDFP-626 FLEXIBLE

BOARD (1/2)

26
27
29
28
24
23

LANC_SIG

10

5
9

1
6

7

A/V R

CN401

4

LANC_SIG

LANC_SIG

21

2

11

8
9

3

5

6

A : VIDEO SIGNAL

A : AUDIO SIGNAL

A : VIDEO/AUDIO SIGNAL

SP SP

SP901

SPEAKER

CF-111 BOARD (1/3)

CN1016 CN101

CN1002

(1/3)

9, 10

CN801

1, 2

CN802
(1/3)

2, 1

OVERALL (1/5)

(PAGE 3-1)

5

(USB)

CN103

1

CN104

TPA, NTPA, TPB, NTPB

D+, D-

VCCUSB_DETUSB_DET

D101

9

6 - 94, 3

2 - 5

4 - 1

7, 8

3, 2

2

JK-367 BOARD

USB_DET

DV

TPA+, TPA-, TPB+, TPB- TPA+, TPA-, TPB+, TPB-

USB_D+, USB_D-USB_D+, USB_D-

HC53E/HC54/HC54E