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DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43/SX43E/SX44/SX44E/SX53E/SX63/SX63E_L2
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SERVICE MANUAL
Revision History
SERVICE NOTE (Check the following note before the service.)
LEVEL
2
985273434.pdf
2010F08-1
© 2010.06
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
The components identified
by mark
by mark
0 or dotted line with
mark
0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number
specified.
specified.
Les composants identifiés par
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0 sont critiques
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Ne les remplacer que par une
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9-852-734-34
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
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
Ver. 1.3 2010.06
Replace the previously issued
SERVICE MANUAL 9-852-734-33
with this Manual.
SERVICE MANUAL 9-852-734-33
with this Manual.
Revised-2
Ver.
Date
History
Contents
S.M. Rev.
issued
1.0
2010.01
Official Release
—
—
1.1
2010.02
Revised-1
(A1 09-457)
(A1 09-457)
• Correction of SERVICE NOTE
Page
Page
1-2
• Correction of EXPLODED VIEWS
Page
Page
2-3
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2-4
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2-5
,
2-6
,
2-7
• Correction of Accessories
Page
Page
2-8
• Correction of ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
MS-428 board is moved to LEVEL 3.
Page
MS-428 board is moved to LEVEL 3.
Page
2-9
• Correction of BLOCK DIAGRAMS
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Page
4-1
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4-2
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4-4
• Correction of FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
Page
Page
5-1
• Correction of SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
MS-428 board is moved to LEVEL 3.
Changes in accordance with the moving of MS-428 board.
Page
MS-428 board is moved to LEVEL 3.
Changes in accordance with the moving of MS-428 board.
Page
6-1
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6-2
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6-3
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6-4
,
6-5
,
6-7
Correction of others
Page
Page
6-6
• Correction of PRINTED WIRING BOARDS
MS-428 board is moved to LEVEL 3.
Correction of others
Page
MS-428 board is moved to LEVEL 3.
Correction of others
Page
6-8
Yes
1.2
2010.03
Revised-2
(A2 09-514)
(A2 09-514)
• Correction of EXPLODED VIEWS
Page
Page
2-3
• Correction of BLOCK DIAGRAMS
Page
Page
4-4
Yes
1.3
2010.06
Supplement-1
(S1 10-041)
• Deletion of EXPLODED VIEWS
• Revision of ACCESSORIES
S. M. Revised: Page
• Revision of ACCESSORIES
S. M. Revised: Page
2-7
,
2-8
Yes
DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43/SX43E/SX44/SX44E/SX53E/SX63/SX63E_L2
– 2 –
SPECIFICATIONS
– ENGLISH –
SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications are extracted from instruction manual of
DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E.
DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43E/SX44E/SX53E/SX63E.
System
Signal format: PAL color, CCIR standards
Movie recording format:
Signal format: PAL color, CCIR standards
Movie recording format:
Video: MPEG-2 PS
Audio recording system:
Dolby Digital 2ch
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Photo file format
: DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible
: Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible
: MPF Baseline 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
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
Effective (Photo, 16:9): Approx. 310 000
pixels
Effective (Photo, 4:3): Approx. 410 000 pixels
Device)
Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels
Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx.
490 000 pixels
Effective (Photo, 16:9): Approx. 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)
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)
[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)
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)
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
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
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
(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
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,
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
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)
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
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)
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
accessories are subject to change without notice.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
System
Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards
Movie recording format:
Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards
Movie recording format:
Video: MPEG-2 PS
Audio recording system:
Dolby Digital 2ch
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Photo file format
: DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible
: Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible
: MPF Baseline 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
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): Approx. 410 000
pixels
Effective (Photo, 16:9): Approx. 250 000
pixels
Effective (Photo, 4:3): Approx. 340 000 pixels
Device)
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. 410 000
pixels
Effective (Photo, 16:9): Approx. 250 000
pixels
Effective (Photo, 4:3): Approx. 340 000 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)
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)
(5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
3 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to [ON],
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
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)
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
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
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
(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
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,
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
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)
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
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)
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
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.
DCR-SX43/SX44/SX63.
DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43/SX43E/SX44/SX44E/SX53E/SX63/SX63E_L2
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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
AR : Argentine model
AUS : Australian model
BR : Brazilian model
CH : Chinese model
CND : Canadian model
KR : Korea model
NE : North European model
DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43/SX43E/SX44/SX44E/SX53E/SX63/SX63E_L2
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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.
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.
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.
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.)
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
• 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
their replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
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.
