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1 1

3 1

C

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

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.

Use the genuine AC power adaptor

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

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.

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.

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”.

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)

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

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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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 1)

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”.

The changed portions from
Ver. 1.0 are shown in blue.

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Follow the disassembly in the numerical order given.

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 com-
ponents 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 por-
tant 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

VC-587

DA-049

3 

Cabinet (R) Section

 

 • 

OC-023 

Board

 • 

PD-404 

Board

 

• FP-1169 Flexible Board

Lens Frame (L) Assy

Lens Frame (R)

PWB Holder

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•  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 con-

nector.

  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)