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

Use the AC power adaptor.

Note the following when 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”.

Before replacing the board with a spare board, acquire the following data from the current board.
•  Fixed value (that shows irradiation performance of the projector).
•  Serial number of the projector unit.
To acquire the data, start Adjust Manual from Adjust Station and select [Projector Data Reference] on the [DATA] tab.

When you replace to the repairing board, write down the sensitivity displayed on the angular velocity sensor SE7501 (PITCH/YAW).
Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the “GYRO sensor sensitivity adj”.

Note: The sensor sensitivity of SE7501 (PITCH/YAW) on MS-454 board is written only repair parts.

MS-454 BOARD (SIDE B)

G1

G2

PP:
PITCH sensor sensitivity

YY:
YAW sensor sensitivity

SE7501

YY

PP

MS-454 BOARD (SIDE B)

G1

G2

PP:
PITCH sensor sensitivity

YY:
YAW sensor sensitivity

SE7501

YY

PP

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis func-
tion starts working, and displays on 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 
Instruction manual.

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

0 0

3 2

C

Repaired by:

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

Indicates the appropriate

step to be taken.

E.g.
13 ....
32 ....Turn on power again.

Block

Detailed Code

Blinks at 3.2 Hz

C : Corrected by customer

E : Corrected by service

engineer

Format the “memory card”.

LCD screen

0 0

3 2

C

Repaired by:

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

Indicates the appropriate

step to be taken.

E.g.
13 ....
32 ....Turn on power again.

Block

Detailed Code

Blinks at 3.2 Hz

C : Corrected by customer

E : Corrected by service

engineer

Format the “memory card”.

LCD screen

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 place 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

Remove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your cam-
corder again.

C

1

3

0

3

Access error (External mdedia)

Turn power off and turn power on again.

C

1

3

0

4

Drive fault (External mdedia)

Turn power off and turn power on again.

C

E

3

2

6

1

6

0

0

0

Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus)

Retry turn the power on by the power switch. If it does not recover, 
check the focus MR sensor of lens block (pin r;, ra of CN4001 on the 
LD-279 board). If it is OK, check the focus motor drive IC (IC1301 on 
the VC-621 board).

E

2

0

0

0

Flash memory data are rewritten.

Make flash memory data correct value. (Note 1)

E

3

1

0

0

Drive fault

Turn power off and turn power on again.

Note 1: Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and refer to the “DESTINATON DATA WRITE”.
Note 2: Functions of codes with * mark are not provided in this unit.

*

*

*

(                                           )

*

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

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IC5501

R5505

R5526

R5529

R5528

R5527

Self-diagnosis Code

Symptom/State

Correction

Repaired by:

Block

Function

Detailed

Code

E

6

1

1

0

Zoom operations fault

(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)

Inspect the lens block zoom reset signal (pin wd, wf of CN4001, pin 
rk

, if of CN4005 on the LD-279 board or pin rk, if of CN1007 on 

the VC-621 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lever 

is operated, and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC5201 on the LD-279 

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 both C: 32: 60 and E: 61: 10 of the self-diagnosis code.

E

6

1

3

0

Reset position detection error on the stepper 

iris initializing

Turn the power on to open lens barrier. Disconnect the battery or power 

cord, and then connect again.

Confirm that the iris blades in lens are working.

If iris blades do not working, check the iris motor drive IC in lens 

drive block (CN4001 pin rf, to t; or CN4002 pin qj, qk on LD-279 

board).

If iris blades work normally, confirm that they are closing completely 

and confirm following item.
･ Case of the iris blades do not close normally Replace the lens 

block).

･  Case of “E: 61: 30” is appeared and iris blades closed completely.

  Confirm that communication with lens block is normal.
･  Case of LCD is not displayed normally Check that connection be-

tween CN6901 on CM-114 board and CN1004 on VC-621 board 

by FP-1324 flexible board.

･  Case of LCD is displayed normally Replace the lens block.

E

6

2

0

0

Handshake correction function does not work 

well. (With PITCH angular velocity sensor 

output stopped.)

Inspect PITCH angular velocity sensors (SE7501 on the MS-454 

board) peripheral circuits.

E

6

2

0

1

Handshake correction function does not work 

well. (With YAW angular velocity sensor 

output stopped.)

Inspect YAW angular velocity sensors (SE7501 on the MS-454 board) 

peripheral circuits.

E

6

2

0

2

Abnormality of IC for steadyshot.

Refer to [1-5-1. E : 62 : 02 (Abnormality of IC for Steadyshot) Oc-

curred].

E

6

2

0

3

IC for steadyshot and micro controller com-

munication abnormality among.

Inspect the steadyshot circuit (IC5501 on the LD-279 board).

E

6

2

0

4

Image vibration correction during

handshake function does not work.

Inspect the image vibration angular velocity sensors (SE7701 on the 

LD-279 board) peripheral circuits.

E

6

2

1

0

Shift lens initializing failure.

Replacement of lens block. (Note 3) If an error occurs again, replace 

the LD-279 board.

E

6

2

1

1

Shift lens overheating (Pitch)

Refer to [1-5-2. E : 62 : 11 (Shift Lens Overheating (Pitch)) Oc-

curred].

E

6

2

1

2

Shift lens overheating (Yaw)

Refer to [1-5-3. E : 62 : 12 (Shift Lens Overheating (Yaw)) Oc-

curred].

E

6

2

2

0

Abnormality of thermistor.

Refer to [1-5-4. E : 62 : 20 (Abnormality of Thermistor) Occurred].

E

9

1

0

1

Abnormality when flash is beingcharged.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of LED Flash/Video light 

(C7210).

E

9

1

0

2

Abnormality of LED Video light.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of LED Flash/Video light 

(C7210).

E

9

1

0

3

Abnormality of LED Video light  Tempera-

ture detection.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of LED Flash/Video light 

(C7210).

E

9

2

0

1

Battery current value goes over the max 

discharge current

Check the remaining battery power because this symptom maybe 

depended on the remaining battery level, and confirm whether or 

not the symptom is occurred after replacing the battery. If the symp-

tom is still occurred, overhaul inspection is needed. Check each out-

put of DC/DC converter (IC4301 on the VC-621 board) on VC-621 

board with connected the DC JACK (CN1008). 

(The minimum connection to periphery)

E

9

4

0

0

Fault of writing or erasing the flash 

memory

Turn power off and turn power on again.

E

9

4

0

1

Internal flash memory fault

Turn power off and turn power on again.

Self-diagnosis Code

Symptom/State

Correction

Repaired by:

Block

Function

Detailed

Code

E

9

4

0

2

BGM data error

Check the CPU (IC1301 on the VC-621 board).

E

9

5

0

0

GPS hardware error

PJ50V/PJ50VE:

Check whether the FFC-254 flexible flat cable is broken,and check 

whether it is inserted imperfectly.

If there is no problem the flexible board, inspect or replacement of 

the GP-037 board.

E

9

6

0

0

Map area mount error

PJ50V/PJ50VE:

Inspect or replacement of the HDD.

E

9

7

0

0

Projector  hardware error

PJ50/PJ50E/PJ50V/PJ50VE:

Turn power off and turn power on again.

Note 3: When the lens block was replaced, start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the necessary adjustment items.

After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the handheld operation.

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about 330 msec

Note: The length of low section will vary a little depending on the conditions.

Order

Procedure

1

Turn the power OFF.

2

While measuring with an oscilloscope the output voltage of C5526 and C5527 in the periphery of IC5501 on the LD-279 board, 
turn the power ON to check that the output voltage immediately after the power on change as shown in Fig. 2.

3

If the output voltage change as shown in Fig. 2, replace the lens block (Note). If it does not change as shown in Fig. 2, inspect 
the camera control circuit (IC1301 of VC-621 board) periphery.

Note:  When the lens block was replaced, start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the necessary adjustment items.

After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the handheld operation.

Order

AdjustBlock

AdjustCode

Order

1

Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the [Measure to E:62:11/12] on the 
[SERVICE] tab.

2

Check if the shift lens moves while setting the order 1.
If the shift lens does not move, replace the lens block (Note).
When the shift lens moved, proceed to the order 3.

3

While setting the order 1, measure with an oscilloscope the output voltage of C5526 and C5527 in 
the periphery of IC5501 on the LD-279 board to check the output voltage varies.

4

If the output voltage does not vary, replace the lens block (Note).
When the output voltage varied, proceed to the order 5.

5

Turn the power OFF.

6

While measuring with an oscilloscope the output voltage of R5505 in the periphery of IC5501 on the 
LD-279 board, turn the power ON to check that the output voltage immediately after the power on 
change as shown in Fig. 2.

7

If the output voltage change as shown in Fig. 2, replace the lens block(Note).
If it does not change as shown in Fig. 2, inspect the camera control circuit (IC1301 of VC-621 board 
and IC5501 of LD-279 board) periphery.

Note:  When the lens block was replaced, start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the necessary adjustment items.
 

After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the handheld operation.

Order

AdjustBlock

AdjustCode

Order

1

Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the [Measure to E:62:11/12] on the [SER-
VICE] tab.

2

Check if the shift lens moves while setting the order 1.
If the shift lens does not move, replace the lens block (Note).
When the shift lens moved, proceed to the order 3.

3

While setting the order 1, measure with an oscilloscope the output voltage of C5528 and C5529 in the 
periphery of IC5501 on the LD-279 board to check the output voltage varies.

4

If the output voltage does not vary, replace the lens block (Note).
When the output voltage varied, proceed to the order 5.

5

Turn the power OFF.

6

While measuring with an oscilloscope the output voltage of R5505 in the periphery
of IC5501 on the LD-279 board, turn the power ON to check that the output voltage
immediately after the power on change as shown in Fig. 2.

7

If the output voltage change as shown in Fig. 2, replace the lens block(Note).
If it does not change as shown in Fig. 2, inspect the camera control circuit (IC1301 of VC-621 board 
and IC5501 of LD-279 board) periphery.

Note:  When the lens block was replaced, start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the necessary adjustment items.
 

After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the handheld operation.

Order

Procedure

1

Turn the power ON.

2

Confirm the connections of flexible flat cables and connectors between the lens block and LD-279 board.

3

In case of no malfunction of connections, replace the lens block with new one (Note) . When the error has occurred in spite of the lens 
replacement, replace LD-279 board with new one.

Note:  When the lens block was replaced, start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the necessary adjustment items.

After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the handheld operation.

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After a part of set was replaced or after the set was assembled, check the reception of GPS signal.

Bring your camcorder to an open area, and set the GPS to ON (

 appears on the LCD screen). Your camcorder starts trying to triangulate. When 

your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location information at the time movies and photos were recorded. 

• The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.

• It may take a while before the camcorder starts triangulating.

To return the display of the unit to “A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of the map
data,” make settings according to the instructions on the SERVICE tab in the Adjustment Manual.

If you import GPS Assist Data from your computer to your camcorder using the supplied software “PMB,” the time it takes the camcorder to acquire 
your location information can be shortened.
Connect the camcorder to a computer that is connected to the Internet. The GPS Assist Data will be updated automatically.

Do not factory check HDD (PJ50/PJ50E/PJ50V/PJ50VE) in which Map Data is installed.
The Map data is erased when the factory check is done.

This model is provided with a flash unit using LED Flash/Video light (C7210).
Therefore, the LED Flash/Video light (C7210) does not have high voltage part and does need to be discharged.

NOTE ON REPLACING PROJECTOR UNIT (PJ50/PJ50E/PJ50V/PJ50VE)

Refer to the following flowchart when repairing or inspecting the projector’s projection function.

If you have received an indication on the projector’s projection function from the customer, check defective part according to the following flow-
chart. 
When a defective part has been clarified, repair the projector according to the check result.

Note 1: The projector unit (copper plate in particular) becomes hot after it is used.
 

When replacing a part of the projector unit, wait until it is cooled down.

 

Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth.

Note 2: Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth lightly dampened with water.
 

Never use a solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner; acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent; or a chemical cleaning cloth, as they will damage the lens sur-
face.

Indicated defective

projector received

Measure brightness.

( 2)

Replace projector unit. ( 1)

Projector Data Input

Fixed value input
Enter the number on the label attached to the unit.

Serial number input
LD40

Syywwnnnnn

Enter the red part.

Yes

No

OK

OK

NG

NG

OK

NG

A

B

Indication on

brightness

Inspect projector

LED.

( 1)

1 Refer to the ADJUST tab of Adjust Manual.
2 Refer to the SERVICE tab of Adjust Manual.

Inspect projector

LED.

( 1)

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