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1-1E
1. SERVICE  NOTE
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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
LCD screen
C : 3 1 : 1 1
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
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
Disc access error
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 drive circuit (IC5401 on the VC-587 board) 
when the 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 both 
E
: 61: 00 and E: 61: 10 of the self-diagnosis code.
E
9
4
0
0
Fault of writing or erasing the flash 
memory
Inspect the flash memory (IC7801 on the VC-587 board).
E
9
4
0
1
Internal flash memory fault
Inspect the flash memory (IC7801 on the VC-587 board).
Note:  Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and refer to the “Destination data write”.
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 (8.4 V), 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.
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 “DESTINATION 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 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.
1-4-2. Self-diagnosis Display
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.
The changed portions from
Ver. 1.1 are shown in blue.
Ver. 1.2 2010.02
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