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DCR-SX15E/SX20/SX20E/SX20EK/SX20K_L2
Sony Corporation
SERVICE MANUAL
Revision History
SERVICE NOTE (Check the following note before the service.)
LEVEL
2
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
983453331.pdf
Ver. 1.0 2010.09
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
The components identified by
mark
mark
0 or dotted line with mark
0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number
specified.
Replace only with part number
specified.
Les composants identifiés par
une marque
une marque
0 sont critiques pour
la sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une piè-
ce portant le numéro spécifié.
Ne les remplacer que par une piè-
ce portant le numéro spécifié.
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
North European Model
E Model
Australian Model
Chinese Model
Argentine Model
Brazilian Model
Photo: DCR-SX20/Black
9-834-533-31
DCR-SX15E/SX20/SX20E/SX20EK/SX20K
Ver.
Date
History
Contents
S.M. Rev.
issued
1.0
2010.09
Official Release
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2010I08-1
© 2010.09
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1-1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS
1-2. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE VC-611 (F) BOARD
1-3. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1-2. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE VC-611 (F) BOARD
1-3. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
DCR-SX15E/SX20/SX20E/SX20EK/SX20K_L2
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SPECIFICATIONS
System
Signal format: PAL color, CCIR standards
Movie recording format:
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)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
SD memory card (Class 2 or faster)
SD memory card (Class 2 or faster)
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
50 × (Optical), 1 800 × (Digital)
F1.8 ~ F4.7
Focal length:
f = 1.8 mm ~ 90 mm (3/32 in. ~ 4 3/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies: 39 mm ~ 1 950 mm
(1 9/16 in. ~ 76 7/8 in.) (16:9)
For photos: 44 mm ~ 2 200 mm
(1 3/4 in. ~ 86 5/8 in.) (4:3)
F1.8 ~ F4.7
Focal length:
f = 1.8 mm ~ 90 mm (3/32 in. ~ 4 3/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies: 39 mm ~ 1 950 mm
(1 9/16 in. ~ 76 7/8 in.) (16:9)
For photos: 44 mm ~ 2 200 mm
(1 3/4 in. ~ 86 5/8 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 1/25 second)
Input/Output connectors
A/V OUT jack: Video/audio output jack
USB jack: mini-AB
(DCR-SX15E: output only)
USB jack: mini-AB
(DCR-SX15E: output only)
LCD screen
Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total number of pixels: 230 400 (960 × 240)
Total number of pixels: 230 400 (960 × 240)
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 LCD screen at normal
brightness: 1.9 W
brightness: 1.9 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.)
54 mm × 55 mm × 113 mm
(2 1/4 in. × 2 1/4 in. × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
54 mm × 55 mm × 124 mm
(2 1/4 in. × 2 1/4 in. × 5 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts, and the supplied
rechargeable battery pack attached
(2 1/4 in. × 2 1/4 in. × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
54 mm × 55 mm × 124 mm
(2 1/4 in. × 2 1/4 in. × 5 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts, and the supplied
rechargeable battery pack attached
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6 oz) main unit only
240 g (8 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack and memory card
240 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,
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 mm × 29 mm × 81 mm
(1 15/16 in. × 1 3/16 in. × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
excluding the 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.
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
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.
accessories are subject to change without notice.
●
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Model information table
Model
DCR-SX15E
DCR-SX20
DCR-SX20E
DCR-SX20EK
DCR-SX20K
Destination
AEP, UK
CND, E, BR, AR
NE, E
AUS, E, CH
CND, E, BR
Color system
PAL
NTSC
PAL
PAL
NTSC
USB function
Output
Input/Output
Input/Output
Input/Output
Input/Output
• Abbreviation
AR : Argentine model
AUS : Australian model
BR :
AR : Argentine model
AUS : Australian model
BR :
Brazilian model
CH : Chinese model
CND : Canadian model
NE :
CND : Canadian model
NE :
North European model
DCR-SX15E/SX20/SX20E/SX20EK/SX20K_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 COMPO-
NENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS
SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY
SONY.
NENTS 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 REM-
PLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT
LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES
SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REM-
PLACER 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 ordi-
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than ordi-
nary 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.
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.
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and
bridges.
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.
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.
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.
DCR-SX15E/SX20/SX20E/SX20EK/SX20K_L2
1-1
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 (8.4 V), the power is shut off
so that the unit cannot operate.
These following method is available to prevent this.
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-611 (F) 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”.
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.
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.
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”.
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. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1-3-1. Self-diagnosis Function
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.
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.
1-3-2. 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.
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 1
C
Repaired by:
Refer to “1-3-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table” .
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
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 1
3 1
C
Repaired by:
Refer to “1-3-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table” .
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
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