DCR-SX33E, DCR-SX34E, DCR-SX43, DCR-SX43E, DCR-SX44, DCR-SX44E, DCR-SX53E, DCR-SX63, DCR-SX63E (serv.man2) - Sony Movie Service Manual (repair manual). Page 6

DCR-SX33E/SX34E/SX43/SX43E/SX44/SX44E/SX53E/SX63/SX63E_L2

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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”.

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