Brand: SONY
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Parts/Service
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Parts/Service for PXW-X160/PXW-X180
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:19 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2014-08-08
Warranty Information
Refer to the operating manual for warranty details.
This service manual provides information for servicing and repair of the PXW-X160 and PXW-X180 camcorders. It covers troubleshooting, service notes, parts replacement, block diagrams, and schematic diagrams. The manual is intended for qualified service personnel only. Key sections include a self-diagnosis function with error codes and corrections, safety precautions for handling the unit and its components, and detailed procedures for disassembling and replacing main parts. It also includes information on using unleaded solder and specific notes for repairing flexible circuit boards.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Self-diagnosis Code | Symptom/State | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| A0-000 | System error by software | Ask the headquarters about correction of this error. |
| E10-005 | Lens overheating | IC1301 on the VC-1030 board, IC6401 on the LD-1016 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty VC-1030 board, LD-1016 board, and/or the lens block. |
| E10-006 | Lens overheating | IC1301 on the VC-1030 board, IC6401 on the LD-1016 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty VC-1030 board, LD-1016 board, and/or the lens block. |
| E10-007 | Handshake correction function does not work well | SE8501 on the GY-1006 board or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the GY-1006 board. |
| E10-008 | Handshake correction function does not work well | SE8501 on the GY-1006 board or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the GY-1006 board. |
| E10-009 | Image vibration correction during handshake function does not work | SE8501 on the GY-1006 board or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the GY-1006 board. |
| E10-101 | Abnormalities in initialization of the zoom lens | IC1301 on the VC-1030 board, IC6001/IC6201/IC6301 on the LD-1016 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty VC-1030 board, LD-1016 board, and/or the lens block. |
| E10-102 | Abnormalities in initialization of the focus lens and abnormalities in initialization of the zoom lens occurred simultaneously | IC1301 on the VC-1030 board, IC6001/IC6201/IC6301 on the LD-1016 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty VC-1030 board, LD-1016 board, and/or the lens block. |
| E10-103 | Abnormalities in initialization of the lens | IC1301 on the VC-1030 board or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty VC-1030 board and/or the lens block. |
| E10-104 | Abnormalities in initialization of the lens | IC1301 on the VC-1030 board, IC6401 on the LD-1016 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty VC-1030 board, LD-1016 board, and/or the lens block. |
| E10-10A | Focus lens initializing failure | IC1301 on the VC-1030 board, IC6001/IC6201/IC6301 on the LD-1016 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty VC-1030 board, LD-1016 board, and/or the lens block. |
| E12-001 | Abnormality of the variable ND filter | Replace the lens block. |
| E12-002 | Abnormality of the variable ND filter | Replace the lens block. |
| E40-001 | 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 symptom is still occurred, IC4701 on the DD-1011 board, IC3501 on the VC-1030 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty DD-1011 board and/or the VC-1030 board. |
| E40-002 | Battery pack temperature goes over the specified value. | Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. When this error is not cleared, replace the DD-1011 board and/or the VC-1030 board. |
| E40-003 | Error of battery authentication | Use the Sony genuine battery. When this error is not cleared, replace the DD-1011 board and/or the VC-1030 board. |
| E91-118 | Memory error of IC3501 on the VC-1030 board | IC3501 and IC3903 on the VC-1030 board or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the VC-1030 board. |
| E91-11D | Communication error between IC3501 and IC3904 on the VC-1030 board | IC3501 and IC3904 on the VC-1030 board or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the VC-1030 board. |
| E91-133 | Communication error between IC1301 and IC3501 on the VC-1030 board | IC1301 and IC3501 on the VC-1030 board or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the VC-1030 board. |
| E91-145 | Communication error between IC3501 on the VC-1030 board and IC4701 on the DD-1011 board | IC3501 on the VC-1030 board, IC4701 on the DD-1011 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty VC-1030 board and/or the DD-1011 board. |
| E91-1C0 | Network control error | IC3501 on the VC-1030 board, WM board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty VC-1030 board and/or the WM board. |
| E91-1D0 | Can not get the GPS data | Check that the GP-1019 is not abnormality. And check the connection between VC-1030 board, HG-1003 board and GP-1019 board. When this error is not cleared, replace the VC-1030 board, HG-1003 board and/or GP-1019 board. |
| E91-210 | Communication error between IC1201 on the MM-1006 board and IC3501 on the VC-1030 board | IC1201 on the MM-1006 board, IC3501 on the VC-1030 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty MM-1006 board and/or the VC-1030 board. |
| E91-228 | Memory error of IC1201 on the MM-1006 board | IC1201 and IC1401/IC1402 on the MM-1006 board or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the MM-1006 board. |
| E91-230 | Communication error between IC1201 on the MM-1006 board and IC1301 on the VC-1030 board | IC1201 on the MM-1006 board, IC1301 on the VC-1030 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty MM-1006 board and/or the VC-1030 board. |
| E91-250 | Communication error between IC1201 on the MM-1006 board and IC2201 on the VC-1030 board | IC1201 on the MM-1006 board, IC2201 on the VC-1030 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty MM-1006 board and/or the VC-1030 board. |
| E91-270 | USB connection error | IC2200 and IC2402 on the MM-1006 board, the JK-1010 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty MM-1006 board and/or the JK-1010 board. |
| E91-275 | USB connection error | IC2200 and IC2503 on the MM-1006 board, the JK-1010 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty MM-1006 board and/or the JK-1010 board. |
| E91-280 | Communication error between IC1201 on the MM-1006 board and IC3501 on the VC-1030 board | IC1201 on the MM-1006 board, IC3501 on the VC-1030 board, or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the faulty MM-1006 board and/or the VC-1030 board. |
| E91-338 | Memory error of IC1301 on the VC-1030 board | IC1301 and IC1803 on the VC-1030 board or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the VC-1030 board. |
| E91-339 | Memory error of IC1301 on the VC-1030 board | IC1301 and IC1803 on the VC-1030 board or the peripheral circuit may be faulty. Replace the VC-1030 board. |