
SERVICE MANUAL
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVL166EK
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the GR-DVL160EG service manual (No. 86662).
Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-DVL166)
Camcorder
General
Power supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)
Power consumption
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off
Video light : Approx. 3.5 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 79 mm x 89 mm x 167 mm
Weight : Approx. 550 g
Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C
Pickup : 1/4" CCD
Lens : F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter : ø37 mm
LCD monitor : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix
Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD
Speaker : Monaural
DC 7.2 V
: Approx. 4.3 W
: Approx. 5.3 W
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed
down)
system
Digital Video Camera
Format : DV format (SD mode)
Signal format : PAL standard
Recording/Playback format
Cassette : Mini DV cassette
Tape speed : SP : 18.8 mm/s
Maximum recording time : SP : 80 min.
(using 80 min. cassette) LP : 120 min.
: Video: Digital component recording
: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),
48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)
LP : 12.5 mm/s
(Using battery pack)
Connectors
S-Video
Output : Y:1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
AV
Video output : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo
DV
Output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
PC : ø2.5 mm, 3-pole
JLIP : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole
C:0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
AC Adapter
Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output : DC 11 V
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated.
E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
No. 86679
March 2002

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIFFERENT TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
5. PARTS LIST (5-1 to 5-6)
5.1 PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> ................................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2> ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.3 MONITOR ASSEMBLY <M5> ............................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-DVL160EG-X and GR-DVL166EK.
ITEM
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-V717U Not Used
MODEL
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-DVL160EG-X and GR-DVL166EK.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> Note: As for IB (INSTRUCTIONS), refer to sec.5.
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
2 CUSHION LY32568-001A *LY32923-001A
3 POLY BAG LY30023-008A *LY30023-022A
4 POLY BAG QPA02003506 YQM30061-3
7 SHEET(AGREMENT) — LYT0934-001A
8 Q.CARD(JUK) — LYT0194-001B
9 WARRANTY CARD BT-54013-2 —
10 GUARANTY CARD — BT-54008-2
11 PAMPHLET(EK) — LYT0867-001A
22 PC CONNECTION CABLE — QAM0084-001
23 CORE FILTER — *QQR0918-002
!
26 POWER CORD QMPL120-190-JR QMPP110-190-JR
27 RM(EDITING)CABLE QAM0214-001 —
32 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LY20750-001A —
33 BATTERY,X2 AAA(R03) —
34 CD ROM ASSY — LY32210-022A
41 STICKER(EK) — LY43496-001A
42 CORE FILTER — *QQR0491-002
GR-DVL160EG-X GR-DVL166EK
GR-DVL160EG-X GR-DVL166EK
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF. MODEL
NO. ITEM
101 UPPER CASE(2.5)ASSY LY20774-001B *LY20774-001C
104 SPECIAL SCREW LY30018-066A(,X4) *LY30018-066A(,X2)
119 WINDOW(MONI2.5) LY32378-009A *—
122 SPECIAL SCREW,X2 — *LY30018-099A
140 LOWER CASE ASSY LY20769-002B *LY20769-002E
140B COVER(DC) LY32364-001A *LY32364-001B
144 PLATE(ADJUST) LY43256-001A *LY43256-001B
GR-DVL160EG-X GR-DVL166EK!
MONITOR ASSEMBLY <M5>
REF. MODEL
NO. ITEM
500 MONITOR ASSY LYH20246-036A LYH20246-036C
501 MONITOR COVER(2.5)ASSY LY20808-001A LY20808-001B
501F WINDOW(MONI2.5) — *LY32378-009A
506 BACK LIGHT QLL0093-001 *QLL0121-001
511 SPACER(A) — *LY30029-0Y4A
GR-DVL160EG-X GR-DVL166EK!
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01>
REF. MODEL
NO. ITEM
IC4301 IC JCY0150 *JCY0158
R1028 MG RESISTOR — *NRSA6AJ-185W
GR-DVL160EG-X GR-DVL166EK!
Notes : Mark — is not used.
Mark * reference model was also changed.
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