
SERVICE MANUAL
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVL512U
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the GR-DVL510U service manual (No. 86601).
Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-DVL512U)
Camcorder
For General
Power supply : DC 11.0 V } (Using AC Adapter)
Power consumption
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.3 W
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W
Video light : Approx. 3.5 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 83 mm x 97 mm x 188 mm (3-5/16" x 3-7/
Weight : Approx. 590 g (1.3 lbs)
Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Pickup : 1/4" CCD
Lens :
Filter diameter : ø37 mm
LCD monitor : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT
Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white
Speaker : Monaural
For Digital Video Camera
Format : DV format (SD mode)
Signal format : NTSC standard
Recording/Playback format: Video: Digital component recording
Cassette : Mini DV cassette
Tape speed : SP: 18.8 mm/s
Maximum recording time : SP: 80 min.
(using 80 min. cassette) LP: 120 min.
DC 7.2 V } (Using battery pack)
8" x 7-7/16")
(with the LCD monitor closed and the
viewfinder pushed down)
F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens
active matrix system
LCD
: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-
channel (12-bit), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)
LP: 12.5 mm/s
For Digital Still Camera
Storage media : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Compression system : JPEG (compatible)
File size : VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
Approximate number of storable images
with memory card [8 MB] (provided)
FINE : 100
STANDARD : 200
with memory card [16 MB] (optional)
FINE : 200
STANDARD : 400
with memory card [32 MB] (optional)
FINE : 400
STANDARD : 800
with memory card [64 MB] (optional)
FINE : 800
STANDARD : 1600
For Connectors
S-Video : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
AV
Video output :1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo
DV
Output/input : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
USB : 5-pin
EDIT : ø3.5 mm, 2-pole
C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
AC Adapter AP-V10U
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output : DC 11 V } , 1 A
Dimensions (W x H x D) :
Weight : Approx. 130 g (0.29 lbs.)
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E &
O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm (2-3/8" x 1-1/4" x 3-5/16")
This service manual is printed on 100% recycled paper.
COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
No. 86627
April 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIFFERENT TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 to 2
4. CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS (4-1 to 4-6)
4.1 MONITOR CIRCUIT BOARD ........................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 LCD BL CIRCUIT BOARD ............................................................................................................................................ 4-3
4.3 JUNCTION CIRCUIT BOARD ....................................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4 JACK CIRCUIT BOARD ............................................................................................................................................... 4-5
5. PARTS LIST (5-1 to 5-5)
5.1 PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> ........................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2> ............................................................................................................................................. 5-3
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-DVL510U and GR-DVL512U.
ITEM
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-V715U RM-V716U
MODEL
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-DVL510U and GR-DVL512U.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> Note: As for IB (INSTRUCTIONS), refer to sec.5.
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
11 CD ROM *LY32210-003ALY32210-009A
17 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT *LY42129-001ALY20543-002A
21 USB CABLE *QAM0324-001QAM0352-001
23 CABLE ASSY — PEAC0428-150
24 CORE FILTER — QQR0491-002
GR-DVL510U GR-DVL512U
GR-DVL510U GR-DVL512U
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
101 LOWER CASE ASSY *LY20706-003BLY20706-003C
101C COVER(JACK) *LY32099-001BLY32099-001C
102 ARM ASSY *LY20697-001ALY20697-001B
104 CASSETTE COVER ASSY *LY20704-001ALY20704-001B
107 COVER(AJUST) LY32092-010ALY32092-032A
143 SPECIAL SCREW *LY30018-084A,(X2) LY30018-084A,(X1)
146 SPECIAL SCREW *LY30018-084A,(X2) LY30018-084A,(X3)
151 SPECIAL SCREW *— LY30018-023A
158 SPECIAL SCREW *LY30018-090ALY30018-0D6A
GR-DVL510U GR-DVL512U
MONITOR ASSEMBLY <M5>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
! 500 MONITOR ASSY LYH20246-010A LYH20246-018A
510 SPACER(A) *LY30029-063A —
GR-DVL510U GR-DVL512U
Notes: Mark — is not used.
Mark * reference model was also changed.
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MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
PW MAIN BOARD ASSY *YB10317B-03 YB10317B-04
IC1401 IC *YQ44881A YQ44882A
IC1403 IC *SN74AHC2G53T —
R1410 MG RESISTOR *NRSA6AJ-331W —
R1411 MG RESISTOR *NRSA6AJ-473W —
R1412 MG RESISTOR *NRSA6AJ-331W —
R1413 MG RESISTOR *— NRSA6AJ-331W
R6014 MG RESISTOR *— NRSA63J-0R0X
R8013 MG RESISTOR *NRSA6AJ-821W —
C1008 CAPACITOR *NCBA1CK-103W —
C1013 CAPACITOR *NCBA1CK-103W —
C1018 CAPACITOR *NCBA1CK-103W —
C1024 CAPACITOR *NDCA1HJ-100W —
C1025 CAPACITOR *NDCA1HJ-100W —
C8030 CAPACITOR *NDCA1HJ-150W —
X1001 C OSCILLATOR *NAX0424-001X NAX0474-001X
S6001 SLIDE SWITCH *NSW0096-001X —
GR-DVL510U GR-DVL512U
MONITOR BOARD ASSEMBLY <02>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
PW1 MONITOR BOARD ASSY *YB10324H1-03 YB10326H-01
C7616 CAPACITOR *NCB31HK-102X NCB31EK-103X
C7640 CAPACITOR *— NCB31EK-103X
CN766 SD CARD CONNECTOR *NNZ0052-001X NNZ0058-001X
GR-DVL510U GR-DVL512U
LCD BL BOARD ASSEMBLY <03>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
PW2 LCD BL BOARD ASSY *YB10324B2-02 YB10325B
GR-DVL510U GR-DVL512U
JACK BOARD ASSEMBLY <06>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
PW1 JACK BOARD ASSY *YB10314B1-01 YB10314B1-03
HD1 HOLDER(J.PWB) *LY32086-001ALY32086-001B
GR-DVL510U GR-DVL512U
Notes: Mark — is not used.
Mark * reference model was also changed.
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