
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVM80U
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the GR-DVM90U service manual (No. 86565).
Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-DVM80U)
Camcorder
For General
Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)
Power consumption
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.4 W
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.2 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 51 mm x 125 mm x 97 mm (2-1/16" x 4-15/16" x 3-7/8")
Weight : Approx. 500 g (1.1 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 (Progressive Scan)
Lens : F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter : ø27 mm
LCD monitor : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix
Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" color LCD
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
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed
back in)
(without cassette and battery)
Approx. 575 g (1.3 lbs)
(incl. cassette and battery)
system
: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),
48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)
LP: 12.5 mm/s
(Using battery pack)
For Connectors
Video output :1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo
DV Input/output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
Headphone output : ø3.5 mm, stereo
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V51U
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption : 23 W
Output
Charge : DC 7.2 V
VTR : DC 6.3 V
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 68 mm x 45 mm x 110 mm (2-11/16" x 1-13/16" x 4-3/8")
Weight : Approx. 254.5 g (0.57 lbs)
, 0.77 A
, 1.8 A
Docking Station CU-V503U
For General
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 55 mm x 36 mm x 107 mm (2-3/16" x 1-7/16" x 4-1/4")
Weight : Approx. 89.9 g (0.2 lbs)
For Connectors
S-Video : Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output
Video : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output
Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog output
JLIP/EDIT : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with
PC : ø2.5 mm, 3-pole
External microphone input : 506 µV (rms), high impedance unbalanced with ø3.5 mm
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications
subject to change without notice.
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output
RC-5325 plug)
(stereo)
This service manual is printed on 100% recycled paper.
COPYRIGHT
© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
No. 86573
July 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIFFERENT TABLE ................................................................................................................................................................. 1 to 3
5. PARTS LIST
5.1 PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBL Y <M1> ...................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 FINAL ASSEMBL Y <M2> ......................................................................................................... ................................... 5-3
5.3 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01> ................................................................................................................................ 5-6
MMC BOARD ASSEMBLY <06> .............................................................................................................................. 5-15
AUDIO VF BOARD ASSEMBLY <08> ...................................................................................................................... 5-15
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-DVM90U and GR-DVM80U.
ITEM
DSC Used Not used
STROBE Used Not used
DOCKING STATION CU-V502U CU-V503U
MULTIMEDIA CARD Used Not used
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-DVM90U and GR-DVM80U.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> Note: As for IB (INSTRUCTIONS), refer to sec.5.
REF NO.
1 PACKING CASE LY31717-001A LY31717-002A
! 6 DOCKING STATION LY20590-001A LY20590-003A
8 CD ROM LY31133-013A LY31133-015A
9 MULTIMEDIA CARD QAM0262-002 –
35 SHEET(ATT.) LYT0584-007A –
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF NO.
ITEM
ITEM
MODEL
MODEL
MODEL
GR-DVM90U GR-DVM80U
GR-DVM90U GR-DVM80U
GR-DVM90U GR-DVM80U
! 101 LOWER CASE ASSY LY20576-001B LY20576-003B
106 ARM ASSY * LY20601-001B
114 ZOOM UNIT LY31680-001A LY31680-002B
115 MICROPHONE * LY31671-001B
121 CASS.COVER ASSY L Y20602-001A LY20602-003A
121A PLATE(HINGE) LY31675-001A –
121B BRACKET(HINGE) LY42261-001A –
121C SHAFT(C) LY30014-009A –
121E COVER(C.C) LY20599-001A LY20599-002A
123 GRIP BELT * LY31745-001B
134 SUB OPE ASSY LY31684-001A –
135 CAMERA OPE UNIT LY20600-001A LY20600-003A
140 SPACER(A) LY30029-054B LY30029-054C
Note: Mark – is not used. Mark is same as left. Mark * reference model was also changed.
1

REF NO.
141 SHEET – LY42406-001A
146 FRONT COVER ASSY LY20581-001D LY20581-003D
146C WINDOW(STB) LY42278-001A –
147 FRONT COVER2 * LY31761-002B
168 SPECIAL SCREW * LY30018-0B9A
176 SPECIAL SCREW LY30018-060A –
180 SCREW, X3 QYSPSPT1720R LY30018-043B
197 SPECIAL SCREW, X5 LY30018-070A LY30018-049A
204 SCREW, X2 QYSPSPT1730R QYSPSPT1735R
228 HEAT TAPE * LY42756-001B
MECHANISM ASSEMBL Y <M3>
ITEM
MODEL
GR-DVM90U GR-DVM80U
REF NO.
413 MOTOR BKT ASSY * LY30448-001G
ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER ASSEMBLY <M4>
REF NO.
300 VF UNIT * LY31749-001C
MONITOR ASSEMBL Y <M5>
REF NO.
! 500 MONITOR ASSY LYH20164-001B LYH20164-002B
! 504 MONITOR COVER ASSY LY20585-001A LY20585-003A
504C SPECIAL SCREW, X2 * LY30018-057A
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01>
REF NO.
ITEM
ITEM
ITEM
ITEM
MODEL
MODEL
MODEL
MODEL
GR-DVM90U GR-DVM80U
GR-DVM90U GR-DVM80U
GR-DVM90U GR-DVM80U
GR-DVM90U GR-DVM80U
PW MAIN BOARD ASSY YB10284B-02 YB10284C-02
MDA BOARD ASSEMBLY <02>
REF NO.
R4850 MG RESISTOR * –
Note: Mark – is not used. Mark is same as left. Mark * reference model was also changed.
2
ITEM
MODEL
GR-DVM90U GR-DVM80U

MMC BOARD ASSEMBLY <06>
REF NO.
PW3 MMC BOARD ASSY YB10288A3 YB10288B3
STROBE BOARD ASSEMBLY <07>
REF NO.
PW STROBE BOARD ASSY YB10249C –
AUDIO VF BOARD ASSEMBLY <08>
REF NO.
PW1 AUDIO VF BOARD ASSY YB10285B2-02 YB10285C2-02
Note: Mark – is not used. Mark is same as left. Mark * reference model was also changed.
ITEM
ITEM
ITEM
MODEL
MODEL
MODEL
GR-DVM90U GR-DVM80U
GR-DVM90U GR-DVM80U
GR-DVM90U GR-DVM80U
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