
SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-FX15EK,GR-FX15EX,GR-FX15EY,GR-FX15EZ
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the service manual No. 86712 (GR-SX25EX).
Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.
SPECIFICATION
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-SXM49, FXM393, FXM39, SX25, FX15)
Camcorder
General
Format :S-VHS (GR-SXM49/SX25 only)/
Power source : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)
Power consumption
Viewfinder on :4.2 W (GR-SXM49/FXM393/FXM39 only)
LCD monitor* on :4.7 W (GR-SXM49/FXM393/FXM39 only)
Video light** :3.0 W
* Applicable models only.
** GR-SXM49/FXM393/SX25 only.
Signal system :PAL-type
Video recording system
Luminance :FM recording
Colour :Converted sub-carrier direct recording
Cassette : / cassette
Tape speed
SP :23.39 mm/sec.
LP :11.70 mm/sec.
Recording time (max.)
SP :60 minutes
LP :120 minutes (with EC-60 cassette)
Operating
temperature :0°C to 40°C
Operating humidity :35% to 80%
Storage temperature :-20°C to 50°C
Weight :Approx. 840 g (GR-SXM49/FXM393/FXM39 only)
Dimensions (W x H x D) :113 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm
* Applicable models only.
VHS PAL standard
DC 6 V (Using battery pack)
4.0 W (GR-SX25/FX15 only)
Conforms to VHS standard
Approx. 760 g (GR-SX25 only)
Approx. 750 g (GR-FX15 only)
(GR-SXM49/FXM393/FXM39 only)
108 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm (GR-SX25/FX15 only)
(with the LCD monitor* closed and with the
viewfinder fully tilted downward)
Pickup
Lens :F1.6, f = 2.7 mm to 43.2 mm,
Viewfinder :Electronic viewfinder with 0.5"
White balance
adjustment
Speaker
(Applicable models only)
LCD monitor
(Applicable models only)
:1/6" format CCD
16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and
macro control, filter diameter 40.5 mm
black/white CRT White balance
:Auto/Manual adjustment
:Monaural
:2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/
TFT active matrix system
Connectors
Video
Audio
S-Video
(GR-SXM49/SX25 only)
:
1 V (p-p), 75 unbalanced, analogue output
(via Video output connector)
:
300 mV (rms), 1 k , analogue output
(via Audio output connector)
:
Y:1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue output
C:0.30 V (p-p), 75 , analogue output
AC Adapter
Power requirement
Output
:
AC 110 V - 240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz
:
DC 11 V , 1 A
Optional Accessories
• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U
• Compact S-VHS ( ) Cassettes SE-C45/30
• Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes EC-60/45/30
• Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
• Cassette Adapter C-P7U
Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your
nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability.
GR-FX15EK,GR-FX15EX,GR-FX15EY,GR-FX15EZ M3A6B2
No. 86718
2003/02

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIFFERENT TABLE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 to 2
PARTS LIST
1. PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> ..................................................................................................................................... 3-1
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-SX25EX ,GR-FX15EK ,GR-FX15EX ,GR-FX15EY and
GR-FX15EZ.
ITEM
TAPE FORMAT S-VHS-C VHS-C
S CABLE Used Not used
S OUTPUT Used Not used
DC LIGHT Used Not used
MODEL
GR-SX25EX GR-FX15EK GR-FX15EX GR-FX15EY GR-FX15EZ
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-SX25EX ,GR-FX15EK ,GR-FX15EX ,GR-FX15EY
and GR-FX15EZ.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
1 PACKING CASE LY33071-002B LY33071-004B
4 POLY BAG QPA02003506 QPA02003506P QPA02003506
! 5 INST BOOK(GERMAN) LYT1060-002C — LYT1060-002C —
! 5 INST BOOK(FRENCH) LYT1060-003C — LYT1060-003C — —
! 5 INST BOOK(DUTCH) LYT1060-004C — LYT1060-004C — —
! 5 INST BOOK(SPANISH) LYT1060-005C — LYT1060-005C — —
! 5 INST BOOK(ITALIAN) LYT1060-006C — LYT1060-006C — —
! 5 INST BOOK(ENGLISH) — LYT1061-001B — — —
! 5 INST BOOK(DANISH) — — — LYT1060-007B —
! 5 INST BOOK(FINNISH) — — — LYT1060-008B —
! 5 INST BOOK(SWEDISH) — — — LYT1060-009B —
! 5 INST BOOK(NORWEGIAN) — — — LYT1060-010B —
! 5 INST BOOK(RUSSIAN) — — — — LYT1060-011B
! 5 INST BOOK(CZECH) — — — — LYT1060-012B
! 5 INST BOOK(POLISH) — — — — LYT1060-013B
! 5 INST BOOK(HUNGARIAN) — — — — LYT1060-014B
6 Q.CARD — LYT1094-001B — — —
7 GUARANTY CARD — BT-54008-4 — — —
8 WARRANTY CARD BT-54013-5 — BT-54013-5
9 POLY BAG QPA02003506 QPA02003506P QPA02003506
! 14 AC ADAPTER LY20955-001C ———
! 14 AC ADAPTER LY20956-001B
16 S CABLE QAM0004-003 — — — —
! 17 POWER CORD QMPL120-190-JR QMPP110-190-JR QMPL120-190-JR
GR-SX25EX GR-FX15EK GR-FX15EX GR-FX15EY GR-FX15EZ
Notes : Mark is same as left.
Mark — is not used.
1

FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
101 C.COVER(S)ASSY LY20928-001D LY20928-007E LY20928-006E
101F STICKER(C) LY44007-001A — LY44007-001A
101H STICKER(B) LY43982-001A LY43982-005A
121 LOWER CASE ASSY LY20925-002C LY20925-006E
135 F.COVER ASSY LY20926-001C LY20926-003D
135D STICKER(A) LY43983-001A LY43983-002A
! 135E CAUTION LABEL LY44141-001A — — — —
135G COVER(LIGHT) — LY32965-001A
137 DC LIGHT LY33067-001A — — — —
157 TOP OPE UNIT LY10392-001C LY10392-002D
As for the difference in a “FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>”
drawing, 135G is added.
GR-SX25EX GR-FX15EK GR-FX15EX GR-FX15EY GR-FX15EZ
135
135F
f
135F
135F
m
139
136
135C
135B
135D
a
135A
135G
g
MECHANISM ASSEMBLY <M3>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
400 MECHA(B) ASSY YMA0040A-E YMA0042A-E
406
CASSETTE GUIDE ASSY(RIGHT)
406A SW.LEVER(RIGHT) YQ32162-1-3 — — — —
406B TORSION SPRING YQ44340-1-4 — — — —
407 SCREW LY42819-001A — — — —
466 ROTARY ENCODER QSW0888-002 QSW0888-001
GR-SX25EX GR-FX15EK GR-FX15EX GR-FX15EY GR-FX15EZ
YQ44339A-7 — — — —
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
PW1 MAIN BOARD ASSY YB10400EB1-02 YB10400EI1-03
IC4002 IC(DIGITAL) MSM548331TA — — — —
IC4701 IC — MM1512XN-X
IC4702 IC BA7665FS-X — — — —
Q3505 DIGI TRANSISTOR DTC144EE-X — — — —
Q4001 DIGI TRANSISTOR DTC144EE-X — — — —
Q6306 MOS FET 2SK3577-X — — — —
D4001 SI DIODE DAN222-X — — — —
C4024 C CAPACITOR NCF31EZ-104X — — — —
C4025 C CAPACITOR NCB31CK-104X — — — —
C4044 C CAPACITOR NCB30JK-105X — — — —
C4713 E CAPACITOR NEA70JM-226X — — — —
C4714 E CAPACITOR NEA70GM-107X — — — —
C4715 C CAPACITOR NCB31EK-103X — — — —
C6307 E CAPACITOR NEA71CM-106X — — — —
R4013 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-102X — — — —
R4014 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-103X — — — —
R4036 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-101X — — — —
R4712 MG RESISTOR NRSA63D-680X — — — —
R4713 MG RESISTOR NRSA63D-680X — — — —
R6306 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-0R0X — — — —
R6307 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-104X — — — —
R6314 MG RESISTOR NRS12BK-R47W — — — —
CN6 CONNECTOR QGA1201C2-02X — — — —
J505 S JACK QND0068-001 — — — —
GR-SX25EX GR-FX15EK GR-FX15EX GR-FX15EY GR-FX15EZ
Notes : Mark is same as left.
Mark — is not used.
2

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
AV & MULTIMEDIA COMPANY CAMCORDER CATEGORY 12, 3-chome, Moriya-cho, kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, kanagawa-prefecture, 221-8528, Japan
(No.86718)
Printed in Japan
200302WPC