JVC GR-FX120A, GR-FX12A, GR-FX220A/A-S Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-FX12A,FX120A,FX220A/A-S

VHS
PAL

625

Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the GR-FX12EG service manual (No.86590).
Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

General

Format : S-VHS (GR-SXM470A/

Power source : DC 11 V

Power consumption

Viewfinder on : 4.0 W (GR-SXM470A/

LCD monitor* on : 4.5 W (GR-SXM470A/

Video light** : 3.0 W

* Models equipped with LCD monitor only.
** GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/FX220A/SXM27EA/SX22EA

only.

Signal system : PAL-type
Video recording system

Luminance : FM recording
Colour : Converted sub-carrier

Cassette :
Tape speed

SP : 23.39 mm/sec.
LP : 11.70 mm/sec.

Recording time (max.)

SP : 60 minutes
LP : 120 minutes

Operating

temperature :0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C

SXM27EA/SX22EA only)/
VHS PAL standard

(Using AC Adapter)
DC 6 V

(Using battery pack)

FXM270A/FXM170A/FXM17A/
SXM27EA only)

3.7 W (GR-FX220A/FX120A/
FX12A/SX22EA only)

FXM270A/FXM170A/FXM17A/
SXM27EA only)

direct recording
Conforms to VHS standard

/ cassette

(with EC-60 cassette)

Weight : Approx. 910 g

Dimensions : 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm
(W x H x D)

*Models equipped with LCD monitor only.
Pickup : 1/4" format CCD

Lens : F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm,

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.5"

White balance

adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment

LCD monitor : 3" diagonally measured,

(models equipped with
LCD monitor only)

Speaker : Monaural

(models equipped with
LCD monitor only)

Connectors

JLIP/EDIT : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

(GR-SXM470A only)
Approx. 900 g
(GR-FXM270A/FXM170A/
FXM17A/SXM27EA only)
Approx. 730 g
(GR-FX220A/SX22EA only)
Approx. 720 g
(GR-FX120A/FX12A only)

(GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/
FXM170A/FXM17A/SXM27EA
only)
200 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm
(GR-FX220A/FX120A/FX12A/
SX22EA only)
(with the LCD monitor* closed
and with the viewfinder full
tilted downward)

16:1 power zoom lens with
auto iris and macro control,
filter diameter 40.5 mm

black/white CRT

LCD panel/TFT active matrix
system (GR-SXM470A only)

2.5" diagonally measured, LCD
panel/TFT active matrix system
(GR-FXM270A/FXM170A/
FXM17A/SXM27EA only)

jack (compatible with
RC-5325 plug)

Video : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω unbalanced,

Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analogue

S-Video : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω,

(GR-SXM470A/
SXM27EA/SX22EA
only)

analogue output
(via Video output connector)

output
(via Audio output connector)

analogue output

C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω,

analogue output

AC Adapter AP-V10A/AS/EA

Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`,

Output : DC 11 V
Dimensions : 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm

(W x H x D)
Weight : Approx. 140 g

Optional Accessories

• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U

• Compact S-VHS (

• Compact VHS (

• Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

• 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.

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise
indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to
change without notice.

50 Hz/60 Hz

(not including Power Cord)

) Cassettes EC-60/45/30

, 1 A

) Cassettes SE-C45/30

No.86599

December 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIFFERENT TABLE....................................................................................................................................................... 1 to 2

5. PARTS LIST

5.1 PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> ................................................................................................. 5-1

The following table indicate main different points between models GR-FX12EG,GR-FX12A,GR-FX120A,GR-FX220A and GR-FX220A-S.

MODEL

ITEM

VIDEO LIGHT NOT USE
BODY COLOR MOLD BLACK
SNAP SHOT NOT USE
NIGHT SCOPE NOT USE
LIGHT SW NOT USE
5 SEC REC SW USED
AC ADAPTER AP-V10EG AP-V10A
AC CORD CEE TYPE
CASSETTE ADAPTER NOT USE
CONVERSION PLUG NOT USE

Note: Mark + is same as left.

The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-FX12EG,GR-FX12A,GR-FX120A,GR-FX220A and GR-FX220A-S.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> Note: As for IB (INSTRUCTIONS), refer to sec. 5.

REF

!

NO.

! 9 POWER CORD QMPL120-190-JR
! 10 AC ADAPTER LY20688-001B LY20688-003A

! 22
! 23

ITEM

1 PACKING CASE LY32179-001A LY32054-093A LY32054-073A LY32054-079A LY32054-028A
7 WARRANTY CARD BT-54013-1 –––– –––– –––– ––––

17 BATTERY –––– –––– R6P TYPE
19 CONNECTOR PEMC1174 –––– –––– –––– ––––
21

CASSETTE ADAPTER ASSY
CONVERSION PLUG (CEE=SASO)
CONVERSION PLUG (SASO=CEE)

24 SHEET(CON.PLUG) –––– LYT0609-001A

MODEL

GR-FX12EG GR-FX12A GR-FX120A GR-FX220A GR-FX220A-S

++
++
++
++
++
++

++
+++
+

USED (CEE=SASO)

GR-FX12EG GR-FX12A GR-FX120A GR-FX220A GR-FX220A-S

USED

++

+++

++

USED
SILVER
USED (only FULL)
USED
USED
NOT USE

+
+
+
+
+
+

AP-V10A-S
SASO TYPE

++

USED (SASO=CEE)

QMPS110-190-JR
LYT20688-004A

++

–––– –––– YQ31963A-3
–––– PEMC1012-02
–––– –––– –––– –––– PEMC1012

++

++

––––

++ +

FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>

REF

!

NO.

101 LOWER CASE ASSY LY20684-001B
104 FRONT COVER ASSY LY20683-002B LY20683-006B
104E DC LIGHT –––– –––– –––– LY32040-001A

104F SPACER(A) –––– –––– –––– LY30029-0B4A

!104H CAUTION LABEL –––– –––– –––– YQ44341-6

105 C.COVER(S) ASSY * LY20680-002B
106 UPPER CASE(S) LY10272-003A
107 STICKER(A) LY32058-001A
108 STICKER(C) LY32060-001A
109 TOP OPE UNIT LY20614-004B
114 STICKER(D) LY32061-003A
130 FRAME ASSY LY20678-002A
130E CONTACT(LIGHT) –––– –––– –––– YQ43810-1-1
130F E-SI C WIRE C-F –––– –––– –––– WJM0167-001A
136 SCREW * LY42981-001A

Note: Mark - is not used. Mark + is same as left. Mark * reference model was also changed.

1

ITEM

COVER(LIGHT) LY30934-015A LY30934-017A

MODEL

GR-FX12EG GR-FX12A GR-FX120A GR-FX220A GR-FX220A-S

++

+

LY20684-002A
LY20683-007B

+

++
+

LY10272-009A LY10272-010A

++
++
++
++
++

LY20680-008B

LY32058-002A
LY32060-002A
LY20614-002B
LY32061-001A
LY20678-001A

++++

+
+
+

–––– ––––

+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+