JVC GR-FX36ED, GR-SX56ED Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-FX36ED,SX56ED

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-SXM86ED/

Power source : DC 11 V

Power consumption

Viewfinder on : 4.0 W (GR-SXM86ED/

LCD monitor* on : 4.5 W (GR-SXM86ED/

Video light** : 3.0 W

* Models equipped with LCD monitor only.
** GR-SXM86ED/SXM85ED/SXM76ED/SX56ED 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

SXM85ED/SXM76ED/SX56ED
only)/VHS PAL standard

(Using AC Adapter)
DC 6 V

(Using battery pack)

SXM85ED/SXM76ED/
FXM66ED)

3.7 W (GR-SX56ED/FX36ED)

SXM85ED/SXM76ED/
FXM66ED)

direct recording
Conforms to VHS standard

/ cassette

(with EC-60 cassette)

(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-FX36ED,GR-SX56ED)

Weight : Approx. 910 g (GR-SXM86ED)

Dimensions : 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm
(W x H x D) (GR-SXM86ED/SXM85ED/

*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

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)

Approx. 900 g (GR-SXM76ED/
FXM66ED)
Approx. 890 g (GR-SXM85ED)
Approx. 730 g (GR-SX56ED)
Approx. 720 g (GR-FX36ED)

SXM76ED/FXM66ED)
200 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm
(GR-SX56ED/FX36ED)
(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

0.55" colour LCD
(GR-SXM85ED)
Electronic viewfinder with 0.5"
black/white CRT
(GR-SXM86ED/SXM76ED/
SX56ED/FXM66ED/FX36ED)

LCD panel/TFT active matrix
system (GR-SXM86ED)

: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD

panel/TFT active matrix system
(GR-SXM85ED/SXM76ED/
FXM66ED)

Connectors

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

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-SXM86ED/
SXM85ED/SXM76ED/
SX56ED only)

jack (compatible with
RC-5325 plug)

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-V10ED

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

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.86606

January 2001