
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

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIFFERENT TABLE ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 to 3
4. CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS
4.1 MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD ........................................................................................................................................ 4-1
5. PARTS LIST
5.1 PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> ................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2> (FOR FX36ED) ............................................................................................................. 5-3
5.3 MECHANISM ASSEMBLY <M3> (FOR FX36ED) ..................................................................................................5-7
5.4 MECHANISM ASSEMBLY <M3> (FOR FX36ED,SX56ED) .................................................................................... 5-9
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-FX12EG,GR-FX36ED and GR-SX56ED.
ITEM
VIDEO LIGHT NOT USED USED
IR RECEVER NOT USED USED
BODY COLOR MOLD BLACK SILVER
SNAP SHOT NOT USED USED(FULL ONLY)
NIGHT SCOPE NOT USED USED
LIGHT SW NOT USED USED
5 SEC REC SW USED NOT USED
AC ADAPTER AP-V10EG AP-V10ED
REMOTE COMTROL UNIT NOT USED USED(RM-V716U)
CASSETTE ADAPTER NOT USED USED
S-VIDEO CABLE NOT USED USED
Note: Mark + is same as left.
MODEL
GR-FX12EG
GR-FX36ED
GR-SX56ED
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-FX12EG,GR-FX36ED and GR-SX56ED.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> Note: As for IB (INSTRUCTIONS), refer to sec. 5.
REF
!
NO.
1 PACKING CASE LY32179-001A LY32054-036A LY32054-034A
7 WARRANTY CARD BT-54013-1 BT-59011-2
! 9 POWER CORD QMPL120-190-JR QMPS120-190-JR
! 10 AC ADAPTER(AP-V10ED) LY20688-001B LY20688-009A
14 CORE FILTER, X3 QQR0491-002 –––
15 S CABLE, S-VIDEO CABLE ––– ––– QAM0004-003
16
17 BATTERY,AAA(R03)X2 ––– USED
19 CONNECTOR PEMC1174 ––– –––
20 CASSETTE ADAPTER ASSY ––– YQ31963A-3
21 BATTERY(R6PY) ––– USED
22 CABLE ASSY, EDITING CABLE ––– PEAC0428-150
23 GUARANTY CARD ––– BT-59012-1
FINAL ASSEMBL Y<M2>
REF
!
NO.
101 LOWER CASE ASSY LY20684-001B LY20684-002A LY20684-004A
104 FRONT COVER ASSY LY20683-002B LY20683-004B LY20683-007B
104E DC LIGHT ––– ––– LY32040-001A
104F SPACER(A) ––– ––– LY30029-0B4A
! 104H CAUTION LABEL ––– ––– YQ44341-6
105 C.COVER(S) ASSY * LY20680-002D LY20680-008D LY20680-001D
106 UPPER CASE(S) LY10272-003A LY10272-004A LY10272-005A
107 STICKER(A) LY32058-001A LY32058-002A
108 STICKER(C) LY32060-001A LY32060-002A
109 TOP OPE UNIT LY20614-004B LY20614-006B LY20614-002B
111 REAR UNIT LY20615-003A LY20615-002A
114 STICKER(D) LY32061-003A LY32061-001A
130 FRAME ASSY LY20678-002A LY20678-001A
130E CONTACT(LIGHT) ––– ––– YQ43810-1-1
130F E-SI C WIRE C-F
Note: Mark ––– is not used. Mark is same as left. Mark *reference model was also changed.
ITEM
CORE FILTER, X4 ––– ––– QQR0491-002
REMOTE CONTROLLER(RM-V716U)
ITEM
COVER(LIGHT) LY30934-015A LY30934-016A –––
MODEL
MODEL
GR-FX12EG
––– LY20543-002A
GR-FX36ED
GR-FX12EG GR-FX36ED
––– ––– WJM0167-001A
GR-SX56ED
GR-SX56ED
1

MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY<01>
REF
!
NO.
PW MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY * YB10310EF-02 YB10310EM-02 YB10310EN-02
IC4002 IC ––– TMS4C2973-28-X TMS4C2973-28-X
IC1801 IR DETECT UNIT ––– PIC-26043S
Q3006 TRANSISTOR ––– ––– DTC144EE
Q3505 TRANSISTOR ––– ––– DTC144EE
Q4705 TRANSISTOR ––– ––– 2SC4617/QR/-X
Q4706 TRANSISTOR ––– ––– 2SC4617/QR/-X
Q4707 TRANSISTOR ––– ––– 2SC4617/QR/-X
Q4711 PAIR TRANSISTOR ––– ––– PUMX1
Q4712 PAIR TRANSISTOR ––– ––– PUMT1
Q4713 PAIR TRANSISTOR ––– ––– PUMX1
Q4714 PAIR TRANSISTOR ––– ––– PUMT1
Q4715 PAIR TRANSISTOR ––– ––– HN1C01FU/G/-X
Q6306 MOS FET ––– ––– SSM3K02F
D3001 DIODE ––– ––– DAN222
D6616 ZENER DIODE UDZS8.2B UDZS5.1B
R3027 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-103X
R4701 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-0R0X –––
R4702 MG RESISTOR * NRSA63J-680X NRSA63J-820X
R4711 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-121X
R4712 CMF RESISTOR ––– ––– NRVA63D-561X
R4713 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-681X
R4714 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-122X
R4715 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-0R0X
R4716 CMF RESISTOR ––– ––– NRVA63D-561X
R4717 CMF RESISTOR ––– ––– NRVA63D-222X
R4718 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-104X
R4719 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-222X
R4720 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-0R0X –––
R4721 CMF RESISTOR ––– ––– NRVA63D-680X
R4723 CMF RESISTOR ––– ––– NRVA63D-680X
R4735 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-332X
R4736 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-332X
R4737 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-104X
R4738 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-332X
R4739 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-332X
R4741 CMF RESISTOR ––– ––– NRVA63D-152X
R4743 CMF RESISTOR ––– ––– NRVA63D-223X
R4744 CMF RESISTOR ––– ––– NRVA63D-222X
R4745 CMF RESISTOR ––– ––– NRVA63D-681X
R4746 CMF RESISTOR ––– ––– NRVA63D-222X
R4747 CMF RESISTOR ––– ––– NRVA63D-681X
R5203 MG RESISTOR ––– NRSA63J-0R0X NRSA63J-0R0X
R5204 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-0R0X ––– –––
R6307 MG RESISTOR ––– ––– NRSA63J-104X
R6616 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-102X NRSA63J-222X
C3033 CAPACITOR ––– ––– NCB31CK-104X
C4040 CAPACITOR ––– NCB21CK-105X
C4708 CAPACITOR ––– ––– NDC31HJ-820X
C4709 CAPACITOR ––– ––– NDC31HJ-150X
C4710 CAPACITOR ––– ––– NCB31EK-103X
C4711 CAPACITOR ––– ––– NCB21CK-105X
C4715 CAPACITOR ––– ––– NCB21CK-105X
C4719 CAPACITOR ––– ––– NCB31EK-103X
C6307 E CAPACITOR ––– ––– NEA71CM-106X
L6306 COIL ––– ––– NQL52EM-470X
J505 S JACK ––– ––– QND0068-001
Note: Mark ––– is not used. Mark is same as left. Mark *reference model was also changed.
ITEM
MODEL
GR-FX12EG GR-FX36ED
GR-SX56ED
2

CCD BOARD ASSEMBLY<02>
REF
!
NO.
PW CCD BOARD ASSEMBLY YB20899A-01 YB20899D-01
R5304 MG RESISTOR NRSA02J-105X –––
C5303 C CAPACITOR NCB21HK-102X NCB21HK-222X
OPTICAL BLOCK SECTION
REF
!
NO.
257 CCD BASE ASSY LYH40018-003A LYH40132-002A
Note: Mark ––– is not used. Mark is same as left.
ITEM
ITEM
MODEL
MODEL
GR-FX12EG GR-FX36ED
GR-FX12EG GR-FX36ED
GR-SX56ED
GR-SX56ED
3