
SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-FXM383EG,SXM28EG,
SXM58EG,SXM780A
VHS
PAL
625
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the GR-FXM38EG, SXM48EG service manual (No. 86655).
Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard
Power source : DC 11 V
Power consumption
Viewfinder on : 4.0 W (GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/SXM780A/SXM480A/
LCD monitor* on : 4.5 W (GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/SXM780A/SXM480A/
Video light** : 3.0 W
* Applicable models only.
** GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/SXM780A/SXM480A/SXM280A only.
Signal system : PAL-type
Video recording system
Luminance : FM recording
Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS
Cassette : / 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
Weight : Approx. 910 g (GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/SXM780A/SXM480A/
Dimensions : 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm
(W x H x D) (GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/SXM780A/SXM480A/SXM280A/
* Applicable models only.
DC 6 V (Using battery pack)
SXM280A/SXM180A only)
3.7 W (GR-SX140A only)
SXM280A/SXM180A only)
standard
(with EC-60 cassette)
SXM280A only)
Approx. 900 g
(GR-SXM180A only)
Approx. 850 g (GR-SX140A only)
SXM180A only)
200 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm
(GR-SX140A only)
(with the LCD monitor* closed and with the viewfinder fully
tilted downward)
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/
SXM780A/SXM480A/SXM280A/SXM180A/SX140A)
Camcorder
(Using AC Adapter)
Pickup : 1/6" format CCD
Lens : F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm,
Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.5" black/white CRT
White balance adjustment
LCD monitor : 3" diagonally measured, LCD
(Applicable models only)
Speaker : Monaural
(Applicable models only)
Connectors
Video : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω unbalanced, analogue output (via Video output
Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analogue output
Digital : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack
(GR-SXM78EA/SXM780A only)
S-Video : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Power requirement : AC 110 V — 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output : DC 11 V
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.
16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter
diameter 40.5 mm
: Auto/Manual adjustment
panel/TFT active matrix system
(GR-SXM78EA/SXM780A/SXM480A only)
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
(GR-SXM48EA/SXM280A/SXM180A only)
connector)
(via Audio output connector)
output
C : 0.30 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output
AC Adapter
, 1 A
) Cassettes SE-C45/30
) Cassettes EC-60/45/30
This service manual is printed on 100% recycled paper.
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
No. 86664
January 2002

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIFFERENT TABLE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 to 3
5. PARTS LIST (5-1 to 5-6)
5.1 PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> ................................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2> ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.3 MONITOR ASSEMBLY <M5> [GR-SXM780A] ..................................................................................................................................... 5-6
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-FXM38EG-X and GR-FXM383EG-X.
ITEM
BODY COLOR SILVER MOLD BRACK
DC LIGHT Not Used Used
MODEL
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-FXM38EG-X and GR-FXM383EG-X.
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
101 CASSETTE COVER(M)ASSY LY20694-002B LY20694-010A
103 UPPER CASE(M) LY10257-041A LY10257-042A
125 TOP OPERATION UNIT LY20614-014C LY20614-010C
130 REAR UNIT LY20615-005F *LY20615-005E
135 FRONT COVER ASSY LY20683-030A LY20683-031A
135F COVER(LIGHT)/DC LIGHT LY30934-022A LY32040-001A
135G STICKER(A) LY32058-001A LY32058-002A
135J SPACER(A) — LY30029-0B4A
!
135K CAUTION LABEL — YQ44341-6
139 SCREW — *QYSPSTU1725M
140 FRAME ASSY LY20832-002B LY20832-001B
140E CONTACT(LIGHT),X2 — YQ43810-1-1
140F E-SI C WIRE C-F — WJM0259-001A
142 SCREW
GR-FXM38EG-X GR-FXM383EG-X
GR-FXM38EG-X GR-FXM383EG-X
QYSPSPU1720Z(,x2)*QYSPSPU1720Z(,x1)
MONITOR ASSEMBLY <M5>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
!
500 MONITOR ASSY LY20836-002A LY20836-003A
!
501 MONITOR COVER ASSY LY20834-002A LY20834-003A
505 HINGE COVER(UPPER) LY31939-001A LY31939-003A
GR-FXM38EG-X GR-FXM383EG-X
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
PW1 MAIN BOARD ASSY YB10356EA1-01 YB10356EG1-01
Q6306 MOS FET — SSM3K02F
R6306 MG RESISTOR — NRS12BK-R47W
R6307 MG RESISTOR — NRSA63J-104X
C6307 E CAPACITOR — NEA71CM-106X
CN6 CONNECTOR — QGA1201C2-02X
GR-FXM38EG-X GR-FXM383EG-X
Notes : Mark — is not used.
Mark : * reference model was also changed.
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The following table indicate main different points between models GR-SXM48EG-X, GR-SXM28EG-F, GR-SXM58EG-X,
GR-SXM58EG-Y, GR-SXM58EG-Z and GR-SXM780A.
ITEM
DC LIGHT Used Not Used Used
LCD MONITOR 2.5” 3”
DIGITAL TERMINAL Not Used Used
BATTERY PACK BN-V11U-E BN-V11U-F BN-V20BU BN-V11U-E
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Not Used RM-V715U
CASSETTE ADAPTER Optional
MODEL
GR-SXM48EG-X GR-SXM28EG-F GR-SXM58EG-X GR-SXM58EG-Y GR-SXM58EG-Z GR-SXM780A
Provided
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-SXM48EG-X, GR-SXM28EG-F, GR-SXM58EG-X,
GR-SXM58EG-Y, GR-SXM58EG-Z and GR-SXM780A.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> Note: As for IB (INSTRUCTIONS), refer to sec.5.
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
1 PACKING CASE LY32545-002A LY32545-001B LY32563-003B
6 CONNECTOR PEMC1174 —
7 GUARANTY CARD — BT-54008-2 ————
8 WARRANTY CARD BT-54013-2 — BT-54013-2 —
!
13 BATTERY PACK YQ10269E YQ10269F LY31199-001A YQ10269E
16 BATTERY —————AA(R6)
19 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT —————LY42129-001A
20 BATTERY,X2 —————AAA(R03)
21 CASSETTE ADAPTER —————YQ31963B-3
22 POLY BAG —————YQ43446
23 S-VIDEO CABLE QAM0004-003 —
!
24 SHEET(CON.PLUG) —————LYT0609-001A
!
25 CONVERSION PLUG —————PEMC1012-02
32 PC CONNECTION CABLE ——QAM0384-001
34 CD ROM ASSY ——LY32210-020B
36 SHEET(ATT.) ——LYT0974-001A
38 SHEET(AGREMENT) ——LYT0934-001A
GR-SXM48EG-X GR-SXM28EG-F GR-SXM58EG-X GR-SXM58EG-Y GR-SXM58EG-Z GR-SXM780A
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
101 CASSETTE COVER(M)ASSY LY20694-002B *LY20694-011A
101E STICKER(E) — LY43537-001A ——LY43537-001A —
103 UPPER CASE(M) LY10257-044A LY10257-043A LY10257-045A LY10257-049A
110 LOWER CASE ASSY LY20684-023A LY20684-022A LY20684-023A
125 TOP OPERATION UNIT LY20614-002C LY20614-014C LY20614-002C
127 STICKER(D) —————LY32061-006A
130 REAR UNIT LY20615-005F *LY20615-005E LY20615-007B
135 FRONT COVER ASSY LY20683-033A LY20683-030A LY20683-029A
135F DC LIGHT/COVER(LIGHT) LY32040-001A LY30934-022A LY32040-001A
135G STICKER(A) LY32058-002A LY32058-001A LY32058-003A
135H STICKER(C) LY32060-004A LY32060-005A LY32060-004A
135J SPACER(A) LY30029-0B4A — LY30029-0B4A
!
135K CAUTION LABEL YQ44341-6 — YQ44341-6
139 SCREW — *QYSPSTU1725M
140 FRAME ASSY LY20832-001B LY20832-002B LY20832-001B
140E CONTACT(LIGHT),X2 YQ43810-1-1 — YQ43810-1-1
140F E-SI C WIRE C-F WJM0259-001A — WJM0259-001A
142 SCREW
GR-SXM48EG-X GR-SXM28EG-F GR-SXM58EG-X GR-SXM58EG-Y GR-SXM58EG-Z GR-SXM780A
* *
LY20694-009B LY20694-002B
* * * *
QYSPSPU1720Z(,x2)*QYSPSPU1720Z(,x1)
* * * *
MONITOR ASSEMBLY <M5>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
!
500 MONITOR ASSY LY20836-001A LY20836-004A
502 MONITOR CASE ASSY LY32036-002A LY32035-001A
502E SPACER(A) LY30029-0T7A —
504 SHIELD CASE LY32330-001A LY32332-001A
518 LCD MODULE QLD0176-001 QLD0213-001
519 LIGHT SCREEN LY43392-001A LY43391-001A
520 LAMP QLL0110-001 QLL0111-001
521 HOLDER,X2 LY43393-001A LY43394-001A
522 SHEET LY43396-001A LY43395-001A
523 DIFFUSION SHEET LY43362-001A LY43363-001A
527 SPACER(A) —————LY30029-0R6A
528 LCD FRAME(3) —————LY32333-001A
529 SPACER(A),X2 —————LY30029-0R5A
GR-SXM48EG-X GR-SXM28EG-F GR-SXM58EG-X GR-SXM58EG-Y GR-SXM58EG-Z GR-SXM780A
Notes : Mark
Mark — is not used.
Mark : * reference model was also changed.
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is same as left.

MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
PW1 MAIN BOARD ASSY YB10356EB1-01 YB10356EH1-01 YB10356EC1-01 YB10356EJ1-01
IC101 IC(MICRO C ROM) UPD703039-038 UPD703039-039
IC105 IC(DIGITAL) ——TC7S66FU
IC1801 IR DETECT UNIT —————PIC-26043S
IC4002 IC Z4C2973-32-X — Z4C2973-32-X
IC8001 IC ——MAX3221CAE
Q6306 MOS FET SSM3K02F — SSM3K02F
Q6621 PAIR TRANSISTOR —————HN1C01FU/G/-X
Q6622 TRANSISTOR —————2SA1577/QR/-X
D8001 ZENER DIODE ——EMZ6.8N
R182 MG RESISTOR ——NRSA63J-105X
R4013 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-102X — NRSA63J-102X
R6306 MG RESISTOR NRS12BK-R47W — NRS12BK-R47W
R6307 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-104X — NRSA63J-0R0X
R6622 CMF RESISTOR —————NRVA63D-104X
R6623 CMF RESISTOR —————NRVA63D-473X
R6624 MG RESISTOR —————NRSA63J-273X
R6625 MG RESISTOR —————NRSA63J-822X
R6626 CMF RESISTOR —————NRVA63D-273X
R6627 CMF RESISTOR —————NRVA63D-183X
R8001 MG RESISTOR ——NRSA63J-331X
R8002 MG RESISTOR ——NRSA63J-0R0X
R8003 MG RESISTOR ——NRSA63J-0R0X
C4024 CAPACITOR NCF31EZ-104X — NCF31EZ-104X
C4044 CAPACITOR NCB30JK-105X — NCB30JK-105X
C6307 E CAPACITOR NEA71CM-106X — NEA71CM-106X
C6622 CAPACITOR —————NCB21CK-105X
C8001 CAPACITOR ——NCF31EZ-104X
C8002 CAPACITOR ——NCF31EZ-104X
C8003 CAPACITOR ——NCF31EZ-104X
C8004 CAPACITOR ——NCF31EZ-104X
C8005 T CAPACITOR ——NBE20JM-106X
C8006 CAPACITOR ——NCF31EZ-104X
L501 MG RESISTOR ——NRSA63J-0R0X
L8001 COIL ——NQL365K-220X
CN6 CONNECTOR QGA1201C2-02X — QGA1201C2-02X
GR-SXM48EG-X GR-SXM28EG-F GR-SXM58EG-X GR-SXM58EG-Y GR-SXM58EG-Z GR-SXM780A
MONITOR BOARD ASSEMBLY <07>
REF. MODEL
!
NO. ITEM
PW MONITOR BOARD ASSY YB20913A YB20913B
IC7603 IC SN74AHC1G04K —
Q7607 TRANSISTOR DTC144EE —
R7602 MG RESISTOR NRSA63D-752X NRSA63D-432X
R7607 MG RESISTOR NRSA63D-822X NRSA63D-153X
R7637 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-223X NRSA63J-682X
R7640 MG RESISTOR NRSA02J-182X NRSA02J-122X
R7641 MG RESISTOR NRSA02J-331X NRSA02J-821X
R7642 MG RESISTOR —————NRSA63J-0R0X
R7643 MG RESISTOR —————NRSA63J-123X
R7644 MG RESISTOR —————NRSA63J-123X
R7645 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-682X NRSA63J-123X
R7646 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-392X NRSA63J-222X
R7647 MG RESISTOR —————NRSA63J-0R0X
R7648 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-103X —
R7649 MG RESISTOR —————NRSA63J-333X
R7650 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-103X —
C7623 CAPACITOR NCB31EK-682X —
C7627 CAPACITOR NCB31EK-103X —
C7630 CAPACITOR —————NCB31EK-103X
L7603 COIL —————NQL38DK-220X
L7604 COIL NQL38DK-220X
GR-SXM48EG-X GR-SXM28EG-F GR-SXM58EG-X GR-SXM58EG-Y GR-SXM58EG-Z GR-SXM780A
Notes : Mark is same as left.
Mark — is not used.
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