
SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SX22EA
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
(with EC-60 cassette)
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-SX22EA)
/ 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)
(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)
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-SXM470A/
SXM27EA/SX22EA
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-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 SE-C45/30
) Cassettes EC-60/45/30
, 1 A
No.86618
February 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> ......................................................................................................................................5-3
5.3 MECHANISM ASSEMBLY <M3> ..........................................................................................................................5-6
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-FX12EG and GR-SX22EA.
ITEM
VIDEO LIGHT NOT USE USED
BODY COLOR MOLD BLACK SILVER
SNAP SHOT NOT USE USED(FULL ONLY)
NIGHT SCOPE NOT USE USED
LIGHT SW NOT USE USED
5 SEC REC SW USED NOT USE
AC ADAPTER AP-V10EG AP-V10EA
CASSETTE ADAPTER NOT USE USED
S-VIDEO CABLE NOT USE USED
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-FX12EG and GR-SX22EA.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> Note: As for IB (INSTRUCTIONS), refer to sec. 5.
REF
!
NO.
1 PACKING CASE LY32179-001A LY32179-003A
7 WARRANTY CARD BT-54013-1 BT-56001-2
! 9 POWER CORD QMPL120-190-JR QMPH120-190-JR
! 10 AC ADAPTER(AP-V10EA) * LY20688-001B LY20688-007A
14 CORE FILTER, X3 QQR0491-002
15 S CABLE, S-VIDEO CABLE
19 CONNECTOR PEMC1174
20 CASSETTE ADAPTER ASSY
21 BATTERY(R6P TYPE)
24 SER.NET CARD
ITEM
CORE FILTER, X4
MODEL
MODEL
GR-FX12EG
GR-SX22EA
GR-FX12EG GR-SX22EA
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
QQR0491-002
QAM0004-003
YQ31963A-3
USED
BT-56002-2
–––
–––
FINAL ASSEMBL Y <M2>
REF
!
NO.
101 LOWER CASE ASSY LY20684-001B LY20684-004A
104 FRONT COVER ASSY LY20683-002B LY20683-014A
104E DC LIGHT
104F SPACER(A)
! 104H CAUTION LABEL
105 C.COVER(S) ASSY * LY20680-002D LY20680-001D
105D WINDOW(S) LY32023-002A LY32023-001A
105E STICKER(B) LY32059-001A LY32059-002A
106 UPPER CASE(S) LY10272-003A LY10272-001A
107 STICKER(A) LY32058-001A LY32058-002A
108 STICKER(C) LY32060-001A LY32060-002A
109 TOP OPE UNIT LY20614-004B LY20614-002B
111 REAR UNIT LY20615-003A LY20615-003B
114 STICKER(D) LY32061-003A LY32061-001A
130 FRAME ASSY * LY20678-002B LY20678-001B
130E CONTACT(LIGHT)
130F E-SI C WIRE C-F, MAIN CN4
Note: Mark ––– is not used. Mark is same as left. Mark * reference model was also changed.
ITEM
COVER(LIGHT) LY30934-015A
MODEL
GR-FX12EG GR-SX22EA
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
LY32040-001A
LY30029-0B4A
YQ44341-6
YQ43810-1-1
WJM0167-001A
–––
1

MECHANISM ASSEMBL Y <M3>
REF
!
NO.
400 MECHA(B)ASSY YMA0030A-E YMA0031A-E
406 C.GUIDE(R)ASSY
406A SW.LEVER(R)
406B TORSION SPRING
407 SCREW
466 ROTARY ENCODER QSW0888-001 QSW0888-002
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01>
REF
!
NO.
PW MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY * YB10310EF-03 YB10310EX-03
IC4002 IC
Q3006 TRANSISTOR
Q3505 TRANSISTOR
Q4705 TRANSISTOR
Q4706 TRANSISTOR
Q4707 TRANSISTOR
Q4711 PAIR TRANSISTOR
Q4712 PAIR TRANSISTOR
Q4713 PAIR TRANSISTOR
Q4714 PAIR TRANSISTOR
Q4715 PAIR TRANSISTOR
Q6306 MOS FET
D3001 DIODE
D6616 ZENER DIODE UDZS8.2B UDZS6.8B
R3027 MG RESISTOR
R4701 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-0R0X
R4702 MG RESISTOR *NRSA63J-680X NRSA63J-820X
R4711 MG RESISTOR
R4712 CMF RESISTOR
R4713 MG RESISTOR
R4714 MG RESISTOR
R4715 MG RESISTOR
R4716 CMF RESISTOR
R4717 CMF RESISTOR
R4718 MG RESISTOR
R4719 MG RESISTOR
R4720 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-0R0X
R4721 CMF RESISTOR
R4723 CMF RESISTOR
R4735 MG RESISTOR
R4736 MG RESISTOR
R4737 MG RESISTOR
R4738 MG RESISTOR
R4739 MG RESISTOR
R4741 CMF RESISTOR
R4743 CMF RESISTOR
R4744 CMF RESISTOR
R4745 CMF RESISTOR
R4746 CMF RESISTOR
R4747 CMF RESISTOR
R6306 MG RESISTOR
R6307 MG RESISTOR
C3033 CAPACITOR
C4040 CAPACITOR
C4708 CAPACITOR
C4709 CAPACITOR
Note: Mark ––– is not used. Mark is same as left. Mark * reference model was also changed.
2
ITEM
ITEM
MODEL
MODEL
GR-FX12EG GR-SX22EA
–––
–––
–––
–––
YQ44339A-7
YQ32162-1-3
YQ44340-1-4
LY42819-001A
GR-FX12EG GR-SX22EA
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
TMS4C2973-28-X
DTC144EE
DTC144EE
2SC4617/QR/-X
2SC4617/QR/-X
2SC4617/QR/-X
PUMX1
PUMT1
PUMX1
PUMT1
HN1C01FU/G/-X
SSM3K02F
DAN222
NRSA63J-103X
NRSA63J-121X
NRVA63D-561X
NRSA63J-681X
NRSA63J-122X
NRSA63J-0R0
NRVA63D-511X
NRVA63D-222X
NRSA63J-104X
NRSA63J-222X
NRVA63D-680X
NRVA63D-680X
NRSA63J-332X
NRSA63J-332X
NRSA63J-104X
NRSA63J-332X
NRSA63J-332X
NRVA63D-152X
NRVA63D-223X
NRVA63D-222X
NRVA63D-681X
NRVA63D-222X
NRVA63D-681X
NRS12BK-R47W
NRSA63J-104X
NCB31CK-104X
NCB21CK-105X
NDC31HJ-820X
NDC31HJ-150X
–––
–––

REF
!
NO.
C4710 CAPACITOR
C4711 CAPACITOR
C4715 CAPACITOR
C4719 CAPACITOR
C6307 E CAPACITOR
L6306 COIL
J505 S JACK
Note: Mark ––– is not used. Mark is same as left. Mark * reference model was also changed.
OPTICAL BLOCK SECTION
REF
!
NO.
254 OP LPF LY41756-001A LY41370-001A
255 CCD SPACER LY20346-001A LY20086-001A
257 CCD BASE ASSY LYH40018-003A LYH40018-004A
Note: Mark ––– is not used. Mark is same as left. Mark * reference model was also changed.
ITEM
ITEM
MODEL
MODEL
GR-FX12EG GR-SX22EA
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
NCB31EK-103X
NCB21CK-105X
NCB21CK-105X
NCB31EK-103X
NEA71CM-106X
NQL52EM-470X
QND0068-001
GR-FX12EG GR-SX22EA
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