JVC GR-SX897UM Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SX897UA,GR-SX897UB,GR-SX897UM

For disassembling and assembling of MECHANISM ASSEMBLY, refer to the SERVICE MANUAL No.86700 (MECHANISM ASSEMBLY).

Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the service manual No. 86721 (GR-SXM250US). Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.

SPECIFICATION

(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-SXM967, SXM767, SXM367, SXM267, SX897)

Camcorder

General

Format : S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 11 V

Power consumption

Viewfinder on : 4.5 W (GR-SXM967/SXM767 only)

LCD monitor* on : 5.0 W (GR-SXM967/SXM767 only) Video light : 3.0 W

* Applicable models only.

Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system

Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording

Cassette : Tape speed

SP : 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips) EP : 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

Recording time (max.)

SP : 40 minutes EP : 120 minutes

Operating temperature : 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F) Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20˚C to 50˚C (–4˚F to 122˚F) Weight : Approx. 870 g (2.0 lbs) (GR-SXM967/SXM767 only)

Dimensions : 113 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm (W x H x D) (GR-SXM967/SXM767/SXM367/SXM267 only)

* Applicable models only.

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(Using AC Adapter)

DC 6 V

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(Using battery pack)

4.3 W (GR-SXM367/SXM267 only)

4.1 W (GR-SX897 only)

4.8 W (GR-SXM367/SXM267 only)

Conforms to VHS standard

/ cassette

(with TC-40 cassette)

Approx. 840 g (1.9 lbs) (GR-SXM367/SXM267 only) Approx. 760 g (1.7 lbs) (GR-SX897 only)

108 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm (GR-SX897 only) (with the LCD monitor* closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward)

Pickup : 1/6” format CCD Lens : F1.6, f = 2.7 mm to 43.2 mm,

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.5” black/white CRT White balance adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment LCD monitor : 3.5” diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix (Applicable models only) system (GR-SXM967/SXM767 only)

Speaker : Monaural (Applicable models only)

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

2.5” diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system (GR-SXM367/267 only)

Connectors

Video : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ø unbalanced, analog output Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 kØ analog output S-Video : Y

(via Video output connector) (via Audio output connector)

: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ø, analog output

C : 0.30 V (p-p), 75 Ø, analog output

AC Adapter

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 (

• 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.

) Cassettes ST-C-40/30/20

) Cassettes TC-40/30/20

GR-SX897UA,GR-SX897UB,GR-SX897UM M3C6B3

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DIFFERENCE LIST

DIFFERENT TABLE OF FEATURE

The following table indicate main different points between models GR-SXM755US, GR-SX897UA, GR-SX897UB and GR-SX897UM.

ITEM

BODY COLOR METALLIC BLUE SI L VER LCD MONITOR 3.5” Not Used TOT AL ZOOM RATIO 600X 700X AC ADAPTER AP-V11U or AP-V13U AP-V13UA AP-V13E AP-V11U or AP-V13U CASSETTE ADAPTER C-P7U Not Used C-P7U

MODEL

DIFFERENT TABLE OF PARTS LIST

The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-SXM755US, GR-SX897UA, GR-SX897UB and GR-SX897UM. P ACKING AND ACCESSOR Y ASSEMBLY <M1>

REF.

! 5 INST BOOK(ENGLISH) LYT1073-001A — — — ! 5 INST BOOK(SPANISH) — LYT1122-001A — LYT1100-001B ! 5 INST BOOK(PORTUGUESE) — — LYT1123-001A — ! 14 AC ADAPTER LY20968-001B L Y20955-004B LY20955-001C LY20968-001B ! 14 AC ADAPTER LY20970-001A — — LY20970-001A

! 17 POWER CORD — QMPS150-190-JR QMPS110-190-JR —

ITEM

No.

1 P ACKING CASE L Y33071-001B — — LY33073-030A

15 A/V RCA CABLE — — PEAC0362-150 — 21 C.ADAPTER ASSY YQ31963B-3 — YQ31963B-3

22 POLY BAG YQ43446 — YQ43446 23 BATTERY AA(R6) — AA(R6) 28 WARRANTY INF. BT-51005-5 — — — 29 REGIST .CARD BT-51028-2 — — —

MODEL

GR-SXM755US GR-SX897UA GR-SX897UB GR-SX897UM

As for the difference in a “P ACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1>” drawing, 15 and 17 is added.

Notes : Mark

is same as left. Mark — is not used. Mark * reference model was also changed.

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