
SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SX960U
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the GR-SX860U service manual (No.86596).
Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
General
Format : S-VHS (GR-SXM330/SX960
Power source : DC 11 V
Power consumption
Viewfinder on : 4.0 W (GR-SXM330/AXM230
LCD monitor* on : 4.5 W (GR-SXM330/AXM230
Video light** : 3.0 W
* Models equipped with LCD monitor only.
** GR-SXM330/SX960/AXM230 only.
Signal system : NTSC-type
Video recording system
Luminance : FM recording
Color : Converted sub-carrier
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 (with TC-40)
Operating
temperature :0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C
only)/VHS NTSC standard
(Using AC Adapter)
DC 6 V
(Using battery pack)
only)
3.7 W (GR-SX960/AX760 only)
only)
direct recording
Conforms to VHS standard
/ cassette
(–4°F to 122°F)
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-SX960U)
Weight : Approx. 900 g (2.0 lbs)
Dimensions : 206 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm
(W x H x D) (8-1/8" x 4-7/16" x 4-11/16")
*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 : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD
(models equipped with
LCD monitor only)
Speaker : Monaural
(models equipped with
LCD monitor only)
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
(GR-SXM330/AXM230 only)
Approx. 730 g (1.6 lbs)
(GR-SX960 only)
Approx. 720 g (1.6 lbs)
(GR-AX760 only)
(GR-SXM330/AXM230 only)
206 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm
(8-1/8" x 4-7/16" x 4-9/16")
(GR-SX960/AX760 only)
(with the LCD monitor*
closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward)
16:1 power zoom lens with
auto iris and macro control,
filter diameter 40.5 mm
0.55" color LCD
(GR-SX960 only)
Electronic viewfinder with 0.5"
black/white CRT
(GR-SXM330/AXM230/AX760
only)
panel/TFT active matrix system
Connectors
Video : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω unbalanced,
Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analog
S-Video : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω,
(GR-SXM330/SX960
only)
analog output
(via Video output connector)
output
(via Audio output connector)
analog output
C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω,
analog output
AC Adapter AP-V10U
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`,
Output : DC 11 V
Dimensions : 59 mm x 31 mm x 69 mm
(W x H x D) (2-3/8" x 1-1/4" x 2-3/4")
Weight : Approx. 130 g (0.29 lbs)
Optional Accessories
• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U
• A/V (Audio/Video) Cable
• S-Video Cable QAM0004-004
• Compact S-VHS (
• Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes TC-40/30/20
• 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.
50 Hz/60 Hz
) Cassettes ST-C-40/30/20
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No.86619
February 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIFFERENT TABLE
4. CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS
4.1 MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD ........................................................................................................................................ 4-1
5. PARTS LIST
5.1 PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> ................................................................................................. 5-1
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-SX860U and GR-SX960U.
ITEM
DC LIGHT NOT USE USED
LIGHT SW NOT USE USED
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-SX860U and GR-SX960U.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBL Y <M1>
REF
!
NO.
2 CUSHION * LY32065-001B
! 5 INST.BOOK(EN) * LYT0779-001A
ITEM
MODEL
MODEL
GR-SX860U GR-SX960U
GR-SX860U GR-SX960U
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF
!
NO.
104 FRONT COVER ASSY LY20683-002B LY20683-008B
104 E DC LIGHT
104 F SPACER(A)
! 104 H CAUTION LABEL
104 J STICKER(A) LY32058-001A LY32058-002A
105 C.COVER(S) ASSY LY20680-006A LY20680-006D
106 UPPER CASE(S) LY10272-006A LY10272-015A
109 TOP OPE UNIT LY20614-004B LY20614-010B
130 FRAME ASSY * LY20678-002B LY20678-001B
130 E CONTACT(LIGHT)
130 F E-SI C WIRE C-F, MAIN CN4
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01>
REF
!
NO.
PW MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY * YB10310UE-04 YB10310VD- 01
Q6306 MOS FET
R6306 MG RESISTOR
R6307 MG RESISTOR
C6307 E CAPACITOR
L6306 COIL
Note: Mark ––– is not used. Mark is same as left. Mark * reference model was also changed.
ITEM
COVER(LIGHT) LY30934-015A
ITEM
MODEL
MODEL
GR-SX860U GR-SX960U
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LY32040-001A
LY30029-0B4A
YQ44341-6
YQ43810-1-1
WJM0167-001A
GR-SX860U GR-SX960U
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SSM3K02F-X
NRS12BK-R47W
NRSA63J-104X
NEA71CM-106X
NQL52EM-470X
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