JVC GR-SXM180A/A-S, GR-SXM280A/A-S, GR-SXM480A/A-S Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM180A/A-S,280A/A-S,480A/A-S

VHS PAL

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Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the GR-SXM67ED,SXM87ED 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

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)

(Using battery pack)

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.

No. 86659

December 2001

DIFFERENT TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 to 2

5. PARTS LIST (5-1 to 5-3)

5.1 PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> ........................................................................................................ 5-1

5.2 MONITOR ASSEMBLY <M5> [GR-SXM480A/A-S] ...................................................................................................... 5-3

The following table indicate main different points between models GR-SXM67ED, GR-SXM180A and GR-SXM180A-S.

ITEM

AC ADAPTER AP-V12ED AP-V12EG BATTERY PACK BN-V20BU BN-V11U-E

MODEL

The following table indicate main different points between models GR-SXM87ED, GR-SXM280A, GR-SXM280A-S, GR-SXM480A and GR-SXM480A-S.

ITEM

LCD MONITOR 2.5” 3” AC ADAPTER AP-V12ED AP-V12EG BATTERY PACK BN-V20BU BN-V11U-E

MODEL

The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-SXM67ED, GR-SXM180A and GR-SXM180A-S.

PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> Note: As for IB (INSTRUCTIONS), refer to sec.5.

REF. MODEL

NO. ITEM

1 PACKING CASE LY32563-017A LY32563-013A LY32563-015A 8 WARRANTY CARD BT-59011-2 — —

! 11 AC ADAPTER LY20847-002A LY20847-001B ! 12 POWER CORD ! 13 BATTERY PACK LY31199-001A YQ10629E

18 GUARANTY CARD BT-59012-1 — —

! 24 SHEET(CON.PLUG) — LYT0609-001A ! 25 CONVERSION PLUG — PEMC1012-02 PEMC1012