SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AXM236U,AXM240U,SXM240U
SXM245U,SXM248U
AXM341U,SXM540U,SXM745U
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the GR-SXM340U and GR-SXM740U service manual (No. 86656).
Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Format : S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard
Power source : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)
Power consumption
Viewfinder on : 4.0 W
LCD monitor on : 4.5 W
Video light : 3.0 W
Signal system : NTSC-type
Video recording system
Luminance : FM recording
Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording
Cassette : / 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
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature
Weight : Approx. 930 g (2.1 lbs)
Dimensions : 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm (7-7/8" x 4-7/16" x 4-11/16")
(W x H x D) (with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully
Pickup : 1/4" 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 : Auto/Manual adjustment
DC 6 V (Using battery pack)
Conforms to VHS standard
(with TC-40 cassette)
: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
: –20°C to 50°C (– 4°F to 122°F)
tilted downward)
16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter
diameter 40.5 mm
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-SXM745U)
Camcorder
LCD monitor : 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active
Speaker : Monaural
Connectors
Video : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω unbalanced, analog output (via Video
Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analog output
Digital : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack
S-Video : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output : DC 11 V , 1 A
Optional Accessories
• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U
• A/V (Audio/Video) Cable
• Compact S-VHS (
ST-C-40/30/20
• Compact VHS (
• 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.
matrix system
output connector)
(via Audio output connector)
C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output
AC Adapter
) Cassettes
) Cassettes TC-40/30/20
This service manual is printed on 100% recycled paper.
COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
No. 86660
December 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIFFERENT TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 to 4
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-AXM341U, SXM540UC] ........................................................................................ 5-6
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-SXM340U, GR-AXM236UC, GR-AXM240UC,
GR-SXM240U, GR-SXM245U, GR-SXM245UC and GR-SXM248UC.
ITEM
BODY COLOR
DC LIGHT Used Not Used Used
DIGITAL TERMINAL Used Not Used
MODEL
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-SXM740U, GR-AXM341U, GR-SXM540UC
and GR-SXM745U.
ITEM
LCD MONITOR 3.5” 3” 3.5”
BODY COLOR SILVER MOLD BLACK SILVER
DIGITAL TERMINAL Used Not Used Used
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Not Used RM-V715U
MODEL
GR-SXM340U GR-AXM236UC GR-AXM240UC GR-SXM240U GR-SXM245U GR-SXM245UC GR-SXM248UC
METALLIC GRAY MOLD BLACK METALLIC GRAY
GR-SXM740U GR-AXM341U GR-SXM540UC GR-SXM745U
SILVER
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-SXM340U,GR-AXM236UC,GR-AXM240UC,
GR-SXM240U,GR-SXM245U,GR-SXM245UC and GR-SXM248UC.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> Note: As for IB (INSTRUCTIONS), refer to sec.5.
REF.
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ITEM
No.
1 PACKING CASE LY32545-001B LY32545-003A LY32545-002A
6 REGIST.CARD BT-51028-1 — — BT-51028-1 ——
7 WARRANTY INF. BT-51005-5 — — BT-51005-5 ——
9 SHEET(AGREMENT) LYT0934-001A — — — — — —
17 WARRANTY CARD — BT-52004-2 — — BT-52004-2
18 SER.NET CARD — BT-20071B — — BT-20071B
32
PC CONNECTION CABLE
33 CORE FILTER QQR1266-001 — — — — — —
34 CD ROM ASSY LY32210-020B — — — — — —
36 SHEET(ATT.) LYT0974-001A — — — — — —
MODEL
GR-SXM340U GR-AXM236UC GR-AXM240UC GR-SXM240U GR-SXM245U GR-SXM245UC GR-SXM248UC
QAM0384-001 — — — — — —
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF.
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ITEM
No.
101
CASSETTE COVER(M)ASSY
103 UPPER CASE(M) LY10257-054A LY10257-062A LY10257-051A LY10257-069A LY10257-063A LY10257-072A
110 LOWER CASE ASSY LY20684-023A LY20684-005A LY20684-022A
125 TOP OPE UNIT LY20614-012C LY20614-004C LY20614-010C LY20614-020B LY20614-001C
130 REAR UNIT LY20615-007B LY20615-005E
135 FRONT COVER ASSY LY20683-036A LY20683-038A LY20683-034A LY20683-039A LY20683-054A
135F
DC LIGHT/COVER(LIGHT)
135G STICKER(A) LY32058-002A LY32058-001A LY32058-002A
135H STICKER(C) LY32060-003A LY32060-005A
135J SPACER(A) LY30029-0B4A — LY30029-0B4A
135K CAUTION LABEL YQ44341-6 — YQ44341-6
139 SCREW — *
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
142 SCREW
MODEL
GR-SXM340U GR-AXM236UC GR-AXM240UC GR-SXM240U GR-SXM245U GR-SXM245UC GR-SXM248UC
LY20694-012A LY20694-010A LY20694-012A LY20694-011A
LY32040-001A LY30934-017A LY32040-001A
QYSPSTU1725M
WJM0259-001A
QYSPSPU1720Z(,X2)*QYSPSPU1720Z(,X1)
—
* * * * *
WJM0259-001A
* * * * *
Notes : Mark is same as left.
Mark — is not used.
Mark * reference model was also changed.
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