SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SXM290AA
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the service manual No. 86712 (GR-SXM49EX).
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 : 4.4 W (GR-SXM590AG/AS only)
LCD monitor* on : 4.9 W (GR-SXM590AG/AS only)
Video light** : 3.0 W
* Applicable models only.
** GR-SXM590AG/AS, GR-SXM290AG/AS/AA,GR-SX250AG/AS only.
Signal system :PAL-type
Video recording system
Luminance : FM recording
Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS
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. 870 g (GR-SXM590AG/AS only)
Dimensions : 113 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm
(W x H x D)
* Applicable models only.
Pickup : 1/6" format CCD
Lens : F1.6, f = 2.7 mm to 43.2 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-SXM590AG/AS, SXM290AG/AS/AA,
SXM190AG/AS, SX250AG/AS, SX150AG/AS)
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(Using AC Adapter)
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(Using battery pack)
DC 6 V
4.2 W (GR-SXM290AG/AS/AA,GR-SXM190AG/AS only)
4.0 W (GR-SX250AG/AS,GR-SX150AG/AS only)
4.7 W (GR-SXM290AG/AS/AA,GR-SXM190AG/AS only)
standard
/ cassette
(with EC-60 cassette)
Approx. 840 g (GR-SXM290AG/AS/AA,GR-SXM190AG/AS only)
Approx. 760 g (GR-SX250AG/AS only)
Approx. 750 g (GR-SX150AG/AS only)
(GR-SXM590AG/AS,GR-SXM290AG/AS/AA,GR-SXM190AG/AS only)
108 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm(GR-SX250AG/AS, GR-SX150AG/AS only)
(with the LCD monitor* closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward)
macro control, filter diameter 40.5 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
(Applicable models only) matrix system (GR-SXM590AG/AS only)
Speaker : Monaural
(Applicable models only)
Connectors
Video :1 V (p-p), 75 Ø unbalanced, analogue output
Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 kØ analogue output
S-Video : Y
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 ( ) Cassettes SE-C45/30
• Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes EC-60/45/30
• 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.
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix
system (GR-SXM290AG/AS/AA,GR-SXM190AG/AS only)
(via Video output connector)
(via Audio output connector)
C : 0.30 V (p-p), 75 Ø, analogue output
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: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ø, analogue output
AC Adapter
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GR-SXM290AA M3C725
VHS
PAL
COPYRIGHT © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
No. 86717
2003/02
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIFFERENT TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
PARTS LIST
1. PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> .................................................................................................................................... 3-1
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-SXM49EX and GR-SXM290AA.
ITEM
MODEL
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Not used RM-V715U
CASSETTE ADAPTER Not used C-P7U
GR-SXM49EX GR-SXM290AA
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-SXM49EX and GR-SXM290AA.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1>
REF. MODEL
NO. ITEM
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8WARRANTY CARD BT-54013-5 BT-56001-2
11 CONNECTOR PEMC1174 —
16 S CABLE QAM0004-003 —
!
17 POWER CORD QMPL120-190-JR QMPH020-190-JR
21 C.ADAPTER ASSY — YQ31963B-3
22 POLY BAG — YQ43446
23 BATTERY — AA(R6)
25 REMOTE CTL UNIT — LY42129-001A
26 BATTERY,X2 — AAA(R03)
27 SER.NET CARD — BT-56002-2
GERMAN
FRENCH
DUTCH
SPANISH
ITALIAN
ENGLISH
)LYT1060-002C —
)LYT1060-003C —
)LYT1060-004C —
)LYT1060-005C —
)LYT1060-006C —
)—LYT1063-001B
GR-SXM49EX GR-SXM290AA!
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF. MODEL
NO. ITEM
101 C.COVER(M)ASSY LY20927-002C LY20927-001C
101F STICKER(C) LY44007-001A —
GR-SXM49EX GR-SXM290AA!
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01>
REF. MODEL
NO. ITEM
PW1 MAIN BOARD ASSY YB10400EA1-02 YB10400EE1-03
IC1801 IR DETECT UNIT — RPM7138
GR-SXM49EX GR-SXM290AA!
Note : Mark — is not used.
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