SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SXM540U
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the service manual No. 86656 (GR-SXM740U).
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 :
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 cassette)
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. 930 g (2.1 lbs) (GR-SXM745 only)
Dimensions : 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm
(W x H x D) (7-7/8" x 4-7/16" x 4-11/16")
Pickup : 1/4" format CCD
Lens :
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
Speaker : Monaural
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-SXM745, SXM540)
Camcorder
DC 6 V } (Using battery pack)
Conforms to VHS standard
/ cassette
Approx. 910 g (2.0 lbs) (GR-SXM540 only)
(with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully
tilted downward)
F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens with auto
iris and macro control, filter diameter 40.5 mm
system (GR-SXM745 only)
3" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix
system (GR-SXM540 only)
Connectors
Video : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ø unbalanced, analog output (via Video output
Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 kØ analog output (via Audio output connector)
Digital : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack
S-Video : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ø, analog output
connector)
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ø, analog output
AC Adapter
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 ( ) Cassettes 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.
) Cassettes TC-40/30/20
This service manual is printed on 100% recycled paper.
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
No. 86707
July 2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIFFERENT TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
5. PARTS LIST (5-1 to 5-4)
5.1 FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2> ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 MONITOR ASSEMBLY <M5> ............................................................................................................................................................... 5-4
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-SXM740U and GR-SXM540U.
ITEM
LCD MONITOR 3.5” 3”
MODEL
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-SXM740U and GR-SXM540U.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
1PACKING CASE LY32545-006B *LY32545-001C
! 5 INST.BOOK(EN) LYT0880-001B LYT0902-002B
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
101 CASSETTE COVER(M)ASSY LY20815-001A LY20694-011A
101B MARK LY42883-001A *LY42883-001B
103 UPPER CASE(M) LY10257-056A LY10257-052A
130 REAR UNIT LY20764-010A LY20615-007B
139 TAP SCREW — *QYSPSTU1725M
142 SCREW QYSPSPU1720Z(,X2) *QYSPSPU1720Z(,X1)
GR-SXM740U GR-SXM540U
GR-SXM740U GR-SXM540U
GR-SXM740U GR-SXM540U
MONITOR ASSEMBLY <M5>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
! 500 MONITOR ASSY LY20836-007A LY20836-010A
! 501 MONITOR COVER ASSY LY20816-001A LY20834-007A
501C SPACER(A) — LY30029-0R3A
501D SPACER(A) — LY30029-0R4A
502 MONITOR CASE ASSY LY32544-001A LY32035-001B
503 BRACKET(UPPER)ASSY LY32034-003A *LY32034-003B
503B EARTH PLATE LY42761-001A *LY42761-001B
504 SHIELD CASE LY32334-001A LY32332-001A
518 LCD MODULE QLD0212-001 QLD0213-001
519 LIGHT SCREEN — LY43391-001A
520 LAMP — QLL0126-001
521 HOLDER,X2 — LY43838-002A
522 SHEET — LY43839-001A
523 DIFFUSION SHEET(3) — LY43363-001A
528 LCD FRAME LY32335-001A LY32333-001A
530 BACK LIGHT QLL0113-001 —
GR-SXM740U GR-SXM540U
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
R4222 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-154X *NRSA63J-224X
C140 CAPACITOR — *NDC31HJ-220X
C144 CAPACITOR — *NDC31HJ-101X
C2002 MPPS CAPACITOR NFV41HJ-183X *NFV91HJ-183X
GR-SXM740U GR-SXM540U
MONITOR BOARD ASSEMBLY <07>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
PW MONITOR BOARD ASSY YB20913F YB20913E
Q7607 TRANSISTOR DTC144EE —
R7622 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-0R0X —
R7647 MG RESISTOR — NRSA63J-0R0X
R7648 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-103X —
R7649 MG RESISTOR — NRSA63J-333X
R7650 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-103X —
GR-SXM740U GR-SXM540U
Notes : Mark — is not used.
Mark * reference model was also changed.
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