SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SXM68AC,GR-SXM88AC,GR-SXM98AC
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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.
VHS
PAL
SPECIFICATIONS
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-SXM98AC,SXM88AC,SXM68AC)
Camcorder
General
Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard
Power source : DC 11 V } (Using AC Adapter)
Power consumption
Viewfinder on : 4.4 W (GR-SXM98AC only)
LCD monitor on : 4.9 W (GR-SXM98AC only)
Video light* : 3.0 W
* GR-SXM98AC, GR-SXM88AC only.
Signal system :PAL-type
Video recording system
Luminance : FM recording
Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard
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-SXM98AC only)
Dimensions : 113 mm x 117 mm x 199 mm
(W x H x D) (with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted
Pickup : 1/6" format CCD
Lens : F1.6, f = 2.7 mm to 43.2 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris
DC 6 V } (Using battery pack)
4.2 W (GR-SXM88AC, GR-SXM68AC only)
4.7 W (GR-SXM88AC, GR-SXM68AC only)
/ cassette
(with EC-60 cassette)
Approx. 840 g (GR-SXM88AC, GR-SXM68AC only)
downward)
and 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
Speaker : Monaural
Connectors
Video :1 V (p-p), 75 Ø unbalanced, analogue output
Audio : 300 mV (rms), 1 kØ kanalogue output
S-Video : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ø, analogue output
matrix system (GR-SXM98AC only)
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active
matrix system (GR-SXM88AC, GR-SXM68AC only)
(via Video output connector)
(via Audio output connector)
C : 0.30 V (p-p), 75 Ø, analogue output
AC Adapter
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 (
• 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.
GR-SXM68AC, GR-SXM88AC, GR-SXM98AC M3C622,725,745
) Cassettes EC-60/45/30
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, 1 A
) Cassettes SE-C45/30
COPYRIGHT © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
No. 86720
2003/02
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIFFERENT TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 to 2
CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS
1. MONITOR CIRCUIT BOARD ........................................................................................................................................... 2-1
PA RTS LIST (3-1 to 3-5)
1. PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> ............................................................................................................ 3-1
2. FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2> ................................................................................................................................................. 3-2
3. MONITOR ASSEMBLY <M5> .......................................................................................................................................... 3-5
The following table indicate main different points between models GR-SXM49EX ,GR-SXM68AC ,GR-SXM88AC
and GR-SXM98AC.
ITEM
MODEL
DC LIGHT Used Not used Used
LCD MONITOR 2.5” 3.5”
AC ADAPTER AP-V13E,AP-V11E AP-V13AC,AP-V12ED
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Not used RM-V715U
CASSETTE ADAPTER Not used C-P7U
GR-SXM49EX GR-SXM68AC GR-SXM88AC GR-SXM98AC
The following table indicate different parts number between models GR-SXM49EX, GR-SXM68AC, GR-SXM88AC
and GR-SXM98AC.
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1>
REF.
!
! 5 INST BOOK(GERMAN) LYT1060-002C — — —
! 5 INST BOOK(FRENCH) LYT1060-003C — — —
! 5 INST BOOK(DUTCH) LYT1060-004C — — —
! 5 INST BOOK(SPANISH) LYT1060-005C — — —
! 5 INST BOOK(ITALIAN) LYT1060-006C — — —
! 5 INST BOOK(ENGLISH) — LYT1087-001A
! 5 INST BOOK(CHINESE) — LYT1087-002A
! 5 INST BOOK(RUSSIAN) — LYT1087-003A
! 14 AC ADAPTER LY20955-001C LY20955-003B
! 14 AC ADAPTER LY20956-001B LY20847-002B
! 17 POWER CORD QMPL120-190-JR QMPS120-190-JR
ITEM
No.
1PACKING CASE LY33071-001B LY33073-016A LY33073-018A LY33073-020A
8WARRANTY CARD BT-54013-5 BT-59011-2
11 CONNECTOR PEMC1174 — — —
16 S CABLE QAM0004-003 — — —
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 SERVICE NET. — BT-59012-1
MODEL
GR-SXM49EX GR-SXM68AC GR-SXM88AC GR-SXM98AC
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF.
!
! 135 F.COVER ASSY LY20926-001C LY20926-003D LY20926-001D
! 135E CAUTION LABEL LY44141-001A — LY44141-001A
ITEM
No.
101 C.COVER(M)ASSY LY20927-002C LY20927-004C
101F STICKER(C) LY44007-001A LY44007-002A
121 LOWER CASE ASSY LY20925-001D LY20925-003F LY20925-001F
135D STICKER(A) LY43983-001A LY43983-002A LY43983-001A
135G COVER(LIGHT) — LY32965-001A — —
137 DC LIGHT LY33067-001A — LY33067-001A
145 FRAME ASSY LY20949-001B LY20949-001D
157 TOP OPE UNIT LY10392-001C LY10392-002D LY10392-001C
158 REAR BOARD ASSY LY20952-001C LY20952-001D
251 OP BLOCK ASSY LY33085-001A LY33085-001B
261 FRONT FRAME SA. LY44193-001B LY44193-001C
MODEL
GR-SXM49EX GR-SXM68AC GR-SXM88AC GR-SXM98AC
Notes : Mark is same as left.
Mark — is not used.
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