
SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SXM68AC,GR-SXM88AC,GR-SXM98AC
625
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
}
, 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.
1

MONITOR ASSEMBLY <M5>
REF.
!
! 500 MONITOR ASSY LY20947-001A LY20947-003A LY20947-001A LY20947-006A
! 501
ITEM
No.
M.COVER ASSY/M.COVER(3.5)ASSY
501A STICKER(B) LY43982-001A LY43982-002A LY43982-001A
502
M.CASE ASSY/M.CASE(3.5)ASSY
502D SPACER(A) — — — LY30030-089A
503 MON.HINGE ASSY LY33005-001B LY33005-001C LY33005-004C
506 S.CASE(2.5)/S.CASE(3.5) LY20814-001A LY32960-001B
507
LCD FRAME(2.5)/LCD FRAME(3.5)
509 LCD MODULE QLD0248-001 QLD0212-001
510 LIGHT SCREEN LY43938-001A —
511 LAMP QLL0142-001 —
512 HOLDER(LAMP),X2 LY43936-001A —
513 SHEET(REFLECT) LY43396-001A —
514 DIFF.SHEET(2.5) LY43362-001A —
516
TAP SCREW,X2/SPECIAL SCREW,X2
519 SPACER(A) LY30030-092A —
521 BACK LIGHT — — — QLL0127-001
523 SPACER(A) — — — LY30030-091A
MODEL
GR-SXM49EX GR-SXM68AC GR-SXM88AC GR-SXM98AC
LY33066-001A LY33066-003A LY33066-001A LY33359-001C
LY33077-001B LY21022-001B
LY20798-001B LY32961-001A
QYSLSF2060D LY30018-0F2A
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01>
REF.
!
PW1 MAIN BOARD ASSY YB10400EA1-02 YB10400ED1-03 YB10400EE1-03 YB10400EJ1-03
IC1801 IR DETECT UNIT — — RPM7138
IC4002 IC(DIGITAL) MSM548331TA — MSM548331TA
Q6306 MOS FET 2SK3577-X — 2SK3577-X
Q6621 PAIR TRANSISTOR — — — HN1C01FU/G/-X
Q6622 TRANSISTOR — — — 2SA1577/QR/-X
C4024 C CAPACITOR NCF31EZ-104X — NCF31EZ-104X
C4044 C CAPACITOR NCB30JK-105X — NCB30JK-105X
C6307 E CAPACITOR NEA71CM-106X — NEA71CM-106X
C6622 C CAPACITOR — — — NCB21CK-105X
R4013 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-102X — NRSA63J-102X
R4036 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-101X — NRSA63J-101X
R6306 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-0R0X — NRSA63J-0R0X
R6307 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-104X — NRSA63J-104X
R6314 MG RESISTOR NRS12BK-R47W — NRS12BK-R47W
R6622 CMF RESISTOR — — — NRVA63D-104X
R6623 CMF RESISTOR — — — NRVA63D-473X
R6624 MG RESISTOR — — — NRSA63J-273X
R6625 MG RESISTOR — — — NRSA63J-822X
R6626 CMF RESISTOR — — — NRVA63D-273X
R6627 CMF RESISTOR — — — NRVA63D-183X
CN6 CONNECTOR QGA1201C2-02X — QGA1201C2-02X
No.
ITEM
MODEL
GR-SXM49EX GR-SXM68AC GR-SXM88AC GR-SXM98AC
MONITOR BOARD ASSEMBLY <07>
REF.
!
PW MONITOR BOARD ASSY YB20935A YB20936A
IC7603 IC SN74AHC1G04K-X —
Q7607 DIGI TRANSISTOR DTA144EE-X —
C7616 C CAPACITOR NDC31HJ-560X NDC31HJ-330X
C7623 C CAPACITOR NCB31EK-682X —
C7627 C CAPACITOR NCB31EK-103X —
C7630 C CAPACITOR — — — NCB31EK-103X
R7602 MG RESISTOR NRSA63D-752X NRSA63D-432X
R7607 MG RESISTOR NRSA63D-822X NRSA63D-153X
R7620 MG RESISTOR — — — NRSA63J-0R0X
R7637 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-223X NRSA63J-682X
R7640 MG RESISTOR NRSA02J-182X NRSA02J-122X
R7641 MG RESISTOR NRSA02J-331X NRSA02J-821X
R7642 MG RESISTOR — — — NRSA63J-0R0X
R7643 MG RESISTOR — — — NRSA63J-123X
R7644 MG RESISTOR — — — NRSA63J-123X
R7645 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-682X NRSA63J-124X
R7646 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-392X NRSA63J-223X
R7648 MG RESISTOR NRSA63J-103X —
L7603 COIL — — — NQL315K-220X
L7604 COIL NQL315K-220X —
No.
ITEM
Notes : Mark
MODEL
is same as left.
GR-SXM49EX GR-SXM68AC GR-SXM88AC GR-SXM98AC
Mark — is not used.
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
AV & MULTIMEDIA COMPANY CAMCORDER CATEGORY 12, 3-chome, Moriya-cho, kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, kanagawa-prefecture, 221-8528, Japan
(No.86720)
Printed in Japan
200302WPC