SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-FXM383EG,SXM28EG,
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the GR-FXM38EG, SXM48EG service manual (No. 86655).
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
DC 6 V
Power consumption
Viewfinder on
: 4.0 W (GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/SXM780A/SXM480A/
SXM280A/SXM180A only)
3.7 W (GR-SX140A only)
LCD monitor* on
: 4.5 W (GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/SXM780A/SXM480A/
SXM280A/SXM180A only)
Video light**
: 3.0 W
* Applicable models only.
** GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/SXM780A/SXM480A/SXM280A 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
(with EC-60 cassette)
Operating
temperature
: 0°C to 40°C
Operating humidity
: 35% to 80%
Storage temperature
: –20°C to 50°C
Weight
: Approx. 910 g (GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/SXM780A/SXM480A/
SXM280A only)
Approx. 900 g
(GR-SXM180A only)
Approx. 850 g (GR-SX140A only)
Dimensions
: 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm
(W x H x D)
(GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/SXM780A/SXM480A/SXM280A/
SXM180A only)
200 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm
(GR-SX140A only)
(with the LCD monitor* closed and with the viewfinder fully
tilted downward)
* Applicable models only.
SXM58EG,SXM780A
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/
SXM780A/SXM480A/SXM280A/SXM180A/SX140A)
Camcorder
(Using AC Adapter)
(Using battery pack)
cassette
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Pickup
: 1/6" format CCD
Lens
: 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
Viewfinder
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.5" black/white CRT
White balance adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment
LCD monitor
: 3" diagonally measured, LCD
(Applicable models only)
panel/TFT active matrix system
(GR-SXM78EA/SXM780A/SXM480A only)
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
(GR-SXM48EA/SXM280A/SXM180A only)
Speaker
: Monaural
(Applicable models only)
Connectors
: 1 V (p-p ) , 75 Ω unbalanced, analogue output (via Video output
Video
connector)
Audio
: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analogue output
(via Audio output connector)
Digital
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack
(GR-SXM78EA/SXM780A only)
: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
S-Video
output
C : 0.30 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output
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
• Remote Control Unit RM-V700U
• 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.
VHS
PAL
AC Adapter
, 1 A
No. 86664
January 2002