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SERVICE MANUAL HARD DISK CAMCORDER YF144 2006 GZ-MG21AC, GZ-MG21AH, GZ-MG26AA, GZ-MG31AC GZ-MG21ACM, GZ-MG21AHM [M6E324], GZ-MG26AAM [M6E334], GZ-MG31ACM [M6E326] Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the service manual No. YF137 (GZ-MG21EK). Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.
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SPECIFICATION Camcorder For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.9 (4.1)* W * When using the LED light Dimensions (W × H × D) 68 mm × 69 mm × 109 mm Weight Approx.
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SECTION 1 PRECAUTION Please refer to "GZ-MG21EK No.YF137" about this section. SECTION 2 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS DIFFERENCE LIST The following table indicate main different points between models GZ-MG21EK, GZ-MG21AC, GZ-MG21AH, GZ-MG26AA and GZ-MG31AC. MODEL GZ-MG21EK GZ-MG21AC GZ-MG21AH BODY COLOR SILVER...
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Victor Company of Japan, Limited Camcorder Category 12, 3-chome, Moriya-cho, kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, kanagawa-prefecture, 221-8528, Japan (No.YF144) Printed in Japan...
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Parts identified by the symbol are critical for safety. Replace only with specified part numbers. BEWARE OF BOGUS PARTS Parts that do not meet specifications may cause trouble in regard to safety and performance. We recommend that genuine JVC parts be used. 1. EXPLODED VIEW 1.1 FINAL ASSEMBLY<M1>...
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1.2 PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M5> FINAL ASSEMBLY <M1> LABEL (SERIAL) 3-4(No.YF144)
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21AC GZ-MG26AA GZ-MG21AH GZ-MG31AC 2. PARTS LIST Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local FINAL ASSEMBLY <M1> Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local LY35221-003D MONI.COVER ASSY LY35221-004D MONI.COVER ASSY 265A LY45165-001A...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21AC GZ-MG26AA GZ-MG21AH GZ-MG31AC Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local LY35251-012A PACKING CASE PRODUCTION Q1004 2SC4617/RS/-X TRANSISTOR LY21420-001A CUSHION Q1004 or 2SD2216J/RS/-X TRANSISTOR QPA02503505P POLY BAG ACC.
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21AC GZ-MG26AA GZ-MG21AH GZ-MG31AC Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C2402 NBE20JM-106X TA E CAPACITOR 10uF 6.3V M C4023 NCBA1HK-102W C CAPACITOR 1000pF 50V K...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21AC GZ-MG26AA GZ-MG21AH GZ-MG31AC Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C4907 NCBA1AK-104W C CAPACITOR 0.1uF 10V K R1030 NRSA6AJ-102W MG RESISTOR 1kΩ 1/16W J...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21AC GZ-MG26AA GZ-MG21AH GZ-MG31AC Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R3026 NRSA6AJ-103W MG RESISTOR 10kΩ 1/16W J R4051 NRSA6AJ-0R0W MG RESISTOR 0Ω 1/16W J...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21AC GZ-MG26AA GZ-MG21AH GZ-MG31AC Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R4525 NRSA6AJ-101W MG RESISTOR 100Ω 1/16W J RA3202 NRZ0034-100W NET RESISTOR 10Ω 1/32W J x4...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21AC GZ-MG26AA GZ-MG21AH GZ-MG31AC Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local LY45207-001A SHIELD SHEET R5915 NRSA63J-0R0X MG RESISTOR 0Ω 1/16W J R5917 NRSA63J-0R0X MG RESISTOR 0Ω...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21AC GZ-MG26AA GZ-MG21AH GZ-MG31AC Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local IC6001 FA7737F C6401 NCB21CK-105X C CAPACITOR 1uF 16V K IC6002 LTC4412ES6-W C6402 NCB10JK-106X C CAPACITOR 10uF 6.3V K...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21AC GZ-MG26AA GZ-MG21AH GZ-MG31AC Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R6503 NRSA6AD-913W MG RESISTOR 91kΩ 1/16W D C7610 NCB11EK-105X C CAPACITOR 1uF 25V K...
SERVICE MANUAL HARD DISK CAMCORDER YF137 2006 GZ-MG21EK, GZ-MG21EX, GZ-MG21EY, GZ-MG21EZ, GZ-MG24EG, GZ-MG26EX, GZ-MG26EY, GZ-MG26EZ, GZ-MG36EK GZ-MG21EKM, GZ-MG21EXM, GZ-MG21EYM, GZ-MG21EZM [M6E324], GZ-MG24EGM, GZ-MG26EXM, GZ-MG26EYM, GZ-MG26EZM [M6E334], GZ-MG36EKM [M6E336] Lead free solder used in the board (material : Sn-Ag-Cu, melting point : 219 Centigrade) TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS .
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SPECIFICATION Camcorder For general Power supply DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.9 (4.1)* W * When using the LED light Dimensions (W × H × D) 68 mm × 69 mm × 109 mm Weight Approx.
SECTION 1 PRECAUTIONS SAFTY PRECAUTIONS Prior to shipment from the factory, JVC products are strictly emission. Consequently, when servicing these products, inspected to conform with the recognized product safety and replace the cathode ray tubes and other parts with only the electrical codes of the countries in which they are to be specified parts.
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1.1.2 Safety Check after Servicing Examine the area surrounding the repaired location for damage (4) Leakage current test or deterioration. Observe that screws, parts and wires have been Confirm specified or lower leakage current between earth returned to original positions, Afterwards, perform the following ground/power cord plug prongs and externally exposed tests and confirm the specified values in order to verify accessible parts (RF terminals, antenna terminals, video...
SECTION 2 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS DIFFERENCE LIST The following table indicate main different points between models GZ-MG21EK, GZ-MG21EX, GZ-21EY, GZ-MG21EZ, GZ-MG24EG, GZ-MG26EX, GZ-MG26EY, GZ-MG26EZ and GZ-MG36EK. MODEL NAME GZ-MG21EK GZ-MG21EX GZ-MG21EY GZ-MG21EZ GZ-MG24EG BODY COLOR SILVER SILVER SILVER SILVER SILVER HDD(BUILT-IN) 20GB 20GB...
SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY 3.1.1 Precautions 3.1.4 Tools required for disassembly and assembly • Be sure to disconnect the power supply unit prior to mounting Torque driver Tweezers and soldering of parts. YTU94088 YTU94088-003 P-895 • Prior to removing a component part that needs to disconnect its connector(s) and its screw(s), first disconnect the wire(s) from the connector(s), and then remove the screw(s).
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3.2.2 ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF CABINET PARTS AND ELECTRICAL PARTS Disassembly procedure NOTE12b: STEP Fig. PART NAME POINT NOTE Refer to 3.2.3 ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF [12] MONI- TOR ASSEMBLY for the disassembly of the MONITOR AS- BOTTOM COVER ASSY 3(S1),3(L1) GRIP BELT,2(S2), HDD COVER ASSY NOTE2a,b,c,d NOTE13a: JACK COVER(DC),L2a,b,c,d...
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NOTE3b MARK (S1) (S1) (S1) NOTE3a Fig.CA1 Fig.FA2 (S4a) (S4a) (S4b) NOTE2c (S2) (S4b) NOTE2b JACK COVER(DC) NOTE2a GRIP BELT (S2) (S4a) NOTE2d Fig.FA1 Fig.FA3 1-8 (No.YF137)
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3.2.3 ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF [12] MONITOR ASSEMBLY CAUTIONS (1) Remove the MONITOR ASSEMBLY from the UPPER (5) Remove the two screws (4,5), and Remove the MONI- ASSEMBLY first, as they are removed together in main BL BOARD ASSEMBLY by removing the hook (L12h). parts disassembly, and then proceed to the disassembly (6) Remove the BACK LIGHT.
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3.2.4 ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF [18] OP BLOCK ASSEMBLY/CCD BOARD ASSEMBLY Precautions Assembly of OP BLOCK ASSEMBLY / CCD BOARD AS- (1) Take care in handling the CCD IMAGE SENSOR, OPTICAL SEMBLY LPF and lens components when performing maintenance (1) Set the OPTICAL LPF first, and then the SHEET to the etc., especially with regard to surface contamination, at- OP BLOCK ASSEMBLY.
SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENT PREPARATION 4.1.3 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ADJUSTMENT 4.1.1 Precaution Torque Driver Tweezers YTU94088 YTU94088-003 P-895 Camera system and deck system of this model are specially adjusted by using PC. However, if parts such as the following are replaced, an adjustment is required.
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• INF adjustment lens holder JIG CONNECTOR CABLE CONNECTION To be used together with the Camera stand for operating the Connection procedure Videocamera in the stripped-down condition such as the sta- NOTE tus without the exterior parts or for using commodities that are Be sure to turn the power “OFF”, when connecting the JIG not yet conformable to the interchangeable ring.
SECTION 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING SERVICE NOTE (No.YF137)1-17...
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CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS CIRCUIT BOARD NOTES 1. Foil and Component sides NOTES OF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 4. Voltage measurement 1) Foil side (B side) : Parts on the foil side seen from foil face (pattern face) 1) Regulator (DC/DC CONV) circuits are indicated.
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BOARD INTERCONNECTION ZOOM UNIT REG_3.1V (Page2-28) G_RST (Page2-27) P_GYAMP OP BLOCK GYRO INT MIC 8 91011121314 (Page2-29) CN5001 YTU94074-6 YTU94074-26 YTU94074-24 YTU94128-4 YTU94077-26 YTU94077-24 YTU94077-6 CN104 CN106 CN105 CN107 MAIN DRV_3.3V REG_3.1V REG_3.1V CFBVD2 /DASP- CAM_OUT XCFCE1 /CS1- CAM_CLK REG_4.9V XCFCE0 /CS0- OP DRV...
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MAIN(DSP) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM TO MAIN IF TO DSP MEM (CN111) TO MPEG2 TO GA C4036 MAIN(DSP) OPEN R4035 R4034 LAST NO. VACANT NO. LAST NO. VACANT NO. R4043 4003 4008 4001,4002,4006,4007 4001 4088 4004,4009-4015,4022,4032,4033,4040,4041,4045-4047,4080,4082 TL4019 4001 4002 R4042 4003 4001 4036 4005,4030,4033 R4044...
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MAIN(CDS/TG) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MAIN(CDS/TG) L4203 µ D4201 1SS355-X REG_3.1V L4202 µ TO MAIN IF(CN103) REG_-7.5V R4201 C4217 REG+CCD TO MAIN IF,V I/O 100k C4216 10/16 4.7/16 CAM_3.1V TO MAIN IF(CN101,103) P_GYAMP P_GYAMP REG_3.1V C4220 G_RST C4212 G_RST L4201 4.7/6.3 Y_GYAMP NQR0006-001X Y_GYAMP LAST NO...
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MONITOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM [GZ-MG24,26,36 SERIES] MONITOR VC(B) VB(G) VA(R) R7603 C7601 OPEN VSS1 REG_4.9V VDD1 L7603 SIG_GND OPEN SIG_GND SIG_GND VCIOUT C7606 R7604 OPEN CAM_3.1V C11N OPEN C7623 OPEN CAM_3.1V C11P L7602 R7601 OPEN SET_SW 100µ C12N D7605 C7624 OPEN INFO_SW C12P KEY_A...
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MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD Lead free solder used in the board (material : Sn-Ag-Cu, melting point : 219 Centigrade) <01>MAIN LYB10071-001B FOIL SIDE(B) L3001 L3002 C3002 C3001 R3033 CN104 IC4301 TL3001 L131 C4029 R4037 L4005 Q131 R4036 R3045 C171 IC4003 R3042 C4004 C4018 C3015...
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MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD Lead free solder used in the board (material : Sn-Ag-Cu, melting point : 219 Centigrade) <01>MAIN LYB10071-001B COMPONENT SIDE(A) TL1005 R1018 C4401 TL1032 L4401 R1058 C4304 TL1067 C4402 Q1006 R4421 R4422 C1005 C4305 R1056 R1059 C1044 R4413 R4414 R4052 R1055 TL4019...
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CCD, REAR AND MONITOR CIRCUIT BOARDS CAUTION : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE(S). ATTENTION : POUR UNE PROTECTION PERMANENTE CONTRE LES RISQUE D'INCENDE, REMPLACER LES FUSIBLES PAR UNAAUTRE DE MEME TYPE ET DE MEME TENSION. Lead free solder used in the board (material : Sn-Ag-Cu, melting point : 219 Centigrade) <05>REAR LYB10068-001B...
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OPE CIRCUIT BOARD Lead free solder used in the board (material : Sn-Ag-Cu, melting point : 219 Centigrade) <04>OPE [GZ-MG21 SERIES] <04>OPE [GZ-MG24,26,36 SERIES] LYB10070-001B LYB10069-001B S401 S401 D451 D451 FOIL SIDE(B) FOIL SIDE(B) R456 R454 R456 R454 J402 J402 C455 C455 CN402...
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POWER SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM REAR MAIN SUB CPU CDS/TG BATT_TERM. CN6001 CN103 CN105 CN5001 T_BATT TP2 (T) REG-CCD REG_-7.5V ADP_L OP BLOCK IC5001 REG+CCD REG_+15V TP4 (-) REG_3.1V REG_3.1V V_BATT TP1 (+) IC1001 UNREGCHK Q5001 J601 IC4201 DC JACK Q6003 Q6703 CAM_3.1V F6001...
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VIDEO SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM MAIN OPERATION MONITOR CN101 CN401 CN402 CN7602 CN7603 CN5001 CN105 CR_OUT MON_R MON_R CCD_OUT Q7801~Q7803 YC_OUT MON_G MON_G GREEN ( RGB SIGNAL CB_OUT MON_B MON_B BLUE PROCESS ) IC4201 IC5001 H1, H2 14,15 14,15 OP BLOCK LCD MODULE ( CDS/TG/AD ) ( 1/6 Inch CCD...
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VOLTAGE CHARTS <MAIN> <CCD> <REAR> <MONITOR> MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PIN NO. PIN NO. PIN NO. PIN NO. PIN NO. PIN NO. PIN NO. PIN NO. IC121 IC4903 IC5001 IC6001 11.0 11.0...
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Victor Company of Japan, Limited Camcorder Category 12, 3-chome, Moriya-cho, kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, kanagawa-prefecture, 221-8528, Japan (No.YF137) Printed in Japan...
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Parts identified by the symbol are critical for safety. Replace only with specified part numbers. BEWARE OF BOGUS PARTS Parts that do not meet specifications may cause trouble in regard to safety and performance. We recommend that genuine JVC parts be used. 1. EXPLODED VIEW 1.1 FINAL ASSEMBLY<M1>...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21EK GZ-MG21EZ GZ-MG26EY GZ-MG21EX GZ-MG24EG GZ-MG26EZ GZ-MG21EY GZ-MG26EX GZ-MG36EK Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local 003 LYT1537-012B INST BOOK(CZ) (CZECH) IC121 NAL0035-001X SHOCK SENSOR ...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21EK GZ-MG21EZ GZ-MG26EY GZ-MG21EX GZ-MG24EG GZ-MG26EZ GZ-MG21EY GZ-MG26EX GZ-MG36EK Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Q7803 or PUMX1-W PAIR TRANSISTOR C3016 NCBA1AK-104W C CAPACITOR 0.1uF 10V K Q7803 or XP4501-W...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21EK GZ-MG21EZ GZ-MG26EY GZ-MG21EX GZ-MG24EG GZ-MG26EZ GZ-MG21EY GZ-MG26EX GZ-MG36EK Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C4221 NCBA1AK-104W C CAPACITOR 0.1uF 10V K R111 NRSA6AJ-102W MG RESISTOR...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21EK GZ-MG21EZ GZ-MG26EY GZ-MG21EX GZ-MG24EG GZ-MG26EZ GZ-MG21EY GZ-MG26EX GZ-MG36EK Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R1075 NRSA6AJ-104W MG RESISTOR 100kΩ 1/16W J R3210 NRSA6AJ-0R0W MG RESISTOR...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21EK GZ-MG21EZ GZ-MG26EY GZ-MG21EX GZ-MG24EG GZ-MG26EZ GZ-MG21EY GZ-MG26EX GZ-MG36EK Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R4079 NRSA6AJ-473W MG RESISTOR 47kΩ 1/16W J R4588 NRSA6AJ-0R0W MG RESISTOR...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21EK GZ-MG21EZ GZ-MG26EY GZ-MG21EX GZ-MG24EG GZ-MG26EZ GZ-MG21EY GZ-MG26EX GZ-MG36EK Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local L3701 NQL38DK-100X P COIL 10uH K IC5903 or NJU7008F3-X L4003 NQR0129-002X FERRITE BEADS...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21EK GZ-MG21EZ GZ-MG26EY GZ-MG21EX GZ-MG24EG GZ-MG26EZ GZ-MG21EY GZ-MG26EX GZ-MG36EK Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local D452 MA8068-X Z DIODE Q6501 RSR025P03-X MOS FET D452 or UDZS6.8B-X Z DIODE...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21EK GZ-MG21EZ GZ-MG26EY GZ-MG21EX GZ-MG24EG GZ-MG26EZ GZ-MG21EY GZ-MG26EX GZ-MG36EK Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R604 NRSA6AD-154W MG RESISTOR 150kΩ 1/16W D L6501 NQL52EM-221X COIL...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GZ-MG21EK GZ-MG21EZ GZ-MG26EY GZ-MG21EX GZ-MG24EG GZ-MG26EZ GZ-MG21EY GZ-MG26EX GZ-MG36EK Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R7607 NRSA63J-100X MG RESISTOR 10Ω 1/16W J A,B,C,D R7607 NRSA63D-332X MG RESISTOR 3.3kΩ 1/16W D E,F,G,H,J R7608 NRSA63J-100X MG RESISTOR...
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