JVC GRFX12A
Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-FX12A,FX120A,FX220A/A-S
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VHS PAL

Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the GR-FX12EG service manual (No.86590). Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.

SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
General
Format Power source : S-VHS (GR-SXM470A/ SXM27EA/SX22EA only)/ VHS PAL standard : DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 6 V (Using battery pack) : Approx. 910 g (GR-SXM470A only) Approx. 900 g (GR-FXM270A/FXM170A/ FXM17A/SXM27EA only) Approx. 730 g (GR-FX220A/SX22EA only) Approx. 720 g (GR-FX120A/FX12A only) Dimensions : 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm (W x H x D) (GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/ FXM170A/FXM17A/SXM27EA only) 200 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm (GR-FX220A/FX120A/FX12A/ SX22EA only) (with the LCD monitor* closed and with the viewfinder full tilted downward) * Models equipped with LCD monitor only. Pickup : 1/4" format CCD Lens : F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, Viewfinder White balance adjustment LCD monitor filter diameter 40.5 mm : Electronic viewfinder with 0.5" black/white CRT : Auto/Manual adjustment : 3" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system (GR-SXM470A only) 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system (GR-FXM270A/FXM170A/ FXM17A/SXM27EA only) : Monaural Weight Video Audio S-Video : 1 V (p-p), 75 � unbalanced, analogue output (via Video output connector) : 300 mV (rms), 1 k� analogue output (via Audio output connector) : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 �, analogue output C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 �, analogue output

(GR-SXM470A/ SXM27EA/SX22EA only)

: 4.0 W (GR-SXM470A/ FXM270A/FXM170A/FXM17A/ SXM27EA only) 3.7 W (GR-FX220A/FX120A/ FX12A/SX22EA only) LCD monitor* on : 4.5 W (GR-SXM470A/ FXM270A/FXM170A/FXM17A/ SXM27EA only) Video light** : 3.0 W * Models equipped with LCD monitor only. ** GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/FX220A/SXM27EA/SX22EA 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 : / cassette

Power consumption Viewfinder on

AC Adapter AP-V10A/AS/EA
Power requirement Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz : DC 11 V ,1A : 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm : Approx. 140 g (not including Power Cord)

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 � Cassette Adapter C-P7U
Some accessories areJVC dealer for in some areas. Please consult your nearest not available details on accessories and their availability.

(models equipped with LCD monitor only)

: 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 Storage temperature : 35% to 80% : �20°C to 50°C

Speaker

(models equipped with LCD monitor only) Connectors
JLIP/EDIT : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug)

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

No.86599 December 2000