JVC GR-DVX8EG - User Manual

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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

VIDEO DIVISION

Printed in Japan

S40894

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVX8EG/EK/DVX9EG/EK

/DVX10EG/EK

No. 86575

July 2000

This service manual is printed on 100% recycled paper.

SPECIFICATIONS

(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model GR-DVX9EG/EK/DVX10EG/EK)

GR-DVX8EG/EK/DVX9EG/EK/DVX10EG/EK

No. 86575

For Connectors

Video output :1 V

(

p-p

)

, 75 Ω, analogue

Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo

Input/output (GR-DVX10 only) : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

Output (GR-DVX9 only) : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

Headphone output : ø3.5 mm, stereo

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V51EG or AA-V51EK

Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption :23 W

Output

Charge : DC 7.2 V , 0.77 A

VTR : DC 6.3 V

, 1.8 A

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 68 mm x 45 mm x 110 mm

Weight

AA-V51EG : Approx. 255 g

AA-V51EK : Approx. 330 g

Docking Station CU-V502E

For General

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 55 mm x 36 mm x 107 mm

Weight : Approx. 89.9 g

For Connectors

Output :Y:1 V

(

p-p

)

, 75 Ω, analogue

C : 0.29 V

(

p-p

)

, 75 Ω, analogue

Input (GR-DVX10 only) : Y : 0.8 V

(

p-p

)

– 1.2 V

(

p-p

)

, 75 Ω, analogue

C : 0.2 V

(

p-p

)

– 0.4 V

(

p-p

)

, 75 Ω, analogue

VIDEO

Video output :1 V

(

p-p

)

, 75 Ω, analogue

Video input (GR-DVX10 only) : 0.8 V

(

p-p

)

– 1.2 V

(

p-p

)

, 75 Ω, analogue

AUDIO

Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo

Audio input (GR-DVX10 only) : 300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analogue, stereo

JLIP (EDIT) : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug)

PC (DIGITAL STILL) : ø2.5 mm, 3-pole

External microphone input :506 µV (rms), high impedance unbalanced with ø3.5 mm (stereo)

PRINTER : For an optional video printer equipped with a PRINT DATA

connector

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications

subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

For General

Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)

DC 7.2 V

(Using battery pack)

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on

GR-DVX10 : Approx. 4.9 W

GR-DVX9 : Approx. 4.6 W

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off

GR-DVX10 : Approx. 5.8 W

GR-DVX9 : Approx. 5.5 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 51 mm x 125 mm x 97 mm

(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)

Weight : Approx. 515 g (without cassette, MultiMediaCard and battery)

Approx. 590 g (incl. cassette, MultiMediaCard and battery)

Operating temperature :0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C

Pickup : 1/4" CCD (Progressive Scan)

Lens : F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter : ø27 mm

LCD monitor : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" colour LCD

Speaker : Monaural

For Digital Video Camera

Format : DV format (SD mode)

Signal format : PAL standard

Recording/Playback format : Video: Digital component recording

: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),

48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)

Cassette : Mini DV cassette

Tape speed : SP: 18.8 mm/s

LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time : SP: 80 min.

(using 80 min. cassette) LP: 120 min.

For Digital Still Camera

Storage media : MultiMediaCard

Compression system : JPEG (compatible)

File size : 2 modes (XGA: 1024 x 768 pixels/VGA: 640 x 480 pixels)

Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

(with the provided MultiMediaCard [8 MB], with Sound Effects pre-stored)

FINE : 46 (VGA), 21 (XGA)

STANDARD : 133 (VGA), 64 (XGA)

(with an optional MultiMediaCard [4 MB])

FINE : 26 (VGA), 12 (XGA)

STANDARD : 76 (VGA), 36 (XGA)

(with an optional MultiMediaCard [8 MB])

FINE : 54 (VGA), 24 (XGA)

STANDARD : 155 (VGA), 75 (XGA)

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This document is a service manual for the JVC GR-DVX8EG/EK/DVX9EG/EK/DVX10EG/EK Digital Video Camera, providing detailed specifications, disassembly/assembly procedures, electrical adjustments, and parts lists.

Function Description

The JVC GR-DVX series is a digital video camera that records in DV format (SD mode) with PAL standard signal. It supports both video and digital still camera functions. For video, it records digital component video and PCM digital audio (32 kHz 4-channel 12-bit or 48 kHz 2-channel 16-bit). As a digital still camera, it stores images on a MultiMediaCard using JPEG compression.

Important Technical Specifications

Camcorder - For General:

Power Supply: DC 6.3 V (using AC Power Adapter/Charger) or DC 7.2 V (using battery pack).
Power Consumption:
- LCD monitor off, viewfinder on: Approx. 4.9 W (GR-DVX10), Approx. 4.6 W (GR-DVX9).
- LCD monitor on, viewfinder off: Approx. 5.8 W (GR-DVX10), Approx. 5.5 W (GR-DVX9).
Dimensions (W x H x D): 51 mm x 125 mm x 97 mm (with LCD monitor closed and viewfinder pushed back in).
Weight: Approx. 515 g (without cassette, MultiMediaCard, and battery); Approx. 590 g (incl. cassette, MultiMediaCard, and battery).
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C.
Operating Humidity: 35% to 80%.
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 50°C.
Pickup: 1/4" CCD (Progressive Scan).
Lens: F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens.
Filter Diameter: ø27 mm.
LCD Monitor: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system.
Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" colour LCD.
Speaker: Monaural.

Camcorder - For Digital Video Camera:

Format: DV format (SD mode).
Signal Format: PAL standard.
Recording/Playback Format:
- Video: Digital component recording.
- Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit).
Cassette: Mini DV cassette.
Tape Speed: SP: 18.8 mm/s; LP: 12.5 mm/s.
Maximum Recording Time: SP: 80 min. (using 80 min. cassette); LP: 120 min.

Camcorder - For Digital Still Camera:

Storage Media: MultiMediaCard.
Compression System: JPEG (compatible).
File Size: 2 modes (XGA: 1024 x 768 pixels/VGA: 640 x 480 pixels).
Picture Quality: 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD).
Approximate Number of Storable Images (with provided MultiMediaCard [8 MB], with Sound Effects pre-stored):
- FINE: 46 (VGA), 21 (XGA).
- STANDARD: 133 (VGA), 64 (XGA).
Approximate Number of Storable Images (with optional MultiMediaCard [4 MB]):
- FINE: 26 (VGA), 12 (XGA).
- STANDARD: 76 (VGA), 36 (XGA).
Approximate Number of Storable Images (with optional MultiMediaCard [8 MB]):
- FINE: 54 (VGA), 24 (XGA).
- STANDARD: 155 (VGA), 75 (XGA).

Camcorder - For Connectors:

Video Output: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue.
Audio Output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo.
DV Input/Output (GR-DVX10 only): 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant.
DV Output (GR-DVX9 only): 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant.
Headphone Output: ø3.5 mm, stereo.

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V51EG or AA-V51EK:

Power Requirement: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz.
Power Consumption: 23 W.
Output: Charge: DC 7.2 V, 0.77 A; VTR: DC 6.3 V, 1.8 A.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 68 mm x 45 mm x 110 mm.
Weight: AA-V51EG: Approx. 255 g; AA-V51EK: Approx. 330 g.

Docking Station CU-V502E:

Dimensions (W x H x D): 55 mm x 36 mm x 107 mm.
Weight: Approx. 89.9 g.
For Connectors:
- S Output: Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue; C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue.
- S Input (GR-DVX10 only): Y: 0.8 V (p-p) – 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue; C: 0.2 V (p-p) – 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue.
- Video Output: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue.
- Video Input (GR-DVX10 only): 0.8 V (p-p) – 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue.
- Audio Output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo.
- Audio Input (GR-DVX10 only): 300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analogue, stereo.
- JLIP (EDIT): ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug).
- PC (DIGITAL STILL): ø2.5 mm, 3-pole.
- External Microphone Input: 506 µV (rms), high impedance unbalanced with ø3.5 mm (stereo).
- Printer: For an optional video printer equipped with a PRINT DATA connector.

Usage Features

The GR-DVX series offers a compact and portable design, making it suitable for various recording environments. Its digital video and still camera capabilities provide versatility for users. The inclusion of a MultiMediaCard slot allows for convenient storage of still images, with different models offering varying storage capacities and features like flash and digital sound. The docking station enhances connectivity options, allowing for easy integration with other audio/video equipment and personal computers for editing and printing. The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder provide flexible viewing options during recording and playback.

Maintenance Features

The service manual provides comprehensive instructions for disassembly, assembly, and electrical adjustment, ensuring that technicians can effectively service the device.

Disassembly/Assembly Procedures: Detailed flowcharts and step-by-step instructions are provided for disassembling cabinet parts, board assemblies, monitor assembly, VF assembly, and OP block/CCD board assembly. Specific precautions are highlighted, such as careful handling of connectors, proper screw tightening, and avoiding damage to sensitive components like the CCD image sensor and FPC wires.
Mechanism Adjustment: Instructions cover preliminary remarks on adjustment and repair, disassembly/assembly of the mechanism assembly, and checking/adjustment of mechanism phase. Special attention is given to setting the mechanism in EJECT mode for disassembly and ensuring correct engagement of gears and components during reassembly.
Electrical Adjustment: The manual outlines preparation steps, required test equipment (color TV monitor, AC power adapter/charger, oscilloscope, digital voltmeter, frequency counter, personal computer), and specific adjustment tools. It emphasizes the use of a personal computer for most adjustments, especially after replacing critical parts like the OP block or E2PROM.
Fuse Location: Detailed diagrams are provided for fuse locations on the main PWB (foil and component sides) and monitor PWB (component side).
Schematic Diagrams and Parts Lists: Extensive schematic diagrams for various circuit boards (CPU, MSD CPU, A/HP SEL, DVMAIN, PHY, DVEQ/DVANA, PRE/REC, VIDEO OUT, ANALOG VIDEO I/O, CDS, DSP, TG/VDR, REG CTL, REGULATOR, STROBE SUB, DSC, AU DSP, W/B and IR/TALLY, MDA, MONITOR A, MMC, W/B SENS and EJECT, AUDIO AD/DA, MAIN AUDIO, AUDIO NR, VF A, JACK, CAMERA OPE UNIT, SUB OPE ASSY, ZOOM UNIT and DECK OPE ASSY) are included. These diagrams are complemented by detailed parts lists for the main board, MDA, CCD, monitor, MMC, strobe, audio VF, jack, W/B, and eject circuit boards, as well as the AC power adapter and docking station.
Safety Precautions: The manual stresses the importance of safety during servicing, identifying critical components with a "!" symbol that must be replaced with specified parts. It also includes guidelines for insulation resistance, dielectric strength, clearance distance, leakage current, and grounding tests.
Emergency Display: A table explains various error numbers (E01-E06), their details, and possible causes, aiding in troubleshooting.

The manual also includes a table outlining the differing points between models GR-DVX8EG/EK, GR-DVX9EG/EK, and GR-DVX10EG/EK, such as the presence of flash, DSC mode, dual mode, digital sound, MultiMediaCard, analog video input, DV in/out, docking station, and AC power adapter. This allows for model-specific servicing.