Pioneer GMX-972 Service manual

PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan

PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O.Box 1760, Long Beach, CA 90801-1760 U.S.A.
PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium
PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE.LTD. 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936

C PIONEER CORPORATION 2002

K-ZZY. NOV. 2002 Printed in Japan

BRIDGEABLE POWER AMPLIFIER

GM-X972XR/UC,XR/EW,XR/ES

For details, refer to "Important symbols for good services".

ORDER NO.

CRT3008

BRIDGEABLE
2-CH POWER AMPLIFIER

BRIDGED

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[ Important symbols for good services ]

In this manual, the symbols shown-below indicate that adjustments, settings or cleaning should be made securely.
When you find the procedures bearing any of the symbols, be sure to fulfill them:

2. Adjustments

To keep the original performances of the product, optimum adjustments or specification confirmation is indispensable.
In accordance with the procedures or instructions described in this manual, adjustments should be performed.

3. Cleaning

For optical pickups, tape-deck heads, lenses and mirrors used in projection monitors, and other parts requiring cleaning,
proper cleaning should be performed to restore their performances.

5. Lubricants, glues, and replacement parts

Appropriately applying grease or glue can maintain the product performances. But improper lubrication or applying
glue may lead to failures or troubles in the product. By following the instructions in this manual, be sure to apply the
prescribed grease or glue to proper portions by the appropriate amount.For replacement parts or tools, the prescribed
ones should be used.

4. Shipping mode and shipping screws

To protect the product from damages or failures that may be caused during transit, the shipping mode should be set or
the shipping screws should be installed before shipping out in accordance with this manual, if necessary.

1. Product safety

You should conform to the regulations governing the product (safety, radio and noise, and other regulations), and
should keep the safety during servicing by following the safety instructions described in this manual.

CAUTION

This service manual is intended for qualified service technicians; it is not meant for the casual do-it-yourselfer.
Qualified technicians have the necessary test equipment and tools, and have been trained to properly and safely repair
complex products such as those covered by this manual.
Improperly performed repairs can adversely affect the safety and reliability of the product and may void the warranty.
If you are not qualified to perform the repair of this product properly and safely, you should not risk trying to do so
and refer the repair to a qualified service technician.

W

ARNING

This product contains lead in solder and certain electrical parts contain chemicals which are known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Health & Safety Code Section 25249.6 - Proposition 65

SAFETY INFORMATION

- GM-X972/XR/UC

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1. SPECIFICATIONS

Power source.............................................................................................................. 14.4 V DC (10.8 — 15.1 V allowable)

Grounding system ............................................................................................................................................ Negative type

Current consumption ...................... .................................................................................. 37.5 A (at continuous power, 4 Ω)

Average current drawn* .......................................................................................................... 12.0 A (4 Ω for two channels)

18.5 A (4 Ω for one channel)

Fuse ............................................................................................................................................................................ 30 A × 2

Dimensions .......................................................................................................................... 269 (W) × 50 (H) × 309 (D) mm

[10-5/8 (W) × 2 (H) × 12-1/8 (D) in]

Weight ......................................................................................................... 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs) (Leads for wiring not included)

Maximum power output .................................................................................................................... 300 W × 2 / 800 W × 1

Continuous power output ......................................................... 150 W × 2 (at 14.4 V, 4 Ω, 20 — 20,000 Hz, 0.08% THD)

400 W × 1 (at 14.4 V, 4 Ω, 20 — 20,000 Hz, 0.8% THD)
200 W × 2 (at 14.4 V, 2 Ω, 20 — 20,000 Hz, 0.8% THD)

Load impedance ............................................................................................................................ 4 Ω (2 — 8 Ω allowable)

(Bridge connection: 4 — 8 Ω allowable)

Frequency response ............................................................................................................ 10 — 50,000 Hz (+0 dB, –1 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................................................................................................... 100 dB (IHF–A network)

Distortion .............................................................................................................................................. 0.008% (10 W, 1 kHz)

Separation ..................................................................................................................................................... .... 65 dB (1 kHz)

Low pass filter ................................................................................................................................ Cut off frequency: 80 Hz

Cut off slope: –12 dB/oct

Maximum input level/impedance .................................................................................... RCA: 6.5 V/22 kΩ (0.2 — 6.5 V)

Speaker: 26 V/40 kΩ (0.8 — 26 V)

Note:

• Specifications and the design are subject to possible modification without notice
due to improvements.

*Average current drawn

• The average current drawn is nearly the maximum current drawn by this unit
when an audio signal is input. Use this value when working out total current
drawn by multiple power amplifiers.

Backup current ................................................................................................................................................. 3.0 mA or less

CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................2

1. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................3

2. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST.......................4

2.1 PACKING...............................................................4

2.2 EXTERIOR.............................................................6

3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .............................................8

3.1 OVERALL CONNECTION DIAGRAM(GUIDE PAGE)....8

4. PCB CONNECTION DIAGRAM ................................14

4.1 AMP UNIT...........................................................14

5. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ........................................18

6. ADJUSTMENT..........................................................20

7. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................21

7.1 DIAGNOSIS ........................................................21

7.1.1 DISASSEMBLY .........................................21

7.1.2 CONNECTOR FUNCTION DESCRIPTION.......22

7.2 IC ........................................................................23

8. OPERATIONS............................................................24

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2.1 PACKING

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1 Screw Assy HEA0058
2 Screw BYC40P180FZK
3 Polyethylene Bag HEG0011
4 Cover HNS0101
5 Polyethylene Bag HEG0022

6 Carton HHG0339
7 Contain Box HHL0339
8 Protector HHP0168
9 Owner’s Manual(UC) HRD0218

Owner’s Manual(EW) HRD0220

Owner’s Manual(ES) HRD0222

10 Owner’s Manual(ES) HRD0223

* 11 Warranty Card HRY1157

12 Cord Assy HDE0036

- PACKING SECTION PARTS LIST

Mark No. Description Part No.

NOTE:

- Parts marked by “*” are generally unavailable because they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.

- Screws adjacent to ∇ mark on the product are used for disassembly.

- For the applying amount of lubricants or glue, follow the instructions in this manual.

( In the case of no amount instructions, apply as you think it appropriate.)

- Owner's Manual

Part No. Language
HRD0218 English, French
HRD0220 English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch
HRD0222 English, Spanish
HRD0223 Portuguese(B), Arabic

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2.2 EXTERIOR

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1 Screw BBZ30P060FZK
2 Screw BBZ30P160FZK
3 Chassis HNA0013
4 Panel HNB0187
5 Panel HNB0190

6 Case HNB0194
7 Spacer HNM0006
8 Spacer HNM0124
9 Heat Sink HNR0228

10 Amp Unit(UC) HWH0194

Amp Unit(EW) HWH0195

Amp Unit(ES) HWH0196
11 Screw BBZ30P050FZK
12 Screw BBZ30P080FMC
13 Terminal(CN604) CKF1059

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15 Fuse(30A) HEK0030
16 Pin Jack(CN801) HKB0020
17 Terminal(CN601) HKE0048
18 Terminal(CN851) HKE0049

19 Terminal(CN852) HKE0049
20 Connector(CN803) HKM1077
21 Holder HNC0082
22 Clip HNC0145

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25 Heat Sink HNR0229
26 Screw PPZ30P100FZK
27 Light Pipe Unit HXA0391
28 Screw ISS30P055FUC
29 Screw PPZ30P100FZK

30 Screw HBA0029
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FET(Q612,613,614,615,616,617)STP80NF55-06FP

32 Diode(D611) FML22R
33 Diode(D612) FML22S
34 Cushion HNM6623

35 Screw HBA0030
36 Screw BBZ30P060FZK

- EXTERIOR SECTION PARTS LIST

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HCS0003

10kΩ(A)

HCS0003

10kΩ(A)

75µH

75µH

EW, ES ONLY

GAIN = 1

GAIN = -12dB

LPF SELECT

LPF SELECT

BFC

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AMP UNIT

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Large size

SCH diagram

Guide page

Detailed page

3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

3.1 OVERALL CONNECTION DIAGRAM(GUIDE PAGE)

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