PIONEER CORPORATION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, 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
PIONEER CORPORATION
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STANDBY
iPod/USB
5V 2.1A
PURE AUDIO Hi-Bit32
FUNCTION
NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER N-50
NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER
N-50
N-50-K
N-50-S
N-30
N-30-K
ORDER NO.
RRV4272
N-50
N-30-S
THIS MANUAL IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MODEL(S) AND TYPE(S).
Model Type Power Requirement Remarks
N-50 CUXE AC 120V
N-50-K SYXE8 AC 220V to 240V
N-50-S SYXE8 AC 220V to 240V
N-30 CUXE AC 120V
N-30-K SYXE8 AC 220V to 240V
N-30-S SYXE8 AC 220V to 240V
K-FZV FEB.
2012 Printed in Japan
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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following check should be performed for the
continued protection of the customer and service
technician.
LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK
Measure leakage current to a known earth ground
(water pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage
current tester such as Simpson Model 229-2 or
equivalent between the earth ground and all exposed
metal parts of the appliance (input/output terminals,
screwheads, metal overlays, control shaft, etc.). Plug
the AC line cord of the appliance directly into a 120V
AC 60 Hz outlet and turn the AC power switch on. Any
current measured must not exceed 0.5 mA.
ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS
OUTLINED ABOVE ARE INDICATIVE OF A POTENTIAL
SHOCK HAZARD AND MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE
RETURNING THE APPLIANCE TO THE CUSTOMER.
2. PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE
Many electrical and mechanical parts in the appliance
have special safety related characteristics. These are
often not evident from visual inspection nor the protection
afforded by them necessarily can be obtained by using
replacement components rated for voltage, wattage, etc.
Replacement parts which have these special safety
characteristics are identified in this Service Manual.
Electrical components having such features are
identified by marking with a > on the schematics and on
the parts list in this Ser
vice Manua
l.
The use of a substitute replacement component which
does not have the same safety characteristics as the
PIONEER recommended replacement one, shown in the
parts list in this Service Manual, may create shock, fire,
or other hazards.
Product Safety is continuously under review and new
instructions are issued from time to time. For the latest
information, always consult the current PIONEER Service
Manual. A subscription to, or additional copies of,
PIONEER Service Manual may be obtained at a nominal
charge from PIONEER.
Leakage
current
tester
Reading should
not be above
0.5 mA
Device
under
test
Test all
exposed metal
surfaces
Also test with
plug reversed
(Using AC adapter
plug as required)
Earth
ground
AC Leakage Test
(FOR USA MODEL ONLY)
WARNING
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.
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NOTICE
(FOR CANADIAN MODEL ONLY)
Fuse symbols (fast operating fuse) and/or (slow operating fuse) on PCB indicate that replacement parts must
be of identical designation.
REMARQUE
(POUR MODÈLE CANADIEN SEULEMENT)
Les symboles de fusible (fusible de type rapide) et/ou (fusible de type lent) sur CCI indiquent que les pièces
de remplacement doivent avoir la même désignation.
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.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................................................2
1. SERVICE PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... ..... ...... ..... .................................................4
1.1 NOTES ON SOLDERING...............................................................................................................................................4
2. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................ ...... ...... ..... ........................................................................................5
2.1 ACCESSORIES..............................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 PLAYABLE FILE FORMATS ...........................................................................................................................................6
3. BASIC ITEMS FOR SERVICE ............................................................................................................................................10
3.1 CHECK POINTS AFTER SERVICING .........................................................................................................................10
3.2 PCB LOCATIONS.........................................................................................................................................................11
3.3 JIGS LIST.....................................................................................................................................................................12
4. BLOCK DIAGRAM ....................................................... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...........................................................................14
4.1 OVERALL CONNECTION DIAGRAM (1/2)..................................................................................................................14
4.2 OVERALL CONNECTION DIAGRAM (2/2)..................................................................................................................16
4.3 BLOCK DIAGRAM........................................................................................................................................................18
5. DIAGNOSIS ...................................................... ...... ..... ...... .................................................................................................20
5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................20
5.2 PROTECTION CIRCUIT ERROR DETECTION...........................................................................................................23
5.3 HOW TO CHECK THE IC COMMUNICATION .............................................................................................................24
5.4 IC INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................................24
6. SERVICE MODE.......................................................... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...........................................................................25
6.1 SERVICE MODE ..........................................................................................................................................................25
6.2 INITIAL SETTING.........................................................................................................................................................27
7. DISASSEMBLY ............................................................ ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...........................................................................28
8. EACH SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT..................................................... ...... ...... ..... ...... ....................................................34
8.1 FIRMWARE UPDATE ...................................................................................................................................................34
8.2 HOW TO CHECK EACH TERMINAL............................................................................................................................37
9. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST...............................................................................................................................40
9.1 PACKING SECTION.....................................................................................................................................................40
9.2 EXTERIOR SECTION..................................................................................................................................................42
10. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM....................................................................................................................................................44
10.1 JACK ASSY................................................................................................................................................................44
10.2 D-MAIN ASSY (1/5)....................................................................................................................................................46
10.3 D-MAIN ASSY (2/5)....................................................................................................................................................48
10.4 D-MAIN ASSY (3/5)....................................................................................................................................................50
10.5 D-MAIN ASSY (4/5)....................................................................................................................................................52
10.6 D-MAIN ASSY (5/5)....................................................................................................................................................54
10.7 DAC ASSY..................................................................................................................................................................56
10.8 LCD/KEY ASSY..........................................................................................................................................................58
10.9 LED ASSY, POWER SW ASSY, IR ASSY AND POWER LED ASSY ........................................................................60
10.10 USB ASSY................................................................................................................................................................62
10.11 STBY ASSY..............................................................................................................................................................64
10.12 CNT A ASSY AND CNT B ASSY .............................................................................................................................66
10.13 GUIDE 1, GUIDE 2(N-50, N-50-K/-S ONLY), GUIDE 3 AND GUIDE 4 ASSYS.......................................................68
11. PCB CONNECTION DIAGRAM........................................................................................................................................70
11.1 JACK ASSY................................................................................................................................................................70
11.2 D-MAIN ASSY ............................................................................................................................................................72
11.3 DAC ASSY..................................................................................................................................................................76
11.4 LCD/KEY ASSY..........................................................................................................................................................80
11.5 LED ASSY, POWER SW ASSY, IR ASSY AND POWER LED ASSY ........................................................................82
........................84
11.6 USB ASSY AND STBY ASSY......................................................................................................
11.7 CNT A ASSY AND CNT B ASSY ...............................................................................................................................88
11.8 GUIDE 1, GUIDE 2 (N-50, N-50-K/-S ONLY), GUIDE 3 AND GUIDE 4 ASSYS........................................................90
12. PCB PARTS LIST..............................................................................................................................................................92
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Remote control unit (8300764100010-IL)
AAA/R03 dry cell battery x 2
Audio cable (L063102020050-IL)
AC Power cord (N-50, N-30 :L068125130010-IL)
(N-50-K/-S, N-30-K/-S :L068250160020-IL)
Warranty card (N-50-K/-S, N-30-K/-S :ARY7128)
Safety sheet (N-50-K/-S, N-30-K/-S :5227000002330-IL)
Caution sheet (N-50, N-30 :5227000002270-IL)
(N-50-K/-S, N-30-K/-S :5227000002280-IL)
Operating instructions (N-50, N-30 :5707000006130-IL)
(N-50-K/-S, N-30-K/-S :5707000006140-IL)
(N-50-K/-S, N-30-K/-S :6517000000450-IL)
•Generalites
System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Network Audio Player
Power requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC 120 V, 60 Hz
(N-50, N-30)
Power requirements. . .AC 220 V to AC240V, 50/60 Hz
(N-50-K/-S, N-30-K/-S)
Power consumption
N-50, N-50-K/-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 W
N-30, N-30-K/-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 W
Power consumption (In standby mode). . . . . . . . 0.3 W
Weight (without package)
N-50, N-50-K/-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.3 kg (16.1 lb)
N-30, N-30-K/-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 kg (11 lb)
Dimensions
. . . . . .435 mm (W) x 99 mm (H) x 330 mm (D)
(17 3/16 in. (W) x 3 15/16 in. (H) x 13 in. (D))
. . . . 435 mm (W) x 97.5 mm (H) x 330 mm (D)
(17 3/16 in. (W) x 3 15/16 in. (H) x 13 in. (D))
Operating temperature. . . . . .. . . . . . . . +5 °C to +35 °C
Operating humidity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 % to 85 %
•Network
Ethernet interface. . . . . . . . . 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX
DLNA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ver 1.5 (DMP/DMR)
•Analog audio output
Output level (During audio output)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 V rms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Number of channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA
Frequency response. . . . . . . . . . 4 Hz to 80 kHz –3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
1 kHz, 0 dB, fs 192 kHz . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . >111 dB
Dynamic range
1 kHz, 0 dB, fs 192 kHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >111 dB
Total harmonic distortion
1 kHz, 0 dB, fs 192 kHz . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .<0.002 %
Channel separation
1 kHz, 0 dB, fs 192 kHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >105 dB
•Digital audio output
Coaxial digital output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jack
Optical digital output . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optical digital jack
•Digital audio input (N-50, N-50-K/-S only)
Coaxial digital input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jack
Optical digital input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optical digital jack
USB type-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .USB 2.0 HS
Note
• Specifications and the design are subject to
possible modifications without notice, due to
improvements.
• This product is not designed for use in Japan.
N-50, N-50-K/-S
N-30, N-30-K/-S
2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 ACCESSORIES
2.2 SPECIFICATIONS
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This unit supports the following file formats.
•
Note that some file formats are not available for
playback although they are listed as playable file
formats.
•
If an attempt is made to play files with unsupported
formats, the sound may be intermittent or be
accompanied by noise. In such cases, confirm that
the file format is compatible with this unit.
•
The compatibility of file formats varies depending
on the type of server. Check with your server to
ensure the compatibility of file formats supported
by your server.
•
Depending on the server, some file types not
supported by this unit may be converted and
output. For details, consult the server’s operating
instructions.
•
Internet radio playback may be affected by the
Internet communications environment, and in this
case playback may not be possible even with the file
formats listed here
Category Extension Stream
MP3
<*1>
.mp3
MPEG-1
Audio
Layer-3
Sampling
frequency
32kHz to
48kHz
Quantizat
ion bitrate
16bit
Channel
Bitrate
320kbps
VBR/CBR
Supported
LPCM
—
<*2>
LPCM
Sampling
frequency
32kHz to
48kHz
(Internet
Radio)
44.1 kHz,
48 kHz,
88.2 kHz,
96 kHz,
192 kHz
(Digital In
USB)
Quantizat
ion bitrate
16bit
(Internet
Radio)
16bit,
24bit, 32bit
(Digital In
USB)
Channel
WAV .wav LPCM
Sampling
frequency
32 kHz to
192kHz
(Music
Server)
32kHz to
96kHz
(USB)
Quantizat
ion bitrate
16bit,
20bit, 24bit
Channel
WMA .wma
WMA2/7/
8/9/10
Sampling
frequency
32kHz to
48kHz
Quantizat
ion bitrate
16bit
Channel
Bitrate
320kbps
VBR/CBR
Supported
Category Extension Stream
2ch
2ch
8kbps to
Supported/
2ch
2ch
5kbps to
Supported/
2.3 PLAYABLE FILE FORMATS
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AAC
.m4a
.aac
.3gp
.3g2
MPEG-4
AAC
MPEG-4
HE AAC
(AAC Plus
v1/2)
Sampling
frequency
32kHz to
48kHz
Quantizat
ion bitrate
16bit
Channel
Bitrate
320kbps
VBR/CBR
Supported
FLAC .flac FLAC
Sampling
frequency
32 kHz to
192kHz
(Music
Server)
32kHz to
96kHz
(USB)
Quantizat
ion bitrate
16bit, 24bit
Channel
*1 “MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.”
*2 Only streaming data from servers is concerned, so there
is no extension.
Category Extension Stream
2ch
2ch
16kbps to
Supported/
About network playback
The network playback function such as Internet Radio or
Music Server of this unit uses the following
technologies:
Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12.
Windows Media DRM
Microsoft Windows Media Digital Rights Management
(WMDRM) is a platform to protect and securely deliver
content for playback on computers, portable devices and
network devices. Music Server functions as a WMDRM
10 for networked devices. WMDRM protected content
can only be played on media servers supporting
WMDRM.
Content owners use WMDRM technology to protect their
intellectual property, including copyrights. This device
uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected
content. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the
content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the
software’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected
content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content.
When you download licenses for protected content, you
agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the
licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade
WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an
upgrade, you will not be able to access content that
requires the upgrade.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property
rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology
outside of this product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft.
DLNA
DLNA CERTIFIED
®
Audio Player
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The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a crossindustry organization of consumer electronics,
computing industry and mobile device companies.
Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of
digital media through a wired or wireless network in the
home.
The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find
products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability
Guidelines. This unit complies with DLNA
Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.
When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA
compatible device is connected to this player, some
setting changes of software or other devices may be
required. Please refer to the operating instructions for
the software or device for more information.
DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED
®
are
trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the
Digital Living Network Alliance.
Content playable over a network
• Even when encoded in a compatible format, some
files may not play correctly.
• Movie or Photo files cannot be played back.
• There are cases where you cannot listen to an
Internet radio station even if the station can be
selected from a list of radio stations.
• Some functions may not be supported depending
on the server type or version used.
• Supported file formats vary by server. As such, files
not supported by your server are not displayed on
this unit. For more information check with the
manufacturer of your server.
Disclaimer for Third Party Content
ACCESS TO THIRD PARTY CONTENT SERVICES,
INCLUDING ALL ASSOCIATED FEATURES AND
FUNCTIONALITIES, IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” “AS
AVAILABLE” AND AT THE USER’S OWN RISK,
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. PIONEER
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
IN CONNECTION WITH ACCESS TO AND USE OF
CONTENT SERVICES THROUGH THIS DEVICE,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. PIONEER DOES NOT GUARANTEE,
REPRESENT, OR WARRANT THAT CONTENT SERVICES
WILL BE FREE FROM ERRORS, INTERRUPTION, LOSS,
CORRUPTION, ATTACK, VIRUSES, INTERFERENCE,
HACKING, OR OTHER SECURITY INTRUSION, AND
PIONEER DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION
WITH THE FOREGOING. PIONEER IS NOT LIABLE OR
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING
N-50/N-30 only
FROM ACCESS TO OR USE OF CONTENT. NO ORAL OR
WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY
PIONEER OR ITS CUSTOMER SERVICES
REPRESENTATIVES WILL CREATE ANY SUCH
WARRANTY.
IN NO EVENT WILL PIONEER, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR
RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR EMPLOYEES
BE LIABLE IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THIRD
PARTY CONTENT SERVICES THROUGH THIS DEVICE
FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES
FOR ATTORNEY’S FEES, LOST DATA OR LOST PROFITS,
REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY AND
WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL PIONEER’S
TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES ARISING
FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIRD PARTY
CONTENT SERVICES (OTHER THAN AS MAY BE
REQUIRED BY LAW IN CASES INVOLVING PERSONAL
INJURY) EXCEED $10.00. THE FOREGOING
LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY EVEN IF THE ABOVE
REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IF ANY
APPLICABLE AUTHORITY HOLDS ANY PORTION OF
THIS SECTION TO BE UNENFORCEABLE, THEN
LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
About playback behavior over a network
• Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or
any media files stored on it are deleted while
playing content.
• If there are problems within the network
environment (heavy network traffic, etc.) content
may not be displayed or played properly (playback
may be interrupted or stalled). For best
performance, a 100BASE-TX connection between
player and PC is recommended.
• If several clients are playing simultaneously, as the
case may be, playback is interrupted or stalled.
• Depending on the security software installed on a
connected PC and the setting of such software,
network connection may be blocked.
N-50/N-30 only
Disclaimer for Third Party Content
Access to content provided by third parties requires a
high speed internet connection and may also require
account registration and a paid substruction.
Therd party content services may be changed,
suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any time
without notice, and Pionner disclaims any liability in
connection with such occurrences.
Pionner does not represent or warrant that content
services will continue to be provieded or available for a
particular period of time, and any such warranty, express
or implied, is disclaimed.
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Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the
player and/or the Music Server features due to
communication error/malfunctions associated with your
network connection and/or your PC, or other connected
equipment. Please contact your PC manufacturer or
Internet service provider.
Windows Media is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft
Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a
license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.
Microsoft®, Windows®7, Windows®Vista, Windows®XP,
Windows®2000, Windows®Millennium Edition,
Windows®98, and WindowsNT® are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Authorizing this unit
In order to be able to play with Music Server, this unit
must be authorized. This happens automatically when
the unit makes a connection over the network to the PC.
If not, please authorize this unit manually on the PC.
The authorization (or permission) method for access
varies depending on the type of server currently being
connected. For more information on authorizing this
unit, refer to the instruction manual of your server.
aacPlus
The AAC decoder uses aacPlus developed by Coding
Technologies
(www.codingtechnologies.com).
FLAC
FLAC Decoder
Copyright c 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Josh Coalson
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with
or without modification, are permitted provided that the
following conditions are met:
• Redistributions of source code must retain the
above copyright notice, this list of conditions and
the following disclaimer.
• Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the
above copyright notice, this list of conditions and
the following disclaimer in the documentation and/
or other materials provided with the distribution.
• Neither the name of the Xiph.org
Foundation nor the names of its contributors may
be used to endorse or promote products derived
from this software without specific prior written
permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT
HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGE.
About iPod/iPhone/iPad
“Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPad”
mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod, iPhone or iPad, respectively,
and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless
performance.
Apple, AirPlay, the AirPlay logo, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod
shuffle, iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch, iTunes and
Mac are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
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Item to be checked regarding audio
Distortion
Noise
Volume too low
Volume too high
Volume fluctuating
Sound interrupted
No. Procedures Check points
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Confirm a firmware version at test mode. Should be the latest firmware version.
If not, update the version.
Confirm whether the customer complain has been solved.
If the indicated
complain
is caused by a specific file format,
replay a music file for test of the same format as target file.
The customer complain must not be reappeared.
No abnormalities should exist in screen displayed contents,
audio and actions.
Confirm replay of a music file for test with the same format as
corresponding file format at the front USB terminal. (Confirm
music files with all file formats should be replayed.)
No abnormalities should exist in actions such as audio, screen
display, etc.
Check the external package
No scratches or dirt on its appearance after receiving it for
service.
To keep the product quality after servicing, confirm recommended check points shown below.
See the table below for the items to be checked regarding audio.
A music file for test with corresponding file format should be used after downloading from the service dedicated Web Site onto
an USB memory, etc.
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3.1 CHECK POINTS AFTER SERVICING
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NOTES: - Parts marked by “NSP” are generally unavailable because they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
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The > mark found on some component parts indicates the importance of the safety factor of the part.
Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts of identical designation.
Service Remote Control Unit
Name Jig No. Remarks
Adjustment, Diagnosis
GGF1381
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Mark No. Description Part No.
LIST OF ASSEMBLIES
NSP 1..TTL ASSY D-MAIN(N-50) 7025HU1103040-IL
2..D-MAIN ASSY 7028071361010-IL
NSP 1..TTL ASSY D-MAIN(N-50-K/-S) 7025HU1103030-IL
2..D-MAIN ASSY 7028071361010-IL
NSP 1.. TTL ASSY D-MAIN(N-30) 7025HU1102030-IL
2..D-MAIN ASSY 7028071361020-IL
B
NSP 1..TTL ASSY D-MAIN(N-30-K/-S) 7025HU1102040-IL
2..D-MAIN ASSY 7028071361020-IL
NSP 1..TTL ASSY USB(N-50) 7025HU1103041-IL
2..USB ASSY 7028071371010-IL
NSP 1..TTL ASSY USB(N-50-K/-S) 7025HU1103031-IL
2..USB ASSY 7028071371010-IL
NSP 1..TTL ASSY USB(N-30) 7025HU1102031-IL
2..USB ASSY 7028071371010-IL
C
NSP 1..TTL ASSY USB(N-30-K/-S) 7025HU1102041-IL
2..USB ASSY 7028071371010-IL
NSP 1..TTL ASSY DAC(N-50) 7025HU1103042-IL
2..GUIDE 2 ASSY 702807138A010-IL
2..GUIDE 4 ASSY 702807138B010-IL
2..DAC ASSY 7028071381010-IL
> 2..STBY ASSY 7028071382010-IL
2..LED ASSY 7028071383010-IL
2..POWER LED ASSY 7028071384010-IL
2..POWER SW ASSY 7028071385010-IL
D
E
2..IR ASSY 7028071386010-IL
2..GUIDE 3 ASSY 7028071387010-IL
2..CNT B ASSY 7028071388010-IL
2..GUIDE 1 ASSY 7028071389010-IL
NSP 1..TTL ASSY DAC(N-50-K/-S) 7025HU1103032-IL
2..GUIDE 2 ASSY 702807138A010-IL
2..GUIDE 4 ASSY 702807138B010-IL
2..DAC ASSY 7028071381010-IL
> 2..STBY ASSY 7028071382020-IL
2..LED ASSY 7028071383010-IL
2..POWER LED ASSY 7028071384010-IL
2..POWER SW ASSY 7028071385010-IL
2..IR ASSY 7028071386010-IL
2..GUIDE 3 ASSY 7028071387010-IL
2..CNT B ASSY 7028071388010-IL
2..GUIDE 1 ASSY 7028071389010-IL
Mark No. Description P art No.
NSP 1..TTL ASSY DAC(N-30) 7025HU1102032-IL
2..GUIDE 4 ASSY 702807138B010-IL
2..DAC ASSY 7028071381020-IL
> 2..STBY ASSY 7028071382030-IL
2..LED ASSY 7028071383020-IL
2..POWER LED ASSY 7028071384010-IL
2..POWER SW ASSY 7028071385010-IL
2..IR ASSY 7028071386010-IL
2..GUIDE 3 ASSY 7028071387010-IL
2..CNT B ASSY 7028071388010-IL
2..GUIDE 1 ASSY 7028071389010-IL
NSP 1..TTL ASSY DAC(N-30-K/-S) 7025HU1102042-IL
2..GUIDE 4 ASSY 702807138B010-IL
2..DAC ASSY 7028071381020-IL
> 2..STBY ASSY 7028071382040-IL
2..LED ASSY 7028071383020-IL
2..POWER LED ASSY 7028071384010-IL
2..POWER SW ASSY 7028071385010-IL
2..IR ASSY 7028071386010-IL
2..GUIDE 3 ASSY 7028071387010-IL
2..CNT B ASSY 7028071388010-IL
2..GUIDE 1 ASSY 7028071389010-IL
NSP 1..TTL ASSY JACK(N-50) 7025HU1103043-IL
2..JACK ASSY 7028071391010-IL
2..LCD/KEY ASSY 7028071392010-IL
2..CNT A ASSY 7028071393010-IL
NSP 1..TTL ASSY JACK(N-50-K/-S) 7025HU1103033-IL
2..JACK ASSY 7028071391010-IL
2..LCD/KEY ASSY 7028071392010-IL
2..CNT A ASSY 7028071393010-IL
NSP 1..TTL ASSY JACK(N-30) 7025HU1102033-IL
2..JACK ASSY 7028071391020-IL
2..LCD/KEY ASSY 7028071392010-IL
2..CNT A ASSY 7028071393010-IL
NSP 1..TTL ASSY JACK(N-30-K/-S) 7025HU1102043-IL
2..JACK ASSY 7028071391020-IL
2..LCD/KEY ASSY 7028071392010-IL
2..CNT A ASSY 7028071393010-IL
3.3 JIGS LIST
F
12
1
2 3 4
N-50
5
[Releasing method for the power ON disabled state]
Input "ESC(A85F)" "TEST(A85E)" on the service remote controller (GGF1381).
Item
GUI display
LED
display
Number of NGs Detection method
Processing
after detection
Return
processing
Remark
AC
Detection
- - -
BT Module
Over
Current
Detection
BT error 5 -
BT OL
(0 to 255
displayed)
Power OFF
Power ON
effects a return.
WiFi
Module
Over
Current
Detection
Error 8 -
USB W ERR
(0 to 255
displayed)
Power OFF
Power ON
effects a return.
Front USB
Over
Current
Detection
USB
overcurrent
Error 7
-
USB
(0 to 255
displayed)
Power OFF
Power ON
effects a return.
Front USB
Over
Voltage
Detection
-
Standby
LED
-
The presence or absence of power supply is
detected. At the same time, occurrence of
AC instantaneous interruption is also
detected. AC_DET (Sub/IC1001-81 pin)
"H" detection
After detection, execute
AC_OFF processing,
and the power is turned
OFF.
Overcurrent in the power supply to BT
Module is detected.
The assumption is a failure in Module.
XERR_BT (Main/IC1504-Y14 pin)
"L" detection
1) Mute On
2) Error display at GUI
3) Transit POW_BT(IC1504-W14
pin) to Low, and the keys other
than the Standby/On key
become invalid.
Overcurrent in the power supply to WiFi
Module (Wireless LAN Converter) is
detected.
The assumption is a failure in Module.
XERR_USB_W (Sub/IC1001-3 pin)
“L” detection
1) Transit POW_USB_W
(IC1001-6 pin) to Low.
2) Error is displayed at GUI (not
displayed when the detection is
confirmed during a high-speed
startup Standby), and the keys
other th
an the Standby/On key
become invalid.
Overcurrent in the power supply to Front
USB(iPod/iPhone/iPad/USB memory) is
detected.
The assumption is a failure in Module.
XERR_USB_F (Main/IC1504-D2 pin)
“L” detection
Overcurrent in the power supply to Front
USB(iPod/iPhone/iPad/USB memory) is
detected.
The assumption is a failure in DCDC
Converter.
XDDCERR_USB_F (Sub/IC1001-40 pin)
“L” detection
1) Transit POW_USB_F(IC1001-
22 pin) to Low.
2) Error is displayed at GUI, and
the keys other than the
Standby/On key become
invalid.
Immediately shut down.
Not returnable
Only releasing
method
described below
In the event of UART communication
error with the BT module, BT error 5
is displayed.
Since POW_USB_W remains in High
to turn ON the power by ControlApp,
the detection continues even after the
tra
nsition to the high-speed startup
Standby.
When the detection is confirmed
during the high-speed startup
Standby, transit POW_USB_W to
Low. After that, when the power is
turned ON, POW_USB_W is set to
High and after a lapse of 10 ms, the
detection starts again.
This protection operation is intended
for protection of the external
connection equipment against a
failure within the body.
The device is put in the unreturnable
state in the event of an error.
6 7 8
5.2 PROTECTION CIRCUIT ERROR DETECTION
A
B
C
D
5
6 7 8
N-50
E
F
23
1
The communications status with each LSI can be checked as follows:
Communications of MainCPUSubCPU
Communications of SubCPUDSP (N-50, N-50-K/-S only)
In the event of DSP communications error, ”Error 9” is displayed on the LCD.
If “Error 9” is not displayed, the communications have been established.
Communications of SubCPUDIR
Select DigitalIn1, and when the sound input to DigitalIn1 is output from Opt or Coax, the communications have been
established.
The Major IC (MainCPU, SubCPU, DSP, DIR, DAC, etc.) communications checking method
In about one minute after the Power ON, the function screen appears. If the display is switched by change-over of
functions, there is no problem in the communications.
J040-22601-001-0S
(POWER SWITCH)
Block Diagram
Pin Layout
3FB
4I
LIM
1 GND
5
V
str
V
ref
Gate
driver
LEB
250ns
Soft-
Start
8V/12V
OSC
SRQ
Q
PWM
2.5 R
Normal
Burst
R
LPF
TSD
V
SD
V
OVP
V
CC
VCCV
CC
I
FB
I
delay
V
BURL/VBURH
2
V
CC
V
cc
V
OCP
VCC good
76 8
Drain
SRQ
Q
VCC good
1GND
2V
CC
3FB
4I
LIM
8 Drain
7Drain
6Drain
5V
STR
Pin No. Pin Name Description
1 GND Ground
2 V
CC
Power Supply
3 FB Feedback
4 I
LIM
Peak Current Limit
5 V
STR
Startup
6,7,8 Drain SenseFET Drain
Pin Definitions
2 3 4
5.3 HOW TO CHECK THE IC COMMUNICATION
A
B
5.4 IC INFORMATION
C
D
E
F
24
1
2 3 4
N-50
5
1. Service Mode
When the device is put in the Service Mode, the dedicated menu starts up.
As long as the menu is open, the Service Mode is in operation.
The items implemented by the menu are as follows:
· Check of Versions for MainCPU / SubCPU / DSP
· Check of Model Information (For which is SubCPU in operation, N-30(N-30-K/-S) or N-50(N-50-K/-S)?)
· Check of Network Information
· Update of USB for MainCPU / SubCPU
· Check of the number of protection circuit detections and clear
· Factory Setting
In the Service Mode, the protection circuit detection operates in the same way as during in the normal operation.
2. How to enter the Service Mode
Enter "ESC(A85F)" "+10(A81F)" on the service remote controller GGF1381 while the power of the Main Unit is
ON, and the menu for the Service Mode starts up.
∗ If any input from another remote controller is made between "ESC" and "+10", the Service Mode is not entered.
The entry status of the "ESC" key is cleared at the time of Power OFF.
3. How to leave the Service Mode
When the menu is left, the Service Mode exits.
The menu is left by switching of functions, Power OFF or the return key input on the top-end layer of the menu.
4. Menu
The operation of the menu shall be conducted with the cursor keys of the product’s remote controller.
Use the Enter key for selection of an item and use the Return key for return of one layer.
The top menu is as shown in the screen below.
In addition, menu operation by the Main Unit button is also capable if attached remote controller is not available.
In that case, perform the following actions;
In some menu, it is unable to return to one hierarchy layer before with the [] button. In that case,
please exit from the Service Mode once with function button, etc.
[Display Screen]
:
:
: Enter
: Return
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6. SERVICE MODE
6.1 SERVICE MODE
A
B
C
D
E
N-50
5
6 7 8
F
25
1
USB OL : 000
USB W ERR : 000
BT OL : 001
Press down the Enter key.
uPD78F1166 software version
D810 software version
(In the case of N-30, DSP is not equipped, 0000 is displayed.)
Model identified by the software
MAC Address: The upper [74:5e:1c] is fixed.
IP Address: [0.0.0.0] when not connected to LAN
FrontUSB OverLoad detection number display
WLAN power USB OverLoad detection
number display
BluetoothAdaptor OverLoad detection number
display
Return to the ServiceMenu.
Return to the ServiceMenu.
Execute the error count clear.
After the execution, the screen
is returned to the ServiceMenu.
4-1. System Information
When the System Information is selected, the screen below is displayed.
[Display screen]
4-2. MainCPU Update Via USB
See the “8.1 FIRMWARE UPDATE”.
4-3. SubCPU Update Via USB
See the “8.1 FIRMWARE UPDATE”.
4-4. Error display for protection circuit, etc.
When “Error Information” is selected on the ServiceMenu, the screen below is displayed.
A
2 3 4
B
C
D
E
F
26
1
N-50
2 3 4
5
Return to the ServiceMenu.
After the Factory Setting is executed
the power is turned off.
5. Factory Setting
When the “Factory Reset” is selected on the ServiceMenu, the screen below is displayed.
Initial value Setting range
SETUP
system
Intensity setting LEVEL3 LEVEL3 / LEVEL2 /LEVEL1
Display OFF setting Continuous display Display OFF/Continuous display
Automatic Power Off ON ON/OFF
High-Speed startup mode OFF ON/OFF
Language setting English
English, French, German, Dutch, Italian,
Spanish, Russian, Japanese
SOUND
system
AutoSoundRetriever OFF ON/OFF
AutoLevelControl OFF ON/OFF
SoundRetriverAir OFF ON/OFF
Hi-bit32 OFF ON/OFF
PureAudio OFF ON/OFF
SYSTEM FUNCTION iPod All functions
NETWORK DHCP ON ON/OFF
IP Address 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0~ff.ff.ff.ff
SubNetmask 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0~ff.ff.ff.ff
Gateway 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0~ff.ff.ff.ff
DNS1 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0~ ff.ff.ff.ff
DNS2 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0~ ff.ff.ff.ff
Proxy setting Don't Use Don't Use/Use
Proxy server (Null) 128 characters
Proxy port (Null) 0~ffff
Favorite 0 station 20 station
Parental lock setting OFF ON/OFF
P
arental lock password 0000 0000~9999
Friendly Name
∗
1
BT PIN CODE 0000 0000 / 1234 / 8888
When the power cord is plugged off or the power is turned off by the STANDBY/ON switch of the Main Unit,
the saving of the above setting values is not ensured.
The display OFF setting becomes valid till the power is turned off.
The function that was finally selected is saved at the time of transition to STANDBY. It cannot be saved by the
STANDBY/ON switch of the Main Unit.
∗
1: The Model Name shall be the initial value.
“N-50” for the upper model, and “N-30” for the lower model.
∗
2: When the power is turned off by the STANDBY/ON switch of the Main Unit during the saving of settings in
progress, the saving of the setting values is not ensured.
6.2 INITIAL SETTING
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A
B
C
D
E
5
6 7 8
N-50
F
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