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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
PIONEER CORPORATION
VSX-LX51
For details, refer to "Important Check Points for good servicing".
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-LX51
VSX-1018AH-K
VSX-1018AH-S
THIS MANUAL IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MODEL(S) AND TYPE(S).
Model Type Power Requirement Remarks
VSX-LX51 HYSXJ5 AC 220 V to 230 V
VSX-1018AH-K YSXJ5 AC 220 V to 230 V
VSX-1018AH-S
YSXJ5
AC 220 V to 230 V
ORDER NO.
RRV3765
T- Z Z V MAY
2008 Printed in Japan
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[Important Check Points for Good Servicing]
In this manual, procedures that must be performed during repairs are marked with the below symbol.
Please be sure to confirm and follow these procedures.
1. Product safety
Please conform to product regulations (such as safety and radiation regulations), and maintain a safe servicing environment by
following the safety instructions described in this manual.
1 Use specified parts for repair.
Use genuine parts. Be sure to use important parts for safety.
2 Do not perform modifications without proper instructions.
Please follow the specified safety methods when modification(addition/change of parts) is required due to interferences such as
radio/TV interference and foreign noise.
3 Make sure the soldering of repaired locations is properly performed.
When you solder while repairing, please be sure that there are no cold solder and other debris.
Soldering should be finished with the proper quantity. (Refer to the example)
4 Make sure the screws are tightly fastened.
Please be sure that all screws are fastened, and that there are no loose screws.
5 Make sure each connectors are correctly inserted.
Please be sure that all connectors are inserted, and that there are no imperfect insertion.
6 Make sure the wiring cables are set to their original state.
Please replace the wiring and cables to the original state after repairs.
In addition, be sure that there are no pinched wires, etc.
7 Make sure screws and soldering scraps do not remain inside the product.
Please check that neither solder debris nor screws remain inside the product.
8 There should be no semi-broken wires, scratches, melting, etc. on the coating of the power cord.
Damaged power cords may lead to fire accidents, so please be sure that there are no damages.
If you find a damaged power cord, please exchange it with a suitable one.
9 There should be no spark traces or similar marks on the power plug.
When spark traces or similar marks are found on the power supply plug, please check the connection and advise on secure
connections and suitable usage. Please exchange the power cord if necessary.
a Safe environment should be secured during servicing.
When you perform repairs, please pay attention to static electricity, furniture, household articles, etc. in order to prevent injuries.
Please pay attention to your surroundings and repair safely.
2. Adjustments
To keep the original performance of the products, optimum adjustments and confirmation of characteristics within specification.
Adjustments should be performed in accordance with the procedures/instructions described in this manual.
4. Cleaning
For parts that require cleaning, such as optical pickups, tape deck heads, lenses and mirrors used in projection monitors, proper
cleaning should be performed to restore their performances.
3. Lubricants, Glues, and Replacement parts
Use grease and adhesives that are equal to the specified substance.
Make sure the proper amount is applied.
5. Shipping mode and Shipping screws
To protect products from damages or failures during transit, the shipping mode should be set or the shipping screws should be
installed before shipment. Please be sure to follow this method especially if it is specified in this manual.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................................................................2
1. SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................6
2. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................7
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2.1 ACCESSORIES ..............................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................8
2.3 PANEL FACILITIES .........................................................................................................................................................9
3. BASIC ITEMS FOR SERVICE.............................................................................................................................................14
3.1 CHECK POINTS AFTER SERVICING..........................................................................................................................14
3.2 PCB LOCATIONS .........................................................................................................................................................15
3.3 JIGS LIST .....................................................................................................................................................................17
4. BLOCK DIAGRAM...............................................................................................................................................................18
4.1 OVERALL WIRING DIAGRAM......................................................................................................................................18
4.2 BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR AUDIO BLOCK ......................................................................................................................20
4.3 BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR VIDEO BLOCK ......................................................................................................................21
4.4 BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR HDMI FOR VSX-LX51 ...........................................................................................................23
4.5 BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR HDMI FOR VSX-1018AH ......................................................................................................24
4.6 BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR USB BLOCK ..........................................................................................................................25
4.7 BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR U-COM ..................................................................................................................................26
4.8 BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR POWER SUPPLY BLOCK .....................................................................................................27
5. DIAGNOSIS.........................................................................................................................................................................28
5.1 DIAGNOSIS FLOWCHART...........................................................................................................................................28
5.2 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................................................................61
6. SERVICE MODE .................................................................................................................................................................64
6.1 TEST MODE .................................................................................................................................................................64
7. DISASSEMBLY....................................................................................................................................................................67
8. EACH SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................................71
8.1 HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE....................................................................................................................................71
9. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST...............................................................................................................................76
9.1 PACKING SECTION .....................................................................................................................................................76
9.2 EXTERIOR SECTION...................................................................................................................................................78
9.3 CHASSIS SECTION .....................................................................................................................................................80
9.4 POWER AMP SECTION...............................................................................................................................................82
9.5 FRONT PANEL SECTION ............................................................................................................................................84
10. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................................................................86
10.1 AUDIO IN ASSY (1/2) .................................................................................................................................................86
10.2 AUDIO IN ASSY (2/2) .................................................................................................................................................88
10.3 MAIN ASSY (1/4)........................................................................................................................................................90
10.4 MAIN ASSY (2/4)........................................................................................................................................................92
10.5 MAIN ASSY (3/4)........................................................................................................................................................94
10.6 MAIN ASSY (4/4)........................................................................................................................................................96
10.7 DSP & USB ASSY (1/5)..............................................................................................................................................98
10.8 DSP & USB ASSY (2/5)............................................................................................................................................100
10.9 DSP & USB ASSY (3/5)............................................................................................................................................102
10.10 DSP & USB ASSY (4/5)..........................................................................................................................................104
10.11 DSP & USB ASSY (5/5)..........................................................................................................................................106
10.12 FRONT IN ASSY.....................................................................................................................................................108
10.13 INTERFACE ASSY .................................................................................................................................................110
10.14 HDMI & DVC ASSY (1/2) (VSX-LX51)....................................................................................................................112
10.15 HDMI & DVC ASSY (2/2) (VSX-LX51)....................................................................................................................114
10.16 HDMI ASSY (VSX-1018AH)....................................................................................................................................116
10.17 BINDER, BIND L FRONT, BIND L BACK, BIND R FRONT and BIND R BACK ASSYS ........................................118
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10.18 POSI1, POSI2 and POSI3 ASSYS ...............................................................................................
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10.19 DISPLAY ASSY.......................................................................................................................................................120
10.20 MULTI JOG, POWER SW, DIODE, HEADPHONE, PRIMARY and DC/DC ASSYS...............................................122
10.21 POWER AMP ASSY (1/2).......................................................................................................................................124
10.22 POWER AMP ASSY (2/2).......................................................................................................................................126
10.23 PRE-STAGE AMP ASSY ........................................................................................................................................128
10.24 REGULATOR ASSY................................................................................................................................................130
11. PCB CONNECTION DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................................................133
11.1 AUDIO IN ASSY........................................................................................................................................................134
11.2 MAIN ASSY ..............................................................................................................................................................138
11.3 DSP & USB ASSY ....................................................................................................................................................142
11.4 FRONT IN ASSY.......................................................................................................................................................144
11.5 INTERFACE ASSY ...................................................................................................................................................146
11.6 HDMI & DVC ASSY (VSX-LX51) ..............................................................................................................................148
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11.7 HDMI ASSY (VSX-1018AH) ..................................................................................................................................... 152
11.8 BINDER, BIND L FRONT and BIND L BACK ASSYS..............................................................................................154
11.9 BIND R FRONT and BIND R BACK ASSYS ............................................................................................................ 155
11.10 DISPLAY, MULTI JOG and POWER SW ASSYS ................................................................................................... 156
11.11 DIODE ASSY.......................................................................................................................................................... 160
11.12 HEADPHONE ASSY .............................................................................................................................................. 161
11.13 POWER AMP ASSY ............................................................................................................................................... 162
11.14 PRE-STAGE AMP ASSY ........................................................................................................................................ 166
11.15 PRIMARY ASSY ..................................................................................................................................................... 170
11.16 REGULATOR ASSY ............................................................................................................................................... 172
11.17 DC/DC ASSY.......................................................................................................................................................... 174
11.18 POSI1, POSI2 and POSI3 ASSYS......................................................................................................................... 175
12. PCB PARTS LIST............................................................................................................................................................ 176
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To keep the product quality after servicing, confirm recommended check points shown below.
No.
Procedure Check points
1
Confirm whether the customer complain has
been solved. If the customer complain occurs
with the particular source, such as Dolby
Digital, DTS, AAC, DVD-A and HDMI, input it
for the operation check.
The customer complain must not be reappeared.
Video, Audio and operations must be normal.
2
Check the analog audio playback.
(Make the analog connections with a DVD
player.)
Each channel audio and operations must be normal.
3
Check the digital audio playback.
(Make the digital connections with a DVD
player.)
Each channel audio and operations must be normal.
4
Check surround playback.
(Select Surround mode and check the
multichannel operations via the DSP circuit.)
Each channel audio and operations must be normal.
5
Check the video outputs.
(Connect with a DVD player.)
Video and operations must be normal.
6
Check the sound from headphone output. Sound must be normal, without noise.
7
Check the appearance of the product. No scratches or dirt on its appearance after receiving
it for service.
See the table below for the items to be checked regarding video and audio:
Items to be checked regarding video Item to be checked regarding audio
Block noise Distortion
Horizontal noise Noise
Dot noise Volume too low
Disturbed image (video jumpiness) Volume too high
Too dark Volume fluctuating
Too bright Sound interrupted
Mottled color
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3.1 CHECK POINTS AFTER SERVICING
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LIST OF ASSEMBLIES
Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
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.
NOTES:
Mark Symbol and Description
VSX-LX51
/HYSXJ5
VSX-1018AH-K
/YSXJ5
VSX-1018AH-S
/YSXJ5
NSP
1..MAIN ASSY AWK8053 AWK8058 AWK8058
1..AUDIO IN ASSY AWK8051 AWK8051 AWK8051
1..COMPLEX ASSY AWK8047 AWK8064 AWK8064
2..DISPLAY ASSY AWX9117 AWX9214 AWX9214
2..POWER SW ASSY AWX9118 AWX9118 AWX9118
2..MULTI JOG ASSY AWX9119 AWX9119 AWX9119
2..BINDER ASSY AWX9120 AWX9120 AWX9120
2..FRONT IN ASSY A
WX9121 AWX9121 AWX9121
2..HEADPHONE ASSY AWX9122 AWX9122 AWX9122
2..PRIMARY ASSY AWX9124 AWX9124 AWX9124
NSP 1..LOCAL POWER ASSY AWK8041 AWK8041 AWK8041
2..DIODE ASSY AWX8985AWX8985AWX8985
2..REGULATOR ASSY AWX8986AWX8986AWX8986
2..DC/DC ASSY AWX8988 AWX8988 AWX8988
2..PRE-STAGE AMP ASSY AWX8989AWX8989AWX8989
2..INTERFACE ASSY AWX8990
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WX8990 AWX8990
NSP 1..AMP ASSY AWK8038 AWK8038 AWK8038
2..POWER AMP ASSY AWX8984AWX8984AWX8984
2..POSI1 ASSY AWX9132 AWX9132 AWX9132
2..POSI2 ASSY AWX9133 AWX9133 AWX9133
2..BIND_L_FRONT ASSY AWX9217 AWX9217 AWX9217
2..BIND_L_BACK ASSY AWX9218 AWX9218 AWX9218
2..BIND_R_FRONT ASSY AWX9219 AWX9219 AWX9219
2..BIND_R_BACK ASSY A
WX9220 AWX9220 AWX9220
2..POSI3 ASSY AWX9223 AWX9223 AWX9223
1..HDMI&DVC ASSY AWX9170 Not used Not used
FLASH ROM AYW7203
1..HDMI ASSY Not used AWX9131 AWX9131
FLASH ROM
1..DSP&USB ASSY
FLASH ROM
AYW7203 AYW7203
AWX9176 AWX9176 AWX9176
AYW7213 AYW7213 AYW7213
1..FM/AM TUNER UNIT AXX7248 AXX7248 AXX7248
Not used Not used
Not used
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Step 7-1: DIR
Step 7
A
To Step 6
Check the parts and patterns
in the path.
Check the HDMI ASSY, and the parts
and patterns in the path.
IC701
Do
convert 5 V into
3 V for input?
Replace IC701.
No
Ye s
Check the OPTICAL IN JACK,
and parts and patterns in the path.
Check the pattern to pin 10 of IC851.
Replace IC851.
Check the FRONT IN ASSY, and
parts and patterns in the path.
IC101 (Pins 1, 3, 5 (VSX-LX51 only))
OPTICAL
Check that the S/PDIF signal is output.
Check that changes by pulling out and inserting the
digital input lines.
When the COAX or OPT is input, go to Step 7-1.
When the USB is input, go to Step 7-2.
When the HDMI (SPDIF line) is input, go to Step 7-1.
Used Source
[dts HD High Resolution Audio], [dts HD LBR],
[Dolby Digital Plus], [2ch of 48kHz sampling rate or less],
[Other compression stream]
When the HDMI (I2S line) is input, go to Step 7-3.
Used Source
[dts HD Master Audio], [Dolby True HD],
[PCM or LPCM of 88.2kHz sampling rate or more],
[LPCM Multi ch]
When the HDMI (SACD) is input, go to Step 7-5.
Used Source [SACD]
Can
observe the
digital signal
?
No
(0 V ⇔ 4 V)
Ye s
(0 V ⇔ 4 V)
IC101 (Pins 42, 44)
COAX
Can
observe the
digital signal
?
No
Ye s
Ye s
Check that it changes in the Playback and Pause modes of
the HDMI.
(0 V ⇔ 3.3 V)
IC101 (Pin 48)
From HDMI ASSY
Can
observe the
digital signal
?
No
(1.65 V center, amplitude more than 0.2 Vp-p)
IC101 (Pin 7)
FRONT OPTICAL
Can
observe the
digital signal
?
No
Ye s
Step 6: X'tal
To Step 7
Replace IC503 or X531.
Ye s
IC503 (Pin 6)
No
Is there
a 24.576 MHz
output?
Check the pattern to pin 30 of IC101.
Replace IC101.
IC503 (Pin 12)
No
Is there
a 24.576 MHz
output?
Check the pattern to pin 80 of IC401.
Replace IC401.
Ye s
Ye s
IC503 (Pin 10)
No
Is there
a 24.576 MHz
output?
Ye s
IC503 (Pin 8)
No
Is there
a 24.576 MHz
output?
Step 5: 5 V to 3 V conversion
Step 4: 3 V to 5 V conversion
IC702
Do
convert 3 V into
5 V for input?
To Step 5
Replace IC702.
No
Ye s
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