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 2003
VSX-55TXi
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-55TXi
VSX-53TX
THIS MANUAL IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MODEL(S) AND TYPE(S).
ModelTypePower RequirementRemarks
VSX-55TXiKUXJI/CAAC120V
VSX-53TXKUXJI/CAAC120V
ORDER NO.
RRV2788
For details, refer to "Important symbols for good services".
T-ZZK JUNE 2003 printed in Japan
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SAFTY INFORMATION
A
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.
WARNING
B
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
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)
C
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.
(FOR USA MODEL ONLY)
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
D
E
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.
Reading should
not be above
0.5 mA
Earth
ground
Device
under
test
Also test with
plug reversed
(Using AC adapter
plug as required)
Test all
exposed metal
surfaces
Leakage
current
tester
AC Leakage Test
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 parts list in this Service Manual.
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.
on the schematics and
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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:
A
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.
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.
B
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.
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.
CONTENTS
SAFTY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................2
3.3 7.1 CH I/O, V-AUDIO, FRONT IN and OPTICAL IN ASSYS.....................................................................26
3.4 INPUT CONNECT, RS232C and 12V TRIGGER ASSYS ........................................................................28
3.5 COAXIAL IN ASSY...................................................................................................................................30
3.7 VIDEO ASSY ............................................................................................................................................34
3.8 MAIN CONTROL ASSY (1/3) ...................................................................................................................36
3.9 MAIN CONTROL ASSY (2/3) ...................................................................................................................38
3.10 MAIN CONTROL ASSY (3/3) .................................................................................................................40
3.11 MIC & F.OPT IN, MIC AMP and DSP CONNECTION ASSYS ...............................................................42
3.12 POWER AMP IN, FAN CONNECTION and FAN DRIVE ASSYS...........................................................44
4.2 V-AUDIO IN ASSY.................................................................................................................................... 73
4.3 FRONT IN and OPTICAL IN ASSYS ....................................................................................................... 74
4.4 COAXIAL IN ASSY ..................................................................................................................................75
4.5 INPUT CONNECT, RS232C and 12V TRIGGER ASSYS........................................................................ 76
4.7 VIDEO ASSY ........................................................................................................................................... 79
4.8 MAIN CONTROL ASSY........................................................................................................................... 80
B
4.9 MIC & F. OPT IN, MIC AMP and DSP CONNECTION ASSYS ............................................................... 84
4.10 POWER AMP IN ASSY.......................................................................................................................... 86
4.11 FAN CONNECTION ASSY .................................................................................................................... 88
4.12 FAN DRIVE ASSY.................................................................................................................................. 89
5. PCB PARTS LIST .........................................................................................................................................132
7.2.1 IC ..................................................................................................................................................... 157
Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements.
Amplifier Section
Continuous average power output of
100 watts* per channel, min., at 8
ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no
more than 0.09%** total harmonic
distortion (front).
Continuous Power Output
Front.............100 W +100 W (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09%, 8 Ω)
Center.........................100 W (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09%, 8 Ω)
Surround.......100 W +100 W (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09%, 8 Ω)
Surround Back
...............100 W +100 W (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09%, 8 Ω)
• Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd. and TM. Surround EX is a jointly developed
technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Used under
authorization.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• "DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
A
B
C
D
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2. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
NOTES:
A
2.1 PACKING
B
C
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.
Screws adjacent to mark on 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.)
8
1
10
9
VSX-55TXi Only
11
12
14
2
3
4
5
6
7
13
15
16
Accessories
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
D
AM Loop Antenna
(ATB7009)
SETUP
S0URCEÎTV
SYSTEM RECEIVER
OFF
VCR1/
DVD/LD TV/SATTV CONT
DVR
MULTI CONTROL
1
5
9
MPX
¶
–
–
–
MODE
MD/
TAPE2
LOUDNESS TONE
2
DNR
BASS/TREBLE
6
0
DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE
ENTER
DTV ON/OFFDISP MODE
8
BAND
3
DTV MENU CLASS
7
TV INPUT
TV CONTROL
TV CH
MUSIC
SURROUND
ENTER
TUNER
INPUT
MIDNIGHT
MULTI CH
ACOUSTIC
INPUT
SB CH
MODE
3
7
EQ
+
10
MULTI
OPERATION
RECEIVER
EFFECT/CH SEL
4
+
8
–
DISC
ENTER
GUIDE
TOP MENU
EXIT
RETURN
SUB TITLE
+
TUNING
¡
+
STATION
¢
CHANNEL
+
MUTE
REMOTE
SETUP
VCR2 VIDEO CD
CD-R/
E
TAPE1
DIMMER
SIGNAL SEL
VIDEO SEL HI-BIT
SYSTEM SETUP
MENU
TUNER EDITTRACK
AUDIO
TUNING
1
STATION
4
CHANNEL
TV VOLVOLUME
MOVIE
STEREO/
DIRECT
F
Remote Control Unit
(VSX-55TXi : AXD7325)
FM Wire Antenna
(ADH7004)
RECEIVER
SOURCE
MULTI
SYSTEM
OPERATION
OFF
MULTI CONTROL
DVD/LD
VCR/DVR TV CONT
TV/SAT
VCR 2
CD
TUNER
RECEIVER
ACOUSTIC
MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT
EQ
SURROUND
MULTI CH
SB CH
INPUT
MODE
MODE
STEREO/
ENTER
MIDNIGHT
DIRECT
MUTE
MASTER
VOLUME
MENUTOP MENU
TUNER EDIT
TUNE
ST
ENTER
TUNE
−
DTV ON/OFF BAND
D.ACCESS
LOUDNESSEFFECT/CH SEL
DIMMERTONE
SIGNAL SEL
DNR
VIDEO SEL
HI-BIT
TV CONTROL
T
U
P
IN
CHANNEL VOLUME
T
C
E
L
E
S
RECEIVER
ST
CHANNEL
MPX
ENTER
BASS/TREBLE DISC
+
−
SUB TITLE
REMOTE
GUIDE
RETURN
+
CLASS
+
10
SETUP
SYSTEM
SETUP
AUDIO
CHANNEL
Remote Control Unit
(VSX-53TX : AXD7365)
"AA" IEC LR6 batteries
Microphone for Auto
Surround Sound Setup
(APM7004)
VSX-55TXi Only
Microphone Stand for Auto
Surround Sound Setup
(AEB7269)
NSP 11 "AA" IEC LR6 batteriesSee Contrast table (2)
NSP 12 "AA" IEC LR6 batteriesVEM1023
13 Front Pad 45AHA7374
14 Rear Pad 45AHA7375
15 Packing SheetRHC1023
16 Packing CaseSee Contrast table (2)
(2) CONTRAST TABLE
VSX-55TXi/KUXJI/CA and VSX-53TX/KUXJI/CA are constructed the same except for the following:
A
B
MarkNOSymbol and Description
7Operating Instructions (English)ARB7284ARB7285
9Remote Control Unit 45/KUAXD7325Not used
9Remote Control Unit 53/KUNot usedAXD7365
10 Battery CoverAZN7896AZA7424
NSP11 "AA" IEC LR6 batteriesVEM1023Not used
16 Packing Case 55KUAHD8199Not used
16 Packing Case 53KUNot usedAHD8203
5V-AUDIO IN AssyAWX8313AWX7964
7MAIN CONTROL AssyAWX8285AWX8289
10 COAXIAL IN AssyAWX8300AWX8323
11 Rear Panel 55KUANC8192Not used
11 Rear Panel 53KUNot usedANC8196
16 Screw with TerminalAKE-031Not used
19 J5 9P FFC/60VADD7430ADD7353
23 ScrewABA7078Not used
25 ScrewPMZ30P060FCC Not used
26 Tuner SpacerAEC7314Not used
27 1394 AssyAWK7768Not used
28 ScrewPCZ26P060FMC Not used
30 J16 22P FFC/60VADD7431Not used
31 J17 10P FFC/60VADD7432Not used