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
STANDBY/ON
PULLOPEN
DTS2PRO LOGICIIAV DIRECT2DIGITAL
VSX-C501-S
PHONESADVANCEDNEO:6
MASTER
SOUND MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
DOWNUP
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-C501-S
THIS MANUAL IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MODEL(S) AND TYPE(S).
ModelTypePower RequirementRemarks
VSX-C501-SMYXUAC220-230V
ORDER NO.
RRV2796
For details, refer to "Important symbols for good services".
T-ZZK JULY 2003 printed in Japan
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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:
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.
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.
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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.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 2
4.6 FRONT IN ASSY...................................................................................................................................... 66
5. PCB PARTS LIST ...........................................................................................................................................78
7.1.1 Test Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 86
7.2.1 IC ....................................................................................................................................................... 96
• Specifications and the design are subject to possible
modifications without notice, due to improvements.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX" and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
"DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround", "Neo:6" and "DTS 96/
24" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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.)
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PACKING parts List
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No.DescriptionPart No.
1FM Wire AntennaADH7030
2AM Loop AntennaATB7009
4Speaker Cable LabelARW7232
5Operating instructions 501ARE7327
(English/French)
6Operating instructions 501ARC7464
(German/Italian)
7Operating instructions 501ARC7465
(Spanish/Dutch)
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NSP 9Polyethylene Bag (A4x2)AHG7097
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11 Remote Control UnitAXD7355
12 Battery CoverAZA7424
NSP 13 Dry cell batteries (R6P,AA)VEM1030
NSP 14 Warranty CardARY7065
15 Left Pad 301AHA7407
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3Power CableADG1154
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16 Right Pad 301AHA7408
17 SpacerAHB7088
18 Packing SheetAHG7015
19 Packing CaseAHD8168
20 SR+ mini-plug cableADE7095
21 Microphone standAEB7313
22 MicrophoneAPM7004
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EXTERIOR SECTION parts List
Mark
No.DescriptionPart No.
1FM/AM TUNER MODULE AXQ7246
26CH AMP AssyAWM7786
3D5V AssyAWX8224
NSP 4AMP MODULE 6CHAXQ7247
5Bonnet CaseAZN7934
6Label C501SMYARW7222
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8Fan CoverAMR7446
9Rear Panel 501SMYANC8161
10 Tuner BarrierAEC7383
11 Getter LabelARW7235
12 AC Inlet AssyVKP2116
13 DC Fan MotorAXM7025
14 Fan PlateANG7462
15 FET Bracket AANG7418