This service manual is intended for qualified service technicians ; it is not meant for the casual do-ityourselfer. 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
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)
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 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 60Hz outlet and turn the AC power switch
on. Any current measured must not exceed 0.5mA.
Reading should
not be above
0.5mA
Earth
ground
Device
under
test
Also test with
plug reversed
(Using AC adapter
plug as required)
Leakage
current
tester
Test all
exposed metal
surfaces
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
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 on the parts list
AC Leakage Test
2
Page 3
2. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
NOTES:• Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
2.1 PACKING
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 the product are used for disassembly.
•
XR-A3800
4
V
K
O
A
L
R
A
O
K
E
S
D
F
IS
S
C
L
C
E
E
P
P
.
D
B
P
CL
ISC
A
O
S
W
E
S
AR
E
R
D
I
S
D
P
I
P
L
S
A
G
C
Y
M
A
U
X
R
E
P
E
A
T
R
A
N
D
O
M
S
T
A
T
R
I
O
E
M
N
O
T
E
C
O
N
T
M
R
O
ONO
L
U
N
I
T
C
U
B
-
A
X
ND
R
0
2
5
5
9(1/2)
12
• PACKING PARTS LIST
Mark No. Description Part No.
1 Power CordADG7022
2 FM AntennaADH7004
3 AM Loop AntennaXTB3001
4 Remote Control UnitXZN3106
5 Battery CoverXZN3103
1
NSP6 Dry Cell Battery (R6P, AA)VEM-013
7 Packing SheetAHG7053
2
9(2/2)
8 Front PadXHA3018
9 Rear PadXHA3019
10 Packing CaseXHD3118
NSP11 Warranty CardARY7045
12 Polyethylene BagZ21-038
3
8(1/2)
6
11
7
(0.03 × 230 × 340)
13 Operating InstructionsXRE3031
(English/French)
8(2/2)
13
10
3
Page 4
XR-A3800
2.2 EXTERIOR SECTION
32
(1/3)
Refer to
"2.4 $M MECHANISM CD-2".
5
26
27
Note :
Note :
Hook Tray cap on top of loading
Hook Tray cap on top of loading
tray and then insert the bottom
tray and then insert the bottom
three hooks.
three hooks.
32
46
45
(2/3)
42
32
2
41
(3/3)
9
G
28
46
46
47
46
46
15
G
45
43
45
44
45
3
H
39
39
45
A
E
13
29
8
22
48
45
43
16
7
F
F
41
4
A
E
B
F
1
Refer to
"2.3 FRONT PANEL SECTION".
36
4
25
39
37
14
A
B
C
D
40
23
40
19
39
38
18
24
39
C
D
39
G
24
21
21
Page 5
XR-A3800
• EXTERIOR SECTION PARTS LIST
Mark No. Description Part No.Mark No. Description Part No.
1. Part numbers in PCB diagrams match those in the schematic
diagrams.
2. A comparison between the main parts of PCB and schematic
diagrams is shown below.
A
Symbol In PCB
Diagrams
BCE
BCE
D
Symbol In Schematic
Diagrams
BCEBCE
BCE
BCE
DGGSS
DGS
Part Name
Transistor
Transistor
with resistor
Field effect
transistor
Resistor array
3-terminal
regulator
3. The parts mounted on this PCB include all necessary parts for
several destinations.
For further information for respective destinations, be sure to
check with the schematic diagram.
4. View point of PCB diagrams.
Connector
P.C.Board
Capacitor
Chip Part
4
SIDE A
SIDE B
4.1 FM/AM TUNER MODULE
FM/AM TUNER MODULE
A
F
B
C
FM/AM TUNER MODULE
A
F
Q6204
CN3051
F
SIDE A
VR6201
Q6203
SIDE B
D
(ANP7159-B)
Q6202 Q6201
IC6202
IC6201
32
A
Q6306
Q6304
Q6401
Q6402
Q6303Q6302Q6301
Q6214
Q6403
Q6404
Q6205
1234
Page 33
1
4.2 SECONDARY ASSY
234
XR-A3800
SECONDARY
G
ASSY
CN1, CN2
H
T1
POWER TRANSFORMER
IC41
Q71
IC11 IC21
IC12
IC71
IC22
A
B
SECONDARY
G
ASSY
F
(XNP3025-C)
J11
SIDE A
C
D
(XNP3025-C)
SIDE B
G
1
2
3
4
33
Page 34
1
23
XR-A3800
4.3 CD, MOTOR, SW and TRADE ASSYS
CD ASSY
B
A
B
4
IC8201
C
F
CN1052
CN5501
J
SW ASSY
D
Q8351
Q8353
IC8301 IC8101
Q8354
Q8352
SERVO
MECHANISM
ASSY
Q8101
TRADE
E
ASSY
SERVO
D
SIDE A
(XNP3023-B)
MECHANISM
ASSY
MOTOR
C
LOADING MOTOR
M
ASSY
34
BCDE
1234
Page 35
Q8021
Q8024Q8404
Q8401Q8203 Q8403
1
234
XR-A3800
CD ASSY
B
A
B
Q8356
D
Q8202
Q8355
SW
ASSY
TRADE
E
ASSY
C
MOTOR
C
ASSY
SIDE B
BCDE
1
2
3
(XNP3023-B)
35
4
D
Page 36
1
B
XR-A3800
4.4 AF ASSY
23
4
A
AF ASSY
F
A
CN6201
B
G
C
D
J11
Q3081
VR2302
VR2301
Q2803
Q2804
Q31IC32IC51IC42Q3352Q3351IC3302
Q2801
VR2802 VR2801
36
F
1234
Page 37
5
678
XR-A3800
B
CN8204
I
CN5501
A
B
02 VR2301
02 VR2801
VR2303 VR2305
IC2301Q51Q52
VR2304 VR2306
DECK
MECHANISM
UNIT
(XNP3025-C)
C
D
SIDE A
IC3301IC3302
F
5
6
7
8
37
Page 38
XR-A3800
AF ASSY
F
IC5891
IC5892
Q53
Q2802
Q2105
Q2306
Q3605-Q3608
Q3621
Q3601
Q3503 IC3502
IC3501IC3301
Q3603
Q2301
IC2201
IC2101
Q2204 Q2203
Q2202Q2102-Q2104
Q2302
Q3314
Q3312
Q3311Q3353
Q3351Q
Q3313
A
B
1
23
4
C
D
38
F
1234
Page 39
5
678
XR-A3800
A
B
4
Q3353Q2804-Q2807Q3354Q3101
Q3351Q3352IC42IC51IC32Q31
IC5751
5
6
IC3001Q2202Q5751 Q5752
Q3501 Q3502
IC3102Q3102
IC3101
(XNP3025-C)
7
SIDE B
F
8
C
D
39
Page 40
1
XR-A3800
4.5 PRIMARY ASSY
A
PRIMARY ASSY
H
B
AC IN
LIVE
23
NEUTRAL
4
G
T1
POWER TRANSFORMER
C
IC81
IC82 Q81
(XNP3026-D)
I
D
J81
SIDE A
40
H
1234
Page 41
1
PRIMARY ASSY
H
234
XR-A3800
A
B
C
(XNP3026-D)
D
SIDE B
H
1
2
3
4
41
Page 42
1
23
XR-A3800
4.6 DISPLAY and BLUE LED ASSYS
A
BLUE LED ASSY
J
B
DISPLAY ASSY
I
4
B
CN8201
C
D
H
CN81
VR3931
42
IJ
1234
Page 43
5
678
XR-A3800
A
DECK MECHANISM
UNIT
B
F
CN5105
C
(XNP3026-D)
SIDE A
VR3901VR3931
43
I
5
6
7
8
D
Page 44
XR-A3800
5
A
B
1
DISPLAY ASSY
I
23
4
C
D
Q5658IC3931Q5825Q5826
44
I
1234
Q2906
Q2904
Q2903
Q2908
Q2907
Q2901
Q5556
Q2911
Q2910Q5501
IC5501Q5650-Q56
Q5502
Page 45
5
BLUE LED ASSY
J
678
XR-A3800
A
B
IC3901Q5657
5
C
SIDE B
(XNP3026-D)
Q5827Q5602Q5650-Q5655Q5823
Q5822
Q5824
Q5604
Q5821
6
Q5601
Q5801
JI
7
8
45
D
Page 46
XR-A3800
Mark No. Description Part No.
Mark No. Description Part No.
5. PCB PARTS LIST
NOTES:•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.
When ordering resistors, first convert resistance values into code form as shown in the following examples.
•
Ex.1 When there are 2 effective digits (any digit apart from 0), such as 560 ohm and 47k ohm (tolerance is shown by J=5%,
and K=10%).
Note:
Before adjusting, make sure there is no gap between L6401 and L6402. If there is a gap between them, bring them into contact with each other
first, and then make adjustments.
No.
Front End
1
Sensitivity
TUNED IND.
2
Lighting Level
Adjustment
Title
FM SG (1kHz, ± 75kHz dev.)
Frequency
(MHz)
980 to 3098MHz
9818 ± 298MHzVR6201
Level
(dBµV)
AM Tuner Section
• Set the mode selector to AM BAND.
• Connect the wiring as shown in Fig. 1.
Step
Note (∗1) : For the area using 10kHz step, frequency should be 1000kHz.
No.
1
Adjustment
Title
Front End
Sensitivity
AM SG (400Hz, 30% Mod.)
Frequency
(kHz)
999 (∗1)35 to 45999kHz (∗1)
Level
(dBµV/m)
Reception
Frequency
Display
Reception
Frequency
Display
Adjustment
Location
L6402
T6401
Adjustment
Location
T6201
Specifications
Adjust so that the DC voltage between the
IC6201 - pin 20 and GND becomes at maximum
level.
Adjust so that the indicator of TUNED IND.
strats to light up.
Specifications
Adjust so that the DC voltage between the
IC6201 - pin 20 and GND becomes at maximum
level.
AM
antenna
terminal
FM
antenna
terminal
AM SG
MPX SGFM SG
FM75Ω antenna terminal
Center
Fig.1 AM and FM Adjustment Wiring Diagram
FM/AM TUNER MODULE
SIDE A
YELLOW BLACK
AXX7041
60cm
Center
T6401
Loop antenna
AM antenna terminal
PRODUCT
DC
Voltmeter
T6201
IC6201
Pin 20
VR6201
L6401
L6402
Fig.2 Adjustment Point
51
Page 52
XR-A3800
6.2 CASSETE DECK SECTION
Mechanical Adjustment
• Test tape : NCT-111 (3kHz, 30min).
1. Tape Speed Adjustment
No.ModeTest Tape
Deck Ι
1
PLAY
NCT-111
(Playback : 3kHz)
Adjusting
Points
ADJ. VR on
CASSETTE
MECHA
(Fig. 8)
AF Assy
Measurement
Points
TAPE TEST
POINT (Rch)
(AF Assy)
Adjustment ProcedureRemarks
Press the PLAY SW and adjust so that the reading
becomes 3000Hz ± 20Hz. Confirm that wow & flutter
level is below 0.3% (in the reverse direction, confirm
that the reading is within 3000Hz ± 60Hz).
Tape Speed
ADJ. VR
Front Side
Cassette
Mechanism
Section
(Side View)
Fig.8 Tape Speed ADJ. Point
Electrical Adjustment
Check the following before starting.
(1) Confirm that the tape speed adjustment has been completed.
(2) Clean the heads and demagnetize them using a head eraser.
(3) Set the measurement level to 0 dBV = 1 Vrms.
(4) Use the specified tape for adjustment. Use the labeled (A)
side of the test tape.
STD-331E : For playback check
STD-632 : Normal blank tape
(5) Provide yourself with the following measuring devides:
• AC voltmeter (Noisemeter : filter off)
• AC millivoltmeter
• Low-frequency oscillator
• Attenuator
• Oscilloscope
(6) Adjust both right and left channels unless otherwise specified.
(7) Warm up the unit for several minutes before adjustment.
In particular, be sure to warm up the unit in the REC/PLAY
mode for 3 to 5 minutes before starting recording/playback
frequency characteristics adjustment.
(8) Always follow the indicated adjustment order.
Otherwise, a complete adjustment may not be achieved.
Playback Adjustment (Decks Ι and ΙΙ)
(1) Head Azimuth Adjustment
Recording Adjustment (Deck ΙΙ)
(1) Bias Oscillation Frequency Adjustment
(2) Recording Bias Adjustment
∗ As the reference recording level is 250nwb/m for STD-331E,
the recording level will be higher by 4 dB for STD-331B
(160nwb/m). When adjusting, pay carefull attention to the type
of tape used.
10kHz
6.3
8kHz4kHz 2kHz
kHz
1kHz
500Hz250Hz125
Hz
–20 dB
63Hz 40Hz
52
Fig.9 STD-331E Test Tape
Page 53
XR-A3800
REV Azimuth Adjustment Screw
FWD Azimuth Adjustment Screw
Fig.10 Head Azimuth Adjustment Screw
Playback Adjustment
(1) Head Azimuth Adjustment
• Do not switch between forward and reverse operation with the screwdriver inserted.
StepMode
1PLAY
Input Signal/
Test Tape
STD-331E test tape
(Playback: 10kHz,
–20dB)
Adjusting Points
Deck Ι
Deck ΙΙ
Head azimuth
adjustment
screw (Fig. 10)
Measurement
Points
TAPE TEST
POINT (L, Rch)
(AF Assy)
Recording Adjustment
(1) Bias Oscillation Frequency Adjustment
StepMode
1REC
Input Signal/
Test Tape
Load the STD-632 test
tape and set the
recording mode.
Adjusting Points
Deck Ι
Deck ΙΙ
(AF Assy)
L2801
Measurement
Points
Between A
point Fig. 11
and GND
Adjustment
Value
Max. playback
signal level
Adjustment
Value
Oscillation
frequency to be
105.0kHz ±
2kHz.
Remarks
After adjustment, apply silicon bond to
the head azimuth adjustment screw.
Remarks
(2) Recording Bias Adjustment
• Since this adjustment affects recording bias, prevent distortion from increasing due to underbias.
StepModeInput Signal/Test TapeAdjusting Points
1REC
REC →
2
PLAY
Load the STD-632 test tape and
record (No signal)
Load the STD-632 test tape.
Record the 315Hz and 10kHz
signals at –25dBV input level
(check B point) and playback.
Deck ΙΙ
Deck Ι
Deck ΙΙ
VR2802
(AF Assy)
VR2802
(AF Assy)
Note : No connecting to BIAS TP POINT at Step 2 REC → PLAY.
Measurement
Points
BIAS TP POINT
(AF Assy)
TAPE TEST
POINT (L, Rch)
(AF Assy)
Adjustment ValueRemarks
24V to 27V
Repeat adjustment until
playback level of the 10kHz
signal is within 0 ± 1.0dB
from that of the 315Hz
signal.
53
Page 54
XR-A3800
FRONT
AF ASSY
SIDE B
TAPE TEST
POINT
R ch
VR2301
L ch
VR2802
VR2302
B
(VR is nothing)
L2801
BIAS TP POINT
A
Fig.11 Adjustment and Measurement Points
54
Page 55
STANDBY/ON
TEST DISC: YEDS-7
"TEST 4"
STOP all operations.
TEST DISC: YEDS-7
STANDBY/ON
CD TEST
Short Point
CD TEST
Short Point
inwards
outwards
Pickup Move
TEST MODE : ON
TEST MODE : PLAY
TEST MODE : STOP CANCEL
How to Start/Cancel Test Mode
Test Point
6.3 TEST MODE
NOTE: There is no information to be shown in this CD adjustment.
DISPLAY ASSY
Bottom Side
SIDE B
STOP
Spindle motor: START
Spindle servo: CLOSE
CLOSEOPEN
Tracking servo:
Function CD
STOP
Laser diode: LIGHTS UP
Focus servo: CLOSE
XR-A3800
55
Page 56
XR-A3800
7. GENERAL INFORMATION
7.1 DIAGNOSIS
7.1.1 DISASSEMBLY
$M MECHANISM CD-2
1
Remove the Bonnet Case (Screws × 11)
Main Cam
Note: The loading tray can be pulled out
when the main cam is in this position.
(The Lock Lever should be in the
2
Fitting
Lock Lever
notch of the Main Cam.)
10
$M Mechanism CD-2
CD Assy
CN8204
8
CD Assy
CN8201
8
7
3
UnhookUnhook
× 2
6
9
Tray
Cap
56
4
Unhook × 3
5
Page 57
FRONT PANEL
1
Unhook
H
PRIMARY Assy
A
FM/AM TUNER
Module
F
AF Assy
2
Front Panel
XR-A3800
Unhook
SECONDARY Assy
G
$M MECHANISM CD-2 ADDITIONAL TO JOB
Mechanism Base (Bottom View)
Front Side
J
BLUE LED Assy
I
DISPLAY Assy
DECK Mechanism Unit
3
3
2
1
3
57
Page 58
XR-A3800
Clamper Holder
Clamper Holder
Actuater
2
$M Mechanism CD
1
Hook
2
Actuater
Servo Base
1
Hook
Servo Mechanism
Assy
2
1
Hook
Servo Base
1
Hook
FITTING THE PULLEY INTO THE CARRIAGE MOTOR
For replacement of the carriage motor,
fit the motor pulley by using the servicing
pulley press-in station located on the loading
tray, as shown in the figure on the right.
Carriage Motor
Motor Pulley
Servicing pulley press-in station
Loading Tray
58
Page 59
XR-A3800
7.2 PARTS
7.2.1 IC
• The information shown in the list is basic information and may not correspond exactly to that shown in the schematic diagrams.
tories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
10
11
12
13
14
15
64
Page 65
Display
The illustration on this page shows the XR-A780.
Not all features are available on the XR-A3800.
XR-A3800
123
171816
1 Character display
2 Lights when the sleep timer has been set.
3 Lights when either the record timer or the wake up
timer has been set.
4 Lights when the tuner is receiving a broadcast.
5 Lights when the tuner is set to mono FM mode.
6 Lights when in beat cut 2 mode. (XR-A780 model
only)
7 Lights when a CD is playing.
8 Lights when the system is in CD mode.
9 2 and 3 – Indicates the current tape play/record
direction.
or – Indicates the current tape deck, I or
II.
10 Lights when Dolby Noise Reduction is switched on.
(XR-A780 model only)
11
– Lights when in the karaoke mode.
L R – Indicates which channels of the karaoke
track you’re hearing.
12 Lights when the tuner is receiving a stereo FM
broadcast in auto stereo mode.
13 Lights when recording to tape.
14 Lights during automatic recording of a CD.
15 Highlights during repeat play mode.
16 Highlights during program playback mode.
17 Highlights during random playback mode.
18 Sound morphing / sound level display
1514 131210
4
5
6
7
11
98
65
Page 66
XR-A3800
Remote control
To learn about the function of a particular button,
look up the name of the button in the following
alphabetical list (buttons marked with symbols
appear first).
– 4 (Reverse track skip/music search/preset
station select)
¢+ (Forward track skip/music search/preset
station select)
>10
Use to select numbers over 10 (press this button,
then input the number using the other number
buttons).
10/0
Use as zero or 10 when entering numbers (for
track numbers and station presets).
1–9
Number buttons (for track numbers and station
presets).
A AUDIO/SURROUND
AUX
CCD
CLEAR
Press to delete the most recently programmed
track.
D DISC-1/2/3
DISC CHANGE
DISPLAY
J JOG
Use to morph between sound settings, and when
setting the clock or timer.
K KARAOKE
M MONO (SHIFT & 7)
MORPHING
MUTE
O OPEN/CLOSE
P PROGRAM
R RANDOM (SHIFT & 9)
REPEAT (SHIFT & 8)
S SHIFT
Use to access secondary functions on the remote
control.
SLEEP
T TAPE I/II
TUNER/BAND
V VOLUME +/–
Use to adjust the overall volume level.
DISCDISCDISC
OPEN/CLOSE
DISC CHANGE
SLEEP
TAPE
TUNER/BAND
123CLEAR
456>10
MONOREPEAT
789
KARAOKE
MUTE
AUDIO/
MORPHING
SURROUND
SHIFT
AUXCD
RANDOM
DISPLAY
JOG
PROGRAM
10/0
+
VOLUME
–
66
Page 67
8.2 SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier section
Continuous Power Output – Stereo
Continuous aver age power output of 70 watts*
per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 60 Hz to
15,000 Hz with no more than 5%** total harmonic distortion (front L/R).
*Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade
Commission’s Trade Regulation rule on Power
Output Claim’s for Amplifiers.
** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.
RMS (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
XR-A3800 ..............................................................100 W + 100 W
CD section
Type .........................................Compact disc digital audio system
Wow and Flutter ..........................................Limit of measurement