PIONEER Service Manual. A subscription to, or additional copies of, Also test with plug reversed Earth PIONEER Service Manual may be obtained at a nominal (Using AC adapter ground charge from PIONEER. plug as required)
11.3 CONCT and CPU ASSYS ............................82 11.4 AMP5 ASSY ................................86 11.5 INSEL, FRONT and HPMIC ASSYS .......................... 88 11.6 SMPS and REG ASSYS............................. 92 11.7 WG, G-L and G-R ASSYS ............................96 12. PCB PARTS LIST ................................97 VSX-523-K...
IC with heat-pad —————— IC2020 APPLE AUTHENTICATION IC IC with heat-pad —————— IC2021 USB 5 V Power Supply IC IC with heat-pad —————— 1.3 SERVICE NOTICE • Discharging For more detail, please refer to "7. DISASSEMBLY - 1. Discharging". VSX-523-K...
Weight (without package) ........8.3 kg (18 lb 5 oz) Quick start guide (5707000007800-IL) Safety Brochure Note SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only) • Specifications and the design are subject to possible Operating instructions (CD-ROM)(6517000001280-IL) modifications without notice, due to improvements. VSX-523-K...
1/2, MAIN ASSY (7028073311010-IL) MAIN TRANS (S2) (S4) REG ASSY B C E Q103FR Q103 Q102FR Q102FR (7028073312010-IL) Q101FR Q101FR 2SD2390 2SD2 KTC3964 KTC3964 2SB1560 2SB1560 AMP5 ASSY 1/2, (70280733410 HPMIC ASSY (7028073322010-IL) INSEL ASSY (7028073324010-IL) FRONT ASSY (7028073321010-IL) VSX-523-K...
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AGND1 AGND1 A-12V B C E B C E B C E Q103FR Q103FR Q103FR Q103FR Q102FR Q102FR Q102FR Q101FR Q101FR 2SD2390 2SD2390 KTC3964 KTC3964 KTC3964 KTC3964 2SB1560 2SB1560 2SB1560 CN206 CN704B MP5 ASSY 028073341010-IL) FUSB ASSY CN2006 (7028073323010-IL) VSX-523-K...
Check connection betwwern CN201 on D-MAIN Assy (CPU Assy and CN201 on CPU Assy. CN201 pins 30, 31) Is the voltage +3.3 V? Check IC301 on CPU Assy or (CPU Assy replace CPU Assy. IC301 pin 2) Replace CPU Assy. VSX-523-K...
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MAIN Assy. (FRONT Assy C728 - side) replace FRONT Assy. Is the voltage 3.3 V? Check Q702, Q703, R777, R778 or (FRONT Assy C730 + side) replace FRONT Assy. Is damage in FLT701? Replace FRONT Assy. Replace FLT701. VSX-523-K...
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Are the signal on AMP5 Assy Speaker out sound CP401 pin 1, 9? Check and repair FL or FR AMP circuit or replace AMP5 Assy. Check the problem analog signal line between input connector and IC400 (Input selector IC) or replace MAIN Assy. VSX-523-K...
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5 (SL), 3 (C), 1 (SW). 11 (SL),13 (C),15 (SW). Check and repair AMP circuit of problem Replace MAIN Assy Check the signal CN109 - CN110 channels or replace AMP5 Assy. or their peripheral circuit. or replace CONCT Assy. VSX-523-K...
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Check IC1200 on MAIN Assy or Composite in → No Composite out replace MAIN Assy. Rear HDMI in → No HDMI out Replace D-MAIN Assy. Check IC1203, XTAL1200, XTAL1201, Q1207, Q1208, Q1209 on MAIN Assy No OSD or replace MAIN Assy. VSX-523-K...
ERROR MESSAGE Outline Error message is displayed at abnormality time. Basic Operation Front Key Sequence Change OSD display Time (sec) FL Display Over Current Error I / U E R R 4 No Track Caution T R A C K VSX-523-K...
Output to reset Tuner Pack (active at L) Not used OSD_CE/CE OSD IC enable signal output and UPGRADE pin Not used S_RLY Tr driven control pins at the Surround speaker output Relay (active at H) 3959_SDA MFI IC DATA signal 3959_SCL MFI IC CLK signal VSX-523-K...
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Data input for Key2 scan IN_DN Data input for INPUT selector encoder FLT_CE Output for chip enable of SC16315 Not used Ground USBDCERR Not used +3.3 V Power Supply +3.3 V Power Supply 100 V+5V_DET Detection pin V+5V protection VSX-523-K...
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EP9442 Not used HPD_IN Intput for HDMIOUT HPD Not used SUB_RXD Soft update UART comunication data input pin (UPDATE JIG B'D) SUB_TXD Soft update UART comunication data output pin (UPDATE JIG B'D) HDMI_CEC Data signal Input from HDMI_CEC VSX-523-K...
DC error." If a protection function is activated immediately after the previous protection function is canceled, cancel that protection function again then enter STBY mode immediately. You can then see the error logs, following the above procedures, until a next protection function is activated. VSX-523-K...
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1. When the procedures for Reset mode for numbers of protection detections are completed, all the counters will be reset to "000." 2. Prohibitions: The protection detection counts cannot be cleared (reset to 000) with the MEMORY CLEAR process. They can only be cleared when the procedures of Reset mode are completed. VSX-523-K...
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If the AC power cord is plugged in while the AVR is prohibited from being ON because of DC detection, the HDMI LED will flash at intervals of 500 msec. 3.2 OVERLOAD (overcurrent) error detection Key Operation FL Display Time (sec.) Description of Indications usually Normal display (Normal display) (OVERLOAD detection) (Auto) (RECEIVER POWER OFF) VSX-523-K...
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Normal display (Normal display) [Detailed explanations] Simultaneously holding the [ADVANCD SURROUND] and [STANDBY/ON] keys on the front panel pressed for 2 seconds will cancel Key Input Inhibition mode after a DC error detection and turn the unit ON. VSX-523-K...
1 V, using a tester. ∗ Be sure to connect the GND terminal of the tester to the chassis. 47 - 100 ohms ∗ If the voltage is still 1 V or higher, repeat Step (2). (2 W or higher) −30V VSX-523-K...
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(5) Release the jumper wire. (6) Disconnect the one flexible cable and three CP703 connectors. CP2006 CN206 (CN206, CN704B, CP703, CP2006) CN704B ×2 FRONT Assy INSEL Assy CPU Assy (7) Unhook the two hooks. Front panel section (8) Remove the front panel section. VSX-523-K...
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(1) Remove the three screws. (BBZ30P080FTC) • Bottom view (2) Remove the two screws. (BBZ30P080FTC) (3) Release the two jumper wires. WG Assy (4) Disconnect the four connectors. Heatsink (CP401 to CP404) (5) Remove the heatsink section. CP401 CP404 CP402 CP403 AMP5 Assy VSX-523-K...
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Insulation sheet (2) Arrange the D-MAIN Assy in the photo below. jig cable (GGD1847) (3) Insert any insulation sheet. CN204 Diagnosis CN2003 CN201 CN109 CN201 CN203A Borad to board extension Borad to board extension jig cable (GGD1846) jig cable (GGD1848) VSX-523-K...
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CN2003 CN109 CN110 CP110 CONCT Assy D-MAIN Assy CONCT Assy (4) Reassemble the CONCT Assy to D-MAIN Assy. CN110 (5) Connect the one extension jig cable. Diagnosis CP110 MAIN Assy AMP5 Assy Borad to board extension jig cable (GGD1848) VSX-523-K...
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(CN206, 704B, CP1, 7, 401 to 404) CP402 CP404 CP403 (3) Remove the three screws. (BBZ30P080FTC) (4) Remove the four screws. (BBZ30P180FTC) (5) Remove the MAIN Assy with CPU Assy and back chassis. CPU Assy CONCT Assy MAIN Assy VSX-523-K...
No adjustment required Note: Some parts on D-MAIN Assy can not be replaced due to using heat-pad connection between the board. Please refer to [1.2 NOTES ONREPLACING PARTS], when the parts listed in the table is defective, replace whole Assy. VSX-523-K...
To confirm if .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1 has been installed on your PC or not, select Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. This confirmation method may be different, depending on the PC. Refer to the operation manual of the PC you use on how to execute Add or Remove Programs. VSX-523-K...
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1 Selection of upgrade file 1 Select the update file 3. Press the OK button. Press the OK button. Select "VSX523 Main V1xx.mot" file Select for COM port. to update the MCU. 2 Enter ID. Press the OK button. VSX-523-K...
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3. Holding down the tact switch (RESET) of the Upgrade Jig in AC OFF state. Release the tact switch after AC ON, power ON (2-3 seconds later). Select the 9600 of the Board rate then press the OK button VSX-523-K...
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Each time the " ENTER "key is pressed, then indications on the FL display change as follows: "ENTER" "ENTER" "ENTER" "ENTER" MAIN Ucom SUB Ucom All segments lit. DSP firmware MAIN Xx.xx SUB zzz.zz CEC Vy,yy "ENTER" 2. Turn the unit off. VSX-523-K...
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4. After playback is finished and "ENTER" is displayed, press the ENTER key on the front panel. ("ENTER" is displayed.) 5. "WRITING" is automatically displayed. 6. After writing is completed, "COMPLETE" is displayed. 7. Turn the unit off then confirm that the version has been updated. VSX-523-K...
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.) 9.1 PACKING SECTION Poly bag packing style Tape (clear) Cord AC Safety Brochure SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) VSX-523-K...
: Audio Signal Route (SAT L ch) (DVD) : Audio Signal Route (Center ch) : Audio Signal Route (DVD L ch) (SW) : Audio Signal Route (Subwoofer ch) : Audio Signal Route (L ch) (HPL) : Audio Signal Route (Headphone L ch) VSX-523-K...
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GND-H SUB_TXD SUB_RXD R2061 CN204 C125Z1-11 HDMI_IO33 D2062 H+5V 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. CN2010 VSX-523-K...
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: Audio Signal Route (Center ch) (SW) : Audio Signal Route (Subwoofer ch) 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. CN109 VSX-523-K...
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1000P-CH R2288 R2289 /EMU1 /EMU0 R2479 C2249 10N-K /TRST CN2000 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. VSX-523-K...
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The > mark found on some component parts IC206 C475 C481 R381 indicates the importance of the safety factor of the part. 423/523 0ohm R381 528/823 100N-K Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts SN74AHC1G08DCKR 10/16 of identical designation. VSX-523-K...
47(1) C15SR 100P/100V C16SR CP401 FROM MAIN FL-CH SL-CH CL-CH SR-C KTC3964 KTC3964 KTC3964 KTC39 2SB1560 2SB1560 2SB1560 2SD2390 2SD2390 2SD2390 2SD2390 Q102FL Q102FL Q102FL Q103FL Q101FL Q103FL Q101FL Q103FL Q101FL Q103FL Q101 E C B E C B VSX-523-K...
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C906 33P-J 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. (HPL) : Audio Signal Route (Headphone L ch) VSX-523-K...
JE202B1T2 FLXCN : FROM VOLTAGE SELECTOR OTHER : FROM POWER TRANS PRIMARY SECONDARY GND PATTERN CHASSIS GND • NOTE FOR FUSE REPLACEMENT CAUTION - FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATINGS OF FUSE. VSX-523-K...
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2] Before returning the set to the customer make appropriate leakage current or resistance measurements to determine the exposed parts are prorerly insulated from the supply circuit. VSX-523-K...
ZJ22B JX/FX/DLX RT1N237C OTHERS OPEN OPEN 100/16(6.3*11) Q429 RT1N237C ZD82 ZJ22B LBAS16HT1G 100/6.3(6.3*5) R336 ZD81 ZJ12B 100/16(6.3*11) LBAS16HT1G 1/50 1N4007 47N(EB)-100V 1N4007 47N(EB)-100V 1N4007 VSX-528/823 ONLY 1N4007 CUX/FLX/PWX/AX OPEN OPEN SYX/JX (3216) (3216) R_NO R48/R71/R72 CN302_B CN302_A CN301_B CN301_A VSX-523-K...
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LBAS16HT1G LBAS16HT1G 0R22(1) 47N(EB)-100V 47N(EB)-100V 47N(EB)-100V 0R22(1) VSX-528/823 ONLY WX/AX OPEN OPEN (3216) (3216) R48/R71/R72 • NOTE FOR FUSE REPLACEMENT N302_A CAUTION - FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATINGS OF FUSE. 301_A VSX-523-K...
R 510,587 C000033065520-IL R 588,589 C060010165060-IL CAPACITORS Mark No. Description Part No. C 55,58 D040682088010-IL MAIN ASSY SEMICONDUCTORS D-MAIN ASSY IC 400 J084152180010-IL SEMICONDUCTORS IC 401-403,406 J121458001010-IL IC 1200 J127410500010-IL IC 2004 J126283133010-IL IC 1203 J170747810010-IL IC 2005,2006 S-1170B50UC-OUJ VSX-523-K...
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K000400700220-IL D 19,20 K005041480230-IL D 9081 K06012R044522-IL RESISTORS R 41,42 C060R22065050-IL CAPACITORS C 84 D040472084020-IL C 85 D040102084060-IL WG ASSY There is no service parts. G-L ASSY There is no service parts. G-R ASSY There is no service parts. VSX-523-K...