PIONEER Service Manual. A subscription to, or additional copies Also test with plug reversed of, PIONEER Ser vice Manual may be obtained at a (Using AC adapter Earth nominal charge from PIONEER. plug as required)
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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. VSX-517-K...
Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and to possible modifications without notice, DTS, Inc. the double-D symbol are trademarks due to improvements. of Dolby Laboratories. Accessories Remote control (XXD3135) AM loop antenna FM wire antenna (ATB7013) (ADH7030) AA size IEC R6 Dry cell batteries (x2) VSX-517-K...
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.) 2.1 PACKING SECTION VSX-517-K...
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AHG7069 Left Pad V3 XHA3158 Right Pad V3 XHA3159 Packing Case See Contrast table (2) (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-517-K/KUCXJ and VSX-517-S/KUCXJ are constructed the same except for the following: VSX-517-K VSX-517-S Mark Symbol and Description /KUCXJ /KUCXJ Packing Case XHD3679...
2.2 EXTERIOR SECTION 30 52 Cleaning paper GED-008 Refer to "2.3 FRONT PANEL SECTION". VSX-517-K...
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10P Flexible Cable/30V XDD3196 • • • • • 17P Flexible Cable/30V XDD3203 13P Flexible Cable/30V XDD3220 (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-517-K/KUCXJ and VSX-517-S/KUCXJ are constructed the same except for the following: VSX-517-K VSX-517-S Mark Symbol and Description /KUCXJ /KUCXJ Rear Panel...
2.3 FRONT PANEL SECTION POWER PACK CN702 19 (1/2) MAIN CN101 19 (2/2) 19 (2/2) VSX-517-K...
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See Contrast table (2) Screw BBZ30P080FNI FUNCTION Button See Contrast table (2) LISTEN Button See Contrast table (2) (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-517-K/KUCXJ and VSX-517-S/KUCXJ are constructed the same except for the following: VSX-517-K VSX-517-S Mark Symbol and Description /KUCXJ /KUCXJ Front Panel Assy...
(XWZ4232) XDD3235 7/190 7/190 XDD3220/3221 15/190 13/190 21/190 XDD3189 11/120 FM/AM TUNER CN307 UNIT (AXX7210) (Note : No schematic diagram) 5.1CH COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSY CN1903 DSP ASSY ASSY (WZ4247) (XWZ4249) (AWX8812) VIDEO ASSY (XWZ4207) DIGITAL INPUT ASSY (XWZ4211) VSX-517-K...
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÷ 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. ÷ : The power supply is shown with the marked box. VSX-517-K...
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IC605, IC606, AND IC607 MFD, (SL) : Audio Signal Route (Surround L ch) BY LITTELFUSE INC. Q605,606,633,655,656,683, Q505: OVERLOAD DETECTOR : Audio Signal Route (Center ch) Q696,697: DC OUTPUT DETECTOR (SBL) : Audio Signal Route (Surround Back L ch) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE VSX-517-K...
E ST/V B C52B E CE/V A R1483 C52A HP G VIDEOINH E DT/V INH R1484 C1562 HP R E CLK R1488 EXPCLK 47/50 R1489 AMUTE CN702 HP SW GNDU 1551 51048-0600 D20PYY0640E V-5_6V C1497 STBY C1498 STBY GNDV VSX-517-K...
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Q1552 2SC5938A(AB) 2SC5938A(AB) KN1551 VNF1084 (SR) R1044 C1010 CHASSIS 4.7/50 (FL) : Audio Signal Route (Front L ch) (SL) : Audio Signal Route (Surround L ch) : Audio Signal Route (Center ch) (SW) : Audio Signal Route (SubWoofer ch) VSX-517-K...
Symbol In PCB Symbol In Schematic Part Name Diagrams Diagrams C E B Capacitor Connector Transistor B C E SIDE A Transistor with resistor B C E Field effect SIDE B P.C.Board Chip Part transistor Resistor array 3-terminal regulator VSX-517-K...
JA1901 JA1902 KN1902 (XNP3117-B) SIDE B SIDE B (XNP3117-B) XWZ**** XWZ4213 C1900 CN1903 XWZ4212 XWZ4211 OPT1 D+5V GNDD FRONT GNDD GNDD OPT2 GNDD GNDD OPTOUT CN1902 ASSY DIGITAL SHEILD D+5V PNE-1B1 GNDD SHEILD FRONT CN1902 CN1903 DIGITAL INPUT ASSY VSX-517-K...
1 ENA 2 ENB 3 GNDU 4 FEN B PNE-1B1 5 FEN A 6 KEY4-2 POWER KEY ASSY 7 VOL_LED XWZ4206 S513 [[ G ]] XWZ4254 PNE-1B1 [[ G ]] D501 POWER R. ENCODER ASSY XWZ4205 S501 (XNP3117-B) (XNP3117-B) VSX-517-K...
D 312 (B,268,93) DIODE 1SS355 COMPLEX ASSY D 331 (B,260,87) DIODE UDZS6R8(B) MISCELLANEOUS D 332 (B,263,87) DIODE UDZS6R8(B) J 41 JUMPER WIRE D15A03-100-2651 D 9006(B,99,89) DIODE DAN217U J 42 JUMPER WIRE D15A07-125-2651 D 9007(B,91,89) DIODE DAN217U D 9010(A,128,88) DIODE 1SS355 VSX-517-K...
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R 208 (B,191,91) RS1/16S392J R 460 (B,133,43) RS1/16S103J R 209 (B,198,85) RS1/16S392J R 464 (A,77,99) RS1/16S0R0J R 210 (B,198,91) RS1/16S392J R 473 (A,151,53) RS1/16S362J R 211 (B,200,85) RS1/16S332J R 474 (A,152,66) RS1/16S362J R 212 (B,200,91) RS1/16S332J R 477 (A,149,52) RS1/16S153J VSX-517-K...
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R 9066(A,62,72) RS1/16S103J C 220 (A,210,93) CKSRYB104K16 R 9067(A,57,83) RS1/16S103J C 221 (A,230,75) CKSRYB103K50 R 9068(A,64,71) RS1/16S0R0J R 9081(A,120,72) RS1/16S221J C 222 (A,243,70) CKSRYB103K50 C 241 (A,183,70) CEAT2R2M50 R 9082(A,122,69) RS1/16S274J C 242 (A,183,77) CEAT2R2M50 C 245 (A,194,69) CCSRCH331J50 VSX-517-K...
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C 9008(B,77,90) CKSRYB103K50 R 620 (A,106,30) RS1/16SS470J C 9011(B,95,89) CKSRYB473K16 R 621 (B,108,36) RS1/16S220J C 9014(B,87,88) CKSRYB473K16 R 624 (A,112,28) RESISTOR ARRAY RAB4CQ101J C 9015(A,100,95) CKSRYB102K50 R 627 (B,112,32) RS1/16S103J C 9018(B,72,72) CKSRYB104K50 R 628 (A,117,38) RS1/16S1802F C 9081(A,120,69) CKSRYB103K50 VSX-517-K...
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C 827 (A,38,28) CKSSYB104K10 C 829 (A,47,36) CKSSYB104K10 R 954 (A,17,26) RESISTOR ARRAY RAB4CQ101J C 830 (A,47,39) CKSSYB471K50 R 955 (A,14,26) RESISTOR ARRAY RAB4CQ101J C 831 (A,48,39) CKSSYB104K10 R 962 (A,32,18) RESISTOR ARRAY RAB4CQ104J R 970 (A,37,18) RESISTOR ARRAY RAB4CQ104J VSX-517-K...
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Q 808 (B,283,56) TRANSISTOR RT3N22M 810 (A,277,90) 11P CABLE HOLDER 51048-1100 D 601 (A,125,57) DIODE 1SS133 RESISTORS D 602 (A,272,21) ZENER DIODE MTZJ15A D 603 (A,119,57) DIODE 1SS133 R 601 (A,95,48) RD1/4PU102J D 604 (A,261,21) ZENER DIODE MTZJ15A R 602 (A,228,42) RD1/4PU102J VSX-517-K...
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R 703 (A,151,72) RD1/4PU473J R 1103(B,70,136) RS1/16S0R0J R 704 (A,148,77) RD1/4PU473J R 1104(B,138,132) RS1/16S0R0J R 705 (A,283,85) RD1/4PU473J R 1105(B,168,135) RS1/16S0R0J R 706 (A,283,75) RD1/4PU473J R 1109(B,285,56) RS1/16S0R0J R 707 (A,135,77) RD1/4PU184J R 1110(B,241,68) RS1/16S0R0J R 708 (A,147,81) RD1/4PU184J VSX-517-K...
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R 1498(B,183,202) RS1/16S0R0J C 809 (A,232,95) CEAT101M10 C 810 (A,266,133) CEAT101M10 CAPACITORS C 811 (B,279,128) CKSRYB103K25 C 1413(B,256,198) CKSRYB103K50 C 812 (B,278,109) CKSRYB103K25 C 1414(B,269,209) CKSRYB103K50 C 813 (A,276,118) CEAT101M16 C 1415(B,277,188) CKSRYB103K50 C 1416(B,280,184) CKSRYB103K50 C 1419(A,231,216) CEAT101M10 VSX-517-K...
R 1011(B,150,222) RS1/16S331J R 407 (B,78,176) RS1/16S473J R 1012(B,150,214) RS1/16S331J R 408 (B,80,176) RS1/16S473J R 409 (B,75,176) RS1/16S473J CAPACITORS R 410 (B,73,176) RS1/16S473J C 1001(B,151,233) CCSRCH101J50 R 411 (B,229,189) RS1/16S473J C 1002(B,151,230) CCSRCH101J50 C 1003(B,143,233) CKSRYB221K50 R 412 (B,234,187) RS1/16S221J VSX-517-K...
C 806 (A,159,99) CEAT101M16 C 487 (B,83,163) CKSRYB102K50 C 818 (B,182,95) CKSRYB103K25 C 488 (B,79,163) CKSRYB102K50 C 819 (A,176,95) CEAT101M10 C 489 (B,75,163) CKSRYB102K50 C 490 (A,22,149) CKSRYB102K50 VIDEO ASSY ROTARY ENCODER ASSY MISCELLANEOUS IC 301 (B,46,32) VIDEO SW IC NJM2595M VSX-517-K...
C 340 (B,56,36) CKSRYB104K25 C 1360(B,18,65) CKSRYB103K50 6. ADJUSTMENT DIGITAL INPUT ASSY MISCELLANEOUS There is no information to be shown in this chapter. F 1901(B,214,228) INDUCTOR CTF1295 JA 1900(A,206,201) OPT. LINK IN GP1FAV51RKBF KN1902(A,249,206) SCREW PLATE VNE1948 CN1903(A,229,230) CONNECTOR VKN1186 RESISTORS VSX-517-K...
Replace IC952. 5 V for pin 4 5 V to 5.3 V Regulator assy. input? input? IC952 (Pin 15) convert 3 V into Replace IC952. 5 V for pin 5 input? Part shape and Pin arrangement of IC901 and IC902 VSX-517-K...
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IC601-pin 31 output? 5 V? (0 V ⇔ 3.3 V) Check the other assy. (surrounding of the microcomputer) Replace IC601. LRCK (LR clock) IC601 (Pin 24) Is there Replace IC601. a LR clock output? (0 V ⇔ 3.3 V) VSX-517-K...
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Replace IC801. 0 V fixing? IC801 (Pin 6) Surround L/R data Is the output Replace IC801. 0 V fixing? Front L/R data IC801 (Pin 7) Is the output To Step 7 Replace IC801. 0 V fixing? To Step 8 VSX-517-K...
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Is the output Replace IC701. Replace IC701. a data output? 2.5 V fixing? Front R out IC701 (Pin 28) Front R out IC701 (Pin 28) Is there Is the output Replace IC701. Replace IC701. a data output? 2.5 V fixing? VSX-517-K...
Remove the two screws. ×2 Remove the four screws. Remove the push rivet. ×2 Release the three binders. Remove the BIND Assy by removing the one screw. Heatsink PRIMARY Assy BIND Assy MAIN Assy Heatsink Rear view Remove the one screw. VSX-517-K...
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Be careful with it when lifts an AMP. section not to damage the TRANS Assys. Caution: During diagnosis, be sure NOT to remove the three screws marked A in the above photo. There is the case that a product does not work normally when removes these screws. VSX-517-K...
Front Panel Section Remove the five screws. Remove the two screws. Unhook the two hooks. Bottom view Remove the front panel section. Front panel section VSX-517-K...
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Data input signal for communication with DIR/DAC P50/WRL/WR DIR CS Chip select signal for communication with DIR/DAC P47/CS3 LSSN DSP ASSY P46/CS2 DIR CDC RST Reset signal for DIR CODEC P45/CS1 DIR ERR lock/unlock signal P44/CS0 XTL0 DIR X'tal change VSX-517-K...
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1 to switch region P101/AN1 SIMUKE2 lnput 2 to switch region AVSS AVSS connects with VCC. P100/AN0 HP DET HP detection H:detected. VREF VREF connects with VCC. AVcc AVCC connects with VCC. P97/ADTRG/SIN4 USDAO data input from USB VSX-517-K...
MAIN ASSY POWER PACK ASSY R727 IC9001 XPROTECT (U-P) XPROTECT Pin 89 (refer 4) XPROTECT Normal : +5 V Fan Stop DET. FAN abnormal Fan Stop STOP : 0 V Q253 R445 Fan - R438 Q252 Fan + +24V VSX-517-K...
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Voltage supply to POWER AMP IC (VL-) Voltage supply to +12 V REGULATOR IC D+5.6V Q807(1/2) C801 2200 D801 D807 Q807(2/2) S1WB(A)60SD Q808(1/2) R807 R808 C802 Q808(2/2) C806 R806 2200 1/50 D806 MTZJ6.2B Voltage supply to -12 V REGULATOR IC VSX-517-K...
When an overload is detected, A.MUTE* is turned on, speaker relay is turned off, then "OVERLOAD" flashes on the display. ↓ The abnormality continues for 3 seconds. ↓ Continues. ↓ Recovery The power is shut off even if the The power is shut off. unit recovers. VSX-517-K...
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4. Fan stop detection operation flow in the XPROTECT detection If the fan is forcibly stopped or become out of order, the 'XPROTECT' port becomes "L". Then an abnormality of fan is detected. • Detection routine and recovery is same as "3. XPROTECT detection". VSX-517-K...
4) Furthermore, check the output DC voltage of each channel of power pack IC601, IC602 and IC603 to limit the failure channel and identify the defect power pack. ↓ • After identify the failure channel, check that each part is not damaged (resistor, diode... etc. value / open / short) VSX-517-K...
Use with the MULTI JOG dial to access Press to switch on/off Phase Control. the System Setup menu. DIALOGUE ENHANCEMENT RETURN Use to make dialog stand out when watching Confirms and exits the current menu. TV or a movie. VSX-517-K...
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Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone LOUDNESS controls for the most accurate reproduction of a Lights during Loudness listening. source. Master volume level AUTO SURR. Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Auto playback ). VSX-517-K...
Switches between stereo playback and Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. Front Stage Surround Advance modes. It also displays TV menus. ADV.SURR DIALOG Switches between the various surround Use to make dialog stand out when modes. watching TV or a movie. VSX-517-K...
HDD or vice-versa. DVR/ 12 DVD/DVR control buttons CH +/- Switches channels. Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on player or recorder connected to your system ]multilingual DVD-Video discs. (press SHIFT to access the commands AUDIO Changes audio language or channel.
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CLEANING Before shipping out the product, be sure to clean the following positions by using the prescribed cleaning tools: Position to be cleaned Cleaning tools Fans Cleaning paper : GED-008 VSX-517-K...