Amplifier System Protection Operation Specification - Pioneer VSX-515-K Service Manual

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7.3.4 AMPLIFIER SYSTEM PROTECTION OPERATION SPECIFICATION

1. DC-abnormality detection
DC detection is only enabled 2 seconds after power-on.
A
If there is a fault in the power amplifier or a high-level signal lower than 5 Hz is input,
the DC_DET port becomes "L".
If the "L" is detected, the microprocessor will perform as following flow chart.
In the case of simultaneous detection with the overload protection circuit,
DC-abnormality detection is performed preferentially to overload detection.
When a DC abnormality is detected, A.MUTE* is turned
B
The abnormality continues for 3 seconds.
The power is shut off.
Power key not effective.
However, when the following keys are pushed so that the key input of a line and the service can
be carried out, power can be on. (If don't push these key, need to wait 1 min then power can be on again.)
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1 TESTMODE ON (A55F+A55F)
2 When power off, push FRONT ENTER key + ADVANCED SURROUND key continuously 2sec.
(2: When a DC abnormality is detected and the power is shut off.)
2. Overload detection
If the speaker terminals are short-circuited or low-load driving is detected, the OL_DET port becomes "L".
If the "L" is detected, the microprocessor will perform as following flow chart.
When an overload is detected, A.MUTE* is turned on,
D
"OVERLOAD" flashes on the display.
The abnormality continues for 3 seconds.
The power is shut off.
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on, speaker relay is turned off, then
"AMP_ERR" flashes on the display.
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↓ Continues.
↓
speaker relay is turned off, then
↓
↓ Continues.
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*A.MUTE : Audio mute command
The program restarts.
The power is shut off even if the
VSX-515-K
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↓ Recovery
↓ Recovery
unit recovers.
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