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-AX4AVi-S...
4.5 BRIDGE1 and BRIDGE2 ASSYS ......................101 4.6 TRANS SIDE and BRIDGE3 ASSYs ..................... 102 4.7 COMPOSITE V ASSYS ......................... 104 4.8 S-VIDEO ASSY............................105 4.9 COMPONENT&VOL ASSY........................106 4.10 DIGITAL MOTHER ASSY ........................110 4.11 DSP ASSY ............................114 4.12 INTERFACE ASSY ..........................116 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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7.1.8 HOW TO UPDATE THE FLASH ROMS FOR VARIOUS MICROCOMPUTERS ......228 7.1.9 DISASSEMBLY ..........................229 7.1.10 HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE PRODUCT WITH THE POWER AMP BLOCK REMOVED....236 7.1.11 FAILURE DIAGNOSIS OF THE POWER AMP BLOCK ..............238 7.2 PARTS ..............................239 7.2.1 IC..............................239 8. PANEL FACILITIES ............................268 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
Frequency Response..5 Hz to 100 MHz “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. The THX logo is a trademark of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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TV CONTROL INPUT TV VOL TV CH SELECT MUTE REC STOP AUDIO SUBTITLE DISP STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch STEREO MULTI OPE STANDARD ADV. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT Setup Microphone RECEIVER (for Auto MCACC setup) (APM7006) Remote Control Unit (AXD7412) VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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 18 to 22 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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> Power Cord ADG7062 Label (WEEE) ARW7322 Disclaimer ARX7075 Errata ARX7078 (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-AX2AV-S/HYXJ and VSX-AX4AVi-S/HYXJ are constructed the same except for the following: VSX-AX4AVi-S VSX-AX2AV-S Mark No. Symbol and Description /HYXJ /HYXJ 16 Packing Case AHD8422 AHD8423 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
2.2 EXTERIOR Refer to "2.3 CHASSIS SECTION". Refer to "2.6 FRONT PANEL SECTION". Refer to "2.6 FRONT PANEL SECTION". Refer to "2.6 FRONT PANEL SECTION". VSX-AX4AVi-S...
2.3 CHASSIS SECTION Refer to "2.5 POWER AMP BLOCK". Refer to "2.4 REAR PANEL SECTION". VSX-AX4AVi-S only VSX-AX4AVi-S only DISPLAY 3202 HEADPHONE CN3551 Refer to "2.6 FRONT PANEL SECTION". VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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DSP Shield 74 ANG7540 NSP 60 Fuse Card AXX7277 NSP 30 Panel Stay 74 ANG7541 (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-AX2AV-S/HYXJ and VSX-AX4AVi-S/HYXJ are constructed the same except for the following: VSX-AX4AVi-S VSX-AX2AV-S Mark No. Symbol and Description /HYXJ /HYXJ 2 1394 Assy AWK7882...
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Screw 2.85 x 7 ABA7078 Terminal Screw AKE-031 Screw BBZ26P080FCC Screw BBT30P100FCC (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-AX2AV-S/HYXJ and VSX-AX4AVi-S/HYXJ are constructed the same except for the following: VSX-AX4AVi-S VSX-AX2AV-S Mark No. Symbol and Description /HYXJ /HYXJ 5 COMPONENT & VOL Assy AWQ7034...
2.5 POWER AMP BLOCK COMPONENT & VOL CN2601 TRANS 2-1 CN4202 TRANS SIDE CN4403 DIGITAL MOTHER CN103 LOCAL SUPPLY J6104 Cleaning paper : GED-008 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
2.6 FRONT PANEL SECTION LOCAL SUPPLY CN6103 29 29 TRANS SIDE 4401 INTERFACE CN4301 DIGITAL MOTHER CN101 DSP Holder B Screw Mold DSP Holder T Cut Cut Cut Cut VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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AAD7746 ENTER Button AX4S AAD7749 Door Sheet AX4HY AAK8293 Window See Contrast table (2) (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-AX2AV-S/HYXJ and VSX-AX4AVi-S/HYXJ are constructed the same except for the following: VSX-AX4AVi-S VSX-AX2AV-S Mark No. Symbol and Description /HYXJ /HYXJ 1 DISPLAY Assy...
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ADX7404- XKP%%-A 1.25mm BOARD to BOARD ADX7498- CN4006 CN4101 ADX7459- XKP%%-A 1.25mm BOARD to BOARD CN4005 ADX7460- KP250NA 2.5mm BOARD to BOARD 2.5mm BOARD to BOARD ANOTHER TYPE BtoB SOCKET ANOTHER TYPE BtoB CONNECTOR AC CORD '05.2.25 update :TP VSX-AX4AVi-S...
: VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE F(C'Site) L4406 R4406 FS(C) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE FS(C) RYHP L4407 R4407 FS(Y) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE FS(Y) RYCS L4408 R4408 L4409 R4409 GNDST L4410 R4410 V+5.6ST L4411 R4411 RYAC L4412 R4412 L4413 R4413 L:VTL1083x13 R:standby E F G VSX-AX4AVi-S...
EXCK 33uH R2020 OSCS GOS1 R2019 GNDU ASS1056 14.31818MHZ (C'Site) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE (C'Site) F(C'Site) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE F(C'Site) MR(C'Site) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE MR(C'Site) VC(C'Site) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE VC(C'Site) (OSD) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE (OSD) VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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No marked Capacitors are CEAT or CKSRYB. Unit: p-pF or µF unless otherwise noted. of identical designation. Rated Voltage: shown as "Capacity( µ F)/Voltage(V)", or 50V unless otherwise noted. 3.DIODES No marked Diodes are 1SS355. Parts or parts block marked by "STBY" are standby. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
Parts or parts block marked by "STBY" are standby. R2221 (L2201) R2229 (L2202) V-56S MRINH R2250 mark found on some component parts indicates the importance of the safety factor of the part. Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts GCS GSV of identical designation. (CHASSIS) CN4316 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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R2290 GNDU V-56S S(Y) FS(Y) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE S(Y) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE FS(Y) S(C) VCS(Y) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE S(C) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE VCS(Y) FS(C) VCS(C) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE FS(C) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE VCS(C) VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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STBY GNDM V+5_6C V+5C V+3C Q2407 2SC4081A(RS) Q2408 2SA1576A(RS) V-3C V-5C V-5_6C 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-AX4AVi-S...
Rated power: 1/16W unless otherwise noted. Tolerance: (J) 5% unless otherwise noted. 2.CAPACITORS Unit: p-pF or µ F unless otherwise noted. Ratings: Capacity(µF)/Voltage(V) unless otherwise noted. Rated Voltage: 50V expect for electrolytic capacitors. Parts or parts block marked by "*" or "STBY" are standby. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
V3B5 TC7WHU04FU IC301 TC7WHU04FU L301 IC301 (2/3) QTL1013 R303 (1/3) R301 IC301 TC7WHU04FU (3/3) X301 Q301 VSS1171 UN5212 20MHz GNDD mark found on some component parts should be replaced with same parts (safety regulation authorized) of identical designation. GNDD VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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VC(Y) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE F(C'Site) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTEV C(Y) GNDCV FS(C) VC(Cb) VCCr OUT : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE FS(C) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE VC(Cb) GNDCV FS(Y) VC(Cr) : VIDEO SIGNAL ROUTE FS(Y) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE VC(Cr) VSX-AX4AVi-S...
(22k) IC5701 GNDU OL DET BA4560RF-TBB (22k) Q5704 Q5701 Q5705 R5747 (22k) (22k) (22k) OL DET DC DET POSI_2 POSI_2 GNDU POSI_1 POWER PROTECT ASSY CN5702 (AWX8659) XKP3065 PROTECTION DETECT NORMAL DETECT LOCK DET OL DET DC DET TEMP1,2 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
D6122 1SR154-400 D6123 1SR154-400 GNDA D6127 1SR154-400 D6128 1SR154-400 -18V -12V IC6106 NJM79M12FA V-12A 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-AX4AVi-S...
AKR7001 AREG H3153 H3154 AKR7001 AC RY AREGG REK1021 (T800mAL/250V) V+5.6ST AKR7001 AREG H3151 H3152 AKR7001 GNDST PF12PG-R42 GNDST CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATINGS OF FUSE. TRANS1 ASSY TRANS1 ASSY VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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ADX7490 0.01/250 XTF3004 W3079 L3063 W3080 (XTF3004) W3081 STBY CN3065 AKP1034 KN3061 VNF1084 CHASSIS 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-AX4AVi-S...
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 Chip Part P.C.Board transistor Resistor array 3-terminal regulator VSX-AX4AVi-S...
13.LOCK DET 14.-FAN 15.-FAN 16.+FAN ICT FC AWX8652- 17.+FAN TRANS SIDE A TRANS SIDE ASSY SIDE B TRANS SIDE A AWX8652- 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 BRIDGE3 ASSY SIDE A BRIDGE3 ASS'Y AWX8669- (ANP7543-A) CN5453 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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SIDE A (ANP7541-B) 13,WUP 12,RYAC 11,V+5.6ST 10,GNDST 9,RYB 8,RYCS 7,RYHP 6,RYA 5,V+12V 4,V-12V 3,HPR 2,HPG 1,HPL 1,+FAN AWX8652- 2,-FAN 3,LOCK DET CN4401 TRANS SIDE ASS'Y SIDE B TRANS SIDE ASS'Y AWX8652- (ANP7541-B) BRIDGE3 ASSY SIDE B (ANP7543-A) CN5453 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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V+5AD Q4303 R4325 Q4301 R4304 R4326 ATTENTION V-12A R4327 EN CAS DE REMPLACEMENT DES FUSIBLES IC4301 GNDA GNDA R4328 N'UTILISER QUE LA REFERENCE 49101.6 V+12A V-12A DE CHEZ LITTELFUSE INC. V+12A J4309 GNDF V-12A J4308 CMKM-P3X CN4312 CN4325 (ANP7540-A) VSX-AX4AVi-S...
7,GNDST 15,RYAC 6,GNDST 16,WUP 5,V+6.5ST 17,HPSW 4,RYAC 3,WUP 2,HPSW 1,WATTS CN5701 CN5702 (ANP7542-A) CN5002 CN5302 SIDE B SIDE B POWER PROTECT ASSY CMKM-P3X NO CONTACT SIDE NO CONTACT SIDE AWX8658 POWER PROTECT ASSY AWX8659 AWX8660 CN5706 (ANP7542-A) CN5701 CN5702 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
IC4201 W4209 EN CAS DE REPLACEMENT DES FUSIBLES IC4201 ET IC4202 N'UTILISER QUE LA REFERENCE 491007 DECHEZ LITTELFUSE INC. TRANS 1 CMKM-P3X ASSY (ANP7541-B) POWER TRANSFORMER TRANS2-2 ASSY (ANP7540-A) J3001 CN6101 U V W Y U V W Y VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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(ANP7540-A) (ANP7540-A) CN4202 J4201 TRANS2-1 ASSY Q4201 D4201 D4209 D4213 D4203 D4207 D4205 CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE NO. 491007 MFD. BY LITTELFUSE INC. FOR IC4201-4202. CMKM-P3X TRANS2-2 ASSY (ANP7540-A) J3001 U V W Y U V W Y VSX-AX4AVi-S...
R4023 W4021 R4032 WHITE R4013 L4031 RY4002 4101 R4052 CN4102 GAMP GAMP C4041 R4041 R4042 CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE NO.ICP-N15 MFD. C4063 BY ROHM CO.,LTD FOR IC4261-4262. CN4002 CN4007 CN4008 R4061 R4062 CMKM-P3X (ANP7541-B) CN4007 CN4008 CN3063 CN3062 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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SP/PS ASSY J4009 D4002 D4001 C4092 C4091 D4004 D4010 D4003 D4009 D4006 C4093 D4005 ATTENTION EN CAS DE REMPLACEMENT DES FUSIBLES IC4261 ET IC4262 N'UTILISER QUE LA REFERENCE ICP-N15 DE CHEZ ROHM CO.,LTD. C4095 D4008 D4007 CN4007 CN4008 (ANP7540-A) VSX-AX4AVi-S...
4.19 TRANS1 and PRIMARY ASSYS SIDE A SIDE A PRIMARY ASSY H3061 W3061 H3062 AWX8628 AWX8632 PRIMARY ASS'Y AWX8629 AWX8633 AWX8630 AWX8631 (ANP7540-A) Y14 Y15 TRANS1 ASSY (ANP7540-A) TRANS2-1 ASSY POWER TRANSFORMER Z AA TRANS2-2 ASSY VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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PRIMARY ASSY (Terminal No. Y15) as follows. Voltage Terminal No. (ANP7540-A) 220-230V Y15 of TRANS 1 ASSY 240V 240V terminal of power transformer 4. Stick a line voltage label on the rear panel. Description Part No. 220V label AAX-193 240V label AAX-192 Z AA VSX-AX4AVi-S...
Example) IC 301 is on the point (face A, 91 of x-axis, and 111 of y-axis) of the corresponding PC board. IC 301 (A, 91, 111) IC NJM2068V LIST OF ASSEMBLIES Mark Symbol and Description VSX-AX4AVi-S/HYXJ VSX-AX2AV-S/HYXJ 1..POWER AMP ASSY AWH7008 AWH7008 2..POWER AMP-L ASSY...
AWX8635 AWX8636 D3315 SLR-343BBT SLI-343URW R3305 RS1/16S391J RS1/16S331J 7 7 7 7 PCB PARTS LIST FOR VSX-AX4AVi-S UNLESS OTHER WISE NOTED Mark No. Description Part No. Mark No. Description Part No. AUDIO & MULTI CH IN ASSY POWER AMP ASSY...
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R 6304(B,17 ,128 ) RS1/16S331J C 6226(B,72 ,213 ) CCSRCH151J50 R 6307(B,36 ,127 ) RS1/16S473J C 6227(B,54 ,213 ) CCSRCH101J50 C 6228(B,58 ,213 ) CCSRCH101J50 R 6308(B,32 ,127 ) RS1/16S473J C 6229(B,41 ,213 ) CCSRCH101J50 R 6309(B,39 ,128 ) RS1/16S331J VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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L 3451(B,88 ,65 ) CHIP BEADS VTL1083 C 6307(B,42 ,116 ) CCSRCH101J50 L 3452(B,94 ,50 ) CHIP BEADS VTL1083 L 3453(B,30 ,26 ) CHIP SOLID INDUCTOR QTL1013 C 6308(B,37 ,116 ) CCSRCH101J50 L 3455(B,88 ,24 ) CHIP BEADS VTL1083 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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C 3459(B,36 ,35 ) CKSRYB103K50 L 4403(B,307 ,10 ) CHIP BEADS VTL1083 C 3460(B,48 ,38 ) CKSRYB103K50 L 4404(B,307 ,14 ) CHIP BEADS VTL1083 C 3461(A,41 ,44 ) CEAT100M50 L 4405(B,307 ,16 ) CHIP BEADS VTL1083 C 3462(A,53 ,38 ) CEAT100M50 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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C 2041(B,130 ,57 ) CCSRCH120J50 R 2010(A,149 ,118 ) RS1/16S0R0J C 2042(B,130 ,62 ) CCSRCH120J50 C 2043(A,139 ,63 ) CCSRCH240J50 R 2012(B,141 ,35 ) RS1/16S750J R 2013(A,115 ,128 ) RS1/16S472J C 2044(A,139 ,64 ) CCSRCH240J50 R 2014(A,119 ,128 ) RS1/16S472J VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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R 378 (A,103 ,183 ) RS1/16S0R0J R 242 (A,29 ,176 ) RS1/16S104J R 382 (A,121 ,166 ) RS1/16S0R0J R 243 (A,29 ,177 ) RS1/16S104J R 386 (A,125 ,166 ) RS1/16S0R0J R 244 (B,108 ,138 ) RS1/16S473J R 390 (A,124 ,185 ) RS1/16S0R0J VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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R 704 (A,73 ,40 ) RS1/16S222J R 507 (B,125 ,36 ) RS1/16S101J R 705 (B,85 ,36 ) RS1/16S302J R 508 (B,113 ,36 ) RS1/16S101J R 706 (B,69 ,36 ) RS1/16S302J R 509 (A,127 ,34 ) RS1/16S362J R 707 (B,83 ,36 ) RS1/16S101J VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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C 205 (A,115 ,143 ) CKSRYB471K50 R 975 (A,53 ,73 ) RS1/16S101J C 206 (A,101 ,129 ) CKSRYB104K16 R 976 (A,55 ,73 ) RS1/16S101J R 977 (A,56 ,73 ) RS1/16S470J C 207 (A,103 ,129 ) CKSRYB471K50 R 980 (A,54 ,85 ) RS1/16S0R0J VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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C 705 (A,83 ,35 ) CCSRCH331J50 C 455 (A,108 ,75 ) CKSRYB103K50 C 706 (A,72 ,35 ) CCSRCH331J50 C 456 (A,108 ,78 ) CKSRYB103K50 C 707 (A,85 ,30 ) CEAT100M50 C 481 (A,115 ,77 ) CKSRYB103K50 C 708 (A,69 ,30 ) CEAT100M50 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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IC 107 (B,16 ,60 ) LOGIC IC SN74AHC08PW R 141 (B,13 ,53 ) RS1/16S101J IC 109 (A,40 ,15 ) LOGIC IC SN74AHC1G32DCK R 142 (B,13 ,55 ) RS1/16S101J IC 201 (B,62 ,57 ) DSP IC DSPC56371AF180 R 144 (B,21 ,58 ) RS1/16S220J VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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C 173 (B,40 ,36 ) CCSRCH471J50 C 113 (A,49 ,50 ) CCSRCH471J50 C 174 (B,39 ,36 ) CKSRYB104K16 C 114 (A,50 ,50 ) CKSRYB104K16 C 175 (A,42 ,20 ) CCSRCH471J50 C 115 (A,49 ,56 ) CCSRCH471J50 C 176 (A,42 ,18 ) CKSRYB104K16 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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CKSRYB471K50 C 4313(B,267 ,186 ) CKSRYB102K50 L 4312(B,134 ,222 ) CHIP BEADS VTL1083 C 4314(B,252 ,189 ) CKSRYB102K50 L 4313(B,132 ,222 ) CHIP BEADS VTL1083 L 4314(B,130 ,222 ) CHIP BEADS VTL1083 L 4315(B,128 ,222 ) CHIP BEADS VTL1083 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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C 5703(B,24 ,158 ) CKSRYB104K50 C 5601(A,51 ,212 ) CEAT4R7M50 C 5704(B,12 ,151 ) CKSRYB104K50 C 5602(B,46 ,216 ) CCSRCH221J50 C 5705(B,11 ,166 ) CKSRYB223K50 C 5604(B,39 ,213 ) CKSRYB102K50 C 5607(A,41 ,203 ) CEAT101M10 C 5706(B,14 ,44 ) CKSRYB103K50 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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R 5124(A,111 ,176 ) CARBON FILM RESISTOR RD1/4MUF4R7J > D 5243(B,240 ,202 ) DIODE 1SS355 R 5125(B,99 ,156 ) CHIP RESISTOR ACN7132 > D 5244(B,242 ,173 ) DIODE 1SS355 R 5126(B,136 ,156 ) CHIP RESISTOR ACN7132 > R 5127(A,136 ,166 ) RESISTOR (0.18, 5W) ACN7121 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
CKSRYB224K16 C 916 (B,75 ,33 ) CKSQYB105K16 C 917 (B,65 ,39 ) CKSRYB104K16 C 918 (A,72 ,33 ) CEVW101M16 C 1001(A,100 ,27 ) CKSRYB104K16 C 1002(A,101 ,31 ) CEVW101M16 •FM/AM TUNER MODULE FM/AM TUNER MODULE has no service parts. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
Dx.xxx : DSP microcomputer DSP microcomputer and HDMI microcomputer Hx.xxx : HDMI microcomputer HOST microcomputer HOST microcomputer for iLINK connection (only VSX-AX4AVi-S) fx.xxx : 1st DSP firmware 1st DSP firmware sx.xxx : 2nd DSP firmware : Flash ROM (IC105) near the DSP IC...
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When the keys are pressed, the numbers of DC detections, overload detections, detections of connectors disconnection inside unit (It is detected by both DC and OVERLOAD detections.), detections of fan abnormalities, and detections of abnormal temperature are displayed for 3 seconds each, in that order. The maximum value of each detections is 255. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Normal mode. 12V TRG ERR : The 12-V trigger output is short-circuited. [How to enter release mode] Press and hold "ADVANCED SURROUND" and "ENTER" keys on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds in standby mode. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
→ Collector of Q5571 and Q5572 are "L". C ch L ch SL ch SBL ch -DC detection: Q5572 emitter is minus to the base. → Collector of Q5571 and Q5572 are "L". POWER AMP L ASSY POWER AMP IN ASSY VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Q5704 GNDU OUTPUT L ch GNDU GAMP IC5002 R5044 CN5702 D5343 R ch D5143 SL ch D5443 CN5302 SR ch POWER D5243 SBL ch D5543 AMP R ASSY SBR ch C ch CN5001 CN5601 D5143 POWER AMP IN ASSY VSX-AX4AVi-S...
Check the path between them. SRAM IC106 (Pins 9, 27) DSP 3.3V IC101 (Pin 7, etc.) Check the parts and patterns Is the voltage in the path. 3.3V? Check the parts and patterns Is the voltage 3.3V? in the path. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Check the parts and patterns Is the voltage in the path. 3.3V? 2nd Block 1.25V IC355 (Pin 2) Is IC355 Is the voltage abnormally hot? 1.25V? Replace IC355. The output and GND may be short- circuited. Check the path between them. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Check the parts and patterns a bit clock? DIGITAL MOTHER Assy. data coming in the path. IC107 (Pin 1) To Step 5 Is there Check the parts and patterns a bit clock? in the path. R119 Is there Replace IC107. a bit clock? VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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To Step 6 Are there The 2nd DSP Block is in failure. data coming Proceed to Step 8. CN352 (Pin 12) Are there Check the parts and patterns data coming in the path. Check the paths in the DIGITAL MOTHER Assy. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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SPIDS_1 in the path. is "L"? Does the logic become "L" for a moment Check the parts and patterns It is very difficult to diagnose when the input stream in the path. which part is in failure. is changed? VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Check the output from the signal output while the DIGITAL MOTHER Assy. voltage at SS_2 is "L"? IC201 (Pin 36) Is the clock Check the parts and patterns signal output while the in the path. voltage at SS_2 is "L"? VSX-AX4AVi-S...
Note: Down converting for component signal is limited with contents with macro vision. HDMI Audio routing line As the audio out from HDMI output terminal, only HDMI input terminal is output. No audio out from other input sources. Input Output HDMI → HDMI Pre out SP Out VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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THROUGH. (With THROUGH, no from the display? sound will be output from the speakers connected to the amplifier.) Turn all the connected components off then back on. Disconnect then reconnect the HDMI cable. Recheck the settings of the unit. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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HDMI output may not be available. In such a case, connect the analog video output to the display. Turn all the connected equipment off then back on. Disconnect then reconnect the HDMI cable. Recheck the settings of the receiver. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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If it is extremely input? distorted, connect the analog video output to the display. Check the settings of the HDMI equipped component and the display. Disconnect then reconnect the HDMI cable.Recheck the settings of the unit. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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See "3. How to diagnose the product with the Power Amp Block HDMI input then check it at the SP removed" in "7.1.9 DISASSEMBLY." output. Diagnose the unit by referring to the sections on how to diagnose and troubleshoot the HDMI block, described on the subsequent pages. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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(*1) Follow the steps described in "7.1.10 How to diagnose the product with the Power Amp Block removed" in "7.1.9 DISASSEMBLY." After diagnosis, be sure to remove the solder used for short-circuiting. BRIDGE 2 Assy S VIDEO Assy COMPOSITE V Assy State after all the above-mentioned assys have been removed VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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HDMI IN1 HDMI IN2 HDMI OUT Connect a cable between the HDMI connector and the chassis. [Tips] • The following DVD players are compatible with this AV Receiver. DV-989AVi-S (for Europe) • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Connect a cable between the composite connector and the chassis. HDMI OUT Connect a cable between the HDMI connector and the chassis. [Tips] In this diagnosis, the DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERSION setting (ON/OFF) in the AV PARAMETER settings is invalid. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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HDMI OUT Connect a cable between the HDMI connector and the chassis. Connect a cable between the composite connector and the chassis. [Tips] In this diagnosis, the DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERSION setting (ON/OFF) in the AV PARAMETER settings is invalid. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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[Appearance of diagnosing the component video] Connect a cable between the HDMI connector and the chassis. HDMI OUT INTERFACE Assy 75Ω 75Ω 75Ω W4316 (GND) [Tips] In this diagnosis, the DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERSION setting (ON/OFF) in the AV PARAMETER settings is invalid. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
If soldering has not been done correctly, replace CN101. 3.3V? lines? correctly, replace IC903. C913 (+ side) 1.8V Check the soldering of IC904. Is the voltage If soldering has not been done 1.8V? correctly, replace IC904. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Check the soldering of IC151. If soldering has not been done IC171 (pin 8) correctly, replace IC151. Check the soldering of D171. Is the voltage If soldering has not been done about 5V? correctly, replace D171. Replace IC171 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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If soldering has not been done clock and data? correctly, replace IC101. Replace CN301 IC201 (pins 12-18) Check the soldering of IC201. Are there If soldering has not been done clock and data? correctly, replace IC201. Check the INTERFACE Assy and DIGITAL MOTHER Assy. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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COMPONENT IN Is there a Check the INTERFACE Assy signal and COMPONENT & VOL Assy. IC601 (pins 14-16) Check the soldering of IC601. Is there a If soldering has not been done signal correctly, replace IC601. To Step 4-2 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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If soldering has not been done signal? correctly, replace IC701. CN1002 (pin 22) Check the soldering of IC801. Is there a If soldering has not been done signal? correctly, replace IC801. Check the INTERFACE Assy and COMPOSITE V Assy. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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HDMI & DVC Assy Check Points HDMI & DVC ASSY SIDE A VSX-AX4AVi-S...
This is displayed on a playback component when PQLS turns on during playback. The sound may be interrupted momentarily when this happens. UNKNOWN When an i.LINK-equipped component name cannot be recognized, this message is displayed instead of the proper component name. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Remove the rivet that secures the 1394 Assy. Remove the 1394 Assy. 1394 Assy ×2 HDMI Shield 1394 Assy iLink cable Connect a cable between the 1394 connector and the chassis. Connect the source equipment (DVD player), using an iLink cable. DVD player VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Is the voltage If soldering has not been done 3.3V? correctly, replace IC1. To Step 5 C428 (+ side) 2.5V Check the soldering of IC401. Is the voltage If soldering has not been done 2.5V? correctly, replace IC401. To Step 3 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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If soldering has not been done IC405 (pins 12-18) correctly, replace IC409. Check the soldering of IC405. Are there If soldering has not been done clock and data Check the DIGITAL MOTHER Assy. correctly, replace IC405. Check the DIGITAL MOTHER Assy. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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1394 Assy Check Points 1394 ASSY SIDE A 1394 ASSY SIDE B VSX-AX4AVi-S...
MONITOR OUT screen FL display i P o d T o p [Cause] T r a c k There are no playable songs currently stored in the iPod. [Measures] Input some music files compatible with iPod playback. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Check the power line (Pin 4, 5) of (If charging starts, it means the iPod connector (CN2804). the power line is OK.) Is "Pioneer" Check Pins 42, 43 of the main displayed on the iPod player? (If it is displayed, microcomputer (IC101).
The display shows RESET OK?. 4 Press SETUP to confirm. OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings. • Note that all settings will be saved, even if the receiver is unplugged. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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(2) After confirming that "OK" is displayed, stop or pause the player then after 5 seconds set the player to STANDBY OFF. 8. Check the version of the program after updating. (1) Check the version by simultaneously pressing and holding the STANDARD SURROUND and STANDBY keys. (2) For confirmation, check basic operations. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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→ With the receiver in writing mode, be sure to play back the stream track twice. "OK" is not displayed. If an error is generated because any scratches on the disc, "OK" is not displayed. → In such a case, play back the same stream stored on another track as backup. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
10. (HDMI microcomputer) : "Completed" is displayed for about 1 minutes in the"ufu.exe" window. (MAIN microcomputer), (DSP microcomputer) : "Completed" is displayed for about 3 minutes in the"ufu.exe" window. Select the communication speed. • Basic speed: 19200 • Data transfer speed: 57600 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Remove the four screws. Refer to "1. Before the Power AMP Block is removed". Remove the two screws. Remove the four screws. Rear view Remove the fourteen screws. Remove the bonnet. Power amp block Bonnet ×3 ×3 ×2 ×3 ×3 VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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POWER AMP IN Assy POWER PROTECT Assy POWER PROTECT Assy Remove the one nylon rivet. Remove the POWER PROTECT Assy by removing the two connectors. POWER AMP-L Assy POWER AMP IN Assy POWER PROTECT Assy POWER ANP-R Assy POWER PROTECT Assy VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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POWER AMP IN Assy Replacing the Power Transistor Remove the one nylon rivet. Remove the screw. Remove the POWER AMP IN Assy by removing the four connectors. POWER AMP-L Assy POWER AMP-R Assy POWER AMP IN Assy Power transistor (IC5301) Replace VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Cushion circle 16B FM/AM TUNER Unit Remove the FM/AM TUNER Unit by removing the one Remove the two screws. flexible cable. Remove the two screws. (VSX-AX4AVi-S only) Remove the 47 screws. FM/AM TUNER Unit Remove the rear panel. (VSX-AX4AVI-S only) ×2 ×47...
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Remove the HDMI & DVC Assy from the INTERFACE Assy. BRIDGE 3 Assys from the INTERFACE Assy. HDMI & DVC Assy Replace COMPONENT & VOL Assy Remove the COMPONENT & VOL Assy from the INTERFACE Assy. COMPONENT & VOL Assy INTERFACE Assy VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Remove the nyron rivet. Remove the two screws. Disconnect the two flexible cables. Remove the four screws. (VSX-AX4AVi-S only) Release the locking card spacer. Disconnect the two flexible cables. Remove the DIGITAL MOTHER Assy with DSP Assy from Locking card spacer the INTERFACE Assy.
Block, discharge the condenser of the ±VL line, by discharging CN4101 or CN4102 on the SP/PS Assy, using a discharging resistor. (It is recommended to make a resistance of 100 ohms or more in the series-parallel connection, using four or more discharging resistors of 100 ohms, 3 W.) VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Power Amp Block back. (See "1. Before the Power Amp Block is removed.") Note: If you connect the connectors without discharging, some parts, such as a resistor or Fuse IC on VH line, may be damaged by the inrushing current. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
60 ºC FAN control FAN activation at more than 60 ºC PTFM04BH222Q2N34B0 Detection of abnormal temperature OVERHEAT perform at more than 100 ºC POS2 TH5002 100 ºC PTFM04BD222Q2N34B0 * Operating temperature is body temperature of the posistor (the metal part). VSX-AX4AVi-S...
− Power supply return Parallel port read enable Parallel port address latch enable AD15 Parrallel port address/Data AD14 Parrallel port address/Data AD13 Parrallel port address/Data − Power supply return − VDDEXT I/O power supply (+3.3V) AD12 Parrallel port address/Data VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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DAI_P18 (SD5B) Digital audio interface DAI_P19 (SCLK45) Digital audio interface − VDDINT Core power supply (+1.2V) − Power supply return − Power supply return − VDDEXT I/O power supply (+3.3V) DAI_P20 (SFS45) Digital audio interface − Power supply return VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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138 TRST Test reset (JTAG) 139 TCK Test clock (JTAG) 140 TMS Test mode select (JTAG) − 141 GND Power supply return 142 CLKIN Local clock in 143 XTAL Crystal oscillator pin − 144 VDDEXT I/O power supply (+3.3V) VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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O/L AMUTE power ON/OFF(ON: H) P60/CTS0/RTS0 S-DET S-VIDEO detection (H) P137 WAKE_UPB(XM) For XMDTcommunication P136 XM/iPod SELECT O/L POD/XM path switch (iPod: L,XM: H) P135 EXP ST O/L Communication with expansion IC P134 EXP OE O/L Communication with expansion IC P57/RDY/CLKOUT Vcc(5V) Vcc(5V) VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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O/L Data input/output of FLASH MEMORY communication P16/D14/INT4 O/L Data input/output of FLASH MEMORY communication P15/D13/INT3 O/L Data input/output of FLASH MEMORY communication P14/D12 O/L Data input/output of FLASH MEMORY communication 100 P13/D11 O/L Data input/output of FLASH MEMORY communication VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Always H. Set to L when detecting the abnormal. RDS FM+/XM Power supply ON/OFF of RDS decoder. H at ON. XM RESET. H at RESET. RESET Notes: RESET of XMDTIC is L, but output with the reverse logic so that inverting circuit exists. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Pin Function Active SSW1 S-Video Main Function SSW2 S-Video Main Function SSW3 S-Video Main Function S52A S-Video Through / VC / OSD / Mute select S52B S-Video Through / VC / OSD / Mute select Vacant Vacant SINH IC2201,2202 inhibit VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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CD4094BNS (COMPOSITE V ASSY: IC2009) • Expansion IC Pin Function Pin Name Pin Function Active CVBS Recout Selector CVBS Recout Selector VINH IC2001 inhibit MUTE Video Mute MRINH IC2002,2205,2206 inhibit CVBS Main Through/OSD/VC/Mute select CVBS Main Through/OSD/VC/Mute select CVBS Main Through/OSD/VC/Mute select VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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XHDMI(RF UNLOCK) P46/CS2 For mute control of HDMI input (for RF UNLOCK detection) P45/CS1 XSPDIF For mute control of DIR input P44/CS0 FLASH MEMORY CE control P43/A19 Address output of FLASH MEMORY communication P42/A18 Address output of FLASH MEMORY communication VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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DSP MUTE control output − VREF Vref Reference voltage − AVcc Avcc Power supply P97/ADTRG/SIN4 DSP2MISO/DSP CDIN DSP communication data input of Motorola/SHARC P96/ANEX1/SOUT4 DSP2MOSI/DSP CDOUT DSP communication data output of Motorola/SHARC DSP2SCK/DSP CCLK 100 P95/ANEX0/CLK4 DSP communication clock output of Motorola/SHARC VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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38,39 AnBPb HS,VS, Video Color PanelLink R0X0± 43,44 Space TMDS Converter 24-bit Data Digital R0X1± 47,48 HSYNC Up/Down Core Sampling VSYNC R0X2± 51,52 Port Detect ODCK R0PWR5V 110-113,116-119, R1PWR5V Q[23:0] 123-126,129-133, 136,137,140-144 CLK48B Auto A/V MUTEOUT Exception Handling SCDT VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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− AVCC TMDS analog VCC (3.3V) SPDIF S/PDIF audio output − R0XC- TMDS input clock pair of HDMI port 0 CVCC18 Digital logic VCC (1.8V) − R0XC+ TMDS input clock pair of HDMI port 0 CGND Digital logic GND VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Input/Output pin VCC (3.3V) 24-bit output pixel data bus 24-bit output pixel data bus 24-bit output pixel data bus 24-bit output pixel data bus 24-bit output pixel data bus 24-bit output pixel data bus 24-bit output pixel data bus VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Video Data 49-58,61-65, D[23:0] 67-70,75-79 Capture/ TXC± 26,27 4:2:2 to PanelLink DE Gen./ HSYNC 4:4:4 TX0± TMDS 29,30 656 Logic Digital Block VSYNC TX1± 32,33 Core TX2± 35,36 Control Signals SPDIF Audio Data MCLK Capture Logic Audio Data Block SD[3:0] VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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12-bit input pixel data bus − AGND Analog GND 12-bit input pixel data bus − PVCC2 Filter PLL power (3.3V) 12-bit input pixel data bus − PGND2 Filter PLL ground 12-bit input pixel data bus − Not connected Data enable VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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I2C port serial clock input (max 400kHz) − Video pixel output port DGND Digital ground − Video pixel output port DVDDIO Digital I/O supply voltage (3.3V) Video pixel output port SDA2 I2C port serial data input/output Video pixel output port Video pixel input port VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Video pixel input port AIN9 Analog video input channel Video pixel input port AIN3 Analog video input channel FIELD/DE Field sync signal output/data enable − No connect pin Vertical sync output signal − AGND Analog ground Video pixel input port VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Inputs a vertical synchronization signal created by integrating the SEPOUT pin output signal CTRL2 NTSC/PAL-M switching input CTRL3 Control whether or not the VSYNC signal is input to the SEPIN input System reset input − VDD1 Power supply (+5 V: digital system power supply) VSX-AX4AVi-S...
Pure Direct is on, or when MCACC presets. listening through the multichannel analog inputs). AUTO SURR / STREAM DIRECT - Press to select Character display Auto Surround or Stream Direct listening. See Display. PHASE CONTROL indicator Lights when Phase Control is switched. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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(see Using the multi-room controls). You will also need to use the REC SEL controls when recording a source (see Making an audio or a video recording. 19 VIDEO SELECT Press repeatedly to select the video source. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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STEREO - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast Displays various system information. is being received in auto stereo mode. MONO - Lights when the mono mode is set 19 SR+ using the MPX button. Lights when the SR+ mode is switched. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
TV CONT button. Thus if you only INPUT SELECT have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CONT input source button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CONT button. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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LEARNING - See Programming signals from other remote controls. MULTI OP - See Multi Operation and System Off. SYS OFF - See Multi Operation and System Off. DIRECT F - See Direct function. RENAME - See Renaming input source names. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
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Using the component video jacks. Use to connect other i.LINK audio devices for high- 10 AM and FM antenna terminals resolution, multichannel digital audio input/output. Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for Using the i.LINK interface. radio broadcasts. Connecting antennas. VSX-AX4AVi-S...
20 AC IN inlet 15 Control input/output Connect the supplied power cord here. Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a 21 Switched AC power outlet (100W/0.4A max.) single IR remote sensor.
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