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TX-NR525 Ref. No. 4431 032013 AV RECEIVER TX-NR525(B)/(S) MODEL North American and Taiwanese models ---> “MUSIC OPTIMIZER” North American and Taiwanese models ---> “DIMMER” European, Australian and Asian models ---> “PURE AUDIO” European, Australian and Asian models ---> “RT/PTY/TP” RC-865M...
Any current measured must not exceed 0.5mA. 3. To initialize the unit Press ON/STANDBY button while pressing down VCR/DVR(TX-NR525/HT-RC550 is CBL/SAT) button when the unit is POWER ON, then the FL displays "CLEAR", and turn to STAND-BY. Remove power cord from power line.
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TX-NR525 SERVICE PROCEDURE-2 5. Notes on repairs (Power supply board) Some parts on BAPS-1333 may remain high voltages even after the power cord is disconnected from AC power source. Before starting repair and any other work , please discharge C9002 by connecting resistors between its terminals.
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TX-NR525/ 626/ 727/ HT-RC550/ 560/ DTR-30.5/ 40.5 DEBUG MODE-1 AUDIO DEBUG MODE-1/5 The operations of DSP and DIR etc are able to checked by the information displayed on FL in this debug mode. This information will help to analysing digital audio no sound trouble.
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TX-NR525/ 626/ 727/ HT-RC550/ 560/ DTR-30.5/ 40.5 DEBUG MODE-6 HDMI DEBUG MODE-1/4 HDMI-related operations can be checked to some extent by displaying HDMI debug mode. To enter this mode Hold down DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. Information display will last for about 8 seconds.
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TX-NR525/ 626/ 727/ HT-RC550/ 560/ DTR-30.5/ 40.5 DEBUG MODE-7 HDMI DEBUG MODE-2/4 Dislay of Output Resolution For a video processor Via VSP → 1 0 8 0 i / Display the ” ” in column 4 VSP skip 1 0 8 0 i /...
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TX-NR525/ 626/ 727/ HT-RC550/ 560/ DTR-30.5/ 40.5 DEBUG MODE-8 HDMI DEBUG MODE-3/4 Status Input Mode HDMI input H D M I 4 4 4 3 6 b i DVI input D V I 4 4 4 3 6 b i...
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TX-NR525/ 626/ 727/ HT-RC550/ 560/ DTR-30.5/ 40.5 DEBUG MODE-9 HDMI DEBUG MODE-4/4 PC Resolution Input Resolution 1 0 2 4 x 7 6 8 p / 6 0 → Output Resolution 1 0 2 4 x 7 6 8 p / Display of Input resolution * * * * x * * * * p / * * →...
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TX-NR525/ 626/ 727/ HT-RC550/ 560/ DTR-30.5/ 40.5 DEBUG MODE-10 SERVICE INFORMATION MODE Displaying Service information This service information display system is helpful in analyze the status when the unit goes into Protect mode and is powered off. Pay attention that the status will change if a button is pushed.
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It tests by being automatic in order of TEST 4-21(FL+) → 22(FR-) → 23(C+) → 24(SL-) → 25(SR+) → ( 26(SBL-) → 27(SBR+) ). If TEST 4-27(TX-NR525/HT-RC550 are 4-25) is OK, it becomes the display of "TEST-4-35". c. It will complete, if displayed on FL TUBE as "TEST 4-35".
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OPERATION CHECK-2 1.OPERATION CHECK(2/2) 1-9. CONFIRMATION OF OSD(ON SCREEN DISPLAY) OPERATION a. When SETUP(HT-R592) or HOME(TX-NR525/HT-RC550) button is pushed, confirm that setup menu is displayed in HDMI Out. b. Confirm that specified operations for ENTER(with 4-cursor) buttons are made. 1-11. VIDEO FUNCTION CHECK See “OPERATION CHECK-3,-6”...
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A B C D Model Name Distination Number Writing Data FL Display TX-NR525 2000 2000 TX-NR525 Dx N R 5 2 5 2 0 0 0 TX-NR525 8000 8000 TX-NR525 xx N R 5 2 5 8 0 0 0...
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TV/CD Stereo(Direct) BD/DVD BD/DVD F/Z2 3-09 USB/(Source) Stereo(Direct) Last Front USB 3-10 USB/(Source) Stereo(Direct) Last Rear USB TX-NR525,HT-R550 only 3-11 USB/(Source) Stereo(Direct) Front USB "Output Level / Distortion" Last 1.44.1kHz_16bit_1kHz_ 0dBfs_L&R.wav *2 3-12 USB/(Source) Stereo(Direct) Last Front USB Hum noise 2.44.1kHz_16bit_-∞...
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TX-NR525/HT-R592/HT-RC550 OPERATION CHECK-5 2.TEST MODE(3/4) 2-2. TEST MODE FOR OPERATION(Continue) Auto Measurement Mode [Note] Do not connect the loudspeaker. TEST DSP Output ch DSP Output CConfig. Master Vol. Speaker etc. Frequency Output Relay Voltage 4-00 1kHz -20dBFS Y/L/L/L/L 64(-16dB) F/CS/SB...
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TX-NR525/HT-R592/HT-RC550 OPERATION CHECK-6 2.TEST MODE(4/4) 2-2. TEST MODE FOR OPERATION(Continue) VIDEO & HDMI TEST MODE TEST Input selector DIGITAL COMPO- Volume HDMI MODE INPUT NENT/D4 5-00 BD/DVD HDMI 5-01 BD/DVD HDMI 5-02 BD/DVD HDMI 5-03 BD/DVD HDMI 5-04 Only 525/550...
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TX-NR525 EXPLODED VIEWS-2 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST TX-NR525(B)MDC (120V, Canadian/USA/(Mexico) model) <Note> NOTE : THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because ! ARE CRITICAL FOR RISK OF FIRE AND they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
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TX-NR525 EXPLODED VIEWS-3 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST TX-NR525(B)MPP (230V, CE(European) country model) <Note> NOTE : THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because ! ARE CRITICAL FOR RISK OF FIRE AND they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
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TX-NR525 EXPLODED VIEWS-4 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST TX-NR525(S)MPP (230V, CE(European) country model) <Note> NOTE : THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because ! ARE CRITICAL FOR RISK OF FIRE AND they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
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TX-NR525 EXPLODED VIEWS-5 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST TX-NR525(B)MPA (230V, Australian model) <Note> NOTE : THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because ! ARE CRITICAL FOR RISK OF FIRE AND they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
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TX-NR525 EXPLODED VIEWS-6 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST TX-NR525(B)MPB (230V, UK model) <Note> NOTE : THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because ! ARE CRITICAL FOR RISK OF FIRE AND they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
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TX-NR525 EXPLODED VIEWS-7 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST TX-NR525(B)MDF (120V, Taiwanese model) <Note> NOTE : THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because ! ARE CRITICAL FOR RISK OF FIRE AND they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
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TX-NR525 EXPLODED VIEWS-8 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST TX-NR525(B)MMK(220/230-240V, Korean country model) <Note> NOTE : THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because ! ARE CRITICAL FOR RISK OF FIRE AND they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
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TX-NR525 EXPLODED VIEWS-9 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST TX-NR525(B)MMQ(220/230-240V, Hong kong/Saudi Arabian model) <Note> NOTE : THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because ! ARE CRITICAL FOR RISK OF FIRE AND they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
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TX-NR525 EXPLODED VIEWS-10 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST TX-NR525(B)MMR(220/230-240V, Chinese model) <Note> NOTE : THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because ! ARE CRITICAL FOR RISK OF FIRE AND they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
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TO BAHDM-1347(PART14):TX-NR525 D3 DD: 22 1W AC_S1L- TO BAHDM-1357(PART14):TX-NR626/DTR-30.5 P968 D3 MM/JJ: 33 1W 2.0mm JUMPER LEAD P6400B(BLK) P969 TP6005 TO BAAF-1310(PART-5) MAIN AC_S1L+ P970 P971 P6404B(GRN) MODEL NO. HT-R592/ TX-NR525/ HT-RC550/ TX-NR626/ HT-RC560/ DTR-30.5 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (PART-5) AMP 2013.01.11...
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R5043 R5293 1.8k b. Set the voltages at P6083-6086(TX-NR525/HT-RC550 are P6083-6084) to 1.5mV by adjusting R5180 R6043 - 6046(TX-NR525/HT-RC550 are R6043 - 6044), under the condition of no input and no load, Q5053 (1/4W) 2SC2412K-R immediately after POWER ON. R6020...
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TX-NR525/626/727/ HT-RC550/560 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS-07(PART-7) DG(DAC LPF) SECTION HDMI HDMI HDMI Rear Front TO BAHDM-1347(PART-19):T5 TO BAHDM-1347(PART-19):T5 TO BAHDM-1347(PART-19):T5 TO BAHDM-1357(PART-19):T6,T7,A7 TO BAHDM-1357(PART-19):T6,T7,A7 TO BAHDM-1357(PART-19):T6,T7,A7 P8003A IMSA-9111B-16 P8002A IMSA-9111B-16 P8001A IMSA-9111B-24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16...
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TX-NR525/626/727/828/ HT-RC550/560/ DTR-30.5/40.5/50.5 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS-11(PART-11) POWER SUPPLY SECTION THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED MARK ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFETY, REPLACE ONLY WITH PART NUMBER SPECFIED. CAUTION VOLTAGE (MEASURED WITH VOLTMETER) IS DC VOLTAGE. (NO INPUT SIGNAL) FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, ELECTRLYTIC CAPACITORS ( ) ARE IN uF/WV.
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TX-NR525 PACKING PROCEDURES PARTS LIST-1 TX-NR525(B)MDC : 120V, Canadian/USA/(Mexico) model TX-NR525(B)MPP/(S)MPP : 230V, CE(European) country model REF. NO. PART NAME DESCRIPTION Q'TY PART NO. (SN) REMARKS REF. NO. PART NAME DESCRIPTION Q'TY PART NO. (SN) REMARKS [PACKING] [PACKING] A801 (AS)609...
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TX-NR525 PACKING PROCEDURES PARTS LIST-2 TX-NR525(B)MPA : 230V, Australian model TX-NR525(B)MPB : 230V, UK model REF. NO. PART NAME DESCRIPTION Q'TY PART NO. (SN) REMARKS REF. NO. PART NAME DESCRIPTION Q'TY PART NO. (SN) REMARKS [PACKING] [PACKING] A801 (AS)609 29092610...
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TX-NR525 PACKING PROCEDURES PARTS LIST-3 TX-NR525(B)MDF : 120V, Taiwanese model TX-NR525(B)MMK : 220/230-240V, Korean country model REF. NO. PART NAME DESCRIPTION Q'TY PART NO. (SN) REMARKS REF. NO. PART NAME DESCRIPTION Q'TY PART NO. (SN) REMARKS [PACKING] [PACKING] A801 (AS)609...
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TX-NR525 PACKING PROCEDURES PARTS LIST-4 TX-NR525(B)MMQ : 220/230-240V, Hong kong/Saudi Arabian model TX-NR525(B)MMR : 220/230-240V, Chinese model REF. NO. PART NAME DESCRIPTION Q'TY PART NO. (SN) REMARKS REF. NO. PART NAME DESCRIPTION Q'TY PART NO. (SN) REMARKS [PACKING] [PACKING] A801...
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TX-NR525 Technical Support, Service Department 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8023 Fax: 072-831-8163 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 800-229-1687, 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.us.onkyo.com/ Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4208-213 http://www.eu.onkyo.com/...
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