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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[Important Check Points for Good Servicing] In this manual, procedures that must be performed during repairs are marked with the below symbol. Please be sure to confirm and follow these procedures. 1. Product safety Please conform to product regulations (such as safety and radiation regulations), and maintain a safe servicing environment by following the safety instructions described in this manual.
Battery Cover XZN3140 Operating Instructions (Italian) ARC7572 Label (WEEE) ARW7322 • • • • • • (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-1015-K/HYXJ and VSX-1015-S/HYXJ are constructed the same except for the following: VSX-1015-K VSX-1015-S Mark Symbol and Description /HYXJ /HYXJ 16 Packing Case 1015/BY...
2.2 EXTERIOR SECTION Refer to "2.3 CHASSIS SECTION". Refer to "2.6 FRONT PANEL SECTION". VSX-1015-K...
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ARW7320 Label (WEEE) ARW7322 Spacer 45B (6 x 7 x 13) AEB7264 Nyron Rivet AEC7408 (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-1015-K/HYXJ and VSX-1015-S/HYXJ are constructed the same except for the following: VSX-1015-K VSX-1015-S Mark Symbol and Description /HYXJ /HYXJ Bonnet Case V1B...
2.4 REAR PANEL SECTION POWER AMP IN ( Q ) from POWER PROTECT ( R ) from TRANS SIDE TRANS 2-1 ( X ) VSX-1015-K...
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AWX8572 FM/AM TUNER Unit AXX7170 > Fuse (FU2501, 2502 : T1.25A) REK1023 • • • • • • (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-1015-K/HYXJ and VSX-1015-S/HYXJ are constructed the same except for the following: VSX-1015-K VSX-1015-S Mark Symbol and Description /HYXJ /HYXJ...
2.5 HEAT SINK SECTION ( B ) from AUDIO CONNECT from ( AB ) SP/PS TRANS 2-1 ( X ) 11 11 from ( L ) MAIN CONTROL VSX-1015-K...
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(1) HEAT SINK SECTION PARTS LIST Mark No. Description Part No. POWER AMP-L Assy AWX8403 POWER AMP-R Assy AWX8404 POWER AMP IN Assy AWX8405 POWER PROTECT Assy AWX8407 NSP 5 POSI 1 L Assy AWX8536 NSP 6 POSI 1 R Assy AWX8539 Flexible Cable (15P) ADD7473...
2.6 FRONT PANEL SECTION 17 (2/2) (Magnet Holder) from MAIN CONTROL ( L ) 17 (1/2) No. 17 (2/2) Magnet Holder VSX-1015-K...
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See Contrast table (2) Magnet 35 AMF7007 Standby Button See Contrast table (2) Earth Plate A ANG7484 (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-1015-K/HYXJ and VSX-1015-S/HYXJ are constructed the same except for the following: VSX-1015-K VSX-1015-S Mark Symbol and Description /HYXJ /HYXJ 10 Pioneer Badge...
3. BLOCK DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 3.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM 3.1.1 AUDIO SECTION OPTICAL-IN ASSY FRONT-IN CONNECT ASSY FRONT-IN ASSY REAR TOP ASSY L 1/3 L 1/3 MULTI CH I/O ASSY AUDIO CONNECT ASSY VSX-1015-K...
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DSP ASSY TRANS SIDE HEADPHONE ASSY ASSY REGULATOR ASSY PS/SP ASSY MAIN CONTROL ASSY L 2/3 L 2/3 SAPM01N, SAPM01P SAPM01N, SAPM01P L 2/3 SAPM01N, SAPM01P L 2/3 POWER AMP-L ASSY Y2 (2/2) POWER AMP IN ASSY SAPM01P SAPM01N POWER AMP-R ASSY VSX-1015-K...
3.2 OVERALL WIRING DIAGRAM D15A05-100-2651 5/75 VOLUME ASSY *1.5mm (AWX8378) DISPLAY ASSY (AWX8616) 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. FRONT-IN CONNECT ADD7473- ASSY (AWX8416)
D15A05-100-2651 NOTES: • When ordering service parts, be sure to refer to “EXPLODED 5/100 VIEWS and PARTS LIST” or “PCB PARTS LIST”. • The > mark found on some component parts indicates the *1.5mm importance of the safety factor of the part. MULTI JOG ASSY Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts of identical (AWX8618)
3.16 POWER AMP-R and POSI 1 R ASSYS POWER AMP-R ASSY (AWX8404) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (FRONT Rch) (RS) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (SURROUND Rch) (SBR) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (SURROUND BACK Rch) POSI 1 R ASSY (AWX8539) VSX-1015-K...
3.18 TRANS 2-1, TRANS 2-2, DIODE, VH TR and SP/PS ASSYS CAUTION : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST CAUTION : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE. REPLACE ONLY WITH RISK OF FIRE. REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE NO. 491010 MFD, BY SAME TYPE NO.
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SP/PS ASSY (AWX8375) AKE7110 CN2114 (1/2) AKE7108 CENTER (2/2) AKE7110 (FL) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (FRONT Lch) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (CENTER ch) (LS) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (SURROUND Lch) (HPL) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (PHONES Lch) (SBL) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (SURROUND BACK Lch) VSX-1015-K...
3.19 REAR TOP, TRANS SIDE, TRANS 1 and PRIMARY ASSYS REAR TOP ASSY (AWX8399) (TX) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (TUNER Lch) SR IN SR OUT (TX) /INH /INH /C4052A /C4052B /C4052A /C4052B TRANS 1 ASSY (AWX8383) AC AE VSX-1015-K...
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(HPL) TRANS SIDE ASSY (AWX8417) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (PHONES Lch) CN2505 2005 CN3301 2250 • NOTE FOR FUSE REPLACEMENT FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE. CAUTION - REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATINGS OF FUSE. PRIMARY ASSY (AWX8386) ATT7040 CN1003 KP200TA5L...
4. PCB CONNECTION DIAGRAM NOTE FOR PCB DIAGRAMS : 1. Part numbers in PCB diagrams match those in the schematic 3. The parts mounted on this PCB include all necessary parts for diagrams. several destinations. 2. A comparison between the main parts of PCB and schematic For further information for respective destinations, be sure to diagrams is shown below.
4.4 S VIDEO ASSY SIDE A SIDE A S VIDEO ASSY C884 TV/SAT DVR OUT VIDEO1 MONITOR OUT CN811 CN812 R839 C808 IC842 C806 C828 C847 IC842 C805 C807 C835 R847 R814 R848 R835 R849 R894 C848 C823 R850 C827 R813 IC801 IC801...
4.5 VIDEO SIDE and OPTICAL-IN ASSYS SIDE A SIDE A VIDEO SIDE ASSY OPTICAL-IN ASSY (ANP7533-B) CN893 CN892 CN891 CN751 CN5051 CN851 (ANP7533-B) SIDE B SIDE B OPTICAL-IN ASSY C967 C968 VIDEO SIDE ASSY C969 C964 C966 CN893 CN892 CN891 L961 R964 VIDEO SIDE ASSY...
4.7 FRONT IN and FRONT-IN CONNECT ASSYS SIDE A SIDE A FRONT IN ASSY IC3352 CN3351 CN3341 CN107 1.GNDA 2.V+7 3.V-7 4.V+5D CN3341 5.FRONT OPT W3342 GNDD CN3342 W3341 6.GNDD 7.MIC OUT (ANP7492-B) 8.MIC DET W3343 9.FV-C V+5D FRONT-IN 10.FV-Y W3344 CONNECT ASSY 11.FV...
4.9 DISPLAY ASSY SIDE A SIDE A DSP ASSY • This diagram has four layers. In the two middle layers, mainy Vcc and GND are connected. R707 R705 (ANP7525-A) VSX-1015-K...
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SIDE B SIDE B DSP ASSY • This diagram has four layers. In the two middle layers, mainy Vcc and GND are connected. D902 (ANP7525-A) IC952 VSX-1015-K...
4.11 HEADPHONE, VOLUME and MULTI JOG ASSYS SIDE A SIDE A VOLUME ASSY S3205 S3204 S3207 S3203 3201 3201 (ANP7492-B) 3001 MULTI JOG ASSY MECHA SW ASSY S3252 S3253 3251 (ANP7492-B) (ANP7420-C) 3002 HEADPHONE ASSY HEADPHONE ASS'Y AWX8380 2302 HPSW CMKM-P3X 3301 (ANP7492-B)
SIDE B SIDE B VOLUME ASSY R3206 R3204 R3209 R3208 3201 (ANP7492-B) MULTI JOG ASSY MECHA SW 3251 ASSY R3266 D3252 C3253 C3251 R3254 (ANP7420-C) C3252 R3255 (ANP7492-B) HEADPHONE ASSY HEADPHONE ASS'Y HPSW AWX8380 (ANP7492-B) H N P H N P VSX-1015-K...
4.12 POWER AMP-L and POSI 1 L ASSYS SIDE A POSI1-L ASSY POWER AMP-L ASSY (ANP7494-A) POWER AMP_L ASSY 1.NC 2.NC 3.GNDU 4.POSI_1 CMKM-P3X 5.POSI_2 CN4504 6.DC DET 7.OL DET 8.WT 9.NC 10.NC 11.NC W4362 W4365 IC4101 IC4201 IC4202 IC4103 IC4102 IC4203 CN2103...
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SIDE A POSI2-L ASSY (ANP7494-A) 13.LS 12.AGLS 11.L _L ASSY 10.AGL 9.SBL 8.AGSBL 7.DC 6.OL CN4503 5.AMUTE 4.-VH 3.-VH 2.+VH 1.+VH CN4001 CN4401 W4352 (ANP7494-A) IC4303 IC4301 IC4302 IC4453 CN2002 CN2101 To Front FAN CMKM-P3X OTECT ASSY R S T VSX-1015-K...
4.16 TRANS 2-1, DIODE and VH TR ASSYS SIDE A SIDE A TRANS 2-1 ASSY POWER TRANSFORMER 2502 TRANS 1 ASSY IC2201 4001 TRANS 2-2 ASSY W2205 IC2202 (ANP7493-C) 2205 Q2233 Q2233 Q2234 Q2234 AWX8411 VH TR ASSY (ANP7494-C) VH TR ASSY (ANP7493-C) DIODE ASSY VSX-1015-K...
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SIDE B SIDE B TRANS 2-1 ASSY NECK6 NECK8 V-12A CMKM-P3X Q2204 Q2205 (ANP7493-C) Q2203 R2212 2205 Q2231 Q2231 R2231 C2231 R2233 D2231 C2211 R2232 R2234 C2212 Q2232 Q2232 C2232 (ANP7494-C) VH TR ASSY (ANP7493-C) DIODE ASSY VSX-1015-K...
4.18 TRANS 2-2, TRANS 1 and PRIMARY ASSYS SIDE A SIDE A POWER TRANSFORMER EN CAS DES REMPLACEMENT FUSIBLES IC2253 N'UTILISER QUE LA REFERENCE 491004,IC2251 ET IC2252 N'UTILISER QUE LA REFERENCE 491010 DE CHEZ LITTELFUSE INC. TRANS 1 ASSY IC2253 IC2252 R2251 IC2251...
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SIDE B SIDE B TRANS 2-2 ASSY Line Voltage Selection TRANS 1 ASSY Line Voltage can be changed by the following modification: 1. Disconnect the AC power cord. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Change the connection wire from TRANS 1 ASSY to PRIMARY ASSY (Terminal No.
4.19 REAR TOP ASSY SIDE A SIDE A REAR TOP ASSY HP SW RY AC V+5.6ST GNDST CN105 GNDST RY B RY CS RY HP RY A V+12A V-12A T CE T DI T CLK T DO GNDT FMDET 86B/C52B 86A/C52A HP SW SY DET...
5. PCB PARTS LIST NOTES: Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because they are not in our Master Spare Parts List. 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. When ordering resistors, first convert resistance values into code form as shown in the following examples.
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Mark No. Description Part No. Mark No. Description Part No. JA604 2P PIN JACK AKB7165 CN602 21P SOCKET XKP3081 C866 CCSRCH330J50 CN601 23P SOCKET XKP3083 C825, C826, C859 CCSRCH470J50 C805–C808, C815–C820 CEAT101M16 C843, C844 CEAT101M16 C851, C852, C864 CEAT101M16 AUDIO CONNECT ASSY OTHERS C891–C894 CKSRYB103K50...
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Mark No. Description Part No. Mark No. Description Part No. All Resistors RS1/16S###J OTHERS CN3342 15P FFC CONNECTOR 52045-1545 OTHERS CN3341 15P SOCKET XKP3078 JA961, JA962, JA963 OPT. LINK IN AKS7001 KN3341 WRAPPING TERMINAL VNF1084 JA964 OPT. LINK IN AKS7002 CN961 CONNECTOR VKN1186 961 SCREW PLATE...
Mark No. Description Part No. Mark No. Description Part No. D2001-D2010 1SS355 COILS AND FILTERS TRANS 1 ASSY L2001-L2007 AF CHOKE COIL ATH1053 TRANS 1 Assy has no service parts. (1.5µH) SWITCHES AND RELAYS RY2001-RY2005 XSR3002 PRIMARY ASSY SEMICONDUCTORS CAPACITORS >...
7. GENERAL INFORMATION 7.1 DIAGNOSIS 7.1.1 PROTECTION CIRCUIT CONTROL SPECIFICATION Microcomputer-related ports 2 Overload detection DC_PROT (pin 74 of IC501: MAIN CONTROL Assy) (abnormality detection) Input port : For DC detection If the speaker terminals are short-circuited or low-load driving is OL_DET (pin 73 of IC501: MAIN CONTROL Assy) detected, the OL_DET port becomes "L"...
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Protection Process List Item Detection Method Process Warning Indication Remarks If the power is turned off, flashes the MCACC Turns muting on and speaker LED. Flashing "AMP ERR" for 3 DC detection Detects when the DC_PROT port relay off, then turns off the Do not accept the POWER key.
7.1.2 HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE AMPLIFIER SECTION When DC detection worked (MCACC LED flashes for a long POWER AMP-L ASSY time) in the protection circuit of foregoing section (or there is not SIDE A SIDE B the speaker output, probably only 1CH), failure (damage) of the power amplifier section is considered.
7.1.3 HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE UNIT WITH THE POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION REMOVED Purpose: When repairing this unit, the large Heat Sink Block obstructs access to some Assys. If the Heat Sink Block is removed, as the posistor mounted on it is also disconnected, the protection circuit is activated, which disables failure diagnosis of these Assys while the unit is powered.
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6 Remove the Power Amplifier, leaving the POWER • Remove the POWER PROTECT Assy. PROTECT Assy intact. • In this case, you can easily remove the Power Amplifier if the FFC cable connecting the POWER PROTECT Assy and the MAIN CONTROL Assy has been disconnected on either side.
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¶ Discharging resistors • Discharging resistors Modified ADX7404 wire with In a case when one resistor is used 3-pin connector Wattage (W) Recommended constant to be used (ohms) 3300 4700 10000 Miscellaneous Three-wire lead ADX7404 Three-core connector RKP1751 Modified RKP1751 3-pin connector Photo 2: Discharging ±VL inside the POWER AMP-L and R Assys Photo 1: Discharging ±VL (SP/PS Assy: C2051, C2052) Discharging of C4403 and C4404 of the POWER AMP-R...
7.1.4 DISASSEMBLY Note: Even if the unit shown in the photos and illustrations in this manual may differ from your product, the procedures described here are common. Bonnet Case V1B and Heatsink Section Remove the bonnet case V1B by removing the twenty screws. Remove the two screws.
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Front Panel Section Remove the six screws. Remove the four screws. Disconnect the two flexible cables. Unhook the two hooks. Remove the front panel section. Disconnect the one connector. Top view 3 3 3 HEADPHONE Assy HEADPHONE FRONT-IN FRONT-IN CONNECT Assy Assy Assy...
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Rear Panel and Main Sections Remove the seven screws. Remove the two screws. Remove the three screws. Remove the three screws. Remove the two screws. ×2 Rear view Top view DSP Assy DSP Shield A V1 Side view ×4 DSP Shield A V1 Remove the one screw.
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VIDEO SIDE Assy FM/AM TUNER OPTICAL-IN Assy Unit REAR TOP Assy AUDIO CONNECT Assy MAIN CONTROL Assy DSP Assy COMPONENT Assy S VIDEO Assy COMPOSITE V Assy MULTI I/O Assy REGULATOR Assy TRANS 1 Assy TRANS 2-2 Assy TRANS 2-1 Assy VH TR Assy PRIMARY Assy SP/PS Assy...
7.1.5 TROUBLE SHOOTING OF THE DSP ASSY • When a sound is not out in the multi-channel signal playback or surround mode with the digital signal input. (SurroundBack is not out with the setting.) • Suppose CR to be poor contact and that is not damaged. •...
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Step 4: 3 → 5V conversion IC952 Pin 3 Pin 18 Does Does it convert it convert Replace IC952 3V into 5V for Replace IC952 3V into 5V for 17 pin input? 2 pin input? Pin 5 Does it convert Replace IC952 3V into 5V for 15 pin input?
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Step 6: X'tal IC802 IN4 (CD) (pin 42) pin 2 20MHz Is pin 42 Replace IC802 or X801 Replace IC501 outputting inputting it? it ? Front IN (VIDEO2) (pin 7) Is pin 7 Check the FRONT-IN Assy Step 7: DSP output (digital) inputting it? and related path.
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Step 8: Codec output (analog) • Each channel output in the digital signal (–∞ dB (there is no sound) ) input. • Analog output of each channel in the digital signal (there is a sound) input. IC801 IC701 SurroundBack L/R data (pin 4) SurroundBack L out (pin 21) Is the output Replace IC801...
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• Each channel output in the digital signal (–∞ dB (there is no sound) ) input. IC701 SurroundBack L out (pin 21) Is the output Replace IC701 2.5V fixing? SurroundBack R out (pin 22) Is the output Replace IC701 2.5V fixing? Center out (pin 23) Is the output Replace IC701...
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• When MCACC is turned to ON (SurroundBack is not out with the setting.) • Suppose CR to be poor contact and that is not damaged. • This shows failure analysis of DSP Assy. Step 0: Preliminary check Step 3: Regulator IC •...
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Pin 9 Does it convert Replace IC952 3V into 5V for 11 pin input? Pin 12 Does it convert Replace IC952 3V into 5V for 8 pin input? Pin 14 Does it convert Replace IC952 3V into 5V for 6 pin input? Pin 16 Does it convert...
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Step 6: ROM Step 7: DSP output (digital) • Digital output when indicating each channel IC851 Slave Select (pin 1) IC801 DATA Out (pin 2) SurroundBack L/R data (pin 4) DATA In (pin 5) Is pin 4 Replace IC801 outputting it? Clock In (pin 6) There is movement Center/LFE data (pin 5)
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Step 8: Codec output (analog) • Analog output when indicating each channel IC701 SurroundBack L out (pin 21) Is pin 21 Replace IC701 outputting it? SurroundBack R out (pin 22) Is pin 22 Replace IC701 outputting it? Center out (pin 23) Is pin 23 Replace IC701 outputting it?
7.2 PARTS 7.2.1 IC • The information shown in the list is basic information and may not correspond exactly to that shown in the schematic diagrams. • List of IC PEG123A PEG123A (MAIN CONTROL ASSY: IC501) • Main Microcomputer Pin Assignment (Top view) NECK 8 NECK8 BIAMP...
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Pin Function Pin Name Pin Function Active NECK 8 Limiter control DISP RST Display microcomputer reset signal L: reset, H: release reset (pulldown) DISP EN Communication enabling signal to the display microcomputer DISP RDY Communication enabling signal from the display microcomputer DISP DI Communication data out signal with the display microcomputer (N ch open drain: pullup) –...
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Pin Name Pin Function Active RY BS Speaker relay B ON/OFF RY C/R Rear / Center relay ON / OFF RY A Speaker relay A ON/OFF RY- HP Headphone relay ON / OFF RY- AC AC relay ON / OFF HP DET Headphone detection L: detected.
12 PTY SEARCH 19 EXTENDED MODE Use this button to search for RDS program types. Selects the surround back channel mode or virtual surround back mode. Use to search for programs that are broadcasting 20 SPEAKERS traffic or news information. Use to change the speaker system.
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Display Speaker indicators AUTO SURR Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B. Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on. SIGNAL SELECT indicators MIDNIGHT / LOUDNESS Lights to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the When Midnight or Loudness listening is switched on, the current component: corresponding indicator shows in the display.
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Remote control RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this receiver. INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other components. Number buttons and other receiver/component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.
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(TUNE/ST +/–) /ENTER RECEIVER CONTROL buttons Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system. Also used to control DVD menus/options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the TUNE +/– buttons Press to select a Home THX listening mode. to find radio frequencies and use ST +/–...
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12 Character display (LCD) Operating range of remote control unit This display shows information when transmitting control The remote control may not work properly if: signals. • There are obstacles between the remote control and the The following commands are shown when you're setting the remote to control other components : receiver's remote sensor.
CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT If you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an jack of your plasma display. SR+ cable (see note below) to connect it to this unit and...
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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-1015-K...
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