Pioneer VSX-1015-K User manual

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PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.
PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium
PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD. 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936
PIONEER CORPORATION 2005
MASTER VOLUME
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO1
CD
CD-R/
TAPE/MD
STANDBY/ON
MULTI JOG
TUNER VIDEO2
VSX-1015TX
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

LISTENING MODE
SELECT
ENTER
VSX-1015-K
RRV3138
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-1015-K
VSX-1015-S
THIS MANUAL IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MODEL(S) AND TYPE(S).
*:Alter the wiring of the power-supply block at the primary winding of Power transformer referring to the Line Voltage Selection
described in this Service Manual (“4.18 TRANS 2-2, TRANS 1 and PRIMARY ASSYS”).
Model Type Porew Requirement The voltage can be converted by the
following method.
VSX-1015-K HYXJ AC220-230V AC240V, *
VSX-1015-S HYXJ AC220-230V AC240V, *
For details, refer to "Important Check Points for Good Servicing".
T-ZZK APR. 2005 printed in Japan

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier section
Continuous Power Output (Stereo)
Front 150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)
Continuous Power Output (Multichannel)
Front 150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)
Center 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)
Surround 150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8Ω)
Surround back 150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)
Rated Power Output (Stereo) 140 W+140 W
(20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω)
Rated Power Output 110 W+110 W
(20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.09 %, 8 Ω)
• The above specifications are applicable when the
power supply is 230 V.
Audio Section
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)
LINE 335 mV/47 kΩ
Frequency Response
LINE 5 Hz to 100,000 Hz dB
Output (Level/Impedance)
REC 335 mV/2.2 kΩ
Tone Control
BASS ±6 dB (100 Hz)
TREBLE ±6 dB (10 kHz)
LOUDNESS +4/+2 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)
(at volume position –40 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)
LINE 103 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
[DIN (continuous rated power output/50mW)]
LINE 92/65 dB
Composite Video / S-Video Section
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Output (Level/Impedance) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 65 dB
Frequency Response 5 Hz to 10 MHz dB
Component Video Section
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Output (Level/Impedance) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 65 dB
Frequency Response 5 Hz to 100 MHz dB
FM Tuner Section
Frequency Range 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Usable Sensitivity Mono: 15.2 dBf, IHF (1.6 µV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono: 20.2 dBf
Stereo: 41.2 dBf
Sensitivity (DIN) Mono: 1.1 µV (S/N 26 dB)
Stereo: 50 µV (S/N 46 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono: 76 dB (at 85 dBf)
Stereo: 72 dB (at 85 dBf)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN) Mono: 62 dB
Stereo: 58 dB
Distortion Stereo: 0.6% (1 kHz)
Alternate Channel Selectivity 70 dB (400 kHz)
Stereo Separation 40 dB (1 kHz)
Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz ±1dB
Antenna Input 75 Ωunbalanced
AM Tuner Section
Frequency Range 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) 350 µV/m
Selectivity 30 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 50 dB
Antenna Loop antenna
Miscellaneous
Power Requirements AC 220–230 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 430 W
In standby 0.52 W
AC Outlet (switched) 100 W MAX.
Dimensions 420 (W) x 173 (H) x 465 (D) mm
Weight (without package) 15.4 kg
Furnished Parts
Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) 1
AA/LR6 dry cell batteries 2
Remote control 1
AM loop antenna 1
FM wire antenna 1
These operating instructions
Note
•Specifications and the design are subject to possible
modifications without notice, due to improvements.
• Setup microphone
(APM7006)
• Remote control unit
(AXD7383)
• AA/IEC LR6 dry cell batteries x2
• AM loop antenna
(ATB7013)
• FM wire antenna
(ADH7030)
• Warranty card
• Operating instructions
Accessories
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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2. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
2.1 PACKING
(1) PACKING PARTS LIST
(2) CONTRAST TABLE
VSX-1015-K/HYXJ and VSX-1015-S/HYXJ are constructed the same except for the following:
Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
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.
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.)
NOTES:
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Mark No. Description Part No.
1 Setup Microphone APM7006
2•• • • • •
3FM Wire Antenna ADH7030
4 AM Loop Antenna ATB7013
5 Caution Sheet SP,E ARM7083
NSP 6 Warranty Card ARY7065
7 Operating Instructions (English) ARB7327
NSP 8 Literature Bag AHG7117
9 Remote Control Unit AXD7383
10 Battery Cover XZN3140
11 • • • • • •
NSP 12 AA/IEC LR6 Dry Cell Batteries VEM1021
13 Front Pad V2 AHA7442
14 Rear Pad V2 AHA7443
15 Packing Sheet RHC1023
16 Packing Case See Contrast table (2)
17 Operating Instructions (Spanish)ARC7575
18 Operating Instructions (German)ARC7573
19 Operating Instructions (French) ARC7574
20 Operating Instructions (Dutch) ARC7576
21 Operating Instructions (Italian) ARC7572
22 Label (WEEE) ARW7322
Mark No. Description Part No.
Mark No. Symbol and Description VSX-1015-K
/HYXJ
VSX-1015-S
/HYXJ
16 Packing Case 1015/BY AHD8330 Not used
16 Packing Case 1015/SY Not used AHD8329

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2.2 EXTERIOR SECTION
CONTACT SIDE
NON-CONTACT
SIDE
Refer to
"2.6 FRONT PANEL SECTION".
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"2.3 CHASSIS SECTION".
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(1) EXTERIOR SECTION PARTS LIST
(2) CONTRAST TABLE
VSX-1015-K/HYXJ and VSX-1015-S/HYXJ are constructed the same except for the following:
Mark No. Description Part No.
1Bonnet Case See Contrast table (2)
2 Left Beam ANG7401
3 Center Beam ANG7482
4 Insulator PNW2766
5 Spacer (4.5 x 10 x 20) AEB7355
6 Spacer 45B (6 x 7 x 13) AEB7264
7 Nyron Rivet AEC7408
8•• • • • •
9•• • • • •
10 Screw See Contrast table (2)
11 Screw BBZ30P080FCC
12 Label (DD/DTS/THX) ARW7320
13 Label (WEEE) ARW7322
Mark No. Description Part No.
Mark No. Symbol and Description VSX-1015-K
/HYXJ
VSX-1015-S
/HYXJ
1 Bonnet Case V1B AZN7980 Not used
1 Bonnet Case V1S Not used AZN7981
10 Screw BBZ40P080FTB BBZ40P080FNI

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Refer to
"2.4 REAR PANEL SECTION".
Refer to
"2.5 HEATSINK SECTION".
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(1) CHASSIS SECTION PARTS LIST
Mark No. Description Part No.
1 PRIMARY Assy AWX8386
2 SP/PS Assy AWX8375
NSP 3 DIODE Assy AWX8376
4 TRANS 2-1 Assy AWX8372
5 TRANS 2-2 Assy AWX8371
6 TRANS 1 Assy AWX8383
7VH TR Assy AWX8411
NSP 8 TRANS SIDE Assy AWX8417
> 9 Fuse (FU1 : T5A) REK1029
> 10 Fuse (FU4, 5 : T2A) REK1025
> 11 Power Transformer (T1501) ATS7375
> 12 Power Cable VDG1080
13 Flexible Cable (12P) ADD7477
14 Primary Angle 56 ANG7526
15 DSP Shield A V1 ANG7479
16 Cord Stopper CM-22B
17 Under Beam V1 ANG7478
18 Trans. Frame 45 ANG7399
NSP 19 Panel Stay V1 AND7066
NSP 20 Trans. Label V1 AAX8052
21 Screw Cover 45A AEC7414
NSP 22 Under Base ANA7161
23 PCB Mold AMR2534
24 Locking Card Spacer PNW2917
25 Card Spacer DNK2769
26 Wire Saddle 5S AEC7500
27 Push Rivet AEC7370
NSP 28 Binder (BK-1) ZCA-BK1
29 • • • • • •
30 Screw IBZ30P150FCC
31 Screw ABA7109
32 Screw BBZ30P080FCC
33 • • • • • •
NSP 34 Fuse Card AAX7098
NSP 35 Fuse Card AAX2357

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2.4 REAR PANEL SECTION
CONTACT SIDE
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POWER AMP IN ( Q )
( R )
( X )
from
POWER PROTECT
from
TRANS SIDE
To
TRANS 2-1
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(1) REAR PANEL SECTION PARTS LIST
(2) CONTRAST TABLE
VSX-1015-K/HYXJ and VSX-1015-S/HYXJ are constructed the same except for the following:
Mark No. Description Part No.
1•• • • • •
2 COMPONENT Assy AWX8614
3SVIDEO Assy AWX8613
4COMPOSITE V Assy AWX8612
5 MULTI CH I/O Assy AWX8681
6REAR TOP Assy AWX8399
7 OPTICAL-IN Assy AWX8682
NSP 8 VIDEO SIDE Assy AWX8609
NSP 9 AUDIO CONNECT Assy AWX8382
10 MAIN CONTROL Assy AWX8611
11 REGULATOR Assy AWX8679
12 DSP Assy AWX8572
13 FM/AM TUNER Unit AXX7170
> 14 Fuse (FU2501, 2502 : T1.25A) REK1023
15 • • • • • •
16 Flexible Cable (11P) ADD7476
17 Flexible Cable (17P) ADD7478
18 Flexible Cable (10P) ADD7501
19 Rear Panel See Contrast table (2)
20 Card Spacer AEC7502
21 Speaker Sheet V1 AAK8176
22 • • • • • •
23 Screw BBZ30P080FCC
24 Screw BBT30P100FCC
25 Cushion Circle 14B AED7081
NSP 26 Fuse Card AAX2348
Mark No. Description Part No.
Mark No. Symbol and Description VSX-1015-K
/HYXJ
VSX-1015-S
/HYXJ
19 Rear Panel 1015BY ANC8318 Not used
19 Rear Panel 1015SY Not used ANC8317

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2.5 HEAT SINK SECTION
CONTACT SIDE
NON-CONTACT
SIDE
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MAIN CONTROL
from
AUDIO CONNECT
To
TRANS 2-1
from
SP/PS
1915
( B )
( X )
( AB )
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(1) HEAT SINK SECTION PARTS LIST
Mark No. Description Part No.
1POWER AMP-L Assy AWX8403
2POWER AMP-R Assy AWX8404
3POWER AMP IN Assy AWX8405
4POWER PROTECT Assy AWX8407
NSP 5 POSI 1 L Assy AWX8536
NSP 6 POSI 1 R Assy AWX8539
7 Flexible Cable (15P) ADD7473
8 Flexible Cable (18P) ADD7479
NSP 9 Heat Sink 45 ANH7152
10 H.S Angle V1 ANG7481
11 PCB Angle 45 ANG7406
12 Mica Sheet 45 AEE7047
NSP 13 Speed Clamp AEC7445
14 Nyron Rivet AEC7408
15 Screw BBZ30P100FCC
16 Screw ABA7085
> 17 DC Fan Motor AXM7029
18 Screw BBZ30P300FTC
19 POSI 2 L ASSY AWX8428

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2.6 FRONT PANEL SECTION
CONTACT SIDE
NON-CONTACT
SIDE
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MAIN CONTROL
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17 (2/2)
(Magnet Holder)
No. 17
(2/2)
Magnet Holder
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(1) FRONT PANEL SECTION PARTS LIST
(2) CONTRAST TABLE
VSX-1015-K/HYXJ and VSX-1015-S/HYXJ are constructed the same except for the following:
Mark No. Description Part No.
NSP 1 MULTI JOG Assy AWX8618
2 DISPLAY Assy AWX8616
NSP 3 VOLUME Assy AWX8378
NSP 4 HEADPHONE Assy AWX8380
5FRONT-IN Assy AWX8381
NSP 6 FRONT-IN CONNECT Assy AWX8416
7 Flexible Cable (15P) ADD7473
8 Flexible Cable (26P) ADD7474
NSP 9 Earth Lead Wire ADH7022
10 Pioneer Badge See Contrast table (2)
11 F. Panel 1015KU See Contrast table (2)
12 Rotary Knob B See Contrast table (2)
13 Ring ABH7213
14 D. Sheet See Contrast table (2)
15 Window 1015 (PC) AAK8299
16 Cushion Circle See Contrast table (2)
17 Panel Base See Contrast table (2)
18 Magnet 35 AMF7007
19 Standby Button See Contrast table (2)
20 Earth Plate A ANG7484
NSP 21 Earth Spring 35 ABH7193
22 Cushion 11 x 11 AED7088
23 Door See Contrast table (2)
24 Door Base See Contrast table (2)
25 Door Shaft 35 AMR7295
26 Damper Assy (240) AXA7136
27 Screw ABA7110
28 Screw BPZ30P100FTC
29 • • • • • •
30 Deco Screw ABA7060
31 Nut NK90FCC
Mark No. Description Part No.
Mark No. Symbol and Description VSX-1015-K
/HYXJ
VSX-1015-S
/HYXJ
10 Pioneer Badge AAN7218 VAM1124
11 F. Panel 1015BY ANB7366 Not used
11 F. Panel 1015SY Not used ANB7360
12 Rotary Knob B AAA7024 Not used
12 Rotary Knob S Not used AAA7025
14 D. Sheet 1014BY AAK8183 Not used
14 D. Sheet 1014SY Not used AAK8182
16 Cushion Circle 6B AED7083 Not used
16 Cushion Circle 6S Not used AED7080
17 Panel Base V1B AMB7870 Not used
17 Panel Base V1S Not used AMB7871
19 Standby Button 915K ASSY XAD3216 Not used
19 Standby Button 915P ASSY Not used XAD3217
23 Door 1015BY ANB7363 Not used
23 Door 1015SY Not used ANB7362
24 Door Base V1B AMR7477 Not used
24 Door Base V1S Not used AMR7478