Technics SH-AC500D User manual

ORDER NO. MD9905090C2
Service Manual
Digital Surround Processor Processor
DIGITAL
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “DOLBY”, “Pro Logic”
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
DTS Inc. USP No. 5, 451, 942.
Specifications
AUDIO Total harmonic distortion
Frequency
response
FRONT
L/R
(1
kHz,
0
dB,
PCM)
0.007%
FRONT
L/R,
CENTER,
SURROUND
L/R
(LARGE)
Dynamic
range
96
dB
20 Hz-20 kHz,+1dB S/N (IHF-A) 100 dB
Outlet
voltage/Impedance
2
V
(at0
dB)/1
kQ
~~
Load
impedance
More
than
10
kQ
Input impedance
LINE 22kQ H GENERAL
COAXIAL
75
kQ
Power
supply
AC
230
-
240
V,
50
Hz
Delay
time
Power
consumption
18W
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Dimensions
(W
X H X
D)
430
X
69.4
X
301.4
mm
CENTER
O0-5ms_
Weight
2.6
kg
SURROUND L/R 0-15 ms
DOLBY PRO LOGIC Notes :
SURROUND L/R 15-30ms _ Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
A, WARNING
This service information is designed for experienced repair technicians only and is not designed for use by the general public. It does
not contain warnings or cautions to advise non-technical individuals of potential dangers in attempting to service a product. Products
powered by electricity should be serviced or repaired only by experienced professional technicians. Any attempt to service or repair
the product or producis dealt with in this service information by anyone else could result in serious injury or death.
© 1999 Matsushita Electronics (S) Pte. Lid.
= go All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying
ec nics and distribution is a violation of law.

SH-AC500D |
i Contents
PAGE
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e SPEAKER OUTPUT ADJUSTMENTS ...........c eee 9~10
e DELAY TIME ADJUSTMENTS .............cccccceeeseeeseeeeeeee 1
e ENJOYING SOUND IN A VARIETY OF
REPRODUCTION MODES. .........ccccceeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeee 12~13
© OTHER FUNCTIONS 2.00.0... cece csseseececcnseseeseseeneeneeeee 14
e REMOTE CONTROL QUICK REFERENCE .............. 15
© OPERATION CHECKS .........ccccccceeceneeseccssecensesereenseenee 16~17
Mi Accessories
e TERMINAL FUNCTION OF IC’S
e TYPE ILLUSTRATION OF IC’S,
TRANSISTORS AND DIODES
e BLOCK DIAGRAM
e SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
e PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
e CABINET PARTS LOCATION
e REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
e RESISTORS & CAPACITORS
e PACKING MATERIALS & ACCESSORIES. ................
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AC power supply cord
for United Kingdom
Optical-fiber cable
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AC power supply cord
for Others
Remote control unit
Monaural connection cables
Batteries
Stereo connection cables

@ Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For “EB” area code model only.)
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug
for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that itis approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark <> or the BSI mark @ on the body
of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that
it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
dealer.
CAUTION !
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OFF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG
IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as
shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or
Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL — OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
SH-AC500D
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains
plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A 7
Figure B
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse
cover.
Figure A
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)

SH-AC5O0D |
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@ Unit on/off button( a © = cbf)
and remote standby indicator (¢/)) ,
Use this button to turn the unit on and off.
BZ (off): The unit is in standby mode.
-=. (on): The unit is on. The unit can be turned on and off with
the remote control. When the unit is turned off with the
remote control it is in remote standby and the indicator
lights.
The unit is still using a smali amount of power in the standby and
remote standby conditions. Standby uses less power.
When the unit is connected to the AC mains lead, this indicator
lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned
on.
@ Input select buttons/indicators
(DIGITAL 1, DIGITAL 2, DIGITAL 3, LINE)
@ Surround mode button (SURROUND)
@ Digital Theater Systems mode button (DTS)
© Stereo mode button (STEREO)
© Volume control (VOLUME)
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@ Speaker setting buttons
(CHANNEL/SET, SELECTOR)
@® Dynamic range compression button
(DR COMP)
@ Balance control (L, R)
(© Output level setting buttons
(TEST, LEVEL, -, +)
@ Delay time setting buttons (DELAY, -, +)
(2 Dimmer button (DIMMER)
(3 Muting button (MUTING)
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(@ Surround format indicators
(OU DIGITAL, E233, OO PRO LOGIC)
@ Display
(® Dynamic range compression indicator
(DR COMP)
@ Speaker indicators
Light in accordance with the speaker setting, and each of the
indicators corresponding with the speaker concerned flashes
when;
e the type or presence of that speaker is set,
e the test signal is output from that speaker,
e the output level or delay time of that speaker is adjusted.
18 Signal format indicators (LS, C, RS, L, R, S, LFE)
These indicators light up to indicate the Dolby Digital or DTS
input signal format.
LS: Surround speaker (left)
C: Center speaker
RS: Surround speaker (right)
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
“S" represents the mono surround and “LFE” (Low Frequency
Effect) is a channel for the deep-bass effect in the low frequency
range.

SH-AC500D
Hi Connections
Before proceeding with the connections, ensure that the power to S : bi
all the units has been turned off. tereo connection cable
Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other cables and aU is = >on.
cords are connected. Red (R)
Connection to a receiver or amplifier
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Stereo connection cables (included)
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Receiver or amplifier
(This illustration is an example of connection from this unit to a model
SA-AX720 receiver.)
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For your reference:
The position and labeling of terminals differs with the
receiver (or amplifier). The “DVD/DVD 6 CH” terminal
in the above illustration, for example, is often labeled
as “FRONT (L, R).”

SH-ACSOOD |
| Connections for outputting the 6 channel signals through 3 power amplifiers ]
This illustration is an example of connection from this unit to a stereo control amplifier of model SU-C1000 and three stereo power amplifiers of
model SE-A1000.
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Stereo connection cable
(not inculuded)
Stereo connection cables
(inculuded)
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Monaural connection
cables (included)
For your reference:
If three integrated amplifiers are connected
instead of the power amplifiers, it is not
necessary to connect a stereo control
amplifier.
Connect
the
output
terminals
of
this
Stereo
power
Stereo power
unit to the See input terminals of the amplifier for aia. ai
integrated amplifiers. center speaker :
INPUT INPUT (got included INPUT speakers
or LINE IN or LINE IN ) or LINEIN | (not included)
Stereo power amplifier
for front (L, R) speakers
(not included)
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Front speaker
(not included)
Subwoofer built-in Center speaker
amplifier (not included) (not included)
Surround speaker (ny,
(not included)
Surround speaker
(not included)

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Optical-fiber Optical-fiber cable
cable (not included)
(included)
Coaxial cable
(not included)
DIGITAL OUT
DVD player, etc. (not included)
Connection for optical-fiber cable
Dust-protection cap
© Do not bend the optical-fiber cable at a sharp angle.
@ If the digital optical connector is not going to be used, be sure to
attach the dust-protection cap to prevent exposure to dust.
“DIGITAL 1” terminals 8
Disconnect the coaxial cable from the DIGITAL 1 terminal when
using an optical fiber cable. Only the coaxial cable is recognized if
both types are connected.
Coaxial cable (not included)
DIGITAL OUT
AC power supply cord (included)
4) Household AC outlet
: (AC 120 V/60 Hz)
DIGITAL OUT
Other digital playback sources (laser disc players, etc.)
“LINE IN” terminals
(Only if a control amplitier has not been connected.)
You can connect a set-top box tuner for digital television or similar
decoder.
If “LINE” is selected with the input selector on this unit, the signals
received through these terminals are output as they are without
passing through any sound control circuits (i.e. no volume or other
sound adjustments can be made with this unit.)
@ Dolby Digital RF (radio frequency) signals cannot be decoded with
this unit even if a unit that has Dolby Digital RF output terminals is
connected to this unit.
Turn off the power to this unit if unusual hissing or beat
sounds are heard while listening to FM, AM, or television
broadcasts.

SH-AC500D
li Speaker setting
Set the types and presence of the speakers before enjoying the
sound by reproducing the input source.
Before proceeding:
Check the frequency range of each speaker to be used. Consider
speakers capable of playing back low frequency sounds (below
around
100
Hz)
as
LARGE.
Consider
speakers
not
capable
of
playing back low frequency sounds as SMALL.
Press POWER.
owaon
Press
CHANNEL/SET,
and
select
the
channel
for
which
the
speaker
is
to
be
set.
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Each
time
the
button
is
pressed,
the
channel
display
is
SPEAKER
SETTING
switched
in
the
listed
order.
CHANNEUSET
FRONT:
Front
speakers
CENTER:
Center
speaker
SURROUND: Surround speaker SUB-WFR: Subwoofer
COMPLETE: Select this when you have completed the
settings.
The selected channel is shown on the display for approx. 2
seconds. The current setting for that channel is then shown
as a flashing display. The indicator corresponding to the
selected speaker also continues to flash.
Press SELECTOR, and set the type (LARGE,
SMALL) and presence (YES, NO or NONE) of
the speaker.
Each time the button is pressed, the display is switched in the
listed order.
LARGE: select if the speaker can produce low frequency
sounds,
SMALL: select if the speaker cannot produce low frequency
sounds,
NONE: select if you are not using a center speaker or
surround speakers,
YES: select if you are using a subwoofer,
NO: select if you are not using a subwoofer.
The sound for speaker channels that are set to “NONE” or
“NO” are output from the front speakers. DTS format
software, however, depends upon all channels being
operable, and so the sound for speakers not connected is not
heard at all, no matter what settings are made.
SELECTOR
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to complete the settings
\
for
all
the
channels.
Press CHANNEL/SET to select “COMPLETE”.
(FRONT)|
LARGE
SMALL
The
settings
are
now
entered
into
the
unit’s
memory.
The
display goes out after about 2 seconds and the previous
(CENTER) | LARGE NONE
display reappears.
The speaker indicators light up unless “NONE” or “NO” has
been selected for the corresponding channel.
(SURROUND) [LARGE |—-[SMALL}—-[ NONE ]} [Ee
If no buttons are pressed for approx. 10 seconds during the setting
process, ail previous settings are canceled, the setting mode is
SUB-WER
released,
and
the
original
display
is
restored.
(
)
YES
NO
Begin
the
setting
process
again
if
this
occurs.
For your reference:
The setting remains as it is until changed by the above procedure,
even after the power has been turned off.

SH-AC500D
li Speaker output adjustments
Set the initial output level first, then proceed to adjust the output
level for each speaker channel.
| Setting the initial volume level
When this unit is connected to a receiver (or amplifier)
that has 6 channel! discrete input terminals:
Set the volume level to 0 dB using this unit’s
VOLUME control.
Set the volume control of the receiver (or
amplifier) to the position normally used for
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If the test signal, described below in “Speaker output adjustment”, is
too soft, adjust the volume on the receiver (or amplifier).
If the input level to the receiver (or amplifier) is too loud, lower the
volume level using this unit’s VOLUME control.
When this unit is connected to three standard stereo
amplifiers:
Set the volume level to around -48 dB using
this unit’s VOLUME control. Ej
(If this unit is connected to three integrated amplifiers:)
owen Set the volume control of the integrated
amplifiers to the position normally used for
enjoying the source.
If the test signal, described below in “Speaker output adjustment’, is
too soft or too loud, adjust the volume on this unit.
Adjust the output level of each speaker G@intatkecntmlmen
Use the test signal to adjust the output level of the center speaker,
surround speakers and subwoofer.
MUTING
CO) VOLUME CO Note]
ae | ae If the output from the front speakers is unbalanced, make balance
adjustments on the receiver or amplifier before continuing with the
following. (Refer to the instruction manual of the component.)
If the receiver or amplifier cannot be used to make balance
adjustments, they can be made on this unit.
Press SURROUND to select the surround
mode.
“SURROUND?” appears on the display.
(Continued on next page)
SURROUND
‘

SH-AC500D
BALANCE
DIGITAL? DIGITAL2 DIGITA3 LINE
= VOLUME +
Center position
Press TEST to output the test signal.
“TEST” appears on the display, and the speaker indicator
corresponding to the speaker whose outputting sound
flashes.
The test signal is automatically output from each speaker for
2 seconds in the following sequence:
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L: Front speaker (left)
C: Center speaker
R: Front speaker (right)
RS: Surround speaker (right)
LS: Surround speaker (left)
SW: Subwoofer
(Speakers for which NONE or NO has been set are skipped.)
lf the left and right front speaker balance is poor, do not
proceed with the next step until balance has been improved
with the procedure described below (4).
Press LEVEL to select the speaker channel to
adjust.
The output level appears on the display, and the speaker
indicator for the selected speaker flashes.
Each time the button is subsequently pressed, the speaker
whose level is to be set is selected in the listed sequence.
(Speakers for which NONE or NO has been set are skipped.)
6! Press LEVEL [-] or [+] to adjust the output
level.
Channels C, RS, LS, and SW can be adjusted between -12
dB and +12 dB. Set them so that the output from each
channel appears to be the same as that from the front
speakers.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust the output of
each channel to approximately the same
apparent level.
To stop the test signal
Press TEST.
Using this unit to adjust the balance of the left and right
front speakers ZI
Make the adjustments while listening to the test signa! put’ out in
step 4 above.
Press BALANCE [L] or [R] on the remote control
to adjust the level balance.
The left/right balance appears on the display.
Each time the button is subsequently pressed, the output level of
the front speaker opposite to the button pressed is decreased. (i.e.
when the L button is pressed, the output level of the R speaker is
decreased.)
The original display is restored if a button isn’t pressed for 4 or more
seconds.
The balance of the surround speakers cannot be adjusted using the
BALANCE buttons.
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