Pioneer Sx1010 Repair - Diodes

70smidfiguy

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Hello,

Im working a Pioneer SX 1010 where the relay circuit is not working.

The power supply board looks pretty rough so I'm replacing some sketchy components.

Most I have except the W320 Zeners.

I have have some 1N4757A' in stock, would they work as a sub?

Thanks.
 
I would use................WZ-320= 512-1N5257B 33v zener

1N4757 is a 51v zener
 
I'm wondering if I have an incorrect copy of the service manual.

Im getting 35V across 15 on the power supply board where it says it should be 24V.

All other voltage ok, + or - 1V or so.

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IF pin 15 was having the rated current pulled through it (28 mA) then it would be at 24v.
There are multiple circuits pulling from pin 15, the equalizer amp and the control amp.
 
These are the power supply board voltages I currently have:

15 ..... 34v
14 ..... 57.2v
13 ..... 36.3v
11 ......-23.4v
10 ......-53.7v
9 ........-12.4v
8 ........12.96v
 
Those power supply regulated voltages are OK.

pin 15 MAY be a symptom, the 24v is not pulling enough current - i.e. something ain't running.
pin 15 runs the phono preamp and control amp. Neither would easily inspire the protect TO protect (by not pulling in the relay)..

Need you to measure and post the bare metal chassis ground referenced voltages you find on these pins:

AWM-062 protection board
pin 1 audio input, good would be dc millivolts, bad can go up to over 30v
pin 2 -13.6v dc
pin 3 audio input, good would be dc millivolts, bad can go up to over 30v
pin 4 ground zero ohms to bare metal chassis
pin 5 audio over-current protection input, good would be dc millivolts, bad can go up to over 30v
pin 6 audio over-current protection input, good would be dc millivolts, bad can go up to over 30v
pin 7 audio over-current protection input, good would be dc millivolts, bad can go up to over 30v
pin 8 audio over-current protection input, good would be dc millivolts, bad can go up to over 30v
pin 9 +36.5v dc with relay open, 10v with relay pulled in
pin 10 +36.5v dc
pin 11 +36.5v dc
pin 12 7.5v AC <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< SWITCH YOUR METER OVER TO READ AC VOLTAGES!!!!!!!!!

Then if you find pin 12 HAS the 7/5v AC on it, then you need to read the DC voltage found on the junction point of C5 (minus terminal) R34 and R25 : it should be -5.1 volts and it is crucial.
 
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AWM-062 protection board
pin 1 audio input, good would be dc millivolts, bad can go up to over 30v (-36.5v)
pin 2 -13.6v dc (-12.32V)
pin 3 audio input, good would be dc millivolts, bad can go up to over 30v (-34.8v)
pin 4 ground zero ohms to bare metal chassis (0)
pin 5 audio over-current protection input, good would be dc millivolts, bad can go up to over 30v (-36.7v)
pin 6 audio over-current protection input, good would be dc millivolts, bad can go up to over 30v (-36.7v)
pin 7 audio over-current protection input, good would be dc millivolts, bad can go up to over 30v (-35V)
pin 8 audio over-current protection input, good would be dc millivolts, bad can go up to over 30v (-35v)
pin 9 +36.5v dc with relay open, 10v with relay pulled in (36.7v)
pin 10 +36.5v dc (36.7v)
pin 11 +36.5v dc (36.7v)
pin 12 7.5v AC <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< SWITCH YOUR METER OVER TO READ AC VOLTAGES!!!!!!!!! (7.54vAC)
 
Sorry, probably should mention that output transistors are/were NOT installed while the above readings were done
 
Sorry, probably should mention that output transistors are/were NOT installed while the above readings were done

Well, I think it is dawning upon you that the amplifiers are intimately concerned with the protection and MUST be in tip top shape before attempting to power up the amplifier circuits.

There is a method to connect in some temporary resistors to test the DC balance of the amplifier circuits and their readiness to be connected to output transistors SAFELY!!!!

There are two threads where this method is discussed and used, both are technically involved.

The SX-1010 power amp circuit's driver transistor stages are set up in a way (non-interconnected) that allow tremendously BAD fault voltage excursions for the output transistor base drives.
This requires additional effort to make things safer (for the equipment) while troubleshooting - to avoid additional damage.
 
All Output transistors re-installed. DBT failing.

'You can check the diodes by removing them but that could be a pain in the rear. It still could have a short in the amplifier board. Remove pins 15 and 16 on the fuse board and re-lift the resistors on the PS board R11 and R12"

I saw this in another thread. When I pulled 15 &16 from the fuse board, the DBT dimmed and all the display lights came on.

Thoughts?
 
A shorted output.
An output in the wrong position.
An output installed so that the collector is shorted to the heatsink.
 
Thanks and Interesting.

The sockets for the output transistors are very poor (plastic starting to crack, forks pop up).

Will also try and source replacements :(

Can you see any issue with me running your resistor test off the amp boards to confirm issue with output transistors? (Found that in an old thread)

Remove the output tr's and tape off then connect large resistors to amp board for load. Test on DBT.

Cheers
 
I also have a couple of questions if you don't mind?

  1. What is "EchoWars 6 way diode test" (on each output transistor before installation)?
  2. Please advise on where to set the trimmer values on the driver boards when they have been replaced. (Also the output tr's are new as well)

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Thank you again for all of your help!
 
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/bipolar-junction-transistor-testing-basics.43186/

Pay close attention to post #11 in that thread and it's explicit examples of the six readings to be taken.

now, for the replacement trim pots:

For the sx-1010, the replacement DC offset adjust VR1 (2,200 ohms) at the EDGE of the PC board (the big red "1") should be set in the middle of it's range (which can be up to 25 turns!!), and then adjusted for 0.000v at pin 19 (and / or pin 20 right next to it on the SAME copper pad)

For the sx-1010, the replacement idle current set VR2 (470 ohms) found in the CENTER of the PC board (the big red "2") should be set to a reading ACROSS the pot IN CIRCUIT of zero ohms. I say it this way because the terms clockwise and counter clockwise are woefully imprecise and can be affected by many many factors INCLUDING the internal wiring of the replacement pot and how it is installed.
IF the setting of VR2 is the WRONG direction, maximum resistance could direct the circuit to provide an excessive (possibly even damaging) amount of current.

As for installing the output transistors, NOT YET. Don't jump ahead - that's a cardinal sin. Be SURE the drive voltages for the bases of the output transistors are correct, and the amps are DC balanced. That means you should see about +0.6v at the pin 10 and -0.6v at the pin 13 with 0.000v at the pin 19 (or the pin 20)
 
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"As for installing the output transistors, NOT YET. Don't jump ahead - that's a cardinal sin. Be SURE the drive voltages for the bases of the output transistors are correct, and the amps are DC balanced. That means you should see about +0.6v at the pin 10 and -0.6v at the pin 13 with 0.000v at the pin 19 (or the pin 20)"

For clarity, for me to test the drive voltages and consequently the driver boards in their entirety, should I take the output transistors out, tape off the sockets and cables and add 250ohm 5-10W resistors for a dummy load, all on the DBT?

Thanks
 
yes

In order to close the feedback loop and be sure that the amplifier IS running correctly.
 
Hi,

Something seems wrong with my setup or reading as I'm getting around -29V on pin 19 to ground on DBT.
See pics below, with the resistors in place the DBT does dim. (See bulb on left)

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