awr103 voltages
First, there IS a 39 MB sx-1050 service manual .pdf file in the manual database that members can download, and if you prefer a high quality Pioneer reproduction paper manual, they are available from (no affiliation) Rick at
http://www.stereomanuals.com/ .
Ok, let's address a few cockpit questions.
First there is the "soft start" relay, which operates within a second or so of power up, to tame the huge inrush of current charging up the main capacitors when it is turned on.
Then there is the protection relay which should operate a few seconds later, which connects the speakers to the amplifier outputs.
But since you said relayS.....
There is one other gotcha waiting, if ALL THREE speaker switches are turned on at the same time, NO SPEAKERS are connected. BUT the headphones stay live.......
I have included a list of all the voltages on the power supply board. Troubleshooting must be approached methodically... so, what are all of the voltages on these pins, referenced to a metal chassis ground?
Power supply regulator board AWR-103 voltages:
1 +24v raw dc
2 +76v raw dc
3 -76v raw dc
4 ground
5 +13v regulated
6 +13v regulated
7 -13v zener diode
8 -60v regulated
9 -30v regulated
10 -25v regulated resistor dropped from -30v
11 -25v regulated resistor dropped from -30v
12 ground
13 +25v regulated, zener dropped from +30
14 +25v regulated, zener dropped from +30
15 +30v regulated
16 +60v regulated
17 +60v regulated
18 +5.4v regulated
19 +5.4v regulated
The loss of some of the lower voltages could shut down your control and tone amps. Does bypassing the tone controls make any difference?
Then of course there are the usual issues, such as the positions of the switches and the presence of the pre out / power in jumpers.
When starting out cold troubleshooting with both an unknown piece of equipment, as well as an unknown troubleshooter, you must forgive me for assuming NOTHING....
Can you induce hum into the power amps with the power in jumpers? (or another signal source??)
Can you read the tuner or phono out at any of the rear jacks?