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ORDER NO.
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 2006
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DVR-540HX-S
RRV3396
DVD RECORDER
DVR-540HX-S
DVR-440HX-S
THIS MANUAL IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MODEL(S) AND TYPE(S).
Model
Type
Power Requirement
Region No.
Serial No.
Please confirm 3rd & 4th
alphabetical letters.
DVR-540HX-S
WYXK5
AC 220 V to 240 V
2
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DVR-540HX-S
WVXK/5
AC 220 V to 240 V
2
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DVR-440HX-S
WVXK5
AC 220 V to 240 V
2
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÷ When servicing this model, some service procedures may reset the customer settings
to the factory default settings. Make sure to explain this to the customer.
An HDD (Hard Disc Drive) is mounted in this product.
The HDD is a precision instrument very vulnerable to shock and electrostatic charges. Please read
"7.3 Cautions on Handling the HDD" in this manual and exercise sufficient caution when handling the
HDD itself, as well as the product with the HDD built in.
When an HDD becomes defective and inoperable, restoration of the user's data recorded on the HDD,
or copying of the user's recorded data to other media (such as a new HDD) is totally impossible.
Before servicing, OBTAIN THE USER'S PRIOR CONSENT to that effect.
The user must be made aware that all recorded data are deleted if the HDD is intialized.
For details, refer to "Important Check Points for Good Servicing" .
T-ZZV MAY 2006 printed in Japan


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SAFETY INFORMATION
LABEL CHECK
IMPORTANT
THIS PIONEER APPARATUS CONTAINS
LASER OF CLASS 1.
SERVICING OPERATION OF THE APPARATUS
SHOULD BE DONE BY A SPECIALLY
INSTRUCTED PERSON.
CLAMP signals for detecting the loading state are detected
by the drive CPUs, and the design prevents laser diode
oscillation when the CLAMP signal turns OFF.
In normal operation, if no disc is clamped, the laser diode
oscillation is disabled.
However, the interlock does not always operate in the test
mode.
2. When the cover is opened, close viewing of the objective
lens with the naked eye will cause exposure to a Class 3A
laser beam.
Additional Laser Caution
1. The ON/OFF(ON:low level,OFF:high level) status of the
LASER DIODE CHARACTERISTICS
MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER: 100 mW
WAVELENGTH: 654 - 662 nm
LASER DIODE CHARACTERISTICS
MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER: 5 mW
WAVELENGTH: 770 - 810 nm
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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.
1 Use specified parts for repair.
Use genuine parts. Be sure to use important parts for safety.
2 Do not perform modifications without proper instructions.
Please follow the specified safety methods when modification(addition/change of parts) is required due to interferences such as
radio/TV interference and foreign noise.
3 Make sure the soldering of repaired locations is properly performed.
When you solder while repairing, please be sure that there are no cold solder and other debris.
Soldering should be finished with the proper quantity. (Refer to the example)
4 Make sure the screws are tightly fastened.
Please be sure that all screws are fastened, and that there are no loose screws.
5 Make sure each connectors are correctly inserted.
Please be sure that all connectors are inserted, and that there are no imperfect insertion.
6 Make sure the wiring cables are set to their original state.
Please replace the wiring and cables to the original state after repairs.
In addition, be sure that there are no pinched wires, etc.
7 Make sure screws and soldering scraps do not remain inside the product.
Please check that neither solder debris nor screws remain inside the product.
8 There should be no semi-broken wires, scratches, melting, etc. on the coating of the power cord.
Damaged power cords may lead to fire accidents, so please be sure that there are no damages.
If you find a damaged power cord, please exchange it with a suitable one.
9 There should be no spark traces or similar marks on the power plug.
When spark traces or similar marks are found on the power supply plug, please check the connection and advise on secure
connections and suitable usage. Please exchange the power cord if necessary.
0 Safe environment should be secured during servicing.
When you perform repairs, please pay attention to static electricity, furniture, household articles, etc. in order to prevent injuries.
Please pay attention to your surroundings and repair safely.
2. Adjustments
To keep the original performance of the products, optimum adjustments and confirmation of characteristics within specification.
Adjustments should be performed in accordance with the procedures/instructions described in this manual.
4. Cleaning
For parts that require cleaning, such as optical pickups, tape deck heads, lenses and mirrors used in projection monitors, proper
cleaning should be performed to restore their performances.
3. Lubricants, Glues, and Replacement parts
Use grease and adhesives that are equal to the specified substance.
Make sure the proper amount is applied.
5. Shipping mode and Shipping screws
To protect products from damages or failures during transit, the shipping mode should be set or the shipping screws should be
installed before shipment. Please be sure to follow this method especially if it is specified in this manual.


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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................ 8
2.1 PACKING ................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 EXTERIOR SECTION.............................................................................................................................. 10
2.3 SERVICE LOADER MAIN........................................................................................................................ 12
2.4 FRONT PANEL SECTION ....................................................................................................................... 14
3. BLOCK DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ..........................................................................................16
3.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1.1 OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM............................................................................................................ 16
3.2 OVERALL WIRING DIAGRAM................................................................................................................. 18
3.3 JACB ASSY (1/3) ..................................................................................................................................... 20
3.4 JACB ASSY (2/3) ..................................................................................................................................... 26
3.5 JACB ASSY (3/3) ..................................................................................................................................... 32
3.6 TUNB ASSY ............................................................................................................................................. 34
3.7 DTBR ASSY (1/2) .................................................................................................................................... 36
3.8 DTBR ASSY (2/2) .................................................................................................................................... 38
3.9 FRJB, FLKY and PWSB ASSYS.............................................................................................................. 40
3.10 MAIN ASSY(1/3) .................................................................................................................................... 42
3.11 MAIN ASSY(2/3) .................................................................................................................................... 44
3.12 MAIN ASSY(3/3) .................................................................................................................................... 46
3.13 ATAB ASSY ............................................................................................................................................ 48
3.14 POWER SUPPLY UNIT.......................................................................................................................... 50
3.15 WAVE FORMS ....................................................................................................................................... 52
4. PCB CONNECTION DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................................... 59
4.1 JACB ASSY ............................................................................................................................................. 60
4.2 TUNB ASSY ............................................................................................................................................. 64
4.3 DTBR ASSY............................................................................................................................................. 66
4.4 FLKY and PWSB ASSYS ........................................................................................................................ 70
4.5 MAIN ASSY ............................................................................................................................................. 74
4.6 ATAB ASSY .............................................................................................................................................. 78
4.7 POWER SUPPLY UNIT............................................................................................................................ 80
5. PCB PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................................................... 82
6. ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 87
7. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 89
7.1 DIAGNOSIS ............................................................................................................................................. 89
7.1.1 MODEL SETTING.............................................................................................................................. 91
7.1.2 CPRM ID NUMBER AND DATA SETTING......................................................................................... 92
7.1.3 FIRMWARE DOWNLOADING METHOD........................................................................................... 96
7.1.4 VIDEO ADJUSTMENT FOR SPECIFIC AREA .................................................................................. 99
7.1.5 SERVICE MODE.............................................................................................................................. 103
7.1.6 EPG SERVICE MODE ..................................................................................................................... 115
7.1.7 AGING MODE.................................................................................................................................. 117
7.1.8 HDD CHECK MODE ........................................................................................................................ 119
7.1.9 DIAGNOSIS OF THE MAIN ASSY................................................................................................... 125
7.1.10 DIAGNOSIS OF THE DTBR ASSY................................................................................................ 126
7.1.11 NOTE ON REPLACEMENT OF THE SDRAM ............................................................................... 127
7.1.12 SETUP SEQUENCE ...................................................................................................................... 128
7.1.13 DISASSEMBLY .............................................................................................................................. 129
7.2 IC ........................................................................................................................................................... 135
7.3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING THE HDD .................................................................................................. 150
7.4 DISC/CONTENT FORMAT .................................................................................................................... 152
8. PANEL FACILITIES ...................................................................................................................................... 155


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General
Power requirements
220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power consumption
48 W
Power consumption in standby mode
0.63 W
(Front panel display : off)
Weight
4.5 kg
Dimensions
420 mm (W) x 79 mm (H) x 318 mm (D)
Operating temperature
+5
°C to +35 °C
Operating humidity
5 % to 85 %
(no condensation)
TV system
PAL/SECAM/NTSC (external input only)
Readable discs
DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW,
DVD-RAM, Video CD, Super VCD, CD, CD-R/-RW
(WMA, MP3, JPEG, CD-DA)
Recording discs and formats
DVD-R/-RW : VR mode and Video mode
DVD+R/+RW : +VR mode
DVD-RAM : VR mode
DVD-R DL : VR mode and Video mode
DVD+R DL : +VR mode
Video recording format
Sampling frequency
13.5 MHz
Compression format
MPEG
Audio recording format
Sampling frequency
48 kHz
Compression format
Dolby Digital or Linear PCM
(uncompressed)
Recording time
HDD (160 GB) (DVR-540HX-S)
Fine (XP)
Approx. 34 h
Standard Play (SP)
Approx. 68 h
Long Play (LP)
Approx. 136 h
Extended Play (EP)
Approx. 204 h
Super Long Play (SLP)
Approx. 272 h
Super Extended Play (SEP)
Approx. 340 h
Manual Mode (MN)
Approx. 34 h to 455 h
HDD (80 GB) (DVR-440HX-S)
Fine (XP)
Approx. 17 h
Standard Play (SP)
Approx. 34 h
Long Play (LP)
Approx. 68 h
Extended Play (EP)
Approx. 102 h
Super Long Play (SLP)
Approx. 136 h
Super Extended Play (SEP)
Approx. 170 h
Manual Mode (MN)
Approx. 17 h to 227 h
DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM
Fine (XP)
Approx. 1 h
Standard Play (SP)
Approx. 2 h
Long Play (LP)
Approx. 4 h
Extended Play (EP)
Approx. 6 h
Super Long Play (SLP)
Approx. 8 h
Super Extended Play (SEP)
Approx. 10 h
(DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM only)
Manual Mode (MN)
DVD-R/-RW/-RAM
Approx. 1 h to 13 h
DVD+R/+RW
Approx. 1 h to 8 h
DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL
Fine (XP)
Approx. 1 h 51 m
Standard Play (SP)
Approx. 3 h 35 m
Long Play (LP)
Approx. 7 h 11 m
Extended Play (EP)
Approx. 10 h 46 m
Super Long Play (SLP)
Approx. 14 h 21 m
Super Extended Play (SEP)
Approx. 17 h 57 m
(DVD-R DL only)
Manual Mode (MN)
DVD-R DL
Approx. 1 h 51 m to 24 h
DVD+R DL
Approx. 1 h 51 m to 14 h 21 m
Timer
Programs
1 month/32 programs
Clock
Quartz lock (24-hour digital display)
Tuner (analog)
Receivable channels
Tuner (digital)
Receiving system
DVB-T (2 K / 8 K COFDM)
Tuner VHF/UHF
VHF band III (170 MHz to 230 MHz)
UHF band IV, V (470 MHz to 862 MHz)
Auto Channel Preset
999 ch, Auto Preset
Auto Label, Auto Sort
Audio
Stereo MPEG layer I/II
This product's digital tuner has been confirmed for use in
the following countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy,
Spain, UK.
VHF
(low)
VHF
(high)
Hyper
UHF
VHF
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VHF
(high)
Hyper
UHF
Channel
E2 to E4
X to Z
E5 to E12
S1 to S20
M1 to M10
U1 to U10
S21 to S41
E21 to E69
Frequency
47 MHz to 89 MHz
104 MHz to 300 MHz
302 MHz to 470 MHz
470 MHz to 862 MHz
Channel
A to C
X to Z
D to J
11, 13
S1 to S20
S21 to S41
E21 to E69
Frequency
44 MHz to 89 MHz
104 MHz to 300 MHz
302 MHz to 470 MHz
470 MHz to 862 MHz
SECAM B/G
PAL B/G
PAL I
Channel
FB,FC1,FC
F1 to F6
B to Q
S21 to S41
21 to 69
Frequency
49 MHz to 65 MHz
104 MHz to 300 MHz
300 MHz to 470 MHz
470 MHz to 862 MHz
Channel
R1 to R5
R6 to R12
S1 to S20
S21 to S41
E21 to E69
Frequency
49 MHz to 94 MHz
104 MHz to 300 MHz
302 MHz to 470 MHz
470 MHz to 862 MHz
SECAM L
SECAM D/K
PAL D/K
STEREO
B/G - A2
I - NICAM
L - NICAM
B/G - NICAM
D/K - NICAM
Specifications