Fisher 514 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

* The Fisher

504

51 4_ ,

2/4-Channel Convertible ,
Stereo Receiver

WORLD LEADER IN HIGH QUALITY STEREO

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TEST EQUIPMENT and SERVICE TIPS

The following equipment is required to completely test and align theReceiver:

Line Voltage Autotransformer or Voltage Regulator

DC Vacuum Tube Voltohmmeter

Accurately Calibrated AC Vacuum Tube Voltmeter
Oscilloscope (Flat to 100 kHz Minimum)
LOWvDistortion Audio Sine-Wave Generator

Harmonic Distortion Analyzer

4 Load Resistors, 470hms, 250 Watts (Minimum Rating)

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Low-Distortion AM-FM Signal Generator

10.7 MHZ Sweep Generator (Fisher 3024*)

Multiplex Generator (Fisher 1536*)

455 kHz Sweep Generator (Fisher 3025*)

Soldering Iron with Small Tip, Fully Insulated from AC Line
Suction Desoldering Tool

Sound Source and Speakers for Listening Tests

*Requires Power Supply (Fisher 1561)

CAUTION

This precision high-fidelity instrument should be serviced only by qualified personnel,
trained in the repair of transistor equipment and printed circuitry.

Many of these items are included only as a reminder - they
are normal procedures for experienced technicians Shortcuts
may be taken, but these often cause additional damage to
transistors, circuit components. or printed circuit boards.

SOLDERING: A wellvtinned, hot, clean soldering iron tip
will make soldering easier, without causing damage to the
printed circuit board or the components mounted on it.
Regular use of a sponge cleaner will maintain a clean
soldering surface. The heat available at the tip. (not the watt-
age of the ironl is important. Some 50-watt irons reach tern»
peratures of 1,0009 F, while others will hardly melt solder.
Small-diameter tips should be used for single solder con
nections, pyramid and chisel tips for large areas.

Alwavs disconnect the AC power cord from the line when
soldering. Turning the power switch OFF is not sufficient.
Power-line leakage paths, through the heating elements of the
iron, may destroy transistors.

PARTS REMOVAL: if a part is not being returned for in-
warranty factory replacement. it may be cut in half (with
diagonal cutting pliers) to make removal easier. Multiple
terminal parts, such as IF transformers. or electrolytic capaci-
tors, should be removed using special tie-soldering tips made
especially for this purpose. Removing solder from terminals,
reduces the possibility of breaking the printed circuit board
when the part is removed.

ACCIDENTAL SHORTS: A clean working area, free of metal
particles, screws, etc., is an important preventive in avoiding
servicing problems: Screws, removed from the chassis during
servicing, should be stored in a box until needed, While a set
is operating, it takes only an instant for a base-tocollector
short to destroy a transistor (and others direct»coupled to it].
In the time it takes for a dropped screw, washer, or screw-
driver, to contact a pair of terminals (or terminal and chassis),
a transistor can be ruined.

SOLIDSTATE DEVICES: Integrated Circuits contain the
equivalent of many circuit parts, including transistors, diodes,
resistors, and capacitors. The preferred troubleshooting pro-
cedure requires isolating the trouble to one stage using AC
signal tracing methods. Once the suspected stage is located
the DC voltages at the input and output leads are measured to
give an accurate indication of the operating conditions of the
IC. DO NOT use an ohmmeter, to check continuity with the
IC mounted on the printed circuit board. Forward biasing the
internal iunctions within the lC may burn out the transistors.
Do not replace a defective lC until all external resistors,
capacitors, and transformers are checked first. to prevent the
replacement IC from failing immediately due to a defect in
the connecting components. Solder and unsolder each lead
separately using a pliers or other heat sink on the lead to

prevent damage from excessive heat. Check that the leads are
connected to the correct locations on the printed circuit
board before turning the sat on.

Whenever possible, a transistor tester should be used to de-
termine the condition of a transistor or diode. Ohmmeter
checks do not provide conclusive data, and many even de-
stroy the junctionls) within the device.

Never attempt to repair a transistor power amplifier module
until the power supply filter-capacitors are fully discharged

If an output or driver transistor becomes defective (opens or
shorts), always check ALL direct-coupled transistors and
diodes in that channel. In addition, check the bias pot, and
other parts in the bias network, before installing replacement
transistors, All output and driver transistors in one channel
may be destroyed if the bias network is defective. After parts
replacement, check bias for specified idling current.

In some applications, replacement of transistors must be
made from the same beta group as the original type. The
beta group is indicated by acolored marking on the transistor.
Include this information when ordering replacements.

When mounting a replacement power transistor, be sure the
bottom of the flange, mica insulator, and the surface of the
heat sink, are free of foreign matter. Dust and grit will pre-
vent flat contact, reducing heat transfer to the heat sink.
Metallic particles can puncture the insulator, cause a short,
and destroy the transistor,

Silicone grease must be used between the transistor and the
mica insulator and between the mica and the heat sink for
best heat transfer, Use Dow-Corning 00-3, or an equivalent
compound made for power transistor heat conduction.

Use care when making connections to speakers and output
terminals. To reduce the possibility of shorts, lugs should be
used on the exposed ends. or stranded wire should be tinned
to prevent frayed wire ends, Current in the speakers and out-
put circuitry is ouite high - pobr contacts, or small wire,
can cause significant power losses. For wire lengths greater
than 30 feet, 16 AWG, or heavier, should be used.

VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS: All voltages are measured
with the line voltage adjusted to 120 volts. All measured
voltages are 2 20%. DC voltages are measured to chassis
with a VTVM, with no signal input unless otherwise noted.
AC signal voltages are measured under the conditions speci-
fied on the schematic.

ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES: DO NOT attempt realignment
unless the required test equipment is available, and the align-
ment procedure is thoroughly understood.

® COPYRIGHT 1973 FISHER RADIO - AII Rights Reserved.

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MAIN CHASSIS

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
PANEL
- Knob, TUNING EK20042-1
-- Knob, MASTER BALANCE EK20044
- Knob, Pushbutton EK20046-3
- Knob, Slide EK20043-1
- Knob, Rotary EK20041-1
- *Dress Panel Assembly (504x) AS4145-124
- **Dress Panel Assembly (514) AS4145-120
*Nameplate (504x) NP22653-1
**Nameplate (514) NP22653-8
Insert, Upper (Window) AD23096-l
Spring, Window Retainer AN51427
Insert, Lower AD23097-1
Bushing, Pushbutton EA51413
End Strip, Right AD23065-4
End Strip, Left AD23065-3
CR505 LED - STEREO BEACON TR19001
CR865, 866 LED - 2/4 SPEAKERS (with TR19003
mounting kit and retainer)
Il,2,3,4 Lamp, Dial LM21434
I5,6 Lamp, Meter ASZl4lO-6
I7,8,9,lO, Lamp, Indicator LM21421-7
11,12,13,
14,15
Ml Meter, Center of Channel MC21619
M2 Meter, Signal Indicator MC21620
- Mounting Pad, Meter EM21126
-- Tuning Shaft/Bushing Assembly A520729-1
- Dial Pointer AP20509-2A
~- Dial Glass (Acrylic) AS4094-l62
R124A, B Control, MIDRANGE RP50160-286
R132A, B, Control, FRONT/REAR BASS RP50160-285
133A, B FRONT/REAR TREBLE
R297A, B Control, MASTER BALANCE RP50160-307
-- Bezel, MASTER BALANCE EA4094-136
R298A, B, Control, MASTER VOLUME RP50160-287
c, D
Sl Switch, POWER SP50200-65
81 + Switch, POWER SP50200-64
Sll Switch, SELECTOR SR4094-150
581 Switch, MODE/MONITOR SR4094-154

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
5275, 277, 4 Switch Assembly, SP50200-60
278 REDUCED VOLUME, SQ DECODER,
FM MUTING OFF, FM NOISE FILTER
S283, 284, 4 Switch Assembly, SP50200-59
285 AM DNL, LOW FILTER, LOUDNESS,
HIGH FILTER
5865 Switch, AUDIO DISPLAY SP50200-62
5866 Switch, SPEAKERS SR4094-151
-- Jack TO RCDR, PHONES JK20627-5
**Control, CD4 (514) RP5160-317
**Switch 2 PB, CD4 (514) SP50200-73-1
**Connector, 2 Jack (514) J50608
CHASSIS REAR
- Terminal Strip, Antenna ET51329
- Terminal Strip, Speaker ET51340-1DX
-~ Connector,single Jack,Female J50465
«- Connector, 22 Jack, Female JK20696
J1 AC Outlet JK20665
- Line Cord W50023-l
-~ Strain Relief EM2116-7
- Fuse Bolder EA51408
-- +Line Cord (3 Conductor) WR20678
- +Strain Relief E51110
52 + Switch, Fused Voltage Selector SR51304-1
Cover, Output Transistor AM2155-ll3
BOARDS
- PCB, AM,FM Tuner PB230l-l
- +PCB, AM,FM Tuner PB230l-2
- PCB, SQ Decoder PB2302-l
- PCB, Preamplifier PB2303-l
- PCB, Control Amplifier PB2304-1
-- PCB, AM Dynamic Noise Limiter PBZ310-1
- PCB, Power Supply PB23OS-ll
- +PCB, Power Supply PB2305-12
-- +PCB, Power Supply PB2305-l7

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
- PM, Power Amplifier Module PM2155-2
PCB, Predriver (P/O PA) PB2306-2
- PCB, Phones P32315-l
- PCB, Dial Lamp PB2316-l
- PCB, Audio Display PB2320-l
- PCB, Switch Board PB2322-1
~- PCB, Switch Board PB2323-1
- PCB, Mode Lamp PB2326-1
- PCB, Display Lamp PB2327-1
- PCB, Selector Lamp PB2328-l
-~ **PCB, Lamps (514) PB2404-1
-~ PCB, Tuner Load PB2410-l
- **PCB, CD4 Decoder (514) PB2393-l
W
- Cabinet Assembly AS4145-13l
Cabinet (Only) KK4145-l30
Grille, Cabinet EA51406
Foot, Plastic E51172
Cover, Bottom AA4094-119
Mounting Pad, Cover EM51293
Tl Transformer, Power TD4094-115
Tl + Transfdrmer, Power TE4094-215
L300 Antenna, AM Ferrite AS4094-160
-~ Bracket, AM Antenna Support EA24006
- Dial Drum Assembly AS4094-l66
- Connector, 12 Pin Male - Male HH20686-12
- Coupling, Extension Shaft H50799

+ Used in Export Units
* Used in Model 504x
** Used in Model 514

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