🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Aiwa

Model:

CDC X146M / CDC X1460M

Product Type:

Car CD Receiver

Product Category:

Automotive Audio System

Design Era:

Late 1990s / Early 2000s (Estimated)

Model Codes:

CDC X146M, CDC X1460M

👋 Introduction

Market Segment:

Aftermarket Car Audio - Entry to Mid-Level CD Receiver

Competitors:

Pioneer, Kenwood, JVC, Alpine, Sony during the era of widespread CD usage in automotive head units.

Features Of Receivers:

CD playback (including CD-R/RW), AM/FM radio tuner, pre-amp outputs for external amplifiers, likely featuring detachable faceplates for security, basic audio control (bass, treble, balance, fader), and potentially auxiliary inputs (e.g., RCA or 3.5mm jack depending on specific variant).

Manual Utility:

Essential resource for service technicians and advanced DIY enthusiasts for parts identification and ordering during repair or refurbishment of the Aiwa CDC X146M / CDC X1460M.

📋 Manual Details

Coverage Scope:

Service Parts List

Total Pages:

9

Type:

Parts List Manual

Language:

English

Format:

PDF Download

📖 Manual Coverage

Audio Components:

CD Mechanism, Laser Assembly, Motor Assemblies, Control Boards, Power Supply Components, Display Unit, Tuner Section, Amplifier Stage, Button Assemblies, Wiring Harnesses, Connectors

Parts Identification:

Identification of all replaceable service parts for the Aiwa CDC X146M / CDC X1460M car CD receiver.

Diagrams And Illustrations:

Visual representation of component locations and part groupings for clear identification.

Depth:

Component-level parts identification, enabling technicians and enthusiasts to source specific replacement parts.

📊 Manual Specifications

Format:

PDF

Quality:

Printable pages, suitable for physical referencing.

Binding:

N/A (Digital Download)

Type:

N/A (Digital Download)

Operating Systems:

Windows, macOS

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Vehicle Integration:

N/A (This is an audio system, not a vehicle)

🔧 Transmission

Vehicle Integration:

N/A (This is an audio system, not a vehicle)

📐 Dimensions

Chassis Size:

Standard DIN (Single DIN) size for automotive head units (approximately 178mm x 50mm x 150-180mm, depending on mounting depth).

🛡️ Safety Features

Vehicle Integration:

N/A (This is an audio system, not a vehicle)

Vehicle Integration:

N/A (This is an audio system, not a vehicle)

Vehicle Integration:

N/A (This is an audio system, not a vehicle)

💡 Technology Features

Cd Playback:

Plays standard audio CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW. May include basic MP3 playback capability depending on the specific sub-model or manufacturing year within the series.

Display:

Likely an LCD or VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) for track, artist, and radio information. May feature basic illumination and contrast adjustments.

Vehicle Integration:

N/A (This is an audio system, not a vehicle)

Audio Inputs:

Pre-amp outputs (RCA) for connecting external amplifiers. May include an auxiliary audio input (3.5mm or RCA) for connecting portable music players or other audio sources.

Radio Tuning:

AM/FM Radio tuner with presets and seek/scan functionality.

🔧 Maintenance

Vehicle Integration:

N/A (This is an audio system, not a vehicle requiring periodic maintenance)

Vehicle Integration:

N/A (This is an audio system, not a vehicle)

Common Failures For Receivers:

Common issues for CD receivers of this era include CD mechanism failure (ejection/loading problems, skipping), laser degradation, display dimming or failure, button malfunction, and amplifier output issues due to heat or component aging.

📚 Vehicle History

Manufacturer:

Aiwa Corporation was a Japanese consumer electronics company, known for its audio equipment, including Hi-Fi systems, headphones, and car audio components.

Product Line:

Part of Aiwa's range of car CD receivers from the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period when CD players were the dominant form of in-car music playback.

Manufacturing Era:

Likely produced between the late 1990s and mid-2000s, before the widespread adoption of digital media players and smartphone integration.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Vehicle Integration:

N/A (This is an audio system, not a vehicle)