Product Category:
Automotive Aftermarket Audio/Visual Receiver
Features:
Integrated VCD and CD playback with audio receiver functionality.
Era:
Designed for a market where VCDs were still relevant, likely late 1990s to early 2000s.
Competitors:
Other aftermarket car stereo manufacturers like Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Sony offering similar VCD/CD head units.
Playback Formats:
VCD (Video Compact Disc) and CD (Compact Disc) playback.
Audio Capabilities:
Radio reception (AM/FM), amplified audio output for speakers.
Display:
Likely a digital display for track information, radio frequencies, and menu navigation.
Audio System:
Complete coverage of the VCD CD Receiver audio system.
Disc Playback:
VCD and CD playback mechanisms, laser assembly, and data reading.
Receiver Functions:
Tuner (AM/FM), pre-amplifier, power amplifier stages.
Control Interface:
User interface, button controls, display functions, remote control operation.
Power Management:
Power supply circuits, voltage regulation, standby modes.
Internal Components:
Main board, daughterboards, specific ICs and transistors.
Disassembly:
Step-by-step instructions for dismantling the unit for access to internal components.
Adjustment:
Procedures for calibrating and adjusting various sections, e.g., laser tracking, audio output levels.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic flowcharts, common fault identification, and corrective actions.
Repair:
Detailed guidance on replacing faulty components, soldering techniques, and circuit board repair.
Installation:
Wiring diagrams and mounting instructions for integrating the receiver into a vehicle.
Depth:
Comprehensive technical information suitable for qualified electronics technicians and automotive audio specialists.
Diagnostics:
Detailed circuit analysis, expected voltage/signal readings, and troubleshooting strategies for component-level diagnosis.
Schematics:
Inclusion of block diagrams and detailed electronic schematics for all major circuits.
Searchability:
Typically searchable text-based PDF for efficient information retrieval.
Quality:
Digital download, print quality depends on user's printer. Typically designed for clear readability.
Binding:
Not Applicable (Digital Download)
Type:
Not Applicable (Digital Download)
Form Factor:
Standard Single-DIN (180mm x 50mm faceplate).
Mounting Depth:
Standard chassis depth for automotive head units.
Component Size:
Internal circuit board dimensions and component placement detailed in manual.
Unit Weight:
Not explicitly stated in product info, but typical for a single-DIN receiver.
Automotive Safety Rating:
Not Applicable (This is an aftermarket accessory, not a primary vehicle safety component).
Electrical Safety:
Manual may cover electrical system integration safety precautions, fused power lines.
Component Design:
Information on component layout and heat dissipation within the unit.
Core Functionality:
VCD and CD playback, AM/FM radio, audio amplification.
Display Technology:
Likely LCD or VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) technology for the unit's display.
Assistance Features:
Not Applicable (This unit does not offer driver assistance features).
Audio Inputs:
May include RCA pre-outs for external amplifiers and potentially auxiliary audio inputs (e.g., 3.5mm jack or RCA).
Speaker Outputs:
Standard speaker wire terminals for connecting front and rear speakers.
Remote Control:
Likely supports an infrared remote control for system operation.
Maintenance Type:
Not Applicable (User-level maintenance is minimal for audio receivers; service is repair-focused).
Fluid Type:
Not Applicable
Common Faults:
Manual addresses common issues such as disc read errors, power failures, audio distortion, control problems, and tuner reception issues.
Cleaning:
Manual might include guidance on cleaning lenses, buttons, and exterior surfaces.
Manufacturer:
JVC (Victor Company of Japan, Limited) - a well-established consumer electronics and audio equipment manufacturer.
Product Line:
Part of JVC's line of automotive head units, catering to in-car entertainment.
Release Period:
Likely released during the period when VCD playback was a significant in-car entertainment feature, pre-dating widespread DVD and digital media.
Automotive Awards:
Not Applicable (Specific awards for this model are unlikely to be documented publicly or in the service manual).
Consumer Ratings:
Not Applicable (Service manual focuses on technical repair, not consumer reviews).
Electronic Certifications:
May have certifications like FCC, CE, etc., for electrical safety and emissions, which might be referenced in the manual.
