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Understanding and Servicing CD Players (Newnes) [Hardcover]

KEN CLEMENTS (Author)
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0750609346 978-0750609340 October 4, 1994 1
Written specifically with service technicians and engineers in mind, this book is designed as a bench-side companion and guide to the principles involved in repairing and adjusting CD players. Engineers will find this a helpful companion to the various service manuals. The text takes a problem solving approach with numerous examples, circuit diagrams and line drawings.


Engineers who need to achieve a better understanding of CD technology will find this book an essential tool for fault diagnosis, adjustment and repair. This book not only covers the mechanical design but also the integrated circuits within a CD player. It is written for immediate application and is well illustrated, so it should become a welcome addition to the rack of tools available to the service engineer. Ken Clements has extensive experience of the service industry both as a service manager and later in technical training with Sony and Pioneer. It is his hands-on knowledge that makes the book so valuable, not only as a wide-ranging reference but also as a benchtop manual to be kept within reach at all times when working with CD players.

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'The author has extensive experience of the service industry both as a service manager and later in technical training with Sony and Pioneer. He suggests that the CD player is not the beast that it may appear to be, and that the right approach may help to eliminate problems. His hands-on knowledge shines through in this publication, making it a useful reference book.'
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Engineers who need to achieve a better understanding of CD technology will find this book an essential tool for fault diagnosis, adjustment, and repair. This book not only covers the mechanical design but also the integrated circuits within a CD player. It is written for immediate application and is well illustrated, so it should become a welcome addition to the rack of tools available to the service engineer. Ken Clements has extensive experience of the service industry both as a service manager and later in technical training with Sony and Pioneer. It is his hands-on knowledge that makes the book so valuable, not only as a wide-ranging reference but also as a benchtop manual to be kept within reach at all times when working with CD players.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Newnes; 1 edition (October 4, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0750609346
  • ISBN-13: 978-0750609340
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.7 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,642,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Tough Slog CD Player Repairing, September 12, 2010
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There is no substitute for practice as any doctor or lawyer will tell you. The same goes for CD player repairing. With functions highly dependent on micro-controller chips, trouble-shooting a CD player is mostly black box guesswork. Manufacturers' service manuals, if available, usually do not provide test requirements to expedite fault isolation. This book can be read two ways, "it's too complicated for me to get involved," or, "just as I thought, I had to pay to find out what I suspected already, there ain't much help out there." Welcome to the world of throw-away products. Consumer electronics is now so dependent on jealously guarded intellectual property rights the consumption rate has reached epic proportions - so much for building a green economy. This book is more for the curious than for the serious audio repair technician.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Basic Book, December 17, 2005
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Clear concise explanations with a complete overview of the basics of the technology.
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The compact disc (CD) first appeared on the market in 1982, and since that time a large number of CD players have made their appearance. Read the first page
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