With this complete guide, CD owners will have all the information & instruction they need to make sure their CD players are producing years from now the same kind of sound they're enjoying today. Packed with quick & reliable answers to the problems of maintaining & repairing CD players, this illustrated do-it-yourself guide takes the apprehension out of first-time repairs. By following the easy maintenance & upkeep procedures included, readers can ward off problems before they happen.

Updated to cover the newest models and enhanced with special flowcharts, this information-packed volume is the most practical book available on CD player troubleshooting and repair. Topics are covered in greater detail than in competing manuals, and abundant photographs and illustrations clearly reinforce the hands-on instructions. 450 illustrations.

Explains how compact disc players work, offers advice on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, and discusses tools, supplies, and common malfunctions.

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.