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Details US model power output and total harmonic distortion.
Details CD player system, laser properties, spindle speed, response.
Details FM/AM frequency range and aerials.
Details recording system, fast winding time, response.
Details speaker and output types.
Lists model names using similar mechanisms.
Guides for safe soldering and handling of flex circuits.
Precautions for replacing chip components, especially tantalum capacitors.
Instructions for handling the optical pick-up block safely.
Safety guidelines for checking laser diode emission.
Identifies critical safety components and replacement parts.
Method to test AC leakage from exposed metal parts to earth ground.
Instructions for using the chuck plate jig during CD section repair.
Procedure to check laser diode emission and focus search.
Step-by-step guide to play a compact disc.
Instructions for tuning into FM and AM radio stations.
Guide to insert and play a cassette tape.
Steps for recording audio onto a cassette tape.
Steps to remove the lid and battery case.
Steps for disassembling the front cabinet assembly.
Instructions for managing wires during disassembly.
Steps to remove the power transformer.
Procedure to remove the telescopic antenna.
Steps for removing the tuner board.
Steps for disassembling the upper cabinet assembly.
Procedure to remove the main board.
Steps to remove the CD mechanism block.
Procedure to remove the tape mechanism block.
General precautions before performing mechanical adjustments.
Procedures for measuring torque and tape tension.
Adjustments for the tape section, including output level.
Procedure for adjusting tape speed using a frequency counter.
Adjustments for FM frequency range and tracking.
Adjustments for AM frequency range and tracking.
How to connect level meter and voltmeter for adjustments.
Procedure to check CD focus bias using an oscilloscope.
Detailed pin assignments for IC501.
Diagram showing the layout of internal circuit boards.
Functional block diagram of the CD section.
Functional block diagram of the main section including Tuner/Control.
Detailed circuit schematic for the tuner section.
Printed wiring board layout for the tuner section.
Printed wiring board layout for the control section.
Printed wiring board layout for the main section.
Detailed circuit schematic for the main section (part 1 of 3).
Detailed circuit schematic for the main section (part 2 of 3).
Detailed circuit schematic for the main section (part 3 of 3).
Printed wiring board layout for the power supply section.
Detailed circuit schematic for the power supply section.
Exploded view of the front cabinet and its components.
Exploded view of the rear cabinet and its components.
Exploded view of the upper cabinet and its components.
Exploded view of the tape mechanism (part 1).
Exploded view of the tape mechanism (part 2).
Exploded view of the optical pick-up section.
Comprehensive list of electrical parts categorized by board/section.
Notes regarding the Mexican model and its service manual.
Details changes to the main board and microcomputer.
Information on modifications to the tuner board.
Parts list specifically for the main board with modifications.
Shows changes in the printed wiring board for the main board.
Highlights changes in the main section schematic diagram.
Parts list for the tuner board, noting modifications.
Shows changes in the printed wiring board for the tuner board.
Highlights changes in the tuner section schematic diagram.
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