With over 1400 illustrations and clearly explained steps, Homer L. Davidson, the most popular electronics author of all time, shows you exactly how to solve common problems that develop in the newest consumer electronics. Davidson takes you from seeing or hearing a symptom to returning the appliance to service the shortest, easiest, and most direct route. You'll discover the tools you need, the routine to follow, and everything necessary to make repairs quick, easy, and safe. You don't need a deep technical background or special skills. Even if you've never fixed so much as a toaster, this practical, hands-on guide will help you repair today's most sophisticated appliances, one step at a time.
Getting Started
Practical Troubleshooting Techniques
Play It Safe
Troubleshooting and Repairing Solid State TVs
Servicing The Low-Voltage Power Supply
Troubleshooting The Horizontal Sweep Circuits
High-Voltage Tests
Repairing The Vertical Circuits
How To Check IF And Video Circuits
AGC And Sync Circuit Problems
Tuner Repairs
Color Circuit Problems
Testing The Remote-Control Circuits
Servicing The Sound Circuits
Troubleshooting Picture-Tube Problems
Troubleshooting and repairing audio and video cassette
Basic Cassette Player Tests
Repairing Tag-Along And Personal Cassette Players
Troubleshooting Boom-Box Cassette Players
Troubleshooting Portable AM/FM Cassette/CD Players
Servicing Microcassette and Professional Recorders
Troubleshooting Auto Stereo Cassette and CD Players
Repairing Stereo Cassette Decks
VCR Repairs You Can Make
Troubleshooting and repairing compact disc players
Handling and Care of the Compact Disc
The Laser Disc Pickup Assembly
Low-Voltage Power Supplies
The RF Signal Paths
The Servo And Motor Circuits
Digital Audio D/A Circuits
CD Player Adjustments
Remote-Control Functions
Servicing Portable CD And Boom-Box Players
Repairing the Auto CD Player
Troubleshooting CD Player Circuits
Troubleshooting and repairing camcorders
Camcorder Cassette Formats
The Camera Circuits
Video and System-Control Circuits
Servo and Motor Circuits
Camcorder Audio Circuits
Mechanical Problems and Adjustments
Electrical Adjustments
Troubleshooting and Repairing the Camcorder