Impulse noise
This noise is generated from the ignition switch of the vehicle, motor, switch, relay, lightning, etc.
AGC circuit (Automatic Gain Control circuit)
This is a circuit to correct the strength Read more Automotive Audio System Terminology
Automotive System
Audio signal, Video signal, and Control signal
Description of AVC-LAN
1.Outline
AVC-LAN is an acronym for Audio signal, Video signal, and Control signal. It is a unified standard developed by six companies including Toyota Motor Corporation.
Previously, Read more Audio signal, Video signal, and Control signal
Handling CD and CD Player
1.Handling CD player
When it is cold or rainy, if condensation (water droplets) from inside the CD player, ventilate or dehumidify.
Otherwise, the player may skip tracks or not play at all.
When driving Read more Handling CD and CD Player
Automotive CD Player
Description
1.Outline
A CD deck can be a type of D/A converter that converts recorded digital music or voice signals on the CD into original analog signals.
Since the digital signals are not degraded Read more Automotive CD Player
Automotive Tape Player
1.Outline
A tape player consists of the circuit that converts the music or voice recorded on the magnetic tape as a magnetic signal into electrical signal (playback) and the mechanism that drives the Read more Automotive Tape Player
Automotive Amplifier and Speaker
Amplifier
1.Outline
The sound signal from the tape player or the radio receiver is extremely weak, so it cannot be heard from the speaker. The amplifier is a device to amplify the sound signal from Read more Automotive Amplifier and Speaker
Inspection of Automotive Antenna
1.Inspection of antenna (with radio turned on)
Turn on the radio with the ignition switch in the ACC position and check the following items:
(1)Check antenna cable for open circuit
Turn the volume to Read more Inspection of Automotive Antenna
Principles of Automotive Antenna
1.Outline
The antenna can be said to be the radio signal’s “doorway” to the radio, and is thus an important element to reproduce good sound.
2. Types of antenna
The following two types of radio Read more Principles of Automotive Antenna
Function of Automotive Radio
1.Preset function
By storing the received broadcast into the preset button, the user can select the broadcast that he wants only by pressing the preset button.
2.Auto station seeking function (SEEK)
By Read more Function of Automotive Radio
Principles of Automotive Radio
1.Outline
The radio receiver chooses a desired program from many radio waves transmitted from broadcast stations.
In the radio broadcast, there are AM and FM. The radio receiver that receives these broadcasts Read more Principles of Automotive Radio