XR-C8100/C8100R
SERVICE MANUAL
Ver 1.1 2001. 08
Photo : XR-C8100R
SPECIFICATIONS
Cassette player section
Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo
Wow and flutter 0.08 % (WRMS)
Frequency response 30 - 20,000 Hz (C8100)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Cassette type Dolby B NR Dolby NR off
TYPE II, III, IV 67 dB 61 dB
TYPE I 64 dB 58 dB
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range C8100:
Aerial terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity 9 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 - 15,000 Hz
Capture ratio 2 dB
10 - 20,000 Hz (C8100R)
FM tuning interval:
50 kHz / 200 kHz
switchable
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
(at 50 kHz step)
87.5 - 107.9 MHz
(at 200 kHz step)
C8100R:
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
68 dB (mono)
0.7% (stereo),
0.4% (mono)
FM/AM CASSETTE CAR STEREO
AEP Model
UK Model
XR-C8100R
E Model
XR-C8100
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism XR-C7200/C7200W
Tape Transport Mechanism Type MG-25D-136
AM (C8100)
Tuning range AM tuning interval:
9 kHz / 10 kHz switchable
531 - 1,602 kHz
(at 9 kHz step)
530 - 1,710 kHz
(at 10 kHz step)
Aerial terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz / 450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
MW/LW (C8100R)
Tuning range MW: 531 - 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 - 281 kHz
Aerial terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz / 450 kHz
Sensitivity MW: 30 µV
LW: 50 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 - 8 ohms
Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
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XR-C8100
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FM/MW/LW CASSETTE CAR STEREO
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General
Outputs Line outputs (3)
Power antenna relay control
lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Telephone ATT control
lead
Illumination control lead (C8100)
Tone controls Bass ± 10 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ± 10 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 180 mm
(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 160 mm
(w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 1.5 kg
Supplied accessories Rotary commander RM-X4S (1)
Wireless remote
RM-X47 (1) (C8100)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Notes on Chip Component Replacement
• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be
damaged by heat.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL
Location of Controls...............................................................3
Getting Started........................................................................4
Setting the Clock ....................................................................4
Cassette Player .......................................................................5
Radio ......................................................................................6
RDS ........................................................................................7
Other Functions ....................................................................10
CD/MD Unit .........................................................................11
Connections ..........................................................................16
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Cover ................................................................................ 18
2-2. Front Panel Assy ..............................................................18
2-3. Sub Panel Assy ................................................................. 19
2-4. Mechanism Deck..............................................................19
2-5. Main Board ...................................................................... 20
2-6. Heat Sink .......................................................................... 20
3. ASSEMBLY OF MECHANISM DECK
Housing ................................................................................21
Arm (Suction) .......................................................................21
Lever (LDG-A) / (LDG-B)...................................................22
Gear (Loading FT)................................................................22
Guide (C) .............................................................................. 23
Mounting Position of Capstan/Reel Motor (M901) ............. 23
4. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS...........................24
5. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Tape Section .........................................................................24
Tuner Section........................................................................25
6. DIAGRAMS
6-1. Block Diagram –Tape Section– ....................................... 29
6-2. Block Diagram –Tuner Section–......................................31
6-3. Block Diagram –Main Section–.......................................33
6-4. Printed Wiring Boards –Main Section– ...........................36
6-5. Schematic Diagram –Main Section–................................41
6-6. Printed Wiring Board –Display Section– ......................... 46
6-7. Schematic Diagram –Display Section–............................48
6-8. IC Pin Description............................................................51
7. EXPLODED VIEWS
7-1. Chassis Section ................................................................ 57
7-2. Front Panel Section .......................................................... 58
7-3. Mechanism Deck Section.................................................59
8. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ...................................60
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