Why is the JVC PnP so HOT?

[RedHat39]

I've noticed after a couple of hours of use the unit gets really, really hot. What inside this thing heats up so much?

 

[dfergie]

I noticed the same thing...

 

[Neutron]

It's due to the older chipset that's in these things. We have what's called 2.0 chipset. 2.5 is supposed to be smaller and cooler. It will be released this fall.

I just make sure to have some air on it.

 

[RedHat39]

So I guess theres like a CPU, or the equivalent of, thats generating all this heat? I sure hope the ventilation the unit has is adequate. Seems like this much heat in something so small would seriously shorten its lifespan.

 

[Neutron]

As long as you keep air circulating around it you will be fine. During my drives to work I keep the A/C on anyway and it is only lukewarm to the touch. At night on my way home I usually just have the vent on since it's only upper 60's to mid 70's outside and it's the same way.