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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Fujiya Model MTR-252 is a two-speed, dual-track, battery powered tape recorder.
It will take reels up to three inches in diameter.
A level meter is provided for telling the condition of the motor batteries and recording
le vel.
Pushbuttons are provided for each mode of operation; Rewind, Stop, and Play-Record.
Speed change is accomplished by remcving the large diameter capstan.
The two tape speeds are L 1/ 8 and 3 3/4 ips. The playing or recording time for a 300 ft.
reel at 3 3/ 4 ips is 28 minutes and at I ?/ B ips is 56 minutes.
Supplied By:
Fujiya Corporation, Ltd.
Suite 3 20 2, Chrysler Building
405 Lexinglon, Avenue,
New York I7, New York
HOWARD W, SAmS &
The lieting of any available replacement part herein does
not constitute in any case a recommendation, warranty or
guarantyby Howard W. Sams & Co. , Inc. , as to the quality
and suitability of such replacement part. The numbers of
these parts have been compiled lrom information lurnished
to Howard W. Sams & Co. , Inc. , by the manufacturers of
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the particular type of replacement part listed. Repro-
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pictorial content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent
liability is assumed with respect to the use of the informa-
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PREPARING FOR OPERATI ON
l. Install 6 penlight type batteries in each case in 2. Remove the accessories from the storage com-
the battery eompartment. partment.
FUNCTION OF CONTROLS AND JACKS
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Stop
Depressing the Stop button will stop the mode
of operation and remove the power to the amplifier
and motor.
Rewind
Depressing this button will rewind the tape onto
the supply reel.
Play-Record
This eontrol has two functions. Depressing the
button wlth the record button pushed in places the
recorder in the record mode. Depressing the button
but leaving the record button out, places the recorder
in the play mode.
Record
This button must be pushed in and held until the
Play-Record button is depressed to make a recording.
It serves as a safety lock during playback to prevent
accidental erasure.
Volume
Rotating the knob in the direction of the arrow,
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increases the volume level. Rotation in the opposite
direction, decreases the volume.
Level Meter
The level meter has two functions:
I. It serves as a recording level indicator while
recording.
2. It indicates the condition of the batteries.
External Speaker
A patch cord may be plugged into the jack and
the other end connected to the voice coil terminals of
an external speaker. Earphones may be plugged into
this jack also.
Microphone
The mic jack has two functions. The first func-
tion is to make a reeording. Secondly, the mierophone
is equipped with a switch so the power to the motor
can be cut off or on, at any time, during a recording.
FIG.I TOP VIEW OF MECHANISM
FIG.2 BOTTOM
OPERATI NG
Threading the Tape
l. Depress the stop button.
2. Open the lid.
3. Unwind about 14 inches of tape from a full reel
and place the reel on the supply spindle.
4. Place an empty reel on the take-up spindle.
5. Hold a section of tape taut and insert it in the
tape slot.
6. Insert the free end of the tape into one of the
three slots in the take-up reel. Turn the reel a
few turns to secure the tape to the reel and to
take up all slack between reels.
Recording
I. Thread the tape, see "Threading the Tape".
2. Plug the microphone into the microphone jack.
3. Make sure themotor control switch on the mic-
rophone is in the "Off" position.
4. Depress the reeord safety button and the play-
record button.
5. Depress the motor eontrol switch on the micro-
phone and slide it to the "On" position.
6. Talk into the mierophone in a normal manner
and adjust the volume eontrol until the needle of
the level meter is between the red and white
range. This gives the correct volume level for
recording.
7. To stop the tape motion temporarily, slide the
motor control switch to "Off".
8. To stop the reeorder, depress the Stop push-
button.
Playback
1. Thread the tape, see "Threading the Tape".
VIEW OF MECHANISM
I NSTRU CTI ONS
2. Depress the Play-Record button.
3. Adjust the Volume control.
4. II earphones are used, plug them into the ex-
ternal speaker jack. The self-contained speaker
is disconnected when the earphones are plugged
in.
5. If the microphone is plugged in during playback,
the motor control switch can be used to start
and stop the tape motion.
To Erase a Recording
The tape is automatically erased when making a
recording. If it is desired to erase a tape without
putting newmaterial onit, proceedas described under
Recording, but, turn the Volume sontrol to its mini-
mum position.
Dual-Track Recording
Dual-track recordings are made on one-half of
the tape at atime. After making a reeording, and tape
is wound onto the take-up reel, remove the reels.
Turn the full reel over, plaee on the supply spindle,
rethread the tape, and continue the recording.
External Speaker
Plug apatch cord into the external speaker jack
and connect the other end to the voice coil of the ex-
ternal speaker. The self-eontained speaker is dis-
connected when the pateh cord is plugged into the
external speaker jack.
Speed Change
Speed change is accomplished by changing the
capstan diameter. The larger diameter is the 3 3/4
speed. To change to I 1/ 8 speed, remove the knurled
screw and remove the larger diameter capstan bush-
ing.
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To Remove the Recorder from the Case
l. Remove pressure roller (17).
2. Remove head cover (I).
3. Remove pushbutton escutcheon.
4. Remove two screws holding the top dress plate.
Lift top dress plate up, unsolder the speaker
wires, and remove the top dress plate.
5. Remove two screws from the front and back of
the case and one from the storage compartment.
6. Lift recorder out of case.
7. Disconnect the level meter leads.
8. Reverse theforegoing proeedure toreassemble.
To Remove Amplifier f rom Tape Transport
l. Remove the input and output jacks.
2. Disconnect the play-record and erase heads.
3. Remove one screw and one stud hotding the
push-button assembly.
4. Remove four screws holding the printed board
to the tape transport.
5. Diseonnect the motor leads.
6. Remove three screws holding the battery term-
inals.
7. Remove all clamps holding any leads.
8. To reassemble, reverse the foregoing proced-
ure.
DISASSEMBLY
TROUBLE CHART
Sym ptom Cause Remedy
No takeup during record or
playback. Takeup tuive belt (I3) broken.
Felt clutch defective.
Clutch tension spring weak or
broken.
l. Replace.
2. Replace clutch assembly under
takeup reel (ll).
3. Replace cutch tension spring.
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2.
3.
No rewind- 1.
2.
Rewind idler tension spring (5)
olf or broken.
Rewind drive belt (25) off or
broken.
l. Replace rewind idler tension
spring (5).
2. Replace rewind drive beft (25).
Pregsure roller does not en-
gage the capstan when play-
record button is depressed.
1. Pressure roller tension spring
(16) off or broken. 1. Replace pressure roller tension
spring (16).
Motor does not disengagethe
flywheel whenthe stop button
is depressed.
l. Stop lever tension spring (7) off
or broken. l. Replace stop lever tensionspring
(7).
No record or playback. t.
2. Play-reeord head (19) def eetive.
Defective amplifier. Replace play-reeord head (19).
Check amplifier for defective
components.
1.
2.
Does not erase. l. Defective erase head (21).
2. Broken wire going to the erase
head.
3. Slide switch on printed board
defective.
Replace erase head (21).
Check wires and replace any
broken ones.
If switch is defective, replace.
l.
2.
3.
Motor runs but flywheel and
capstan does not rotate. l. Motor tension spring (26)off or
broken. 1. Replace motor tension spring
(26).
Motor does not run and am-
plifier is dead. l. Batteries ai-il defective. l. Replace batteries with ones known
to be good.
Pressure pads do not make
firm contacts with the heads. l. Pressure pad tension spring
broken. I. Replace pressure pad tension
spring.
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The play-record head (18), erase head (21),
pressure roller (17), tape guides, and capstan are
subject to tape residue which is nrorn off the tape as
it passes these parts. Use a soft cloth and alcohol to
clean these parts.
CLEAN ING
LU BRI CATI ON
MECHAN I CAL PA RTS L I ST
Use a soft cloth and alcohol to clean oil or grease
from the pressure roller (17), rewind idler wheel (24),
and drive belts.
AII rotating parts are provided with oilite bear-
ings. They are factory tubricated and should require no further lubrication. If lubrication is required, use
light weight oil sparingly.
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Head Cover
Supply Reel
Rewind Idler Lever
Rewind Lever Tension Spring
Rewind Idler Lever Tension Spring
Base Plate
Stop Lever Tension Spring
Rec.ord Lever Tension Spring
Record Lever
Stop Lever
Takeup Reel
Rewind Actuating Lever
Takeup Drive Belt
Pressure Roller Actuating Lever
Pressure Roller Lever
Pressure Roller Tension Spring
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Play-Record Head Pressure Pad
Erase Head Pressure Pad
Erase Head
Tape Guide
Head Mounting Plate
Rewind Idler Wheel
Rewind Drive Belt
Motor Tension Spring
Battery Holder Tension Spring
Motor Mounting Bracket
Flywheel and Capstan
Flywheel and Capstan Mounting Plate
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