Lafayette TR-101 User manual

PsoTo FACT' FolJ.t
e,Cnt
"gE
-l l-
€l-s
|Lq
!r' l'..I.1}
.il.i,r,+it ::'
'.:ll:l
'$j{:
@t'''
.1$n%s
hi
t"{. teffi
.s; i,,t ,f
-F
Es
*a
=
.-\
,/l
, /*/
.o-,,r^*.-
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Lafayette Model TR-lOl tape recorder is a two-speed tape recorder designed to play
and record two tracks of material on standard-width recording tape.
Recordings may be made from a phonograph, radio, or television receiver as well as
those made from the microphone.
The two tape speeds are 7 l/ 2 and 3 3/4 ips. Using both tracks, the recording and
piaying times are as lollows:
3
iF
;i
!-l
6.'i
ReeI Size
5" (600 ft. )3 3/4" Speed I hour 7 i/2" Speed
l/ 2 hour
120 volts, AC supply only. This recorcier is designed to operate on 60 cycles, ll0-
Supplied By:
Lafayette Radio
165-08 Liberty Avenue
Jamaica 33, New York
HCDWARD W. SAlUlS &
The listing 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 lnformation furnished
to Hovard W. Sams & Co., Inc,, by the manufacturers of
cQ449
(G (o.r I ll {E. Indlanapolls €i, lndlana
the particular type of replacement part listed. Repro-
duction or use, without express permission, of editorial or
pictorial content, in any manner, ls prohibited. No patent
Iiability ie assumed wlth reepect to the use of the informa-
tioncontainedherein. @ te0t HowardW. Sams & Co., Inc.,
C-a
FFI
-{
CJI
c.ct
.+l
G)
E
rrt
-
Indianapolis 6, Indiana.
0ATE 2 - 01
Printed in U.S. of Amerlca
sET 5ls FOLOTR
TAFAYETTE
MODET TR-IOI

Remove lid from carrying case.
Remove the AC cord and accessories from the
storage compartmentat thetop rear of the ease.
0n-Off Volume
Turn this control clockwise to turn the power
on to the unit. Further rotation increases the volume
on playback and the recording level on record.
Selector
This control selectsthe differentmodes of oper-
ation. Turning this control counterclockwisefrom the
Stop position, places the unit in the Rewind mode.
Turning the control clockwise from the Stop position
OPERATI NG
Threading the Tape
1. Place a reel of tape on supply reel stand (58).
2. Place an empty reel ontakeup reel stand (18).
3. Unwind about 10" of tape from the reel. Hold a
seetion taut and insert it in the tape slot. Make
sure the dull coated side faces the rear of the
recorder.
4. Insert the free end of the tape into one of the
radial slots in the hub of the takeup reel. Turn
the reel several turns counterclockwise to
fastenthe tapeto thereel and totake up allslack
between reels.
To Record f rom Microphone
l. Rotate the On-Off Volume control tothe right to
turn the recorder on. Allow sufficient time lor
the tubes to warm up.
2. Insert the microphone plug into the "Mic" jack.
3. Set the recorder for the desired speed.
4. Turn the Selector knob to the Record position.
5. Plaee the microphone about 6 to 12 inches from
the signal source.
6. Adjust theVolume control until the record level
indicator flashes on the highest peaks.
NOTE: Correct volume level when recordingis
very important. Too weak a signal will
result in weak playback and high background
noise. Too strong a signal will result in
distortion during playback.
Recording Radio Programs
Radio programs may be recorded by one of the
Page 2
PREPARI NG FOR OPERATI ON
3. PIug t}te AC eord into a convenient outlet
proper power rating.
FUNCTION OF CONTROLS
to the first position, places the unit in play; the
second position places the unit in Record.
Speed Change
With the small brass bushing (9) on the capstan
and flywheel assembly (15) the tape speed will be
3 3/4 ips. To change speeds to 7 I/ 2 ips, remove
knurled screw (B) from the capstan and remove the
small bushing. Replace it with the large brass bush-
ing and replace the thumb screw.
I NSTRUCTI ONS
following methods:
l. Microphone Pickup from Radio Speaker -
in
front of the radio speaker. Turn the radio vol-
ume control to a normal level. Turn the radio
tone eontrol totreble or high. Set the recording
level and record as under "To Record from
Microphone".
2. Direct Connection to Radio Speaker - Make a
ffiiffirphoneplug
on one end and two alligator clips on the other
end. Connect thealligator clips across thevoice
coil terminals of the radio speaker and insert
t}te plug into the "Phono" jack. Set the radio
volume and tone controls as described in Step l.
Set the recording level and proceed as described
under "To Record from Microphone".
3. Direct Connectionto Volume Controlof Radio -
Make a shielded cable with a two-conduCtor
phone plug on one end. Connect the other end
across the radio volume control. Insert the
phone plug into the "Phono" jack. Set the re-
cording level and record as described under "To
Record from Microphone". The setting of the
radio volume and tone controls witl have no
effect on this setup.
To Record from Phonograph
A phono-type plug is required on the pickup leads .
Insert it into the "Phono" jack and proceed as described
under "To Record from Microphone".
To Record from a Television Receiver
Use one of the methods described under "Re-
cording Radio Programs".
Dual Track Recording
This recorder isdesigned to record and play on
one-half the width of the tape at a timel thereby, re-
l.
2.
of

FIG.I TOP VIEW OF MECHANISM WITH DRESS PLATE REMOVED
3
gF
-'i
IJ
6"i
sultingin two-track recording. After the first record-
ing is completed, remove the full reel f rom the takeup
reel stand (18), turn the reel over and place it on the
supply reel stand (58). The second track can now be
recorded. The tape can be played back in the same
manner.
Ravi nd
To rewind the tape at a rapid speed, turn the
selector knob to the Rewind position.
To Play a Recording
l. Thread the tape as described under "Threading
the Tape".
2. Turn Selector knob to the Play position.
3. Adjust the Volume control tothe desired listen-
ing level.
To Erase a Recording
Any recording on the tape is automatically
erased before a new recording is made with the unit
in Record. Shouid it be desired to erase a recording
without recording new material, foilow the normal
recording procedure but set the Volume control fully
counterclockwise and leave the microphone discon-
nected.
To Edit and Splice Tape
N0TE: It is impossible to edit and splice one
track without affecting the other. Record-
ings to be edited should be limited to one
track recordings only.
l. Tape maybe edited by cutting outunwanted por-
tions, or by joining selections into another
sequence. Announcements can be inserted be-
tween selections, etc. Unusedtape can be spliced
for reuse.
2. For best results, cut tape at a slight diagonal,
butt ends together and fasten on the glossy side
with splicing tape. Trim off any excess width"
CLTAN ING
The tape guides, erase head, record-playback
head, pressure roller, and capstan should be cleaned
with alcohol to remove the tape residue from these
parts.
'T'l
O
t-
(7
F
Page 3

D I SASSEMBLY
To Remove Recorder f rom the Case To Remove Amplif ier f rom Tape Transport
l. Remove Head Cover (l). I. Removethehex nutfrom theOn-Off Volumecon-
trol and remove the control.
2. Remove On-Off Volume and Selector knobs. 2. Remove the record level and ready lights from
3. Remove two screws from escutcheon (4) and the rubber grommet mountings.
remove escutcheon' 3. Disconneet the motor leads from the terminal
4. Remove four screws from dress plate and re- board'
move dress ptate (5)' 4. Remove the terminal board from the mounting
5. Remove five screws, onefrom rightend of case, bracket'
onefrom rearofcase, two from left end ofcase, b. Disconnectthe record-playbackanderaseheads.
and one lrom bottom of case. 6. Remove the amplifier chassis cover.
6. Lift recorder up and away from case farenough
sothespeakercan bedisconnected andthe power ?. Remove the four screws holding tfre chassis
transformer unbolted from the bottom of the mounting brackets to the tape transport.
case. 8. Remove the blade switeh and coil from their
?. Lift entire unit f rom case. mountings.
B. Reverse above procedure to reassemble. 9. Reverse the above procedure to reassemble.
LUBRI CATION
Under normal operation, no lubrication should levers with a non-hardening grease. Make sure no
be required for a long period of time. When the unit lubricant gets on the rubber surfaces of the drive
is disassembled for repair, lubricate the cams and wheels.
TROUBLE CHART
Symptom Cause Remedy
No Record or Playback l. Drive belt (20) broken. l. Replace drive belt.
2. Idler wheel tension spring (31) 2. Connect or replace spring.
broken or disconnected.
3. Tension spring (53) discon- 3. Replace tension spring.
nected or broken.
4. Defective record-playbackhead 4. Replace record-playback head.
(48).
No Rewind I. Rewind drive belt (59) broken. l. Replace rewind drive belt.
2. Rewind lever tension spring 2. Connect or replace spring.
(56) broken or disconnected.
No Erase l. Defective erase head (49). l. Replace erase head.
2. Tension spring (53) discon- 2. Connectorreplacetensionspring.
nected or broken-
Takeup reel spindle slips. l. Felt washer on takeup reel l. Replace takeup reel pulley,
pulley (19) worn.
2. Oil or grease ondrive belt(20), 2. Clean oil or grease from these
flywheel (15), and takeup reel parts.
pu-tley (19).
Page 4

3
gF
ii
IJ
6ni
I
I
6
@
iie
e _-]__ i 6
eO
6e)
A PHOTOFACT "EXPLODED" VIEW
@Howard W. Srms & Co., lnc. 1960
FIG.2 EXPLODED VIEW OF PARTS
o
I
m
7
Page 5

lx
ffi o ,*-*,
f"H
eGre
6AU6 6AU6 6AR5 5/nK9
AMP CHASSIS-TOP VIEW
AMP CHASS I S-BOTTOM VI EW
Page 6