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SECTION 2
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS SECTION 3
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
PRECAUTION
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured-alcohol-moistened
swab:record/playback head pinch roller
erase head rubber belts
capstan idlers
2. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head
demagnetizer.
3. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
4. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
parts adjusted.
5. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
•Torque Measurement
•TapeTension Measurement
DECK SECTION 0 dB=0.775V
1. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head
demagnetizer. (Do not bring the head demagnetizer close to
the erase head.)
2. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
3. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
parts adjust.
4. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
5. The adjustments should be performed in the order given in this
servicemanual. (Asageneral rule,playback circuitadjustment
should be completed before performing recording circuit
adjustment.)
6. The adjustments should be performed for both L-CH and R-
ch.
7. Switchesand controlsshould beset asfollows unlessotherwise
specified.
8. Set to test mode. (Press key switch same time
SPECTRUM ANALYZER ENTER/NEXT and
EFFECT ON/OFF button.)
• Test Tape
Record/Playback Head Azimuth Adjustment
DECK A DECK B
Note : Perform this adjustments for both decks. Remove the covers
of cassette holders.
Procedure:
1. Mode: Playback (FWD)
Mode Torque Meter Meter Reading
Forward CQ-102C 36 to 61g•cm
(0.50 – 0.84 oz•inch)
Forward CQ-102C 2 to 6g•cm
Back Tension (0.026 – 0.082 oz•inch)
Reverse CQ-102RC 36 to 61g•cm
(0.50 – 0.84 oz•inch)
Reverse CQ-102RC 2 to 6g•cm
Back Tension (0.026 – 0.082 oz•inch)
FF, REW CQ-201B 61 to 143g•cm
(0.85 – 1.98 oz•inch)
Mode Tension Meter Meter Reading
Forward CQ-403A
more than 100 g (3.53 oz)
Reverse CQ-403R
more than 100 g (3.53 oz)
Tape Signal Used for
P-4-A100 10 kHz, –10 dB Azimuth Adjustment
WS-48B 3 kHz, 0dB Tape Speed Adjustment
P-4-L300 315 Hz, 0dB Level Adjustment