Sony RDR-VX500 Service Manual page 102

b. ACE HEAD TILT ADJUSTMENT
1) Playback a blank tape and observe the position of the tape at the lower flange of tape guide.
2) Confirm that there is no curl or wrinkle at the lower flange of tape guide as shown in Fig. 6-7 (B).
3) If a curl or wrinkle of the tape occurs, slightly turn the screw (A) tilt adjust on the ACE head ass'y.
4) Reconfirm the ACE head height.
(A) (B)
WRINKLE
(BAD) (GOOD)
Fig. 6-7 Tape Guide Check
c. AUDIO AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT
1) Load alignment tape (Mono scope) and playback the 7KHz signal.
2) Connect channel-1 scope probe to audio output.
3) Adjust screw (B) to achieve maximum audio level. (See Fig. 6-5)
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