Samsung TB14C52S/XEC Service Manual page 28

Alignments and Adjustments (Mechanical)
4-5 Tape Transport System Adjustment
When parts are replaced, perform the required adjustments by referring to precedures for the tape
transport system. If there are any changes to the tape path, first run a T-120 tape and make sure excessive
tape wrinkle does not occur at the tape guides.
1. If tape wrinkle is observed at the guide roller S, T, turn the guide roller S, T until wrinkle disappears.
2. If the tape wrinkle is still observed at the tape guide, perform the tilt adjustment of the ACE head.
(See page 5-3 of the Service Manual for Test Point Locations.)
4-5-1 ACE Head Assembly Adjustment
4-5-1(a) ACE HEAD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Run the alignment tape (Color bar) in the playback mode.
2. Observe surface of the audio head using a dental mirror.
3. Turn screw (C) clockwise or counterclockwise until the gap of lower tape edge and the lower edge of
the control head is about 0.25mm.
(Refer to Fig. 4-5-1 and 4-5-2)
4-20
SCREW (A)
TLIT ADJUST
X-POSITION
ADJUSTING SLIT
SCREW (B)
AZIMUTH ADJUST
Fig. 4-5-1 Location of ACE Head Adjustment Screw
VIDEO HEAD
CONTROL HEAD
Fig. 4-5-2 ACE Head Height Adjustment
SCREW (C)
HEIGHT ADJUST
SCREW (D)
X-POSITION
LOCKING
AUDIO HEAD
0 ~ 0 .25 mm
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