SECTION 6
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Precaution
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured alcohol-moistened
swab:
record/playback heads
erase head
capstan
2. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head demagne-
tizer.
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 sup-
ply voltage unless otherwise noted.
Torque Measurement
Mode
Torque meter
FWD
CQ-102C
FWD
CQ-102C
back tension
CQ-102RC
REV
REV
CQ-102RC
back tension
FF/REW
CQ-201B
CQ-403A
FWD tension
REV tension
CQ-403R
pinch rollers
rubber belts
idlers
Meter reading
31 to 71 g • cm
(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)
2 to 6 g • cm
(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)
31 to 71 g • cm
(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)
2 to 6 g • cm
(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)
71 to 143 g • cm
(0.98 – 1.99 oz • inch)
100 g or more
(3.53 oz or more)
100 g or more
(3.53 oz or more)
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