Tape Deck Section; Tape Adjustments - Sanyo DC-X8CT Service Manual

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TAPE ADJUSTMENTS

1. Azimuth Adjustment

• Be sure to clean the heads before attempting to make any adjustment.

• Be sure both channels (1 and 2) are the same level.

(Using a dual-channel oscilloscope)

• Be sure both channel's waveform are same for the phase matching.

• After completion of the adjustment, use the threadlock (TB-1401B) to

secure the azimuth adjustment screws.

1. Remove the cover deck.

2. Load a test tape (MTT-114N etc. : 10kHz) in the Deck.

3. Press the PLAY (Normal playback) button.

4. Use a + tip screwdriver to turn the screw for normal azimuth

adjustment so that the left and right outputs are maximized at

the same phase during normal playback. See Fig.1.

5. Press the PLAY (Reverse playback) button.

6. Use a + tip screwdriver to turn the screw for reverse azimuth

adjustment so that the left and right outputs are maximized

at the same phase during reverse playback.

7. Adjust so that the waveforms for the left and right channels are in alignment.

2. Tape Speed Adjustment

• Connect the Frequency Counter to TAPE OUT.

1. Insert the test tape (MTT-111N, etc.; 3,000Hz) into the DECK.

2. Press the PLAY button. .

3. Adjust a hole on the motor bottom so that a frequency counter reading of 3,000 ±5Hz is obtained.See Fig.2.

4. Press the STOP button, and eject the test tape.

3. Torque Measurement

Item

Test Cassette

PLAY/REV.

F.FWD

REW