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Photo: XR-1804 Model Name Using Similar Mechanism Tape Transport Mechanism Type MG-36SZ9-32 SPECIFICATIONS – Continued on next page – XR-1800: AEP, UK Model/XR-1803 FM/MW/LW CASSETTE CAR STEREO XR-1800: E Model FM/AM CASSETTE CAR STEREO XR-1804 FM/MW/SW CASSETTE CAR STEREO MICROFILM...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL Button Locations ............. 3 Setting the Clock ............. 3 Installation ............... 4 Connections ..............4 DISASSEMBLY ............6 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS ....... 10 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS Tape Deck Section ............10 Tuner Section ..............11 DIAGRAMS 5-1. IC Pin Function Description ........... 14 5-2.
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SECTION 1 This section is extracted from instruction manual. GENERAL – 3 –...
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SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. COVER ASS’Y 3 cover ass’y MECHANISM DECK BLOCK 1 two screws 1 two screws (PTT2.6 × 6) (PTT2.6 × 6) 2 connector 3 mechanism deck block (CN901) –...
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MAIN BOARD, HEAT SINK 1 five screws (PTT2.6 × 8) 3 two screws 1 two screws (ground point) (PTT2.6 × 6) 2 heat sink 4 main board MECHANISM DECK (MG-36SZ9-32) 3 mechanism deck (MG-36SZ9-32) 2 bracket (MD) 1 two screws 1 two screws (P2.6 ×...
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MOTOR ASS’Y (CAPSTAN/REEL) (M901) 2 belt 2 belt 1 two screws (P2 × 3) 3 motor ass’y (CAPSTAN/REEL) (M901) CASSETTE HANGER (X) 1 Remove the claw toward direction. 4 two claws 5 cassette hanger 3 boss 3 boss 2 Remove the return link toward direction.
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CASSETTE HOLDER (X) 2 Removal the cassette holder (x) to direction of the arrow. 1 Push an arrow A part. – 9 –...
SECTION 3 SECTION 4 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1. Clean the following parts with a denatured-alcohol-moistened TAPE DECK SECTION 0 dB= 0.775 V swab: playback head pinch roller 1. The adjustments should be performed in the order given in rubber belt capstan this service manual.
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4. Repeat the above adjustment for the REV PB mode. TUNER SECTION 5. Check that output level difference between FWD PB mode and REV PB mode is within 4 dB. XR-1800 E model, a tuner section is no adjustment. 0 dB=1 µV Adjustment Location: PB head Cautions during repair When the tuner unit is defective, replace it by a new one be- cause its internal block is difficult to repair.
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FM Noise Focus Adjustment (XR-1804 only) MW Auto Scan/Stop Level Adjustment Setting: Setting: [TUNER] [TUNER] button: FM1 button: MW FREQUENCY SELECT switch: FM 50 k FREQUENCY SELECT switch: MW 9 k (XR-1804 only) FM RF signal level meter antenna jack (CN900) generator 30 Ω...
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Adjustment Location: – SET UPPER VIEW – Tape Speed Adjustment TU100 RV1 MW Auto Scan/Stop Level Adjustment RV2 FM Auto Scan/Stop Level Adjustment RV3 FM Noise Focus Adjustment RV4 FM Stereo Separation Adjustment CN901 – SET BOTTOM VIEW – FREQUENCY SELECT TP2 (SD) SWITCH...
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— Not used (open) Key matrix scan signal output terminal Used for the XR-1800: E model and XR-1804 Key matrix scan signal output terminal Not used (open) Key matrix scan signal output terminal Used for the XR-1800: AEP, UK models VOL-CE Chip enable signal output to the electrical volume (IC450) “H”...
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Pin No. Pin Name Function Key matrix scan signal output terminal — Not used (open) LCD-CLK Serial data transfer clock signal output to the liquid crystal display driver (IC900) LCD-CE Chip enable signal output to the liquid crystal display driver (IC900) “H” active LCD-DATA Serial data output to the liquid crystal display driver (IC900) “H”...
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5-2. NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS • Waveform Note on Schematic Diagram: 1 IC1 1 (XIN) • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF: µµF 50 WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytics and tantalums.
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(3) MECHANISM DECK SECTION-1 (MG-36SZ9-32) not supplied not supplied S901 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark 3-938-660-01 LEVER, EJECT 3-392-954-01 SPRING 3-392-950-01 SPRING 3-392-994-01 ROLLER, PROGRAM 3-392-951-01 SPRING * 115 3-392-933-01 LEVER (B), CHANGE 3-375-384-01 HOLDER (X), CASSETTE 3-392-948-01 SPRING * 105...
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(4) MECHANISM DECK SECTION-2 (MG-36SZ9-32) HP901 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark 3-570-615-02 POLY-WASHER (DIA.1.2) 3-375-379-01 SCREW, AZIMUTH 3-392-945-01 ROLLER (A), H.P * 164 3-379-142-01 ARM (B), ADJUSTOR 3-392-942-01 ROLLER (B), H.P 3-392-984-02 GUIDE, TAPE 3-375-378-01 ARM (R) ASSY, PINCH 3-377-909-02 LINK (X), ADJUSTOR 3-392-958-01 SPRING (R)
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(5) MECHANISM DECK SECTION-3 (MG-36SZ9-32) not supplied not supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark 3-392-959-01 SPRING 3-392-937-01 GEAR (B) 3-392-985-02 RATCHET 3-570-615-02 POLY-WASHER (DIA.1.2) * 203 4-908-792-11 SCREW (B2) 3-392-915-01 GEAR, IDLE 3-392-960-01 SPRING 3-392-986-01 ARM, SENSOR 3-392-987-01 GEAR, SELECTOR 3-392-936-01 GEAR (A)
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(6) MECHANISM DECK SECTION-4 (MG-36SZ9-32) M901 S903 S902 not supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark 3-392-967-01 BELT, MAIN 3-392-963-01 SPRING (R) 3-392-995-02 FLYWHEEL ASSY (BR) 3-318-204-91 SCREW (M1.7X4), TAPPING 3-375-375-02 BELT (C), SUB 3-375-376-01 MUTE (PWB) (MUTE SWITCH BOARD) 3-392-918-01 SCREW, EJECT HOOK * 268...