SECTION 4
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
• TAPE MECHANISM DECK SECTION
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
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
pinch rollers
rubber belts
idlers
HCD-MG110/MG310AV
Torque Measurement
Mode
Torque meter
FWD
CQ-102C
FWD
CQ-102C
back tension
REV
CQ-102RC
REV
CQ-102RC
back tension
FF/REW
CQ-201B
FWD tension
CQ-403A
REV tension
CQ-403R
Meter reading
2.94 mN • m to 7.84 mN • m
31 to 71 g • cm
(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)
0.14 mN • m to 0.59 mN • m
2 to 6 g • cm
(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)
2.94 mN • m to 7.84 mN • m
31 to 71 g • cm
(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)
0.14 mN • m to 0.59 mN • m
2 to 6 g • cm
(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)
6.86 mN • m to 17.64 mN • m
71 to 143 g • cm
(0.98 – 1.99 oz • inch)
more than 0.98 N • m
100 g or more
(3.53 oz or more)
more than 0.98 N • m
100 g or more
(3.53 oz or more)
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