CMT-DC500MD, HCD-J300 - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 27

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Precaution
1.

Clean the following parts with a denatured alcohol-moistened
swab:

record/playback heads

pinch rollers

erase head

rubber belts

capstan

idlers

2.

Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head
demagnetizer.

3.

Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.

4.

The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.

Note: Standard Volume Point is +10 dBs at SPEAKER Output Level (6

Ω

load resistance) during playbacking P-4-L300 Test Tape.
(DSG OFF, TREBLE/BASS CENTER)

Procedure:
1.

Mode : Playback

2.

Turn the adjustment screw and check output peaks. If the peaks
do not match for L-CH and R-CH, turn the adjustment screw
so that outputs match within 1 dB of peak.

L-CH
peak

R-CH
peak

screw
position

output
level

within
1 dB

L-CH
peak

R-CH
peak

screw
position

within 1dB

1.

Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head
demagnetizer.

2.

Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.

3.

After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to
the parts adjusted.

4.

The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.

5.

The adjustments should be performed in the order given in
this service manual. (As a general rule, playback circuit
adjustment should be completed before performing recording
circuit adjustment.)

6.

The adjustments should be performed for both L-CH and R-
CH.

7.

Switches and controls should be set as follows unless otherwise
specified.

test tape
P-4-A100
(10kHz, –10dB)

SJ301
 SPEAKER
Output Terminal

level meter

set

+

–

6 

Ω

P-4-A100

WS-48B

P-4-L300

10 kHz, –10 dB

3 kHz, 0 dB

315 Hz, 0 dB

Azimuth Adjustment

Tape Speed Adjustment

Level Adjustment

3.04 – 6.96 N • m

(31 to 71 g • cm)

(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)

0.20 – 0.58 N • m

(2 to 6 g • cm)

(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)

3.04 – 6.96 N • m

(31 to 71 g • cm)

(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)

0.20 – 0.58 N • m

(2 to 6 g • cm)

(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)

6.97 – 14.02 N • m

(71 to 143 g • cm)

(0.98 – 1.99 oz • inch)

0.98 N • m or more

(100 g or more)

(3.53 oz or more)

0.98 N • m or more

(100 g or more)

(3.53 oz or more)

CQ-102C

CQ-102C

CQ-102RC

CQ-102RC

CQ-201B

CQ-403A

CQ-403R

FWD

FWD
back tension

REV

REV
back tension

FF/REW

FWD tension

REV tension