CMT-HP8V, HCD-HP8V - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 25

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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 1dB of peak.

0 dB=0.775 V

Confirm each contents of this section first of all. If the results are
not satisfied, do the adjustment.

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 adjust.

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

Procedure:
1.

Mode:  Playback

set

PWR AMP board
SPEAKER terminals (JK501)
L-CH, R-CH

+
–

level meter

test tape
P-4-A63J
(10 kHz, –10 dB)

Screw
position

L-CH
peak

within
1 dB

Output
level

L-CH
peak

R-CH
peak

within
1 dB

Screw
position

R-CH
peak

Tape

Signal

Used for

P-4-A63J

10 kHz, –10 dB

Azimuth Adjustment

3.

Mode: Playback

4.

Repeat step 1 to 3 in playback (REV) mode.

5.

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

set

test tape
P-4-A63J
(10 kHz, –10 dB)

R-CH

oscilloscope

L-CH

R-CH

V

H

waveform of oscilloscope

in phase 45

°

90

°

135

°

180

°

good

wrong

PWR AMP board
SPEAKER terminals (JK501)
L-CH

adjustment screw