CMT-SP55TC, TC-SP55 - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 11

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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

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 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 sup-

ply voltage unless otherwise noted.

Mode

FWD

FWD
back tension

REV

REV
back tension

FF/REW

FWD tension

REV tension

Torque meter

Meter reading

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.

Procedure:
1. Mode : FWD playback

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

Ω

Note: Before starting the adjustment, measure performance of the

machine.  Perform adjustment only when the measured
performances do not satisfy the specifications.

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.

completed before performing recording circuit adjustment.)
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 adjust-
ment.)

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.