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Tape Speed Adjustment
Procedure:
Mode: playback
32 
test tape
WS-48B
(3 kHz, 0 dB)
set
2
 (headphones) jack
digital frequency
counter
Mode
Tension Meter
Meter Reading
FWD
CQ-403A
more than 90 g
REV
CQ-403R
(more than 3.17 oz)
Mode
Torque Meter
Meter Reading
FWD
CQ-102C
30 – 70 g•cm
(0.42 – 1.02 oz•inch)
FWD
2.0 – 6.0 g•cm
Back tension
(0.028 – 0.076 oz•inch)
REV
CQ-102RC
30 – 70 g•cm
(0.42 – 1.02 oz•inch)
REV
2.0 – 6.0 g•cm
Back tension
(0.028 – 0.076 oz•inch)
80 – 170 g•cm
FF, REW
CQ-201B
(1.12 – 2.38 oz•inch)
Adjust so that the frequency at the beginning and that at the end of
tape winding are between 2,970 and 3,030 Hz.
Adjustment Location:
SECTION 5
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
SECTION 4
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
PRECAUTION
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured-alcohol-moistened
swab:
record/playback/erase head
pinch roller
rubber belts
capstan
idlers
2. Demagnetize the record/playback/erase head with a head de-
magnetizer. (Do not bring  the head demagnetizer close to the
erase head.)
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.
Torque Measurement
Tape Tension  Measurement
Standard Output Level
Test Tape
  TAPE SECTION     0 dB = 0.775 V
1. The adjustments should be performed in the order given in the
service manual. (As a general rule. Playback circuit adjustment
should be completed before performing recording circuit ad-
justment.)
2. The adjustments should be performed for both L-ch and R-ch
unless otherwise indicated.
SP OUT
PHONES
Load impedance
6 Ω
32 Ω
Output  level
0.775 V (0 dB)
0.25 V (–10 dB)
Type
Signal
Used for
WS-48B
3 kHz, 0 dB
Tape speed adjustment
P-4-A063
6.3 kHz, –10 dB
Head azimuth adjustment
Digital frequency counter
2,970 to 3,030 Hz
adjustable 
resistor
M691
Adjust so that the value on the frequency counter is 3 kHz.
Specification Values:
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