XR-1800RD - Sony Car Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 8

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1. Clean the following parts with a denatured-alcohol-moistened

swab:

playback head

pinch roller

rubber belt

capstan

idler

2. Demagnetize the playback head with a head demagnetizer.
3. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
4. The adjustments should be performed with the power supply

voltage (14.4 V) unless otherwise noted.

Mode

Torque Meter

Meter Reading

2.46 – 5.39 mN•m

Forward

CQ-102C

(25 – 55 g•cm)

(0.35 – 0.76 oz•inch)

Forward

0.15 – 0.39 mN•m

CQ-102C

(1.5 – 4 g•cm)

Back Tension

(0.02 – 0.06 oz•inch)

2.46 – 5.39 mN•m

Reverse

CQ-102RC

(25 – 55 g•cm)

(0.35 – 0.76 oz•inch)

Reverse

0.15 – 0.39 mN•m

CQ-102RC

(1.5 – 4 g•cm)

Back Tension

(0.02 – 0.06 oz•inch)

4.91 – 14.70 mN•m

FF, REW

CQ-201B

(50 – 150 g•cm)

(0.69 – 2.08 oz•inch)

Mode

Tension Meter

Meter Reading

Forward

CQ-403A

more than 60 g

Reverse

CQ-403R

(more than 2.12 oz)

0 dB= 0.775 V

1. The adjustments should be performed in the order given in

this service manual.

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

R-CH.

Procedure:
1. Put the set into the FWD PB mode.

2. Turn the screw and check the output peak value.  Adjust the

screw so that the peak value in channels L and R coincides
within 2 dB.

3. Check the phase in the FWD PB mode.

Type

 Signal

 Used for

P-4-A063

6.3 kHz, –10 dB

head azimuth adjustment

WS-48A

3 kHz, 0 dB

tape speed adjustment

Ω

°

°

°

°

Ω

Ω