XR-C5090 - Sony Car Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 14

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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. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the

parts adjusted.

5. The adjustments should be performed with the power supply

voltage unless otherwise noted.

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Mode

Tension Meter

Meter Reading

Forward

CQ-403A

more than 90 g

(more than 3.18 oz)

Reverse

CQ-403R

more than 90 g

(more than 3.18 oz)

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Mode

Torque Meter

Meter Reading

Forward

CQ-102C

30 - 65 g•cm

(0.42 - 0.90 oz•inch)

Forward

CQ-102C

0.5 - 4.5g•cm

Back Tension

(0.01 - 0.06 oz•inch)

Reverse

CQ-102RC

30 - 65 g•cm

(0.42 - 0.90 oz•inch)

Reverse

CQ-102RC

0.5 - 4.5g•cm

Back Tension

(0.01 - 0.06 oz•inch)

FF, REW

CQ-201B

60 - 200 g•cm

(0.83 - 2.78 oz•inch)

Procedure:
1. Put the set into the FWD PB mode.
2. Adjust adjustment resistor for inside capstan motor so that the

reading on the speed checker or frequency counter becomes in
specification.

Specification: Constant speed

Speed checker

Frequency counter

–1.5 to +2.5%

2,955 to 3,075 Hz

set

+

–

test tape
WS-48A
(3 kHz, 0 dB)

speaker out terminal

4 

Ω

speed checker

or

frequency counter

Tape Speed Adjustment

– SET UPPER VIEW –

0 dB=0.775 V

Tuner section is no adjustment.