2-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment
When parts are replaced, perform the required adjustments by referring to procedures for the tape transport system. If there are any changes to the tape path, first run a T-120 tape and make sure excessive tape wrinkle does not occur at the tape guides. 1) If tape wrinkle is observed at the guide roller S, T, turn the guide roller S, T until wrinkle disappears. 2) If the tape wrinkle is still observed at the tape guide, perform the tilt adjustment of the ACE head. (See page 5-3 of the Service Manual for Test Point Locations.)
2-2-1(b) ACE HEAD TILT ADJUSTMENT
1) Playback a blank tape and observe the position of the tape at the lower flange of tape guide. 2) Confirm that there is no curl or wrinkle at the lower flange of tape guide as shown in Fig. 2-5 (B). 3) If a curl or wrinkle of the tape occurs, slightly turn the screw (A) tilt adjust on the ACE head ass�y. 4) Reconfirm the ACE head height.
(A) (B)
2-2-1 ACE Head Assembly Adjustment
2-2-1(a) ACE HEAD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1) Run the alignment tape (Color bar) in the playback mode. 2) Observe surface of the audio head using a dental mirror. 3) Turn screw (C) clockwise or counterclockwise until the gap of lower tape edge and the lower edge of the control head is about 0.25mm. (Refer to Fig. 2-3 and 2-4)
WRINKLE
(BAD)
(GOOD)
Fig. 2-5 Tape Guide Check
2-2-1(c) AUDIO AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT
1) Load alignment tape (Mono scope) and playback the NTSC : 7KHz (PAL : 6KHz) signal. 2) Connect channel-1 scope probe to audio output test point. 3) Adjust screw (B) to achieve maximum audio level. (See Fig. 2-3)
