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 1dB of peak.
L-CH peak Output level
within 1dB within 1dB
Tape Speed Check Mode: Playback
Screw position
test tape WS-48B (3 kHz, 0 dB) set
1. Insert the WS-48B into the deck. 2. Press the bB button on the deck. 3. Confirm that the frequency counter reads 3,000 ± 90 Hz. Sample value of Wow and Flutter: 0.3% or less W.RMS (JIS) (WS-48B)
waveform of oscilloscope
in phase 45° good
90° 135° 180° wrong
4. Reapeat step 1 to 3 in playback (REV) mode. 5. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the parts adjusted.