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Cassette Recorder
M W731'_ (SPAIN)
-. Specifications
Recording system .. AC bias, 4-track
stereo
Erasing system Magnet erase, 2-track
Tape speed 4.75 cm/seco
(1-7/8 i.p.s.)
Rewind and fast
forward time 110 seco (C-60)
Frequency range LW: 150 - 285 kHz
MW: 525 - 1,605 kHz
SW: 5.95 - 18.0 MHz
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
Terminal impedance . HEADPHONES:
320hms
CD/LlNE IN:
47 kohms
___ Specifications subject to change without notice.
Frequency response . 80 ~ 12,000 Hz
Output power 11W (P.M.P.O.)
3.5 + 3.5W
(MUSIC POWER)
Power source DC: 9V, "D" type x 6
AC: 120/220V,
50/60Hz
Dimensions 575x136x131 mm
(WxHxDI
Weight Approx. 3.4 kg
including batteries
PRODUCT CODE NO.
142 809 62 (Gray)
142 809 63 (Red)
REFERENCE No. WM-580187

DISASSEMBLY _
REMOVAL OF CABINET
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HEAO REPLACEMENT ANO AZIMUTH
After replaeement, demagnetize the heads by using
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Be sure to dean the head assembly before making
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TAPE "B"
R/P HEAD
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AOJUSTMENT--------------
REMOVAL OF TOP LID
TAPE "A"
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TAPE DECK A AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT
(1) Insert the test tape
azimuth adjustment into tape deek A.
(2) Press tape deek A's play button.
(3) Usecross-tip serewdriver to turn the serew
ment of the tape deek A azimuth so that the left/right
outputs are maximized while tape deek A is playing
baek.
2.
TAPE DECK B AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT
(1) Insert the test tape for azimuth adjustment into tape
deek B.
(2) Press tape deek B's play button.
(3) Use eross-tip serewdriver to turn the serew for adjust-
ment of the tape deek B azimuth so that the left/right
outputs are maximized while tape deek S is playing
baek.
(VTT-703,
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TAPE "A"
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-- HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTOR ANO AOJUST THE
MOTOR REPLACEMENT
SPEEO,-------------
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MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT
• DUBBING SWITCH : NORMAL
(1) Insert the test tape (MTT-111 N, ete. 3,000 Hz) into
tape deek A.
(2) Press tape deek A's play button.
(3) Adjust SVR901 (on the ampoboard) sothat the
freqency eounter shows a readinq of 3,000 Hz.
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ADJUSTMENT OF MECHANISM ------------------------
• Clean the head, capstan and pinch roller before measurement.
• Check the torque and tension.
Measuring itern Tape-up torqus
Cassette for
measurement
PLAY
F. FWD/REW
PLAY:TW-2111
F. FWD/REW:TW2231
30~60gr·cm
55~120gr·cm
Back 1ension
PLAY:TW-2111
1.5~4.5gr·cm (TAPE"B")
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TUNERADJUSTMENT------------------------------
• Use a plastic screwdirver for adjustment.
• Adjust the intermediate frequency of MW and FM to the frequency of ceramic filter.
Supply voltage DC 9.0V
Speaker impedance 2.7 ohm
Standard Ouptput 50mW (0.36V)
Function selector RADIO
Fine Tuning CENTER
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2 Tuning
Coverage to Test Loop speaker terminals
4
Tracking
5
6 Repeat adjustments
LW BAND SELECT SWITCH: LW
Adjusting
Circuit Input Output
1 Tuning Connect AM SG
Coverage to Test Loop speaker terminals
2
3
Tracking
4
5 Repeat adjustments
terminal by sweep
generator, it place
to L104-2
Connect AM SG Connect VTVM to 515kHz
Connect AM SG Connect VTVM to 600kHz 600kHz L104-2
to Test Loop speaker terminals
Connect AM SG Connect VTVM to 160kHz 160kHz L104-1
to Test Loop speaker terminals
BAND SELECT SWITCH : MW
Connections
Connect sweep
generator to C305,
C301 (GND)
Connections
Connect VTVM to 140kHz
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460kHz
1640kHz High End VCT-4
1400kHz·
SG Frequency Position of tuning dial
290kHz High End CT-3
280kHz
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Tuning
Coverage
Tracking
Repeat adjustments
Adjusting
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Tuning
Coverage
Tracking
Repeat adjustments
Connect AM SG
to ANT terminal
through dummy
Connect AM SG
to
through dummy
Connect sweep
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IC10l
and TP-2 (GND)
Connect FM SG
to TP-l (H),
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Connect FM SG
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TP-2 (GND)
BANO SELECT SWITCH: SW
Connections
Input Output
Connect VTVM to
speaker terminals
ANT terminal
BANO SELECT SWITCH: FM FM OUMMY ANTENNA: 75Qunbalance
Input
CD
(H)
Connect VTVM to
speaker terminals
Connections
Connect sweep
generator of input
line to C507,
C301 (GND)
Connect VTVM to
speaker terminals
Connect VTVM to
speaker terminals
Output
SG Frequency Positio n of tuning dial Adjustment
5.8MHz
19.0kHz High End CT-4
7.0MHz 7.0MHz Ll05
16.0MHz 16.0MHz
SG Frequency Position01tuning dial
10.7MHz Low
87.35MHz Lowend Ll02
108.3MHz High End
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1) INPUT
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PILOT SIGNAL
2) ADJUSTMENT
ADJUST
FREQUENCY
3) INSTALLATION OF FREQUENCY COUNTER AND BUFFERAMP.
Turn SVR501 until the frequency counter reads 76.0 kHz
±200 Hz
BANO SELECT SWITCH: FM
FM MOOE SWITCH: FM STEREO
60dB 22.5kHz DEV. AT 98MHz
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Each percaution in this manual should be followed during servicing. Components identifled with the lEC svrnbolzb in the parts list and
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with&,use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings of resistance, wattage or voltage thatare designated
in the parts list in this manual.
Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably insulated from the supply
circuit before erturning the product to the customer.
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5951. ....•....• DUBBING 5PEED 5WITCH
5952 BEAT CANCEL 5WITCH
5961 .•.....•.. TAPE "A" PLAY 5WITCH
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5972 VOLTAGE 5ELECT 5WITCH
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