FILE NO.
Service Manual
Compact Cassette Recorder
TRC-860C
(XE)
Contents
Tape adjustments ............................................................ 1
Exploded view .................................................................. 2
Parts list ........................................................................... 3
Schematic diagram .......................................................... 4
Wiring diagram ................................................................. 5
PRODUCT CODE No.
164 100 03
REFERENCE No.
SM5810648
TAPE ADJUSTMENTS
a. Adjusting Azimuth
• Be sure to clean the heads before attempting to make any adjustment.
• After completion of the adjustment, apply the threadlock (TB-1401B) to the azimuth adjustment screws to fix them securely.
(1) Load an azimuth adjustment test tape (VTT-703 etc., 10 kHz)
in tape deck.
(2) Press the PLAY button.
(3) Use a cross-tip screwdriver to turn the screw for azimuth
adjustment so that the left and right outputs are maximized.
(4) Press the STOP button.
b. Replacing the Head
• After replacing the head, demagnetize the head by using a
degausser.
• All wiring should be returned to the original position after work is
completed.
HEAD AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT
PLAY
R / P HEAD
WHITE
EARTH
c. Adjusting Tape Speed
• Use a plastic screwdriver for adjustment.
(1) Inset the test tape (TCC-119 etc., 3000 Hz).
(2) Press the PLAY button.
(3) Use a flat-tip screwdriver to turn the VR403 to adjust so that
the frequency counter becomes 3000 Hz.
d. Checking the Mechanism Torques
• Clean the head, capstan and pinch roller before making any measurement.
Measurement Take-up torque Back tension Tape tension
Cassette for PLAY : TW-2111A
measurement F.FWD / REW : TW-2231 TW-2412
PLAY 23~50 gr.cm 1.0~5.0 gr.cm 30 gr or more
F.FWD 55 gr.cm more -- - -- -
REW 55 gr.cm more -- - -- -
PLAY : TW-2111A
MOTOR SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
Drive-power cassette
2.4 4.8
SPEED
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