Adjustment
Record Level
Record/Playback Curves
Indicator Adjustment
Indicator Adjustment
and Amplifier Modes
Control of the Playback
Using Frequency Meter
Using Transformer
Voltmeter
Using Tape of Known
of the Amplifiers, without
Test Tapes
and Record Level
of Playback and Record Amplifiers
Record Amplifier
Amplifier
Adjustment of Limiting Threshold
Adjustment of Release Time
with
List for Tandberg
Recorder 6000X
Mechanical Parts
Screws,
Electrical Components
12.3.1 Transistors
12.3.2 Diodes
12.3.3 Rectifier
1
12.3.5 Poientiometers
12.3.6 Heads
12.3.7 Transfonners
Washers, Nuts and Circlips
2.3.4
Trimming
and Diode
Diagram
Adjustment
of Bias Current
Adjustment
in Record Mode
in Playback
Control 10
Record Levels
of
Curve
230/115V
from
Hz
60
operation
from Four-Track
Venion
Electrical Modifications
in
Series 6000X
Reference
Capacitor
Identification
6000X
Series
Amplifier I
or Counter 10
and Vacuum
Length
Adjustment
and
50 Hz
Part
Numbers
lViring Diagram
Ttrbe
9
I
9
9
I
9
I
9
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
11
11
11
12
72
12
t2
13
13
13
I4
1.7
77
2L
21
2L
22
22
9'
,t
22
22
23
23
24
^
1.0
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT
1.1
Clutches
1.1.1
Take-up Turntable
Normal
Set
the operating
with
the motor running.
between the
table
and friction disc
(0.02"-0.035").
fig.
1.1.
Forward
polyurethane
drive
lever
to
991009 lays between
If necessary, adjust
normal forward
Ensure that
friction
drive
pads
the clearance
under
screw A as
position
the turn-
0,5-0,9
shown in
mm
0,5-0.9
mm
{0.02"-0.35")
1
991 034
L
-
I
Control
Note:
The
presents
of Winding
All
controls
with the tape recorder
tion
control is
with
and
accomplished
two
optional modes
Torque
and measurements
empty
30 mm
reels
as
of
radius
placed
only.
shown
control.
must be carried out
in
horizontal
in
fig.
Force:
4O-80g
posi-
1.2, which
991017
Fig.1.1
il
-
991013
80
.rl
mm radius
Force:
15-30g
.arl
4
While measuring,
rotation. The instrument should
slow
movement in a straight
der.
Fig. 1.2 Control of winding force.
Fast Forward
Control of Fast Winding
Set
the operating lever
The control is
presents
Winding
two optional
the reel should be allowed
line
Torque
fast
to
accomplished as
modes of control,
forward
shown
follow the
tape
towards
Normal forward
the
winding
in fig.
1.3, which
to have a
recor-
drive
position.
Notc:
mode.
After a
operation,
20-30V"
longer
an increase
considered
is
period
normal.
as
of
of
the
continuous
torque by
+i
I
mm radius
\
30
80 mm radius
^
Force:
90-2509
\
\F
't\
Fig. 1.3 Control of
If the torque deviates
figure, check and, if
2673738.
spring
fast winding
necessary, alter the
torque. Fast forward winding mode
from
the specifications in the
pressure
of
Ensure that there is a clearance between the studs on
friction disc 991010
and
lever
991013.
See fig. 1.4.
min 0,1
(0.091")
mm
1.1.2 Supply Turntable
Tape
Control
of
Set the operating
The
control
presents
is accomplished
optional modes
two
Tightening
lever to normal
Tension
forward drive
as shown
of
control.
30 mm radius
in
fig.
position.
which
1.5,
991017
Fig. 1.4
991013
991OlO
261805
80 mm radius
Force:
O-99o
the
While measuring,
movement in a
straight
reel should
the
line towards
be
allowed
the tape recorder.
to
have a slow
rotation. The
instrument should
follow
F
Fig. 1.5 Control of tape
tightening tension.
Normal forward drive mode.
Fast
Reverse
Control
Set
the
The
control
presents
Winding
of Fast
operating
is
accomplished
two
optional
Force:
240-67
Reverse
lever
modes
0g
Winding
to fast
as
of
30
Torque
reverse
shown in
control.
mm radius
winding position.
fig.
1.6,
which
Force:
90-250g
80 mm
J
radius
1F{
Fig.
1.6 control
If the
figure,
spring 261805.
The
reverse
measured
1a--dius!
(fig.
1.2
See
Set the
Check
tumtable
screw
Set the
reverse
between
parts
(0.02"-0.04").
The
torque
check
difference
Winding
at
30 mm
If
necessary,
1.7),
or spring
Brakes
fig.
1.8.
operating
that the
is
approx.
D.
operating
winding
screw
on
operating
adjustment prosedure
of fast
reverse
deviates
and, if
See fig.
between
Torque
clearance
respectively.
C
If
necessary,
1.7.
should
radius),
alter
2673738
lever
to
1 mm
lever
to fast
and the
arm
991012
necessary,
winding
from
the specifications
Fast
Winding
be lesi
g (measured
or 50
p.esiu.e
the
(fig.
1.1).
normal
between
is
(0.04").
forward
Ensure
bottom
lays
adjust
equal for
forward
the
of
screw
torque.
alter the
Torque
than
of
brake
If
necesiary,
that
the
between
both turntables.
pressure
180 g (force
spring
drive
pad^
winding
the
hinged
0,b-1
C.
Fast
at
position.
clearance
reverse
in
the
and Fast
g0
mm
261g0b
and
the
adjust
or fast
delrin
mm
of
winding
Set
the operating
pressure
The
g (2.8
80
pressure
adjust
pair
of
Fig.
1.7
mode
pad
pressure
the
pliers.
of the
oz) !
arm
See fig.
lever
pad
tO 7o,
254025.
by
bending
1.12.
to
normal forward
against
the
measured
See fig.
the
tape rest
on
the
1.11.
spring
position.
drive
slould
end
If
necessary,
268062
be
of the
with-a
.)fl
1.3
Pressure
Set the
between
254844
fig.
1-.!. If
arm
254025
Pad
operating
pressure
the
should
be approx.
necessary,
with
Adjustment
lever
to neutral position.
pad
990325
6,5 mm
adju,st
of
the
pliers.
a
pair
and
(1/4")
clearance
See fig.
The
clearance
the
tape rest
as
shown in
by bending
1.10.
the
Fig.
1.8
991Ol7
(0.02"-0.04")
i)c
Mechanisrn
StoP
End
1.4
A
251489
-
(1/4").
mm
6,5
1.9
Fig.
;
I
TaPe
1.4.1
feeler
The
i;';
;;
Adiustment
;'"i;t;;;iline.p'l"g
Adlustment
1.4.2
1.13
fig.
See
S.;
or
bN."ff;di
ir,i;"i';"
ffi;;
oost.
id;t";'ii"*
i"".","1t*'-"";#qt.l""F*iml*n3iiil".n';"i
operating
il:
forward
"T;-i;
When
loosen
not,
the
until
",i.iirJii""i""iri"a
fi;;';;;;
and
feeler
(0.02").
See
stop
fig.
ii"r"t
and
1.14.
Tension
Feeler
the
of
and
reverse
or
.r'"ura
p.ro
the
ttt"
screw
against
of
1.14'
lever
rear
startJ-
tension
to.ie-o.fs
oii.
motor
it
motor
the
arm
the
tape
the
a'ii"
in
o')
tensioit
porislea-"ontact
released,
ii accomptishgd-u.v
243eeo'
Feeler
TaPe
normal
in
winding'
;;-;;e;hd'
*,J-poiiti"rr
tt'"
tla"
r'.i
"u"u"'
when
244694A-
t!"tet
"f
when
irten
the
the
the
Th-e
slowlv-
the
microswitch
see
forward
tighten
spacing.
shouldlay.between
winding
and.
1'14'
fig'
mains.switch
tape
rhe
Yh:T"--ll3
through
feeler-is
surface
feeler
tape
the
-
between
minimum
is
tightening
drive
reeler
min'
of
screw'
should
modes'
position'
set
is
motor
guide
the
0'5
guide
the
is in
When
open'
the
(
0'5
8
to
will
is
mm
the
tape
mm
F\
1.10
Fig.
1
80
g
(2.82
oz)
t0%
Min 0,5
{0.02")
mm
@
1.13
!f
1.11
Fig.
Fig.
DF
Fig.
1.12
Fig.
1.14
2.0
ALIGNMENT
-
It is-important
heads
on.the
results
on
tape recorder
the tape
ponse
2.1
Demagnetize
the
2.2
2.2.1
Connect
kHz),
oscillator
erase
by mens
2.2.2
Set the
VTVM
low-capacitance
Then
headhalf.
Set
check
The
recording
recording
2.2.3
Set
the
of a VTVM.
R407.
adjust
tape
new
polished
and the
Demagnetizing
heads.
Bias-
Oscillator
head. Adjust
Era* Voltage
check that
the
deviation from
Btas Current
the
voltage
path.
the
and
calibrated
a
frequency
by
means
of C404.
tape recorder
to
upper
tape recorder
the voltage
should
on
channel R.
recorder
tape
across
Adjust
Check
to 22Y
by
the
that
tape
tapes,
approx.
signal-to-noise
Erase
Frequency
probe.
the
contact
recorder
the
tape should
5 times
before
heads
measuring
and
Circuits
long
meter
half of
the same voltage
across
not exceed
upper
means
wave receiver
or frequency
pick-up
of
a
the
oscillator frequency
for
stereo recording
the
The
for recording
upper half
the voltage
for
stereo recording
half of the
the
voltage
voltage
of R410. Demagnetize
between
good.
is
ratio.
adjacent
voltage
across lower
To
be run
at normal
the
parts
placed
loop
erase head
should
appears
on channel
of the erase
measured
10V.
Proceed
bias head
to 22Y
the
tape
obtain
optimum
through
speed
friquency
before
(tuned
counter
to
around
to 8b.b kHz
and connect
by
means
be 80-120V.
across lower
in
similarly
and measure
by means
means of
by
head-half
heads
and
the
the
to
have
res-
aligning
256.5
the
to
the
of a
L
and
head.
stereo
for
and
and
IHMD
Fig.
3.1 Tape
3.2
Mechanical
Prior
essential
ment
Set the operating
screw holding
position
the
a
the
screw. The
the_ upper
247941.
Put
a tape free
way and
position,
99033.1
tapg
ls
$ightly
located
Align
pressure
perfectly.
path
to the
through
running
guide
electrical
to make the
the
latch 215563
determined
spring
and lower
from
set the operating
Adjust the
with
a screw
touching
adjacent to the
evenly through
post
roller
spring
2, 3,
adjustment
screws
adjustment
adjustment
tape
path.
lever
on-e of the
run
to neutral
to
by
spring
pressure
points
damages
lever
azimuth
driver
as shown in fig.
capstan.
and
4 similarly.
234478
flanges
of tape
without
allow the latch
will
of
on the
to normal forward
position
the
to make
path
of the
sideways
position.
284478.
now
be equal
pressure
recorder
pressure
of
rest of
the tape
of the tape
If necessary,
the
Unscrew
Then tighten
roller
3.2, until
heads,
it
move-
to settle in
against
pivot
in
normal
drive
roller
path,
post
adjust
tape
-<l
is
the
the
1
run
3.0 TAPE
3.1
Visual
Load
the recorder
lever
dowly
that
the
screws (C)
tape
head
Operate
runs
without
Check
cor:ect.
flanges
forward
tape
bias
against
parallel
is
the start/stop
within
flickering
that
It
of
the
drive,
must,
however,
PATH
Check
with
normal
record
button,
of the
on
neither
tolerated
posts
drive
by
no means
a t-ape,
head
head.
when
to
the
head neither
on
the record
the
record
to the
the rims
height positioning
can
be
guide
or
as the
and
forward
touches
base
Also
head.
and check
pressure
side
of
that
the recorder
mechanism
bulge
move
position.
drive
the height
plate,
nor
check
pressure
of the
guide
the
the tape
is
at the
the
operating
adjustment
presses
thit
the
that the
wheel
rubber
wheel.
posts
touches
is in
normal
engaged.
flanges.
Checi
the
bias
tape
the
The
ln
is
rll'\
Fig.
3.2
Azimuth
adjustment
pressure
of
roller
--
(?4;
$'rF
4.0
HEAD ALIGNMENT WITH
TEST TAPES, MODEL
4.1 Playback
Set
the
VTVM to
4.1.1
Height Adiustment
Play
Tandberg
prerecorded
and with the
approx.
by means
obtained from
to
maintain the headfront
4.1.2
Azlmuth
Play
Tandberg
prerecorded
7 tl2
ips. Adjust
head
by means
indication
4.2 Record
4.2.1
Height
Insert a new
forward
parallel
run
play
a
of approx.
the
height with screws
maintain the headfront
4.2.2Heighl
Record
direction, then
and
dip
powder
visible
Fig.6.1
patterns
high
Adjust
and
as
or too low.
as
Head
recorder
each one of the
30 dB.
of
on
drive.
in
stereo,
it
four
shows
obtained
above
for stereo
phono
test tape No.
tape with
area corresponding
the
track 3
Adjustment
tape with 10
the VTVM
Head
Adiustment
tape, and start the recorder in
Check visually that
with the upper
Adiustment
in the opposite. Cut
into
alcohol
dark stripes
the
1.000 Hz recorded
Adjust the
screws
test tape No. 2.
the azimuth
of the
0,1 mm
well above
a solution
(Magna
correct
when the head is
and
height of
(A)
(channel
parallel
000 or 15
screw
is
obtained.
by Visual Inspection
track of the record head,
(4
(C)
fig.
parallel
by Track Meaurement
See). The
with spacings in lighter
pattern
perform
TANDBERG
6041X
playback
outputs.
1. This
to track
the
until minimum
R),
while endeavourlng
to
the tape.
This is a full
000 Hz
position
(B),
the tape appears to
If
mils).
while
3.1,
to the tape.
normal level, first in
off
grained
fine
of
a
tracks will
on the tape
positioned
new track
connect
and
is a full
at
3 reduced
playback
recorded
of the
until
necessary,
endeavouring
a length of tape
iron
measurement.
track
7 ll2
ips,
by
head
output is
track
playback
maximum
normal
with
adjust
one
oxyde
then
shade.
and the
either
too
4.3.2 Height
Set
the
locking screw
VTVM
the
bias
M
a
at
to
be
for the
Check that
the bias head
between the
record head. The height
critical, and
the mounting
raise the
4.3.3 Horizontal Adjustment
Connect
headhalves,
ing. Insert
the
bias head to the right.
Then
screwdriver towards the left hand side.
Induced voltage
maximum. Continue
until the
When the
(H)
while maintaining correct
head.
change
repeated.
4.4
Erase Head
4.4.1 Height
By
visual inspection,
mils) of the
the tape. Insert Tandberg
4OO Hz
channel R
grained
solution).
centre of the
adjacent tracks
adjust the height
screws
check.
Adjustment
tape recorder
(H)
across each one
head
highest
the tape runs freely in
bias head slightly.
a VTVM across each one of the record
and
a screwdriver in
pull
the
bias
position
Then
recheck the output
has
occured, the horizontal
upper half of
signal
(track
iron
Check that
(K)
and
fig.
up or down
possible
and that
head
bias
if the clearance
plate
for
set the tape
bias head carefully
(bias)
pulling
is reduced
has
Adjustment
check that
at 7 Ll2 ips well
3). Dip
oxyde
erased track.
powder
the recorded
are
erased, see fig.
of the
(L)
ref.
in record mode,
3.1, about
record
of the
means
by
reading
there
the
and
position
between
record
the
recorder
groove
in recording head
the head towards left side
10-15 7o
by
found,
been
horizontal
the erase head is visible
test tape No.
the tape in
and
Make sure
erase
fig. 3.1,
and unscrew the
turn.
1/2
head
of adjustment screw
on
groove
the
is
sufficient
mounting
of
bias
the
the
head is insufficient,
for stereo record-
I,
ref. fig.
by
below
thigthen
voltage. If
above
head
position
procedure
approx.
normal
a solution
alcohol
is
track
that
6.2.
by means
and repeat the
Connect a
halves. Move
the
voltmeter.
in front
clearance
plate
for
head is
bias
head and
3.1, and
means
increases to
a noticeable
0,25
9 and record
(Magna
positioned
parts
no
If necessary,
pull
of
maximum.
the
screw
of
has to be
mm
above
level on
fine
of
of
of
above
of
the
not
the
a
the
(10
a
See
in
the
the
D
{^
4.2.3
Azimuth
Load a new
tape speed 7 Ll2
Depress
volume
Record
Adjust
output from
compromise.
4.3
Bias
4.3.1
Vertical Adiustment
Move
the operating
position
drive
record
heads are
the bias head as required.
Adiustment
tape into
ips, a 15 000
playback
both
potentiometers
l,evel knobs for
the record head
both channels simultaneously or
Head
lever
and check that
parallel.
the tape
buttons and turn
to maximum. Adjust
approx. 150 mV
recorder
Hz
signal in
azimuth
slowly to the normal forward
If
screw for
head fronts of
the
necessary,
and
both
the outputs.
at
bend
record
playback
both Line
maximum
bias- and
the arm of
at
stereo.
best
4.4.2 Azimuth
Check
perpendicular
azimuth
This
adjustment
that
the
to
position
Adlustment
head
the
mounting
by means
not
is
critical.
front of
plate.
the
of
4.5 Model 6021X
The
alignments specified
model 6021X with the exception
which is
is superseded
supenseded by 5.1.1 and
by 6.2.2.
in
para.
erase
the
If necessar5r,
(K)
screws
4.0
are
paragraph
of
paragraph
ref.
valid
4.2.1,
head is
adjust
3.1.
fig.
for the
4.1.1,
which
5.0 HEAD
ALIGNMENT
TANDBERG
MODEL
5.1 Playback
Head
TEST
6041X
WITHOUT
TAPES,
a similar
dip
and alcohol
visible.
distributed
Readjust the
the azimuth
recording on
it into a mixture of
(Magna
The
spaces
equidistant across
alignment.
between
height
4 and 2.
tracks
glained
fine
See solution)
the recorded
position,
if necessary,
Cut the
iron oxyde
to make
the tape, ref.
the recording
tracks
and
tape
powder
should
fig.6.1.
recheck
and
be
back
meters.
Head
the
Alignment
the
of
screws
run
for channel
Alignment
a standard
head
until
Head
instructions
instructions
5.1.1 Height
The height
adjustment
the tape shall
lamination
5.1.2 Azimuth
Play
VTVM connected
playback
the
fig. 3.1,
ref.
output
5.2 Record
Follow the
5.3 Bias
Follow
playback head
(A), ref. fig. 3.1.
with the upper
flush
L.
azimuth
to each
the
by
maximum
given
given
is aligned by
alignment
output. Adjust the
azimuth
reading
under
under
the height
The upper
part
adjustment screw
obtained
is
paragraph
paragpaph
edge of
the head
of
tape
position
4.2.
4.3
with
on
6.1.2
Insert a
Hz signal
ing level in mono
and dip
a
prereeorded
of
(B)
the
fig.6.2. Adjust
necessarv.
6.1.3
Record a 1.000
500 Hz
recording levels.
track 2
should
signal
signal is heard.
The Erase
Playback
be heard. Raise
is heard. Lower
Head
full-track
from a
it into
(channel
generator, well
the
track is
the
Head
Hz signal on
on
signal
Turn the
Recheck the azimuth
prerecorded tape and
on
track
Magna
in the
vertical
track 3
R)
at
the
the
above
(channel
3
See
solution.
centre of the
position
tape
maximum
playback
playback
of the
1
track
(channel
around
head
position.
(channel
volume.
head
record
optimum
R). Cut
R)
the
Check'that
erased area,
erase head
L) and
at
optimum
play
and
No signal
if
1.000
the
if the 500
a 1'000
record'
tape
the
ref'
if
,-t
a
back
Hz
Hz
Head
Erase
5.4
screws
mils)
Azimuth
azimuth
adjustment
with
position
6021X
Adjustment
of
of the ferite
should
Adjustment
the
with the exception of
CONTROL
5.4.1 Height
The height
adiustment
min
tfO
erase head
the
5.4.2
Align the
azimuth
parallel
azimuth
Model 6021X
5.5
The alignments
model
is superseded by
6.2.2.Paragraph
TRACK
6.0
Model 6041X
6.1
is
the erase
of
specified in
4.2.
5.4.1 is superseded by 6.2.1.
head
(K
mounting
L) ref.
and
visible above
be
position
screws
the erase
Paragtaph 4.2.1
aligned
fig. 3.1.
the upper
for
core
of
(K).
plate for the heads.
head is
paragraph 5.0
the
the erase
The erase head should
not critical.
paragraph
is superseded by
by
Approx.
tape.
head
are
height
the
0'25
track of
by
valid for
5.2 which
the
be
The
-
-
Fig. 6.1
-
-
Too
high
Correct
Track measurement
Too high
:
:
of record
head
Too
Too
low
tn
low
Record Head
6.1.1
Record a 1.000
optimum
3 for approx. 5 seconds.
Hz signal
recording
level in stereo
from
Turn
generator
a
the
on tracks 1 and
A-test
tape around and
well
above
make
Fig. 6.2
Correct
Track measurement
of erase
tro
head
6.2
Model
6021X
7.1.3 Record Level Adjustment
l)a
6.2.1 Erase
The
screws
in stereo well above
full-track
See solution and check
symmetrically across the
record heads, if necessary.
6.2.2 Record Head
The
adjustment
stereo
prerecorded
check that the tracks
across the
6.2.3
Head
height of
height of the record
well above optimum recording
Playback
the erase head is aligned by the
(K
L) ref. fig. 3.1. Record a 1.000
and
prerecorded
screws
tape.
tape. Readjust the
Head
optimum recording level on a
tape. Dip the tape in the
(C).
Dip
the tape in Magna
adjustment
Hz
signal
that the tracks are distributed
tape. Readjust the erase
head is aligned
Record
are distributed
a 1.000 Hz signal in
level
on a
See
erase and the record
symmetrically
Magna
and
by the height
full-track
solution and
heads,
the
Insert a new tape
in
A-test. Adjust the recording levels for
indication of
playback
current
channel)
7.1.4 Record/Playback
para.
Ref.
playback
7.1.5
Indicator Adjustment
Setting of levels,
Adjust R124 for a 0
indicator
indicator.
Release
output voltage is still 1.5 V for
1.5V at both
buttons
means of R108
by
until an
8.2 for
curves.
and set
both
record a4OOHz
and
(B-test)
output voltage
the same as
F-224 for
playback
(left
Curves
adjustment
dB
buttons and check that the
phono
outputs. Depress the
and adjust the
channel)
of 1.5 V is obtained.
and control
in Record
paragraph
in
reading on left record level
the same
channels.
both
signa.latT
R208
and
of record/
Mooe
7.1.3.
reading
l12ips
VTVM
a
recording
(right
right
on
rF
il
'
^
{T--\
The height
adjustment
the upper edge of the lamination for
the
azimuth
7.0 ADJUSTMENT AND
of the
screws
position
playback
(A).
head is
The tape shall run
if necessary.
aligned by
parallel
channel L. Readjust
CONTROL OF THE
AMPLIFIERS.
7.1.1 Playback Level Adiustment
Connect a VTVM
tum the
recorder for 7 tl2 ips
No.
reading on both vacuum tube
7.1.2 Adlustment of Bias Current
Insert
Connect a
generator
for
to maximum and adjust the
150 mV deflection on
stereo recording. Adjust
on left channel VTVM, and R410 to maximum
channel
Note:
playback
4 and adjust R150
a new
VTVM
to Line
Hz
1.000
The
ally tuned
tances
upper
and 0.5
VTVM.
2-track model
C40?,
C408
bias-
and erase heads,
are
track.
each one of the
to
volume controls
playback
(L)
voltmeters.
reel of
good quality
Line Output terminals, and
to
Input terminals and set the
volt. Set the Output Level Controls
VTVM. Set the tape recorder
R407
bias- and erase
given
is also
and C126.
pF.
in
phono
to maximum. Set the
of
and R250
Record Level Controls
maximum deflection
to
equipped with individu-
heads. The values
C226
respectively. The
Upper
ouq)uts, and
Tandberg test tape
(R)
(Low
tape
labelled
are
number refers to
the height
with
for 1.5V
Noise).
signal
generator
to
for
on right
of
on the
capaci-
7.1.6 Distortion
Connect signal
meter to outputs.
Adjust
indicators.
distortion
indicator,
7.1.7 Indicator
Set the
check that the vacuum
phono
level
7.1.8 Control
Play
prerecorded
250-1 0. 000-5. 000ips
standard.
5 kHz:
tolerances t
two channels should
Record Level controls to
Modes.
tape recorder
output.
indicators read
back Tandberg
tape speed. The
generator
Record in B-test on both channels.
Check distortion
exceeds 37o, readjust recording level
paras.
ref.
The
+
1
7.1.3
Adjustment
Adjust P"422
0 dB.
Playback Amplifier
of
tape
with
1. 000-
output
2 dB. The
- +
tolerances
3 dB. The
be less than
400 Hz,
and
in stereo
tube
test No.
the following frequencies:
1 0 O- 5 O-
tape
difference in level
0.5 V and distortion
0 dB deflection on
to be
7.1.5.
in Playback and
voltmeters read
(L)
conforms
less
preamplifier
R445
and
This
3.
recorded
25OHz
with
10 kHz:
are:
other
3dB.
frequencies
is a full
than 37o. lf
(R)
between the
and
Amplifier
mode,
and
1.5V on
until
both
track
7 7
at
the N.A.B.
+
-
0
4
dB,
have
2
|
7.2Tape
7.2.1
Connect
and
7
ll2 ips
is indicated
Tolerance:
7.2.2
Connect a transformer 115/0.5 V
Hz
shown
(mains
Hz)
60
Deviation
the VTVM.
adequate meter
Clock
needle.
Read
this
Brake left hand turntable
too high
is
low tape speed.
Speed Control
Using Frequency
a frequency
play
back Tandberg
tape
speed.
%.
in
11.7o
Transformer
Using
VTVM
and a
in fig.
7.1. Play back Tandberg
frequency
at 7 712 ips tape speed.
from correct tape speed will
Turn the
the time
the speed deviation
particular
time from the
or too low. Increased deviation indicates
Meter
meter
Difference from
to the
50 Hz) or
deflection.
for
Output
10 comolete excursions of
or Counter.
or counter to
test
tape No. 11
Vacuum
and
phono
Output
No.
Level Control
per
in
nomogram in
slightly
phono
Output
(1.000
Hz)
correct tape speed
Tube Voltmeter
230/0.5
or
and the mains as
test
(mains
a
19
give
cent corresponding to
to
decide if tape speed
V,
50/60
No. 10 a
tape
frequency
a beat across
to
obtain
the
meter
|ig.7.2.
too
8.0
ADJUSTMENT
WITHOUT TANDBERG
Playback
8.1
at
Connect a
generator
channels and tuned
tape recorder is
The
112 ips
7
Noise).
Adjust the
output meters are 1.5
the
maximum. Replace
to
distortion rneter
(B-test).
reading
Replace the
meter and depress the
Adjust the
shows
terminal
stereo
Adjust R150
reading
the
Release
A-test) and check
still are 1.5 V.
shows
3 % distortion. Connect a
B-test"
on the output meters are 1.5
playback
THE AMPLIFIERS
OF
TEST TAPES
Record Level Adjustment
and
VTVM to each output
is connected
speed.
tape
recording
Adjust the recording current
and
the
and depress the
3 % distortion.
VTVM for channel R
recording current
proceed
(channet
volume controls ate set
push-buttons
that the reading
to
Hz.
to 400
for
up
set
Insert a
gain
controls until
V with
VTVM for channel
the
push
button
the recording as
L) and R250
Playback L and
terminal.
the Line Input of
stereo
good
the
playback
playback
R208 until the
by
VTVM to each
(channel
on the output
The signal
both
recording A-test, at
quality
the reading on
playback
R108
by
the distortion
with
discribed above
V. Make sure that
to maximum.
tape
controls
L with a
push
button
until
(B-test).
R
reading
output
R) until
(Stereo
R
meters
(Low
the
the
^+
I
I
i
in
+,1
2,A
play
1,5
Tandberg
l7o"
n ( rr
-:'-
50
or
Fig.7.1
r,0
, , ,
, l,
.,,J
20 25
At 3314 ips,
mains frequency). Proceed
accuracy.
tolerance:t
Speed
115
V) 60 Hz
230V,50H2
2,5
,0
1,.,,r.,,1,,,,1,,
I
F\9.7
test
for
as
'
60 Hz
0,5
I
I I I | | | |
40 50
l0
.2
tape
No. 10
7 1/2 ips to
lU
nr rreu
gL
0/3
SPeeddeviotion('A)
I I
hme
torr0
excursrons-
60 66
b
find
I
rn
seconds
complete
(50
speed
Hz
8.2 Record/Playback
Connect a
and R.
voltage,
kHz must be
voltmeters.
Set
30 dB below
reading as
Then
check
voltage
R407
If the voltage
to 1.000
means of R407 and
respectively.
reference level,
cies between
t
Perform the same
between
1 7/8
the output
frequency
In order
a band
the tape
record a
that
is too
for
2
from
dB
ips between
reference levels.
channel L and
Hz and adjust
40 and 20.000
differ by
VTVM to
recorder
optimum
the
is
Then
50 and
reference level.
levels
each
to
avoid
stop
or a
inserted
for 3 314
16.000
output
high, increase
low, alter
too
go
and recheck
16.000 Hz do not deviate
check
50
and
of the two channels
more than
Curves
phono
one of
interference
low
between the output and
(0
dB).
Hz signal at
voltage is within
R410
for maximum output
R410
back
for 7 112
Hz, and
9.000
the
from the oscillator
pass
filter
ips
stereo
Use
the
the
current by means
bias
for
channel
the input signal frequency
for channels L
400 Hz, reestablish the
to
the output level at
tps
then finally check
Hz. Ref.
3 dB.
outputs L
tuned
recording, level
output
same
!
2 dB.
R.
voltage by
more than
frequencies
at
level
4OO
should not at any
to 85.5
the
VTVM
level and
If the
of
and
frequen'
for
Hz.
R
4
7.2.3
Using Tape of Known Length
Insert
it
Tnloranne
tape of known length
a
back. Time taken
ips:
7
1/2
3
ips:120 seconds
3/4
ips:240 seconds
1 7/8
. 'l
7^
60 seconds
for
the whole
450"
(1144
length strould
cm) and
be:
play
8.3
Readjustment
Indicators
For readjustments of
paragraph
8.4
Ref.
7.1.3 and
Distortion
para.
7.1.6 for
of Recording
recording levels and
?.1.4.
adjustment and control
Levels and
indicators
of distortion.
ref.
'l
8.5
Control
of Playback
and Record Amplifiers
6
R12
(R226)
Irf
F\,
t
If
A
the specified
exceeded,
8.5.1 Playback
Connect
resistor
fig.8.1.
a signal
and a
tolerances for frequency respons€ are
playback
the
check
Amplifier
generator
100 uF capacitor
and record
in
series
playback
and
with a I kohm
amplifiers.
head, see
30
(24
)
VTVM
8.3
Fig.
Signa
generato
Fio A 1
(R235)
R'.r3s
Connect
playback
Set the
correct
rator
to
V,
i.e. 150 mV.
to
fie.8.2.
VTVM
also
volume
tape recorder
signal level,
Hz
4OO
+
1.
Fig.
'
,
\
-
.F"i!.'ulgu.'"'utor'and10dBdownbymeansofRecord
F
"
'
Connect
shown
each
oscillator.
with
below
Level
deflection.
fig.
Playback
8.2
Record
.5.2
channel.
input selectors to Line
8.4'
AnrPlifier
a VTVM
in
fig. 8.3 and
Short-circuit trimming
Set
0
indicator
dB
bontrols. Use
Check the
each
to
control to
apply oscilloscope. Tune the
and adjust the level
Check
curves
of the Line Outputs
maximum.
for
the
frequency response
stereo
playback.
to 20 dB below 1.5
ELEC'IRONIC
to each one of the head-halves
a signal
the tape recorder
generator
position.
deflection
400 Hz
frequency response
as
to
capacitor C404
for stereo
Set
i.e.
20
refurence
the
and set
To
ensure
gene-
according
DlV.
A
OI t,f,iV;F()T'{(]i-";}JC.
Hil-r-t/"'.."-ri:
862
i',1A5!-ivlLl-
6.t:.t
as
for
Input
Line
recording,
level 30 dB
dB
on
according
in
down on .,oi-
VTVM
to
S l@ ?@
mHr
Fig. 8.4 Recording
8.6 Pick-up
Set the
pick-up
unoperated
Controls
Adjust
VTVM
voltmeters connected
frequency
with the RIAA
SERVICT
Amplifier
input selector
selector
(stereo
to maximum.
with Record Level
(1.5
response conforms
CENTER
i'-';/').
t. i ;:
;:;.{zf
:li .
':'i
-,6i
"l
Fig. 8.5
'-
f
.
-+1
- I
'-
-
| 1---
.-
=1
-
-r-hi-i
?0
RIAA curve
curves
position MAGN.
in
amplifier
:
-
V
curve shown
1-
"i-l
'
1.,
-,
r'0
for magnetic
Curve
position PICK UP and
in
Set signal
Controls
dB).
20
the
to
within a
fie. 8.5.
in
-:
*
--
.-i
I
mode
).
generator
to 150
Check by
phono
Leave
Output
output that the
tolerance
-:
pick-up
the
buttons
all
Volume
4OO Hz.
to
mV output on
means of
of 2 dB
8.7.2 Adiustment
Release
of
Time
r00
2o
frequency
500
response
Fig.
to
8.6
DIN
50
Total
45511
8.7 Limiter
Set
8.7.1 Adjustment of Limiting
Set
Hz signals into
the level
button and adjust both R320
indicators. Increase
indicator reading does not
2
dB.
both
the
volume
input
to
controls to maximum.
outputcontrolsto maximum.
and
the
Line lnputs
on
0 dB
the
the input
increase
rm
?0m 5000
tolerances according
Threshold
in
amplifier
indicators. Depress LIMIT
+-
for
20
by
10000
mode
dB reading on
1
dB
and check
more than
m000 50000
Feed 400
and set
the
that
approx.
Connect
phono
and set signal
Depress
20
Then
mine
for
normal
See fig.
an oscilloscope
output. Feed 400 Hz signals into the line input,
dB.
abruptly decrease the level
by means of
the output
levels
LIMIT
level on indicator.
8.7. Adjust
button, and increase the signal level by
sigrral to
LITIIT
with
calibrated time scale
for
0 dB reading on
by 20 dB, and deter-
the oscilloscope
return
time to 0.7 s by means of R311.
the
Fig.
pattern
to approx. 1
8.7
to
the
the indicators.
the
time taken
below
dB
.+
+
MODIFICATIONS
9.0
230V to
9.1-9.2
motor
Motor
from
Hz
pulley, part
pulley, part
23O/115V 50
operation
l15V
operation, while motor
changed.
paper
part
uF, oil
be
No.:
SVo
No.: 263184.
No.:
paper
and description below.
capacitor,
1,5
motor capacitor,
Hz to
Connect
245777.
320V. Clamp
247452.
57. 320V.
part
Motor
Motor
No.:
9.1 Modification
2301115V 60
The transformer must be rewired when changing from 50
FIz
to 60 Hz
pulley
and motor capacitor have to
shown in
as
230V connections
230V, 50 Hz: Motor
230V,
or
fig.
capacitor: 2 uF, oil
for
Hz:
60
capacitor:
Clamp for
2631,84.
Fig.
9.1
230 V motor
257746
transformer connections
and
fl
-t'
q
115V connections
motor
part
pulley,
pulley, part
for motor,
pulley
number,
257746
115V, 50 Hz: Motor
v
115V, 60
When
tor, specify
capacitor: 8 uF, oil
for
Hz: Motor
capacitor: 6,5
Clamp
ordering motor
the
part
capacitor,
uF, oil
part
or
No.:
paper
5 % 220Y. Clamp
part
No.:
No.:
paper
No.:
clamp for
991040.
Vo
5
MoLor
Motor
22OY.
245777.
247452.
206773.
motor capaci-
Part
Record head
Playback
Erase
Bias
head
head
head
c726
c226
c407
c408
The numbers indicating the heads
for
heads.
the
Four-Track
c04-1
1R
c03-10P
D84-l8E
D90-038
pF
250
pF
250
pF'
3300
pF
3300
Two-Track
F82-07R
F83-11P
D87-20E
D92-04B
Add capacitance
I
until value
\
labeled
l'
J
are
on
is obtained
ordering numbers
head
9.3lmportant
Introduced
From
serial number 2803700 output
altered from 10
specifications 45511. The following components
modified:
i
transformer connections
Fig. 9.2 1l-5 V motor
Modification from Four-Track to
9.2
and
Two-Track
Version
The
following components
modifying from
total capacitance is
four-track
labeled on two-track heads.
have to
to two-track.
be
changed when
The value
of
R423 changed
R428
changed
R429 changed
R432 changed
R434
changed
R435
changed
R436 changed
R437 changed
From
serial number 2803010
cations were introduced
Restistors R314
by capacitors
were introduced from base to emitter of
(10
C327
Electrical Modifications
in Series 6000X
kohm
from
from 22
from
from
from
from 10
from 82 kohm to
from
Bracket
Bushing
Screw
Terminal
Foot
Spring
Holder
Post
Bracket
Stay
Tape
Tlansformer
Cover
Sleeve
Coil
Panel
Coil spring
Spring
Shield
Switch
Cabinet
Plate
Parallel
Ttansfer
Spring
Arm
Flywheel
Pressure
Pressure
Bracket
Main amplifier board
Power
Output
Input
Pick-up input
Line input
Cover
Cover
Turntable
Clutch
Clutch
Pressure
Start/stop
LeVer
Lever
Releasing
Arm
Arm
Bracket
Bracket
Spring
Spring
Spring
Spring
Housing
Foot
Bearing
Plate
Termnal strip
0perating
Lamp
Sound-on-Sound
Turntable
Disc
Cover
Cover
Clamp
Drivebelt
Holder
plug
plate
guide
arm
wheel
pad
roller
w/shaft
supply board
amplifier/osc. board
preamp
holder
board
roller
solenoid
arm
lever
board
board
arm
switch
slide
Usage
Pressure
Sound-on-Sound
Rosewood
Operating
Stop, operating
Vert.
4
Insert
Tape
Mains
Spring
Braking
Rear comers
Left
Power,
Rear
End stop lever
Start-stop
Rear
Right
Pressure
Start-stop
Input
Walnut
Fastening
Complete
Pressure
Tlansfer
With capstan
End
Compl.
Compl.
Compl.
Compl.
Compl.
Pressure
Heads
Supply
Disc, right
Disc, left
Assy.
Compl.
Clutch
Braking
With
Clutch and braking slide
Cueing
Sound-on-Sound assy.
Start/stop
Turntable, brake left
Turntable, brake
Flywheel, brake
Capstan, thrust
Turntable bearing
Plastic with rubber inserts
Upper flywheel, compl.
Record
Motor
With ball
Counter
Take-up
Tape
Pressure
Heads
Motor
Rubber
Tlansfer
roller
lever
mount
pins
rubber
brake
arm
cord
prcssure
lever
T1,
115-230V
solenoid
friction
pad
solenoid
selector
rear
roller
wheel
stop
roller arm
pulling
solenoid
interlock
tightening. Take
Roller
Capacitor,
wheel
arm
disc
arm
cover
rod
switch
lever
roller
right
Arm
8
arm
up tumtable
ptF
control arm
Valid below
Valid
below
Valid
below
Valid
below Ser. No.
No.
Ser.
No. 2806200
Ser.
Ser. No.
$-
f,
2806200
+
2806200
2806200
12.2 Screws,
Washers,
Nuts
and
Circlips.
Screws
^
214270 2,6x4 mm
210556
3 x 3
2tgt62 3
2t7280 4
269255 3 x 4
215951
204809 3 x 8
217632
251936 3 x 10
261303 3 x 10
214336
210622 3 x
206908 3 x
263336 3 x
214772
2t39I2 4 x
234529
204875 4 x