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CX-LDB10/LDB20
SECTION 5
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
TAPE MECHANISM DECK SECTION
Precaution
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured alcohol-moistened
swab:
record/playback heads pinch rollers
erase head
rubber belts
capstan
idlers
2. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head
demagnetizer.
3. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
4. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to
the parts adjusted.
5. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
Torque Measurement
Mode
Torque meter
Meter reading
2.94 mN • m to 7.84 mN • m
FWD
CQ-102C
31 to 71 g • cm
(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)
0.14 mN • m to 0.59 mN • m
FWD
CQ-102C
2 to 6 g • cm
back tension
(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)
6.86 mN • m to 17.64 mN • m
FF/REW
CQ-201B
71 to 143 g • cm
(0.98 – 1.99 oz • inch)
more than 0.98 N • m
FWD tension
CQ-403A
100 g or more
(3.53 oz or more)
SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
DECK SECTION 0 dB = 0.775 V
Precaution
1. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head
demagnetizer.
2. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
3. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to
the parts adjust.
4. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
5. The adjustments should be performed in the order given in
this service manual. (As a general rule, playback circuit
adjustment should be completed before performing recording
circuit adjustment.)
6. The adjustments should be performed for both L-CH and R-
CH.
7. Switches and controls should be set as follows unless otherwise
specified.
Test Tape
Tape
Signal
Used for
P-4-A100
10 kHz, –10 dB
Azimuth Adjustment
WS-48B
3 kHz, 0 dB
Tape Speed Check
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.
Screw
position
L-CH
peak
within
1dB
Output
level
L-CH
peak
R-CH
peak
within
1dB
Screw
position
R-CH
peak
Record/Playback Head Azimuth Adjustment
Procedure:
1. Mode: Playback
set
MAIN board
SPEAKER terminal (J302)
L-CH, R-CH
+
–
level meter
test tape
P-4-A100
(10 kHz, – 10 dB)
