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TC-EX66 SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model UK Model E Model This set is the cassette deck section in MHC-EX66. Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license Model Name Using Similar Mechanism from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Tape Transport Mechanism Type TCM-ACLM578 “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
SERVICING NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS How to operate with a single unit. Servicing Notes ............... 2 Normally, this set is not operated with its own. The exclusive jig (J-2501-078-A) and service box (PFJ-1) are nec- GENERAL essary to operate the set with a single unit. Playing a Tape ..............
SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY • This set can be disassembled in the order shown below. CASE, FRONT PANEL MECHANISM DECK MECHANISM CAPSTAN MOTOR (Page 6) (Page 7) CHASSIS SECTION (Page 9) (Page 8) MAIN BOARD TRY ASS’Y (Page 7) (Page 8) Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
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MECHANISM DECK 2 four screws (BVTP3 × 8) 1 two connectors (CN803, 804) 3 mechanism deck 1 connector (CN351) 2 three connectors MAIN BOARD (CN351, 803, 804) 3 two screws (BVTP3 × 8) 6 main board 1 Slide the tray to deviation of the arrow A .
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CAPSTAN MOTOTR 7 capstan motor 2 two claws 5 Hang the belt. 2 two claws 6 three motor screws. 3 control board 4 Remove the solder of motor lead wire. 1 step screw – 9 –...
SECTION 4 SECTION 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS PRECAUTION PRECAUTION 1. Clean the following parts with a denatured-alcohol-moistened 1. The adjustment should be performed in the publication. swab: (Be sure to male playback adjustment at first.) record/playback/earth head pinch roller 2.
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Record/Playback Head Azimuth Adjustment Tape Speed Adjustment Procedure: Procedure: 1. Mode: REV playback Mode: FWD playback test tape test tape P-4-A100 WS-48B level meter frequency counter (10 kHz, – 10 dB) (3 kHz, 0 dB) 47 k Ω 47 k Ω –...
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Playback Level Adjustment Record Level Adjustment Procedure: Setting: Mode: FWD playback REC LEVEL control: Standard record position (See page 10) test tape set to the TEST mode (REC MEMRY mode) (See page 10) P-4-L300 level meter (315 Hz, 0 dB) Procedure: 47 k Ω...
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• Adjustment Parts Location RV251 Playback Level (R-CH) RV151 Playback Level (L-CH) [MAIN BOARD] (Component Side) CN11 J301 RV153 CN801 Record Level (L-CH) RV152 TEST Mode RV253 Record BIAS (L-CH) Record Level (R-CH) RV252 Record BIAS (R-CH) – 13 –...
5-3. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION • MAIN BOARD IC801 HD6433724E66F (SYSTEM CONTROL) Pin No. Pin Name Function PULSE Pulse signal input NO-USE – Not used (Fixed at “L”) METER-L Digital peak level meter signal input (L-ch) METER-R Digital peak level meter signal input (R-ch) AD-GND –...
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Pin No. Pin Name Function NO-USE – Not used (Open) NO-USE – Not used (Open) NO-USE – Not used (Open) TYPE IV Tape type output “H”: Metal Position TYPE II Tape type output “H”: High position TYPE I Tape type output “H”: Normal position REC MUTE Recording mute on/off control output “H”: Mute on RELAY...
SECTION 7 CONTROL MAIN ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they When indicating parts by reference are seldom required for routine service. parts list may be different from the parts speci- number, please include the board.
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TC-EX66 AEP Model UK Model SERVICE MANUAL E Model SUPPLEMENT-1 File this supplement with the service manual. Subject: Additton of service parts on CONTROL board (SPM-98013) PARTS LIST(CONTROL BOARD) • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.