Sony TC-FX45 specifications III Fe-Cr

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3-2.ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS

Note: The adjustment should be performed in

the order given in this service manual. The adjustments should be performed

Capstan motor Speed Adjustment

Procedure:

Mode: playback

for both L-CH and R-CH.

Set the BIAS and EQ switches according to the tape as follows.

test tape WS-48A

speed checker L FM-30

digital ?Ferkquencv counter

gj

 

cs-30 I Fe-Cr (METAL)

III: Fe-Cr

 

cs-40

AUTO

IV: METAL

 

Fe-Cr (METAL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switches and controls should be set as follows unless otherwise specified.

DOLBY NR switch:

OFF

TAPE switch:

AUTO (I: NORM)

Standard Record:

Deliver the standard input signal level to the input jack and set the REC LEVEL control to obtain the standard output signal level.

Standard

Input Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIC

 

LINE IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source

impedance

300 ohm

 

 

1 O k

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

input level

0.77 mV (-60 dB)

 

0.25

V (-10 dB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard

Output Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 \ 1 H E A D P H O N E S 1 L I N E O U T 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

load

impedance

 

 

 

 

8n

I

 

4 7 k

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

output

level

31 mV (-26dB) 1 0.435

V (-5 dB) I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3 kHz, 0 dB)

set

LINE OUT

Specification:

1 Speed checker I Digital frequency counter I

I -0.8~+0.8% I

2975 ~3025 Hz

I

Frequency difference between the beginning and the end of the tape should be within 0.84% (25 Hz).

Adjustment Location:

motor

Adjust the speed by using screwdriver. When turning the screw clockwise, speed is faster.

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TC-FX45 specifications

The Sony TC-FX45 is a remarkable cassette deck that exemplifies the innovative spirit of Sony in the realm of audio technology during the late 20th century. Built with a robust design and a range of advanced features, the TC-FX45 is revered by audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike for its performance and reliability.

One of the standout features of the TC-FX45 is its dual capstan drive system, which facilitates precise tape transport and playback. This design minimizes wow and flutter, ensuring that recordings maintain a high level of fidelity and clarity. The dual-capstan mechanism works in conjunction with Sony's advanced tape handling technologies to deliver consistent performance, even with various types of cassette tapes.

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