4-14

DECK MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT

Purpose: To insure smooth transport of the tape during each mode of operation.

If the tape transport is abnormal, then check the torque as indicated by the chart below.

2. Preparation for Adjustment (To set the

Deck Mechanism of the loading state

without inserting a cassette tape).

1) Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
2) Disassemble the Top Cover and Plate Assembly Top.
3) Plug the power cord into the AC outlet.
4) Turn the power S/W on and push the Lever Stopper of
the Holder Assembly CST to the back for loading the
cassette without tape.
Cover the holes of the End Sensors at the both sides of
the Chassis to prevent a light leak.
Then the Deck Mechanism drives to the Stop Mode.
In this case, the Deck Mechanism can accept inputs of
each mode, however the Rewind and Review operation
can not be performed for more than a few seconds
because the Take-up Reel Table is in the Stop State
and can not be detected the Reel Pulses.

3. Checking Torque

NOTE:
The values are measured by using a Torque Gauge and
Torque Gauge Adaptor with the Torque Gauge affixed.
NOTE:
The torque reading to measure occurs when the tape
abruptly changes direction from Fast Forward to Rewind
Mode, when quick braking is applied to both Reels.
SRK
VIDEO
CASSETTE
TORQUE
METER
VHT-303
S
R
K
-
V
H
T
-S
S
R
K
-
V
H
T
-T
300
250
200
150
50
0
300
250
200
150
50
0
100

Test Equipment/ Fixture

Torque Gauge(600g/cm ATG)
Torque Gauge Adaptor
Cassette Torque Meter
SRK-VHT-303

Checking Method

Perform each Deck Mechanism mode without
inserting a cassette tape(Refer to above No.2
Preparation for Adjustment).
Read the measurement of the Take-up or Supply
Reels on the Cassette Torque Meter(Fig. C-3-2).
Attach the Torque Gauge Adaptor to the Torque
Gauge and then read the value of it(Fig. C-3-1).

Fig. C-3-2Fig. C-3-1

Torque Gauge
Torque Gauge
Adaptor
Reel Table
Item
Fast Forward Torque
Rewind Torque
Play Take-Up Torque
Review Torque
Mode
Fast Forward
Rewind
Play
Review
Test Equipment
Cassette Torque Gauge
Cassette Torque Gauge
Cassette Torque Meter
Cassette Torque Meter
Measurement Reel
Take-Up Reel
Supply Reel
Take-Up Reel
Supply Reel
Measurement Values
More than 400g/cm
More than 400g/cm
40~100g/cm
120~210g/cm

Test Conditions

(Mechanism Condition)

Play (FF) or Review (REW) Mode

Cassette Torque Meter (SRK-VHT-303) Torque Gauge (600g.cm ATG)