SONY M200MC
Service Manual

M-200MC SECTION 3 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
PRECAUTION
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured-alcohol-moistened swab : record/playback/erase head pinch roller rubber belts capstan 2. Demagnetize the record/playback/erase head with a head demagnetizer. (Do not bring the head demagnetizer close to the erase head.) 3. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments. 4. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power supply voltage unless otherwise noted. Power supply voltage : 3 Vdc TAPE SPEED switch : 2.4cm Torque Measurement Mode Forward Reverse Torque Meter CQ-102M CQ-102MR Meter Reading 0.49 � 0.98 mN � m (0.07 to 0.140 oz � inch) 0.49 � 0.98 mN � m (0.07 to 0.140 oz � inch) more than 2.94 mN � m (more than 0.42 oz � inch) more than 2.94 mN � m (more than 0.42 oz � inch)
set EAR jack (J101)

SECTION 4 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Test Tape Type Signal Used for Tape Speed (cm/s) 2.4 1.2/2.4

S-2-A030A 3 kHz, � 20 dB Head Azimuth Adjustment WS-24 3 kHz, � 10 dB Tape Speed Adjustment

Record/Playback/Erase Head Azimuth Adjustment
Setting: VOL control : mechanical mid TAPE SPEED switch : 2.4cm/s VOR switch : OFF FAST PB switch : OFF Procedure: 1. Mode : Playback
test tape S-2-A030A (3 kHz, �20 dB) 16 �

level meter

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CQ-201M CQ-201M

Tape Tension Measurement Mode Forward Reverse Tension Meter CQ-403M CQ-403MR Meter Reading more than 25 g (more than 0.35 oz) more than 25 g (more than 0.35 oz) 2. Turn the adjustment screw to obtain the maximum reading on level meter. Note: Several peaks may appear, but the maximum. Adjustment Location : First remove the lid.

Remove the lid

Tape

(REV)

Head azimuth adjustment screw (FWD)

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