Akai 1730-SS User Manual

14-TROUBLE
SHOOTING
CHART
The
conditions
listed
below
do
rot
indicate
mechanical
failure
of
your
unit.
If
your
machine
exhibits
any
of
these
conditions,
check
for
trouble
as
indicated.
Loss
of
sensitivity
and
tone
quality
-
Dirty
Erase
Head
This
prevents
pre-recorded
material
from
being
completely
erased.
- Dust adhering to Recording Head
For head cleaning instructions, see “HEAD
CLEANING” procedure.
+ Magnetized Head
For demagnetizing instructions, see “HEAD
DEMAGNETIZING” procedure.
+ AC Power Voltage lower than the Voltage to
which
your
machine
is
adjusted.
Irregularity
of
tape
transport
+
Grime
adhering
to
heads
+ Oil
on
capstan
+ Sticky
or
dirty
tape
surface
+ Bent
Take-Up
Reel
Will
not
record
-
Check
position
of
controls
and
plugs
of
both
Model
1730-SS
and
external
source
Notes:
|}. Your machine requires constant voltage for optimum performance.
2. Ifthe sound sources are so far away from the microphones that the recording level controls must
be turned up to maximum, some hum or noise will inevitably be recorded, A test recording is
recommended before attempting a final recording.
3.
Should
there
be
any
problem
with
your
machine,
please
take
it
to
your
nearest
authorize
1
agent
or inquire at our Service Dept. in Tokyo, Japan.
15-LUBRICATION
Although the motor of Model 1730-SS has been
sufEciently oiled for prolonged usc, for maxi-
mum service and optimum performance, take
your machine to your local AKAI Service Agent
for occasional lubrication.

Akai 1730-SS Specifications

General

Brand	Akai
Model	1730-SS
Category	Tape Deck
Language	English