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Akai 4000DB Service Manual

Akai 4000DB
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Akai 4000DB Specifications

General IconGeneral
Track System4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
Wow and Flutter0.08% (7 1/2 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio58dB
TypeReel-to-reel tape deck
Tape Speed3 3/4 & 7 1/2 ips
Heads1 x erase
Frequency Response30Hz to 22kHz (7 1/2 ips)
InputsMicrophone, Line
OutputsLine, Headphones

Summary

SECTION 1 SERVICE MANUAL

I. SPECIFICATIONS

Details on track system, reel capacity, tape speed, motor, heads, recording capacity, and transport times.

Performance Characteristics

Measurements for wow/flutter, frequency response, distortion, signal-to-noise, cross-talk, and erase ratio.

Level and Bias Specifications

Specifies input/output levels, recording/playback levels, bias frequency, and leak.

Component Specifications

Lists transistors, ICs, diodes, FETs, power supply details, dimensions, and weight.

II. D.C. RESISTANCE OF VARIOUS COILS

Lists DC resistance values for motor, heads, transformers, and oscillator coil.

III. MEASURING METHOD

Procedures for measuring tape speed deviation and wow and flutter.

Signal Response Measurements

Methods for measuring frequency response and signal-to-noise ratio.

Distortion and Crosstalk Measurements

Techniques for measuring harmonic distortion, cross-talk, and erase ratio.

IV. DISMANTLING OF UNIT

Instructions for safely disassembling the unit for servicing.

V. MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for setting pinch wheel pressure and reel shaft friction.

Drive Belt and Flywheel Adjustments

Steps for adjusting drive belt position and flywheel loose play.

Idler, Shut-off, and Shifter Lever Adjustments

Instructions for idler position, auto shut-off, and shifter lever settings.

VI. HEAD ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for adjusting the vertical position of erase, record, and playback heads.

Head Azimuth Alignment Adjustment

Steps for aligning the horizontal angle of playback and record heads.

VII. AMPLIFIER SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

Initial setup, prior adjustments, and instrument connection for amplifier calibration.

Component and Level Adjustments

Adjusting resistors, capacitors, and signal levels in the amplifier system.

Frequency Response and Bias Tuning

Adjusting frequency response and checking recording bias.

VIII. DOLBY NR AMP. ADJUSTMENT

Steps for calibrating the Dolby NR recording circuit.

Playback Dolby NR Circuit Confirmation

Procedure to verify the Dolby NR playback circuit performance.

IX. DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION CIRCUIT OPERATION

Description of the Dolby NR circuit's operation during recording.

Playback Operation Explained

Description of the Dolby NR circuit's operation during playback.

X. COMPOSITE VIEWS OF COMPONENTS

Composite illustrations and part lists for main printed circuit boards.

1. PRE AMP. P.C. BOARD LE-5306

Illustration and parts list for the Pre-Amplifier PC Board.

2. DOLBY NR. P.C. BOARD LE-5307

Illustration and parts list for the Dolby Noise Reduction PC Board.

3. OSC. & POWER SUPPLY P.C. BOARD LE-5021

Illustration and parts list for the Oscillator and Power Supply PC Board.

SECTION 2 PARTS LIST

HOW TO USE THIS PARTS LIST

Guide on how to read and use the parts list and electrical components table.

ELECTRICAL PARTS TABLE

Table showing shapes and names of various resistors and capacitors used.

FIG. 1 ILLUSTRATION OF HEAD BLOCK

Exploded view illustration of the Head Block assembly.

HEAD BLOCK

List of parts for the Head Block assembly.

REEL TABLE BLOCK

List of parts for the Reel Table Block assembly.

MOTOR BLOCK

List of parts for the Motor Block assembly.

FLYWHEEL/BELT CHANGE LEVER BLOCK

List of parts for the Flywheel and Belt Change Lever Block.

SWITCH BLOCK

List of parts for the Switch Block assembly.

MECH. ASSEMBLY BLOCK

List of parts for the Mechanical Assembly Block.

MECH. ASSEMBLY BLOCK

Continuation of the parts list for the Mechanical Assembly Block.

PRE-AMP. P.C. BOARD (LE-5306) BLOCK

List of parts for the Pre-Amplifier PC Board.

FIG. 7 PHOTO OF PRE-AMP. P.C. BOARD (LE-5306) BLOCK

Photograph of the Pre-Amplifier PC Board with component labels.

OSC. POWER SUPPLY P.C. BOARD (LE-5021) BLOCK

List of parts for the Oscillator and Power Supply PC Board.

FIG. 9 PHOTO OF DOLBY P.C. BOARD (LE-5307) BLOCK

Photograph of the Dolby PC Board with component labels.

DOLBY P.C. BOARD (LE-5307) BLOCK

List of parts for the Dolby PC Board.

AMP. ASSEMBLY BLOCK

List of parts for the Amplifier Assembly Block.

POWER SUPPLY FRAME BLOCK

List of parts for the Power Supply Frame Block.

JACK PLATE BLOCK

List of parts for the Jack Plate Block.

AMP. CHASSIS BLOCK

List of parts for the Amplifier Chassis Block.

FINAL ASSEMBLY BLOCK

List of parts for the Final Assembly Block.

SECTION 3 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

4000DB SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

The overall circuit diagram for the AKAI 4000DB stereo tape deck.

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