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Akai M-9 Service Manual

Akai M-9
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SFRVICE
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AKAT
TAPE
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Akai M-9 Specifications

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BrandAkai
ModelM-9
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

I. SPECIFICATIONS

II. MEASURING METHOD

TAPE SPEED DEVIATION

Methods for measuring tape speed deviation using pre-recorded tape or timing tape.

WOW AND FLUTTER

Procedure for measuring wow and flutter using a pre-recorded tape.

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO

Method to measure signal-to-noise ratio by comparing output levels.

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION FACTOR

Procedure for measuring total harmonic distortion with specific test setup.

POWER OUTPUT

Method to measure power output using a standard recorder and V.T.V.M.

CROSS TALK

Measuring cross talk between tape tracks using specific recording and playback methods.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

Procedure to measure frequency response using an audio oscillator and V.T.V.M.

III. LOCATION OF CONTROLS

IV. DISMANTLING OF TAPE TRANSPORT UNIT & AMPLIFIERS

DISASSEMBLY OF TAPE TRANSPORT

Step-by-step guide for dismantling the tape transport mechanism.

DISASSEMBLY OF AMPLIFIER

Step-by-step guide for dismantling the amplifier units.

V. TRANSPORT MECHANISM

FAST-FORWARD MECHANISM

Explanation of how the fast-forward mode operates, involving cams and levers.

REWIND MECHANISM

Explanation of how the rewind mode operates, involving cams and levers.

STOP CONTROL

Description of how the stop control mechanism functions to halt tape movement.

DRIVING OF CAPSTAN

Explanation of the capstan drive system and its rotation speeds.

DRIVING OF PINCH WHEEL

How the pinch wheel transports the tape at rated speed.

RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

Operation of the record/playback knob and tape movement mechanisms.

AUTOMATIC STOP MECHANISM

Details on the automatic stop mechanism and its operation.

SOUND ON SOUND MECHANISM OPERATES

Explanation of how the sound-on-sound recording feature works.

VI. MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTMENT OF PINCH WHEEL

How to adjust pinch wheel pressure for optimal tape speed.

ADJUSTMENT OF TAKE-UP IDLER WHEEL

Procedure for aligning and setting pressure for the take-up idler wheel.

ADJUSTMENT OF REWIND IDLER WHEEL

How to align and set pressure for the rewind idler wheel.

ADJUSTMENT OF INTERMEDIATE WHEEL

Procedure to adjust the intermediate wheel's load spring pressure.

ADJUSTMENT OF TAKE-UP REEL SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Adjusting friction for the take-up reel shaft assembly.

ADJUSTMENT OF SUPPLY REEL SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Adjusting friction for the supply reel shaft assembly.

ADJUSTMENT OF HEADS

Procedures for azimuth, bias head angle, and clearance adjustments.

VII. AMPLIFIER ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTMENT OF RECORDING BIAS FREQUENCY

Procedure to adjust recording bias frequency using an oscilloscope.

ADJUSTMENT OF RECORDING BIAS VOLTAGE

Method for adjusting recording bias voltage with a V.T.V.M.

ADJUSTMENT OF LINE OUTPUT LEVEL

Procedures for adjusting line output levels during playback and recording.

ADJUSTMENT OF D.C. COLLECTOR CURRENT FOR POWER TRANSISTORS 2SC-490 WITH NO INPUT SIGNAL

Adjusting DC collector current for power transistors without input signal.

VIII. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

LUBRICATION INSTRUCTION

Guidelines for lubricating motor, flywheel, and idler wheels.

CLEANING TAPE HEADS AND OTHER PARTS

Instructions for cleaning tape heads, rollers, and other components.

X. EXPLODED VIEW OF COMPONENT PARTS

FRONT PANEL

Exploded view of the front panel components with labels.

CASE

Exploded view of the main case components with labels.

AMPLIFIER-1

Exploded view of the Amplifier-1 unit components.

AMPLIFIER-2

Exploded view of the Amplifier-2 unit components.

SWITCH BLOCK-1

Exploded view of the Switch Block-1 components.

SWITCH BLOCK-2

Exploded view of the Switch Block-2 components.

PRE-AMPLIFIER CARD

Exploded view of the Pre-Amplifier Card components.

MAIN AMPLIFIER CARD

Exploded view of the Main Amplifier Card components.

OSCILLATOR CARD

Exploded view of the Oscillator Card components.

OSCILLATOR CARD BLOCK

Exploded view of the Oscillator Card block components.

POWER BLOCK

Exploded view of the Power Block components.

SECTION "A" TROUBLES WITH AMPLIFIER

Playback problems (Unit set in play position)

Troubleshooting guide for playback issues like no sound or distortion.

SECTION "B" TROUBLES WITH TAPE TRANSPORT MECHANISM

Unit does not rewind tape.

Troubleshooting steps for when the unit fails to rewind tape.

Capstan rotates in Stop position, but tape does not advance when switched to Play position.

Steps to troubleshoot tape not advancing in play mode when capstan is stopped.

Capstan advances tape, but take-up reel does not take up tape.

Troubleshooting for when the take-up reel doesn't wind tape during capstan movement.

Loud motor vibration.

Steps to resolve loud motor vibration issues.

Squeaking noise when playing tape.

Troubleshooting for squeaking noises during tape playback.

Automatic stopping device does not function.

Diagnosing and fixing issues with the automatic stop mechanism.

Cycle change switch does not move.

Troubleshooting for a cycle change switch that fails to move.

Wow flutter. Irregular tape movement.

Steps to resolve wow, flutter, and irregular tape movement.

Unit does not operate in Fast Forward mode.

Troubleshooting guide for when the unit fails to engage fast forward.

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