Akai X-1810

4. HEAD ADJUSTMENT (CARTRIDGE)
(PART ID)
If head adjustment as outlined in PART I is difficult to
perform, separate head block from unit. Cut and thread
a short piece of tape by hand and adjust as shown in
Fig. 7.
4-1. ADJUSTMENT OF HEAD HEIGHT (See Figs. 6)
A.
Erase Head
Adjust the Erase Head Height by turning
head height screw (d) so that the upper edge
of the tape as it passes the erase head is
0.0625 to 0.075 mm below the top edge of
Program | head core.
B. PLAYBACK HEAD
Adjust the Playback Head Height by turning ;
head height screws (a) and (b) in the same i
manner so that the upper edge of the tape as
it passes the playback head is exactly parallel
with Program 1 playback head core.
C. After adjustments (A) and (B) have been
completed, switch Program Selector to Pro-
gram 4 and confirm that position of tape is
as shown in Fig. 7 (b). If position differs
from Fig. 7 (b), carry out adjustments
described in(A) and (B) again.
4-2. ADJUSTMENT OF AZIMUTH ALIGNMENT
After(A),(B) and (C)of Head Adjustment (Part II)
has been completed, reassemble head block (put
back in unit) and carry out Azimuth Alignment as
outlined in Head Adjustment Part I, Item 1-1.
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Fig. 7 (a) Progam
0 + 0.025mm 0.0625mm ~ 0.075mm
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Fig. 7 (b) Progam “4”
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