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OTARI MTR-90 User Manual

OTARI MTR-90
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OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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OTARI MTR-90 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOTARI
ModelMTR-90
CategoryVoice Recorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section I. INTRODUCTION

1.1 OTARI MTR-90 MASTER TAPE MACHINE

Details the MTR-90's capabilities, design, and modular construction for reliability and serviceability.

Section II. INSTALLATION

2.5 CONNECTIONS

Instructs on connecting logic, mode switching, and power cables for the MTR-90 and optional Auto Locator.

Section III. BASIC OPERATION AND FUNCTIONAL CHECKOUT

3.1 TRANSPORT FUNCTIONAL CHECKOUT

Outlines procedures for powering up, threading tape, and initializing servos for transport functions.

3.2 REMOTE CONTROL BOX (REMOTE BOX) AND AUDIO ELECTRONICS FUNCTIONAL CHECKOUT

Guides checking Remote Box transport controls, speed indicators, ready/safe switches, and record/playback functions.

Section IV. AUDIO ALIGNMENT

4.2 DEMAGNETIZING THE HEADS AND TAPE GUIDANCE PATH

Details the critical procedure for demagnetizing tape path components to prevent damage and ensure performance.

4.4 REPRO AMP ALIGNMENT

Provides steps for aligning the reproduce amplifier stages, including setting VU meters and EQ.

4.5 SYNC AMP ALIGNMENT

Guides the adjustment of sync amplifier stages, focusing on gain and EQ settings for optimal performance.

4.6 BIAS ALIGNMENT

Describes the process for adjusting bias levels across all channels for proper tape recording characteristics.

4.7 RECORD ALIGNMENT

Details the procedure for aligning record amplifier gain, EQ, and levels for accurate signal recording.

Section V. TRANSPORT ALIGNMENT

5.2 HEAD GEOMETRY

Explains head azimuth adjustment for phase coherency and optimal high-frequency response.

5.11 REEL TENSION SERVO

Guides adjustment of reel control circuit board trimmers for upper/lower limits and center position/gain.

5.12 CAPSTAN SERVO

Details capstan tachometer adjustment and capstan control circuit board adjustments for speed accuracy.

5.13 FAST WIND MODES

Covers adjustments for fast wind gain, start time, and damping to ensure proper tape winding operation.

5.14 PLAY SERVO

Guides adjustment of play servo gain and damping for smooth tape playback at selected speeds.

Section VI. OPERATION

6.2 RECORDING INITIAL TRACKS

Details the process of recording initial tracks, including tape threading, signal application, and meter adjustments.

6.3 PLAYBACK OF INITIAL TRACKS

Explains how to play back recorded tracks, including engaging safety features and selecting playback modes.

6.4 SEL-REP RECORDING (OVERDUBBING)

Describes Sel-Rep recording for monitoring previous tracks while recording new ones, including overdub rehearsal.

6.5 SEL-REP RECORDING (PUNCH-INS)

Details the technique for recording inserts (punch-ins) into existing tracks with seamless transitions.

Section VII. AUTO LOCATOR

7.1 GENERAL

Introduces the CB-107 Auto Locator, its microcomputer control, memory storage, and functions.

7.11 SEARCH ZERO

Covers returning the tape to the 00.00 mark using fast winding modes.

7.12 SEARCH

Describes fast winding or rewinding tape to a specified locate time.

7.14 SHUTTLE

Explains the shuttle function for replaying tape sections and rehearse.

Section VIII. 16/24 TRACK CONVERSIONS

8.2 16 TO 24 TRACK, OR 24 TO 16 TRACK CONVERSION PROCEDURE

Outlines the step-by-step procedure for converting between 16 and 24 track configurations.

Section IX. CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS

9.10 TRANSPORT CONTROL BOARD

Describes the "brain" of the system, coordinating transport modes like fast forward, rewind, and play.

9.11 CAPSTAN CONTROL BOARD

Details the capstan motor system control, including speed regulation and tape tension.

9.12 REEL CONTROL BOARD

Explains how the Reel Control board maintains constant tape tension and senses swing arm positions.