HCD-GTR88
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SECTION 4
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
(For African model only)
PRECAUTION
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured-alcohol-moistened
swab :
record/playback head pinch roller
erase head rubber belts
capstan idlers
2. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head demag-
netizer. (Do not bring the head magnetizer close to the erase
head.)
3. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
4. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
parts adjusted.
5. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
• Torque Measurement
Mode Torque Meter Meter Reading
FWD CQ-102AS
2.0 – 8.0 mN • m
(20 to 80 g • cm)
(0.28 – 1.12 oz • inch)
FWD Back Tension CQ-102C
0.15 – 0.6 mN • m
(1.5 to 6 g • cm)
(0.021 – 0.083 oz • inch)
FF CQ-201AS
5 – 17.7 mN • m
(50 to 177 g • cm)
(0.7 – 2.48 oz • inch)
REV CQ-201B
5 – 17.7 mN • m
(50 to 177 g • cm)
(0.7 – 2.48 oz • inch)
• Tape Tension Measurement
Mode Torque Meter Meter Reading
FWD CQ-403A
more than 80 g
(more than 2.82 oz)