Sony TC-150 Service Manual

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Power Requirements:
,Power
Consumption:
Power Output:
SPECIFICATIONS
6V de, four baneries, size AA, (IEC
Designation
R-6),
Rechargeable Battery Pack BP-28
(optional) or 12 V car battery with
SONY Car Battery Cord
DCC·127H (optlonal)
120 V ac, 60 Hz
with SONY AC Power . Adaptor
AC-9W ................ .. .... for USA Model
with SONY AC Power Adaptor
Fast Winding Time:
Fraqu8ncy Responsa:
Input:
AC-9 ......................... for Canadian Model
Output:
220 ~ 240Vac (100, 110~ 127V
adjustable), 50/60 Hz with SONY
Power Adaptor
AC-4 W (optional .) ...• for E Model
110,
220 V ac adjustable, 50/60 Hz
with SONY Power Pack
AC-456C (optional) ...
for AEP Model
240 V ac, 50 Hz
with SONY AC Power Adaptor
AC-15 (optional) ...... for UK Model
6 W (with AC.:9W or AC·9)
9W (with AC-15)
9VA (with AC-456C)
7.4
VA at 50 Hz (with AC-4W)
6.SVA at 60Hz (with AC-4W)
360mW (max.I
(USA, Canada, E, AEP Model)
320 mW (max.) (UK Model)
Q,ther Jack:
Battery life:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Speaker: 5 cm (2 inches) dia.
Recording System:
Tape Speed:
2- track 1 ·channel monaural
4.8 cm/sec (17/s ips)
US Model
Canadian Model
E Madel
AEP Model
UK 11/:odel
Approx. 1 min. 50 sec. with SONY
Cassette C-60
90 ...... 10,000 Hz
(USA, Canada, E, AEP Model)
150
~ 8,000 Hz (UK Model)
M!IC .....•...•.......... 1 ( mini jack)
se , nsitivity 0.2 mV (- 72 dB) ·
for low impedance microphone .
EARPHONE ....• •. 1 {mini jack)
8
n earphone or load impedance
10
kfl or higher
REMOTE ....•.•••...
1
Approx. 2.5 hours of continous
recording
from the built- in
microphone with SONY Super
Batteries, size AA
(IEC Designation R-6)
Approx. 174(w) x 29.S(h) x 113(d) mm
67/s (w) x 1
1
/4(h) x 4½(d) inches
Approx. 760 g ( 1 lb 11 oz)
I 0dB=0 . 775V I
SONY.
SERVICE MANUAL

Sony TC-150 Specifications

General

Dimensions	360 x 240 x 120 mm
Weight	1.5 kg
Track System	2-track
Tape Speed	4.76 cm/s
Wow and Flutter	0.2%
Inputs	Microphone
Outputs	Headphone

Summary

Product Specifications

Power Requirements

Details on voltage and battery needs for operation.

Power Consumption & Output

Electrical power draw and audio output specifications.

Tape & Audio Specs

Information on tape speed, winding time, and frequency response.

Section 1: Outline and Diagrams

Block Diagram

Illustrates the functional blocks of the recorder's circuitry.

Automatic Shut-off Mechanism

Tape Travel Operation

Details the mechanism's function during tape movement.

Automatic Shut-off Mechanism (Continued)

Tape End Operation

Explains how the mechanism stops tape at its end.

Section 2: Disassembly Procedures

Panel Removal

Steps for removing the upper and lower casing panels.

Chassis and Reel Panel Removal

Main Chassis Detachment

Procedures for removing the main chassis assembly.

Component Removal

Motor and Shut-off Block Removal

Instructions for removing key mechanical components.

Section 3: Adjustments and Measurements

Mechanical Adjustments

Procedures for flywheel, pinch roller, and torque adjustments.

Section 3: Electrical Adjustments

Precautions and Tape Speed Adjustment

Important notes and steps for setting tape speed.

Head and Meter Calibration

Head Azimuth and Meter Calibration

Procedures for head alignment and meter adjustment.

Record Bias Adjustment

Bias Adjustment Procedure

Steps for adjusting the recording bias level.

Section 4: Diagrams

Mounting Diagram

Component layout on the circuit board's conductor side.

Schematic Diagrams

Circuit Schematic

Detailed circuit diagram of the device's electronics.

Section 5: Exploded Views

Exploded View 5-1

Diagram showing breakdown of upper assembly parts.

Exploded Views

Exploded View 5-2

Diagram showing breakdown of lower assembly parts.

Exploded Views

Exploded View 5-3

Diagram showing breakdown of head mechanism parts.

Exploded Views

Exploded View 5-4

Diagram showing breakdown of motor and button assembly parts.

Exploded Views

Exploded View 5-5

Diagram showing breakdown of shut-off mechanism parts.

Exploded Views

Exploded View 5-6

Diagram showing breakdown of lever and spring assemblies.

Section 6: Electrical Parts List

Semiconductor and Capacitor Lists

List of transistors, diodes, capacitors, and their values.

Electrical Parts List (Continued)

Resistors, Jacks, and Miscellaneous Parts

Lists resistors, connectors, and other components.

Accessories and Packing Materials

Included Accessories by Model

Lists accessories provided with different model versions.

Hardware Nomenclature

Screw, Nut, and Washer Types

Glossary of hardware used in the device.

Supplement

Production Change Information

Details updates regarding circuit boards and pause switch.

Mounting Diagram Details

Semiconductor Lead Layouts

Visual representation of semiconductor pin configurations.

Schematic Diagram Details

Circuit Schematic

Detailed circuit diagram of the device's electronics.

Exploded Views (Alternate Layout 1)

Exploded View A

Diagram detailing the breakdown of the upper chassis assembly.

Exploded Views (Alternate Layout 2)

Exploded View B

Diagram detailing the breakdown of the lower chassis assembly.

Exploded Views (Alternate Layout 3)

Exploded View C

Diagram detailing the breakdown of the head mechanism.

Exploded Views (Alternate Layout 4)

Exploded View D

Diagram detailing the breakdown of motor and button assembly parts.

Exploded Views (Alternate Layout 5)

Exploded View E

Diagram detailing the breakdown of the shut-off mechanism.

Exploded Views (Alternate Layout 6)

Exploded View F

Diagram detailing lever and spring assemblies.

Electrical Parts List (Alternate)

Semiconductors and Capacitors

List of electronic components including transistors and capacitors.

Electrical Parts List (Alternate)

Resistors, Jacks, and Miscellaneous

Lists resistors, connectors, and other parts.