Sony TC-260 Service Manual

Serial No. 29,001 and after
Specifications
Power Requirement:
Outputs :
TC-260
Tape Speeds:
Frequency Response:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Flutter and Wow:
Bias Frequency:
Level Indication:
Inputs :
Weight:
Dimensions :
Trapslstors :
SONY
SERVICING GUIDE
100, 110, 117, 125, 220 or 240 volts (Voltage selector provided in the set)
AC 50 Hz or 60 Hz (Convertible, see page 8)
55 watts
Instantaeous selection 7% ips or 3?.j. ips ( 19 or 9.5cm/s)
30-18,000 Hz at 1% ips
±3 dB 50-15,000 Hz at 7X ips
30-13,000 Hz at 3M ips
Better than 50 dB
Less than 0.19% at l'/z ips
Less than 0.25% at 3^ ips
Approx. 55 Kc
Two VU Meters ( calibrated to 0 dB at 12 dB below saturation )
Microphone inputs ( low impedance )
Auxiliary inputs ( high impedance )
Line outputs ( low impedance )
Auxiliary Record/Playback Connector
2SC401 (X8), 2SC4O2 (x8),
2SC318 (X2), 2SD28 (x6)
Approx. 34 lbs. (15.5 Kg)
21 *•/«/ Wx 15 ’ 73/ D x 7 7 / 8 " H
(541 WX392 DX200 H mm)

Sony TC-260 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	TC-260
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

TC-260 Specifications

TC-260 Block Diagrams

Pre-Amplifier Block Diagram

Schematic representation of the pre-amplifier section, showing components and signal flow.

Main Amplifier Block Diagram

TC-260 Disassembly Procedures

Removal of Cabinet

Removal of Reel Panel

TC-260 Circuit Board Details

Main Amplifier and Power Supply Filter Boards

Pre-Amplifier and Tone Control Boards

TC-260 Adjustment Procedures

Elevation and Azimuth Alignment

Procedures for adjusting head elevation and azimuth for optimal playback.

Recording Bias Adjustment

Steps to adjust the recording bias current for accurate recording.

TC-260 Calibration and Diagrams

Meter and Equalizer Calibration

TC-260 Main Amplifier Circuit Schematic

TC-260 Pre-Amplifier Circuit Schematic

Detailed Schematic Diagram

Comprehensive circuit schematic for the pre-amplifier section, detailing its circuitry.

TC-260 Parts Lists

U.S.A. Additional Parts

List of additional part numbers, descriptions, and quantities for U.S.A. models.

Canadian Additional Parts

List of additional part numbers, descriptions, and quantities for Canadian models.

Other Regions Additional Parts

Component Parts Breakdown

TC-260 Exploded Diagrams

Cabinet Top View

Exploded view illustrating the assembly of the recorder's cabinet top section.

Reel Panel Top View

Exploded view showing the assembly of the reel panel and associated parts.

Head Deck Top View

Exploded view illustrating the assembly of the head deck and its components.

Chassis and Board Views

Tape Transport Mechanism View