Sony TC-EX66 User Manual

MICROFILM
TC-EX66
STEREO CASSETTE DECK
SERVICE MANUAL
This set is the cassette deck section
in MHC-EX66.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism NEW
Tape Transport Mechanism Type
TCM-ACLM578
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model

Sony TC-EX66 Specifications

General

Track System	4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed	4.8 cm/s
Power Consumption	12W
Type	Cassette Deck
Number of Heads	2
Tape Type	CrO2, Metal
Inputs	Line In
Outputs	Line Out

Summary

Specifications

Servicing Notes

General Operations

Playing a Tape

Manual Tape Recording

Guide for manually recording audio content onto a cassette tape, adjusting levels.

Disassembly Procedures

Mechanical Adjustments

Electrical Adjustments

Head Azimuth Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the record/playback head azimuth for optimal performance.

Tape Speed Adjustment

Steps to adjust tape speed using a frequency counter and checking deviation.

Playback Level Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting playback level using a level meter and checking channel differences.

Record BIAS Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting record bias levels, including setting and confirming playback signals.

Record Level Adjustment

Steps to adjust record level for both L-CH and R-CH, ensuring correct playback output.

Diagrams and Block Diagrams

Printed Wiring Boards

Diagrams showing the layout of printed wiring boards for various sections of the device.

Schematic Diagrams

Detailed schematic diagrams illustrating the electronic circuitry of the device.

IC Pin Function Descriptions

Detailed pinout and function description for integrated circuits used in the device.

Electrical Parts List