Sony TC-S3 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
STEREO CASSETTE DECK
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
SPECIFICATIONS
TC-S3
Ver 1.0 2001.04
9-873-837-11 Sony Corporation
2001D0500-1 Home Audio Company
C 2001.4 Shinagawa Tec Service Manual Production Group
TC-S3 is the Tape deck section
in MHC-S7AV/SV7AV/S3.
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response 60 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
(DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I
cassette,
60 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE II
cassette
Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 280 x 128 x 330 mm
Mass Approx. 2.4 kg
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Tape deck
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism NEW
Section Tape Transport Mechanism Type
TCM-230AWR41/
230MWR41
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol ; are trade-
marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Sony TC-S3 Specifications

General

Track System	4-track, 2-channel stereo
Number of Heads	2
Heads	1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Frequency Response (FeCr tape)	30Hz to 16kHz
Input (mic)	0.25mV (mic)
Inputs	Line In, Mic In
Outputs	Line Out, Headphone Out
Type	Cassette Deck

Summary

Servicing Notes

Disassembly Procedures

Disassembly Flowchart

Flowchart illustrating the sequence of disassembly steps.

Cover Removal Procedure

Main Board Removal

Front Panel Section Removal

Tape Mechanism Deck Removal

Procedure for removing the tape transport mechanism.

Other Board Removal

Test Modes

ALC Checking Procedure

Double Speed Recording Mode

Record/Playback Checking Procedure

Mechanical Adjustments

Torque Measurement

Specifications and procedures for torque measurements.

Electrical Adjustments

Head Azimuth Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the playback head azimuth.

Tape Speed Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting tape speed on Deck B.

Playback Level Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting playback levels on Deck A.

Record Bias Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting recording bias on Deck B.

Record Level Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting recording level on Deck B.

Exploded Views

General Section Exploded View

Front Panel Section Exploded View

Tape Mechanism Deck Section-1 Exploded View

Exploded view of the tape transport mechanism, part 1.

Tape Mechanism Deck Section-2 Exploded View

Exploded view of the tape transport mechanism, part 2.

Electrical Parts List

Electrical Parts List (Board Sections)