Sony TCS-30D User Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
STEREO CASSETTE-CORDER
US Model
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SPECIFICATIONS
TCS-30D
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism NEW
Tape Transport Mechanism Type MT-30D-118
Specifications
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Tape speed
4.8 cm/s or 2.4 cm/s
Frequency range
Recording: 250-6,300Hz
Playback: 50-14,000Hz
using nomal (TYPE I) cassette
(with REC TIME switch at
“NORMAL”)
Speaker
Approx. 3.6 cm (1
7
/
16
in.) dia.
Power output
350 mW (at 10 % harmonic
distortion)
Input
Microphone input jack (minijack)
sensitivity 0.3 mV for 3 kilo-ohms
or lower impedance microphone
Output
i (headphones) jack (minijack) for
8-300 ohms headphones
Variable range of the tape speed
From approx. +30% to –15% (with
REC TIME switch at “NORMAL”)
Power requirements
3 V DC batteries R6 (AA) × 2/
External DC 3 V power sources
Dimensions (w/h/d) (incl. projecting
parts and controls)
Approx. 91 × 112 × 39.2 mm
(3
5
/
8
× 4
1
/
2
× 1
9
/
16
in.)
Mass
Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz.)
Supplied accessories
Headphones (1)
Stereo microphones (1)
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
Battery life (Approx. hours) (EIAJ*)
Sony Sony
alkaline R6P
LR6 (SG) (SR)
Playback 92
Recording 12 3
* Measured value by the standard of
EIAJ (Electronic Industries
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony
HF series cassette tape)
Note
The battery life may shorten
depending on the operation of the
unit.
Ver 1.0 2000. 03

Sony TCS-30D Specifications

Power

power requirements	DC 3V with AA x 2 batteries
battery life	Approx. 11 hours

Audio Specifications

recording system	2 track, 1 channel
frequency response	250 - 6300Hz
speaker diameter	36 mm

Weight and Dimensions

weight	236 g
dimensions	91 x 108 x 35 mm

Summary

SERVICING NOTES

Operation and Voltage Check with Main Board Removed

Procedure for operation and voltage checks when the main board is removed.

US Model Specification Change

DISASSEMBLY

Cabinet and Lid Block Disassembly

Step-by-step instructions for disassembling the rear cabinet and lid block.

Main Board and Mechanism Deck Disassembly

Steps for disassembling the main board and mechanism deck.

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

Torque Measurement Specifications

Procedures and specifications for measuring torque on various parts.

Tape Tension Measurement

ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS

Record/Playback Head Azimuth Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the record/playback head azimuth.

Tape Speed Adjustment (Normal and Double)

Procedures for adjusting tape speed in normal and double speed modes.

DIAGRAMS

Block Diagram Overview

Printed Wiring Board Layouts

Schematic Diagram Details