Teac A-1250S - Threading the Tape

Threading the Tape
TEAC BSMrats3
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REEL PLACEMENT (either reel)
1
Loosen
the
reel
shaft
tip
fully
CCW
(counter-clockwise).
See
(
Ref.
1)
in
the
picture
below.
2
Match
the
inner
3
index
tabs
(Ref.3)
and
the
outer
3
index
tabs
(Ref.2)
so
they
are
aligned.
This
is
done
by
turning
the
outer
3
index
tabs
slightly
CCW
until
the
inner
and
outer
index
tabs
are
in
a
straight
line
with
each
other.
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With
the
fingers
of
both
har.ds,
grasp
the
reel
and
place
the
center
hole
partially
over
the
reel
shaft
tip.
(Ref.
1)
Then
gently
rotate
the
reel
CCW
while
sliding
the
reel
fully
onto
the
turntable.
When
the
outer
3
index
tabs
(Ref.
2)
are
fully
visible
above
the
reel,
you
may
proceed
to
step
4.
Carefully
rotate
the
3
outer
index
tabs
(Ref.
2)
clockwise
until
they
stop
(approximately
60
degrees
or
1/6
of
a
revolution).
Turn
the
reel
shaft
tip
(Ref.
1)
clockwise
approximately
3
revolutions
until
it
is
finger-tip
tight.
Check
that
the
outer
index
tabs
are
still
in
the
clockwise
position,
about
mid-way
between
the
corresponding
slots
on
the
reel.
Repeat
the
above
steps
in
the
same
sequence
for
the
other
reel,
Pull
the
end
of
tape
with
your
fingers
and
thread
it
through
each
part
in
the
order
shown
below.
1)
Over
tension
arm.
2)
Lower
side
of
guide
post.
3)
Over
the
front
faces
of
the
head
assembly.
4)
Between
capstan
and
pinch
roller.
5)
Over
the
lower
side
of
the
tape
guide
on
the
shut
off
lever.
Secure
end
of
tape
onto
empty
reel.
Insert
the
end
of
the
tape
into
the
notch
on
the
reel
while
holding
it
against
the
reel
with
your
fingers
and
wind
tape
2
or
3
times
onto
the
ree]
hub.
While
holding
left
reel
stationary,
rotate
the
right
reel
counterclockwise
to
take’
up
tape
slack.
Tape
should
be
tight
enough
to
bring
right
shut
off
arm
to
its
upper
limit.