Teac A-2340 - Threading the Tape

THREADING THE TAPE
Turn metal post in center of turntable fully counterclockwise to align the reel
index tabs, place full reel of tape on left turntable so that tape unwinds in
a counterclockwise direction. Rotate metal post clockwise to Tock reel into
position on turntable.
If large center (NAB 10-1/2") reels are to be used, insert the plastic ree]
adapters into the center of the metal reels before placing them on the turn-
tables, then secure as outlined above.
(The 3340 only)
Place an empty reel of the same size and hub diameter on the right reel turn-
table and lock the center post by turning it clockwise.
If large center (NAB 10-1/2") reels are to be used, insert the plastic reel
adapters into the center of the metal reels before placing them on the turn-
tables, then secure as outlined above. If standard center 10-1/2" reels (meta?)
are used, place a TEAC reel adjusting disc on each turntable before mounting
the metal reels. This will compensate for the slight difference in thickness
between metal and plastic reels.
Unwind a length of tape and thread it through each part in the order shown below;
]. over the left tension arm,
2. under the guide post,
3. across front face of head assembly,
4, between capstan and pinch roller,
5. under tape guide of shut-off lever,
6. Secure end of tape to empty reel, insert the end of the tape into the
notch of the reel, while holding tape against reel rotate the reel so as
to wind tape two or three times around the reel.
7. While holding left reel stationary, rotate the right reel counterclockwise
to take up slack in the tape. Take up tape slack until the shut-off lever
is brought to its full up position.
8. Place tape mode lever at PLAY position, tape will move from left to right
reel when Pp button is depressed.