Teac A-2340 - Location of Controls; TAPE SPEED selector; Head housing

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
. Reel turntables:
The
3340
...
10-1/2
inch
NAB
reel
capacity.
The
2340
...
7
inch
NAB
reel
capacity.
. Index counter:
4-digit, push button reset.
. Tension arm:
Maintains constant tape tension even during start and stop operation.
. Guide post:
Acts in conjunction with tension arm as a mechanical filter, smooths out
any irregularities caused by sticking tape or uneven windings.
. TAPE SPEED selector:
Provides high or low speed operation at recording or playback.
The 3340 H: 15 ips The 2340 4H: 7-1/2 ips
L: 7-1/2 ips L: 3-3/4 ips
. REEL size selector (The 3340 only):
Selects proper back tension and reel torque for large or small reels.
. Head housing:
Protects the farous TEAC hyperbolic heads, also contains the head function
selector switches. These switches make possible the SIMUL-SYNC function.
By changing the head function for each track from record to monitor, ful}
4-track synchronization is possible. Placing the head function selector
switch in the SIMUL-SYNC position allows immediate monitoring of the selected
track for synchronization with any other track.
NOTE: To prevent switch noise from damaging your tapes or speakers, always
fully retard the OUTPUT level control for the head or channel to be
switched, before changing the switch position. Do not change switch
position while tape is in motion (recording or playback).
. Capstan:
Provides constant speed drive for tape.
. Pinch roller:
Engages tape to capstan at constant pressure.
Shut-off arm:
This arm automatically shuts off the tape transport when tape is completely
rewound or if the tape breaks during transport. Switch removes power when
it comes to rest at horizontal position.