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Teac A-2340SX User Manual

Teac A-2340SX
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Teac A-2340SX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Track System4-track, 2-channel stereo
Heads1 x Record, 1 x Playback, 1 x Erase
Tape Speed3.75 & 7.5 ips
Motor2-speed
Reel Size7 inch
Wow and Flutter0.08%
InputLine
OutputLine
Type4-track, 2-channel stereo

Summary

General Description

Specifications and Service Data

Specifications

Technical specifications including track system, heads, reel size, tape speed, inputs, outputs, equalization, motors, bias frequency, power, dimensions, and weight.

Mechanical Service Data

Mechanical service data for tape speed, wow/flutter, pinch roller pressure, reel torque, and brake torque.

Electrical Service Data

Electrical service data for frequency response, signal-to-noise ratio, erase efficiency, cross talk, channel separation, and harmonic distortion.

Tools for Testing and Maintenance

Partial Disassembly Procedures

Removing Wooden Sides and Rear Panel

Procedure for removing the wooden side panels and the rear metal panel.

Head Assembly Removal

Steps to remove the head assembly from the tape deck.

Capstan Motor Removal

Instructions for removing the capstan motor.

Capstan Assembly Removal

Reel Motor Removal

Steps to remove the reel motor from the tape deck.

Tension Arms Removal

Instructions for removing the left and right tension arms.

Tape Transport Parts Location

Head Replacement and Alignment

Head Replacement and Wiring

Steps for replacing a single head and its wiring connections.

Head Adjustment Screws and Alignment

Identification of adjustment screws for head alignment.

Visual Head Alignment

Visual methods for aligning head height, azimuth, tangency, and tilt.

Mis-Alignment of Heads

Examples illustrating common types of head mis-alignment.

Mechanical Measurement and Adjustment

Pinch Roller Pressure

Method for measuring and adjusting pinch roller pressure.

Brake Torque

Procedure for measuring and adjusting brake torque.

Take-Up Torque

Back Tension

Procedure for measuring and adjusting back tension.

Reel Height Adjustment

How to adjust reel height when necessary.

Tape Speed Measurement

Wow and Flutter Check

Method for checking wow and flutter performance.

Voltage and Frequency Conversion

Instructions for changing voltage and frequency settings for export models.

Electrical Measurement and Adjustment

Adjustment Locations and Points

Identifies locations and points for electrical adjustments on PC boards.

Adjustment Sequence Chart

Power Supply Check and Adjustment

Procedure for checking and adjusting the power supply.

Playback Head Azimuth Adjustment

Steps for fine-tuning playback head azimuth alignment.

Output Level Settings

Playback Frequency Response

Procedure for measuring playback frequency response.

Playback Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Procedure for measuring playback signal-to-noise ratio.

Other Performance Adjustments and Checks

Includes VU meter, Simul-Sync, and headphone output checks and settings.

Monitor Level Setting

Specified Line Controls Setting

Setting the specified line controls.

VU Meter Level Set

Checking and adjusting VU meter levels.

Mic Input Level Check

Checking the microphone input level.

Record Performance Measurement and Adjustment

Bias Trap Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the bias trap.

Bias Leakage Check

How to check for bias leakage.

Record Head Azimuth Adjustment

Fine adjustment for record head azimuth.

Bias Adjustment

Record Level Set

Setting the record level.

Overall Frequency Response

Measuring overall frequency response during recording.

Overall Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Measuring overall signal-to-noise ratio.

Optimum Erasure Measurement

Channel Separation

Checking channel separation during recording.

Cross Talk Rejection (Track to Track)

Measuring cross talk rejection between tracks.

Distortion Check

Checking distortion levels during recording.

Trouble-Shooting

Servicing and Maintenance

Cleaning Procedures

Recommended cleaning agents and surfaces for maintenance.

Lubrication Procedures

Procedures and locations for lubricating the deck.

TEAC Maintenance Fluids

Details on TEAC maintenance fluids.

Demagnetization of Heads

Procedure for demagnetizing tape heads to prevent noise.

Simplified Schematic with Level Indications

Parts List and Ordering Information

Exploded Views and Parts List: Main Chassis Group

Exploded view and parts list for the main chassis group.

Exploded Views and Parts List: Motor Chassis Group

Exploded Views and Parts List: Front Panel

Exploded view and parts list for the front panel.

Exploded Views and Parts List: Rear Panel

PC Board Section: EQ/MIC Ampl. PC Board

PC Board Section: Line/Phone Ampl. PC Board

Diagram and parts list for the Line/Phone Amplifier PC Board.

PC Board Section: Record/Meter Ampl. PC Board

Diagram and parts list for the Record/Meter Amplifier PC Board.

PC Board Section: Solenoid Control Relay

Diagram and parts list for the Solenoid Control Relay PC Board.

PC Board Section: Control PC Board

Diagram and parts list for the Control PC Board.

PC Board Section: Power Supply PC Board

Diagram and parts list for the Power Supply PC Board.

PC Board Section: Oscillator PC Board

Diagram and parts list for the Oscillator PC Board.

PC Board Section: Bias PC Board-A

Diagram and parts list for Bias PC Board-A.

PC Board Section: Bias PC Board-B

Diagram and parts list for Bias PC Board-B.

Included Accessories

Assembling Hardware Coding List

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