Teac A-3300S - Explanation of Controls and Features; Threading the Tape; REEL Size Selector Switch

Explanation of the Controls and Features
Quik-Lok Reel Holders
a . Loosen the reel shaft tip fully CCW (counter-clockwise).
b. Align the outer 3 index tabs (Ref. 2) and the inner 3
index tabs (Ref. 3). This is done by turning the upper
tab section (Ref. 2) slightly CCW to place the tabs in a
straight line between the two sections.
c. Using both hands, grasp a reel and place its 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 (d).
d. Carefully rotate the outer tab section (Ref. 2) clockwise
until it stops (approximately 60 degrees or 1/6 of a re¬
volution). Then turn the reel shaft tip clockwise approxi¬
mately 3 revolutions so 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.
e. Repeat the steps above in the same sequence for the
other reel.
f. Remove the reel by performing Steps (a) and (b), then
lift off the reel.
if large-center (NAB 10-1/2") metal reels are to be used,
insert the plastic Reel Adapters into the center of the metal
reels before placing them on the reel tables. Also place the
Reel Height Adapter sheets on to the Reel Tables. These
inserts and sheets are included with the Standard Ac¬
cessories packet accompanying your deck.
Always use a reel of the same type and size on the right,
take-up reel table. Both reels should be of the same hub
diameter, material and outside diameter to assure proper
braking and tension.
Threading the Tape
a. Place the full reel of tape onto the left reel table. Secure
the reel holder. Place an empty take-up reel on the right
reel table. Secure the reel holder.
NOTE: The tape must leave the full reel on the left side.
b. Carefully unreel (pull out) approximately 30 inches (75
cm) of tape from the supply reel. Thread this tape in
the following manner: Over the left Tension Arm, under
the Guide Post, under and through the Head Housing,
between the Pinch Roller and Capstan, under the right
Shut-Off Arm, then onto the take up reel.
c. Secure the end of the tape to the take-up reel by holding
the end of the tape in the slot while rotating the reel
several turns counter-clockwise (CCW).
d. Continue rotating the take-up reel until the tape is no
longer loose. Correct tension will raise the Shut-Off Arm
from the 3 o'clock position to the 10 o'clock position.
REEL Size Selector Switch
The REEL Size selector switch must be set to the proper
position corresponding with the size of the reel: LARGE
for 10-1/2" reels, SMALL for 7" reels. This switch prepares
the transport for the proper back tension, take-up torque
and braking which differ between the reel sizes.
Improper REEL Size selection will result in excess tape
tension and possibly tape breakage for 7" reels. With
10-1/2" reels, SMALL size selection will cause recording
dropouts. With either error, the tape-to-head pressure will
be incorrect.