Teac W-4200 - Maintenance; Specifications; Demagnetizing Heads

MAINTENANCE
The heads and tape path should be cleaned and
demagnetized periodically.
Cleaning Tape Path
© Apply head cleaning fluid* to a cotton bud or soft
cloth, and lightly rub the heads, capstan and all
metal parts in the tape path.
® Also clean the pinch roller using rubber cleaning
fluid*.
* Both are available in TEAC Tape Recorder
Cleaning Kits HC-1 and RC-1 in the U.S.A. or TZ-
261 in other areas.
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Demagnetizing Heads
Be sure that the power is off, then demagnetize the
heads using a TEAC E-3 demagnetizer. For details of
its use, read its instructions.
Caution:
It the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe with a soft
cloth or use a diluted neutral cleaning liquid. Clean
off thoroughly. Do not use thinner, benzine or alcohol
as they may damage the surface of the unit.
SPECIFICATIONS
Track System: 4-Track 2-Channel Stereo
Heads: 3; PLAY |: Playback x 1
REC/PLAY Il: Erase x 1,
Record/Playback x 1
Type of Tape:
Cassette tape C-60 and
C-90 (Philips type)
Tape Speed:
4.76cm/s (1-7/8 ips)
9.5cem/s (3-3/4 ips; in Hl] SPEED DUB)
Motors: PLAY |: 1 DC Servo Motor
REC/PLAY II: 1 DC Servo Motor
Wow and Flutter: 0.09 %
Frequency Response (Overall, -20dB):
30-16,000Hz, Metal Tape
30-15,000Hz, CrOz Tape
30-14,000Hz, Normal Tape
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Overall):
55 dB (NR off, 3% THD Level, Weighted)
65 dB (Dolby B NR on, at 5 kHz)
70 dB (Dolby C NR on, at 1 kHz,
W-420C only)
Fast Winding Time:
Approximately 120 seconds for C-60
Inputs: Line; 988mV, 50k ohms
Outputs:
Line; 0.58V for load impedance of 50k ohms
or more
Power Requirements:
120/230V AC, 50/60Hz (General Export
Models)
120V AC, 60Hz (U.S.A./Canada)
230V AC, 50Hz (Europe)
240V AC, 50Hz (U.K./Australia)
Power Consumption: 11 W
Dimensions (W x H x D):
435 x 130 x 215mm
(17-1/8" x 5-1/8" x 8-7/16")
Weight: 3.3 kg (7-1/4 Ibs) net
Standard Accessories:
Input-Output connection cords
© Specifications were determined using metal tape
except as noted.
@ Improvements may result in specification or
feature changes without notice.
® Photos and illustrations may slightly differ from
production models.
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