Teac W-520R - Maintenance; Troubleshooting

Timer playback
1. Connect the deck and stereo system to a
commercially available audio timer as shown in
the diagram.
2. Set the power switches of all components to ON.
3. Load pre-recorded cassette(s) in TAPE | or Il (or
both).
4. Set the REV MODE switch to the required
position. (Refer to "Tape Travel Depending on
Setting of REV MODE Switch" on page 7.)
REV MODE
CONT PLAY
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5. Set the TIMER switch to the PLAY position.
TIMER
REC
OFF
PLAY
6. Set the DOLBY NR switch as desired.
DOLBY NR
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OFF
7. Set the tape running direction in which playback
is to start using the <4 or B button.
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8. Set the audio timer to the required start (power
on) and stop (power off) times, When this setting
is completed, the power to all components will be
switched off.
When the preset start time is reached, power will be
supplied and playback will start automatically.
Notes:
@ The tape running direction just before the power is
turned off will be maintained when the power is
turned on again. Remember this when setting for
timer-controlled operation.
e@ When cassettes are loaded in both decks, TAPE |
will start playback first because it has priority.
© Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF
position after timer operation is completed.
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MAINTENANCE
The heads and tape path should be cleaned and
demagnetized periodically.
Cleaning Tape Path
e 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.
e 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.
Erase Head
Record/Play Head
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Basic troubleshooting of a cassette tape deck is
similar to troubleshooting any other electrical or
electronic equipment. Always check the most
obvious possible causes first. To give you a few
ideas of what to look for, check the following:
@ No power: Is the power cord connected?
© Tape begins running when power is turned on: Is
the TIMER function on?
© No audio output: Have all connections been made
correctly?
e@ Low sound quality: Are the heads dirty or
magnetized? Are you using good quality tape?
Has the correct NR System been selected?
e@ Impossible to enter the record mode: Are the
record protection tabs of the cassette in place?