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Detailed technical specifications for tape speed, heads, levels, and performance metrics.
Mechanical specifications including tape speed deviation, drift, wow/flutter, and pinch roller pressure.
Procedures to check and adjust clearance for rotating parts like capstan shaft and guide rollers.
Steps for adjusting brakes and measuring brake torque for proper function.
Adjusting pause position, pinch roller pressure stroke, and pinch roller pressure.
Adjusting tape tension for play, fast forward, and rewind modes using a tension meter.
Adjusting fast winding speed and tension arm height for proper tape path.
Adjusting reel table height and general head/tape path alignments.
Adjusting head tilt, azimuth, height, and tape guide heights for optimal performance.
Fine-tuning pinch roller spindle tilt based on play mode observation.
Procedures for measuring wow and flutter during playback and recording.
Guidelines for lubricating mechanical parts and converting voltage for export models.
Adjusting and checking monitor levels for line and microphone inputs.
Adjusting playback head azimuth and setting playback output levels.
Measuring and adjusting playback frequency response across different tape types and speeds.
Measuring playback signal-to-noise ratio and frequency response.
Adjusting bias trap, record head azimuth, and record bias levels.
Checking record level, distortion, signal-to-noise ratio, and erase efficiency.
Evaluating DBX performance parameters like encoder/decoder levels and frequency response.
Guidelines for adjusting the DBX PCB, noting it's usually factory set.
Detailed steps for adjusting encoder parameters including input, RMS symmetry, nominal level, and VCA symmetry.
Checking encoder frequency response and effects.
Detailed steps for adjusting decoder parameters including input, RMS symmetry, nominal level, and VCA symmetry.
Measuring decoder frequency response and effects.
Identifying adjustment points on the REC/PLAY AMP and DBX PCBs.
A summary table of mechanical adjustment parameters like brake torque, tape tension, and tape speed.
Lists required instruments and procedures for brake and pinch roller adjustments.
Step-by-step guide for adjusting tape tension in different modes using a tension meter.
Adjusting tape speed for PLAY, FF, and REW modes.
Procedure for switching the equalizer between NAB and BTS standards.
Initial adjustment for pinch roller parallelism to the capstan shaft.
Adjusting head alignment and tape guide heights to prevent tape curling.
Identification of adjustment points on the REC/PLAY AMP and DBX PCBs.
Adjusting monitor levels and playback performance parameters.
Procedures for bias trap, record level, distortion, S/N ratio, and phase shift adjustments.
Adjusting DBX levels and performing DBX unit standalone adjustments.
Step-by-step guides for encoder and decoder adjustments, including checks.
Classification of assembly hardware (screws, washers, nuts) by type and code.
A visual breakdown of the X-1000M unit's main assembly components.
Detailed list of parts identified in Exploded View-1 for the X-1000M model.
Detailed list of parts identified in Exploded View-2 for the X-1000 model.
Detailed list of parts identified in Exploded View-3.
Detailed list of parts identified in Exploded View-4.
Detailed list of parts identified in Exploded View-5.
Detailed list of parts identified in Exploded View-6.
Detailed list of parts identified in Exploded View-7.
Identification and types of semiconductor electrodes used in the unit.
List of components for the REC/PLAY AMP PCB, including ICs, transistors, and resistors.
Component list for the VR PCB (POWER/SERVO).
Component list for the DBX SWITCH PCB ASSY.
Component list for the ROLLER SENSOR PCB ASSY.
Component list for the TENSION SENSOR PCB ASSY.
Component list for the TRANSISTOR PCB ASSY.
Component list for the DIODE PCB ASSY.
Component list for the LED PCB ASSY.
Component list for the EQ SWITCH PCB ASSY.
Component list for the KEYBOARD PCB ASSY.
Component list for the SPEED SWITCH PCB ASSY.
Component list for the MIC AMP PCB ASSY.
Detailed component list for the MIC AMP PCB ASSY.
Component list for the VOLUME PCB ASSY.
Component list for the CONTROL PCB ASSY.
Component list for the POWER SERVO PCB ASSY.
Component list for the DBX PCB ASSY.
Component list for the Timer PCB Assy.
Component list for the DBX Switch PCB Assy.
Component list for the Pitch Control PCB Assy.
Component list for the Fuse PCB Assy.
Component list for the Roller Sensor PCB Assy.
Component list for the Tension Sensor PCB Assy.
Component list for the In/Output Terminal PCB Assy.
Component list for the Power/Servo PCB ASSY.
Component list for ICs, transistors, carbon resistors, and connector plugs.
Component list for the Timer PCB Assy.
Component list for the DBX Switch PCB Assy.
Component list for the Pitch Control PCB Assy.
Component list for the Fuse PCB Assy.
Component list for the Roller Sensor PCB Assy.
Component list for the Tension Sensor PCB Assy.
Component list for the In/Output Terminal PCB Assy.
Component list for the Tension Sensor PCB Assy.
Component list for the Switch PCB Assy.
Component list for the Transistor PCB Assy.
Component list for the Diode PCB Assy.
Component list for the LED PCB Assy.
Component list for the EQ Switch PCB Assy.
Component list for the Keyboard PCB Assy.
Component list for the Speed Switch PCB Assy.
Schematic diagrams illustrating the decoder circuitry for both X-1000M and X-1000 models.
Schematic diagrams illustrating the encoder circuitry for both X-1000M and X-1000 models.
Diagrams showing the electrical connections between various PCBs like Power/Servo, Timer, and Speed SW.
Component lists for MIC AMP, VOLUME, and CONTROL PCBs.