Technics RS-AZ6

ORDER NO. AD9602020A2
Service Manual
Stereo Cassette Deck
*
DOLBY B»C NR HX PRO
Cassette Deck
RS-AZ6
Colour
(K)...Black Type
Area
Please file and use this manual together with the service manual for
Model No. RS-AZ7, Order No. AD9601017C2.
V.___ J
Note: • This service manual is provided to indicate the main differences
between the original model No. RS-AZ7 (E) and the subsequent model
No. RS-AZ6 (E, EB, EG).
Suffix for
Model No.
Area
Colour
(E)
Europe.
(K)
(EB)
Great Britain.
(EG)
Germany and Italy.
* Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. HX Pro originated by Band and
Olufsen. “Dolby", the double-D symbol and “HX PRO”
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
CHANGES
■ S P ECIFICATIONS
RS-AZ7 (E) RS-AZ6 (E, EB, EG)
■ General
mm
■ General
Power consumption
26W
Power consumption
25W
Weight
4.2kg
ha
Weight
3.9kg
■ CHANGE IN REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST (RS-AZ7 Service Manual of pages 56—60.)
Notes: • Mentioned in this parts list is only those different from Model No. RS-AZ7 (E). All other parts are the same as for
RS-AZ7 (E).
• Important safety notice:
Components identified by A mark have special characteristics important for safety.
Furthermore, special parts which have purposes of fire-retardant (resistors), high-quality sound (capacitors), low-noise
(resistors), etc. are used.
When replacing any of components, be sure to use only manufacture’s specified parts shown in the parts list.
• The parenthesized indications in the Remarks columns specify the areas. (Refer to the cover page for area.) Parts
without these indications can be used for all areas.
Change of Part No.
Part Name & Description
Remarks
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT(S)
IC4
AN6558SFE2
—
BUFFER AMP Deletion ;
TRANSISTOR(S)
Q101-104
2SK369GRTPE2
—
TRANSISTOR
Deletion
Q105, 106
2SB709QRSTX
—
TRANSISTOR
Deletion
Q107, 108 2SD601QRSTX
—
TRANSISTOR
Deletion
Q109 DTC144EKT147
—
TRANSISTOR
Deletion
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All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and
distribution is a violation of law.
Technics"

Technics RS-AZ6 Specifications

General

Track System	4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed	4.8 cm/s
Type	Cassette Deck
Heads	1 x Erase
Frequency Response	20Hz to 19kHz (Metal tape)
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.8%
Output	0.4V (line)
Dimensions	430 x 135 x 310 mm (W x H x D)

Summary

Service Manual Introduction and Specifications

Model Specifications Comparison

Compares general specifications between RS-AZ7 and RS-AZ6 models.

Replacement Parts List Differences

Lists differing replacement parts between RS-AZ7 and RS-AZ6 models.

Schematic Diagrams

Main Circuit and Power Supply Schematics

Schematics for the main audio path and power supply.

Playback Amplifier and Motor Control Schematics

Diagrams for playback amplification and motor drive circuits.

Signal Processing and Interface Schematics

Schematics for signal processing, input selection, and microcomputer interface.

Mechanism, HX PRO, and Drive Circuits

Diagrams for mechanism drive, HX PRO, motor control, and signal processing.

Parts Location Diagrams

Cabinet and External Component Locations

Exploded view of the cassette deck's outer casing and visible parts.

Internal Chassis and Mechanism Component Locations

Diagrams showing internal chassis layout and detailed mechanism parts.

Printed Circuit Board Layouts

Motor, Mechanism, and Audio PCBs Layouts

Layouts for Motor, Mechanism, and HX PRO/Playback PCBs.

Power, Operation, and Display PCBs Layouts

Layouts for Power Switch, Operation, and FL Display PCBs.

Main Circuit Board Layout

Detailed component layout for the primary main circuit board.