Webcor 2020 Series User Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Webcor 2020
Series Tape
Recorders are
designed for
twin-track,
two speed
operation.
The
operating speeds
are
either
3 3/4 or 7 L/2
inches
per
second.
The
Webcor
is designed
to
recordandplayback
two
tracks
of
material
on
standard width recording
tape, which
doubles
the
recording and
playing
time with no loss
of frequency response
or
quality.
Recordings
can
be
made
from a
radio,
television receiver,
or
phonograph,
in addition
to
those made
directly
from
the microphone.
The Webcor
2020
Series are
mechanically and
electricatly alike.
The
only difference
being
in
the cabinet,
or carrying
case used. The
portable
model
of this series,
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Fboty-(E-2020)
or
in.Tan
(T-2020).
The table
models are available
in
Walnut
(2OZl),
Mahogany
(2022),
Blonde
(2023)
or
Beige
(2024).
Webcor
2020
Series
have
two tape speeds,
7 l/2"
and 3 3/4"
per
second.
Using
both tracks
,
the recording
times are as follows:
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The
2020
Series are
designed
to operate
on
60 cycle,
105-120
volts, AC
supply
only.
Manufactured
by:
Webcor
5610 Bloomingdale
Ave.
Chicago
39,
Illinois
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Webcor 2020 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Webcor
Model	2020 Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Functions of Controls

On-Off-Volume Control

Record Button Operation

Initiates recording by engaging pressure roller, brake release, erase magnet, and locking rewind lever.

Play Button Operation

Engages erase magnet pressure pad and feeds signal through amplifiers for playback.

Stop Button Operation

Releases pressure roller, recording head pads, motor bushing, and erase magnet.

Speed Selector

Operating Instructions

Preparing for Recording

Making a Recording

Detailed steps for setting speeds, volume, and initiating recording.

Adjustments

Clutch Adjustments

Erase Adjustment

Play/Record Head Adjustment

Ensures correct alignment of the play-record head for optimal audio output and track integrity.

Troubles and Remedies

Motor Fails To Operate

Diagnoses and resolves issues related to the motor not operating.

Capstan Shaft Fails To Rotate

Troubleshoots problems when the motor runs but the capstan shaft does not rotate.

Failure To Fast Rewind

Poor Or No Recording And Playback Of Tape

Diagnoses and resolves causes of poor or absent recording and playback quality.

Failure To Erase

Failure To Fast Forward

Operation Of Speed Control Does Not Change

Wow-Waver

Maintenance

Cleaning The Play-Record Head