A great copy of the manual, and the only one I could find anywhere on the net! The circuit diagrams are easily readable, all component values marked and easy to see. A highly appreciated download!
The TEAC A-1500's Service Manual was instrumental in reviving this classic reel-to-reel. Not only does it have the schematics, exploded parts diagram and parts list, it also provided mechanical adjustment information that approximate factory default settings.
Text excerpt from page 86 (click to view)
Disassembly of the Traverse Mechanism Assy and the Pickup Assy 1 2 3 4 5 6
Remove the Bonnet and Tray Panel. Remove the Front Panel. Remove the Loading Mechanism Assy (Screws �4). Remove the Bridge (Screw �2). Pull out the Tray and remove it while unhooking a Hook. Turn the Short SW to Short side.
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Remove the DVDM Assy (Screws �2). Remove four screws. Remove the Mechanism Holder.
8
�4
Mechanism Holder
5
-1 Bridge Hook
4
�2 -1
9
4
-2
5
-2 Bottom View
10 Remove a screw.
RearView
Cautions:
Screw is locked with Silicone adhesive. Please lock it with Silicone adhesive when installs it.
11
Short Open
Remove the FFC Holder with the state which Flexible Cable was atatched. FFC Holder
6
Short SW
10
Silicone Adhesive GEM1037
Traverse Mechanism Assy
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Caution in the tray insertion
In the Tray insertion, insert it after matching a triangle mark of the Loading Base and a position of pin of the Drive Cam. Triangle mark Loading Base