The AKAI 1720 model reel to reel tape recorder described in this Manual is quite an old unit - circa late 1960's. As a consequence, the description of the mechanical details - and adjustments thereof - is quite critical. The manual does this quite well. The schematics are also well presented and have detailed PCB overlays. Probably the only negative is that some half-tone detail has been lost from the original manual as it has been scanned in simple B&W.
Text excerpt from page 11 (click to view)
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7. DISASSEMBLY
- Removing the Case (Fig.1)
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Remove the four screws and then remove the Case.
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Fig.1
Case
- Removing the AMP Unit (Fig.2)
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Remove the six screws.
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Remove the six screws and then remove the AMP Unit.