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.
This service manual was determinant to enable to fix my Alpine Amplifier. I am pleased with my purchase. For a 5 star rating I would like to see a higher resolution scan of the printed circuit board lay-out because the gray scale grafics was dificult to see. Also some schematic diagrams were scanned at a slight angle. Never the less, it had all information I needed to troubleshoot and service my equipment.
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TEST MODE
This model has a test mode function in the disassembled condition.
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TP701 Screw
TEST
1. How to use the test mode: � Short the test land in the MAIN C.B. � Auto-stop function is not detected by micro-computer while test mode is active. Note: Make sure that the test land is opened after the test mode is de-activated. (Auto-stop function is not available with shorted land condition.) 2. How to disassemble the circuit board. � Removes the soldering part in the MAIN C.B (with the � Removes two screws.