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.
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PD-117
11. Focus Best Adjustment
Adjust this point only if adjustment was made in item 10.
Test mode SPDL servo = CLOSE FOCUS servo = CLOSE TRKG servo = CLOSE
TEST DISC
MAX
Innermost circumference PLAY (1 TRK)
VR156
MOTHER BOARD ASSY Adjust the RF level to maximum, with the focus error voltage within ±150mV.
Oscilloscope
GND
START
GND
TP1 (CN201)
FE RF VC
Player
DC Mode CH1: 5mV/div CH2: 20mV/div H: 200ns/div Prove (10:1)
6 1 4
MOTHER BOARD ASSY
12. Tracking Servo Loop Gain Adjustment
UNDER Test mode SPDL servo = CLOSE FOCUS servo = CLOSE TRKG servo = CLOSE
TEST DISC
