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.
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Text excerpt from page 83 (click to view)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
THE AUDIO CAN NOT RECORD
NO Is bias level at L101 OK? YES
In starting recording, is there sine wave at pin 11 of IC101? YES
NO
Check POWER BLOCK and voltage of base of Q103.
Check disconnection and short of L101.
Is there audio signal at pin 76, 78 and 80 of IC101? YES
NO
Check IC701 and the circuit from TUNER or audio input jack to IC701 .