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 16 (click to view)
3-4. Optical Engine
Step
Figure
Cable retainer
Explanation . Remove 1 screw (a) on the lamp housing, and cut the cable retainer. Remove the white cable from the cable retainer. . Remove 1 screw (a) of the cable retainer, and 2 screws (b and c) of lamp housing. . Disconnect the ballast power cable (thick Black) and thermal switch cables (Red and Black) from the lamp housing. Screw: type [M-4]
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(b) (a) (c)
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(a) (a) (b)
(a) Remove 4 screws (3 x 12). Screw (a): type [M-5]
(b) Remove 2 screws (3 x 8). Screw (b): type [M-4]
(a) (a) (b)
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Optical engine can be removed by lifting slowly up.