1.

CONTENTS

Page
2. GENERAL 4
2.1. Front Panel Rear Panel 5

3. DISMANTLING
3.1. Removal of Housing
3.2. Removal of Cover Panel
3.3. Removal of Front Panel
3.4. Removal of Power Switch
3.5. Removal of Brake Unit
3.6. Removal of Reel Motors
3.7. Removal of Capstan Motor
3.8. Removal of Control Board
3.9. Removal of Power Transformer
3.1 0. Removal of Amplifier Cards
3.1 1. Removal of Potentiometer
3.12. Removal of Switch Board
3.13. Removal of Frame ( Removal of Rotary Switches)

4. MECHANICS
4.1. Headblock
4.1.1. Tape Guides
4.1.2. Head Mounting
4.2. Tape Tension
4.3. Brakes ( Stop
4.3.1. Brake Torque Measurement
4.3.2. Brake Adjustment
4.4. Pressure Roller
4.4.1. Pressure Measurement
4.4.2. Pressure Solenoid Readjustment
4.4.3. Exchange of Pressure Roller
4.4.4. Pressure Lever Readjustment
4.5. Capstan Motor
4.5.1. Removal of Capstan Axis, Ball Bearings
4.6. Exchange of Reel Motor Bearings
4.7. Lubrication
4.8. End-of-Tape Switch

5. ELECTRONICS
5.1. Switch Board and VU-Meter Board
5.2. Input Amplifier
5.3. Record Amplifier
5.4. Oscillator
5.5. Record Relay
5.6. Playback Amplifier
5.7. Power Amplifier ( Loudspeaker Amplifier)
5.8. Power Supply
5.9. Drive Control
5.9.1. Photoelectric End-of-Tape Switch
5.1 0. Speed Regulation, Capstan Motor

6. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS AND MEASUREMENTS

6.1. Demagnetizing
6.2. Tape Speed
6.2.1. Pick-up Head - Adjustment
6.2.2. Tacho Adjustment
6.2.3. Tacho Adjustment with Cathode-Ray Oscilloscope
 6.3. Playback Adjustment 26
6.3.1. Azimuth Adjustment, Playback Head, Coarse (Max Level ) 27
6.3.2. Azimuth Adjustment, Playback Head, Fine ( Phase Method) 27
6.3.3. Playback Level from Test Tape 27
6.3.4. Frequency Characteristic, Playback ( from Test Tape ) 27
6.4. Oscillator and RF-Adjustment 28
6.4.1. RF-Voltages and Frequency Checking 28
6.4.2. Dummy Load 28
6.4.3. RF-Traps, Record 28
6.4.4. RF-Traps, Playback 29
6.5. Record - Adjustments 29
6.5.1. Azimuth Adjustment, Record Head, Coarse 29
6.5.2. RF-Bias 29
6.5.3. Azimuth Adjustment, Record Head, Fine 30
6.5.4. Record Level 30
6.5.5. Record Equalization 30
6.5.6. Frequency Characteristic via Tape 30
6.6. Distortion Factor Measurement 30
6.6.1. Distortion Factor (via Tape ), VU-Meter Calibration 30
6.6.2. Noise Voltage ( and External Voltage ) via Tape 31
6.6.3. Noise Voltage, External Voltage " Before Tape" ( Check) 31
6.6.4. Erase Attenuation 32
6.6.5. Crosstalk, Mono 32
6.6.6. Crosstalk, Stereo 32
6.7. Output Voltage Check 33
6.8. Wow and Flutter 33

7. ACCESSORIES
7.1. Remote Control
7.2. Timing Switch Operation

8. MOD1FlCATlONS
8.1. Rewind
8.2. Switch Noise
8.3. RFI
8.4. Transfer Play Sensitivity
8.5. Replacement of Capstan Motor
8.6. Capstan Motor with Sleeve Bearings
8.6.1. Removal of Capstan Shaft and low-friction Thrust Washer

9. TROUBLE SHOOTING
9.1. Faults in the Drive
9.2. Faults in the Circuitry

10. DIAGRAMS Diag. 1

Tape Drive Diag. 2
VU-Meter Board Diag. 3
Switch Board Diag. 3
Input Amplifier Diag. 4
Record Amplifier Diag. 5
Oscillator Diag. 6 a
Record Relay Diag. 7
Playback Amplifier Diag. 8
Loudspeaker Amplifier Diag. 9
Speed Control Diag. 10

11. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

12. SPECIAL VERSION

12.1. Revox A77 - DOLBY
2. GENERAL

The Stereo-Recorder can be obtained as CHASSIS, WAL-

NUT CABINET, and CARRYING CASE models. Here
are the applicable codes ( order numbers

With 2 With 2x2

Output Loud- Codes
Ampl. speakers 2-Track 4-Track

Wood Cabinet 1102 1104

Wood Cabinet X 1122 1124
Carrying Case X X 1222 1224
Chassis 1302 1304
Chassis X 1322 1324

Outline and Installation Dimensions, see : S 1

Following codes apply to accessories only :

Output Amplifier ( per Channel ) 1900

Walnut Cabinet 1950 An exchange service is organized for the circuit cards.
Carrying case, incl. Cover and 2x2 Loudspeakers 1960 Faulty cards will be exchanged at minimum charge by
factory representatives in the respective country. The same
applies to etched circuit boards with connectors ( control
The basic configuration i s identical for all models. board, regulator, motor control, switch board ).
A pressure cast aluminum alloy chassis supports the 3-motor
drive, one is the electronically regulated capstan motor. This permits a very efficient service, limiting,in most cases,
All amplifiers are plug-in modules. repair work t o finding the faulty module.
 2.1. Front Panel, Rear Panel
( Numbering corresponds t o REVOX
manual )

A Push buttons
<< Fast rewlnd
>> Fast forward
PLAY Playback
STOP Stops all operating functions
REC Record (depress simul-
taneously PLAY )

Fig. 2.1-1 B VU-Meters, record pre-selector buttons

Record CH I ( upper track ) :
Depress left record pre-selector button

Record CH 2 ( lower track ) :

Depress right record pre-selector button

Record Stereo ( both tracks 1 :

Depress both record pre-selector buttons

Power switch, tape speed, tape tension

Headphone socket ( 200 - 600 Ohm )
Microphone socket, CH 1

I \1 2
11 13
/ \
14
I
15
\
16
/
17
\
18
10
11
Microphone socket,
Playback volume control
CH 2

12 Playback mode switch

Fig. 2.1-2 13 Balance control
Before-and-after tape switch
Record volume control, CH 1
lnput selector, CH 1
Record volume control, CH 2
lnput selector, CH 2

I 1 I I 29 RADIO, Dl N connection: lnput 2,5 m V

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Output 1,2 V
30 OUTPUT ( 2.5 V 1 6 0 0 Ohm )
Fig. 2.1-3 31 Socket for power cable
 TECHNICAL DETAILS
Measured with REVOX 601 tape
Tape transport 3 - motor deck. Electronically governed caElfan motor.
Electronic speed change
Tape speeds 3 314 and 7 112 ips i .2 '%

'Now and flutter : m;lx. %at 7 112 ips.

+ .OB
I weighted i max. i .1 % a t 3 3/4 IPS.

Tape slip : less than .2 %

Tdpe spool d~amcter max. 105"

Operating posit~on Hor~zontal or veitlcai

Ampl~fters Equipped wlth sillcon translrtors throughout. Plug-in pr~nted

circu~tcards

Frequency response via tape

30 Hz - 20 kHz
50 Hz - 15 kHz
+ 2 I- 3
i 1.5
:; } at ips.

30 Hz - 16 kHz + 2 1 -~3 dB
50 Hz - 10 kHz r 1.5 dB } at 3314 Ips

D~stortianvra tape. a t 1 IkHr 7 112 Ips. max. 2 '%or 0 6 % rerp.

peak lpvel and at 0 VU respectively 3 314 ips: max. 3 % o r 1.0 % resp.
Equaiizalion Record - NAB
Playback . NAB and IEC si,~,itchable)

Slgnal to noise ratlo. "la tape. 7 112 ips mln. 66 dB ( 4 track mtn. 62 dB)
we~ghtedds per ASA A 3 314 IPS. mln. 63 dB 14 track mln. 59 d B )

Cross talk at 1 kHz : Mono better than 60 dB, stereo better than 45 dB
Osclllvtor frequency 120 kHz, push pull osc~llatur
General Measurement Conditions : ( f o r voltages in rectangular frames 1

D.C. Voltages . vertical letters e . 9 . P Meter ~nternalresistance 20 kOhm 1V mln. Inputs per channel Cinch IJack Microphone, swltchable LOIHI
LOW: 50 600S2 .15 mV
A.F. Voltages: slant l etters e.g. Meter: Vac, rube or transistorvoltmeter 1 MOhm min. HIGH: upto lOOkn 2.5 mV
5 -pole DIN RADIO: 33 k n 2.5 mV
Cinch AUX' 1 MS2 35 mV
Outputs per channel : Cinch OUTPUT max. 2.5 V 1R s 600 n
Markings an Tantalum Elecfrolytte Capacttors 5 -pole DIN RADIO max. 1.2 V I Rs 2 5 kc1
Red rio' it, i i
Jack PHONES 200 600x2

Remote control Fully electilc for all operating functions

Color dot -- IV
~ndlcates+ and
multlplter
Output power Muslc power 20 W ( 10 W per channel 1 Continuous power 16 W
A
I 8 load 1 ( 8 W per channel 1 D~stottion
better than 1 %
Output impedance

Butit in loudspeakers : Two loudspeakers per channel Iautamat~callydisconnected when

Color Worklng (portable model 1 a plug is inserted Into the DIN loudzpeaker sockets)
(pink*() 1st digit voltage
IV--- Tiana~stors,etc. 54 trans~tors, 32 diodes, 4 s~liconrectifiers
1 photo resistor, 4 relays
black 10 v
brown - Power supply Electron~callystabilized
red -
fdlalnn voltages 110. 130. 150, 220, 240, 250 V-I 50 - 60 Hz
orange 35 V " *
yellow 6V Power consumption Without output amplif~err 70 W
green 15V With o i ~ t p u tamplifters approx. 7 0 100 W
blue 20 v
violet Mans fuses
gray
white

* possibly missihg on model B

** 35 V on model A p ~ n k We reserve the right to make techn~calalterations In the lnterefs of techn~calImDrovements
Dimensions Walnut
Cabinet

Dimensions
Carrying Case

Dimensions Chassis

Color Code :

red = red - rouge vio = violet - violet

org = orange - orange brn = brown - brun
ye1 = yellow - jaune grY = gray - gris
grn = green - vert blk = black - noir
blu = blue - bleu wht = white - blanc
3.DISMANTLING 3.2. Removal of Cover Panel
- Tilt access lid down. Pull off head cover.
- Undo screw A ( fig. 3.2 -4 ). Pull cover panel off ( Upper
rim, 3 retainers ).
Table of Wire Colors

red = red rouge Rot

org = orange orange Orange
ye1 = yellow jaune Gelb
grn = green vert Grun
blu = blue bleu Blau
vio = violet violet Violett
brn = brown brun Braun
gry = gray gris Grau
blk = black noir Schwarz
wht = white blanc Weiss

Fig. 3.2-4

3.3. Removal of Front Panel

- Undo screws B ( fig. 3.2 -4 ). Pull out power switch
knob as well as all rotary knobs and discs. Save retaining
ring of power switch.
3.1. Removal of Housing - Pull up monitor panel ( 4 retainers).
- Set instrument face down on soft basis. Remove remote
control dummy plug.
- Remove housing fasteners. Pull housing carefully upward.
3.4. Removal of Power Switch
-
Disconnect loudspeaker connectors on reaulator card
( fig. 3.9 -13 ) in the carrying case. - Disassemble retaining ring of slide switch ( equalization
- Reinsert remote control plug. switch )
- Bridge power disconnect jack ( 2-pole protective dis- - Unfasten 3 screws. Remove power switch carefully.
connector ) with two insulated banana plugs. - Take off plug connectors.

brn CD 1

blu CD 2

blu
red CF 1
wht

red

blk

Fig. 3.4
Fig. 3.5-6

3.5. Removal of Brake Unit 3.6. Removal of Reel Motors

- Remove cover panel per 3.2. - Remove brake drums per 3.5.
- Remove reel plates ( 3 screws each ). - Remove frame screws E ( fig. 3.5-6 ).
- Brake drums: Undo center screws A ( fig. 3.5 -6 ), - Unplug output amplifiers ( if present ).
loosen brakes and lift drums carefully upward. - Unplug motor cable connectors; right reel motor, regul-
Be careful not to kink brake bands. Don't touch brake ator card ( fig. 3.6-7 ); left reel motor, control card
linings, Grease traces reduce braking effect. ( fig. 3.6-8 ).
- Remove connections 5 ( fig. 3.5 -6 ).
- Separate cable bundle ( shielded wires) at G ( fig. 3.5 -6 )
- Remove 3 chassis screws D ( fig 3.5 -6 ) and lift chassis
carefully out.

Fig. 3.6-8
Left Reel Motor

- Remove 4 reel motor screws F each ( fig. 3.5 -6 ) and

Fig. lower motors carefully.
3.7. Removal of Capstan Motor
E2
- Remove output amplifiers ( if present ). nn
- Disconnect capstan-motor and pick-up cables; connec-
tions are on control card ( fig. 3.7 -9 ).
Note:

For improved signal to noise performance, the capstan

motor connections may be reversed on some recorders in
the following manner: E3 = gry, E4 = yel, E5 = grn.
Carefully note wire colors before disassembling.
Capstan Pick-up
Undo cable clamps A (fig. 3.7 - 9 ) .
- Remove cover and monitor panels per 3.2. and 3.3.
- Unscrew motor fasteners B (fig. 3.7 - 10) on headblock.
The other screws on headblock shall not be touched as
they retain the headblock itself.
- Remove capstan motor carefully downward. Guard abso-
lutely against bumping (axis run-out i s better than
.001 mm = 40 micro - inch 1 ) Fig. 3.7-9

3.8. Removal of Control Board

- Remove cover and front panels per 3.2. and 3.3.
- Undo screws A ( fig. 3.8-11). Pull control board down -
ward.
- Remove connectors as needed.
Fig . 3.7-10

A Remote Control

gry F68
wht FG9
brn FG1 blk FGlO
vio FG7

grn F H l CID

Photoelectric
End-of-Tape Switch
grn FH2 I
vio D F 4 I ) blu FM2
ye1 D F 2 I

Fig. 3.8-1 1

Left Reel Motor

8
3.9. Removal of Power Transformer

- Remove output amplifiers ( if present ).

- Disconnect brake solenoid cables ( unsolder ) per fig.
3.5 -6, B.
- Disengage cable to right-hand reel motor on regulator
board ( fig. 3.6 -7 ).
- Disengage cable to capstan motor and pick-up on motor
control board ( fig. 3.7 -9 ).
Note:
N F - r N m a m a m
w w w n " U " w
For improved signal to noise performance, the capstan
motor connections may be reversed on some recorders in
-
,
n
S a w
n m Z r r
= c z
b m 3
-
3
n
E >. b
the following manner: E 3 = gry, E4 = yel, E 5 = grn. -%-'
w
Carefully note wire colors before disassembling. Capstan
Motor

Switch
Right Reel Motor Speakers

b Off 4
ye1 D l 3 grn DG3
grn D l 4
blu (grn/blk) D l 5 blk DG1
brn (yellblk) D l 6
.
ye1 u I I
- a-
I
org DK3 / red DG2

Speakers
ye1 D l 0 Output

red D l 1
grn D9
I
brn D l 2 I wht D4 0 gry Dl.
I
wht D3 0 gry 0 2 0
L

Built-~n
r r * N
22: ::5$s:
NhlNNFC

y . g . 2 ~= a z c 7 J =
Loudspeaker 5 ' s>. 23j b?2 >.
Fig. 3.9-13 6

- Unscrews transformer fasteners and remove entire assem- 3.10. Removal of Amplifier Cards
bly carefully downward.
- Mark record and playback amplifiers before removing.
Pull off circuit cards and corresponding connectors as
The amplifiers have to be reinserted in their respective
needed (fig. 3.9 - 12 and 3.9 - 13).
places to maintain correct level settings.
- Remove cover panel on the front side and pull amplifier
cards.

Fig. 3.10-14
3.11. Removal of Potentiometer
- Unsolder wires.
- Unscrew fasteners from below ( fig. 3.1 1 --15)

VOLUME BALANCE LEVEL

ye1
or9 ye1
P 304 CH I I
P 303 CH I
blk blk

red grn brn org red blk red org

Fig. 3.11-15

-
3.12. Removal of Switch Board ( fig. 3.12 -16
- Remove plug-in amplifiers ( fig. 3.10 ).
- Remove pusher mechanism ( screws A ).
- Remove shield ( screws B ).
- Remove reset spring C ( tape lift lever 1.
- Connectors: disengage headblock-VU-meter board.

vio HB7,
~ I rise
U
grn HB5
ye1 HB4
org HB3
-___
u-
I Ii

red HB2 --------

brn HB1
F- I -
=

Fig. 3.12-16
 Playback Playback OUTPUT
Head Head
CH II CH I

Switch
Fig. 3.12-17 Speakers Off

- Remove power switch retaining rings and fasteners D. Observe, furthermore, that pressure roller is in rest position
Lower power switch carefully ( avoid linkage rod ). ( trip lever of playback cut-off contact S 5, left of release
- Disconnect all terminals on the switch board ( fig. lever ).
3.12 -17 ).
- Unscrews 5 fasteners E ( fig. 3.12 -16 ) and remove
complete assembly forward. 3.13. Removal of Frame ( Removal of Rotary Switches )
- Disengage remaining VU-meter connections.
- Unscrew VU-meter carrier; l i f t o f f carefully ( observe
Position of the equalizing slide switch has to be checked playback cut-off contact S 5 behind VU-meter board ).
at reassembly. Adjust screws F (fig. 3.12 -16 ) if necessary - Pull connectors from Jacks. ( fig. 3.1 3-18 ).
( see also 5.1. ). - Unscrew rotary switch fasteners from above. Disconnect
ground strap ( brown ). Remove carrier.

red bin rkd

Fig. 3.13-18 Phones Mic I Mic II

4. MECHANICS The three-motor drive assures almost maintenance-free
service of the mechanical section. Adjustments and meas-
urements are limited to the few movable parts.

Special tools needed :

Retaining ring pliers
Spring scales or contactors 200 g ( 7 oz. av ), 2000 g ( 4.4 Ib.
4.1. Headblock av 1.

Azimuth Adjustment Azimuth Adjustment Don't disturb !

Tape guides Record Head Playback Head

Height Adjustment

Fig. 4.1-19

4.1.1. Tapeguides (fig4.1 -19) 4.1.2. Head Mounting ( fig. 4.1 -20

- Clean tape guides; don't disturb tape guide A ! To remove Record and playback heads are mounted on a common
tape guide A, unscrew only the fastener to the block base plate which is fastened in turn to the headblock with
( near upper end of capstan axis ). 3 screws A.

Don't disturb setscrews D (height adjustment). The heads

can be removed while base plate i s off (fastening E).
If height adjustment is required after change, the respective
setscrews D are turned by a like amount front and back.
/ - -

B = Azimuth adjustment, record head (per 6.5.1.)

C = Azimuth adjustment, playback head (per 6.3.1.)

----. -

Fig. 4.1-20

12
Once adjustments are made on the headblock, the loosened Check operating voltages of reel motors and phase shift
screws must be resecured with lacquer. capacitors if these values aren't attained; see table 5.9 -46
and section " Modifications " per 8.1.( Rewind ).
Note:
For improved signal to noise performance the connections
to both playback head channels may be reversed on some
recorders from the wiring shown in Diag. 3, in other words 4.3. Brakes ( Stop )
the colored conductors will be soldered to the right-hand The stop brakes are effective with solenoid de-energized.
terminal. When replacing heads, re-wire in the same manner. - Push STOP button.

4.2. Tape Tension 4.3.1. Brake Torque Measurement

- Cover light at the optical end-of-tape switch. Preparation for measurement per 4.2.
Measurement values are taken on a core of diameter Correctly set brakes have following torques:
115 mm ( 4 , 5 " ).
- Load and lock empty reel..
- Wind several turns of thread on empty reel and pull
thread off slowly in the sense indicated, resulting in
the following values:

@ 115 rnrn

L -------1
Fig. Fig. 4.3-23

Function 7.5 ips or 3.75 ips A B

/ PLAY 1 tape tension, high

I 70gri
( 2.5 oz.av ( 3 oz.av
85gr) I 4.3.2. Brake Adjustment

1 PLAY 1 tape tension, low

Check brake system if above mentioned torques are not
reached. Brake linings and bands must be absolutely clean
and free of grease. Brake bands must be devoid of kinks and
lay up full-width on lining.
Details on the modified brake system (brake return spring
attached to both ends of the brake-band) are shown on
about 20 gr
page PL 7a of the parts list. Brake mechanism and solenoid
stroke are reset after exchanging band and/or linings.
Table 4.2-22

Fig. 4.3-24 I
- Loosen brake manually ( push in solenoid core ). 4.4.2. Pressure Solenoid Readiustment
- Check if both brakes clear simultaneously; if not uns-
- Switch instrument to PLAY. I f no tape is loaded, cover
crew the 3 chassis fasteners partly, slide chassis around
light at optical end-of-tape switch.
till both bands are clear.
- Slide pressure solenoid to the right gap B (fig. 4.4-25)
- I f necessary, bend one brake adjustment lever.
is .3 mm ( ,012 " )
- Block pressure solenoid.
The solenoid has to be energized for adjustment. - Check if .solenoid core is in end position. The core shall
- Cover light at the optical end-of-tape switch. not move if the lever is pulled slightly from the capstan
- Depress " Reel Motors off " ( 42 ), depress button < < axis.
( fast rewind ). - Secure fasteners of solenoid with a drop of lacquer.
- Loosen fastening of solenoid and reset so that the bands - Check pressure, reset screw C if necessary.
.
clear rollers by from .I -.2 mm ( 040" to . 080" )
- Secure solenoid during this adjustment. Braking torque
can be varied by hooking springs at different places on
the brake adjustment lever.
4.4.3. Exchange of Pressure Roller
- Hold pressure roller axis at groove from above ( fig.
4.4 -25 ) and remove bolt fastening E to the side.
4.4. Pressure Roller - Pull pressure roller axis up and roller to the side. Reas-

The pressure lever is actuated electromechanically. Pressure sembly is explained in the replacement parts list.
is set by the variable spring force ( fig. 4.4 -25 ).
Make sure that no cleaning fluid gets to the sintered bearing
while cleaning the roller.

4.4.1. Pressure Measurement

- Load tape with 1 kHz record.
- Switch on PLAY.
4.4.4. Pressure Lever Readjustment
- Tie nylon thread to pressure roller axis ( or to a pin
affixed thereto ) After exchanging the pressure lever, it is necessary to read-
and pull with a spring scale ( or contactor) in sense A till just i t with respect to lever F ( fig. 4.4 -25 ). When the
sound volume drops noticeably. lever is stopped ( solenoid core fully out ), the distance
The spring scale must show 1.5 kg ( 3.3 Ib. av ). between capstan axis and pressure roller shall be 10 mm
- Screw C sets pressure force. ( .4 " ).
I

---

--

Fig. 4.4-25

A B
1.5 kg 0.3 mrn
( 3.3 Ib.av ) ( 012" )
 ( Mobil

Fig. 4.5-26

ATTENTION - Unfasten securing clip A. Lower capstan rotor.

- The axis can be taken out through the top if the tape
Capstan Motor with Sleeve Bearings
guide between playback head and capstan axis has been
Modification effective from
screwed off ( don't disturb guide setting ).
serial Nr. S 60483
- If the retaining ring B is removed, the capstan axis can
G 78003
be lowered with bearing C.
see section 8.6.lpage 35

4.5. Capstan Motor (with Ball Bearing) Fig. 4.5.-26 Bearing C is a special tight tolerance part and shall be
(Control circuitry see 5.10 & 6.2. ) exchanged only with an original bearing.
The capstan axis goes cornplere:y through the motor. I t
is held by a sintered bronze bearing ( D ) and below by a Special care must be taken with handling the capstan
ball bearing. Both bearings are lubricated for their life and axis and bearings to avoid damage or entry of dust into
should normally require no service. Capstan axis and ball the precision parts ( run-out better than 1/1000,mm =
bearing can be exchanged very easily. A defective sintered 40 micro - inch ! ).
bearing is to be sent to the nearest factory representative.
( Disassembly see para 3.7. )

Instructions for installation of the new no-turn device A

in conjunction with old rotors are given on page PL 9 of
4.5.1. Removal of Capstan Axis, Ball Bearings the parts list.
The capstan motor need not be removed to get axis and
bearing out.
4.6. Exchange of Reel Motor Bearings
- Remove reel motor per 3.6.
- Remove brass sleve A. Open clip B and retaining ring C
with retaining pliers, open only wide enough t o pull
them away. Lower rotor with axis out of motor frame.
The belleville springs (see parts list PL 8) remain on the
shaft.

Fig. 4.5-27

In addition to sleeves A there are washers D for height ad-

justment of the brake drum ( reel plate ). Be sure t o put
these parts on the same motor axis at assembly.
The reel motor ball bearings shall exchanged only with
original bearings.

4.7. Lubrication
All bearings are lubricated for their life and should normally
require no service. They shall be exchanged only with
original bearings, in case of malfunction. I f the capstan
axis is exchanged, the upper felt washer of sintered bearing
D ( fig. 4.5 -26 ) is to be lubricated with some drops
MOB1L DTE extra heavy.

4.8. End-of-Tape Switch ( Operation: per 5.9.1. )

The light source of the optical end-of-tape switch can be
removed by lifting it upward.
5. ELECTRONICS Plug-in
Output Arnpl. Regulator Power Supply

The electronic circuitry is divided into groups, plug-in

modules for the most part. There are etched circuit card
plug-in modules for :

- Input amplifier, record amplifier, playback amplifier,

oscillator, and record relay.
- Output amplifier.

There are several etched circuit boards, rigidly mounted

but with plug-on connectors for:

- Regulator
- Drive control with photoelectric end-of-tape switch.
- Capstan motor control.

/
Plug-in Arnpl.
I
Capstan Motor
I
Drive Control
Control

Fig. 5.-28
Block Diagram ( Amplifiers

The block diagram shows the relationships between the

plug- in amplifiers.

INPUT CH I SPEMLRS
NAB Volume CHll OFF
 5.1. Switch Board and VU-Meter Board

( Diagram No. 1.077.435 & 1.077.480 )

( Removal per 3.12 )

'The switch board carries plug-in amplifiers ( without output

amplifiers ), control switches and potentiometers for inputs,
balance and volume. The shielded inputs can be plugged
on the switch board ( below, left-hand ). Inputs for playback
amplifiers as well as outputs for OUTPUT and output
amplifiers can also be plugged in ( right-hand 1.
The equalization slide switch i s controled through the
power switch. I t has to be readjusted in case of exchange.
This i s done with screws F ( fig. 3.12 -16 1.
The s ~ ~ l t ctermlnal
li coritdct areds for tripui selector, before- 7-i- __.
and-dfter tdpe swltcli, and playback functions are pr lnted
dlrectly on the board. The rotary sw~tchesare encased and
indexed agacnsl rrilsortentatlon. Check flg 5.1 -32 for case 1 --
and contact conf~gurat~ons Assembly lnformcltlon I S ~n the - -
spare parts list.

Fig. 5.1-30

iz yl

Inputs CH ll Inputs CH I .s Lamp, end-of-tape switch

-m
a
g2 7
Playback
Head
CH I I CH I -
Playback OUTPUT
Head
>
r
N
+

Switch
Speakers Off
Fig. 5.1-31
 Before / After Tape switch Playback lnput selector
( Playback selector Mode Switch

Fig. 5.1-32

The VU-meter board is linked to the switch board by Resistor R 406 / R 426 ( lOOK ) i s bridged or reduced by
connectors. It carries the preselector buttons for CH 1 parallel resistors for this purpose. If R 406 / R 426 is
and CH 2; they switch the record-erase signals. ( Note that shorted,amplification of the whole stage i s A = 460 approx
the audio signal has to be switched inversely on the record with 1K in parallel A = 20 approx, and without parallel
amplifier when neither button i s depressed ! ) resistor A = 1.2 approximately. Parallel resitors R 316 /
R 317 ( CH 1 ) and R 321 / R 322 ( CH 2 ) are on switch
board 1.077.435. The output stage configuration has the
I vio HB7 advantage that the supply voltage can be fully modulated.
*blu
I HB6 Output voltage i s nominally 50 mVac, but it can deliver
-,grn HB5
up to 6 Vac undistorted.
--ye1 HB4
+erg
"red
I
HB3
HB2
I 'brn HB1
1
-I
This corresponds to an overmodulation stability of more
than 40 dB. Aside from the overmodulation stability,
sensitivity matching of the input stage through feedback
has the advantage in that input noise i s not worsened by
1 the series-connected voltage divider.
CH I CH II
Fig. 5.1-33

5.2. Input Amplifier ( 1.077.700 ) 5.3. Record Amplifier ( 1.077.705 )

Fig. 5.2-34 Fig. 5.3-35

The input amplifier card contains the pre-amplifiers for The record amplifier cards contain an equalization pre-
both channels. amplifier ( Q 501, Q 502 1, a VU-meter amplifier ( 503 ),
Input sensitivity is matched through a stepped variable and a driver amplifier ( Q 504, Q 505 ). A t the input
feedback (d.c. feedback fixed) at the signal source voltages of the equalization preamplifier is a bus voltage level of
AUXILIARY ( 35 m V ) , track transfer ( 8 mV ), RADIO about 25 mV at 1 kHz and nominal input signal, record
( 2,5 mV 1, MICROPHONE high (2,5 mV 1, MICROPHONE regulator fully opened ).
low ( .15 mV ).
Recording is equalized per NAB standard. Lows equaliza- 5.5. Record Relay ( 1.077.7 15 )
tion ( 3180 ysec ) i s accomplished by feedback through
series-connected C 504 and trimpotentiometers P 501 and
P 502. Highs equalization can be set separately for both
speeds; P 502 for 7.5ips, P501 for 3.75ips.

Trimpot P 503 serves for voltage balance. The driver ampli-

fiers are laid out for high overmodulation stability. Tran-
sistor Q 505 supplies the necessary collector d.c. to Q 504
for modulation.
Q 505 represents high impedance for AF which furnishes
the entire output a.c. for modulating the record head.
Modulation reserve i s -better than 15 dB. A tank circuit
with a resonant frequency of 38 IkHz causes current depen- Fig. 5.5-37
ding feedback in the emitter circuit of the driver stage
( L 502 IC 514 1 for pilot carrier remainders which could
interfere with the erase frequency. Between the decoupling
point and record head is another tank circuit for the bias
of 120 kHz ( L 501 1 C 517 1. The decoupling point is Purpose of the record relay with an electronic switch i s
shorted by the record relay during playback. to turn on the oscillator " softly ". T o get an integral
Amplification of the VU-meter stage can be calibrated on curve of the switching voltage, Q 601 ( switching tran-
P 504. sistor ) is delayed by an RC - network ( R 603, C 602 ).
To protect the VU-meter indicators a9ains.t RFl ( radio
frequency interference 1, resulting in misindication, the
stage is decoupled for R F with C 508.

5.4. Oscillator ( 1.077.710 )

Fig. 5.5.-38

C 602 is discharged at the start and the base of Q 601

is at OV. If contacts 213, 516 of record relay REL 601
close, bias voltage rises with the charge o n C 602 till satu-
ration. Wihen contacts 213, 516 open, C 602 discharges
over R 602.
Fig. 5.4-36 The head compensation coil has two winding halves acting
as dummy load for the inactive half o f the erase head
during mono-operation. The compensation coil balances
out inductive strays of the erase head.
The push-pull collector circuit guarantees minimum odd Resistor R 604 corrects 0 - factor and assures minimum
harmonics. Symmetry of sinusoidal waves is assured and voltage jump between monaural and binaural operation
interfering d.c. components can't arise. Erase and bias of ( exchange of erase head may require resetting ).
120 kHz is high enough to prevent their interfering. The
erase frequency is symmetrically decoupled. In mono-ope-
ration, load i s held constant by the compensation coil
( para 5.5. ) which proves advantageous for voltage and
5.6. Playback Amplifier ( 1.077.720 )
frequency stability.
Bias current can be set with trimpots P 707 to P 710 separa-
tely for CH 1 and CH 2 as well as for both tape speeds.

CH I I CHI

Fig. 5.6-39
Playback amplifier cards each contain one playback ( pre- ) The power amplifier cards have separate rectifiers and
amplifier and one drive amplifier. The playback head filters for each channel. The power transformer has two
is d.c. coupled to the input stage ( Q 801 ). D.c. feed- separate windings ( 32 Vac ) for the power amplifiers.
back from the emitter voltage divider of stage ( Q 802 ) The entire amplifier i s d.c. coupled and works with a single-
goes over the playback head to base ( Q 801 ) and stabi- ended push-pull output stage. The loudspeaker is, practi-
lizes its quiescent point. The feedback current i s less than cally free of d.c., in the diagonal o f a bridge formed by
1 p A which avoids magnetization of the playback head. Q 905 and Q 906 as well as the electrolytic capacitors
AF-components of the feedback are shunted through C 907 and C 908. Q 901 and Q 902 operate as voltage
C 803. Its capacitive resistance becomes effective at very amplifiers.
low frequencies ( less than 20 Hz ) so that these frequencies Series connected D 901, R 91 1, D 902 are used t o keep
are fed back. Playback equalization i s switchable NAB - the no-load current of the output transistors constant,
I EC ( CCl R ). The equalization circuit is in the feedback independent of temperature. By strong d.c. depending feed-
branch collector Q 802 / emitter Q 801. The RC-member back ( 100 % ), collector Q 906 errlitter O 901, the zero
R 808 / C 805 / takes care of the lows equalization (3180 point of the loudspeaker output is held constant. AF-am-
psec 1. plification is set by the voltage ratio R 905 to R 906.

Basic time constants of equalization are obtained by short-

ing the partial resistors of the circuit. For :

7.5 ips NAB ( 50 psec ) 3 - 4 - 5 5.8. Power Supply

I EC ( 70 psec ) 3 - 4
( Diagram Tape Drive 1.077.100, No. 1.077.540)
3.75 ips NAB / IEC ( 90 psec ) 4 - 5
( Removal, per 3.9. )
A t the pre-stage exit i s a 120 kHz tank circuit for the
bias frequency and trimpot P 801 for setting the level
of the bus voltage. The signal is conducted over the before- Both lines of the power supply can be switched off ( Micro-
and - after - tape switch, volume control, and playback Switches ). In addition there are two break-contacts which
mode switch (channel selector ) to the drive amplifier. disconnect upon removal of the housing. The sectional
The drive amplifier is three-stage d.c. coupled. I t ampli- tape core power transformer has five windings for follo-
fies the signal to the level of the terminals OUTPUT, wing units :
headphones, as well as for the modulation of the plug-in
power amplifiers. D.c. feedback, emitter voltage divider Capstan and reel motors: 130 Vac (150 Vac) with 4 taps
Q 804 / base Q 803 stabilizes the quiescent points of all Relay control : 22 Vac ( supply voltage 27 Vdc)
three stages. Balance regulation is accomplished with poten-
Amplifier supply : 24 Vac ( supply voltage 21 Vdc,
tiometers P 303, P 304 ( coupled ) in feedback branch
emitter Q 805 / emitter Q 803. regulated )
In STOP position, when the pressure lever is at rest, out-
put of the playback pre-amplifier ( 13 ) is shorted through Output amplifier : 32 Vac (CH 1 )
contact S 5 ( switch board 1.077.435 ). Output amplifier : 32Vac (CH2)

5.7. Power Amplifier ( 1.077.850 )

Fig. 5.7-40 Fig. 5.8-41

Power supply board 1.077.540 carries the output amplifier
connectors.
The electronically regulated voltage (21 V ) for amplifiers
(and oscillator) is adjusted at P 106. The transistor Q 102
acts as a series regulator, whose conductivity i s controlled
by Q 101. The zenerdiode D 104 provides a 12 V reference
for the emitter of this latter transistor.
Diode D 103 protects the base-emitter diode of transistor
Q 101 from overload in case of possible short circuit in the
amalifier section.

5.9. Drive Control m

( 1.077.370, Diagram Tape Drive 1.077.1 00 )
PHOTO-ELECTRICAL
END-OF-TAPE SWITCH
( Removal per 3.8. )

@5

Fig. 5.9-43
-
L
-

If button << is depressed, relay A i s shorted and drops off.

Simultaneously relay B i s energized and holds itself over
self-holding contact b 6/10. Self-holding can be interrupted
by the STOP button or by the photoelectric end-of-tape
switch. The following table indicates which relays and sole-
noids are energized for corresponding functions.

Table 5.9-44

Fig. 5.9-42

The drive push buttons operate contacts on control board

1.077.370. Remote control contacts can be paralleled to
these contacts ( remote control contacts F3 to F10 ). To To avoid loose tape loops at record and playback starts,
have a minimum of relays, their control i s locked by diodes. the right-hand reel motor receives elevated voltage for
The principle of their control i s explained by an example about 0.3 sec ( winding reversal voltage 105 V ). Relay C
for better understanding. In the circuit of fig. 5.9 -43, must be energized a short period for this, accomplished by
relay A is energized and contact a 8/12 ( self-holding ) the following circuit :
is closed. This corresponds to mode PLAY. Relay B i s
without current, contact b 6/10 is open. ROLLER BRAKE
SOLENOID SOLENOID

Fig. 5.9-45

22
If the instrument is in the STOP mode, relay A i s without The process is accelerated by the falling emitter voltage
current and contacts a 12 and a 11 are in rest position ( fig. on R 119 (feedback ), so that a pulse-type transcient occurs
5.9 -45 ). If relay A is energized ( PLAY mode ), i t will despite the gliding resistance change of R 155 ( sensitivity
hold over self-holding contact a 8/12. Contact a 7111 closes. inertia ).
A charging current to capacitor C 11 1 flows over the relay. The trigger conditions light - dark, generate the following
This energizes relay C and switches the right-hand reel voltages at collector 0 11 1: light, 1 V; dark about 22 V.
motor to 105 V over contact c 519 ( self-holding relay C i s To check the photoresistor, for light and dark values, it
interrupted by contact a 12 ). The charging current falls must be disconnected from the circuit. Connections F H I /
with increasing charge on C 111 and relay C drops off. FH2 ( green ) on switch board ( fig. 3.8 -1 1 ) have to be
When switching back to STOP mode, contact a 7111 opens pulled for this. The resistances are: light, less than 2 kOhm;
and capacitor C 11 1 discharges over the windings of brake dark more than 20 k0hm.
and roller solenoids. ( Don't solder at the soldering terminal of the photoresistor,
it i s heat sensitive ).

The following table summarizes motor voltages for the drive 5.10. Speed Regulation, Capstan Motor ( 7.077.725 )
modes.
( Removal per 3.9. )

I Mode 1 Motor Voltages in Vac

Rewind Motor I Winding Motor
The electronically regulated tape drive of REVOX A77
uses a method unknown so far in tape recording. That
is why this technology of regulation is described here
rather detailed. Checks and adjustment of the regulation
electronics are done per 6.2.

Table 5.9-46

5.9.1. Photoelectric End-of-Tape Switch

The working current loop of the relays is closed over the
self-holding contacts, the STOP button and the collector-
emitter path of switching transistor Q 112. Triggering the
end-of-tape switch ( Schmitt-trigger ) does the same thing as
depressing the STOP button.
As soon as light falls on photoelement R 155, its resistance
drops and base voltage at 0 111 rises. Collector voltage
at Q 111 drops and cuts off Q 112.
Fig. 5.10-48

TO RELAYS A, B AND C The capstan motor speed is electronically measured and

+27V SELF-HOLDING CONTACTS continously regulated. The driving element is a robust and
unpretentious asynchronous motor, whose homogeneous
outer rotor generates a minimum of torque pulses, reflected

r-! in scant wow or flutter.

To measure the speed, a 120-teeth high-precision gear is
cut into the outside surface of the rotor. They are induc-
tively counted by a special pick-up head. The speed is then
transformed into a proportional frequency which is anal-
yzed for momentary value in an electric circuit. Any devi-
ation from the nominal, 1600 Hz f o r 7.5 ips and 800 Hz
for 3.75 ips, is detected as to magnitude and sign, and
changes the voltage applied to the motor.

The actually regulating network ( fig. 5.10-49 ) consists

of a bridge rectifier in series with the supply, whose diagonal
is loaded more or less by a power transistor. A power
transistor with nearly constant base current doesn't show
=& a genuine resistance characteristic ( I - V ), for it acts
Fig. 5.9.-47 as current control element.
 130 V- (150 V-) The series potentiometer P 201 allows detuning the reso-
nant frequency slightly. This permits calibration of the
speed separately. The high speed is set by adjusting prima-
rily the circuit's inductivity. Fig. 5.10 -50 shows the
voltage characteristic as a function of frequency for the
whole discriminator. The operating range of the following
d.c. amplifier is given for clarification.

3
The discriminator is temperature compensated along with
the entire circuitry. Fig. 5.10 -51 shows the typical thermal
characteristic of the whole system, measured inside the
climatic chamber while motor was running.

CAPSTAN
MOTOR I ti? I

ov- 1604
I T---

Fig. 5.1 0-49

Circuit 1.077.725 consists of tachometer signal amplifier

( Q 201 to Q 205 ), the discriminator, and d.c. amplifier
with power stage ( Q 206 to Q 209 ). The tachometer
signal amplifier amplifies, makes symmetrical and limits
the pick-up frequency to supply square wave pulses to the
discriminator. D.c. dependent feedback stabilizes the quies-
cent points of the amplifier stages. The discriminator con- Fig. 5.10-51
sists of an LC-series-resonance circuit of utmost constancy
due to type of circuit and components used. Best drift
characteristics are essential to guarantee the required maxi-
mum speed variation of .2 % ! The signal, delivered from the discriminator, i s stripped
of a.c. components from the tachometer frequency by in-
tegration ( C 210 & C 21 1 ). The R 215 - C 209 member
The discriminator frequency can be changed from 1600 Hz corrects phase error in the control circuit and improves
t o 800 Hz by switching in capacitor C 207. In addition, stability. D.c. amplifier Q 206 - Q 207, whose operating
diode D 201 is polarized in conductive direction, thus range is shown in the discriminator characteristic, has an
requiring at the control side but one low current contact, amplification of 40 dB. I t brings the signal t a the value
it also decouples the control line ideally. needed for power amplifier Q 209. The phasb inversion
stage Q 208 has little amplification. Power stage Q 209
consists of a transistor which resists those peak voltages
that can occur during cut-off and i s able to conduct the
power loss, generated during operation, onto the heat sink.
v

Operating Range F
Some interesting system data :

1. Steepness of the discriminator and amplification factor

of the following amplifier cause the motor voltage to
traverse from 0 Vac to the maximum value 130 Vac
within 3 Hz frequency deviation at the 1600 Hz tacho-
meter signal frequency. This means that the motor recei-
ves full or no voltage for a percentage deviation of +.I%.

Fig. 5.10-50 2. Line voltage variations of 20 % cause a deviation in

speed of the order of k .04 %.

3. Variations k 10 % in operating voltage 21 V, cause a

deviation of speed by +.I % ( operating voltage is addi-
tionally regulated 1.
4. Changing the supply frequency from 50 to 60 Hz varies
motor speed by less than .05 %.
Point 4 shows that the supply can be alternated between
50 and 60 Hz with absolutely no changes in circuitry.
The new motor is considerably lighter than synchronous
motors were to date. I t has neither flywheel mass nor a
soft clutch. The capstan axis is rigidly fixed to the rotor,
making interchanges very easy. The relatively low speeds
of the capstan motor ( 400 and 800 rpm ) provide a large
diameter capstan axis.

Notes
6. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 6.2.3. Tacho Adjustment with Cathode-Ray Oscilloscope

AND MEASUREMENTS If need be, adjustments can be made with an oscilloscope

referenced to the 50 Hz network frequency test point D
( diagram 1.077.725 ) there is ( closed to OV ) an a.c. signal
Measurement Instruments and Aids of 100 Hz of the following shape :

- Demagnetizing coil
- AF-millivolt meter or VTVM ( vacuum tube voltmeter )
- AF - generator
- Distortionfactor meter
- Oscilloscope or digital counter
- Wow and flutter meter

- Test Tapes ( Reference Tape )

Test tapes per NAB ( 1965 ), and DIN Heimton 7.5 ips
( 1966 ) and 3.75 ips ( 1967 ) are equalized alike for respec-
tive speeds.

7.5 ips = 3180 psec, 50 psec test tape DIN 45513 / 19 H The superposed frequency comes from the regulating sys-
( f r o m AGFA or BASF ) or NAB 7.5 ips. tem and is 1600 Hz for 7.5 ips, 800 Hz respectively for
3.75 ips.
3.75 ips = 3180 psec, 90 psec test tape D l N 45513 /9 Measurement i 5 accomplished in the PLAY mode with
( f r o m AGFA or BASF ) or NAB 3.75 ips tape in place. The superposed frequency must remain stan-
( 90 psec ). ding with respect to the base frequency ( a t 50 Hz network
frequency ). ( Adjustment procedure per 6.2.2. )
- Adjustment Tape 4 - track ( .25 " )

for height adjustment of the magnetic head on 4-track

instruments. 6.3. Playback Adjustment

A l l AF and R F measurements are to be talcen with Preparation :

shielded cables.
Check regulated supply voltage ( 21 V ). Apply correc-
tions t o P 106 t Power Supply Card 1.077.540 ).
6.1. Demagnetizing
- Magnetic heads and tape guides are to be demagnetized
before any measurement or adjustment with running
tape. Check of Balance Adjustment :

- Connect AF-generator to AUX-input.

Strong d.c. - magnetization disimproves signal-to-noise - Parallel the signal voltage on both inputs by bridging
ratio and frequency response. the solder terminals of the AUX cinch-connectors with
I t can also permanently damage the test tapes. alligator clamp.

6.2. Tape Speed ( Regulator Card 7.077.725 ) - Set controls per fig. 6.3-52

6.2.1. Pick - up Head - Adjustment ,HAN.,LL 8 6 ,,ANNr, 8,

The air-gap between pick-up head and rotor shall be .3 -

.4 mm ( .012" - .016" ). Adjustment is correct when a 35 - RECORD

50 mV tachometer signal voltage i s measured ( at 3.75 ips )

on connections blu E2 and brn E l of the regulator card.

6.2.2. Tacho Adjustment

Exact adjustment of the discriminator, respectively of the
capstan motor speed, can be accomplished only with a Fig. 6.3-52
digital counter.
- Connect digital counter t o blu E2, brn E l .
- Switch recorder to PLAY ( with tape in place ). - Supply about 30 mV / 1000 Hz.
- For 7.5 ips, the frequency must be 1600 to 1601 Hz. - Measure signal voltages at the OUTPUT ( 2 V approx ).
Measurement time 10 sec. minimum. Apply corrections Both outputs shall have same signal voltages. Apply
to core of discriminator coil T 201. correction with the balance control for voltage diffe-
- For 3.75 ips, the frequency must be 800 to 801 Hz rences at less than 3 dB at the outputs. Check the ampli-
( 7.5 ips adjustment has to be made first ! ) - Apply fier channels if the voltage differences are larger.
corrections to trimpot P 201. - Don't readjust the balance control. .
6.3.1. Azimuth Adjustment, Playback Head, Coarse - Switch t o PLAY and set output voltage to a maximum
( Max. Level ) ( sharp ) with screw C.
- Secure screw C with a drop of lacquer.
( Assembly and coarse adjustment after head exchange
per 4.1.2. )
Check of gap centering with respect to polished face :
- Mark polished face with grease pencil. Let tape run 6.3.3. Playback Level from Test Tape
short time. The gap must be in center of worn area.
- Set controls per fig. 6.3 -53. - Set controls per fig. 6.3 -56.

MONITOR SECOPD
CH 8
MA0

Fig. 6.3-53 Fig. 6.3-56

- Load 7.5" test tape and advance t o azimuth adjustment - AF-millivoltmeter remains connected to one output
portion ( 10 kHz ). ( 3 V range ).
- Connect AF-millivoltmeter to an OUTPUT terminal. - Advance test tape to level portion.
- Switch t o PLAY and set output voltage to a maximum - Set playback mode switch to CH 1.
with screw C ( fig. 6.3 -54 ). - Set output voltage 2 V with trirnpot REPR LEVEL CHI
( fig. 6.3 -57 ).

Fig. 6.3-57

- Set playback mode switch to CH 2.

- Set output voltage 2 V with trimpot REPR LEVEL CH 2.
Fig. 6.3-54

6.3.2. Azimuth Adjustment, Playback Head, Fine 6.3.4. Frequency Characteristic, Playback
( Phase Method ) ( from Test Tape )

- Set controls per fig. 6.3-55. - Set controls per fig. 6.3.-58.

MONITOR RECORD

Fig. 6.3-55 Fig. 6.3-58

- Advance to frequency run portion of DIN or NAB test

band.
- AF-millivoltmeter, range 300 rnV ( -20 dB 1.
- I t is absolutely essential to accomplish the coarse adjust- Both channels can be measured simultaneously by chang-
ment per 6.3.1. before using this method to avoid phase ing back or forth between each frequency section ( CH 1 /
errors larger than 90". CH 2 1.
6.4. Oscillator and RF - Adjustments

6.4.1. RF - Voltages and Frequency Checking

- Set controls per fig. 6.4 -59

MONlTDR RECORD
C", '"8,
W'B

Fig. 6.4--61

Fig. 6.4-59

- Load tape and switch to RECORD ( STE RE0 ). - Depress record pre-selector CH 2 and disengage CH 1.
Connect oscilloscope or digital counter t o orange HB3.
A. - Measure erase head voltage against ground with VTVM - Correct DUMMY LOAD if necessary.

at VU-meter board ( fig. 6.4 -60 ) orange HB3 ( CH 2 ) and

blue HB6 ( CH 1 ).

2 - Track = 21 Vac each

- Repeat adjustment procedure until any remaining fre-
4 - Track = 16 Vac each
quency deviations are symmetrical around the nominal
frequency ( e.g. CH 1 + 1 kHz, CH 2 - 1 kHz ).

n
111
6.4.3. RF - Traps, Record
blu HB6 - 6
1111
- Set controls per fig. 6.4 -62
_.sl

org HB3 -..?--3

111
I

MONITOR RECORD

Fig. 6.4-60 u
6. Oscillator Frequency
- Load tape, switch t o RECORD ( STEREO 1. Pull out Fig. 6.4-62
lamp at optical end-of-tape switch if measuring without
tape. - Load tape, switch to RECORD ( STEREO ).
- Oscillator frequency is measured with digital counter or - Connect VTVM t o test point C 515 of the respective
oscilloscope. The frequency is 120 kHz ( + 5 kHz ) and record amplifier ( fig. 6.4 -63 ), see also diagram 1.077.
is measured at orange HB3 and blue HB6 (fig. 6.4 -60 ) 705.
against ground. ( Oscilloscope: 12 oscillations per 100
psec ).

6.4.2. Dummv Load

The dummy load compensation is needed only when the

erase head is replaced (balance of inductive strays from the Record Amplifier 1.077.705
erase head during MONO - operation ).

- Load tape, switch t o RECORD.

- Connect digital counter or oscilloscope to blue HB6
( fig. 6.4 -60 ).
CHANNEL, 8 HaNN-8 ,,

- Measure RF-frequency in stereo mode.

- Disengage record pre-selector CH 2 and balance DUMMY
LOAD till same frequency is reached as in stereo mode. Fig. 6.4.-63
- Set minimum voltage at BlAS TRAP CH 1 and CH 2: - Set AF-generator to 10 kHz ( see 6.5. preparations ).
Less than < 300 mV ( fig. 6.4 -64 1. - Load tape and switch to RECORD.
- Adjust for maximum signal w i t h screw B ( fig. 6.5 -67 ),
( turn slowly - indication delay ! ).

:EEL C) ..O 0 :EEL

.em. .L .L
13 C" 2 RECORD IMP111

CHI RFOSODUCr & l P L i i l S P C"2 E ) ,*- (>I r: 13;:: 0

ai---- Playback I-
:% a Record
:b:',

Fig. 6.4-64

6.4.4. RF - Traps, Playback

- Under same conditions as 6.4.3. but, connect VTVM to
OUTPUT terminals CH 1 and CH 2 and set BlAS TRAP
of playback amplifier to a voltage minimum : Less than
Fig. 6.5-67
< 50 mV ( fig. 6.4 -64 ).
6.5.2. RF - Bias
6.5. Record - Adjustments Since the high frequency playback voltage is bias dependent
in a curve with distinct maximum, a relationship which can
Preparations : be used t o determine the operating point ( fig. 6.5 -69 ).
Following measurements ( 6.5.1. to 6.5.6. ) are to be taken The measurement is per 6.5.1. ( 10 kHz, -20 dB 1.
with a record level of - 20 dB below full modulation level. Controls OSCILLATOR CH 1 and CH 2, 3.75 and 7.5
( To avoid over-modulating high frequencies ). ( fig 6.5 -68 ) are turned from the left limit in clockwise
fashion until maximum AF output voltage is reached ( play-
- Set controls per fig. 6.5 -65. back mode switch by choice CH 1 / CH 2 ).

MONlTO* RECORD
,W*"T

Fig. 6.5-65

- Connect AF-millivoltmeter to OUTPUT terminal.

Fig. 6.5-68
- 300 mV range
- Adjust AF-generator ( 3 - 4 mV ) at 1000 Hz to obtain
Note the pointer deflection at the maximum and continue
200 mV at the OUTPUT terminal ( voltage as for play- turning in the same sense till AF-output voltage has dropped
back from test tape per 6.3.3, but 20 dB lower ). by the amount ( AV ) shown in the following table.

. .
6.5.1. Azimuth Adjustment, Record Head, Coarse
10 kHz I max

- Set controls per fig. 6.5 -66.

MONITOR RECORD

Fig. 6.5-66 Fig. 6.5-69

29
 - Load tape, switch to RECORD ( Stereo ).
- Before-and-after-tape switch to I NP. Supply 1000 Hz
from AF-generator, set generator level such that OUT-
PUT terminal voltage is 200 mV.
- Switch to NAB and adjust REC LEVEL trimpots ( fig.
6.5-72 ) to obtain 200 mV at OUTPUT terminal, play-
back mode switch to CH 1 or CH 2 respectively.
ASF PES 35 (LH
COTCH 202 2

Table 6.5-69

6.5.3. Azimuth Adjustment, Record Head, Fine

Set controls per fig. 6.5 -70

Fig. 6.5-72

RECORD 6.5.5. Record Equalization

- Switch AF-generator at samevoltage (-20 dB) to 12 kHz.

- Set controls per fig. 6.5 -71 ( NAB 1.

Fig. 6.5-70

- The balance regulator must be set accurately ( per 6.3,

preparations ).
- Other conditions as up to now ( Record, Stereo, 10 kHz,
- 20 dB ).
- Set output voltage t o a maximum ( sharp ) with screw B
( fig. 6.5 -67 ) turn slowly - indication delay ! ).
- I t is absolutely essential to accomplish the coarse adjust-
ment per 6.5.1. before using this method t o avoid phase
errors larger than 90". Fig. 6.5-73

- Control possibility : - Adjust output voltage from 0 to + 1 dB with trimpots

EQUALIZ. ( 0 dB = 200 mV / 1000 Hz per 6.5.4 ). Play-
Pass through lower frequencies with sound generator.
back mode switch CH 1 both speeds, likewise CH 2 both
Output voltage shall remain constant. speeds.
- Secure setscrew with a drop of lacquer.

6.5.6. Frequency Characteristic via Tape

6.5.4. Record level
- Set controls per fig. 6.5 -71 ( NAB ) .
- Set controls per fig. 6.5 -71
- Calibrate AF-millivoltmeter ( change slightly the signal
voltage till 0 dB or even-numbered indication is reached ).
- Measure frequency characteristics 7.5 ips and 3.75 ips
( by changing playback function switch CH 1 / CH 2,
RECORD both channels can be measured, one after the other ).

@ MIX 6.6. Distortion Factor Measurements

VU-Meter Calibration
Fig. 6.5-71 Noise Measurement
Erase Attenuation
Crosstalk Attenuation
- Playback level ( per 6.3.3. ) and balance adjustment ( per
6.3. preparations ) must be set.
- AF-generator to AUX-input (connect in parallel ).
6.6.1. Distortion Factor ( via Tape ), VU-Meter Calibration
- AF-millivoltmeter to one OUTPUT terminal, range 300
rnV. - Set controls per fig. 6.6 -74.
 Effective values (weighted, CClF filter) of the noise and
external voltages can be seen for the REVOX 601 tape in
the following table:
MONITOR RECORD

2 Track 4 Track
7.5 ips 1 3.75 ips 7.5 ips ( 3.75 ips

Noise Voltage > 66 dB > 63 dB > 62 dB > 59 dB

Ext. Voltage > 58 dB > 57 d B > 56 dB > 54 dB
Fig. 6.6-74

Table 6.6-77

- AF-generator ( 500 Hz ). Switch 20 dB higher with

respect t o previous setting ( input voltage about 40 m V )

- Connect distortion factor meter to an OUTPUT terminal. If these noise and external voltage separations are not
- Load tape, switch to RECORD ( Stereo) 7.5 ips. attained, the tape guide elements and magnetic heads are,
- Measure distortion factor ( CH 1 and CH 2 ). once more, to be demagnetized carefully.
- Set input level so that the distortion factor is 2 % on
the worse channel a t 7.5 ips.
- Repeat procedure with 3.75 ips. Distortion factor may
be 3 %. In case of higher values, reduce input level till
3 % distortion factor is achieved.
6.6.3. Noise Voltage, External Voltage " Before-Tape "
- Distortion factor control " Before-tape '? Set before-and
( Check )
after-rape switch to INP. Distortion factor shall be 1 %
maximum ! - Switch recorder to STOP.
- Switch back to NAB lower input level by 6 dB. - Before-and-after-tape switch t o INP ( fig. 6.6 -78 ).
- Adjust METER CALlB ( fig. 6.6 -75 ) with trimpots
CH 1 and CH 2, VU-meter indication 0 dB ( 100 % ).

RECORD

Fig. 6.6-78

The noise and external voltage separation shall be more

than 75 dB, referred to full-modulation.
Fig 6.6-75
Check of Input Amplifier :

- Set controls per fig. 6.6 -79

6.6.2. Noise Voltage ( and External Voltage ) via Tape - To avoid hum interference during this procedure, the
- Noise voltage measurements refer to full-modulation ( dis- microphone inputs ( jacks or cinch connectors are to
tortion factor 2 % at 7.5 ips, 3 % a t 3.75 ips resp. per be terminated with 200 ohm.
6.6.1. )
-
n
CWAWNEL, CMANnEL t,
To avoid RF-interference errors, a tape erased on the
recorder i s measured in the PLAYBACK mode.
RECORD
MONITOR
C" 1 CM,, ,N*",

MONiTOR RECORD
@ @

Fig. 6.6-79
MAX

The noise and external voltage separations shall be more

Fig. 6.6-76 than 45 dB referred to full-modulation.
6.6.4. Erase Attenuation Set playback function switch to CH 2, measure the cross-
talk separation 1 - 2 and bring with crosstalk compensa-
Following Measurements: Erase attenuation, crosstalk, mono tion trimmer ( fig. 6.6 -83 ) to best value ( more than
and stereo ( 6.6.4 - 6.6.6. ) can be taken with a selective 60 dB ).
VTVNl ( band width less than 100 Hz ).

To measure erase attenuation, a frequency of about 1000

Hz is recorded and consecutively erased. The record remai-
ning on the tape is then measured.
- Set controls per fig. 6.6 -80
- Record 1000 Hz, full-modulation.

Fig. 6.6-83
Fig. 6 . 6 8 0

- Advance tape to recording on channel 2.

- Set playback function switch to CH 1, measure cross-
talk separation 2 - 1, correct P 305 i f necessary.
- STOP, rewind tape.
For strong corrections, repeat crosstalk 1 - 2 measurement
- Close record volume controls (fig. 6.6-81 ).
and adjust for mean value.

6.6.6. Crosstalk, Stereo ( selective 6.6.4. )

Measure and if necessary adjust mono crosstalk attenuation

per 6.6.5. before checking the stereo crosstalk attenuation.

Don't disturb P 305 compensation trimmer during the

following measurements.

Fig. 6.6-81 - The generator is switched in parallel on the AUX-inputs

while measuring stereo crosstalk attenuation. Close the
input to the channel to be measured.
- Set controls per fig. 6.6 -84.

- Switch recorder to Record and measure the erase atte-

nuation.
The remainders on the tape shall be better than 75 dB
RECORD
under the level of full-modulation.

6.6.5. Crosstalk, k'lono ( selective per 6.6.4. )

A mono-recording 1000 Hz full modulation is appropriately Fig. 6.6-84 ----C 1-11 -+ 1 1 - I

taken 1 min on CH 1 and afterwards 1 min on CH 2 for this
measurement on a factory-tape. Note that the record butt
on the unused channel is disengaged. - AF-generator 1000 Hz, full modulation, record stereo.

- Set controls per fig. 6.6 -82.

Measurement 1 - 2 :

- AF frequency millivoltmeter at output CH 2, record

volume control CH 1 fully open ( a t right limit ), record
volume control CH 2 fully closed ( left limit ).
RECORD

- AF frequency millivoltmeter at output CH 1, record

MAX volume control CH 2 fully open ( a t right limit ), record
volume control CH 1 fully closed ( left limit ).
Fig. 6.6-82 - Crosstalk attenuation shall be better than 4 5 dB.
6.7. Output Voltage Check

- Set controls per fig. 6.7 -85

Fig. 6.7-85

- Load tape, switch to Record ( Stereo).

- AF-generator 500 Hz, full modulation.
- AF frequency millivoltmeter a t output CH 1 or CH 2.

Output voltage shall remain constant( * 1 dB ),when the

before-and-after-tape switch I NP / NAB / I EC and the play-
back mode switch STEREO / CH 1 / CH 2 / MONO i s
switched around. If the output voltage doesn't stay within
the indicated tolerance, proceed per 6.5.4.

6.8. Wow and Flutter

The values given in the technical data are measured with a
wow and flutter meter per Std DIN 45507. Values obtained
by a different standard can't be compared.
7.ACCESSORIES

7.1. Remote Control

All push button functions can be accomplished by RE-

MOTE CONTROL. The remote control cable needs no
shielding and its length is not critical.
The remote control unit circuitry is per fig. 7.1-86.

1
I < >> PLAY STOP REC 1

REMOTE CONTROL PLUG ( HIRSCHMANN WlST 10 )

Fig. 7.1-86

The 27 Vdc on terminal 7 i s for use with slide projectors

(load 150 mA maximum).
The dummy connector must be inserted for operation with-
out the REMOTE CONTROL unit (this dummy connector
shorts terminals 1 & 2).

7.2. Operation with a Timing Clock

The timing device is to be wired into the electric power feed
in a manner which will provide electric current to the
REVOX A77 during predetermined intervals only. For
operation with a timing clock, the power switch and speed
selector remains continuously in the position of the desired
tape speed.
8. MODIFICATIONS

8.1. Rewind 8.6.

Capstan Motor with Sleeve Bearings
For bad rewind with 18 cm ( 7" ) reels : Modification effective from serial Nr. S 60483 and G 78003
Replace resistor R 125 ( 820 Ohm ) by resistor 1.2 kOhm,
9 Watt ( drive control 1.077.370 ). for illustration see parkslist page E 10.

The capstan shaft extends through the full length of the

motor and is supported by two sintered-bronze bearings.
The lower bearing is designed to restrict the axial move-
8.2. Switch Noise ment of the shaft by means of a plastic coated thrust
The following change can improve the situation where (low-friction) washer. All bearings are lubricated for their
operation of the STOP button out of RECORD and PLAY life and will normaly not require any service.
modes causes clicks :
Capstan shaft and low-friction washer may be replaced in
Ground connection brn ( fig. 3.13 -18 ) is unsoldered from
the field.
the printed side and resoldered to the ground conductor
at playback switch 55 ( switch board 1.077.435 1.
If a bronze bearing has become defective, the motor must
Another improvement results from replacing the diode
be sent to the nearest factory service-center. (For disas-
D 601 ( record relay card ) by an RC-network: C = 50 yF /
sembly instructions see section 3.7.)
30 V, R = 100 Ohm / 118 W ( series connected, observe
polarity ).

8.6.1.
Removal of Capstan Shaft and low-friction Thrust Washer
8.3. RFI
Interference from strong radio an TV transmitters can be
Removal of capstan shaft and low-friction washer is possible
removed by the following measures :
while the motor remains installed in the recorder.
Solder 1500 - 5000 pF ceramic capacitors from ground - Carefully remove shaft lock A b y pulling i t sideways
connection shield ( shielded cable ) to chassis ( tubular with a pair of angled pliers. DANGER! Do no:
rivet of connector fastening ) at the disturbed inputs ( see attend to pry the lock loose with a screw-driver etc.
example C 154 OUTPUT terminal ). because i t will fly off quite forcefully. Slide off the
rotor portion of the capstan motor.
- After removal of the tape quide between the play-
Powerful UHF television transmitters may be picked up by
the playback head cables. I f an interfering buzz occurs, the back head and the capstan shaft, the shaft can be
following change should be effected in the playback pulled up and out of the motor. (Take care not to
amplifier: disturb the setting of the adjusting nut on the tape
Connect a capacitor of 100 pF (maximum 220 pF) from quide.)
base to emitter of Q 803 (similar to C 803 on Q 801). - To remove the low-friction washer take out the
circlip B with the aid of special pliers. The bearing
parts can now be disassembled in the following
order: Springwasher E, low-friction washer F and
thrust bearing G.
- The capstan shaft may now be removed by pulling
i t downwards and out of the motor.
8.4. Transfer Play Sensitivity
- When re-assembling the lower bearing, apply one
Resistor R 316 and R 321 are 10 kOhm in recorders of dror, of lsoflex PDP65 oil to the low-friction washer.
lot 1. Substitution with 3.3 kOhm resistors ups recording
sensitivity (gain 10 dB approx). When handling shaft and bearing, extreme care must be
exercised, so as to avoid damaging them and t o prevent any
dust particles from entering the precision bearings. (runout
accuracy 1/1000 mm).

8.5. Replacement of Capstan Motor

Starting with Serial Nos. S15500 and G 16150 a new type of

Capstan-Motor was installed which operates on a 20 V
higher supply voltage and therefore requires a modified
power-transformer. The voltage appearing at point E8 blu
(speed control board 2.077.725) now measures 150 V.
When using an old motor in conjunction with a new
transformer, a type 40318 transistor must be used in
position Q 209 on the speed control board.
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING

Pre - Check : Check network voltage.

Allowable deviation ( also for short periods ) at respective

settings of the voltage selector :

110 Vac : rnin 96 Vac, max 125 Vac

130 Vac : rnin 112 Vac, max 145 Vac
150 Vac : rnin 130 Vac, rnax 165 Vac
220 Vac : rnin 190 Vac, max 245 Vac
240 Vac : min 210 Vac, rnax 270 Vac
250 Vac : rnin 225 Vac, max 290 Vac

Use a regulator if the deviations are higher. Note that regul-

ators have a marked leakage field ( keep far from recorder ).

Check of regulated supply voltage 21 Vdc. Adjust on P 106

or replace diode D 104, if necessary.

9.1. Faults in the Drive

Capstan Motor fails t o run : Check motor capacitor C 151.
Check regulation electronics, test points ( diagram 1.077.
725 ).
I f the capstan motor does not start by itself after manual
stopping, the regulator preamplifier is oscillating. Exchange
R 206 ( 100 Ohm) against 330 Ohm.

Check capstan bearings, exchange ball bearings against fac-

tory - new original ones.

Capstan motor rumbles : Exchange bearings against factory - new original ones.

Capstan motor whistles : Check gap rotor t o pick-up ( per 6.2.1 ). Put a strip of
rubber or equivalent between pick-up and its mounting
surface for vibration isolation.
Unpotted pick-ups are t o be exchanged f o r potted ones.

Tape Speed too low : Check pick-up separation. Measure pick-up frequency ( per
6.2.2 ). Check regulation electronics, test points.

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Wow and Flutter : Mechanical causes :

Periodic wow and flutter whose origin i s in a defective

pressure roller or whipping capstan axis can be recognized
by observing the rotating element's rythm ( pressure roller
or capstan axis might be marked with felt tip pen ). Pressure
roller, see also 4.4.1.
If rythm of wow i s identical with the rotation of the left-
hand reel motor, the origin may be either mechanical or
electrical. The mechanical cause may be defective bearing
or misadjusted brake.

Electrical causes :

Overly strong counter torque of left-hand reel motor can

be cause for wow; check motor voltages, see table 5.9 -46.

If wow occurs only at 3.75 ips, it may have i t s origin in too

large a distance of pick-up or in the regulation circuit,(see
6.2.1 1.

Wow at both speeds may be caused by a defective capacitor

in the RC-network R 21 51 .C209 in the regulation circuit.
Replace capacitor.

Inadequate Starting Behavior, Slow Rewind : Reels smaller than 60 mm ( 2 - 318" ) should not be used
if at all possible.

Optimum behavior can be expected only at nominal line

voltage.
Check reel motors with loosened brakes for light run (axial
play of reel motors .2 to .3 mm ( .008to .0J
2" ).

Increase R 125 to 1 or 1.2 kOhm.

Push Buttons Don't Hold : Dummy connector REMOTE CONTROL is missing.

End-of-tape switch i s defectife, see 5.9.1, or strong light i s
incident on photoresistor.

Check relay operating voltage ( 27 Vdc ).

End-of-Tape Switch Doesn't Function : Lamp defective. Check photoresistor and trigger, see 5.9.1.

37
Pressure Solenoid Doesn't Function : Check drive control, relay contacts, and diode.

Brake Solenoid Doesn't Function : Check solenoid coil.

Clean core.
Check relay operating voltage ( 27 Vdc ).

Brakes (STOP too weak, too strong, irregular : Check brake bands, check brake lining.
Clean and degrease.
Measure brake tension per 4.3.
9.2.. Faults in Circuitry

Pre-Check : See Pre-Check 9.

Playback Amplifier Hums : Break in playback head windings.

Flap shield doesn't close adequately.

Supply voltage 21 Vdc, hum voltage too high.

Capstan motor leakage field too high, check supply voltage,

100 Veff max.
Possibly strong interference from UHF-TVtransmitters,
see. 8.3.

Line voltage too low, see 9 ( pre-check ).

Playback Amplifier Noisy ( Drive Amplifier ) with closed volume control :

Defective transistor Q 803 or Q 804.

Amplification too high from defective balance potentio-
meter.
Noisy zener-diode in power supply, replace with planar type.
Inadequate matching to following amplifier. Open VO-
LUME control completely, adjust volume in amplifier.

Playback Amplifier Noisy : with open volume control :

Condition: Function PLAY; without tape in place (optical

end-of-tape switch: Cover light ); before-and-after-tape
switch position NAB / IEC.
Defective transistor Q 801 or Q 802.
Check tantalum capacitors.

Recording Noisy : with closed record volume control :

Check playback amplifier.

Clean and demagnetize magnetic heads.

Procedure with pulled record amplifier, once fault is correc-

ted, record amplifier found defective :

Replace transistor Q 501 or Q 502.

Check C 515 for leakage current, check tantalum capacitors.
If fault persists with pulled record amplifier :
Defective oscillator or erase head - replace.
 with open record volume control :

If noise occurs only with open record volume control, check

input amplifier.
Check Q 401 / 421 and Q 402 / 422.
Check tantalum capacitors.

Highs Playback Weak or Variable : Dirty magnetic heads.

Tape i s not of type pre-scribed by manufacturer.
Wrong bias ( record equalization ), see 6.5.2. to 6.6.
Play back head misadjusted, see 6.3.1.
Record head misadjusted, see 6.5.1.
Worn magnetic heads.

No Record : Check relays.

Check relay Q 601.
Replace oscillator.

Inadequate Erase : Dirty erase head.

Measure RF-voltage; if it is too low, check supply voltage
at oscillator.
Defective erase head.
Tape extremely over-modulated.

VU-Meter, None or Faulty Indication : Defective VU-meter.

Calibration misadjusted, P 504.

Defective rectifier D 351 - D 354 ( VU-meter board 1.077.

480 1.
Defective amplifier, Q 503 ( record amplifier card 1.077.705)

Switching Clicks : see Modifications 8.2.

RFI ( Radio Frequency Interference : see Modifications 8.3.

Transfer Play Sensitivity Too Low : see Modifications 8.4.

NACHTRAG Z U DER EINSTELLANLEITUNG SUPPLEMENT TO THE ADJUSTMENT IN- SUPPLEMENT POUR INSTRUCTIONS DE RE-
(Kapitel 6) STRUCTIONS (Chapter 6) GLAGE (chapitre 6 )

I m Laufe der Zeit erfuhr die A77 diverse Anpas- Over the years, a few adaptations have been in- Le magnetophone A 7 7 ayant subi divers change-
sungen, durch welche einige Einstellarbeiten nun troduced for the A77. Adjustment work may ments au cours du temps, il s'est avere necessaire
von den in der vorhergegangenen Anleitung be- therefore differ. The following paragraphs re- de modifier certains reglages decrits dans les ins-
schriebenen abweichen. Die Abweichungen sind place or must be added to the indicated page tructions precedentes. Ce supplement concerne
nachfolgend m i t der entsprechenden Seiten- und and c h a ~ t e number.
r les pages et les chapitres suivants.
Kapitelnumerierung versehen aufgefuhrt.

Seite 14, Kapitel 4.4.1 Messung der Andruck- Page 14, Chapter 4.4.1 Measuring the pinch rol- Page 14, chapitre 4.4.1 Mesure de la force d'ap-
kraft ler force pui

Die Andruckkraft bei Geraten mit polierter Pinch roller pressure must be 1.5 kg at polished La force d'appui d u galet est de 1.5 kg pour les
(glanzender) Tonrnotorachse betragt 1,5 kg, bei shafts (shiny), at sandblasted capstan shafts magnetophones ayant un axe de cabestan lisse
Geraten mit sandgestrahlter Torirnotoract~se (rnal), pressure must be 1.2 kg. (brillant) et de 1,2 kg pour ceux aveL un axe
(matt) 1,2 kg. sable (mat)

Seite 23, Kapitel 5.10 Speed Regulation, Cap- Page 23, Chapter 5.10 Speed Regulation, Cap- Page 23, chapitre 5.10 Regulation de vitesse du
stan Motor stan Motor moteur de cabestan

Druckfehler, die.Nummer 7.077.725 heisst rich- Printing error, the number 7.077.725 should be Suite B une erreur d'impression le numero
tig 1.077.725 (nur i m englischen Text). 1.077.725 (only in the English text). 7.077.725 est 1.077.725 (seulernent dans la ver-
sion anglaise).

Seite 25, Kapitel 5.11 Speed Regulation, Cap Page 25, Chapter 5.11 Speed Regulation, Cap Page 25, chapitre 5.11 Regulation de vitesse du
stan Motor 1.077.724 (neues Kapitel) stan Motor 1.077.724 (new chapter) moteur de cabestan 1.077.724 (nouveau chapi-
tre)

Das gesamte Regelungssystem besteht aus Ton- The speed control system consists of the capstan L'ensemble du systkme se compose du moteur
motor, Regelelektronik und Tachometer zur motor, the speed regulating circuit and the tacho de cabestan, de I'electronique de regulation et de
Drehzahlmessung. head t o sense the motor speed. la tete tachymetrique.
I n der Eingangsschaltung rnit lC201 wird die zur The input circuit with IC201 shapes the speed L'etage d'entree (IC201) met en forme le signal
Bandgeschwindigkeit proportionale Frequenz in which is proportional to the frequency into a provenant de la t6te tachymetrique. L'etage sui-
ein Rechtecksignal umgeforrnt. Die nachfolgen- square wave and the following divider circuit de- vant forme d'un diviseur de frequence donne un
de Frequenzteilerschaltung sorgt fijr ein exakt livers an exactly symmetrical signal. The trailing signal parfaitement symetrique. Les flancs nega-
symmetrisches Signal. Die negativen Flanken des edges of the square wave are triggering a mono tifs du signal rectangulaire cornmandent ensuite
frequenzgeteilten Rechtecks triggern eine rnono- flip-flop (precision timer lC202). When selecting une rnonostable d e precision (IC202). La sup-
stabile Kippstufe (Prazisionstimer IC202). Durch the higher tape speed, every second pulse be- pression d'une impulsion sur deux oblige le mo-
Unterdruckung jedes zweiten Impulses bei der comes suppressed, thus the motor has t o run teur B tourner deux fois plus vite afin de retrou-
hohen Geschwindigkeit muss der Motor doppelt with double speed in order to produce the same ver la meme frequence de commande et le m6me
so schnell drehen, u m dieselbe Triggerfrequenz trigger frequency and consequently the same sig- signal a la sortie d e la rnonostable (IC202). Un
und damit dasselbe Signal am Ausgang von nal at the output of IC202. The pulse width for reseau RC de precision garantit la stabilite de la
IC202 zu erhalten. Die lmpulsbreite wird fur IC202 is determined in a highly stable RC-series largeur des impulsions delivrees par IC202. La
IC202 durch einen hochstabilen RC-Seriekreis network. With R217, the motor speed can be vitesse norninale se regle avec le potentiornetre
bestimrnt. Mit Potentiometer R217 kann die adjusted to its nominal value. By passing the sig- R217. Apres le passage dans un integrateur don-
Sollgeschwindigkeit eingestellt werden. Ein Tief- nal through a low-pass network, an average DC- nant la valeur moyenne du signal, celui-ci peut
pass bildet den DC-Mittelwert aus dem Recht- value is derived from the square wave. This DC- attaquer un ampli a courant continu contenant
ecksignal. Dieser wird i m nachfolgenden DC-Ver- potential is further processed in a DC-amplifier, un circuit pour la stabiIit.4 de la regulation. Cette
siirker, welcher ein Netzwerk fur die Stabilitat which cor~tair~s a iielwurk iu ariaure itie slabilily tension continue cornmande finalement le tran-
des Regelkreises enthalt, weiterverarbeitet und of the control loop. The DC-signal then reaches sistor de regulation 0205. Une variation ex-
steuert schliesslich als Gleichspannungswert den the base o f the regulating transistor 0205. A terieure de la vitesse de rotation changera le rap-
Regeltransistor Q205 an. Bei ausseren Drehzahl- variation in motor speed will also vary the duty port d'impulsions au point F et par consequent
anderungen variiert das Tastverhaltns des SI- cycle at F with a consequent change o f the bias la tension appliquiie au transistor de regulation.
gnals be1 Punkt F und somit auch die Steuer- potential for the regulating transistor. By feed- L'application d'une tension de reference au
spannung fur den Regeltransistor. ing an external reference potential to the terrni- point CONTROL V O L T A G E de l'lC202 permet
Durch das Anlegen einer externen Referenzspan- nal CONTROL VOLTAGE at IC202, the adjust- de varier la vitesse dans une large gamme.
nung am Anschluss CONTROL VOLTAGE bei ed frequency may be varied over a wide range
IC202 kann die eingestellte Frequenz ~jbereinen (variable tape speed).
grossen Bereich verandert werden (variable
Bandgeschwindigkeit)

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(neues Kapitel) 1.077.724 (new chapter) metrique 1.077.724 (nouveau chapitre)

Der Luftspalt zwischen Tachokopf und Rotor The air gap between the tacho head and the ro- L'espace entre la t6te tachymetrique et le rotor
sol1 0.3 ... 0,4 rnm betragen. Die Einstellung ist tor of the capstan motor should amount to du moteur doit Btre de 0,3 B 0,4 mm. Le reglage
in Ordnung, wenn an den Anschlussen E l (brn) 0.3 ... 0.4 rnm/0.011 ... 0.02 inches. The head is est correct lorsque la tension mesuree entre E l
und E2 (blu) 35 ... 50 rnV (bei der kleineren Ge- correctly positioned when measuring a signal (brun) et E2 (bleu) est de 35 a 50 m V pour la
schwindigkeit) Tachometer-Signalspannung ge- voltage of 3 5 ... 50 m V at lower speed between plus petite vitesse.
messen wird. the connectors E l (brown) and E2 (blue).