Sony UVW-1800P Service Manual page 266

7-2. TAPE PATH ALIGNMENT
'The tape path alignment is very important adjustment to run a tape in the optimum conditions.
If this alignment is incorrect, tape may be injured.
Pay utmost attention when performing this adjustment.
Attach the cassette compartment when performing the tape path alignment. *
It enables more accurate adjustments.
Adjustment flow chart
13
Tape Path Check
74 t
Tape Path (Entrance Side) Adjustment
18 i
Tape Path (Exit Side) Adjustment
CTL Head Height Check/Adjustment
77 i
—_——————
CTL Head Position Check/Adjustment
78 {
Audio/Timecode Head Height
Check/Adjustment
79
Andio/Timecode Head Phase
Check/Adjustment
7-10
Audio/Timecode Head-to-tape Contact
Check/Adjustment
TU 1
Audio/Timecode Head Position
Check/Adjustment
F-12 i
REV Tape Path Check/Adjustment
7-13 {
RF Switching Position Adjustment
Caution : When any one of the adjustments is performed,
check all the subsequent items in the order of
flow chart.
7-5