Brenell mark 5 service manual

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MARK 5 TAPE DECK

INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND

SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS

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Before attempting to operate this inrtrument, be sure to
I M P o R T A N T study carefully these instructions. In the event of damage
being done to the Recorder through wrong connection or
other misuse, the manufacturers can accept no responsibility.

VOLTAGE.
This 3-motor, 4-speed Tape Deck is for use on
A.C. Mains only-200-250 v. 50 c/s unless
otherwise specified.

To Operate on DC. supplies a converter is
necessary.

SIZE.
15 x 115'.

Allow clearance of If to the rear and 1} on
both sides to enable 8} reels to be accommo-
dated.

Clearance space below main deck plate-
approx. 5.

Clearance space above main deck plate-
approx. ll.

Weight-] 6 lbs.

MOUNTING.
To be mounted in horizontal position.

An aperture 14 x 1013 will be required ;
rubber buffers or grommets should be inserted
between the Deck plate and mounting board.
These should allow the Deck to be approx. i'
above board to facilitate ventilation.

MAINS CONNECTIONS.
The 3-core cable (Green Earth) is for connection
to the Mains Supply, either direct or via the
auxiliary outlet which is usually provided on
main amplifying equipment.

LOADING THE TAPE.

Before loading the Tape for the first time,
remove the Head Covers in order to familiarise
yourself with the position of the components,
the working of the pressure pads and pinch
wheel. The upper half of Head Cover is a
pressed fit, and needs only to be lifted from its
retaining posts ; the lower half is held in position
by two screws.

To load Tape, place full reel on left-hand
spindle and thread as shown on the diagram
(Fig. 1). With the Tape correctly threaded,
give the Deck a trial run preparatory to making
a recording, thus familiarising yourself with the
switching operations.

When the right-hand switch is operated
(Record/Playback) the tape will be transported
from left to right across the Erase and Record/
Playback heads at a speed dependent on the