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Tape Tech / Help with Technics RS-1520 playback level calibration issue

« on: March 10, 2017, 03:14:46 PM »

I recently picked up a Technics rs-1520 deck, and am trying to set playback level using the Technics service manual spec and an MRL cal tape.  The MRL cal tape is the 250 nWb/m 7.5ips multifreq tape.  The deck was originally manufactured to show 0db at 185 nWb/m with balanced output of 1.228 Vrms.  When I play the 1KHz tone from the 250 nWb/m tape I measure aabout 2.3Vrms with the VU meters reading a hair over 0db.  Should I be adjusting the output voltage to 1.228Vrms, or somehow compensating for the difference in recorded flux density in the output voltage?  My instincts are that the greater recorded flux density of the test tape would cause a greater output for a given VU reading, but I'm not sure what or how to adjust here.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tom

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / HELP! Technics RS-1520 manuals please!

« on: February 10, 2017, 02:22:30 PM »

Hello all,

I just received my new (refurbished) Technics RS-1520, and am anxious to use it.  It should be in good shape, but unfortunately, it did not be come with a manual.  I have been to all the sites, including hifiengine, but have only come up with copies of the RS1500/1506 and RS1700.  I would like to obtain a copy of the 1520 user guide and service manuals, especially where they detail differences between the 1520 and other models.  I am especially interested in the unique bias and equalization setting capability of the 1520.

If anyone can help with this, I would greatly appreciate it.  I also posted this in the general section.  I apologize if I've posted incorrectly.

Thanks much in advance,
Tom

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General Discussion / Manuals for Technics RS1520

« on: February 09, 2017, 09:29:55 PM »

Hello all,

I will be receiving a Technics RS-1520 tomorrow, and am anxiously awaiting the opportunity to use it.  It is a refurbished unit, and should be in good shape, but unfortunately, it will not be coming with a manual.  I have been to all the sites, including hifiengine, but have only come up with copies of the RS1500/1506 and RS1700.  I would like to obtain a copy of the 1520 user guide and service manuals, especially where they detail differences between the 1520 and other models.  I am especially interested in the unique bias and equalization setting capability of the 1520.

If anyone can help with this, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks much in advance,
Tom