Alignment Procedure for Otari MX-5050 B-II
Set SRL switch to SRL position.
PLAYBACK
1.
Set the Reference Flux, and EQ to suit the test tape
2.
AZIMUTH
a.
Adjust for 0º ø on oscilloscope (A4 screw)
3.
REPRO LEVEL
a.
Play 0VU @ 1kHz and adjust VR106/VR206 for 0VU
4.
REPRO EQ
a.
Play ƒ sweep and adjust VR102/VR202 for a flat response (15 ips)
b.
Play ƒ sweep and adjust VR103/VR203 for a flat response (71/2 ips)
RECORD
1.
AZIMUTH
a.
Adjust for 0º ø on oscilloscope (A3 screw)
2.
RECORD METER LEVEL
a.
Set the input level controls to maximum
b.
Record 1kHz from a -15dBm source
c.
Adjust the Record Level trimpot for 0VU
d.
Switch to monitor Source
e.
Adjust VR108/208 for 0VU
3.
RECORD LEVEL
a.
Set the Record flux level switch to M (250nW)
b.
Monitor ‘Source’ and set the level to 0VU
c.
Monitor ‘Tape’ and start recording
d.
Adjust the Record Level trimpot for 0VU
