Ampex AVR 2 Manual 1974

AVIR
VIDEOTAPE RECORDER
1809177-02
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

AMPEX
AVR-2
VIDEOTAPE RECORDER
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
AMPEX CORPORATION
AUDIO -VIDEO SYSTEMS DIVISION
,
Prepared by
AVSD Technical Publications

Ampex Corporation
401 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063
Catalog No. 1809177-02

Issued: May 1974
Printed in USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
I DESCRIPTION 1-1
1-1 GENERAL 1-1
1-2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 1-3

1-3 TAPE TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY 1-3
1-4 Tape Drive and Tape Handling Components 1-7
1-5 Tape Motion Sensor 1-7
1-6 Pneumatic Assembly 1-7
1-7 Head Channel Assembly 1-9
1-8 Triac Control Assembly 1-9
1-9 Video Erase Head Assembly 1-9
1-10 Audio Head Assembly 1-9
1-11 Tape Counter and Head Hours Meter 1-9
1-12 VIDEO HEAD ASSEMBLY 1-9
1-13 Video Headwheel 1-9
1-14 Headwheel Motor 1-10
1-15 Magnetic Tachometer 1-10
1-16 Vacuum Tape Guide 1-11
1-17 ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY 1-11
1-18 Power Supplies 1-11
1-19 SPECIFICATIONS 1-11
II INSTALLATION 2-1
2-1 GENERAL 2-1
2-2 UNPACKING 2-1
2-3 ASSEMBLING THE AVR-2 CONSOLE 2-1
2-4 INSTALLING THE ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY 2-3
2-5 INSTALLING THE TAPE TRANSPORT 2-3
2-6 SITE SELECTION 2-3
2-7 POWER AND SIGNAL CABLE CONNECTIONS 2-3
2-8 SYSTEM POWER CONNECTION 2-5
2-9 SIGNAL CONNECTIONS 2-5
2-10 AIR CONNECTION 2-6
2-11 HEAD INSTALLATION 2-6
2-12 REMOTE CONTROL 2-8
2-13 INITIAL CHECKS PRIOR TO USE 2-8
iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
Section Title Page
Ill OPERATION 3-1

3-1 GENERAL 3-1
3-2 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES 3-1
3-3 Head and Tape Path Cleaning 3-1
3-4 Tape Threading 3-22
3-5 Video Head Optimization 3-22
3-6 Head Degaussing 3-24
3-11 RECORDING 3-25
3-12 Control Track Record Currect Optimization 3-25
3-13 Recording Procedure 3-28
3-14 PLAYBACK 3-30
3-15 EDITING 3-32
3-16 Tach Phase Adjustment 3-32
3-18 Adjustment for Non -Standard Control Track 3-33
3-19 Erase Delay Adjustment 3-35
3-20 Initial Switch Settings 3-35
3-21 Manual Edit 3-35
3-22 Cue Tone Controlled Edit 3-38
IV FUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 4-1

4-1 OVERALL SYSTEM 4-1
4-2 Transport 4-1
4-4 Control 4-5
4-5 Servo 4-5
4-6 Signal System 4-5
4-7 Time -Base Correction 4-6
4-8 Audio and Cue 4-6
4-9 RECORDING STANDARDS 4-6
V MAINTENANCE 5-1
5-1 GENERAL 5-1
5-2 ROUTINE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 5-1
5-3 CLEANING 5-1
5-4 Magnetic Head Assemblies 5-1
5-5 Tape Path 5-1
5-6 Filter 5-1
5-7 Electronic Boards 5-4
5-8 TAPE TRANSPORT CHECKOUT AND ADJUSTMENTS 5-4
5-9 Vacuum Guide Height Adjustment 5-4
5-10 Head Demagnetization 5-4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
Section Title Page
IV 5-13 Head Tip Projection Checkout 5-6

(Cont) 5-14 Brake Tension Adjustments 5-7
5-23 Air and Vacuum Adjustments 5-13
5-24 ELECTRONICS CHECKOUT AND ADJUSTMENTS 5-15
5-25 Audio and Cue System Performance Checkout 5-15
5-35 SHORTING PLUGS (JUMPERS) AND TEST POINTS 5-18
5-36 SERVO SYSTEM PERFORMANCE CHECKOUT 5-18
5-37 Control Track and Sync Processor; Board 3 5-18
5-40 TRACKING AND CAPSTAN DRIVE BOARD 1 5-29
5-42 Capstan Servo Board 2 5-29
5-44 Head Phase Comp Board 4 5-29
5-47 HEAD DRIVER BOARD 5 5-30
5-53 VIDEO ERASE CURRENT 5-32
5-54 SIGNAL ELECTRONICS CONTROLS 5-32
5-55 REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT 5-32
5-56 Video Head Assembly 5-32
5-57 Audio and Cue Head Assembly 5-35
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SECTION I
DESCRIPTION
1-1 GENERAL The AVR-2 technical manual is a multiple volume

publication having separate volumes for sub-
This manual contains installation and operation system theory, maintenance, parts lists, and
instructions, and general descriptive data con- drawings. The material in this volume is divided
cerning the AVR-2 Videotape Recorder, manu- into five sections. This section contains a physical
factured by the Ampex Corporation in Redwood description of the equipment and accessories.
City, California. The AVR-2 is available in three Sections II and III contain the installation and
versions which cover the 525 -line and 625 -line operation instructions, Section IV provides a
standards for NTSC, PAL, and SECAM. The functional description and the last section,
equipment is identified by basic part number Section V, contains maintenance instructions.
1373000 followed by the version numbers (-01, This volume may be considered as an operator's
-02, and -03). In addition to the three versions, handbook with general operating instructions and
the equipment may also include optional or other general data; subsequent volumes contain
accessory items. The identification of versions, more detailed information as may be required for
options, and accessories is given in Table 1-1. maintenance support.
Table 1-1. AVR-2 Videotape Recorder Versions, Options, and Accessories
IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER
1373000-01 NTSC Version with 525 -line high -band kit
1373000-02 PAL -M Version with 525 -line high -band PAL -M kit
1373000-03 PAL/SECAM Version with 625 -line high -band PAL/SECAM kit
Options
1373047-01 Video Head Assembly, 10 -mil
1373047-02 Video Head Assembly, 5 -mil
1373297-01 Auto Tracking and Capstan Drive Printed Wring Assembly
1374171-01 525-Line Two -Line Delay Module Assembly Two-line delay required
for dropout compensator
1374181-01 625 -Line Two -Line Delay Module Assembly and for velocity compen-
sator accessory
1-1
Table 1-1. AVR-2 Videotape Recorder Versions, Options, and Accessories (Continued)
IDE NTIFCATION
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER
1373242-01 Audio with Monitor Head Assembly (Mono)
1373240-01 Stereo Audit Kit (Mono Erase)
1373240-02 Dual Track Audio Kit (Split Erase)
1373290-01 525 -Line NTSC Stable Oscillator
1373291-01 625 -Line CCIR Stable Oscillator
1373292-01 525 -Line PAL Stable Oscillator
1373251-01 525 -Line NTSC/PAL-M Velocity Compensator Kit
1373252-01 625 -Line PAL/SECAM Velocity Compensator Kit
1373165-01 Auto Chroma Printed Wiring Assembly
1373249-01 525 -Line Editor Kit
1373248-01 625 -Line Editor Kit
1373034-01 Console Assembly
1373030-01 Air Compressor Assembly
1373244-01 Service Tool Kit
1373033-01 525 -Line Monitor Bridge Assembly
1373033-02 625 -Line Monitor Bridge Assembly
545-228 Monochrome Monitor (TEK -632)

Select one for
545-213 Color Monitor NTSC (TEK -650) 525 Line Monitor
Bridge Assembly
545-215 Color Monitor PAL (TEK -652)
545-233 Waveform Monitor
545-230 Vector Display Monitor
1-2
Table 1-1. AVR-2 Videotape Recorder Versions, Options, and Accessories (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER
545-214 Color Monitor (PAL) TEK 651 for 625 -Line Monitor Bridge Assembly
545-232 Waveform Monitor (PAL)
1-2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION console assembly. As shown in Figure 1-2, the

transport assembly and system electronics are
The AVR-2 Videotape Recorder, Figure 1-1, equipped with separate enclosures which allow
consists of the transport assembly, video head the equipment to be stacked or arranged
assembly, the electronics assembly, and whatever side -by -side on a work bench or table.
accessories are required by the user. The AVR-2
shown in Figure 1-1 is a typical configuration
including an accessory console assembly, accessory 1-3 TAPE TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY
monitor bridge assembly, and accessory vector
and color monitors. This machine is completely Except for the video head assembly, all as-
self-contained, and after being connected to semblies and components mounted on the top or
electrical power and to a source of compressed bottom of the transport top plate are considered
air, the recorder is ready for operation. (An to be part of the transport assembly (Figure 1-3).
accessory air compressor is available if required.) The transport top plate is a precision machining
made from a half -inch thick magnesium plate.
The accessory console assembly allows the AVR-2 The top plate is hinged to the transport housing
system to be moved about on casters. The front at the rear, and is locked down in the horizontal
door of the electronics assembly swings down to position by a latch under the transport control
permit full access to all circuit boards in the panel.
electronics rack which is situated just below the
transport assembly. The transport control panel is hinged to the front
edge of the transport housing, and swings open to
The accessory monitor bridge may be adjusted to permit access to the transport top plate latch
hold the monitors at a convenient viewing and under the front edge of the transport housing. All
operating location above the transport, and is transport operating controls are mounted on the
equipped with a control panel which allows transport control panel (refer to operating
selection of various signals for monitoring. The procedures, Section III, for a complete de-
audio monitor, on the right hand side of the scription of controls and indicators).
bridge, contains an audio amplifier and speaker
with the volume control located on the monitor When the front latch of the transport is released,
control panel. Other monitors such as the the transport top plate swings up and is locked in
waveform, color, and vector monitors are de- the upright position by braces on each side of the
scribed by the manufacturer's instruction manual top plate. With the top plate held in the upright
included with the equipment. position, all necessary transport maintenance,
such as brake or pinch roller adjustments, can be
Major assemblies of the AVR-2 system can also accomplished without disassembly of the trans-
be delivered and installed without the use of a port housing.
1-3
Figure 1-1. AVR-2 Videotape Recorder Overall View
1-4
Figure 1-2. Typical AVR-2 Bench Installation
1-5
TAKEUP
SUPPLY REEL
REEL
IDLER
ROLLER
TENSION
ARM
ASSEMBLY CAPSTAN
TAPE
COUNTER
VIDEO
ERASE
HEAD
ASSEMBLY
VIDEO
HEAD
ASSEMBLY
(REF) AUDIO
HEAD
ASSEMBLY
VIDEO GUIDE SOLENOID HEAD HOURS METER TRIAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY
ERASE CAPSTAN
DRIVER DRIVE
ASSEMBLY MOTOR
SUPPLY TAKEUP
TORQUE TORQUE
MOTOR MOTOR
AND BRAKE AND BRAKE
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY
PNEUMATIC,
ASSEMBLY
HEAD
CHANNEL
ASSEMBLY
MAINTENANCE
CONTROL
PANEL
TRANSPORT
CONTROL
PANEL
Figure 1-3. Tape Transport Assembly
1-6
transport control panel, a a lever which is actuated by a solenoid assembly.
In addition to the
maintenance control panel is fitted into the front When the solenoid is energized (during PLAY or
face of the transport housing. This control panel RECORD) a spring load is applied to the lever
is held in place by a spring -loaded latch which is
which turns the yoke shaft and thereby causes
released by pressing in on the panel door. The the idler to press against the capstan.
maintenance control panel holds controls which
are adjusted to accommodate variable video head Tape handling components include guide posts,
characteristics (refer to operating procedures in idlers, and the tape tension arm assemblies. The
Section Ill). guide posts and idler reduce perturbations caused
by tape motion, and hold the tape in line with
1-4 Tape Drive and Tape Handling Components the head assemblies. The two tape tension arm
assemblies take up excess tape slack during
braking operations and thereby prevent tape
Tape drive components include two torque
spillage. The tension arms also actuate micro -
motors, turntables, and brake assemblies for the
switches to signal an end -of -tape condition when
takeup and supply reels; and a capstan drive
the arms are allowed to swing toward the front
motor, capstan, and capstan idler assembly. The
edge of the transport.
two torque motors are 110 -volt ac, single-phase,
heavy-duty induction motors with the motor 1-5 Tape Motion Sensor
shaft extending from both ends. The turntable is
mounted on one end of the shaft, and the brake The tape motion sensor consists of a miniature
assembly is mounted on the other. The brake
24-volt dc motor, a sensor drive arm assembly, a
assembly consists of a drum (secured to the
motor mounting bracket and appropriate con-
shaft) and a solenoid -actuated brake band which nectors and wiring. The sensor is mounted on the
is designed to impinge on the brake drum when
rear of the supply reel torque motor and provides
the solenoid is deenergized. The torque produced tape motion signals to the control logic circuit.
by the supply and takeup motors is controlled by
a triac control circuit board assembly which
1-6 Pneumatic Assembly
operates to maintain proper tape tension in all
modes of operation.
The pneumatic assembly, Figure 1-4, comprises
pneumatic input and vacuum lines, pressure
The capstan drive motor is a dc motor fitted with switch, vacuum transducer and needle valve, an
a magnetic tachometer assembly. The motor is automatic pressure shutoff valve, a pressure
mounted on the bottom of the top plate with the manifold, and two filters. The pneumatic as-
motor shaft extending up through the top plate sembly requires an external source of air pressure
to form the capstan. Motor speed is controlled by for operation (an accessory air compressor is
the magnitude of the motor drive voltage which available); the air supply is connected to the
is regulated by the servo system. The magnetic pressure input line. The input line feeds air to an
tachometer consists of a 384-toothed disc and a input air filter which routes the air supply
magnetic pickup. The disc is attached to the through an automatic shutoff valve to a manifold.
motor shaft, and as the shaft turns, the teeth on The automatic shutoff valve closes the air line
the periphery of the disc interrupt the field of when the video head assembly is removed from
the magnetic pickup. For each revolution of the the transport; the manifold routes the air pressure
capstan, the tachometer produces 384 output to the video head motor air bearings, and to a
pulses. vacuum transducer. The vacuum transducer
creates a vacuum by venturi effect and the
The capstan idler (pinch roller) is a hard rubber exhaust air is routed through another filter before
tire supported by a yoke assembly. The yoke is being discharged into the interior of the transport
pinned to a shaft which extends through a housing. The needle valve adjusts the vacuum
bearing in the transport top plate. The other end level and the vacuum is applied to the video head
of the shaft, under the top plate, is connected to guide.
1-7
VACUUM LINE PRESSURE SWITCH NEEDLE VALVE VACUUM TRANSDUCER MANIFOLD
PRESSURE AUTO AUTOMATIC VACUUM

INPUT LINE DRAIN SHUT OFF PUMP AIR
AIR VALVE FILTER
FILTER
Figure 1-4. Pneumatic System
18
1-7 Head Channel Assembly 1-10 Audio Head Assembly
The head channel assembly ismounted on the The audio head assembly, Figure 1-5, is mounted
bottom of the transport top plate, and consists of just to the right of the video head assembly, and
the head channel housing, an rf preamplifier includes the audio and cue erase head, the audio
printed wiring assembly (pwa), a record amplifier and cue play/record heads, and the optional
pwa, and an input/output connector. The two audio monitor playback head. The audio and cue
pwa's are mounted in guides inside the housing; heads are mounted in a protective housing on the
the connector is mounted on the bottom of the audio head assembly baseplate. The audio mon-
housing. The head channel assembly provides itor head is mounted outside the housing and is
preamplification of the video signal coming from positioned to contact the back side of the tape.
the video head assembly during playback, and All head stacks are fix -mounted and require no
provides record amplification of a modulated adjustment.
video signal during record mode.
1-11 Tape Counter and Head Hours Meter
1-8 Triac Control Assembly
A tape counter, calibrated in hours, minutes, and
The triac control assembly consists of a printed seconds is mounted on top of the transport top
wiring assembly and housing. The assembly is plate, in the tape path just before the takeup
mounted below the head channel assembly and reel. The tape --counter is driven by a grooved
has appropriate controls for tape tension adjust- idler roller which is turned by tape motion. The
ments. The triac control assembly sets the counter indication is applicable when the trans-
amount of tape tension by controlling the voltage port is operated at 15 inches-per -second. A
applied to the takeup and supply reel torque knurled knob on the side of the counter allows
motors. The triac control assembly is also the counter to be reset to zero.
equipped with a circuit breaker in the torque
motor ac line (130 volts ac) and switches +24 A head hours meter, mounted under the top
volts to the capstan solenoid during play or plate, isan electrical meter which records the
record modes. The triac control assembly re- time, inhours, that the video head assembly is in
sponds to inputs from the system control logic. use. Thehead hours meter is useful for predicting
head wear, and for scheduling maintenance.
1-9 Video Erase Head Assembly
The video erase head assembly consists of two 1-12 VIDEO HEAD ASSEMBLY
rotating tape guides, a video erase head, an erase
indicator lamp, a stationary tape guide, mounting The AVR-2 Videotape Recorder uses the Mark XV
plate and housing. The assembly is mounted on video head assembly. The assembly is built on a
the transport top plate just to the left of the rigid machined base plate which mates with
video head housing. The rotating and fixed guides machined surfaces on the transport top plate. The
route the tape past the erase head which contacts head assembly is secured to the top plate with
the back side of the tape (the side away from three screws. The video head assembly includes a
oxide). The lamp lights when the erase head is video headwheel, a motor and optical commu-
energized. tator, and a magentic tachometer.
The video erase head is connected to an erase 1-13 Video Headwheel

driver assembly mounted under the transport top
plate behind the pneumatic assembly. The erase The video headwheel is mounted on the motor
driver chassis is enclosed, and holds a printed armature shaft, and holds four video head tips
wiring assembly and two connectors (J5 and J6). spaced 90 -degrees apart around the periphery of a
The erase driver provides drive current for the two-inch diameter drum. Each head tip is con-
video erase head. nected to the primary of a rotary transformer
1-9
AUDIO RECORD/ AUDIO
PLAYBACK HEAD MONITOR HEAD
AUDIO
ERASE
HEAD
CUE
RECORD/
PLAYBACK
HEAD
CUE ERASE
HEAD
Figure 1-5. Audio Head Assembly
mounted on the drum shaft. The primary wind- away is painted black and does not reflect light
ings rotate within the secondary windings which from the LED; the other half, the hemi-conical
are attached to the head assembly base plate. section, is polished to reflect light from the LED
Output leads from the secondary are routed to onto the three sensors. As the cone rotates, the
the rf preamplifier assembly under the transport output from the sensors is an indication of the
top plate. armature position, and this indication is routed to
the servo system to commutate the motor input.
1-14 Headwheel Motor The motor receives a square wave input, the
amplitude of which determines the motor speed.
The headwheel motor is a three phase, delta -
wound motor fitted with an optical commutator. 1-15 Magnetic Tachometer
The armature of the motor rides on air -bearings,
the air being supplied by the pneumatic system. The magnetic tachometer comprises a timing
The thin cushion of air allows the armature to wheel assembly and a pickup coil. The timing
float in a nearly frictionless condition. wheel is a 1-3/4 inch aluminum disc fitted with
eight magnetic inserts spaced 45 -degrees apart on
the periphery of the disc. The wheel is secured to
The optical commutator comprises a split cone the motor shaft and the pickup coil is mounted
reflector attached to the armature shaft, a adjacent to the edge of the disc. Each revolution
light -emitting diode (LED), and three light of the motor produces eight output pulses from
sensors spaced 120 -degrees apart around the base the pickup coil, and these pulses are routed to
of the cone. The half of the cone that is cut the servo system.
1-10
1-16 Vacuum Tape Guide bridge full -wave rectifiers, and 40 -volt filter
capacitors. The dc source is mounted in a
The vacuum tape guide is machined to fit the removable tray at the rear of the electronics card
curvature of the head drum and thereby holds rack. The tray is secured to the chassis with two
the tape against the video head tips. A small screws, and the dc source is connected to the
vacuum chamber in the tape guide pulls the tape regulators through an extra long cable which
into conformance with the guide curvature, and a allows the tray to be removed for maintenance
small shoulder on the inside edge of the guide without disconnecting any of the wiring.
holds the tape in vertical alignment. Vacuum for
the tape guide is provided by the pneumatic The regulators are contained on two printed
system. wiring assemblies (pwa's) with series -element
power transistors mounted on heatsinks separate
A tape guide solenoid is energized during play or from the pwa's. The +12 -volt and -24-volt
record mode, and advances the tape guide toward regulator pwa is mounted on the inside of the
the video head drum. In all other modes, the electronics chassis rear panel. Series-element
solenoid is deenergized and the tape guide pulls transistors and 25 -watt series resistors are
the tape away from the video heads to minimize mounted adjacent to this pwa. The rear panel is
head wear and avoid possible tape damage. hinged to fold down for easy access to power
supply components.
1-17 ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY The other regulator pwa is a plug-in assembly

which fits in card rack slot 11. This regulator
The electronics assembly, Figure 1-6, is a single feeds power transistors mounted on heatsinks on
card rack assembly housed in an enclosed chassis a vertical panel behind the electronics card rack.
which holds up to 30 printed wiring assemblies With the dc power source tray removed, all of
(pwa's). Each pwa is constructed on a 9 -inch by the power transistors are accessible for testing if
13 -inch printed wiring board, and the circuits are required.
all solid state electronics.
The pwa slides in and out of the chassis on nylon An ac input 10 -ampere circuit breaker is mounted
guides, and the pwa edge connector mates with
just to the left of the power transformer on the
female connectors at the rear of the rack power source tray. A pushrod is secured to the
breaker switch with a clevis and bolt attachment.
assembly. The female connectors form part of a
The pushrod enables breaker switching from the
mother board assembly which routes the pwa
signals throughout the system and to front of the electronics assembly.
input/output connectors on the rear panel of the
chassis.
1-19 SPECIFICATIONS
1-18 Power Supplies
Table 1-2 gives specifications and performance
The system power supplies, Figure 1-7, consist of characteristics for the AV R-2 Videotape Recorder.
a dc voltage source and eight regulators. The dc These specifications are subject to change without
source comprises an iron -core transformer, diode prior notice.
1. TRACKING AND CAPSTAN DRIVE PWA OR 16. DEMODULATOR PWA
AUTO TRACKING ACCESSORY 17. VIDEO INPUT PWA
2. CAPSTAN SERVO PWA 18. A/D CONVERTER A PWA
3. CT & SYNC PROC PWA
19. A/D CONVERTER B PWA
4. HEAD PHASE COMP PWA 20. CLOCK GENERATOR PWA
5. HEAD DRIVER PWA 21. BURST STORE GENERATOR PWA
6. CONTROL LOGIC PWA 22. MEMORY PWA
7. EDITOR OR PWA (Accessory) 23. DATA BYPASS PWA (Standard) TWO-LINE
8. CUE PWA DELAY PWA (Accessory)
9. AUDIO I PWA 24. MAIN D/A PWA
10. AUDIO II PWA (Stereo Option) 25. VIDEO OUTPUT PWA
11. POWER SUPPLY REGULATOR PWA 26. VELOCITY COMPENSATOR I PWA (Accessory)
12. MODULATOR PWA 27. VELOCITY COMPENSATOR II PINA (Accessory)

13. MONITOR SWITCH & COLOR FRAMING 28. LOGIC PWA
PINA 29. SYNC GENERATOR LOGIC PWA (PAL-M & PALS
14. AUTO CHROMA PWA (Accessory) SECAM ONLY)
15. SW EQUALIZER PWA 30. SYNC GENERATOR PWA
Figure 1-6. Electronics Assembly
1-12
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SOURCE
AC LINE TRAY INSTALLED
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
+12V, -24V
REGULATOR
+121.', -24V
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POWER TRANSISTORS
ON HEATSINKS
DC POWER
SOURCE TRAY
REMOVED
INPUT
TRANSFORMER
DIODE BRIDGE
RECTIFIERS FILTER
ON HEATSINKS CAPACITORS
Figure 1-7. Card Rack Assembly Switches and Controls
1-13
Table 1-2. Specifications
VIDEO PERFORMANCE 525/60 NTSC 625/50 PAL/SECAM
Bandwidth Flat to 4.5 MHz; Flat to 5.5 MHz;

-3 dB at 5.0 MHz; -3 dB at 6.0 MHz;
Tolerance ±0.5 dB Tolerance ±0.5 dB
Signal -to -Noise Ratio 15 in/s: 46 dB peak -to -peak 39.7 cm/s: 43 dB minimum
(Rohde & Schwarz video to rms noise on inter- peak -to -peak, video to rms
Unweighted) change basis noise on interchange basis
7-1/2 in/s: 43 dB peak -to -peak, 19.85 cm/s: 40 dB peak-to -

video to rms noise on inter- peak, video to rms noise on
change basis interchange basis
Low Frequency Linearity 2% Blanking to White (max) 2% Blanking to White (max)
Differential Gain 4% max Blanking to White 4% max Blanking to White
Differential Phase 4° max at 3.58 MHz off tape 4° max at 4.43 MHz off tape
Chrominance to Luminance Delay 25 nsec max 30 nsec max
Transient Response Max K -factor 1.0 percent 1.0 percent

2T sine2 pulse
Moire -40 dB (color bars 75% ampli- -36 dB (color bars 75% ampli-
tude, 3.58 MHz subcarrier) tude, 4.43 MHz subcarrier;
without setup)
AUDIO PERFORMANCE STANDARD AUDIO TRACK DUAL AUDIO TRACK (Optional)

As Measured on Either Track
Frequency Response' (400 Hz ±2 dB, 50 to 15,000 Hz ±2 dB, 50 to 15,000 Hz

Reference) at 15 in/s or 7-1/2 in/s
Signal -to -Noise at 15 in/s or 7-1/2 in/s Down 53 dB from peak operat- Down 46 db from peak operat-
ing level ing level
Down 50 dB from peak op-

perating level (Ampex 175
Videotape)
Distortion (Measured at 1 kHz) Less than 1% rms at operating Less than 1% rms at operating
(flux density
level -
110 level (flux density - 110
nWb/meter of track width) nWb/meter of track width, or
175 nWb/meter on Ampex
176 Videotape)
Crosstalk Not applicable -45 dB at 1 kHz

Flutter & Wow (NAB unweighted; 15 in/s: 0.10% rms Same
0.6 Hz to 250 Hz) 7-1/2 in/s: 0.15% rms
Flutter & Wow (Din weighted) 39.7 cm/s: 0.08% rms Same
19.85 cm/s: 0.1% rms
All performance measured using Ampex 175 Videotape or Equivalent, except as noted.
1-14
Table 1-2. Specifications (Continued)
CUE TRACK PERFORMANCE
Frequency Response 15 in/s: ±2 dB, 60 to 10,000 Hz

7-1/2 in/s: ±2 dB, 60 to 8,000 Hz
(A 30 dB notch filter is provided
at the control track frequency)
Distortion (Measured at 1 kHz) Operating level 1% rms maximum
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
COMPLETE SYSTEM
TRANSPORT ELECTRONICS MONITOR W/CONSOLE AND
PACKAGE PACKAGE CONSOLE BRIDGE MONITORING
Height 17 in (432 mm) 12 in (305 mm) 43 in (1092 mm) 12-1/4 in (311 mm) 65-3/4 in min (1657 mm)
71-3/4 in max (1810 mm)
Width 34 in (864 mm) 34 in (864 mm) 37 in (940 mm) 34 in (864 mm) 37 (940 mm)
Depth 27 in (686 mm) 27 in (686 mm) 32 in (813 mm) 21 in (533 mm) 32 in min (813 mm)
36 in max (914 mm)
Weight 155 lbs (70 kg) 190 lbs (86 kg) 475 lbs (216 kg) 128 lbs (58 kg) 638 lbs (290 kg)
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY OPERATION
Temperature: 0°C to 45°C Tape Speed: 60 Hz 7-1/2 in/s or 15 in/s

Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% (non -condensing) 50 Hz 19.85 cm/s or 39.7 cm/s
POWER INPUT
Input Voltages: 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 127, VIDEO SIGNAL INPUT (75 OHMS IMPEDANCE)
210, 220, 230, 240, 257
Composite Video: 0.7 to 1.8V P -P
Input Current (without Monitor Bridge): Reference Input (75 ohms impedance): 0.7 to 1.8V P -P
Composite Color Signal: 0.7 to 1.8V P -P
115V 10 amps (max) 7 amps (nominal)

230V 5 amps (max) 3.5 amps (nominal) VIDEO SIGNAL OUTPUT (75 OHMS IMPEDANCE)
Air Input: 1 SCFM at 45 PSI Composite Video Signal: 1.0 Vp-p

Non -Composite: 0.714 V (525)
RECORD TIME - 7200 FT REEL
AUDIO INPUT SIGNAL
7.5 in/s 192 min
19.85 cm/s 185 min Impedance: 50K ohms balanced or unbalanced
15.0 in/s 96 min bridging input
39.7 cm/s 92 min Amplitude: -24 dBm to +16 dBm
Source: Line
STARTING TIME
AUDIO OUTPUT SIGNAL
From Ready Mode: 1.0 sec (525/60)
2.0 sec (625/50) Output Impedance: 10 or 600 Ohms
Peak Output Level: +27 dBm
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Table 1-2. Specifications (Continued)
AUDIO OUTPUT SIGNAL (Continued) CUE OUTPUT SIGNAL
Nominal Output at 0 VU on Level Meter: +8 dBm Impedance: 10 or 600 ohms

Playback Equalization: ANSI: 2000/35 it sec
Peak Output Level: +27 dBm
CUE INPUT SIGNAL
Nominal Output at 0 VU on level meter: +8 dBm
Impedance:
Playback Equalization:
Line: 50K ohms balanced or unbalanced
bridging input ANSI: 2000/35 p sec
MIC: 200 ohms, -55 dBm
Amplitude: -24 dBm to +16 dBm

Source: Line, microphone, cue tone
oscillator (built in for editing use)
1-16
SECTION II
INSTALLATION
2-1 GENERAL 2. Select one of the side panels (see

Figure 2-1) and fasten it to the lower
This section provides shipping, unpacking, as- console frame using eight 1/4 x 5/8 -inch
sembling, siting, and installation information for hex socket capscrews. Use a 1/4 -inch
the AVR-2 Videotape Recorder/Reproducer. spring lockwasher and a 1/4 -inch plain
washer with each capscrew. Do not
completely tighten the screws.
2-2 UNPACKING
3. Fasten the other side panel as described
The AVR-2 is shipped with its major units, e.g., in step 2.
the tape transport, electronics tray, console, and
monitor bridge (if one is ordered), in separate 4. Fit the upper console frame between the
containers. To unpack the units, use a nail puller two side panels above the lower console
to remove the top and sides of the containers. frame and fasten it with four 1/4-20
Use care when unpacking the equipment to capscrews, 1/4 -inch lockwashers, and
prevent damage to any mechanical and electrical 1/4 -inch plain washers on each side.
parts, or to the finish on the units.
5. When both upper and lower console
Check the equipment received against the packing frames are fastened in place, tighten all
list to ensure that the shipment is complete. of the screws.
Examine the units carefully for damage that may
have occurred during shipment and report any If a monitor bridge is purchased and shipped with
shortages or damage to the carrier and to the the units of the AVR-2, assemble the bridge as
nearest Ampex representative or follows:
Ampex Video Technical Support, MS 3-46 1. Fasten a spacer plate (see Figure 2-1)
401 Broadway to the inside, near the top rear, of each
Redwood City, CA 94063 side panel of the console. Use two
number 8 spring lockwashers and two
8-32 x 7/16 hex socket capscrews for
2-3 ASSEMBLING THE AVR-2 CONSOLE each spacer. Align the spacer plate so
that four holes are aligned with the
In some instances the AVR-2 console is shipped captive nuts in the side panel. These are
disassembled. To assemble the console proceed as used to mount the bridge support
follows: columns.
1. Select an area free from obstruction 2. Mount the left-hand monitor bridge
and set the lower console frame (see support column to the left side panel
Figure 2-1) on its casters. using four 1/4 -inch spring lockwashers,
2-1
Figure 2-1. Exploded View, AVR-2 Console
2-2
four 1/4 -inch plain washers, and four 2-6 SITE SELECTION
1/4-20 x -inch hex socket capscrews.
1
These screws go through the spacer The area chosen for the installation of the AV R-2
plate into the captive nuts in the side Recorder/Reproducer should be adequately
panel. lighted and ventilated, and relatively dust free.
The area should not be close to any strong
3. Mount the right-hand monitor bridge electromagnetic fields; inasmuch as recording is
support column to the right side panel by an electromagnetic process, it is possible that
as directed in step 2. strong electromagnetic fields may affect system
performance. Common sources of interference are
4. Fit the column brace between the two fluctuating loads on nearby high -voltage lines,
support columns and fasten it in place heavy-duty transformers, elevator motors, and
using two 1/4-20 x 5/8 -inch hex socket radio transmitting equipment.
capscrews, two 1/4 -inch spring lock -
washers, and two plain washers.
CAUTION
5. Check that all screws are tight.
DURING SYSTEM OPERATION, COOLING
Mount the monitor case on the monitor bridge AIR IS BROUGHT IN THROUGH THE
support columns and the column brace, and BOTTOM OF THE ELECTRONICS ASSEM-
fasten with four 10-32 x 1/2 inch long hex socket BLY. THIS AIR FLOW MUST NOT BE
capscrews, four number 10 flat washers, and four IMPEDED OR DAMAGE TO THE ELEC-
number 10 spring lock washers on each side. See TRONICS WILL RESULT. THE ELEC-
Figure 2-2 for the position of the monitor bridge TRONICS ASSEMBLY MUST BE MOUNTED
that may be selected. Note that the monitor case ON A SURFACE THAT IS FIRM ENOUGH
may be mounted with the rear flush with the SO THAT AT LEAST 1/2 -INCH CLEAR-
support columns or extended 4 inches in back of ANCE BETWEEN THE MOUNTING SUR-
the support columns. Also the support columns FACE AND THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT IS
may be raised or lowered 5-1/2 inches. MAINTAINED.
2-4 INSTALLING THE ELECTRONICS AS- The AVR-2 Videotape Recorder/Reproducer

SEMBLY occupies a floor area of approximately 36-1/2
inches by 32 inches. Refer to recorder outline
Remove the electronics assembly from its ship- drawing Figure 2-2 for the area required when the
ping container. The electronics assembly is in- monitor bridge is mounted at its rear extremity.
stalled in the console by lifting it by the front All normal adjustment and maintenance points
and the rear, and sliding it onto the lower rack of are accessible from the front of the recorder. In the
the console. Be certain that the rubber feet of standard configuration, in which the monitor
the electronics assembly seat firmly in the four bridge is mounted to the console, the entire unit
round recesses in the lower frame. weighs 630 pounds.
2-7 POWER AND SIGNAL CABLE CON-

2-5 INSTALLING THE TAPE TRANSPORT NECTIONS
Remove the tape transport from its shipping All electrical connections to and from the
container. The tape transport is installed in the recorder are made to connectors at the rear of
cart by lifting it from under its front panel and the recorder. See Figure 2-3 for locations of the
by the channel bar in the rear. Set the tape connectors. The signal cables from the monitor
transport on the upper rack of the console so bridge to the electronics tray are routed through
that the rubber feet, under the tape transport, the channel in the monitor bridge support
seat in the round recesses in the console frame. column.
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2-4
TRANSPORT SIGNAL CUE AUDIO -1 AUD I0,-2
HARNESS HARNESS OUT OUT OUT
J1 J3 J5 J7 J9
CONTROL
VIDEO PANEL CUE
IN HARNESS IN
J13 J2 J4
VIDEO
OUT -1
J14
VIDEO
OUT -2
J15
REF
VIDEO
IN
J16
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
J17
VIDEO OUT
SCOPE
J18
A SCOPE REMOTE MONITOR M IC

SYNC J10 J11 J12
J19
Figure 2-3. Signal and Power Connections
2-8 SYSTEM POWER CONNECTION The transformer is factory -set to 115 Vac for
systems to be delivered to domestic locations.
Main power is connected to the system through a Line voltage at the power transformer should be
captive power cable that is attached to circuit measured under load conditions and, if required,
breaker CB1 in the power supply. The ac power the taps reset to correspond to the line voltage.
cable is a 10 -AWG standard three -conductor, Table 2-1 lists the tap connections on the
rubber insulated cable fitted with a molded transformer and the circuit breaker for the
three -prong plug, Pl. The ac receptacle supplying various input voltages.
power to the system must be a female type to fit
Pl. The system requires an input voltage of
115 Vac at 10 amperes or 220 Vac at 5 amperes, 2-9 SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
50 or 60 Hz.
Video input and output connectors, audio input
The main power transformer (see Figure 2-4) has and output connectors, and all necessary refer-
various taps that permit the system to use any ence connections are on the rear of the signal
one of ten different input voltages: 105, 110, electronics tray. Certain connectors are supplied
115, 120, 127, 210, 220, 230, 240, and 254 Vac. to the customer, but the cables that interface the
2-5
SECONDARY
TAPS
PRIMARY TAPS
(SHOWN
CONNECTED
FOR 120 VAC)
Figure 2-4. Power Transformer Tap Connections
AVR-2 with the external equipment must be coupler type Tru Mate 12C, or equivalent. If the
supplied by the user. All video and reference user does not have an air supply, one may be
interconnecting cables should be of minimum purchased from Ampex corporation as an acces-
length, yet permit free movement of the AVR-2 sory to the AVR-2. The air compressor must
cart within the operating area. The video input supply a nominal 45 psig of air pressure at a
and output cables should be Belden No. 8281 consumption rate of 1.0 scfm to the recorder.
coax, or equivalent, and all reference cables
should be RG59B/U coax, or equivalent. The
audio and cue cabling should be two -conductor, 2-11 HEAD INSTALLATION
20 or 22 AWG shielded, insulated cables fitted
with three -pin audio connectors furnished The Ampex Mark XV head assembly is shipped in
(ITT/Cannon XLR-3-12C male and XLR-3-11C its own protective container and the head
female, or equivalent). Connect as shown in assembly must be mounted on the tape transport
Figure 2-5. by the user. Before installing the head assembly,
determine that its characteristics are correct for
the operation of the AVR-2. The proper head tip
2-10 AIR CONNECTION width should be 5 mils for 7.5 in/s and either
5 mils or 10 mils for 15 in/s.
Bearing-air must be supplied to the tape trans-
port. An air fitting is supplied on the rear of the Mount the head assembly to the tape transport of
tape transport that mates with an air hose the recorder using two 50074 mounting screws
2-6
Table 2-1. Main Power Transformer Primary Taps
PRIMARY PRIMARY CONNECTIONS

CURRENT VOLTAGE FROM TO
CB1-2B T1-1
T1-1 T1-7
105 VAC
T1-2 T1-8
AC COM T1-2
CB1-2B T1-1
T1-1 T1-7
110 VAC
T1-3 T1-9
AC COM T1-3
10 AMPS CB1-2B T1-1

T1-1 T1-7
115 VAC
T1-4 T1-10
AC COM T1-4
CB1-2B T1-1
T1-1 T1-7
120 VAC
T1-5 T1-11
AC COM T1-5
CB1-2B T1-1
T1-1 T1-7
127 VAC
T1-6 T1-12
AC COM T1-6
CB1-1B T1-1
210 VAC T1-2 T1-7
AC COM T1-8
C61-113 T1-1
220 VAC T1-3 T1-7
AC COM T1-9
CB1-1B T1-1
230 VAC T1-4 T1-7
5 AMPS
AC COM T1-10
CB1-1 B T1-1
240 VAC T1-5 T1-7
AC COM T1-11
CB1-1 B T1-1
254 VAC T1-6 T1-7
AC COM T1-12
2-7
LINE
LINE
BALANCED INPUT
LINE
UNBALANCED INPUT
(CHOOSE ONE METHOD)
Figure 2-5. Audio and Cue Connections
that are supplied with the recorder and the 2-13 INITIAL CHECKS PRIOR TO USE
mounting screw that is held captive in the head
assembly plate. The audio and cue boards should be checked to
ascertain that the input attenuator and the
CAUTION
output impedance shorting plugs are in the
USE CARE WHEN MOUNTING THE HEAD desired position. The positions are as follows:
TO AVOID BENDING ANY OF THE CON-
NECTOR PINS. AVOID WARPING THE The input attenuator, J1, is normally shipped
HEAD PLATE BY FIRST TIGHTENING ALL with the shorting plug between A and B, which
SCREWS FINGER TIGHT. THEN TIGHTEN
provides zero attenuation. When it is between A
THE TWO SCREWS AT THE RIGHT-HAND
and C, 20 dB attenuation is provided; when it is
SIDE OF THE HEAD. TIGHTEN THE
SCREW AT THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE
between A and D, 40 dB attenuation is
HEAD LAST.
provided.
2-12 REMOTE CONTROL The output impedance, J11, is normally shipped

with the shorting plug between A and B, which
The cable from the remote control is plugged provides a 600 -ohm output; when the shorting
into the REMOTE receptacle J10. This connector plug is between A and C, a low impedance
is on the rear of the electronics tray. output is provided.
2-8
SECTION III
OPERATION
3-1 GENERAL removal of oxide and dust accumulation is Ampex

Head Cleaner, part number 087-007. If this
The AVR-2 Videotape Recorder system is used is unavailable, pure xylene may be used as a
for high quality recording and playback of color temporary substitute. In areas where flammable
or monochrome video tape recordings. The cleaning materials are not permitted, Freon TF*
system is adaptable for operation within NTSC, (Ampex part number 050-104) may be used.
PAL, PAL -M and SECAM standards. It may be However, Freon TF is not as efficient as the
used in conjunction with various remote control other two cleaners. Isopropyl alcohol is recom-
systems and programming units. mended for cleaning the pinch roller.
This section describes the common operating

procedures for the AVR-2 Videotape Recorder. A soft lint -free cloth is recommended to clean
Step-by-step procedures are given for preparing surface areas such as the tape guides, compliance
the equipment for operation and for operating arms and the tape timer; a Q -tip (or equivalent) is
the equipment. The section also provides tables recommended to clean smaller or less accessible
listing all the controls and indicators with which surfaces, such as the video head tips and
the operator must be familiar in order to operate stationary heads. When using either, moisten (but
the system. Tables 3-1 through 3-7 list each do not saturate) the applicator with the cleaning
control or indicator by name, describe its agent. When cleaning any of the heads, exercise
function, and show its location on the great care to avoid scratching the tape contacting
equipment. surfaces.
3-2 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES CAUTION
Cleaning, degaussing, video head optimizing, and THE HEAD CLEANER WILL CAUSE
tape threading are procedures necessary for the DAMAGE IF IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH
proper operation of the system. Clean, degaussed, THE TAPE, PINCH ROLLER, OR PAINTED
optimized heads give the highest quality of SUR FACES.
system performance, and these procedures should
be carried out at the beginning of each operating
period or at any time that poor performance Clean the heads and tape path as follows:
indicates the need for it (and the circumstances
permit). These preliminary procedures are de- 1. The system should be turned on (and
scribed in the following paragraphs. in the stop mode) in order to supply
air for the video head bearing. Push the
MAIN POWER switch (Table 3-6, Index
3-3 Head and Tape Path Cleaning No. 40) inward to supply power to the
system. Ensure that READY toggle
An effective cleaning agent recommended for a switch (Table 3-2, Index No. 1) is set
thorough cleaning of the heads and the complete to OFF.
*Freon TF is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont DeNemours Co.
3-1
Table 3-1. Control Panel (Middle Section) Operating Controls and Indicators
INDEX NO. NAME FUNCTION
1* AUDIO 1 Toggle Switch Effective only when system is in record mode. While
set to OFF, recording may not be made on audio 1
track of tape.
2* AUDIO 2 Toggle Switch Effective only when system is in record mode. While
set to OFF, recording may not be made on audio 2
track of tape.
3 CUE Toggle Switch Effective only when system is in record mode. While
set to OFF, cue track signals cannot be recorded.
4 VIDEO Toggle Switch Effective only when the system is in the record mode.
While set to OFF, video signals cannot be recorded.
5 RECORD LOCKOUT Red indicator. Lights steadily when RECORD LOCK-

Indicator OUT toggle switch on maintenance control panel is
set to ON or when both the RECORD SAFETY and
EDITOR toggle switches on the editor control panel are
set to ON, Indicator flashes when one or more of the
AUDIO 1, AUDIO 2, CUE or VIDEO toggle switches
are set to OFF.
3-2
Table 3-1. Control Panel (Middle Section) Operating Controls and Indicators (Continued)
6 RECORD Pushbutton Initiates record mode when pressed simultaneously

with PLAY pushbutton.
7 PLAY Pushbutton Initiates playback mode.
8 STOP Pushbutton Stops the system from any mode.
9 FAST FWD Push- Initiates rapid transfer of tape from supply reel to
button takeup reel.
10 RWD Pushbutton Initiates rapid transfer of tape from takeup reel to

supply reel.
*The AVR-2 may have been configured with a one-track audio system, a stereo audio system, or a dual
track audio system. In the one-track system, the AUDIO toggle switch enables or inhibits audio
1
recording on track 1 (the only audio track). The AUDIO 2 toggle switch is not effective. In the stereo
system, two audio tracks are used. The AUDIO toggle switch enables or inhibits recording on track 1;
1
AUDIO 2 toggle switch enables or inhibits recording on track 2. Erase for both of the tracks is controlled
by the AUDIO toggle switch. In the dual track system, audio recording may be made on track 1 or
1
track 2 or both. In this system, a split erase head is used; when recording over a prerecorded tape, existing
material on one of the audio tracks may be preserved while the other track is rerecorded. The AUDIO 1
toggle switch controls recording (and erase) on track 1; AUDIO 2 toggle switch controls recording on
track 2.
3-3
Table 3-2. Control Panel (Right Section) Operating Controls and Indicators
HEARING SERVO CONTROL TRACKING/

AIR LOCK TRACK
AUTO MAN
1 READY Toggle Switch When set to ON, applies power to the video head motor
and causes the video head to spin. When set to OFF,
video head spins only when the system is in the play
or record mode.
2 LOCAL -R EMOTE When set to REMOTE, operating controls (PLAY,

Toggle Switch RECORD, FAST FWD, RWD and STOP) on remote
control panel (if provided) are enabled.
3 REMOTE Indicator Blue indicator. Lights when LOCAL -REMOTE toggle

switch is set to REMOTE.
4 EE -TAPE Toggle When set to EE (electronics-to -electronics) the system's

Switch record/playback heads are isolated from the record/
playback electronics. Audio/video input signals are
passed through the record electronics and the playback
electronics but are not recorded on the tape. When set
to TAPE, normal system operating modes are enabled.
3-4
Table 3-2. Control Panel (Right Section) Operating Controls and Indicators (Continued)
5 VU Meter In playback, indicates the level of the signal recorded

on the track chosen by the AUD 1 -AUD 2 -CUE C.T.
MONITOR switch. In record mode, indicates the level
of the audio 1 or audio 2 input signals.
6 AUD 1 -AUD 2 -CUE- Selects the track to be monitored by the VU meter.

C.T. MONITOR Four
position switch
7 TRACKING meter In playback mode, indicates off -tape rf level to allow

manual adjustment of the TRACKING potentiometer
for optimum tracking. In record and stop modes,
indicates level of input video to system.
8 TRACKING Control Controls video head -to -track position. Control is

manual (adjust the potentiometer) when knob is
pulled out. Control is automatic when knob is pressed
in and system is supplied with an Auto Tracking PWA
(optional).
9 CONTROL TRACK Red indicator. Lights when control track level in

Indicator record or playback is lower than the established opti-
mum level.
10 SERVO LOCK Indi- Red indicator. Lights when the video headwheel is
cator not locked to its speed reference or capstan
servo is not locked.
11 BEARING AIR Indi- Red indicator. Lights if pressure of air supplied to

cator video head air bearing is below 35 psi.
3-5
Table 3-3. Editor Control Panel Controls and Indicators
1 ENTRANCE SHIFT Advances or retards the effective location of the en -

Potentiometer rance edit cue tone (each dial unit equals approxi-
mately three frames).
2 EXIT SHIFT Poten- Advances or retards the effective location of the exit
tiometer cue tone (each dialunit equals approximately three
frames).
3 TACH PHASE Poten- Used to match the off -tape video signal exactly with
tiometer the incoming video so that no time discontinuity occurs
at the electronic splice.
4 RECORD SAFETY When set to ON (thrown to right), system cannot be

Toggle Switch placed in record mode unless the electronic editor is
enabled. This prevents inadvertent erasure of material
during an editing session.
3-6
Table 3-3. Editor Control Panel Controls and Indicators (Continued)
5 RECORD SAFETY Red indicator. Lights when RECORD SAFETY toggle

Indicator switch is set to ON.
6 INSERT -ASSEMBLE Prepares editor for insert or assembly operation. In

Toggle Switch INSERT mode, the editor inserts new video material
while retaining the previously recorded control track.
In assembly mode, the editor follows the previously
recorded control track up to the point of the elec-
tronic splice, then records a new track as a contin-
uation.
7 EDIT INHIBIT Push- Inhibits editor control of the system when lit. Lights
button when the editor is turned on and whenever a new
system mode is selected; will also light if cues are
shifted erroneously while editing.
8 EDITOR ON-OFF When set to ON, electronic editor is enabled.

Toggle Switch
9 EDIT CMD Pushbutton Initiates edit (electronic splice) without recording cue
tones on tape. Illuminates while pressed or when a
cue tone is read.
10 CUE TONE REC. Records a cue tone (10 millisecond burst of 4 kHz) on
Pushbutton cue track each time the pushbutton is pressed.
11 CUE ERASE Push- Erases cue tones while pushbutton is pressed. Illumin-
button nates only while pushbutton is pressed and a cue tone
is being erased.
12 CUE REWRITE Push- Erases previously recorded cue tones and rewrites them
button at the advanced or retarded positions determined by
the ENTRANCE SHIFT and EXIT SHIFT controls. If
editor is in inhibit, cue tones are erased without re-
writing them.
3-7
Table 3-4. Maintenance Panel Controls and Indicators
OPTI IZE VIDE O R CORD

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CHAN CHAN \ CHAN \ CHAN

2 ` 3 4
EQUALIZATION
1 INITIATE Pushbutton Initiates video head optimization mode if pressed simul-

taneously with PLAY and RECORD pushbuttons.
2 OPTIMIZE Selector Selects video channel to be optimized when the system

Switch is in the video head optimization mode.
3 VIDEO RECORD
CHAN 1
4 VIDEO RECORD
CHAN 2
Adjusts the recording level for the channel indicated.
5 VIDEO RECORD
CHAN 3
6 VIDEO RECORD
CHAN 4
Potentiometers
3-8
Table 3-4. Maintenance Panel Controls and Indicators (Continued)
7 DG -CHAN 1
8 DG -CHAN 2
Differential gain control equalizes amplitude gain with
9 DG -CHAN 3 varying luminance level for the channel indicated.
10 DG -CHAN 4
Potentiometers
11 EQUALIZATION
CHAN 4
12 EQUALIZATION
CHAN 3
Adjusts equalization for the channel indicated.
13 EQUALIZATION
CHAN 2
14 EQUALIZATION
CHAN 1
Potentiometers
15 REC. LOCKOUT When set to ON, the record mode can not be entered
Toggle Switch and the RECORD LOCKOUT indicator on the control
panel illuminates.
3-9
Table 3-5. Monitor Control Panel
AUDIO
MONITOR LEVEL
NOTE
The monitor control panel is part of

the optional monitor bridge assembly
(see Figure 3-1)
1 STAB DOT Displays head wheel servo stability marker pattern,

superimposed on the picture monitor.
2 PRE MUTE Permits aural monitoring of audio 1, audio 2 and cue

channels during tape shuttle (fast forward or rewind).
Normally audio is muted during tape shuttle.
3 AUDIO 1 Audio 1 channel is aurally monitored during play or

record mode.
3-10
Table 3-5. Monitor Control Panel (Continued)
4 AUDIO 2* Audio 2 channel is aurally monitored during play or

record mode.
5 CUE Cue channel is aurally monitored during play or record

mode.
6 AUDIO MONITOR Varies level of sound from loudspeaker.

LEVEL Potentiometer
7 HEAD ERROR Displays rotary head drum position error on waveform

monitor.
8 C.T. MON Displays amplified control track signals from monitor

head (optional) in either record or playback on wave-
form monitor.
9 CTL TRACK Control track playback output displayed on waveform

monitor.
10 T.B. ERROR Time base corrector error is displayed on waveform

monitor.
11 CHR Rectified color bursts are displayed on waveform

monitor.
12 R.F. LEVEL Displays detected output of all four video heads on the
waveform monitor.
13 VIDEO OUT Displays video signal at the output of the system, in

playback operation.
14 NORM Displays output of demodulator in any mode except

play. In play mode, system output is displayed.
15 DEMOD OUT Displays output of demodulator in any mode.
16 VIDEO IN Incoming video signal displayed on picture and wave-

form monitors.
*The two channel audio head is an optional accessory.
3-11
MONITOR
PICTURE WAVEFORM CONTROL
MONITOR MONITOR PANEL
LOUDSPEAKER
Figure 3-1. Monitor Bridge Assembly
3-12
Table 3-6. Card Rack Assembly Switches and Controls
15 IPS -7-1 /2 IPS Toggle Selects tape speed.

Switch
2 ASSEMBLE SPEED SET Used during assemble edits to match recorder speed to non-
Potentiometer standard tape speeds.
3 PUSH TO SET Push- Places capstan speed under the control of the ASSEMBLE
button SPEED SET potentiometer.
4 C.T. REC LEVEL Adjusts control track record current level.
4A AUDIO
NORMAL/COMBINED When set to COMBINED, the AUDIO 1 IN feeds both
channels and the outputs are combined to give a standard
output level.
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5 EDIT -PLAY-OFF Toggle Turns on color framer and selects the mode (play or
Switch edit) in which the color framer is activated.
6* ERASE DELAY Po- Adjusts video erase timing relative to head 4 video.
tentiometer
7* SET UP Pushbutton Enables erase delay setup mode.
3-14
8* TEST Toggle Switch Initiates editor test mode.
9* REPRO -LEVEL Po- Adjusts the level of the cue output when UNITY-
tentiometer VARIABLE toggle switch is set to VARIABLE.
10* UNITY -VARIABLE Cue playback gain is standard when set to UNITY and
Toggle Switch variable when set to VARIABLE.
11* NORMAL -MONITOR When set to NORMAL, the source of the cue signal
Toggle Switch applied to the system output line and available at the
VU meter and loudspeaker depends upon the mode the
system is in. In record mode the EE signal is present.
In playback mode, the off -tape signal is present. The
monitor position is not used.
12 RECORD UNITY- Cue record gain is standard when set to UNITY and
VARIABLE Toggle variable when set to VARIABLE.
Switch
13 REC LEVEL Poten- Adjusts the cue record level when RECORD UNITY-
tiometer VARIABLE toggle switch is set to VARIABLE.
14 REPRO LEVEL Po- Adjusts the level of the Audio 1 output when UNITY-
tentiometer VARIABLE toggle switch is set to VARIABLE.
15 UNITY -VARIABLE Audio 1 playback gain is standard when set to UNITY
Toggle Switch and variable when set to VARIABLE
16 NORMAL -MONITOR When set to NORMAL, the audio signal at the system
Toggle Switch output line and available at the VU meter and loud-
speaker depends upon the mode the system is in. In
record mode the EE signal is present. In playback
mode, the off -tape signal is present. When set to
MONITOR the audio signal detected by the monitor
head (optional) is made available when the system is
in either record or shuttle (fast forward or rewind)
modes. The signal from the monitor head is not applied
to the system output line.
17 UNITY -VARIABLE Audio 1 record gain is standard when set to UNITY

Toggle Switch and variable when set to VARIABLE.
18 REC LEVEL Poten- Adjusts the audio 1 record level.

tiometer
*Control is part of an optional accessory
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19* REPRO LEVEL Po- Adjusts the level of the Audio 2 output when UNITY -
tentiometer VAR IABLE toggle switch is set to VARIABLE.
20* UNITY -VAR IABLE Audio 2 playback gain is standard when set to UNITY
Toggle Switch and variable when set to VARIABLE.
21* NORMAL -MONITOR When set to NORMAL, the audio signal at the system's
Toggle Switch output line that is available at the VU meter and loud-
speaker depends upon the mode the system is in. In
record mode the EE signal is present. In playback mode,
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21 * NORMAL -MONITOR the off -tape signal is present. When set to MONITOR the
(Cont) audio signal detected by the monitor head (optional) is
made available when the system is in either record or
shuttle (fast forward or rewind) modes. The signal from
the monitor head is not applied to the system output
line.
22* UNITY -VARIABLE Audio 2 record gain is standard when set to UNITY and
23* REC LEVEL Poten- Adjusts the Audio 2 record level when RECORD UNITY-
tiometer VARIABLE toggle switch is set to variable.
24 VIDEO GAIN Poten- Adjusts video input level to modulator.

tiometer
25 UNITY -VARIABLE Video input gain is standard when set to UNITY and
26* CHROMA LEVEL Po- Adjusts the chrominance level during playback of color
tentiometer recordings when the UNITY -VARIABLE toggle switch
is set to VARIABLE.
27* UNITY -VARIABLE When set to VARIABLE, CHROMA LEVEL potenti -

Toggle Switch ometer is enabled.
28* ON-OFF Toggle When set to ON, video channels are automatically equal -
Switch ized during color playback.
29 BLACK LEVEL Poten- Adjusts the black level on the video output signal when
tiometer the UNITY -VARIABLE switch is set to VARIABLE.
30 UNITY-VARIABLE When set to VARIABLE, black level is under control of

Toggle Switch BLACK LEVEL potentiometer.
31 SUBC PHASE Poten- Adjusts the phase of the color subcarrier reference with
tiometer respect to external signal sources.
32 VIDEO GAIN Poten- Varies the gain of the amplification supplied to the out-
tiometer going video signal.
33 UNITY -VARIABLE When set to VARIABLE the VIDEO GAIN potentiometer

Toggle Switch is enabled. When set to UNITY, video gain is standard.
*Control is part of an optional accessory.
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35* CHROMA PHASE Poten- Adjusts the phase of the picture chrominance infor-
tiometer mation with respect to color burst during playback.
36* UNITY -VARIABLE When set to VARIABLE, CHROMA PHASE potenti-

Toggle Switch ometer is enabled.
37* ON-OFF Toggle Switch Turns on velocity compensator.
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38 GEN LOCK -INT REF Phase locks the system sync generator to the reference
Toggle Switch video input when set to GEN LOCK. When set to INT
REF, locks sync generator to internal reference source.
39 HORIZ PHASE Po- Permits phase adjustment of the output video signal
tentiometer with respect to the input reference video signal.
40 MAIN POWER Switch Applies power to system. Push in to turn system power
on; pull out to turn system power off.
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1 Erase Indicator Lights when video erase head is energized and operating
properly.
2 Vacuum guide height Varies the height of the vacuum guide.

adjustment
REC/PLAY lever Adjusts head tip penetration. When set to REC, tip
3 penetration is fixed; when set to PLAY, head tip pene-
tration is variable.
4 Tip penetration adjust Adjusts head tip penetration when REC/PLAY lever is
set to PLAY.
5 Tape Timer reset knob Used to manually reset the tape timer to zero.
6 Tape Timer Reads elapsed time directly at 15 in/s. At a forward tape

speed of 7.5 in/s, total elapsed time will be twice what
the meter indicates.
7 Tape timer adjustment Pull and turn control. Used to adjust time reading with -
knob out resetting entire unit to zero.
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2. Access the heads by opening the hinged THE VIDEO HEAD ASSEMBLY. ENSURE
head cover. Ensure that the video head THAT THE BEARING AIR INDICATOR IS
wheel is not rotating. NOT LIGHTED. DO NOT MOVE THE HEAD
WHEEL IF BEARING AIR IS NOT
3. Remove tape if it is threaded on the SUPPLIED.
transport.
4. Swing the hinged vacuum guide away 5. Moving the head wheel by hand, use a
from its latched position close to the cotton swab sparingly moistened with
video head wheel by pulling latch head cleaner (Ampex 087-007) to clean
release lever (see Figure 3-2) backward the head wheel. Use a careful, gentle
(towards operator), and pulling the scrubbing motion over each of the four
vacuum guide assembly backward at the head tips and around the circumference
same time. of the video head wheel. Also scrub the
surfaces of the vacuum guide that
CAUTION contact the tape.
THE SYSTEM MUST BE TURNED ON AND 6. Clean the control track

SUPPLYING AIR TO THE AIR BEARING IN record/reproduce head (see Figure 3-2).
VACUUM
GUIDE
ASSEMBLY
CONTROL TRACK
RECORD/REPRODUCE
HEAD LATCH
RELEASE
LEVE R
Figure 3-2. Control Track Record/Reproduce Head
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Use a lint -free strip of cloth about two 2. Set READY toggle switch to OFF.
inches long dampened with head cleaner.
Insert cloth between control track head 3. Place the reel of tape on the supply
and shield; pull cloth back and forth reel hub; orient the reel so that the
across the control track head. tape emerges from the left side of the
reel (see Figure 3-4).
7. Clean the video erase assembly (see
Figure 3-3); pull the erase assembly 4. Place the empty takeup reel supplied
cover up and off to expose the heads. with the recorder on the takeup
turntable.
5. Release the reel brakes by pushing the

8. Clean the audio and cue head (Figure
3-3). supply compliance arm fully to the left.
Withdraw four to five feet of tape from
the reel, while holding the compliance
9. Clean the audio and control track arm in this position.
monitor heads if supplied with system
(Figure 3-3).
6. Route the tape to the right of the
supply compliance arm -pin, to the left
CAUTION of the rotating tape guides, through the
supply idler and erase head assembly,
WHEN CLEANING CAPSTAN SURFACE, BE and through the vacuum guide, insert-
CAREFUL NOT TO GET HEAD CLEANER ing the edge of the tape into the space
ON SURFACES OF PINCH ROLLER. between the head drum and the vac-
uum guide. Bring the tape past the
audio and cue head and past the audio
and control track monitor heads (the
10. Clean the tape contacting surfaces of
audio and control track monitor heads
the capstan.
are supplied as an option). Continue
threading the tape between the capstan
11. Clean the pinch roller with a lint -free and p inch roller, around the tape
cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. counter idler, to the left of the takeup
Do not use head cleaner. Turn the compliance arm pin and counter-
pinch roller by hand and clean the clockwise around the takeup reel hub.
entire tape contacting surface. Wind several layers of tape around the
reel until the tape is securely fastened
3-4 Tape Threading to the reel.
7. Ensure that the tape is properly
Thread tape onto the machine as follows: positioned on the tape guides and that
the lower edge of the tape is seated
1. Ensure that the system is in the stop against the shoulder of the lower edge
mode (power applied to system and of the vacuum guide.
STOP pushbutton illuminated).
8. Turn the takeup reel counterclockwise
until all slack is removed and both
CAUTION compliance arms are away from the
reset positions.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE HEAD
ASSEMBLY AND THE TAPE, THE VIDEO 3-5 Video Head Optimization
HEAD WHEEL MUST NOT BE ROTATING
DURING THE TAPE THREADING PRO- Optimize the record current to the four video
CEDURE. heads as follows.
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VIDEO VIDEO ERASE HEAD
ERASE CUE READ HEAD
ASSEMBLY I CONTROL TRACK ERASE HEAD AUDIO ERASE HEAD
AUDIO CUE ERASE HEAD
HEAD CUE RECORD/
ASSEMBLY PLAYBACK HEAD
VIDEO HEAD WHEEL AUDIO RECORD/
CONTROL TRACK RECORD/ PLAYBACK HEAD
REPRODUCE HEAD
VACUUM GUIDE MONITOR CONTROL MONITOR

ASSEMBLY HEAD AUDIO MONITOR
Figure 3-3. Video, Audio, Cue, Control Track, and Erase Heads
1. Supply the system with a composite 4. Press PLAY and RECORD pushbuttons
video input signal. simultaneously with the INITIATE push-
button on the maintenance panel. (Table
3-4, Index No. 1).
2. Push MAIN POWER switch (Table 3-6,
Index No. 40) inward to apply power 5. Set OPTIMIZE selector switch on the
to the system. maintenance panel (Table 3-4, Index
No. 2) to 1.
3. Thread a reel of tape (unused or 6. Unlock the VIDEO RECORD -CHAN 1
containing recorded material that is no control (Table 3-4, Index No. 3) by
longer needed) on the transport. turning the locking ring counterclockwise.
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TAKEUP
REEL
SUPPLY
REEL
COMPLIANCE
ARM
AUDIO AND / COMPLIANCE

SUPPLY IDLER VACUUM CUE HEAD CAPSTAN / ARM
AND ERASE VIDEO GUIDE
HEAD AUDIO AND
HEAD ASSEMBLY PINCH
WHEEL CONTROL TAPE
ROTATING TRACK ROLLER TIMER
TAPE GUIDE MONITOR
HEADS
(OPTIONAL)
Figure 3-4. Tape Threading Path
7. Turn VIDEO RECORD -CHAN 1 control 10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 for channels
fully counterclockwise. 2 through 4; with OPTIMIZE selector
switch set to 2, optimize head 2 record
8. Turn VIDEO RECORD -CHAN 1
current by adjusting VIDEO RECORD -
control clockwise slowly until the rf CHAN 2 control, etc.
level observed on the TRACKING
meter (Table 3-2, Index No. 7) reaches
3-6 Head Degaussing
maximum. As the control is turned, the
gain will flatten out after a fast initial
rise; stop turning the control as soon as A head demagnetizer, Ampex Part No. 4010820,
a small clockwise movement does not should be used as required to remove the residual
increase meter reading. magnetism that accumulates in the rotary video
heads and the stationary control track, cue track
9. Lock the VIDEO RECORD -CHAN 1 and audio track heads. It is recommended that
control in position by turning the degaussing be performed following head and tape
locking ring clockwise. path cleaning.
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3-7 Video Head Degaussing. Degauss the video and 7. Perform the degaussing pro -
heads as follows: cedure for each of the head tips.
1. To prevent scratching the head surfaces, 3-8 Control Track Record/Reproduce Head De-
cover demagnetizer pole tips with a gaussing. Degauss the control track record/
piece of tape. reproduce head as follows:
1. Move the demagnetizer slowly and

CAUTION evenly toward the control track
record/reproduce head (see Figure 3-2).
THE SYSTEM MUST BE TURNED ON AND Straddle head gap with demagnetizer
SUPPLYING AIR TO THE AIR BEARING IN pole tips allowing them to touch head
THE VIDEO HEAD ASSEMBLY. ENSURE lightly.
THAT THE BEARING AIR INDICATOR IS
NOT LIGHTED. DO NOT MOVE THE HEAD 2. Hold demagnetizer in this position for
WHEEL IF BEARING AIR IS NOT BEING approximately 15 seconds. During this
SUPPLIED. period, slowly move demagnetizer pole
tips up and down the length of the
head gap.
2. Set the READY toggle switch (Table
3-2, Index No. 1) to OFF and ensure 3. Withdraw demagnetizer slowly and
that the video head is not rotating. evenly from head gap along same path
used for approach.
3. Swing vacuum guide away from video
head wheel (refer to heading 3-3, step
4). 3-9 Audio and Cue Head Degaussing. Degauss
the audio and cue head by applying the steps
4. Manually rotate the video head wheel for control track record/reproduce head degaussing
to position one of the head tips for (paragraph 3-8) to the audio and cue head.
easy access.
3-10 Audio and Control Track Monitor Head De-
5. With the demagnetizer as far away from gaussing. Degauss the audio and control track moni-
the equipment as possible, plug demag- tor head (if this option is supplied with the system)
netizer power cord into a 115 -volt by applying the steps in paragraph 3-8 to the audio
outlet. and control track monitor head.
6. Move the demagnetizer slowly and

evenly toward the exposed video head
tip. Straddle the head gap with demag- 3-11 RECORDING
netizer pole tips allowing them to
touch the head tips lightly (see Figure Before making a recording, set the switches and
3-5). controls in accordance with Table 3-8.
7. Hold the demagnetizer in this position

for approximately three to five seconds, 3-12 Control Track Record Current Optimization
and then withdraw it slowly and evenly
from head tip, in the opposite direction Prior to making a recording, optimize the control
from the approach. track record current as follows:
8. Move the next head tip into an 1. Thread tape to be used for recording
accessible position and repeat steps 6 on the machine.
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ONE VIDEO
HEAD TIP
HEAD
DEMAGNETIZER
LATCH
RELEASE
LEVER
VACUUM
GUIDE
ASSEMBLY
Figure 3-5. Degaussing a Video Head Tip
2. Establish record mode by pressing and 4. Press and illuminate CTL TRACK
illuminating PLAY and RECORD pushbutton (Table 3-5, Index No. 9).
pushbuttons simultaneously; allow the
machine to run in the record mode for 5. Press and illuminate PLAY pushbutton
about 30 seconds to record a control to enter play mode.
track.
6. Observe the control track on the
3. Press and illuminate REWIND waveform monitor. The C.T. REC
pushbutton and rewind tape to the LEVEL potentiometer has been
start of the recorded control track. adjusted for optimum control track
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Table 3-8. Record Mode - Initial Switch Settings
REF INDEX SWITCH,
PUSHBUTTON OR POSITION OR ADJUSTMENT
TABLE NO. CONTROL NAME
3-1 1 AUDIO 1 Toggle Switch Per operator's requirements.
3-1 3 CUE Toggle Switch Per operator's requirements.
3-1 4 VIDEO Toggle Switch Per operator's requirements.
3-2 2 LOCAL -REMOTE Toggle Switch Per operator's requirements.
3-3 4* RECORD SAFETY Toggle Switch Set to OFF.
3-4 15 RECORD LOCKOUT Toggle Set to OFF.

Switch
3-6 1 15 IPS -7-1/2 IPS Toggle Switch Select appropriate tape speed.
3-6 4-A AUDIO NORMAL/COMBINED Per operator's requirements.
3-6 12 RECORD UNITY -VARIABLE Set to UNITY.

Toggle Switch (Cue Module)
3-6 17* RECORD UNITY -VARIABLE Set to UNITY.

Toggle Switch (Audio Module)
3-6 22* UNITY -VARIABLE Toggle Set to UNITY.

Switch (Audio Module)
3-6 25 UNITY-VARIABLE Toggle Set to UNITY.'

Switch (Modulator Module)
3-6 40 MAIN POWER Switch Push switch inward to apply

power to the system.
3-7 3 REC/PLAY lever (Videohead Set to REC.

assembly)
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record current when the monitored wave- meter. The following steps which provide
form indicates that magnetic saturation for optimizing the control track record
has just occurred. See Figure 3-6 for current by using the vu meter, are
proper control track waveform. optional.
NOTE 9. Set AUD 1 -AUD 2-CUE-C.T. MONITOR

to C.T. MONITOR.
The control track playback waveform
of Figure 3-6 labeled Low Level 10. Play back the tape recorded with the
indicates that the control track has optimized control track; note the level
been recorded with insufficient record indicated on the vu meter (Table 3-2,
current and magnetic saturation has not Index No. 5). To optimize control
occurred. The waveform labeled Correct track record current in the future,
Level indicates that the correct level of observe the vu meter and adjust C.T.
current has been used and magnetic REC LEVEL for the level noted.
saturation has just occurred. When the
control track is recorded with greater 3-13 Recording Procedure
current than is necessary to just cause
magnetic saturation of the tape, an Record audio/video material on tape as follows:
improper control track, labeled High
Level, results. Note the distinct 1. Push MAIN POWER switch (Table 3-6,
shoulders that are formed on the Index No. 40) inward to apply power
trailing end of the control track pulses to the system.
when excessive current is used.
2. Supply machine with audio/video input
to be recorded on tape.
7. If monitored waveform indicates that
greater record current is required (mag- 3. Set NORMAL -MONITOR toggle
netic saturation has not occurred), switches (Table 3-6, Index Nos. 11, 16
adjust C.T. REC LEVEL potentiometer and 21) to NORMAL.
(Table 3-6, Index No. 4) clockwise to
increase current, rewind to the begin- 4. Set AUD 1 -AUD 2 -CUE -CT MONITOR
ning of the tape, and repeat steps 2 switch (Table 3-2, Index No. 6) to
through 6. If monitored waveform AUD 1.
indicates less record current is required
(magnetic saturation has not occurred), 5. Observe vu meter (Table 3-2, Index No.
adjust C.T. REC LEVEL potentiometer 5); an audio level of 0 on the vu meter
counterclockwise to decrease current, is required for producing a recording of
rewind to the beginning of the tape and optimum quality. If necessary, set
repeat steps 2 through 6. UNITY -VARIABLE toggle switch
(Table 3-6, Index No. 17) to VARI-
8. Repeat step 7 until saturation has just ABLEand adjust REC LEVEL poten-
occurred and control track record tiometer (Table 3-6, Index No. 18) so
current is thus optimized. that audio peaks from the program
source read 0 on the vu meter.
NOTE NOTE
Control track record current may be The AVR-2 may have been configured
optimized more rapidly by using the vu with a one-track audio system, a stereo
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LOW LEVEL
CORRECT LEVEL
HIGH LEVEL
Figure 3-6. Control Track Waveforms
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audio system or a dual track audio 3-14 PLAYBACK
system. Step 6 may be performed only
if the AVR-2 has been supplied with a Prior to playing a tape, set the switches and
stereo or dual track audio head kit. controls in accordance with Table 3-9.
Play back prerecorded tapes as follows:

6. Set AUD 1 -AUD 2 -CUE -CT MONITOR
switch to AUD 2. Observe vu meter 1. Set REC/PLAY lever (Table 3-7, Index
and if necessary set UNITY -VARIABLE No. 3) to PLAY.
toggle switch (Table 3-6, Index No. 22)
to VARIABLE and adjust REC LEVEL 2. Thread tape to be played on the
potentiometer (Table 3-6, Index No. machine.
23) so that audio peaks from the
program source read 0 on the vu meter. 3. Preview the tape; press PLAY and
observe picture monitor.
7. Set AUD 1 -AUD 2 -CUE -CT MONITOR
switch to CUE. Observe vu meter and if 4. If necessary, adjust vacuum guide
necessary set UNITY -VARIABLE toggle height control (Table 3-7, Index No. 2)
switch (Table 3-6, Index No. 12) to to eliminate any picture scalloping
VARIABLE and adjust REC LEVEL observed on the video monitor.
potentiometer (Table 3-6, Index No.
13) for 0 on the vu meter. 5. If necessary, adjust tip penetration
control (Table 3-7, Index No. 4) to
8. Observe the TRACKING meter (Table eliminate any picture skewing observed
3-2, Index No. 7). A video signal of 1 on the picture monitor.
volt peak -to -peak (140 IRE units) is
required for producing a recording of 6. Rewind tape and find the beginning of
optimum quality. This signal level is the program material; stop the trans-
indicated as 100 on the TRACKING port and set the tape timer to zero.
meter. If necessary, set
UNITY -VARIABLE toggle switch 7. Back the tape up (rewind) as required
(Table 3-6, Index No. 25) to VARI- for cueing; be sure there is no slack in
ABLE and adjust VIDEO GAIN poten- the tape.
tiometer (Table 3-6, Index No. 24) for
100 on the TRACKING meter.
NOTE
9. Thread tape on machine.
Step 8 is an optional step. When the
10. Reset tape timer to zero with tape READY toggle switch is set to ON
timer reset knob (Table 3-7, Index No. before the playback mode is initiated,
5). the video head wheel is brought up to
operating speed. This minimizes lock -up
11. Press and illuminate PLAY and RE- time when the playback mode is
CORD pushbuttons (Table 3-1, Index initiated.
Nos. 6 and 7) simultaneously.
12. Press STOP pushbutton (Table 3-1, 8. Set the READY toggle switch to ON
Index No. 8) when recording has been before playback is to begin; the head
completed. drum should begin to rotate.
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Table 3-9. Play Mode -Initial Switch Settings
SWITCH,
REF INDEX
TABLE NO.
CONTROL NAME
3-6 1 15 IPS -7-1/2 IPS Toggle Determine tape speed used to

Switch produce recording and set switch
accordingly.
3-6 4A AUDIO NORMAL/COMBINED NORMAL.
3-6 5 PLAY RECORD OFF As required.
3-6 10 REPRODUCE UNITY -VARIABLE Set to UNITY.

Toggle Switch (Cue Module)
3-6 15 REPRODUCE UNITY -VARIABLE Set to UNITY.

Toggle Switch (Audio
1 Module)
3-6 20* REPRODUCE UNITY -VARIABLE Set to UNITY.

Toggle Switch (Audio 2 Module)
3-6 27* UNITY VARIABLE Toggle Set to UNITY.

Switch (Auto Chroma Module)
3-6 28* ON-OFF Toggle Switch (Auto Set to ON.

Chroma Module)
3-6 30 UNITY VARIABLE Toggle Set to UNITY.

Switch (DTBC Video Input
Module)
3-6 33 UNITY VARIABLE Toggle Set to UNITY.

Switch (Main D/A Module)
3-6 34* ON-OFF LAST LINE (Velocity Set to ON.

Compensator Module)
3-6 37* ON-OFF Toggle Switch Set to ON.

(Velocity Compensator
Module)
3-6 38 GEN LOCK -INT REF As required.
3-6 40 MAIN POWER switch Push switch inward to apply

power to system.
* Control is part of an optional accessory.
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9. Press the PLAY pushbutton; the tape point is delayed by the time required for the tape
should be up to speed and the signal to travel from the video erase head to the video
locked within a short period. record head. Depending on the tape speed and
frame rate, the delay will be in the range of
10. If machine is not equipped with the one-half second to one second. An ingoing edit
optional auto tracking accessory, adjust occurs when the pushbutton is pressed the first
TRACKING potentiometer (Table 3-2, time; an outgoing edit occurs when pressed the
Index No. 8) for maximum reading on second time.
the TRACKING meter (Table 3-2,
Index No. 7). This ensures that the Editing by using cue tones on the cue track is
heads on the video head wheel are often convenient and provides an opportunity to
passing directly over the recorded preview the result before the edit is actually
tracks. If machine is equipped with made. Each time the CUE TONE REC push-
auto tracking and manual tracking is button is pressed, a 10-msec burst of 4-kHz tone
desired, pull TRACKING control knob is recorded on the cue track. When the tape is
outward before adjusting TRACKING rewound and played again with the EDITOR
potentiometer. Push TRACKING knob ON-OFF switch set to ON, the editor switches
in for auto tracking. the picture monitor input from the off -tape signal
to the E -E signal, showing the external input to
the recorder, then switches back to the off-tape
3-15 EDITING signal. When in the record mode, the external
input is edited in as previewed.
NOTE If the EDIT INHIBIT pushbutton is activated, the

cues are passed over without effecting the editor.
The editor is an optional accessory. Cue tones may be aurally monitored during tape
shuttling by selecting PRE MUTE and CUE on
the monitor control panel. This is useful in
The editor performs two main editing operations, locating cues during an edit session.
insert and assemble. In the insert operation,
audio/video material from an external source is 3-16 Tach Phase Adjustment
inserted into the material of a previously
recorded tape. In this way, an existing scene can The tach phase of the prerecorded tape signal and
be removed and be replaced by another scene. In the input source to be edited in must be
the assemble operation, new audio/video material synchronized prior to performing an edit. This is
from an external source is added on to the tape done by adjusting the phase relation of the
at the end of the previously recorded program off-tape signal with respect to the incoming signal
material. until the two coincide. Adjust the TACH PHASE
as follows:
Prior to editing a tape, INSERT or ASSEMBLE
must be selected according to the nature of the 1. Set the EDITOR ON-OFF switch (Table
edit. If a new control track is to be recorded, 3-3, Index No. 8) to ON. Note that
ASSEMBLE is selected; the control track then the EDIT INHIBIT pushbutton (Table
switches from reproduce to record at the same 3-3, Index No. 7) is illuminated.
time as the edit begins. If the edit is to be a
segment in a prerecorded tape, INSERT maintains
the control track circuits in playback and the 2. Press and illuminate DEMOD OUT (Table
existing control track is used. 3-5, Index No. 15).
When using the EDIT CMD pushbutton to 3. Set the picture monitor for horizontal
establish edit points, note that the actual edit delay.
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4. Press and Illuminate the PLAY push- 9. Stop the recorder. Set EDITOR
button (Table 3-1, Index No. 7). ON-OFF switch to OFF.
5. Press and hold down the EDIT CMD 10. Set TEST switch to OFF.
pushbutton (Table 3-3, Index No. 9).
Observe the split screen effect on the 3-18 Adjustment for Non -Standard Control
picture monitor. Track
6. Adjust the TACH PHASE potentiometer When an assemble edit must be made on a
(Table 3-3, Index No. 3) until the previously recorded tape with a non-standard
horizontal blanking interúal of the input control track, the recorder must be ajdusted to
signal is aligned with the off -tape signal. produce a matching control track. Note that this
is not necessary if inserts are to be made, since
the control track is not replaced in the INSERT
mode. Proceed as follows:
3-17 Alternate Method of Tach Phase Adjust- 1. Install the previously recorded tape
ment. An alternate method for adjusting the with the non-standard control track on
tach phase is as follows: the recorder.
1. Thread the prerecorded tape to be 2. Set EDIT toggle switch (Table 3-3,
edited on the transport. Connect the Index No. 8) to ON.
source of the new material to the
recorder input. 3. Set INSERT -ASSEMBLE toggle switch
(Table 3-3, Index No. 6) to ASSEM-
2. Set the TEST toggle switch (Table 3-6, BLE.
Index No. 8) to the TEST position.
4. Ensure machine is in manual tracking
3. Set the EDITOR ON-OFF switch mode. Pull the TRACKING control
(Table 3-3, Index No. 8) to ON. (Table 3-2, Index No. 8) outward for
manual tracking if machine is equipped
with an auto tracking module.
4. Press and illuminate STAB DOT push-
button (Table 3-5, Index No. 1). 5. Press PLAY pushbutton.
5. Press and illuminate the PLAY push- 6. Press CTL TRACK pushbutton on mon-
button to initiate the play mode. itor control panel and observe control
track waveform on waveform monitor.
6. EDIT INHIBIT
Press and extinguish the
pushbutton (Table 3-3, Index No. 7). 7. Press and hold PUSH TO SET push-
button (Table 3-6, Index No. 3).
7. Adjust the TACH PHASE control
(Table 3-3, Index No. 3) until the 8. Adjust ASSEMBLY SPEED SET Poten-
stability dots of both off -tape and tiometer (Table 3-6, Index No. 2) for
input signals coincide both horizontally least rate of drift of waveform display.
and vertically. The SERVO LOCK
indicator (Table 3-2, Index No. 10) will 9. Release PUSH TO SET pushbutton.
remain off if it was blinking previously.
10. Adjust the TRACKING control until a
8. Make a fine adjustment of the TACH maximum reading is reached on the RF
PHASE control to minimize the hori- LEVEL display of the waveform moni-
zontal flicker at the top of the video tor or TRACKING meter (Table 3-2,
frame. Index No. 7) of the control panel.
3-33
Mark the position of the pointer on NOTE
TRACKING potentiometer knob so
potentiometer can easily be reset to The initial two turn adjustment of R67
this position later. is a first trial in a trial and error
procedure. More or fewer turns, clock-
wise or counterclockwise from the orig-
NOTE inal setting, may be required before the
procedure is completed. Keep a record
SERVO LOCK warning indicator must of the number of turns R67 has been
not be illuminated while TRACKING displaced from its original setting.
potentiometer is set at position that
results in maximum RF LEVEL display 19. Adjust R67, on pwa board 3, two turns
of the waveform monitor or TRACK- clockwise (R67 is a twenty turn potenti-
ING meter. If indicator is illuminated, ometer). With R67 in this position, make
turn TRACKING control through its a recording of the control track about
range in search of a new position that 30 seconds long.
will cause the SERVO LOCK light to
be extinguished and a maximum rf level 20. Play back the portion of the control
to be observed. Erase the mark made in track recorded in step 19 and adjust
step 10 and mark this new position. If the TRACKING control for maximum
SERVO LOCK warning indicator can- RF LEVEL display with SERVO LOCK
not be extinguished, perform procedure warning light extinguished. If the maxi-
of paragraphs 3-16 or 3-17. mum rf level occurs when TRACKING
control is set to position marked, the
procedure is complete and the correct
position of R67 has been found for
11. Press STOP pushbutton to place ma-
matching the system generated control
chine in stop mode. track with that of the tape to be
edited; leave R67 in this position and
12. Pull MAIN POWER switch outward to perform the edit procedure of para-
turn system power off. graph 3-21 or 3-22 as desired.
CAUTION
13. Extend pwa 3, CT and SYNC PROC,
from the card rack assembly using an AT THE CONSLUSION OF THE EDIT SES-
extender card. SION, R67 MUST BE READJUSTED FOR A
STANDARD CONTROL TRACK. READJUST
14. Push MAIN POWER switch inward to R67 FOR A STANDARD CONTROL TRACK
turn system power on. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE
ENTITLED CONTROL TRACK RECORD
PHASE ADJUSTMENTS, PARAGRAPH 5-38
15. Remove the prerecorded tape and in-
IN SECTION V, MAINTENANCE.
stall a work tape suitable for recording.
16. Press PLAY and RECORD pushbuttons 21. If the maximum rf level occurs when
simultaneously to put system in record TRACKING control is set to position
mode. other than that marked, it will be nec-
essary to repeat steps 16 through 18,
17. Press and extinguish EDIT INHIBIT readjust R67 by a new trial amount,
pushbutton. make a recording of R67 in this posi-
tion about 30 seconds long and repeat
18. Press EDIT CMD pushbutton to initiate step 20. After a few trials, the correct
edit -record mode. setting of R67 will be found:
3-34
3-19 Erase Delay Adjustment NOTE
The beginning of erase should be checked prior The procedure that follows does not
to each edit session and if necessary adjusted as allow for recording cue tones and
follows: previewing a proposed edit before
making the splice. When the EDIT
1. Make a recording of a suitable input CMD pushbutton is pressed, the system
signal approximately five minutes long. immediately begins to record the
Rewind to the beginning. audio/video material supplied from the
external source -
until the EDIT CMD
2. Set VIDEO toggle switch (Table 3-1, pushbutton is pressed again. For cue
Index No. 4) to REC. tone controlled edits see paragraph
3-22.
3. Set the EDITOR toggle switch (Table
3-3, Index No. 8) to ON.
1. Set INSERT -ASSEMBLE toggle switch
4. Set INSERT -ASSEMBLE toggle switch (Table 3-3, Index No. 6) to INSERT or
(Table 3-3, Index No. 6) to INSERT. ASSEMBLE as required.
5. Press and illuminate RF LEVEL push- 2. Perform Tach Phase Adjustment and
button (Table 3-5, Index No. 12). Erase Delay Adjustment (see paragraphs
3-16 and 3-19).
6. Press PLAY and RECORD pushbuttons
simultaneously to initiate the record 3. If edit to be made on a previously
is
mode. recorded tape with a non-standard
control track perform Adjustment For
7. Press the SET UP pushbutton (Table Non -Standard Control Track (see para-
3-6, Index No. 7). graph 3-18).
8. Adjust the ERASE DELAY potenti- 4. Supply machine with audio/video input
ometer (Table 3-6, Index No. 6) so that to be spliced on tape.
the envelope of head No. 4 at the
beginning of the rf level display is at 5. Set NORMAL -MONITOR toggle switches
full level, and the next 15 envelopes (Table 3-6, Index Nos. 11, 16 and 21)
(heads 2, 3, 1and 4 in that order) are to NORMAL.
completely erased (see Figures 3-7 and
3-8). 6. Set AUD 1 -AUD 2 -CUE -CT MONITOR
switch (Table 3-2, Index No. 6) to
9. Stop the recorder; this terminates the AUD 1.
erase delay adjustment.
7. Observe vu meter (Table 3-2, Index No.
3-20 Initial Switch Settings 5). A peak audio level of 0 on the vu
meter is required for producing a
Prior to editing a tape, make initial switch recording of optimum quality. If neces-
settings in accordance with Table 3-10. sary, set UNITY -VARIABLE toggle
3-21 Manual Edit VARIABLE and adjust REC LEVEL
Audio/video material may be spliced into a 18) for a peak level of 0 on the vu
previously recorded tape as follows: meter.
3-35
4 REVOLUTIONS: PASSES
OF HEADS 2-3-1-4
FULLY ERASED
Figure 3-7. Correct Erase Point
PASSES OF HEAD NO 4
PARTIALLY ERASED
(ERASE TOO EARLY)
Figure 3-8. Incorrect Erase Point
3-36
Table 3-10. Edit Operation - Initial Switch Settings
SWITCH,
REF INDEX
NO. NO.
CONTROL NAME
3-1 2* AUDIO 2 Toggle Switch Per operator's requirements.
3-1 4 VIDEO Toggle Switch Per operator's requirements.
3-2 2 LOCAL-REMOTE Toggle Switch Set to LOCAL.
3-2 4 E -E TAPE Toggle Switch Set to TAPE.
3-3 1 ENTRANCE SHIFT Potentiometer Set to 0.
3-3 2 EXIT SHIFT Potentiometer Set to 0.
3-3 5 RECORD SAFETY Toggle Switch Set to ON.
3-4 15 RECORD LOCKOUT Toggle Switch Set to OFF.
3-6 1 15 PS -7-1 /2 IPS Toggle Switch

I Determine tape speed used in
producing recording to be
edited, and set switch
accordingly.
3-6 5 EDIT PLAYOFF Toggle Switch Set to EDIT.
3-6 12 RECORD UNITY -VARIABLE Toggle Set to UNITY.

Switch (Cue Module)
3-6 17 RECORD UNITY -VARIABLE Toggle Set to UNITY.

Switch (Audio 1 Module)
3-6 22* RECORD UNITY -VARIABLE Toggle Set to UNITY.

Switch (Audio 2 Module)
3-6 25 UNITY-VARIABLE Toggle Switch Set to UNITY.

(Modulator Module)
3-6 40 MAIN POWER Switch Push switch inward to apply

power.
3-37
8. Set AUD -AUD 2 -CUE -CT MONITOR
1 1. Set INSERT -ASSEMBLE toggle switch
switch to AUD 2. Observe vu meter (Table 3-3, Index No. 6) to INSERT or
and if necessary set UNITY -VARIABLE ASSEMBLE as required.
toggle switch (Table 3-6, Index No. 22)
to VARIABLE and adjust REC LEVEL 2. Perform Tach Phase Adjustment and
potentiometer (Table 3-6, Index No. Erase Delay Adjustment (see paragraphs
23) for a peak audio level of 0 on the 3-16 and 3-19).
vu meter.
3. If edit to be made on a previously
is
9. Observe the TRACKING meter (Table recorded tape with a non-standard
3-2, Index No. 7). control track perform Adjustment For
Non -Standard Control Track (see para-
10. A video signal of 1 volt peak -to -peak graph 3-18).
(140 IRE units) is required for pro-
ducing a recording of optimum quality. 4. Supply machine with audio/video input
This signal level is indicated as 100 on to be spliced on tape.
the TRACKING meter. If necessary, set
UNITY -VARIABLE toggle switch 5. Set NORMAL -MONITOR toggle switches
(Table 3-6, Index No. 25) to VAR- (Table 3-6, Index Nos. 11, 16 and 21)
IABLE and adjust VIDEO GAIN poten- to NORMAL.
tiometer (Table 3-6, Index No. 24) for
100 on the TRACKING meter. 6. Set AUD 1 -AUD 2 -CUE -CT MONITOR
11. Thread tape to be edited on machine. AUD 1.
12. Set EDITOR ON-OFF toggle switch 7. Observe vu meter (Table 3-2, Index No.
(Table 3-3, Index No. 8) to ON. 5). A peak audio level of 0 on the vu
meter is required for producing a
13. Press illuminate
and PLAY and recording of optimum quality. If neces-
RECORD pushbuttons simultaneously. sary, set UNITY -VARIABLE toggle
14. Press and extinguish EDIT INHIBIT VARIABLE and adjust REC LEVEL
pushbutton. potentiometer (Table 3-6, Index No.
18) for a peak level of 0 on the vu
15. Observe picture monitor. meter.
16. Press EDIT CMD pushbutton at the 8. Set AUD -AUD 2 -CUE -CT MONITOR
1
point in the recorded material where switch to AUD 2. Observe vu meter

the audio/video material supplied from and if necessary set UNITY -VARIABLE
an external source is to be recorded on toggle switch (Table 3-6, Index No. 22)
the tape. to VARIABLE and adjust REC LEVEL
17. Press EDIT CMD pushbutton when it is 23) for a peak audio level of 0 on the
desired that the previously recorded vu meter.
audio/video material be resumed.
9. Observe the TRACKING meter (Table
3-22 Cue Tone Controlled Edit 3-2, Index No. 7).
Audio/video material may be spliced onto a 10. A video signal of 1 volt peak -to -peak
previously recorded tape as follows: (140 IRE units) is required for
3-38
producing a recording of optimum 19. Press and extinguish EDIT INHIBIT
quality. This signal level is indicated as pushbutton.
100 on the TRACKING meter. If
necessary, set UNITY -VARIABLE tog- 20. Observe picture monitor. Off -tape video
gle switch (Table 3-6, Index No. 25) will appear on monitor up to the entry
to VARIABLE and adjust VIDEO cue; externally supplied video will then
GAIN potentiometer (Table 3-6, Index appear on the screen and will remain
No. 24) for 100 on the TRACKING up to the point where the exit cue was
meter. recorded; off -tape video will then
resume.
11. Thread tape to be edited on machine.
21. Press STOP pushbutton when preview
12. Reset tape timer to zero using tape
timer reset knob (Table 3-7, Index No. of proposed edit has been completed.
5).
Put system in play mode by pressing NOTE

13.
and illuminating PLAY pushbutton;
observe picture on monitor. If after previewing the proposed edit,
you are satisfied that the edit cues have
Press CUE TONE R EC pushbutton been properly placed, steps 22 through
14.
(Table 3-3, Index No. 10) to record an 25 need not be performed.
entrance cue tone at the point where a
new scene is to be spliced into the tape
being played. Note the approximate 22. If necessary, shift the effective location
location where the entrance tone was of the recorded entrance cue tone
recorded by observing the tape timer forward or backward by setting EN-
readout. TRANCE SHIFT control (Table 3-3,
Index No. 1) counterclockwise (forward
shift) or clockwise (backward shift).
15. Record an exit cue by pressing CUE
TONE REC pushbutton at the point Each dial unit represents a shift of
where the new scene being spliced into approximately three frames.
the tape is to end and the previously
recorded existing material is to resume. 23. II necessary, shift the effective location
of the recorded exit cue tone forward
NOTE or backward by setting EXIT SHIFT
control (Table 3-3, Index No. 2)
The following six provide for
steps counterclockwise (forward shift) or
PREVIEWING the proposed edit. Cue clockwise (backward shift). Each dial
tones may be heard during rewind by unit represents a shift of approximately
selecting CUE and pressing PREMUTE three frames.
on the monitor control panel.
16. Prepare to preview this proposed splice NOTE

by rewinding the tape to a point five
seconds before the entrance cue re- If an entrance or exit cue is erro-
corded in step 14. neously shifted so that the exit cue
appears before the entrance cue, the
17. Set EDITOR ON-OFF toggle switch EDIT INHIBIT mode is immediately
(Table 3-3, Index No. 8) to ON. and automatically entered and the
EDIT INHIBIT pushbutton will
18. Press and illuminate PLAY pushbutton. illu minate.
3-39
24. Rewind tape to about five seconds 26. Press and extinguish EDIT INHIBIT
before the recorded entrance cue tone pushbutton.
and repeat steps 18 through 21 to
preview the adjusted edit.
27. Press and illuminate PLAY and RE-
25. Repeat steps 22 through 24 until
satisfied with the proposed edit.
CORD pushbuttons simultaneously.
Have the externally supplied audio/video
material ready for insertion on the tape
NOTE at the cue tone.
The effective shift of the cue tones
caused by any adjustments having been
made to the ENTRANCE SHIFT and
EXIT SHIFT controls may now, if NOTE
desired, be converted to an actual shift
of recorded cue tones. This is accom- Cue tones may be erased from tape by
plished by rewinding the tape to a putting system in play mode and
point five seconds before the entrance pressing CUE ERASE pushbutton (Table
cue, pressing and illuminating the CUE 3-3, Index No. 11); cue tones may
REWRITE pushbutton, pressing and also be erased from tape by putting
extinguishing the EDIT INHIBIT push- system in play mode and activating
button, and pressing and illuminating the CUE REWRITE pushbutton (Table
the PLAY pushbutton to enter the play 3-3, Index No. 12) with the EDIT
mode. Play tape to a point just past the INHIBIT pushbutton (Table 3-3, Index
exit cue. No. 7) illuminated.
3-40
SECTION IV
FUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
4-1 OVERALL SYSTEM 4-2 Transport
Shown in Figure 4-1 is a simplified block diagram In addition to providing tape motion, the transport
of the AVR-2 Videotape Recorder system. Major includes all the heads and the pneumatic system.
subsystems are: There are two basic modes of operation, record
and playback, which appear to be similar as the
1. Transport including all heads, reels, operator views the transport but are significantly
capstan, drive motors, and pneumatic different in the actions of the various heads. In
system. both modes, tape motion is initiated by engaging
the pinch roller, and video tip -to-tape contact is
2. Control including control logic, control accomplished by engaging the vacuum guide. Tape
panels, and editor (accessory). tension is maintained by the reel drive motors and
compliance arms, with tape moving from supply to
3. Servo including head servo, capstan servo takeup reels.
and reel drives.
Differences between record and playback modes
4. Signal System including video record/ are best understood by examining the action of
reproduce electronics and video -erase each element in the tape path. Operation during
drive. record is as follows:
5. Time -Base Corrector (TBC) including 1. Advance -cue read head provides editor
TBC circuits, sync generator, dropout information.
compensator (accessory), and velocity
compensator (accessory). 2. Video and control tracks erased at the
video erase stack (see Figure 4-2).
6. Audio and Cue including one or two
audio channels and the cue channel. 3. Video head recording same information
on all channels providing about 15% of
7. Power Supply providing all necessary information overlap.
voltages. (Not shown in Block Diagram.)
8. Monitoring (accessory) including video, 4. Control -track head recording, video -head
waveform, and audio monitors. (Not rotation and frame -location information
(see Figure 4-3).
shown in Block Diagram.)
9. Compressor (accessory) provides high- 5. Audio and cue tracks erased at audio-
pressure air for the head motor and vac- erase stack. Audio erasure may be either
uum supply. (Not shown in Block full or half-track.
Diagram. )
4-1
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COMMANDS
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6. Audio and cue recording at audio R/P tion from all parts of the system is processed by
stack. Audio may be full -track, stereo the control logic to provide interlocks, warning and
(accessory), or dual channel (accessory). operation indications, and smooth transport opera-
tion.
7. Back -of -tape monitoring (accessory) of
full audio track and control track. 4-5 Servo
Operation during playback is as follows: Servos are required for the head and capstan to
insure proper video tip and tape motion during re-
1. Advance -cue read head provides editor cord so that a standard recording is made. The
information. head servo is locked to sync in such a manner as to
insure that vertical sync will be recorded on the
2. Video erase stack not used. tape in conformation with standard practice. Using
head -servo timing information, the capstan servo
3. Video head reads video tracks.
insures that the tape speed, hence track -to -track
4. Control -track heads provide coarse servo spacing, conforms to ANSI standards. Information
information. is recorded on the control track which will provide
track and frame data. Appropriate standards are
5. Audio erase stack not used. listed in Section 4-9.
6. Audio and cue channels read at audio
In the playback mode, the servos control the head
stack.
drum and capstan in a manner which exactly
7. Monitor stack not normally used. follows the recorded signal so that the video out-
put will have the proper phase relationships with
Other combinations are possible in cases where the the synchronizing source. If the tape being played
VTR's are used for editing or recording less than is recorded to the published standards, full lock -up
the full set of signals. will occur in less than one second in NTSC, or two
seconds in PAL/SECAM. Briefly, the action is as
4-3 Editor. If an accessory editor is installed in follows:
the system, the AVR-2 can be operated in the edit
mode, meaning that the AVR-2 is operated in a 1. Capstan servo synchronizes control -track
slave relationship to input video (either from frame pulse with reference frame pulse
another videotape recorder or from a line source) and locks to the standard phase of the
and cue track information. The editor provides a control -track signal.
controlled transfer from the playback mode to the
record mode for audio and/or video. The editor Off -tape video vertical sync is compared
may be operated in either the insert mode or to reference vertical, and if necessary,
assemble mode. the head servo changes the phase of the
head drum slightly to bring video within
In the insert edit mode, new video material is in- the TBC range.
serted into a previously recorded program while
retaining the previously recorded control track. 4-6 Signal System
In the assemble edit mode, new material is added During recording, the signal -system processes the
at the end of the existing program, and a new con- incoming video in a manner appropriate for the
trol track is recorded at the same time as the new television and VTR standard being recorded. The
material is recorded. AV R-2 is a single -standard machine, thereby
greatly simplifying the signal -system circuits.
4-4 Control
Standards available are:
All actions of the VTR are directed by the control
logic using information derived from control -panel 525/60 NTSC High Band
commands, remote control, or edit data. Informa- 525/60 PAL -M High Band
4-5
625/50 PAL High Band Incoming video
625/50 SECAM High Band External reference sync
A special video -head optimize (VHO) mode is avail- 4-8 Audio and Cue
able so that each of the four record amplifiers may
be set to the correct level for the particular tip and A new audio feature is available as an accessory in
tape being used. the AVR-2, stereo, or dual channel audio. This is
accomplished by splitting the standard 70 -mil
Timing of the tip -to-tip switch during playback is audio track into two 25-mil tracks and a 20 -mil
accomplished using information from the head guard band. For the stereo option a full -track erase
servo and off-tape sync signal. Signal processing is head is used, providing complete erasure of old
in accordance with the particular standard being audio recordings. With the dual -channel option, a
used. Automatic equalization on a head -by -head split-track erase head is used.
and line -by-line basis is available as an accessory
(autochroma). Standard bias recording is used for all three chan-
nels, and the three pwa's are interchangeable
4-7 Time -Base Correction although alignment to a particular head is required
for full performance. Back -of -tape monitoring is
Contained in the video signal from the signal provided as an accessory.
system are time -base errors due to various mechan-
ical imperfections. The AVR-2 uses a unique digital 4-9 RECORDING STANDARDS
time -base corrector (DTBC) which provides a very
accurate, wide -window (64 microseconds) correc- A number of organizations have set up standards
tion of timing errors. The incoming signal is con- which have made interchange of two-inch, quadru-
verted to digital form at a clock rate which is three plex, video recordings possible. These organizations
times color subcarrier and locked to the off -tape are:
color burst. Errors larger than 1/3 cycle of color
subcarrier are removed by passing the digital video
American National Standards Institute
through a variable delay. The video is then re -
1430 Broadway
sampled in phase with reference burst and con-
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verted back to analog form providing a completely
time -base corrected video output signal. This organization used to be known as the
ASA.
Two accessories are available with the DTBC. A
two-line delay in the digital video path allows inser- Society of Motion Picture and Television
tion, during any part or all of a line, of information E ngineers
from a previous line in case a dropout condition 862 Scarsdale Avenue
should occur. Information about dropout timing is Scarsdale, New York 10583
obtained from the signal system. Velocity compen-
sation (fine -error interpolation during a line) is also The SMPTE has recommended practices
possible as an additional accessory when the two- which cover some areas not covered by
line delay (DOC) is installed. ANSI C98. In general, ANSI Standards in
the area of VRT's were all adopted from
Included in the TBC section is a sync generator SMPTE RP's.
which provides synchronizing signals for the rest of International Electrotechnical Commission
the VTR system. The sync generator may be
Bureau Central de la Commission
locked to any of the following sources:
Electrotechnique Internationale
1 rue de Varembe, Geneve, Suisse
Internal crystal oscillator
Internal ultrastable crystal os- The following recording standards apply for the
cillator (accessory) AVR-2 Videotape Recorder system.
4-6
1. Tape Dimensions ANSI C98.1 - 1963 7. Color Leader ANSI C98.9 - 1967
2. Monochrome Leader ANSI C98.2 - 1963 8. Carrier Frequencies and RP6 - 1967
De -Emphasis
Audio for 2 -Inch VTR C98.3 - 1970
3. ANSI
9. Control Track RP16 - 1970
4. Tape Speed ANSI C98.4 - 1963 10. Tape Neutral Plane RP36 - 1969
5. Track Dimensions ANSI C98.6 - 1972 11. Transverse Track IEC Publication 347
Recorders (625 -Line
6. Audio Reference Level ANSI C98.7 - 1962 Systems)
4-7
1.1
SECTION V
MAINTENANCE
5-1 GENERAL moistened (but not saturated) with the head

cleaner. When cleaning the heads, exercise
This manual contains routine maintenance infor- extreme care to avoid scratching the tape -con-
mation, including a schedule of performance, and tacting surfaces.
corrective maintenance information, including
corrective adjustment procedures, for the AVR-2
Videotape Recorder. CAUTION
THE SOLVENT WILL CAUSE DAMAGE IF

5-2 ROUTINE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE
TAPE OR PAINTED SURFACES.
Table 5-1 lists the recommended routine main-
tenance procedures and the paragraphs in which
they can be located. These adjustment procedures Access to the video head assembly and the audio
should be performed as required by the operation head assembly may be gained by opening the
of the recorder. When these procedures are hinged head cover on the tape transport. In order
performed, notation of their completion should to gain access to the video head tips and the
be logged as a maintenance record for the user. control track head, the vacuum tape guide should
be unlatched (see Figure 5-2). The cover plate in
The AVR-2 tape transport can be tilted (see front of the audio and cue head assembly flips
Figure 5-1) so that the underside of the tape open when the main head cover is opened.
transport is accessible from the front of the
recorder. Extender cards and extended cables 5-5 Tape Path
facilitate equipment servicing and maintenance.
Ampex head cleaner may also be used for
cleaning surface areas such as the tape guides,
5-3 CLEANING compliance arms, and the tape timer. A lint -free
cloth moistened with cleaner fluid is recom-
Cleaning the magnetic head assemblies, the tape mended for cleaning these surfaces. Use care to
path, and the air filter are necessary steps in the avoid scratching the tape-contacting surfaces.
routine maintenance procedures to prevent the
buildup of oxide which can be detrimental to the CAUTION
recording and reproducing process.
THE SOLVENT WILL CAUSE DAMAGE IF
5-4 Magnetic Head Assemblies IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE
TAPE OR PAINTED SURFACES.
An effective cleaning agent for removing oxide
and dust accumulation from the various head 5-6 Filter
assemblies is Ampex Head Cleaner 087-007. The
head cleaner should be applied to the heads with It is imperative that the filter in the air system be
a cotton -tipped swab. The applicator should be kept clean. If the filter is allowed to become
5-1
Table 5-1. Maintennace Procedure List
PROCEDURE PARA REF
Air system adjustment 5-23
Audio and cue system performance 5-25

check
Brake tension adjustments 5-14
Control Track 5-37
Electronic board cleaning 5-7
Filter cleaning 5-6
Head cleaning 5-4
Head demagnetization 5-10
Head tip projection measurement 5-13
Servo check 5-36
Tape path cleaning 5-5
Transport adjustments 5-14
Vacuum adjustment 5-23
Vacuum guide height adjustment 5-9
clogged, air flow will be impeded and unsatisfac- 3. Release the tape transport by pulling
tory performance or damage to the system will the latch handle down and to the right
result; if the filter is damaged, it will not filter (See Figure 5-1). When released from
efficiently and the results may cause system the latch, the tape transport pivots
damage. (front of the tape transport rises)
permitting access to the assemblies on
1. Ascertain that the system power is the underside of the tape transport.
turned off and that the air pressure to
the system is also turned off. Check 4. Unscrew the glass filter bowl in the air
that the air pressure gauge on the supply and remove the bronze filter
compressor assembly indicates zero. from the bowl. Remove the bronze
filter from the supply line by un-
2. Pull the control panel up and forward screwing it from its fitting. These filters
to gain access to the tape transport may be cleaned in an ultrasonic solvent
latch. cleaner, or soaked in solvent and blown
5-2
LATCH CATCH
LATCH HANDLE (UNDER FRAME)

Figure 5-1. AVR-2 Tape Transport Tilted for Access to Underside
HEAD DRUM
MOTOR HOUSING
HOLDDOWN DUAL
SCREW HOLE INDICATOR
POST
ROTARY
HEAD
VACUUM DRUM
HOSE HOLDDOWN
SCREW HOLE
(CAPTIVE SCREW)
ROTARY
TRANSFORMERS
TRANSFORMER
HEAD DRUM ADJUSTMENT
CONNECTOR SCREW
VACUUM TAPE
GUIDE CONTROL TRACK
GUIDE RECORD/PLAYBACK
HEIGHT HEAD
ADJUSTMENT
TIP PROJECTION
HO LDDOWN KNOB
TAPE GUIDE SCREW HOLE
LATCH LEVER
P LAY/f EC
LEVER TAPE GUIDE
SOLENOID
COARSE ADJUSTMENT HOUSING
SCREW
Figure 5-2. Mark XV Head Assembly
5-3
dry with a high pressure hose. If GUIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. The following
neither of these methods can be used, procedure should be performed to check the
replace the filters with new ones. vacuum tape guide standard position:
5. Clean the inside of the filter bowl and 1. Turn on the system power and thread
wipe dry with a lint -free cloth. the standard Ampex alignment tape on
the tape transport.
6. Reinstall the filters and reinstall glass
2. Press in the REC/PLAY lever, turn it
bowl by screwing it to its fitting.
clockwise to the REC position, and
release it.
7. Unscrew the glass bowl from the
vacuum supply. 3. Initiate the play mode and observe the
video monitor to determine if any skew-
8. Clean and reinstall the bowl. ing is present (see Figure 5-3).
9. Close and latch the tape transport. 4. If any skewing is present, it may be
eliminated by ajdusting, in small incre-
5-7 Electronic Boards ments, the coarse adjustment screw at
the right side of the tape guide plate.
To assure proper operation of each of the 5. If the monitor shows any scalloping (see
electronic boards, accumulated dust should be Figure 5-4), adjust the HEIGHT control
removed from them as often as required. Remove to eliminate it.
the board from the electronics tray and take it to
an area away from the recorder. Remove the dust 6. Turn REC/PLAY lever to play and ad-
from the board by gently brushing with a soft just tip projection knob (Figure 5-2) to
bristle, clean paint brush. If a vacuum cleaner is obtain minimum skew indication.
available, use the vacuum cleaner with a soft
brush attachment to remove the dust. When the 5-10 Head Demagnetization
board is free from the dust, return it to its slot in
the electronics tray. Repeat this procedure with The various recored and play heads should be
each of the electronics boards. demagnetized to remove the residual magnetism
that accumulates in the rotary video heads and the
stationary audio, cue, and control track heads.
5-8 TAPE TRANSPORT CHECKOUT AND
ADJUSTMENTS Prior to demagnetizing the heads, perform the
following procedures:
The following paragraphs describe the checkout
and adjustment procedures concerning the por- 1. If not previously done, cover the demag-
tions of the tape transport that have control of netizer pole tips with a small piece of
the movement of tape.. These adjustment pro- masking tape. On the tape mark the
cedures are to be performed only when specified location of the gap.
as routine maintenance as listed in Table 5-1, or
2. Flip open the head cover to gain access
as required by troubleshooting.
to the head assemblies.
5-9 Vacuum Guide Height Adjustment 3. Clean the heads and tape path (refer to
paragraph 5-5).
The height of the vacuum tape guide relative to
the head drum is established by the setting of the 4. Place the demagnetizer as far away from
large knurled knob indicated on Figure 5-2 as the the recorder as possible and plug the
5-4
Figure 5-3. Picture Skewing of Vertical Bar Test Signal
Figure 5-4. Picture Scalloping of Vertical Bar Test Signal
5-5
the demagnetizer into an active ac recep- 5-12 Audio and Cue Heads. Using the techniques
tacle to energize it. in steps 7 through 9 of paragraph 5-11, demag-
netize the cue read head in the erase head
5-11 Video Head Assembly. Demagnetize the assembly, and the audio and cue record/playback
video head assembly as follows: heads in the audio and cue head assembly.
1. Unlatch the vacuum tape guide and When the entire demagnetization procedure has
swing it out. Position the video head been performed, withdraw the demagnetizer as
number 1 (yellow dot) for easy access. far from the recorder as possible and disconnect
the power.
2. Pick up the demagnetizer and move it
slowly and evenly toward the head tip. 5-13 Head Tip Projection Checkout
Orient the pole tips of the demag-
netizer to straddle the video head gap Video head tip projection should be measured
and touch the demagnetizer to the head whenever a head is replaced; the amount of
tip. projection should be noted and logged for future
reference. Head tip projection should also be
3. After three or four seconds, move the measured when the output from a particular
demagnetizer slowly and evenly away video head appears abnormally low. Tip pro-
from the head tip. The demagnetizer jection of the video head is measured using
should be withdrawn in the direction Ampex gauge, part number 1209742.
opposite from the direction of
approach. To checkout the head tip projection, proceed as
follows:
4. Hold the demagnetizer away from the
recorder with one hand and rotate the 1. At the video head assembly, turn the
video head drum with the other hand video head wheel toward the vacuum
so that the next head tip is accessible. guide, using a finger tip, until head tip
number 1 (identified with a yellow dot)
5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 for each of just emerges from the head cover.
the three remaining head tips.
2. Mount the tip projection gauge on the
6. Lay the demagnetizer down as far from video head assembly sub -base by means
the recorder as possible and latch the of the two fluted screws.
vacuum tape guide.
7. Pick up the demagnetizer and move it CAUTION

slowly and evenly toward the control
track head mounted on the video head USE EXTREME CARE TO AVOID
assembly. Orient the demagnetizer pole DAMAGING THE VIDEO HEAD TIPS
tips to straddle the control track head WHILE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING
gap. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES.
8. Hold the demagnetizer to the control

track head for about 15 seconds; during 3. Turn the video head wheel slowly away
this period, slowly move the demag- from the vacuum guide, until the
netizer up and down the length of the tapered screw associated with head tip
head gap. number 1 is under the gauge contact
point.
9. Withdraw the demagnetizer slowly and
evenly in the direction opposite from 4. Turn the knurled ring around the gauge
the direction of approach. dial to obtain a zero setting.
5-6
5. Turn the head wheel very slowly true zero indication. Any deviation
toward the vacuum tape guide until the must be taken into account when
gauge pointer registers the maximum measurements are made.
indication. Record the total dis-
placement from the zero setting. This is
the tip projection for head tip number CAUTION
4.
DUE TO STOP TENSION AND DYNAMIC
6. Repeat step 5 for heads numbered 2, 3, BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS
and 1. TRANSPORT, CARE MUST BE TAKEN IN
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING PRO-
7. Turn the head wheel very slowly CEDURES.
toward the vacuum tape guide until the
gauge contact point is positioned on
the head wheel midway between head 5-15 Preliminary Steps. The following steps
tips numbers and 4.
1 should be performed prior to making the actual
transport tension checks and alignments.
8. Remove the text fixture from the video
head sub -base. 1. Swing the control panel forward to gain
access to the tape transport latch.
5-14 Brake Tension Adjustments
2. Release the tape transport by pushing
The procedures for adjusting and checking the down and to the right on the latch
brake tension on each of the reels are described handle. When released from the latch,
in the following paragraphs. These procedures the transport pivots (front of transport
should be performed in the order given, using the rises) permitting access to the triac
following equipment: control box.
Dial indicator scale. 0-2 lbs (Ampex 5-16 Play Mode Takeup Torque. The following
650-105) steps should be performed to check the torque of
the takeup turntable.
Dial indicator scale, 0-4 lbs (Ampex
650-103) 1. Turn on power to the equipment.
Dial indicator scale, 0-15 lbs (Ampex 2. Place a pencil, or something of equivalent
650-215) width, between the left compliance arm
and the compliance arm stop.
A 4 -foot length of ,nylon cord with a 1
to2 -inch loop at each end.

3. Place one end of the nylon cord
A 3 -foot length of 2 -inch magnetic through the reel guide and the hub of
tape. the takeup turntable (see Figure 5-5).
4. Feed one of the loops in the nylon

NOTE cord through the other loop to fasten
the cord to the reel guide. Wrap two or
Before making any measurement with a three turns of the cord clockwise
dial indicator scale, hold each scale in around the hub and fasten the hook of
the position in which it is to be used the 0-2 lb scale to the remaining cord
(parallel to the floor) to determine its loop.
5-7
Figure 5-5. Preparing for Reel Tension Adjustment
5. When measuring, hold the scale off to 10. Turn on the power and place a pencil
the side of the tape transport and between the left compliance arm and
parallel to the floor. the compliance arm stop.
6. Hold onto the takeup reel hub mo- 11. Fasten the hook of the 0-4 lb scale to
mentarily and press the PLAY push- the end loop of the cord.
button. As the cord is wound onto the
reel hub, move the scale smoothly 12. Hold the takeup reel, momentarily, and
towards the reel hub, keeping the cord press the PLAY pushbutton. Hold the
at the tension that just balances the scale off to the side of the transport
torque. Note an indication of 1 lb 8 oz and parallel to the floor. As the cord is
(+2, -0 oz) on the scale. Adjust the wound onto the reel hub, allow the
T.U. control on the triac control box, scale to follow smoothly, keeping the
if necessary, to obtain this reading. (See cord at the tension that just balances
Figure 5-6.) the torque to give a steady indication.
Note a torque of 2 lbs 4 oz (±4 oz).
7. When the adjustment is completed satis-
factorily, remove the pencil from the 13. Remove the pencil from the compliance
compliance arm. arm. Turn off the power and place the
shorting plug at J2 on the CONTROL
8. Turn the power off. LOGIC board between A and B. On
those boards that do not have a J2,
remove the jumper from the negative
9. Place the triac in the boost mode by
side of 6C28. Remove the extender
placing the CONTROL LOGIC board,
board from its receptacle and remove
number 6, on an extender board and the CONTROL LOGIC board from the
connecting shorting plug J2 between B extender. board. Return the CONTROL
and C. If the board has no J2, jumper LOGIC board to its number 6
the negative end of 6C28 to ground. receptacle.
5-8
SUPPLY
TORQUE
ADJUSTMENT
TAKE UP
TORQUE
ADJUSTMENT
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Figure 5-6. Triac Control Box
14. Do not remove the cord from the reel 4. Hold onto the takeup reel hub mo-
hub; it will be used in the following mentarily and press the REWIND push-
procedure. button.
5-17 Rewind Holdback Torque. The following 5. Hold the scale as previously described
steps should be performed to check the holdback
and note an indication of 8 to 9 oz on
tension on the takeup reel when the recorder is in
the scale. If such a reading is not
the rewind mode.
obtained, recheck the Play Mode
1. Use the 0-2 lb scale and the nylon cord Takeup Torque procedure in paragraph
wrapped around the hub of the takeup 5-16.
turntable hub.
6. When completed, remove the pencil and
2. Turn on the power. turn off the power.
3. Place a pencil between the left com-
pliance arm and the compliance arm 5-18 Takeup Reel Braking Force. The following
stop. steps should be performed to check the
5-9
braking force on the takeup reel when the re- 5. Hold the scale parallel to the floor, as
corder is stopped. closeas possible to the reel hub..
1. Wrap the entire length of the nylon 6. Pull the scale to unwind the cord from
cord ccw around the takeup reel hub the reel hub (the turntable will turn
and fasten the hook of the 2 lb scale to cw).
the cord loop.
7. While the cord is being pulled from the
2. Hold the scale parallel to the floor hub at a steady rate, read the scale
close to the reel hub, and pull the scale tension.
to unwind the cord from the reel hub
(the takeup turntable will rotate ccw). 8. Repeat step 7 until several readings of
The scale should indicate 1 lb 8 oz (±4 the same value have been made; the
oz). If necessary, adjust the nut on the scale should indicate 7 to 8 lbs of
takeup reel brake assembly (the nut is tension. If the indication is not within
on the spring -loaded arm opposite the these limits, perform step 9.
brake solenoid) to achieve this in-
dication. Turn the nut cw to increase 9. Adjust the double set of spring -loaded
tension. See Figure 5-7. arms (move both nuts equal distance)
extending on either side of the brake
3. Wrap the entire length of the nylon solenoid (See Figure 5-7) to change the
cord cw around the takeup turntable tension. Repeat step 8.
hub and fasten the hook of the 0-15 lb
scale to the cord loop.
NOTE
4. Wrap the entire length of the nylon
cord cw around the takeup turntable Brake tension is increased by increasing
hub and fasten the hook of the 0-15 lb the tension on the two springs asso-
scale to the cord loop. ciated with the brake solenoid. Both
ADJUSTABLE
NUTS
ADJUSTABLE
NUT BELOW
BRACKET
Figure 5-7. Takeup Reel Brake Assembly
5-10
springs must be loaded to the same When proper indications are achieved,
tension; if the indicated tension varies proceed to step 7.
while the cord is being pulled at a
steady rate, the spring tensions may be 7. Remove the pencil from the compliance
unequal. arm, but do not remove any of the
measuring equipment until the pro-
cedures in the following paragraph have
10. Remove the scale and the nylon cord been performed.
from the takeup turntable hub.
5-20 Fast Forward Holdback Torque. The fol-
5-19 Play Mode Supply Reel Torque. The follow- lowing steps should be performed to check the
ing steps should be performed to check the hold- holdback tension on the supply reel when the
back tension on the supply reel when the recorder recorder is in the fast forward mode.
is in the play or record mode.
1. Turn on the power.
2. Place one end of the nylon cord pliance arm and the compliance arm
through the reel guide on the supply stop.
reel turntable as was done previously
when adjusting the takeup reel. Feed 3. Hold onto the supply reel hub mo-
one of the loops in the cord through mentarily and press the FAST FWD
the other in order to fasten the cord to pushbutton; hold the scale to the side
the reel guide. Wrap two or three turns of the transport and parallel to the
of the cord ccw around the reel hub floor. As the cord is wound onto the
and hook the 0-2 lb scale to the reel hub, allow the scale to follow
remaining loop. smoothly, keeping the cord at a tension
that just balances the torque.
pliance arm and the compliance arm 4. Repeat step 3 until several indications
stop. of the same value have been made; in
each case, the scale should indicate 7 to
4. Hold onto the supply reel hub mo- 9 oz of tension. If a satisfactory
mentarily and press the PLAY push- reading is not obtained, recheck the
button; as the cord is wound onto the Play Mode Supply Reel Torque pro-
reel hub, allow the scale to follow cedure in paragraph 19.
smoothly, keeping the cord at a tension
that just balances the holdback torque. 5. When a proper reading is obtained,
remove the pencil from the compliance
5. Repeat step 4 until several indications arm and turn off the power.
of the same value have been made; in
each case, the scale should indicate 9 to 5-21 Supply Reel Braking Force. The following
11 oz of tension. If the indication is steps should be performed to check the braking
not within these limits, perform step 6. force on the supply reel when the recorder is
stopped.
6. If necessary, lift the tape transport to
the tilted position and adjust the 1. Wrap the entire length of the nylon
SUPPLY potentiometer in the, triac cord ccw around the supply reel
control box (see Figure 5-6) under turntable hub and fasten the 0-15 lb
the tape transport and repeat step 5. scale to the loop on the cord.
5-11
2. Hold the scale parallel to the floor, as cord is being pulled at a steady rate,
close as possible to the hub. the spring tensions may be unequal.
3. Pull the scale to unwind the cord from

the reel hub (the turntable will rotate 7. Wrap the entire length of the nylon
ccw). cord cw around the supply turntable
hub and fasten the hook of the 0-2 lb
4. While the cord is being pulled from the scale to the cord loop.
supply reel hub at a steady rate, read
the tension measurement on the scale. 8. Hold the scale parallel to the floor, as
close as possible to the hub.
5. Repeat step 4 until several readings of
the same value have been made; in each 9. Pull the scale to unwind the cord from
case, the scale should indicate 7 to 8 the reel hub (the supply turntable will
lbs of tension. If the reading is not rotate cw).
within these limits, perform step 6.
10. While the cord is being pulled from the
6. Turn the nuts on either side of the supply reel hub at a steady rate, read
brake solenoid (see Figure 5-8) to the indication on the scale.
adjust the tension, then repeat step 5.
11. Repeat step 10 until several indications
of the same value have been made; in
NOTE each case, the scale should indicate 1 lb
8 oz (±4 oz). If the reading is not
Brake tension is increased by increasing within these limits, perform step 12.
the tension on the two springs asso-
ciated with the brake solenoid. Both 12. Turn the nut on the spring -loaded arm
springs must be loaded to the same opposite the brake solenoid on the
tension; if the tension varies while the supply reel brake assembly (see Figure
ADJUSTABLE
NUTS
ADJUSTABLE
NUT BELOW
BRACKET
Figure 5-8. Supply Reel Brake Assembly
5-12
5-8) to adjust the tension, then repeat 5-23 Air and Vacuum Adjustments
step 11.
The source of the air supply to the recorder must
13. When the proper tension is reached, provide a nominal 45 psig of air at a con-
remove the scale and the nylon cord sumption rate of 1.0 scfm to the air input to the
from the supply reel hub. recorder. To adjust the vacuum pressure to the
vacuum guide on the video head assembly,
5-22 Capstan Idler Pressure. The following steps proceed as follows:
should be performed to check the pressure of the
solenoid which holds the capstan idler against the 1. Ascertain that a video head assembly is
capstan. installed on the tape transport.
1. Remove the head cover assembly from 2. Pull the control panel forward to gain
the tape transport. access to the transport latch.
3. Push down and to the right on the latch
2. Install the pressure measurement attach- to release the tape transport. When
ment (Ampex 1360943) on the capstan released, the tape transport will pivot
idler yoke. with its forward part rising. This allows
access to the components mounted on
3. Secure supply compliance arm
the the underside of the tape transport.
approximately 1/2 inch from its stop. Raise transport and be sure it is securely
locked.
4. Attach a0-15 lb dial indicator scale to
the capstan idler yoke. 4. Disconnect the air hose from the
.
vacuum adjustment valve and connect a

5. Turn on the power and initiate the play vacuum gauge to the valve as shown in
mode. Figure 5-10.
6. Pull the dial indicator parallel to the 5. Turn on the recorder power.
top plate and perpendicular to the
púnchroller until the pinchroller just 6. Adjust the vacuum valve to obtain 40
disengages from the capstan (place a inches of water indicated on the
fingertip lightly on the pinchroller vacuum gauge.
surface in order to sense the point at
which the capstan no longer drives the 7. Lower the input air pressure to the
pinchroller). The indication should read system, at the regulator valve at the
13.0 (±0.5) lbs. Repeat this step several source, until the red low pressure
times to ensure an accurate reading. warning lamp lights. Observe that this
occurs at 25 (±2) psi and that the head
7. If the reading is not within the limits wheel motor has stopped running.
stated in step 6, adjust the nut at the Adjust the cutout range control, if
end of the solenoid arm (see Figure necessary. To raise the cutout setting
5-9) to obtain the proper setting. (which will also raise the cut -in setting),
turn the range nut cw.
8. When the indication is correct, press
the STOP pushbutton and remove the 8. Increase the input air pressure to the
measurement yoke. Replace the head system and observe that the low
cover assembly and release the supply pressure warning light goes out at
reel compliance arm. approximately 35 psi. Observe that the
5-13
ADJUSTABLE NUT
ttr}rFSISS
Figure 5-9. Pinchroller Adjustment
INSERT HOSE FROM

VACUUM GAUGE HERE
VACUUM PRESSURE
SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
ADJUST VACUUM
PRESSURE HERE
Figure 5-10. Vacuum Pressure Adjustment
5-14
head wheel motor is running. Adjust function of the many shorting plugs (jumpers)
the cut -in setting, if necessary. To raise that are contained on the audio board and the
the cut -in setting, turn the cut -in screw cue board.
cw.
5-26 Alignment Procedures. To ensure the
9. Remove the vacuum gauge and re- optimum conditions for aligning the audio and
connect the air hose to the vacuum the cue printed wiring assemblies, clean each of
valve. the heads and guides with head cleaner (see
paragraphs 5-4 and 5-5); then degauss all heads
10. Move the supply reel compliance arm and guides (see paragraph 5-12).
approximately 0.5 inch clockwise, listen
for the microswitch click, then press
the FAST FWD pushbutton. Observe CAUTION
That the supply and takeup reel turn-
tables rotate. DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE ANY
PRINTED WIRING ASSEMBLY WHEN
11. Decrease the system input air until the red POWER IS ON. TO DO SO IS HAZARDOUS
Row pressure warning lamp lights with TO COMPONENTS AND MAY CAUSE MAG-
the system in the fast forward mode. NETIZATION OF THE HEADS.
Observe that the head wheel motor and
both reel turntables stop running.
Prior to alignment procedures, perform the
12. Increase the system air to 45 psi with following:
the system in the fast forward mode.
Observe that the head wheel motor and 1. Place all jumpers that facilitate the test
both reel turntables rotate and that the setup (see Table 5-3) in their normal
red warning light goes out. operating position.
13. Press the STOP pushbutton to dis- 2. Place all jumpers listed in Table 5-2 in
engage the system from the fast for- the position desired for operation.
ward mode.
3. Set the two switches to UNITY (on the
front panel of the pwa).
5-24 ELECTRONICS CHECKOUT AND
ADJUSTMENTS 4. Set the Normal/Monitor switch on the
front panel of the pwa to NORMAL.
The following paragraphs detail the checkout and
adjustment procedures necessary for proper oper- 5. Starting with audio number pwa
1
ation of the audio and cue electronics, the video (board position 9), remove the
electronics, and the servo electronics. These assembly board from its receptacle and
checkout and adjustment procedures- should be insert it onto the extender card.
performed only when specified as a routine
maintenance or as required by troubleshooting. 6. Insert the extender card with the pwa
on it into the receptacle number 9 in
5-25 Audio and Cue System Performance the card rack.
Checkout
The following pages contain the procedures for
aligning the various portions of the audio and cue 5-27 Reproduce Level Set. To adjust the repro-
system, and also tables listing the position and duce level, proceed to the following page.
5-15
1. Thread alignment tape, Ampex When aligning a cue printed wiring assembly, the
52269-01, on the tape transport and 240/250 Hz notch filter should be adjusted to
initiate the play mode. ensure proper operation. Notch filter jumper J9
should be removed for record and reproduce
2. Connect an ac vtvm to the output recep- equalization measurements To adjust the notch
acle on the line output transformer on filter, proceed as follows:
the rear panel of the equipment.
1. Remove the alignment tape from the
3. Adjust R124 for an indication on the heads and replace the flux loop for the
vtvm of -2 dBm for the 400 Hz (-10 dB channel being tested.
level) reproduced from the alignment
tape. 2. Set the oscillator frequency to 240 Hz
for 525 line operation, or 250 Hz for
4. Adjust the meter calibrator R159 for a 625 line operation.
zero indication on the vu meter on the
front control panel. 3. Adjust L1, on the left side of the card
rack, for a minimum output.
5-28 Reproduce Equalization. To align the re-
produce equalization, proceed as follows: 4. Replace jumper J13 to its normal
position.
1. Lift the alignment tape away from the
heads and place a flux loop (Ampex 5-29 Bias Frequency and Level Set. The audio
4050238-02) on the record/reproduce and the cue printed wiring assemblies are inter-
head of the channel that is being locked in such a manner that when more than one
adjusted. Place jumper J13 in the A -D audio or cue board is installed, only one board is
(no mute) position. used to supply the bias frequency for all of the
audio and cue boards.
2. Connect the flux loop to an oscillator
and adjust the oscillator frequency to 1 In order to check and adjust the bias frequency,
kHz. only the audio or cue board for the channel
being checked should be left in the card rack; the
3. Switch to the tape mode and note the other audio and cue boards should be removed.
output level. After the other two boards have been removed,
proceed as follows:
4. Change the oscillator frequency to 4.55
kHz and adjust C79 for an output level 1. Thread a reel of degaussed tape on the
that is 3 dB higher than previously tape transport.
noted.
2. Connect a probe from an oscilloscope
5. Rethread the alignment tape around the to TP4 (ground clip to TP5) and turn
heads and reproduce all tones on the on the power.
tape. The frequency response should be
±2 dB to 10 kHz at 7-1/2 in/s and ±2 3. Adjust R88 for a 10 µs square wave
dB to 15 kHz at 15 in/s. It may be display on the oscilloscope.
necessary to readjust C79 slightly to
meet these requirements. 4. Turn the power off and return the
boards that were removed to their
If there is an audio pwa in position 10 (audio receptacles in the card rack.
number 2), follow the procedures as described in
paragraphs 5-26, 5-27, and 5-28 to align this pwa 5. Turn the power back on and initiate
also. the record mode.
5-16
6. Connect an audio oscillator to the level by an amount that is equivalent to
input. Set the oscillator frequency for the amount required to bring the
500 Hz for 7-1/2 in/s and 1 kHz for 15 reproduce level to +8 dBm. Then adjust
in/s tape speed. The input level should the e -e level, R3, for +8 dBm.
be +8 dBm.
5-31 Record Equalization. To adjust the record
7. Set the REC CAL, R37, to a relatively equalization, proceed as follows:
low setting.
1. Thread a reel of degaussed tape onto
8. Adjust the BIAS level control, R71, for the tape transport.
maximum recording on the tape as
indicated by maximum monitor head 2. Connect an oscillator to the input and
output. (This is LINE OUTPUT when record a series of frequencies from 1
in record and S2 when in monitor.) kHz to 10 kHz at 7-1/2 in/s and from
1 kHz to 15 kHz at 15 in/s at a level
of -2 dBrn.
NOT E
3. Reproduce these frequencies and note
If the recorder is not equipped with a the levels.
monitor head, or a cue channel is being
adjusted, the tone must be recorded at 4. Adjust C11 at 7-1/2 in/s and C10 at 15
various bias levels, then reproduced to in/s to achieve a flat (±2 dB) response
find the optimum setting. A micro- of these tones. Several recordings and
phone on the cue channel can help in playing back of the tones may have to
verbally noting the bias levels. Bias be made to achieve the correct settings.
level, for this purpose, can be mon-
itored at TP2. 5-32 Cue Tone Setting. To adjust the cue tone,
which applies to the cue board only, proceed
as follows:
5-30 Record and E -E Level Set. To set the record
and e -e level, proceed as follows: 1. Short pin 36 to ground.
1. Connect an oscillator that is set at 1 2. Connect a probe from an oscilloscope

kHz and +8 dBm output to the audio to TP6 and adjust R87 to obtain a
input. waveform displayed on the oscilloscope
of 125 ji s.
2. Thread a reel of degaussed tape on the
tape transport. 3. Adjust R41 for an e -e output of +18
dBm.
3. Initiate the record mode.
5-33 Monitor Head Level Set. If the recorder
4. Reproduce the tape and note the level has amonitor head installed, set the level of the
of the output. monitor signal in the following manner:
5. Switch the electronics to e -e and note 1. Thread a reel of degaussed tape on the
the level of the output. tape transport.
6. While monitoring the e -e, adjust the 2. Connect an audio oscillator to the
record level, R37, to change the e -e input. Set the oscillator frequency to
500 Hz at a level of +8 dBm.
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3. Initiate the record mode. control track playback adjustment. These two
adjustments must be performed in the order in
4. While monitoring the 500 Hz tone on the which they are described.
monitor head, adjust R127 for an output
of +8 dBm. 5-38 Control Track Record Phase Adjustment.
To adjust the control track record phase (R67),
5-34 Erase Adjustment. The erase adjustment proceed as follows:
may be made as follows:
1. Ascertain that the power is turned off.
1. Initiate the record mode with a reel of Remove board 3, CT & SYNC PROC,
degaussed tape in the recorder. from its receptacle and place it on the
extender card.
2. Monitor the erase current at TP3 relative
to TP5, ground. 2. Insert the extender card in the board 3
receptacle.
3. Adjust R208 for a p -p amplitude of 3V
for monaural audio track, or 2V for a
a 3. Connect the probe from an oscilloscope
cue or dual track audio track. to the lower end of R23. Set the scope
for 0.5V per cm vertical and 5 ms per cm
horizontal.
5-35 SHORTING PLUGS (JUMPERS) AND
TEST POINTS 4. Turn the power on and initiate the record
mode.
On the audio and cue pwa's and the servo system
pwa's, there are, within the circuits, a number of 5. Observe the control track record current
shorting plugs (jumpers) and test points. The on the oscilloscope; two frame pulses
jumpers, for the purpose of discussion, can be should be seen. Sync the oscilloscope to
arranged into two groups: those used for the the first frame pulse and use the sweep
selection of standards and modes of operation, magnifier to observe the second frame
and those used to facilitate testing and setup of pulse.
the equipment. The test points, of course, are
used for testing and setup. The following tables 6. Adjust R67 to position the frame pulse in
(Table 5-2 through 5-13) list the various jumpers the center of the positive half -cycle of the
and test points and their functions. sine wave, as shown in Figure 5-11.
5-39 Control Track Playback Delay Adjustment.

5-36 SERVO SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Before performing the control track playback
CHECKOUT delay adjustment, it is necessary that the control
track record phase adjustment be completed. To
The following paragraphs describe the procedures perform the control track playback delay ad-
necessary for the proper operation of the servo justment (R2), proceed to page 28.
system. The adjustments are made on boards 1,
2, 3, 4, and 5 in the electronics tray. The
adjustments must be made in the order des-
ignated and as described.
5-37 Control Track and Sync Processor;

Board 3
Two adjustments are made on this board, the

control track record phase adjustment and the Figure 5-11. Frame Pulse
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Table 5-2. Jumpers for the Selection of Operating Modes on Audio and Cue Boards
JUMPER DESCRIPTION POSITION FUNCTION
J1 Input attenuator A to B Zero Attenuation of input signal.

A to C 20 dB attenuation of input signal.
A to D 40 dB attenuation of input signal.
J2 Input signal/mic/preamp A to B On pwa not equipped with the mic/pre-

amplifier (e.g., audio pwa), or on a cue
pwa to bypass the preamp.
A to C Normal setting on a cue pwa to use the

mic/preamplifier
Jumper TP1 can be used for signal injection by -
removed passing the input transformer for test
purposes.
J3 Low frequency recording A to B 2,000 ps (NAB Standard) low frequency

preemphasis preemphasis.
A to C No low frequency preemphasis (constant
current).
NOTE
This jumper must be selected to

coincide with jumper J12.
J6 Erase circuit activator or A to B Activates the erase circuit (normal oper-

inhibitor ation).
A to C Inhibits the erase circuit (at all times).
J8 Muting circuit activator A to B Muting occurs for 100 ms during switching

period and in all modes except the play
mode.
A to C Muting occurs for 100 ms during the
switching period and in all modes except
the play mode and the record mode.
J9 240/250 Hz trap A to B The 240/250 Hz trap is connected to the

line driver circuit.
A to C The 240/250 Hz trap is disconnected from
the line driver circuit.
J10 VU metering selector A to B The meter monitors the output line prior
to muting. Hence, it indicates even in
muted modes.
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Table 5-2. Jumpers for the Selection of Operating Modes on Audio and Cue Boards (Continued)
J10 VU metering selector A to C The meter monitors the output line signal
(Cont) after muting.
NOTE
When the jumper is changed

from one position to another,
the meter must be recalibrated
by adjusting R159.
J11 Output impedance A to B The output impedance is 6002 and the

selector output level is attenuated by 10 dB. This
position is used for driving long 6002 lines,
such as telephone lines.
A to C The output impedance is approximately
1052.
J12 Low frequency reproduce A to B 2,000 µs (NAB Standard) low frequency

deemphasis reproduce deemphasis.
A to C No low frequency reproduce deemphasis
(straight integrating).
NOTE
This jumper must be selected

to coincide with jumper J3.
J13 Degree of muting selector D to A No muting at any time.

C to B Essentially 100% muting (no signal passes)
during muting periods.
D to C 20 dB attenuation during muting periods.
Table 5-3. Jumpers for Facilitiating Test Setup on Audio and Cue Boards
J4 Bias/head relay activator A to B The bias is turned on and the headswitching

relay is energized. The assembly is in record
at all times. Used for monitoring the bias
and record current.
A to C This is the position for normal operation.
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Table 5-3. Jumpers for Facilitiating Test Setup on Audio and Cue Boards (Continued)
J5 E -E and monitor calibrator A to B This is the normal operating position.

A to C The line amplifier is connected to either
the record amplifier (e -e) or the monitoring
amplifier, depending on the position of the
Normal/Monitor switch on the front panel
of the module.
J7 Erase amplifier monitor A to B This is the normal operating position.

A to C Permits monitoring the erase current (al-
ways in erase).
Table 5-4. Test Points on Audio and Cue Boards
TEST POINT PURPOSE DESCRIPTION
TP1 Signal input or preamplifier This is a dual purpose test point. If jumper J2 is placed he -
output tween A and B or A and C, the test point is an input or
microphone preamplifier output monitoring point. If jumper
J2 is removed from the assembly, the test point may be used
as a signal injection point for troubleshooting.
TP2 Record head current At this point, the record head current, either signal or bias,
in milliamperes is equal to the voltage in volts relative to
ground, times ten.
TP3 Erase head current The erase head current, at this point, in milliamperes is
equal to the voltage in volts relative to ground, times 100.
TP4 Bias and erase oscillator This is a convenient point to monitor the bias/erase oscil-
divider frequency lator while adjusting its frequency (100 kHz).
TP5 Ground reference This point is the ground reference for all of the other test
points.
TP6 Cue tone oscillator This test point is the output of the cue tone oscillator be -
frequency fore the divider. The cue tone may be monitored here
while adjusting the oscillator frequency (8 kHz).
TP7 100 ms muting pulse This test point is at the output of the one-shot that gen -
generator output erates the 100 ms muting pulse. This point can act as a
sweep trigger for an oscilloscope that is monitoring the
record head and the erase head turn-on/turn-off current
profiles.
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Table 5-4. Test Points on Audio and Cue Boards (Continued)
TEST POINT PURPOSE DESCRIPTION
TP8 Line amplifier output This test point may be used to monitor the output of the
line amplifier before the signal goes through the output
transformer or the impedance selector.
Table 5-5. Jumpers on Board 1, Tracking and Capstan Drive
J1 Capstan motor run signal A to B Normal position. Capstan motor runs on play
command.
B to C Capstan motor runs on motors run command.
Removed This jumper should not be removed; if re-
moved, the capstan will not run.
J2 Sequence register A to B Normal position. The jumper is out of the

circuit in this position. Register clocks through
in normal sequence.
B to C Jumper ground input to gate and forces reg-

ister to any sequence selected by J3.
J3 Sequence register reset A to E Normal position. Register in normal sequence.

B to E When used in conjunction with J2, remains
in sequence 2.
C to E When used in conjunction with J2, remains

in sequence 3.
D to E When used in conjunction with J2, remains

in sequence 4.
Removed Equipment should not be operated with this
jumper removed.
J4 300 Hz filter jumper A to B Normal position. Passes signal through the

filter.
Removed Permits signal injection into the filter to
measure the response.
J5 Bandwidth jumper A to B Normal operation. Carries signal from the 300

Hz notch filter to the loop compensator.
Removed Permits measurement of capstan servo band-
width.
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Table 5-6. Jumpers on Board 2, Capstan Servo
J1 Framing counter preset A to B Normal operation.

B to C For test purposes, forces up frequency.
Removed Should be removed when using J3 for down
frequency.
J2 Enables framing counter A to B Normal operation

preset B to C Used when J1 and J3 are removed.
Removed Used with J1 and J3 to set the up and down

frequency.
J3 Framing counter preset A to B Normal operation.

B to C For test purposes, forces down frequency.
Removed Should be removed when using J1 for up
frequency.
J4 Framing bias reference A to B Normal operation.

Removed Removes the framing bias from the servo
loop.
J5 Capstan error A to B Normal operation. Capstan error signal enters

circuit for correction.
Removed Capstan error signal is removed from the
servo loop.
J6 Standby bias reference A to B Normal operation.

Removed Removes standby bias from servo loop.
J7 External capstan speed A to B Normal operation.

control
Removed Inhibits external capstan control.
Table 5-7. Jumpers on Board 4, Head Phase Comparator
J1 Selects vertical lock only A to B Normal operation.

if a nonstandard tape is A to C Always vertically locked in sequence 4.
used
Removed Stays in tach lock.
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Table 5-7. Jumpers on Board 4, Head Phase Comparator (Continued)
J2 Record sync selector A to B Normal operation.

A to C Forces selection of reference sync in the
record mode.
Removed This jumper should not be removed while
in operation.
J3 Horizontal phase lock A to C Selects horizontal lock in edit only.

A to B Goes into horizontal lock in play mode.
Removed Will not go into horizontal lock in any

mode.
J4 Horizontal lock in edit A to B Disables horizontal lock in the edit test

mode, disable mode.
A to C Inhibits horizontal lock in any mode.
Removed Enables horizontal lock in the edit test
mode.
Table 5-8. Jumpers on Board 5, Head Driver
J1 Down phase counter B to C Normal position. Enables down count.

A to B Disables the down count.
Removed All the counter to recycle.
J2 Up phase counter A to B Normal position. Enables up count.

B to C Disables the up count.
Removed Allows the counter to cycle.
J3 Autophasing counter wake- A to B Normal position

up A to C Disables the midrange wake-up.
Removed This jumper should not be removed.
J4 Autophasing counter A to B Normal position.

B to C Freezes counter to last known count.
Removed This jumper should not be removed.
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Table 5-8. Jumpers on Board 5, Head Driver (Continued)
J5 Autophasing up/down A to B Normal position.

count B to C Count down only.
Removed Count up only.
J6 Autophasing input override A to B Normal position.
Removed Overrides multiple input gate and enables autophasing
at all times even if servo is not locked.
J7 Autophasing error A to B Normal position.
Removed Removes autophasing from servo loop.
J8 Head phase comparator A to B Normal position.
error Removed Removes phase comparator from the servo loop.
J9 Head frequency B to C Normal position.
discriminator error A to C Runs head wheel at nominal speed (open loop).
Removed Removes the discriminator from the servo loop.
Table 5-8A. Jumpers on Board 6, Control Logic
J1 Video EE/Tape Command A to B Normal position (video EE/Tape command

corresponds to EE/TAPE switch setting).
A to C Holds video command in EE until video headwheel
comes up to speed, and then switches to TAPE auto-
matically. (Prevents display jitter during startup.)
J2 Boost torque test. A to B Normal position.
B to C Boost torque test.
Table 5-9. Jumpers on Board 12, Modulator
J1 Video input clamp NORM Normal position. Allow video input to damp.
TEST Opens the error feedback loop to the video input.
Input clamp is disabled.
J2 Preemphasis. NORM Normal position. Preemphasis network is in the circuit.
TEST Jumper bypasses the preemphasis network.
J3 AFC feedback A to B Normal position. Afc is fedback to the modulator
circuit.
Removed Opens the afc feedback line to the modulator
circuit.
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Table 5-10. Jumpers on Board 16, Demodulator
J1 & Pulse switch input A to C Normal position. Conducts signal to low

J3 pass filter driver.
A to B Test position for low pass filter setup.
J4 Low pass filter A to B Normal position. Passes signal from the low
pass filter to the equalizer.
Open Test position. Extracts signal from jumper
position A to C for filter setup.
J5 & Video feedback clamp A to B Normal position. Conducts video feed -

J6 back clamp.
Clamp for video sync Open Test position. Used for low pass filter set-
up.
J7 Deemphasis Open Normal position.

400 µF Capacitor connected from A to B, is an ac
A to B bypass of the deemphasis network for the
low pass filter setup.
Table 5-11. Jumpers on Board 11, Switcher and Equalizer
JUMPER DESCR IPTION POSITION FUNCTION
J1 Test input A to B Normal position. Connects signal through

to the equalizer.
B to C Test. Connects TEST INPUT to equalizer
for equalizer setup.
J3 Equalization control A to B Normal position. Conducts signal to

master equalizer.
Open Test. Removed for equalizer setup.
J4 Low pass filter A to B Normal position. Connects signal to low-

pass filter.
A to C Test position. For equalizer setup.
B. to C Test position. For low-pass filter setup.
J6 Differential gain bypass Open Normal position.

A to B Test. Bypasses the differential gain ad-
justment network.
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Table 5-11. Jumpers on Board 11, Switcher and Equalizer (Continued)
J7 Equalizer test Open Normal position.

A to B Test. Used for equalizer setup.
Table 5-12. Jumpers on Board 13, Monitor Switcher and Color Framing
J1 E-E/tape A to B Video goes to black in e -e. Video does not

go to black in tape.
J2 Record A to B Inhibits video from black in record.
J3 RF absent A to B Goes to black if no rf.
J4 Servo lock A to B Goes to black if there is no servo lock.
J5 Edit A to B Inhibits from black when editor is on.
J6 Sync generator delay A to B Routes input video to the sync generator

control for locking purposes when in e -e

control during record.

control during the editor process.
J9 Line standard A to B 525 line standard.

A to C 625 line standard.
J10 A to B Normal position.

B to C Test position.
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Table 5.13. Jumpers on Board 30, Sync Generator
J1 Reference selector B to C Automatic mode. Selects between external

reference (if in system) and internal ref-
erence crystal oscillator.
A to B Uses external reference only.
J2 Sync lock A to B Normal crystal lock condition.

B to C Line lock sync.
J3 Vertical interval test signal A to B Line 17 of the first field.
J4 A to B Line 18 of the first field.
J8 A to B Line 17 of the second field.
J12 Vertical interval test signal A to B Line 21 of the second field.
1. With the power off, remove the HEAD 5. Initiate the record mode and record a
DRIVER board 5 and place it on an short segment of video on the tape.
extender card. Insert the extender card in
the receptacle for board 5. 6. Rewind the tape and play back the
2. Connect Channel 1 of the oscilloscope to segment just recorded. Set the
pin 47 of board 5, head tach phase TRACKING control on the control panel
number 5 (at 2V/cm). to carefully peak the rf level.
3. Connect Channel 2 of the oscilloscope to 7. Adjust the playback delay potentiometer

pin 38 of board 3, control track 240 Hz, on board 3, R2, until the negative edge of
180° out -of -phase (2V/cm).
the control track signal is in time with the
4. Turn on the power. positive edge of the head tach.
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5-40 TRACKING AND CAPSTAN DRIVE extender card and insert the extender card
BOARD 1 in the receptacle for board 2.
Before performing the manual tracking adjust- 2. Select the control track display on the
ment to board number 1, it is necessary to first A -scope.
set up the control track record and phase
adjustments as outlined in paragraphs 5-37 and 3. Set the input error to zero by shorting
5-38. When these adjustments have been per- pin 78 to ground. Select TSO mode by
formed, the following adjustments may be made. connecting pin 38 to ground.
5-41 Tracking Centering Adjustment. To adjust 4. Turn on the system power.

the tracking centering (R13), proceed as follows:
5. Initiate the play mode.
1. With the power off, place the T R K NG &
I
CAPSTAN DRIVE board 1 on an ex- 6. Observe that the control track waveform
tender card. drifts across the display and that the
picture drifts across the monitor.
2. Set the TRACKING control on the front
control panel to midrange and select RF
LEVEL on the A -scope monitor. 7. Adjust the TSO centering potentiometer,
R52, for a stationary display.
3. Turn the power on and initiate the record
mode. 8. Turn off the power, remove board 2 from
the extender card, and reinsert it in its
4. After recording a small portion of the receptacle.
tape, rewind and then play back the
recording just made. 5-44 Head Phase Comp Board 4
5. During playback, adjust the tracking Two adjustments are made on the head phase
centering potentiometer, R13, on board 1, comparator board 4: the edit tach phase
for peak rf level as indicated on the centering adjustment and the horizontal timing
TRACKING meter and the A -scope adjustment. It is required that an editor be
display. connected to the equipment in order to perform
both of these adjustments.
6. When peak rf level is obtained, turn off
the power and remove board 1 from the 5-45 Edit Tach Phase Centering Adjustment. To
extender card. Reinsert board 1 in its perform the edit tach phase centering adjustment
receptacle in the card rack. (R5), proceed as follows:
5-42 Capstan Servo Board 2 1. With the power off, place the HEAD
PHASE COMP board 4 on an extender
The adjustment performed on this board is the card and insert the extender card in the
tape speed override centering. The following board 4 receptacle.
paragraph describes this adjustment.
2. Turn the power on.
5-43 Tape Speed Override Centering (TSO). To
perform tape speed override adjustment, proceed 3. Record a short portion of video and use it
as follows: for playback throughout the procedure.
1. With the power turned off, place the 4. Rewind the tape portion that was just
CAPSTAN SERVO board 2 on an recorded.
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5. Turn the editor on and set the switch on timing control, R7, for a 350-ns delay
the editor pwa panel to TEST. from the position in the e -e mode.
6. Set the monitor for DEMOD OUT, and

set the TACH PHASE control on the NOTE
front panel to midposition. Set the
picture monitor for horizontal delay. It may be necessary to adjust the tip
penetration control for minimum head
7. Initiate the play mode. Press and hold error as observed on the A -scope in
down the EDIT CMD pushbutton and order to obtain the best timing stability
observe the display on the monitor as it of demod H trigger pulse.
switches between e -e and tape. Adjust the
tach phase centering potentiometer, R5,
until the horizontal blanking interval of 5-47 HEAD DRIVER BOARD 5
the input signed is aligned with the
off -tape signal. Because this potentiometer
On the head driver board 5, there is one
has a range of three lines, make sure that
the correct line is selected by having the adjustment to be made; this is the frequency
stabilizing dots superimposed on one discriminator.
another and not viewed as separate dots.
5-48 Frequency Discriminator Adjustment. To
8. Turn off the power. perform the frequency discriminator adjustment,
(R1), proceed as follows:
5-46 Horizontal Timing Adjustment. To per-
form the horizontal timing adjustment, proceed
as fo lows:
I 1. With the power off, place the HEAD
DRIVER board 5 on an extender card
1. With the power off, place the HEAD and insert the extender card in the board
PHASE COMP board 4 on an extender 5 receptacle.
card and insert the card in board 4
receptacle. 2. Turn on the power and, with an oscil-
loscope set for 1V/cm, place the oscil-
2. Turn on the power. loscope probe on the lower end of R28
and display the autophasing error.
3. Connect Channel 1 of the oscilloscope to
pin 55, input H trigger. Connect Channel
2 of the oscilloscope to pin 30, demod H
3. With the recorder in the ready mode, turn
trigger. Set the monitor to HEAD the discriminator adjustment, R1, very
ERROR. Set the oscilloscope time base to slowly and observe the autophasing error
110 ns/cm.
display, which should operate between OV
and +5V. At either end of this range, the
servo lock lamp will remain lit until R1 is
4. Initiate the edit mode and sync the
brought back within range again.
oscilloscope to the positive edge of the
input H trigger and note the position of
the negative edge of the demod H trigger 4. Set the control so that the autophasing is
in the e -e mode. at midrange, +2.5V.
5. Initiate the play mode and again observe 5. Turn off the power. Remove board 5
the position of the negative edge of the from the extender card and reinsert it in
demod H trigger. Adjust the horizontal its receptacle.
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5-49 Signal System, E -E 5-51 Video Head Optimization
To check the e -e signal path, proceed as follows: Check the optimization of the video head as
follows:
1. Select multiburst signal to the system
a
that is(±0.1) V composite and verify the
1
1. Simultaneously press the PLAY and
oscilloscope calibration using the internal RECORD pushbuttons on the main
oscilloscope calibrator. control panel, and at the same time press
the INITIATE switch on the maintenance
2. Press the V D IN pushbutton on the
I control panel. Release the pushbutton and
monitor panel and observe the video switch and observe that the tape speed is
monitor and the waveform monitor. approximately 1/4 normal speed, and that
Verify that there is a video picture on the the SERVO lamp is not lit.
video monitor and that the waveform
monitor composite signal is 140 (±7) IRE. 2. Select Channel 1 on the OPTIMIZE rotary
If not as specified, place modulator board switch, and observe the playback TRACK-
12 on an extender and adjust unity gain ING meter and the waveform monitor.
potentiometer 12R56 as required.
3. Press the DEMOD OUT pushbutton on the 3. Adjust the VIDEO RECORD CHAN 1
monitor panel and observe a video picture control to obtain a peak indication on the
on the video monitor. Verify that the signal TRACKING meter and the waveform
on the waveform monitor is within ±5 IRE monitor. The VIDEO RECORD CHAN 1
of the signal verified in step 2 above. Ad- control should be locked at the position
just 16R1, video gain control on the de- of the peak of maximim tracking. If the
modulator board, if necessary. meter indicates off -scale when the current
is increased, reduce the monitor signal
To check the modulator afc, place the modulator gain by adjusting 16R172 on the DEMOD
board number 12 on an extender board. Remove board.
shoting plug 12J2 and connect oscilloscope probe
to 12TP1. Verify a voltage level of 0 (±0.2) Vdc.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above for channels
Adjust 12R65, if necessary.
2, 3, and 4. Observe that both meter and
monitor indications are present for each
channel. Verify that each channel goes
5-50 SIGNAL SYSTEM RECORD/PLAYBACK through a peak.
CHECK
5. Press the STOP pushbutton.
To test the record/playback operation of the
signal system, proceed as follows:
1. Turn power on the equipment. 5-52 Control Track Optimization
2. Select a multiburst signal to the system. Two methods that may be used for optimizing
the control track record current are given in the
3. Press the RF LEVEL pushbutton on the paragraph titled Control Track Record Current
monitor panel. Optimization, Section III.
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ir r
5-53 VIDEO ERASE CURRENT assembly, the reel motor brake assemblies, the
reel motor assemblies, the guides, rollers, and
To check the video erase current, proceed as other tape path components, and the electronics
follows: subassemblies. Parts lists and assembly drawings
are contained in the last volume of this manual.
1. Remove the cover from the video erase
head assembly. 5-56 Video Head Assembly
2. Connect current probe TEK 131, or To remove the video head assembly, proceed as
equivalent to the large wire on the erase follows:
head that goes to the top terminal.
1. Turn off the power to the equipment.
3. Adjust the probe to 1A/div. Adjust the
oscilloscope to 0.5V/cm and the sweep to 2. Unscrew the three holddown screws and
5 µs/cm. A current of 5A will indicate 1 remove the two that are not captive to
cm p -p. the head assembly.
4. Turn on power to the equipment. 3. Remove the head assembly by lifting it

away from the tape transport.
5. Initiate the record mode and observe on
the oscilloscope a sine wave with an To install a video head assembly, proceed as
amplitude of 27 (±3) A p -p (5 to 6 follows:
divisions on the oscilloscope). Verify that
the erase head lamp (on top of the erase 1. Ascertain that the power to the equip-
head) is lit. ment is turned off.
6. Press the STOP pushbutton.

2. On the head assembly, push in the
REC/PLAY lever, turn it clockwise to the
7. Remove the current probe and replace the
REC position, and release it.
head cover.
3. Position the head assembly so as to align

5-54 SIGNAL ELECTRONICS CONTROLS both of the connector plugs with their
mating receptacles.
Table 5-15 lists the various adjustments on the
signal electronics pwa, their functions, and their 4. Secure the assembly to the top plate with
locations. the three holddown screws lone is a
captive screw to the assembly).
5-55 REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT 5. If the assembly is air -bearing equipped,

turn on the air pressure to the recorder.
In this section of the maintenance chapter, Insert a fingertip in the opening adjacent
descriptions of the procedures for removing and to the tach wheel and spin the rotor. If
replacing various assemblies of the recorder are the rotor does not spin freely, an
found. Some of these assemblies are the video adjustment of the clearance between the
head assembly, the audio and cue head assembly, rotor and the stator of the rotary
the erase head assembly, the capstan drive transformer may be required.
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Table 5-14. Signal Electronics Printed Wiring Assembly Adjustments
PWA LOCATION REF FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT
RF Record Amplifier Head Channel R35 Chan 1 balance adj Factory setting. Do not
Assy for minimum second adjust.
harmonic.
R22 Chan 1 balance adj Factory setting. Do not

for output. adjust.

for minimum second adjust.
harmonic.

for output. adjust.

harmonic.

for output.
R116 Chan 4 blance adj Factory setting. Do not

harmonic.

for output. adjust.
RF Preamplifier Head Channel C62 H. F. Equalization Chan 1 Factory setting. Do not

Assy adjust.
R143 L. F. Equalization Chan 1 Factory setting. Do not

adjust.
R158 AGC level adj Chan 1. Factory setting. Do not

adjust.
R83 Scope Display D. C. May be adjusted for OV dc

Centering with no RF at RF envelope
output.
C41 H. F. Equalization Chan 2 Factory setting. Do not

adjust.
5-33
Table 5-14. Signal Electronics Printed Wiring Assembly Adjustments (Continued)
RF Preamplifier Head Channel R101 L. F. Equalization Chan 2 Factory setting. Do not

(Continued) Assy (Continued) adjust

adjust.
Cl H. F. Equalization Chan 4 Factory setting. Do not

adjust.
R17 L. F. Equalization Chan 4. Factory setting. Do not

adjust.

adjust.
C22 H. F. Equalization Chan 3 Factory setting. Do not

adjust.
R59 L. F. Equalization Chan 3 Factory setting. Do not

adjust.

adjust.
Switch Equalizer Electronics R45 Playback slope adj. Factory setting. Do not
Board 15 Assembly adjust.
R138 Equalizer adj. Factory setting. Do not

adjust.
Demodulator Board 16 Electronics R30 Limiter balance adj Factory setting. Do not
Assembly video rf in. adjust.
R93 Limiter balance adj Factory setting. Do not

sync rf in. adjust.
R19 Detector balance adj Factory setting. Do not

minimum fundamen- adjust.
tal carrier frequency.
R1 Video gain adj. Set level to 1V composite

video
R172 Level meter calibrate. Adjust the level meter on

the console.
5-34
Table 5-14. Signal Electronics Printed Wiring Assembly Adjustments (Continued)
Autochroma Board 14 Electronics R121 Burst detector gain adj. Factory setting. Do not
Assembly adjust.
R135 Chroma level adj. Permits variable control of

chroma level when S2 is
set at VARIABLE.
R87 D. C. Offset Adj Factory setting. Do not

adjust.
Sync Generator Electronics R159 Horizontal Phase adj. Adjust phase of output
Board 30 Assembly video with respect to
reference signal.
R151 Sets postion of vertical Factory setting. Do not

reset pulse. adjust.
6. Clearance between the rotor and the The initial effect of insufficient contact is a loss
stator of the rotary transformer is of bias, shown as variations in playback level and
adjusted by means of the slotted -head an excessive number of dropouts. Head
screw accessible through the round hole in repositioning is indicated whenever light pressure
the right end of the transformer cover. on the back of the tape (at the audio head)
While manually turning the rotor, turn the corrects an audio playback problem.
slotted -head screw slowly ccw until a drag
is just perceptible; then turn it cw until The following tools are required to complete this
the drum rotates freely. Finally, turn the procedure:
screw cw an additional 1/16 turn (22.5°).
Reactivate power to the drum motor.
1. Hex -head wrench set, including 3/64 -inch,
5/64 -inch, 7/64 -inch, and 9/64-inch (Ampex
5-57 Audio and Cue Head Assembly 1221545).
The individual heads within the audio and cue 2. Right-angle Phillips-head screwdriver, No.
head assembly are adjustable and can be 1 size.
repositioned to increase the effective life of the
heads. If the performance of the audio and cue 3. Phillips -head screwdriver, No. 1 size.
system is degraded by insufficient head -to-tape
contact, the record/playback heads should be 4. Hex -head wrench, 5/32 -inch, short end
removed to restore the original head protrusion. cut to 7/16 -inch (Ampex 55585).
5-35
5. Hex -head wrench, 3/32 -inch. worn area of the plate (20). Maintaining
the 3 -mil projection, tighten mounting
6. Step alignment gauge, 3 -mil (Ampex screw (25) with wrench (31).
52534).
The audio head assembly must be partially dis- CAUTION

assembled to perform this procedure; refer to Fig-
ure 5-12 throughout. The item numbers referred to DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS BE-
are shown in the figure (note that these item num- CAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF STRIP-
bers are for the purpose of this procedure only and PING THREADS IN THE HEAD.
are not the same as the LM item numbers in the
parts list). 9. Maintaining this projection, tighten mount-
ing screw (26) with wrench (32).
1. Remove the audio and cue head assembly
(1) from the recorder by removing the four 10. Free the audio erase head (22) by loosening
cap head screws (2) with a hex -head wrench. mounting screw (27 Detail A) with wrench
(32).
2. Remove the decorative overlay (3) and
shields (4 and 5) by removing two
11. Place the step alignment gauge (30) on the
flat -head screws (6) with a 5/64 -inch
erase head plate (23). The short end of the
hex -head wrench.
gauge should face head (22).
3. Remove the shield (9) and hinge base (7) 12. Hold gauge (30) against plate (23) and push
by removing two screws (8) with the No. head (22) out until it touches the gauge.
1 Phillips screwdriver. Cap (10) and spring
(11) are also removed in this operation; 13. Maintaining this projection, tighten mount-
do not lose these parts. ing screw (27) with wrench (31).
4. Free the audio record/playback head (19) Hold gauge (30) against plate (23) and push
14.
by loosening mounting screw (25 in Detail head (24) out until it touches the gauge.
A) with the wrench (31) described in step 4
of the previous paragraph through the slot Maintaining this projection, tighten mount-
15.
in the shield. ing screw (28) with wrench (32).
5. Free the cue record/playback head (21) by Adjust the position of the guide post (12)
16.
loosening the mounting screw (26 in Detail so that a straightedge contacting the audio
A) with the hex wrench described in step 5 record/playback head (19) and the surface
of the previous paragraph. of the guide clears the erase head (22) by
0.030 inch. If the guide (12) or base (13)
6. Place the step alignment gauge (30) on the
shows wear, rotate to expose a new surface
record/playback head plate (20). The short
to the tape.
end of the gauge should face head (19).
17. Apply a light coating of thinned Dykem (or
7. Hold the gauge (30) against the plate (20)
equivalent) mechanic's dye to the
and push head (19) out until it touches the
tape -contacting surface of heads (19, 21,
gauge. At this point it will project 3 mils
22, and 24).
into the tape path, which is the proper
projection. 18. Without reassembling the audio and cue
head assembly (1), mount it on the tape
8. Use a magnifying glass and check that the transport using the original mounting
head gap is in line with the center of the screws (2) .
5-36
Figure 5-12 Audio and Cue Head Assembly Exploded View
19. Thread a reel of tape on the tape transport 21. Loosen the head mounting screw and tilt
and run the recorder in the fast forward the head in the direction of greater wear;
mode for about one minute. retain the 3 -mil projection set in the
preceding steps. Repeat steps 17 through
20 until the wear on each head is even and
the projection is 3 mils.
20. Press the STOP pushbutton, turn off the 22. Clean the heads with head cleaner (Ampex
power and remove the head assembly. 087-007) to remove the remaining dye.
Closely examine the surface of the heads;
the dye should have been removed equally 23. Reassemble the audio and cue head
from both sides of each head gap. If the assembly (1) by reversing the procedure of
dye on one side of the gap has been steps 3 and then 2.
removed more than the dye on the other
side (indicative of uneven wear), perform 24. Reinstall the head assembly by reversing
step 21 for each head so affected. the procedure of step 1.
5-37
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

AVSD Technical Publications

Catalog No. 1809177-02

Section Title Page

1-1 GENERAL 1-1

1-2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 1-3

Section Title Page

Ill OPERATION 3-1

IV FUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 4-1

Section Title Page

IV 5-13 Head Tip Projection Checkout 5-6

1-1 GENERAL The AVR-2 technical manual is a multiple volume

Table 1-1. AVR-2 Videotape Recorder Versions, Options, and Accessories

1373000-01 NTSC Version with 525 -line high -band kit

1373047-01 Video Head Assembly, 10 -mil

1373047-02 Video Head Assembly, 5 -mil

1373297-01 Auto Tracking and Capstan Drive Printed Wring Assembly

1373242-01 Audio with Monitor Head Assembly (Mono)

1373240-01 Stereo Audit Kit (Mono Erase)

1373240-02 Dual Track Audio Kit (Split Erase)

1373290-01 525 -Line NTSC Stable Oscillator

1373291-01 625 -Line CCIR Stable Oscillator

1373292-01 525 -Line PAL Stable Oscillator

1373251-01 525 -Line NTSC/PAL-M Velocity Compensator Kit

1373252-01 625 -Line PAL/SECAM Velocity Compensator Kit

1373165-01 Auto Chroma Printed Wiring Assembly

1373249-01 525 -Line Editor Kit

1373248-01 625 -Line Editor Kit

1373034-01 Console Assembly

1373030-01 Air Compressor Assembly

1373244-01 Service Tool Kit

1373033-01 525 -Line Monitor Bridge Assembly

1373033-02 625 -Line Monitor Bridge Assembly

545-228 Monochrome Monitor (TEK -632)

545-233 Waveform Monitor

545-230 Vector Display Monitor

545-232 Waveform Monitor (PAL)

1-2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION console assembly. As shown in Figure 1-2, the

VIDEO GUIDE SOLENOID HEAD HOURS METER TRIAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Figure 1-3. Tape Transport Assembly

PRESSURE AUTO AUTOMATIC VACUUM

Figure 1-4. Pneumatic System

The video erase head is connected to an erase 1-13 Video Headwheel

Figure 1-5. Audio Head Assembly

1-17 ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY The other regulator pwa is a plug-in assembly

12. MODULATOR PWA 27. VELOCITY COMPENSATOR II PINA (Accessory)

Figure 1-6. Electronics Assembly

Figure 1-7. Card Rack Assembly Switches and Controls

VIDEO PERFORMANCE 525/60 NTSC 625/50 PAL/SECAM

Bandwidth Flat to 4.5 MHz; Flat to 5.5 MHz;

7-1/2 in/s: 43 dB peak -to -peak, 19.85 cm/s: 40 dB peak-to -

Low Frequency Linearity 2% Blanking to White (max) 2% Blanking to White (max)

Differential Gain 4% max Blanking to White 4% max Blanking to White

Chrominance to Luminance Delay 25 nsec max 30 nsec max

Transient Response Max K -factor 1.0 percent 1.0 percent

AUDIO PERFORMANCE STANDARD AUDIO TRACK DUAL AUDIO TRACK (Optional)

Frequency Response' (400 Hz ±2 dB, 50 to 15,000 Hz ±2 dB, 50 to 15,000 Hz

Down 50 dB from peak op-