Manual Lyrec TR533

Lyrec
SERVICE MANUAL
Lyrec Manufacturing A/S

Box 123 (Mileparken 22)
DK-2740 Skovlunde
Denmark
Tel +45 44 532 522
Fax +45 44 535 335
[email protected]
2.1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LYREC MULTITRACK RECORDER TR533

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Tape format:
2"
Track format:
16 or 24 tracks
Tape speeds:
15 and 30 ips (optional 7.5-15 ips)
Varispeed:
+/- 33 % of nominal speed
Reel type:
Up to 14", NAB hub
Long term speed

stability:
< 0.1 %
Wow & flutter:

Wind time:
30 ips < 0.03 % (DIN 45 507

15 ips < 0.04 %
Peak wtd.)
< 100 sec for 2400 feet
Start time to
reach 0.1 % W&F:
30 ips < 1.0 sec / 15 ips < 0.5 sec

with 10.5" reels
Stop time:
< 1 sec from play, < 5 sec from wind

with 10.5" reels
Tape tension:
2.5 N +/-0.2 N (play mode)
Max tape tension:
7 N
Tape timer accuracy:
< 0.2 %
Line input:
Balanced and floating, impedance 8 kOhm.

-6 to +24 dBm for 510 nWb/m flux.
Line output:
Balanced and floating, impedance < 40 ohms

0 to +8 dBm (ref 510 nWb/m). Max unclipped
output level: +24 dBm into 200 ohms.
Aux sync output:
Single ended, min load 10 kOhm.
Frequency response:
30 ips Rec-Repro
Rec-Repro
Rec-Sync
15 ips Rec-Repro
Rec-Repro
Rec-Sync
Signal to noise ratio:
16
16
16
16
24
24
24
24
16
24
Crosstalk:
Erase efficiency:
track
track
track
track
track
track
track
track
track
track
60
50
50
60
30
30
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
15 ips rec-repro
15 ips rec-sync
30 ips rec-repro
30 ips rec-sync
15 ips rec-repro
15 ips rec-sync
30 ips rec-repro
30 ips rec-sync
> 50 dB/1 kHz
> 46 dB/1 kHz
18
20
18
16
20
18
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
RMS-A
66 dB
66 dB
66 dB
66 dB
63 dB
63 dB
63 dB
63 dB
80 dB or better at 1 kHz
Bias & Erase frequency: 187.5 kHz.

Power requirements:
220 V +/- 10 %, 50 Hz,

700 VA max, single phase.
Optional 110, 240 V 50/60 Hz.
+/+/+/+/+/+/-
1
2
2
1
2
2
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
RMS-LIN
62 dB
60 dB
62 dB
60 dB
61 dB
58 dB
61 dB
58 dB
Weight:
24 track 150 kg, 16 track 130 kg.
Working conditions:
Ambient temperature range +10 - +40 C.

Humidity range 30 - 90 %.
Tape dependent specifications refer to 3M 226 or equivalent tape

at a flux of 510 nWb/m using 10.5" reels. The specifications are
subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to make
technical modifications without prior notice as technical progress
may warrant.
Small differences in component values or circuitry may be found
between diagrams and actual electronics. If these changes are of
major importance for performance,
revised diagrams will be
forwarded when printed.
Only figures with tolerances or limit can be considered guaranteed
data. Figures without tolerances are informative data, without
guarantee (IEC 278, section 5.4 note).
No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent.
2.2
DIMENSIONS
2.3
LIST OF ACCESSORIES
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
5
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
12
12
12
24
3
3
969050
969051
955115
969010
969012
969014
969015
969016
969017
961911
961920
961941
922260
922134
961711
961712
969020
501027
501028
810231
816602
954409
954408
954480
974110
953743
953746
Manual for TR533

Testreport for TR533
Mains cable
Allen key 1.5 mm
Allen key 2.5 mm
Allen key 4.0 mm
Allen key 5.0 mm
Allen key 90 x 3 mm
Allen key 90 x 2 mm
1.00 AT fuse 5 x 20 mm
Lamp 24V for pushbutton
Lamp for pushbutton
Lamp A-181-22 ALBA long
Lamp 28V 24mA short
Screwdriver 40 x 2 mm
Testcable
AM77 extension cable
Airfilter
Brakeband
12-pole connector male
Shell for 12-pole connector
Lock for connector
Screw CHJ Z M3 x 10 for connector
9-pole D-connector male
Shell for 9-pole connector
1.
2.
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
4.
Unpacking
Interconnections
Connector table
Connector types
Connector drawings
Synchroniser IN/OUT connector
Slave display connector
Record indication output
Remote control connector
OPERATION
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.10.1
5.10.2
5.10.3
5.10.4
5.10.5
5.10.6
5.10.7
5.10.8
5.10.9
5.10.10
5.11
Service manual
Tape deck
Record / playback amplifiers
VU-meter panel
Console
Remote control ATC
INSTALLATION
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.4
5.
Technical specifications
Dimensions
Accessories
Switching power on
Tape speed
Loading tape
Play mode
Record mode
Fast wind mode
Edit mode
Stop mode
Tape deck logic
Special features
Switch off safe guard
Speed memory
Headblock
Editing facilities
Spot erasing
Transient protection
Record indication output
Auxiliary sync output
Muting
Drop in / Drop out delay
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ATC

5.11.1
5.11.2
5.11.3
5.11.4
5.11.5
5.11.6
5.11.7
5.11.8
5.11.9
5.11.10
5.11.11
5.11.12
Tape deck controls

Search keys
Master amplifier control
Individual amplifier control keys
Record control
Monitor control keys
Solo key
Tape position display
Memory control keys
Keyboard
Position transfer keys
Operation keys
5.11.13
5.11.14
5.11.15
5.11.16
5.12
6.
OPTIONS
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
7.
Remote tape position display

XLR connector panel
VU-meter panel
Tape speeds 7.5 - 15 ips
NAB - CCIR switchable
Remote control floorstand
ADJUSTMENTS
7.
7.1
7.1.1
7.2
7.2.1
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.5.1
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.8.1
7.9
7.10
7.10.1
7.10.2
7.10.3
7.10.4
7.11
7.11.1
7.11.2
7.11.3
7.11.4
7.11.5
7.12
7.12.1
7.12.2
7.13
7.14
7.15
7.15.1
7.15.2
7.16
7.16.1
7.16.2
7.17
7.17.1
7.17.2
8.
Aux. function keys

Tape speed control keys and display
Wind speed readout
Power on conditions
Special functions, user option settings
AUDIO ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

Playback level
Audio amplifier blockdiagram
Playback frequency response
Sync frequency response
Bias adjustment
Record level
Record - Playback frequency response
Phase shift adjustment
Erase adjustment
VU-meter deflection
Bias traps and DC-current adjustments
Bias traps, location
Remote control ATC adjustment procedure
Tape deck mechanical adjustments
Reel platform height
Pinchroller pressure
Wrap roller pressure
Roller perpendicularity
Tape path adjustments
All mode adjustment
Guide roller height and perpendicularity
Guide roller influence
Pinchroller
Test of tape path adjustment
Headblock
Coarse head adjustment
Fine azimuth adjustment
Mechanical brakes
Tape deck logic
Tape tension adjustment
Static adjustment
Electronic adjustment
Servo controlled solenoids
Pinchroller solenoid adjustments
Wrap roller solenoid adjustments
Capstan motor system
Capstan tacho sensor
Capstan tacho disc
SERVICE
8.1
8.1.1
8.1.2
8.1.3
8.2.1
8.2.2
8.3
Preventive maintenance
Demagnetisation
Ventilation
Lubrication
Access to ATC pc boards
Access to pc boards
Tape deck logic, theory of operation
8.3.1
8.3.2
8.3.3
8.3.4
8.3.5
8.3.6
8.4
8.5
8.5.1
8.5.2
8.5.3
8.5.4
8.5.5
8.5.6
8.5.7
8.5.8
8.5.9
8.5.10
8.5.11
8.5.12
8.5.13
8.5.14
8.5.15
8.5.16
9.
SPARE PARTS
9.1
9.2
10.
Group building with the ATC remote control

Single key Drop-in/Drop-out
Special effects using the auxiliary output
Synchronising TR533 with Fostex 4030/4035
Synchronising TR533 with Adams-Smith 2600
Modifying the AM77 for code track use
Synchronising TR533 with Adams-Smith Zeta-Three
Synchronising TR533 with Q-lock
Synchronising TR533 with Applied Microsystems
CM250
SERVICE BULLETINS
11.1
12
Special tools
Spare part list
APPLICATION NOTES
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
11.
Capstan motor driver

Capstan motor servo
Reel motor servo
Tape deck driver
Tachometer logic
Relay logic, truth table
Servo solenoids, theory of operation
Remote control ATC, theory of operation
General, ATC
ATC Remote
ATC Local
Speed counter and tapedeck commands
Amplifier control interface
Slave display and record indication
Synchroniser input output connector
Serial transmitter/receiver
Power supply, ATC
ATC remote, main block diagram
Amplifier key matrix interface block diagram
Keyboard/display interface block diagram
ATC local, main block diagram
Amplifier control interface block diagram
Speed counter block diagram
Tape deck interface block diagram
DIAGRAMS
Test tape conversion table NAB/CCIR
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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3.1
SERVICE MANUAL
This manual covers the description, installation, operation and
service instructions for the LYREC TR533-series of 2" professional
multitrack tape recorders. The available configurations are the
following;
- TR533-ATC/2
24 Track recorder. Tape speeds 15 and 30 ips.

VU-meters built into the mainframe.
ATC remote control/autolocator.
- TR533-ATC/1
24 Track recorder. ONE tape speed (15 or 30 ips).

VU-meters built into the mainframe.
ATC remote control/autolocator.
- TR533-ATC/2T 24 Track recorder. Tape speeds 15 and 30 ips.

VU-meter panel mounted behind and above the tape
transport
ATC remote control/autolocator
All models are also available in 16 track format.
It is possible to change these configurations in the field by
means of interchangeable headblocks and PC boards to install
second tape speed.
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TR533-ATC/1
TR533-ATC/2
TR533-ATC/2T
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TAPE DECK
The tape deck has a very compact and clean layout. The tape path
is simple and tape is easy to lace. The head screen is easily
removable without any tools.
The nominal tape speeds are controlled by a crystal controlled DCmotor and may be set internally to two fixed nominal tape speeds
or varied over a wide range from the ATC remote control unit. Tape
speed may also be controlled from an external reference frequency
source enabling two or more machines to be synchronized together
via an external synchronizing equipment.
Tape tension on either side of the capstan is maintained within
tolerances by servo controlling the wind motors by way of their
respective tape tension sensing arm assemblies.
The tape transport function controls are situated along the left
front of the tape deck. The functions include PLAY, STOP and
RECORD buttons, all illuminated, as also the WIND button (<-->),
which activates the WIND SPEED CONTROL placed in the middle of
this group of buttons. This control allows for infinitely variable

speed increments in the WIND mode in either direction.
All functions except variable wind speed are duplicated
remote control unit ATC.
Along the right front of the tape deck another group of
is located.
on
the
controls
The EDIT control brings the pinchroller close to the capstan

in order to get tape to head contact in wind. EDIT prevents the
pinchroller to press the tape against the capstan, but allows all
other functions. By entering RECORD after EDIT has been selected
it is possible to spot erase single channels by moving the tape by
hand.
At the
button
power
spills
extreme right of the front is the illuminated MAINS ON/OFF

which also carries a safety feature. It will not disconnect
until the STOP mode has been reached. In this way tape
and accidental recording interruptions are avoided.
Close to the mains button are the two speed selection buttons, 15
IPS and 30 IPS. When power has been switched off the tape recorder
will always come back to the last selected tape speed.
A detachable sub frame is housed below the tape deck
the power supply and tape deck logic electronics.
3.3
and
houses
RECORD / PLAYBACK AMPLIFIERS

All 24 audio amplifiers are housed in three card racks below the
tape deck.
Each cardrack contains 8 pcs AM77 record/playback amplifiers. All
necessary audio adjustments are accessable from the front and each
AM77 audio amplifier card is an easily replaceable plug-in unit.
Equalisation amplifiers, level control and bias level control are
contained on plug-in boards on the AM77 motherboard. This allows
easy changing from one standard to any other by plugging in the
correct equalisation boards.
For situations where it is necessary to temporarily change bias
level on a single or a few tracks on a pre-recorded tape, a switch
is installed on each amplifier. An arbitrary bias value may then
be set without disturbing the two normal bias settings.
3.4
VU - METER PANEL
Depending on the version of the recorder, the VU-meter panel is
either mounted on the machine front or as an overbridge behind and
above the tape deck.
Both versions have illuminated meters of VU reading type. Close to
each meter is a red LED indicating tracks in record mode.
3.5
CONSOLE
The tape deck, audio amplifiers and meter panel are mounted on a
solid frame work on large castors which aid moving the machine
around. The three sections are electrically interconnected with
cable harnesses which are long enough to allow for good service
access. All interconnections are located at the rear of the
machine.
All heat producing elements are located at the rear of the
machine. A forced cooling system with low noise fans further
enhance the temperature safety margin.

3.6
REMOTE CONTROL / AUTOLOCATOR UNIT - ATC

Included in the standard delivery of the TR533 is the very compact
and
comprehensive remote control unit ATC (Audio
&
Tape
Controller).
The ATC is a complete remote control and autolocator
TR533 series recorders, integrating all audio and
functions in a compact desk top unit.
for Lyrec
tape deck
- The audio control allows individual switching of the

signal of each channel between the LINE input, the SYNC
and the PLAYBACK output.
output
output
- READY/SAFE buttons for each track for easy drop-in or out

record on any individual channel or group of channels.
of
- Automatic sync switching at DROP-IN, DROP-OUT.

- SOLO "IN-PLACE" for each track. Selectable in groups or single
tracks, operational also during record.
- Master control to switch all tracks simultaneously between SAFE,
LINE, SYNC and REPRO.
- Automatic audio switching in STOP and WIND modes (also for
connected noise reduction) to keep contact with the studio.
- Tape signal MUTED until selected tape speed is reached.
- Full set of tape deck controls, i.e. START, STOP, REC and WIND.
- Tape timer counting in minutes and seconds at both speeds.
Negative counting below zero. Flashing decimal point indicating
half seconds.
- Continously variable speed 10 to 40 ips operated
buttons and indicated by red light.
by
UP/DOWN
- Selected varispeed continously displayed in ips. In normal speed

mode, the speed display indicates selected speed.
- Direct search function to THREE tape positions,
indicated by individual diplays.
each
position
- Shuttle mode between two tape positions.

- Playtime computing for shuttle distance.
- All tape positions mutually loadable between displays.
- Memory for further 32 tape positions with memory display.
- Output for additional, remote mounted, tape position display.
4.
INSTALLATION
4.1
UNPACKING
The machine
airfreight.
notify your
the machine
future use.
has been packed in a container especially designed for

Inspect it visually and, if any damages is observed,
forwarding agent immediately. If all is normal, unpack
carefully and retain the packing material for possible
Remove the front cover/VU-meter panel of the tape deck and inspect
the tape deck logic pcbs; they should be firmly seated in their
positions.
Remove the lower frontpanel and inspect the audio amplifier cards;
they should be firmly seated in their positions.
Inspect the rear of the machine, and make sure all interconnections are firmly seated in their sockets. See CONNECTOR TABLE
for proper connector positions.
Inspect the tape deck and check that none of the metal parts that
come in contact with the tape are damaged in any way.
Check the headblock and particularly the front of the head stacks.
Rollers should be smooth and move freely with no
friction or roughness.
4.2
indication
of
INTERCONNECTIONS
If overbridge VU meter panel has been supplied mount it at the
rear of the machine and secure it with the three screws provided.
Connect the three meter panel connectors at the rear.
Connect the ATC remote control unit to the 10 meter ribbon cable.
CAUTION:
THE
ATC RIBBON CABLE SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED OR
DISCONNECTED WHILE POWER IS ON. DAMAGE TO THE DIGITAL
CIRCUITRY WILL ENSUE.
NOTE 1:
THE CABLE BETWEEN THE REMOTE CONTROL AND THE RECORDER IS

CONTINOUSLY TRANSFERRING DATA AT A HIGH RATE. IF THE
RIBBON CABLE IS PLACED CLOSE TO OR PARALLEL TO LOW LEVEL
SIGNAL CABLES (MICROPHONE CABLES) THERE IS IN SOME CASES
RISK FOR DATA CROSSTALK INTO THE AUDIO CABLES.
After checking the above, refer to the CONNECTOR TABLE and

CONNECTOR DIAGRAMS and wire up the mains cable.
the
BE SURE YOUR LOCAL MAINS VOLTAGE IS COMPATIBLE WITH

MACHINE.
THE
BE SURE THAT YOU COMPLY WITH YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS AND

PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE EARTHING CONNECTIONS.
The Lyrec TR533 recorder is designed for operation on 220 V mains.
For operation with other mains voltages, a special autotransformer
is supplied.
Part no 445011
Part no 445012
Autotransformer 110 V. Input 110 V, output 220 V.

Autotransformer 240 V. Input 240 V, output 220 V.
Refer to CONNECTOR TABLE and CONNECTOR DIAGRAMS and wire up

audio connections.
all
Ground beteween MAINS and AUDIO is connected together at the rear

panel groundpost. Under some conditions it might be preferable to
split this connection and connect the studio ground to the rear
groundpost.
This completes the installation procedure.
Rear view connector numbers
4.3
CONNECTOR TABLE
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NO
DESIGNATION
MATING CONNECTOR
MATING CONNECCONNECTS FROM/TO
TOR WIRED BY
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1
LINE INPUT TRACK 1-4
FROM EXTERNAL
USER
(5-8)(9-12)(13-16)
SIGNAL SOURCE
(17-20)(21-24)
-----------------------------------------------------------------2
LINE OUTPUT TRACK 1-4
TO EXTERNAL
USER
(5-8)(9-12)(13-16)
EQUIPMENT
(17-20)(21-24)
-----------------------------------------------------------------4
AUX SYNC OUTPUT
TO EXTERNAL
USER
EQUIPMENT
-----------------------------------------------------------------5
DC POWER INPUT
POWER SUPPLY IN
FACTORY
TAPE DECK
-----------------------------------------------------------------6
VU-METER OUTPUT
TO VU-METER PANEL
FACTORY
-----------------------------------------------------------------7
REMOTE CONTROL "A"
TO REMOTE CONTROL
FACTORY
INPUT
LOGIC
-----------------------------------------------------------------8
REMOTE CONTROL "B"
TO REMOTE CONTROL
FACTORY
INPUT
LOGIC
-----------------------------------------------------------------9
ERASE HEAD
TO ERASE HEAD
FACTORY
-----------------------------------------------------------------10
RECORD HEAD
TO RECORD HEAD
FACTORY
-----------------------------------------------------------------11
PLAYBACK HEAD
TO PLAYBACK HEAD
FACTORY
-----------------------------------------------------------------12
MAINS INPUT
FROM MAINS SUPPLY
USER
-----------------------------------------------------------------13
MAINS INPUT (ATC)
FROM TAPE DECK
FACTORY
-----------------------------------------------------------------14
REMOTE CONTROL
TO REMOTE CONTROL
FACTORY
INTERFACE
UNIT ATC LOCAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------15
RECORD INDICATION
TO NOISE REDUCUSER
OUTPUT
TION EQUIPMENT
-----------------------------------------------------------------16
SLAVE DISPLAY OUTPUT
TO SLAVE DISPLAY
USER/FACTORY
-----------------------------------------------------------------17
SYNCHRONIZER IN/OUT
TO SYNCHRONIZER
USER
-----------------------------------------------------------------18
REMOTE CONTROL OUTPUT
TO ATC REMOTE
FACTORY
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4.4
CONNECTOR TYPES
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CONNECTOR
PART NO
MATING CONNECTOR
==================================================================
LINE IN
954409
Siemens C42334-A41-A3
954408
Shell
C42334-A228-A76
-----------------------------------------------------------------LINE OUT
954409
954408
Shell
C42334-A228-A76
-----------------------------------------------------------------RECORD
952115
34-way IDC
INDICATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------AUX SYNC
953743
Cannon DE 9 P
OUTPUT
953746
Shell
DE 51 218-1
-----------------------------------------------------------------DC POWER
953704
Cannon DB 25 S
953702
Shell
DB 115 339-2
-----------------------------------------------------------------VU METER
953701
Cannon DB 25 P
OUTPUT
953702
Shell
DB 115 339-2
-----------------------------------------------------------------REMOTE "A"
953701
Cannon DB 25 P
953702
Shell
DB 115 339-2
-----------------------------------------------------------------REMOTE "B"
953704
Cannon DB 25 S
953702
Shell
DB 115 339-2
-----------------------------------------------------------------ERASE
954430
HEAD
954432
Shell
C42334-A228-A76
-----------------------------------------------------------------RECORD
954430
HEAD
954432
Shell
C42334-A228-A76
-----------------------------------------------------------------PLAYBACK
954440
HEAD
954432
Shell
C42334-A228-A76
-----------------------------------------------------------------REMOTE CONTROL 953774
Cannon DC SF 37 P
INTERFACE
953778
Shell
DC 115 386-4
-----------------------------------------------------------------MAINS
955111
IEC
-----------------------------------------------------------------MAINS ATC
955111
IEC
-----------------------------------------------------------------SLAVE
952115
34-way IDC
DISPLAY
-----------------------------------------------------------------SYNCHRONIZER
952115
34-way IDC
IN/OUT
------------------------------------------------------------------
4.5
CONNECTOR DRAWINGS
LINE IN 1-4
(5-8, 9-12, 13-16,
17-20, 21-24)
ALL GROUNDS INTERNALLY CONNECTED.
LINE OUT 1-4

(5-8, 9-12, 13-16,
17-20, 21-24)
PINS 2a, 2b, 5a, 5b
GROUND NOT CONNECTED INTERNALLY.
AUX SYNC OUTPUT 1-8

(9-16, 17-24)
Ext load min 10 kOhm.
MAINS
All connectors are mating connector shown from solder side.
4.5.1
SYNCHRONIZER INPUT - OUTPUT CONNECTOR

This connector contains inputs and outputs for a duplicate set of
MASTER AMP CONTROL KEYS and TAPEDECK CONTROL KEYS. They will
accept commands in parallel to the main keys and reflect the same
status with one exception: It will only indicate that search is
on, not which position is being searched.
This connector also contains an input for controlling capstan
speed , an essential function when the machine is used as slave in
a synchroniser system.
Further, tape tachometer signals TACHO and DIRECTION are output
here. These are useful also in a synchroniser system to detect
tape movement without having to read timecode off tape.
The connector is a pcb-mounted 34-way IDC-connector, however, an
adaptor is available, transforming it into a 25-way D-connector,
male on the tapedeck.
Pin No. Pin No.
in IDC in D-type Function
I/O
Description
-----------------------------------------------------------------1
1
DEFEAT
I
Ground for active
3
2
SYNC
I
Ground for active
5
3
SAFE
I
Ground for active
7
4
SEARCH B
I
Ground for active
9
5
STOP
O
+24 V at active
11
6
RECORD
O
+24 V at active
13
7
REWIND
O
+24 V at active
15
8
SPEED CONTROL I
EXT. REF. FREQ. See note 1
17
9
INT/EXT CTRL
I
See note 1
19
10
GROUND
21
11
STOP
I
Ground for active
23
12
FAST FORWARD
I
Ground for active
25
13
TACHO FREQ
O
See note 2
2
14
LINE
I
Ground for active
4
15
REPRO
I
Ground for active
6
16
SEARCH A
I
Ground for active
8
17
SEARCH KB
I
Ground for active
10
18
PLAY
O
+24V at active
12
19
FAST FORWARD
O
+24V at active
14
20
SEARCHING
O
+24V at active
16
21
DIRECTION
O
See note 2
18
22
+24 V
0
Max load 50 mA
20
23
PLAY
I
Ground for active
22
24
RECORD
I
Ground for active
24
25
REWIND
I
Ground for active
-----------------------------------------------------------------Max. load on outputs:
50mA
Mating connector: 952115 34-way IDC female.
Mating connector with adapter: ITT Cannon DB-25S or eq.
25 way D-type
IDC
4.5.1
cont'd
Note 1: External Reference Frequency is selected by grounding IDC

pin no 17. In this mode, the capstan speed is proportional
to the frequency applied to IDC pin no 15. 24.2 kHz will
make it run the selected nominal speed, 15 or 30 ips. Pin
15 is a Cmos input with a 100 ohm series resistor and a
pull-up resistor of 1 kOhm to +15 volt.
Note 2: The Direction output is derived from the tape tachometer
roller, i.e. a true indication of the direction of tape
movement. It is high during forward movement. Tape Tacho
Frequency is derived from the same roller, giving 16
output pulses per 15 inches of tape movement. The width of
these is minimum 10 microseconds. Both these outputs are 5
volt Cmos.
Related documents:
----------------QL-533
Q-Lock to TR533 interfacing
Fostex33 Fostex 4030 to TR533 interfacing
AS260033 Adams-Smith 2600 to TR533
1: 86-11-07
1: 86-11-13
t.b.a.
4.5.2
SLAVE DISPLAY CONNECTOR

An external 5-digit display may be connected to the TAPE POSITION
OUTPUT. This display will then always show the same as the main
TAPE POSITION display. Also, it contains an output, active when
the tapedeck is in record-mode.
Pin No. Pin No.
in IDC in D-type Digit
NOTE: Digits are binary coded decimal
-----------------------------------------------------------------1
1
SEC x 1, Least significant digit
= LSD
3
2
SEC x 1, Most significant digit-1 = MSD-1
5
3
SEC x 10, LSD
7
4
SEC x 10, MSD-1
9
11
13
15
5
6
7
8
MIN
MIN
MIN
MIN
x
x
x
x
17
19
21
23
25
9
10
11
12
13
GROUND
RECORD ON, +24 V
+8 V
+5 V
2
4
6
8
14
15
16
17
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
10
12
14
18
19
20
MIN x 1, LSD+1
MIN x 10, MSD-1
MIN x 10, LSD+1
x
x
x
x
1,
1,
10,
10,
LSD
MSD-1
LSD
MSD-1
1, Least significant digit +1 = LSD+1

1, Most significant digit
= MSD
10, LSD+1
^
16
21
"-" SIGN
18
22
GROUND
20
23
22
24
+8 V
24
25
+5 V
-----------------------------------------------------------------Display outputs will drive 3 TTL-loads (5 Volt).
Record ON (+24 V): Max load 50 mA.
The sum of the loads from +5V and +8V should not exceed 800 mA.

Mating connector with adapter: ITT Cannon DB-25P or eq.
4.5.3
RECORD INDICATION OUTPUT

The RECORD INDICATION OUTPUT contains 25 pins. One pin for each
track and a common ground. When a tracks is in RECORD mode +24
volts will appear on the corresponding pin, otherwise it will be
floating. The output is intended for controlling encode/decode
mode of an external noise reduction system.
Pin No. Pin No.
in IDC in D-type
Track No.
------------------------------1
1
1
3
2
2
5
3
3
7
4
4
9
5
5
11
6
6
13
7
7
15
8
8
17
19
21
23
25
2
4
6
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
8
17
17
10
18
18
12
19
19
14
20
20
16
21
21
18
22
22
20
23
23
22
24
24
24
25
Ground
-------------------------------------+24 V out when active, max. load 10 mA.
High impedance when not active.
Mating connector with adapter: ITT Cannon DB-25P or eq.
4.5.4
REMOTE CONTROL OUTPUT CONNECTOR

The ATC local connector J1, connects to the ATC remote, connector
J8. The connector is a 34 way IDC connector, pcb mounted.
Pin No. Function

--------------------------------------1
Power + 8.5 volt DC
2
Hardware/Chassis
3
Power + 8.5 volt DC
4
Power + 8.5 volt DC
5
Power + 8.5 volt DC
6
Power + 8.5 volt DC
7
Power + 8.5 volt DC
8
Power + 8.5 volt DC
9
Power + 8.5 volt DC
10
Power + 8.5 volt DC
11
To remote: Count up
12
To remote: Count down
13
To remote: Rewind
14
To remote: Forward Wind
15
To remote: Start
16
To remote: Stop
17
To remote: Record
18
Serial clock
19
Serial data to ATC remote
20
Serial data from ATC remote
21
Ground
22
Ground
23
Ground
24
Ground
25
Ground
26
Ground
27
Ground
28
Ground
29
Ground
30
Ground
31
Ground
32
Ground
33
Ground
34
Ground
---------------------------------------
5.
OPERATION
5.1
SWITCHING ON
Connect the mains cable to the appropriate voltage and press the
MAINS button on the tape deck. The MAINS, the STOP and one of the
speed buttons on the tape deck will light up. The ventilation fans
will start running and the VU-meters will light up.
After 4 seconds the pinch roller will go to its stand-by position
and the audio outputs will open up and the machine is operative.
5.2
TAPE SPEED
When MAINS is switched on the recorder automatically selects the
last used speed. To change tape speed, press the appropriate
button. Note that speed selection can only be made in STOP mode.
5.3
LOADING TAPE
Place an empty reel and a full reel on the appropriate hubs. The
black knob on top of the hub should be turned clock-wise to lock
the reels in place. Lace the tape through the tape path. Check the
height of the reel, and if necessary adjust it. See section 7.1
for this adjustment.
5.4
PLAY MODE
Press the PLAY button on the tape deck or on the remote control
unit. Both buttons will illuminate; the pinch roller and guide
roller will pull in gently, placing the tape in contact with the
heads and the capstan, which will cause the tape to move forward
at selected speed.
On the remote control unit, the tape timer will begin to show
elapsed play time. Select REPRO on the remote control for those
channels from which the tape playback signal is to be monitored.
5.5
RECORD MODE
Select the channels to be recorded on the remote control unit by
pressing the READY buttons on the appropriate channels; the red
LEDs will immediately begin flashing to indicate that these
channels are ready to record. On the same channels the green SAFE
LED s will go off. Press RECORD and PLAY buttons simultaneously,
either on the tape deck or on the remote control unit. The same
mechanical functions as in play mode will occur. On the remote
control unit the red flashing LEDs will illuminate steadily,
indicating RECORD MODE on those channels.
5.6
FAST WIND MODE

A. From the TAPE DECK
Press the WIND button and select the direction and
wind by setting the WIND SPEED LEVER.
speed
of
B. FROM THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Press the appropriate WIND button to select wind direction
alternate with the other to control speed.
5.7
and
EDIT MODE
Press the EDIT button which will cause the tape to come into
contact with the playback head but not with the capstan. The tape
tension servo arms are locked and the tape path is now rigid. For
convenience the head shield may be removed by simply pulling it
up.
Any of the previously described modes may be used simultaneously
with the EDIT mode, allowing editing in play mode, searching in
the wind mode or hand controlled spot-erasing in the record mode.
It is also possible to enter the EDIT mode from any of the
previous modes.
5.8
STOP MODE
Pressing the STOP button immediately interrupts the PLAY or RECORD
modes. In both cases the tape motion is immediately halted and the
tape is lifted from the heads. Coming from the RECORD mode, the
electronics are also switched to READY mode. When coming from the
FAST WIND mode, dynamic brakes are first applied to slow the reels
and when the tape motion sensor indicates that the tape is halted
then the mechanical brakes are applied, simply to hold the reels
in place.
5.9
TAPE DECK LOGIC

The tape deck servo system and logic is so designed as to avoid
throwing tape loops or causing spills, jerks or other situations
dangerous to the tape. It is possible to go from any mode to
another without problems.
5.10
SPECIAL FEATURES
The machine has been designed for maximum ease of operation. In
this context several facilities have been included which are not
normally found as standard items.
5.10.1
SWITCH-OFF SAFE GUARD

The MAINS switch is connected to a circuit that only allows power
to be switched off in STOP mode.
This avoids
accidental
interruptions when the machine is in use. This feature can also be
used as an automatic power off when a reel has come to its end
after WIND, RECORD or PLAY.
5.10.2
SPEED MEMORY
When mains is switched on the tape recorder automatically selects
the tape speed last used. Change between the two nominal tape
speeds can only be done in STOP mode.
5.10.3
HEADBLOCK
To ease maintenance and format changes the headblock uses a plug
and socket interconnection with a precision mechanical seating
arrangement
that
allows fast changeover
operations.
Also
incorporated in the headblock is an optosensor sensing tape
presence and activating tape end stop.
5.10.4
EDITING FACILITIES
In the EDIT mode all audio amplifiers are de-muted and the signal
from the tape can be monitored by rocking the reels by hand.
5.10.5
SPOT ERASING
It is possible to SPOT ERASE one or more tracks by moving the tape
by hand.
Select the track or tracks to be erased and set them to READY mode
on the remote control. Press EDIT. Now enter the record mode by
simultaneously pressing PLAY and RECORD.
THIS WILL ACTIVATE THE ERASE HEAD ONLY.
Now move the tape section to be erased over the erase head by
manually moving the tape. Press STOP to end the spot erasing. Due
to the ramping of the erase current it is recommended to press the
STOP button while the tape is being moved slowly to avoid audible
noise from the erase current being switched off.
5.10.6
TRANSIENT PROTECTION
To avoid strong switch-on and switch-off transients in the
outputs, which might damage the monitor speakers, a relay is
included
which short-circuits the output of
the
playback
amplifiers for a few seconds after power is switched on, until DCconditions are stabilised, and also immediately after it has been
removed, before DC working conditions can change.
5.10.7

A socket is provided on the rear panel, which supplies +24 V from
each individual channel, when it goes into RECORD mode, enabling
external equipment functions to be controlled
(i.e.
noise
reduction units).
5.10.8
AUXILIARY SYNC OUTPUT

Apart from the normal sync signal which is routed to the LINE
OUTPUT connector, each playback amplifier incorporates a separate
sync amplifier. The signal from this extra sync output is
available independently for each channel at a separate connector
on the rear panel. This output is unbalanced and should not be
terminated with less than 10 KOhms.
The AUX SYNC OUTPUT does not in any way affect or interfere with
the ordinary sync signals available at the line output, nor can it
be controlled by the SYNC button on the remote control unit.
The AUX SYNC OUTPUT is useful for effects purposes, for example
phasing,
single shot repeats,
phrasing corrections, double
tracking, noise gate control, compressors in parallel etc., where
it is necessary to have available both the SYNC and the PLAYBACK
signals from the same channel.
The AUX SYNC SIGNAL is not affected by the automatic muting.
5.10.9
MUTING
To protect your speakers there is an electronic MUTING on the LINE
OUTPUT.
In STOP and WIND modes all outputs are muted.
When going from STOP to PLAY or RECORD the outputs are muted
during acceleration until the tape has reached nominal speed.
This muting can be cancelled in two ways;
A) By pressing the EDIT button on the tape deck.
B) by pressing the DEFEAT button on the remote control unit.
5.10.10
DROP IN / DROP OUT DELAY

When entering and leaving the RECORD mode an electronic delay
circuit automatically compensates for the physical
distance
between the erase and the record heads.
5.11
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL ATC

This section is the users guide of how to operate the ATC remote
control unit. The controls and indicators are separated in
subgroups:
Tape Deck Controls.
Search Keys.
Master Amplifier Controls.
Individual Amplifier Controls.
Monitor Controls.
Solo
Memory Controls.
Keyboard.
Position Transfer Keys.
Operation Keys.
Aux. Functions.
Tape Speed Control.
Wind Speed Readout.
Power-On conditions.
Special functions.
5.11.1
TAPE DECK CONTROLS
TAPEDECK CONTROL
These five illuminated pushbuttons control the tapedeck and
display its status. They have the same functions as the push
buttons on the deck except for the following:
- The single WIND push button and the WIND SPEED LEVER are
substituted by 2 buttons:
here
FORWARD WIND and REVERSE WIND
- Pressing START during SEARCH will illuminate the button, but the
deck will not go to START until the SEARCH is terminated.
The RECORD mode is, as on the tapedeck, not entered until REC and
START are pressed simultaneously and the RECORD mode will cease if
STOP is pressed momentarily while START is held down without
interrupting tape movement. However, see section Special Features
about changing this way of operation.
During SEARCH and locally commanded WIND both wind lamps are on.
5.11.2
SEARCH KEYS
SEARCH
Pressing SEARCH A (KB, or B) will interrupt the present tapedeck
mode and start a fast wind in order to bring TAPE POSITION equal
to A (KB, or B)-position. When this is obtained the SEARCH mode is
terminated with a STOP-command.
If START is pressed during SEARCH, the START key will be
illuminated but the START command will be held back until the
SEARCH is terminated.
SEARCH mode may be aborted at any time by pressing STOP.
During SEARCH, all transfer of new tape position to the searched
position is locked out.
5.11.3
MASTER AMPLIFIER CONTROL
MASTER AMP CONROL

Apart from the DEFEAT key, these keys have the effect of pressing
all 24 individual amplifier control keys simultaneously, i.e.;
- Pressing MASTER SAFE will command all 24 tracks to SAFE mode,
independent of their previous state (RECORD, READY or SAFE).
Pressing MASTER LINE (SYNC, or REPRO) will likewise
tracks to LINE (SYNC, or REPRO). Two exceptions exist:
set
all
1. If a track is in REC mode, it will not go to SYNC, but to

LINE. When the REC mode ends it will go to SYNC after a short
delay.
2. If a track is muted because one or more other tracks are
SOLO mode, it will not respond to MASTER commands.
in
The DEFEAT key serves two purposes:
- If pressed while one or more tracks are in SOLO mode the SOLO
will be terminated: The SOLO-LEDs will turn off and tracks
muted (because not SOLOed) will turn back to the state they
had before the first SOLO.
- If pressed while the amplifiers are muted because the tapedeck
is in STOP or WIND mode, the amplifiers will open in the state
indicated by the SYNC/REPRO LEDs. (Tracks in LINE are not
muted during STOP or WIND).
If pressed while the deck is in START (or REC) and no tracks
SOLOed it has no effect.
are
5.11.4
INDIVIDUAL AMPLIFIER CONTROL KEYS
The individual amplifier

control
keys
available
for
each
track can be divided
into 3 groups with only
little interaction:
a) RECORD CONTROL
b) MONITOR CONTROL
c) SOLO
5.11.5
RECORD CONTROL
The record-side of the amplifier can be in three states:
SAFE:
Green LED in SAFE-key ON. The recorder will NEVER start

recording, independent of tapedeck status.
READY:
Flashing red LED in READY-key. The recorder will start

recording
next time START and RECORD are pressed
simultaneously.
RECORD:
Steady red LED in READY-key. The track is recording.
Pressing SAFE will bring the track to SAFE-state,

previous state.
independent
of
Pressing READY will bring the track to READY-state if it was in

SAFE. Has no effect if already in READY or in RECORD. Pressing
START and REC will bring the track to RECORD if it was in READYstate. Otherwise no effect.
Terminating tapedeck RECORD-mode (pressing STOP, WIND, SEARCH or
STOP while START is held down) will bring tracks in RECORD-state
to READY-state. Otherwise no effect.
To review the DROP-IN/DROP-OUT possibilities:
A track will drop into record, when START and REC are pressed
simultaneously, if that track was selected to READY before
pressing. Selecting a track to READY while the deck is in RECORDmode will NOT make it start recording on this track, not before
next time REC and START are pressed. (NOTE: See section Special
Features)
DROP-OUT can be done in several ways:

- Pressing MASTER SAFE. All tracks will go to
movement not disturbed.
- Pressing individual SAFE.
tape continues.
- Pressing
READY.
STOP
SAFE-state,
tape
That track will go to SAFE-state, the
(WIND or SEARCH).
Tracks in RECORD will
go
to
- Pressing STOP while START is held down. Tracks in RECORD will go

to READY, tape movement not disturbed.
5.11.6
MONITOR CONTROL KEYS

The three monitor control keys LINE, SYNC and
REPRO select which signal is fed to the output
amplifier. In LINE, it is the line-input, in SYNC
the signal played back from the record head and in
REPRO the signal from the reproduce head. A fourth
state exists, MUTE, where nothing is connected to
the output amplifier.
The only exceptions from straight-forward
are:
control
When the tapedeck is in STOP or WIND mode tracks

selected to SYNC or REPRO are muted even though
the LED is on. To open the amplifier in the indicated state press DEFEAT or EDIT. Tracks in LINE
are not muted.
Selecting SYNC on a track that is recording or starting record on
a track in SYNC will make that track switch to (or stay in) LINE
but when recording stops it will go to SYNC after a short delay.
When a track is muted by a SOLO on one or more other tracks there
is no LINE/SYNC/REPRO-LED on and pressing LINE/SYNC/REPRO has no
effect.
NOTE:
See section
operation.
5.12
Special Functions
for
other
ways
of
5.11.7
SOLO KEY
This key is electronically latched; pressing it
first time will make the track enter the SOLOstate by pressing it second time it will leave
SOLO-state.
Entering SOLO:
If no other tracks are in SOLO it will not

the track itself but mute all others.
affect
If one or more other tracks are in SOLO it will

not affect other tracks, but open the track itself
in the state it was in before it was muted.
Leaving
SOLO:
If it is the only track in SOLO it will not affect

the track itself but open all others.
If it is not the only track in SOLO it will not
affect other tracks but mute the track itself.
Pressing DEFEAT will cause all tracks in SOLO to leave the

state and all muted tracks to re-open.
NOTE:
5.11.8
THE MUTING AND DEMUTING DONE WITH SOLO WILL

INTERFERE WITH RECORDING.
IN
SOLO-
NO
WAY
TAPE POSITION DISPLAY
TAPE POSITION
The tape position display is

the tape timer. It counts in
minutes and seconds at both
nominal speeds. When counting
down from zero it will display
a negative sign and increase
the absolute number.
The decimal point to the right of the seconds will flash with half
seconds.
5.11.9
MEMORY CONTROL KEYS
Which of the 32 memories that is used when one of the memorytransfer key ("A -> MEM", "MEM -> A", "B -> MEM", "MEM -> B") is
pressed is indicated by the 2-digit MEMORY-display.
Two keys "MEM + 1" and "MEM - 1" control the content of this
display. Pressing "MEM + 1" will increase, pressing "MEM - 1" will
decrease the content by one. Increasing from 32 will wrap around
to 1, decreasing from 1 will wrap around to 32.
5.11.10
KEYBOARD
Pressing any of the numeric keys
in the KEYBOARD will make that
digit appear in the rightmost
position
of
the
KEYBOARD
DISPLAY, and the previous digits
shift one position to the left.
Any number of digits may be
shifted in this way.
Pressing "+/-" will change the
sign in the KEYBOARD DISPLAY. If
the minus sign was on it will
turn
off indicating positive
sign. If no sign was on the
minus sign will turn on.
Pressing "CLR" (clear) will
the display to all zeroes
the sign to positive (off).
If KEYBOARD is being searched,
have no effect.
5.11.11
pressing any of these
keys
set
and
will
POSITION TRANSFER KEYS
These keys control transfer of positions between displays and

and from memory.
TAPE POSITION may be copied to KEYBOARD,
"TP -> KB", "TP -> A" or "TP -> B".
by
pressing
pressing
A or B may be stored in memory by pressing "A ->

"B -> MEM" and the memory may be recalled to A or B by
"MEM -> A" or "MEM -> B".
MEM" or
pressing
KEYBOARD may be copied to TAPE

"KB -> TP", "KB -> A" or "KB -> B".
A or
POSITION,
to
or
Since TAPE POSITION is the most important of the displays there is

a lock on the "KB -> TP"-key. It must be pressed twice without any
other key being pressed in between for the transfer to take place.
If the KEYBOARD-display should contain a number where the seconddigits are greater than 59, the number will be re-calculated to
correct minutes-seconds- format as the transfer takes place.
5.11.12
OPERATION KEYS
AT
A
AT
B
These keys control which command will be sent to the tapedeck when
the tape reaches A-position or B-position.
When TAPE POSITION is equal to A-position either a STOP-command, a
START-command or no command (CONTINUE) is sent.
When TAPE POSITION is equal to B-position either a STOP-command, a
SEARCH A-command or no command (CONTINUE) is sent.
The primary mode of operation is to create a shuttle-function by
selecting AT A: START and AT B: SEARCH A (with B greater than A).
When activated, for instance by SEARCH A, the tapedeck will then
at A go to START, when reaching B it will search back to A where
it will go to START and so on until the operator intervenes.
It should be noted that the operation is independent of how the
two positions became equal i.e. winding past B-position with AT B:
SEARCH A selected will start the SEARCH A-function.
5.11.13
AUX. FUNCTION KEYS

Each time KB-5 is pressed, 5 seconds will be
subtracted from the KEYBOARD POSITION (except when
SEARCH KB is on). Useful as a preroll: When TAPE
POSITION
is transferred to KEYBOARD
POSITION
because there is a need for later going back to
that point and hear it again then KB-5 will provide
a search-point early enough to start up the tape
before the interesting point comes.
The B-A key will, when pressed, calculate the difference between
B-POSITION and A-POSITION and show it in KEYBOARD POSITION in
minutes and seconds. Useful for calculating the playing-time in
shuttle-mode.
5.11.14
TAPE SPEED CONTROL KEYS AND DISPLAY
These keys control the tape speed. Normally NOMINAL is selected

and the display then shows either 15 or 30, as selected on the
tapedeck.
However, pressing NOMINAL will make the display show the actual
tapespeed in inches per second (down to hundreds) for a few
seconds, the tapespeed as measured on the tachometer roller on the
deck.
When VARIABLE SPEED
actual tapespeed.
is selected the display
continuously shows
In VARI-mode the speed is controlled with the UP/DOWN-keys. When

either is pressed the speed will change with a very slow rate, but
if it is held down for more than half a second, the speed-changerate will increase to a high value.
In this way the speed may be adjusted to any value by holding the
proper key down until it is close to the desired value and then
with short pressings fine-adjust.
The UP/DOWN-keys are active even though NOM is selected. When
going from NOM to VARI the speed will be the same as last time
VARI was selected if UP/DOWN has not been touched in between.
5.11.15
WIND SPEED READ-OUT

To easily adjust the maximum wind speed of the tapedeck
will also show wind speed if:
-
the
ATC
VARI is selected.
Forward or reverse wind is pressed simultaneously with START.
To get wind speed in ips, multiply the displayed number by 80.

Maximum wind speed is factory set to 300
reading of 3.80.
ips,
i.e.
display
5.11.16
POWER-ON CONDITIONS
When power
condition:
is applied to the ATC,
it will be in
the
following
- All amplifiers commanded to SAFE and SYNC but muted because

STOP.
- All position-displays reset to zero.
- All memories reset to zero.
- Memory-display set to 01.
- At A: CONT and AT B: CONT selected.
- NOM selected.
5.12
of
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
To suit different customer demands six different options are built
into the remote control system.
These options are already
programmed and can be selected with internal switching.
On the ATC Local pcb a DIL switch (Dual-In-Line
switch) is mounted. The DIL switch has 8 switch
functions of which the first 6 are connected.
To get access to this pcb see section 8,
service.
DIL switch position no 1.
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
LINE - MUTE
Position OFF: When the tapedeck is in STOP or WIND mode the output
of all amplifiers are muted. They will open in PLAY
or RECORD when the tape reaches nominal speed. When
muted the amplifiers can be manually opened by
activating DEFEAT or EDIT button.
Position
ON: LINE is automatically selected when ever MUTE would

have
been.
After
STOP or WIND
all
tracks
automatically return to previous settings.
VARISPEED
Position OFF: The UP and DOWN keys for setting of VARISPEED can be
used only when the recorder is in VARISPEED mode.
Position
ON: The UP and DOWN keys can be

NOMINAL and VARISPEED modes.
activated
in
DROP-IN
Position OFF: Record mode is entered by simultaneously

START and RECORD.
Position
both
pressing
ON: Providing the tapedeck is running in PLAY mode,

record can be entered by pressing RECORD only.
DROP-OUT
Position OFF: Cancellation of record mode without interrupting

tape motion (drop out) is done by pressing START and
simultaneously giving a short STOP command.
Position
ON: Cancellation of record mode is done when START

is pressed.
only
Position OFF: Record indication

record mode.
Position
signal
present
for
in
ON: Record indication signal present for tracks in

record
AND tracks in LINE mode
(i.e.
Dolby
monitoring switching).
DROP IN TIMING
Position OFF: RECORD function immediately activated

mode is commanded.
Position
tracks
when
ON: Record function is held back until the

reached nominal speed.
record
tape
has
(NOTE: This has no relation to the drop in/drop out

timing circuit which eliminates hole/overlap due to
distance between erase and record head)
DIL switch positions no 7. and 8.
RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION.
The DIL switch is factory set to the OFF positions.

NOTE:
Pos. 1. of the DIL switch is at the end closest to the edge

of the board.
6.
OPTIONS
6.1
REMOTE TAPE POSITION DISPLAY

A remote TAPE POSITION DISPLAY can be located, for example, on the
mixing console. For this purpose a connector labelled SLAVE DISPLAY
is available at the rear. This connector supplies the timer signal
in multiplexed BCD-code and voltage for powering of the remote
display, maximum cable length 10 m. An external display can be
ordered ready made from the factory. Consult your dealer.
6.2
XLR CONNECTOR PANEL

A panel with XLR type connectors for LINE IN and LINE OUT signals
can be mounted on the back of the machine. The panel is mounted on
a hinged door and allows free access to all other connectors. The
pin configuration is shown in diagram 9075.
6.3
VU-METER PANEL
The VU-meter panel is designed as a separate independent unit
connected to the machine. If desired, the meter panel can be
removed and placed anywhere convenient (maximum cable length 10m).
6.4
TAPE SPEEDS 7.5 - 15 IPS

To special order the TR533 series tape recorders can be delivered
with the tape speeds 7.5 and 15 ips. This version has different
software and the varispeed range is set to 7 to 30 ips.
6.5
NAB - CCIR SWITACHABLE

The modular design of the AM77 amplifier with its
equalizer prints makes some modifications possible.
plug
in
For customers using only one tape speed, the AM77 amplifier can be
equipped with both NAB and CCIR equalizers. Switching between the
two is done with the pushbuttons otherwise used to select tape
speed.
6.6
REMOTE CONTROL FLOOSTAND

A floorstand on castors for the ATC
remote control is available. The
remote control can be tilted in
different
positions,
operating
height of the remote control is
approx 70 cm. Consult your dealer.
7.
AUDIO ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

The adjustment procedure to be described allows the user to adjust
the AM77 RECORD-PLAYBACK AMPLIFIERS so that the frequency versus
amplitude record-playback response of the machine is within
specification. Because the machine is adaptable to any reasonable
standard, no specific TEST TAPE LEVEL (TTL) or STUDIO LINE LEVEL
(SLL) will be defined. In each particular case the user may
substitute these terms for his own working levels, and the actual
levels in each machine are stated in the test report. The
adjustment will only be described for one speed (15 ips) since the
procedure is identical for the two speeds. It is assumed that the
heads have been demagnetized and adjusted properly.
7.1
PLAYBACK (REPRO) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

1. Load test tape. Make sure that all channels are in SAFE mode.
Connect voltmeter to LINE OUT of channel to be adjusted, and
switch it to REPRO mode.
2. Go to PLAY at the level adjust section of the test tape.
3. Adjust P1, LEVEL, of the proper REPRO-playback equalizer to SLL
+/- the correction found in table 1.
TEST
Desired
Magnetization
at SLL (nWb/m)
185
200
250
320
510
TAPE MAGNETIZATION (nWb/m)

185
200
250
320
0
+0.7
+1.4
+4.8
-0.7
0
+1.9
+4.1
-1.4
-1.9
0
+2.1
-4.8
-4.1
-2.1
0
-8.8
-8.1
-6.2
-4
Table 1.
Correction in dB from Studio Line Level to Test Tape Level.
7.1.1
AUDIO AMPLIFIER BLOCK DIAGRAM
7.2
PLAYBACK FREQUENCY RESPONSE ADJUSTMENT

4. Go to the frequency response section of the test tape.
PLAY.
5. Note the level of the 1 kHz tone.
TTL level.
Normally 10 or 20 dB
Select
below
6. Adjust P2, Sec, so that the 6 kHz tone is equal in level

the 1 kHz tone (At 30 ips: 10 kHz, at 7.5 ips: 6 kHz).
to
7. Adjust P4, MED-HIGH FREQ, so that the 12 kHz tone is equal in

level to the 1 kHz tone ( At 30 ips: 16 kHz, at 7.5 ips: 12
kHz).
8. Adjust P5, HIGH-FREQ, so that the 18 kHz tone is equal in level
to the 1 kHz tone (At 30 ips: 18 kHz, at 7.5 ips: 16 kHz).
Due to mutual dependence to these adjustments, points 5-8 should
be repeated as many times as necessary to obtain a flat frequency
response. At last check points 2 and 3 and, if necessary, readjust.
7.2.1
SYNC FREQUENCY RESPONSE ADJUSTMENT

Sync frequency response adjustments are identical to playback
adjustments, except that SYNC should be selected as LINE OUT.
NOTE: Do not try to adjust P3,LOW FREQ, with test tape. Since the
test tape (normally) is full-track recorded, it will cause
too high levels at low frequencies due to the fringing
effect.
7.3
BIAS ADJUSTMENT
1. Place a blank reel of tape on the machine. Select the channel
under adjustment to READY and select RECORD, without LINE IN
signal.
2. Connect voltmeter (response above 200 kHz)
CURRENT TEST POINT.
Adjust BIAS RESONANCE for maximum reading.
to
BIAS/RECORD
3. Turn the proper P1,

clockwise.
BIAS CURRENT,
potentiometer fully
anti-
4. Connect the voltmeter to LINE OUT and select REPRO. Feed a

kHz signal approx 20 dB below SLL to LINE IN (At 30 ips:
kHz, at 7.5 ips: 5 kHz).
10
20
5. Slowly turn the P1, BIAS CURRENT potentiometer clockwise and

watch the LINE OUT level rise to a maximum value, after which
it will drop with increasing bias current. Continue until this
drop (due to self erasing) is approx 3 dB in relation to the
maximum value.
Normally bias current is 4-6 mA, corresponding to 40-60 mV across
the internal 10 ohm resistor at the test jack.
NOTE: For optimum result this "3 dB overbias" may vary according
to the type of tape used. If in doubt, refer to the tape
manufacturers specifications.
7.4
RECORD LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

1. Still with the blank tape and recording on the
adjustment, feed 1 kHz at SLL to LINE IN.
channel
under
2. With voltmeter at LINE OUT, and REPRO selected, adjust P2, REC
LEVEL, to read SLL on the voltmeter.
7.5
RECORD - PLAYBACK FREQUENCY RESPONSE

3. Feed 1 kHz at -20 dB (below SLL) to LINE IN.
level.
Note the LINE OUT
4. Feed 12 kHz, same level, to LINE IN. Adjust P3, MED-HIGH FREQ
to obtain the same level at LINE OUT as at 1 kHz.
5. Feed 18 kHz, same level, to LINE IN. Adjust P4, HIGH FREQ to
obtain the same level -1 dB at LINE OUT as at 1 kHz.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 due to mutual
frequency response is obtained.
dependence
until
flat
6. At the same level, vary the signal between 30 and 200 Hz while
monitoring LINE OUT. Adjust P3, LOW FREQ, on the playback
equalizer, to obtain the most satisfying result.
7. Rewind the piece of tape recorded at point 6, select SYNC and
PLAY and adjust P3, LOW FREQ, on the sync equalizer in the same
manner.
7.5.1
PHASE SHIFT ADJUSTMENT

8. Feed a 3 kHz SQUAREWAVE at approx -6 dB (below SLL) to LINE IN.
Monitor LINE OUT with an oscilloscope and adjust P5, PHASE
SHIFT, to obtain the best squarewave response.
UNDERCOMPENSATED
CORRECT
OVERCOMPENSATED
NOTE: If the azimuth of the record head is adjusted by recording

and playing back instead of playing back a test tape in SYNC
mode, the PHASE SHIFT should be turned fully clockwise on
the tracks used for this purpose, in order to get correct
azimuth.
7.6
ERASE ADJUSTMENT
1.
With the blank tape, select READY

adjustment and select RECORD.
on
the
channel
under
2.
Connect voltmeter to ERASE CURRENT TEST POINT and adjust ERASE

RESONANCE to maximum reading.
3A. If a selective voltmeter is available, then record a piece of

tape with 1 kHz at SLL +6 dB. Rewind, go to RECORD again and
measure with the selective voltmeter set to 1 kHz, at LINE OUT
(in REPRO mode). Adjust ERASE CURRENT until specification is
met.
3B. If a selective voltmeter is not available, then set ERASE

CURRENT to the value stated in the test report (measuring 1 mV
per mA across the internal 1 ohm resistor at the test jack).
7.7
VU - METER DEFLECTION
The VU-METER level adjustment depends on the metering system used
in the studio. If the studio uses VU-meters to set levels, then
the VU-meters on the machine should be set to the same level as
the studio VU-meters. If the studio uses peak reading meters
(PPM), then the 0 on the VU-meter scale should correspond to a
level approx 6 dB below the peak level indicated by the studio
meters.
Adjustment of VU-meter reading is accessable on the rear of the
meter panel, with individual trimmers for each channel. Adjust
with test tape as reference or use a tone sent from the studio
equipment.
7.8
BIAS TRAPS AND DC CURRENT ADJUSTMENTS

These adjustments are not accessable from the front and the AM77
amplifier must therefore be connected via an extension cable when
adjustment is carried out. On the other hand, they are not part of
any routine check, and readjustment is only necessary when
components close related to the adjustable components have been
substituted.
OUTPUT AMPLIFIER DC-CURRENT
A. Select STOP, LINE IN and without any input signal.
B. Connect voltmeter across resistor R137 (15 ohm) in series with
the output transistors.
C. Adjust P2 for a reading of 250 mV, corresponding to 17 mA
idle current.
OUTPUT AMPLIFIER BIAS TRAP
A. Select RECORD, LINE IN and without any input signal.
B. Connect oscilloscope to line output (pin 14A).
C. Adjust coil L7 for minimum bias leakage.
PLAYBACK PREAMPLIFIER BIAS TRAP
A. Select RECORD, REPRO and without any input signal.
B. Connect oscilloscope to pin 4 on the playback equaliser
connector.
print
SYNC PREAMPLIFIER BIAS TRAP

A. Select RECORD on neighbouring channel, and SYNC on channel
under adjustment.
B. Connect oscilloscope to pin 4 on the sync equaliser print
connector.
RECORD AMPLIFIER BIAS TRAP
A. Select RECORD without any input signal.
B. Connect oscilloscope to either end of C39/C40 (220 uF).
7.8.1
BIAS TRAPS, LOCATION
7.9
REMOTE CONTROL ATC ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
The ATC contains only 2 adjustments, used to set the limits of the
varispeed range.
Before adjusting, loosen the two screws fixing the ATC local pcb
at the rear and pull out the ATC local pcb to get access to the
two trimmers.
Select PLAY at 15 ips and VARIspeed and press DOWN long enough to
be sure that the deck is running at minimum varispeed. Adjust P2
to read between 9.50 and 10.00 ips in the speed display.
Press UP long enough to be sure that the deck is running at
maximum varispeed. Adjust P1 to read between 20.00 and 21.00 ips
in the speed display.
Due to mutual dependence, the procedure shold be repeated
the figues in both ends are correct.
P1
and
until
P2 are located at the left corner of the pcb.
The 3rd potentiometer on the board is factory adjusted and should

not be touched.
7.10
TAPE DECK MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
7.10.1
REEL PLATFORM HEIGHT

Remove the black top cover on top of the NAB reel adapter and
insert a 4 mm Allen key in the centre hole. Turn clockwise to
lower the platform and anti-clockwise to raise it.
With the alignment template as guide, adjust the reel platform

height for minimum space between the template and the lower reel
flange without the template touching the the flange. If this
cannot be obtained the reel is not flat and can not be used.
7.10.2
PINCHROLLER PRESSURE - 1.6 TO 1.7 KG

Pinchroller pressure is measured with a spring scale through the
center line of the capstan shaft and pinchroller. Remove the
pinchroller top cover. Re-insert the screw and hook on the spring
scale to the screw.
With no tape loaded press PLAY and pull back on the spring scale
while holding a finger on the pinchroller. Read the pressure on
the spring scale when the pinchroller begins to loose contact with
the the capstan shaft.
Correct pressure is 1.6 to 1.7 kg.
Adjustments are made on the pinchroller solenoid shaft.
7.10.3
WRAP ROLLER PRESSURE - 1.1 TO 1.2 KG

Wrap roller pressure is measured and adjusted as above.
Correct pressure is 1.1 to 1.2 kg.
7.10.3
cont'd
PINCH ROLLER AND WRAP ROLLER PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT:

After loosening lock nut C and lock screw E, turn the shaft D and
screw it either into part A+B to increase pressure, or away from
part A+B in order to decrease pressure.
When correct
screw E.
pressure is obtained,
tighten lock nut C and
lock
After adjustment, make sure that the ferrite core is parallell to

the solenoid shaft and that the ferrite core can move freely in
the transformer coil.
7.10.4
ROLLER PERPENDICULARITY
The
pinchroller and the guide roller are adjusted to
be
perpendicular to the tape deck by means of three set screws in
their bases. To reach them, their covers are removed and a 2 mm
Allen key is inserted in the hole seen within the top of the
roller.
Rotating the roller it is possible to find the head of the screw

with the Allen key. At each of the three positions, place the
ALIGNMENT TEMPLATE against the side of the roller and check for
perpendiculaarity and height. Adjusting each screw in turn will
tilt the roller accordingly. It will also affect the height so
that the three screws must be properly related to each other in
order to obtain both perpendicularity and correct height with
regard to the tape deck. In some cases it may be necessary to
loosen or tighten the center screw which holds the roller assembly
in place.
The final adjustments of the pinchroller must be made
headblock adjustments are made with tape running.
after
the
CAUTION: When making these adjustments, be very careful to remove

the Allen key from the roller before pressing the PLAY
button, otherwise the pinchroller will be jammed against
the capstan shaft.
7.11
TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENTS

Tools needed: 811662
969014
969016
969017
Alignment
Allen key
Allen key
Allen key
template
4 mm
3 mm
2 mm.
The following adjustements are critical for proper performance and

may require some experience. It is important that the adjustments
are done in the order described.
7.11.1
ALL MODE ADJUSTMENT

Before any adjustments are made, it is VERY IMPORTANT that the
reel platform height is correct at both supply and take up side.
As there exist reels with flanges of various thickness, this
adjustment must be done whenever changing to a new type of reel.
Insert a 4 mm Allen key as described in section 7.10.1
Make sure the reel is properly pressed down on the
and locked.
reel
adapter
Place the alignment template, using the tape deck as reference

surface, as shown in fig 2, 2a and 2b. Adjust the platform height
for minimum space between the template and the bottom flange,
without the template touching the flange. See fig 2.
If this can not be done, the reel is not flat and can not be used.
7.11.1
cont'd
7.11.2
GUIDE ROLLER HEIGHT AND PERPENDICULARITY

All guide rollers must have correct perpendicularity, see
7.10.4.
section
The height of the rollers shall be adjusted so that the alignment

template is as close as possible to the lower edge of the roller.
See fig 3 and 3a.
7.11.3
GUIDE ROLLER INFLUENCE

The perpendicularity and height of the guide rollers
have
different influence on the tape travel in different operating
modes.
The table below shows the significance of different
different modes. The roller numbers refer to fig 1.
rollers
in
-----------------------------------------------------------------MODE
MOST SIGNIFICANT LESS SIGNIFICANT NOT SIGNIFICANT
-----------------------------------------------------------------Rewind
1
2
3
Fast Forward
8
7
6
Play
4-5-6
2-3-7
1-8
------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE:
Rollers no 1, 2, 7 and 8 are not adjustable. These

are factory set using special tools.
rollers
7.11.4
PINCHROLLER
The pinchroller shall NOT be fully perpendicular in rest position.
In rest position it shall tilt SLIGHTLY toward the
capstan shaft.
top
of
the
When the pinchroller is manually pressed against the capstan

shaft, the top of the pinchroller shall first come into contact
with the capstan shaft, while there is still a small gap at the
bottom. This gap is approx. 0.05 mm and adjustment is made by
using a lamp on the opposite side to clearly be able to see the
position. When the pinchroller is making contact at the top, light
shall just barely be seen at the bottom.
When the pinchroller is activated with full solenoid pressure, the
light will disappear due to the torsion effect.
7.11.5
TEST OF TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT

With tape running in play mode at 15 ips, simulate lower supply
tape tension. This is obtained by manually forcing the left servo
arm a little towards left position. See fig 4.
Fig 4
In this condition, with back tension reduced, observe the tape

travel and make sure the tape is within the three tape guides in
the headblock.
IF NOT:
A. If the tape tends to travel upwards, adjust roller no

6. The top of this roller shall be adjusted TOWARDS
the capstan shaft. See fig 5.
B. If the tape tends to travel downwards, adjust roller
no 6. The top of this roller shall be adjusted AWAY
from the capstan shaft. See fig 5.
7.12.
HEADBLOCK
7.12.1
COARSE HEAD ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: THIS ADJUSTMENT ONLY NECESSARY WHEN A HEADSTACK HAS BEEN
REPLACED. FOR AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT ONLY, PROCEED TO 7.12.2
Each headstack is mounted on its individual mounting plate with 3
setscrew calibration points; 1, 3 and 5 and two locking screws; 2
and 4.
To begin a coarse head adjustment, loosen screw 4 half a turn and
use the adjustment template to correct the head for tilt with
screw 3 and azimuth with screw 5. Screws 1, 3 and 5 together will
adjust the height of the head. Check the height adjustment using
the position of the tape against each individual head as a guide.
On the record and playback heads the tape should be exactly
centered between the outside shields of the edge tracks. The erase
head height adjustment uses as a reference the outer edges of the
edge tracks, which should be very slightly wider than the tape
width. Keep a constant check on tilt and azimuth by placing the
adjustment template head-on to the head (BUT NOT TOUCHING IT) for
tilt or flat against it for a rough check of azimuth.
Tighten screw 4 and loosen screw 2. Using a grease pencil, smear
across the front of each head, check the tape wrap, which should
be centered on the head gap of the record and playback heads. In
the case of the erase head the tape must cover a wider area due to
the staggered arrangement used. In this case it may be necessary
to adjust the plastic cap which serves as a stop for the guide
roller creating erase wrap. This may be loosened from below the
tape deck and adjusted in position so that the guide roller keeps
the tape properly wrapped around the erase head.
After the best visual adjustment of tilt, height and azimuth has
been obtained at the headstacks, check the flutter roller. This
can be adjusted for tilt by means of two small screws.
7.12.2
FINE AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT

Demagnetize the heads, rollers and tools.
With a large distance between the tracks, the azimuth adjustment
becomes highly critical. We recommend the following procedure;
Play a test tape with a 1 kHz signal. Connect the output of track
1 to the horizontal input of an oscilloscope and the output of
track 2 to the vertical input and adjust the input levels to give
the same lenght of trace for each input.
When both inputs are connected, the trace should be a single line
at 45 degrees inclination with respect to the baseline. Any
deviation from the correct azimuth alignment will cause the trace
on the oscilloscope to open out into an elipse turning into a
circle when 180 degrees out of phase. Adjust the azimuth of the
head accordingly, using screw 5.
Disconnect the output of track 2 and substitute with track 3.

Again adjust azimuth to obtain the correct image. Continue
comparing track 1 against the following tracks until the opposite
edge track is reached. When adjustment is correct for the two edge
tracks, play the different frequency sections of the test tape,
going up the frequency scale till the highest frequency on the
test tape is reached.
At the higher frequencies be very careful not to overdo the
adjustment since it is very easy to screw right through a complete
cycle on the tape and have the azimuth apparently correct but
displaced by one or more cycles at high frequencies.
To adjust the record head azimuth, place the recorder in sync mode
and use the test tape in the same manner as for the playback head.
After the fine azimuth adjustment procedure has been completed,
check that the record and playback heads do not make contact with
the fixed mmetal shield around them, as this would disturb the
grounding arrangements.
7.13
MECHANICAL BRAKES
Information not yet released.
7.14
TAPE DECK LOGIC

Information not yet released.
7.15
TAPE TENSION ADJUSTMENT
7.15.1
STATIC ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment
replaced.
necessary
only
when tape
tension
spring
has
been
Tools required: Spring tension gauge 0-2 kg.

5.5 mm wrench.
Spring guide (drw 1878 and 1879).
Adjustment of the tape tension spring is a static adjustment made
without mains switched on.
Remove top cover of tension arm roller. Replace screw only and use
this to attach spring tension gauge.
Place the appropriate tension scale (drw 1878/1897) under the
servo arm so that the 0-line is flush with the edge of the arm.
Pull the spring tension gauge at right angle. The reading on the
spring tension gauge should correspond to value on paper scale.
If necessary adjust the tension spring below the tape deck. Loosen
the lock nut with the 5.5 mm wrench and adjust with the knurled
nut. Tighten lock nut.
NOTE: Values from 0 to 500 g are the most critical and shall
correspond to spring guide and BE EQUAL ON BOTH SUPPLY AND
TAKE UP SIDE.
7.15.2
TAPE TENSION, ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT

PCB 940011, DIAGRAM 1777
Required tool: Spring scale 0 - 600 g.
The servo potentiometers for supply and take up side shall be
turned to a position giving +12 volt on the wiper whith servoarm
in restposition, i.e. when no tape is loaded.
The servopotentiometers can be turned after loosing the 2
holding the potentiometer.
screws
If a piece of paper is placed in front of the tape end sensor in

the center of the headblock, this will override the tape end
command and simplify adjustment procedure.
Connect a piece of tape or string between an empty reel and a
springscale (dynamometer), see drawing 1886, and select REWIND on
the ATC.
Adjust P4 "Wind Servo" potentiometer on the Reel Motor Servo board
until the springscale gives a reading of 550 g.
Select PLAY and adjust P5 "Play Servo" for a reading of 200 g on
the supply side and 250 g on the take up side (the 50 g difference
is due to the added friction in the tape path). The difference
between supply and take up tension is created by an offset.
Adjust P3 "Stand By Servo" for a reading of 50 - 75 g. Make sure
the mechanical brakes do not disturb the measurement. Release the
mechanical brake by activating the solenoid by hand. The stand by
servo tension should not be set too high as it may result in
"creeping" in stop mode.
Variable WIND adjustment, P1 and P2.
Set WIND lever on frontplate to center position.
wiper or pin 9 at pcb connector.
Read +14 volt on
Select WIND on the tape deck.

Adjust P1 Forward for a reading of 8 volt at cathode of diode D2.
Adjust P2 Reverse for a reading of 8 volt at cathode of diode D1.
7.16
SERVO CONTROLLED SOLENOIDS

The
electronically controlled pinch roller and wrap roller
solenoids are equipped with a position sensor in the form of a
differential transformer. The ferrite core of the transformer is
mechanically connected to the solenoid shaft.
7.16.1
ADJUSTMENTS PINCHROLLER SOLENOID

P1: EDIT position of the pinchroller is adjusted in EDIT mode to
give contact between tape and playback head. Adjust P1 so that
pinchroller stays NOT closer than 3 mm from the capstan shaft.
P2: Parking position of the pinchroller is adjusted with the
recorder in STOP mode. Adjust for a parking position 3 mm from
the mechanical rest position.
P3: "Pinchroller In" status. The moment the capstan motor and reel
motors are started is adjusted with P3.
Insert a 4.5 mm plate in the travel path of the pinchroller
solenoid. Press PLAY to activate the solenoid, which will now
travel to its endposition less 1.5 mm. Adjust P3 to no reaction in reel or capstan motors, and then turn P3 clockwise
just to the position when PLAY mode starts.
The wrap roller driver is identical to the
except for adjustment.
7.16.2
pinchroller
driver,
ADJUSTMENTS WRAP ROLLER SOLENOID

P1: No influence.
P2: Parking position of the wrap roller is adjusted with the
recorder in STOP mode. Adjust for a parking position 3 mm from
the mechanical rest position.
P3: No influence.
7.17
CAPSTAN MOTOR SERVO SYSTEM

PCB 940002, DIAGRAMS
1792, 1793, 1817
BASIC ADJUSTMENT
The crystal
small steps
indicated.
controlled reference frequency can be adjusted

with jumper switches SW2 to SW6. Set jumpers
in
as
Set the PHASE GAIN potentiometer to its center position.

Set jumper switch SW7 to PLL ON.
Connect voltmeter to testpoint TP6 and adjust HIGH and LOW speed
potentiometers to a reading of 7,5 V (center of PLL working
range).
Jumper switches:
SW6 Speed adjust, left=decrease right=increase, most significant
SW2 Speed adjust, left=decrease right=increase,
SW5 Speed adjust, left=decrease right=increase, least significant
SW7 PLL ON/OFF
SW1 Speed pair select 7.5/15 15/30 ips.
(15/30 version R25=4k7, R26=22k, R27=33k, R28= 82k, C13=4n7)
(7^/15 version R25=22k, R26=47k, R27=68k, R28=120k, C13=10nF)
(Different ATC software also required)
7.17.1
CAPSTAN TACHO SENSOR

PCB 82-10X, DIAGRAM 9873
The capstan tacho sensor board is mounted close to
motor and includes the lamp driver and a circuit to
best possible square wave output.
the capstan
achieve the
LAMP AND PHOTOTRANSISTOR POSITIONING

The lamp should be placed 5-8 mm above the tacho disc and the tube
with the phototransistor as close as possible without actually
touching the glass disc.
ADJUSTMENTS
Connect an oscilloscope across the output terminals of the
preamplifier and check the shape of the resulting square wave. The
phototransistor tube should be turned to obtaing at least 4 V
peak-to-peak, with best posssible wave shape.
P1:
Adjust P1 for minimum w & f at 30 ips.
P2:
Set to mechanical middle position.
Note A: For minimum square wave jitter, place lamp as far

possible from the glass disc.
Note B: To center the lamp, turn it for maximum pulse width
lowerpart of pulse.
as
of
7.17.2
CAPSTAN TACHO DISC
Part no 501010
Tha capstan tacho disc is carefully centered at the factory.

Furhter adjustments are only necessary if the tacho disc is
replaced. Adjustment can also be necessary if the disc has been
removed in connection with installation of new capstan shaft.
In order to center the disc the hub is fitted
spaced adjustment screws.
with
equally
Adjustments is best done with a wow & flutter meter connected,

preferrably a meter with built in filters in order to detect w & f
coming from other rotating parts in the tape path.
Before adjustment, make sure that the PLL (phase locked loop)
on. Check jumper SW7 on the capstan motor servo pcb. See 7.17.
is
Tune the filter of the w&f meter to 12,1 Hz at 15 ips (24,2 Hz

30 ips) and note the reading on the w&f meter.
at
Mark the three set screws with no 1, 2 and 3.

Tighten screw no 1 VERY little (approx 1 degree) and check wow. If
wow gets worse, slack screw no 1 until optimal position for this
screw is found.
Repeat the procedure for screw no 2 and finally screw no 3.
Go back to screw no 1 and check that it still
position.
has
its
optimum
By tuning the w&f meter to other frequencies, influence from

different rotating rollers can be detected. Following frequencies
are valid for rotating parts in the tape path at 15 ips;
2
3
4
6
12.1
15
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Guide roller
Pinchroller.
Guide roller
Guide roller
Capstan shaft
Flutter idler
60 mm.
30 mm.
20 mm.
10 mm/tacho disc.
roller in headblock.
8.1
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
8.1.1
DEMAGNETIZATION
Tape heads and other metal parts in the tape path can become
permanently magnetized if the mains voltage drops during record
mode. This causes noise and distortion and can in bad cases
partially erase high frequencies on prerecorded tapes. In order to
avoid this, daily demagnetising is recommended. To demagnetise
proceed as follows.
Slowly move the switched on demagnetiser towards the heads and
parts to be demagnetised. Move the tip of the demagnetiser slowly
and with an even motion up and down the magnetic head without
switching off the demagnetiser. Slowly withdraw the demagnetiser
until 1 m away from the recorder and switch off the demagnetiser.
Be sure not to scratch the heads with the tip of the demagnetiser.
8.1.2
VENTILATION
The two ventilation fans in the tape deck are equipped with airfilters and located in the respective side panels. After removing
the front panel the filters can be slid out for replacement or
cleaning.
When both ends of the filter has been used, dirty filters are
either replaced or vacuum cleaned. Dirty filters will cause
increased temperature inside the tape deck and at the rear panel
heat sinks.
Three ventilators, one for each group of 8 tracks, are located in
the lower sidepanel. These ventilators are not equipped with
filters and shall be cleaned regularly. If the airflow is blocked
the audio amplifiers will be stressed by the increased temperature.
The condition of the filters should be checked every two
or more frequently if air pollution is high.
8.1.3
months,
LUBRICATION
A few parts in the Lyrec TR533 require periodic lubrication. The
capstan top bearing should be lubricated with two drops of oil
every month. Use ESSO Nuto HP32 oil (or equivalent low viscosity
oil) as supplied with the recorder. Apply a drop of oil on the tip
of a piece of wire and lubricate each of the two sinter bearings.
Once a year put a drop of oil on the solenoid plungers.
From time to time it might be necessary to lubricate the rubber
expander ring if the reels are difficult to put on to the hub. Use
a few drops of ESSO Nuto HP32 and spread it around the ring.
Operate the LOCK/UNLOCK mechanism a few times so that the oil will
spread evenly around the rubber ring.
8.2.1
ACCESS TO ATC REMOTE CONTROL PCBS

The ATC Local contains only one printed circuit board. It is
located between the tape deck and the audio amplifiers and is
accessible from the rear. When the chassis is unscrewed it can be
pulled out.
The ATC Remote contains a mother board on which 4 daughter boards
are plug-in mounted, refer to fig. 4. To disassemble it, place it
upside down and remove 2 screws in each side, and the bottom will
come off. Next, remove 9 4 mm nuts holding the motherboard to the
top part. Gently lift the board by pressing on the keys, taking
care not to loose the spacers between the board and chassis. Once
the board is free, the daughterboards may be removed by carefully
lifting them off the motherboard, taking care not to damage
contact pins.
When reassembling insert the daughterboards without
contact
displacement and do not over-tighten the nuts on the 3 upper
studs. Make sure that moving parts of the keys do not touch the
chassis.
8.2.2
ACCESS TO PC BOARDS
Drawings 1799 and 1805 (located in section 12) give detailed
information regarding rear panel power transistors and other
details located on the control box.
Control box, physical layout.
8.3
TAPE DECK LOGIC, THEORY OF OPERATION

TR533, physical overall view.
8.3
TAPE DECK LOGIC, THEORY OF OPERATION

TR533, Tape transport blockdiagram
8.3.1
DESCRIPTION OF CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVER.

Drawing: 1775
PCB: 940033
The Capstan Motor Driver board serves the purpose of delivering
the necessary current to the capstan motor, with a gain that is
switched between acceleration of the motor and normal operation,
further to prevent the motor from running when not in RECORD or
PLAY-modes, and finally to give a signal out to indicate whether
the motor is locked to correct speed or not.
The incoming error voltage from Capstan Motor Servo, applied to
pin 14, is amplified in IC1, and fed to the gain-controlling
potentiometer P1. The more or less attenuated voltage is fed to
the r-c combination R19-C4, which reduces the influence of too
high frequency components in the error signal.
IC4 together with a NPN power transistor, TIP 641 located on a
cooling fin on the rear panel,
form a
voltage-to-current
converter. The current in the motor is monitored as the voltage
across R22, and used as feedback to the inverting input of IC4,
which in turn drives the base of the transistor, the emitter
delivering current to the motor.
Three auxiliary circuits are found around this:
- IC2 compares the incoming error voltage to a fixed voltage to
detect when the capstan is in lock. With a high error voltage,
the capstan is out of lock, pin 6 is high and the LED not on.
When locked, the error voltage is close to zero volts, pin 6
will then go low and the LED turn on.
- IC3 compares the voltage from the take-up servo arm to a voltage
adjusted with P2. If, during Play-mode or acceleration of the
capstan motor, the servo arm should approach the rest position,
so much that it might cause loose tape on the take-up side, the
output of IC3 will go low, D2 conduct and thereby attenuate the
control voltage for the motor. The result of this is, that the
motor decelerates, not passing through so much tape, that it
will be loose.
- Transistors TR2-5 with associated components have the function
of preventing the capstan motor from running when it is not
intended, and further to ensure a smooth start of the motor,
preventing loops.
When play-mode is entered, the pinch roller is activated, giving
out a signal "Pinch Roller Status In" as it is close to the
capstan. Without this signal, TR2 is on, leaving TR3, 4 and 5 on.
TR 3 and 5 will then short-circuit the control for the motor. When
pin 11, Pinch Roller Status In, goes to 24 volts, C3 will charge
through R13, giving a small delay before TR2 saturates. TR3 and 4
will cut off, TR3 enabling the voltage to the voltage-to-current
converter, TR4 cutting off will allow C8 to charge to 15 volts
through R27. As C8 charges, TR5 gradually turns off, sinking less
and less of the base current for the output transistor,

of soft start of the capstan motor.
ensuring
As pin 11 goes low, C3 will quickly discharge through D1, TR3 and
4 will turn on, C8 will discharge through R26 and the motor will
stop.
8.3.2
DESCRIPTION OF CAPSTAN MOTOR SERVO

Drawings 1792 and 1793.
PCB 940001
The Capstan Motor Servo board contains the heart of the Capstan
Phase Locked Loop system. Apart from this board, the servo loop
consists of Capstan Tacho Sensor, Capstan Motor Driver and the
capstan motor itself with optical disc.
The board contains three principal parts: oscillator with divider
(IC1-8), reference frequency selector (IC9) and frequency and
phase comparator (IC10-14).
The oscillator is a 6 MHz crystal controlled oscillator with IC1,
a combined oscillator-divider circuit, as the active element,
providing a 6 MHz output on TP1 for test purposes.
On Q5 (pin 7) a 187.5 kHz square-wave is available as solenoid and
bias reference frequency: IC2 pin 3 delivers a buffered output
for the servo solenoids, R4 and C3 making the square wave more
into a triangle, and C4 removing the dc-component. IC2 pin 5 and
IC3 pin 5 supply square waves in counterphase as bias reference
frequency, one of the phases being inverted by IC3 pin 3.
Q14 of IC1 (pin 3) outputs 366 Hz to half of IC4, a dual 4 bit
counter, that in turn provides 45.8 Hz on Q2, pin 5, and 22.9 Hz
on Q3, pin 6. These two frequencies are taken to SW1, a jumper
switch, that determines, whether the machine runs 15 and 30 ips
(using 45.8 Hz) or 7.5 and 15 IPS (using 22.9 Hz).
The selected frequency is fed to input A (pin 14) of a phase-lock
loop circuit, IC 5. The VCO-output of this is via a programmable
divider, IC5-8, fed to the other phase comparator input, pin 3.
In this way, the frequency of the VCO-output will A-input
frequency multiplied by division-rate of the divider. The divider
is by means of five jumper-switches able to divide by a number
between 512 and 543, giving an output frequency from the VCO of
45.8 Hz times 512 to 543, equal to 23.437 to 24.857 kHz.
As the nominal frequency for the capstan system is 24.2 kHz, this
corresponds to, that the reference frequency may be adjusted
approx. +/-3 % around the nominal value in steps of 0.2 %.
The VCO-frequency, available on TP2, is fed to IC9, the reference
select circuit. IC9 contains three independent single pole, dual
throw switches controlled by the three select inputs, A, B and C.
The capstan reference frequency, F-REF, is taken from the X
output, being either X0 or X1: X1 is the Y output, X0 the Y output
divided by 2 in IC4 second half. The choice between X0 and X1 is
controlled by the A input, the High-Speed control signal: at high
speed, F-REF is equal to the Y output, at low speed equal to half
the frequency of the Y output.
8.3.2
cont'd
The Y output is either the Y0 input, equal to the External

Reference Frequency as presented on the Synchronizer connector, or
the Y1 input, which is equal to the Z output. The Ext. Ref. Freq.
Select, applied to the Synchronizer connector and via pin 10 in
the edge connector fed to the B input, determines which of the two
is fed to the Y output.
The Z output is either Z0, the varispeed frequency, equal to the
VCO output of IC12, the frequency of which is controlled by the
Varispeed Control Voltage on J1 pin 9, or Z1, which is the output
of the oscillator section described above. The Varispeed Select
from J1 pin 11 and inverted in TR1, controls which of the two is
passed on to the Z output.
This results in following truth table:
J1,10
J1,11
J1,8
F-REF
Ext. Ref.
Varispeed
High Speed
Reference
Freq.Sel.
Select
Command
Frequency
===============================================================
Open
Open
Low
Oscillator Freq./2
Open
Open
High
Oscillator Freq.
Open
High
Low
F-VARI/2
Open
High
High
F-VARI
Grounded
Don't care
Low
Ext. Ref. Freq./2
Grounded
Don't care
High
Ext. Ref. Freq.
===============================================================
In the third section of the board, IC10-14, the frequency and
phase of the signal, picked of the capstan tachometer, is compared
to that of the reference signal from IC9. The reference signal is
routed to the B input of both halves of dual one-shot, IC10, but
as High Speed is routed directly to one half (pin 3) and inverted
to the other (pin 13) as the enable input, only one half will fire
at each speed: /Q on pin 7 is active at high speed and /Q on pin 9
at low speed.
A similar circuit exists around IC11, being fed from
frequency buffered by TR3, except that here the Q
used. The timing components for the one-shots have
so, that at the nominal tapespeed, the duty cycle
50 %.
the capstan
outputs are
been chosen
is close to
These four outputs (where only two are active at each speed) are
summed via R33-36 in IC13, giving the sum out on pin 1, filtered
by C15. This output is positive if the reference frequency is
higher than the capstan frequency and vice versa. This error
voltage is filtered in a fourth order low pass filter made up by
the next two sections of IC13 and associated components, giving an
output on pin 8.
The reference and capstan frequencies are also routed to the phase
comparator section of IC12, the IC of which the voltage controlled
oscillator section is used for the Varispeed frequency. The phase
error signal on pin 13 is filtered by R31, R32 and C14, and
buffered by IC14. From here it is via P3 added to the error signal
8.3.2
cont'd
from IC13 pin 8 in the last section of IC13, giving the composite
error signal on pin 14. The gain of this last section is switched
between the two tape speeds by means of the p-channel FET, TR4.
The operation of the circuit is, that if the reference and capstan
frequencies are different, the error signal from IC10-13 will
control the motor to reduce the error. As the two frequencies
approach each other, the error gets so small, that the error
signal from the phase comparator will dominate, and effectively
lock the capstan frequency to the reference frequency.
8.3.2
cont'd
CAPSTAN MOTOR SERVO, BLOCKDIAGRAM
8.3.3
DESCRIPTION OF REEL MOTOR SERVO

Drawing 1777
PCB 940011
The
Reel Motor Servo board senses the voltages from
the
potentiometers connected to the servo arms on the tape deck. These
voltages are a measure of the tape tension, and they are treated
in accordance with the selected tape deck function. From this board
they are fed to the Reel Motor Driver system, where they directly
control the ac-voltage applied to the motor to keep the tape
tension constant.
The voltages from the servo potentiometers are via pin 8, Take-up,
and pin 25, Supply, fed to a voltage-follower, IC1-A and IC2-A,
respectively.
The output of the follower is amplified and
frequency/phase-modified in IC1-B (IC2-B) by means of the feedback network R3-10 and C1-5 (R16-23 and C7-11). The output is
through R13 and zener ZD1 (R26 and ZD2) connected to the output
REEL MOTOR CONTROL VOLTAGE TAKE-UP, pin 6, and SUPPLY, pin 27.
In the case of a local wind, where wind speed and direction is
controlled by WIND CONTROL potentiometer, located on the tape deck
between REC and PLAY buttons and connected through pins 9 and 13,
transistors TR3 and 4 are active, as will be explained later. With
these active, the outputs of IC3-A and B will move opposite
directions as WIND CONTROL is varied. The one going low will cause
its output diode, D1 or D2, to conduct, reducing the output
voltage for one of the motors. Consequently, the tape will move
being paid off this motor.
The two amplifiers IC1-B and IC2-B are on their non-inverting
inputs connected via R4 (R17) to two FET's, TR7 and 8 (TR9 and
10). The other side of the FET is connected to P5 (TR7 and 10) and
P3 (TR8 and 9). That is, the dc reference for the amplifiers may,
by means of the FET's, be connected to P4, P5 or hang floating. P4
controls WIND-servo, whereas P5 controls PLAY-servo.
The diode-matrix D14 to D25 selects which servo is applied to each
motor in the different possible modes:
STOP-mode:
None active. No voltage to the motors from

P4 or P5.
PLAY or RECORD-mode:
Pin 14 active. D14 and D23 conducting.
PLAY-servo to both motors.
REMOTE WIND:
Pin 19 active. D17 and D24 conducting.
WIND-servo to Take-Up, PLAY-servo to Supply
(and since WIND-servo is greater than PLAYservo, the tape will move forward).
DYNAMIC BRAKE FORWARD: Pin 20 active. As REMOTE WIND.
DYNAMIC BRAKE REWIND: Pin 21 active. D15 and D20 conducting.
WIND-servo to Supply, PLAY-servo to TakeUp.
REMOTE REWIND:
Pin 22 active. As DYNAMIC BRAKE REWIND.
8.3.3
cont'd
In the four last-mentioned states, pin 23, WIND, the Wind-lamp on

the tape deck, has also been active, but one of diodes D28-31 has
been conducting, saturating TR11, thereby draining this command
through R49. In the local WIND-mode, only pin 23,WIND, goes high
and it is not drained. D19 and D22 conduct, WIND-servo is applied
to both motors. Further, TR3 and 4 become active to enable the
WIND CONTROL circuit.
Finally, in the two dynamic brake modes, D26 or D27 will conduct
and saturate TR13 and 13, releasing the mechanical brakes. In all
other modes (except STOP) they are released by circuitry on the
Relay Logic board.
The last circuit on the board is a flip-flop consisting of TR5 and
6. When set, TR5 conducts, delivering an adjustable voltage on the
wiper of P3. This voltage is in PLAY and Wind-modes overridden by
the voltage from P4 or P5, but in STOP-mode P3 is the active one,
supplying a low Stand-By servo to the motors, preventing slack
tape. The flip-flop is set when PLAY or WIND-mode is entered,
through one of D7 to D9, and is reset through D4 from J1,12. This
happens at the tape end and as Edit is pressed, leaving the motors
with no power at all.
8.3.4
DESCRIPTION OF TAPE DECK DRIVER.

Drawing 1778
PCB 940041
The Tape Deck Driver board handles several funtions:
1. Power-on Mute and Solenoid Enable
2. Audio Active
3. Record to Audio
4. The Tape End Sensor circuits
1. Power-on Mute and Solenoid Enable.
The Power-on Mute is accomplished by relays in the audio sections,
2 relays in each 8-track unit. To prevent transients during power
on to reach a connected mixing console, the audio outputs are
short-circuited by relays, when power is not applied. As power is
applied, 24 V ac is immediately present on pin 20 on the Tape Deck
Driver, bringing input 8 of IC 4, a two-input Schmitt-trigger
NAND-gate, high. However, input 9 is low due to the slow charging
of C2 through R3. Therefore output 10 is high, output 11 low and
TR1 not conducting, keeping the relays connected to pin 19
deactivated. As the charging of C2 reaches the threshold of the
NAND-gate, the conditions are reversed, TR1 saturated and the
relays activated. At power off, C2 will maintain its charge for a
while, but as the 24 V ac is supplied directly from the power
transformer, it will disappear immediately, setting output 10 of
IC4 high and releasing the relays.
Connected also to pin 19 is the enable input of the servo
controlled solenoids. This delay enable prevents from making
convulsive jerks during power on and off.
2. Audio Active.
The output Audio Active is used by the Remote Control Interface to
control
the
audio outputs muted (during STOP,
WIND
and
accelerating of the capstan) or active (during PLAY, RECORD and
EDIT). The muting is performed by selecting neither LINE nor SYNC
nor REPRO, and is not to be confused with the power-on mute
described in 1.
In STOP or WIND-modes, PINCH ROLLER STATUS IN on pin 11 is low,
leaving pin 11 of IC3 high, independent of pin 12. If further EDIT
LAMP (pin 8) is low, pin 11 of IC2 will be low, keeping the audio
muted via pin 10. Should EDIT LAMP go high, like in manual
editing, pin 11 of IC2 will go high, opening the audio outputs in
the state, they are selected to by the remote control. As PLAY or
RECORD is entered, the PINCH ROLLER STATUS IN will go high, but
not until CAPSTAN OUT OF LOCK goes low, both inputs to IC3 are
high, bringing its output low, which again forces output 11 of IC2
high, independent of the EDIT LAMP, and the audio is active.
8.3.4
cont'd
3. Record to Audio.
As the tape deck enters RECORD mode, pin 22 will go high, bringing
output 3 of IC4 low, which in turn brings output 4 of IC4 high
independent of input 5 to the same gate. Output 4 will saturate
TR2 which then saturates TR3, bringing the +24 V FOR AUDIO on pin
15 out on 23 as RECORD TO AUDIO. As RECORD disappears, the RECORD
TO AUDIO will disappear immediately if EDIT LAMP is low.
Should EDIT LAMP be high as RECORD disappears, gate IC3-B will
force input 5 of IC4 low, maintaining RECORD TO AUDIO for the time
it takes C4 to discharge through R13, C4 being charged through
diode D3 during RECORD. This extended record-period is utilized
during spot-erase, where edit is active as record disappears, and
is essential to provide click-free spot-erases.
4. The Tape End Circuitry.
The Tape End Sensor is an optoreflector mounted in the head stack,
sensing if tape is present. The LED of the reflector is driven
from pin 1, TAPE END SENSOR DRIVE, and is pulsed to avoid
influence from ambient light. The pulse-generator is IC2 with R17
and C6 as the timing components. The output of the gate drives IC1
and B, which provides the necessary current sink capability. R18
limits the current to the correct value. The transistor of the
optoreflector has R19 as emitter load. C7 will transfer the pulses
received to the base of TR4, saturating it, with the result that
C8 is discharged through D4.
Without tape, TR4 is cut off and C8 charged to 5 volts.
Consequently, with tape, output 10 of IC2-C is high, the counter
enabled via pin 6, output 4 of IC2 is low and both TR5 and 6 cut
off. As tape runs off, C8 will charge, COUNTER ENABLE go low and
TR5 and 6 saturate, bringing out 24 volt on pin 14 to select the
STOP-mode on the tapedeck. Also to pin 12 these 24 volt are fed,
disabling the Stand-By Tape Tension. Additionally, as Edit goes
high, Stand-By Tension is released via diode D7, but D6 prevents
this to reach the Stop Output.
The PRE TAPE END STOP INPUT on pin 13 is the path for the
circuitry on the Tachometer Logic board to enable STOP-mode: as
the circuitry determines that the tape end is very close, it pulls
pin 13 low, activating STOP.
8.3.4
cont'd
TAPE DECK DRIVER, BLOCKDIAGRAM
8.3.5
DESCRIPTION OF TACHOMETER LOGIC

Drawing 1779
PCB 940021
The Tachometer Logic board contains the functions associated with
the tape tacho sensors and with the reelmotor tacho sensors, the
two sections being completely independent of each other.
The two optoreflectors mounted beneath the left-hand tape guide
roller deliver the signals TAPE TACHO SENSOR PHASE 1 and PHASE 2,
and they are mounted so, that they will provide square waves 90
degrees out of phase. They are fed to pins 2 and 4, pin 2
triggering both halves of a dual one-shot, IC2. The outputs are
connected to two sections of IC3, the other input of these nandgates being fed from phase 2. As one part is triggered on the
leading and another on the tailing edge, only one of the Q-outputs
will occur while PHASE 2 is high, thus only this pulse will be
transmitted through the nand-gate. The pulse is buffered in one
section of IC1-A and fed via pin 14, COUNT UP, or 16, COUNT DOWN,
to the Remote Control Interface.
Further, the pulse will be latched in the flip-flop made of IC3,
TR1 or 2 will be saturated, LED1 or 2 turn on, and one of the
outputs TAPE MOVING FORWARD, pin 22 or TAPE MOVING BACKWARDS, pin
24, will go low, the other high. Should now the tape movement be
reversed, the other Q-pulse will pass through one of gates IC3,
the count out will be in the other direction and the latch will
change the indication out. If the tape runs out, the TAPE TIMER
ENABLE on pin 11 (originated on the Tape Deck Driver board) will
go low, inhibiting the one-shots, and the tape timer in the remote
control will be frozen immediately.
The Q, IC2,10, also feeds both IC5 one-shots.IC5 pin 7 is used as
retriggerable one-shot: as long as the tape moves fast, its /Q
will be continuously low. When the tape stops or moves slowly
enough, the not-Q will go high, saturate TR3, turn on LED4 and
indicate on pin 20 that the tape is not moving. IC5 pin 10
performs the wind speed limit function. As the tape speed
increases, the duty-cycle on pin 10 of IC5 will increase, as will
the dc-component of it, presented at the base of TR5 after being
filtered by R24 and C5.
The dc-component is amplified by TR5 and 6 and presented on R32
and R34. But it will only reach one of the bases of TR7 and 8, as
either D4 or D6 is conducting, the other end being pulled low by
TR1 or 2. The dc-component will appear on the emitter of the
transistor not being disabled, and through pin 13 or 15, SPEED
LIMIT SUPPLY or TAKE-UP, increase the hold-back voltage of the
reel motor, that at that moment supplies tape, thereby preventing
further increase of tape speed.
The current in the two TAPE TACHO SENSOR optoreflectors is set by
R12. The voltage drop across this resistor is monitored by
comparators in IC4, which are connected as window comparator. If
the current becomes too high (one LED short-circuited) or too low
8.3.5
cont'd
(one LED broken down), the combined output 1 and 2 will go low,
turning on LED3 to indicate the error. Also, IC5 pin 3 will be
inhibited from normal operation, and IC4 pin 14 will go high,
saturating TR4 to ground pin 18, TACHO SENSOR ERROR. As a result,
the tape deck will have very long delays from one state to
another, for instance from wind to play.
8.3.6
RECORD - PLAY - WIND - STOP.

Diagram no. 1700 and 1975
Relay logic truth table.

RELAY NO
STAND BY
BRAKING
PLAY
RECORD
WIND
REMOTE WIND
REMOTE REWND
NO TAPE LOADED
1
O
O
X
O
O
O
O
O
2
O
O
O
X
O
O
O
O
X = ACTIVE
= ACTIVE A SHORT TIME
3
O
O
O
O
X
X
X
O
4
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
5
X
0
+
+
+
+
+
X
6
O
0
X
X
O
O
O
O
7
O
0
X
X
X
X
X
O
8
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
O = NEUTRAL
+ = ACTIVE 1-2 SEC AFTER START,
THEN NEUTRAL
Relay no 10: Bistable relay, tape speed memory.
8.4
SERVO SOLENOIDS, THEORY OF OPERATION

The
electronically controlled pinch roller and wrap roller
solenoids are equipped with a position sensor in the form of a
differential transformer. The ferrite core of the transformer is
mechanically connected to the solenoid shaft.
Capstan reference and bias generator supplies 187.5 kHz, 10 Vpp to
the transformer system. The output from the transformer is routed
through a buffer stage, TR1, and is then rectified, D5. The second
buffer, TR4 supplies a DC voltage that is proportional to the
position of the solenoid shaft. The voltage at the emitter of TR4
is approx. 10 V in the rest position, and approx 16 V in the top
position.
IC1 (8, 9, 10) compares the position information with the charge
condition of C7.
When 24 V is applied to the "rollers in" command input IC1 (12,
13, 14) will charge C7 through R6. If the voltage on C7 is higher
than the position information, the comparator will switch on
transistor TR5 and TR6 in order to move the solenoid shaft to the
corresponding position. The speed of the movement is by the timing
components R6 and C7.
When 24 V is applied to the EDIT input, the signal is attenuated
through potentiometer P1, and C7 will be charged to a level
corresponding to the setting of P1. This is used to create the
tape to head contact in connection with EDIT mode or timecode
reading in wind mode.
The "pinchroller in" status output will activate the capstan motor
when the pinchroller has reached correct position. The pinchroller
position is constantly sensed and the output is adjusted with P3.
The solenoid enable is an input that secures that the output
stages to the solenoid coils are inoperative during power on and
off sequences.
The wrap roller driver is closely related to the pinchroller
driver, except for EDIT position of pinchroller and "pinchroller
in" status for capstan and reel motor start.
8.5
REMOTE CONTROL ATC, THEORY OF OPERATION
8.5.1
GENERAL
The ATC consists of two parts: The ATC Remote, the part with
operator controls and indicators, normally located close to the
mixing console, and the ATC Local which contains the power supply
for both, located between the tapedeck and the audio amplifier
section. They are connected to each other by a 34-way ribbon cable
which is the only connection to the ATC Remote. The ATC Local is
further connected to the tape deck and amplifier remote control
plugs.
The listing of the program code for the two microprocessors
controlling the ATC is not included in this manual since it was
not considered of general interest to ATC-users. However, copies
are available on request.
Continuous development on the ATC may result in new versions of
the microcomputer-programs., contained in IC 3 in the ATC local
and IC 37 in the ATC Remote. To check the version installed, get
access to the IC* s and read the label indicating: program name,
version, production date.
8.5.2
ATC REMOTE
The job of the ATC Remote is to:
- receive and carry out commands from the operator through pushbuttons.
- give indication to the operator through displays and LED* s.
- receive and carry out commands from the ATC Local.
- send commands to the ATC Local.
As shown in Main Block Diagram, ATC Local, the central processor,
8035, can communicate with 5 peripheral circuits:
1) a 2k x 8 EPROM program memory, 8755A,
2) a Keyboard/Display controller, 8279,
3) a 256 x 8 data memory with input/output, 8155,
4) a serial Transmitter/Receiver, 8251A, and
5) a 8 bit tri-state buffer, 81LS96.
Besides it can through an on-chip output port control the
indication in the tapedeck status and search lamps.
The tapedeck command and up/down keys are not connected to
processor, but fed directly in parallel to the ATC Local.
the
The programme for the processor consist of a polling routine

two interrupt routines, main and timer interrupt.
and
- The main interrupt is invoked by the receiver-ready-line from

the 8251A Transmitter/Receiver. When the receiver has assembled
a character (8 bits) from the incoming serial line, it signals
the processor which will then read the character, check errors
and save the character in a receiver buffer in data memory. It
will also set an internal flag to indicate to the polling
8.5.2
contd
routine that the buffer is not empty and then resume what it was
doing when interrupted.
- The timer interrupt is invoked by an internal timer on the 8035
processor every half millisecond. Its purpose is to turn on
the next column of amplifier status LED* s and read the status
of the corresponding keys, see block diagram Amplifier Key
Matrix Interface.
The number on port A is increased by one, selecting the next
output on the 3 to 8 decoder by bringing it low (or selecting
the first in the next 8-track block), thereby bringing low the
cathodes of one LED-column. On port C is set the status for that
track (fetched from data memory) thereby bringing high the
anodes of LED* s that should be on.
Since one side of the keys in the selected column is brought low
by the 3 to 8 decoder, and the other side is pulled high with a
resistor, the bit pattern on port B shows directly which keys
are pressed. This is read by the processor and together with
the tracknumber saved for later use by the polling routine.
- The polling routine consists of several subroutines
running continuously.
that
are
- Master Amplifier and Search Key routine. The status of these

keys is read by enabling the tri-state buffer. If a Search Key
is pressed, an internal flag is set, except if search is already
on. If a master amplifier key is pressed the corresponding
action is performed on all track status. If this results in a
change the track number and new status are written to the serial
transmitter for use by the ATC Local. The serial transmitter
will then take care of transmitting the data in the correct
format at the correct rate.
- Receiver routine is carried out if the receiver buffer
empty. The commands received are:
- new indication in tapedeck status lamps.
- master amplifier commands.
- search commands.
- cancel search command.
- count half second up or down.
- drop-in command.
- drop-out command.
- actual tape speed in inches per second.
is
not
- The search routine is carried out if the internal search-flag is

set. The routine only calculates the difference in half seconds
between tape position and the searched position and transmits
this difference to the ATC Local.
- If operation at A (B) is selected another internal flag is set
and the routine checks if tape position equals A (B). If they
are equal the proper command is transmitted to ATC Local.
- Amplifier Command routine gets from the timer interrupt routine
a track number and a key closure pattern for this track. The
routine finds out if this pattern will cause change in the track
status. If it will the new status is saved in memory and if
necessary a new status is transmitted to the ATC Local.
- A routine will, each time the tape position is changed either by

loading from keyboard or by counting up or down, see to that the
new tape position is transmitted to ATC Local (only to be used
for slave display output).
- The last routine is the keyboard routine. It reads the status of
the Keyboard/Display Controller, 8279, to find out if a new key
closure has been detected. If it has, it reads which key it is
and performs the necessary action.
The circuits connected to the 8279 are shown in block diagram
Keyboard/Display Interface. All of the circuits operate controlled
from the 8279. 3 of the 4 scan output lines are decoded by a 3 to
8 decoder, thereby pulling one key column low. The 8279 then
senses on the returns lines if any key in that column is
activated. When a key closure is detected debounced and checked
for multiple closures the contact number is stored in a buffer and
the status word will then indicate that a valid key closure has
been detected, ready to be read by the processor.
The 8279 also takes care of display multiplexing. The processor
simply writes to the 8279 a 4-bit digit and an address where it
should be displayed.
To display data, the 4 scan lines are decoded to 16 lines, these
are buffered and connected to display and LED cathodes. At the
same time as one line in this way is selected, the 8279 puts out
two 4-bit data words on the A and B outputs. The A-output is BCD
to 7-segment decoded and one display will turn on.
The B-output is both 7-segment decoded (to memory and speed
display) and fed directly to groups of LEDs. Dependent of which
line has been enabled, either a display or a group of LEDs will
turn on (or stay off, dependent on B-output data).
8.5.3
ATC LOCAL
The job of the ATC Local is to:
-
receive commands
send commands to
monitor tapedeck
send commands to
from ATC Remote.

ATC Remote.
status and tapedeck commands from Remote.
tapedeck and various other outputs.
As seen in the Main Block Diagram, ATC Local, also the Local part
is controlled by a 8035 microprocessor. The input/output blocks
are:
-
Tapedeck interface.
Amplifier Control interface.
Slave display and Record indication output.
Aux. command input/status output and option switch.
Serial Transmitter/Receiver with clock generator.
Tapedeck Interface (see separate block diagram) serves 4 purposes:

1) Level-converts the tapedeck status voltages (+24V) to the processors 5V-level and puts them on port 1 on the processor.
2) Detects tachometer pulses (16 per second at 15 ips) by setting

a direction-latch, a tacho-interrupt-latch and interrupting the
processor. The other source of interrupt is the receiverinterrupt (Receiver Ready). When interrupted, the processor
will distinguish between the two sources by sensing the tachointerrupt-latch, and after service, the latch is reset by the
signal interrupt-acknowledge from the address-decoder. The
receiver-interrupt needs no acknowledge signal, since the
receiver ready signal is reset by the 8251A-chip when data are
read.
3) Convert
signal
voltage
one for
12 bits output from a 8255 from digital to analog. The

is amplified, offset and fed to the varispeed control
input in the tapedeck. Two adjustments are found here,
minimum and one for maximum varispeed.
4) Buffers the tapedeck command outputs from the 8255

level to +24V when active.
Only the
resistor.
8.5.4
varispeed select needs no buffering,
5V
output
but a
pull-up
SPEED COUNTER AND TAPEDECK COMMANDS

The tapedeck commands from the ATC remote are, as shown in the
main block diagram, filtered before they are fed to an 8255 input
port.
The Speed Counter has a separate block diagram, where it may be
seen that it consists of two oscillators, a 16-bit counter and a
overflow latch.
The speed counter is used to compute the actual tape speed. In
search mode the speed is used to calculate to which wind-direction
the tapedeck should be commanded, therefore a fast response to
speed-changes is required. In all other modes, the speed may be
output to the tape speed display, where a high accuracy is
necessary.
Therefore, in search mode, the adjustable generator is connected
to the counter by the control signal XTAL. The frequency is
chosen such that when the counter is read (and cleared) by every
tachometerpulse, it will contain reasonable values over a wide
range of tape speeds. In all other modes, XTAL commands the
crystal generator to be connected. The frequency is so that when
the counter is read and reset, every 8 tachometerpulses (assuring
that always the same edge in the tachometer-roller is used) the
minimum detectable tape speed is 7.32 ips. At lower tape speeds
the overflow latch will be set, indicating that the countercontent is not valid, and the indication will still be 7.32 ips.
Since the counter is 16-bits long, an accuracy better than 1/100
ips will be maintained at the highest varispeed, 60 ips.
The count is proportional to the time between tachometerpulses and
since this is inverse proportional to the tape speed, the
processor divides the count into a (32-bit long) constant to
obtain a result proportional to tape speed.
On rare occasions it may be observed, for instance while checking

nominal speed which should display 15.00, that the display shows
14.88. This is due to the fact that the counter pulses are not
held back during the time it takes the processor to read and save
the lower 8 bits and to read the upper 8 bits. If a pulse crosses
the 8-bit border during this time the result will be erroneous,
but the actual tape speed will not have changed 0.12 ips for that
moment.
8.5.5
AMPLIFIER CONTROL INTERFACE

The purpose of this interface is to change the processors 5V-level
(TTL-compatible) to the levels required by the amplifier: +24V for
recording and -15V for output routing (LINE, SYNC, REPRO and
MUTE).
2 pcs 8243 input/output port (programmed as outputs) provide
control for an 8-track unit. They supply 32 output lines, 8 of
which control the record-function and the remaining 24 control
8 x LINE, 8 x SYNC and 8 x REPRO.
The 8 record lines are fed to a UDN 2981 high voltage/high current
driver for which the power supply (and hence the output level) is
taken from the 8 track amplifier unit, a +24V present in record
mode only.
The 24 output routing lines are fed to 12 dual optocouplers, MCT6.
Since the emitters of the output transistors are all connected to
-15V (from the 8-track amplifier unit) the collector will be
either at -15V (when the transistor is on) or provide a high
impedance (transistor off) and the circuitry internal to the
amplifier will pull it to +15V, deselecting the function.
Thus it can be seen that one output port of 4 bits control the
complete operation of one amplifier. Writing a "1" to the record
line will start recording on that track (if the tape deck is in
record mode), and writing a "0" will stop recording. Writing three
"1"* s to the output routing lines will mute the track, writing a
"0" as one of the three bits will select that particular function.
The capacitors across the opto coupler output transistors prevent
too sharp edges on the control lines, minimizing the risk of
crosstalk to sensitive parts of the amplifier.
8.5.6
SLAVE DISPLAY AND RECORD INDICATION OUTPUT

The slave display output is a 8243 16-bit output port, feeding the
connector directly (TTL compatible). Apart from display data, the
connector holds +5V, +8V, ground and +24V at record, taken
directly from the tapedeck record lamp.
The record indication outputs (mainly used for noise reduction
switching) come from two 8243* s, but these outputs are level
shifted by three UDN 2981 buffers to increase drive capability.
A record indication output will go high immediately after the
corresponding record command to the amplifiers is activated (a
delay in the order of 1/10 msec). However, it will not go low
before 320 msec after the record command stops. This delay will
ensure that connected noise reduction systems will not switch
while recording still goes on due to the amplifiers internal dropout delay.
Note that it is not only during record that this output might be
on. A position in the option switch selects whether the output is
on ONLY during record OR in record as well as LINE mode. The
latter increases the monitoring facilities in installations with
noise reduction systems of the switchable type.
8.5.7
SYNCHRONIZER INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTOR.

The connector,
synchronizer input output provides the user
with the possibility of controlling many of the ATC functions from
another source. This might be a small remote control built into
the mixing console,
a synchronizing system or a computercontrolled mixing system.
Provisions are made for controlling:
- Tapedeck commands (fed in parallel with those coming from
Remote).
- Master and Search commands (fed to an 8-bit input port on
8255).
ATC
the
and for indicating tapedeck status and search mode (fed from an 8bit output port on the 8255 via a level converter to +24V). The
connector also provides ground, +12 and +24V. The third input port
on the 8255 is used for the option switch. Each input pin is
either grounded via the switch or pulled high via a resistor. When
the processor comes to a point in the program where the operation
is user-selectable, it reads the status of the corresponding
switch to determine which operation to carry out.
See section 4.5.1 for detailed connector layout.
8.5.8
THE SERIAL TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER IS AS IN THE ATC REMOTE AN 8251A

It assembles serial data to 8-bit words and when one is ready,
signals the processor which then reads the data.
it
Also, it receives
serially.
it
data
from
the
processor
and
transmits
Associated with the 8251A is an oscillator, made of a Schmitttrigger NAND-gate, running at approx. 18 kHz. This serves as the
clock for the serial link.
8.5.9
POWER SUPPLY
The ATC has its own power supply unit, mounted on the same chassis
as the ATC Local printed circuit board.
The power supply consists of two prestabilizers each delivering 8V
to the ATC Local board. One of these is on-board post stabilized
to 5 V, used by the Local circuitry.
The other is fed to the cable to the ATC Remote where the 8 V is
used for displays and LED* s and also post-stabilized to 5 V for
all other circuitry.
8.5.10
ATC REMOTE, MAIN BLOCK DIAGRAM
8.5.11
AMPLIFIER KEY MATRIX INTERFACE
8.5.12
KEYBOARD/DISPLAY INTERFACE
8.5.13
ATC LOCAL, MAIN BLOCK DIAGRAM
8.5.14
AMPLIFIER CONTROL INTERFACE
8.5.15
SPEED COUNTER
8.5.16
TAPE DECK INTERFACE
9.
SPARE PARTS
9.1
SPECIAL TOOLS
ELECTRICAL:
Oscilloscope, 2 channel
AC voltmeter RMS/dBA
Multimeter
Wow & flutter meter, preferably with selective filter and
printer output.
Audio input / output box for bypassing console during
adjustment.
MECHANICAL:
811662
501028
501120
981802
981803
9.2
Alignment template.
AM77 audio amplifier extender cable.
Extender board 31-pole. Tape deck logic cards.
Spring scale 150H, 0 - 600 g (servo system).
Spring scale 180H, 0 - 3 kg (pinchroller).
Set of screwdrivers.
Set of wrenches 5.5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 10 17 mm.
Set of Allen keys 1.5 - 2 - 2.5 - 3 - 4 mm.
Allen key 2 mm, extra long
SPARE PART LIST

442501
442512
442512
442521
442521
442531
441541
441544
441547
441550
441553
441556
441505
927111
927121
927123
927124
927125
927126
440036
440027
926214
501011
876741
890061
869661
816202
816611
817691
903401
501118
962041
962011
911202
905311
905312
905320
AM77 audio amp motherboard

Record eq 15 ips CCIR
Record eq 30 ips AES
Play/Sync eq 15 ips CCIR
Play/Sync eq 30 ips AES
Drop in/out delay pcb
Capstan motor servo
Reel motor servo
Tachometer logic
Tape deck driver
Servo solenoid driver pcb
Servo driver
Record relay
Relay BOO37 F104
Relay DO722 B110
Relay E0020 F110
Relay D0722 F104
Relay CO722 B104
Pinchroller
Capstan shaft assy
Capstan motor
Tube with phototransistor
Tension spring for wrap roller
Tension spring for pinchroller
Return spring for headshield
Tape tension spring
Brake band tension spring
Pinchroller and wrap roller returnspring
Servo potentiometer 10k
TR533 Brake band
X-tal 6.000 MHz (Bias + ATC)
X-tal 2.048 MHz (ATC)
FB2502 25A Rectifier bridge
10.000 uF/40 V
10.000 uF/63 V
22.000 uF/40 V
9.2
cont'd
923203
923204
923222
922260
961721
961712
922134
912511
913175
922138
922139
922140
960714
970833
970831
501009
811662
501028
501120
969050
Mains transformer DK3169B (5/12/24 V)

Mains transformer DK4115B (+/-15 V)
Servo transformer 6019
Pushbutton lamp, tape deck
Capstan tacho lamp
VU meter lamp
ATC pushbutton lamp
MPF4393 Transistor FET
UDN2981 Op Amp
ATC switch Digitast with green LED
ATC switch Digitast with red LED
ATC switch Digitast with yellow LED
VU-meter element
O-ring for NAB adapter
O-ring for wrap roller stop
Double airfilter
Alignment template (Alu)
AM77 extender board
Universal extender board 31-pol
Service manual
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960701
961731
915103
903143
913101
VU-METER OVERBRIDGE, TOP MOUNT

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
VU-meter AL 22 F
VU-meter lamp, 24 V, 1,2 W
LED, record indication
10 K trimmer, VA05H
TL081 opamp
960714
961712
915103
903143
913107
VU-METER FRONT MOUNT

++++++++++++++++++++
VU-meter element
VU-meter lamp, 28 V, 24 mA
LED, record indication
10 K trimmer, VA05H
TL072 opamp
501140
501150.
501151
501152
440036
501152
501150.
501144
TAPE DECK, MECHANICAL PARTS

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Tape rollers from left to right:
Tape tacho guide roller 60 mm
Tape guide roller 21 mm
Tape wrap roller 30 mm
Pinchroller 2"
818652
890452
812912
818592
925180
Top cover for guide roller 60

Top cover for pinchroller
Pinchroller center screw M5x55
Top cover for guide roller 30 mm
Spring washer
818582
501004
897521
876741
890061
869661
817691
8116202
869661
Top cover for guide roller 21 mm

Tape guide roller adjustment screw, ballpoint
Edit wind lever
Tension spring for wrap roller
Tension spring for pinchroller
Return spring for head shield
Returnspring for pinchroller/wrap roller
Spring for servo arm (tape tension)
Tension spring for headshield
501139
970833
970831
Servo arm potentiometer 10 kOhm

Rubber O-ring for NAB adapter
Rubber O-ring for wrap roller stop
501112
816611
Brake band with spring

Tension spring for brake band
501008
925201
501009
926101
926214
501010
501011
501012
882251
815642
440027
Capstan top support with bearings

Sinter bearing for capstan top support
Double airfilter
Winding motor
Capstan motor, UGP MEE-09 B12
Strobo disc with hub
Tube with phototransistor complete
Capstan tacho lamp holder complete with lamp
Capstan tacho lamp holder only
Brake drum
Capstan shaft complete with bearings
501014
962301
925103
Solenoid \50 mm, Pinchroller/Press-in roller

Dashpot for solenoid, with balljoint 63371-1
Ballbearing ULZ816
TAPE DECK, ELECTRONIC PARTS
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
501015
501016
501017
927121
927123
927124
927125
927126
440517
960501
Holder with photosensors for timer

Holder for timer lamp
Edit wind potentiometer 2x50k Lin
B0037 F104 Relay type V
No 10 (polarized)
D0722 B110 Relay type II No 3,5
E0020 F110 Relay type III No 6,7
D0722 F104 Relay type IV No 8
C0722 B104 Relay type I
No 1,2,4,11,12
Servo transformer complete
Ventilator V113A 56-1-1
441501
441505
441541
441544
441547
441550
441553
441556
Capstan speed preamp

Servo driver
Capstan motor servo
Reel motor servo
Tachometer logic
Tape deck driver
Solenoid driver
PCB 82-100
PCB
PCB
PCB
PCB
PCB
PCB
PCB
HEADS
+++++
501018
501019
501020
501021
501022
501023
16
16
16
24
24
24
track
track
track
track
track
track
erasehead complete
record head complete
playback head complete
erase head complete
record head complete
playback head complete
HEADBLOCK
+++++++++
883511
897581
501024
882711
Headblock cover plate

Screw for headblock cover plate
Backcover for headblock
Flutter idler roller
501025
501026
869061
869051
440048
Flutter idler cpl with holder and bearings

Headstack mounting plate 5 mm
Azimuth adjustment screw
Tilt adjustment ballpoint-screw
Headshield complete
AUDIO SECTION
+++++++++++++
442501
442512
442521
927111
927112
442531
923102
923122
AM77 audio amplifier PCB without EQ

Record equalizer w phase comp PCB 84-030
Playback/Sync equalizer
PCB 76-184
Record relay PZ4 A2625 36V
Record relay PZ4-A2626 24V
Drop in/out delay
PCB 79-042
Line input transformer TD 4016
Line output transformer TD 4012
REMOTE CONTROL ATC
++++++++++++++++++
913171
913175
914804
914805
501029
501030
914806
914807
914811
914815
914809
914751
914753
914781
913921
914401
914406
914419
914426
914445
914448
914451
913111
915311
962011
962041
922131
922134
922132
922138
922139
922140
922141
922143
922144
922145
922147
922148
922149
922154
922155
922156
922157
922158
ULN2803/L603 IC
UDN2981
IC
8035
IC Microprocessor
8039
IC Microprocessor
8755A
IC MOS (Programmed ATC local)
8755A
IC MOS (Programmed ATC remote)
8155
IC MOS
8243
IC MOS
8255A
IC MOS
8279
IC MOS
8251A
IC MOS
74LS132
IC TTL
74LS138
IC TTL
81LS96
IC TTL
AD7541JN/DAC1219
IC CMOS
4001
IC CMOS
4013
IC CMOS
4060
IC CMOS
4093
IC CMOS
4511
IC CMOS
4514
IC CMOS
4520
IC CMOS
TL084
IC opamp
MCT6
IC Optocoupler
Crystal 2.048 MHz
Crystal 6,000 MHz
Pushbutton type 99 (tape deck commands)
Lamp for pushbutton
Cap/lens for pushbutton type 99
Digitast w/green LED
Digitast w/red
LED
Digitast w/yellow LED
Digitast without LED
Cap wide w/window black
Cap wide w/window green
Cap wide w/window grey
Cap wide w/window and LED black
Cap wide w/window and LED green
Cap wide w/window and LED grey
Cap narrow red
Cap narrow green
Cap narrow black
Cap narrow grey
Cap narrow white
922161
922162
922163
896541
915223
915231
501087
922231
810681
923211
913201
LED yellow for digitast

LED red
for digitast
LED green for digitast
Set of legends for ATC keyboard
MAN6680 0,56" numeric display
MAN3640 0,30" numeric display
ATC remote cable, 10 m flatcable
Pushbutton EAO 01-282, mains
Top cover, engraved "MAINS"
Mains transformer DK 5111
LM309K/LM340K-05
regulator
GENERAL COMPONENTS
++++++++++++++++++
961711
961701
961721
922211
873761
922234
922232
814542
814632
814562
814572
814642
814652
814662
814612
905311
905312
927101
912711
912101
912111
912113
912121
912511
912421
912431
912406
912401
912411
912230
912231
912451
912203
912205
912207
915411
915413
912611
913213
913215
913225
913251
913102
913107
913110
913116
913121
913134
914436
914701
Lamp for timer roller

Lamp for pushbuttons, 36V, 50mA
Lamp for capstan tacho
Pushbutton EAO 01-121 Mashine commands
Pushbutton mounting bezel, black
Pushbutton EAO 01-262 Edit
Pushbutton EAO 01-263 Mains
Cap "MAINS"
Cap "EDIT"
Cap "START"
Cap "STOP"
Cap "15 IPS"
Cap "30 IPS"
Cap "<->"
Cap "REC"
Smoothing capacitor 10.000uF/40V
Smoothing capacitor 10.000uF/63V
Relay DIL, V 23100 V 4324 C 000/GR108C42-24
Zero switch S3022/SA10111203
BC184/BC237/BC547
transistor
BC214/BC307/BC557
transistor
2N4403
transistor
2N2369
transistor
2N4393/PN4393
transistor
MJ2955
transistor
2N3055
transistor
BC310/BC301/BC141-10
transistor
BC140/2N1711
transistor
BC160/2N2905
transistor
MJE2955/FT2955
transistor
MJE3055/FT3055
transistor
40410
transistor
TIP42A/FT2955/D45H7/2N6107 transistor
TIP120
transistor
TIP125/BDX34/SE9400/D45E1 transistor
TIL67
photo-transistor
TIL78
photo-transistor
TAG201-400/T2301
triac
LM320H-12/UA79M12
regulator
LM320K-15/MC7915
regulator
LM340K-15/MC7815
regulator
LM723
regulator
TL071
IC opamp
TL072
IC opamp
TL074
IC opamp
TBA231
IC opamp
LM301AN
IC opamp
LM339
IC opamp
4098
IC CMOS
SN7400
IC TTL
914702
914705
914711
914716
914721
914726
914727
914735
911202
911201
911101
911221
911231
911391
907120
898601
898621
898641
898581
898591
962010
923204
923203
440514
SN7402
IC TTL
SN7413
IC TTL
SN7437
IC TTL
SN7473
IC TTL
SN7490
IC TTL
SN74121
IC TTL
SN74122
IC TTL
SN74193
IC TTL
26MB10A/PB 10
rectifier
PK05F
rectifier
1N4148
diode
1N4001
diode
1N5401
diode
1N821
diode, zener
Coil 4.7 mH
Adjustable coil S14, 2.5mH
Adjustable coil S14, 8 mH
Adjustable coil S14, 13 mH
Ferrite transformer T18 0008 T2
bias
Ferrite transformer T18 0017 T1A, erase
Crystal 2.000 MHz
DK4115 Mains transformer +/- 15 V
DK3169 Mains transformer 5/12/24 V
Mains transformer assy in mu-metal can
ACCESSORIES
+++++++++++
445011
445012
Auto transformer for 110 V operation

Auto transformer for 240 V operation
954409
954408
954480
969044
501027
811662
501028
969010
969012
969014
969016
969017
969036
12-pole line connector

Shell for line connector
Lock for line connector
Service manual TR532-16/24
Test cable for audio amplifier
Alignment template 2"
Extender print for AM77 audio amplifier
Allen key 1.5 mm
Allen key 2.5 mm
Allen key 4
mm
Allen key 3
mm, long
Allen key 2
mm, long
Mini oil can with Esso Nuto HP 32
SERVICES
++++++++
899999
899999
899999
Relapping of 2" head (3-day service)

Relapping of 2" head (overnight service)
Repair of circuit boards
oooOooo
10.1
GROUP BUILDING WITH THE ATC REMOTE CONTROL

By programming the audio commanders in a special sequence, the tracks can
be split up in 3 or 4 groups in a remix situation. Each group can be
recalled with one button. The groups can only be recalled in sequence and
the process is not reversible.
PROGRAMMING 3 GROUPS;
Before selecting tracks, press MASTER REPRO.
GROUP 1. Select tracks for group 1 to SOLO.
GROUP 2. Select tracks for group 2 to SOLO and LINE.
GROUP 3. Remaining tracks now automatically belong to group 3.
RECALLING 3 GROUPS;
After programming only group 1 is active. Provided no signals are routed
to the recorder, group 2 will be silent as it is switched to LINE. Group
3 is electronically muted.
To recall group 2, simply press the MASTER REPRO button. This will switch
group 2 from SOLO-LINE into SOLO-REPRO and these tracks are added to
group 1.
To recall group 3, simply press the DEFEAT button, which will cancel the
SOLO function and thus all tracks will be active.
PROGRAMMING 4 GROUPS;
Before selecting tracks, press MASTER REPRO.
To obtain the 4th group, this has to be selected first.
GROUP 4. Select tracks for group 4 to LINE.
GROUP 1. Select tracks for group 1 to SOLO.
GROUP 2. Select tracks for group 2 to SOLO and LINE.
GROUP 3. Remaining tracks now automatically belong to group 3.
RECALLING 4 GROUPS;
After programming only group 1 is active. Provided no signals are routed
to the recorder, group 2 will be silent as it is switched to LINE. Group
3 and 4 are electronically muted.
To recall group 2, simply press the MASTER REPRO button. This will switch
group 2 from SOLO-LINE into SOLO-REPRO and these tracks are added to
group 1.
To recall group 3, simply press the DEFEAT button, which will cancel the
SOLO function and group 3 will be added. Simultaneously the remaining
group 4 will switch to LINE.
To recall group 4, again press the MASTER REPRO button, which will add
group 4 and thus all tracks are active.
10.2
SINGLE KEY DROP-IN/DROP-OUT

Single key RECORD, PLAY and STOP can be achieved with the circuit
described below which can be designed for hand or foot operation.
Pin numbers refer to SYNCHRONISER INPUT/OUTPUT connector.
10.3
SPECIAL EFFECTS USING THE AUXILIARY SYNC OUTPUT

It is possible to obtain phasing or flanging effects on specific channels
by using the AUXILIARY SYNC OUTPUTS and one extra tape recorder. The
record/playback time delay of this recorder should be adjusted to be as
close as possible to the TR533 by selecting tape speed and using
varispeed.
When the delay between the two recorders is equal there is no difference
between the signals reaching the mixing console. When the speed is varied
on the extra recorder the sum of the signals takes on a comb-filter shape
with the cancellation frequencies varying according to the speed
differences introduced.
10.4
SYNCHRONISING THE TR533 WITH FOSTEX 4030/4035

The Fostex 4030 Synchroniser with the 4035 Controller may be used to
synchronise the Lyrec TR533 series of multitrack recorders.
This technical bulletin describes the installation procedure and a few
necessary precautions.
Due to the structure of the 4030 command outputs and sense inputs, an
interface pcb between the 4030 and the TR533 is necessary.
The function of it is two-fold:
First it inverts the status output signals from the TR533, next it
doubles the capstan control frequency coming from the 4030 in order to
obtain the correct centre frequency and deviation required by the TR533.
Two cables are emerging from this interface box, one connecting to the
Synchr. In/Out Connector on the TR533, the other connecting to the 4030
to either Slave or Master i/o connector, dependent on the application.
The only other connection required is from the output of the track with
SMPTE time code to the 4030. Of course, the 4030 will only control the
capstan speed of the TR533 if it connected as slave.
As always in code track applications, it is recommended to use the Aux.
Sync output as the source for the played back code. Two distinct
advantages will result: first, the code is always present, independently
of the amplifier switching from the ATC Remote control, secondly, as this
output is newer muted, code will be available immediately as play is
entered and reduce the time to lock.
Installation is extremely simple:
Connect the two cables from the interface pcb and adjust the Fostex
according to the manual. As the TR533 needs no modifications or
readjustments, this completes the installation. It is recommended to use
damping range "3" and switch setting 5.
One precaution has to be taken during use:
In some modes of operation the Fostex will persistently try to command
the TR533.
If for some reason the tape runs out, the Fostex has no means to detect
this and may continuously try to wind the machine with the result that
the reels never stop. A safe control-key sequence to then enter stop on
the recorder has not yet been discovered, but one sure method is to turn
off power to the Fostex. Turning off the TR533 is useless due to the
feature that keeps power connected until stop-mode is entered.
The interface pcb in its box is available as part no. 501119 "Fostex to
TR533 interface". Delivered with it is the two cables connecting it, the
schematic drawing no 1871 of the pcb and this bulletin. The two cables
have together an overall length of 10 meters.
10.5
SYNCHRONISING THE TR533 WITH ADAMS-SMITH 2600

INTRODUCTION.
This document describes the interfacing of the Adams-Smith 2600
Synchroniser to the Lyrec TR533 multitrack recorder. The description
deals only with the direct interfacing, for more specific explanations,
see the document "Information Concerning Synchronisation of Lyrec
Multitrack Recorders" and especially "The Synchroniser Book" from AdamsSmith, which gives an in-depth explanation of the operation of a modern
synchroniser.
The actual interfacing of the 2600 to the TR533 consists of two points:
making an interface cable and setting up the constants in the nonvolatile memory of the 2600, the constants that determine the operation
of the synchroniser.
MAKING AN INTERFACE CABLE.
The interface cable will connect between the Synchroniser In/Out
Connector of the TR533 and the Transport Connector of the 2600, providing
the synchroniser with a way of controlling the tape machine and sensing
the status of it.
The connector on the TR533 is a pcb-mounted 34-way IDC-connector,
however, an adapter is available, transforming it into a 25-way Dconnector, male on the tapedeck.
The connector on the 2600 is a 50-way Amphenol type 57, female on the
synchroniser.
Pin no. Pin no.
in IDC in D-type
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
8
21
9
10
23
11
24
12
25
13
Function
(from TR533)
External Ref. Frequency Input
Direction output
External Ref. Frequency Select
Ground
Play
Stop
Record
Fast Forward
Reverse
Tape Tacho Frequency
Pin no.
in type 57
49
44
48
see note 1
35, 38
2
11
32
8
18
note 1:
connected
The following pins in the type 57 connector should be

to ground: 6, 9, 12, 26, 27, 33, 36 and 47.
note 2:
The time code from (normally) track 24 should be connected to

pin 45 (high) and 26 (low) in the type 57, fed in a
cable, screen connected only in the 2600 end and
screened
to pin 26.
note 3:
A diode, 1N4148 or equivalent, should be connected between pin

35 and pin 11 in the type 57 connector, cathode to pin
11.
note 4:
ground
note 5:
The signals Direction and Tape Tacho Freq, fed to pins 18 and
44, should be fed in screened cable, screen connected to
in one end only.
The above wiring utilises Event 1 as drop-in point and Event 2
as drop-out point.
SUGGESTED VALUES FOR CONSTANTS.

The constants determining the operation of the 2600 in conjunction with
the TR533 should be as follows:
Constant
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11-26
27
28
29
Note 1;
Value
0* note 1
76
11
75
06
42
13
33
01
00
11
not used
00
00
00
Constant
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
Value
00
10
00
00
29
66
00
20
00
10
00
29
00
00
00
Substitute * with address of master transport.
Note 2;
This combination sets fast cueing with a use of 3 second play
to
cue for accuracy. If cueing without play to cue is
desired, then
set 07 to 03 and 10 to 10.
Note 3;
These constants are relevant for software issues J and higher.
Note 4;
See Adams-Smith 2600 manual for the function of each constant.
10.5.1 OBTAINING THE CODE FROM TAPE

To get the fastest lock time, i.e. time elapsed from activating play
until synchronism is obtained, the proper code information should be fed
to the synchroniser as fast as possible.
Normally the audio output of the TR533 is muted during stop and wind
modes, and not active until the proper play speed has been reached.
Since the synchroniser is able to read the code at less than half play
speed, it will be able to begin the regulation of the capstan earlier if
the output is active earlier.
This may be obtained in three different ways;
- Pressing DEFEAT on the ATC remote control before activating play.
- Getting code from the Aux Sync output of the TR533.
- Modifying the AM77 record playback amplifier used for code track to
never
mute.
The first method is awkward because it will normally be forgotten to
press DEFEAT.
The second method is awkward because an offset will be introduced when
playing audio from Repro.
The third method will overcome both these problems and make the system
more usable. The modification consists of adding a small pcb to the
AM77, a board that will keep the output active in either Sync or Repro
as selected on the ATC remote control. For further description and
installation procedure, see the bulletin 'Modifying the AM77 for code
track use'.
10.6
MODIFYING THE AM77 FOR CODE TRACK USE

The AM77 audio amplifier used in the Lyrec multitrack recorder TR533 is
normally muted when the tape is not moving at nominal speed, that is,
while winding, in STOP mode and during acceleration to play speed. This
is one of the many useful features in the machine, except in one
application. When the amplifier is used for time code, the muting is a
nuisance rather than a feature.
The predominant reason for using timecode is to be able to synchronise
two or more machines together. In this case, the time from entering PLAY
mode until synchronism is obtained, the lock time, should be as short as
possible, and since the synchroniser is able to read and react upon
timecode long before nominal speed is obtained, muting until then will
only increase the lock time.
A quick solution to this might be to use the auxiliary sync output,
which is not muted, or hard wire the amplifier to always play sync or
repro. But this would call for a manually introduced offset in the
synchroniser, when playback is made from the head, that does not play
back the code.
The optimum solution is to have the amplifier follow the sync/repro
selection from the ATC remote control, but not to mute together with
other tracks. Neither should it change to line mode, since very often
the code generator is connected to the line input, and switching to line
mode will feed the generator through to the synchroniser, making it
believe that the position on tape is different from the actual position.
This solution is realised by installing the pcb "Sync-Repro Flip-Flop",
part no 501136, on the amplifier. The circuit contains two transistors
and four resistors, forming a flip-flop.
The structure of the output switching circuit in the amplifier is, that
three input pins on the amplifier select whether it play line, sync or
repro, dependent on which one is being pulled low to -15 volt. All three
have an internal pull up to +15 volt, and is none pulled low, the
amplifier is muted. The Sync-Repro flip-flop is simply inserted in the
sync and repro select lines, and the line select line is cut.
The flip flop will then always command the amplifier to play sync or
repro, remembering which one was last selected. Should line be selected
from the remote control, the command will not get through and the
amplifier still play sync or repro.
The installation is simple;

In a suitable place close to diodes D36 and D37, drill a 3.2 mm hole for
the pcb. Cut the three pcb tracks leading from the edge connector to
diodes D35, D35 and D37.
Solder the wires from the flip flop pcb;
Red to +15 volt, pins A4 and B4 on the edge connector.
White to -15 volt, pins A3 and B3 on the edge connector.
Orange to repro select, pin B12 on the edge connector.
Yellow to repro circuit, cathode of D37.
Green to sync circuit, cathode of D36.
See diagrams 1039 and 1040 for component location and definition of edge
connector numbering.
With this option installed, the amplifier will never mute, neither
switch to line mode. It will always play sync or repro as commanded from
the remote control, and if commanded to play line or to mute it will
ignore this and stay in the last selected state, sync or repro.
10.7
SYNCHRONISING TR533 WITH ADAMS-SMITH ZETA-THREE

The Adams-Smith Zeta Three synchroniser may be used to synchronise the
Lyrec TR533 series of multitrack recorders. This technical bulletin
describes the installation procedure and the set up procedure for the
Zeta Three.
Due to the versatile input/output structure of the Zeta Three, all that
is needed to fulfil the installation, is a simple interface cable. This
connects the 'Transport Connector' on the Zeta Three, either master or
slave, to the 'Synchroniser I/O connector' on the TR533. The cable is
available from either Adams-Smith or Lyrec. Naturally, time code from
one of the audio tracks should be fed to the Zeta Three.
Having connected the cable and turned power on to both synchroniser and
tape machine, a correct set of constants should be loaded into the
memory of the Zeta Three, So far, the TR533 is not on the transport menu
of the Zeta Three, so the constants have to be modified by hand. The
modified constants may then be saved in the non-volatile memory of the
Zeta Three in a USER SET, for easy retrieval. Refer to the Zeta Three
manual for modifying and saving constants.
The Capstan Motor Servo pcb in the TR533, part # 441541, should be
modified. Since the control frequency from the Zeta Three switches
between 0 and 5 volts, and the input of the TR533 expects 0 to 15 volts,
it is necessary to insert a level converter consisting of a series
resistor, 4k7, from edge connector pin 12 leading to the base of a npn
small signal transistor, BC 184 or equivalent, and let the collector of
it be connected to the internal pull up system, R15 and R17. See diagram
1793. The next issue of the pcb, which will be numbered 940003, will
have this level converter included.
The constant values are listed below without explanation of their

significance, refer to the Zeta Three manual for a description. It
should be noted, that some of the values may be optimised further than
the case is at this moment.
Constant Value
01
76
02
35
03
53
04
06
05
42
Constant Value
26
-27
-28
-29
-30
--
Constant Value
51
00
52
00
53
02
54
04
55
08
Constant Value
76
-77
-78
-79
-80
--
06
07
08
09
10
13
00
02
00
11
31
32
33
34
35
--00
29
69
56
57
58
59
60
00
00
00
00
00
81
82
83
84
85
-00
00
00
00
11
12
13
14
15
------
36
37
38
39
40
-20
00
---
61
62
63
64
65
F4
00
00
20
10
86
87
88
89
90
00
00
00
00
00
16
17
18
19
20
------
41
42
43
44
45
29
---00
66
67
68
69
70
00
08
00
88
00
91
92
93
94
95
10
00
00
21
00
21
22
23
24
25
------
46
47
48
49
50
00
00
00
00
01
71
72
73
74
75
00
40
00
---
96
97
98
99
-----
-- indicates that the constant is unused or without significance in this

application.
The application note 10.6 "Modifying the AM77 for code track use"
explains in details why it may be necessary to change the operation of
the amplifier normally being used for code track purposes.
10.8
SYNCHRONISING THE TR533 WITH Q-LOCK

INTRODUCTION
This note describes the interfacing of Q-lock to TR533. The TR533 has
FM-servo that is accessible in a 34-way IDC connector on the rear of the
tapedeck, labelled SYNCHRONISER IN/OUT. also in this connector, TACH and
DIRECTION is available, as well as tapedeck status and command inputs.
Only a single cable, 25 pin to 34 pin is necessary.
Machines covered by this note are: Lyrec TR533-ATC/1
Lyrec TR533-ATC/2
Lyrec TR533-ATC/2T
All these models include the ATC remote controller and only differ in
metering options and number of nominal tape speeds. Whether the machine
is 16 or 24 track model is without significance.
10.8.1 BASIC MACHINE DATA

COMMAND STRUCTURE:
Commands inactive
Commands active
Commands input type
Edit/Lifter command
Shuttle command
TALLY STRUCTURE:
Tally inactive
Tally active
Tally drive
Record tally
Runout tally
Edit tally
TACH FEATURES:
Biphase or clock and direction
Tach frequency
Direction indication
Tach and direction output drive
Tach pulse shape
SERVO FEATURES:
FM or DC servo
FM frequency
Varispeed range
Servo input type
series resistor
Ext servo command inactive
Ext servo command active
Ext servo command input
RECORD/UNRECORD
Record sequence
Unrecord sequence
:
:
:
:
:
open circuit
grounding
pull up to +5 via series R
not applicable
yes
:
:
:
:
:
:
open circuit, leaking to +24 V

+24 V
IC w/npn transistor, max 50 mA
yes, but no play tally in record
not available
no
:
:
:
:
:
clock and direction

16 Hz at 15 ips
high at forward
+5 V cmos
min 25 microsec pulse
:
:
:
:
FM
24,2 kHz nominally
.66 to 1.33 times nominal speed
cmos with pull up to +15 V,
: open circuit
: grounding
: cmos with pull up to +15 V
: Record + Play
: Play + Stop, release Stop before
Play
10.8.2 Q-LOCK SET UP

HARDWARE
Headers 1 to 4 on the GPI-card should be configured as:
Header 1: Diode with anode to pin
7 to 10.
Header 2: 220 kohm pin 1 to 16.
18 kohm pin 2 to 15.
330 pF
pin 3 to 14.
Short circuit pin 8 to
Header 3: Short circuit pin 7 to
Header 4: 100 kohm pin 1 to 6.
1
kohm pin 8 to 9.
1
nF
pin 7 to 10.
1, cathode to pin 16 short circuit pin
10.
13.
12.
11.
SOFTWARE
The reader 1 controlling the GPI-card should be equipped with 3 EPROM's
labelled "XGL 281 rev. FA".
10.8.3 INTERFACE CABLE

Interface Q-lock
Function
Lyrec Synchroniser IN/OUT
edge
D-conn
IDC conn
D-conn
connector 25 pin
34 pin
25 pin *)
------------------------------------------------------------EB20
1
Servo out
8
15
EB21
2
Servo ref gnd
10
19
EB22
3
--EB23
4
Play?
18
10
EB24
5
Stop?
5
9
EB25
6
Record?
6
11
EB26
7
Forward?
19
12
EB27
8
Rewind
7
13
EB28
9
--EB29
10
Tally ref
10
19
EB30
11
--EB31
12
+5 V
EB32
13
--EA20
14
--EA21
15
Q-lock 0 V
EA22
16
Play!
23
20
EA23
17
Stop!
11
21
EA24
18
Record!
24
22
EA25
19
Forward!
12
23
EA26
20
Rewind!
25
24
EA27
21
Servo!
9
17
EA28
22
CMD ref
10
19
EA29
23
Tach/Dir
21
16
EA30
24
Tach
13
25
EA31
25
Tach ref gnd
10
19
Cable length: 8 meters.
*)
25-
The connector at the rear of the TR533 is a pcb mounted 34-way IDC
connector, however an adapter is available, converting it into a
way D-connector, male on the tapedeck.
Related Q-lock document: PAQ810 rel 870414

10.9
SYNCHRONISING THE TR533 WITH APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS CM250

Interfacing to the CM250 does not require any modifications to the
recorder. All commands software controlled from the CM250.
Connecting cable and software are supplied by Applied Microsystems.
11.
SERVICE BULLETIN
11.1
For customers having NAB test tape and aligning for CCIR or
versa, the table below might be useful.
Response from amplifier adjusted for 15 ips NAB when using a
ips CCIR test tape;
vice
15
FREQUENCY
RELATIVE OUTPUT
-------------------------------1
kHz
0.20
2
kHz
0.68
4
kHz
1.63
6.3 kHz
2.26
8
kHz
2.52
10
kHz
2.70
12.5 kHz
2.83
14
kHz
2.88
16
kHz
2.93
18
kHz
2.96
When using a 15 ips NAB test tape with a 15 ips CCIR amplifier,
the relative output should be the same number but negative.
11.
SERVICE BULLETIN
11.2
RISK FOR SHORTCIRCUIT
09/23/1986
On some machines in the series TR533 recorders there is risk

shortcircuit of the +24 V.
for
The solenoid activating the mechanical brakes on supply and take

up motors are mounted close to the brake band and can, in worst
case, make contact with the brakeband when this is moving.
REMEDY:
After marking the exact position of the solenoid remove
solenoid and press the solder terminals into the frame of
solenoid. Remount the solenoid.
the
the
1988-12-05
Re: ATC black outs.
We have on occasion seen this problem and suspect one capacitor

large value.
Capacitor C7 is in diagram listed as 220 F. See diagram 9726/1 and
for location.
has
too
9726/4
Value has in production been increased to 4700 F in order to reduce

eventual data crosstalk to be induced in parallel running audio cables.
Try to reduce C7 to 470 F.
To get access to C7: remove bottom part of ATC remote. C7 is

solder side. See manual section 8.2.1
mounted
on
1988-02-20 HB
SERVICE BULLETIN:
Valid for: Model TR533, TR532
ATC REMOTE CONTROL BLACK OUTS.
On rare occasions, the ATC Remote Control for the TR 533/532 multitrack recorder seems to be suffering from black-outs. The reaction is
unpredictable, sometimes the ATC simply does not respond to any
commands and sometimes it sends the machine off, winding to the end
of the tape. One common symptom seems to be that tape deck control
keys on the remote (STOP, REC, START and WIND) are lit completely
without sense.
Especially the latter indicates that some sort of static discharge
has been taking place, as if the earthing of the metal chassis of the
ATC had failed.
It proved, however, that it was the lower part of the ATC metal
chassis not being earthed, that was the reason for the malfunctioning. This lower part is not in electrical contact with the
upper part, therefore, under certain circumstances where the lower
part is in electrical contact with other metallic, non-earthed equipment, a rather large static charge might build up on these parts,
until a discharge take place, severely disturbing the functioning of
the ATC computer circuitry.
As the upper ATC metal chassis is earthed through a separate wire in
the interconnecting cable, the cure against the problem is to
establish an electrical contact between the upper and the lower part.
This may be done by removing the four screws holding the upper and
lower parts together, discarding the fibre discs under the screws and
scratching a bit of the paint under the head of each screw away.
Eventually, a tooth-washer may be used under the screw.
To check the electrical connection, measure with an ohmmeter or a
buzzer or similar from one of the screwheads to some metallic part on
the machine.
SERVICE BULLETIN
1988-02-24
1988-04-05 (revised)
VALID FOR:
LYREC MODEL TR533
SYMPTOM:
Servo arms intermittently behaving unstable. Tape speed

intermittently increasing, sometimes experienced as
intermittent wow & flutter.
CAUSE:
Low and/or unstable mains voltage causing capstan servo

to increase tape speed.
REMEDY:
Modification of Capstan motor servo, pcb 940002.

Installation of RC filter across servopotentiometers.
1. CAPSTAN MOTOR
SERVO PCB:
Remove: R33, R34, and R37.

Replace: R38 with a 10 k resistor AND a 5n1 capacitor in
parallel.
Install: 10 k resistor from IC10 pin 6 to IC13 pin 3
10 k resistor from IC10 pin 10 to IC13 pin 3
Install resistors on solder side.
2. REEL MOTOR
SERVO:
Cut and terminate Red/White wire on supply side servo

potentiometer. See drawing.
Install NEW wire between supply and take up servo pots.
See drawing.
Mount 2k7 resistor and 470 F/25 V capacitor on the take
up servopotpotentiometer. See drawing.
AFTER MODIFICATION:
3. REEL MOTOR
SERVO:
Re-adjust servopotentiometers. Loosen fixing screws and

turn each potentiometer to a position giving +12 volt on
the wiper. See service manual section 7.15.2.
4. CAPSTAN MOTOR
SERVO PCB:
Re-adjust low speed, P2, to read 7.5 Volt at test point 6

in PLAY mode.
Re-adjust high speed, P1, to read 7.5 Volt at test point
6 in PLAY mode.
See service manual section 7.17.
This modification will help for both low mains voltage (down to 180 volt)
and for sudden mains variations.
Bulletin 01/88
Valid for models TR532 and TR533
REMOVING AND REFITTING OF CAPSTAN SHAFT

Removal of capstan shaft.
1. Disconnect mains power
2. Remove the machine front cover.
3. Remove the headblock top cover.
4. Slacken the screw for the capstan top bearing (located under the
headblock top plate). Remove the capstan top bearing.
5. Remove the two lock screws for the tape deck and let the tape deck
swing up (make suitable space behind the tape recorder before tilting
the tape deck/VU-meter panel).
6. Turn the capstan tacho lamp to a position where it will not hit the
glass disc.
7. Slacken the two allen screws at the lower part of the flex coupling
between motor and tacho disc.
8. Remove the 4 big allen screws holding the square plate with the motor,
tacho preamplifier and photo transistor. Remove the whole assembly.
NOTE: The plate is guided by two guide pins to secure the same position
after reassembly.
9. Remove the tacho disc by unscrewing the allen center screw in the
center/bottom of the flange. Pull the disc with flange down and away.
10. Remove the 3 screws holding the capstan shaft to the tape deck and
remove the capstan shaft.
INSTALLATION OF NEW CAPSTAN SHAFT

Re-assemble in reverse order but note the following points;
NOTE: Model TR532 only. Capstan shafts supplied as from 85-01-01 has a
new type of bearings and a diameter 10 mm. The new type has part
no 440027 and is supplied together with a new capstan top bearing
(part no 501008). Previous type with part no 311303 had a
diameter of 9 mm.
11. The phototransistor tube must be released and withdrawn to a lower
position before re-assembly to secure the glass disc during mounting.
Bulletin 01/88
12. The capstan shaft has a small axial play and must always rest in it's
lower position. When locking the 2 screws between motor and flex
coupling, make sure to press down the flex coupling 0.5 - 1 mm before
tighening the two allen screws. This will secure the correct rest
position.
IMPORTANT!
PRESS DOWN 0.5 - 1.0 MM

BEFORE TIGHTENING
THE TWO ALLEN SCREWS
13. LAMP AND PHOTOTRANSISTOR POSITIONING

The lamp should be placed 5-8 mm above the tachodisc and the
phototransistor tube as close as possible without touching the glass
disc. Connect an oscilloscope across the output of the preamplifier and
check the shape of the resulting square wave. The phototransistor tube
should be turned to obtain at least 4 V peak-to-peak, with best
possible wave shape.
P1; Adjust P1 for a 1:1 mark/space ratio. (The distance between lamp
and glassdisc also affects the mark/space ratio).
P2; Set to middle position.
Bulletin 01/88
14. ADJUSTMENT OF CAPSTAN TOP BEARING

CAUTION. Make sure the capstan top bearing is properly lubricated
before mounting.
Connect a DC voltmeter or oscilloscope between ground and motor current
testpoint.
Model TR532; PCB Code 3, test point close to motor plug.
Model TR533; PCB Capstan Driver, test point 2.
Select PLAY with tape loaded.
Press the capstan top bearing gently against the capstan shaft while
monitoring the motor current. Tighten the screw when the top bearing is
in a position giving minimum motor current.
Typical motor current for machines equipped with discmotor is 1 A
corresponding to a reading of 0.5 V at testpoint 2 (R22 = 0.47e).
15. Check and eventually readjust nominal tape speeds.
87-11-17
S E R V I C E
B U L L E T I N
===============================
Subject:
Modifying the record equalizer for use with AM77 amplifier fitted
with DOLBY HX PRO.
Valid for:
TR55 with audio amplifier type AM77 fitted with Dolby HX PRO.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Replace the bias potentiometer P1 with a 50 kOhm potentiometer.
2. Cut the pcb track at the point shown within the circle in fig 2.
3. Connect the soldering joints A and B with each other using a piece of
isolated wire. See fig 2.
The modified record equalizer will only work properly with a AM77 amplifier
fitted with Dolby HX Pro add on board and adjusted for 187.5 kHz bias frequency.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Install new bias generator with 187,5 kHz bias frequency.

Install the new AM77 amplifiers with the modified record equalizers.
Adjust erase resonance as described in the service manual.
Due to influence from the Dolby HX Pro, bias resonance can not be adjusted as
described in the manual. Connect a digital voltmeter across resistor R103.
Adjust bias level, P1, for a meter reading of about 3,23 Vdc at 7 ips and
2,76 Vdc at 3 3/4 ips. This will give you approximately the correct bias
level and correct frequency response. Adjust bias resonance for minimum
meter reading. Only a small change (about 250 mV) will occur between correct
and incorrect resonance setting.
8. Fine tune bias for each track and each speed to give the same frequency
response as before the modification.
Feed in 300 Hz (at -20 dB) and adjust bias to give same outputlevel as before
modification.
Feed in 10 kHz (at -20 dB) and adjust bias to give same outputlevel as
before modification.
9. Check overall frequency response. If necessary, fine tune as described in the
manual.
Encl.
1 ea Bias generator 187.5 kHz.
2 ea 903217 50k multiturn potentiometerper track.
Diagram and component layout for Dolby HX PRO pcb.
Diagram and component layout for interfacing HX Pro in AM77.
84-05-23
S E R V I C E
B U L L E T I N
===============================
Subject:
Improvement of drop-in/drop-out noise.
Valid for:
Audio amplifier type AM77.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Remove diode D14 and replace the diode with a jumper.

Install a new capacitor in parallel with C35. The new capacitor should have
a value of 470 F/16 V.
Due to its size, the new capacitor must be mounted in the free space to the
right of the record relay.
The capacitor's minus side is soldered to ground on the component side.
The capacitor's plus side is connected to the jumper that replaces D14.
In updated diagrams the new capacitor has the component # C88.
The capacitor is factory mounted as from April 1984.
Encl.
Part of diagram 1040, component layout.
Part of diagram 1039, showing D14 and C88.
84-08-20
S E R V I C E
B U L L E T I N
================================
Subject:
RECORD RELAY, AM77 RECORD - PLAYBACK AMPLIFIER.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
The record relay, ITT PZ4 A2625/PZ4 A2629, 36 V used on the record-playback
amplifier AM77 is no longer available.
It may be substituted by type PZ4 A2615 or A2626, which is a 24 V version
of the same relay, if a 6,2 V zener diode is installed in series with the
relay coil.
Drill two holes and install the zenerdiode with the catode mark facing the
relay as shown. Do not forget to break the PCB copper track between the
pins of the new zener diode.
Part of AM77 layout, seen from soldering side.
Encl.
Diagram 1039, extract
Diagram 1040, extract
84-08-20
S E R V I C E
B U L L E T I N
================================
Subject:
RECORD RELAY, AM77 RECORD - PLAYBACK AMPLIFIER.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The record relay, ITT PZ4 A2625, 36 V used on the record-playback amplifier
AM77 is no longer available.
It may be substituted by type PZ4 A2615, which is a 24 V version of the
same relay, if a 6,2 V zener diode is installed in series with the relay
coil.
Part of AM77 lay-out, seen from soldering side.
Drill two holes and install the zenerdiode with the catode mark facing
relay as shown. Do not forget to break the PCB copper track between
pins of the new zener diode.
the
the
12.
DIAGRAMS
-----------------------------------------------------------------No
Title
Size
-----------------------------------------------------------------1801
Tape deck block diagram
A3>A4
1794
Wiring diagram, tape deck
A3
1898
Reel motor servo, block diagram 1
A3>A4
1899
A3>A4
1910
A3>A4
1819
Tape tacho sensor
A4
1776
Solenoid servo, guide and pinchroller
A3
1813
Solenoid servo, component layout
A4
9978
Capstan tacho sensor
A3>A4
1803
Wiring diagram, control box
A3
1779/1 Tachometer logic
A3>A4
1779/2 Tachometer logic, component layout
A4
1779/3 Tachometer logic, component list
A4
1777
Reel motor servo
A3
1815
Reel motor servo, component layout
A4
1778
Tape deck driver
A3
1816
Tape deck driver, component layout
A4
1792
Capstan motor servo
A3
1817
Capstan motor servo, component layout
A4
1793
Reference frequency section of capstan motor servo
A3
1775
A3
1818
Capstan motor driver, component layout
A4
1700
Relay logic
A2
1795
Relay logic, component layout
A3>A4
1800
Reel motor driver
A3>A4
1802
Reel motor driver, component location
A4
1691
Power supply, electronic section
A3>A4
1688
Component layout for power supply
A4
1799
Rear panel, inside view
A3>A4
1805
PSU & Control box layout
A3>A4
1689
Power supply, audio section
A3>A4
1072
Head connections
A4
9185
Cable scheme for 8 channel AM77 audio electronics
A2
1633
AM77 block diagram
A2
1039
Record-Playback amplifier AM77
A1
1040
Component location for AM77
A2
1070
Record Equaliser
A3>A4
1038
Repro and Sync Equaliser
A3>A4
1548
Record Drop-in/drop-out delay
A4
2003
Dolby HX Pro, add on
A4
9523
VU-meter panel, overbridge
A3>A4
1656
VU-meter panel, front mount
A2
9075
XLR connector panel
A3>A4
9725/1 Remote control ATC Local 1/7
A3>A4
A3>A4
A3>A4
A3>A4
A3>A4
A3>A4
9725/7 Remote control ATC Local 7/7 Component layout
A3>A4
9726/1 Remote control ATC Motherboard 1/4
A3>A4
A3>A4
A3>A4
9726/4 Remote control ATC Motherboard 4/4 Component layout

A3>A4
9727
Remote control ATC Remote, Amplifier command matrix
A3>A4
9728/1 Remote control ATC Remote Keyboard/Display 1/3
A3>A4
A3>A4
A3>A4
2786
Tape deck layout
A4
2789
Pinchroller
A4
2791
Guide roller \60
A4
2793
Servo arm roller \21
A4
2795
Tacho roller \60
A4
2797
Tape guide roller \30, supply
A4
2799
Tape guide roller \30
A4
2905
Tension arm assembly
A4
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LYREC MULTITRACK RECORDER TR533

15 and 30 ips (optional 7.5-15 ips)

+/- 33 % of nominal speed

Up to 14", NAB hub

Long term speed

Wow & flutter:

30 ips < 0.03 % (DIN 45 507

30 ips < 1.0 sec / 15 ips < 0.5 sec

< 1 sec from play, < 5 sec from wind

2.5 N +/-0.2 N (play mode)

Max tape tension:

Tape timer accuracy:

Balanced and floating, impedance 8 kOhm.

Balanced and floating, impedance < 40 ohms

Aux sync output:

Single ended, min load 10 kOhm.

Signal to noise ratio:

Bias & Erase frequency: 187.5 kHz.

220 V +/- 10 %, 50 Hz,

24 track 150 kg, 16 track 130 kg.

Ambient temperature range +10 - +40 C.

Tape dependent specifications refer to 3M 226 or equivalent tape

Manual for TR533

OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ATC

Tape deck controls

Remote tape position display

Aux. function keys

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

Group building with the ATC remote control

Capstan motor driver

Test tape conversion table NAB/CCIR

24 Track recorder. Tape speeds 15 and 30 ips.

24 Track recorder. ONE tape speed (15 or 30 ips).

- TR533-ATC/2T 24 Track recorder. Tape speeds 15 and 30 ips.

this group of buttons. This control allows for infinitely variable

The EDIT control brings the pinchroller close to the capstan

extreme right of the front is the illuminated MAINS ON/OFF

RECORD / PLAYBACK AMPLIFIERS

enhance the temperature safety margin.

REMOTE CONTROL / AUTOLOCATOR UNIT - ATC

- The audio control allows individual switching of the

- READY/SAFE buttons for each track for easy drop-in or out

- Automatic sync switching at DROP-IN, DROP-OUT.

- Selected varispeed continously displayed in ips. In normal speed

- Shuttle mode between two tape positions.

has been packed in a container especially designed for

THE CABLE BETWEEN THE REMOTE CONTROL AND THE RECORDER IS

After checking the above, refer to the CONNECTOR TABLE and

BE SURE YOUR LOCAL MAINS VOLTAGE IS COMPATIBLE WITH

BE SURE THAT YOU COMPLY WITH YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS AND

Autotransformer 110 V. Input 110 V, output 220 V.

Refer to CONNECTOR TABLE and CONNECTOR DIAGRAMS and wire up

Ground beteween MAINS and AUDIO is connected together at the rear

Rear view connector numbers

LINE OUT 1-4

AUX SYNC OUTPUT 1-8

All connectors are mating connector shown from solder side.