luni, 12 august 2013

Project: Restoring A SONY WM-EX652 Walkman - Contact Cleaning For "Gum Bar" Battery.

I was trying to measure the amount of Play time having both batteries installed on the Walkman, as I saw some information saying that it should reach almost 40h.
In my case it was no longer than 10h, so at some moment I assumed the charger is not working and the "gum bar" is not charged.
I tried to use it without the AA battery extension and it was not working at all.
After measuring the "gum bar" battery I realized that something else is causing this low amount of Play time, maybe a broken or corroded contact.
I removed one of the face plates of the Walkman, as you can see below:



After removing the screws marked with red color I was able to reach the battery housing:


After a closer look I saw the corroded contact:



In order to clean it I used an old tooth brush and contact cleaner, below you can see the result:


Now the unit is working on both batteries, used together or separated. What is left to be done is to count how many tapes I will be able to listen without charging the batteries.

vineri, 9 august 2013

TEAC A-3440: Data Information And Technical Characteristics.

Specifications:
  • Track System: 4-Channel Multi-Track Simul-Sync;
  • 3 Motors: 
    • 1 DC-Servo Capstan Motor;
    • 2 Eddy Current Induction Reel Motors;
  • 3 Heads:
    • Erase;
    • Record/Sync;
    • Playback;
  • Reel Size:
    • 26.5 cm (10-1/2");
    • 18 cm (7");
  • Tape Speed:
    • 38 cm/s (15 ips)  (±5%);
    • 19 cm/s (7-1/2 ips) (±5%);
  • Wow and Flutter (NAB Weighted):
    • 0.04% at 15 ips;
    • 0.06% at 7-1/2 ips;
  • Frequency Response (overall):
    • 25 - 24000 Hz (±3dβ/0 VU: 40 - 22000Hz) at 15ips;
    • 25 - 22000 Hz (±3dβ/-10 VU: 40 - 20000Hz) at 7-1/2ips;
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (overall): 55dβ (3% THD level, weighted);
  • Harmonic Distortion (overall): 0.8% at normal operating level;
  • Stereo Channel Separation:45 at 1 kHz;
  • Rewind/Fast Forward Time: 140s for 1800ft;
  • Inputs:
    • 4 Line: 60mV/50kΩ;
    • 4 Mic: 0.25mV (-72)/600Ω or more;
  • Outputs:
    • 4 Line: 0.3V/load impedance: 10kΩ or more;
    • 1 Headphone Jack: 8Ω;
  • Power Requirement:
    • 100/117/220/240V AC, 50/60Hz (EX Model);
    • 220V AC, 50Hz (EUR Model);
    • 240V AC, 50Hz (UK/AUS Model);
    • 117V AC, 60Hz (USA/CND Model);
  • Power Consumption: 125W;
  • Dimensions (W x H x D):
    • 445 x 523 x 235mm;
    • 17-1/2" x 20-1/2" x 9-1/4"
  • Weight: 25kg (55lbs) net;
  • Supplied Accessories:
    • Input Output Connection Cords;
    • RE-1002 Empty Reel;
    • NAB Reel Hub Adapters;
    • Spicing Tape;

sâmbătă, 3 august 2013

SONY WM-EX652: Data Information And Technical Characteristics.

Supplied Accessories:
  • Battery Case;
  • Stereo Headphones with Remote Control;
  • Clip (which I don't have, I don't know how it looks like);
  • Battery Charger;
  • AC Plug Adapter (except European, Arabian and Korean Models);
  • Rechargeable Battery (NC-6WM, 1.2V, 600mAh, Ni-Cd);
  • Carrying Pouch (don't have it either);
  • Rechargeable battery carrying case;
General:
  • Power Requirements:
    • 1.5V;
    • Rechargeable Battery;
    • One R6 (AA) Battery;
  • Dimensions (W/H/D):
    • 108.9 x 79.6 x 23.9mm;
  • Weight:
    • 140g;
    • 225g rechargeable battery, headphones with remote control and cassette inclusive;
Tape Section:
  • Frequency Response (Dolby NR Off):
    • Playback: 20 - 18000Hz;
  • Output:
    • Headphones;
    • Load Impedance: 8 - 300Ω;
  • Power Output:
    • 5mW + 5mW (16Ω);