Sony TC-RX55ES

[Tiecode]

I have a Sony tc-rx55es cassette deck that has a strange problem. All high frequencies are missing on one channel. I have confirmed this by switching the speaker cables and using other devices to verify it is in the cassette. Any one have an idea or two?

 

[Hajidub]

Dirty path, bad azimuth, bias current needs to be adjusted. Is this on prerecorded tapes, all tapes, recorded tapes from another deck?

Edit: No bias adjust. Download SM from hifiengine.com 55/55es are the same. Belt might be worn also.

 

[Tiecode]

All tapes.

 

[BOUXY]

I have a Sony tc-rx55es cassette deck that has a strange problem. All high frequencies are missing on one channel. I have confirmed this by switching the speaker cables and using other devices to verify it is in the cassette. Any one have an idea or two?

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[Tiecode]

Sony TC-RX55ES sorry.

 

[Tiecode]

Want to thank everyone for there help. Adjusting the azimuth did the trick. Thanks.

 

[Tiecode]

Well I thought it worked. Turning the wrong screw. The service manual doesn't show the location of the azimuth screw. Anyone know?

 

[Blue Shadow]

Sony TC-RX55ES sorry.

You can edit the title. Over on the right above the first post is a Thread Tools, on of those is edit title. Give it a try, you paid for the opportunity with your subscription.

 

[Blue Shadow]

Nice job with the edit. Now this thread doesn't look out of place in the Tape forum.

 

[Tiecode]

Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks.

 

[Hajidub]

Any luck Tie? Weird how it seemed fixed but you were turning the wrong screw.

 

[BilboBaggins]

Try cleaning all the controls with deoxit, assuming these aren’t touch pads.

 

[Tiecode]

No luck yet.

 

[Tiecode]

OK here is the latest. I tried to record with the deck tonight and it sounded worse. Could the tape head be bad?

 

[Hajidub]

I still believe it's an azimuth adjustment issue. I think the head it off kilter.

 

[Tiecode]

Do you know were the adjustment screw is?

 

[Hajidub]

Do you know were the adjustment screw is?

Did you download the service manual for it, like I suggested in my first post? It lists adjustment locations, for all types of calibration on this unit.

 

[Tiecode]

Yes I did, but it didn't show were the azmuith screw was located. Sorry it has taken so long to respond. I have moved on to another project for now.