A great copy of the manual, and the only one I could find anywhere on the net! The circuit diagrams are easily readable, all component values marked and easy to see. A highly appreciated download!
The TEAC A-1500's Service Manual was instrumental in reviving this classic reel-to-reel. Not only does it have the schematics, exploded parts diagram and parts list, it also provided mechanical adjustment information that approximate factory default settings.
Text excerpt from page 4 (click to view)
2. Board Replacement
2-1. Board Removal
IDC connectors 1. With the computer powered off, release the catches on both sides of the computer housing cover with fingers and slide the cover out.
Computer Cover
SDDI interface board 1. With the computer powered off, release the catches on both sides of the computer housing cover with fingers and slide the cover out. (Refer to step 1 in the removal of �IDC connectors�) 2. Remove a screw fixing the SDDI interface board (into the lowest slot), and pull out the board.
Catch
2. Disconnect the 20-pin IDC connector from CN1 connector on the Link I/F TRAM board (IF-630). n Link I/F TRAM board (IF-630) is one of the daughterboard installing on SLOT 1 of the TRAM motherboard. 3. Remove a screw fixing the IDC connectors (into the third lowest slot), and pull out the IDC connectors (assembly).
