Glen Trew Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Maybe I'm missing something here, but I've been wondering why you don't just remove the jumper plug from the external pilot tuchel connector. Actually, looking at the photo supplied, the pilot jumper doesn't appear to be present anyway. The pilot and/or TC signal passed through that 4-pin connector. Unless the signal were jumped from (if memory serves) the Xtal pin to the Grnd, the signal would not carry through to the sync head. Removing it would take the sync circuit out of the path completely. Alternatively, if one doesn't have the screw-on jumper plug and wanted to use sync recording. one could just bend and cut a paper clip to a U-shape and use it with a piece of tape to hold it in place. David HI David, The 4-pin jumper is required for Pilotone and FM Pilot Nagras, but Nagra's timecode version of the IV-S(TC) did not require the jumper plug to record timecode to the center track. However, the jumper was required in the resolver during sync playback when using the Cooper resolver or the Nagra 2-piece equivalent. gt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arny Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Check out the Helios recording consoleshttp://www.helios-electronics.com/ Dear Al, Thanks for your acknowledgment. I love your expression about arguing with a fool. Apart from Engineers Joke in my reply to Chris (Page 1 Bottom) I have a few more Engineering one's I have picked up over the years Try this one at your next meeting "To the optimist, the glass is half-full. To the pessimist, the glass is half-empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be." Kind Regards Tony Helios Electronics Ltd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunes Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Thanks Tony. I took the knobs off last night and removed a layer of grime. Also found a green felt disc (is this standard?) under red knob only which i removed and the clutch disengages more easily now (previously, it was always engaged). Will remove my 50 strobe and post it to you tomorrow. Anyone have an exploded view parts diagram for the iv-s? I have the operating manual and schematics photocopies but an exploded view would help with some of the assembly disassembly process. Enjoying tinkering with this engineering marvel Chris Dear Chris, There is a saying and that is "if it ain't broke then don't try to fix it" But then on the other hand if they are noisy or intermittent, then I would use WD-40, but try to find a can that's near its ending, as these are easier to control the out-flow, I alway keep my nearly used cans for such occasions. Or #-1 If your can wants to blast everything in sight then pray it into something where you are able to feed a small amount into the hole. or #-2 Hold your finger on the end of the red tube and then press, then slowly remove the tube from the can, and use the tubes contents to feed the hole. or # -3 Even though its painstakingly slow I spray some onto the tip of a small screwdriver and then feed the hole. Should you want to remove the Potentiometers for cleaning then set both knobs to be ganged, turn them to zero, then undo the ganging so they are independent to each other, and make sure both are set to Zero again, now you can remove the knobs safely but be careful as the ganging cogs can crack due to age. Please send the 50Hz to my home address in France Mr Tony Arnold, Les Tenons, La Chapelle Sur Aveyron, 45230, Loiret, France You can E-mail your address to: anthony@ampex-uk.com I will send you the 60Hz using normal post Again the saying is If it ain't broke don't fix it, BUT the reason it ain't broke yet, is because it don't have enough features Kind Regards Tony www.ampex-uk.com & www.helios-electronics.com www.arnys-shack.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arny Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Thanks Tony. I took the knobs off last night and removed a layer of grime. Also found a green felt disc (is this standard?) under red knob only which i removed and the clutch disengages more easily now (previously, it was always engaged). Will remove my 50 strobe and post it to you tomorrow. Anyone have an exploded view parts diagram for the iv-s? I have the operating manual and schematics photocopies but an exploded view would help with some of the assembly disassembly process. Enjoying tinkering with this engineering marvel Chris Dear Chris, Regarding the exploded Parts View, not a problem, please write to me at anthony@ampex-uk.com sending your address. As its an A3, my printer will scan and print A3, so I will send it with the 60Hz Strobe, if your in a hurry I can PDF the Parts View to you. Kind Regards Tony www.ampex-uk.com What is the difference between Mechanical Engineers and Civil Engineers? Mechanical Engineers build weapons, Civil Engineers build targets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kole Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 If any of the Canadians in this thread are still looking for parts for their Nagra recorder, Audio Services Corporation (www.audioservicescanada.com) was the Canadian agent for Nagra in the glory days of the IV-S. We still have a great stock of service parts. I'd be happy to check stock if there is something you need. You can reach me toll-free at the number listed on the website, or send me a PM here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunes Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Tony, Found a copy of exploded view. Thanks for your kind offer though. Didn't have a chance to pack up the strobe yet but tonight i will have time. Also confirming that I'll include the set screws. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arny Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Dear Bill, I have posted my request here as someone else might be reading my reply, who might be able to help. I'm looking for Service Manuals or Schematics for both the Nagra-JBR & the PS-1, and any chance would anyone by chance have a Service Manual or Schematics for the SNST-R. I'm also looking for known Mod for the Nagra JBR, this mod enables the JBR to be placed out of record and set into Fast/Forward at four times its normal speed. This was designed by Daniel Technoligy , but I don't receive any replies these days. Kind Regards Tony www.ampex-uk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunes Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Tony, Strobe posted this AM. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pverrando Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 My last experience (years ago) with swapping strobes, is that the inner circumferences differ between the 60hz strobe and the 50hz strobe. There's a bushing inside the strobe that rides on the transport shaft. As I recall, these cylindrical brass bushings are not interchangeable between the 50 and 60 hz strobe. Pete Verrando Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arny Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 My last experience (years ago) with swapping strobes, is that the inner circumferences differ between the 60hz strobe and the 50hz strobe. There's a bushing inside the strobe that rides on the transport shaft. As I recall, these cylindrical brass bushings are not interchangeable between the 50 and 60 hz strobe. Pete Verrando Dear Pete, I can only say from experience that as long as you use the three screws in the strobe to centre it, using anthony@ampex-uk.com Diameter Test Meter as shown on my picture below which also shows other mechanical tools that maybe required to service a Nagra. I have changed several over the years with no problems whatsoever, the one I have serviced now is from the USA, and will be staying with a client in Europe. Kind Regards Tony www.ampex-uk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Trew Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 My last experience (years ago) with swapping strobes, is that the inner circumferences differ between the 60hz strobe and the 50hz strobe. There's a bushing inside the strobe that rides on the transport shaft. As I recall, these cylindrical brass bushings are not interchangeable between the 50 and 60 hz strobe. Pete Verrando Pete, I imagine that if you found a difference between in the inside diameter of a 50Hz and 60Hz strobe roller, it was a random tolerance difference and was not related to being 50Hz or 60Hz. The rollers, bushings, axles, and collets are the same. The only difference is the pattern on the disc that's pressed into the top of the roller. Best, Glen Trew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Trew Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 On the subject of the Nagra strobe roller: Like other mechanical servicing and adjustments on the 4-series analog Nagra recorders, it is VERY difficult to understand and do the procedures just by reading about them in the service manual. The two most commonly misunderstood and misadjusted are 1) Maintenance for proper tension and stability of both the supply and take-up reels, including the grease clutch and brake felts, and linkage and spring adjustments, and, 2) The strobe roller assembly, including the assembly of the strobe roller, two inner brass bushings, and axle, plus the tensioning of the collet that holds the strobe roller axle on the deck. Proper tensioning of the collet against the deck is required to give back-pressure to the linkage that is activated by the transport control lever. Proper tension is achieved when the supply-side tape guide moves first and goes "home" before the strobe roller moves, when the control lever is closed. I wager that neither of these items (reel tensions and strobe roller assembly) have ever been properly on the first attempt when using the manual as a guide. I've trained several technicians on these adjustments, and its still takes a while to get it. Hopefully I can put together a video to show both of these service items while there is still interest. Glen Trew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arny Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 On the subject of the Nagra strobe roller: Like other mechanical servicing and adjustments on the 4-series analog Nagra recorders, it is VERY difficult to understand and do the procedures just by reading about them in the service manual. The too most commonly misunderstood and misadjusted are 1) Maintenance for proper tension and stability of both the supply and take-up reels, including the grease clutch and brake felts, and linkage and spring adjustments, and, 2) The strobe roller assembly, including the assembly of the strobe roller, two inner brass bushings, and axle, plus the tensioning of the collet that holds the strobe roller axle on the deck. Proper tensioning of the collet against the deck is required to give back-pressure to the linkage that is activated by the transport control lever. Proper tension is achieved when the supply-side tape guide moves first and goes "home" before the strobe roller moves, when the control lever is closed. I wager that neither of these items (reel tensions and strobe roller assembly) have ever been properly on the first attempt when using the manual as a guide. I've trained several technicians on these adjustments, and its still takes a while to get it. Hopefully I can put together a video to show both of these service items while there is still interest. Glen Trew Dear Glen, 100% correct Obtaining a Nagra Service Manual is only the beginning, its worth mentioning how so many DIY's can't figure the Take-Up clutch adjustment and are surprised when I ask them If the 2mm Ball Bearing is still correctly in place, and if they don't get the adjustment right they will loose this tiny Ball again . The Circular Clock Gram Scales are very useful for checking springs and places where a pull scale will not reach and they are are not as expensive as one would think, check eBay LINK http://www.ebay.com/bhp/gram-gauge When I have finished a Nagra IV I alway make sure the pinch roller is not pressing against the Capstan Shaft this avoids a permanent dent in the Pinch Roller during Transit or Storage Many thanks again Glen, let me know when you've done the video, I'm sure it will be a great help to us all Kind Regards Tony www.ampex-uk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arny Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 I have checked the diameter of both a Canadian Nagra IV-STC and an IV-SJ so as to be sure I was not mistaken. The Diameter of the Strobe Bearing in both cases are identical, (See the pictures below). I carried out this test just in case anyone was a little concerned about exchanging Strobes. The other picture below, shows that if you turn the three Screws inwards until they are exactly to the edge of the Strobe Barrel you will have a much better chance of fitting it very close to being correct, its just a matter of adjusting the three screws the same amount Kind Regards Tony www.ampex-uk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pverrando Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Another vote for those videos as well! Thanks Glen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunes Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks for your insights Tony and Glen! Glen, videos would be super helpful coming from such a nagra service tech like you. Wow, that is a generous gesture and shows a love of these machines and interest in keeping them operating correctly into the future. If there was ever a "intro to maintaining your iv-s" as a live/skype training camp, i'd be the first to join and pay tuition! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstl99 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Another vote of support and deep thanks (in advance) if you could find the time to produce such a video Glen! There's so many analog Nagras (IIIs, 4.2s, IV-Ss) changing hands on the internet, and winding up in the hands of some people who either don't have the service manual or (like me) can't easily decipher and apply it to maintenance of my Nagras, that such a video(s) would be of great service, and help prolong the useful life of these wonderful machines. --Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunes Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Tony, 60hz strobe arrived safely yesterday. Will install tonight. Hope the 50hz has also arrived there. Many thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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