11-04-2011, 03:57 PM
Thanks Trevor.
It misbehaves like this:
1. Insert cassette into machine: it laces up O.K.
2. Press Play: approx. 1 inch of tape oozes out from between the capstan & the roller.
3. Then the tape movement stops - with a tape loop hanging out.
4. Now press play again: that tape loop is now wound into the cassette, but another loop forms immediately after.
5. Go back to Step 3 and repeat ad nauseum.
Whilst the tape is actually moving, synchronised video does appear on the TV screen.
It seems as though the tape is being wound into the cassette, although on account of all the 'obstructions to vision' - it's difficult to be sure.
Underneath the unit, having removed the base plate, I can see 2 motors: one for the capstan and one for the video head (I think). Can't see any belts, though.
Al.
It misbehaves like this:
1. Insert cassette into machine: it laces up O.K.
2. Press Play: approx. 1 inch of tape oozes out from between the capstan & the roller.
3. Then the tape movement stops - with a tape loop hanging out.
4. Now press play again: that tape loop is now wound into the cassette, but another loop forms immediately after.
5. Go back to Step 3 and repeat ad nauseum.
Whilst the tape is actually moving, synchronised video does appear on the TV screen.
It seems as though the tape is being wound into the cassette, although on account of all the 'obstructions to vision' - it's difficult to be sure.
Underneath the unit, having removed the base plate, I can see 2 motors: one for the capstan and one for the video head (I think). Can't see any belts, though.
Al.
