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Deck not automatically changing tracks?
Hello, I purchased from the thrifts a nice Superscope model TDR-820.
It seemed like it had been well cared for and even had the original user manual. After cleaning it up and incorporating it with my system I noticed that it is not automatically changing tracks. It will manually change tracks, but does not seem to be doing it automatically. It has a button for "repeat or endless", but in either position the tracks do not seem to change automatically. Is there anything that I can do on my end to try and get this working correctly? It sure is a nice looking piece and it sounds fantastic. thanks, CTV |
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Deck not automatically changing tracks?
make sure the sensor for the track change foil is clean and not full of crap
ie flaked oxide ect. "Cartrivision1" wrote in message ps.com... Hello, I purchased from the thrifts a nice Superscope model TDR-820. It seemed like it had been well cared for and even had the original user manual. After cleaning it up and incorporating it with my system I noticed that it is not automatically changing tracks. It will manually change tracks, but does not seem to be doing it automatically. It has a button for "repeat or endless", but in either position the tracks do not seem to change automatically. Is there anything that I can do on my end to try and get this working correctly? It sure is a nice looking piece and it sounds fantastic. thanks, CTV |
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Deck not automatically changing tracks?
Yeah, it is doing it with both tapes that I have tested so I doubt that
it is the tape itself. I might try recording a new shrinkwrapped tape and see if it will change tracks in recording mode, but I don't really see how that would make a difference? |
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Deck not automatically changing tracks?
perhaps the repeat button is stuck in repeat mode
OR there's a wire off your auto track switch sensor OR the sensor is dirty OR track switching solenoid is faulty/defective wiring it can be a multitude of things. make sure the tape you are using, has a good foil splice first it may also be your pads in the tape- if they are shot, it won't keep the tape in contact with traack switch sensor |
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Deck not automatically changing tracks?
On 27 Oct 2005 01:52:41 -0700, "Cartrivision1"
wrote: Yeah, it is doing it with both tapes that I have tested so I doubt that it is the tape itself. I might try recording a new shrinkwrapped tape and see if it will change tracks in recording mode, but I don't really see how that would make a difference? snip It won't. I suspect a broken wire at the 'one/all' switch. Alternatively, there may be a lot of crap built up on the contact block...hopefully, you DID clean your head, block and capstan before playing anything, as well as replace all your foam pads with WinGib° replacements. Obviously the solenoid and associated circuit is good, else the manual button wouldn't work. These are nice decks, although the 830 has the luxury of Dolby 'B'. However, the 820's as good as any of the others out there. |
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Deck not automatically changing tracks?
On 27 Oct 2005 01:52:41 -0700, "Cartrivision1"
wrote: Yeah, it is doing it with both tapes that I have tested so I doubt that it is the tape itself. I might try recording a new shrinkwrapped tape and see if it will change tracks in recording mode, but I don't really see how that would make a difference? snip Oh yes...one last word of advice. Killfile Charlie Nudo, aka 66fourdoor and others. This idiot knows nothing about electronics and is a confirmed petty thief. |
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Deck not automatically changing tracks?
Hi, maybe I will crack it open and check for any loose leads. The tape
patch was pretty clean previously to cleaning so I doubt it is related to any kind of buildup. I will let you know what I find. Thanks for the info. You always seem to be a good source of info regarding 8-tracks and stereo in general. CTV |
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Deck not automatically changing tracks?
Oops, I meant "tape path" not tape patch. There might be a joke in
there somewhere but I am not sure! |
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Deck not automatically changing tracks?
it wont but it dont hurt to try maby the wire for the change track sensor is
broken you could check that "Cartrivision1" wrote in message oups.com... Yeah, it is doing it with both tapes that I have tested so I doubt that it is the tape itself. I might try recording a new shrinkwrapped tape and see if it will change tracks in recording mode, but I don't really see how that would make a difference? |
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Deck not automatically changing tracks?
I cleaned the track change sensor and also checked for any loose leads.
Everything "under the hood" looks fine as far as I can tell so I am stumped as to why it is not changing tracks. I will not likely be doing much if any recording with the deck so it should not totally render the deck useless, but I still would like to have it working. CTV |
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