so_ein_pech
Well-Known Member
Finally I got a Nak! It's broken of course...
I'm a relative newbie to tape decks so I don't have all of the terminology down.
Symptoms:
Play button: makes a whirring sound for a second as the idler attempts to engage the reel. The flywheel spins briefly. The head assembly does not engage. The brake assembly does not disengage. The cam does not turn.
FF/RW buttons: Nothing happens. Not even a clicking sound. Buttons don't light up when pressed.
Belts seem a bit loose and the idler tire needs to be replaced undoubtedly. I am concerned that the control motor that drives the cam is bad, but I have also read that the FF should still work even if it is.
Would new belts/tire will magically make everything work, or should I look for a replacement control motor? Or are there deeper issues potentially?
I have a multimeter and a working knowledge of electrical circuits so I can take measurements that would help with the diagnostics.
I'm a relative newbie to tape decks so I don't have all of the terminology down.
Symptoms:
Play button: makes a whirring sound for a second as the idler attempts to engage the reel. The flywheel spins briefly. The head assembly does not engage. The brake assembly does not disengage. The cam does not turn.
FF/RW buttons: Nothing happens. Not even a clicking sound. Buttons don't light up when pressed.
Belts seem a bit loose and the idler tire needs to be replaced undoubtedly. I am concerned that the control motor that drives the cam is bad, but I have also read that the FF should still work even if it is.
Would new belts/tire will magically make everything work, or should I look for a replacement control motor? Or are there deeper issues potentially?
I have a multimeter and a working knowledge of electrical circuits so I can take measurements that would help with the diagnostics.