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Help identifying a weird Revox PR99 model

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Lingtape

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Hi all! I have a Revox PR99 (model is on both front and back) that doesn't look like the Mk I, II or III. Basically, it lacks all kinds of knobs and tings in the bottom middle and right that the Mk I does have.

Can anyone help me identify the exact model? Also, does anyone know where I can find a manual for it or the closest model possible?

Thanks in advance!
 

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It is a reproducer (playback) only machine. Most likely 3 3/4- 7 1/2 IPS 1/2 track Stereo. Commonly used in late model tape based broadcast automation equipment. Likely has a tone decoder also for the automation system tones.
 
KentTeffeteller said:
It is a reproducer (playback) only machine. Most likely 3 3/4- 7 1/2 IPS 1/2 track Stereo. Commonly used in late model tape based broadcast automation equipment. Likely has a tone decoder also for the automation system tones.
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Thanks for the quick response! Amazing the knowledge that's floating around here! You hit the broadcast part right on the head -- it's from a radio station. I have no idea if it has a tone decoder -- perhaps the "E.O.M." lights have to do with that. It has 7.5 and 15 IPS settings, but apparently no 3.75.

Do you happen to know what the "TAPE DUMP" button does? Also, it has a "Reel Size" button -- what's the cut-off point between the two sizes?

Thanks again!
 
Revox Studer distributor in your country. Part of Harman now owned by Samsung.
Start with Harman. Generally pretty good with customer support.
 
Lingtape said:
Do you happen to know what the "TAPE DUMP" button does? Also, it has a "Reel Size" button -- what's the cut-off point between the two sizes?
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Tape Dump-allows tape to be pulled by capstan and literally land on the floor, for discarding damaged or otherwise unneeded tape. Normally, the transport logic would stop capstan drive if no take up tension was felt on right tension arm.

Reel size-large for 10" and small for 7"
 
Lingtape said:
Thanks for the quick response! Amazing the knowledge that's floating around here! You hit the broadcast part right on the head -- it's from a radio station. I have no idea if it has a tone decoder -- perhaps the "E.O.M." lights have to do with that. It has 7.5 and 15 IPS settings, but apparently no 3.75.

Do you happen to know what the "TAPE DUMP" button does? Also, it has a "Reel Size" button -- what's the cut-off point between the two sizes?

Thanks again!
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Nicer that you have the high speed version.
 
oldvinyldude said:
Tape Dump-allows tape to be pulled by capstan and literally land on the floor, for discarding damaged or otherwise unneeded tape. Normally, the transport logic would stop capstan drive if no take up tension was felt on right tension arm.

Reel size-large for 10" and small for 7"
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Thanks so much for the info!
 
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