ToTo Man
the band not the dog
I inherited this deck a couple of years ago and haven't really used it much. When I have used it, I've always stuck to the lower 7.5 ips tape speed for recording/playback, and the results are impressive. However I just tried to record/playback at 15 ips, and something strange happens.....
When I select the 15ips speed, the capstan speeds up to what I assume is the correct 15ips, but as soon as I press PLAY or REC and the pinch roller engages, the capstan and spools gradually slow down, eventually grinding to a complete stop, although I can still hear what I assume to be the belt whizzing round inside the unit. When I change back to the slower 7.5 ips speed, the deck functions as normal.
Does anyone know what the problem might be? I am a complete novice when it comes to tape, and I have not ventured inside this deck yet. I am aware that a common problem is that over time, the belt deteriorates/stretches, and eventually needs replaced. This would make sense if it wasn't for the fact that the deck still runs fine at 7.5 ips. It only grinds to a halt at the faster 15 ips speed. Does this deck use 2 different belts for the different speeds?
When I select the 15ips speed, the capstan speeds up to what I assume is the correct 15ips, but as soon as I press PLAY or REC and the pinch roller engages, the capstan and spools gradually slow down, eventually grinding to a complete stop, although I can still hear what I assume to be the belt whizzing round inside the unit. When I change back to the slower 7.5 ips speed, the deck functions as normal.
Does anyone know what the problem might be? I am a complete novice when it comes to tape, and I have not ventured inside this deck yet. I am aware that a common problem is that over time, the belt deteriorates/stretches, and eventually needs replaced. This would make sense if it wasn't for the fact that the deck still runs fine at 7.5 ips. It only grinds to a halt at the faster 15 ips speed. Does this deck use 2 different belts for the different speeds?