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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Otari MX5050 problem...
« on: February 15, 2010, 08:56:48 PM »
Darren,
Do you have a tape threaded up when you are attempting to play/ff/rew? If so is the capstan motor spinning?
If no tape is threaded you need to engage the capstan motor by lifting up on the right tension arm. If you have done this and are still having no luck try gently turning the capstan by hand while lifting the tension arm (sometimes they need a bit of help to start if the machine has not run in a while). Also it is possible that the capstan could be in need of some lube. Let us know if any of this helps.
Regards,
Shawn
Do you have a tape threaded up when you are attempting to play/ff/rew? If so is the capstan motor spinning?
If no tape is threaded you need to engage the capstan motor by lifting up on the right tension arm. If you have done this and are still having no luck try gently turning the capstan by hand while lifting the tension arm (sometimes they need a bit of help to start if the machine has not run in a while). Also it is possible that the capstan could be in need of some lube. Let us know if any of this helps.
Regards,
Shawn