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GYYR Timelapse recorder problem
GYYR Timelapse recorder problem
Play mode will not take up tape. Tape loads to head and continues feeding tape into unit but not winding on the take-up side (or whatever you call it). I replaced a stretched square belt on the take-up side, still have same problem. My brain wants to tell me it's a mechanical issue, but....... I want to ask before I put my mitts on it. Thanks: Bill |
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GYYR Timelapse recorder problem
Bill Degener ha escrito: GYYR Timelapse recorder problem Play mode will not take up tape. Tape loads to head and continues feeding tape into unit but not winding on the take-up side (or whatever you call it). I replaced a stretched square belt on the take-up side, still have same problem. My brain wants to tell me it's a mechanical issue, but....... I want to ask before I put my mitts on it. Thanks: Bill Check spool braking, and rubber idler tyre (usually located between 2 spools) - probably needs replacement. (unless it is a toothed gear idler in which case clutch may have gone) -B. |
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GYYR Timelapse recorder FIXED (Funny)
I took off the bottom metal cover and noticed a pulley with no belt. I
looked all around and couldn't find the old one. I wondered if the old stretched belt would work. I glanced over at the cover and grabbed what i thought was the old belt. I got a finger full of reverted goo that looked like a good belt. Got the stretched one and compared it to the goo and viola. Installed and plays fine. Bill Degener wrote: GYYR Timelapse recorder problem Play mode will not take up tape. Tape loads to head and continues feeding tape into unit but not winding on the take-up side (or whatever you call it). I replaced a stretched square belt on the take-up side, still have same problem. My brain wants to tell me it's a mechanical issue, but....... I want to ask before I put my mitts on it. Thanks: Bill |
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GYYR Timelapse recorder FIXED (Funny)
Bill Degener ha escrito: I took off the bottom metal cover and noticed a pulley with no belt. I looked all around and couldn't find the old one. I wondered if the old stretched belt would work. I glanced over at the cover and grabbed what i thought was the old belt. I got a finger full of reverted goo that looked like a good belt. Got the stretched one and compared it to the goo and viola. Installed and plays fine. good news! how old is the unit? I dont think I have ever seen a vcr with this goop problem, it was more common on old open reel and cassette decks from the 1970s. The rubber breaks down and either goes hard and brittle or the opposite (unlucky) - as in your case! I have found alcohol and old rags a good way of removing it. -B |
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