VBS-7000
Fisher 1978
Betamax VBS-7000



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Technical


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Fault and repair guide

Because of its age and rarity spares are not easy to obtain for the VBS-7000.

Tape transport is sluggish or fails to rewind

Internally the VBS-7000 contains many drive belts which are used in the mechanics of tape transport. With age these belts become slack causing malfunctions and when this happens the whole lot should be replaced.

Sluggish threading and capstan problems

The bottom bearing on the capstan motor is prone to wear and because this motor also drives the threading mechanism threading can become sluggish. When this happens you will hear a horrible squeaking noise!
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Here's a tip for Sanyo VTC 9300/9350/Fisher VBS-7000 users. These models are known for having poor playback resolution from when they were new. Adjusting the Expand (VR216) control in the luminance circuit will sharpen the picture.

Don't adjust it too much otherwise the picture will be too sharp and grainy. The factory specification is 1.35V measured in the base of the transistor Q258. A setting of 1.1V should make the picture look much better.

Many thanks to Fivos Sakellis for this tip

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