Technical
SL-8000 rear connectors |
Because of its age spares are not easy to obtain for the SL-8000.
Modification for 60Hz, 120V mains operationPlease note that for 60Hz, 200-240V operation, carry out steps 3 to 5 only.Procedure
Fault and repair guideTape transport is sluggish or fails to rewindInternally the SL-8000 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. In particular for the rewind function you will need to replace a tyre on the supply reel.Strange behaviour of capstan/drum servoThe first thing to check is the tantalum capacitors in the servo circuit.Sluggish threading and capstan problemsThe 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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