V-8700
Toshiba 1980
Betamax V-8700



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Technical

8600 video head block
4-head block

Tape transport is sluggish / fails to rewind

Internally the VCR 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.

Audio not erased when recording

The bias oscillator had a tendency to fail in this model.

Service manual

A PDF service manual for this model is available from: Free Service Manuals


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Many thanks to James Copp-Taylor for providing information and picture of this model