Quick fault guide

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Fault	Solution
Cassette Chassis	The Sanyo VPR-5800 has the same mechanism as the Sanyo VTC-5300P. Mechanical parts are interchangeable. Please pay attention to the eject mechanism, it is easy to break, but is not difficult to repair.
Stops in PLAY/FF/REW after 2 seconds	Tape counter not running. Check the two belts connecting the take-up reel to the tape counter.
No tape loading (You can hear the motor running)	The reel motor drives the loading ring using an idler pulley and a belt. Usually these parts deteriorate with time and need replacing.
Loss of drum servo lock in record when dark images appear	Replace the 100uF 10V electrolytic capacitor on the servo board SY-1/SV-1. If that cap is bad, it will also affect playback drum servo lock until the machine warms up.
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