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Old 20th Jun 2020, 4:19 pm   #4
dj_fivos_sak
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Default Re: Problem with Sony Betamax SL-8080 VCR

Since the machine is over 40 years old now, I wouldn't be surprised if the belts are all rotten. The SL-8000/8080 has a single AC motor to drive everything, and tape loading/lacing is done through the capstan flywheel. To quickly identify if the capstan belt is good or not, turn the motor by hand and put a finger against the capstan shaft. If the belt is still in place, you should feel the capstan shaft rotate as you turn the motor. If not, then there is at least one belt that's bad. Hope this helped a bit.

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Fivos
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