Hitachi TRK-3D30E - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

DPage999 · 29th Apr 2023, 1:17 pm

Hi, I've just joined the site as I've managed to get hold of a TRK-3D30E, the same as I used to have when I was at boarding school many years ago, and loved that machine. Unfortunately, the tape decks aren't working as advertised when I bought it and will have to strip and repair them and was wondering if anyone could please help with:
a) A copy of the service manual
b) a valid source to obtain parts from

Many thanks

ms660 · 29th Apr 2023, 1:34 pm

Service manual download (free) here:

https://elektrotanya.com/hitachi_trk.../download.html

Lawrence.

DPage999 · 29th Apr 2023, 4:30 pm

Thank You!

ben · 29th Apr 2023, 5:17 pm

A friend had that exact unit circa 1990. I recall being underwhelmed at the recording quality, but maybe his was misadjusted. Anyway, at the very least a new set of belts will be needed, think these use Tanashin mechs but been decades since I last saw one. A bag of mixed square secion belts off ebay might be an idea.

29th Apr 2023, 1:17 pm	#1
DPage999 Diode Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Garmouth, Scotland, UK. Posts: 2	Hitachi TRK-3D30E Hi, I've just joined the site as I've managed to get hold of a TRK-3D30E, the same as I used to have when I was at boarding school many years ago, and loved that machine. Unfortunately, the tape decks aren't working as advertised when I bought it and will have to strip and repair them and was wondering if anyone could please help with: a) A copy of the service manual b) a valid source to obtain parts from Many thanks

29th Apr 2023, 1:34 pm	#2
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Hitachi TRK-3D30E Service manual download (free) here: https://elektrotanya.com/hitachi_trk.../download.html Lawrence.

29th Apr 2023, 4:30 pm	#3
DPage999 Diode Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Garmouth, Scotland, UK. Posts: 2	Re: Hitachi TRK-3D30E Thank You!

29th Apr 2023, 5:17 pm	#4
ben Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain / Wirral, UK Posts: 7,498	Re: Hitachi TRK-3D30E A friend had that exact unit circa 1990. I recall being underwhelmed at the recording quality, but maybe his was misadjusted. Anyway, at the very least a new set of belts will be needed, think these use Tanashin mechs but been decades since I last saw one. A bag of mixed square secion belts off ebay might be an idea. __________________ Regards, Ben.