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Gear / Technical Help => Recording Gear => Topic started by: sdunscombe on April 27, 2014, 01:07:36 PM
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Hi, I've always enjoyed reading the forums, but never felt the need to add anything yet (or had burning questions to ask)... Until now!
I just picked up a Uher 784s tape recorder. It's in very good condition. But one thing I'm not so sure about...
When I load tape up into it and press play, the capstan spins and pulls tape through, but neither of the actual reels spin (so a whole bunch of tape quickly bunches up around the playheads).
But when I rewind/search forward, both reel motors work fine. So it seems like somehow they just aren't engaging when play is pressed?
Does anyone know what this problem might be? I thought I might have been threading the tape wrong, but I don't see how that could be...
Any comments greatly appreciated!
Best
SD