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Title: marantz pmd 420 problem...any ideas?
Post by: heyitsmejess on March 22, 2006, 02:56:13 PM

i have an old pmd 420 to play around with.

it seems that something keeps causing it to click off...as if the auto stop is continually being tripped.

i am at a complete loss, because i cant seem to find the mechanisim that trips the auto stop.

any help would be appreciated!

and if you cant help....well thats alright too!

thanks in advance!

Title: Re: marantz pmd 420 problem...any ideas?
Post by: jpschust on March 22, 2006, 03:04:55 PM

i suggest telling your recorder to lay off the 420 and giving it 2-3 days to sober up.   ;D ;D

Title: Re: marantz pmd 420 problem...any ideas?
Post by: heyitsmejess on March 22, 2006, 03:27:28 PM

 ;D ;D ;D

maybe thats my problem!

Title: Re: marantz pmd 420 problem...any ideas?
Post by: heyitsmejess on March 23, 2006, 12:20:06 AM

well...the stopping problem was fixed by taking it apart, and realizing there was a tiny screw preventing the counter from moving.

so apparently, the auto stop mechanisin is connected somehow to the counter.

now i need to get to the board and figure out how to how to solder new 1/4" pots and rca jacks.

anyone know anything about this?