Recent content by marklang

The fact that the tension tests work fine suggests that your motors and basic drive circuits are working fine. Your problem is unusual, so I am just speculating. When you load a new reel of tape on the MTR-10, for the first few turns the computer monitors the rotational speed of the supply...

Remember that the MTR-10 is a completely computerized, server controlled deck. The computer inside continuously adjusts the pull of each motor for proper functioning. It seems like your deck might be off. There is an adjustment in the manual to set the sensor on the roller to measure...

I don't have any experience with this machine. You may have mechanical issues or electrical issues. I quickly reviewed the schematics, and this machine has electronic controls and logic for the transport. The fact that rr and ff work only as long as you hold down the buttons suggests...

Thanks for the advice. I have worked with the Analog Rules people before. They have a lot of knowledge and are reliable. However, they are not showing that they have any of the parts I need.

I recently acquired an Otari MTR-10 recorder. I now find that many of the adjustments and calibrations require an extender card PB-76X. Otari does not have these. Does anyone know where I might find one? I have been looking on Ebay and elsewhere. There seem to be a lot of MTR-10/12s...