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Hello, I previously posted about a Tascam MSR-16 I purchased. It seemed in pretty good shape. I had no tape so I could not completely check the transport and Play/Rec functions. While checking the input's (from my M-520's Oscillator). I noticed track 16 had a different reaction to the signal than the other tracks. I interchanged track Rec/Play cards 16 for 15. The symptom moved to track 15. At this point I removed every card marked them w/permanent marker sprayed with DeoxIT, and re- installed them. The problem seemed to only appear as the DBX 9-16 button was engaged. Not during the actual depressing of button ,but rather while the DBX system was engaged. I removed the cards, marked them, sprayed them , and reinstalled them. No change. I then removed the two panels on the back to gain access to the 8 DBX cards. I disconnected them, sprayed them and reconnected. I also sprayed the Control PCB, and other various targets! No change. I decided to post here "Tascam MSR-16 wacky card" I didn't know what to do at this point. I had no tape to check the Transport, or Rec/Play functions. I decided to send it to a local Tech for a free estimate on repair. At this time, I noticed the counter roller was the consistency of clay. So I sent it to terry's Rubber rollers. I dropped the machine at the Techs.
Three weeks later he called to ask if I had an empty reel. He also said this machine is indeed messed up. He said he couldn't get the control panel or the transport button to respond, but that he checked and it was getting power. I was confused. I had never seen those symptoms. It always had gone through a "self check cycle" (my description)where all the lights would flash then it settled down to a "ready for user mode" (again my description) I even have a Pic. of it. (See next post). Now, when power is applied the VARI "fixed", and Vari "vari" lights, light, along with the LED tape counter light. Then a couple of seconds later the Tape speed "low" light, lights. This is where it stays the four lights on..nothing responds to the touch. I did notice the edit button seemed to be sticking so I attempted to remove the control panel PCB to gain access to it. After removing several screws I got scared of springs and tiny things flying so I stopped and tried to fix by spraying DexoIT and even WD40 from the front side It helped , but did not fix completely. I reconnected the two ribbon connecting cables after. I know, because later I double checked. After six weeks I called the tech who still hadn't looked at the machine other than power it on once. I told him I wanted to pick it up. I mean after all it could sit around here as well as his place. I did not say that to Him! Too..I could have access to it to screw it up even more I've checked the connections I accessed previously and smelled I don't smell "burnt"
OK finally my question; Any one have any idea what I should do to get this back to where it was? I mean I could of course send it to somewhere to a Tascam Tech but given the value of these today that's probably not cost effective. I guess I could sell it as "for parts or repair" I would take a bath on that. I just keep thinking it's something very simple.
I'm actually hoping someone here that has technical knowledge of these models will read this, and recognize the symptoms I stated and be able to help me zero in on the probable problem area.
Anyone ...help please?
Three weeks later he called to ask if I had an empty reel. He also said this machine is indeed messed up. He said he couldn't get the control panel or the transport button to respond, but that he checked and it was getting power. I was confused. I had never seen those symptoms. It always had gone through a "self check cycle" (my description)where all the lights would flash then it settled down to a "ready for user mode" (again my description) I even have a Pic. of it. (See next post). Now, when power is applied the VARI "fixed", and Vari "vari" lights, light, along with the LED tape counter light. Then a couple of seconds later the Tape speed "low" light, lights. This is where it stays the four lights on..nothing responds to the touch. I did notice the edit button seemed to be sticking so I attempted to remove the control panel PCB to gain access to it. After removing several screws I got scared of springs and tiny things flying so I stopped and tried to fix by spraying DexoIT and even WD40 from the front side It helped , but did not fix completely. I reconnected the two ribbon connecting cables after. I know, because later I double checked. After six weeks I called the tech who still hadn't looked at the machine other than power it on once. I told him I wanted to pick it up. I mean after all it could sit around here as well as his place. I did not say that to Him! Too..I could have access to it to screw it up even more I've checked the connections I accessed previously and smelled I don't smell "burnt"
OK finally my question; Any one have any idea what I should do to get this back to where it was? I mean I could of course send it to somewhere to a Tascam Tech but given the value of these today that's probably not cost effective. I guess I could sell it as "for parts or repair" I would take a bath on that. I just keep thinking it's something very simple.
I'm actually hoping someone here that has technical knowledge of these models will read this, and recognize the symptoms I stated and be able to help me zero in on the probable problem area.
Anyone ...help please?
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