424MKIII drive problem: I get a "jam"...

[C_flat]

...sometimes after starting & stopping my Tascam. Immediately after loading a cassette the deck always operates correctly the first time - it's the subsequent actions that result in jams.

If I stop the tape after recording, more often than not when I go to restart (selecting either Play or Record & Play) the motor just groans against the tape, and neither reel turns. The motor continues to groan even if I hit the Stop button.

When that happen I just pop open the cassette cover, pull the tape out, stick it right back in, close the cover and it runs fine.

Any ideas?

 

[eon]

Sorry if this sounds obvious, but are you sure that you're always pressing the cassette down all the way?
I've had my 424 for a while and have'nt ever had any problems with it.
If it keeps happening, you should probably ask Tascam about it. Their customer support seems pretty good.


...eon

 

[C_flat]

Eon,

Yeah, I'm inserting the cassette all the way. Thanks for the tip though - maybe I'll try Tascam Product Support.

Cb

 

[A Reel Person]

Yeah, I agree, that's a tough one.

It may be a good one for Tascam Service, especially if the 424 is still under warranty.

Anyway, it's really hard to tell. Make sure the head/carriage is engaging all the way up, to contact the pinch roller to the capstan.... the little rubber tire should contact the little spinning metal shaft deely.