another question about the 688

[sfcmusic]

When I began to record, after about 2 mins the tape machine just stop. How can this problem be resolved. It does not matter how many times i start it again it contiue to do it

thanks for your input

 

[montage]

I had a similar problem with my 488mkII; it was diagnosed as a broken control board. Unfortunately, it required finding another 488 to replace it. That may or may not be the same situation for you.

Has the tape mechanism been cleaned?

 

[A Reel Person]

Often that type of problem can be traced to a slipping capstan-drive belt.

When the (main) capstan-drive belt slips, the rotational sensor misses a few pulses, and when that happens, the machine does an "automatic shutoff", as if it thinks it's reached the end of the tape.

 

[sfcmusic]

how do you replace the belt or resolve the problem