TASCAM 133B manual request ... will pay $$$ ... need asap!

[cjacek]

When you have the cover off follow the wires coming from the erase head to the left side of the cassette compartment.
If I remember right it should be white and black and goes out on the bottom left corner (facing front) check where they goes to the pc-board and that connection (white/plastic)

Hi Rolf,

I took the cover off, as you can see. I assume that it's the TOP cover ? The bottom one I'm scared to take off as it has all sorts of things attached. Ok, so I took the top one off ... should I be able to see the wires that you talk about ? It very hard to see without further disasembly. I just need help with that. Would you like me to post some super close-up picts of the tape compartment side of the unit ... well, you know, the left side, so you can help me along ?

Thanks!

Daniel

 

[cjacek]

Re: That is beautiful!!

I'll give'ya 100 bucks for it!

If I can't fix it, with some help from you all, then I just might consider selling.

Daniel

 

[cjacek]

Re: Erase bias is an electronic adjustment.

However, I still think that there's a possibility that the erase current may be less than par, from oxidation on the connector, which is also common with age. I'd still recommend finding the connector, removing it and reseating it. A little contact cleaner couldn't hurt, too.

Ok, that's an easy task for someone like you but please ... tell me how to do this ? Guide me through this, ok ?

Daniel

 

[cjacek]

Couldn't resist!

 

[A Reel Person]

That is mighty fine!

I love those horizontal sweep VU meters!!

That's clean, new, and... dare I say,... PRISTINE condition!

You WILL correct and/or repair the problem. Just hang in there. You are capable, and your methodical troubleshooting skills are good for a gear-newbie!

Whatever it takes, that 133 is worth fixing and hanging on to!

 

[cjacek]

Re: That is mighty fine!

I love those horizontal sweep VU meters!!

That's clean, new, and... dare I say,... PRISTINE condition!

You WILL correct and/or repair the problem. Just hang in there. You are capable, and your methodical troubleshooting skills are good for a gear-newbie!

Whatever it takes, that 133 is worth fixing and hanging on to!

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Dave! I'll definitely try to fix this problem, hopefully, with some assistance from the HR crowd, when the time comes ..

Daniel

 

[cjacek]

Re: That is beautiful!!

I'll give'ya 100 bucks for it!

Dave ... If you were serious about the 100 bucks thing then let me know 'cause I decided to sell. I just opened the top cover (as in the pict) and that's far as I went. I didn't want to "delve" into it too much 'cause, frankly, I don't know what I'm doing and don't want to spend hours on it and possibly wreck it or be unable to put it back together. If you want it then email me. Actually, I'll sell it to you for the price I paid ($91). You'll of course have to help me with the shipping cost. Hope that's fair.

If you're not interested, however, then I'm sorry to have brought it up.

Daniel

 

[cjacek]

Re: Re: That is beautiful!!

Dave ... If you were serious about the 100 bucks thing then let me know 'cause I decided to sell. I just opened the top cover (as in the pict) and that's far as I went. I didn't want to "delve" into it too much 'cause, frankly, I don't know what I'm doing and don't want to spend hours on it and possibly wreck it or be unable to put it back together. If you want it then email me. Actually, I'll sell it to you for the price I paid ($91). You'll of course have to help me with the shipping cost. Hope that's fair.

If you're not interested, however, then I'm sorry to have brought it up.

Daniel

Just wanted to add that I would be open to any "mixer" trades too! It doesn't have to be a "cash exchange" deal.

Daniel

 

[Vintage TX]

Hi Daniel
So sorry for my late response, this stupid computers hard-drive went out and finally got it back from my repairguru....
That is fired by the way for messing around to long.
So did you sell it or do you need advice Daniel ?

Glad to be back again



Let me know Daniel.

 

[cjacek]

Hi Daniel
So sorry for my late response, this stupid computers hard-drive went out and finally got it back from my repairguru....
That is fired by the way for messing around to long.
So did you sell it or do you need advice Daniel ?

Glad to be back again



Let me know Daniel.

Oh man! I completely lost track of your last message! Sorry!!!

No, I did not sell the 133B, yet, but it's pretty much stored, covered up for now. I just don't have time to fiddle with it or get it repaired. I'm in a smaller space now so it's a problem storing this plus my other gear. I surely would like to pass the 133B to someone who can fix this minor issue of an otherwise like-new unit. I tend to believe it's an issue with the 133B not being used, maybe ever, for there is lack of any type of wear and tear on it.

Tell me, Rolf ... Which of the AKAI reel to reel decks you'd recommend ? As of late I've been interested in the simplicity of their design, like the direct drive no belts feature (do all have this feature) and also because of the no-wear GX heads and relatively easy repair (when needed). I'm asking about the regular stereo decks. Small 7 1/2" reels and 3 3/4 & 7 1/2 ips would be fine. I'm looking for a very simple, good sounding and relatively light and small reel to reel machine from AKAI.

Thanks!

Daniel

 

[Vintage TX]

Hi Daniel

No problem with late reply
I got a parts deck sitting here, and if you want to get the 133 fixed, just send it down and I get it going again.
Also, think it's just a minor thing Daniel.

About Akai reel to reel and different models.
A good dependable model is GX-4000 D, but it got one drivebelt and 2 idler-wheels inside.
One motor-single drive with 3-3/4 and 7-1/2.
Have restored many of these Daniel, and never had one buyer complain or any problems. the sound is great and it has GX-heads.
Simple basic construction, dependable, built like a brickhouse.
Only flaw is the idler-wheels but a re-rubber of those 2 small idlers if they are bad will make it run like new again.
Visit my website and go to Akai GX-4000 D photo-album.

There is several Akai models with GX-heads and direct-drive reel-motors like GX-265 D auto-reverse or GX-630-GX-635.
Lately lots of these have started floating around on Ebay with speed issue problems... failing power-supply, transistors etc.
Some at slow or no rewind etc, speed goes up and down by itself.

Take a look and let me know what you think Daniel.

 

[cjacek]

Re: Hi Daniel

No problem with late reply
I got a parts deck sitting here, and if you want to get the 133 fixed, just send it down and I get it going again.
Also, think it's just a minor thing Daniel.

About Akai reel to reel and different models.
A good dependable model is GX-4000 D, but it got one drivebelt and 2 idler-wheels inside.
One motor-single drive with 3-3/4 and 7-1/2.
Have restored many of these Daniel, and never had one buyer complain or any problems. the sound is great and it has GX-heads.
Simple basic construction, dependable, built like a brickhouse.
Only flaw is the idler-wheels but a re-rubber of those 2 small idlers if they are bad will make it run like new again.
Visit my website and go to Akai GX-4000 D photo-album.

There is several Akai models with GX-heads and direct-drive reel-motors like GX-265 D auto-reverse or GX-630-GX-635.
Lately lots of these have started floating around on Ebay with speed issue problems... failing power-supply, transistors etc.
Some at slow or no rewind etc, speed goes up and down by itself.

Take a look and let me know what you think Daniel.

Thanks for the repair offer, Rolf! I really appreciate it!! I'll definitely let you know if and when I'll need help with it! Right now the 133B is not a priority for me.

Thanks for the reel to reel info and I did see the GX-4000D and it's a definite option for me. I've learned that even if a particular machine is unused new-in-box, but has been sitting around for 10, 20 or more years that it's no guarantee it'll work. Natural progression of time will slowly disintegrate components. That is why I'd rather have a "refurbished" machine that a NIB one, in instance when the gear in question is really old. That's where persons like you come in. I'm seeing good business in selling refurbished reel to reels and it's picking up, as evidenced by recent prices on eBay. In the mid 90's people were throwing these away for almost nothing, like these were lepers or something, but now a resurgence, if you will, is happenin' .. Good thing too as digital recording is a scam that has been going on for too damn long .. Pro-tools my ass!! Ehm .. sorry ...

Yeah, so getting back to R2R ... Can you please tell me which R2R model has the following requirements: (1) It's one of the smaller and less "weighty", but "available" used and (2) has a voltage switch for here and Europe. 3 3/4 and 7 1/2 ips is enough and basic stereo too. I'm also looking for a very basic mixer (small too) that I can also patch in a compressor. I was looking at the TEAC model 2 or somethin' .. Again, I'm looking for something that can be transported in a regular suit case but be, of course, superior to cassette. I already have a 34B but it's too big and heavy, requiring it's own transport. Please advise.

Thanks!

Daniel

 

[Vintage TX]

Daniel, the GX-4000 D weights 29,1 lbs, size is: 17,3 wide, 12,4 tall, 9,1 deep.
Some of these have voltage-selector for oversea use with 220 or 240 50 Hz.
When 50 Hz is used the drivebelt (easy operation) need to be changed on the fly-wheel and capstan-motor pulley.
Takes 5 minutes to move the belt.
About a small mixer Daniel, I like Teac 2, got 2 myself here that I use. One in the shop for tape transfer and the other in the house.
6 channel input + buss etc.
I have operation manuals for both 2 and 2 A..
2 was made 1979 and 2A 1981.
The meterbridge was a extra option, just the mixer you can find cheap or if you want me to find one Daniel.
Yes, I think the reel to reel is getting popular, have many requests for both small decks and bigger ones like your 34.
Just finished a Tascam 44 OB for a gentleman in Alaska, also sold 2 Tascam 42 NB's last week to Colorado.
But they are a pain to pack and ship, over 70 lbs each...
But I like my hobby and it is something magic in those spinning reels Daniel + the sound.

let me know what you think

 

[cjacek]

Daniel, the GX-4000 D weights 29,1 lbs, size is: 17,3 wide, 12,4 tall, 9,1 deep.
Some of these have voltage-selector for oversea use with 220 or 240 50 Hz.
When 50 Hz is used the drivebelt (easy operation) need to be changed on the fly-wheel and capstan-motor pulley.
Takes 5 minutes to move the belt.
About a small mixer Daniel, I like Teac 2, got 2 myself here that I use. One in the shop for tape transfer and the other in the house.
6 channel input + buss etc.
I have operation manuals for both 2 and 2 A..
2 was made 1979 and 2A 1981.
The meterbridge was a extra option, just the mixer you can find cheap or if you want me to find one Daniel.
Yes, I think the reel to reel is getting popular, have many requests for both small decks and bigger ones like your 34.
Just finished a Tascam 44 OB for a gentleman in Alaska, also sold 2 Tascam 42 NB's last week to Colorado.
But they are a pain to pack and ship, over 70 lbs each...
But I like my hobby and it is something magic in those spinning reels Daniel + the sound.

let me know what you think

Thanks for the info Rolf! Tell me, does the 4000D have a voltage switch ? Other than that, I really like the smaller size of it and the GX heads! Are there any others, from AKAI, that have the same small size but are DIRECT DRIVE too ? Yeah, I'd really like the TEAC model 2 or 2a. What are the differences ? Also, can you provide a good photo of the back of the mixer in question ? Just wanna see what type of inputs/outputs it has. Tell, me is RF interferance an issue with these mixers ? Lastly, how much would you want for the AKAI + TEAC combo ? Thanks!

Daniel

PS: Is there any reason that you don't provide warranty ?

 

[rolfsmeets]

manual tascam 133-B

Hello,

I just got a tascam 133-B. but without a manual. Since I am new to audio mixing, this causes a big problem for me. Did you ever get replies on your request for a manual? If so, I would be very thankfull to know if there would be a way for me to get one as well.

I will look in this forum, for a reply from you, but I would appreciate an email to my own mailbox at rolfsmeets@hetnet.nl

Thanks for now, Rolf Smeets