I have a 24 year old Beosound Century. The tape does not work. Pressing play the left spool rotates but the right spool does not. Pressing forward or reverse key results in motor noise only. Do I have a problem with the capstan band in this case? How many bands need to be changed ? Thank you

The unit can be fixed in the right hands. The auto rewind function might be on but the reel rotation sensor is not seeing it move. Probably needs all new belts.

John Check if the capstan is rotating This is a shaft that touch the rubber wheel in the cassette Does the motor run properly? You say it is new then it should be under warranty take it back to the supplier and they should repair or replace it. If it was standing for a very long time i.e. 20 or more years then the mechanism is bound and if you know what you do then lubricate with sewing machine oil on all levers and shafts the motor can also do with a single drop ( 1 millimeter wire dipped for 25 mm in the oil and the oil that drops off, is the size of a measured drop of oil) I did get some Revox machines that were standing for such a long time and I had to use a pump pliers to get those wheel to turn they were BOUND but after playing it for a while they became working again

If the take-up spool (r/h) doesnt turn the autostop will activate.Both these spools get clogged with old grease with age, remove and clean/regrease them,check all belts while apart and replace any limp ones.Removing the tape deck requires some knowledge.

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Kind regards,

Steve.

Move carrier to middle with spacebar.
Open lid, remove black ribbon and old correction tape.
Gently pull new tape apart a few inches. attach take-up spool (empty one) to right post.
Pass through right ribbon guide, sticky side faces platen!
Unspool carefully thread through left ribbon guide.
Attach feeder spool to the left post.
Turn the right spool to tighten.

GL

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Open the bottom Cover, and check the belts.

To replace the correction tape:

1) use [SPACE BAR] or <<-¦ to move the carrier to the centre of the platen
2) open the top cover
3) remove the cassette ribbon (if installed)
4) pull off both spools, pressing against the correction tape with your thumbs. Bring it back to a position parallel with the platen and lift it up and out.
5) Pass the new tape through the left guide, behind the ribbon guide, and out thropugh the right guide. The rough (stick) side of the tape should face the platen.
6) Attach the feeder spool to the pin on the left
7) Attach the take-up spool to the pin on the right
8) Turn the take-up spool counter-clockwise until a small amount of white tape has wound around it
9) Replace the cassette ribbon and close the top cover
10) Press 'spider web' key +// to move the carrier to the previous position.

Hope this helps.

Regards TC

Hi,

This sounds like the tape is being stretched which can only mean one thing, the brakes on the supply spool (left side) is engaged and is preventing free rotation of the spool for the source/supply side of the tape. A sure sign that tap is being stretched would be deformation on the edges of the tapes you have used (rewind them just a bit).

Since this involve opening the unit and full disassembly of the mechanical aspect of the VCR, perhaps your best bet would be to seek the services of a qualified VCR technician.

Hope that this be of some help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.

Good luck and kind regards.

Hi, Based on your post/description, sounds like a mechanical problem with the take-up spool. As this would involve mechanical diagnosis and repairs, your best bet may be to seek the services of a qualified professional. Should you want to venture do-it-yourself, you need to remove the top cover and expose the inner mechanism of the VHS tape player. Of course the usual safety precautions when working with electrically powered devices. Once the inside mechanism is exposed, you will notice that there are 2 spools where the tape would be sitting when fully loaded. The right side is the take-up spool responsible for winding the tape when played or fast-forwarded. When fast forwarding during stop-mode it is direct gear driven however during play and fast-play, the take-up spool is driven by a clutch sandwiched between the top portion and the bottom wider portion. You need to disassemble the take-up spool. It may be held in place by hard press, force-fit, lock or retaining clip. Normally there is a spring near the top. Upon disassembly, you will notice the clutch which is a white fabric/cloth/cotton appearance. This has to be replaced. Probably available in eBay. In my location, such spare part is not readily available and we have to make do with work-around (not necessarily technically right but as long as it works and for your info only). Things we try:, Stretch the spring, the idea is to put more pressure on the clutch when assembled back; roughen the contact portion where the clutch mates with the spool assembly; worst case scenario, forget the clutch, dab a drop of rubber adhesive on both sides of the clutch. In certain models/versions, it is possible that a slipping belt is causing the problem. In some instances, it could be the driving motor. Hope this be of some help/idea. Post back how things turn up or should you need further information. Good luck and kind regards.