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Charles_Swann
 
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Default AKAI A-DAM Dr1200

Hi Matthias,

It sounds like either the brakes are sticking - preventing the tape
pulling out of the cassette or the pinch wheel mechanism is sticking.
Either or both these things will happen if the system has been sat
around unused for some time. These parts can be loosened with cleaning
of the appropriate parts using isopropyl alcohol or similar. The
solenoid is beneath the deck mechanism - accessible if the front panel
is removed. If you do not have the experience /confidence to do this
anyone familiar with video cassette mechanisms would be able to help.
The good news is this can be fixed with out replacing parts. More
difficult would be aligning the tape path if required - this is more of
a specialised task....

Unfortunately I do not have manuals for this unit but I do have an
entire system with leads, spare heads and alignment tapes in my
basement !

Hope this is some help.

Matthias wrote:
Hi,

I just got an AKAI A-DAM DR1200 / DL1200 - unfortunately, it came
without the manual(s).

Does somebody know :

- which manuals are available (each component DR1200 / DL1200 / DM1200)
separated or together ?

- Is there somebody willing to share (one of) these manuals with me ?

Since I have a problem with the mechanics (tape is not pulled around the
head), I wonder if there's someone out there who still knows these
machines and may be able to give me some hints.

Thanks in advance
Matthias