OTARI MX-5050 - Troubleshooting Hints (Transport)

Troubleshooting Hints (Transport)
REC SW is defective
EQ, Bias need to be
adjusted
Heads are dirty, or
Amp is defective
Input amp is bad
Troubleshooting
(Transport)
Capstan motor does
not rotate
VU meter lamp does
not illuminate
Play, F.FWD, RWD
modes do not work
Timer does not work
or works in reverse
Machine does not stop
when Stop is pressed
Capstan speed is
inaccurate.
Wow is out of spec
F.FWD, RWD speed
becomes slow
Machine does not
work at all
Does VU meter
lamp illuminate?
Can tape move if
threaded directly
reel to reel?
Try another tape on
the machine
Pinch roller not
engaging well
Pitch Control knob
not set to FIX
Capstan motor is
defective
Correct reel size is
not selected
Tension Arm with safety
sensor is at lower
position
Capstan motor is
defective
Is counter working
correctly?
Tape is threaded
incorrectly
Tension Arm with safety
switch is at lower position
Tape is threaded
incorrectly
Main fuse is blown
Power is not being
supplied to machine
CONTROL PCB
is defective
Tape is threaded
incorrectly
Counter roller is
defective
Tape may be worn out.
Tape may be stuck to
guides.
Tape may be stuck to
guides
Mechanical system not
functioning properly
Is tape counter working
correctly?
Main fuse is blown
Control PCB is
defective
Clean tape path
YES
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO