Norelco 0185 Cassette Recorder - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

stanratliff · 20th Apr 2008, 8:49 am

Is anyone familiar with the Norelco Model 0185 cassette recorder. I have one that doesn't work. I can't find anyone who can repair it. I have tapes that I'd like to listen to, but can't. Can anyone help?

Stan Ratliff

DOFFERY · 20th Apr 2008, 10:53 am

Hi Stan,
I think the Norelco is basically Philips, if you look at the "Get reel" vintage recorders site under technical help you will find someone to help I am sure, I think there is one in Texas.

Regards.

Colin

'LIVEWIRE?' · 20th Apr 2008, 11:10 am

It's probably not much help, but I'm sure that Norelco(?NOrthern ELectric COmpany??) is/was the U.S. branch of Philips, so the 0185 is, as Doffrey says, a Philips. You MAY find a schematic herehttp://www.manuals-in-pdf.com

Stewart · 20th Apr 2008, 11:34 am

If you can post a picture of your player we should be able to work out it's Philips clone which those of us in Europe will be more familiar with. Once we know that we'll probably be able to give you some more detailed advice..

For now though it would be helpful to narrow the problem down to either electrical or mechanical. It's worth noting that if it has the original drive belts they will almost certainly need replacing by now. If it does turn out to be the belts you will probably be able to change these yourself..

20th Apr 2008, 8:49 am	#1
stanratliff Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Flower Mound, Texas 75022, USA Posts: 1	Norelco 0185 Cassette Recorder Is anyone familiar with the Norelco Model 0185 cassette recorder. I have one that doesn't work. I can't find anyone who can repair it. I have tapes that I'd like to listen to, but can't. Can anyone help? Stan Ratliff

20th Apr 2008, 10:53 am	#2
DOFFERY Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 1,488	Re: Norelco 0185 Cassette Recorder Hi Stan, I think the Norelco is basically Philips, if you look at the "Get reel" vintage recorders site under technical help you will find someone to help I am sure, I think there is one in Texas. Regards. Colin

20th Apr 2008, 11:10 am	#3
'LIVEWIRE?' Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N.W. Oxfordshire(Chipping Norton) Posts: 7,306	Re: Norelco 0185 Cassette Recorder It's probably not much help, but I'm sure that Norelco(?NOrthern ELectric COmpany??) is/was the U.S. branch of Philips, so the 0185 is, as Doffrey says, a Philips. You MAY find a schematic herehttp://www.manuals-in-pdf.com

20th Apr 2008, 11:34 am	#4
Stewart Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: N.E. Surrey, UK. Posts: 361	Re: Norelco 0185 Cassette Recorder If you can post a picture of your player we should be able to work out it's Philips clone which those of us in Europe will be more familiar with. Once we know that we'll probably be able to give you some more detailed advice.. For now though it would be helpful to narrow the problem down to either electrical or mechanical. It's worth noting that if it has the original drive belts they will almost certainly need replacing by now. If it does turn out to be the belts you will probably be able to change these yourself..