Fisher VBS-7600

[Libratron]

Hi Guys,

The VBS-7600 is a Sanyo VTC-5000 or VTC-5150 Clone?
A image of the VBS-7500 is a same VCR.

Thanks,

Libra

[Libratron]

Anyone know this VCR?

Thank You.

Libra

[Andy Doz]

Yup, Sanyo 5000 clone. A lot of Fisher models were Sanyo in disguise.

[Libratron]

Thanks Andy,

Libra

[Sanbeta]

Hi Guys

Sorry that looks like a Sanyo VTC 5300 or 5400, quite a bit different from their 5000 which unlaces during the fast wind modes.

If it has NO picture search it's similar to their 5300 if it has then it will be the 5400.
You will know as it will lace the tape as soon as you put one inside it.

......Kev

[Libratron]

Thanks Sanbeta.

I have the VTC-5400 clone with a strange load problem;
when unloading the tape and eject this is ok,
but i try to close the compartment cassette this not rest close,
and is continuly open. What is the problem?

Anyone have a photo, for the eject lever / mechanism?

Thanks at all.

Libra

[Libratron]

Is this lever to lock, the cassette compartment, when is down?

Thanks,

Libra

[Libratron]

Anyone help me?

Thank You.

Libra

[Sanbeta]

I believe this model uses a solenoid to release the hatch.Your problem could be associated with that.
Remember to, many try to force up the hatches if the tape fails to return to the cassette and therefore not enable ejection to happen.
This often breaks vital parts.I've seen it a few time on Sanyo VTC 5000's and 5150's.
I personally won't go for anything before the VTC 5000 or the Sony C6(mid 1982 onwards) as they were bulkier more complex and had more belt's and pulleys, which do start to play up after time.

Libatron, look around that area you sent the picture of,if anything has been damaged you will see it.Especially where the mechanism clasps the cassette hatch as it's lowered.

.................Kevin

[Libratron]

Kevin i have resolved;

The eject mechanism is completely in plastic, the locking spring
of the eject arms is completely break; i have repaired with a micro screw;
now it's work perfectly. Tomorrow posted a video of
the cassette compartment is working.

Thanks again.

Matthew

[Libratron]

The VTC-5400, is a very impressive machine;
not that level, of the VTC-5150; It's for me a Cult VCR,
for simply engeneering. Why Sanyo in the VTC-5400 regraded,
in the quality machine?

Libra

[Libratron]

The compartment cassette is now working;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeNXO4LIeNY

Libra

[Libratron]

And i have a another question,

where i can find a lock washer for this in photo?

Thanks again,

Libra

[Sanbeta]

Originally Posted by Libratron

Why Sanyo in the VTC-5400 regraded, in the quality machine?

I take it you mean why did Sanyo's model number go backwards?
Only they can answer that.
The simpler design also reduced weight and removed more things that could go wrong as well as lowered production costs.

The washer you are looking for......From a spares Sanyo (that part is the same for all their models from the 5300 until the last model).
Congrats on sorting out the broken part.(I bet someone HAD forced that up to break it in the first pace!).

It's a good feeling to get it working great again.That's why I love what I do too

......Kev

[Libratron]

Thanks Kev.

The washer in question it's possible to find today?
It's possible to find originally by Sanyo?
Where i can find?

Thank You.

Libra

[Sanbeta]

Probably not.
Most of the parts are hard to get now.
Some still have old stock of the genuine idlers and such but most is made by reproduction companies such as CLASSIC PARTS, but they only do the common failures (belt's ,idlers).

You will get one from a junked Sanyo though, for that I'm sure.

....kevin

[Brian R Pateman]

It's quite simple to make these parts.

Use a hole punch to produce a disc from plastic sheet (filing pockets or similar) make a suitable sized centre hole and cut a radial slit with a knife or cutters.

Job done.

[Nickthedentist]

Brian's right. These washers are only plastic and making one is easy if you have a punch, a sharp craft knife (or even nail scissors) and some patience. I have done exactly this on many occasions.

Failing that, many machines of the same era used the same means of retaining components, so have a look in your scrap pile.

N.

[Libratron]

Thanks Guys.

Libra

[Lloyd 1985]

Depending on how big that washer is, you might be able to find one in a junk computer fan, peel off the label on the back and there should be something similar holding it together.

Lloyd.