Sony SL8000UB Video Recorder - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Albertstan · 26th Feb 2014, 5:47 pm

I have the above tank/model which has developed a faulty 'eject mechanism'. The tape carrier which pops up will just not close. If I try to close the carrier there is nothing preventing it from popping straight back up.
We have had this recorder since new and I'm pretty sure it was in working order before developing this fault.
Is there anyone out there who could give me a clue? I've had a look inside and there is nothing obvious (to me).
Many thanks
Graham

bobbyball · 26th Feb 2014, 6:29 pm

The only thing I can think of is that the loading ring drive mechansim may be slipping and not "parking" the ring properly since it ejects when the tape is unloaded. It relies on rubber tyres to drive it and these may need sevicing along with the other mechanics if the machine hasn't had any attention in a few years!

dj_fivos_sak · 19th Sep 2015, 2:34 am

I had the very same issue with my Sanyo VTC 9350. This machine is based on the SL-8000. You must open the bottom cover of the machine and look for a loose metal bar that connects with another one.

26th Feb 2014, 5:47 pm	#1
Albertstan Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1	Sony SL8000UB Video Recorder I have the above tank/model which has developed a faulty 'eject mechanism'. The tape carrier which pops up will just not close. If I try to close the carrier there is nothing preventing it from popping straight back up. We have had this recorder since new and I'm pretty sure it was in working order before developing this fault. Is there anyone out there who could give me a clue? I've had a look inside and there is nothing obvious (to me). Many thanks Graham

26th Feb 2014, 6:29 pm	#2
bobbyball Octode Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester Posts: 1,215	Re: Sony SL8000UB Video Recorder The only thing I can think of is that the loading ring drive mechansim may be slipping and not "parking" the ring properly since it ejects when the tape is unloaded. It relies on rubber tyres to drive it and these may need sevicing along with the other mechanics if the machine hasn't had any attention in a few years! __________________ Robert

19th Sep 2015, 2:34 am	#3
dj_fivos_sak Heptode Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Lefkada, Greece Posts: 969	Re: Sony SL8000UB Video Recorder I had the very same issue with my Sanyo VTC 9350. This machine is based on the SL-8000. You must open the bottom cover of the machine and look for a loose metal bar that connects with another one.