Studer B67 capstan spin problem - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Halfinch · 1st Mar 2023, 6:58 pm

The capstan spin a while and stop when apply the power in switch. What could the cause?

Station X · 2nd Mar 2023, 2:35 am

Are you saying that when you turn the recorder on the capstan spins for a short time and then stops?

ms660 · 2nd Mar 2023, 2:49 pm

Link to a Studer B67 manual download if anyone wants a copy:

https://www.audioservicemanuals.com/...service-manual

The supply for the capstan motor comes from the 130 Volt winding on the mains transformer via the fuse, diode bridge, etc.

Lawrence.

Michael Maurice · 2nd Mar 2023, 6:26 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Station X

Are you saying that when you turn the recorder on the capstan spins for a short time and then stops?

That was exactly what I was wondering.

1st Mar 2023, 6:58 pm	#1
Halfinch Diode Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Singapore. Posts: 1	Studer B67 capstan spin problem The capstan spin a while and stop when apply the power in switch. What could the cause?

2nd Mar 2023, 2:35 am	#2
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,289	Re: Studer B67 capstan spin problem Are you saying that when you turn the recorder on the capstan spins for a short time and then stops? __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

2nd Mar 2023, 2:49 pm	#3
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Studer B67 capstan spin problem Link to a Studer B67 manual download if anyone wants a copy: https://www.audioservicemanuals.com/...service-manual The supply for the capstan motor comes from the 130 Volt winding on the mains transformer via the fuse, diode bridge, etc. Lawrence.