Broken tooth on Panasonic Z Deck - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

IanNVJ35 · 30th Apr 2013, 3:23 pm

This morning I picked up a low use Super VHS deck (960) with remote for £20. Good value for one of these machines I think.

Checking it out now it works fine, the heads are good and all functions are good to go, however one of the teeth from the plastic cog which sits below the head was left in the rack (stuck by grease). The rack still pulls across but I wonder about it and don't want it jamming up with a tape in. The tooth is from the second set which sits under the metal so can't be seen in stop or play mode - only as it loads you can see the small space.

May I ask what the part number is or even if one of you has a spare to sell me?

Thanks for any help, Ian

Nickthedentist · 30th Apr 2013, 8:46 pm

Hi Ian,

I have a diagram which may help, courtesy of forum member Gavtech.

Too big to post here, but send me your e-mail address in a PM and I'll get it to you..

N.

Michael Maurice · 30th Apr 2013, 11:22 pm

Ian,

You must replace this gear, though they are now getting as rare as hens teeth. It WILL jam the mechanism if you dont replace it

IanNVJ35 · 30th Apr 2013, 11:56 pm

Thanks Michael and Nick - I will send you a PM.

May I ask if there is a source for these gears or is it down to salvage from old VCR's now?

ntscuser · 1st May 2013, 2:37 am

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Originally Posted by IanNVJ35

This morning I picked up a low use Super VHS deck (960) with remote for £20. Good value for one of these machines I think.

Considering I paid £700 for my NV-HS950, yes indeed!

IanNVJ35 · 1st May 2013, 9:13 am

Yes I was surprised to see this model for sale. I remember trying to get one new in 2004 but the stock at that point had sold out everywhere. The replacement deck for the HS960 was the HS930 so I paid £399 for that at Pinner Panasonic. However it was not so good as the power supply had been simplified and the picture was not so appealing with crushed blacks and some video ringing. I have found that Impel have these gears in stock and have ordered two today. I hope they send the right ones…

Nickthedentist · 1st May 2013, 11:35 am

Have just e-mailed you the diagrams that I found, good luck with the repair.

Nick.

IanNVJ35 · 4th May 2013, 5:57 pm

The part arrived this morning and after fitting it the VCR works like new. It is a very nice stable picture with the time base corrector and the frame store noise reduction - maybe the best I have seen from VHS.

30th Apr 2013, 3:23 pm	#1
IanNVJ35 Heptode Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 848	Broken tooth on Panasonic Z Deck This morning I picked up a low use Super VHS deck (960) with remote for £20. Good value for one of these machines I think. Checking it out now it works fine, the heads are good and all functions are good to go, however one of the teeth from the plastic cog which sits below the head was left in the rack (stuck by grease). The rack still pulls across but I wonder about it and don't want it jamming up with a tape in. The tooth is from the second set which sits under the metal so can't be seen in stop or play mode - only as it loads you can see the small space. May I ask what the part number is or even if one of you has a spare to sell me? Thanks for any help, Ian Attached Thumbnails

30th Apr 2013, 8:46 pm	#2
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,846	Re: Broken tooth on Panasonic Z Deck Hi Ian, I have a diagram which may help, courtesy of forum member Gavtech. Too big to post here, but send me your e-mail address in a PM and I'll get it to you.. N.

30th Apr 2013, 11:22 pm	#3
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,224	Re: Broken tooth on Panasonic Z Deck Ian, You must replace this gear, though they are now getting as rare as hens teeth. It WILL jam the mechanism if you dont replace it __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

30th Apr 2013, 11:56 pm	#4
IanNVJ35 Heptode Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 848	Re: Broken tooth on Panasonic Z Deck Thanks Michael and Nick - I will send you a PM. May I ask if there is a source for these gears or is it down to salvage from old VCR's now?

1st May 2013, 9:13 am	#6
IanNVJ35 Heptode Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 848	Re: Broken tooth on Panasonic Z Deck Yes I was surprised to see this model for sale. I remember trying to get one new in 2004 but the stock at that point had sold out everywhere. The replacement deck for the HS960 was the HS930 so I paid £399 for that at Pinner Panasonic. However it was not so good as the power supply had been simplified and the picture was not so appealing with crushed blacks and some video ringing. I have found that Impel have these gears in stock and have ordered two today. I hope they send the right ones…

1st May 2013, 11:35 am	#7
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,846	Re: Broken tooth on Panasonic Z Deck Have just e-mailed you the diagrams that I found, good luck with the repair. Nick.

4th May 2013, 5:57 pm	#8
IanNVJ35 Heptode Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 848	Re: Broken tooth on Panasonic Z Deck The part arrived this morning and after fitting it the VCR works like new. It is a very nice stable picture with the time base corrector and the frame store noise reduction - maybe the best I have seen from VHS.