Weltron Prinzsound 2001 "Space Helmet" - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Reelman · 9th Apr 2009, 5:34 pm

Just wondered if anyone might have a copy of the circuit of this 8-track/radio player from the 70s? I have been looking for a number of years without luck. I do believe the circuit was in the back of the instruction manual, it was certainly published in "Riders".

It was sold under the Prinzsound name by Dixons in the UK and as Weltron in the US.

Many thanks,

Peter

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Steve_P · 9th Apr 2009, 10:04 pm

If not, what's up with it?

Cheers,

Steve P.

Reelman · 10th Apr 2009, 1:13 am

Well actually it mainly works, the main problems are: 8-track fails to play, probably just the belt. The balance control increases/decreases the volume for both channels simultaneously rather than increasing one and decreasing the other. Possibly a bad joint where the slider attaches to the circuit board. So whilst not strictly necessary I always like the comfort of the circuit when working on a piece of kit. Oddly I have 2 of these and both suffer exactly the same problems.

Thanks for asking Steve.

quinncx · 27th May 2009, 7:28 pm

The German instruction manual can be found here:
http://shippouk.blogspot.com/2008/02...struction.html

I would love to find one in English. I have to replace the belt on the 8-track and am flying completely blind...

Reelman · 28th May 2009, 4:21 pm

Many, many thanks Quinncx, I have been waiting for the manual for years. Still would be nice to find the service manual on the web.

The service manual was published in Sam's Photofact SAMS #TSM-131 if anyone has this one.

Cheers,

Peter

quinncx · 29th May 2009, 9:29 pm

You can get it from Sam's for $22:
http://www.photofactondemand.com/search.asp and search for TSM-131. I'm looking to see if I can find one for less...

Reelman · 2nd Jun 2009, 12:57 pm

Quinncx,

If you can find the SAMS I will gladly pay you for a copy of the 2001 bits in it.
Peter

quinncx · 6th Jun 2009, 12:14 am

I'll keep you posted Peter.

Meanwhile, does anyone know whast size belt the 8-track in this Weltron takes? Thanks!

Colleen

quinncx · 18th Jun 2009, 5:24 pm

Success! I got a new belt from eBay, opened up the radio and replaced the belt- now the 8-track player is working. I used a couple of adapters and am now able to play my iPod through the speakers- iffy sound quality but tons of fun for parties. I've written a post about it over on unpluggd.com:

http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/how-t...ge-tech-087722

9th Apr 2009, 5:34 pm	#1
Reelman Octode Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,723	Weltron Prinzsound 2001 "Space Helmet" Just wondered if anyone might have a copy of the circuit of this 8-track/radio player from the 70s? I have been looking for a number of years without luck. I do believe the circuit was in the back of the instruction manual, it was certainly published in "Riders". It was sold under the Prinzsound name by Dixons in the UK and as Weltron in the US. Many thanks, Peter http://homepage.ntlworld.com/hamidk/YELLOW1.jpg

9th Apr 2009, 10:04 pm	#2
Steve_P Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 6,644	Re: Weltron Prinzsound 2001 "Space Helmet" If not, what's up with it? Cheers, Steve P. __________________ If we've always had it, why is the Car Boot open? You're not sneaking another Old TV in are you...?

10th Apr 2009, 1:13 am	#3
Reelman Octode Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,723	Re: Weltron Prinzsound 2001 "Space Helmet" Well actually it mainly works, the main problems are: 8-track fails to play, probably just the belt. The balance control increases/decreases the volume for both channels simultaneously rather than increasing one and decreasing the other. Possibly a bad joint where the slider attaches to the circuit board. So whilst not strictly necessary I always like the comfort of the circuit when working on a piece of kit. Oddly I have 2 of these and both suffer exactly the same problems. Thanks for asking Steve.

27th May 2009, 7:28 pm	#4
quinncx Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington DC, USA Posts: 4	Re: Weltron Prinzsound 2001 "Space Helmet" The German instruction manual can be found here: http://shippouk.blogspot.com/2008/02...struction.html I would love to find one in English. I have to replace the belt on the 8-track and am flying completely blind...

28th May 2009, 4:21 pm	#5
Reelman Octode Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,723	Re: Weltron Prinzsound 2001 "Space Helmet" Many, many thanks Quinncx, I have been waiting for the manual for years. Still would be nice to find the service manual on the web. The service manual was published in Sam's Photofact SAMS #TSM-131 if anyone has this one. Cheers, Peter

29th May 2009, 9:29 pm	#6
quinncx Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington DC, USA Posts: 4	Re: Weltron Prinzsound 2001 "Space Helmet" You can get it from Sam's for $22: http://www.photofactondemand.com/search.asp and search for TSM-131. I'm looking to see if I can find one for less...

2nd Jun 2009, 12:57 pm	#7
Reelman Octode Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,723	Re: Weltron Prinzsound 2001 "Space Helmet" Quinncx, If you can find the SAMS I will gladly pay you for a copy of the 2001 bits in it. Peter Last edited by Station X; 6th Jun 2009 at 9:01 am. Reason: To comply with forum rules.

6th Jun 2009, 12:14 am	#8
quinncx Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington DC, USA Posts: 4	Re: Weltron Prinzsound 2001 "Space Helmet" I'll keep you posted Peter. Meanwhile, does anyone know whast size belt the 8-track in this Weltron takes? Thanks! Colleen

18th Jun 2009, 5:24 pm	#9
quinncx Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington DC, USA Posts: 4	Re: Weltron Prinzsound 2001 "Space Helmet" Success! I got a new belt from eBay, opened up the radio and replaced the belt- now the 8-track player is working. I used a couple of adapters and am now able to play my iPod through the speakers- iffy sound quality but tons of fun for parties. I've written a post about it over on unpluggd.com: http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/how-t...ge-tech-087722