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  1. 2nd Dec 2023 14:29 #1
    kernelfree
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    Hi everyone, my sony EV-C500E deck cannot stably play my SP Hi8 tapes, constantly switching between SP and LP mode. By applying a slight pressure on the pinch roller assy against the capstan playback is far more stable. I have gone as far as replacing the entire assy (and pinch roller) with a brand new one but playback keeps being unstable. What am I missing?

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    fine adjusting of the Ac head is my guessImage
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    and perhaps checking the tension arm (does it provides enough tension ?)
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  3. 3rd Dec 2023 09:24 #3
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    [EDIT] Looks like I can mitigate the problem by adjusting tension but I cannot get a stable result, tension keeps fluctuating, should I replace the tension band?
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