10 / REALISTIC [Video recorder]

• Distorted or squealing audio intermittently.
• Loading motor turns but mechanism doesn't.
• Head cylinder speed is intermittent. Faster then normal speed.
• Shuts down.
• Audio distorted or squealing. May be intermittent.
• Erratic tape speed. in PB.
• Unit loads, capstan runs, but no takeup.
• Some or all functions not working. Usually no EJECT, REW, PB, or shutdown.
• Audio noise. Eventually fades.
• Doesn't always REW to beginning of tape and SP mode speed erratic.
• Intermittently changes speed.
• Tape doesn't take up. (REALISTIC - 10 information)
• Dead.
• No clock display. Dew LED on. Stops.
• Doesn't load tape completely.
• AGC overload on tuner.
• Does not shut down.
• No EJECT. Problem intermittent.
• Noisy tape in FF or REW.
• Poor cylinder lock.
• Unloads but won't reload. (10 REALISTIC repair tip)
• Eats tape. No FF. No REW.
• Loads capstan. Runs but no takeup.
• High-pitched audio whine. Fades after several min.
• Same chassis as realistic model 10.
• High pitched noise on PB.
• Dead. Power light doesn't come on.
• Audio motorboats. (10 tip from REALISTIC)
• Does not load tape. No eject. (service info for REALISTIC -10)
• No tuning. (service info for REALISTIC -10)
• Static noise in TV when recorder is off.
• No drum and capstan servo lock intermittently.
• Distorted audio.
• No PB.
• No functions.
• No switch power. No channel LED.
• Doesn't load or rewind.
• Tape speed drags. Also, REW and FF make rubbing noise.