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My first tech question......

newjackrichie - 2009-08-01 10:23

I need some help with this problem. When I play a tape with my SILVER bbx the sound only comes out of one speaker. If i plug in my ipod and use the aux then the sound comes out clear and loud through both speakers. I have cleaned the tape heads but that didn't work.

Any help would be great.



Peace.

newjackrichie - 2009-08-01 10:56

I just checked the tapedeck again and now the sound is only coming out of the left speaker and it is barely audible. Frown

Oh and the meters on the right side only light up for the left channel.

eddy - 2009-08-01 11:12

Maybe you can try to treat all the switches with contact cleaner.
Sweet Silver you acquired btw Cool

newjackrichie - 2009-08-01 11:15

It's so crazy loud.

Sorry I'm new to bbx tech. What do you mean by "Switches"?

newjackrichie - 2009-08-04 11:36

Anyone? Help!!!! lol

2steppa - 2009-08-04 12:18

Does the radio work in both channels?

If so, there's a chance it's a fracture in the little tiny wires connected to the head itself, or as is the case with my big Pioneer box, the head pre-amp may be acting up.

As far as switches go, clean the function selector (tape/radio/aux) with contact cleaner fluid, and clean the big changover switch on the mainboard; the one that is moved when you press play on the cassette. (Should be obvious but sometimes hidden by the mech).

HTH. Smile

newjackrichie - 2009-08-04 12:28

Thanks. I will check out all that stuff.

Peace.

newjackrichie - 2009-08-04 12:28

quote:
Originally posted by 2steppa:
Does the radio work in both channels?

If so, there's a chance it's a fracture in the little tiny wires connected to the head itself, or as is the case with my big Pioneer box, the head pre-amp may be acting up.

As far as switches go, clean the function selector (tape/radio/aux) with contact cleaner fluid, and clean the big changover switch on the mainboard; the one that is moved when you press play on the cassette. (Should be obvious but sometimes hidden by the mech).

HTH. Smile


i will have to check the radio when I get home.

gagaeyes - 2009-08-08 04:58

that is a sweet unit you got there and the factory stick....very nice Nod Yes

newjackrichie - 2009-08-08 11:55

It's so crazy loud too.