The Sony TC-766-2 is a 2 track (half track) format deck. In those types of decks used for mastering, there is NO side two. The deck uses the entire width of the tape in the one direction. What you are expecting is the side two of a 1/4 track deck and this is NOT what a 766-2 is for. That is why the -2 is on the model name. NO two track decks of any brand have a side two.
SOURCE: play back on Sanyo mr-929 reel-to-reel tape recorder is backwards
I also have an MR-929. The information that you need is in the 'Stereophonic 4 track stereo''. As stereo is only two tracks, there is another 2 tracks in addition to the one you are listening to. Wind the entire reel to the empty spool, and then play that. As you have to physically turn the reel over to do so, you should then hear the other tracks (or track, if recorded in mono).
I use my 929 to play my parents recording of my family from the late 60s, which were recorded on a valve (tube) Ferguson machine, which had a green "magic eye" level indicator, which as a child I found fascinating!
Howie
SOURCE: My Sony TC630 reel to reel recorder, is playing at
Hi there
MOst tape drive problems of this nature can be directly attributed to failing belts and idler drive surfaces. If you are a bit of a mechanical gun, you could overhaul and resolve this problem yourself. You can get a belt kit to freshen up the deck from here
Replacing them may be a little daunting if you are not mechanically minded, but within the realms of most home DIYers. Happy to help you with advice and answer any questions you may have if you choose to go this way. Cheers
regards
robotek
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REEL TO REEL RECORDER SONY TC 330 - on back side of the set voltage selector knobe is lost,so how can i fix it ?
SOURCE: Sony TC-138SD cassette deck starts
It sounds like the belt is slipping or broken which monitors the speed of the tape movement. When you play or rewind the tape, it thinks the tape has reached the end of play and shuts off. You can try a different tape to make sure the tape does not have too much tension on it. If the second tape has the same result you will need to remove the top cover of the deck to inspect the tape drive mechanism. Make sure the belts and pulleys are clean and replace any belts which have glazing or cracks. If the belt is broken you will need to replace it with a compatible belt of the same length and width.
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