I’m trying to get a Spectrum +2 up and running and I’m having problems with the datarecorder.
When I press play, the tape plays for less than a second and then stops. If I hold the pause button down slightly (not all the way) then the tape continues to play and games load.
I think it may be an issue with the pinch roller but I’m not sure.
Any ideas ?
Spectrum +2 datarecorder issue
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Re: Spectrum +2 datarecorder issue
Have you replaced the drive belt?
Also, is the is +2 (the case is dark grey, it uses a +9V PSU with a barrel power connector) or a +2A or +2B (the case is black, and the PSU uses a DIN connector)?
Mark
Also, is the is +2 (the case is dark grey, it uses a +9V PSU with a barrel power connector) or a +2A or +2B (the case is black, and the PSU uses a DIN connector)?
Mark
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Re: Spectrum +2 datarecorder issue
It is a +2 gray. I have not replaced the belt.
I'll do this and see if that fixes the problem. Thanks
I'll do this and see if that fixes the problem. Thanks
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Re: Spectrum +2 datarecorder issue
It’s also worthwhile cleaning the tape path with IPA, and checking and if needed, very lightly lubricating the moving parts. But don’t over do this.
Mark
Mark
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Looking forward to summer later in the year.
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There are four lights!
Step up to red alert. Sir, are you absolutely sure? It does mean changing the bulb
Looking forward to summer later in the year.
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Re: Spectrum +2 datarecorder issue
I replaced the drive belt and cleaned the heads and tapes are loading now.
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!