Sony DAT DTC-77ES

[richardsymes]

Hi all,

My Sony DTC77ES DAT machine has just developed a fault. It records ok (as tapes play back on my other DAT) but will not playback either it's own new recordings or existing ones. This is very frustrating as the machine hs been superb! Any ideas in this one?

All information most gratefully received!

Thanks,

Richard

 

[gortonandy]

Replace the capacitors in the headamps. Have a look at this for help:

Sony DAT Digital Audio Tape Repair 1 Changing the capacitors in the head amplifier - YouTube

Your machine is a little different to that shown in the video as it has two headamps - one for play/record and another for monitor - you would be advise to restore both.