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VTC-M20

1984

Technical

Fault and repair guide

No reel rotation

This is a very common problem which plagues all Sanyo machines and can have several causes. The first thing which fails is usually the reel idler assembly. Replacement units are readily available and can be fitted easily after removal of the cassette carriage. Next thing to check is the drive belt connecting the motor to the idler assembly. Finally suspect failure of the motor itself.

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Fault Solution

Different colour to the UK model The M20 pictured is the Australian M20.
The UK model was in a dark pewter grey with Blue eject and yellow pause buttons.The channel,clock/ counter buttons were black.
It also did not have the TV/ant switch due to the different tv requirements from country to country.
The remote control always matched the colour of the vcr.

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No reel rotation

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Different colour to the UK model	The M20 pictured is the Australian M20. The UK model was in a dark pewter grey with Blue eject and yellow pause buttons.The channel,clock/ counter buttons were black. It also did not have the TV/ant switch due to the different tv requirements from country to country. The remote control always matched the colour of the vcr.
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