Fisher ER-8120 - 8Track Player / Recorder - Manual - Box
Potentiometers and switches cleaned and lubricated
drive belt replaced
Heads and Capstan thoroughly cleaned.
Track number display switch removed, cleaned, and Re-lubricated
(Limiter switch let you record at a higher average level without worrying that sudden transient peaks will over- load the tape or heads and cause distortion)
Several tapes were played with no issues
***Don't forget to check your 8 tracks for worn or deteriorated pressure pads. Many 8 track tapes will need these be replaced for proper operation. Often without good pressure pads the tapes will be eaten so take heed*** It is true that it is always a defective tape NOT the player that causes tapes to be "eaten"
Potentiometers and switches cleaned and lubricated
drive belt replaced
Heads and Capstan thoroughly cleaned.
Track number display switch removed, cleaned, and Re-lubricated
(Limiter switch let you record at a higher average level without worrying that sudden transient peaks will over- load the tape or heads and cause distortion)
Several tapes were played with no issues
***Don't forget to check your 8 tracks for worn or deteriorated pressure pads. Many 8 track tapes will need these be replaced for proper operation. Often without good pressure pads the tapes will be eaten so take heed*** It is true that it is always a defective tape NOT the player that causes tapes to be "eaten"
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Potentiometers and switches cleaned and lubricated
drive belt replaced
Heads and Capstan thoroughly cleaned.
Track number display switch removed, cleaned, and Re-lubricated
(Limiter switch let you record at a higher average level without worrying that sudden transient peaks will over- load the tape or heads and cause distortion)
Several tapes were played with no issues
***Don't forget to check your 8 tracks for worn or deteriorated pressure pads. Many 8 track tapes will need these be replaced for proper operation. Often without good pressure pads the tapes will be eaten so take heed*** It is true that it is always a defective tape NOT the player that causes tapes to be "eaten"
