Alexis Methenitis
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Rega Planar 25 Motor & Cartridge Upgrade
Upgrading my Rega P25 with 24V motor And ANIA cartridge.
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00:00 Gredits
00:34 24V Motor
09:53 ANIA Cartridge
12:31 New belt & Test
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Akai GX-635D Open Reel Deck Restoration & Calibration
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Restoring my Akai GX-635D Open Reel Deck. Hiraeth by Scott Buckley soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/al-hiraeth Music promoted by Audio Library ua-cam.com/video/iZdPxAXsd5k/v-deo.html Fragments - AERØHEAD soundcloud.com/aerohead Creative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported - CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / S...
Sony TC-K770ES Tape Deck Calibration & Test Pt.2
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Part 2 of the restoration and calibration of the Sony TC-K770ES. Hiraeth by Scott Buckley soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/al-hiraeth Music promoted by Audio Library ua-cam.com/video/iZdPxAXsd5k/v-deo.html Fragments - AERØHEAD soundcloud.com/aerohead Creative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported - CC BY-S...
Sony TC-K770ES Tape Deck Restoration Pt.1
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Restoring one of my Sony TC-K770ES decks. Calibration on Pt.2 Hiraeth by Scott Buckley soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/al-hiraeth Music promoted by Audio Library ua-cam.com/video/iZdPxAXsd5k/v-deo.html Fragments - AERØHEAD soundcloud.com/aerohead Creative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported - CC BY-SA 3...
Linear Power Supply Design & Built Part.2
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Continuing with the built of a linear power supply for my 12V and 5V fans. Hiraeth by Scott Buckley soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/al-hiraeth Music promoted by Audio Library ua-cam.com/video/iZdPxAXsd5k/v-deo.html Fragments - AERØHEAD soundcloud.com/aerohead Creative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported...
Linear Power Supply Design & Built Part.1
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Making a linear power supply for my 12V and 5V fans. Hiraeth by Scott Buckley soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/al-hiraeth Music promoted by Audio Library ua-cam.com/video/iZdPxAXsd5k/v-deo.html Fragments - AERØHEAD soundcloud.com/aerohead Creative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported - CC BY-SA 3.0 Free D...
Sony F435R Amplifier Repair, Restoration & Test.
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Restoring a Sony F435R amp I found on E-Bay. Music: Adventures by A Himitsu soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Digital Hero by Bjorn Lynne bit.ly/3BXMvKN Video Link: ua-cam.com/video/nwV45CgmuMo/v-deo.html Business Invention by Krzysztof Rzeznicki bit.ly/3BXMvKN Video Link: ua-cam.com/video/FWZU3sIa7Pk/v-deo.html Together [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License. creativecom...
NAD 304 Test
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Testing the NAD 304 after restoration
NAD 304 Repair & Restoration
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Restoring my good "old" NAD 304. Music: Adventures by A Himitsu soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Digital Hero by Bjorn Lynne bit.ly/3BXMvKN Video Link: ua-cam.com/video/nwV45CgmuMo/v-deo.html Business Invention by Krzysztof Rzeznicki bit.ly/3BXMvKN Video Link: ua-cam.com/video/FWZU3sIa7Pk/v-deo.html Together [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License. creativecommons.org/lic...
NAD 3020i Test
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NAD 3020i Test
NAD 3020 Restoration, Repair & Upgrade Pt.2
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NAD 3020 Restoration, Repair & Upgrade Pt.2
Akai GX-77 Open Reel Deck Restoration & Mod.
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Akai GX-77 Open Reel Deck Restoration & Mod.
Akai GX-620 Open Reel Deck Restoration & Calibration
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Akai GX-620 Open Reel Deck Restoration & Calibration
Akai GX-620 Open Reel Deck Test
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Akai GX-620 Open Reel Deck Test
NAD 302 Amplifier Repair, Restoration & Upgrade
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NAD 302 Amplifier Repair, Restoration & Upgrade
AKAI GX-625 Reel To Reel Restoration Pt.2
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AKAI GX-625 Reel To Reel Restoration Pt.2
Akai GX-77 Open Reel Deck Restoration & Calibration
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Akai GX-77 Open Reel Deck Restoration & Calibration
Aiwa AD-WX515 Cassette Deck Repair & Test
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Aiwa AD-WX515 Cassette Deck Repair & Test
NAD C356BEE Amplifier Overheat Repair & Test
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NAD C356BEE Amplifier Overheat Repair & Test
Sony TA-AX430 Amplifier Repair & Upgrade
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Sony TA-AX430 Amplifier Repair & Upgrade
Pioneer PL-50 Turntable Restore & Repair
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Pioneer PL-50 Turntable Restore & Repair
NAD C320BEE Amplifier Re-Cap & Upgrade
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NAD C320BEE Amplifier Re-Cap & Upgrade

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  • @errcl65
    @errcl65 28 днів тому

    Where did you order the replacement RCA jacks? My 7020e has all corroded nickle ones. Can you upload you clear schematics? The one online were very badly scanned.

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 28 днів тому

      If you were more polite to people you did not know, espesialy when demanding their help, then people would help you more. Have a nice day!

    • @errcl65
      @errcl65 28 днів тому

      @alexismethenitis Sorry that I came across terse.

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 27 днів тому

      @@errcl65 I got the RCA's from export.farnell.com/ . I re-draw the schematics my self but since they are copyrighted material I cannot publish them. I'm sorry.

  • @fododude
    @fododude Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video. Lots of detail and close-ups. I feel I could do this myself after watching you.

  • @abud5524
    @abud5524 Місяць тому

    Could you please tell me where you are located? Is it possible to use your service?

  • @roughra
    @roughra Місяць тому

    hello and thanks for this great video, I have a question, could you have used the PSG01551 for the Phono and CD RCA if needed? My CD port is intermittently faulty, could be solder issue. I would be confident from watching here that I could follow your video to replace it. Well Done. I have this amp nearly 30 years now.

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis Місяць тому

      Hello, thank you very much for visiting. Of cource you can use the PSG1551 for the phono and CD inputs. The reason I did not change them is because they were fine and already gold plated. I hope you enjoy your 304. All the best.

  • @giulianog67
    @giulianog67 Місяць тому

    Many thanks for this excellent tutorial. I believe i only need to replace the relay and have limited practical experience. What is the minimum disassembly you recommend to do the job? Thanks again

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis Місяць тому

      Hi thanks for visiting.. For the speaker relay you need to take of the top and bottom cover. That's it.

  • @zyghom
    @zyghom Місяць тому

    as usual: amazing job with passion

  • @sanolivo6867
    @sanolivo6867 2 місяці тому

    Quick question. They indicate the output level of control at maximum. Does the input gain level set at maximum too? They don't say

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 2 місяці тому

      They do say: Input is to be set as to get a 0dBm (0.775V) output

    • @sanolivo6867
      @sanolivo6867 2 місяці тому

      thanks much

  • @SCanOz
    @SCanOz 2 місяці тому

    Hi, I want to replace and upgrade everything on my Sony ta-f435r. It doesn't work anymore. Where can I order the parts?

  • @sanolivo6867
    @sanolivo6867 2 місяці тому

    Where did you get that Service manual. It looks nice and clean. Everything I have downloaded is dark and foggy.

  • @dannyyy1012
    @dannyyy1012 2 місяці тому

    Saw one at a local thrift store today, dirty and with user marks for €15,00 Hesitated because of its state and lack of the right tools (long screw drivers) for restoring it.What type of screw driver did you need? Maybe if it's still there I'll pick it up.

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 2 місяці тому

      Hi, I belive you should. You will require a philps screwdriver at least 30cm long.

  • @stefanindjov9892
    @stefanindjov9892 3 місяці тому

    Best Regards from Sofia, Bulgaria. I have the same.

  • @muhannadrh41
    @muhannadrh41 3 місяці тому

    Hello (I am from Iraq). A wonderful and useful video. The most beautiful of all is your humility and your responses to all questions. I wish you peace and success.

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 3 місяці тому

      Hi Muhamad, thank you for visiting and your kind words. All the best.

  • @robertomoran3627
    @robertomoran3627 3 місяці тому

    Este equipo tiene el STK 465 gran integrado, Tengo un Sanyo DCA303 y lo hago trabajar con bocinas de 350 watt, de 15 pulg vaya mejor que una potencia y con sonido nítido, será que puedo hacerlo trabajar este amplificador con esas bocinas, claro le he puesto 4 ventiladores de computadoras para que enfrié el integrado, de esta forma lo he echo trabajar mas de 12 horas y como si nada. inclusive alguna vez le conectamos guitarras eléctricas, órgano, micrófonos de una banda atravez de un mezclador y nunca se daño. Sanyo hizo un gran trabajo con ese equipo, estoy buscando uno del mismo donde me encuentro pero no encuentro.

  • @simonzinc-trumpetharris852
    @simonzinc-trumpetharris852 3 місяці тому

    These amps can get HOT!

  • @dietriho
    @dietriho 4 місяці тому

    Can you tell me which test band with which reference band flow (nWb/m) you use for the GX 636 to achieve the 0.775 V (0dB) at the output?

  • @anikbrenzik8695
    @anikbrenzik8695 4 місяці тому

    Why don't You adjust the bias setting?

  • @rvd88956
    @rvd88956 4 місяці тому

    Many thanks for creating this video, super helpful! Going to do this soon as well on my c320bee. What caps did you use for the main filters at the power supply? (The big black ones rating at 15,000uf)

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 4 місяці тому

      Hi, thanks for visiting the channel. I didn't replace the main filter caps as they were fine.

  • @zipnemesis
    @zipnemesis 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much i have 2 reel to reel deck from 80's Akai rx625 and rx646 both have same problem they are slow and stops during rewind and fast forwarding and they both have same dual motor run capacitors and i don't know which capacitors to use as replacement I can’t use this deck for years any help deeply appreciated thank you in advance.

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 4 місяці тому

      Hi, from the schimatic, both reel motors have a 4+4uF/250V cap. You can't find caps like that any more. You have to buy two 4uF/250V film caps and wire them accordingly.

    • @zipnemesis
      @zipnemesis 4 місяці тому

      @@alexismethenitis Thank you very much

  • @springguntunes
    @springguntunes 4 місяці тому

    On mine, it looks like NAD raised the zeners and resistors high off the pc board. No overheating was observed.

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 4 місяці тому

      Hi thanks for watching. The good thing about NAD is that they update when they find a "bug". Enjoy!

  • @zipnemesis
    @zipnemesis 4 місяці тому

    Excellent thank you

  • @kluck999
    @kluck999 5 місяців тому

    The main problem is usually engines and mechanisms, not electronics).

  • @quebecforce111
    @quebecforce111 5 місяців тому

    the sound of this amp are good? not alots on review on the web

  • @dennycastellanos3627
    @dennycastellanos3627 5 місяців тому

    Hi Alexis Thanks for all your help

  • @sanolivo6867
    @sanolivo6867 5 місяців тому

    I like your style. You do good work

  • @carpenterole
    @carpenterole 5 місяців тому

    hallow my akai ther are no sound (out ) on rigt kanal ?

  • @ptvav
    @ptvav 6 місяців тому

    Hello. Please tell me, today do you still consider the NAD 302 a good amplifier or should you look towards the 352, 356? I have a Dynaudio Emit M20 and they need an amplifier with some punch and many people say that NAD is suitable for inexpensive ones. There is no money for KRELL or HEGEL(((. Thank you

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 6 місяців тому

      Hi, I do not believe the 302 will have any trouble driving those speakers. If you want you can try the 304 with more "horse power"!

  • @johanburger4454
    @johanburger4454 6 місяців тому

    What device would you recommend using with this amplifier. I'm looking for something that has a USB port that reads flac. Ila novice, please help. Love the Nad, I have had it for 30yrs

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 6 місяців тому

      Only devices that have a line out (either RCA to RCA or mini jack to RCA) can be connected to this amp. This amp is pure analog, no digital inputs. You can connect any digital device that plays flac (PC, MAC, digital walkman) either through Line out if they have it or through a usb interface. I use a HiFi Walker with a mini jack to RCA cable to any input on the amp.

    • @johanburger4454
      @johanburger4454 6 місяців тому

      @@alexismethenitis does the walker play flac mate?

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 6 місяців тому

      @@johanburger4454 Of cource up to 192KHz/24Bit

  • @polyglosystic.
    @polyglosystic. 6 місяців тому

    I own two of these amplifiers, a C316BEE and a C356BEE. I had the same heating problem with the C356BEE, I replaced both the zener diodes with 5W zeners, and the resistors (3.3 ohm/2W and the 51 ohm/5W). Regarding the cooling solution I simply bought the "AC Infinity AIRCOM S7" and placed it on top of the unit; it is a more elegant solution to this problem.

  • @smbanandanand4566
    @smbanandanand4566 6 місяців тому

    Which desoldering (make and model) are you using please ?

  • @csab1hd1
    @csab1hd1 6 місяців тому

    Ihave two of 590s, with two different main pcb... one is similar like this but the other is a basically different version... i dont know what happened, older or why ...

  • @marcelvanooststroom1733
    @marcelvanooststroom1733 7 місяців тому

    Nice job Alexis. Finaly somebody has done an electrical adjustment on a Sony ES deck. I’ve done mine (TC-K750ES). A few points I want to highlight: Is your multimeter capable of reading the right AC voltages at 19kHz? (MPX-Filter check). As far as I know the UNI-T meter goes up to 10kHz when measure AC voltage. A multimeter drops down the reading at higher frequencies. Maybe an oscilloscope would help if you have one. For the Erase Current Adjustment you need to adjust RV553 at 110mV at 160kHz. I know for sure my Fluke MM can’t handle that frequency when measure AC voltage. Therefore I use an oscilloscope (no software scope). Probably you can’t read a voltage on your meter because of the higher frequency 😉 Do you use the resistors as mentioned in the service manual or do you connect your cassette deck directly to a function generator and/or meters? My regards.

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 7 місяців тому

      Hi Marcel, Thank you so much for visiting and commenting. I'm sure it will be helpful to many. To be honest I did not know if my meter can read or not at those frequencies. I assumed it did. I'm not a pro tech, just a guy who does these things to his hifi because there isn"t anyone any more to do them. As a hobbyist, I can't spent on electronic equipment more than my hifi! Of course I followed the service manual to the letter during the calibration. I believe I did a good job since the sound I have from both decks ( I have two) is amazing. Kindest regards,

  • @bertuchi1990
    @bertuchi1990 7 місяців тому

    ABSOLUTAMENTE FANTASTICO.

  • @LenovoLenovo-g2f
    @LenovoLenovo-g2f 7 місяців тому

    Good audio machine.

  • @carloferrari3671
    @carloferrari3671 7 місяців тому

    Hi Alexis, first of all I'd like to thank you very much for the great video and the terribly useful list of capacitors. May I also ask you if you do still have track of the varaible resistors that you did change (their value and type/size)? Should you still have a link at the Mouser/Digikey/whatever components, that would also be great. 😄😄

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 7 місяців тому

      Hi Carlo, thanks for visiting. The parts on Digikey for the resistors are: PTC10LV10-502A2020, PTC10LV10-203A2020 and PTC10LV10-103A2020. 50, 20 and 10 ΚΩ, 10mm VRs.

    • @carloferrari3671
      @carloferrari3671 7 місяців тому

      @@alexismethenitis Thanks again for your kindness, Alexis!

  • @1968shura
    @1968shura 7 місяців тому

    Параша на детских моторчиках😮

  • @user-Specialized.
    @user-Specialized. 7 місяців тому

  • @quangphuongbangcoiquangphu7330
    @quangphuongbangcoiquangphu7330 8 місяців тому

    ❤❤

  • @gheorghefrangulea6686
    @gheorghefrangulea6686 8 місяців тому

    i think it had a service beacause c458 and c945 are original transistors i see that 2sc1845 wich is better than c945

  • @motortheo1
    @motortheo1 8 місяців тому

    Καλησπερα και συγχαρητηρια για τα βιντεο, απ τα καλυτερα στο ειδος τους. Εχω κ εγω 1 NAD 3020e, πριν και μετα απο recapp σε ηλεκτρονικο, συνεχίζει να εχει στο startup κ για 1 ,2 δευτερολεπτα 1V DC στην εξοδο του αριστερου καναλιου κ μετα πεφτει σε λογικα επιπεδα (10 20 mV ). Επειδή ο ηλεκτρονικός ¨σήκωσε" τα χέρια είπα να κανω εδω μια ερωτηση μπας και παρω καποια ιδεά που να ψαξω μετά.. ευχαριστω

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 8 місяців тому

      Καλησπέρα, νά'σαι καλά! Εάν δεν μπορει να ρυθμιστεί από τα ποντεσιόμετρα, αναγκαστικά θα πρέπει να ελεγχθούν όλοι οι πυκνοτές του καναλιού για να δεις ποιός αφήνει DC να περάσει στα ηχεία. Πολύ δουλειά....

  • @ketchup2709
    @ketchup2709 8 місяців тому

    Hi Alexis, fantastic restoration, it's Manoj from India, i have the Same GX4000DB, I need a capstan Sleeve and a Belt if you can help me to get it. Thanks

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 8 місяців тому

      Hi thanks for visiting. If you go to Ebay you can find anything you want.

    • @ketchup2709
      @ketchup2709 8 місяців тому

      Hi, thanks, yes on ebay lot of items there, however being a techy any recommendations from you please.

  • @MothershipOracle
    @MothershipOracle 8 місяців тому

    placed an offer for a 304 on e-bay, after reading a very positive review. i already have a more modern c 326BEE N.A.D, no phono stage, so needed phono inputs for records, as i was looking for a detailed sound, and the N.A.D's have such a great reputation for great sound overall, despite the grey (used to be brown) corporate, business type looks! LOL!! thanks for this demo.

  • @hifirulezzz
    @hifirulezzz 8 місяців тому

    This deck requires to desolder and clean both reverse switches - otherwise, it would not work reliably.

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 8 місяців тому

      Hi thanks for visiting. You are correct, I thought the camera was recording at the time but it wasn't.

  • @ClassicTrialsChannel
    @ClassicTrialsChannel 8 місяців тому

    Still have mine. i bought it in 1994 from a secondhand store. The led screen didnt work correctly, from water damage. the signal was bleeding over from the next bank of leds. which is why i got it cheap. but it was an easy 5 min fix. the top solder joints were corroded together . i cleaned them up and made sure not cross connections and its still working after all these years.

  • @uterpia
    @uterpia 9 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @PanasonicCobra
    @PanasonicCobra 9 місяців тому

    Good job👍👍👍

  • @biggstile
    @biggstile 9 місяців тому

    My auto return won't function. If I take the plater off, I notice the long triangular shaped arm will trigger it to auto return, if I pull it gently. Do you know which piece to adjust inside to trigger auto return? What's it called l, or can you describe it/process to adjust it on the PL-50?

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 9 місяців тому

      Hi, thanks for visiting. If you check the service manual it discribes it in the "adjastment of auto return". You can follow it step by step.

  • @ninhnguyeninh1972
    @ninhnguyeninh1972 9 місяців тому

    Hi Alexis Can you please tell me where you bought the part number to restore this machine Thank you and wish you good health always

  • @carloferrari3671
    @carloferrari3671 9 місяців тому

    Hi Alexis, nice work! May I ask you where did you get the two pinch rollers? Their performace are very critical in that Sony serie and I have not reputable sources for them.. Many thanks!

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 9 місяців тому

      Hi, thanks for visiting. I got them from: www.hifiretroparts.com/

    • @uffepipoli3968
      @uffepipoli3968 9 місяців тому

      @@alexismethenitis Nice site: just what I needed. Thanks again and best wishes for the new year !🙂

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 9 місяців тому

      @@uffepipoli3968 Best wishes for the new year to you too.

  • @rcary
    @rcary 9 місяців тому

    I have a tascam 122 mkii. One of my levels is lower than the other on the VU meter. How would i know if its a low level signal or if the VU meter needs to be trimmed? Would i adjust the record level or playback level pot on the motherboard ? Its a bit confusing, I do have a good test tone calibration cassette if that helps?

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 9 місяців тому

      You have to check your service manual. If you input a known strength signal and both VU meters show the same then it is not the VUs.

  • @RichardLeid-i8q
    @RichardLeid-i8q 9 місяців тому

    Hi. I also have the same unit, it working however when side has most of the tape it start slowing down. What is your recommendation to solve this?

    • @alexismethenitis
      @alexismethenitis 9 місяців тому

      Hi, do you mean during FF & RWD? If yes, check my other GX-77 video for solution.