Sony's Tray Loading Tape Deck! - It’s a cassette drawer! - TC-V7 Review & Repair
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We going to have a look at this gloriously 80s cassette deck. Just the thing to play all your old tapes from the eighties. It needs a bit of fixing, of course, but nothing a bit of grease and a few belts can't fix...
We'll be listening to vintage hifi sounds of analog audio on magnetic media in no time! As soon as we figure out what is wrong with the drawer loading mechanism.
The model is a Sony TC-V7 Cassette Deck, and it was designed to go with the V7 hifi system, also featured briefly in the video, complete with tray loading record player/turntable and one of the very first CD players Sony ever produced!
Enjoy this foray into retro hifi - more to come, so stay tuned!!
Please note, this video is for entertainment purposes only. Don't try any of this yourself.
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I do love how mechanical a tape deck is. Never seen an ejecting one like this before. great video!
So many moving parts to drop and/or lose. 😅
@@TheBasementChannelI have a bang and olufsen tray loading deck made out of aluminum
@@stpworld that sounds amazing. Do a video for us cassette player nerds.
I have before but i can again I got it refurbished one year before lock down there was a vendor in denmark selling rebuilt units and he converted it to 120volts for me and I will do that i have to find some video game music as those don't hit copy rights. @@TheBasementChannel
@@TheBasementChannel i did upload a video let me know when you see it.
Reminds me of the mechanism in the Sony SL-HF750 Betamax. I have similar larger silver Sony components from 1983, all the belts were bad and difficult to replace in those cassette decks too.
Good thing we only have to change them every 30 years or so!
I have a Proton deck with a similar slide out mechanism. I recapped it, replaced the bulb, and it works well.
Love how in-depth you are with these videos.
Amazing system too!
Hey thanks! Nice of you to comment. Yes, I love this system, something a bit different.
Nice design from the 70/80 era.
I like the light coloured professional studio equipment design with coloured push-buttons.
Yeah me too!
What a cool setup! Well done working inside that, certainly requires patience
This was a test of mine for sure, video doesn’t show, but it took me two days of fiddling to get the belts done!😬 thanks for the comment!
I bought one exactly like this, a couple years ago when I was wee enough that the 50 bones I'd paid were a big deal. I stumbled into exactly each and every one of your issues - except that I didn't, like you have, figure out the stiff cog, so I left it at my handyman uncle's house to get fixed.
Never saw it again.
Apparently his son accidentally bundled it with a bunch of stuff that was heading to the dumpster.
I've since bought a Denon DR-F7. But I did get the system's amplifier as a sort of comeback.
Both are 100V since they come from Japan. I'll need to figure out replacing both their transformers with an old PC's power supply. Wish me luck.
What a shame you lost it! Hope you get to enjoy your new setup, and the transformer swap goes smoothly.
Great video. Loved the deck and your patient handling to get it working👍
Thanks!
Now that was very nice and relaxed video. Not sure I have ever seem a HiFi like this so thank you for showing us.
You’re welcome Lee! Thanks for the comment.
Great to see this machine. It was my first knowing of this type of tape player back to 90s, from a very old magazine, some wrong had a drawer type tape player and wrote an artical about it. finally saw it, thanks.
You’re so welcome! I never knew this existed until I came across the other components and decided to google what the tape deck looked like. Then I knew I had to find one!
Nice. I have a Braun C3 which also slides out in a similar manner.
Cool! The Braun is a neat looking machine.
just discovered the channel, it's awesome!! quality videos, quality content!
Why thank you for the great feedback! Hope you enjoy 😊
Beautifully styled set but that cassette deck takes the prize! Japanese tech at its prime.
Yes, I just love the unnecessary complexity! They did it just because they could.
Nicely done.
Loved this! What a crazy thing! The best way had back in the 80's was a dual tape Amstrad job. Great for copying spectrum games 😂
Dual tapes were so handy!
Great video I have a few of the components already,what are the model numbers of the CD player and graphic equaliser please? 🙏
I just loved everything about the Sony design aesthetic of the 80s it really was a head and shoulders above most other companies in terms of pushing the design and had very futuristic looking designs. This system reminds me of the Sony profeel component TV system for some reason.
You live a very charmed life to be able to get hold of equipment in such perfect condition, boxed and with instructions - normally the membranes deteriorate or are a badly damaged.
I tried looking for the cassette deck in the UK and what I found was an ugly mess😢
(Any chance you could turn the backing track down a little bit for future videos.The bass on this particular video was a little bit intrusive)
Keep up the great content 👍😎
Thanks for the great comment! Sony really lead the way during the 80s and were the masters of miniaturisation.
I’ll take note of the backing music request, thanks for the heads up.
Love the asthetic of that HiFi. Things seemed to have a more stylised inventive look back then,
Yes this range from Sony was so unique. They went full on 80s aesthetic but worked hard to keep the quality and functionality in the product as well.
Nice work mate. Yeah no matter how many mixed packs of belts you have, there's always one that won't be in there
Thanks! Why do there have to be so many sizes?!
In a way I miss that giant stacks like this were how you did music. In another way I like being able to fit into my own house.
Bring back the stack!
I had this one as a kid / teen, but without the CD player. Should've never sold it 😢
Hindsight is a cruel master!
Amazing video! Trying to repair a Sony Video8 deck with a tray loading system. What grease are you using?
Thanks! I usually use either a PTFE dry lubricant or Lithium grease.
I think using the 7-78 PRF spray actually made the tray loading mechanism worse. Do you think using your Lithium grease would make the difference? Thanks
Hi, great video :) just got this tape deck and this vid will be invaluable to me in repairing it. What I would really like to know is, what is the model number of the record deck? Thanks and keep up the good work :)
I think it’s Sony model PS-FL77 👍
I have the same deck. In auto reverse mode the head looks like it is out of allignment. What are those 2 set adjustments for on the tray?
Azimuth adjustment
Great video ! I was wondering if you could tell me more about the matching graphic equalizer and the matching speakers for this model, please? What are the respective model names?
Not sure Marko, but google probably does!
@@TheBasementChannel Thank you for taking the time answering me. Apparently the APM-700 are the recommended matching speakers according to an old German catalog from 1983 👍 And for the graphic equalizer I was thinking of the SEH-V5. I recently managed to buy the remote with the control cables, I am so thrilled to control the hifi system with it now ! Still missing the CDP-11S though 😭
@@markolau6624 great info, thanks for reporting back 👍
I don’t think the CD player was technically part of the system, or it would have had a V5 designation in the model name. And while it looks similar to the rest of the system there’s a few design differences.
@@TheBasementChannel Actually the CDP-11S you have is a (v) version. There were 3 versions of this CD player the (s), the (b) and the (v). And it was in fact part of the entire Precise V7 system 👍
Oh that’s good to know, thanks!
You’re not a true grandparent without one of these near your TV 😂
You’d be a pretty cool grandpa with this awesome unit!
hi, I have 2 of them and bought a pair belt kit,s it has 5 belts in it and i've changed 4, for the love of god I can't find where the 5th one goes but I know it goes to the light sensor, I stripped the top part of the tray and took out the plastic, if I press play it plays for a second or 2 before stopping but if I shine a torch in it contimues playing, any help you could give would be a godsend, by the way that leaf switch underneath the deck is a nightmare, any help would be appreciated, i've checked the service manual and still can't see where the belt goes
Thanks for reaching out! I had the exact same question about the extra belt and I even emailed the supplier about it, but no response. I came to the conclusion it’s unneeded and it’s joined my rubber belt collection.
I also got caught out by the light sensor, and I figured out when you are testing the tape transport, the silver cover is still off and the sensor needs the silver cover to work. It should play fine once all back together and the silver plate is back in place.
Great work on scoring two of these! You must have more patience than I 😂
First time watching I 'liked' your video.
Thanks for the engagement! It really helps out those of us with smaller channels, keep it up!
What is the model number on the CD player? (Can confirm correct equalizer is SEH-V5)
Hey sorry for the delayed reply. The matching CD is the CDP11S. It’s not strictly part of the V5 series but it matches in nicely.
I was just about to buy one but I don’t have your patience. I commend you.
They can certainly take a bit of a time investment. Thanks for your kind comment!
How did you get the stuck spindle moving again?
Pretty sure I just worked it back and forth until it came right.
hello, tell me, do you have a remote control for this kit? What can the remote control? I'm just putting together the same set.
No I can’t find a remote anywhere 😢
@@TheBasementChannel sony st-v7 do you have a manual for this device?
@@user-ez4pi4tv1r www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/sony/st-v7.shtml
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Whether it is for sale
I just missed out on an eBay ad for one today. Don't suppose you're willing to sell this one?
You’d have to pry it out of my cold dead hands I’m afraid.
I bought a good conditioned Sony ev 850 ps video 8 PCM device, all is functionally ok , the charge system cassette is very similar as the model showed in your video, ..and unfortunately , I do not understand why by openind thé chariot of cassette Drawer is doing a strong noise , is buzzing during the opening and closing the Chariot, but the mechanisms do his working as well,l only is only occurring , when I open and close the slide cassette Chariot , what can it be... motor ?
As I before mentioned,
the Player ist functional, thé Tape working well , Rew and forward working well too
I can't no find why this noise is coming only by charging cassette inside the device.
Need thé mechanism rail Drawer Deck slider to bé greased or it is the bell dilatation who is failed?
Thank you in advance for your réponse
Regards Chris
Hi Chris, sounds like a slipping cog. I looked up your device, and it’s very different from this I’m afraid. Sorry I don’t have much experience with VCRs. Good luck 🤞
The design and idea of a tray is awesome. but bending this high amount of cables with every open/close seems to be a compromise to make it happen. I stay with the way to lock every cable in place and avoid every movement. the solder joints, connectors and cables itself will thank you.
Yes, it’s the trade off for this design. And a high amount of complexity to solve a problem that didn’t need solving. Still think it’s super cool though!
Hi there ,Your channel is very informative for me. I am computer hardware engineer but basically electronics technician. Specially interest in Sony mini components i have ss 3gx speakers and needs Sony mini components amplifier as I see in your collection. if you have spare pls let me know dear. I am very happy to see your marvelous channel.
Glad you enjoy the content!
I'm in l😍ve! Awesome!
Me too! Feel free to check out my longer video showing a closer look and detailing the repair 👍
I love sony
Yeah, they’re alright 👍
I have the equalizer, but I’m in the US. It’s marked SEH-V5.
I found this video because I have the tape deck, but it’s not in great shape. 🥲
Very cool! I hope you can get the tape deck functional again. Feel free to reach out if I can help in any way.