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  • Tape head demagnitisersGuys, am I right in thinking that if I make a small electromagnet out of a steel nail and some ECW, power it with a low voltage AC source, bring the …

    ... the nail close to a tape head, then slowly take the nail ... /> Problem is, I have a tape deck that up to now ... proved as reliable as a tape deck can be (it's ...
    DEATH DEATH May 2007 Hardware
  • Mia ? Ultimate Play the Game Tape Head CleanerI see this cassette on ebay and don't see on this site. Why ? [url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZX-Spectrum-Game-Ultimate-Play-the-Game-Tape-Head-Clean…

    ... -Game-Ultimate-Play-the-Game-Tape-Head-Cleaner-/291168985528?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX ...
    Gennady Demidenko Gennady Demidenko June 2014 MIA/STP/SDP
  • Most preferred tape deck?I'm in the market for a retro cassette deck for use with my speccy. Are there any particular makes/models I should keep an eye out for?

    ... nothing more than the occasional tape head clean, i also use it to ...
    jammajup jammajup November 2012 Hardware
  • Tape not loading - ideasI have two spectrum 48k rubbers. The tape drive is one that has a data mode and a ph mode. The data mode overrides the volume control. Prior to last…

    ... spectrum 48k rubbers. The tape drive is one that ... the best I got a Tape loading error.

    tape to be ok for ... tape. Can anyone think of anything else to check for? (head ... still bits available to clean the tape head with/do alignment. If ...
    Toxitalk Toxitalk June 2007 Hardware
  • Tape loading issues - can anyone help?Hi, I have just bought a +2 which has a problem. Whenever I try to load a tape the spectrum refuses to acknowledge what I am doing. I have tried in …

    ... try to load a tape the spectrum refuses to ... cyan border. Instead the tape just runs with no ... br /> I have tried a tape I know loads (tested it ... screw between the tape desk and the tape controls.
    ... 've given the tape head a cursory clean but there doesn't ...
    Outraged Donkey Outraged Donkey July 2008 Hardware
  • +2 floating tape headI know many have had problems with the +2 datacorder, but I'm not giving up easily ;) One of my stack of +2's has a working taperecorder, but it's l…

    ... 's like the head is moving as the tape plays: the sound ...
    bverstee bverstee June 2013 Hardware
  • Unable to load tapesHello, Can anyone help me,I have a grey 128k,When I connect everything up to my TV,I get a loading screen,but when I go to load a tape,nothing happen…

    ... a tape,nothing happens,the tape is going around in the tape player ... do? Do I need to clean my tape head? Its not the leads ...
    Dazza75 Dazza75 March 2012 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • +2 Tape inputHi, my +2 tape player has died. It started off with most of the wires detatching at the solder points, so I rewired using a couple of images/diagra…

    Hi,

    my +2 tape player has died. It started ... the wires coming from the tape head connenct to the cassette board ...
    rune rune April 2014 Hardware
  • +2 external tape input. Best method?I've seen various ways of connecting an external tape input to a +2, like soldering the wires directly to where the tape head connects to the tape bo…

    ... ways of connecting an external tape input to a +2, like ... directly to where the tape head connects to the tape board or tapping ... into the connector from the tape drive to the main board ... various other points on the tape board, but what is the ...
    whoremoan whoremoan December 2014 Hardware
  • Cleaning a +2AI just acquired a +2A (quite rare in Holland actually) and the casing is really dusty and dirty. Now, in ZX Format no. 9 there was a guide to clean a…

    ... 1 for details on the tape deck, most useful when ... entire thing: remove the tape drive and circuit board etc ... /> 5) To clean the tape drive use cotton buds and tape head cleaning fluid ... .

    6) Now clean the case ...
    dasteph dasteph June 2005 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • old tapeshy there! i have a problem with my spectrum 48k. my brother and i have found it on the attic, its 24 yr old and it still works great! but i have prob…

    Give the tape head etc a good clean with some head cleaner and sponge swabs ... /> Once done get a new tape and type in a little ... +2 it may be the tape belt that need replacing.
    head if you've exhausted all ...
    BruceNorton BruceNorton December 2006 Hardware
  • Tape not loading - ideasI have two spectrum 48k rubbers. The tape drive is one that has a data mode and a ph mode. The data mode overrides the volume control. Prior to last…

    ... bud, press play on the tape recorder and rub all the ... head clean hasn't worked as this setting does varie from tape to tape ... the sound as "schrill" and clean sounding as possible, one way ... have something wrong with the tape recorder internally that is maybe ...
    +2MAN +2MAN June 2007 Hardware
  • External tape player into +2AMy tape player keeps acting up on my beloved :roll: +2A, tried cleaners and adjusting the head. No luck. Is there any way of connecting an external …

    ... part of the tape.

    A stereo head reads 2 thinner ... lanes, the cars (being the tape head) are driving over the center ... />
    A stereo head reading a mono tape. The head is reading the ... and give it a service/clean.
    FrankT FrankT August 2007 Hardware
  • new to spectrum and problem with +2Hello to all guys, I've been around in the forum since a couple of days now and I've been reading various threads. My small speccy history: I've re…

    ... chips and also the head of the tape (dunno if that ... electronics it wouldnt heart the tape machine).

    ... the tape and all are well connected and clean, also ... loading.
    One other tape...gave me a message ... alignment of the tape head you mentioned?
    Plink Plink March 2008 Hardware
  • Tape loading issues - can anyone help?Hi, I have just bought a +2 which has a problem. Whenever I try to load a tape the spectrum refuses to acknowledge what I am doing. I have tried in …

    ... red/cyan border. Instead the tape just runs with no effect ... the screw between the tape desk and the tape controls.

    tape head a cursory clean but there doesn't ... actually mentioned is whether the tape loading sounds are audible on ...
    Phu Phu July 2008 Hardware
  • Dead microdrive advice plsHi, I recently got a box of bits off ebay, and one of the items is a dead microdrive. Now assuming the motor inside it works (I havnt tried putting…

    ... that you just need to clean the tape head. The other thing to ...
    rwap rwap January 2009 Hardware
  • Tech question about microdriveshi ! I dont know if someone out there can help me I recently got my paws into an interface 1 and 2 microdrive units form an ebay auction they wore …

    ... tape head cleaner on a cotton bud and then trying to clean ... the microdrive head through the ... much difference cleaning the head can make). You ... to get to the tape head but you have to ... behind the tape (just like an audio tape, but smaller ...
    Jimmy Jimmy February 2009 Hardware
  • VHS tape degradation - fatal to VCRsI wrecked two VCRs with VHS tapes which appeared to have undergone some sort of chemical degradation before I realised what was going on. I eventuall…

    ... the tape materials.

    It should be possible to clean ... the heads - though not with one of those tape head ... with videotape, never with audio tape.

    The best ... and clean it VERY thoroughly.

    Check every tape near ...
    Yowl Yowl April 2009 Chit chat
  • +2a doesn't load anymorea machine i got on ebay a couple months back, always had the odd game that wouldn't load, but now it seems to have stopped working alltogether. soun…

    ... /> 1) Find a game tape in your collection that is ... test the tightness of the tape).
    2) Play ... azimuth alignment screw (during tape playback) to get the ... q-tip and carefully clean the tape head (I might get ... drive will disable the tape function as the +2A ...
    ASM ASM October 2010 Hardware
  • ZX Microdrive endlessly spinningHi, I've got 2 ZX Microdrives that behave very similarly, basically they seem to be receiving commands nicely, but no matter whether i LOAD SAVE or …

    Yes you have to remove the aluminium cover - there are two screws underneath it. Use a hairdryer to heat the glue so you don't bend the cover.

    You can then clean the tape head and roller as well as turn it upside down (just in case)
    rwap rwap October 2010 Hardware
  • Microdrive MaintenanceHi All I've come into possesion of two microdrives and 5 cartridges. I have an interface 1 which I believe is fine. I can issue commands to the micr…

    ... alcohol (also sold as tape head cleaner) to clean the heads of the ...
    wozname wozname January 2011 Hardware
  • Successful Microdrive cart repair.....but only on one cart! Basically, cut the sponge off a cassette and glued it on, worked, chance in a million most probably!

    ... appears to be dirty tape head, give that a clean every time before ...
    Macc Macc March 2011 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Loading from Tape PlayerOk I have a rubber key 48k. I can load games from the output of my pc just fine. I got a sony shoebox tape player off Macc and it just won't load. …

    ... =zxmatt;518811]i understand good clean, but the other bit???????????[/QUOTE ... that adjusts the tape head in line with the tape. This link is ...
    Modge Modge March 2011 Hardware
  • A little bit of help.Good Evening, I am new to the ZX Spectrum so please do not grill me! I recently picked one up (being interested in Vintage/Retro Video Gaming) I ha…

    ... />
    1) The tape head is dirty, you can clean it with alcohol ... time.

    2) The tape head is out of alignment. Insert ... a cross head jewelers screwdriver into the little ... not. ;)

    4) The tape head is worn (very rare I ...
    RobeeeJay RobeeeJay December 2011 Hardware
  • Unable to load tapesHello, Can anyone help me,I have a grey 128k,When I connect everything up to my TV,I get a loading screen,but when I go to load a tape,nothing happen…

    ... tape,nothing happens,the tape is going around in the tape ... Do I need to clean my tape head? Its not the leads ... 2 has an in-built tape recorder, so you do ... not need any tape leads.
    Did you ... tapes?
    Cleaning the tape heads would prove useful if ...
    Alessandro Grussu Alessandro Grussu March 2012 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Faulty 48kHi all, Been a long time since my last vist to the site. I have an issue with a 48k I just picked up. When I type load "" and hit enter nothing hap…

    ... to the Spectrum from the tape recorder. Did you...

    tape recorder?

    ...clean the tape recorder head?

    ...try to load another tape?
    Alessandro Grussu Alessandro Grussu April 2013 Hardware
  • +2a problemHi guys just got a +2a from eBay. I can get the menu screen but none of the keys work. I had a look at the membrane, and it looks faultless. Anyone…

    ... some corrosion on the tape head, which I'll clean when I fit ...
    Lost Lost February 2014 Hardware
  • Sinclair Speccy +2A Tape Loading IssuesHi all I've just got a spectrum off eBay and it wont load tapes Here's a video: [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOvIMj3gKlg[/url] I have ju…

    ... try pressing play with no tape in and the cassette lid ... watch to see if the tape motor is going round ok ... then give the tape head, capstan and spindle a good clean with isopropanol ... 't work then try another tape.
    and if you still ...
    BruceNorton BruceNorton July 2014 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Spectrum 48k ProblemsHi all Got my 48k today but it's playing up abit... First time i turn it on it was like this: [IMG]http://s26.postimg.org/hlg9d3f3d/IMG_20140830_…

    ... />
    Also carefully clean the inside with aerosol tape head cleaner or indeed ... twenty times. This action will clean the contacts.

    The ...
    1024MAK 1024MAK August 2014 Hardware
  • +2A loadingHey - I've been asking on some other threads - but this is the best one to use i think: Only just got myself a +2A and got it working...... I loaded…

    Before adjusting, I would clean the tape head (plus the other parts) as ... things up.

    Tape type head cleaners do work for most ... , but will not completely clean the head if it is badly contaminated ...
    1024MAK 1024MAK December 2014 Hardware
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