$5.95 Part no. DU-1
THE DUMMIE CASSETTE
In the early years of VCR servicing, there were no dummie cassettes. Those of us in the VCR servicing community can hardly believe what it was like to repair VCRs without one of these things. I don't know how we ever managed to get by. I do know that we sure mangled a lot more tapes and did a lot more guess work because it was nearly impossible to see what was going on underneath the cassette. If you can't see it, you can't fix it. Or at least it's a lot more difficult to figure out.
There were a few VCR models that you could put into a trouble shooting mode and operate without loading a cassette, but they were far and few.
Well, things certainly have changed. Today you can pick up a Dummie Cassette for just a few bucks. It takes less than a minute to load one up and put the VCR through a few functions. You get valuable trouble shooting clues in seconds. When you need to get a good look at what is going on, this tool will certainly let you see it.
If you are a beginner, this gadget can make you look like you have a few years of experience under your belt.
What is it?
Basically, it's a plastic frame that loads like an ordinary VHS cassette. It fools the VCR into thinking it's a real cassette. It trips all sensers and switches required to put the VCR into any mode of operation. For starters:- It has very large holes in it. This makes it possible to see through it to observe what is going on under the cassette. This is excellent for verifying things like brakes, idlers, levers, tension arm, tension band, carriage parts and various linkages are doing what they are supposed to.
- Since it doesn't have any tape in it, there is no need to worry about damaging any.
- Gives you access to the reel tables so you can get a feel by hand if there is adequate torque to turn the reels.
- When troubleshooting, it gives you the best look at what's going on without a regular cassette to obstruct your view.
Even for beginners, this device can shave troubleshooting time significantly. The few dollars you spend on this tool, will more than make up for it in fewer head aches and easier diagnosis.
$5.95 Part no. DU-1
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