Let’s journey together to replace two belts that became goo and then put this beast back together and watch it go!
Mitsubishi HS-U560 VHS VCR Repair
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I replaced HS-U57 head that costed me $80. Then found out the main board died. Before throwing it away, I removed the new head, new pinch roller and the belt like this video shows.
If anyone is looking for these 3 parts, let me know.
Very useful thanks. Do you know the belt sizes?
[EDIT: I measured the pulley spacing and came up with suitable replacement Parker o-rings: the small one is a Parker 2-021 (1/16 sq), the long one is a 2-042 (1/16 sq)]
This got my model HS-U48(c) going again.
I HAVE MITTSUBISHI HS-U560 MY DOSIEN:T MOVE YOU COULD TELL WHAT WRONG
So followed your tutorial and took the mechanism out, only to find that both belts were intact. However, when I run the unit, there's a terrible squeal and the tape disengages from the playhead (but doesn't eject). Does this mean that I still need to replace the belts? There's a lot of play on the larger of the two belt. Already cleaned the heads and drum. Thanks!
Databits, great instructional video, systematic, with realistic expectations. My question is: since the belts you ordered in the package you displayed [ SKBK0347] did NOT have the correct belts for the Mitsubishi HS-U560, would you please relate a source to find the 2 belts required for that specific VCR? Based on your extensive experience, I would hope that you might relate a reliable source that charges a fair price. Any info would be sincerely appreciated. Allow me to relate a great economical product to remove the black belt goo from your hands. I have used this product for years with no counter productive effects or results. Try using Coleman fuel, the type used for Coleman lanterns and stoves. It runs about 8 -9 bucks a gallon, and this solvent contains no oily residue. It is a naptha based solvent, it has a neutral Ph of 6.9, and dries within 15 seconds of applying. It will not harm the acrylic or plastic spray covering used to protect the circuit board, it will not harm your skin in any manner, although, of course, it is flammable. It dries and leaves a clean surface whether on your skin, plastic pulleys, rollers,ect. It can also remove tar from your car's paint job without any adverse effect to the gel coating on most of today's cars, trucks,ect. I find it more effective than rubbing alcohol. Please send to me your source for the belts I need, I would appreciate your efforts.
Cracking machine there, the older ones allways seem better 😀
Vcr's pretty much died in the uk, the price was so cheap (£30) that the insides were very nasty indeed, not worth repairing :-(.
1970' and 80's machines were nice to repair and lasted, the ferguson videostar line allways seemed a good machine, even the cheap Orion machines with the white pcbs lasted a good time :-D.
Modern stuff is just depressing, never designed to be repaired unlike the smashing machine you just revived.
I have the same RCA tv as the one sitting under the video monitor.
National = Panasonic. And yes, National was a brand name which never took place in the US. Here in Greece and the Middle East, we had National Panasonic branded VCRs until the early 90s. 🙂 This particular tape is from 1984-85. I have the non-HD version of this exact same tape.
You can download a PDF version of the owners manual here: http://goo.gl/iko7CZ Im sure it will answer most questions about the unit. Per the date in the manual, it came out in 1995, and per a Popular Photography – July 1996 advertisement , it sold for $389.99USD which equates to $ 591.90USD in 2016 money. I have several early Beta's and VHS VCR's – the parts inside are a whole different world in comparison to newer machines, the weight of an older machine is about the same as a 1961 Lincoln Continental sedan, which I'm sure you're aware of! 🙂
Can any one simply explain to me how does the tilted cylinder read the info off the tape and turn it into picture on the tv?
Wow! Look at it roll! Now we can watch Jackie Gleason while we eat
I have a few electronic things that need new belts. A few cassette machines and my mom's old RCA SelectaVision VCR from the 80s.(now mine) It still works but it just needs new belts. I used a rubber band as a temp fix but it's too wobbly.
I own a Kenwood vcr and a Yamaha vcr from the 80's that's fully loaded with features such as vu meters, headphone and mic jacks and much more! I wouldn't trade them for nothing in the world. These vcrs were built during an era, when quality meant something.
I use to own a model very similar to the vcr shown here. My didn't have a jog shuttle control and vu meters. Mine did have the Perfect Tape feature on it. The Perfect Tape function just helps to make the best recording or playback possible according to the grade of the video cassette that you are using. The vcr adjusts accordingly to the quality of the tape.
Writing on the back of the tape cover is arabic, just because you asked.
always wanted a VCR with vu meters still haven't run into one yet 😉 nice video
Belts by British Petroleum – Louisiana Division
National was one of Panasonic's old brands. Lettering could be Thai, Malaysian or Indonesian.
Might want to do yourself a favor and take out that foam 'automatic head cleaner' mechanism.
I need earwax to live
wake up at 11:14 P.M. to use the bathroom and see this video. Nice.
"PerfecTape"
Watch you're tapes perfectly!
Also: FIRST!