Playtape
1200. Cassette
player standard Playtape. Made in Japan. Player
Dimensions 215 x 135 x 60 mm. Weight 900 g. Dining 6 v,
the four-cell battery C. This standard appeared in 1966,
and became an alternative to standard 8 track. Produced
tapes with different number of magnetic tape, with the
duration of play from 8 to 24 minutes. Structurally they
are similar to cassettes 8 track, but are much smaller. They used tape width of 3,81 mm.
Dimensions of the cartridge 85 x 70 x 12 mm.Reproduction
is a continuous cyclical, as the ends of the tape glued.
Details of the principle of operation of such tapes can
be read in the description of the player
Lloyd's 8 track player
V150. The Player
provides three modes of operation. You can choose to
play one of the two mono channels or stereo mode. As
players 8 track, the kinematics is very simple, because
there are no units rolling and rewinding is not
provided. Circuit collected on five transistors, 2SB186
(3 pcs.), 2SB187 (2 pcs.), And two transformers. The
amplifier provides excellent volume with a satisfactory
sound quality. In addition to volume control and mode
switch on the rear panel is headphone jack. No no no
buttons, and play is when a player is inserted into the
cassette. Despite the advanced age machine got me in
good working condition, with traces of repairs I have
not discovered.