Beocord vx5000

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filip_kbh
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filip_kbh
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Posted June 19, 2023 at 12:52 GMT
Edited June 19, 2023 at 12:52 GMT
#1657142
Was the VX 5000 available as S-VHS in the US?

I have seen multiple pictures online sporting the S-VHS logo and also this 'review' from Hi-Fi Stereo Review mentioned it is S-VHS.

Location: Copenhagen

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jvezina
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Posted June 19, 2023 at 14:39 GMT
#1657151
Goos morning.

Yes, it was available along with the MX-5000 television (followed by the MX-5500). I still have mine but it is not functional. I have to finish the capacitor replacement when I have time (not a priority). I used it a lot with the TV but it was plagued with the bad capacitor problem described above. Super VHS was a definite improvement over VHS.

Regards,

Jean

 

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filip_kbh
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filip_kbh
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Posted June 21, 2023 at 22:51 GMT
#1657206
Strange that we would only get the normal/standard VHS version in Denmark/Europe - but perhaps it was because S-VHS never really took off here.

Location: Copenhagen

filip_kbh
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filip_kbh
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Posted June 23, 2023 at 18:03 GMT
Edited June 23, 2023 at 18:03 GMT
#1657256
So, I got the belt for the capstan motor. The great news is that the tape loads, the counter counts, the VU meters work, fast forward, rewind and eject work BUT the bad news is that the speed is changing and there are dropouts on the Hi-Fi track. Is there known error for this? I closed the deck and tightened the screws, so I did not check if the bolt is attached to the guiding pole which was mentioned in the old thread about how to repair the VX 5000. I guess I will need to open it to see if that bolt has come lose and is hidden somewhere in the machine.

Location: Copenhagen

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filip_kbh
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Posted June 23, 2023 at 19:05 GMT
Edited June 23, 2023 at 19:05 GMT
#1657257
And ... there is a broken piece of plastic in the insert/eject mechanism :/

I wonder if it can be epoxy'd together ....

But of course that will not fix the speed fluctuations.



 

Location: Copenhagen

GP
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gpv
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Posted June 25, 2023 at 15:41 GMT
#1657288
vx5000 repair update.
Yesterday I connected the vx5000 to the stereo system and I noticed that the audio of one channel is audible low.
Do you know if there is a trimmer to adjust the audio balance?.
Else what could be the problem?
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Die_Bogener
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Posted June 25, 2023 at 18:24 GMT
Edited June 25, 2023 at 18:26 GMT
#1657295
There is a small board on the right side vertical on the lower mainboard. This makes the playback sound.

Never (!!!) change B&O adjustments, it will become only worse.

...and yes, it's a cap problem.

 

VX5000/5500 and 7000 have the same loading gear. The 7000 has a better material, usually stronger.

 
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gpv
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Posted June 25, 2023 at 19:51 GMT
Edited August 12, 2023 at 07:42 GMT
#1657298
Thanks for the answer but I changed all the capacitors, maybe the old owner has calibrated it or a capacitor I changed is faulty but which one ......?

Would this be highlighted in the photo?
DI
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Die_Bogener
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Posted June 26, 2023 at 09:42 GMT
#1657308
This is the board for sound playback.

But... the lower mainboard is still defect. Why not done?

All these caps are dead and will destroy all and everything with acid. It's the complete drive control...
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gpv
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Posted June 26, 2023 at 11:58 GMT
#1657309
Thank you. The photo is taken before the replacement of the capacitors, now they are all new and 105°.

While the sound card you mention I haven't replaced anything yet, now I'll do it right away
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