Thanks for the info and advice.  I will tear into the beocords ASAP as possible.

I have a user manual (copy) on the way, that may help me navigate the remote.

When I powered my Beocord 5000 up for the first time the capstan motor would begin to whine and smell burnt. I went for repair and the problem was not that big, can't remember what it was though 🙂

One of the Beacord 5000's has stopped smoking, so I'm playing with it.  It opens and closes (after 5 seconds or so it closes on its own), counter lights come on, but I can't put a tape in.  Drive mechanism is engaged and the metal tabs that keep you from removing it are in what I assume is the play position. I took the cover off, but haven't done much else.  Any thoughts?

New belts. The maximum load on the belts are when the tapehead bridge engages and disengages so its typical to see the
deck locked midcycle at exactly that point.
If the motor was blocked as the belts went, there will also be a minor repair to do in the power supply (light smoke from a
fusible resistor at the back of the Beocord).
I can supply parts if needed and instructions can be included with the belts to aid removing an eventual stuck tape from the
Beocord without damaging neither the deck nor the tape.

One of the best cassettedecks from B&O.

Martin

Thanks, Martin.  I would like to get a set of belts from you , as well as repairing the power supply.  Now it won't open when you push the panel.  Any info on disassembly/assembly/etc.. would be greatly appreciated.

I have heard these were great decks, thats why I got two. ($8.00 US on ebay for one, the other was a gift).

Let me know how to get the stuff.

Thanks,

GJS

One more thing...Does anyone out there know how to program the start up volume for a Beomaster with MCP.  When I turn it on, it comes on @ 4:0.  I would like to set it @ 2:8 or thereabouts.  I bought a Product Description Beosystem 5000, but although it says you can program it, it doesn't say how to do it.

Thanks for your help.

georganic wrote:

Does anyone out there know how to program the start up volume for a Beomaster with MCP.

STORE, SOUND 🙂

Store, sound, then what? My MCP doesn't have a "sound" button. Volume, status? Or down below balance, bass treble?  MCP 5000

Not all owners realize the MCP has a door...  👍

Martin