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Old 02-14-2014, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Boobtubeman View Post
Just wondering if the capstan is controlled by a switch that shuts down at the end of the tape?
That is the case with my Sony AV-5000A. There is a switch attached to some thick wire that pushes against the tape if the tape is not there the wire will move out and turn the motor switch off.
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