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Topic: Bauer T600 - Help needed
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Martin Dew
Expert Film Handler
Posts: 204
From: Henley-on-Thames, UK
Registered: Jan 2017
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posted October 18, 2017 04:12 AM
Hi Terry, that does irk me that the dealer did not pass on the notes. In this small community, I think it's imperative that we are ethical in our dealings with each other, but apparently some think not.
I also specified in the notes that the volume was low level, and that the sound heads would need replacing. I checked both the playback and erase heads, and they were worn, but I did at least clean them gently with a cotton swab and alcohol as they were caked in oxide. I did connect an extension speaker for Track 1 playback, but still got low output. I don't think I even bothered to connect a speaker for Track 2, so if you're getting good performance on that, there might be some life in the PJ yet, and could suggest there are faults in the pre-amp that need attention?
I believe the removed PCB controlled the motor and the record functions, but others on here might be able to confirm. The by-pass of the PCB was apparently common, as the part was prone to failure, but there was a successful approved modification that kept all the playback functions in check after the mod. I must say I didn't experiment much with it or test any of the record functionality.
I only had a German PDF version of the manual, which didn't help me much - and I think there might be one here on Film-Tech. I asked on the forums whether anyone had an English version, but nothing showed up. I couldn't work out what those two buttons on the front were either! One certainly looked like on/off, but didn't seem to work.
I checked with all the usual suspects if they had spare sound heads and/or the frame counter/PCB assembly, including John White, Bill Parsons etc., but no one could help. I checked the FFR website but did not contact them to ask, although that may be worth doing.
I took the T600 to Harpenden really just to sell it as 'spares or repair', and certainly for the transport case, as I was certain some collector would have been thrilled to get one. That was also why I only put a low price tag on it, and why I clearly listed all its faults.
Please let me know if you manage to revive it. As I'm sure you noticed, it is in excellent cosmetic condition, and must not find its way into a skip. It doesn't appear that there are many of these lovely German machines about!
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David Roberts
Master Film Handler
Posts: 405
From: Suffolk. England
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted October 18, 2017 07:54 AM
Terry, I am a Bauer fan,in fact I only use this make because they don't scratch film. On my 520,there are 2 rocker switches on the front,a powered inching device like you mention,and the other turns the lamp pre heat off and on. On the sound side of things,i have replaced the 4 large capacitors on the main board,these are available from Maplins at a cost of £3 per machine,and are well worth doing,an easy job if you are ok soldering. This has improved the sound,made it clearer,but not louder. I think the heads on these last for ages,also if they were worn,then both tracks would be effected, so hopefully its not a soundhead issue.
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