Tascam 102 mark 2 cassette

Hi,

it sounds like you need to use the rewind option first to rewind the tape. If the tape isn't rewound, then you're unable to play it. And this might cause the eject issue that you're experiencing as well.

Thank you.

Dual cassette deck are often poorly built and full of problem with age. They are typically not worth repair. Get a good deck like the Tascam 122 Mk II as these can be repairs.
I have consulted with clients that have dual decks and the cost to repair will get you a Tascam 122 Mk II in restored condition and it works much much better. I should know as I have been repairing decks for 40 years so far.

Hi Louise Siegel

By using the a standard Cassette Player

1. Open the tape compartment door by pressing the eject key, usually far to the right and marked with a raised square.
2. Insert the cassette, label side up, with the tape edge facing out.
3. Press and lock down the play key (green with a raised circle / triangle) to start the player.

There is either a cam belt that is lose or the flywheel assist can not move the head base due to hardened grease. It needs to be serviced.

This is easy to take care of just contact Marrs Communications and select the
Supreme" CASSETTE KIT $19.95

http://marrscommunications.com/tascam-cassette-kits

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It is likely that either the drive belt has broken or is slipping. Because the unit is still in "play" mode, the mechanism won't let the door open up. If you have not opened up these units before, do not attempt it now. This unit should be taken to an experienced tech for repair. Where are you located?

Dan

unplug then remove the top cover press down on the cassette release and remove the tape then rewind the part of the tape still sticking out by hand push in the button on the side of the cassette to open the cassette cover

There is an idler wheel behind the platen ( black plate behind the cassette)..replace the idler wheel.

The guy in texas is Marrs communications

The DAT machine needs new belts and maybe some cleaning. These fail all the time due to old belts that lose the tension that is required.