Just picked up a Panasonic PV-1730 Hi-Fi VCR

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Originally Posted by vortalexfan

I'm not going to, I'm planning on taking a look at it more closely after I get off work tonight.

Since I now have my 'scope figured out how to work it I'll see if I can figure out what's what on the VCR.

Be sure to check for a shorted electrolytic capacitor somewhere in that motor drive circuit too, could be something as simple as that. As old as it is that's a possibility.