Philips N1502 (VCR N1500 format) video recorder. Part 1.

A Philips N1502 (VCR N1500 format) video recorder, this so-called "garage find" feels more like a spare parts bin.
Can we fix it? Part 1.
Part 2 is here:    • Philips N1502 repair, part 2.  

00:00 Introduction
02:05 First power up
03:02 Inspect heads with microscope
05:25 Switch trouble
08:41 Power Supply
13:34 Mechanics and belts
19:00 Try the deck
20:00 Loading motor
28:00 First attempt at playing a tape
28:43 Rummage in a box of spares
32:12 More heads under a microscope
35:30 First pictures
41:35 Colour pictures
42:46 Colour fault, panel swapping
48:39 Parts worked on so far
51:00 Challenge: What's my next subject?

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Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.

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