Sam S. Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Hi --- before looking for a tech, I thought I'd ask and see if anyone has suggestions for me to try here. Have an Akai AP-004 that spins and functions fine with one exception -- The unit has a typical tonearm up and down in the back, but doesn't have a start button. Rather, in the right front of the unit, there is a button that can be moved back for "Repeat", and if it is moved forward, it is the "Start/Cut" button. So, in an ideal world, hitting start/cut either starts the process of the tonearm playing, or stops it whilst playing. The issue is that when playing, and then hitting the start/cut button to stop, the tonearm just re-starts over and over. No way to end the cycle without unplugging. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Sam S. said: Hi --- before looking for a tech, I thought I'd ask and see if anyone has suggestions for me to try here. Have an Akai AP-004 that spins and functions fine with one exception -- The unit has a typical tonearm up and down in the back, but doesn't have a start button. Rather, in the right front of the unit, there is a button that can be moved back for "Repeat", and if it is moved forward, it is the "Start/Cut" button. So, in an ideal world, hitting start/cut either starts the process of the tonearm playing, or stops it whilst playing. The issue is that when playing, and then hitting the start/cut button to stop, the tonearm just re-starts over and over. No way to end the cycle without unplugging. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks! Here is a link for the service manual from the Akai 004 . You may study this carefully and maybe you´ll find an answer to solve your technical problem. https://www.vintageshifi.com/repertoire-pdf/pdf/telecharge.php?pdf=Akai-AP-004-004D-004X-Service-Manual.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam S. Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 Thanks, MicroMara. This gives me a few things to look at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Hello, started to link to the users manual also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Sam S. said: Hi --- before looking for a tech, I thought I'd ask and see if anyone has suggestions for me to try here. Have an Akai AP-004 that spins and functions fine with one exception -- The unit has a typical tonearm up and down in the back, but doesn't have a start button. Rather, in the right front of the unit, there is a button that can be moved back for "Repeat", and if it is moved forward, it is the "Start/Cut" button. So, in an ideal world, hitting start/cut either starts the process of the tonearm playing, or stops it whilst playing. The issue is that when playing, and then hitting the start/cut button to stop, the tonearm just re-starts over and over. No way to end the cycle without unplugging. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks! 2 possibilities , the Akai Auto return either needs a repair or an adjustment , on some Akai TTs there is a set screw adjustment at the base of the tonearm pivot , usually called Screw A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Thenn thought you may have already. Has the TT sat for awhile unused? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam S. Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 Thanks, Randy. I'll look for screw A. Billybob --- my daughter has been using this for over a year. Sat before that, but I had it looked over before she started using it. It looks to me like at least some of the parts are lubed, so I image that occurred when it was looked over. Of course, she hadn't complained about anything until recently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Not suggesting that you open up the chassis unless manual gives you a plan. Maybe daughter never had the problem. When I have been in vintage before, found some looseness obvious in places, even electrical contacts not closing fully. Took a good look earlier at TT and see it still popular. Let us know... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam S. Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Thanks. I did open er up and looked over the manual. Couldn’t notice anything obvious so it’s time to realize my limits and get this to a tech. Thanks for suggestions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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