I have a LAB-400. One undocumented "feature" is that the cueing only lowers all the way down when the turntable is spinning, so what you're seeing is normal for this model.
...exactly, I purchased an used 400, and was devastated when attempting to use the cueing lever when the unit was off....but found out that the unit had to be running before it worked. But I have another issue with the cueing, similar to yours at the end of this video
I purchased a LAB 420 (was supposed to be new) back in the day from Radio Shack. I got it home set it up and found out it was defective. I really liked the turntable but it was defective. It skipped across the record album every time you tried to play an album. The store owner sent it in to be repaired a total of 5 times and each time after set up it still skipped across the record. Found out eventually that the turntable was a demonstrator unit that was out on a shelf being messed with by who knows how many people. I was 17 years old at the time and my stepfather had to go with me to the store before the store owner would refund my money that I paid in cash for a NEW LAB 420 turntable. Always wished I had gotten a good turntable in the beginning. I really liked the wood-grain veneer plinth and the black metal control plate. They were beautiful IMO. This unit you're working on reminded me of my bad luck back then. 😖
Man, that sucks! It’s the worst when you’re pumped for something and it just doesn’t work. At least now you know to look for the real deal! Hope you find a turntable that rocks your socks off!
I have a LAB 400. The cueing lift isn't lifting as high as it used to. It doesn't shut down automatically anymore. It keeps replaying the record over and over.
There is a mechanism that will silence the output when the TT is cycling through a start or stop. Follow the cartridge leads and you will see them. On one 400 I am restoring, the right side was silenced until I tapped on the plinth. I simply blew some air and treated the contacts with deoxit, and corrected the issue. Let me know if you cannot find the mechanism, I can take pics and send to you. Thanks for the video btw, and look fwd to more info on the 400.
That filthy thing looks like something I got from my brother, he found in a storage locker .. anyway I haven't finished video yet, but you'll probably fix it
I have a LAB-400. One undocumented "feature" is that the cueing only lowers all the way down when the turntable is spinning, so what you're seeing is normal for this model.
Thank You for the information. Noted.
@@RetroGamingWithHopper You're welcome! Just finished both videos - congrats on fixing your speed issue! This is a great turntable.
...exactly, I purchased an used 400, and was devastated when attempting to use the cueing lever when the unit was off....but found out that the unit had to be running before it worked. But I have another issue with the cueing, similar to yours at the end of this video
I purchased a LAB 420 (was supposed to be new) back in the day from Radio Shack. I got it home set it up and found out it was defective. I really liked the turntable but it was defective. It skipped across the record album every time you tried to play an album. The store owner sent it in to be repaired a total of 5 times and each time after set up it still skipped across the record. Found out eventually that the turntable was a demonstrator unit that was out on a shelf being messed with by who knows how many people. I was 17 years old at the time and my stepfather had to go with me to the store before the store owner would refund my money that I paid in cash for a NEW LAB 420 turntable. Always wished I had gotten a good turntable in the beginning. I really liked the wood-grain veneer plinth and the black metal control plate. They were beautiful IMO. This unit you're working on reminded me of my bad luck back then. 😖
Man, that sucks! It’s the worst when you’re pumped for something and it just doesn’t work. At least now you know to look for the real deal! Hope you find a turntable that rocks your socks off!
I have a LAB 400. The cueing lift isn't lifting as high as it used to. It doesn't shut down automatically anymore. It keeps replaying the record over and over.
There is a mechanism that will silence the output when the TT is cycling through a start or stop. Follow the cartridge leads and you will see them. On one 400 I am restoring, the right side was silenced until I tapped on the plinth. I simply blew some air and treated the contacts with deoxit, and corrected the issue. Let me know if you cannot find the mechanism, I can take pics and send to you. Thanks for the video btw, and look fwd to more info on the 400.
There's an easy way to check the coils on the needle cartridge with a multimeter to help with the sound output issue (they can fail.....)
Is the grease a specialized type ?
Where can I find that 470 25v speed control?
That filthy thing looks like something I got from my brother, he found in a storage locker .. anyway I haven't finished video yet, but you'll probably fix it
Dampening fluid?
I think it's just the tolerances are so close it takes time to push the air out.
The LAB-400 was made by Toshiba.
Thank You for the info.