Looks like this is just the video I was looking for. I'm trying to help my kids get a little more excited about physical media, just in case, and I found a Panasonic top loading five disc changer, which I like the idea of because it gives them a little more of a view of the mechanics of it. So when I get it home I want to pop it open and clean it out and make sure everything on it runs properly. Panasonic made good stuff back then so I'm expecting it still to work pretty well, I just want to give it a once-over.
Hi Paul, thanks for watching. Vintage Panasonic gear has it's own set of problems. The main issue is leaking capacitors. The caps in question are blue or purple in colour and have a 3 sided triangle symbol on them. Look for blue/green corrosion at the capacitor leads. As these caps leak corrosive liquid the leads turn fuzzy blue. The capacitor dries out and ESR goes up with time. If the leakage is severe the liquid can run down to the board and damage the copper traces.
Nice review video the one I have it’s make the same clicking noise when it eject the cd 💿 it might be common for this model It may be cracked from the same place as yours
Mine was the same story, bought in '84 and sat for 20 years with the same sort of issues. I did pretty much the same as shown in the video and now works fine.
I too bought a CDP 200 new in 1984. I paid $500.00. That was a rugged cd player. I never had a problem with it. Had it for 5 years till they broke into my house and stole it. I loved that cd player. I still have to owners manual, and the sales receipt. Wish I still had it.
Nice! I just bought the same model for $20. Drawer wouldn't open,but I wanted an early player with a silver face. Thanks to Trevor and his bench I degunked all gears,lubed with Deoxit and plays without issue!!! Still can't find instruction/service manual, anybody have it available to download?
OMG, so complicated!!! (absolutely labyrinthian). I have absolutely no knowledge in the field [of electronics] but I am aware that those CD players have hazardous lazer radiation - and you opened it and took it apart with absolutely no protection or even protective wristbands. I don't understand how you "risk" this type of danger?!!!
The CD player works with the "LASER 1 CLASS COMPLIANT" (IEC STANDARD 80625). The radiation are lower than 0.8mW (λ= 780nm wavelenght). No danger for the eyes :)
@@Naitoraven951: Sounds like you are knowledgeable in this field, and I note what you say, but I still do believe the lazer-radiation is unsafe if when you open these things up. And every bone in my body is telling me it's dangerous (like from risk of cancer, etc). And my close friend (who knows a lot about electronics) tells me those lasers are very risky to work with (not just about eyes).
@@bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 Everything can be dangerous in electronics... but laser only if they are superior to Class 1. And nope, I love CD and laser technology but I'm not expert :/
@@Naitoraven951: for me, I just love the music from the CD player but not the technical stuff, bc that's more boy's toys. I'm more into beading and other girl stuff. But if my electrical stuff goes wrong then I am totally lost for what to do but to get help/assistance from the guys (Lol).
I just bought a CDP 200. It got a lube over and it works great. I am very pleased with it. It goes very nice with my 1983 silver Pioneer amp.
Looks like this is just the video I was looking for. I'm trying to help my kids get a little more excited about physical media, just in case, and I found a Panasonic top loading five disc changer, which I like the idea of because it gives them a little more of a view of the mechanics of it. So when I get it home I want to pop it open and clean it out and make sure everything on it runs properly. Panasonic made good stuff back then so I'm expecting it still to work pretty well, I just want to give it a once-over.
Hi Paul, thanks for watching. Vintage Panasonic gear has it's own set of problems. The main issue is leaking capacitors. The caps in question are blue or purple in colour and have a 3 sided triangle symbol on them. Look for blue/green corrosion at the capacitor leads. As these caps leak corrosive liquid the leads turn fuzzy blue. The capacitor dries out and ESR goes up with time. If the leakage is severe the liquid can run down to the board and damage the copper traces.
@@TrevorsBench I'm going to look into that today. Thanks for the tip.
Nice review video the one I have it’s make the same clicking noise when it eject the cd 💿 it might be common for this model
It may be cracked from the same place as yours
Mine was the same story, bought in '84 and sat for 20 years with the same sort of issues. I did pretty much the same as shown in the video and now works fine.
Good to hear. These early CD players were built well. As time went on they got cheaper and more plasticy
I too bought a CDP 200 new in 1984. I paid $500.00. That was a rugged cd player. I never had a problem with it. Had it for 5 years till they broke into my house and stole it. I loved that cd player. I still have to owners manual, and the sales receipt. Wish I still had it.
Nice! I just bought the same model for $20. Drawer wouldn't open,but I wanted an early player with a silver face. Thanks to Trevor and his bench I degunked all gears,lubed with Deoxit and plays without issue!!! Still can't find instruction/service manual, anybody have it available to download?
That a peas of art.
What lubricant or type of lubricant did you use on the metal shaft? What would you use for plastic on plastic? Thanks
Nice 😃👍
Hi thanks for the video, would you please let me know what type of lubricant are you using?
Thanks
I an using a synthetic grease I picked up from the Chinese marketplace. It seems to work well for most applications
Thanks for your quick reply mate, I really appreciate it.
Cheers
Any idea what else could be used? Silicone grease or lithium grease?
I always thought it wasn't a good thing to work on electronics on a carpet because of static electricity not to mention lint and dirt.
Myth busted
@@TrevorsBench😊 Btw What lubricant or type of lubricant did you use on the metal shaft? What would you use for plastic on plastic? Thanks
OMG, so complicated!!! (absolutely labyrinthian).
I have absolutely no knowledge in the field [of electronics] but I am aware that those CD players have hazardous lazer radiation - and you opened it and took it apart with absolutely no protection or even protective wristbands. I don't understand how you "risk" this type of danger?!!!
The CD player works with the "LASER 1 CLASS COMPLIANT" (IEC STANDARD 80625).
The radiation are lower than 0.8mW (λ= 780nm wavelenght). No danger for the eyes :)
@@Naitoraven951: Sounds like you are knowledgeable in this field, and I note what you say, but I still do believe the lazer-radiation is unsafe if when you open these things up. And every bone in my body is telling me it's dangerous (like from risk of cancer, etc). And my close friend (who knows a lot about electronics) tells me those lasers are very risky to work with (not just about eyes).
@@bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 Everything can be dangerous in electronics... but laser only if they are superior to Class 1.
And nope, I love CD and laser technology but I'm not expert :/
@@Naitoraven951: for me, I just love the music from the CD player but not the technical stuff, bc that's more boy's toys. I'm more into beading and other girl stuff. But if my electrical stuff goes wrong then I am totally lost for what to do but to get help/assistance from the guys (Lol).