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Panasonic RQ-2102: Where can I get power transformer?

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:47:49 -0700

Where can I get AC power transformer for Panasonic RQ-2102 cassette player.

⟐ Answer edited September 03, 2024 at 17:47 MST

Panasonic RQ-2102: Is there any way I can disable the microphone?

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:40:13 -0700

The recording quality is nice, I do it through jacks from my pc to the mic input, but the on board mic also works during the process so it picks up every little sound in the room.

Is there any way I can completely disable the on board micophone? Or any efficient way to cover it up? Let me know!

(okay this is really interesting, I read the manual, says the built in mic is automatically disabled when I record from the mic input, but nope, I wish it were like that.)

⟐ Commented February 18, 2019 at 19:40 MST

Panasonic RQ-2102: Why can't I get the protruding heads back into place

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 06:36:25 -0700

I was able to remove a cassette that had ben inserted upside down and jammed the machine, but in that process, the heads popped out to a position of protruding into the area where a cassette should sit. The door closes, and the Eject button works, but, when power is on, the rollers don't rotate, and I certainly can't get a cassette in as the heads are occupying part of the area where cassettes should sit. Can it be fixed, and, if so, how?

⟐ Commented November 27, 2017 at 6:36 MST

Panasonic RQ-2102: MB-3A circuit wire configuration

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 02:27:30 -0700

my wires disconnected and i’m not sure where to solder them on

my mistake, mines a national rq 2120 it was made in singapore so the asian market. i cant find anything on these man

⟐ Edited by author December 23, 2025 at 2:27 MST

Panasonic RQ-2102: Monitor port one sided?

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:47:36 -0700

I was wondering if the monitor port on the RQ-2102 only has audio for one side of earphones, or if I needed to see if I could fix whatever the problem might be on mine.

⟐ Commented November 29, 2022 at 0:47 MST

Panasonic RQ-2102: The counter has some defect and starts making the clicking sound.

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 08:13:23 -0700

I also have this problem when the counter gets to a certain count on the 100’s cog. The counter has some defect and starts making the clicking sound. It also stops advancing the counter. I just press the reset button on the counter and the clicking noise goes away until it counts back up to that troubled spot.

⟐ Answer edited October 31, 2018 at 8:13 MST

Panasonic RQ-2102: Clicking sounds on my RQ-2102

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 22:26:58 -0700

Why is there clicking sounds playing when I try to play a tape? I have tried solving this by changing the batteries but it has not worked.

⟐ Answer deleted October 30, 2018 at 22:26 MST

Panasonic RQ-2102: Where can I buy a battery cover relacement?

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 09:18:18 -0700

My battery cover is missing. Where can I buy a replacement?

⟐ Commented September 16, 2018 at 9:18 MST

Panasonic RQ-2102: Volume struggle and jack replacement.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:11:41 -0700

Hi, I just bought it second-hand. When I adjust the volume, make noises very uncomfortable. Is there any way I can sort it out?

Also, how can I replace the jack to plug headphones?