I have many units in various conditions and lots of good used blank tapes to sell.Let me know how I can help you.http://pitrod.tripod.com/mr8Tguru.html

Sony SL-HF900 Dream Machine Beta. Great shape. Works fine. Missingfront door panel. Has true jog shuttle/turner combination. Great picture and sound.Asking $275.00 (plus s&h) but will take higher offers.

HELP. My SLHF100 has developed a strange fault. It works perfectly most of the time but has recently got worse. When I try to rewind fast forward play or record the tape stops after a couple of seconds. I have noticed that just before the tape stops a small light ignites with the word "sound" printed next to it. This light stays dormant when the machine works fine. The problem seems to come and go and is present with a wide range of tapes. Any ideas?. Thanks in advance.

Please! Please can anyone help. I've got a Beta prerecorded video that I want to transfer to VHS. Is there anyone that will oblige, I'm willing to pay a fee.

ThanksPaula

Are parts for the Sanyo Betacord VTC-5000 still available in the UK? I need a belt kit, but if heads are to be had (and not too expensive) I wouldn't mind replacing them.

Also, does anyone have a working Beta deck (any model) to sell in the south-east England area?

Sony SL-10 Parts Deck Available: I used this deck to get a replacement antenna switch for another VCR. If anyone needs any parts from it, they'll only cost you shipping and handling.

Parts Not Available: Tape loading mechanism (missing), fast forward and rewind drive unit (incomplete), antenna switch, and remote control.

What Is Available: Front panel (display appears to work), top and bottom covers (some scratches, but not too bad), power supply (powered the display), several circuit boards, miscellaneous bits and pieces, and possibly the heads and motor drive.

Since I can't fully check out the deck's operation, I can't guarantee any parts will work for you.

tell me about how vhs and beta both can be viewed over the web

Yes parts for the VTC-5000 are still to be had! Try Grandata or EconomicDevices. Details in the PALsite directory.

Hi... my dad found a Sony SL-810D superbeta deck at a garage salein Los Angeles for $10; he and I both have lots of beta tapes butboth of our beta machines died a while back so he's quite pleased.But he'd like to see the Operating Instructions/Manual (and maybeeven get the remote control) for the deck (among othe reasons, he'shaving trouble getting it to pick up UHF stations and hopes themanual might help). Does anyone know anything about the 810D? Anyonewilling to fax the manual to me? Thanks!

Hi there. Looking for a manual for a Sony HFR70....specifically, any information on channel selection, channel scan presets or the like....I obtained a machine that seems to think there are only 10 channels in the universe....3,4,6,7,8,9,13,16,38,50....Any help appreciated....

Thanks.

I have several Betas -- they are better! -- but my last one, an early Sony hi-fi, has died. I'm no handyman. Can anyone refer me to a repair shop in the Washington, DC area???

I have 17 SLHF-750 decks in two 7' racks. They are all connected together via ribbon cables, and are connected to a main controller board. I would like to find out more information on them, and if anyone would be interested in purchasing them.

4 sale Toshiba §eta model # VM 401. (NTSC model) $100US. Free shipping to 48 & lower Canada. Excellent shape. Good picture. 12 presets gets up to cable channel 50. Will preset to your favorite channels. Uses wired remote(don't have; sorry). Free tape to start e-mail to [email protected]

Not for nuthin' but what happened to Palsite? I was offline for a week and I can't seem to get into random parts of the site. Hackers?

I have inherited a ton of Betmax tapes. Would like to sell. Send offers.

I have been in contact with Hama who supply various video productsand they have a small number of tape splicing kits left. These special kits include the metalic leader tape used in Betamax tapes.Hama has a website at http://www.hama.co.uk/

-Reply from Hama----------------------------------

The item is still available as a kit but we will no longer be able tosupply spare tapes, my impression is that supply will dry up totallywithin a few weeks/months. Thank you for your interest in our products.

Best regards, Dave. (Tel 01256 374722,Fax 01256 374749)

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I AM LOOKING FOR THE FRONT CONTROL FLAP AND TUNER PRESET FLAP FOR A SONY SLHF950 ALSO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN BUYING A NON WORKING 950 ALSO REQUIRE REMOTE CONTROL IF ANY ONE CAN HELP EMAIL ME OR CALL ME ON01460 75701 OR 07947541642 OR 07971714014UK ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How much is the C20 betamax video worth nowerdays?

Does anyone know of repair shops for betamax in Seattle? Thanks.

A friend who did repairs has now stopped doing them, so I have lost my cheap spares source (trade). Where can I get a drive belt set and idler mechanism for a Sanyo VTCM40 (with new heads)?

Thankyou

My mother has retired and has closed her video store.She has about 400 titles of BETAMAX videos she would like to sell.All are in Like New to Almost New condition. If iterested e-mailme for titles and prices.Thanks.

I HAVE A VERY NICE SELECTION OF SPARE PARTS FOR THE SONY SL-C9UB AND MANY TAPES OF ALL BRANDS. FOR THE C9 I EVEN HAVE REPLACEMENT COMPLETE BOARDS, CARRIAGE PARTS, COMPLETE CARRIAGES, DC/DC CONVERTER AND MANY OTHER PARTS TO INCLUDE ALSO REMOTE CONTROLS.

IF INTERESTED IN ANY C9 PARTS ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CONTACT ME AT [email protected]

OR VISIT MY WEB PAGES AT http://members.aol.com/lucreziagalaxy/index.html

i have 3 sanyo beta machines one of them works fine the others need some work also i have a sony beta machine for trade but i am looking for a sony 8mm player recorder please help

I am in the process of getting a SONY SLO-1800 SuperBETA HiFi Industrial duplicator, and will begin offering the videos we carry in BETA format.

Absolute BETA is out at this time, but does anyone know, or have one that they wish to part with, a multistandard NTSC/PAL/SECAM SuperBETA HiFi VCR?

I am also looking for some 1984-1987 BETA Videos of some Adult Titles that were produced, and would be willing to buy/trade for titles I don't have.

Those who can help can email me, and I can provide them with the list of videos I need. Thanks in advance.

Our first video recorder was a Beta. It was great but you know what happened. No new tapes. I still have the old machine it works okay except it won't rewind. I also have a couple hundred Beta tapes. Nothing racy. Just family and kid stuff. If interested I would like to sell you the whole lot for the price of postage and $1 per tape plus $10 for the machine. Have a few not used Beta tapes, too. Same price. Let me know if interested. [email protected]

Hello BETAHEADS!I have 3 Sony GCS-1 ntsc industrial superbetamax cameras and one sl-hf1000 SuperBetamax w/hifi, als one sl-2000. Everything needs repairing, but Sony will not do it, because they say now my equipment is too old. But I still would like to be able to use it, and I have over 1000 hours of priceless archives from 17 years of doing a cable tv show on that format.Can anybody out there help with ntsc SuperBetamax?

I have a Sony Betamax, SL5000 and I've retired now and after moving several times and getting married again, I really wanted to use my Betamax. I had all the rubber belts replaced and now the repairman in Cammeron, Wisconsin says I need a 'tape drive motor'. It takes the tape but as soon as the motor warms up it quits. I bought all the belts, Operation Manual and Service Manual from Sony, in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. They said the 'tape drive motor' was no longer available. I can't fix it myself so I have to sell it or give it away. I hate to throw it away because it was such a great machine. It looks new. Also, I have aroung 15 or 20 tapes, some recorded and some blank. Please won't someone tell me how to dispose of it? I would appreciate selling it if there is a market for it. I live in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Thanks for advice.....Betsy

Hello All! I have a small problem. Today , as I was loading a battery into my BMC-550, I accidentally broke the battery door. If anyone has a broken BMC-550 which has this part, please e-mail me. Thanks.

Hello all, I have a few questions about my (US) HF-750. When I go to set up the timer my on screen display shows "military time" and the faceplate part shows "12 hour" time. Is this normal? Can I change the on screen display to display "12 hour time"? It's almost an annoyance but will deal with it. Also, for those of you with the HF-750 and the original remote (all I have is a, I assume vhs, RMT-V373A), when you push the button for "on screen display" do you get the timer setting screen or just the counter screen? By pushing the index buttons I do get that stuff on screen, but that is still future reference; in other words I still haven't learned "indexing". The one thing I miss about the old Sanyo Betas, "memory". That's it for now. Carry on. Pepse.

I'm new to this whole beta thing, so I have a few questions... First, I picked up an old video camera recently. It's a Sony HVC-1000, and it has a cable to hook it to a seperate recorder. The guy who i go it from said that it hooks into a Sony SuperBeta recorder. He also said that it wouldn't be too hard to make or buy an adapter to hook it into a regular VHS recorder. Does anyone know anything about this specific camera, where i can find service manuals, ect, and if its possible to hook it to VHS? I've searched the net and haven't found any info about the camera...

Hi!

I have got a question about my Sony C9 Deck (german version) I finally managed to fix yesterday. The Deck runs perfect in my opinion, butone thing: It seems to react to dropouts on the Tape with very visiblewhite lines in the picture. my question is: shouldn´t this coolVCR have a supression circuit for dropouts, and if yes, where canI find it?

Thanks in advance!

I'm trying to locate some movies on Betamax that were made between 1984 and 1987. I know people are buying pre-recorded tapes to re-record on, but I am particularly interested in some Adult Videos that were made.

If anyone has any prerecorded Adult BETA Videos, that they are interested in selling, contact me for a list of what I want, or just email me a list of what you have. As long as BETA PAL/SECAM machines kept the same tape speed, I have a digital converter to convert tapes. VHS machines have different tape speeds on PAL/SECAM machines, ie a T-60 in SP NTSC is 60 minutes, whereas in PAL/SECAM SP it is approx. 90 minutes.

Thanks in advance.

Anyone know the codes for the "One For All Remotes" to use on Sony Beta machines? I have a URC-7200 remote, but can't get it to operate my SL-HF150 machine. Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Wanted : Sony SL-HF950 (pal) Please email details ,condition, accsand price

Used SL-HF750 or SL-HF900, which is the wiser choice from a parts availability and durability standpoint? Given equal usage, is one more likely to need replacement heads or other parts? If durability equal, what is the main difference (not counting the BI speed capability) in performance? thanks, Davids

I have a Sony SL-HFT7 Super Beta "Movie Theater" HiFi VCR. I think it must be an unusual model, with a built-in amplifier, sound processing features, and PCM (pulse control modulation) input. Speakers may be hooked up directly to the unit. Does anyone have any interest or information about this model? Ken

Being an owner of both Sony Sl-HF 900s and SL-HF 750s I can say that the 900 is (in my opinion a better machine). The fact that it can not record in Beta 1 can be fixed for a reasonable cost. Service wise have had some problems with both and wound up with one 900 in the shop that cant be fixed it is worn out and the parts needed Sony does not make. Note that these same parts are in the 750 so if I wore one of those out it'ld face the same proble. Advantages that the 900 has are: More timer settings, the ability to do audio video inserts (something the PAL 950 has) and a timer that is quicker to set. The tape drawer loading system of the 750 is also not the best idea in the world, I have one that the tape will pop up and then go back down unless you grab it right away. This is more stuff that has gotten worn out. Alos one has to be VERY careful about moving the 750s and 950s since the drawer can move around if you fail to put in the retainer screws.

Alan

Anyone know of a cure for a fault on a SONY HF-100 where the tape laces up ok but it will only rewind or fast forward for a few seconds before going back into stop. And when Play or Record is selected the machine runs fast and throws tape out then too goes back to stop mode (I think the capstan is running too fast and the take-up isn't matching it's speed so the tape just spills out everywhere)

Any help appreciated - or if anyone know or any good repair shops in the Bristol area that can help.

Thanks,Keith.

can anyone please help. I have been trying in vain to purchase a tape( I think it was first out in Beta ) I Spit on your grave. I know it is not a very nice title, but a very good film. Can anyone please helpI know it's out there somewhere.

To Sheena: Check with the people at Video Vault (http://www.videovault.com/). They claim to have thousands of Beta tapes in their basement and are supposed to have a big sale soon. You can get their e-mail address or phone from the website. They're here in the States.

I am seeking a SL-HF1000. I can't afford ebay prices but I am willing to trade my two decks (SL-HF750 and broken SL-HF900) and maybe some cash for a good '1000. Maybe a long shot but I figured I'd try.

~Scott

Hello we are the beta video family. We think the beta video is un beta bull. And you beta believe it. I like betas because they are oldschool to max just like beta max. I hate VHS cordless remotes, according to me you can't beta remote with cord. I have a couple of beta tapes with films on them, one is the sound of beta, and the other is the neverending beta!!! I hear the sequels is the neverending vhs, and the sound of dvd. Thank you very much you are a betafull audience. To beta continued in our next betafiles.........

I have new and used betamax tapes for sale or giveaway.

On the subject of "One For All Remotes", does anyone know if it's possible to programe them for a F1? ?

Can someone help with RCA Small Wonder Camcorder (cc641) error code:E03 what to do?

Scott, what is going wrong with your SL-HF900 ??

Hi everyone. I picked up a Sanyo HI-Fi 7200 machine. Ive replace all rubber. It eats tapes intermittantly because the right reel take up is intermittant, load mechinism is sluggish, and image cannot be cleared up. Im thinking bad components in power supply, probably dried out caps, any suggestions? I mean, besides using this horribly engineered machine for an anchor? :-)

Thanx, Jim A

I transfer NTSC Beta tapes and run BetaLore II. Tranfers are shipping plus a few dollars!

I see nothing wrong about asking about tape tranfers on this page because this is a site for Betamx information transfer.

A. Choate

I personaly feel that Dylan Lewis and the other people who don't like this site should either lighten up or find a new site because it seems fine to me!

A.Choate Creator/editor of the BetaLore II webpage.

i need a jog/shuttle remote for my sl-hf950. who can help??

Does anyone know of a place on the Internet where I can download a manual for the Sony TT -F1UB tuner/timer unit as I have NOT A CLUE as I got the unit, plus a camera, battery charger, Betamax VCR and 40 Beta tapes at an auction for £27 ($43.20).Is this good value? All works properly apart from (Perhaps) the display on the TT unit.Thanks, EwanP.S Please email me any responces.Cheers, Ewan

Question please...Is PAL video recorded at the same speed as NTSC?...................................Thanks,John

I would just like to let every one out there know that if you go to Ebay.com they do have a lot of the beta tapes for sale there is a wide selection and they are all around 4.95.

I found a Sony C40 at the dump. Took it away and everything seems to work apart from when I make a recording, the audio is not erased and the new audio can only just be heard in the background. I suspect the bias/erase signal is missing. Any ideas?

John

Give the "One For All" Australian helpine a call. It should work, I called the UK help line this morning and they assued me that "O4All" Five would work with my F1. And if it didn't I could upload an update via the phone!

all the bestK

i have a sony c7 lookalike it has stereo sound vu meters on the front and bnc connectors 4 everything on it anybody have any more info about it it is not working laters nigel

The other day I saw a SL-HF750 for US$100. Is that good? I was told it was. It looked like it worked right...

Hello all! I have Three things for you tonight. First off, to Jake: Yes, $100 for an SL-HF750 is a good price, in fact, I've never heard of one that low before! Second, no John, PAL Beta does not record or play at the same speed as NTSC. Last, I have a question. Soon, I will probably be getting an Aiwa SV-50M hi-fi processor. Are there any quirks this processor has? Is it rare? Is it worth anything? Thank you.

I have a Sanyo beta hi-fi VCR 7200 from 1984, it's in excellent condition, not a scratch, with owners manual and remote. I'd like to know what it's worth. If you know or have a good guess, i'd appriciate it.Beta rules!

Hello, I just recieved a Sanyo model 7200 from an eBay auction, and it is chewing tape at an alarming rate. I also have one of Sanyo's older "Betacord" models (sorry, I cannot confirm the mdoel number for that) that does the same thing. I seem to recall something about Sanyos having a tape-chewing bug throughout their line of Betas... is there any truth to that? Based on my experiences, I certainly think so!<br>

In either case, bug or not, is there anything I can do to fix this problem? The symptoms I've noticed: It chews any tape that is rewound in that machine, regardless of whether or not it was going through the playback heads while being rewound. Every five or so seconds of playback, I hear a slight "click... click... click" coming from the machine. My friend who's a VCR expert says that means the gears are slipping a tooth... could that be a reason?

All that said, I *do* have to say that the 7200 is an excellent machine for not being Sony - it's got all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a Beta Hi-Fi, including user-adjustable recording volume and 80db stereo output. And aside from the tape-chewing, it's the best VCR I currently have in the house, my other (VHS) models being a superb Sony, a mediocre Sears/LXI, and a crappy Magnavox.

If anyone can help with this problem, or point me to a place in the Columbus (Ohio) area where I can take this unit in for professional service, please e-mail me at the given address - I doubt I'll be able to find my way back here now.

Greetings All,

I have a Sony SL-HF300 Betamax that I recently acquired but there's a major problem with it. It plays a tape, but the picture is mainly in black & white w/ colorshifting, greenish skin tones and the like. Sound in Hifi mode is also distorted. It kinda looks & sounds like the machine is varying in speed (faster & slower & faster & so on) but I can't see any variance in the tape or reel speed. Switching it in mono mode reveals that the linear audio is playing properly.

I've already tried cleaning the video heads with both a tape and the "pro" method using chamois swabs & solution. But nothing has cured the problem.

Basicly the machine worked fine for short while then started this picture/sound problem about ½ way thru a tape I was playing and has continued with every tape since (including some I had recorded when the machine was working!). I'm just not sure what to do @ this point. Any ideas, please email me.

Thanx, Madness

To Devin de Gruyl: One of the most recommended people for doing Beta repairs is Pat Smith in Dayton, OH. You can call him at 937-223-TUBE(8823). You can have your deck shipped or deliver it yourself, it's only a little more than an hour from you. For the postage, you can pay for gas and have lunch, too.

I haven't noticed my 7200 to chew up any tapes. Maby you should look inside while the tape is running. There you can see what's going on, and know what to fix.

I have quite a few Sony industrial beta machines for sale, #SLO-320, SLO-323 and SLO-383.Some are new in original boxes. The others are like new with original dust coversThey were purchased for use in our science department a little over 10 years ago and have been in storage (temp. controlled) ever since. Some have slight use and all have been tested and work fine.

Please check out my Beta website and sign my guestbook.It's the first time I have done this.Thank you,Chadhttp://www.goplay.com/tosvar3/

I need the plastic front panel for a SL-HF900. Does anybody know where I can get a used one for a reasonable price?

ahh Re 7200 eating tapes

I have several m40 decks ( http://www.users.bigpond.com/jsparkin ) which I believe to be the PAL equivalent of the 7200, as the m50 is the 7215? anyway, I have seen a few of these decks chew tapes, ONLY when there is a tape path problem though, meaning, if a tape get snagged somewhere on something, instead of the decks programming going "oh no eject tape" the decks seem to decide to wind tape....uh oh....I could be completely wrong but I have seen this chew bug cured on a few m20 and m40 decks by adjusting the tape path guides...

I hope this is of some help

John

To Charles Joly : instead of Pro-X Beta tapes you can use Betacam tapes ( no Betacam SP ), the quality of the material is even better. I suppose the "old" Betacam tapes are not too expensive today, because they're not using the standard any more.

regards

Eugen

To Mike Burton ( Delaware usa )Thank you for your information on purchasing Beta video. I am now in the prosessof doing so. I had been trying for so long to find this video, I was about to give upThanks again.

My Sanyo 7200 has yet to eat its first tape.

I have picked up a brace of defective SL-HF900s for what may be described as a nominal charge. Maybe I'll swap out parts between them until I end up with one good one.

I'm looking for a manual for a SL HF1000. If anyone has one, will pay reasonable amount for a copy. Also, I need a remote control. Does anyone have an RMT 148 or a RMT V373A for sale, or any other that would work with this machine. Thanks.

I've got a SONY SL-HF300 with a head motor problem. It plays fine for 10-15 minutes and then seizes up. I'd like to swap parts with an old SL-10 I have, but don't know if the parts are interchangeable. Can anyone with a service manual, for one or both of these units, please tell me the SONY part number for the head motors. Thanks.

HELLO I'M NEW TO THIS CHAT PAGE (I HAVE JUST GONE ONLINE)AND WAS AMAZED TO FIND THAT I WAS'NT THE ONLY PERSON IN THE CIVILLISED WORLD TO OWN AND RECORD ON BETA!!! I OWN A SONY CL7 UB AND ABOUT 100 TAPES I WOULD LIKE OTHER USERS IN THE YORKSHIRE AREA TO EMAIL ME WITH DETAILS OF WHERE I CAN PICK UP A FRONT LOADER AS MY RECORD HEADS HAVE JUST ABOUT KNACKERED AND I NEED A MACHINE TO GET AROUND THE OLD MACROVISION COPY PROTECTION AS I TAPE DVDS ONTO BETA TAPES!I WOULD ALSO BE INTERSTED IN PURCHASIN ANY BLANK OR PRE RECORDED TAPES(ANY AMOUNT)WHICH ARE PROVING TO BE LIKE GOLDUST IN THIS AREA.AND DOESS ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A CHEAP COLOUR CORRECTOR?OR A REMOTE FOR MY SONY.CHEERS BETAPHILES

I have an SL-HF400 that is crinkling up all my tapes. It doesn't chew them up, but I think it has something to do with the pinch rollers that the tape is going through right before it enters the inside of the cassette. I turned one of the screws that has a round metal cylinder and a spring underneath it. It helped a little, but it is still messing up my tapes right by the pinch rollers, so I haven't fiddled with it anymore. Is there some easy adjustment to fix this? If not, how much should I spend to fix this problem and any suggestions of who I should take it to? Also, I have an SL-HFR30 betamax that looks like it has an identical player unit/motor assembly. Would I be able to switch this unit from the SL-HFR30 to the SL-HF400, or would it not work? All responses are appreciated.

Does any company (anywhere) still manufacture Betamax players?

If not, what year were the last Betas made?

Thanks,mark

have been lost in space here trying to find a source that can either repair, or replace our remote control unit ffor our Magnavox tv. The part number is? 00m174db-aa02, or ur17db pip res avl, or 94452 m4p3 107.Can anybody out there help, or point us in the right direction?

Many thanks!

Wanted: Service and/or user manual for Sony C7, plus - dare I ask for it here! - any Philips 2000 stuff - machines, spares, tapes, brochures etc.

CAN ANYBODY HELP ME!I HAVE A SONY BETAMAX SL-C2O AND THE TAPE WON'T EJECT. IT IS A GEAR PROBLEM. CAN TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET IT FIXED IN THE UK.

I have a historical question, hopefully someone can help: I heard that one reason for the demise of Beta was actually caused by Sony.

One of the early Sony Beta machines had a design flaw that cause all of a particular model to break down when rewinding a tape.

Thie flaw happened at a critical time and hurt the sales of Beta, just as VHS was starting to take off.

Is this true? If so, what was the model and year? Was it the SL-8600, made in 1978?

If anyone can send me the answer (and additional detail on the problem, if one existed) it would be appreciated!! Thanks!

Re the C40 not erasing sound properly. This is due to a faulty bias oscillator. If you are lucky this could be down to a bad connection on the full track erase. Worth a check. The erase head is the first head the tape comes into contact with before the drum itself.

I have a US Sony Betamax, Model SL5000 and it needs a motor repair. I also have the repair manual, factory service manual, parts list, set-up manual and owner's manual and l5 to 20 Beta tapes, some recorded and some blank. The machine takes the tape but as soon as the motor warms up, it quits. I don't know how to repair it and I can't find anyone who can. I had all the belts replaced. I loved the machine but now I still can't use it, so I think I should sell the whole thing. Also, it' heavy, so thats a problem with selling it. ( 30 pounds) Anybody willing to take on this problem? Let me know........thanks

FOR SALE:

Three (3)Sony SLHF-750 Betamax recorders. All require some level of repair but all do work an play. Yes, all three have the front door and all three suffer from the blown LED meter syndrome. Also have one (1) Jog-Shuttle Remote to go with them. Would prefer to sell all three at once since shipping on these will be a monster. $180/ea plus shipping or all 3 for $500 plus shipping.

On sale: 2 SuperBeta PAL recorders, professional used on a presentation project a few times, sleeping in dust ever since! I myself use the other Beta , Betacam SP, so i did not ever use them since the 2 times they where needed. Due to the almost perfect condition and its low use/cost i want a good bid on them. If you're in to superbeta their good for it!

I have a Sanyo 7200 Hi Fi Beta machine for sale. It's in perfect condition. Comes with the remote and the original manual. Works great. I have no idea what this is worth, so make me an offer. [email protected] (Rob in Kingston, Ontario CANADA)

Both machines i'm offering are Sony SL-HF1000 the take-in door sais "SuperBeta Hifi" , both are record-able machines with jog. Also included the orginal boxes and never send in warrant cards (look nice). I have checked both machines out, and they still work (record/dub/play/insert) briljant!, cleaned heads, spindles etc. Machines are in prestine condition. Hfl 700,- a piece (aprox 270 euro) minimuim. Also onsale (for those who want it) a NTSC VP9000 playback U-matic SP recorder with a BKU-701 (very low hours , used in our conversion lot).

i have recentley bought a hvc4000p trinicon camera and the power zoom doesn't seem to work.does anyone know if there is a common problem with the power zooms on these cameras and/or how to fix it. Oh, yeah - it might just be a hidden button i've overlooked: does anyone know of one?ta--marcus

Hi I have the following tapes for sale - all UK PAL. I would rather sell in one or two lots - offers please! I live in Worcestershire. In original box - ex rental:- The Evil Dead, Penitentiary, Beyond Madness...Macabre, Night Of The Living Dead, Nightmare In Blood, The Long Arm Of The Godfather, Brubaker, The Hills Have Eyes, Savage Terror, The Verdict, Oasis Of The Zombies, Zombies Lake.Ex rental - no box:- Allan Quatermain & The lost City Of Gold, The Incredible Kung Fu Mission, The Four Shaolin Challengers, Kampuchea Express, Tightrope, A Fine Mess, The Last Chase, Dolly In London, Love And Bullets, Bloodbeat, Arthur, Arminius The Terrible.Music - no box:- Thin Lizzy Live, Culture Club A Kiss Across The Ocean, Blondie Eat To The Beat.I also have about 30 used L750's - 12 Sony and the rest BASF/Fuji/etc. Make me an offer!

Hi ,i'm desperatley looking to buy a SANYO VTC M40 HI-FI vcr to go with my excellent SANYO VTC M20 / 30 vcr's .the machine must be in a Very good condition ,I.E well looked after and NO worn heads please i'm willing to pay a good price for the right machine ,thanks.

Wanted : Sony SL-HF950 . Please email with condition , Accs & Price

HELLO EVERYBODY. I AM JUST REMINDING EVERYBODY THAT I HAVE SONY C9 SPARES , TAPES AND CAN EVEN TRANSFER FROM BETAMAX (UK) AND V2000 TO VHS (UK).

I CAN ALSO SUPPLY A AS MINT SONY SL-C9 UB MACHINE AND A PHILIPS (WITH SCART SOCKET: LATE MODEL) V2000 IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER.ALSO SOME V2000 TAPES.

MY PAGES ARE AT http://members.aol.com/lucreziagalaxy/index.html

I have a Sony betamax SL-30 in very good condition to sell. I have 70 tapes with it. Any one interested please respond. Thanks.

Regarding PAL SL-HF1K machines:They were ordered in late 1990 from Sony Broadcast and Professional inBadhoevedorp, the Netherlands for 3800,- Hlf a piece. They where nevermarketed for consumer use, as a matter of fact only around a 1000 pure PALmachine's like these two where build. Their grey coloured but look and function the same as the NTSC. Sony Netherlands,Belguim, Denmark and Australia where they only companies which ever sold these machines, they where put out of listing in favour of Professional Hi-8 We bought these machines because wegot an first order from a now big client of us was using SuperBeta forroadshows, soon after they upgraded to Panasonic M-II. The recorders wherenever used since. Items are located in a big bassement of a dutch local TVstation / Facilities company near Amsterdam.

Hi folks

I have an old video cassete AKAI brand model VK -30 recorded using AKAI VCR and Vídeo Camera in the late 70's or early 80's. I have a strong necessity of playback that tape but I have no idea which system it works or which VCR (other than the never-seen AKAI) can bring-it-to-life again (I was a child when the tape was recorded...) I'm sure it is not a VHS. Is it a Beta(?) or Betamax? What is it? If you have any information, encyclopaedia knowledge or idea that can help me with this video-archeology, I would appreciate that.

Thanks

Ismael

My Sanyo VTCM40 doesn't always pull all the tape into the cassette, also it doesn't always start the reels for play mode.

Is it the motor as I can't get one anywhere?

It's got new heads!!!!!!!!!

If anyone wants a Sanyo M40 buy any condition and get the LAST set of heads of Sanyo

I am just starting my hobby with beta-vcr:s and I have a few questions to ask.1.Can I use a beta-vcr like a normal vcr with my TV? 2.Are beta-vcr:s from a TV-station different in any way of "normal" ones? 3.Do I need some special cables or something?

Poor Martin Imber ;)

Strange, I have just had an M40 overhauled, ALL parts were available, loading carriage, heads, reel motor, belts, some tension thingy, if you let the moths out of the wallet at a decent authorised repair center, Im sure your wee baby will spool tapes again :)

Many people seem to think because its beta, it shouldnt cost them nything, but really its the other way around, you get what you pay for, and with beta, your paying for quality.

Martin, I offered you spools for your m40 months ago, I have a pair of junked m40 's out in my garage, but you said you could get them for nothing there and wait for some to come along, gee potage adds up old chap, as I didnt want anything for them ;)

tee heee

I have to pay rent this month and I am a serious videographer that has to partwith some good and some not so good equipment (i.e. some that does not work well)However, I do have for sale some professional & prosumer Beta decks and (1) Toshibacamera unit. I have (4) Betamax Portable recorders Sony 305 and (4) Sony SLO-340sunits that are edit remote controllable I am asking only $35 ea plus shipping. I also have two sony prosumer Hi-fi betamax decks that need repair for $20ea. plus shipping.email if you're interested

I have a Sony SL-HF950 I want to sort out before I sell. It has a slight crackling on one HI FI audio channel although picture is fine (no dropout) Heads have been cleaned properly but no joy. Mono audio is fine. Any ideas please?

I had some parts on order, I thought it would be rude to cancel them!

Where did you get the reel motor from? I am in UK.

Still interested in the spools, as the contacts said none were available.

Thanks for the previous offer.

So far I have fitted new belts, idlers, etc.

The local repair place won't do estimates, or even say if they can get the bits.

When I had the heads done they even wanted a huge deposit, and we all know that full working order Beta video recorders are worth quite a bit compared to some other junk.