I have for sale a SONY SL-HF 100 AS COMPLETE WITH MANUAL AND REMOTE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION also a rewinder form the usa 110 volt wit a stepdown transformer and a box of video tapesahsSASKING $A 400 the lot,I live in robina on the gold coast, qld australia

Hi Gabriel and Bill:

Gabriel:

I believe i had a F30 that did that.If i remember rightly it cured itself.It could be the switch contacts being a but sticky with non use, or questionable history.

Hi Bill:

(thanks for the compliments)Glad things are looking up for you.As for your 950. It could be the motor screw for the drawer is getting a bit dry or something is preventing it from moving smoothly.Hard to tell without seeing it.

............Kevin

To Noel, Kevin (sorry, but you're among the gurus),

Kevin, I'm a little bit better, I've just managed to get around in a few days in New York - my partner had a windfall which got us there. My advice - GET THERE!!! It's wonderful! Back to topic - My 950 has started to leave the tray out by about a centimeter. It otherwise works perfectly. Should I take this as an indication of something terrible to come, or just ignore it?

All

I succesfully repaired the SL-HF150. It first came with the usual drum motor problem (so weird because it failed intermittently). I had the sensor changed thanks to tips given here and now it works fine.Second issue was the vumeter. In this model it´s not the kind of Led-based device, but a fluorescent one. It was just a couple of cracked solders in a transistor, on the front PCB.

Now trying to fix a SL-F30 with strange behaviour: when FFWD (in play mode) it goes to pause when releasing the key. But it does randomly. It´s not a serious issue, but is sometimes annoying, specially when you are trying to review a tape. Any clue to this?

Regards,

Noel, thanks for the info about the p/s of the SL-HF950ES. I've send it in for repairs @ http://www.wagner-efc.de/betamax.html#hf950 and it works perfect now. I also ordered a few leds (typical "4 green led problem"), I have to solder them in yet. I don't want to spam but this site http://www.betamax-video.de/ I found very useful too for repair tips. Grtz, Paul / Netherlands.

Thanks Charlie for the reply. I realize its better to clean the heads manually if you do it right, but it gets tiresome to pull the beta out of the rack and pull the cover off every time the picture gets some streaks in it. Also I dont think Radio Shack sells the shamee type cleaning wands anymore like the one shown in the head cleaning guide on this website.

Mike, The place to buy a brand new head cleaning tape here in the states is MisterBetamax.com -- I've never bought anything off of this site but it's been around awhile and he has new ones (19.95).Go easy with the head cleaner.

Charlie

Hello beta people, anyone know of a good place online to purchase a new beta head cleaning cassette? I am in the U.S. Don't want to buy one thru ebay since the ones I have seen there are used. thanks

Hi guys,

Heads for many mono beta machines, belt kits etc are still available in Australia.

Try "Wes Components" in Sydney or Speedy Spares in Melbourne.

regards Noel

Kevin,

Curiously, I have a "super donor spares Beta", yet only containing the PSU and a couple of boards. Remaining components had a new and better life in other vcrs. It´s a SL-F30.

Mick:Try visionaids (they incorporate Telepart and Economic devices).Mind you i did'nt get a reply from my last recent query.Are things really getting that bad?there is also that company in Ireland.Donberg electronics who do still have spares for some models (or did.

Cheryll.Why would your father run a digital television through his Sanyo vcr?Far better to feed a digital Freeview box through the Sanyo 5150(using the BNC/Phono connections on the rear, NOT RF) and then to the digital flat screen.

Gabriel: Thanks for that info.Indeed for some spares a 'spares vcr' is the ONLY way to get them.

Mick,

New spares for Betamax are really difficult to find. I always replace faulty parts with "donor" or previously refurbished ones (excepting belts for Sanyo or Sony C7 ). I have only a new set of heads for Toshiba (from an old shop retail).

Regards,

hi Gabriel and Kevin i have found the page which gives out were youcan get spares but every one in england that i rand did not either have any or seemed to be no longer with us .harrison electronics no long do themwiltsgrove gonegrandata gonetelepart gone

do you knw of anywere i can get spares for a c30 thanks mick

ps great site for info keep it up.

Noel and Kevin,

I´ve been following your advice related to the motor "hall sensors" (they are magnetoresistors). Now I have 4-5 units from a couple capstan motors I had. Curiously, there are two different designs for the capstan in the 711b chassis (in this case, the SL-C30 ). One of them has 2 sensors, the other has 3. I attach a picture showing the differences:

http://tinypic.com/r/i2vntc/5

Also, note the position of the coil switching transistors.

Right now I´m fixing a SL-HF150 with drum motor and vumeter issues. I will post the result when finished.

Regards,

/Gabriel

hi i have a sl-c30ub which does not rewind i have been told that 2 of the gogs are worn , but the guy in shop cannot get spares ... is there any were for spares please . ps i have photo of the offending parts if that is of any help .

thanks mick hartlepool

My elderly uncle is an enthusiast of Beta Max machines but is having a problem with his Sanyo VTC 5150. Since the change over to digital he cannot get a clear TV channel when he runs it through his Betamax (His TV is digital flat screen). He has tried to use a small screwdriver in the channel adjuster but doesn't think it is moving. He asked me to try and buy a "special" screwdriver but as no one on the sites I have surfed mention a special tool, I am assuming that a normal "watchmakers" screwdriver should work. Any suggestions that I can pass on - bearing in mind I am a complete novice!

Gabriel and Kevin,

The hall effect sensors are on capstan motor boards (3 of) and sanyo drum motor boards also.

cheers Noel

Hi Davy and Gabriel:

Yes indeedy those 'hall effect'sensors on most (if not all ) beta's that use them in their motor design are compatible.Davy: I have successfully got the 950 PSU issues sorted out.A total of 13 caps,1 x fusible resistor,2 X transistors and one wire link were all damaged/faulty.The other issues ( apart from the caps) were indeed CAUSED by the capacitors going bad.Replacing a fuse over and over ,to 'get it going again' must've made it worse!Most vcr's now, especially Beta's will need their caps checking and quite a few changing now in order to prevent other parts going bad.I always check them all in the PSU.

...................Kevin

hi again i bought 400,tapes last year at a car boot sale 50.00 and i recently looked through them 180 of them are in grey cases and have gold lettering saying betcam sp ,30 i would like to know are these the metal format that can not be used in betamax machies as they will damage the heads the other tapes in blue cases and i have had these before i ask because i do not want to damage the videoheads

hi to everyone ,gabriel,the reel sensors on a C9 can be used on the drum motor ,i was told this by colin mcormick, who did the reel idler replacement feature.

hi my name is den i have aquired two sony umatic video rcorders ineed some information on where i can obtain spares ie record and play back head assemblies and also is there a club that imight join as i very keen to get these machines running again or at least one could you please advisr i have the workshop manual for these machines

Noel,

Thanks a lot for the tips. I will have a go and see the results. However, I think it's a servo issue. Turning RV303 (original position previously marked) the motor stabilises but image "jitters" up and down at random.

Another question: sensors on the reel table (under the motor magnet) are compatible with drum hall effect? They could be a good source of spares.

Regards,

Gabriel

Hi Paul

I have some replacement batteries for myself to rebuild the NP11.With a view to offering this serviceto anyone who required them laterSadly It does cost though as i had to source them from the US.I have as yet to assemble them but they will last longer than original and the charge up useage will be better too.Just to let you know it can be done.

...............Kevin

I have a Betamovie camcorder (BMC-100p) Unfortunately the battery died many years ago and still refuses to charge up and I am having difficulties finding someone to rebuild it.

I bought a Hitachi SVHS camcorder with charger and battery (the camcorder is faulty). The camcorder uses 9.6v power to run. Could I use the SVHS camcorder battery wire it for use with the Betamovie? I miss filming with the BMC-100p

Regards

Paul

Ultravixen:

It's more than likely the 'mode switch' that is giving you these problems.A very common issue ,especially VHS models from 1992 onwards.If you e-mail me at my contact address,we can discuss this further.I tried replying to your e-mail contact but it seems you've spelt it wrong as it does'nt excist/bad protocol( typo?)

.............Kevin

Kevin,

That worked.

Ultravixen,

Regarding the precious tape stuck in an SVHS machine. Most machines have a tip in their service manuals on how to remove a tape when the normal mechanicals do not respond.

You could take the cover off (with power removed) and see if you can gently take the tape off the guides so that it is just laying out of the cassette but not trapped by the guides. You may then be able to manually operate a spool from below to pull the excess back into the cassette. Once the tape is safely inside the cassette try to more the shaft of the motor which operates the tape load/unload to see if you can get the tape out.

Most tapes are seriously damaged by people not getting the slack tape untangled an back in the cassette.

Most machines are damaged beyond repair by people trying the above and doing it badly rather than taking them to a service agent.

Since you have two machines maybe you should observe how the other works when putting a tape in and out assuming it does not also have a load fault. You could even practice with a not so precious tape.

cheers Noel

Don't know what's going on with the message system.I cannot get my other messages to go through?????????????

!!!!!!!!!!!

I realise this is slighlty off topic, but did someone on here once tell me they could service S-VHS machines?

I've got a couple of faulty Panasonics, one with an *extremely* precious tape stuck inside. :-/

Gabriel,

I suspect your problem is that the video heads in the donor drum are offset. You cant align that without special tools and even though I have the screws I have never attempted the adjustment. I have only ever seen the problem on two machines out of hundreds I have fixed.

To tell for sure, put in a spare tape and record some off air program. If that plays back without "jitter" and all other tapes including pre-recorded still jitter then that's the proof. If you have a whole drum assembly with the motor then just swap over the motor boards which returns you to your original heads. If the test recording has jitter then its a servo stability problem in the drum servo which would not affect the sound because the capstan speed is constant.

cheers Noel (betaheaven.com) Australia

Thanks for your advice Noel

Kevin,

Today I had some time to mess up with my betas. I succesfully replaced the whole drum assembly in a Sony SL-C30 with Hall effect issues as you told me. It first went OK, but having a look to the image on TV it appears to "tremble" from left to right. I guess it is something related to drum speed (audio is not distorted). Maybe dried capacitors (0'1 uF/50 V) on drum's PCB?

Regards,

Gabriel

Hi Bill:

Info sent :)

........Kevin

Hi again Kevin,

Typo in my address, should be [email protected]

Sorry, Bill

Hi Kevin,

Your mail address has inexplicably disappeared from my contacts list. Can you let me have it again on [email protected]?

All the best, Bill

I have a Sony SLHF100 machine listed at the moment. My one is fully reconditioned with great video heads. If your machine works well and you offer some sort of guarantee then start at $300 or so I would think. You could list the tapes and rewinder seperately.

Noel,I am putting up for sale my late brothjere Beta collsction, SOMNY SL100 AS,complerte with manual nd remotea rewindr form thje usa wit a stepdown transformer plus a box of 80 beta tapes alli good working condition camn you suggest a price to ask?THANS for your help regard colin judd

Very quiet on the chat page???

Paul2002,

The failure of the switch mode power supply in the SLHF950 is getting more common now. Once the capacitors in the switch mode age and dry out losing capacity there are higher circulating currents and eventually the first section blows up. I have found that the supply is in two sections. The first AC/DC section takes mains voltage and converts it to 12 Volts at a maximum current drain of 4 Amps. The second DC/DC section takes the 12 Volts and generates the voltages used by the machine. You can get a switch mode power supply designed for laptop use and supply the 12Volts to the plug that you can access at the centre of the supply. The two centre pins are -ve ground and the outer pins are +12V.

Good luck!

Noel Higgins (Australia)

Betaheaven.com

anyone got a TOSHIBA V-5470B manual?

Kevin yes I'm in the uk,Ive got the TOSHIBA V-5470B coming soon so I'm just thinking the worst,I'm not 100% sure it needs belts yet till i get it,just that its the main problem with them so I'm thinking ahead.

Marko

Are you in the UK?I do have a huge range of old stock (but new) belts bought from an ex service engineer.I may have the ones you need.Getting them new now in a set may prove impossible ,if not waiting for long periods of time to find out if anyone can get them.I will need you to remove and measure the inner diameter and belt thickness (mm) and also whether square or flat type.As i know some Sony's and Toshiba's used both types.

.................Kevin

put y Sony SL-HF 100 AS COMPLETE WITH MANUAL and remote and a usa rewinder with stepdown transformer and approx 80 tapes consisting if movies and documentaries.I am aking $500 for the lot,is that a bit much?

hi does anyone have any idea where to buy tape belts for a TOSHIBA V-5470B

Nice that we have Kevin on standby. I had same problem but it was me, that by moving betamax didn’t realise I had put my fingers on the on off switch at rear of unit with my sl 100. Sony. Pressing front panel button, the set was dead. Wish this was your problem but maybe no such luck. Peter

Hi Paul202.

When you say CUT the mains,do you mean unplug or CUT the mains lead off?If the latter you could've caused something to fuse.It's obviously a power supply issue.Be it voltage regulator, bad caps, resistor.I would check caps out first.They are getting old now and will be going bad or leaky.If left long enough in a bad state they can very well cause other damage to resistors,transistors e.t.c.

Hope this helps....................Kevin

Hi, in 1986 I purchased a Sony SL-HF950ES. Last 10 years I've used it maybe once a year. Finally, better I had done this for years, I wanted to digitalize my (Super)Beta(Pro) tapes. I started the recorder, the tray went out and I loaded a cassette. The tray didn't get in so I gently pushed it in. Playback first didn't work, only in FF/FR I saw the typical lines. After a while the head was clean and the recorder worked just fine. I recorded a program and after a few tries, the tray went out and back in, fixed! Finally I want to digitalize some tapes, I had to remove the recorder and cut the mains. After I plugged it back in it's dead, no blinking clock. I'm very sad and hope someone can help! Paul/Netherlands.

Last week, talking about betas with a job colleague. He told me remembering a cartoon where a Betamax (and a Betamax tape) were involved. It is amazing that there is something like a Sony C5 -C7.

Here is the link:

http://www.watchcartoononline.com/cowboy-bebop-episode-18-english-dubbed

Enjoy this, Betaphiles!

Just a quaky not in the expert line as Kevin. But I just use ulead to copy betamax tape to computer and then follow simple instructions to burn to dvd. Works fine. Ulead will cost around £19. Peter, ps you will need about 150gb for long recordings hard drive. Plus a fast computer say 2.8 processor

hi can anyone help ? i want to transfer some betamx tape to dvd,whats the best option.ive got Kworld dongle and sotware, works fine but no sound

Kevin the Sony sl100 you repaired long time back still operating 100% . Sitting under the flat screen tele away form cigarette smoke, but not getting away with it that easy as it inhales the some from the coal fire nearby. I become a little confused at times regard the best way to keep machine from packing in. Either use it continuously or rarely use it. Reason I like to have two or three batamax working machines. If one goes on stop it’s not the end. My fox HD free view box commander plays hell with the beta Sony sl 100 making it rewind –fast forward even record when it’s not supposed to be running. Have to leave it switched off until required. My AL F1UB developed a fault with no sound input on the timer unit. I was pleased to find another on ebay going cheep. Sold as spares or repair and lucky the timer half works great. Now have sound again. Cassette unit is non-working as explained. If I fix it will not go back on ebay for sale as I don’t care if I have a box full of betamaxes . They are the best form and of ease of recording with exceptional picture quality from good input recordings. In use continually for cctv of swallows during the summer season I use a cheep £20 funhi vhs recorder that’s left on continuously year in and year out, recording and playback and still as good after many years stuck out in a tin shed barn. Wouldn’t dream of leaving a precious beta out there. Peter

hi peter

i thought your name sounded familair.I did indeed forget.I also am rununing very low on them as they have to be from used beta's.I have three here of my own to sort and two more with the same issue coming my way.One thing i would suggest to ANY SONY Beta vcr owner of their later models.REMOVE this glue before you use the vcr especially if it's not been used in a while or if it's still working.This will hopefully ensure you don't have to go down the road of changing the sensor.Sorry about that Peter and yes i have been inundated with repairs from very grateful Beta users.I hope the other one i did for you is working nicely?

Cheers.................Kevin

Thanks for the quick reply Kevin. Maybe wrong, but I think problem is some sought of relay behind front panel that’s either not holding energised voltage to keep it switched on. Or could be voltage applied is not reaching it for long. It must be working as a switching device as I can hear it clicking on, then off. Will investigate further, and remove bottom circuit board with its hundreds of push in connectors. Worth probably, trying to fix problem if possible as machine otherwise is like new. Not likely to find spares other than another unit to change components over. Also is this the correct time to mention regards the hall sensor promised by you for my batamax sl 100 ub I know you have been involved in many more important things and time hasn’t been available to post or find replacement. Thanks again Kevin Peter

Hi Peter John:

Unfortunately i have no experience with the f1 model but if you look under the technical pages on this site (go back to the Palsite link first) and look under the F1 model, there are a few associated faults there that may be the cause.Sorry i could'nt be of more help to you.

Good luck....................Kevin

Kevin,

Thanks A LOT again. Now everything is completely understood. As you've said, what I need is TIME to proceed as you describe. Shortly, I will post if able to carry that out (or I break a video head, ¬¬). I think I have some chances to "resurrect" some old betas (among them, a SLHF150 ).

Regards,

Peter, it seems that you have some kind of problem with the tracking control signal(generated in the ACE head) or something wrong with the capstan. However, people with more experience would tell you this with more confidence.

SL-F1UB Problem, perfect picture on pause and ok with picture and sound for a few seconds, with play. then trips out. Head motor running on pause with fast-forward and rewind ok again until tripping out again after a few seconds. Tape tension seems all right . If by pressing play button, it runs but no picture. Press pause, have a good picture. Release pause and picture good until motors trips out again. Removed top cover and left cassette out testing motors without drag of tape. All functioning correctly –fast forward –rewind –play. Tripping out again as before. Any suggestions most welcomed. Have service manual but limited my knowledge is. Peter

Hi Gabriel:

No problem.As far as i see it all those screws with springs and washers should be tight.I always find them screwed right up so i don't think there IS any need for discrepancies there.The many i've done have all worked perfectly with no alignment issues.The black tape guide holders will have to be removed too, as well as the two screws and metal bracket that holds them.Make a mark around each one how it's situated before removing them it will aid re- assembly.

Good luck and take your time.

.................Kevin

Kevin,

Thanks a lot for your explanation. The only "tricky" step I see is when you have to reassemble the drum into the vcr chassis. We know there are three spring-screws which adjust the position of the drum and they should have a torque in order to avoid a further misalignment. Do you have this into account when changing the sensor? Sorry if I haven´t understood the process, but English is not my home language and sometimes I make mistakes.

Regards,

Hi Noeal and Gabriel.

Noel:Thanks for sharing that info.Sanyo too released a Super Beta vcr only (no Hi-Fi)for the US market.The vcr design was near identical to the UK's NX100 but in silver.

Gabriel: There is a way to replace those 'hall effect sensors'.You do have to half remove the head drum,by releasing three wires that go to this.Turn the head drum on it's side,remove the two screws holding the bottom motor board on and magnet.Then replace the sensor.As i have a 'spares' Sony vcr i always have one spare motor board out of the vcr.A soon as i get another Sony with this sensor issue,i always have one board ready to fit and the faulty one is removed and prepped ready for insertion into the next 'patient'.Also be VERY CAREFULL of the fragile heads when turning the head drum on it's side.I've had two sent to me whereby the owner has 'had a go' and damaged one or two heads.OUCH!!!!!I always tape the head disc at the top to stop it moving and make sure one head (or two if it's a Hi-Fi model)are inside the metal bracket holding the drum together.That way you only have one (or two) heads at the top of the drum to avoid damaging and not free to spin around and the other ones are safely inside the covered area.Less hassel.

As for the other 'troll type' comments.: Definetely not welcome here, rude,sarcastic and should be ignored.I suggest said poster reads a forum posting rules,etiquette and guidelines before seriously thinking about posting again.

............Kevin

A special thankyou to the spam removal guys

Gabriel,

Believe it or not, I did.

Guess what? They (Kevin, Noel, and Roderick) all took the part of the scammer. They called me a troll and left me out to dry.

They were so worried about losing someone who could fix Betamax vcr's that they said nothing. Kinda like what happened right now after my report.

Thanks for your kind words, Gabe....maybe those old timers will have a new slant on what happened and not criticize me.

Bob, I think your story is more than clear right now. However, don't you think it should have been better just by telling this from the beginning? If people read this, they would be aware from this kind of scammers.

Regards,

Hi Roderick and Kevin

I have obtained two new (old) beta models to add to the Sony listThe first is an SLME 200 (pal secam) and the second is an SLF50

Cheers Noel

In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.

Don't tell me to relax. I still steeming over what happened to me.

Here is the story. DON'T TELL ME AFTER YOU READ IT TO GET OVER IT. THAT IT WAS LONG AGO. THAT I MISUNDERSTOOD THE REPAIR GUY. OR ANY OTHER NONSENSE TO MAKE ME LOOK LIKE THE BAD GUY.

HERE IT IS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I was the proud owner of a Sony SL-HF600 until it experienced a strangemalfunction. I sent it to the "West Coast Guru" Andy Sanchez who hadsaid he knew what the problem was by my description and if I sent $100with the machine I could expedite repair. Four weeks later I had notheard anything so I e-mailed Andy with an inquiry. He sent back areply stating he was busy fixing his transmission and had had to order arepair manual for my VCR. This satisfied me for another 2 months butafter that I began to wonder. He finally replied after many e-mails thathe could not find the problem. I told him I wanted my machine backanyway and to please return it pronto. This did no good for another twoweeks. Finally I sent him a letter stating I would come out and pick upthe machine myself which would not be beneficial to him. He then sent itback with hardware missing and of course no money or explanation. Anyone out there who wants a Beta unit repaired would be advised not tohave Andy Sanchez involved. Ask Noel or Roderick or Kevin about Pervue,the snail Someko, Absolute Beta, 1ziggi1, thebetamaxstore and on and on.

Ok, you got names. Now what???????Gonna make excuses???????

Bob, relax a little pal. Think about I'm not sending any betamax to repair because I can do it by myself thanks to people like Kevin, Noel and others who always give advice FOR FREE. I've been in this board forum for more time than you guess and I've NEVER been offered a repair nor sending my videos to any technician despite I've asked a lot of technical questions.

So, no way for becoming a troll as you would like to (sorry). People here is asking you to giving names to blame and you are just messing and supposing things. If you've been scammed, please TELL US THE STORY WITH FULL DETAILS.

Oh, we have today more spam ¬¬

Regards,

Gabriel, that right keep begging for answer to fix a piece if crap you bought on eBay and have no clue how to fix.

I like the way you used the word troll.. Quite odd that those poor slobs that tried to get their money back on this site were called Trolls.

I may be a troll, but I didnt spend a bunch of money on eBay for a Betamax anchor.

Keep asking these sharpies questions.. and maybe send that used filthy Betamax to them for repairs--When they screw you, we can call GABRIEL a troll...

Kevin, I've seen it's possible to replace the hall sensor. It seems to be a "surgery work" unless you disassemble the whole drum, doesn't it? Is it critical to remove the whole drum and then put it back in place? I'm talking about aligning it with the three screws with springs, not having an aligning test tape.If you know an alternative/tricky method of changing the hall sensor, please share it as I have some Sony betas with this issue (and others for parts with this sensor OK).

Thanks a lot and ignore the trolls.

I need to buy a stator for the reel drive on a sony sl-hf550. I found some online (partstore and andrews eletronics), it's hard to tell if it is the right one cause the description is so vauge, no photos either. If anybody has any info on this part, I appriciate it.

Thanks Kevin for the info. Yes, I am from the US. I have tried the washer on the reel motor like discribed on this site. It still did the same. I think the coil is messed up and I need a new one.

You see, All I did was come on here and warn people not to just send their Betamax's to these scammers that sit on this page waiting for the next sucker.

I never mentioned any names ..But I hit a nerve with that one guy..Wonder WHY?

They know as well as I that years back this site had a HUGE problem with people giving free fixing advise and offering to fix Betamax's and then they sold them on eBay or just kept the money..ENOUGH SAID

Intead that House bound creature trying to find out I live, wht didnt try to help us back then?

When there was a problem on this site and poor soles were losing their Betamax's and money, That piece of garbage never said a word or tried to help us..

Remember that when he gets back from the fat farm and post on here.

JKM, is this converter:http://www.kablex.es/img/p/60020338-64-large.jpg

Hi, according to the PAL site pages the Sanyo 9300 uses BNC connectors for video and phono sockets for audio.

Something like this should do..http://www.maplin.co.uk/scart-plug-to-phono-and-bnc-plugs-1.5m-4702

As this is a stereo cable you might want to add this splitter at the VCR end to ensure that the mono output from the Betamax ends up on both Left and Right speakers.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/2-into-1-phono-adaptor-1018

Hope that helps.

Also exist in single cable with stereo sound:http://cpc.farnell.com/productimages/farnell/standard/42378788.jpg

These converters:http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/1641/rcabnc.jpghttp://www.electronicarotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/scart_to_rca_cable-300x300.jpg

Or these:http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/1641/rcabnc.jpghttp://www.nedis.es/images/products/SCART%2050.JPGhttp://www.retrogames.cl/imagenes/proyectos/avgenesis1/rca-rca.jpg

DAVID BRUNNER/ is there any diagrams anywere or pictures,im lost with what you said.marko

Hi Tarik:

Sounds like the very common 'hall effect sensor' failure.I would recommend anyone with a later Sony vcr finding out how to access the sensor and remove this glue BEFORE the sensor fails.I do this to any Sony vcr i come across.It can be repaired/replaced.Where abouts do you reside?

Tha 9300 issue.There is a special connector you will need to screw onto the video out of the vcr.I have four of these.I can't remember the method of audio output/input (5 pin din?)You then obtain a scart connector with phono connections and a twin/single phono to phono lead.If you drop me an e-mail i can discuss this further.What country are you in?

....................Kevin

Hi, i have a sony C9 that is working, but for the fact that it will not run for more than a few seconds before stopping, at first i thought that it was the take up spool not working, but it is o.k. it stops in F.F. and rewind as well, has anyone had this fault and managed to cure it? i would appreciate any replies to this question. thanks, tarik.

With a converter bnc to rca and cable rca to scart or with a converter bnc to rca, cable rca to rca and converter audio in / video in to scart, I saw a rca / scart with switch in / out but generate noise (not shielded cables), with welder and tin you can do a special cables for betamax

hello can a sanyo 9300 be played using a scart lead as there is no video out,only a video out connector,is there some way of doing it.

Oh no, here we go again. Another troll trying to stir up trouble because they have nothing else to do with their empty, useless life.Pal, we've been there, done that with previous trolls. Your IP address shows a server in Florida, but probably hacked anyway.Knock yourself out, have some fun than about something you probably can't comprehend.I'll be back in a few weeks when this will have all blown over.

Hi Chris

If you take a look at the technical section of this site, you will i believe see the info relating to what you require to sort out your issues.A small 'washer' will need to be fabricated to lift up the magnetic base from the coils.It has to be a certain thickness, otherwise it will obstruct the turning of the spools.Hope this helps.I take it by the model no you are based in the US?

..............Kevin

whooooooooo, MUST HAVE HIT A NERVE..

Relax pal, IM not here to take away your repair bussiness..

As you said , no one in the UK or Australia or even in the US is scamming people..LOL

You guys give advice on these chat pages to help others repair their units.. You know that most of the time these people know nothing about electronics and you pull them into your web.

The fact that you would say that no one in the UK or Australia is taking advantage of anyone speaks volumes .

As far as the LED goes, what are you talking about and dont try to get off the subject.

Boy, Kevin, I didn't even know about you when I first posted my warning. What are you trying to hide?

Bobby

Hi Bob

Let me get this straight.You have just appeared on this site and send out advice not to trust anyone offering repairs to their Betamax because you were apparently ripped off by some 'scammer'?You then enquire to me as to whether i offer repairs maybe in the hope that if i say ,'yes' then i am defending anyone who does scam?I think you've got quite a nerve.I help and advise (as well as one or two others) ,from our experience and knowledge of Betamax vcr's. I asked you a simple question, what make or model was it you had been duped into sending out , mainly to see what country you were in.Please understand this site is entitled PAL site , meaning PAL Beta vcr's.Sometimes US beta owners make posts here for help and a lot of the time it's not possible as discussion is usually for PAL Beta vcr's.Blank tapes would only be of interest for sale from the US as they can be recorded on whatever region they are bought in.I also find it odd you suddenly appeared( yes i do read this board frequently) and make these accusations.If you HAVE been duped then i'm sorry for that but let me assure you KNOWONE in the UK or Australia ,as far as i know has EVER done this to any Beta owner.

There has also been in the past, silly posts from certain persons, that if i remember rightly , went on and on and on about wanting a LED VU level meter for a Sony and not getting an answer.That posters name was Bobby.Coincidence maybe but suspicious all the same.I will treat this post accordingly.

.......................Kevin

Kevin, What make and model was taken from me by a scammer???

That's going to help me get my machine and money back????

I find it quite odd that you seem to defend this nonsense and I will ask you one question to find out where you're coming from.

1) Other than giving good information on this chat page, do you offer a service to repair Betamax if people send it to you?

Sorry to put you thru this keven, but your answer will tell the tale.

Bobby

I'm new to this site and would appreciate advice.I have a SLC-9UB purchased in May 1984, together with over 50 tapes and I also have the service manual. I retired the machine some years ago when it suffered the mechanical breakdown that you describe on this site that prevents cassete ejection. I had previously replaced the video head, made internal repairs (successfully) to a 'sealed' DC-DC converter and replaced small plastic cogs in the eject mechanism with a Sony kit containing metal parts. I would now like to repair the machine to check through and archive the old tapes. Is there any source for the broken mechanical parts? If I can get the transport working properly I'll then go on to look at the electronics.Specifically, the mechanical part that has failed is 'Arm, holder, driving' part No 3-670-136-00 and I'm wondering if it was caused by failure of 'Switch, micro, S1 (cassette up)' to detect the end of that part of the eject phase.Before anyone asks, I'm a qualified electronics engineer, but from a different field, and this is not a commercial enquiry - the machine is my own and was our family VCR for many years!

Yes Kevin, I just checked after reading what you said. The rotor does rub against the coil and the only thing is that the tape wont play. So far it still ejects and fastforward and rewinds. I don't know what to do with it now.

Thanks for your response.

Chris

Bob, I said that first the technician send money to you and after you send the video to the technician

Bob:In regards to your beta scammer comments, there has been knowone on this site who has asked for faulty beta's to repair.I take it your in the US?I have also not seen any specific request here by any member asking for Beta's to repair.What make and model no did you send for repair ?Whilst myself and one or two others are able to do this as we have the knowledge and some years experience ,we willingly offer assistance to help if a beta user is struggling to find help to get their machine back to 100%.I certainly do not know of anyone who has scammed anyone here.I find you remarks a bit odd.If this did happen to you it must have been quite some time ago.

........................Kevin

David, You sound like you had a few..But I think your saying that you should not give these creatures any money before they do the repair?

Only the problem with these things from the UK and USA is that they only want the Betamax, so they dont care if you send them money or not.

The Betamax you send them is s gold mine and will be on eBay before your first email begging them to return or repair the unit.

I bet anyone who repairs, also sells on eBay.. And thats is a FACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Other than that ..have a beta day.. BOBBY

Hi Chris

Are you sure that reel motor failure is to blame.The Sony's allow the forward torque to be adjusted.This would have the same effect as you describe if this torque is too low.It should be around 80 and you'll need a Sony torque cassette to check this.Also the reel drive motor bushing maybe worn.This too would stop the tape from returning to the shell on eject at fist and then stop it turning altogether at worst.It can also be repaired using a special sized washer to support/lift the reel drive spool shaft/magnet from the coils.

..................Kevin

I think that if the people before of send the video ask money a "the repairer" not happen this problems

Relax, Kevin....

Look, these creatures change their name from scam to scam.

I understand your concern because you may have a Betamax you want to send to be repaired.

Personally I would stay away from anyone who tries to sell his sevices on a chat page..

Sorry I cant help you with names ..Just be thankful YOU didn't

send one of your Betamax to these crooks.

Bobby

Hi, I have a Sony SL-HF550 super beta vcr. I need a reel drive motor cause mine is too weak to keep the right side of the tape wound in play mode. It works just fine fast forward and rewind. Anyone have any info, I appreciate it.

Thanks,Chris

Hi Bob

Thanks for the heads up.As far as i'm aware here in the UK knowone has done this on this site.I certainly would'nt EVER stoop so low.A name of said person would be appreciated, if this is the case.

..............Kevin

BEWARE of sending your Betamax to scammers on this site.

I sent one to a person who continue to hunt people for their Betamax's. After you send the Betamax they go silent and then email you that the unit can't be fix.

These creatures know you wont send it back to them and a few weeks later they list it on eBay.

I can't be the only one on this page that sent my rare Betamax to this person with a horrific ending.

You know who you are , so stop this now!!!!!!!!

Bobby

Better in html, in txt there are problems:http://galeon.com/davidbrunner/BETA-COUNTER.html

Archive with all the times of the Beta counters:http://galeon.com/davidbrunner/BETA-COUNTER.txt

Kevin in this page appears videos with real time counter:http://www.palsite.com/tapecounter.htmBut the SONY SL-C20 too has real time counter, I checked today:I rewind a tape in the SONY SL-F30, when finished the counter marked 5973, 10000 - 5973 = 4027, after I forward the same tape in the SONY SL-C20 and when finished marked 4026, only 1 of diference

David:

In regards to the tape counter.The Sony' use the recorded track that is used to time the speed of the tape to count with the tape counter.In other words if there is NO recording on the tape and it's NEVER been recorded on, there will be NO tape counting until it has a recording on it.As for the no color in record.It seems like a color fault has appeared in the recording side only.I'm not sure at this time what component it could be.Maybe some one here can chip in?

..........Kevin