James,

They are similar but the SLHF150 heads have two sense position sense/switch magnets.

You have to note which one is extra and remove it. To do the replacement job properly you really need a CRO and alignment tape.

regards Noel

Keven,

Will be good to know what needs to be done as I have new heads that I can use..

James

Hi James:

I believe that's been mentioned before and i think noel said something about a magnet or something has to be removed first from the disc?Maybe Noel can add to this.

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

Hi guys.

I am just checking to see if anyone knows if the heads from a SL-HF100 will fit the HF150?

James

Hi guys,

I have been a little busy and not looking at chat page as much.

Roderick. .Getting the magnet off the drum motor is always best done in the machine. (unless you have four arms.) The video heads can too easily get damaged by taking the drum out of the machine first.

I have found that the lock nut is sometimes really tight and so you cant just use you gingers to hold the magnet (and you can cut fingers on the drum motor case edge) so if that is the case I try to jam the magnet from turning by using rubber wedges (made from pencil rubbers) in the gap between the drum motor outer shield (case) and the magnets edge. Then using the the right sized spanner on the nut, I hit other the end of the spanner with a small hammer to shock release the nut.

Getting the magnet off requires gentle but firm pressure applied diagonally across opposite sides of the magnet using two slim screw drivers and leveraging against the drum case. Be careful not to damage the drum windings.

The magnet has to come off straight up and once you have overcome the initial magnetic force it pops off easy. Also be careful not to loose any shims and spacers used on the shaft, or the magnet will rub or even jam on the windings when you reassemble the unit. The magnets are strong enough that I use spares as latches for metal gates.

Good luck!

regards Noel (betaheaven.com)

HiGood advice there from Gabriel and James, who have obviously experienced doing this as have i.I too found locking the disc in place with a small strip of adhesive tape so that only one head ( or heads it it's a Hi-Fi PAL model)is protruding out at the top and the other one(S) are(is) hidden behind the metal bracket the other side.If you remove the coils and magnetic drum together from the head assembly the magnetic part should be easier to remove as the center shaft is no longer there.Also on re assembly make sure you center the coil part when re screwing it back to the head drum perfectly with the center of the spindle.Otherwise it restricts the head disc movement and may rub or make a swishing noise.

Good luck, take your time,don't use excessive force and always double check everything you do before re assembly and you should be fine.

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

Roderick, first of all try not to damage the video heads. With the whole drum out of the machine is quite easy to crack one of them. I always 'lock' the axle with adhesive tape so as to keeping the heads in the safest position.Have you tried gently knocking the magnet disc in one side and then in the opposite as I described before? It usually unlocks the disc from the axle (some minor particles of rust may cause the disc to 'glue' the axle).And finally, don't try to apply force with a screwdriver between the disc and the drum. This can lead to inner coils damage :-(

Did you try even pressure when you tried to remove it?Trying to remove from one side is likely to cause resistance, try to lever it off from the left and the right at the same time.

James

Still having problems removing the magnet disc from the SL-HF100 drum assembly.I have pulled it out of the machine and applied reasonable force and leverage, it won't move.I can turn it freely when holding the top of the axle so I don't think it is glued on.What am I missing?

Roderick

Stephen,Parts for your Sanyo 7200 can be obtained from www.studiosoundelectronics.com located in Albany, Indiana. The part number for your tune up kit is VMK-1033 N and contains the idler and a couple belts. I don't know where you can get a service manual anymore except on E-bay.

Charlie

Hi guys,

I am seeking a service manual for a Sony SL-HF150, If anyone can help me please let me know..

James

Roderick,

I think the task would be much easier to do if you removed the whole head drum assembly (Only three screws and some plugs to remove) that way you get better access to it.

James

Roderick,I manage that task with the help of a couple strong magnets. You just have to put them on the rotor, then pull firmly with both hands. If it's "glued" to the axle, gently knock the rotor with a nylon hammer. It works well, I have tried this method several times.When removed, pay attention to the inner washer, it's easy to lose it.

Strong magnets can be obtained from old, scrap computer hard discs.

Regards,

Finally got around trying to fix the Hall sensor but came to a quick stop, #3 - remove drum nut and magnetAny suggestions how to do that? I took the nut off but can't lift the magnet disc off the drum. It spins freely if I hold the top of the drum but I can't get it off.I am hoping to be able to remove the glue without completely taking the drum out but the dish is covering too much.

Many thanks, Roderick

looking for SERVICE MANUAL for SANYO VCR7200 - also looking for any of the RUBBER PARTS for the tape pickup assembly (tapes are getting eaten) THANKS

I am looking for unwanted Betacam recorders and betacam players: models:Sony PVW-2800P /Sony CVR-75/Ampex CVR-65 and old Betacam cameras.We are a new company trying to start up for a local community. We need donations of old Betacam equipment, so we can get started.Location is Plymouth Devon, if you or your company are local in Plymouth, we can pick up the equipment or you are very welcome to deliver. Its very differcult for use to come up the line in the UK, but we an pay for postage. We undertsand that there are many companies in the UK who are disposing of their old betacam equipment and changing to the new digtal format and useing XD cameras.Please email if you can help us in anyway for donation equipment: [email protected] yahoo: [email protected] you for your help.

I have a fully working N1702 player for sale if anyone is interested?

Comes with white and yellow phono output sockets for converting tapes to DVD.

Please message me for more details

Gabriel:

Nice one! It's good to know it can be done and how relatively simple it is.

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

Hi again betaphiles,

Just to say that fidling with my betas, I've been able to 'upgrade' an SL-C20 to an SL-C30 just by adding the remote sensor and changing the housing from a scrap C30. It is only necessary to solder three points for the connector to the PCB. Now, the 'formerly C-20' is capable of operating with remote control.

Regards,

Hi Kevin, The mechanical side is spot on in that respect and that click is heard when the pinch roller is pressed onto the capstan by the solenoid. The is another click that is heard on the C40 which I think has to do with audio which is on the AM4 board. I am sure there is an issue on the SS-28 board, but I do not have enough info to fault find without the right tools. I am 100% sure Noel will have a better idea than I in that respect, I was just hoping I could find the problem. James

Hi Kevin,

The mechanical side is spot in that respect and that click is heard when the pinch roller is pressed onto the capstan by the solenoid.

The is another click that is heard on the C40 which I think has to do with audio which is on the AM4 board.

I am sure there is an issue on the SS-28 board, but I do not have enough info to fault find without the right tools.I am 100% sure will have a better idea than I in that respect, I was just hoping I could find the problem.

James

James

The HF 100 and C40 mechanisms are as far as i have seen virtually identical.So in theory should both do the same thing in the play mode.It could be the solenoid that pulls the pinch roller towards the capstan shaft and activates the back tension, when using PLAY/record and search modes is having difficulties.Hence you lack of the audible 'click'.Also one other thing to pay attention too.I have seen a 950 and HF100 whereby the metal bracket to the right that unlocks the tape flap has been bent and stopped the pinch roller from making contact with the capstan (in the case of the 950 ) and prevented reverse search (in the case of the HF100 ).I'm sure Noel will sort it for you though.

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

Roderick,

The pinch roller is working as it should.I have just been looking at the SS-28 board and when I adjusted X1 it made no difference to playback speed so maybe there is a dead IC or something is blown on the board?

James

James,To me it sounds like the pinch-roller isn't activated and the tape is pulled through by the reel motor rather than the capstan.Have a look and check if the pinch-roller is making contact with the capstan in 'play' mode.ANd there should be an audible 'click' when the pinch-roller activates, just checked!

Hi Kevin,

The capstan motor appears to be fine. From what I have found is that the reel motor is going too fast, I have adjusted the forward torque but that only slows it down a bit so I feel it has nothing to do with the take up torque.

I am not if the C40 is the same set up as the SL-HF100 but when you hit play on the C40 you hear a rely click, you do not hear that on the SL-HF100, so I am wondering if there is meant to be a reply that engages when it goes into play mode as it does with the C40?

Noel is going to have a look at it when I get around to sending it...

James

James:

Also the play speed adjustment pot may need a tweak?I would suspect the IC though.I had a SLF30 here that did exactly the same.

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

Hi James:

I would suspect the main drive for the capstan IC located on the SS28 board.Also bad transistors around that area.

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

Hi again,

It seems I will be seeking a SS-28 board for the SL-HF100.

If anyone can help me please let me know.

James

Hi all,

I have a odd one here and so far I have no idea where to check.I just got hold of a SOny SL-HF100 that will only play fast (Sounds even faster than the chipmonks lol)I am sure the tape mech is ok in this case and nothing seems to be broken.

So I am asking if anyone has come across this problem before and what would be needed to fix the problem? I hope someone can help me.

James

Hi Kevin

I did adjust the tracking control. The tapes play fine on my other VCRs. The belts are rather loose, it could even be a slight capstan issue.

Brendan

Brendan.Are you sure it is'nt down to poor tracking.A 'drop out' is a small thin white flash that goes across the picture from left to right.The drop out compensator on all vcr's removes most of this white flash.If it's tracking errors you will see a group of white lines 'noise' because the heads are not scanning directly over the origional recorded tracks layed down by the recording vcr.The tracking control adjusts the tape speed registered from the control pulses ,that are also recorded along the edge of the tape with the mono (or stereo) linear sound).This action allows each different vcr's head to align perfectly ( hence the noise free picture).

It could also be down to scratches or damage already there on your tapes from using a rogue or unserviced vcr.

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

Thanks Kevin

Just to clarify, are constant random noise lines considered a drop out? I always thought a drop out was a momentary loss of a stable picture. I will have a good look in the VCR. The picture quality is very good. Just a few lines appear that are quite annoying. Ive also noticed pause fails to work. The tapes are fine.

Thanks, Brendan

Brendan:

The flashes you see are not to do with Electrolytics in the PSU.It's either a poor ground to the head drum/amplifier, the 'drop out compensator' is set slightly too low or the tapes you are using are very badly worn.The heads wearing down tend to give a grubby and distorted picture but increased drop outs may be slight.

The Sanyo 9300, 5300 and 5400 all stay fully laced in the fast wind modes like Sony/Toshiba models.ALL Sanyo's later model fully unlaced for these modes.I have worked on a 9300 and boy is that big and heavy.Built like a tank.To me it's too old a vcr to warrant owning and utilising for myself.I do respect and appreciate those that do though.Indeed Sanyo's build quality was hard to beat.Their utilisation of rubber components for the tape transport and reel drive being their common weakness and 'achillies heel' after a few years.

Good luck with it..................Kevin

Same on coax

Brendan,

Maybe you can try it on the other video output to see if the same problem shows on both?

James

Hi all,

So I did end up getting the VTC 9300. It is in a nice condition for it's age. Could do with a rubber replacement. I've given the tape path and heads a good clean. However the picture has lines appearing randomly. Much like tape scratches. However that is not the case. Due to the randomness of the lines I suspect failing electrolytics in the PSU area or W2 board. More so the latter. I have had a similar problem in a later Sanyo. Any specific area on W2 anyone want to suggest? Or is replacement of the 30 odd caps recommended?

Brendan

Thanks Kevin,

Great bit of info there. Much appreciated. What about the VTC-9300? I have an opportunity to buy another. It has poor picture playback. Most likely dirty heads. But due to it's age and it is one of the few Sanyo's that stays threaded all the time, are heads available?

Cheers

Brendan:

To be honest i don't see that many Sanyo beta's with worn heads.Out of the hundreds i've worked on and with ,i have come across 3 M40 ' with no Hi-Fi but good picture ( Hi-Fi heads worn).1 x NX100, 2 x 5150's,2 X M30's (worn third head for clean still frame only)playback normally fine,1 X 6500 and 1 X 5000.I would suspect too that some have been damaged from self cleaning or the abrasive cleaning tapes overused from using clapped out well worn tapes, as the rest of the machines mechanicals don't suggest high mileage.Most are two head designs .The M30 has three and M40 (PAL versions) four (two for beta hi-Fi and two for video).You could use a two head disc in these models but you would lose a clear still frame and Hi-Fi sound respectively.I would say that i'm pretty sure the VTC 5150, 6500 and 5000 are all compatible.The same with the VTC M10 an M20,maybe the NX100 is also with those models.If you remove the top part of the drum and look at the disc design it should give you the necessary info.

As for the hall effect sensors.....I am at this moment trying out some new designs to replace those failing or failed with.I will keep this site posted with my findings.One tip to know for sure IF it IS the hall effect giving the issue is to press play on the vcr and from the very top of the head drum try to turn the disc left or right whilst the play light is illuminated ONLY.If you feel resistance to turn it whilst the PLAY LED is lit, then it IS the hall effect.If it just spins all the time it's either a bad IC or dry solder point usually.

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

Hi all

Which Sanyo video heads(non Hi Fi) are interchangeable?

Cheers,Brendan

Two questions about hall sensors:

What is the best way to remove the glue?

How do I test the sensor to see if it works?

Thanks, Roderick

Pete, Your SL-HF-300 carriage will indeed work in your SL-HF-900.

Charlie

Hi guys,

I am looking for the front flap for a SL-HF100.

Any help with thia will be great...

James

Roderick,

I did not mean to make you look foolish, I just did not bother to type anything.

James

Thanks Kevin and James. I'll have a go at the instructions from Noel, kindly pointed out by James (made me look very foolish...).Hopefully it is just the glue, it worked for a few minutes before shutting down and not playing nice anymore.

Hi Roderick.

Sounds like the classic failing of the 'hall effect sensor' on the head drum motor.The glue used by Sony goes conductive over time shorting out the sensor.You'll have to get it replaced with a good used one.As you seem to be in Australia (model no) contact Noel Higgins here.He can help you out.

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

http://www.palsite.com/100tech.html

I have just picked up a faulty SL-HF100AS. The problem is with the head drum, it doesn't run.There is a little wiggle at first but no action. The machine shuts itself down after a few seconds. I have a service manual but any suggestions that could reduce fault-finding will be much appreciated.

Roderick

Hope someone can help, I recently moved my terminally ill sister into a nursing home from hospital and she has her own room. She is bedridden and rarely responds however we have some betamax videos that i was transferring to vhs and dvd and we were told that she smiled when some were played, I was taping bits from lots of the tapes she had in her loft and wardrobe however the machine a sanyo 5000 stopped playing midway through recording and doesnt rewind or fastforward. I got frustrated with it and slapped it and it played then stopped again. I am no enthusiast and merely wanted to transfer some of the bits quickly edited together onto several tapes so she can watch them on repeat. I know there are plenty who can transfer the whole tapes but its lots of bits from lots of tapes. There are three machines which were in the wardrobe and garage. Would anyone wish to swap 3 betamax machines 2 sanyo 5000's which are both doing the same stopping after a while and a toshiba front loader that makes a grating noise instead of taking the tape in for a working machine. If I sound tight that I should buy one its as we're a little strapped at the minute having paid for her to go to the care home. Anyone near Bradford that could maybe repair ? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all, I have a SLHF900 and a SLHF300. The 900 will not load a tape. It's as if its stuck on the left side as you face it. I want to know if the loading mechinisum from the 300 will work in the 900. It look like they both just lift out and I can't find any visual differences after staring at both of them for several hours. If this will solve the load problem I'm willing to tackel it but is I need stuff like sensors I'm taking to a repaire guy. Thanks for you assistance.

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David B,

That does not mean it is clean. I suggest cleaning the audio heads and capstan...

From time to time the heads and tape path need cleaning, you cannot expect it to work properly by not doing so....

James

James, the heads is clean because the sound is correct, the problem is after of pauseAfter of pause the sound lost the trebles 5 seconds, after of 5 seconds the sound is correct again

David B,

Have you cleaned the heads yet?

James

Hi I'm looking for a universal remote and I thought someone here could make a good recommendation. Does Sony have a universal remote that will control digital tv converter boxes and if so what is the model #? I prefer to get one that does not have a display screen. If not Sony then what is another good universal remote that will control converter boxes. I had a GE remote that controlled my converter box for a short period of time, but it started failing and I ended up throwing it away.

James, I put a pinch roller for other video that works good and continuos equal

FOR THOSE LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE A SONY SL-F1 SERVICE MANUAL CAN YOU TELL ME IF THERE ARE PAGES 85/86, AS ONE I HAVE BORROWED AND ONE I DOWN LOADED DOESN'T.

If you have no idea what you are looking at when have opened the VCR then you should not be messing with it...

David,

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/155/f30capstan.jpg

Hi everybody and thanks for your coments on my problem.

Luckyly I have a few other Betamax and I swicht from the SONY SL-F1 to a SONY SL-C30E, that I did not use for the past 10 years.

It took a while before showing a clear picture, but it´s working nearly perfect, I´ll try later to fix the SONY SL-F1.

Thanks for all.

I thought that your image is the capstan, which is the capstan?

David,

It should look like this one at this link http://www.palsite.com/pcat_pinch.html

James

Which is the pinch roller?

David,

I doubt that will be the problem and should not be ajusted, if the take up tension is correct that should not be a problem.

I suspect that your pinch roller needs to be cleaned or replaced.

I had the same sort of problem with Sony SL-C40, but was worse as it was chewing tapes when I used reverse search, I have since replaced the pinch roller and now I have good sound and it no longer chews my tapes.

If you are lucky you will get away with just cleaning the audio heads and pinch roller.

James

Answer for James:http://www.mediafire.com/?os66kgjxaup2vip

David,

Check your pinch roller and capstan to make sure they are clean, also give the video and audio heads and tape path a clean while you are there.If that that does not fix the problem you may need to replace the pinch roller.

James

Hello, I have a SONY SL-F30 while is playing if I press pause 2 times the sound appears without treble in 5 seconds, this problem appears also while is playing after of press rew

Hi

I have got 15 Scotch videocassette EXG PRO L 750 virgin tapes for selling. They're factory sealed. If you are interested please email me to [email protected] and we'll talk about the price.

Tengo 15 cintas vírgenes Scotch videocassette EXG PRO L 750 para vender. Están sin abrir y poseen el precinto de fábrica. Si estás interesado puedes escribirme a [email protected] y podemos acordar el precio.

Hi I have a SONY SL-F1 and I have a problem: works perfect all the butons but no picture comes on the screen, then if you press, pause, FF, REW, X2 the image appears "perfect" on the screen.

Has anyone an answer?

Thanks for all.

Hi again lol

I forgot to mention that I am also seeking video heads for a Sony SLO-1700.

James

Hi everyone,

Just thought I would ask to see if anyone out there has a working power supply for a Sony SLO-1700. Or even the side circuit board that is attached to the power supply on the side.I think the part which I am not fully sure what is called (Part number 1-464-180-11)is making a weird noise like an electric motor spinning fast, well it sounds like it is coming from that part.

Or maybe someone can tell me where to locate that part (Part number 1-464-180-11)

Thanks in advance,James

Hi Durn and Bruce. Also Kevin and Noel.I have tried this, so I know it happens.Take off the bottom cover of your SL-HF950. The first large PCB is the YC40, (Lum Chrome board).There is a wiring loom that runs, the full back to front.Down the centre of the machine that connects to the PCBs via connectors.The middle two of YC40 board are CN010 CN004.Pin 1and 2 of CN004 are marked 4.433Mhz.Pin 1 is the live.It goes Directly to C720, A disc ceramic .01/50v Cap.Maybe this Cap as changed in value.Stopping the 4.43 signal triggering the Colour processing. What I found whilst Probing with my fingers. Around the area of these two connectors.With the machine hooked up.Using the Scart out, playing on its end virtically.So that i could press on the board.Was that the colour came back.My thoughts are. That there is a cap on the board.Whose value has changed blocking the colour.And when you probe around with your fingers.You alter its value sufficiently, to trigger the colour into operation.The colour would remain for a number of hours or weeks.Thats Sods Law.The reason that I never tracked down exactly this fault.Was because My brother owns two more and they are still working.I am just the "Piano Player".Good Luck and Good Hunting.

jeffoldbean.

Hey Bruce,

I have the same issue with the SL-HF950 with tapes playing in B&W. I have cleaned out my machine and it didn't fix a thing. If you find anyway way to fix it, please let me know.Cheers

Hello all, i have been working with some of the older formats in hopes of setting up a conversion buisness.Unfortunately i am forced to move and our new flat has no room for these things.Send me an e-mail if you are interested in buying any of the following making sure to include an offer and a return e-mail address.1 Sony sl-hf 950 ES beta HIFI.1 Pioneer CLD 1450 Laser Disc player.1 Pioneer CLD 1750 Laser Disc player.1 Revox 2 track A77 15/ 30 ips reel to reel tape player. (Broadcast Quality)1 Revox 2 track b77 MK2 15/16 / 1 7/8 ips reel to reel tape player (Radio station logging unit)Thanks for reading.

Hello All,I just bought a working betamax SL-HF950, which was delivered to me by courier. When I received it, all my beta tapes play in black and white with perfect visual and audio. I can only get colour with TV channels played through the beta player. Does anyone know how I can get my beta tapes to play in colour? I have used a wet and a dry head cleaner but with no luck.Thanks in advance

I have two Betamax models, SL-8200 and SL-5800 (no remote). Both are not working, and will be soon hauled off to the landfill. I live in Nashville, TN, and don't think I want to deal with shipping these heavy units (never done so before). I recognize that there are some enthusiasts who could use these for spare parts, if nothing else. Yesterday I posted them on Craig's List, but both got flagged and removed (for reasons that are still unclear to me.)Any interest from a BetaPAL? So suggestions? The clock is ticking...

Heu all,

I found a pinch roller for the SL-C40, was said they have over 400+ in stock...

James

Hello all, My Father passed away and he still had his sony trinitron LV1901 TV with a Betamax recorder console I understand that it was the first way ever to record TV programs. Ifound one in the rewind museum but can not find out what it is worth and I need to sell it. Can any one help me out.Thanks Lee

Oh well guys,

I just found out the T501 will not work...I am also looking for a pinch roller for a Sony SL-C40, If it is even possiblem to get a brand new one...

James

Thanks for that Brendan,

The wobble only seems to happen on the RF output and could be an issue with the TV being a Plasma TV....

One on another note I am looking for a T501 or T701 or a T901 Transformer. But mostly I am looking for the T701 transformer for my Sony SL-C40, I have a feeling that either a T501 or a T901 may also work...

Regards,James

Hi James,

Both my Sanyo VTC -9300 are fine with video and audio signals through DVD players and other VCRs via video in and the DIN connector. I have not tried this through coax though. The wobble may be fixed with just a slight servo adjustment.

Brendan

James, I have an original SLO-1700 manual. Just send you an email with my details.

Greetings all,

I am looking for a service manual for a Sony SLO-1700. Please let me know where I might locate one.

Regards,James

Thanks for that, it seems the old Sanyo cannot handle the output of other VCR's and DVD players (Distorted) the output is good though.

I only just put new belts and tyres on this machine which work well, the heads are worn but not that bad yet as playback is pretty good.It does need new capacitors to help make the picture better and seems to have a horizontal wobble, but I have no idea where that problem it coming from yet...

James

hi there james i have got a service manuel for the sanyo VTC9300. models and i will look and try to email a copy of it , you could try a google search for the pin/out conections for 5 pin /din plugs as it is a very common audio connector application the sanyo 9300s are one of the built like a tank models and video heads can still be got for them i own 8 ,4 9300p / 4 /9300pns and with decent belts and good heads /and good tapes can give fantastic picture quality for a 1st generation machine.

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has a 5 pin din wiring diagram for the Sanyo VTC-9300?

James

Hello All,I'm looking for some help locating a copy of the Garbage Pail Kids movie on Betamax. I saw a copy once on ebay.

Can anyone help?

Thank you in advance,-TCT

Looks like this site needs a few moderators.

Hi James:

Thanks for the info.Much appreciated.

Penny:

I thought i saw these for offer on e-Bay ( there were two?).They would be suitable for an avid collector.unfortunately for mye i have far too many beta vcr's camera's and only Betamovies on this format so it would'nt be viable for me now.I would'nt skip them just yet though.Someone would be very happy to obtain them in that condition.GOOD LUCK....................Kevin

Penny,

I am from the land of OZ, Newcastle Australia. With ebay I mean that you could try selling on there.

Kevin, I found the kit through Western Television Pty Ltd that is down in Sydney New South Wales, Maybe send them an email to see if they will send over to you or know of someone more local to [email protected] or [email protected]

I was talking to a person named Frank...

James

Hi James - I've tried ebay, guy who 'won' the Sanyo 5800 system did not read the offer correctly - didn't realise he had to pick up in person. I'm in Gosport, Hants, but in order to find a new home for this we'd be happy to 'meet on the road' for petrol money? I simply can't bring myself to take it to the dump.... And I now have to apply to get my ebay fee returned. If you do advanced search on ebay for 'Sanyo Betamax - complete system' you'll find the picture and description if you're interested.

Hi James

Care to share the source:)

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

Hi all,

I just found a good source of belt kits for the Sanyo VTC-9300 and others.

My old Sanyo almost works like new now.

James

Penny,

where is your laocation?Have you tried eBay?

James

Hullo again - I just need to make sure that my Sanyo 5800 systems plus camera (still in polystyrene preformed container) aren't wanted by anyone before I (sadly) have to consign to the tip? Moving house, it can't come with me - looking for a home please! Maybe someone can say if its a poor/cheap model, or do I just live too far from any possible interested parties? Somebody, somewhere talk to me???Penny

Maybe I would have better luck if I had a Sanyo...

Kevin,

Thanks for that trick! I'll put it into practice with this machine.

Regards,

Looks like I need to find video heads for a TOSHIBA V-8600.

Would anyone here know where I source them?

James

Hi Gabriel:

Nice job.Yes i too have been on the receiving end of some horrendous fiddling by 'other parties'.It's nice though when you get it all back to great condition and working order again.Some just don't have a clue what they are doing!As for the back tension settings.The VHS type i use for the supply spool when in the play mode should be 170 gm - cm.One way to check this without a torque meter is........Look at the center of the silver tape tensioner that pushes the tape out during FF/REW and all other functions.In the play mode the dead center of this silver tension arm should meet the top edge of the second brass tape guide adjuster nut (NOT the center) if you achieve this ( and it might take a few goes) then the back tension is usually spot on.This is looking directly above.

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

Greetings,

Would anyone here know about the TOSHIBA V-8600?

I have one here that gives a snowy grainy picture but is clear in search and pause mode.

James

Kevin,

I succesfully repaired the Sanyo. It had the following issues (most of them caused by someone fidling previously into it):-One of the belts incorrect -> Fit a proper one-Back tension adjustment too strong -> Loosen a bit (I have no way to measure it)-End threading switch out of place -> Refit with its origin screw.-Blocked capstan -> Disassemble the axis. Clean some rust and dirt, then lube.-Missing washers -> Refit.

Now it works perfectly, with great image and sound (after cleaning the tape path, heads were also with dirt). I have tested it with tapes of 250 and 750 with great results. I want to perform a "long-term" test with diferent tapes so as to check that everything is within specs.

As always, thanks a lot,