Gary,

As a rule of thumb, I try to replace every Sanyo capacitor on the servo section of Sony C5 -C6 -C7. If memory serves me, they are light blue colored. It is good practice finding a good replacement (Panasonic or Nichicon are great) so as to get lasting good results.

I have a Sony C7 which i have had since new and also an other one.The other one seems to have the servo wobles(i think both the capstain and the drum servo).Can any one give me some advice on which caps require to be replaced as i am keen to get it running again as the unit is mint both inside and out.I am an electrical engineer by trade so soldering is no issue.

Many thanks

Hi

I hav'nt seen inside a C5 for quite some time (I refuse to work on them and the C7 down to their age and WEIGHT).

I do know the C6 had one huge idler and smaller ones for the tape loading. They benefitted with a refresh and clean

As for the service manuals,they do come up now and again on E-bay.

........Kevin

Typically, would it just be one belt/tyre for the playback, one for the rewind, etc...? (I'm wondering what the minimum sourcing I can get away with just to get it playing.

Also, the age old question... does anyone have a service manual for a C5?

For a C5 I would imagine pretty tricky now.

What most of us do is measure the belt's and obtain near identical equivalents .The idler tyre may be an issue. If it's not cracked or extremely hard you can refresh them with 120 grit paper and go easy.Also the plastic ribbed spool edges benefit with a good clean and also a slight re surfacing with a narrow pointed item to clean out the grooves and make them grip better.

The spindles also benefit with a tiny drop of oil where the spools make contact and any bearings you see.TINY though (not sprayed all over with WD 40 as I've seen a few times playing havoc with everything).

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

Hi Kevin - is it possible to get those belts (and tyres) as spares, or does one have to find similar compatible ones?

Also the rubber idler tyres.

.kevin

A good overhaul and replacing all belt's and cleaning the pulley grooves, is a good place to start. THEN see if it improves any.

..Kevin

I have a Sony SL-C5 that struggles to picture search backwards (the spools slow down until they stop moving). FF, REW and forward picture search are fine, though REW is a little sluggish.

Also it will not play.

It attempts to play, I hear a click and the spools move for a fraction of a second then it clicks again and they stop without a picture ever being displayed. (I can press play and then pause really quickly and get a still-frame up).

Any ideas?

Hi Joe

As for your question about the third video head for the NX30.

Maybe as it's a model intended for a different country Sanyo didn't feel the need to add that feature.

What they probably did was offer the NX10 as a basic machine and on par with the UK's NX100 and then offer the NX30 as a remote controlled slightly higher spec model with the tape remainding indicator and a more complex timer.

I notice you didn't get a NX20.The NX30 must've been the compromise of the two models (M20 and M30).That would explain why it's only got two heads.

When you look at Sanyo's beta offerings around the globe you see different colours for some market's (the M20 in the UK was a dark gray pewter with coloured buttons and all silver in Australia) and also button style (round channel ones on the UK NX100 and rectangular on some US models) and model offerings. This is no doubt to their speculation on what would attract the customer.

....Kevin

Foxy Lady, try this:

Turn off the power to the machine, hold down the 'eject' button and turn the power back on.

I cannot eject the tape from my Super Betamax SL-HFR70

Thanks

Pepo,

If you have an intermittent problem like you state (image leaves every two seconds) then probably you should check the ACE/CTL head for wear/contamination/misalignment, also the capstan shaft. Cleaning those items is normally quite easy and the first step to perform. The pinch roller is sometimes behind that issue, though.

On the other hand, you should also check the tracking potentiomenter for dust or solder cracks.

There is a chance of having bad caps on the servo section if your VCR is a Sony SL-C6 / SL-C7.

Have you consistent image when you hit "Pause"? (Snow bands are acceptable if your machine is not a 3rd head model).

Pepo

If you say it's every two seconds then it doesn't sound like a bad head issue more than likely poorly aligned servo.

What make or model is it?

I'm leaning towards a Sony.

.Kevin

Joe

I have the original Sanyo Head part no's for their Beta vcr's.

For the VTC 5150, 6500,5000,M10 and M20 it's 01430242V01700

For the VTC M30 it's.........................01430242V198/900

For the VTC NX100 it's.......................01430242V22400

I have changed a set on a NX100 once and the disc did look similar to that for the VTC 5000.

I do know that the capstan motor and pinch roller although looking similar is very slightly different.

I would say for the heads it may be that they are compatible.

Sorry I can't be more positive about it.I do try to keep the parts from similar models the same.

........Kevin

Mr Lambert, can you help me?

I have found some heads for my sanyo, the problema is that this head has 143-0-242v-01700 and 143-0-242v-22300 reference.

Acording to the sanyo orinal service repairs manuals,the first reference are for M10, M20 etc, and the second i cant found it, but as i say in the last post, in aftermarket spare parts, all that references are compatibles.

In fact they use the original NX10 reference for the M10,M20 etc.

Is posible that all video heads are the same, and the only difference is that the reference has change for better improvement?

hi,its a bad picture during playback and i did not know what is the reason...may a fault head !

but it s seems like a dirty head..

every tape do the same ...between 2 seconds...thats intresting !

Any suggetion? or solution a problem ?

Thanks Mr Lambert, if i could i will send you my VCR but probably the travel cost are more expensives than the VCR.

I still investigate the NX30. The M30 has 3 heads, but it appears the nx30 has only 2, in fact, there are a supplier in Spain Called Molgar, who send video heads, but unfortunatelly the head for my NX10 are out of stock.

The reference for the NX10 is CV094, and this head has the sanyo originally reference 143-0-242v-22400 that is te correct for NX10 and nx100. BUT, the NX30 has the same reference.

I think that is posible than the NX30 is a mix of the M and NX series.

In other case, Where is the thir head?

I have the catalog in PDF and i can send you if you want. Maybe is useful for help someone else who need some spare parts for their VCR.

Hello All

I'm restoring a couple of SL-HF950 machines and have encountered several faults not mentioned on this machine's technical page, so I've added five new ones to be going on with.

Interestingly they were all on the SAME machine...!!!

Regards

Derek.

Joe

What that engineer told you in theory is correct BUT when a vcr get's 30 plus years under it's belt other parameters should be looked at too. As I always do with any I overhaul.

A pity you don't live nearer as I would love to look at it for you.

I have never come across an M30 with bad video heads.I have seen two where the third head (for clean still frame/frame advance) was worn or maybe even slightly damaged,but the two normal visual heads were fine.

I would also think it would be fine to fit a two head disc to a mutli head beta but you would lose those trick features.

.....Kevin

First of all, many many thanks to Mr Lambert, i only can say that is a fantastic guy for all your help.

I don't know absolutely anything about electronic.

I sent the VCR to a man that repairs tv, VCR and other electrical things for more than 30 years. He told me literally: If you can find the heads i can find the Belt kit and Pinch roller, and your VCR will return to life like new for many years.

There is no image at all, i can hear audio very well but no image. Sometimes when i press the play button the VCR won't work properly, he can´t put the tape in the heads but then if i press the standby button looks like the VCR made a restart and then the video works fine, so the guy told me that this is a belt and pinch roller problem and it is easy to fix, but the heads are fully dead.

I have a Toshiba 5310T and would like any information on it at all. Google showed up with almost nothing. Thank you.

Joe

What I would do for those amounts is ask intricate questions about the performance. Has it any faults or intermittent issues.

What is the picture quality like and still frame, as they both use three heads (the third for a clean still frame frame advance).

Also when were they last serviced properly?

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

Many Thanks mr Lambert for your help.

Now i am a Little dissapointed. My last oportunity to find the heads are died.

Domberd send me a mail telling me that this head are out of stock.

Impossible to find in Spain, in domberg web, and in wes/Wagner in Australia.

In this moment i have the oportunity to buy for 120 Euros a Sony C9, and for 140 the nx30, both are working, according to the owners.

Now, i dont know what to buy.

I know this machines are old and not very interesting for many people, but i really wanted to fix it.

Joe

Now you mention it I HAVE seen the NX30 ( a really rare model and it looks the same as our UK M30 only in black.

I like it.

As for the best Sanyo vcr.

The bandwidth for the picture for the M40 /50 is around the 2.8 mark.

The cheaper models less.Also remember this will highlight more picture 'noise' if the tapes are worn. The lesser models will look better.

The M/NX 30 is a great machine too and shouldn't be overlooked.

Check the feel of the tracking pot's to all those models as some of the potentiometers inside break loose ,which can be fixed.

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

Dear board admins,

Is there any reason my posts are systematically deleted?

Thanks in advance,

i just found that the sanyo vtc-nx30 looks exactly like vtc-m30 except the color. The nx -30 is black.

So, is a good option a m30 model.

If we forget Sony models, what are the best beta vcr, the sanyo vtc-m50, the m40 maybe?

So the question is easy, or very difficult at time.

Where i can find video head for Sanyo vtc-nx10 -nx100?

It is the only way to back life my VCR.

In other case the Betacord are fully dead.

I dont undertand anything because non original spare parts reference are compatible in many sanyo VCR.

Wes/Wagner in Australia has the same reference for many betacord sanyos, for example: VH80 reference are compatible to the follow original sanyo references:

SANYO 143-0-242V-22300/22400 and 143-0-242v-01700/002200.

And say it is compatible in all these VCR: Sanyo: VTC5000, VTC5005, VTC5100, VTC5150, VTC5300, VTC5350, VTC5370, VTC5400, VTC6000, VTC6500, VTCM10, VTCM11, VTCM20, VTCM21, NX10, VTC5151

Hi Joe

I do know that the pinch rollers,capstan motors and I believe head disc are not compatible with those from the VTC 5000, 5150,6500,M10,M20 and obviously M30 (down to the third head) or M40 (down to the Beta hi-Fi).

If it's a US NTSC model then a two head disc is all you need for the beta Hi-Fi down to the different method used for their system.

..........Kevin

where can I get belts for the Toshiba V9680, with preference in Ireland.

thanks

I need for my vtc-nx10 the pinch roller and a belt kit.

These spare parts are easy to find in spain, but i cant find the heads.

Wes/Wagner in Australia did not have in this moment the heads and in spain is imposible to find it.

I found a web in Ireland called Domberg. In this web there are the heads, the reference are PS3BSF but this heads had two different sanyo references, the nx10 has 143-0-242v-22400, the same as the nx100 i think, but the domberg heads are compatible also with 143-0-242v-0170, and i think this is a M10 and M20 video head and i dont know if this head are compatible in my vcr

Respecting nx30 i don't know anything about this video and i dont know if i can post the web link where i found the vcr.

I will like to buy a vtc-m40 or m50, but in Spain is impossible to find one, Mr Noel Higgins has this units but the travel cost from Australia to Spain are very expensive. i am pro sanyo, i have no problem with sony, but i used many sanyo products in my house in the last years and all were very good, like the vtc-nx10, a vhs and 3 tv too.

Hi Joe:

I am pretty clued up on the Sanyo's and have worked on hundreds.

Although I have never seen or heard of the NX30 (we in the UK had the VTC M30 ).The fact it's designated the NX means it has the same system internally as our UK NX100 I would imagine.

The definition to the NX models had slightly more detail then Sanyo's M series (M10 and 20).

I don't know what issues you are having with your NX10 but the most common issues are failure of the rubber idlers and belt's, the pinch roller needing a good clean as well as the capstan shaft and the various motor bearings needing a tiny drop of oil.

Electronic issues on these models is extremely rare and cracks on the circuit board ,especially near where the phono rear connections are can be common ,especially if it's had a sharp knock with a lead connected.

Avoid trying to use a cleaning tape as they will wear down the heads if overused.

Also manual cleaning has it's risks too.

Use a known good quality tape if you think the heads are blocked and it will clean them eventually safely. If you really know what you are doing then manual cleaning is fine but PLEASE NO COTTON buds for this.....

The picture quality between the two models would be identical I would have thought.

Also there is a chance it may have a third video head for clean still frame ( no noise bars) and slow motion. I'm going by the fact our M30 had this option.

Like I stated though, never seen one.

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

What about sanyo vtc-nx30?

I have the opportunity to buy one of these VCR but i don't know absolutely anything of this video, there is no listed in betamax models and i dont know if it is a good option.

i have a sanyo vtc-nx10 that i still try to fix it, and it looks like very different to the nx30.

There are a vtc-m10 too very cheap to buy, but i dont know if this couple of VCR are best or worse than the nx10

Hi Ann

No you cannot use Betacam SP tapes in a normal Betamax VCR. They are metal formulated and will perhaps wear the precious videoheads down in the machine. And since its a metal formulated tape, the machine is not setup for it.

You can purchase normal Betamax tapes or use Betacam BCT-XXG from SONY. (XX stands for min) You will find a lot of tapes on Ebay for sale. :-)

kind regards

Emil Jensen

I have a Sony Betamax Portable Video Cassette Recorder SL-2000 and I wanted to purchase cassette tapes to record with. Will I be able to use Betacam tapes?

Will a Sony BCT-30MA 30 -Minute Betacam SP Video Cassette (Small) be able to work with this recorder? Or the Sony BCT-D6 Six Minute Digital Betacam Video Cassette in Album Case (Small)?

Would cassettes with SP or SX in the name work?

Thanks!

Hi Patricia:

Need to know make and model number and where you reside?

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

We have a Betamax VCR. If/when we press rewind or fast forward, then play

The play light comes on but immediately shuts off.

Why does it do this? Please advise and thank you.

Roderick:

Many thanks for that, this guy will be well chuffed about that.

.....Kev

Kev, as someone with a vast collection of Dutch Betamax tapes I can confirm that they play perfectly on UK machines, and Australian machines too!

Should've been DO NOT NOW :)

Hi and thanks Phil:

It would seem the difference between PAL I and PAL B/G is the sound carrier spacing. It will only give issues if you utilise the RF output, which thankfully most do not know.

Using scart and the rear connectors (BNC/Phono) should enable the PAL B/G recordings to play back fine on a PAL I vcr.

Phew, thank goodness for that.

.Kev

Kev, in the past I have recovered Beta recordings on my PAL Sanyo which were originally recorded in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Hong Kong, and to an extent, Denmark. The following link might be of use:

http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/341943-Capturing-unknow-PAL-VHS-source-Can-be-watch-on-TV-but-not-recorded-on-PC

Phil

Hi Guys:

My turn to throw a query out there.

Will a Dutch Betamax recording play back OK on a UK Pal 1 Beta vcr?

I have a guy interested in one of my machines and he's worried it won't be compatible.

I have limited knowledge regarding this.

Cheers in advance...............Kev

The Sony C7 Automatic Tape Changer!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231587329246

(This isn't my listing, but thought I'd post a link as I'd never seen one before and this guy's got some good close up photographs.)

Phil

The first number (10800) you mention is for the VTC 5300 /400,6500,5000 and 5150.I wouldn't worry about the 'D'.

The other number is only for the VTC M10, 20 ,30, 40,50 and NX100 plus all their other country variations.

The motors are different in size.

Hope his helps................Kev

A couple of other Sanyo Betamax queries:

1 - the reel motor on my VTC5150 has an identification number of V-10800, but is a reel motor with a number V-10800D suitable as a replacement?

2 - a Sanyo reel motor with an identification number of V-01100B would be for which model/s?

Phil

Phil

I know and appreciate that :)

Kev, just wanted to throw this one out there rather than contacting you directly at the moment.

Hope to speak soon...

Phil

Hi Phil

Re Sanyo VTC NX100: Nothing a decent, proper full overhaul can't sort for you :)

..Kevin

HELLO ALL! Whilst my trusty Sanyo VTC5150 is awaiting repair, I've been using a Sanyo VTC-NX100 to continue to feed my habit of finding old TV recordings. However, two problems have now started with the NX: first, the idler (or at least that's what I believe is the source) is very noisy/clunky, and second, every so often, the colour picture (quite intense colour) is replaced with a green picture, if only for a split second each time.

This machine is also now retired before any more damage might be done.

Any thoughts would be appreciated...

Phil

John, I have a cv2100 in oz if interested

I have a 1967 Sony cv2100 antique VTR. I am in Australia so its the 240v full field recording model.

I was going to stick it on ebay but wondering if any enthusiests on this forum may be interested first.

It is HEAVY so not economical to ship overseas.

let me know soon.

[email protected]

I cant attach a picture in this forum but its this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAG_n-ngTEs

btw - excuse me admin, I was looking for right forum subsection to post in, hope this is appropriate place.

regards

George

John,

About your issue with the HF450, it is probably due to a problem with the main regulator on the PSU (STK type, fitted in the back side of the machine). One of the voltage rails fails and the VCR remains on "88:88". Prior to disassembling the power supply, make sure that the fuses are OK. There are a couple of them on the upper right board (N type fuses). There is another one close to the regulator, difficult to spot at a glance.

This VCR chassis is known for having issues with its regulators.

hi gavin lowe

i am not a professional in vcr but i know a little

you're vcr has the same problem with my sony betamax sl-t7me

you're vcr i think like my vcr mechanism you must change the all the belts and the tyres

I have a Sony SL-HF450 that when plugged in shows a flashing 12:00 on the display and then switches to all 8's on the display and appears to freeze. Anyone have any solutions to this issue?

Hello, i am looking for a good unit of beta vcr and i have maybe a stupid doubt

i want to buy the VCR to see my old tapes and tapes that i bought in that years.

Then i had no idea about superbeta models because i had and i still have a sanyo vtc nx-10

My doubt is if some of this tapes who bought in that days was a superbeta.

Is posible to know if the tape is a beta or superbeta?, in vhs for example you can see if the tape is vhs or s-vhs for the holes back in the tape but i dont know if in beta tapes i can know it.

This doubt is because if i have no superbeta tapes i only need a beta model whit hi-fi, and then i also can look sanyo models

hi there, i have a sanyo vtc 5000. now it loads a tape ok and rewinds back ok, but when i put it on play, nothing happens and the forward dosent work, or is stuck. what would i need and is it an easy fix. please help as soon as possible. many thanks for all your help, gavin

Sony Betacam Lover's deal of the decade:

I have a huge lot of Sony Beta Machines (20 machines total) that were used in a professional broadcast station (in Boston, MA.) These machines were de-commissioned during the analog to digital transition between 2007 and 2009. My father bought something like 25 of them from the TV station and tinkered with fixing and selling several of them. Unfortunately, my father passed away several years ago. The beta machines were barn-kept for several years and the condition is unknown. I do not have the cords or even the know-how to test the machines, so they are all being offered AS-IS, for Parts. Fix 'em up or part them out, if you're so inclined and have the time to make a nice, tidy profit!

20 Professional Production Beta Machines, need to go ASAP! Make me a offer. Seriously. If your offer beats the scrap price I've been quoted and you're willing to come get the machines before July 1, they're yours.

Included in this lot:

Four Sony BVW-65 Betacam SP.

Two Sony BVW-70 Betacam SP.

Five Sony BVW-75 Betacam SP.

Four Sony BVW-22 Betacam SP.

One Sony BVW-60 Betacam SP.

Two Sony BCB-75 Betacam SP.

One that's missing the manufacturer’s label and marked as “Shop Spare”. It looks like either a BVW 70 or BVW75. Didn't want to dig it out of the stack to check the back of it for the manufacturer’s plate. (The things are HEAVY!)

And one VP 5000 U Matic.

** Also, I have an Ikegami HL-95 production camera (as-is) that's available.

Local pick-up only. Location is in New Ipswich, New Hampshire. (Call for address.) Estimated weight for all the machines, 1350 pounds.

Call Leslie at 352-519-938zero

hi

i have sony betamax sl-t7me

the problem is no colour

thank you

Gavin, what you need is a Sony AC-340CE powersupply. Or you could build one yourself, it is a simple 12VDC 2.6A supply.

You'll need a 4 pin DIN plug to connect it to the machine.

hi there everybody. i have a Sony Betamax Portable Video Cassette Recorder model no. SL 3000 -UR. just wondering what power supply i would need to hook it up. i bought it of ebay but, with no connections, or leads. could anyone also give me information about this machine. many thanks. gavin.

Hi all,

I'm new on this site and I have a question: I have some Fuji KCA-60 H521E tapes and I'm trying to playback on a Sony VCR VO-9800P. The colors and the audio are very good but the images are scrambled. Why? The VCR have recognized the SP/High format but maybe its horizontal resolution(330 lines) is lower than the resolution used during the recording of tapes? How can I resolve? Many thanks in advance.

Best regards

Oh by the way, it is a Sony SL-C9

Hello all

I have a problem with my Sony Betamax and was wondering if anyone can help me.

I have not used this machine since the 90's, I set it up today and got it working fine.

I put in one video, and after adjusting the tracking it was fine. I ejected it and put in another, it also worked fine. After ejecting the second one, the flap which covers the video entry seems to be stuck, and now I cannot insert a video. I cannot get it to move, like its locked in place. So there is no video in there, and I cannot insert one. Please help, thank you.

Mitchell Howard

Kevin,

Funny thing about the Sanyo units that seem to go high in back tension is it can cause a screeching audio tone due to setting up a feedback oscillation where the tension arm quivers.

The Sony machines usually go low in back tension except for the SLC9 which uses a different design.

cheers Noel

Here is a commercial of a RARE Betamax! The Sanyo VTC 5350. PAL/SECAM version of the 5300 from 1981.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHfNSyUzwUg

Celia, I would recommend you have a look at Colin McCormick's site: www.video99.co.uk

Phil

Celia, there are many places where a Betamax tape can be transferred to DVD or something like that. The big question is: where are you based?

I have a precious Betamax tape of a Songs of Praise recorded at our church at least 25 years ago.Is there anyone out there who could transfer it onto a DVD? My television man does not know of anyone who still has a Betamax machine and my old one was irreparable unfortunately. Celia Picken

Noel:

Whilst I agree with you about not normally going out of tolerance suddenly, I have seen numerous occasions whereby some have fiddled with this area and put things out quite badly.

The back tension on 99% of the ones I've seen has been fine too.

If it ha been out it's been slightly too high rather than slack.

........Kevin

Lars,

Another thing which greatly effects the level of recovered audio is the tape back tension being low. Dirty heads would be the most common as the other settings should not go out of alignment suddenly.

regards Noel

..and finally a DIRTY head.

.kev

Oh and lastly a worn head (more probable with a fully laced at all times Sony,NEC or Toshiba).

.Kev

Lars:

Would need to know make and model number?

Common issues for poor sound.....

Sound IC faulty.

Poor audio head azimuth (tilt).

Poor sound head tape path alignment.

Damage to the edge of the tape.

The sound output/bias needs a tweak.

.....Kev

Hi James, looking at the rear view image on the PALsite tech page for the SL-800ME, it should also have a BNC video connector?

http://www.palsite.com/sl800tech.html

BNC to RCA converters are easy to come by:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/?_nkw=BNC+to+RCA

Hi,

have muffled sound on playback,

how to adjust it :-)

Video head is replaced some years ago..

picture is ok ..

Regards /lasse

I have an 800 -ME and a bunch of old home movies. I am hoping to transfer them to hard drive for editing, and I have been asked if the 800ME is still working as the video transfer firm normally doesn't use Betamax. Apparently it is, mechanically. I can get a poor audio sound but no picture. This was before the red/white/yellow interconnectors. On the back of my machine I have a very old aerial type socket and a sound socket. That appears to be it. Any advice or help much appreciated.

james

Vaclav you can record in this page: http://freeservicemanuals.info

Hi

If you do an internet search for 'owners manuals' there are a few sites who will allow you to download a PDF file of the vcr (or any item you require) you want for a small payment.

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

I'm looking for schematics or service documentation for SONY Betamax video model SL-F30.

thank you [email protected]

Martin:

Congrats on getting the bids and attention for your unique Sony.

Sadly the watchers can be good or bad thing.I've had 24 watching one of my items on one occasion and only one bid on it!

Some just like to see what the model get's in the hope if they have one for offer they can justify a high price.

The only thing which can do that in my opinion is,a full proper service, item in near immaculate shape, complete with all accessories in same condition, even the box.

Good luck, I don't think you'll be disappointed, (that's until, the seller fees come in :()

..........Kevin

Just a quick update on my eBay sale of the SONY HF950 recorder - the auction ends tomorrow (Sat) and there has been quite a bit of traffic (over 400 individual views & currently over 50 watchers). Don't miss out if you are interested:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Sony-Betamax-SL-950-Super-Beta-hi-fi-Video-Cassette-Recorder-boxed-/231520928341

Good Luck ;-)

Vintage Sony Betamax SL-950 Super Beta hi-fi Video Cassette Recorder - boxed

Hi Kevin

The machine has been posted up on eBay if you are still interested:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Sony-Betamax-SL-950-Super-Beta-hi-fi-Video-Cassette-Recorder-boxed-/231520928341?

Cheers Martin

Martin:

What are you asking for it?

...Kev

Hellwyn, I thought put svideo output in my Sony SL-C20, I think that not will win quality because I have a Betacam SP video and his composite video output is better that of the Sony SL-C20

The composite video not is equal in all players

Hi Kevin

Yep the unit is fully complete with its remote, operating instructions & original box.

As I said in my post I can only playback to test it out (smart TVs rule out my coupling the unit for recording) but playback via Scart into a 50" plasma TV looks (and sounds) very good. Everything on the unit that should light up does so (clock, function symbols, sound meters, etc), nothing seems to be amiss and the FF, RW, Pause functions work fine in playback.

Cheers

Martin

Hi Martin

I know how good these are ,I have one myself.

The common issues are bad caps in the PSU wiping out transistors and a fusible resistor ,failed hall effect sensor ,faulty LED VU level meter lights. The plastic rail that the sled glides on breaks at the back end not allowing the tape pop up as the sled get's stuck.

Also what condition are the hi-Fi heads in?

Most now buy a portable Freeview box or connect to a satellite receiver to record onto tapes to check out the recording function.

It also depends on the above and also what you are asking for it. Is it fully complete with remote, manual even box?

........Kevin

Hi Martin

I know how good these are ,I have one myself.

The common issues are bad caps in the PSU wiping out transistors and a fusible resistor ,failed hall effect sensor ,faulty LED VU level meter lights. The plastic rail that the sled glides on breaks at the back end not allowing the tape pop up as the sled get's stuck.

Also what condition are the hi-Fi heads in?

Most now buy a portable Freeview bow or connect to a satellite receiver to record onto tapes to check out the recording function.

It also depends on the above and also what you are asking for it. Is it fully complete with remote manual even box?

........Kevin

Today I've been wondering if it's theoretically possible to modify any betamax model to supply an S-Video output? (or at least, something better than a Composite signal)

SONY SL-HF950

I am selling the above Super Beta hi-fi video cassette recorder. I bought this unit when it first appeared and it was the mainstay of my viewing for many years fighting off any competition from VHS as the picture and hi-fi sound were far superior. In the end (as everyone knows) the market unfairly pushed it out of existence and it has remained stored in a wardrobe for many years. I still have several valued off-air recordings that have never resurfaced on any format since their original transmission.

I tested the unit out today (only playback possible in these digital days!) and it is in full working order as far as I can see. It still has the original box and is complete with remote & full operating instructions. The unit casing has minimal marks (if any). I can supply photos or any other details as needed. I thought that I would offer it up here prior to posting it up at eBay next month to see if it is of interest.

Excuse me, I want tell that the Sony SL-C20 is better that the best vhs

I have various vhs tapes, pity that not are beta, do you know what are the best vhs videos?, I know that the more simply beta is better that the best vhs :)

I have a Panasonic vhs I saw that the pinch roller down when insert the tape and up when eject the tape, is a good mechanism?

Hi Lewis,

I'd be interested in your tapes if Philip (the other guy that replied) passes them up.

You're not officially supposed to sell such things on eBay (though people do!) because copyright still exists on programmes on the tapes, so it's technically akin to selling pirated goods.

Hi Kevin

I have come up with these somewhat weird figures because I basically measured the circumference and calculated the diameter from that. I thought it would be safer to give the outcome of the calculations rather than to introduce additional inaccuracy by rounding off, without knowing the exact measurements of the belts you have. So, for 120.96 mm you may read 121 mm, for 46.31 mm go with 46 mm, etc.

Sorry about the email troubles, problems may have been caused by the fact I added some blank space between parts of the address I gave here (it's supposed to stop robots crawling the internet for email addresses they then start bombarding with spam). Might I suggest you try the following alternative, which I'll write here just as it is: [email protected]. Thanks in advance.

By the way. It looks like the weird video output on the 9300 is known as a PL-259 plug. Connectors going from that to cinch are readily available, but just in case you'd have lots of these lying around, I'd be happy buying one from you. Just saying...

Hope this helps!

Hi Koen.

Looking back over the belt diameter lengths for your Sanyo VTC 9300, you’ve stated.

Can you confirm this.

You have for belt no.1 46,31mm diameter.Is that 46mm i don’t quite know what the ,31 part is for?

Same for belt no.2 120,96 is this 120mm? diameter

“ “ “ no.3 151,52 151 mm? diameter

“ “ “ no.4 173,48 173 mm? diameter

Just want to be sure i’ve read what your findings are correctly.

Also your e-mail doesn't work either.tried to e-mail you but kept getting error message.

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

Koen:

Be in touch soon to your e-mail addy.

.Kev

LEWIS, these Beta tapes will almost certainly have much vintage and possibly rare recordings on them, so whatever you do, please don't destroy them...

Can I ask from what region of the UK the tapes were recorded, and roughly over what time period?

Phil

Hi kevin.

Yeah this guy is in NYC, I believe.

Is name is Don.

jeffoldbean.