Hi all,PLEASE HELP ME..i just moved from europe to US and i brought my playstation (mod chiped) with me, the thing is that my tv is ntsc and i cant find pal->ntsc convertor.WHAT CAN I DO?

I have about 40 XXX rated films for sale on BETA. Let me know if you are interested. $10.00 each + shipping

Hi, Does anybody have any Carry On films for sale on Betamax? Especially a film called "That's Carry On" Thanks, Nick

I have over 450 recorded Beta movies for sale. They are all numbered and listed in an index. They cover all types of material. All are in excellent condition.I will send a partial list if your interested. e mail me an address to send it to.Im asking $400, for all of it. i want to sell all, not part of it.

OPEN TO BEST OFFERS:- SONY SLHF950 & SONY SL-C9UB. BOTH FULLY WORKING WITH REMOTES. CALL MARK ON 0181 524 6687 (LONDON E4)

I need parts for a Sony SL-2001. One of the drive gears is shot. If anyone can direct me to where I can pick up some parts would be appreciated.Thanks.

Hi again,Further to my appeal on getting a working beta. I got a Sony C7 and F30 for FREE. Both in perfect, fully functional working order. Thanks to Strathtec Multimedia in Glasgow, Scotland. Here is my second appeal: I'm looking for betamax cassette tapes that contain ITV schools programmes material from early to late 80s. STUPID, BIG BUCKS PAYED IF YOU CAN SUPPLY! Cheers Jamesie - Glasgow, Scotland www.pished.com

Hi I live in South Africa, does anyone know where I can get heads for a Sony Betamax SLC80 /SA video recorder. Are these heads still madeThanking you Bill

We are sad owners of a Sony SL HF100 UB. We have just been told that we need a new drum assembly which are no longer available. We need a Betamax here in the American outpost to watch quality TV. Anyone have any good ideas? Help!!!

I am looking to buy a betamax recorder in the Portland,OR or Oklahoma city, OK areas. Thank you

Like many of the other comments, I would like to get my hands on a Beta vcr. Can ANYONE please help me. Email asap. Thanks for your help.

I have one Sony Super Betamax SL-33 PAL VCR (w/remote & box) in excellent condition, one Sony Betamax SL-C7E PAL VCR (no box) in mint working condition, a few recorded tapes of Saint Seiya and Dragon Ball Z series and a Kinyo tape rewinder. I also can sell you some brand new and used Beta tapes if you need some.

All VCRs and the rewinder are dual voltage capable. Both VCRs are made in Japan. Used privately, not in a video rental stores. I don't have any manuals for the items but they can be used very easily.

I would like to sell all of them for a price or separately. All items are located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I can arrange the worldwide shipment especially to US addresses.

Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested.

Thanks

Jimmy Wijaya

Anyone got a working front loading Betamax they are wanting to sell ?Thanks.

Was the SL 5800 sold to the general public? Was the SL 5800 ever customized to be used solely for industrial purposes, such as reviewing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tapes?

Allan and anybody else. As for Ebay, if I type "Beta", I get 3 times as many listings as I would typing "Betamax". Mind you I do both because typing "Betamax" has a tendency to list a few different machines than typing Beta. Also, when I need more blank tapes I'll type "Betacam" and get more blank tape listings. Mind you I have been buying only the Professional grade tapes because I know the quality is still there compared to what Sony or Rat Shack sell new. My nikels worth. Later. Pepse.

To Kim and Keith; Tuesday January 09,2001 Try the keyword "BETAMAX" at ebay.com to look for used machines but be aware that only some advertisers will ship outside the United States(check the item description section for details) Best Wishes! Allan A. Smith

Help I am looking for a software VTR CLOCK for editing can anyone helpThanksJon

For Sale: SLO-1400 Beta HiFi duplicator. This is an industrial deck which records B2 and plays B2 & B3. It has low hours and was checked out by a service facility and then stored. It has no timeror tuner, but can be used with an external timer (power-on willstart recording if set that way). Not Super Beta. It is big andheavy and built like a tank. It has been cosmetically modified:the smoked plexiglass cover over the turns counter has been cut away(almost impossible to read otherwise in dim light) and an chart of turns vs. time has been pasted on the front. Due to the dedicatedwide track heads for a single speed I believe it makes and plays tapes more compatibly with other machines. Comes with a copy of the owner's manual. I have the service manual as well as an identical unit for spares (bad capstan motor). It has the "capacitor mod" if you know what that means. Asking $250 plus shipping from New Hampshire.David HadawayDB SystemsPOB 460Rindge NH 03461(603)899-5121

BETAMAX TO VHSI'm sure this question has been asked millions of times, but could somebody tell me how to copy a Betamax tape to VHS format in the UK? I have found a rare video, but on Betamax format only, and I have a VHS machine. I am told that it is "illegal" to copy Betamax to VHS, so presumably nobody offers this service commercially. Does anyone know how to get round this problem? Thanks for any help you may be abel to give.

To Allan : E-bay would be no good as I want a PAL Betamax not an NTSC one ! I can't imagine they'd be many multistandard ones for sale. So if anyone in the UK has a Betamax they want to sell, please e-mail me. Thanks.

Hello all, I am a bit curious about Betamaxes on Ebay. Since finding new models is next to impossible, I can only look for the used market. And a place where I see quite alot of a machines is on Ebay. But I often have to cringe at the prices bidding wars have run up on some common low-end units. For example, the Sony SL-HF300 is very commonly offered on there, but is $ 200, $250 or more a "good" price? Just to illustrate, I purchased a 300 in perfect working order with original box and all accessories for $50 out of the local want ads not to long ago (and an extra 20 bucks got me a lot of 35 tapes)! Yet, there are 300's on Ebay with the little flip-panel (covering the clock and timer controls) under the display broken or missing, no remote/manual, etc., selling for 4x what I payed for mine or more! Mind you, I'm not trying to rave on and on, I'm just a little appalled at how much a 16- to 17-year-old machine can go for on Ebay. Sure I can understand the high-end models selling for big bucks (supply-and-demand situation), but the more common low-end units? I also own an SL-HF750 which I purchased brand new in '86 and an SL-HF870D (real beauty!) which I bought used in '92. Both of them babies still work fine. Yes, I've loved beta since the early days, but it looks as if good buys on used equipment can be far-and-between.

Love Live Beta!-- Renton

Just To Add: I think my favorite beta machine of all time is the Sony 870D. Not only do I love the digital effects, it's just the very handsome-looking deck! With the large chrome feet, wooden side panels and shiny front, it's almost a perfect match to some of the Sony ES audio equipment that was made around that same time (late 80's to early 90's). My 870D shares an entertainment center with an ES CD player and DAT; both of which I bought around the same time as the used 870D ('92). They all have the wooden panels and stuff. Hey, I'm not lucky enough to own an HF1000 or 2100 (although the recording studio I worked for at the time did have a 1000 they were using solely for PCM!). But the 870D compliments my ES system as well as the 32" Vega TV I acquired recently! :) Other equipment includes an ES DVD machine, a midrange-line Sony VHS hifi deck (I hate VHS so I didn't really bother investing in high-end; just for compatability) and the DSS system with premium channels. The latter is a beautiful source to make beta tapes from! And for that matter, what about copying DVD's to beta? I haven't tried it, but can it be done?

Renton

WANTED. A Sony Betamax Model Numbers SL-2700 Or 2700B, I'm Looking None Working Units For Parts Or A Unit With The Common Loading Problem, Please E-mail Me If You Want To Get Rid Of A Unit At A Low Price.....Thanx

Hey Yet Again!,

Anyone here really familiar w/ the "industrial" beta decks? I have a chance to grab a Sony SLO-420. A nice looking machine, but we can't seem to tell whether it's hi-fi or not. It has audio I/O's marked "CH-1/L | CH-2/R" but no mention of hi-fi. Is it possible that it's linear stereo? Regardless, I think I might grab it anyhow to use as a backup unit.

And on a side note: I really think someone outta make a site similar to this one, but devoted to NTSC beta (w/ a good database of all models). Just my 2¢ (or is it 2p)? :)

To Keith McHugh,

Don't count Ebay out when it comes to PAL Beta mchines. I noticed that in the last several months, there have been more PAL Beta VCRs for bidding on Ebay. Two models I remember recently up for bidding on Ebay are an SL-C9UB and an SLO-1700. They're certainly not as numerous as NTSC models, but they're there. Perodically, there are also multi-system models for bid. Recently, there was a really nice SL-800ME model for bidding on ebay. So periodically keep an eye on ebay, you may score a PAL Beta if you do! Howard

To Madness,

The SLO-420 definitely is NOT a Beta hi-fi model. As for it having a linear-stereo capability, my research on the web has not come up with any mention of this model having linear-stereo, but that does not mean it doesn't have that feature. I'd be interested myself in finding out if this model has a linear-stereo feature. Does anyone else know? Howard

Hey Howard (old friend!) and others: the SLO-420 industrial unit DOES have linear stereo, but not hi-fi stereo; I got this from a Sony brochure from that era. Also, to Renton, also above: I've been watching Betas on Ebay for years, and it goes from a sellers market to a buyers market and back again. Right now I'd say it's a buyers market. An SL-HF2100 recently went for about $1100, but the Reserve price hadn't been met (I've seen those puppies go as high as $1500!) Yes, about 80% of the Betas go for really inflated prices, but sometimes you CAN catch a good deal with a little luck, timing, and persistence! FYI, *I* have an SL-HF750 up there for auction right now, starting at $300, with no reserve. Cheers! >>> Ray Glasser

Renton:

Yes, it is about the cheapest way to Copy DVD's! NO Macrovision on Betamax!!

Respect man,

Betamax PAL

I need 10 pro x blank tapes(used ok) have working mono pal beta to straight swap.I think a good site feature would be to list what beta cam tapes can be used with 80's beta machines

I AM LOOKING FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR FOR MY SONY BETA SLHF-900 IN THE DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA

Most multi regional DVD players have macrovision disabled thus enabling vhs or beta copying if so desired. Here in the UK Richer sounds offer a Cyber Home multi regional DVD player for £119 inc. I own one as well as an HF950 and can confirm it will copy to this or vhs with no problem. Since the macrovision signal is entirely diabled, second generation copies are also possible. Having said that the HF950 outshines vhs of course!

Can anyone give me a clearing house in the USA for buying and selling Betamax VCR's?

As a mention of DVD players: I've been hoping to find an APEX 600A w/ the "loophole" menu. A friend of mine bought one @ Circuit City before they had recalled all of them (now I wish I had, too!).

The SLO-420 (NTSC) and SLO-420P (PAL) is basically a SL-C9 without tuner. It has a 33 pin remote, and is ADx synchroniser controllable. Its surprising theres not many about as they were used ALOT before hifi's hit the scene thus being replaced by the hf100P and sl0-1700.

They are Linear Stereo, and feature the trick speeds found on the C9 's.

http://users.bigpond.com/jsparkin/pics/sony%20slo-420.jpghttp://users.bigpond.com/jsparkin/pics/sony-slo-420fr.jpg

There is a local equipment broker in Sydney Australia who have a slo-420P on their books for 300 something.

I hope this is of some help

John

Keith Mc Hugh and any other PAL people. There is at this time a Sony? Sanyo? SL-C30E and Sony PAL system 19 inch TV on Ebay. At this time there is an opening bid of $20.00 US. Person is from Florida, but will ship anywhere as long as you pay shipping. You have lots of time to ponder this setup as it don't end for 8+ days. Ebay No. is: 1207157002. Check it out. And I'm sure someone will set me right on which manufacturer made the aforementioned unit. Slap me for not going to the PALsite home page. Later. Pepse.

Does anyone remember the Laser Disc system by Philips. It was brought out about 20 years ago. Another quick one, is Philips going to be the first company to release a recordable DVD?

For those after PAL beta's on the internet, I often see them on HTTP://www.sold.com.au which is Australian, but I guess they ship worldwide.

I hope this is of some help

I am looking for a ntsc betamax vcr for under $ 30 can anyone help me?

FOR SALE: PAL SANYO NX100 (front loader) good condition (even has flap). I am in the Essex area. Can Post etc. Offers to email.

Hi:

I have a Sony SLH 2710 Beta Hi-Fi deck with remote in excellent condition that I am selling for $125 (US) plus shipping.

I am located in Edmonton, Alberta Canada

I did a search for "Betamax" at Google.com and came up with this very interesting site: http://www.high-techproductions.com/betamax.asp

Jerry

Paying top dollar for any master recording (beta) of any college or pro football game pre 1990. Please email with any list that you may have. Especially interested in any game prior to 1980. Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated.

Where can I purchase a Betamax

Anyone home?

Greetings from Atlanta, GA USA. I have 700+ used (but gently) BETA Video Tapes from various manufacturers, and of various lengths, to offer in boxes of 60 tapes for $60 (shipping extra). These are mostly acquired tapes used to record HBO/Showtime, etc. I've sold similar lots of Beta tapes on eBay a number of times with great success, and you can check my rating their under RDSMYRNA

DOES ANY ONE KNOWN A GOOD WEB SITE TO BY USED BETA VIDEOS.

My friend has a beta machine that was meant for use in business conference rooms.It projects a large image onto a wall.I am trying to help him find out how rare it is.Any information would be appreciated.

Jon,

Try http://www.videomovie.com for NTSC Beta.All their Beta titles sell for $2.00 each but shipping is expensiveFor Pal it is a case of hit and miss. Sometimes people post PAL Beta movies on this chat page!

Up until October last year http://www.shokus.com used to put old TV showson Beta but they no longer have the Beta option on the website so perhapsthey have stopped??

Hope this helps

Whatever happened to DasImperator? Did you Beta bullies kick him off or something?

Steve, as much as we want new Beta vcrs with dvd features like wide screen and alternate endings etc. it looks very doubtful at this point in time since dvd is slowly creeping into the homes of more and more people with the extermination of vhs and beta it's major goal asunfortunate as it is. Dylan Lewis

Is there anyone out there with a working Beta videorecorder in the South Wales area? I have the whole of LiveAid on four Beta tapes and would like to transfer it to VHS. If you can help me, I would be really grateful, as they were recorded by my father-in-law and he is a music fanatic, and it would be a great present for him to be able to see them again, as his vcr died a few years ago...

I have a Sony Betamax C7UB and literally hundreds of home recorded tapes of movies and TV (series and documentaries)...How do I go about selling these?

Would appreciate suggestions on how, and values.

Thanks in advance,

Andy

FOR SALE: Sony VO5630 Video Recorder. PAL/SECAM/NTSC. £250 (will ship to anywhere in UK or add postage for outside UK)

FOR SALE SONY SLHF950 WITH REMOTE AND MANUAL (MINT CONDITION AND FULLY WORKING). SONY SLC9UB WITH REMOTE AND MANUAL ALSO FULLY WORKING.SERIOUS OFFERS PLEASE. ALSO MANY SPARES FOR C9S AND HF100S.

Did RCA ever make a Betamax cos I know someone got a RCA Betamax machine then again they might've got it wrong???

Thanks

I have approx. 100 Pre-recorded Beta's for sale, only 50p each.List available, buyer collects or pays carriage.Also, does anyone have any info. on the HVC-2000P camera, is it black & white only? , any web links for this item ? Thanks,I'm in Manchester, UK.

98 used beta tapes for sale. All with a film on. Buyer collects (London E4) £15

I have 2 Sony SL-5000 Beta video cassette recorders that have been sitting in storage for a couple of years. I have some family videos as well as many movies that I would like to view. But I am at a loss as to why when I insert a cassette and hit the play button it sounds like its seating it self ready to forward play but instead it ejects the cassette. I have tried using other cassettes to eliminate a possible cassette problem. It must be something stupid that I am overlooking as both recorders are doing exactly the same thing, and that's really weird.Sure would appreciate any help with my problem.

Okay, I am posting this again if anyone can help me. I am in need of a Multistandard Beta VCR. Preferably a SL-800 SONY. I need this in conjunction with my Multistandard VHS machine as I market Videos and would like to offer them to PAL/SECAM Beta owners.

I am also looking for a SONY SL-HF 2100, as the S-Video input and output are desperately needed for the best quality duplication.

If anyone has any of these for sale, contact me through email.

Thank You.

I have a fully working (after warm-up) Sony SL-C9UB PAL vcr for sale.Serious offers please.Located in Milton Keynes.

Does anyone know if you can still get the small plastic wheel that makes the grinding noice on the C9 / F1 /SL1700 when loading a tape?I am fed up with the sound.

>Was wondering if there was any way of running beta tapes in some kind of "thing" so you could run them in a VHS recorder? Got over 250 tapes and my machine>died a few yrs ago. Some day I'll buy another, but till then, they're stored away. Thanks, Joe.

Well it made me laugh. About as much chance of a special needle for your turntable that enables you to play cds with it

I live in sussex and run a Sony C9. Have about 200 tapes. I have just had a new head fitted and its ready for another 15 years.

ANyone got an obscene amount of tapes (fairly local too!) that they want to unload for very little cash?

Will

PS i have a broken C9 if anyone needs parts

I have an old Beta tape, but the machine stopped working and I'd like to see if there's anything still on it. Anyone looking to get rid of a working Beta machine? I don't know much about it, so I'm NOT looking for anything high end, just a working machine to play the tape. Also, does anyone know where I could get hold of some Beta or VHS equipment from the 70's or 80's very cheaply? I'm looking to get that ultra-soft, washed out vintage tape look. Anyone remember Sid and Marty Krofft? Thats the effect I want to achieve. Thanks!

I live in Ascot, UK, and have a Betamax video recorder model SL-T30ME, in mint, hardly used condition. I think that it was probably bought in Saudi Arabia as the instruction manual is mainly in Arabic (reading from the 'back') and also in English, French and Spanish. I believe it has a tuner for a different version of PAL to the UK standard, as I can only pick up a couple of stations here in the UK and I either get a reasonable black and white picture with poor sound or a poor picture with good sound.

Does anyone have a reasonable condition player that works with UK PAL that they would swap with my SL-T30ME in return for a selection from the items below:Camera model type BMC-110, PAL, excellent condition;Camera model type BMC-110, NTSC, excellent condition(I have two carry cases, one compact, one larger capacity that suit these cameras, plus instruction manuals.)

AC power adapter (AC-M100UB) for the cameras;Seven battery packs (NP-11);One Filter Titler Kit (VF-100T) (as new);One external microphone shoe (SAD-100)(as new);Six unopened Sony L-750 tapes, Three L-750 and one L-500 unopened Scotch L-750 tapes.

I am open to offers on any of the above even if you don't have a player to swap.

I'm also looking for a beta hi/fi vcr to buy. New would be great, used in good condition is acceptable. Anyone? I know some of you used them in recording studios for mixdown decks before DAT, how about selling me one of those?

Hi,I am looking for a High-End Betamax machine, SL-HF950 or similar and so on. Any sellers? or ideas??.Love Beta

BETA for S -- A -- L -- E ...

Hello to All, I have a:

"SEARS BVision" BetaScan Video Cassette Recorder in PERFECT WORKING CONDITION with its original REMOTE CONTROL and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

I also have:2 BrandNew (still packaged) SONY BETAMAX L-750 recording tapes &1 Video Cleaning Cassette "VIDEO CLEANICA AT5002"

If anyone is interested in buying my BETA machine, please let me know. You can email me at [email protected]

Thanks,Vivette [email protected], Florida

Hi everybody. I have not seen this excellent site before.

I have a Sony C6 Betamax VCR.Not my choice but I inherited it free!I had to spend abour £50. on repairs to it 5 years ago. Now it has developed another fault-it only plays and records in B/W, not colour. This suddenly happened-on all channels and with all tapes tried.Can someone tell me if this is an economically repairable fault, or if not where I can find another good machine to record and play mylarge Betamax library? I much prefer to use Betamax than VHS-any fool can see how superior it is over VHS, and I am in the video filming business so know about quality picture capabilities.Incidentally, I use Betacam tapes for recording, which I can source cheaply from professional companies. They play 6 times longer on Betamax than their intended Betacam, so are ideal. but no doubt most of you know all this!I live near London, UK, and hope someone can help with my machine problem: I'm really missing playing my tapes!Jon

I'm looking for a BCM series Betamovie camera/recorder in PAL versionIf you have a machine on sale wich works good, please e-mail me!

We try to learn what hardware we need in order to decode time-stamp output signals from a VCR.Can someone tell us which commercial VCRs are available with this output, and where we can find the interfacespecifications of the smpte connector ?

Thanks !

Is there any way to buy a new SuperBeta Hi-Fi unit anywhere?Is Sony's last machine available.HELP.

i am the proud owner of two betamax video recorders-sanyo vtc 5300p and 5000.coukd anyone tell me where in the uk i could get one of those see-throughalignment cassettes that are available for vhs recorders?

Hello, i'm searching for a SL-F30 or SL-F60 for buy. Thanks!

>>>>>Also, does anyone have any info. on the HVC-2000P camera,is it black & white only? , any web links for this item ? Thanks, I'm in Manchester, UK. <<<<<<

The HVC 2000, 3000 and 4000 are single tube Trinicon colour camerasdesigned to work with beta portables; they can, via adaptors, work withMains power, VHS recorders or even Umatic Machines; I often use one toproduce a weird 'old film' effect...

Well made cameras with quite reasonable lenses Don't pay more than£20-£ 30 for one though as these are old tube cameras and all willhave aged tubes ..they're not pro items either no matter what the sellerclaims...

>>>>>>>>>Name: WillEmail: [email protected] 18th January 3:46 am U.K. Time

>Was wondering if there was any way of running beta tapes in some kind of "thing" soyou could run them in a VHS recorder? Got over 250 tapes and my machine >died afew yrs ago. Some day I'll buy another, but till then, they're stored away. Thanks, Joe.

Well it made me laugh. About as much chance of a special needle for your turntable thatenables you to play cds with it<<<<<<<

This one seems to come up with alarming regularity ..has no oneadded it to to main pages yet?

does anyone know the whereabouts of any rca videodiscs ? (CED)they must be in PAL. im in nottingham u.k , i will pay a good price for the right titles

im looking for a sony SLO-1700 beta , on the PAL format , can anyone help ?

A Message to people that live in southampton UK in the sony centre in London road, they have 4 L-750 beta tapes for sale, 2 for £9.99.

For sale: Sanyo Betahi-fi VCR7150. Hardly used. I live in Ontario, Canada ... any interest?

Does anyone have an old Sony C-7 for spares. As I'm looking for the circuit board that contains the clock/timer control buttons (just above the clock display) as the one I've been given seems to have all the buttons broken on this section of the machine, so I can't set the clock or timer.

thanks.

If anyone has any betamax (or vhs) pre-cert videos, preferably horror and thrillers that they would like to trade or sell, please email me with a list.

can anyone tell me where i can find a website, service center, etc. that can get me some drive wheels for my sanyo betacord model vcr4400??? we've got tons of beta videos we can't watch because age has gotten the best of our machine....thanks

I am looking for a Betamax American model SLHF-900 that works, and costs sixty dollars or less.

Hi

I'm looking for a Sony SLHF950 Super Beta machine. Must be in full working order and good condition. Would consider a machine without remote control.

I have two Beta decks, neither work and several dozen tapes that I would still like to view. I have tried servicing them but local repair shops say they cannot help me. I need to get one working or find a relatively inexpensive replacement deck. Anyone got any ideas?

Wanted,1 Sony BMC-100 cameraMust be in the U.K. may consider a swap.Please contact me if you have one availbleI am in the north west regionThanks

For those who are interested;

1.) I am aware of only 6 brands of Beta Machines that were marketed in the U.S. . These were Sony,Sanyo, Toshiba,Sears (made by Sanyo)Zenith and Hitachi. I am also aware of only 2 compayies that made Superbeta models (this was a souped up hifi audio system) those being Sony and Sanyo. I say this because there is currently at least 1 Sanyo Beta VCR being advertised as a "Model#2030....Superbetabeing advertised on EBay! Sanyo didn't start making Superbetas until the series 7000 machines.

2.) When you see ads for Blank Beta Videotapes "Unopened or in Original packaging please be aware that unless they are Sony or Radio Shack Brands they have got to be (at least) 10-15 years old. THEY ARE NOT NEW TAPES!!! This means that they may have been damaged due to temperature and or biologic agents which can erode the plastic in which the metallic Iron Oxide is embedded causing the tape to flake and pose a clogging hazard to the video heads of your machine. Proceed with caution.. Allan A. Smith

Allan A. Smith is right.I once purchased a box of betamax tapes from a junk shop unaware it been in damp condition for so long. after a year when I purchased my first Betamax (Sanyo VTC5000 ) it didn't survive due to the tape i got from the junk shop only the one that came free with the recorder.Later on I got rid of it and bought a Sanyo VTC5150 again it didn't survive so I stopped using those tapes got a new head and got some good reasonable tapes for free (about 3-4 boxes) and 2-3 boxes of prerecorded tapes which still give very good picture production.To those who is angry at the sony shop in the north west (Heald Green)for running out. It was my fault I bought all the tape they had left!!

Paul

P.S. sadly our nearest Tandy store (Radio stack for those in america) closed down.

To Allan Smith,

In the course of my research, I have not encountered any information or evidence that Hitachi ever manufactured or marketed Beta-format VCRs in the USA. If anyone has information on Hitachi Beta VCR models, I would love to hear about them. On the other hand, three other companies DID manufacture and/or market Beta VCRs that were not mentioned in your post. They include: 1) Aiwa, which sold two Beta Hi-Fi models during 1984-85 (both rarely encountered now). 2) Pioneer, which marketed two Beta Hi-Fi models in the mid'80s, both OEM'd for them by Sony, including the famous and much sought-after VX-90, an exact clone of the Sony SL-HF900; 3) Radio Shack's Realistic brand, which marketed several Beta Hi-Fi and SuperBeta models that were OEM'd for them by Sanyo, and were clones of Sanyo models. The three companies just mentioned produced Beta VCRs in fairly limited quantities, so they are not commonly encountered nowadays. Howard

Oops, I almost forgot about NEC, which manufactured and marketed a whole family of regular Beta, Beta Hi-Fi, and Super Beta models up through 1985. Howard

Does anyone out there, north america, have a service manual for the Sony BMC550/Sanyo VRC500? I have both the Sony and Sanyo camcorders and they are both in need of mainly cosmetic work. The Sony seems better mechanically so I am thinking of making one good camcorder of the two. But, I need a service manual to help in my quest. So, if anyone has the manual and can make me a copy I will gladly pay for the manual, shipping and if needed a small service/copy fee. TTYL. Pepse.

Don't you mean Toshiba? I had a Toshiba Beta for a while but traded it for a tasty Beta camcorder. I've seen several Toshiba VCRs and a camcorder on E-bay but never any Hitachi stuff. Maybe you were thinking of Toshiba instead of Hitachi.....

January 25,2001 7:09est

Howard you may be right about because that bit of info came from a repair manual. I have never actually seen one. I have seen examples of the others I mentioned! You are probably also right about Radio Shack However I've no information about AIWA! Allan A. Smith

january 25,2001 7:15est

Whoops - I left out the word HITACHI in my last message! Thats' what I was reffering to-sorry!! Allan

To Allan Smith,

You will infrequently see a Radio Shack Realistic brand Beta VCR on auction. The Realistic Model 20 is a Beta Hi-Fi model, while the Realistic Model 22 is a Super-Beta Hi-Fi model that is an exact clone of the Sanyo model 7250 Super-Beta Hi-Fi VCR. As for the Aiwa models, Aiwa came out with two models in the mid '80s, the AV-50M (in 1984) and the AV-70M (in 1985). The AV-50M required a separate outboard Hi-Fi processor to get hi-fi sound, while the AV-70M is a compact but very heavy Beta Hi-Fi deck, and loaded with tons of features (I own the AV-70M, it's a fun unit to play around with, but due to lack of spare parts I don't use it much). Both the Aiwa 50 and 70 models have monaural tuners only, and are regular Beta, not Super-Beta. In previous posts about other companies that produced Beta, I forgot to mention Marantz, which in 1982 marketed a single Beta model, the VR -200, which was manufactured by Sanyo for Marantz, and had linear Dolby-C Stereo sound. Hope this info helps. Howard

Looking for new spare parts for Betacam sp video recorder uvw 1800p We need to change the head and urgently. looking for a contact/ store were we can make inquries

I have a SL-HF870D Beta recorder that needs repair. Where can I have it repaired?If it can't be repaired where can I purchase another beta recorded either used or remanufactured?Or where can I rebnt a Beta recorder.PLEASE HELP!

Help! My Sony Beta SLHFR-70 is in the shop and they can't get the repair manual (Ottawa). The cassette keeps getting stuck, and the controls don't work. The cartridge looks okay, but they can't solve the problem without the manual. Does anyone have an idea where I can get the manual for sure, or know how to fix the problem? I've checked several sites, to no avail.

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I have a Pal Sony SL-F1UB portable machine which is missing the battery to power the playable part of the machine, thus allowing you to split the unit in two. Does anyone in the UK or USA have one that they could sell to me, please email me.